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British Embassy appoints new Consul for Canary Islands & Andalucia
The British Embassy today (24 June) announced that Charmaine Arbouin has been appointed as British Consul for the Consulates covering the Canary Islands and Andalucia. Charmaine has more than 20 years’ experience of managing people and resources in the public and notfor-profit sectors. She was previously a consultant to local and central government organisations in the UK, specialising in public sector performance improvement. She has also developed and managed customer contact services in Nottinghamshire. She has a degree in Hispanic Studies from the University of Hull. Charmaine said: “I am delighted to have been given the opportunity to work with the British and Spanish communities and authorities in both Andalucia and the Canaries. I am very much looking forward to building on the existing great work undertaken by the Consulates to ensure that Britons living or visiting Andalucia and the Canaries continue to receive excellent support when they most need it.” Charmaine has lived with her family in Andalucia for the last eight years, first in Alpandeire and now in Ronda. Her engagement with the Spanish public health, administrative and education systems – as an expatriate resident - has given her an insight into many of the challenges and benefits experienced by those visiting or living in Spain. Dave Thomas, Consular Regional Director for southern Europe, said: “I’m very pleased that we have managed to recruit such a high calibre new Consul. Charmaine has an impressive background in senior management and will play a strategic role in the further development
of our consular services in Spain.” The Consulates that cover southern Spain are among the busiest in the world. The new Consul will oversee the work of teams in Las Palmas, Malaga and Tenerife, who provide on-the-ground assistance to British nationals. The region covered by the Malaga office sees some five million British visitors every year, and is home to around 350,000 British residents. The Consulates in Tenerife and Las Palmas, together with the Honorary Consul in Lanazarote, serve 3.5 million British visitors and some 85,000 residents. Charmaine Arbouin replaces Steve Jones, who is now managing the Foreign Office’s global Contact Centre programme.
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Most popular baby names in 2012
Lucía and Daniel were the most popular names for babies born in 2012, followed by Hugo and, of course, María, according to the National Statistics Institute (INE). Less-frequent names chosen for newborns last year were 479 called Guillém, and 401 each named Judith and Luna. Since last year, there are now 6,234 more Daniels in Spain and 6,363 more Lucías, and the name already found to be the most prolific among females in the country – María – was chosen by parents of 5,823 girls. Hugo was the name given to 5,984 baby boys, Alejandro to another 5,744 and Pablo to 5,658, whilst 5,375 baby girls were named Paula and 4,748 called Daniela. Other names seen in high numbers of newborn boys were Álvaro, Ádrian, David, Diego, Mario, Javier and Marcos, followed by between 2,000 and 3,000 named Sergio, Nicolás, Iker, Lucas, Iván, Carlos, Miguel, Jorge, Martín, Marc, Álex, Mateo, Gonzalo, and Izan. Thousands of little girls born last year were named Sara, Carla, Martina, Sofía, Julia, Alba, Valeria, Claudia, Irene, Marta, Laura, Noa, Carmen, Adriana, Ainhoa, Elena, Ana, Aitana, Emma and Alejandra. The least-common names for baby boys born in 2012 were Mikel, Jon, Gael, Yeray, Omar, Adriá, César, Yago and Francisco Javier. And the most infrequently-seen girls’ names given to babies born last year were Irati, Ona, Arlet, Chloe, Lidia, Ane, Jana, Iris, Nadia, Diana, Malak, Salma and Nahia. Last year, a total of 453,637 babies were born in Spain, a fall of 3.9 per cent on 2011 and the fourth year running in which the birth-rate has dropped. The INE believes this is related to the recession, with unemployment or lack of job security meaning women do not want to risk becoming mothers, as well as fewer women in Spain of childbearing age, and lower fertility levels of those who are. As in previous years, the reason the birth-rate has not fallen even more is because of foreign mothers having children, particularly those from Arab countries and from Latin America although also, in smaller numbers, European women.
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Longest Summer So Far Of The 21st Century Started Friday At 07.04hrs
Last Friday saw the start of the longest summer in Spain in many years, having officially began at 07.04hrs Spanish time and continuing until September 22. This means summer 2013 will last for a full 93 days and 15 hours, giving an excellent boost to tourism as sunseekers have longer than ever to enjoy their holidays in Spain. The so-called longest day of the year – with 15 hours and three minutes of daylight in Madrid, compared to the shortest day which has just nine hours and 17 minutes, and is normally on December 21 – is never on the same date ever year, says the National Geographic Institute (IGN). Over the course of the 21st century, the latest start to the summer will be – and was – in 2003, compared to the earliest, which will be in 2096. The start of the astrological summer falls between June
20 and 22 in the northern hemisphere and is when the sun is at its most northern point, although in practice the ‘official’ start to the summer varies considerably from country to country and, by the same token, the ‘official’ start to the winter in the southern hemisphere does not necessarily occur on the ‘shortest’ day in June. In south-eastern Australia, the summer starts officially on December 1 and winter on July 1, whilst in Perú the summer is considered to start just before Christmas. And in practice, given that the earth orbits the sun at an angle, during the summer and winter solstices, the longest and shortest days are not necessarily on the day of the astrological start to either season. At both these points in the year, the time shown on the clock is out of synch with the ‘actual’ time as shown by the sun’s position – in 2013, the sun came up the earliest on June 14, and will set the latest on June 27. Between the tropics and particularly on the equator, there is no difference year-round between sun-up and sundown time, and little change in temperature, with no official summer or winter – merely a dry season and a rainy season, lasting typically six months at a time. And the extremes of longest and shortest days happen in the Arctic and Antarctic circles – today will see 24 hours of daylight in the North Pole and 24 hours of darkness in the South Pole.
BBC gives Spain’s instrumental national anthem lyrics
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Spain’s national anthem acquired lyrics for the first time during the Confederations Cup match against Uruguay, thanks to the BBC. La Marcha Real, or ‘Royal March’, is instrumental, but when the British Broadcasting Corporation televised the opening ceremony of Spain’s first Cup match they gave it lyrics with subtitles in English. The words were those written by Paulino Cubero, who was chosen by the Spanish Olympic Committee (COE) in 2007 so that sportsmen and women from the country could sing their own national anthem rather than just humming it. But the idea never took off and the lyrics never aired in public. They included lines such as “love your land because it knows how to embrace, beneath blue skies, people at liberty,” which were shown in English subtitles – and Spanish subtitles for
Europe Sends Written Warning To Spain Over Sevilla-Almería High-speed Train
European Commissioners have sent Spain written notice over its alleged breach of EU law concerning the Sevilla-Almería high-speed rail-link. The Commission says the Spanish government has approved the plans for the AVE train across the south of the country without having firstly carried out an ‘environmental impact study’, which is compulsory under European Union law. According to the CE, the AVE will cut through an area of countryside home to endangered species of birds, and would destroy their habitat completely. They have given Spain two months to carry out the study or shelve the plans.
‘Catastrophic’ & ‘Out Of Control’: Floods In Huesca & Lleida Force Hundreds Of Evacuations
Hundreds of residents in the northern regions of Aragón and Catalunya have been evacuated from their homes as torrential rain causes flash flooding and rivers to burst their banks. The worst of the damage is near the Pyrénées and 400 people have been forced to flee their homes in the Aran Valley and in Pallars Sòbira, both in the province of Lleida, Catalunya. Roads have been blocked off, bridges brought down and homes awash, although luckily as yet nobody has been injured. Several hundred more have been evacuated in the province of Huesca, Aragón, after the river Ésera burst its banks due to a combination of the snow and ice melting and torrential rain, leading to floods in the towns of Castejón de Sos and Benasque. Authorities in the Aran Valley say the situation is ‘absolutely out of control’ and the damage has reached catastrophic proportions. They say they are ‘doing all they can’, but that the district is now ‘divided’ into three areas by the floods with each one being totally inaccessible.
Although no fatalities have been reported, mobile phone users have no signal, homes on either side of the river Garona have been evacuated and the main national trunk road is ‘an extension of the river itself’. Over 4,000 homes have no electricity and numerous villages are completely isolated, with one of them having lost three bridges which were swept away by the river Noguera Pallaressa. A camp site has also been emptied of tourists, the industrial estate in Vielha closed and schools in the town forced to shut. School buses are not running and authorities urge residents not to leave their homes or use their cars. Water is even expected to come down from above as well as rising up – dams high up on mountains are threatening to overflow. A building has collapsed in Benasque (Huesca) and the council fears a block of flats may be next. They say the bridge over the Benasque-Anciles road is likely to come down at any minute.
those picking up the BBC in Spain and Latin America – across the faces of the 11 members of Vicente del Bosque’s team, ‘The Reds’. This unusual twist to the Marcha Real immediately went viral on Twitter. One user stated that the Spanish national anthem
was ‘brief, profound and full of strength’ and that it did not have lyrics because it did ‘not come from the mouth, but from the heart’. Another user tweeted: “I though the lyrics for our national anthem were ‘loo loo lo lo lolololo’?”
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Spain takes action against Google on privacy
Spain led a Europe-wide push yesterday to get Google to change its policies on collecting user data.
According to Tumbit. com, Reuters reported that the U.S. National Security Agency under the Prism surveillance program secretly gathered user data from 9 U.S. companies, including Google, to track people’s movements and contacts makes the timing especially sensitive for Google. France’s data protection watchdog (CNIL) said Google had broken French law and gave it 3 months to change its privacy policies or risk a fine of up to €150,000. Spain’s Data Protection Agency (AEPD) told Google it would be fined between €40,000 and €300,000 for each of the 5 violations of the law, that it had failed to be clear about what it did with data, may be processing a “disproportionate” amount and holding onto it for an “undetermined or unjustified” period of time. The CNIL, which has been leading Europe’s inquiry since Google launched
its consolidated privacy policy in March 2012, said Britain, Germany, Italy and the Netherlands would be taking similar action against the world’s No. 1 search engine.
Google could face fines totaling several million euros. “By the end of July, all the authorities within the (EU data protection) task force will have taken coercive action against Google,” said CNIL President Isabelle Falque-Pierrotin. Last year, Google consolidated its 60 privacy policies into one and started combining data collected on individual users across its services, including YouTube, Gmail and social network Google+. It gave users no means to opt out. National data protection regulators in Europe began a joint inquiry as a result. They gave Google until February to propose changes but it did not make any. Google had several meetings with the watchdogs and argued that combining its policies made it easier for users to
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The CNIL’s move is seen by legal experts and policymakers as a test of Europe’s ability to influence the behavior of international Internet companies. The UK is still considering whether its law has been broken and will write to Google soon with its findings, the CNIL said. And Google is due to answer allegations on the issue in a German court hearing late next week, a spokesman for the country’s data protection regulator said. Google said it would continue to work with the authorities in France and elsewhere. “Our privacy policy respects European law and allows us to create simpler, more effective services. We have engaged fully with the authorities involved throughout this process, and we’ll continue to do so going forward,” a spokesman said by email.
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12 Months today since “Corvera open by October” Promise
12 months ago, the ‘Tumbit’ website reported the comments of the Regional Minister for Toursism for Murcia, when he made yet another guarantee concerning the date of operation for Corvera International Airport. On the 16th 2012 Antonio Sevilla reiterated the comments made by President Valcarcel earlier in the week, when he announced that Corvera Airport would be operational by October 2012. The Minister refuse to name a specific date due
to the complexity of a number of issues - such as reclassifying the airspace around the airport. Since then an number of futher revise deadlines have been quoted, however conflict between the private owners of the Airport (Aeromur), the Regional Government, the Spanish Airport authority (AENA), and the Ministries of Defence and Development, has resulted in little progress being made to open the facility.
Following on from the previous news story concerning the passing of 12 Months since the announcement that ‘Corvera Airport will be operational by October 2012’, it can only be described as a sad irony and bitter coincidence that the (almost) exact set of circumstances exists up the road at Castellon Airport. Perhaps nothing more than an arrogant display of competitiveness and regional pride, but on the 13th of June 2012 the (then) President of Aerocas - the concession holder of Castellon Airport - announced that the facility would be operational before the end of the year. Fabra also offered further details, noting how he was in negotiations with a company who would bring “1’000 Aircraft per year” to the
Airport. A notable quote from the press conference given by Fabra at the time noted that “only the useless and incompetent are the ones who are against an infrastructure that is absolutely crucial to the development of the province”. In the 12 Months since the statement Fabra has resigned and been replaced in his role by the Deputy President for the Generalitat Valenciana, Jose Ciscar, and the Director of the Airport, Juan Garcia Salas, has been relieved of his position. Again, with striking parallels with Corvera, Castellon Airport remains unopened and with no date in sight when operations might commence. (tumbit.com)
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Over 70 Bankia preferential share customers qualify for a refund
A total of 73 customers who lost their life’s savings through preferential share purchases via the entities now swallowed up by Bankia will get their money back immediately, says the National Consumer Arbitration Committee. But with a total of 126,342 clients having filed formal complaints over misselling, the successful cases remain in the minority. According to a report by ThinkSpain, the arbitration process opened on April 18 this year and the deadline for applying is June 30. So far, 80,045 cases are being analysed by the consultancy firm KPMG to see whether they meet the criteria to qualify for arbitration, whilst Bankia is handling 45,419 cases directly. To date, 803 applications have been duly
forwarded to the Arbitration Committee, and 73 verdicts in favour of the customers have been passed, meaning they can ask for their money back with immediate effect and their request for it cannot be refused. Thousands of savers signed contracts for preferential and ordinary share purchases in the banks which now fall under the umbrella of the newlynationalised entity without realising – many thought they were putting their names on the dotted line to open deposit accounts or even just to withdraw funds already held. In numerous cases, the customers had no knowledge of financial matters and frequently had limited education, and many were elderly. Whilst some claim they were
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Lifestyle enclosures......more than just an enclosure company: the company was formed back in 2005 and their name is now synonymous with Florida style fly free enclosures and all types of insect screening. Since then, many more lifestyle enhancing products have been added to their range. They are the area’s leading installer of glass curtain systems, working closely with three manufacturers to ensure that they have a system to suit your requirements and budget. Frameless glass curtains are ideal to turn your outdoor terrace area into a winter suntrap, when the sun is very warm they open up fully and stow neatly away. Upvc and aluminium glazing systems are also part of their growing portfolio. From a porch to a patio enclosure, lifestyle enclosures have a solution to enhance your outdoor living. As Andalucía’s only approved stockist of Flo-plast rainwater systems, lifestyle enclosures offer several colours and styles of guttering for DIY or a full installation service is available. A range of awnings, toldo’s and blinds are also available. A full range of fabrics and designs can be viewed in the showroom.
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Opera Duende: ‘The Magic Flute’
Opera Duende, in this, its third year, brings Mozart’s “The Magic Flute” to a theatre near you, beginning with a first performance at the EMMA auditorium in Almeria on Thursday 27 June at 20.30. Then there are performances at Teatro Villa, Huercal Overa on Saturday 29 June at 21.00 and on 4 July at 21.00 in the Auditorio Infanta Doña Elena, Aguilas. Regrettably, the previously advertised performance in Mojacar cannot be staged this summer. You can get tickets for the Almeria performance on the door. Prices are: €10 for adults and €5 for children under 12. For more information please phone: 950 250 781. Get tickets for Huercal Overa from the Box Office: 950 616 738 or direct from Opera Duende, phone: 633 308 484. Prices are: €15 front stalls and €10 rear stalls, tickets for children under twelve are €5. Get tickets for Aguilas in advance by phoning:Viajes Almeida, 968 410 828 or Museo Arqueológico, 968 493 287. Book online from: www. redentradas.com. Advanced booking prices are: €12, stalls and €10, boxes. Prices, from the theatre on the night, are: €15, stalls and €12, boxes. The Magic Flute is one of the four most performed operas worldwide and is the most popular of Mozart’s Operas. As with all of his operas the story reveals the passions, pressures and problems of us all but the Magic Flute is set in a fantasy world. The story tells us how good can triumph over evil and how people can find the strength to overcome the tests that life throws at us. This production will be sung in German, with the spoken dialogue in Spanish. As Jeanne Henny, Opera Duende’s Director says, “one doesn’t need to understand the words: the story is revealed through Mozart‘s music and the singer’s performance”. Come and enjoy the Magic of the Flute. Enjoy opera as you never thought you could.
Fun Bowls Competition & Games Day ~ 4th July
Vera & district Lions Club in conjunction with Almeria Lawn Bowling Club, Los Gallardos are celebrating July 4th (US Independence Day) at Camping Los Gallardos. The day’s events start at 4pm with Bowles tuition for beginners, so if you atre thinking of taking up bowls or would just like to try this is an ideal opportunity. There will be a short format for the club bowlers ( 2 competitions) and an open invitation to the general public to ‘come along and give it a try’ without the necessary correct footwear ( just socks) and there will also be a ‘spider competition’. At 7pm there will be a BBQ on the terrace with fun games including our infamous human fruit machine & horse racing, completing an excellent afternoon and evening of entertainment. So come along for a great fun day out. All welcome. All proceeds from this event will go to The Vera and District Lions Club Charity account helping local people in need in our community.
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noche de san juan SO WHAT WAS IT ALL ABOUT??? The traditional midsummer party in Spain is the celebration in honour of San Juan (St. John the Baptist). It celebrates the arrival of the summer solstice and is celebrated on the shortest night of the year in the northern hemisphere and signals the triumph of light over dark. It is a celebration that is usually held on the beach with roaring bonfires, drink, food and friends. The basic characteristics of the ritual are fire, water and the sun. According to tradition, if people jump over a bonfire three times on San Juan’s night, they will be cleansed and purified, and their problems burned away. Jumping in the sea at midnight is supposed to be a way to wash away evil spirits. After midnight people wash their faces and feet three times in order to be granted three wishes and a happy year ahead. Bathing at this time is also said to be beneficial for skin complaints. Another tradition, especially for women, requires the women of the house to prepare perfumed water combining the scents of seven plants - among them rosemary, roses and laurel - and to bathe or wash their faces in the water, again to purify themselves for the new season. As well as the bonfires that burn continuously, there are also muñecos or dolls that are burnt. This is usually done around midnight. Originally, the effigies were supposed to represent Judas Iscariot but now, the religious relevance seems to have become secondary to the enjoyment factor!
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MENU DEL NOCHE 4 COURSES WITH WINE & COFFEE
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LEGAL CORNER WITH MICHAEL DAVIES, ABOGADO/SOLICITOR
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Q: I have a mortgage variable mortgage with BBVA with a minimum interest clause in my mortgage of 3.5% What do I have to do to have the minimum interest clause removed so that I can take advantage of the all time low interest rates?
A . Nothing. The BBVA bank in result of the sentence by our supreme court dated 09/05/2013 has decided to remove all clauses of minimum interest and apply the differential above the euribor with no consideration to the minimum clause. In practice this will mean that if you have have a variable mortgage of for example euribor + 1%, which is average, you will now pay aprox. 1.5% interest instead of 3.5%, which is the minimum interest clause that they introduced into your mortage document. They will remove all minimum interest clauses with effect from the 9th of May. Position of other banks since the sentence: Cajamar: The same position as BBVA. NCG Banco: The same as BBVA. Banco Popular(Banco de Andalucia):In principle they say that they will not be removing the clause. Banc Sabadell: The same as Banco Popular. Kutxabank: The same as Banco Popular. Bankinter : They are not affected as they claim they have never introduced this clause in their mortgages. Santander: The same as Bankinter. I recommend taking a look at your mortgage. If the clause is included and the bank does not remove it automatically, speak to your bank manager about it being removed.
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21st June to 12th July
Granada International Festival of Music & Dance ...head to this years International Festival of Music and Dance in Granada!
The Festival plunges the city, and the visitor, into an atmosphere of celebration! Held in the exquisite setting of Granada’s Alhambra, the Generalife Gardens, monasteries and the cathedral, around the Alhambra and all over the city the streets are filled with the sound of Spanish guitars, the click of castanets, the whirl of flamenco dancing and much, much more.
History The ‘Festival Internacional de Música y Danza de Granada’ dates back to the symphonic concerts performed at the Palace of Charles V during the Corpus Christi holidays since 1883 and the “Cante Jondo” (flamenco singing) Contest convened at the Alhambra in 1922 by García Lorca, Falla and other intellectuals and artists. Since 1952, it has become known not only for the talent on display, but also for the extraordinary settings where concerts and performances are held. The history of the Festival is linked to the landscape and to the main monuments of Granada. Its stages are to be found all over the city: to the traditional settings in the Alhambra - Patio de los Arrayanes, Palace of Charles V, Gardens of Generalife, the Cathedral
or the Monastery of San Jerónimo, other, not less singular, settings have been added, like the Corral del Carbón, the Hospital Real, the Palace of Daralhorra, the Manuel de Falla Auditorium, the Albaicín and Sacromonte districts and, most recently, the Planetarium in the Science Centre and even some nearby villages.
The Performances The programme of the Festival is traditionally based on classical music, ballet and Spanish dancing, but together with this classical repertoire it also attracts more contemporary music and exhibitions. The more than 60 performances are offered – the invitation to enjoy music and dance at very diverse hours of the day & night and in a variety of manners, ranging from conventional concerts for very large audiences to recitals almost in intimacy, and from polyphony matinees during weekends to very late flamenco shows finishing in the small hours – is what makes this festival unique. Enjoyed by thousands of visitors and locals and, through RNE - the Spanish National Radio - and other Euroradio broadcasting stations, by numerous music lovers all over Europe.
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The Spanish Navy is planning to use sea-lions for rescue missions. They have chosen sea-lions over dolphins, since they say the ‘logistics’ of the former are simpler, and they can be used in both salt water and fresh water. Also, as they are amphibians, they can be used on dry land. Searching for submerged objects and people, the recovery of lost property, ships, other devices and humans, and also saving humans in trouble in water are among the new tasks sea-lions will perform. They will be able to tow people and items to the surface, assist divers, help inspect boats, ports, oil and gas pipes.
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roast dinner is served. Special menu is changed daily. Private functions are also catered for, call in for more information. GREG AND CO in Turre high street is run under Spanish / English ownership. Serving typical Spanish tasty tapas, breakfasts of tostadas, bacon & eggs, raciones and a large selection of sandwiches & burgers amongst other tasty foods, that you can eat out on their shady terrace. A modest A al carte menu is available and if you wish to eat inside there is a comfortable and spacious dining area. Once a month there are different artists that entertain and private functions are readily catered for. SUPER CORNER is run by friendly couple Simone and Nabil. Living in Spain there is no need to miss out on your favourite UK foods. You can shop for all your British branded supplies whether the food you require is tinned, frozen, packet, or fresh, all at bargain prices. Open every day. Now selling a selection of wines & chilled soft drinks. Aswell as a
massive chocolate and sweet section. Pop into Super corner & treat your taste buds. CHILI BAR AND RESTAURANT situated at the top end of Turre. It boasts a spacious terrace where you can sit in the sun or shade every day serving delicious authentic Indian tapas with your drink including chicken madras, korma and onion bhaji to name a few. Menu del dia at €8.50 /noche at €10 are served every day.There is also a vast menu that includes Indian themed pizzas and kebabs and a full range of house and special dishes to sample eating in or Take away. Live entertainment is now running throughout the summer where happy hour from 11am till 6pm means you can buy beer and wine for only 1€. Meet Ali and his friendly team who will always give you a warm welcome SOLO SAT is the number 1 company to use for all your satellite tv, air conditioning installations and repairs. Nik has over 10 years experience of fitting all types of satellite TV
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systems and air con units domestic and commercial, Phone him for more info, he is always happy to answer any queries you may have at anytime. CONNEXIONS has been up and running now for 10 years and is constantly keeping up to date with modern technology. Ken and Gill offer a great service. There is a wide range of laptops, tablets, mobile phones, books as well as art piece . Also in store is the new Android TV box, no satellite dish needed just an internet connection of at least 2mbs. If you need a new TV to cope with the swap over we can help! We still do a full repair & upgrade service. Come and visit their shop for more info and to see it working. STYLES has been in Turre for 2 years in April. Thanks to the commitment of Michelle and Wendy. They do their best to offer their clients up-to-date hairdressing & beauty treatments. The salon would like to introduce Kerry their latest Beauty and nail technician who will be at the salon Monday, Tuesday and Wednesdays. July and August has some amazing offers on Nails, pedicures, manicures, waxing, eyebrows and much more. Now in stock are the new micro hair extensions, the latest new technique to apply hair extensions by using micro ring instead of glue. It also benefits from the light weight & is very easy to use. It is very safe for the natural hair. Tooth gems & hair gems are also available. You won’t be disappointed with any of the treatments they offer. Calling all you men haircuts are now from only 5€. Phone Michelle for more information on up
and coming offers. SOLSHADERS has been operating in this area for more than 7 years & is a fully legal Company. Their fantastic range of Awnings (which can protect your terrace from the wind), Insect Screens and Internal Blinds are available in a variety of colours & styles with a sign writing service also available. Justin is committed to giving all his clients 100% satisfaction & offers a free on site quotation without obligation & with his outstanding prices & excellent after sales service you are guaranteed a professional job from start to finish. Give us a call on 627 907 207 / 634 319 882 or Email: solshaders@live. co.uk. BUGS has been supplying & fitting windows & doors for 25 years. Pull down / Sliding Blinds & Screens, Windows & Patios, Vertical Blinds, Security Grills, and Awnings as well as aluminum and UVPC replacement doors and windows, Peter will give you a friendly, speedy response and covers all areas. John & Fiona from Price Busters have now moved to Turre. THE BUTCHERS next to the fundraiser is open 6 days a week and specialise in all English cuts of meat including beef, pork, chicken, lamb, cooked meats and homemade sausages & burgers to name a few. Also on offer is a great selection of baked goods such as pies, Cornish pasties & sausage rolls. Come in and browse and let John & Fiona prepare your perfect cut of meat. Now stockists of Bodega Wines
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MARI CRUZ has a lovely outside terrace & roomy indoor area. Specialising in meats, fish all cooked on BBQ & regional dishes as well as a great variety of wine, beers, tapas & freshly homemade pizzas & pastas is available to eat in or take away. There is Lounge for meetings, company dinners, small events & birthdays. You can now also enjoy a new weekly menu served every day and evening including a starter, main and dessert or coffee for only 9€ during the day and 12€ in the evening. SELECCIONES situated next to the butchers has now been opened for nearly 6 months. They sell good quality, good conditioned, new and used furniture as well as selling items on consignment. There onsite man with a van is happy to deliver and collect various items and will make sure they reach you in one piece. New branded sportswear direct from the UK is also available and for something a little bit different You are guaranteed to receive a 1st class excellent service. Coming soon Morroccon pots, bags etc.
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A touch of glamour in the heart of Turre, Located in the centre of Turre, ´Donna´s Boutique´ is a delightful and unashamedly sparkly, fashion store offering fashionable and affordable women´s clothing, bags, jewellery and accessories. Its founder and namesake, Donna Booth prides herself on selecting clothing lines that will suit women of all shapes and sizes and all age groups.Donna describes the fashion style of the boutique as girlie, yet sophisticated, but most of all, lots of fun and is a firm believer that age or size should not be a fashion barrier and she is confident that women will leave the boutique delighted with their purchases and that they will feel like a million dollars when they wear them. The fashion line at Donna´s Boutique
includes casual wear for a smart daytime look and fabulous evening wear for all occasions. Adding to the line she will be stocking the ´Curve´ range which promises funky up to date clothing in sizes 8 - 29 at very reasonable prices. Set some time aside to visit Donnas Boutique, whatever your shape and size, you won´t be disappointed. Or you can be kept updated to what´s in by visiting her facebook page ´Donna´s Boutique´ and hit the ´LIKE´ button. This will automatically enter you into her next competition where you could win a clothing voucher to spend in her shop, the draw will happen once her page has reached 1000 ´LIKES´ Please also look out for her online shopping website which will be live in July!
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Azeefa
Indian Restaurant & Takeaway
Super Indian Buffet
Choice of 10 starters & 10 main dishes (normal menu available) Served from 6pm
11€
per person
Special menu for 2 people 20€ Menu del Dia
Evening Menu €10.95
Served 1pm - 4pm
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€8.50
Open every day 1pm - 4pm & 6pm - late
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Azeefa Indian Restaurant on the opposite side of the road to the Riding Stables roundabout, is well worth a visit. They pride themselves on friendly service and excellent Indian cuisine. Anyone trying them for the first time will be in for a treat, with good sized portions and a good range of dishes to choose from. Their evening buffet, where you can eat as much as you like, is the perfect choice for hungry diners. With seating both inside and outside on the shady terrace, it is an enjoyable place to eat on a warm Summer’s evening. Call them to reserve your table on 950 109 758.
needs in the area, despite an ever-changing demographic. Reflecting the vibrant and colourful lifestyle beside the Mediterranean, the essence of the Boutique is to promote specially selected quality collections in natural fabrics. Cottons, linens, viscose, silks in innovative designs and striking prints, continue to capture a discerning public, who enjoy the versatility of unique clothes offering casual comfort to distinct elegance. Beachwear also available. Sizes 12 - 20. Breeze through the ‘long hot summer’ with COOL choices from Gatsby’s! Call Jo on 950 478 320.
GATSBY’S BOUTIQUE (for her and for him), beside the Hotel el Puntazo, Mojacar Playa has a finger on the pulse of fashion
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rewarded with a 10% discount off your total bill, including your drinks. They don’t distinguish between set menus or a la Carte, it’s simply 10% off everything!! Gerry knows that times are hard for everyone and exchange rates aren’t as god as they were and this is their small way of thanking all the regular customers who have supported them over their first year and for all the new customers who have yet to try Bay Bistro. It’s best to book, just to be sure you don’t miss out! For anyone visiting Mojacar, the Lemon Lounge is a must on your list of places to visit! Situated opposite the riding stables roundabout, Lemon Lounge is a lovely restaurant set in an elevated position with a beautiful terraced garden. The friendly owners provide a welcoming atmosphere and can offer you a choice of menu, varying from Menu del Dia to Sunday lunch or even a full A la Carte. As well as the garden seating areas, there are 2 indoor dining rooms where you can relax and enjoy either a garden or sea view whilst dining.! Tel: 950 472 659. See their advert for more information. Voila de Lima’s are a family run business with the resources and experience to cover all of your furniture removals, storage and even buying and selling. At Voila de Lima’s we are able to move furniture both locally and internationally using our fleet
Bay bistro Next to Mediterraneo, Mojacar Playa
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Mojacar of sizeable vehicles. Removals are not as simple as it may appear, it does not just mean lifting and shifting of furniture - these goods are your prized possessions, accumulated over many years of hard work! We at Voila de Lima’s never forget this and treat all your items with care and attention. You can contact us on the telephone numbers in our advert or by email enquiries@ delimas.biz. We look forward to hearing from you! Costa Coches Mojacar Playa, The company was started in late 2006 originally solely to sell used cars. We were very successful at this and over a period of six years sold almost 1200 cars. In 2008 we decided to open a workshop to repair customers cars, and at the same time we bought 10 cars and vans for renting out. Car rental was an immediate hit, times were good then and the business doubled in size every year. The next project was to supply cars at airports direct, so we had deals with parking contractors who handled the cars for us. This proved very popular as it eliminated queuing at rental counters in the airports. At around this time the owners sold the Antas operation to Jonathan who had been working for us for 3-4 years as General Manager, and the car hire operation was split off as Costa Coches Vera SL, and moved completely to Mojacar, where it remains to this day on the seafront road next to the Kia garage. As the owners were looking for a quieter life they decided to stop running cars at Murcia and Alicante airports and concentrate solely on Mojacar office and Almeria airport, to localise the whole service . This has been a very good move as we kept running out of cars at Mojacar, and this
means we have been able to supply everyone both at the playa and Almeria airport . We are currently 25% up at Mojacar and 15% up at Almeria airport, with a lot quieter life!!! The business always was and always will be essentially a budget operation, and user friendly. Our staff have been with us for years, and although we have had to tighten up due to market conditions our principles remain the same. For the future this autumn over 30 cars are being replaced by cars under 2 years old, and a special one off rate of 60 euros per car, per week is being introduced over the winter months . For details of this unique offer please ring office for details. WACKY BARBER and HAIRDRESSERS have been established on Mojacar Playa since 2005 and offer modern & traditional cuts along with all aspects of hairdressing for men, women and children. Staff are fully qualified and trained by SAKS (Covent Garden) London with all certificates on display. Debby is also qualified in different aspects of massage including Thai which is offered at the salon. All Services are offered at competitive rates using quality branded products. For a warm and friendly welcome with excellent service don’t delay visit us today. Appointments not always necessary. BEAT THE HEAT –SUMMER OPENING HOURS AT 8AM -4PM, LATER APPOINTMENTS BY REQUEST Tel 667961645 Find us on Facebook Wacky Barbers & Hairdressers Mojacar. At Ventanas y Puertas (Mojacar Windows) Home Improvement Centre, we aim to provide quality products at reasonable prices and to always
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(just off the riding stables roundabout)
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shapes and layers from the rain and wind that has steadily chiselled away at its stature. The reserve can be reached by car from its nearest village, Villanueva de la Concepcion, by following the El Torcal signage for about one
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kilometre out. El Torcal Nature Reserve attracts many visitors with the large variety of exquisite natural sights it has to offer. Andalusian mountain goats; ladder and Montpellier snakes; spine-foot lizards; Griffin vultures and other birdlife; a wealth of different flora and fauna – all only briefly sum up some of the inhabitants that are here. Three set hiking trails and a range of rock climbing routes are also another activity
enjoyed by visitors, who are motivated by the spectacular views found over Málaga valley, and even views to Morocco on clear days. A good pair of walking shoes or trainers should be worn in the reserve, and due to the extreme temperatures, El Torcal is recommended as best visited during the spring or autumn. If visiting during the summer months, bringing plenty of water and sunscreen is highly advisable.
Man tackles escaped pause for thought bull to the ground A bull on the loose was wrestled to the ground by a man after the animal charged at him in a Spanish street. The dramatic video shows the young bull ramming into a car before turning its attention to the man, who happened to be wearing red. Luckily, he avoided being gored by the bull, which had escaped from a livestock pen in Malaga, and tackled it to the ground before being helped by witnesses. Nobody was injured and the bull is believed to have been unharmed, reports The Telegraph.
Sat nav leads OAPs onto wrong ferry
Two West Yorkshire pensioners nearly missed their oceangoing ferry to Spain - when their sat nav led them onto a tiny river crossing instead. Bob and Pat Banks, both in their 70s, hoped to join 2,415 fellow passengers for a 20-hour sea trip from Plymouth to Santander. But instead of boarding the plush, ten-deck, 41,000-ton ship, they ended up on the Torpoint Ferry for a six-minute, 650-metre hop across the Tamar from Devon to Cornwall. By the time they twigged, their car was jammed in by others on the £1.50 open-deck service, reports The Sun. Mr Banks, from Leeds, said: “We were held up and got to Plymouth only 40 minutes before departure, so were relieved when our sat nav announced we’d reached our destination. “When the truth dawned we had to accept the worst. I felt very embarrassed.” Staff put them on the first trip back and a mystery driver on the service kindly guided Bob and Pat to their Brittany Ferries ship which they caught with seconds to spare. Torpoint Ferry boss Rod Sugden said: “This has happened before. Sat navs tend to lead you to us rather than the Channel ferry port.”
Last September, two friends holidaying with us got engaged at Aljambra in Granada, so we weren’t too surprised to receive an invite to their wedding, held in Lancashire on 15th June. Flights were booked early to avoid problems and we duly set off. Alicante, when checked in, however, seemed even more chaotic than usual, with destination boards glowing red with a mix of delays and cancellations, giving strength to the rumour that the French Air Traffic Controllers had decided to strike from Tuesday until Thursday; causing almost total closure of French airspace, affecting all aircraft flying over France. We, in fact were lucky, and managed to leave a mere 6 hours late, but friends heading for the same wedding, booked on a later flight, had to wait several days and only just got there in time. But in many ways we were the fortunate ones. We had homes in Spain and would merely miss a wedding if no flights were to become available. But it was heartbreaking to see young families on holiday struggling to find alternative flights home and having to pay for accommodation they really couldn’t afford, whilst airlines, understandably in many respects, explained they were not obliged to offer aid as the disruption was not of their making. How cruel that, however reasonable or otherwise their complaint may be, so small a group of people in France should be able to hold so many to ransom, and cause so much unnecessary suffering, merely to reinforce their argument! There certainly seemed little evidence that they loved their neighbours as themselves. And as they apparently so despised this second command, one can only wonder if they had any more regard for the first – to love the Lord their God with all their heart, soul, mind and strength. But before be criticise them too much, perhaps we should challenge ourselves as to whether our love is, in all reality, any more evident than theirs, whilst thanking God that He never goes on strike. Can you imagine the chaos that would cause? Further information about the Anglican Church and details of forthcoming events may be seen on the web site www. mojacarchurch.org . Duncan Burr is Licensed Lay Reader for the Anglican Chaplaincy of Costa Almeria and Costa Cálida and may be contacted at djburr@avired.com
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Said to have been formed some 150 million years ago back in the Jurassic period, El Torcal Nature Reserve lies around 30 kilometres from the city of Málaga, just outside Antequera. The limestone mountain ranges cover an area of about 17 square kilometres, made up of columns, stone slabs, and also a number of caves, including the ‘Cueva del Toro’ (Cave of the Bull), which contains a unique discovery of Neolithic artefacts. The reserve, unusually beautiful in its own right, was entirely under sea those 150 million years ago. Following vigorous movements of the earth’s crust, it created a huge crevice in the landscape along with horizontal layers, hills and mountains, reaching up to 1300 metres high. Over time, these mountainous rocks have formed artistically abstract
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Your herb garden is looking fabulous, so how can you preserve them for use in the kitchen all year round? Air drying herbs is not only the easiest and least expensive way to dry fresh herbs, but this slow drying process also doesn’t deplete the herbs of their oils. This process works best with herbs that don’t have high moisture content, like Bay, Dill, Marjoram, Oregano, Rosemary and Thyme. Moisture dense herbs, like Basil, Chives, Mint, Tarragon preserve better in a dehydrator, or try freezing them. Only use a microwave or oven to dry herbs as a last resort as these actually cook the herbs to a degree, diminishing the oil content and flavour.
When To Harvest... Harvest before flowering
If you’ve been harvesting all season, your plants probably haven’t had a chance to flower. But non-hardy herbs will start to decline as the weather cools, so late summer is a good time to begin drying your herbs. Cut in mid-morning
Pick before the plants are wilting in the afternoon sun.
How To Dry Herbs... Cut healthy branches from your herb plants. Remove any dry or diseased leaves Shake gently to remove and insects. If necessary, rinse with cool water and pat well dry with paper towels. Wet herbs will mould and rot.
band. The bundles will shrink as they dry and the rubber band will loosen, so check periodically they the bundle is not slipping. Make small bundles if you are trying to dry herbs with high water content. Punch or cut several holes in a paper bag. Label the bag with the name of the herb you are drying. Place the herb bundle upside down into the bag. Gather the ends of the bag around the bundle and tie closed. Make sure the herbs are not crowded inside the bag.
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Discard any dried herbs that show the slightest sign of mould. Place containers in a cool, dry place away from sunlight.
Remove the lower leaves along the bottom inch or so of the branch.
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Tuesday: Art Class 2-4pm Wednesday: Speak Spanish With Antonio 1:30pm-3pm Soft Ball Cricket 6pm Thursday: Quiz Night 8pm
Mango, Prawn and Orange Salad
Starters Salt Cod Fritters Banana & Coconut Soup
Lamb Curry & Rice Jamaican Jerk Chicken with Peas & Rice with Fried Plantain Hot Sweet Potato Stew (V) (pre-order only) (A glass of White, Red or Rose wine will be served with your main course)
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Bar Menu & Snacks Home-made puds
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Los Mellizos Restaurant La Alfoquia, Zurgena
EVENING from MENU 5.95€
Traditional SUNDAY LUNCH
Delicious & Home-cooked nl y o served A Choice of Topside Of Beef & 12.30 - 5pm Yorkshire Pudding; Roast Pork With Crackling And Apple Sauce Tender or Roast Chicken With Stuffing - all served with Locallygrown Potatoes, Seasonal Vegetables & a Glass Of House Wine, Tubo of Beer or a Coffee
6.95€ to include a FREE Drink
BREAKFAST
Activities at Monday
Line Dancing with Eleanor & Gilly 2:30pm ROCK’N’ ROLL 7:30PM
Tuesday
Quirky Quiz - 7:30pm
Wednesday
Line Dancing with Carrie 7:30pm
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Main Course
Choice of Roast Beef, Pork or half roast chicken with roast potatoes, mashed potatoes Yorkshire pudding, stuffing and crackling All served at the table with a bowl of fresh vegetables. 5.95€
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Crispy Battered Atlantic 5.50€ Cod or Haddock Served with Homemade Chips & Mushy Peas ... eat in or Takeaway! ... patio Bar Entertainment Friday 28TH JUNE
UB Funky
Reggae, Swing & Rock ‘n’ Roll
Priority table bookings given to diners
Saturday 6th July Elvis Tribute Performing
The story of Elvis
for more information! Brand New Act to this Area Weekdays 12:30 - 3:00pm - 5:30 - 9pm Opening Hours: Sat 3:00 - 8pm (Closed Tuesday)
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Cheesy Pork Schnitzel 7.95€ Loin of Pork topped with Cheddar Cheese & coated in homemade breadcrumbs
Beer-battered cod
Mediterranean Hake 7.95€ Fresh Fillet of Hake served on a bed of Mediterranean vegetables
homemade chips & peas FRIDAYS 12.30pm - 9pm
THE ABOVE MAINS ARE SERVED WITH A CHOICE OF POTATOES & SEASONAL VEGETABLES
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John and the team at The Beachcomber always ensure your food is beautifully cooked and is served with a smile. With Fish and chips to die for plus all the traditional favourite meals you would expect, John has also added a Slimming World breakfast to the menu, which is the perfect way to enjoy a meal and not feel guilty! Here are a few of their forthcoming events…….28th June Cliff Richard Tribute (considered to be the no.1 in UK and Europe!), a fantastic evening with 3 course meal. Free Computer Workshop every Saturday 10.30am – 1pm; Tel. now to reserve a table for any of our events: 950 473 099. LA CENA, in Albox is a fine dining experience without the expense. A beautifully decorated restaurant, run by husband and wife team Simon and Carol. At the moment they are serving a superb Menu Del Noche, where you can choose from a choice of 3 starters, 5 mains and 3 deserts. They also offer an alternative to the Sunday lunch, a Sunday Sizzler Mixed Grill at just €9.95 per person, with a carafe of wine per couple included! If any of this has whetted your appetite, call 950 430 930 after 5.30pm today!
La Cena
Restaurante
Albox
menu del noche 3 starters, 5 mains & 3 deserts
Neil Evans, PGA Golf Professional Desert Springs Golf Resort Following the success of last month’s ‘Try Golf For Free’ sessions at Desert Springs, PGA Golf Professional Neil Evans be running a monthly programme of FREE ‘taster sessions’ for those interested in taking up the game. The ‘Taster Sessions’ will run on the last Sunday of each month. The next sessions will be on Sunday 30th June at Desert Springs Golf Academy, the times will be: 10.00 – 11.00 & 11.00 – 12.00 Everyone who wants to try golf for the first time is welcome to come along and have an introduction to the game with Neil, all equipment and range balls are included courtesy of Desert Springs. For quality purposes numbers in each session will be limited so please get in touch and reserve your place as soon as possible. Please contact Neil on 638 531 821
including a carafe of wine per couple
Tuesday - Saturday 7.30pm - late. Sunday 2pm - 6pm Closed Monday. Call 950 430 930 after 5.30pm Find us across the old bridge from Palza Mayor Albox, opp Bar Wassy
Downstairs on the sea front next to the Irish Rover Look out for our live entertainment evenings
sunday Roast 3 courseS - €11.50 main course - €8
Beach Opening Times 10am til close Food served 10:30am til 9pm
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Homemade 10inch margarita extra toppings from 30c
TUESDAY special
Spicy Chicken Curry & Rice or Cod Fillet & Chips
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wednesday supper
Half Roast Chicken Chips & Salad Gammon Chips & Peas Homemade Pies, Chips & Peas SERVED 6-9PM ladies friendly darts wed 8pm
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The following can be booked by email to Jan Knight at gknight324@aol.com or by phoning 950473189. ...On Saturday 29th June there is a barbeque at the Hostal Rural Chiringito to celebrate Armed Forces Day. The price is €18 for members and €20 for guests. There will be music by Kay Frances, tombola, a raffle and various games and it starts at 13.00 hrs. ...On 22nd to 26th September there is a trip to Aracena . This trip includes 4 nights in 4* hotel with half board and the services of a local guide to visit the lovely village of Linares de la Sierra and on another day a visit to the famous mining area of Rio Tinto . On the 4th day a trip to the fascinating city of Seville including a boat trip along the river Guadalquivir . Prices are €309 per person sharing a double room and €384 for singles. ...The next meeting of the Mojacar branch will now be on 5th September and more information is available on http:// www.britishlegion.org.uk/branches/mojacar or phone 634 368 349
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Sunday Sizzler mixed grill €9.95
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in aid of The Doghouse at El Poli Bar, Partaloa on Saturday 29 June from 7.30pm - it makes no difference if you can sing or not, just come along and join in. There will be a Raffle and a Buffet at 2.50 euros per person For more information telephone Poli Bar, Partaloa on 637 06 14 89
showbar & restaurant
The Irish Rover
Your No1 Entertainment Venue in Mojacar for All the Family
Fantastic New menu of the Day only 10€ per person Chicken, Chips, Salad & a Bottle of Wine Only per 2 People 15€
july & august childrens entertainment 6pm - 8pm every evening
friday 28th june
karaoke every night
with his Rat Pack Tribute
The Return of Rich Lucas
telephone: 950 473 135 mojacar playa between Lua & Moma Beach
Open 10am till late 7 days a week
s Fish & Chip with tter d Brea & Bu
5.95€
25 years of the Moors & Christians
For those of you that may have missed the fiesta or would like to see more, it’s not too late to see the exhibition “25 Years of Moors and Christians” with the fiesta illustrations of the artist Jill Bennett, fiesta costumes, past posters, a continuous screen slide show with over 1000 fotos and much more – Don’t miss it! Venue: Centro de Arte (not the Centro de Artesania), situated at the Mojácar Fuente, until 30th June. Opening times: Tuesday to Friday: 10.30 to 2pm and 5 to 8pm, Saturday & Sunday 11am to 2pm (Closed Mondays)
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Retirement: It is noted with sadness that David and Jean Rham, having decided to move to Tenerife, are no longer running the Travel Club. All who know them wish them well in their new adventures. The reins have been taken over by Linda and Tony Packham. 5 Day Christmas Holiday in Nerja: Following the extraordinarily successful trip to Ronda this month the Albox Travel Club is organising a 5-day Trip to Nerja. This will take place from 23rd December to 27th December 2013. The price will include 4 nights half board accommodation in a 3* hotel, details of the hotel can be found at http://www.nerjaclub. com , 1 free spa, 2 half day excursions and excellent evening entertainment. The price is €310 for RBL members and €320 for non Legion members. If you choose to travel on your own there is a single supplement of €51. A deposit of €50 is required upon booking, the balance will be due in October. All profits will be donated to the Royal British Legion. To book your place contact Linda Packham on 608708730 or email her at packham942@hotmail.com . Tickets are also available at RBL meetings held in La Parrilla on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of each month. It is important to remember that all travellers are responsible for their own travel insurance. The itinerary is as follows: Day 1 – Journey to Nerja, Hotel Nerja Club, Dinner in the hotel. Day 2 – Half day excursion for late Christmas shopping at the El Ingenio Shopping Centre, or for those who have already done all their shopping, a detour to Torre del Mar. Back to the Hotel for the Christmas Eve Gala Dinner (free!) with all drinks included Day 3 – Christmas Day can be spent walking off the meal the evening before. Day 4 – Boxing Day visit to Competa including a visit to an Olive Mill
AGE CONCERN ALMANZORA Charity Auction
Search your garage and your heart - Age Concern Almanzora are planning to hold a charity Auction on Sunday 7th July at the Bar International. We would like items to sell on your behalf, with the sale price split on a 50/50 basis, 50 % to you and 50% to Age Concern. You can just donate the whole of the sale price to Age Concern if you wish. We would like jewellery, pottery, ceramics, small furniture, small working electrical items, garden furniture, bedding sets, good curtains, toys, baby equipment, DVD’s, CD’s, video’s that we can bundle together and make lots of. Basically, anything worth selling. You can put a sensible reserve on your items if you wish. Please contact Linda at mikespoon@ btconnect.com as soon as possible with details of the item(s) you would like to sell
Albox RBL News and Events
The RBL Bi-Annual Bazaar will be held on Thursday 4th July at La Parrilla. Stalls include the Poppy Fund, books, cakes and Tombola, donations for which are very welcome and can be passed to Bob Cowan or any Albox committee member. Stalls cost €5 and can be booked by contacting Bob Cowan on 608049490 or email rcowan25@gmail.com. The meeting held on 20th June was very successful and included a presentation by David Rham of a cheque from the Albox Travel Club for €637.50. It was received by the Albox RBL Chairman, Peter Phillips, on behalf of the Poppy Fund. Two new members joined this month and more are welcome at any time. The next meeting will be held on Thursday July 18th, 11am at La Parrilla. Do come and join us, meet friends, listen to our speaker, David Langston talking about The Civil Guard, and buy goods from the Poppy Stall to add money to the Poppy Fund. Do not forget the monthly quiz, held at Bar Lepanto in Albox on the first Monday of every month. Entry is €2 a head, points adjustment dependent on size of team, first question 8.30pm. If you require more details for any of the activities and events for the Albox branch or should you wish to become a member (you do not need to be ex-forces to join) and help with the Legion’s excellent work for British serving and exservice personnel and their families, both in the UK and here in Spain, please come along to any branch meeting at the Hotel Restaurante La Parrilla (1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month). Alternatively, contact the chairman, Peter Phillips, on 693483392 or email peatpee@sky.com, or visit the branch website, www.britishlegion.org.uk/branches/albox...
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hobby/craft Elaine’s Wools quality UK wool & accessories. Come & view my display Also available at Camposol, Mazarron Call 667 273 889 elaines wools@gmail.com
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have great offers on Life Insurance same people same great service new name
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iron/metal works T & T Metals For all quality metal works, including gates, railings, rejas, staircases, gazebos & chain-link fencing Tel: 950 431 738
The Metal works
Grills, railings, gates of all types, security/ sliding/roller, rejas, concertina doors etc. Tel: Keith Wood on
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OPTICIANS
Optica Albox All your optical needs, eye tests, hearing tests, contact lenses Tel: 950 121 991
PAINTER / DECORATOR
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email thunderpaul2003@hotmail.com pets section GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPPIES available within 9 weeks, will be wormed and have first injections (no papers), parents can be seen, call 637 061 482 for more information
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friendly mare 9 years old 14.3hh 1.50m 500€ telephone 678 838 547
contact barry 667 853 062 or graham 620 112 193
PROPERTY FOR SALE/rent
Apartment
For Sale
in Cucador Self contained 1 large bed casita, bathroom, lounge & kitchen area, partly furnished, A/C, cortij0 grande Private, Fabulous golf course views, use of pool 1 Bed, 1 Bath & jacuzzi
now only
€29,995
woodhouse boarding kennels & cattery arboleas Small friendly kennels, Gated entrance, 24hr vets service, pet Great views. transporting arranged, Parking, Close to Turre welcome to view & Mojacar Playa. ministry approved
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Property for rent
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Villa available for long-term rental in Piedra Amarilla, close to Albox
3 beds 2 baths (1 en-suite) Swimming Pool (8x4) Conservatory Sky TV/Spanish TV Air Con Private off-street parking
This villa is in a very quiet area with no traffic & is private & not overlooked. There are great views of the surrounding area. Only 5 minutes to Albox. There are two bars in the area within walking distance. No smoking in the house – is permitted in the conservatory. No pets, sorry! €450 p.c.m. plus bills – please ring 663 405 555
VERA APARTMENT FOR RENT SHORT-TERM/HOLIDAY RENTAL
for SALE detatched cortijo
20mins from mojacar, 4 beds, 2 baths, Open plan living areas, kitchen & diningroom as well as a workshop, courtyard front & back & room for a pool. Mountain views.
Build 256 m², Terrace 100m², Plot 1200m²
€150,000
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2 BEDROOM, 2 BATHROOM, pENTHOUSE APARTMENT IN VERA PLAYA ALL MOD CONS, BALCONY & ROOF TERRACE OFFERING FANTASTIC VIEWS cALL 663 977 230 EMAIL: gedfab@yahoo.com Vera Playa Apartment
ARBOLEAS self contained 1 bedroom apartment with B & B facilities offered starting from 25€ per night, walking distance of Arboleas & Zurgena
Tel: 950 449 074 or 634 368 071 Long term rentals also considered 175€ + bills chalmersj8@hotmail.co.uk
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are you a trade Business? advertise in the classified section & reach over 30,000 potential customers Classified box from 9€. lineage only 45 cents per word - Deadline 5pm Friday Contact Paulette on 950 121 936 or 902 750 190 ext 332 satellite/television Sky Digibox
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motoring section
Nissan Terrano 3.0
2002, Diesel 4x4, 106,500 Km, silver/grey, owned since 2005, Reason for sale, now working abroad, so rarely in Spain now.
€3,995 ono for quick sale Tel: 617 708 334 car parts
Car parts
Need quality new parts for any car
for sensible prices on all parts or e-mail victoriaspanishteacher@gmail.com Clutches, Brakes, alternators, service kits or visit Starter Motors, headlights www.victoriaspanishteacher. Free quote go online or phone villadeturre.com www.carpartsinspain.com REMOVALS
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“RE-PLATE” MATE Skoda Octavia 1.9 Automatic Turbo Diesel Registered August 2008 46,000 kms Metallic Paint One Owner. Non Smoker. 8,500 Euros Roquetas area Tel: 659 679 990 Mitsubishi L200 TwinCab Sport II 2002 - Twin Cab 2.5 Turbo Diesel 150,000 kms, 3 owners Fully serviced A/C, Alloys, PAS, ABS Front fog lights, CD E. windows/mirrors Bull bars, Rear liner Chrome roll bar Tow bar Met black over silver
€6,500
RIGHT HAND DRIVE 2007 - Mondeo Estate 2.0 TDCi Ghia 6-speed 115,000 miles, 1 owner Full service history A/C (Climate), PAS, ABS Multi-spoke alloys, CD Roof rails, Cruise Touch screen nav Rain/Light sensors Auto fold mirrors, Isofix High spec, MOT/Tax Metallic silver
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mobile mechanics Mikes Mobile Mechanics All types of service, repair & ITV testing Fully qualified & legal with over 35 years experience Ring Mike 628 350 178 or 636 824 974
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viewpoint alqueria - The refinancing of Rodriquez
more thorough going over when necessary is more my way. Such simplicity should mean that As our house rose gradually from the virgin bedrock we were able to say it is hard to lose things. However, I pretty much how we wanted it to be. have lost a sparkly necklace. This is a With the memory of years of Saturdays small object, and easy to mislay, but spent pushing a vacuum cleaner how can I now have lost my entire into obscure corners in odd shaped wardrobe of swimsuits – all 3 of rooms and up stairs we specified that them? I discovered my loss when the we wanted it to have the minimum number of rooms with the minimum sudden arrival of summer tempted me number of corners and definitely no to dip a toe carefully into the pool. My toe announced that it was safe stairs! Thus our house is small and simple –it for the rest of the body to follow it is an easy house, both in concept and without danger of hypothermia, so care; even though retirement means I went in search of a swimsuit – I felt that I could, if I wanted, spend all day that I had reached both the age and and every day cleaning, that is never the dimensions that make a swimsuit going to happen! a more appropriate choice than a A perfunctory bikini. I went straight to the swimsuit drawer, whipround with the duster, and a but it was as bare as Old Mother Hubbard’s cupboard. The bikinis were there in all their briefness, but josbiggs@hotmail.co.uk the more genteel swimsuits were
By Jos Biggs
not only not there, but not anywhere else either. Since that day I have searched diligently in all the places both likely and unlikely, but I remain swimsuitless – I am having to swim in a bikini, and anyone who comes to call unexpectedly will be pardoned for thinking that we have invited a Beluga whale to holiday with us! However, I think I know what has happened - we have been selectively burgled! There is a legend told by the old folk of a ghost, a White Lady, who roams Limaria in an eternal but fruitless search for her lover. It is said that he was lured away into the mountains and killed by brigands on the eve of their wedding, but that his heartbroken bride seeks him still at the full moon. I reckon that she has stepped up her search, and is now doing her roaming wearing a sparkly necklace and dressed in a swimsuit!
A Good Breakfast is Half the Battle
English history fascinates me and although I could never go head to head with Tarquin EllisonChitty on University Challenge (Scargill College Barnsley, reading: Historical Novels and Lady Jane Grey’s tea leaves), I was nevertheless aware that earlier in June; we saw the 368th anniversary of the Battle of Naseby. Now I know to some this will elicit a reaction that closely resembles the sound of duhhhhwosdat? But for others who have an interest in these things or who were lucky enough to have real history lessons at school, they will know that Naseby was a battle fought between the Royalist and Parliamentarian forces on the 14th June 1645; during the first of the series of armed conflicts collectively known as the English civil war, In fact Naseby was pivotal in the outcome of the war, with the battle marking an overwhelming victory for Oliver Cromwell’s New Model Army and leading indirectly to the final demise of King CharlesI four years later The process that led to Naseby started in May, when Charles and his army prepared to attack the
Parliamentarians who were laying siege to Chester. Unfortunately for Charlie, the Roundheads were having none of it and took off before the opposing force could engage, blowing raspberries and shouting rude words at their adversaries as they went. Thoroughly miffed, Charles now turned his attention to Leicester where there was stationed only a miserable two thousand Parliamentarian soldiers. Miserable because, if anything, Leicester was even more depressing than Chester and so predictably, the city easily fell to the colourfully dressed and sweet smelling Cavaliers. Leicester 0 : Royalists 1. This was worrying for Cromwell’s lot and so, after leaving Oxford, which they had laid siege to, the Parliamentarians under General Fairfax advanced north to meet the Royalists and camped close to the Northamptonshire village of Naseby. Under normal circumstances the battle would have started at dawn, but it was a foggy morning with zero visibility. There had already been a bloody encounter with a flock of sheep and a scarecrow before both sides realized that trying to locate the enemy was pointless. Fairfax insisted therefore that his men had a full English breakfast inside them before hostilities commenced, which turned out to be an inspired move because it meant that the King’s army was forced to sit around and wait,
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having had only cold tea from the previous night. They were left to drool over the smell of fried bacon wafting across the fields from the opposing army, forcing them into a sulk, before finally being called upon by their irate commander, Prince Rupert, to advance on the enemy who were now clearly visible just half a mile away. This impatience and the grumpiness within the Royalist ranks did not help their fighting prowess or morale and some feel that the beans served up at breakfast to the Roundheads was also a major influence in the Royalist retreat. History records that Charles’ army was routed and Fairfax went on to recover Leicester on the 18th of June and immediately after, marched to Somerset where he relieved Taunton and re-captured the West Country for the Parliamentarian side. Another of the many engagements fought during the conflict, was the Battle of Stow-on-the-Wold in 1646. This resulted in yet another heavy defeat for the Royalists, with 1000 killed and another 1000 taken prisoner against light casualties on the Parliamentarian side. There were so many wounded and dying soldiers laid out in Digbeth Street, it was described as flowing with blood. Stow is a hauntingly pretty little market town and I use that word advisedly, because of a very strange experience I had during a visit to the town with our
friends from California. Not the one when friend Dougie actually bought a round, but an even stranger occurrence than that. We were looking around St Edwards Church and I had wandered off to look at the tomb stones set in the floor of the main aisle, leaving the others to study the visitor’s book near the entrance. I looked up to see a tall man seemingly dressed in a black period costume looking over their shoulders at the same register. Apart from us, the church appeared to be deserted, so on hearing voices behind me; I swiveled round to see two tourists emerging from the choir area. When I looked back seconds later, the tall man had disappeared and my party was still discussing the entries in the book. I asked them if they had seen the strange man or if anyone had entered or left the church while they were there – both questions eliciting a negative response. I have never mentioned the episode again until now, but I still wonder who the strange bloke who looked suspiciously like Blackadder could have been...
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A dishevelled José Cabrasilbido peered from under his bed rather like a mountain-goat squinting from the depths of some dark cave. As the village policeman it was his duty to keep the peace. However, seeing the recent riot in full swing he muttered something which sounded like “Not bloody likely” and dived for sanctuary ‘neath his bed. With the streets now quiet, José’s courage returned and he ventured out into the sunlight once more. The unrest had brought the old barrio rivalry to the fore with a vengeance. The Olive Mill had gone into administration and the staff numbers reduced by some seventy-five percent. Rodriquez, the mill owner and leader of the Newcomer’s Barrio had in a cynical sectarian act dismissed only workers from the Hill People’s Barrio. The riot and siege of the mill followed. Rodriquez had been running the Mill into the ground ever since he inherited it from his Father. His management style had two simple rules. Rule one. He is always right and rule two. If he is ever found to be wrong then refer to rule one. As a fool who thinks he is clever, he made one disastrous decision after another and blamed the resultant chaos on the innocent. Recently a replacement snudgegrundling machine arrived and provision was being made for its installation. Rodriquez, complaining about the delay simply paced out the space required. When the machinery was in place the reciprocating arm which operated the skitterywangle sprocket had no room to operate. The solution was to knock a hole in the wall of the men’s convenience. This allowed the arm to pass through. Anyone making use of the ‘loo’, in the standing position had to duck every six and a half seconds which was the operating cycle of the machinery. Normally the procedure was to ignore Rodriquez and do the opposite. When the scheme turned out to be a success, Rodriquez’s selective memory would kick in and he would claim the glory. This is perhaps the only reason the mill has lasted as long as it has. With the opposition laid off, the Olive Mill was exclusively populated with sycophants and yes men. A situation which potential buyers were well aware of. Rodriquez had already opened the taps on the olive oil storage tanks and was preparing to torch the Mill when news of a saviour arrived. The Consorcio de Causas Perdidas of Guadix had come in with an offer of finance. They were however under the impression that the Mill was a working museum. The aged machinery certainly reinforced this view. Rodriquez was ecstatic and promptly ordered a complete set of the latest Abyssinian Goat Shirling equipment out of the new funding. One wonders how long the new influx of cash will last.
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“Some Things Should Still Be Personal” Or How the Major Internet Organisations have capitulated to P.R.I.S.M. What an opening statement! Blasphemous, libellous and downright suable. Only if it is untrue! What on earth could have provoked such an outburst! Have you seen the advert on T.V. That states Microsoft is only interested in your privacy and states that “some things should still be personal”. Let’s start with a recap of some of the subjects that have been discussed within the leaves of your favourite free newspaper. We have talked about personal security within your own systems, we have discussed how data is stored, deleted, recovered and completely wiped! What if this isn’t enough? For generations we have accepted that there are agencies that monitor (for our safety????) all our telephone conversation, emails, and just about every conceivable form of electronic information transfer. But where do we, the private citizen, draw the line and shout “Innocent until proven guilty in a court of law!”. Would it surprise you that there is an agreement that goes back to 2007 being run by the NSA (National Security Agency) in America, whereby any agency can get information about anyone, on any subject. This is what is going on behind the innocent acronym PRISM. PRISM is a “Special Source Operation” in the tradition of NSA’s intelligence alliances with as many as 100 trusted U.S. companies since the 1970s. Some of these names will be familiar: FaceBook; Microsoft(Hotmail, etc); Google (well known for collecting information!); YouTube and Skype (also Microsoft). Under US law there can be “specifically authorizes intelligence agencies to monitor the phone, email, and other communications of U.S. citizens for up to a week without obtaining a warrant” when one of the parties is outside the U.S. As most of the information flows through servers (Bloody Big Computers) and these are all based in the US, where are we when it come to personal freedom? Now that you know that the NSA has access to all the major players in the america it will be dawning on you that every photo pasted onto Facebook can be accessed by these ‘Agencies’, every comment in every email, every single word spoken to a loved one, half way around the world could be monitored and used against you. So the question that must be asked is “Do we actually what someone watching over our every move?” or are we “Grown-up enough to be able to make our own decisions as to what is right and what is wrong.”. I was wrong! Like everyone, I do make mistakes, and try to learn from them! I believed that whatever I said to my friends in England, Australia and the rest of Europe was covered by the privacy that 2 friends hold. I believed that pictures put on the internet to let friends know that I was well and enjoying life, were safe. I believed that anything placed on “YouTube” had been monitored which allowed me to watch only what I wanted to. So, now I am currently looking for an email provider that offers encryption, a VoIP system that allows encrypted conversations (if it is good enough for the leaders of every country – it’s good enough for me) and anything that will allow me to continue to send lawful messages with the certain knowledge that it will be between myself and whoever I want to talk to. I have absolutely no desire to cause anyone any concern. It is my earnest hope that we will be more careful about what we put in these ‘Very Public Forums’ in the light of this new knowledge. Remember, with knowledge you have choices! Stay smart and choose carefully. Enjoy the coming weeks because the days are starting to get shorter and the fiesta’s are springing up everywhere, just like summer flowers. Until next time when the subject will be less inflammatory have a lovely time For further information or advice on computing, contact Trevor on 689 892 745 or canducomputing@hotmail.co.uk
I have lived in Spain for almost seven years and in that time I’ve kept abreast of news from back home. Partly as I’m interested in current affairs and have this column to write, but also as wise words shared with me when I first arrived still ring true. Better to be working hard in the sun than to be working hard under the all too often grey skies back in Blighty. A recent meteorologist’s conference was hastily convened to discuss Britain’s recent topsy turvy weather. It was announced that Britain may be due a dry sunny summer sometime around 2017! 2012’s summer was the second wettest ever recorded, caused by a warmer than usual Atlantic. The Gulf Stream in turn now passes south of the UK bringing wetter weather. Spain and the rest of
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No Turning Back by Susan Lewis
“So many secrets, lies and burdens of shame. The truth was like the tide: no matter how far it might ebb, it would always make a return.” One of those easy reads but infuriatingly incredible to believe. Lies, deception and hypocrisy emerge to shatter the cosy existence of Eva, a famous ex-model living in the lap of luxury having shunned the limelight. The reason? The book begins by disclosing details about a vicious knife attack by a psychopathic maniac who had been stalking the beautiful Eva during the height of her fame. The attack was barbaric and life-threatening more so because Eva was pregnant at the time. She was fighting for her life but miraculously survived to give birth to a son. She was left badly disfigured. “There were so many of them, cruel jagged gashes torn into the flawless fabric of her skin, grinning, like silent, gruesome mouths.” Eva’s cold-hearted and selfish rejection of her son, unable and unwilling to love and cherish him resulted in his immediate adoption and once Eva recovered it was something she lived to regret. Nick, the father of the child rejected Eva immediately after the attack and Eva’s vengeance in punishing such a callous act was in turn to abandon his son-her own flesh and blood. This chick-flick romance begins in an interestingly dramatic way then plunges into mediocrity and ends on a cringingly predictable happy-everafter note. As a beach-read it is more than adequate but too contrived and spoiled by this predictability. To an outsider, Eva’s world seems perfect then crash, bang, wallop reality sinks in to a topsy-turvy hell before divine intervention falls on them like manna from heaven. Forgiveness, cloaked as a religious almost divine analogy absolves the betrayal of trust and loyalty. Just like that. It ends on a hopeful note typifying Susan Lewis’ craft as a writer of romance. Forgiveness transcends sin. “Where are They Now?” Who would have thought that an article written 16 years later would have reminded Eva of a painful time in the past that she had hoped had been buried, that sometimes the past invades the present and can impinge on the future? The story moves on 16 years where life is looking good for Eva although she is secretly pining for the son she gave away. She married
her “rock” who turns out to be the biggest hypocrite in the story alongside sister Patty. Eva has been naïve, what an understatement! When she has a pitiful showdown with Don she cannot accept his infidelities: “Don would never cheat on her, or lie, or do anything to hurt her, he wouldn’t lie, he never lied!” Even Jasmine, Don’s daughter had warned Eva: “You know what they say about men who dump their wives, if they’ve done it once they’ll do it again.” Her own mother had been dumped by Don so she knew what she was talking about! The truth can sometimes hurt and in Eva’s case it almost destroys her. She had been betrayed by her husband and Patty, her sister. Shocked. Incensed. Foolish. Torn apart and filled with vengeance. A myriad of powerful emotions to contend with. Her life seemed to be inexorably falling apart. The fashion industry and the world of glamour and its expensive trimmings seem superficial. The adult world is characterised by insecurity, confusion and paranoia. Patty is downright irritating, wearing her heart on her sleeve, carrying the guilt of the world on her shoulders in a saintly fashion when she is relishing the love and physical contact of her sister’s husband. Don just seems to enjoy changing partners, like a ping-pong ball that bounces from one court to another. He deserves to be rejected. Two wives down. Next? Not to be trusted anywhere near a pretty female. The worst type of male surely? So, whilst the major part of the novel focuses on Eva’s betrayal and deception, the other development concerns her search for her long lost son with the possibility of a reconciliation from the love-rat, Nick. I suppose anything is possible. But there is a happy-ever-after if you believe in those sorts of things…Enough said. Publisher: Random House. ISBN: 978-0-099-55072-3
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Meanwhile Back Home
Last weekends ‘Supermoon’
continental Europe are apparently due their coldest summer since 1816. I will however take my chances and hang around. Incidentally September and October may be hotter than usual so a fair trade off. Still in Britain Chancellor Osborne threatened ministers with detention if they couldn’t slash £11.5bn of their budgets for the year after next. Don’t worry if hospital waiting lists grow and schools decay as a new railway line called HS2 will be built instead. Incidentally nobody wants this south of Watford except the construction companies as it will destroy swathes of beautiful countryside simply to reduce the travelling time to that Enjoy Stephens musings? Pop over to http://findmeahomeinspain.wordpress.com as the articles early morning meeting in are posted on there too...and they’re a bit longer too! Findmeahome are always looking for quality homes for their sales and rental portfolios, please contact Stephen for a valuation: stephen@ Birmingham. This apparently findmeahome.es Telephone: 636 266 641 will boost British productivity,
as instead of grabbing 20 minutes extra in bed; people will do 20 mins extra work. Foreign railway operators are rubbing their hands with glee in anticipation of further expansion as Britain, wrongly decided long ago to privatise its railways. 2/3s are now owned by State owned companies; from France, Germany and Belgium amongst others. British rail travellers pay the highest fairs in Europe with most of the profit going abroad rather than being reinvested in Britain’s railways. Remember McLibel? In the 1980s a tiny environmental group called London Greenpeace produced and distributed 500 copies of a pamphlet criticising that bastion of healthy eating McDonalds. Instead of ignoring the leaflet the corporation threw the full weight of Britain’s libel laws at two of its authors. Now there’s an explosive revelation that there was another co-author; an undercover policeman going by the name of ‘Bob’ Robinson. McDonalds may want to ask him or the Metropolitan Police to return the £10 million they spent in legal fees. The undercover cop was aiming to infiltrate the Animal Liberation Front or ALF. To help his cover or libido, ‘Bob’ had relationships with unsuspecting women. One of whom bore a child with this lowlife whilst his real wife and children, whom he returned to at weekends, remained blissfully unaware. There are 12 women now suing the police after similar allegations have come to light. There is also an investigation into the allegation that ‘Bob’ planted a fire bomb in Debenhams whilst on a mission with the ALF in which £340,000 of damage was caused. If true, surely this is incitement, as three other men were convicted of the crime. All actions by a shadowy police unit called Special Demonstration Squad. Officers stole the identities of dead children to use as their aliases. Damningly whilst the Met Police were outwardly helping the Lawrence family after their son Stephen was murdered 1993 they were also trying to smear them. Organisations investigating police corruption and deaths of black youths whilst in police custody were also infiltrated. Never trust a policeman!
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but Cookie still looked like a beetroot when they got back to port, all in all a good trip though. Shore Fishing: ‘London Bill’ did good on Macenas Beach catching a 2lb sea bass, three 2lb Atlantic Scad and two 3lb palometes, all caught on small spinners. Five members of the ‘Albox Fishing Club’ fished off the Indalo Hotel rocks; a good day was had by everyone, ‘Squiddly Sid’, ‘Dennis the Menace’, ‘Jaguar Jack’, Graham and Tony. Species caught = 5 x tub gurnards, 3 x wide eyed flounders, 3 x horse mackerel, 6 x palometes and 15 x dreaded weavers. Course Fishing: After ‘Puentes Ray’s Sunday disaster last week he set off Monday early @ 5.15am and arrived
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best two scores to count on each hole. Conditions were perfect and the over par scores reflected this. 1st Salva Morales, Maxine Mayhew and Jim Budd 109; 2nd Hylton Smith, Pete Tharrat and Brian Mayhew 102; 3rd
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Another good week for golf, the weather is fine and the course in great condition after the hollow tining 3 weeks ago. Friday 24 player took part with the outright winner Phil Dunne scoring 38pts (hcp7) 2nd place John Clements 34pts (hcp20) 3rd place Robin Hawkins 33pts (hcp21) Nearest the pins second shot to the difficult 5th hole Paul Sedge and on the 12th Phil Dunne. Tuesday’s winners of the team game were Sue Hull, Bryan Brown, and Sean Halligan. Saturday this week a combined Valle del Este and Media society play a Ryder Cup format against a Spanish selection in aid of Asprodalba. Quote: In golf as in life it’s the follow through that makes the difference
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Wednesday 19th June 2013 and our winner with 34 points of a very low handicap Philip Dunne and in second with 33 David Baird John Wardley took third with 30 points. Again no ball sweep winner. Sunday and close scores for our winners, and in first with 35 points John Park and in second on counrback Howard Golbreden with 34 and in third also 34 Mike Picken. No ball sweep winners so more for winners next week. Enjoy your golf at Cortijo Grande visitors and guests welcome - MP
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19th Hole Golf Society - Cucador On Thursday the 20th June 19 of our intrepid members took on the mighty Desert Springs course, and yet again, most found the course extremely difficult to conquer or even challenge. Weather conditions were perfect as was the condition of the course, so neither of these factors could be blamed for the poor scoring in this individual stableford competition and Team Waltz. Yet again scoring was difficult on a course that almost begs for players to play well. Alongside the individual stableford we had a team Waltz (1st hole best individual score, 2nd hole two best scores and 3rd hole 3 best scores to make the team score). Hence 1, 2,3The Waltz. This confused Ralph Hunter, he thought you had to dance around on the Tee after each bad drive, to the tune of Gercha Cow Son by Chas and Dave. Best reported shot of the day was Syd Walkers brilliant recovery shot on the 4th, Syds Ball, from the Tee, had come
to rest nearly 2 meters from the ground in a bush. Using his trusty three wood (now known as his tree wood) he made good contact with the ball and made the green to make a bogie. The fact is the ball was lodged in a bush but only about half a meter off the ground, he did take his tree wood but only managed to propel it to the ladies Tee from where he completed the hole in one over. And you thought it was only Fishermen who exaggerated!! Our winner of the individual Stableford was Mark Danson with 31 points playing off a handicap of 1, Mark spent many years in South Africa from the age of 10 and learnt his golf there. His most notable achievement was beating Ernie Ells in a junior competition 3 & 2. Mark is a really interesting unassuming man who lets his golf speak for his very natural and special ability. In 2nd place was another “special person”, Nigel Greenwood on his 44th Birthday finished with 30
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• YES... The British Grand Prix at Silverstone definitely takes place this weekend. My apologies for the wrong information last week (misread my events calendar). • Also this weekend the final of the Confederations Cup takes place in Rio de Janiero (hopefully featuring the host county against Spain). • The British & Irish Lions (who narrowly won the first Test by 23-21) play Australia in the second encounter in Melbourne on Saturday. • Round six of the 2013 MotorGP season takes place in Holland. • The 100th Tour de France starts in Porto Vecchio on Saturday with Team Sky represented by Chris Froome, Geraint Thomas, Ian Stannard and Peter Kennaugh. Mark Cavendish is also in the race which ends on 21 July. There are 21 stages and cyclists cover 3,404 km. • Wimbledon fortnight is underway with Andy Murray, Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer, Serena Williams, Maria Sharapova and Rory McIlroy’s girlfriend Caroline Wozniaki all seeking glory! • Elsewhere, it’s Wigan (31 pts), Huddersfield (28), Warrington (25) and Leeds (23) at the top of the Super League while Sheffield lead the Championship from Halifax. • For the first time ever, the winner of last week’s Ascot Gold Cup - first run in 1807 - was owned by a reigning Monarch. The horse was Queen’s fouryear filly Estimate, the 7-2 favourite, trained by Sir Michael Stoute and ridden by Ryan Moore. • Group B winners Spain set a new Confederations Cup record by battering hapless Tahiti 10-0 with Fernando Torres scoring four times and missing a penalty. The first semi-final takes place tonight (Brazil v Uruguay), the second (Brazil-Italy) is tomorrow. • By the way Tahiti will stage the next beach foot-
points, but that is not the reason our Nigel is special, no, it’s not just his ability to play every hole at Desert Springs moaning about the course, the cactus and all the gravelly sandy bits around the fairway edges but he also sponsored the 18th hole with a prize for the nearest the pin with the 2nd shot. Nigel the clue is in the name DESERT SPRINGS!!(I’m in trouble now). Nick Pogson collected 3rd place with 28 points maintaining his consistent results over the past few months. The team Waltz was won by the team of Pat McArdle, Tony and Ellen Lea and Tony Slinn. This was Pats first outing with us since joining the 19th Hole, well done Pat and the team who scored 77 points to beat the team of Dave and Zeta Denyer, Roger Kaye and Billy the Ghost who thought their score of 72 would have won it GRR!! Results: Stableford: 1st Mark Danson 31 points (01); 2nd Nigel Greenwood 30 points (19); 3rd Nick Pogson 28
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ball World Cup. • Congratulations to UD Almeria who are back in La Liga after beating Girona 4-0 over two legs (1-0 away, 3-0 at home) in the Segunda Division play-off final. • Liverpool boss Brendan Rogers has signed Seville’s Luis Alberto for £6.8m (€8.1m) and Celta Vigo striker Iago Aspas for a similar fee. Could Luis Suarez be leaving Anfield I wonder? • Barcelona’s Lionel Messi and his father have been summoned to appear in Court on 17 September to answer tax fraud allegations. They are said to have defrauded the Spanish authorities of £3.4m (€4m). • Owen Coyle is Wigan Athletic’s new manager but Brighton have sacked Gus Poyet. • Last Sunday, India (129-7) beat England (124-8) by five runs in the rain-affected Champions Trophy final at Edgbaston which was reduced to 20 overs per side • Ex-Australian cricket captain Ricky Ponting, the second highest run-maker of all-time, will retire in October. • Colin Turkington claimed two wins and a second to Matt Neal’s one race victory in last Sunday’s wet and windy BTCC at Croft. Neal leads the driver’s championship by 19 points from Andrew Jordan (224-205). • Sprinters Tyson Gay and Usain Bolt have booked their places in the World Athletics Championships in Moscow as GB Olympian Dai Greene suffered a rare defeat in the 400m hurdles in the European Team Cup, but Mo Farah won the 5,000m. • German cyclist Jan Ullrich, the 1997 Tour de France winner, has admitted taking drugs. • GB Olympian Helen Glover and Polly Swann won gold in the pairs at the Rowing World Cup. • And Scottish golfer Colin Montgomery (50) is making his debut in the Senior Open Championship at Royal Birkdale
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points (18) Team Waltz: 1st Pat McArdle,Tony and Ellen Lea and Tony Slinn 77 points 2nd Dave and Zeta Denyer, Roger Kaye and Billy the Ghost 72 points Nearest the pin: 2nd Hole Tony Lee, 14th Hole Mark Danson ´18th Nearest in two: Alan Chippendale (Hole sponsored by Nigel Greenwood) Twos: Mark Danson hole 17. Thanks to all the members who supported the 19th Hole Golf Society. The 19th hole G/S are now arranging weekly games at various courses in the area, our home course, which we will play fortnightly, is Aguilon. If you are interested in joining the 19th hole give the secretary a ring on 610340653. or email gs19thhole@hotmail.co.uK
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...are seeking new bowlers to join the Wednesday and Thursday leagues for the winter season that will commence mid September. If interested please contact members@amigosbowlingcentre. com or pop into the bowling centre and leave your details.
Antas
Mon ~ Fri 9.30am - 7pm Sat 10am - 2pm Workshop: 950 459 209 Sales: 950 459 136 Email: costacoches@mail.com
Sales Vehicles always in Stock Servicing & Repairs all makes & models Parque Ind El Real, Antas 04628 Mercedes 170CDI, 1999, Electric Windows, CD/ Radio 2495€
Tel: 950 459 136
Hyundai Matrix 1.5 Diesel, 2003, 155000kms, AC, 12V Power Output 3495€
Mitsubishi SpaceStar 1.9 Diesel, 2002, CD/Radio, RCL 2295€
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www.costacoches.com email: costacoches@mail.com
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Urcal golf society
Hugo and Dubis at El Local would like to inform all their customers that they will be open as usual from Wednesday 26th June operating their normal opening hours.
casa julie-ann
902 750 190
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On Saturday we played the course at Macenas competing for the Veterans cup,it was a great pity the course couldn,t match the weather we had to play pick up and place on the fairways due to the extreme lack of water being put on them. The overall winner for the day was Steve Fear with a good 32points playing off a h/cap of 10 om the day.In 2nd place was Richard wallace with 29 points and a very well done to Judy Brooks for coming 3rd with 27 points. Agood day for Steve who also collected the prises for longest drive and nearest the pin which was on more than afoot off the hole wll done. if anybody would like to join our friendly society i can be contacted on 647639426 or email torab55@yahoo.com
La Alfoquia, Plaza Santa Ana (Opposite the Old Station)
Tel: 633 684 855
Open Everyday 9.30am - 11pm (except Monday) Kitchen open 9.30am - 4pm, 7 - 11pm
Sunday Lunch
Served 2 - 6pm
Choose from Beef, Pork or Chicken with all the trimmings!
From €5,00
Booking Necessary
New Summer Menu
Menu del Dia 8.50€ Platos Comb. From 5€ Cana y tapas 1.50€
Our special Spagetti Bolognese, Pizzas, Caseras, BBQ’d meats, Kentucky style chicken, and much more
Come and visit us
Kentucky
Fried Chicken eat in or take away
Pizzas
Eat in or Take Away Tuesday - Sunday from 7pm
now serving GuiNness & strongbow
FREE
www.karmamojacar.com
traditional paella (min2 people)
This is a wonderful Villa representing excellent value for money with everything you need. It sits on a 1500m² plot with established and attractive mature plants and shrubs. The property is within easy reach of a couple of local bars and just a short drive to the towns of Partaloa and Albox where all amenities can be found including shops, banks, post office, restaurants, bars, schools and a 24-hour medical centre. Inside the property is in excellent decorative order with 3 double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, large lounge-diner and kitchen leading to an alfresco dining area overlooking the 9 x 5 swimming pool. The property is being sold fully furnished and early viewing is highly recommended as it has been substantially reduced in price, this is an opportunity not to be missed. Please call to arrange viewing
Optimum Services
Telephone: 950 930 548 Mobile 634 324 502 Email: info@optimumservices.eu
Indian Restaurant BIG indian BUFFET Choose from:
SPECIAL OFFER BIG BUFFET Only 12.90€ per person - Eat as much as you want 8 Salads, 8 Starters, 8 Main Courses, 3 Desserts, any Rice, Naan and Chips.
lunch buffet - menu del dia evening buffet
Open 12pm - late, 7 days a week
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10.90€ per person Menu del dia only 7.95€ per person
950 615 231 or 600 483 614 Paseo M editerraneo 1 8 7 , M O J A C A R