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NEWS La Vuelta returns ONE of the world’s toughest cycling races is coming back Andalucia this year.

Almost one quarter of the brutal 3297.7km long La Vuelta will take place between August 30 and September 3 in the region, which was entirely missed off the contest’s route last year.

Coin and Motril are among the starting locations for the five gruelling Andaluz stages, which will also pass through the cities of Malaga, Sevilla and Granada and the mountains The thrilling 21 stage race will this year start in Nimes in south France on August 19 before making its way down the eastern coast of Spain.

It will hit Andalucia on August 30, when over 200 cyclists will ride from Lorca in Murcia to Almeria’s Calar Alto Observatorio in the 11th stage.

The Spanish government said it has approved a royal decree that will give banks three months to reach settlements with customers who were sold mortgages with interest rate floors that were not clearly explained.

The royal decree - a law fast-tracked through Parliament - aims to allow customers that were sold these mortgages to agree some form of compensation with their banks free of charge. It also aims to prevent a wave of lawsuits against the banks.

These home loans were sold with an interest rate that could not fall below a certain level, which meant customers missed out when rates dropped below that minimum.

In December, the European Court of Justice said Spanish banks must

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compensate customers who took out these mortgages, overturning a Spanish court ruling that had put a cap on what banks should pay.

The Bank of Spain has estimated the cost to the banks at 4 billion euros.

The banks must now contact customers to offer them a settlement and have one month to set the process in motion.

If they come up with a compensation offer, customers have 15 days to accept. About 1.5 million customers who were sold those mortgages will still have the right to seek to get their money back in the courts, potentially creating a new legal headache for Spanish banks and hitting their bottom line.

BBVA, Spain’s second largest bank, said in December the ECJ ruling

would knock its full-year earnings for 2016 by 404 million euros.

BBVA executive chairman Francisco Gonzalez said in Davos on Thursday that the bank would proceed according to the new law but also said: “It is important to look at the big picture and preserve legal security.”

A spokesman for BBVA said the bank would wait for the Spain’s Supreme Court interpretation of the ECJ ruling, expected in the following weeks or months, before deciding how to proceed.

Banco Sabadell has said its mortgages were still valid as they had been presented clearly.

Deutsche Bank analysts have estimated the bank could be liable for charges worth as much as 490 million euros.

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Spain wants quick deal

Spain’s foreign minister has rejected the prospect of a “punitive” Brexit agreement that would hurt London, as the country pushes for UKEU talks to begin as soon as possible.

Alfonso Dastis presented his country as sympathetic to many of Britain’s key demands, with reports saying that he agrees with London that trade deal negotiations should take place at the same time as exit talks.

Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy declared Brexit to be a “serious threat”.

“Without wanting to go into other considerations, I will only tell you that one in five tourists who come to Spain are

British, and close to 17 million Britons visited Spain last year...

“I will also tell you that the United Kingdom is the first destination for Spanish companies’ investment and our third commercial partner.”

More than 300,000 Britons officially reside in Spain, but estimates suggest the actual figure may be between 800,000 to a million.

Rajoy also warned that the forthcoming elections in France and Germany, where Eurospectic parties will be looking to make a big splash, would be “decisive” in terms of how the bloc would proceed.

“Spain... hopes that its two biggest partners will maintain their proEU vocation”.

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Government loses Supreme Court case

Theresa May needs the approval of Parliament to trigger the Brexit process, Britain’s most senior judges have ruled.

The Supreme Court has decided that MPs must be given a vote on triggering Article 50, the formal mechanism for leaving

the European Union.

The Prime Minister has said she intends to do this by the end of March.

Although it is thought to be unlikely that the Government will lose a vote in Parliament, the Supreme Court’s decision, by an 8-3 majority,

More flights

JET2.COM airline will be running seven new flights per week from Almeria to the UK between March and October, the Tourism department has announced.

Alfredo Valdivia, delegate for Culture, Tourism and Sports at the Junta de Andalucia regional government, recently visited

could hold up the Brexit process. Labour has said it will table a number of amendments and seek more details on the Government’s negotiation strategy, the SNP has vowed to vote against the plans. Could there be a second referendum?

Mojacar for a meeting with local authorities.

Mojacar mayor Rosa Maria Cano, Vera mayor Felix Lopez, Garrucha deputy mayor Rocio Galindo and about 40 local business people attended the meeting, where matters of interest regarding tourism were discussed.

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Winning Poster

Juan Diego Ingelmo Benavente has been announced winner of the first poster contest for the 2017 Mojácar Moors and Christians Fiesta.

Over 10 artists took part in the Mojácar Moors and Christians Fiesta Poster Contest, entering 12 pieces of work between them, each aspiring to win the prize of 300 euros. Among them were hopefuls from the province of Almeria, Murcia and Valencia.

The winning poster will be presented at FITUR 2017, the International Tourism Fair held in Madrid, as part of the promotional material that the Delegation from Mojácar Town Council will take to the event as a sample of the many interesting touristic things on offer in the town.

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NEWS

February 2017

44 immigrants rescued from boat

Maritime Rescue has rescued 44 immigrants who were traveling in a boat intercepted 27 nautical miles (about 50 kilometres) south of Almeria. All the occupants of the boat are men and are in apparent good health.

A spokesman for Salvamento Marítimo has reported that a co-operant warned on Sunday of the departure of this boat, in the early morning, from the coast of Bouyafar in Morocco.

This rescue came after 19 other sub-Saharan

Teenager arrested after knife attack in classroom

A seventeen yearold has been arrested after stabbing five classmates in a high school in Villena in south-eastern Spain.

The attacker entered the classroom around 9am, pulled out a knife and managed

immigrants arrived last night at the port of Motril (Granada).

Another 43 people were rescued when traveling in two boats near the coast of Malaga, the bodies of six migrants were found after drowning in the Strait of Gibraltar.

to stab five students, lightly injuring them, before he could be subdued.

Teachers described him as an introvert, who may have been bullied over his good grades.

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Extensions Alert

After 19 years experience in the UK we are now Official distributors of K-life & Kleeneze Products in Spain MOJACAR is one of 12 places in Almeria where property owners who built sneaky pools or extensions could face hefty bills and fines this year.

The Ministry of the Treasury, aka the taxman, and the property registry have announced that the town, along with Albanchez, Enix, Feliz, Gador, Huercal de Almeria, Lucainena de las Torres, Lucar, Pulpi, Somontin, Vicar and Zurgena, will be examined this year.

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satellites, helicopters and even drones are compared with property registers to see whether owners have failed to declare any swimming pools, garages, extensions or other additions to avoid paying higher taxes.

If this is found to be the case, the local town hall is informed and will notify property owners.

A one-off fee of €60 per property is charged to update the register and owners are required to pay the difference in property taxes for up to

four years, plus interest.

The inspection scheme has been running since 2013 and will this year examine 1,272 municipalities across Spain.

Many have criticised the scheme, including socialist party PSOE’s Economy spokesman Pedro Saura, who complained that the €60 fee to regularise extensions is the same for a Marbella mansion as for a tiny farm in the sticks.

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Trump Bows to Judges’ Orders

President Donald Trump‘s Department of Homeland Security announced it would comply with a bevy of federal judges’ injunctions against portions of his executive order barring entry to people from seven Muslim-majority nations—but declared it would continue to press ahead with the rest of the White House fiats.

The agency’s announcement came this afternoon after Brooklyn Judge Ann Donnelly issued a restraining order forbidding DHS’s Border and Customs Enforcement arm from deporting any of the people held at John F. Kennedy Airport and at hubs nationwide approved to enter the country under President Barack Obama. Two federal jurists in Massachusetts enjoined the administration from detaining or expelling

any arrival from Syria, Sudan, Somalia, Libya, Yemen, Iran or Iraq who was either a legal permanent resident of the U.S. or possessed a proper visa—while a federal judge in Virginia granted those detained access to legal counsel.

DHS’s promise of compliance was buried at the bottom of an otherwise petulant public statement.

“The Department of Homeland Security will comply with judicial orders; faithfully enforce our immigration laws, and implement President Trump’s executive orders to ensure that those entering the United States do not pose a threat to our country or the American people,” the statement reads.

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MOJACAR

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Mojacar is a municipality located in the region of Almeria Levante, situated close to Garrucha and bathed by the Mediterranean Sea. The town is located near Sierra Cabrera and noteworthy for its narrow streets and the beautiful view of its surroundings.

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TOURISM The best way to visit Mojacar is parking the car near the municipal soccer field and walk to appreciate the beauty of the Arabic and medieval architecture. From Plaza Nueva there are stunning views of the Valley of the Pyramids and of Old Mojacar, the first prehistoric settlement of Mojacar which was built along the river 'Agua' and is preserved as the Old Town.

As a curious note, it is said that Walt Disney was actually born in Mojacar, and after emigrating to the U.S. his mother gave him up for adoption.

The main attractions of Mojacar include:

NATURAL SURROUNDINGS A village surrounded by nature with beautiful hiking trails or mountain biking tours.

GASTRONOMY Diverse dishes with local vegetables and seafood you will definitely enjoy.

BEACHES AND GOOD WEATHER 17 kilometres of coastline where you can practice water sports or sunbathing on one of its wind protected coves, beaches to practice naturism and where to enjoy a wonderful Mediterranean climate with mild winters and summers thanks to the protection of the Sierra.

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MOORS AND CHRISTIANS FIESTA POSTER COMPETITION the province of Almeria, Juan Diego Ingelmo Murcia and Valencia. The Benavente has been announced winner of the first announcement was made poster contest for the 2017 at the same time as The Mojácar Moors and Christians Outdoor Painting Marathon, Fiesta. The jury was made organized by Mojácar Town up of members of Mojácar’s Council’s Department of General Association of Moors and Christians, who selected the work, presented by this designer, who was born in Oviedo but now resides in Burriana, Castellón. Juan has had a long professional career and, is one of the leading designers and has won the most awards in Spain for this type of event, covering diverse themes such as fiestas, sports and cultural activities.

Over 10 artists took part in the Mojácar Moors and Christians Fiesta Poster Contest, entering 12 pieces of work between them, each aspiring to win the prize of 300 euros. Among them were hopefuls from

Culture.

The winning poster will be presented at FITUR 2017, the International Tourism Fair held in Madrid, as part of the promotional material

that the Delegation from Mojácar Town Council will take to the event as a sample of the many interesting touristic things on offer in the town.

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Then why not join one the most well established and well equipped drama groups in the area.

We are always looking for people to expand our group.

We need everyone, not just as actors but technicians, scenery painters, back stage and front of house.

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“We believe becoming a good rider starts with understanding, respecting and showing compassion to you horse and allowing them to develop in a natural environment”.

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THE ROSE SINGERS If you can sing and would enjoy performing for others along side a fun group of women, or know someone who would be interested, we would love to hear from you!

The Rose Singers is a choir of 12 – 15 women singing all types of music including classical, pop and jazz arranged for women’s voices.

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CARIATIZ ORCHESTRA The Cariatiz Orchestra performing in Vera Auditorio COME AND PLAY!

We rehearse every Friday (with sectional rehearsals on alternating Tuesdays) and give four main concerts each year; end of January, Spring, Autumn and Christmas.

Our performances raise money for local charities.

If you are interested or would like additional information please contact our Musical Director – Alison Jackson at 667 408 941, email us at rosesingers@gmail.com, or contact us through our Facebook page.

Join the Cariatiz Community Orchestra for some fun music making! We welcome orchestral instrumental players of all ages and abilities.

We provide a group musical environment for new players to learn, learners to improve and experienced musicians to share their knowledge. Music ranges from classical favourites to pop and musicals.

Rehearsals are on Sundays at 6pm in the Cariatiz community room (near Sorbas) and we perform in various venues around the Levante.

Contact orchestra manager Emma Randle on emma.v.randle@gmail.com 654 164 293 or director Alison Jackson on jacksonalison2@gmail.com 667 408 941

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The Luvvies Theatre Group have been resting over the Christmas period following their recent successful play “Comfort and Joy” at the beginning of December.

They are now on the move again because next Wednesday, 1st February, the members will be meeting up to read through two plays one of which will be chosen and performed in the forthcoming months.

SO WATCH THIS SPACE! Are there any budding actors out there who would like to join us on the stage, now is your chance.

Perhaps you would like to help with the building of sets, do props, wardrobe, help with sound, prompt, lighting or even help at front of house.

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We meet on the second Sunday of the month at The Bistro Restaurant in Puerto Laguna, 10am to 12 noon. and it’s FREE. We show Dvd’s and have speakers talking and demonstrating a particular part of photography. There are day trips, weekend trips regularly thought the year, monthly themes and an annual exhibition. Plus courses to help those just starting out in digital photography.

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Nokia’s vision for the future of healthcare Some technology companies are destined to be forever associated with one moment, be it a spectacular flop, like the Sinclair C5, or an innovation that changed the world, like Sony’s Walkman. For Nokia, associations with the first flowering of the mass market in mobile phones are proving hard to shake.

Since the humbled Finnish giant sold its mobile phone division to Microsoft in 2013 for £4.6bn it has been focused on behindthe-scenes technology, including broadband, network infrastructure and maps. Now, however, it is attempting a comeback as a consumer brand.

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NEW YEAR, NEW YOU, GET FIT IN 2017 who present with physical disease. It is entirely unacceptable that patients with severe mental illness should die 10 to 20 years earlier than the The wider impact of general population. such stigmatisation has not been studied Patients with in detail. However, mental illness and a there is good evidence concomitant physical that the carers and disease are also families of affected reluctant to seek individuals can be medical advice, and similarly affected. have worse outcomes; Furthermore, it is not the reverse is also unusual for mental true, that patients with health professionals a physical illness and themselves to be concomitant mental looked down on illness also have worse by other health outcomes than those professionals. without any mental disorder. The role of The de-stigmatisation clinicians is crucial in of mental illness providing that holistic requires a complete approach to physical change in attitude and mental care and by the medical and treatment to ensure other professions. that such anomalies It is unethical to are eliminated. discriminate against any patient on any There is evidence that count, and in this severe mental illness regard mental illness in most patients shows is no different. The signs of emergence evidence is compelling at an early age, that the best outcomes sometimes as early are achieved by as seven years. In ensuring any mental the majority of cases, disorder is treated schools are well vigorously in patients equipped to dealing MONICA ALGAÑARAZ Over 40 years experience in physiotherapy and osteopathic treatment. General postural assessment and holistic health checks available English spoken

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THE ISLAND BY VICTORIA HISLOP

“A single shot ricocheted across the water, the noise amplified by the echo from the mountains behind, and a crimson blanket spread itself slowly across the still sea.”

Spinalonga was a former leper colony where people were exiled from 1903-1957 in northern Crete. During the second world war the Germans occupied the island as well as allied forces. Hislop has combined history with fiction, presenting the reader with a moving portrayal of four generations of one family blighted by leprosy, war and its legacy.

Alexis Fielding is 25, working in a museum and likely to follow in her father’s footsteps in archaeology. Ed was her boyfriend of 3 years and what was once a promising affair has now turned sour “like a sickly cutting that had failed to survive being transplanted from greenhouse to border.” They were meant to be on holiday but conflict, arguments and lots of self-reflection amounted to doubts over suitability and compatibility. Curiosity about her mother, Sofia who was born on the island of Crete resulted in Alexis trekking to Plaka to find a family friend called Fortini who hopefully would unravel the family history which inevitably meant unearthing the skeletons in the closet, a disclosure that knocked Alexis for six!

From 2001 the story reverts to 1939 with Alexis’s great grandparents and the tragic revelation that her great grandmother Eleni had developed the virulent strain of leprosy and was condemned to the place of the living dead, Spinalonga to end her days in suffering and torment before being laid to rest in a communal and unmarked grave. Ironically, fate dealt another severe blow when one of Eleni’s daughter, Maria was diagnosed with the same disease as her mother and followed a similar fate almost in 1953. Timing was cruel-she was about to celebrate her marriage to a local

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When the Germans arrived during the 40s they committed murder and mutilation destroying villages and its inhabitants fearing the Allied forces and the Resistance which proved a threat to their occupation of Crete. They threatened to exterminate all male inhabitants of the villages aiding the Allies. A young male leper from the island was brutally murdered trying to swim to Plaka to celebrate his son’s 3rd birthday in the late summer of 1943. Obviously, they were nervous of leprosy spreading and wanted it contained on Spinalonga.

Fortini is thorough and yet sensitive as she retells stories about the lives of those affected by jealousy and betrayal in hard times when the war added an extra strain of misery.

“Our so called fate is largely ordained by our ancestors, not by the stars.” Three generations of lives were so intertwined.

Eleni and Maria’s sad fate was the tip of the iceberg. Pandora regretted opening her box. Would it be the same for Alexis when she discovered what happened to her grandmother Anna and her husband?

Alexis is certainly shocked by what she hears but matures and consequently grows closer to her mother and these revelations have the added bonus of helping her to decide on her future with Ed. It’s a wonderful story, deep and fulfilling. It deserves a read.

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Modern robocalls aren’t just telemarketers trying to sell you something. They’re often scammers trying to trick you into parting with your money or identity information. So how do you stop them from coming in? I started my search by type ‘“do not call” registry Spain’ into google and immediately found a link to something called ‘Listas Robinson’ or ‘The Robinson List’. (Do Not Call Registers are sometimes known as Robinson Lists – a reference to the privacy and isolation of the Swiss Family Robinson.)

The easiest and most efficient way to get the person to stop calling you requires you to say one sentence: “Please put me on your do not call list.”

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The next step is to install a program on your phone that keeps and up-todate list numbers that people reported as unwanted. The first ‘App’ that recommended is called ‘Mr Number’ and is available on both the Android and Apple iPhone. They have a website which asks you to include your number which is added to the list that legitimate companies ‘lock-out’ of their ‘Autodialer’ software.

Now there will be people (Scammers, thieves and general bad people) who aren’t interested in letting your money go that easily. So how do you stop them? On Android 6 (Marshmallow) and later the easiest way to do this is to long-press the number in your call log, then select “Block number.” This is something that people have been calling for, for several years! For the older versions then you have to add the number to your phone book (I use the name ‘Blocked’) and once in you simply select the blocked number from the address book, press the menu button (off screen, bottom left usually) and you will get the option to block this number – done. On iPhone you simply ignore the call, then subsequently open your call history so you can block them. If you’re in the Phone app under ‘Recents’, tap the (i) symbol next to the phone number or contact that you want to block. Scroll to the bottom of your screen, then tap Block this Caller.

For now, though, these solutions should help diminish the problem, if not eliminate it entirely.

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WHERE TO BUY IN SPAIN The lure of sun, sea and sand is very strong, but properties near the sea are generally more expensive than those inland, and perhaps just 20 minutes’ drive away from the coast you will find houses or apartments which are much better value and have more outside space. These could be in a small village or town, or on an urbanisation, built to cater for locals and foreigners alike.

Seaside complexes or urbanisations carry community charges, as do apartment blocks, so you should look into the terms and costs of these charges carefully before you commit to buying a property.

All along the coast, you will find villas of different styles and sizes.

In North East Spain, properties with a sea view are still expensive, despite the fall in property prices.

Properties here tend to be second homes, and are used largely during the summer months when people from the big cities such as Barcelona, London, Paris, and so on, escape to their idyll be the sea. Apartments, which are closed for up to 5 months of the year are aired and thrown open to the wind and the sun most weekends around Easter time, and are fully occupied as summer approaches.

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for a licence to let their property and these are not always approved.

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If you are retired and moving to Spain, you should think about what facilities you need close to your property - it’s all very well to buy a villa on a cliff with a wonderful view, but it is likely that such a property will have numerous steps and will be some distance from the nearest shop - so you will have to go out by car every time you need something.

The larger coastal resorts stay open 12 months of the year. Many are attracted to the pretty inland towns and villages, surrounded by vineyards and steeped in history.

Again, there are urbanisations in the country areas, but also typical village houses, either of natural stone, or as in Andalucia, painted white. Village properties are cheaper than in the big towns (unless it is a village which particularly attracts tourists such as Mijas (Andalucia) or Pals (Catalunya)), but they are more likely to need some (if not total) renovation, these properties are nevertheless popular, especially when everything is within walking distance.

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Investigators say the teenage daughter did not find her family until several hours after the freak accident occurred as she had been asleep at the time.

Firefighters were called in to help police remove the clothes so they could pull the bodies out.

The married couple, who were of Moroccan origin, suffered “a kind of Diogenes Syndrome, which led them to compulsively accumulate all kinds of clothing,” according to sources.

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Main house comprises of large modern kitchen / dining room, reception with utility room and separate toilet off. Stairs lead to the first floor which has a large lounge with log burner, spacious master bedroom with en-suite (separate shower and jacuzzi bath), a second double bedroom with en-suite shower room. C/H on both floors. Air con in master bedroom and lounge. Separate accommodation has a lounge, kitchen, rustic style double bedroom, large bathroom with bath and separate shower cubicle. Outside there is gardens for sun or shade, terraces, patios, parking, garage driveway, gravelled sitting are with tended fruit trees and planting and other unused hillside land that is attached to the property. Garage is a generously sized double length block built and has an insulated roof.

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Starbucks CEO pledges to hire 10,000 refugees globally

Starbucks has pledged to hire 10,000 refugees globally over the next five years, in response to US President Donald Trump’s recent immigration ban.

In an open letter to staff, chief executive Howard Schultz said the president’s order had caused “confusion, surprise and opposition”.

Recruitment will begin in the US and focus on people who had served or supported the military.

Mr Schultz is the latest US corporate chief to criticise the ban.

Silicon Valley heavyweights including Facebook, Google and Tesla have made public statements, while Airbnb is offering free accommodation to people affected by the travel restrictions and unable to get into the

LEGAL CORNER WITH MICHAEL DAVIES, ABOGADO/SOLICITOR

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QUESTION: I am trying to help my mother who has very bad health and wishes to move back to the UK but has not managed to sell her Spanish property yet. From a legal point are there any matters to take care of before she comes back?

ANSWER 1. Make sure her Spanish will is in good order. There have been some changes to the laws recently which make it convenient to have a solicitor take a look at it.

2. Locate the title deeds to the property and their NIE numbers.

3. Make sure internet banking is set up on her Spanish bank account.

4. Your mother may wish to consider signing a power of attorney for you to deal with her Spanish assets (in case a buyer is found and

she does not wish or is not able to visit Spain).

5.

Look in to the advantages/disadvantages of selling quickly now versus holding on and waiting for a better price. From a tax point of view, if she is a resident and over 65, there is a certain advantage to selling before she loses her resident status in Spain, as she is entitled to a 100% exemption from capital gains tax.

6. Meet her solicitor before you leave in case you later need to deal with things remotely.

Depending on your circumstances there could be other things to do, but I would at least cover these items.

Michael Davies is a Spanish Abogado and has been practicing law in Almería since 1993. He is member of the Law societies of Almería and Madrid and has offices in Mojacar and Almeria High Street.

US. On Friday, President Trump signed an executive order barring immigrants from seven majorityMuslim countries for a minimum of 90 days, and suspending the US refugee program for 120 days.

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3 beds, 2 baths - 150m2 built, plot - 7000m2. Huge covered front porch. Idyllic property and location.

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A fantastic 1st floor apartment in good condition set in a tranquil part of the village with 60m2 roof terrace giving wonderful sea and mountain views.

Spacious lounge/dining room with balcony, 2 double beds with fitted wardrobes, new bathroom.

1 minute walk to the beach.

Opportunity, Large detached villa of 150m built, plus private terrace and large garden 530m, 3 beds, 2 bath, south east facing, fireplace, A/C, lounge, Private locked garage plus 2 off street parking, 150m to the beach, central location

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Nr Villaricos 59,950€

A wonderful property in excellent condition, offering 2 properties, total 2 beds, 3 baths, 75m2 built, set on a superb plot of 3.000M, with magnificent country views. Full of mature fruit trees, 10 minutes’ drive to the coast of Villaricos, easy access.

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An excellent cortijo in very good condition, set on a beautiful elevated plot with swimming pool, landscaped garden areas and separate selfcontained 2 bedroom annexe. 5 beds, 3 baths, storeroom, car port for 3 cars. Tranquil location with beautiful views.

3 bedrooms, 2 baths large apartment of 100m, good size lounge/diner with light fitted, nice open country side / mountains views, fully fitted independent kitchen, easy off street communal parking, with lift, walking distance to amenities.

Bedar

Ref: 795

19,950€

Unusual opportunity – studio house in excellent condition comprising lounge, kitchenette, mezzanine sleeping area, bathroom. Possibility to add another floor giving a bedroom and roof terrace. Situated in this beautiful village with numerous bars and restaurants.

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Mojacar

139.950€

Well-presented end of terrace town house with 2 double bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, with 2 terraces, fully equipped kitchen, living/dining room with fireplace, beautiful pool, furnished, underground parking and store room, very easy access.

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EUROPEAN SHARES FALL AS WEAKER COMMODITY, BANK STOCKS OFFSET MERGER TALK

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European shares fell on Monday, weighed down by losses among commodities-related stocks and banks, though speculation about merger and acquisition activity offered some support with Vodafone (VOD.L) among the leading gainers.

Vodafone rose 3 percent after the British phone group said it was in talks to merge its Indian unit with Idea (IDEA.NS) in an all-share deal that could help counter fierce competition.

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Gains in Vodafone made Europe’s telecoms index .SX7P the only one to trade in positive territory.

The STOXX 600 fell 0.9 percent, with the mood among investors dampened after U.S President Donald Trump introduced a travel ban, increasing concerns about the impact of his policies on global trade and the economy.

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THE GREAT SNOWSTORM OF 17

It snowed in Alqueria for the first time in living memory. If anyone wishes to check the metrological records of our Village Republic they will see that this is so. Normally a cynical temperature inversion keeps Alqueria warm and balmy but covered in a worryingly sticky, green and foul smelling mist while the rest of the Iberian Peninsular freezes. This system however has failed for whatever reason and Alqueria is up to its nether regions in the freezing result of sublimation. Loco Paco put it down to divine intervention aimed at punishing the people of Alqueria for not recognising his imaginary five foot rodent friend ‘Bert’ as a living entity and worthy of housing benefit and a Winter fuel allowance.

Whatever the reason Alqueria was isolated by a wall of snow making a change from it being isolated by apathy and high powered inertia.

Rodriquez who had never stepped foot outside Alqueria, mainly because when he did gentlemen in green uniforms and blue lights on their cars escorted him back again tried to bottle it and sell it. He was very disappointed when he discovered it had no street value and went back to manufacturing counterfeit Remitroot codpieces which sold well among certain members of the British House of Lords.

Manuela knew all about snow and the

frost bite it can cause to exposed regions of the body. Suffice it to say Manuela has suffered greatly from this particular malady and has ceased all alfresco pursuits until the milder weather arrives. Antonio Poyato’s first though was to test the snow for alcohol content in case it was a competitor for his Remitroot Wine, Whisky and Beer.

It was of great relief that the analysis only showed heavy metals, hydrocarbons and a strange strain of bacteria that is usually only present between the toes of Afghan camels drivers over the age of fifty-five.

Communications between Alqueria and the outside world ceased to function and no vehicles could enter of leave the Pueblo. On this news stock markets reached record highs and foreign currencies surged. The Spanish parliament mooted the idea of keeping Alqueria permanently filled with artificial snow diverted from the Sierra Nevada but a corrupt politician had already sold it to The House of Lords to pack codpieces.

The snow didn’t linger long however, by next morning it was gone. The general feeling is that it became depressed by the ambiance of Alqueria and by same strange mechanism elevated its own temperature and melted. Loco Paco spent the rest of the day looking for it, he felt sure it was a case of theft and notified the authorities.

STRANGE DAY

We had a piece of paper for our appointment at the Bola Azul Hospital in Almería. I like having a piece of paper; it gives me something tangible to wave in front of Nursie as she exits the consulting rooms to brave the melee of waiting patients. It justifies my appearance in her hallowed presence - A phone appointment has no physical proof of its existence, and this makes me insecure and anxious.

Bola Azul heaves from wall to wall with those in need; Quiet is impossible, and seats are at a premium. Yet as we exited the lift we were aware of a resounding silence.

We entered the waiting room, which would have made the Marie Celeste seem overcrowded. We stood alone in this echoing, empty chamber – we must have got the appointment wrong.

I fished out the magic paper, and there it was – black on grey. We were in the right place, on the right day and at the right time – where was the usual tumultuous multitude?

I heard laughter, homed in on it and found a *comfort of nurses enjoying a rare sit-down. I waved my document of authority before them, and before our backsides could contact any of the many available free seats we were whisked straight in to see the Consulta.

We were out before we should have been in – but where was everybody else?

We were pondering this on the way back along the motorway when our thoughts were distracted by an oncoming *camel.

We watched in amazement as a truck passed by on the other side of the central barrier with a chesnut camel, complete with golden saddle,

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seated on its roof.

Barely had we recovered from the chesnut camel when along came a white camel, also seated, but with a bright blue saddle. Then the penny dropped – Melchior and Balthazar had decided to return to their homeland by a quicker and more comfortable means of transport!

Casper, presumably, is still trotting back to Arabia on his horse – no horse came by on a truck roof!

As we left the motorway and slowed for the roundabout we felt a gentle but perceptible thump! Henry got his backside bumped - by an Alfa Romeo!

I got out to view the damage, my sword of righteousness ready in my hand.

‘I am sorry, it is my fault.’ Insisted the very penitent young Spanish Alfa Romeo driver.

‘No damage, no problem.’ I answered, sheathing my sword. The soft answer does indeed turn away wrath!

All in all, a very Strange Day! *Comfort is possibly the collective name for a gathering of nurses – or if not, then it should be! *Not a real one!

‘Airbnb for refugees’ group overwhelmed by offers of help

A German group which matchmakes citizens willing to share their homes with refugees said it had been overwhelmed by offers of support, with plans in the works for similar schemes in other European countries.

The Berlin-based Refugees Welcome, which has been described as an “Airbnb for refugees”, has helped people fleeing from Afghanistan, Burkina Faso, Mali, Nigeria, Pakistan, Somalia and

Syria.

More than 780 Germans have signed up to the Refugees Welcome website and 26 people have been placed in private homes so far. Two of the site’s founders, Jonas Kakoschke, 31, and Mareike Geiling, 28, live with 39-year-old Bakari, a refugee from Mali, whom they are helping with German classes while he waits for a work permit.

A spokesman said the project’s growing success has now led to

offers of help to set up similar schemes in other EU countries, including Greece, Portugal and the UK, with a comparable project in Austria already up and running since January.

Over the weekend, thousands of Icelanders offered to accommodate Syrian refugees in their own homes in an open letter to the government about the migration crisis.

Among those who have responded to

the German site have been PR consultants, carpenters and many students, spanning a large age range from 21 to 65. Most are people living in flatshares, the group said, but offers have also come from married couples and single mothers.

Teacher Johann Schmidt shares his apartment in Konstanz with an Iraqi refugee, with whom he was matched after registering with the

site in November 2014.

“Azad tells me about his home country time and again, and can explain the overall context of the current situation to me in simple terms,” Schmidt said. “I’ve learned quite a bit from him already and very much enjoy listening to his stories.”

Accommodating a refugee does not have to mean losing out on the rent of a room, Refugees Welcome said. In a third of the cases, costs are covered either by the job centre or social welfare payments, and a quarter of the rents are paid for via microdonations to the site.

“We are overwhelmed by people’s readiness to help,” the group said on Tuesday. “We are now receiving inquiries from different countries within Europe such as Greece, Portugal and Scotland, but also from Australia and the US. “Everywhere, people are keen to realise this idea in their countries

to be able to offer refugees a home.”

Others have been taking refugees into their homes on their own initiative, even politicians. Martin Patzelt, an MP from chancellor Angela Merkel’s CDU party, temporarily housed two Eritrean refugees in his home in Brandenburg.

Patzelt said he been contacted by many other Germans offering their homes too, but had also received death threats. “I didn’t want any refugees in my life, but they came. And I took the challenge,” he said.

Offers of help have sometimes been too numerous for authorities to handle.

On Tuesday, Munich police appealed to the public to stop bringing gifts for refugees, announcing in a tweet that they had been overwhelmed by the amount of provisions people had left, including foodstuffs and nappies.

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2. What is the surname of the former New Zealand All Blacks Rugby Union brothers Robin and Zinzan?..............................

2. Born today in 1650, who was the mistress of Charles II?................................................

3. Actor William Henry Pratt died on this day in 1969, by what stage name was he kno wn?..........................................................

3. Who won the first Rugby Union World Cup, held in 1987? ................................................

4. 73 today, Geoffrey Hughes played Onslow in which long running TV sitcom?.................

4. On his return to union which player said Its a challenge I don t particularly need ?..........

5. Who dissolved the German Parliament on this day in 1933?..........................................

5. Which European nation has won the Grand Slam most tim es?..........................................

6. The author of Guns of Navarone and Where eagles dare passed away today in 1987, who was he?........................................

6. In which city was Jeremy Guscott born?...........................

7. Born today in 1944, who was actress Farrah Fawcett married to for 9 years during the seventies?..............................................

ANSWERS

CRYPTIC CROSSWORD

10. 77

9. Soviet Union 8. Polygraph 7. Lee Majors 6. Alistair MacLean

CROSSWORD

1. Robinson Crusoe 2. Nell Gwynne 3. Boris Karloff 4. Keeping Up Appearances 5. Hitler

SOLUTIONS

FLETCH GHOSTBUSTERS HAPPY GILMORE HARVEY HOLIDAY HOTSHOTS LEGALLY BLONDE LIAR LIAR LOCAL HERO MALLRATS MANHATTAN MEATBALLS MOONSTRUCK OH, GOD!

STANDARD SUDOKU

10. How old is David Jason today?.................

ALL OF ME ANNIE HALL BABE BEING THERE BIG BOB ROBERTS BULL DURHAM CARS CAT BALLOU CITY SLICKERS CLERKS CLUELESS DUCK SOUP ELECTION

EASY SUDOKU

9. Which country finally withdrew its troops from Afghanistan on this day in 1989?..........

7. Which sponsor called last orders on its sponsorship of the Welsh League?...................

PLAZA SUITE REPO MAN RUSHMORE SHREK SLACKER SLAP SHOT SLEEPER THE RUTLES TOOTSIE TRADING PLACES UNCLE BUCK YES MAN

The hidden movie title is: CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF MEATBALLS

8. The first lie-detector was tested today in 1935, but what is the proper name for the machine they use?.......................................

SOLTIMES RUGBY QUIZ

1. What are the forenames of former Wales rugby international JPR Williams?.......

8. Which English club did Frano Botica join when he left Wigan?........................

9. Salford Reds ended which clubs challenge cup run in the 1990s?.....................................

10. Who play at Knowesley Roa d?............................................

ANSWERS

SQUIGGLE SUDOKU

1. Alexander Selkirk was rescued from a desert island on this day in 1709, inspiring which classic story?......................................

IDENTIFY THE FAMOUS ART

5. England 6. Bath 7. Heineken 8. Castleford 9. Wigan 10. St Helens

SOL PICTURE QUIZ!

1. John Peter Rhys 2. Brooke 3. New Zealand 4. Jonathan Davies

ON THIS DAY 1ST FEBRUARY

1 Ren Magritte (Ceci n’est pas une pipe / This is not a pipe) 2 Francisco Goya (Naked Maya) 3 Auguste Rodin (The Kiss) 4 Henry Moore (Recumbent Figure)

481 – Vandal king Huneric organises a conference between Catholic and Arian bishops at Carthage.

1327 – Teenaged Edward III is crowned King of England, but the country is ruled by his mother Queen Isabella and her lover Roger Mortimer.

1793 – French Revolutionary Wars: France declares war on the United Kingdom and the Netherlands.

1953 – North Sea flood of 1953 was caused by a heavy storm which occurred overnight, 31 January-1 February 1953. The floods struck the Netherlands, Belgium and U.K. 1981 – The Underarm bowling incident of 1981 occurred when Trevor Chappell bowls underarm on the final delivery of a game between Australia and New Zealand at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

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FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS TODAY 1261 – Walter de

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1873 – John Barry, Irish soldier, Victoria Cross recipient.

1915 – Stanley Matthews, English footballer and manager.

1968 – Lisa Marie Presley, American singersongwriter and actress.

1994 – Harry Styles, English singer-songwriter

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February 2017

Spanish Tapas

Dutch Babies

Treat Yourself

La Montaña

Bar & Restaurant

Saturday 11th February Lunch & Dinner Come and enjoy a romantic meal at La Montaña with your loved one Special Menu will include a selection of Canapés, Starters to share, Choice of Main Course & Desserts to share.

Bookings essential.

Fine Dining in a Rural Location Tel: 950 398 856 Mob: 670 589 788 Email: barlamontana@hotmail.com Closed Sunday evenings, Mondays and Tuesdays.

FULL MENU AVAILABLE Monday to Saturday from 10am - 4pm. 6pm - 9pm

La

Saturday 11th February 8.30pm AN EVENING OF ROMANCE & DANCE WITH TONY JUSTICE 2 Dine for 40€ 3 Course Menu including a bottle of wine (Please call to reserve your table) STARTERS :Roasted Butternut Squash & Chilli Soup Homemade Pate served with Melba Toast & warm caramelised red onion chutney Homemade Oriental Fishcakes & Noodle Salads MAIN COURSE :Chicken Fillet filled with Spinach & Cheese served with garlic & parsley new potatoes and seasonal vegetables Poached Fillet of Salmon with a Champagne Sauce, served with new potatoes and seasonal vegetables (4€ supplement) Steak Diane served with sautéed potatoes and seasonal vegetables (4€ supplement) Strips of Beef marinated in Soy & Honey, served on a bed of noodles with Ginger & Spring Onion DESSERTS :Strawberry & Chocolate Mousse Sicilian Lemon Cream Tart served with a Chantilly cream Mixed Berry Pavlova (Booking Essential)

V

V ENTA EL GUARDUCHA

Now serving English Breakfast

Friday, Saturday, Sunday Open all day

Sharron & Danny welcome customers new and old

Air ed Conditionnt Restaura

ZUMBA Fridays 10:30am

EVERY WEDNESDAY 6pm-9pm Buy one fillet meal at 11€ get 2nd half price Booking Essential (Ribeye Steak also available) (Fillet and Ribeye are available on the menu every day of the week for 11€) THURSDAY CURRY NIGHT Come along & try our selection of homemade curries FRIDAYS Atlantic Cod Fillet with Handcut Chips & Peas & Homemade Tartare Sauce Full menu also available Kitchen open 10am - 9pm Traditionally Cooked Sunday Lunch Roast Topside of Beef, Roast Shoulder of Pork, Chicken, Honey Roast Gammon (Braised Lamb available at a supplement) Available 12:30pm - 4pm

Monday - Saturday 10am - Late ● Sunday 12 - Close Avenida Europa, Cucador (Above The Attic) 950 634 562

flour, vanilla, nutmeg and salt. Strain into a jug and let the batter rest for 45 minutes in the fridge.

2 Heat the oven to 220C/425F/gas mark 7. Put the skillet in the middle of the oven for 10 minutes to heat it up.

3 Drop in the butter and swirl it around to melt it.

Pour in all of the batter and return to the oven for 20-25 minutes until puffed at the edges and golden brown.

4 Zest a lemon right over the top of the baby and serve immediately dusted with icing sugar alongside plenty of lemon wedges.

OPENING TIMES FOR JANUARY& FEBRUARY

Restaurant - Bar ida

Line Danci Tuesday’sng 4 til 5pm

You will need a 25cm cast-iron frying pan or a similarly sized ovenproof pan to cook these puffy pancakes.

Serves 4-6 3 large eggs 150ml whole milk 100g plain flour 1 tsp vanilla extract A pinch of freshly grated nutmeg ¼ tsp flaky sea salt 55g unsalted butter Zest of 1 lemon 25g icing sugar, for serving 2 large lemons, cut into wedges 1 In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk,

Pulpo a Feira: Though it originated in Galicia or the neighbouring region of Leon, pulpo a feira, as it is known in Galician, or pulpo a la gallega, as it is called in Spanish, is now popular throughout Spain. It is usually served on wooden plates with cachelos, potatoes that have been boiled or roasted in embers with their skins on.

Mussels Vinaigrette: Steamed mussels are dressed with a flavourful vinaigrette in this colorful tapa.

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday reservations only Free WiFi zone for clients

Tel: 622 582 538 / 666 959 822 Paraje Los Castejones s/n Albox ventaguarducha@gmail.com www.ventaelguarducha.wix.com/venta-el-guarducha

Bar/Restaurante

C E L E B R AT E VA L E T I N E’ S DAY W I T H U S B O OK I NG E S SE N T IA L

Open every day 10am - 5pm, Lunch & Dinner served every Friday & Saturday.

Try our dish of the day, freshly made every day for you plus a salad for only 7€

We are here

Albox Arboleas Zurgena

1km

La Vida

La Alfoquia CUCADOR E15 Mojacar

Huercal Overa

Junc 547

Pso. Mediterraneo 62E Mojacar Tel: 616 005 387 www.neptunomojacar.com

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Enjoy the taste of Spain!

is situated in the pretty village of Cerro Gordo and just 10 minutes outside Albox. They do delicious homemade food including beef wellington, orchard pie and speciality food.

All freshly prepared so booking is essential. Try their homemade 3 course Sunday lunch at 8.50€. Free venue for your Party or Get Together just phone Chris for details 950 930 169 or 650 599 739. www.bistobonita. alittlebitofengland.es

COME DINE OUR WAY Just a few or your favourite restaurants

To advertise here contact: Tel: 950 680 007 sales@soltimes.com Menu del Dia 10€ Selection of Tapas English Speaking Everyone Welcome Friendly Atmosphere

La Cena

Under New Management A warm welcome awaits you!

Sunday Lunch served from 12pm until 4:30 pm Live Sports shown on TV Food & Drink Specials Available Check our Facebook page for more details

Reservations 642 447 663 Avda Lepanto, Albox WEEK DAYS A 7 N E P O

NEW VEGETARIAN MENU COUS-COUS, RISOTTOS, VEGETABLE LASAGNE, FRESH PASTA, PIZZAS, SOYA BURGERS, VEGETABLE SOUPS, VEGETABLE PIES, TOFU SALADS, ALL SERVED WITH FRESH VEGETABLES AND POTATOES OR RICE.

MENU DEL NOCHE 20OZ T-BONE STEAK, 16OZ BEEF ENTRECOTE, 12OZ PORK TENDERLOIN, ROASTED LAMB SHANK & SHOULDER, ROASTED PORK KNUCKLE AND MORE. SERVED 7PM - 10PM

SUNDAY ROAST MENU DEL DIA

4 COURSES WITH BOTTLE OF RIOJA WINE PER COUPLE, COFFEE INCLUDED, ROAST LAMB SHOULDER & PORK KNUCKLE, 20OZ T-BONE STEAK, 12OZ ENTRECOTE, 10OZ PORK TENDERLOIN, ROAST POTATOES & FRESH VEGETABLES. SERVED 1PM - 4PM

BOOKING RECOMMENDED

SPANISH SPEAKING 950 430 145 ENGLISH SPEAKING 647 730 103 POLIGONO INDUSTRIAL ALBOX, NEAR THE ITV GARAGE

www.mesondeirene.com

would like to invite you to sample the exciting new additions to the already successful menú of the night. With 4 new additions per the 3 course taking it to 11 starters, 10 mains, and 9 sweets.

With additions to include more choice for the high volume of gluten free people.

Still priced at the value beating 11.95€ for 3 courses, including a carafe of wine for 2 people.

Full a-la-carte still available.

Please call for reservation. carol4simon@hotmail. com

Bar-Restaurante

LA PALMERA

Avda Lepanto, 43 Opposite the BP Garage 04800 Albox-Almeria Tel: 950 430 993 Mobile: 659 056 082

La Cena

Restaurante

Albox

MENU DEL NOCHE €11.95 Includes a carafe of wine per couple 11 Starters, 10 Mains & 9 Desserts

FULL A LA CARTE ALSO AVAILABLE Monday - Saturday 7pm - late. Closed Sunday

Call 950 430 930 after 5.30pm

Find us across the old bridge from Palza Mayor Albox, opp Bar Wassy

Scotty’s Bar and Eatery SCOTTY’S BAR AND EATERY WELCOMES YOU FROM 8TH FEB TO THE START OF OUR 4TH YEAR

We will continue to offer a warm welcome We take pride in offering fresh home cooked food with dietary needs catered for Friday Fish and Chips available all day Good choice of Sunday Lunch (booking advisable) Chef ’s specials board regularly updated Great choice of beers and wines Wednesday features our fun quiz night Check out our Facebook page for updated information Read what other people think on TripAdvisor

687 382 540

Facebook Scotty’s Bar Mojacar

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February 2017

La Taberna

The Boys are back We re-open Wednesday 1st February 2017 Events coming soon

Karaoke - Quiz Nights - Jam Sessions Paella Sundays and Club Nights Albox

Come say Hello to Jordan Lukas and Mike

The perfect Lemon Curd

Makes 400ml) 5 unwaxed lemons 225g white sugar 6 eggs (3 whole eggs and 3 yolks) Pinch of salt 100g butter, cubed Zest three of the lemons into a bowl with the sugar and rub together with your fingertips to release the oils, then squeeze enough of them to give 225ml juice.

Whisk the eggs into the sugar followed by the lemon juice, a little at a time, until fully incorporated.

Put in a heavy-based pan over a low heat and stir continuously with a rubber whisk or wooden spoon until as thick as Bird’s custard which should take about 7-8 minutes. Whisk in the salt and pour into a food processor or blender if you have one. Cool for five minutes.

Start the motor and blend on a low speed for 30 seconds (alternatively, beat with a wooden spoon), then start dropping in the butter, a little at a time, still with the motor on, until smooth. Transfer to sterilised jars.

Donations wanted for Maz Canine Rescue FUN ZUMBA EVERY FRIDAY 2pm all welcome

LINE DANCING

Every Thursday 1-2pm Absolute beginners Wed 2pm

SATURDAY 18TH FEB JERSEY BOYS & BEE GEES TRIBUTE SHOW Show Only 12€ or Show & Meal 22€

EVERY SATURDAY 8:30 AM

Indoor Boot Sale Set up free, come along and sell your unwanted items Breakfast & Coffee available

SATURDAY 11TH FEB 8PM

“ROAD RUNNER” Lovers combo Free bottle of wine and Red Rose 17€ per couple Booking Only

OR

Go along to your nearest bar for pre show dinner and transport to legends to see the show for just 25€ Pre-show dinner at Sunburnt Arms, Piedra Amarilla La Palmera, Albox Bar Cielos, La Alfoquia (Pick up your tickets from your chosen bar & order your meal)

EVENT IN AID OF HELPING HANDS SUPPORTING PEOPLE & ANIMALS ALIKE

OPENING HOURS MON - FRI 11AM - LATE / SAT 8:30 - LATE (Set up for indoor boot sale)

Pol Llanos De Arboleas, 04660 - Tel: 642 057 558 / 850 991 320 legendsarboleas

TEL: 950 680 007

LEARN SPANISH AT BISTRO BONITA

Every Wednesday at Bistro Bonita 11am - 1pm Come and learn Spanish the fun way and conversation with coffee and cake Only €5.

LOOKING FOR BADMINTON PLAYERS

- COMMUNITY NEWS -

ALBOX RBL

sales@soltimes.com

Our guest speaker, Milo (see picture), and his handler, John, gave a wonderful presentation of his life story from rescue dog to ‘explosives search’ dog in the Police force in London at our Members’ meeting in January.

Our guest speaker, John Fleet, for the Members’ Business meeting on Thursday February 16th will be talking about his work on Osprey watch in the Lake District. This will be as interesting as Milo’s talk so

with or without experience to play at Zurgena Sports Hall each Monday, 7pm to 9.30pm.

All ages are welcome. 3€ per person Just turn up or for more details Email rob@soltimes.com

THE CHARIT Y SHOP

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BIGMAC3 FUNDRAISERFOR MACS

The Mojácar Area Cancer Support group (MACS) is the major regional cancer charity that provides support for patients with cancer and their loved ones. Our major fundraising event is the Big MAC. This year the BigMAC3 is being held at the Hotel Puerto Marina Mojácar on February 5th from 12:00 to 20:00. There will be live music from popular regional celebrities. There will be food stalls and children´s entertainment. Join us for this fun-filled event for the entire family. Admission is 5 euros.

There is no charge for children under 12 years of age.

(A R B O L E A S)

NOW OPEN MON - FRI 10 - 2

NEW STOCK - NOW IN -

including quality brand names.

We need your good quality unwanted clothes and household items, bric-a-brac and home furnishings.

Do you have a few spare hours?

Why not join us as a volunteer.

The shop is opposite the Ayuntamiento in Arboleas.

All for good causes, please help us to help them.....

Tel: 609 199 394 email: 4candlescharity@gmail.com

THE POST

SHOP ALBOX At SOL Y MAR AVENIDA 28 FEBRERO 44, ALBOX

TOTAL MAILBOX SOLUTIONS · YOUR OWN P O BOX WITH A REAL ADDRESS · EMAIL ALERTS FOR ALL YOUR MAIL RECEIVED 45€ ONE YEAR 35€ FOR 6 MONTHS 25€ FOR 3 MONTHS

Mail forwarding and postal services also available

Open: 10am - 2pm Tel: 950 064 584

Email: info@solymarspain.com

Information for all present and future COLLYFER clients, you can now take your policy with you should you need or want to return to the UK, contact Karen for details 617 456 335 karencecere@collyfer.com

do please join us at La Parrilla @11:00.

For the next 4 months, February through to May, our coffee and tapas mornings will be at the Bar Oasis in Albox (near Price Busters), starting at 11:30.

Good food, good chat, do come, it’s fun!

At all our meetings there is an opportunity to renew your membership, if you have not already done so, or join the RBL Branch as new members are very welcome -it’s only €23 this year. The Legion does vital work, we provide practical support to serving men and women, veterans (ex-Service of all ages) and their families. Get in touch for advice, information and guidance 676 45 17 80 or email: assistance.rbl.dns@gmail.com.

We’re here to serve you.

CHURCH SERVICE IN ENGLISH EVERY SUNDAY AT 10.30am.

Everyone welcome at Turre Evangelical Church next to Muebles Nuñez just across form the vet.

Tea, coffee and fellowship after every service.

Transport can be arranged. www.turrechurch.com 950 617 549

LEARN SPANISH WITH“PACO” THE WEATHER CLIMATE- Clima SPRING - Primavera SUMMER - Verano AUTUMN - Otoño WINTER - Invierno RAIN - Lluvia

SUN- Sol CLOUD- Nube WIND - Viento STORM- Tormenta DEGREES- Grados TEMPERATURE- Temperatura

WHAT IS THE WEATHER LIKE? ¿QUE TIEMPO HACE? IT’S RAINING / IT IS STILL RAINING ESTÁ LLOVIENDO / SIGUE LLOVIENDO IT’S (VERY) COLD IT’S (VERY) HOT HACE (MUCHO) FRÍO / HACE (MUCHO) CALOR IT´S (VERY) WINDY / IT´S SUNNY HACE (MUCHO) VIENTO / HACE SOL DO YOU THINK IT’S GOING TO RAIN? CREES / PIENSAS QUE VA A LLOVER? I THINK SO / I DON’T THINK SO / I DON’T KNOW PIENSO / CREO QUE SÍ / PIENSO / CREO QUE NO / NO LO SE IT’S GOING TO BE HOT / BE COLD / IT´S GOING TO RAIN VA A HACER CALOR / HACER FRÍO / VA A LLOVER WHAT IS THE TEMPERATURE? ¿QUE TEMPERATURA HACE? Learn more Spanish with Paco at Campsite Los Gallardos, Lessons based in conversation, All levels catered for plus Private lessons!

Contact Paco-661 142 606 or email pacospanish@yahoo.es

REMEMBER STEP AEROBICS? COME & JOIN US every Wednesday 11.30am at JovaSport gym in Mojacar Parque Commercial with Alison

OLD SCHOOL MOVES 2017 STYLE

CALL 666 273 168 FOR MORE INFO THE ROYALBRITISH LEGION SPAIN DISTRICT NORTH

• The Royal British Legion provides lifelong support for the Armed Forces community – serving men and women, veterans and their families.

• If you feel we can help you, please ring 676 451 780 (9-5 weekdays) or email assistance.rbl.dns@gmail.com.

• Any general enquiries to 648 860 251 (10-4 weekdays)

To the memory of the fallen and the future of the living

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Arboleas area.

WITH LADDER Come join us on our Facebook group ONLY 35€ INHERSA 350 PACO SPANISH LESSONS TEL: 695 581 KG ELECTRIC Call Paco 661 142 606 202 MOJACAR HOIST in good or email pacospanish@yahoo.es PLAYA. working order • Emergency Drain Cleaning BED SETTEE. €300, Special AIRPORT SERVICES • High Pressure Water Jetting Cream Leather. tripod stand • CCTV Surveys 7’ Long. Ex. for Inhersa www.AAparking.es • Drainage Repairs Con. except 350 kg hoist • Location of Cesspits for a few small €100. Welding • Qualified Engineer Cheap marks. machine electric • Expert Reports Airport Parking Used only once. stick welder Alicante Almeria Murcia Cost 1,200€ complete with now only 300€. visor € 50. Tel Tel: 616 531 283 or 670 088 966 Tel: 634 302 6 1 7 7 0 8 3 3 4 .

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Delivery may be 7foot established 12 years in Spain.

• Installation of new septic E x c e l l ent possible.

40€ Tel: 950 329 416 c o n d i t i o n Call Phil for competitive prices tanks with certificates / 622 705 048 except for small 636 261 240 • Repairs to existing pozos GOLD BATH marks on front email:info@sunergy almeria.com TAPS complete RH panel. Cost • CCTV Camera now with plughole 1,200€ www.sunergy almeria.com Inspection (gold) and only 300€ Tel: o v e r f l o w 634302163 (El Call Andy on 950 091 109 or 648 768 587 www.ecocorpshop.com pipework.

Prado).

Email: blockeddrainsrus@albox-online.net

Tel: 950 120 900

DRAINAGE SOLUTIONS

Tel: 639 081 067

Servicing / Repairs

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Digital Vision

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covered based in Mojacar & with 10 years experience

We offer competitive affordable rates VISIT

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Tel: 645 294 064/950 472 081

Are you getting frustrated at ever increasing electricity bills Do you want a clean, reliable energy alternative If so call Ecocorp on 671 716 597 or 950 930 187 for a no obligation quotation

ESTABLISHED 10 YEARS IN SPAIN

Cleaning of Septic Tanks ▪ Emptying of Septic Tanks & Cesspits, with high pressure cleaning ▪ Small unblockages of pipes & drainage

BABY HIRE

Pool Cleaning & Water Tanks

Everything for the visiting baby Car seats, high chairs, stair gates, cots etc

GARDENING

BABY HIRE

950 436 581/666 375 688

Contact: 675 838 808 Potty Finca Services

expectingababy.2006@gmail.com BUSINESS FOR SALE

PROFESSIONAL TREE FELLING & PRUNING,

BUSINESS FOR SALE IN ALBOX

including all types of palm trees

Est. 10 years Prime Location

Strimming of overgrown gardens & hedge cutting

Good Customer Base For more information

Tel: 607 375 697

Spanish Registered.

Ring John or Ruth on 616 855 294 or 950 163 930

HEALTH & BEAUTY

AVON COSMETICS Tel Claire 691 987 454 avonfromclaire @yahoo.es HOBBY/CRAFT ELAINE’S WOOLS Quality UK Wool & Accessories.

Come & view my DISPLAY. Also Available at CAT Services & Total Entertainment Tel 667 273 889 elaineswools@ gmail.com

INSURANCE

ALBOX INSURANCE

Award Winning Agent

FOR ALL YOUR INSURANCE NEEDS PLEASE CONTACT Glenn & Jayne 950 121 943 infoalbox.libertyseguros@gmail.com

IRON/METAL

THE METAL WORKS Grills, railings, gates of all types, security / sliding / roller, rejas, concertina doors etc.

Tel: Keith Wood

638 900 949

LOCKSMITH PHIL THE PICK LOCKSMITH

24 hours.

Locked Out? Locks fitted/ upgraded house safes. Arboleas & surrounding area. Special weekend rates.

Tel: 697 243 181

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ANIMAL CORNER

CONTACT OUR SALES TEAM ON Tel: 950 121 936 or 950 680 007 ext 1332 LOGS Load of small or big Olive logs, no roots €160. Load of mixed Olive some roots €140 Load of Eucalyptus, no roots €160 All loads 2 tonnes Arboleas & surrounding areas Call Lee on 636 092 632 eliteplanthire@hotmail.co.uk

PAINTER/DECORATOR

BOB THE PAINTER

All aspects of P&D, Interior & Exterior, Gates, Rejas & Boundary Walls

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Winter walks in Greece

Some routes are made for winter walking when bitter weather sets in!

This charming season lends nature unique colours. History-laden walkways next to rivers and lakes will offer you magnificent tranquil moments in the city. If crispy cold weather frightens you, put on your coat, hat and gloves and go along with us on a walk to different cities in Greece.

Thessaloniki - In winter there’s is nothing better than to pay a visit to the lady of the North, Thessaloniki. It is a modern, elegant and refined city, bursting with life, and loved by the young and old. Either it is day or night a walk down Thessaloniki’s seafront promenade, called nea paralia in Greek, will definitely be compensating. Your stroll begins from the town’s renowned White Tower and ends at the Concert Hall. Walk next to the waterfront facing Thermaikos Gulf and drink in the view of Mt. Olympus, the mountain of ancient Greek myth. By the waterfront and come across the statue of Alexander the Great but don’t forget to make a stop and take a picture of the city’s landmark, the renowned art work Umbrellas by Zongolopoulos!

The city’s lights by the seafront makes pedaling in the evening even more magical.

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Greece all time classic

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Athens and around

Monastiráki, to the north of Pláka, is substantially less touristy than its neighbour, though there are still plenty of sights and extensive opportunities for eating, drinking and shopping. The area gets its name from the little monastery church (monastiráki) on central Platía Monastirakíou. The square, with its handy metro station, marks a return to the traffic and bustle of commercial Athens, full of fruit stalls, street performers, lottery vendors and kiosks.

For all too many people, ATHENS is a city that happened two-and-a-half thousand years ago. It’s true that even now the past looms large – literally, in the shape of the mighty Acropolis that dominates almost every view, as well as on every visitor’s itinerary. Yet the modern city is home to over four million people – more than a third of the Greek nation’s population – and has undergone a transformation in the twenty-first century.

On first acquaintance, Athens is not a beautiful place – the scramble for growth in the decades after World War II, when the population grew from around 700,000 to close to its present level, was an architectural disaster.

While its economic reputation has taken a battering, Greece remains a premier-league travel destination. Its incredible historic sites span four millennia, encompassing both the legendary and the obscure. Its convoluted coastline is punctuated by superb beaches, while its mountainous interior urges you to dust off your hiking boots and explore. Yet perhaps its greatest riches are the islands, ranging from backwaters where the boat calls twice a week to resorts as cosmopolitan as any in the Mediterranean.

For anyone with a cultural bone in their body Greece cannot fail to inspire. Minoans, Romans, Arabs, Latin Crusaders, Venetians, Slavs, Albanians and Turks have all left their mark, and almost every town or village has a link to the past, whether it’s a delicately crumbling temple to Aphrodite, a forbidding Venetian fort or a dusty Byzantine monastery decorated with exquisite frescoes. And let’s not forget the museums stuffed to bursting with Classical sculpture and archaeological treasures.

But the call to cultural duty will never be too overwhelming on a Greek holiday. The hedonistic pleasures of languor and warmth – swimming in balmy seas at dusk, talking and drinking under the stars.

– are just as appealing. Bar a few upmarket and “boutique” exceptions you may struggle to find five-star comfort – orthopaedic mattresses, faultless plumbing and cordon bleu cuisine are not the country’s strongpoint – but this isn’t really what the Greek experience is about.

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from the 1.4-litre fourcylinder turbocharged engine used in Fiat’s 124 Spider. However, power is expected to be increased to around 200bhp to help compensate for the extra weight of the larger 500X. The Abarth’s chief rival will be the Nissan Juke Nismo RS. The model is expected to be sold worldwide, but with a particular focus on the US, where one in five Fiat 500s are currently sold as Abarths.

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Fiat 500X success story It’s easy to see why a performance 500X is on the way. Nearly 10,400 examples of the standard model found homes in Europe in the first part of 2015, and with sales in the small SUV crossover sector set to grow to 1.3 million a year in Europe by 2020, performance versions will have lots of potential customers to

The 500X is available with the same 1.4 Multiair II petrol engine that’s offered in the 124 Spider, in both cases producing 138bhp.

The Multiair II motor is known to be highly adaptable, and Abarth engineers have hinted that up to 170bhp will be extracted for their version of the 124 Spider. A similar amount is expected for the Abarth 500X, with drive sent to all four wheels through either a six-speed manual gearbox or a six-speed dual-clutch automatic.

By comparison, both the Mini

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SPORTS SHORTS

by Tony Matthews

* Sutton United (v Leeds), Lincoln (v Brighton), Wolves (at Liverpool), Oxford (v Newcastle), Millwall (against Watford) and Fulham (v Hull) were shock winners in the FA Cup 4th round. * Sutton and Lincoln become the 8th and 9th teams to reach the last 16 of the competition since WW2. * Hull striker Abel Hernandez missed two penalties in two minutes at Fulham. * Wycombe Wanderers were beaten 4-3 ‘late on’ by Spurs. * Real Madrid (3-0 winners on Sunday over Real Sociedad) lead Barcelona by four points at the top of La Liga. * Tottenham can play their home PL games at Wembley next season. * Nigel Clough will follow his father Brian as Nottingham Forest’s manager. * Palermo (Italy) have appointed their 11th manager in two seasons. * Roger Federer (v Rafael Nadal) and Serena Williams (v sister Venus) won the Australian singles finals. * It was Federer’s 18th and Serena’s 23rd Grand Slam victories in the ‘open era’. Serena is one behind Margaret Court’s all-time record of 24 titles. * Jeung-Hun Wang won the Doha Golf Classic. * Lee Westwood and Darren Clark will captain England and Rest of the World football teams in a charity golf tournament in June. * ITV viewers saw Many Clouds, the 2016 Grand National winner, collapse and die after Saturday’s victory in Cotswold Chase at Cheltenham. * In cricket, England won the first T20 game, India the second; the third takes place today. * 90,000 fans will watch heavyweights Antony Joshua and Wladimir Klitschko fight at Wembley in April. * Leo Santa Cruz beat Ireland’s Carl Frampton on points to win the WBA

world featherweight crown in Las Vegas. * On Saturday, Chelsea play Arsenal, Liverpool visit Hull and Crystal Palace play Sunderland in the PL, followed on Sunday by Leicester v Manchester United, Manchester City v Swansea and Spurs v Middlesbrough. * In the Championship, it’s Newcastle v Derby, Brentford v Brighton, Reading v Ipswich and Leeds v Huddersfield. * Leagues 1 and 2 leaders Sheffield United and Doncaster play Wimbledon and Morecambe respectively. * Celtic, SPL leaders by 22 points and unbeaten in a club record 27 games, visit St Johnstone. * The final of the African Cup of Nations takes place on Sunday. * The transfer window closed last night (expect £200m to have been spent). * The opening 2017 Six Nations Rugby Union matches on Saturday are Scotland v Ireland and England v France, followed by Italy v Wales on Sunday. * On Sunday, 72,000 fans will attend the Super Bowl in Houston between New England Patriots and Atlanta Falcons. * Three tennis tournaments begin on Monday in Bulgaria, Ecuador and France. * Preston (UK) stages World Grand Prix snooker: 6-12 February. * The Tour of Qatar cycle race starts on Monday. * On Saturday, Chris Eubank junior fights Fijian Renold Quilan for the IBO World Super-middleweight title. * And the World Snooker Championship starts on Monday.

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THIS WEEK IN SPORTING HISTORY

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• 1931 Future Yorkshire and England fast bowler Freddie Trueman was born • 1936 The fourth Winter Olympic Games got underway in Germany.

• 1945 England played their last WW2 international, beating Scotland 3-0 at Villa Park in front of 65,780 fans.

• 1949 Joe DiMaggio became the first baseball player to earn $100,000 a year.

• 1953 Cricketer Ian Craig, aged 17 years and 239 days, became Australia’s youngest-ever Test debutant.

• 1958 21 people died in Munich air crash, seven associated with Manchester United including players Geoff Bent, Roger Byrne, Mark

Jones, David Pegg and Tommy Taylor. Duncan Edwards died later in hospital. Also killed was former England goalkeeper Frank Swift.

• 1964 Cassius Clay converted to Islam, changing his name to Muhammad Ali in the process.

• 1969 The Morgan footballing twins, Ian (QPR) and Roger (Spurs) played against each other for the first time.

• 1971 US astronaut Alan Shephard hit a golf ball while standing in the surface of the moon.

• 1989 Champion tennis player Bjorn Borg attempted to commit suicide in Milan.

•1991 Arsenal striker Ian Wright made his England debut in a 2-0 win over Cameroon.

• 1994 India allround cricketer Kapek Dev set a new bowling record by taking his 432nd Test Match wicket.

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Real Madrid Cup Shock

Tiger Woods sets his sights on Masters return in April

Celta Vigo stunned La Liga leaders Real Madrid to reach the semi-finals of the Copa del Rey with a 2-2 draw, 4-3 on aggregate.

The hosts went ahead on the stroke of half-time when away defender Danilo turned the ball into his own net.

Cristiano Ronaldo got the visitors back into the tie with a brilliant freekick, before Daniel Wass drilled in a low finish for

Celta.

Lucas Vazquez headed in Real’s second but it was not enough.

Zinedine Zidane’s side saw their 40-match unbeaten run brought to an end by Sevilla earlier in January. They have now won just once in their past five games in all competitions.

SWIMMING POOLS POOL SURESTE SL MADE WITH “GUNITE” Tiger Woods is confident he will be in the lineup for the Masters in April as he continues his measured comeback from injury.

The 14-time major winner, who returned to golf in December at the Hero World Challenge following a 15-month injury lay-off.

All being well, he hopes to tee it up at Augusta

having missed out last April.

“I feel I am strong enough to handle the workload. I sat out long enough. I have been on the side-lines so long. I am hoping to get everything right so I can play. I am thinking about it (Masters) now.

“I would love to play and I would love to win.

I’m hoping I can get

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