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A British father-of-five was convicted today of murdering ‘gentle giant’ John O’Neill after a petty row at a bar on Spain’s Costa del Sol. A Spanish jury found Darren O’Flaherty, 42, guilty after a four-day trial at a court in Malaga.

He was also convicted of attempting to murder bar manager James Walsh and owning the unlicensed gun used at Coco’s Bar in the holiday resort of Benalmadena in July 2010.

The jury cleared O’Flaherty, from Liverpool, of the attempted murder of a second bar worker.

The Briton, who was on the run from police in England when he shot 40-year-old Irish plasterer Mr O’Neill after assaulting another man, is now facing a lengthy jail sentence.

Prosecutors called on Judge Julio Ruiz to jail O’Flaherty for 17 years for the murder of the father-of-two, 12 years for the attempted murder and a 18 months for the weapons charge.

Judge Ruiz is expected to be hand out the sentence in the next fortnight.

O’Flaherty glanced at his parents as the verdict was read out, before hanging his head.

His lawyer Cristina Carrillo said he would appeal.

Mr O’Neill, from Coolock in Dublin, who was on his first foreign holiday with his partner Maxine Sutcliffe, son Jake, three, and daughter Jasmine, who was only nine months old, and had attended a wedding the day before.

He collapsed and died at a bus stop 50 yards from the bar after suffering a fatal stomach wound.

O’Flaherty was not caught until almost three years later. He was held on a European arrest warrant while celebrating his birthday at a Chinese restaurant in north Wales in August 2013.

He was extradited to Spain in February 2015 after serving the remainder of his sentence in the UK for his role in a knifepoint hold-up.

Jurors were told on the first day of the trial that

he was living under a false name when he killed Mr O’Neill, but the charge of using fake documentation to rent his Costa del Sol flat was withdrawn before they retired to consider their verdict yesterday.

O’Flaherty also faces having to compensate Ms Sutcliffe and his two children with up to 250,000 euros (£216,000).

His lawyers had argued there was no intent but the jury decided he had given his victim no chance of defending himself in the ‘surprise attack’.

O’Flaherty returned to the bar with a .38 revolver and targeted drinkers after being kicked out for an unprovoked attack on a friend of the slain Irishman who had been using a toilet he was trying to get into.

O´Flaherty declined to take the witness stand after opening speeches by his lawyers and the state prosecutor, telling the court through his translator that he would not answer any questions.

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Rajoy, will not call early elections Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy recently talked to journalists from media organizations representing LENA. Although the formal reason for meeting the press was to discuss European issues on the 60th anniversary of the Treaty of Rome, which established the European Economic Community, the questions also covered the national agenda. The following are highlights from that meeting.

Rajoy, who had mentioned terrorism during the interview, made an additional statement following the attack to call on European citizens for “perseverance and a solid determination to defend the values of our civilization.”

The leader of a country that has dealt with decades of terrorism from ETA first, then from Islamists, underscored the importance of adapting legislation to the new forms of violence and radicalization, and for

governments a n d parliaments across Europe to support law enforcement agencies.

“And third, and this is the most important thing of all – and I speak out of personal experience fighting terrorism as interior minister – we need to increase cooperation among intelligence services.” said Rajoy. “We [in Spain] have benefited greatly from French cooperation, for which I will never tire of expressing gratitude.

There is no doubt that if we were able to increase cooperation among member states, it would be easier to fight terrorism. This is one of our great challenges of the future, and one of the issues that the European Union must emphasize.

Let’s focus on the real issues: immigration, terrorism, growth, jobs, and let’s take a clear stand in favour of EU integration. The message

that needs to come out of Rome is something like ‘Together forever’.”

While Rajoy defended greater cooperation and integration throughout the interview, the union is now facing the unprecedented challenge of dealing with a breakaway member.

Brexit is of particular interest to Spain due to the issue of Gibraltar, where a majority of people voted against leaving the EU, and because of the large number of British citizens who live in Spain and are now uncertain about their own future.

“There is no good Brexit,” said Rajoy. “Brexit was not good news, neither for Britain nor for the rest of Europe. We need to do things properly, which means achieving the best possible relationship during Britain’s exit and in the future.

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Soltimes 5 innocents while we all soulfully ponder if today's conflicts will ever be resolved.

Great Britain has been dealing with terrorism on its shores for as long as people on this island have existed. Over the last half millennium alone, the British Isles have seen religious and political extremists sack cities and spill the blood of civilian’s innumerable times over.

Our island story is replete with examples of detainment, torture and slaughter in the name of political objectives and 'contemporary' terrorism has continuously occurred since the 1930s and the troubles in Ireland.

The events in London are not new, even if the pain they bring is, and the emergency services, the public outcry and the response of ordinary people to extraordinary circumstances is a source of pride for us all.

Sadiq Khan, the Mayor of London, received criticism from Donald Trump’s eldest son for saying that terror attacks are “part and parcel of living in a big city”. In the actual context of his words, it's clear that Khan rightly meant that the risk of terror is greater in metropolitan areas and thus Londoners must be vigilant.

All evidence of terrorist incidents in the West over the last 15 years would support this.

Shining beacons of liberty, freedom and multiculturalism that

have endured for hundreds of years will always be a tempting target to ideologues and fascists.

One wonders if Khan would have received equal criticism had he warned that Hitler will always have his eyes set on London as long as the Nazi regime stands. Political capitals are officious, but they're also symbols of justice and freedom which will always earn the enmity of cowards.

The irony of any attack on London is that it's a special kind of museum for centuries-old hatreds which have transformed into a successful, multicultural peace. It is not perfect, and if it's not always a simpatico example of multiculturalism then it's certainly a melting pot of hatreds that have been confined to the past.

Breaking the soul of the British experience is impossible.

It has no singular constitution to burn. It's flags and loyalties are divided and parliaments dispersed.

Its strength is in its people.

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Mojácar has recently completed a “Dinamizador de Ocio y Tiempo Libre” course, organized by the Sports and Youth Department of the Diputación Provincial de Almería and Mojácar Town Council.

The course began last November at Mojácar’s “Rey Alabez” School and, concluded last weekend with the diploma presentations after the successful completion of the course.

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aking arrangements for your wedding can be highly stressful and at times complicated but help is at hand with Shea’s Restaurant at La Parata. Here, we are confident that our service is the perfect venue to enjoy your wedding in Spain, whether it be a civil or religious one on the Costa Almeria we will make this a day to truly remember.

For reservations tel: 950 478 186 Open 1pm - 3pm & 7.30pm - 10pm Closed Sunday evening & all day Monday

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ROMAN CATHOLIC MARRIAGES These are a matter for the local Archbishop in the area of the forthcoming marriage and, in general, they require a baptism certificate and a statutory declaration by the parents of the English party to the effect that their son/daughter is single. Formalities do, however, vary significantly from parish to parish and the requirements should be checked well in advance with the local priest.

CIVIL MARRIAGES

According to information from the Civil Registry in Madrid the requirements for marrying in this country are: • A birth certificate (accompanied by a sworn translation) • Passport • Consular registration Certificate • Consular Certificate of No-Impediment to the marriage It is also a general requirement that you show you are a legal resident in Spain and this is done by providing a recently issued copy proving “empadronamiento” or registration at the local town hall.

Will you Marry me?

The Ceremony All wedding ceremonies in Spain must be performed in Spanish. There are however specialist wedding translators to aid in this process - making it much easier to get married in Spain. It must be noted

for religious weddings in Spain, that churches get booked up very early for the summer months in popular resort and holiday locations. It is therefore wise to plan a Spanish wedding as early as possible.

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Keyboard shortcuts everyone should know

There are plenty of reasons why investing in a dedicated eReader is a good idea. They’re a lot cheaper than an iPad, for example, and they’re simply a better tool for the task in hand. They can also be lighter than a book, yet store hundreds of books, so you can read your way through a fortnight-long holiday just by taking your eReader along.

Battery life is also much better on dedicated eReaders than phones and tablets, here measured in page turns rather than hours.

Ctrl + C or Ctrl + Insert and Ctrl + X. Both Ctrl + C and Ctrl + Insert will copy highlighted text or a selected item. If you want to cut an item instead of copying it, press Ctrl + X. This action removes the text or item and stores it in the clipboard for you, rather than just copying it to the clipboard while leaving the original behind. Apple computer users can substitute the Ctrl key for the command (cmd) key on their computers.

Pressing Cmd + C copies highlighted text. Ctrl + V or Shift + Insert. Both the Ctrl + V and Shift + Insert will paste the text or object that’s stored in the clipboard.

On Apple computers, use Cmd + V instead.

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property spotlight UK house prices continue growth as Brexit looms UK house prices continue to grow at the start of 2017, as the confirmed date for Brexit looms.

Average house prices in the UK increased by 6.2 per cent in the year to January, according to the UK’s official house price index, continuing the strong growth seen since the end of 2013.

The average UK house price was £218,000 in January.

This is £13,000 higher than in January 2016 and £1,000 higher than December 2016.

However, this still remains below the average annual house price growth seen in 2016 of 7.4 per cent. Indeed, the house price index revised downwards its initial figures

for end of 2016, with prices rising 5.7 per cent year-onyear, lower than the originally reported 6.7 per cent.

The downward revisions could point to a less buoyant housing market than first thought, as the UK prepares to trigger Article 50 on 29th March.

Commenting on the UK House Price Index, Richard Snook, senior economist at PwC, says: “While 6 per cent growth remains healthy, the significant downward revision to both the November and December figures portray a less buoyant market than previously thought. With the triggering of Article 50 now confirmed for March 29, we may be

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beginning to see the signs of the Brexit related slowdown that we anticipated last year.

“We expect house price growth for 2017 to be between 2 per cent and 5 per cent, which means a further slowing of prices over the next 12 months.”

The main contribution to the increase in UK house prices came from England, where house prices increased by 6.5 per cent over the year to January 2017, with the average price in England now £235,000. Wales saw house prices increase by 4.2 per cent over the last 12 months to stand at £146,000.

In Scotland, the average price increased by 4 per cent over the year to stand at £142,000. The average price in Northern Ireland currently stands at £125,000, an increase of 5.7 per cent over the last 12 months.

On a regional basis, London continues to be the region with the highest average house price at £491,000, followed by the South East and the East of England, which stand at £319,000 and £279,000 respectively.

The lowest average price continues to be in the North East at £124,000.

The East of England, meanwhile, was the region with highest annual growth, as prices increased 9.4 per cent. Growth in the South East was second highest at 8.7 per cent, followed by London at 7.3 per cent. The lowest annual growth was in the North East, where prices increased by 2.2 per cent over the year.

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Property

www.espanarural.com Avenida 28 de Febrero 34, Albox 04800- Almeria.

We are now on the A334 road coming into Albox on the left hand side between the Grand Sport Shop and the Heaven Cafe/Bar. ESP 2829

Villa Kristina Arboleas Area

179,950€

Beautiful detached villa situated in a nice country location and only 6km to the village Arboleas which has all the amenities.

Air con fitted in all the rooms, double glazed windows, nets fitted, telephone and internet connected and water and electricity are connected.

ESP 2811 Villa con la Casita 189,000€ Albox Area

Detached Villa situated only a few minutes from the Town of Albox and in beautiful surroundings.

The house also has a sun terrace. All mains and internet are connected, good Access road.

Excellent location.

ESP 2780

Villa Mosaic Arboleas Area

189,950€

Detached re sale Villa in an immaculate condition very spacious and ready to move into, situated within walking distance to the charming Village of Arboleas where you will find all amenities. All mains are connected, including internet, good access road plenty of parking, quiet and peaceful area.

ESP 1005

Villa Llano 149,950€ Arboleas Area

Stunning detached villa in beautiful location in Arboleas close to all amenities.

The house has double glazed windows & doors, pre-installation for air con, water and electricity are connected, good access road, and only a few minutes to the Village.

Mon-Fri 10-3pm ● Saturday appointment only Office 950 102 505 ● Mobile: 654 359 607 mail: info@espanarural.com web: www.espanarural.com

O Olive

BEDAR

Contact: 607 705 085 or 687 938 466 C/Llanos, Bedar (Next to the Miramar Restaurant) Open: Monday-Friday 10.00am-3.30pm

www.olivehouse-es.com

This wonderful, spacious 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom village property is located in the charming white washed village of Bedar, 20 minutes from the coastal resort of Mojacar. The property has been renovated by its current owners to a particularly high standard and boasts two separate terraces.

95,000€

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RENTALS - SALES -MANAGEMENT - MAINTENANCE

We urgently need more properties for sale & rental for waiting clients

RS/KS - Beautiful semi-detached house with front/ rear private gardens, a/c, internet, parking, furnished, with lovely pools/gardens/tennis, 300m Mojacar Playa beach, with many bars and restaurants.

MOJACAR PLAYA - €199,950

IA/DG - Fantastic investment opportunity, amazing front line sea views, 2 bedroom apartment, pool, open terrace, prime location, requires modernising for added value.

MOJÁCAR PLAYA - €84,950

MT/SRL – Lovely 3 bed/2 bath apartment on front line to golf course, 100 metres to beach, full a/c, pool, fully furnished.

MOJACAR PLAYA - €99.950

PR/MG - Lovely 2 bed/1.5 bath first floor apartment, with a/c, internet, terraces, views to beautiful pools and gardens, close to fantastic Vera sandy beach, Garrucha port and Aqua Park.

PUERTO REY – €84,950

Paseo del Mediterraneo 19, Mojacar Playa, Almeria (near the Hotel Best Indalo)

Tel: 950 478 612 / 610 808 631 

info@almeriaholidays.com

www.almeriaholidays.com David 665 517 643

valleyconstruction2008@gmail.com

Fully Legal & Experienced Builders All Building Work Undertaken No Job Too Big or Small!!

Phone or email for a no obligation quote

Steven Smith - Arboleas Builder

Building Maintenance & Property Repair No job TOO Big or TOO Small

Extensions - Garages/Car Ports - Swimming Pools - Walls - Patios Roofing - Tiling - Plastering - Painting

Cladding Specialists

950 930 536 / 634 306 690 ArboleasBuilder@gmail.com

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almeria dream homes property sales, rentals and maintenance We urgently require more properties for sale & rental for waiting clients

CUCADOR 169.950€

VILLARICOS 159,500€

• 3 BED 2 BATH • PRIVATE POOL • WALK TO RESTAURANT/BAR • CAN BE MADE INTO 4 BED

• 3 BED 1.5 BATH • DOUBLE GARAGE • 2 COURT YARDS • 50 METERS TO HARBOUR & BEACH

Alto Saliente 225,000€ • 6 BED 3 BATH • SEPARATE CASITA • 2 DOUBLE GARAGES • PRIVATE POOL • IDEAL AS FAMILY HOME OR B&B

we charge only 1.5% commission on all sales for more information and to arrange viewings contact us on:

634 306 690 Steven

634 361 183 Rachael

950 930 536 Office

almeriadreamhomes@gmail.com

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New One Stop Tel: 950 473 040 Fax: 950 472 412

www.newonestop.com

info@newonestop.com Paseo del Mediterraneo 275, Mojacar Playa

Cariatiz

Ref: 910

95,000€

Ref: 919

Mojacar

99,950€

Ref: 889

Garrucha

120,000€

reduced

Fantastic opportunity – very large cortijo in need of full renovation, set on a beautiful tranquil plot with wonderful countryside views, only 30 minutes to the coast at Mojacar. 400m2 built, plot - 3756m2. 5 mins drive to the village.

Ref: 933

Arboleas

85,000€

This is a beautiful 3 double beds, 2 baths apartment,

pool & sold fully furnished. Excellent investment.

A charming and very spacious village house in good condition set in a tranquil, elevated location with large roof terrace and sea views. 144m2 built, main house - 3 beds, bathroom. Separate 1 bed apartment with bathroom and kitchenette.

Palomares

169,950€

Ref: 886 Los Gallardos 425,000€

Fantastic opportunity – large town house, full of character and charm, in very good condition, set in a beautiful, tranquil location, and only 2 minutes walking to the beach, patios, garden and terraces, 3 beds, 3 bath, 150m built, private large garage, sea views.

Fantastic opportunity – large cortijo full of character and charm, in very good condition with separate detached house (own access), set in a beautiful, tranquil location, 20 minutes to the coast.

Wonderful swimming pool area with bar, various garden areas, patios and terraces.

with easy access only 50 meters to the beach, lounge/ dinner, fitted kitchen, A/C hot and cold, communal

Ref: 913

reduced

A charming, well renovated village house offering very spacious accommodation and walking distance to all amenities in the village. 173m2 built - 3 beds, 2 baths, 2 lounges, terrace, patio and large cellar. Air-con, sat tv & internet.

Ref: 419

Turre

49.950€

reduced

Ref: 899

Mojacar

109,000€

Ref: 896

Garrucha

82,950€

reduced

2 Beds, 1 Bath penthouse Apartment, fully furnished & equipped, Secure entrance with left, kitchen with white goods, close to all amenities.

Terrace with Mountain View, communal roof solarium

This is a beautiful 2 double beds, 2 bath apartment, with excellent sea views, 35m private terrace, large lounge/dinner, fitted kitchen, fully A/C hot and cold, private parking space, walking distance to all amenities, communal pool & sold fully furnished.

Beautiful Penthouse apartment on 2 floors, with 2 beds, 2 Bath, 15m terrace, lounge/dining room, fitted kitchen, underground private parking, communal pool, lift, walking distance to all amenities.

Our office working hours are 10:00 till 20:00 - No siesta.

We speak:

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950 064 584 sM072

• ESTATE AGENTS RENTALS Avenida 28 de Febrero Nº• 44, Albox • PROPERTY MANAGEMENT Email: info@solymarspain.com │ www.solymarspain.com

UNIQUE HOME IN IDYLLIC LOCATION

PALACES, ZURGENA

194,950€ OFFERS

This delightful well maintained villa features 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, lounge / diner and a swimming pool with a difference. There is a large lounge with fireplace, dining area adjacent to the fully fitted kitchen.

The ground floor also features the master bedroom with en-suite, two further bedrooms and family bathroom.

A spiral staircase leads to a double bedroom with en-suite on the first floor, ideal for guests Air conditioning in lounge and some bedrooms and extensive parking throughout A very large porch/terrace areas provides shade to the front, side and rear of the house.

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IMMACULATE HOME WITH STUNNING VIEWS

LOS HIGURELAS

169,950€ OFFERS

Live the Spanish Dream with this home featuring all the aspects of outdoor living including conservatory /BBQ area, swimming pool and mature garden setting fully walled and gated. This 2/3 bed home with 2 bathrooms is finished and maintained to a high standard. Featuring many extras such as central aircon, alarm systems, tilt and turn double glazing throughout and log burner.

Must be viewed to appreciate the setting and immaculate order of this home.

WE URGENTLY REQUIRE LEGAL PROPERTIES FROM COAST TO COUNTRY

WE ARE LOOKING FOR ALL TYPES OF PROPERTIES FOR RENTAL OPPORTUNITIES. CLIENTS WAITING CALL US 950 064 584

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CANTORIA

WALKING DISTANCE TO ALL AMENITIES

RENTAL MAR998

310€ PCM RENTAL PIEDRA AMARILLA

Traditional village house 3 bed 1.5 bath in the heart of the town walking distance to all local amenities within the heart of Cantoria.

This property features a small private courtyard to the side of the house ideal for al fresco dining or sunbathing.

Available for long term rental, fully furnished allows pets with parking close by.

Cantoria is a busy market town with many facilities, including bars, restaurants, post office, banks, medical centre, supermarkets to name but a few.

AVAILABLE FOR SHORT TERM LETS 6 TO 9 MONTHS ONLY

450€ PCM RENTAL

This property is unfurnished , allows dogs and for short term lets 3 to 9 months only.

Ideally located just 10 minutes drive to the large town of Albox, this detached villa is well presented providing charming and comfortable accommodation. The property which is fully walled, and gated sits on a plot of approx 1000m2. It is also a stone’s throw away to local bars and restaurants. The property comprises 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a spacious lounge/dining area and fan assisted log fireplace there is also hot and cold air conditioning. The kitchen is fitted with all white goods. Must be viewed to appreciate the locale and presentation of the property.

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Contemporary Garden

FOLLOWING A BUSY START TO THE YEAR, WE URGENTLY REQUIRE ALL TYPES OF PROPERTIES FOR SALE IN ALL AREAS We will be exhibiting at

Modern designs are fairly pared-back, so it’s best to avoid fads.

Have clear reasons for everything you include.

For ornaments and furniture, natural materials provide another contrast to the immaculate planting patterns and the crisp, white surfaces.

Options include a driftwood bench, or even a wellworn trough.

Lighting is absolutely essential for contemporary gardens. Good lighting is always about what you light, rather than the light fixture. Focus spotlights on elements

such as the battens, textured brickwork or the repeated patterns of planting to emphasise the design.

Use repeat patterns in your planting to hold the garden together. A row of small trees, box bushes, shrubs or ornaments

placed at regular intervals gives an order that looks good and has timeless appeal.

Create contrast between the simple geometric shapes of lawns and paths and include some loose, blousy planting spilling out of the flowerbeds.

bob The Painter

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

London Olympia from 5th - 7th May 2017 If you would like your property to be seen by thousands of potential buyers, please contact us as soon as possible so that we can add your property to our portfolio

We offer a prompt & professional service at competitive rates, and advertise on the top portals including: Find us on Avenida America, Albox - opposite Mercadona Monday to Friday: 9am - 6pm, Saturday: by appointment

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Are you thinking about selling your property?

We, Immo-Carlos (the Belgium estate agent for inland properties) have good news for you.

We are off to a new exhibition, in May in the famous City of Antwerp (Belgium) which is a very rich area, well known for its diamond trade.

There is also a very large port here which is very close to Holland, so possibly for the Dutch clients too. So we are going to promote our area and hopefully we’ll bring many potential buyers to our little corner of Spain.

We have a fair and competitive commission and we never have an upfront commission before we sell.

Also our office in Albox is in a prime location, with the weekly market on a Tuesday being right next to us.

So if you’re thinking about selling your property, please contact Immo-Carlos and let us promote and sell it for you.

Like this beautiful villa that is for sale in Arboleas for only 179.000 euros. This villa offers 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a totally private pool (9m x 4m) and fantastic views throughout.

www.immo-carlos.com • Email: info@imm-carlos.com Address: La Plaza Nueva, No 10, Albox.

Office: 950 102 191 • Carlos: 648 505 938 • Gavin: 671 293 942

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LEGAL CORNER

diaz leadership vow

WITH MICHAEL DAVIES, ABOGADO/SOLICITOR

If you wish us to print an article about a particular topic, please e-mail info@daviessolicitors.com - www.daviessolicitors.com DO NOT GO CRAZY: NOT EVERYONE CAN SUE THE BANKS TO GET THEIR STAGE PAYMENTS BACK - CAUTION IS NECESSARY. Lately it would seem that every barrister in town is suing the Spanish banks in relation to stage payments on construction projects that have not worked out, and that they are all winning the cases. These cases can be won, but be aware that not everyone who has lost money on the purchase of property under construction can sue “a bank“ for their money.

Suddenly you are receiving e-mails, publicity, cold calls etc. offering to handle these cases for you, very often on a “no win/no fee” basis. Be very cautious. Losing a court case can be very expensive, even if you have a no win/no fee deal with your barrister.

For many who purchased a property under construction, paid out hard-earned cash, then litigated relentlessly against a builder only to find that, after winning, he has gone bankrupt or simply has no assets in his name, it can be very tempting to respond to the organisation that tells you there is a solution. They tell you: ”all you need to do is sue the bank for not having issued bank guarantees and there will be no problem in getting your money back”.

However, be very careful. In many cases suing the bank is a good idea but there are quite a few circumstances that have to be

in place for this to be a viable option that can be presented without risk. We have handled many cases successfully but not all cases are viable and you need a decent solicitor to tell you if this is an option or not.

The problem is that these cases are being grossly oversold, in some cases by companies that have been set up specifically to gather cases, which they will later funnel to firms of solicitors. Even though in principle you may consider that there is nothing to lose because they are offering a no win/no fee deal, there could in fact be a lot to lose and my guess is that there will be a lot of tears shed due to these cases.

If they offer you a no win/no fee deal they are not telling you that if you lose the judge could make you pay the bank’s court fees. Many cases that are being presented have a high chance of this happening. Also, though not as important as the above, in many cases there are hidden expenses, such as court runner fees etc. Many do not say what will happen if, after the case is won in the first instance, the bank appeals - the banks presently appeal almost every sentence. Have they agreed to work on a no win/no fee basis in the first instance only or will this also include the appeal if they have to fight it, which will happen in almost all cases lost by the bank?

I am in no way saying do not claim. I am

simply saying sit in front of a solicitor with all your paperwork and ask them to explain whether they consider you have a case or not. Also ask them for proof that they have actually won one of these cases.

Normally a client that has won one of these cases is so happy with his solicitor that he will be more than happy to authorise his lawyer to show the resulting sentence.

Unfortunately this overselling is happening now, on the back of the results obtained by many of us who have handled these cases successfully. But of course we were successful because we were very careful with which cases we presented. Also, the current problems will not surface for at least a couple of years and by then it will be too late for those entering into agreements now.

Michael Davies - Abogado.

Michael Davies is a Spanish Abogado and ex-honorary British consul, specialised in Spanish inheritance matters and Inheritance related litigation and has been practicing law in Andalucia since 1993. He is member of the Law societies of Almería and Madrid.

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.

Telephone: 950 460 999

MUNDI

Susana Diaz, the regional president of Andalusia, has launched her bid to become the first woman to lead Spain’s Socialist party.

Diaz announced her candidacy for the Socialists’ upcoming leadership election at a rally Sunday in Madrid, where she was flanked by former Prime Ministers Felipe Gonzalez and Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero and other party heavyweights.

Diaz told the packed hall that she plans to “bring back the passion and hope to the Socialists, something that will help us win the next general elections.”

Diaz, 42, has been the regional president of Andalusia since 2013.

The southern region is one of the few remaining strongholds for a Socialist party that has been in opposition to the conservative government since 2011.

Diaz will go up against former party leader Pedro Sanchez, who was forced out as leader last year, and Basque politician Patxi Lopez at the party congress in June 17-18.

Her announcement ended months of speculation that she would run. Founded in 1879, the PSOE has never had a woman as its general secretary.

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We look forward to seeing you soon!

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MUNDI ABOGADOS SOLICITORS

We are a multidisciplinary law firm based in Vera (Almería) and as such we deal with many different aspects of law, specialising in litigation, conveyancing, taxation, civil, commercial and fiscal law. Our aim is to provide a personal, quality service, in plain English and to do so promptly, efficiently and in a friendly manner.

We will keep you up to date and fully informed throughout and all at a very competitive price.

We can also arrange the following if needed: • Open a Spanish bank account • Connection of utility services • If you are considering renting your house or land we will negotiate your letting agreement, ensuring that the terms of your contract meet your requirements • Write your Spanish will • As your Fiscal Representatives, we will assist you in any dealings with Spanish Tax Office and explain to you all the taxes that you are liable to pay.

For those that become residents of Spain, we can also assist in other legal matters, such as matrimonial issues or business contracts.

John MacDonald (El Sordo) www.caratacus.eu

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The New Bridge (Part two)

After the destruction of the northern bridge by old man Matas, life became decidedly difficult for the people of Alqueria. The southerly bridge is on the Camino de Alqueria, a busy road with many prying eyes. Contraband in the form of illicit Remitroot alcohol, banned by a United Nation’s resolution needed to be moved by a more covert route. Rodriquez was also having problems moving waste from his olive mill. To do it openly would mean paying the exorbitant fees charged by industrial waste management companies.

A crisis meeting was held. A new bridge had to be built quickly. The money was forthcoming in the form of a European Union Infrastructure Redevelopment Grant.

Certain officials in the finance department at Brussels had a weakness for Remitroot liquor. It was only necessary to interrupt their supply and minds became suitably concentrated. It was to be a joint project, with the Newcomer’s half starting on the west bank of the Río Verde and the Hill People’s on the east.

The half built by El Gente del Cerro was an elegant affair. Structurally sound and aesthetically pleasing. The Art Nouveau façade veneered with the best Albamiel sandstone. Its foundations sunk deep into the mud of the Río Verde. This eastern section successfully completed on time and well before construction had even started on the western half.

The half built by Los Recién Llegados consisted of a surplus pontoon bridge

purchased from a crooked storeman at the Army Engineer’s depot in Castrillo del Val. It was erected in the dead of night by a group of itinerant knife grinders from Guadix. Rodriquez handled this part of the operation and had complete control of the finances. The cash residue from the western half of the project has never been traced. Rodriquez however, has ordered another new gleaming white Mercedes S-Class Roadster.

When knife grinders turn their hand to bridge construction, they don’t always take it for granted that the two halves should meet in the middle.

Rodriquez was in jovial mood. He was returning from Alicante where he had just collected his gleaming new white Mercedes S-Class Roadster. He decided to take the northerly route into Alqueria. The new bridge came into view. The car’s suspension gently yielded as he drove onto the structure.

Rodriquez then noticed that the bridge’s other half was twenty metres down steam.

He tried desperately to stop.

The car skidded and toppled into the green oily water of the Río Verde. The River’s flow took him and his gleaming new white Mercedes S-Class Roadster down stream and into the Mediterranean.

For the second time Rodriquez found himself the illegal immigrant. A guest of the Servicio Marítimo de la Guardia Civil arguing his nationality and discussing his rights of abode on Spanish soil.

A Win-win Situation

From the mind-boggling choice offered by Hiperocio I selected a 3,000 piece jigsaw depicting an atlas of the whole world. I carted it carefully to the counter, and Chica #1 glanced from it to me. ‘It’s very big.’ She remarked in a voice that suggested that maybe I had bitten off more than I could chew.

‘I’ve got a very big kitchen table.’ I reassured her.

Meanwhile Pete was pottering up and down the line of coffee makers.

‘Come and have a look at these.’

I came and looked, but more out of politeness than actual interest – I’m a tea person; coffee and coffee makers hold no fascination for me.

We dallied, enthralled, in front of one that bore a strong resemblance to a donut that had been fashioned by an alien into a steel spaceship with added coffee making facilities, but sensing that we were out of our league we passed quickly on to the robot penguin type, as favoured by George Clooney.

I fancied this one – the machine, I mean! Though Mr Clooney is not so dusty either!

It seems that coffee makers fall into 2 main types: Automatic and not automatic. I came out strongly in support of automatic – I felt it was better to have a machine that knew what it was doing, rather than a machine that relied on us for guidance.

Whilst we were discussing the relative merits of each machine I noticed Chica #2 hovering

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nervously nearby. Her predicament was – she wanted to be helpful to the 2 idiots who clearly had no concept at all of how coffee makers worked, but feared that her English would not be sufficient to enlighten our ignorance.

We reached an arrangement – Pete spoke to me, I spoke to her, she spoke to me, and I spoke to Pete – long-winded, but satisfactory!

Between us we made a choice a red robotic penguin which was on offer for a heavy discount.

‘You need to register it to get the discount. ’Chica #2 said. ‘Do it online – it’s easy.’

It did seem easy – until she said ‘You take a photo and download it on to the discount form.’ At this point my brain screeched to a halt, turned tail and headed full speed for the hills. But Pete seemed to understand, so we paid, gathered up all the relevant till receipts, etc. and proudly bore our purchases home.

So far, so good. Next day the fun began!

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The remaining letters spell the name of an additional old TV show.

ALICE BEN CASEY BEVERLY HILLBILLIES CHIPS CANNON CAPTAIN KANGAROO DOBIE GILLIS DONNA REED DR. KILDARE EMERGENCY FLIPPER FLYING NUN FUGITIVE GOMER PYLE

MIAMI VICE MOD SQUAD MOONLIGHTING MURPHY BROWN ODD COUPLE PEYTON PLACE RAWHIDE RIFLEMAN RIN TIN TIN SOAP ST. ELSEWHERE TAXI THREE’S COMPANY WALTONS

GOOD TIMES GREEN ACRES GREEN HORNET HOWDY DOODY I SPY IRONSIDE JETSONS KOJAK L.A. LAW LASSIE LOVE BOAT MAD ABOUT YOU MAUDE MEDICAL CENTER

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1. Who was the only heavyweight champion to finish his boxing career with a perfect record? (49 wins-0 defeats)..........................................

2. Goleo, Spheriks, Ciao, Naranjito and Tip & Tap were all examples of what?..............................................

3. Which national team introduced ‘Total Football’ at the 1974 FIFA World Cup in Germany?.......................................

4. Which Dutch footballer earned the nickname ‘Llama’ after spitting on the West German striker Rudi Völler during a 1990 FIFA World Cup game?......................................

5. Which Cameroonian footballer is the only African to have played in four FIFA World Cups? ....................

6. Which kind of ball follows the US President everywhere he goes? ........................................................

7. In 2011, a Formula 1 race was held in which country for the first time?...............................................

8. Which male tennis player lost a record 4 US Open singles finals in 1976, 1978, 1980 and 1981?...........

9. Which three lefties have won the most Grand Slam singles titles in mens tennis?..............................

10. Based on the number of Major Championships won (Masters, U.S. Open, The Open, PGA), who is the most successful golfer ever from outside the United States?.....

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5. The Ukraine 6. For Luxembourg in 1963 and finished eighth with her song A Force De Prier 7. Switzerland 8. a: Michael Ball (who finished second in 1992) 9. Elton John and Bernie Taupin 10. b: Cliff Richard

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1. The United Kingdom - The act was ABBA, with Waterloo 2. Johnny Logan 3. They showed commercials during the Cypriot entries performance 4. She sang her winning song (“Ein bisschen Frieden”) in four different languages

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can you name the famous painters?

The hidden TV show is: THE MARY TYLER MOORE SHOW

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sol picture quiz!

6. ‘The Football 7. India 8. Bjorn Borg 9. Laver, Connors, Nadal.

10. Gary Player

sol times eurovision Quiz

1. Which country’s jury memorably voted “nul points” to the Swedish entry (which happened to win the competition and later go on to be a massive act worldwide) in 1974?.....

2. Ireland has the best Eurovision record, winning seven times in 37 outings. Who was was involved bringing the trophy home on three of those occasions?...............................

3. When Cyprus participated for the first time, what action was taken by Turkish television?..

4. How did Germany’s Nicole surprise everyone when she won 1982’s contest in Harrogate?.....................................................

5. Which country won the Eurovision Song Contest in 2004?............................................

6. Greek singer Nana Mouskouri once sang for which unlikely country?..................................

7. Which country won the inaugural “Eurovision Grand Prix” in 1956?....................

8. Which UK Eurovision performer said they would “rather stick pins in their eyes” than repeat the experience? a: Michael Ball, b: James Fox, c: Jemini, d: Frances Ruffelle.........

9. Which subsequently famous song writing team had their effort rejected as an entry by the United Kingdom in 1969?..........................

10. Which of the following acts failed to win the trophy for the UK? a: Bucks Fizz, b: Cliff Richard, c: Lulu, d: Sandie Shaw.....................

1. Rocky Marciano 2. Football World Cup mascots 3. Holland 4. Frank Rijkaard 5. Rigobert Song

on this day 29th march

1. Edouard Manet 2. Claude Monet 3. Salvador Dali 4. Gustav Klimt 5. Leonardo da Vinci 6. Edgar Degas 7. Pablo Picasso 8. Jackson Pollock

845 – Paris is sacked by Viking raiders, probably under Ragnar Lodbrok, who collects a huge ransom in exchange for leaving.

1461 – Wars of the Roses: Battle of Towton: Edward of York defeats Queen Margaret to become King Edward IV of England.

1549 – The city of Salvador da Bahia, the first capital of Brazil, is founded.

1632 – Treaty of Saint-Germain is signed returning Quebec to French control after the English had seized it in 1629.

1879 – Anglo-Zulu War: Battle of Kambula: British forces defeat 20,000 Zulus.

1936 - Adolf Hitler receives 99% of the votes in a referendum to ratify Germany’s illegal remilitarization and reoccupation of the Rhineland, receiving 44.5 million votes out of 45.5 million registered voters..

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Across 9 A nonconformist (7) 10 A daughter of Agamemnon (Greek mythology) (7) 11 A blend (7) 12 Male chicken (7) 13 Formulae (9) 15 Crucifixes (5) 16 Craved (7) 19 Craftsman (7) 20 Steam bath (5) 21 Showing hesitation (9) 25 Varnish (7) 26 Lurches (7) 28 Lasting forever (7) 29 Otalgia (7) Down 1 Afire (6) 2 An idyllic place (6) 3 Cozy (4) 4 Elbows pointed outwards (6) 5 Cornhusker state (8) 6 Not Republican (10) 7 Radio, television or railroads (8) 8 Fort (8) 14 Waterproofed canvases (10) 16 Calamity (8) 17 Pressed together (8) 18 Frankly (8) 22 Securely fastened (6) 23 A business that serves other businesses (6) 24 Throws (6) 27 Scarce (4)

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9 Soft number - a negative (5) 10 Spur on our entry into English point competition, opening before time (9) 11 That which is behind (a car) (7) 13 Satisfied with what’s inside? (7) 14 I leave eerie Welsh setting for another place (9) 15 Get in gear! (5) 16 Relative gets £1,000 these days (7) 19 Parts of the body that one could eat, we hear (7) 22 A non-general number? (5) 24 A never-ending toughness of character takes men to debates (9) 26 Recipe which might come before one? (7) 27 Neither sharp nor flat (7) 30 Tell it in South America - easily first to the moon, say (9) 31 Sorcery displayed by mother, soldier and Common’s leader! (5) Down

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Brittany 1713 – John Ponsonby, Irish politician 1790 – John Tyler, American lawyer and politician, 10th President of the United States 1902 – William Walton, English composer 1928 – Vincent Gigante, American boxer and mobster 1940 – John Suchet, English journalist and game show host 1976 – Jennifer Capriati, American tennis player 1991 – N’Golo Kante, French footballer

1 Catch sight of Mark (4) 2 Information from some bod at AOL (4) 3 Came after silly little fool to get married! (8) 4 Extent of qualification (6) 5 Reportedly, I yell at cold stuff (3,5) 6 Turn in, embarassed without being destroyed (6) 7 Are we in France? It’s 50-50 - goodbye! (8) 8 Those looking into our traps? (8) 12 Monarch going straight? (5) 16 Hold figs wrongly for swimmer (8) 17 Account of clergyman is precise (8) 18 A small drink above the top of the house, say, is spectacular! (8) 20 Former moments, i.e. not new, perhaps (8) 21 Run from a minor actor! (5) 23 Universal Dolly crashes, in a way that makes lots of noise (6) 25 Shot golden nugget, partly returning (6) 28 Starts to rely upon good stair-carpets (4) 29 Mad engine (4)

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Easter at legends

Michael Buble Tribute

MISS GIN

14th April

15th April

World best tribute direct from the uk

12€ show only or € 22 with meal

Friday 31st march Boogie into Spring with Rascals Disco from 7pm Free Entry & Food Available

Ticket 5€ Food available

saturday 1st april

DIVA MOTOWN SHOW with

CHARLIE 5€ per ticket

Friday 7th april 7pm

girls night in

Evening of fun, Prize Bingo, Stalls Lingerie, Cosmetics and Candles.

Taster sessions with beauticians and Masseuse.

Food available, Disco till late Glass of Cava served at the door by a topless male waiter.

All proceeds to Mazs Canine Rescue

Friday night

killer darts

entry 1€ winner takes all

open the box

every monday cash prize every time Line dancing Absolute beginners wed 2pm every thursday 1-2pm Budding young 10 - 16 year olds for youth theatre. call for more details

Friday 5th may Barn Dance

10€ per head food included.

Choice of Burgers, Hot Dog, Chicken Burger & Chips Vegetarian option available

saturday 29th april

OPEN MIC NIGHt We are looking for local Comedians and Singers.

Closing date for entries Sat 8th April

Indoor car boot sale every saturday morning

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

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Great Food & Drink

Lemon pudding

Treat Yourself

Makes 6 small glasses/ bowls

cream and mascarpone.

Zest and juice of 3 large unwaxed lemons, 3 large eggs, 60g cornflour, 250g caster sugar, 750ml water

1 Grate the zest and then juice the lemons (you need 80ml, so use any extra for another time). Put both zest and 80ml juice a pan with the sugar. Heat over a medium-low heat, stirring until the sugar has dissolved completely. Keep warm.

Cherries or sour cherries in syrup, to serve.

1 Zest the lemons.

In a large bowl, whisk together the zest, eggs, cornflour and sugar. Whisk together vigorously until you have a thick cream. You could use a mixer for this.

2 Scrape the mixture into a pan, add the water and lemon juice and cook over a medium low heat, whisking continuously, until the pudding is thick enough to really coat/run slowly from the back of a spoon. It should get hot, and nearly, but not quite, boil. Pour into 6 glasses or small bowls and allow to cool, then put in the fridge for at least 6 hours, or until firm and chilled. Serve alone or topped with fruit, such as cherries in syrup.

Lemon posset Makes 4 to 6 small bowls.

Zest and juice of 2 large unwaxed lemons 150g caster sugar 450ml cream/150ml

double single

300g

2 In a separate pan, warm the cream over a medium-low flame and bring to a simmer, but do not let it boil. Remove from the heat and then add the lemon and sugar and whisk. Cool slightly and then pour the mixture through a fine sieve into bowls.

Cool further, then leave in the fridge for at least 8 hours or until firm and chilled, then serve.

Easy Tapas

Spanish Garlic Shrimp: 1 lb shrimp, 25 count to a pound, 10 large cloves of garlic, finely minced 1 tsp sweet Spanish paprika (optional) 1 tsp red pepper flakes or 2 whole dried cayenne peppers 2-3 oz (60-89 ml) Spanish brandy4 oz (125 ml) extra virgin olive oil, 3 tsp chopped fresh parsley, 1 lemon for juice. In a sauté pan or heavy frying pan, warm the olive oil over medium heat.

Add the garlic and red pepper flakes and sauté for about one minute or until they just begin to brown. Raise the heat to high and immediately add the shrimp, lemon juice, sherry or brandy and paprika.

Stir well, then sauté, stirring briskly until the shrimp turn pink and curl – about 3 minutes.

Remove from heat and transfer shrimp with oil and sauce , serve right from the pan.

Kalevala Restaurante

Sunday Specials Only 5.90€ Sunday 2nd April Music with STIFF UPPER LIP 2:30pm free Entry Telephone: 607 484 414

Ctra. Lorca-Baza, 22 Los Carasoles Email: kalevalarestaurante@gmail.com

V ENTA EL GUARDUCHA

BRING THIS VOUCHER & Get a free bottle of wine with your meal for 2 people Monday - Friday

Restaurant ● Daily Menu Now serving Celebrations & Special Events, English Breakfast Open Everyday 9am - Late Closed Monday Evenings Specialises in: Meats cooked over natural firewood, Roasts and Tapas Menu del dia and Menu del noche with a wide variety of dishes Childrens and Vegetarian Menus Available 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

Enjoy the taste of

Spain!

week days a OPEN 7

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

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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

Bar-Restaurante

LA PALMERA

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

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

Saturday 8th april 2pm

amy winehouse tribute

La

by starry sax experience

& bbq - reservations essential

Thursday Curry & Grill Night Includes Rib Eye & Fillet Steak, Cajun Chicken, Scampi, Pan Fried Chicken & More Come along and try a selection of our home cooked curry dishes Thursday Evening – 6pm – 9pm Starters • Chicken Tikka • 2 Poppadoms including selection of dips • Onion Bhaji & salad garnish • Vegetable Samosa & salad garnish Main Courses • Chicken Biriyani served with curry sauce • Chicken Korma • Chicken Jalfrezi • Chicken Madras All the above including rice • Prawn Pathia • Vegetarian Curry Side Dishes • Potato & Cauliflower Bombay • Vegetable Samosa •Onion Bhaji •Kashmiri Naan

Full Menu Available

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

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La Cena

Would like to invite you to sample the exciting new editions to the already successful menu of the night. Still available 11 starters, 10 mains and 9 desserts. Our full extended a la carte menu is available every evening, pre booking only.

Our extended menu also caters for all your dietary needs including diabetic and gluten free.

Carol and Simon would like to thank all their customers old and new for their continued support at La Cena and look forward to serving you for many more years to come.

Please call for reservation 950 430 930 after 5:30pm or email: carol4simon@hotmail.com

Restaurant - Bar ida

Sharron & Danny welcome customers new and old

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€)

Wednesday Friendly Weekly Slimming Club 4pm

Fridays Atlantic Cod Fillet with Handcut Chips & Peas & Homemade Tartare Sauce Full menu also available Kitchen open 10am - 9pm

Traditional sunday roast

Choice of 5 Meats plus 2 Fish dishes 12:30 - 4pm For every table of 4 booked, pay for 3 main courses and get the 4th main FREE (Excl Lamb and Salmon)

*This offer applies to Sunday Roast Only

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

We are here

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La Alfoquia Cucador E15 Mojacar

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Eating Clean: Top Tips to Follow

Nuts pack in healthy fiber and plant-based protein

Whole grains, veggies, and fruits are all staples in a clean diet At 0 calories, water is the ultimate low energy density drink

Clean eating — filling your diet with nutritious and unprocessed foods instead of calorie-, sugar- and fat-laden processed ones — has a powerful effect on your health. Diet is so important to your wellbeing that some doctors are even prescribing vegetables to their patients, no joke!

Go online, though, and you’re likely to find tons of conflicting advice on what’s healthy and what’s not. The truth is that clean eating doesn’t have to be complicated, and it definitely doesn’t mean deprivation.

Veggies form the foundation of a clean diet, and you’ll want to include them at virtually every meal.

Make veggie selection a snap by choosing produce

of all different hues: green, red, yellow, white and purple/blue. This ensures you’re not only eating several types of veggies every day, which is essential for avoiding diet boredom, but you’re also getting a range of antioxidants, vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients to nourish your body.

Use a variety of cooking methods to keep your veggies interesting. Try this grilled asparagus, go for perfect boiled corn or cook up delicious butternut squash.

Eating clean doesn’t have to mean going vegan, but you should consider swapping out meat for plant-based protein at least a few times a week. Proteinrich beans, lentils, soy and nuts all supply fiber and other essential

nutrients like folate, which supports healthy blood flow. And eating soy protein in place of meat can lower your cholesterol.

Use chickpeas — an excellent source of protein — to add texture to salads, or to make your own hummus.

Include quinoa in your diet as a cleaner alternative to pasta in in soups, or as the basis for healthy vegan dishes, like this delicious daal.

Obviously, eating clean means nixing processed foods, but that doesn’t mean you can’t take some shortcuts to make your diet easier. Pick up pre-cut veggies and fruits at the grocery store — or even premade zucchini noodles or riced cauliflower — which offer convenience without sacrificing nutritional value. Doing so will ensure you always have cut veggies on hand (perfect for noeffort snacking!) and will shave a few minutes off your meal preparation, so you can stick to your diet.

Clean eating focuses on foods with a lowenergy density — those are foods that have relatively large portion sizes with few calories (like leafy greens, which have less than 10 calories per cup).

Low energy density foods fill up your plate — and your tummy — so you feel satisfied and full without having to take in tons of calories. That makes it easier to stick to your diet and lose weight and, because low energy density foods tend to pack in lots of nutrients, you’ll also feel energized.

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Clairvoyant/Medium Sue Scott

Learn spanish at bistro bonita

Week commencing Monday 24th April, Sue Scott, Reiki Master for many years, Clairvoyant/Medium will be at Casa Suelo Des Granador, Arboleas.

Many of you will have met Sue previously.

A confidential, private one hour meeting is 30 euros.

Please telephone Eve Morgan, to arrange an appointment. 0034 647 203 652

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

CHURCH SERVICE IN ENGLISH EVERY SUNDAY AT 10.30am.

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

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

THE Charity Shop

LEARN SPANISH WITH“PACO”

(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

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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

The Royal British 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

aljambra chapel, albox anglican chaplaincy of costa almeria & costa calida fun weekend

As part of the celebrations of 10 years since the first Anglican services, a flower festival is going to be held on 26, 27, 28 may.

Friday 26th 3 – 8pm, Saturday 27th 10am – 8pm, Sunday 28th 3 – 8pm, Sunday 28th 26 – 7pm open air service.

A Café Friday afternoon, Saturday all day, Sunday afternoon.

BBQ Saturday only Classic Car display Saturday 12 – 3.30pm Paintings on show and for sale – all weekend.

Stalls, Friday afternoon and all day Saturday stall holders welcome 5€ Friday afternoon, 10€ Saturday Free Entrance donations very welcome. (all donations to Anglican church and association Español contra cancer) More information: aljambra.flower. festival@gmail.com

THE CITY CITY - ciudad STREET- calle BANK- banco CHURCH- iglesia TOWN - pueblo HIGH STREET – calle mayor POST OFFICE- oficina correo TOWN HALL- ayuntamiento Excuse me, could you tell me where the bank is?

Perdone, ¿podría decirme donde está el banco?

It’s at the end on the right / on the left Está al final a la derecha / a la izquierda Do you know where the supermarket is? Please ¿Sabe donde está el supermercado? Por favor Yes, the supermarket is at the end of this street Si, el supermercado está al final de esta calle Excuse me i am looking for the chemist’s shop Perdone estoy buscando la farmácia It’s next to the post office Está al lado de (la oficina de) correos What time do they open / do they close? ¿A que hora abren / cierran?

Come join us on our Facebook group PACO SPANISH LESSONS

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

HARMONY COMMUNIT Y SUPPORT AN EASTER AFTERNOON Afternoon Tea with Sandwiches and Cakes Raffle Easter Bonnet / Cap Competition Quiz & Musical Entertainment

BAR CIELOS in La Alfoquía 12th APRIL 2017 3pm - 5.30pm

5€ per person - must be pre-booked Drinks from the bar are not included

627 635 514

fair@harmonycharity.com Help us raise funds for worthy causes!

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Classifieds advertise your unwanted items Free up to €300 email: sales@soltimes.com by TUESday 5pm

Television

including matching stand 25inches good working order 70€ Telephone 950 475455 mobile 661 016 366 (Mojacar area)

Brand new Golf Shoes -

white - Footjoy Size 40 or 6 1/2. Price 25€. Phone 950 091 846 or 697 297 929

GOLF TROLLEY ELECTRIC complete

w/battery and charger, all new and unused, was 190 € now only 120 € Roquetas de Mar (Almeria) Tel.: 0049 176 963 72 153

RYOBI 750W 115mm Angle grinder in box hardly

used 30€. STANLEY SOCKET SET again hardly used 45€. Vera Playa area.

Tel 634314306.

Kenwood Chef food mixer , Stainless Steel bowl, Liquidizer, Dough Hook ,Balloon Whisk ,and 2 K beaters, as new, in box, 125€, Arboleas Area, Tel 950439004

SPARE WHEEL

- with brand new tyre 185 x 65 fit Nissan Primera Estate or similar

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“These results show that dogs distinguished between the cooperative and the competitive partner, and indicate the flexibility of dogs to adjust their behaviour and that they are able to use tactical deception.”

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Arrecife is a vibrant, cosmopolitan city full of culture and history located slightly east of central Lanzarote. The name derives from the Spanish for reef and refers to the volcanic rock formations that lie out to sea and protect the picturesque harbour.

Arrecife started life as a small fishing village way back in the 15th Century until it grew, eventually becoming the island’s capital in 1852. Today, it is well known as a haven for shoppers!

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* Last week England lost 1-0 in a friendly in Germany before beating Lithuania 2-0 in their 2108 WC qualifier on Sunday. * In other WC qualifiers, the Republic of Ireland and Wales drew 0-0, Scotland, (after a 1-1 friendly draw with Canada), beat Slovenia 1-0, Northern Ireland defeated Austria 2-0 and Spain eclipsed Israel 4-1. * Dundee United beat St Mirren 2-1 in the Scottish Challenge Cup final. * This weekend’s PL matches include Arsenal v Manchester City, Chelsea v Crystal Palace, Hull v West Ham, Liverpool v Everton, Manchester United v WBA, Swansea v Middlesbrough. * Championship matches include Brighton v Blackburn, Newcastle v Wigan, Huddersfield v Burton Albion and Reading v Leeds; it’s Bolton v Chesterfield in FL1 and Grimsby Town v Doncaster in FL2. * Also on Sunday, Coventry face Oxford in the League Trophy final at Wembley. * Arsenal are on their worst run of results for 21 years, six defeats in nine. * Everton are to have a new

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* Ronnie Moran (83) former Liverpool player, coach and assistant-manager has died. * Warrington Wolves have yet to register a Rugby Super League win this season! * In Aviva Premiership it’s Wasps, Exeter, Saracens and Leicester who lie 1-2-3-4 * Dustin Johnson won the recent match-play golf tournament in Texas.

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19th Hole Golf Society, Match Report Lawrie 27 points (24). prize money. Ellen Lea and

Thursday 23rd Of March and the venue for the 19th Hole Golf Societies 3 Division Stableford competition was the exquisite Aguilon Golf Resort. With the course and weather just about perfect for golf it was inevitable that scoring would be exceptional.

But as with all forecasts the results rarely match expectations. Only the overall winner managed a below par for the course score, Dave Denyer in Division 3 scored a very neat 42 points to take the win and the abuse from the fellow players, which he sportingly shook off and graciously accepted the

Zeta Denyer were 2nd and 3rd in that division decided on a card countback both on 33 points. Division 1 was again a tight affair with Tony Mackay and Paco Ocaña Grajal only being separated with a card countback. Division 1 was a decisive win for Mike Esposito with a score of 32.

Result:- 1st Division.

1st Mike Esposito 32 points (12), 2nd Mark Coffey 27 points (16),3rd Steve Newberry 27 points (10).

2nd Division 1st Tony Mackay 36 points (22), 2nd Paco Ocaña Grajal 27 points (18), 3rd Steve

3rd Division 1st Dave Denyer 42 points (28), 2nd Ellen lea 33 points (32), 3rd Zeta Denyer 33 points (35).

Nearest the Pins - 2nd in Two Mark Coffey, 3rd Ellen Lea, 8th Mike Esposito, 12th Pat O Dwyer, 14th Mark Coffey.

Twos - 8th Mike Esposito & Steve Newberry, 17th Vince Swain & Dave Denyer The 19th Hole Golf Society arranges weekly games around the area playing Aguilon every other week. For more information ring 634 315 813 or email gs19thhole@ hotmail.co.uk

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This week in sporting history –

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1879 James Prinsep became the first 17 year-old footballer to play for England (v. Scotland) 1892 WBA beat Darwen 12-0 – still the biggest win in a top Division League game.

1904 The first-ever Rugby League international took place when England played a combined Welsh/Scottish team at Wigan.

1930 Les Ames (England) became the first cricketer to score a Test Match century (149 versus Australia) 1938 Joe Louis k’od Harry Thomas to become world heavyweight boxing champion 1946 Captain Robert Petre rode Lovely Cottage to victory in the 100th Grand National… and the first-ever cricket Test between Australia and New Zealand took place.

1954 Gary Sobers made his Test Match debut for the West Indies (he retired 20

years later)

1958 Mr What won the Grand National.

1959 West Indies fast bowler Wes Hall took a Test Match hat-trick v Pakistan at Lahore.

1966 Mohammad Ali beat George Chuvalo on points to win the world heavyweight boxing title.

1967 Gordon Banks became the first £50,000 goalkeeper when he moved from Leicester to Stoke City.

1970 Pat Taaffe rode Gay Trip to victory in the Grand National and Manchester City beat Gornik Zabrze of Poland in the European Cup-winner’s Cup final.

1974 England cricketer Tony Grieg took 8-86 and 5-70 in a Test Match against the West Indies 1977 Red Rum, ridden by Tommy Stack, won his third Grand National.

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WHO WILL THE US MASTERS? … asks Tony Matthews

The first major golf tournament – the US Masters – takes place in Augusta from the 6th to the 9th April, and I believe 12 players will be in contention to win the star prize.

And they are… home favourite Jordan Spieth from Texas, who has been sensational around the iconic Augusta course, winning in 2015 and finishing runner-up in 2014 and 2016.

Dustin Johnson from South Caroliina, who came 6th in 2015 and 4th last year and Japan’s Hideki Matsuyma, with 5th and 7th place finishes in the last two years, also loves Augusta!

Ireland’s Rory McIlroy has had three consecutive topten finishes with a best of 4th in 2015, and he’ll be there or thereabouts for sure, as will the Australian Jason Day, 2nd in 2011 and 3rd in 2013, and the reigning

Masters champion from England, Danny Willett, despite his poor form of late.

My other six to ‘watch out for’ are Emiliano Grillo from Argentina, promising outsider Jon Rahm Rodriguez from Spain, the American Bubba Watson from Florida, the freeswinging South African Charl Schwartzel and the Australian duo of Adam Scott and Marc Leishman who was a recent winner in Orlando.

No doubt, bets will also be placed one, even two from the English quintet of Paul Casey, Matthew Fitzpatrick, Tommy Fleetwood, Tyrrell Hatton and 40-1 shot Justin Rose… on Germany’s Martin Kaymer… on Alex Noren and Henrik Stenson from Sweden … on Italy’s Francesco Molinari… on Spain’s Rafael Cabrera Bello and Sergio Garcia… and certainly on a load of Americans, including the likeable

Roberto Castro from Texas, Clevelandborn Jason Dufner, Californian Rickie Fowler (the world’s number one amateur for 37 weeks in 200708), 40 year-old Charley Hoffman from San Diego, JB Holmes from Kentucky, Kevin Kisner from South Carolina, the Florida duo of Brooks Koepka and Matt Kuchar, ageing Californian Phil Mickeson (now aged 46), the boisterous Texan Patrick Reed, Webb Simpson (the 2012 US Open champion), Nashville’s Brandt Snedeker, Justin Thomas from Louisville and 38 yearold Jimmy Walker from Oklahoma City… plus South African Branden Grace.

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