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‘Ley de Costas’: Andalucía, Asturias, Catalunya, Canaries and the Basque Country challenge ‘Ley de Costas’ in Constitutional Court have title to the home they rightfully bought or inherited and the government still reserves the right to bulldoze the property if they decide to do so, with no compensation payable.

Highly-developed areas of coast, particularly new properties which have been built taking the Coastal Law into

Five regional governments in Spain are appealing against the newly-redrafted Coastal Law, or Ley de Costas, via the Constitutional Court.

According to a report by Thinkspain, Andalucía, the Canary Islands, Catalunya, the Basque Country and Asturias say the law text violates the right to equality and invades regional government jurisdiction.

Their regional environmental and planning ministers recall that over half of Spain’s coastline is in these federal communities the rest belonging to Cantabria, Galicia, Murcia, Valencia and the Balearic Islands - and that they should therefore be allowed to make their own judgments rather than being dictated to by the central government in Madrid, which does not even have a coastline.

They say that 12 areas of coast in these regions have been given a ‘reprieve’ from the effects of the Coastal Law with no clear guidelines as to how they were differentiated from the rest.

Parts of the law text are impossible to understand, and that it is also ‘a backward step’

because they are forced to submit environmental impact reports when they decide to develop areas of coastline, even where the land in question has already been declared suitable for building on.

The Coastal Law (Ley de Costas), aimed at protecting Spain’s shoreline, includes provisions which have robbed thousands of residents of their

homes.

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Local councils in the relatively few affected areas have been offering full support and helping homeowners to fight their case.

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Here is a copy of an email from Jessica Simpson regarding her ‘removal’ from a recent plenary meeting; we’d be interested in hearing your thoughts on the matter - email editor@ soltimes.com “This is just a quick update of the sad and unfortunate situation that we witnessed yesterday in the extraordinary plenary meeting.

An outrage of power and attack towards the democratic rights of our town on behalf of the lady Mayor, as I was expelled after debating the approval of the municipal ordinance regulating noise, without any justifiable reason. While defending something as essential as the freedom and rights of the people, I was warned twice because of reporting that the mayor had rejected an important cultural offer that was offered free of charge to the Town hall, for its own benefit and to extend the variety of cultural, musical and leisure activities.

Obviously this was not welcomed to be made public and for the Mayor was enough of a reason to give me two warnings immediatly. The third warning, which led to myself being ejected, came because I said “I do not know who is advising her but she will possibly be convicted for the violation of a fundamental right (not holding ordinary plenary meetings, for which we are currently in a court case process), and I think that following the adoption of this ordinance, the Lady Mayor will also be known for infringing the constitutional rights, and should re-think before its approval. “ , In return I was accused of being disrespectful and degrading the work of the three civil servants who were present, Lawyer, secretary and auditor. I tried to defend myself from this false accusation but was expelled.

All the rest of the opposition, three councilors of Mojaquera Union, one from PSOE and one of Ciudadanos Europeos all left in support with myself , as they were all shocked by the Mayor´s attitude. Moments earlier the Mayor also had warned on two occasions the councilor from the Psoe, Manuel Zamora, who also had to bite his lip to not from be expelled as well.

Mrs. Rosa Maria Cano, does not like the fact that the opposition has a critical point of view, and do not agree with their forms of government, and takes everything as a personal attack towards the government and town hall workers, by always turning the tables and trying to accuse us by saying we are hostile and rude towards the mayor, the workers and the town.

Also it comes as no surprise when our mayor, is constantly laughing at the opposition when they are talking and explaining their position, this is very rude and a complete lack of respect.

She seems to be her own law, as she also laughs at and does not respect court decisions or recommendations of the ombudsman.

This ordinance affects individual rights and freedom, and we are willing to fight for these rights in all the judicial bodies necessary.

All the points on the agenda including the noise ordinance were approved.

Best wishes to all, Jessica Simpson”

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Narcís Clé, leader of Catalunya’s traffic department for the province of Girona, was pulled over by the Mossos d’Esquadra – the region’s answer to the Guardia Civil – doing 40 kilometres per hour over the speed limit on the AP-7 just days after fronting a radio campaign urging drivers to stick to the limits to help prevent fatal accidents.

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Clé had in fact been on his way back from a meeting about the same issue when he was caught speeding.

He was fined 300 euros and lost two points from his licence.

Almost immediately after the incident, Clé decided to ‘do the decent thing’ in order to save face and sent a letter to regional director of traffic, Joan Josep Isern, standing down from his post.

Isern accepted Clé’s resignation.

Eurozone Interest Rates To Stay At Current Record Low – Or Fall Further – For A ‘Considerable Period Of Time’, Says BCE

The European Central Bank (BCE) has decided to leave interest rates at the historic low of 0.5 per cent ‘for the foreseeable future’ to aid Eurozone recovery – meaning homeowners in Spain will not see their mortgages go up this year or possibly for some years to come.

In fact, the BCE has not ruled out cutting the rate even further.

Mortgages in Spain have fallen by between a third and a half in the last six or seven years, since the recession started, except those where the contract included a ‘minimum rate’ clause – although these have been declared illegal by the EU, meaning homeowners affected by them will now start to see the benefits of the

plummeting Euribor rate.

BCE president Mario Draghi says interest rates in the Eurozone will remain at 0.5 or lower ‘for a considerable period of time’ and inflation would remain well below the EU’s objective of price stability, given that recovery in member States as a whole – particularly in Spain, Portugal, Italy, Greece and Ireland – is expected to be extremely slow.

The Bank of England has followed suit and intends to keep interest rates at 0.5 per cent in the United Kingdom.

In addition, the Portuguese political crisis sparked by the resignation of finance minister Vítor Gaspar and foreign affairs minister Paulo Portas in protest over EU-imposed austerity

measures has activated alarm in the financial markets and meant the profitability of Portugal’s 10-year debt has rocketed and stands above eight per cent.

Negotiations between Greece and the Troika (BCE, International Monetary Fund or FMI, and the European Commission) concerning the pace of government reforms is also a factor, as are the riots in Egypt, which have led to petroleum prices rising.

Draghi’s announcement about interest rates coincided with Spanish finance minister Luis de Guindos’ and industry minister José Manuel Soria’s visit to Berlin to sign an agreement for Germany to provide credit to small and medium-sized companies in Spain.

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A man who recently applied for Spanish nationality after the requisite 10 years of living in the country has been given an appointment for six years down the line.

The Moroccan citizen, who has been a legal resident in Santa Coloma de Gramenet (Barcelona province) since 2003 has been given an appointment for March 19, 2019 – nearly six years down the line and in fact, a public holiday, meaning the offices are unlikely to be open on that day.

His solicitors, who are handling his citizenship application, say this means a non-EU foreigner who wishes to become Spanish needs to wait for 20 years to be able to do so – 10 years of legal residence, followed by six years to get an appointment and then another three for the paperwork to be processed.

And British expatriates in Spain now fear they could face the same obstacle if the UK were to pull out of the European Union as a result of the forthcoming referendum.

With many Britons in Spain being of advanced years, some fear that if they had to apply for citizenship to enable them to stay in the country, they may not

live long enough to be able to do so.

But the female civil servant at the foreigners’ office in Barcelona assured the Moroccan applicant’s legal firm that appointments for the year 2019 are standard practice, given the backlog experienced by the high number of nonEuropeans seeking nationality to avoid the future headaches of having to renew residency in an economic climate where they may be out of a job when their permits expire, effectively disqualifying them from being able to renew them.

His solicitors, Legalcity, firstly thought there had been a mistake when they were given the appointment date.

This date is purely to hand in all the paperwork in person, as it cannot be done by post or internet, to enable the foreigners’ office to start examining and processing them with a view to accepting or denying the application three years later.

It means the resident in question, identified only by his initials of A.E., will not know whether he has been accepted as a Spanish national for another nine years, or until 2022.

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MACS ‘MAGICAL’ 6 ANNIVERSARY TH

Going through her own treatment in 2007 Elaine Brown put out a call for anyone else undergoing Cancer treatment, to meet up for a coffee and a chat – she wasn’t to know, at that time, that her simple request would culminate in her small coffee group becoming a fully-registered Charity in Spain, with three Charity Shops and a soon-to-be-opened Day Centre – but that’s exactly what happened - that was how MACS was conceived.

This year it was decided to have a party to celebrate the past 6 years of MACS and raise a toast for a successful future, so, on Saturday 6th July 2013, at the beautiful venue of Hostal Rural in Turre, MACS held their 6th Anniversary Party. Over 250 people joined us for the celebrations, with fabulous entertainment from a veritable variety of wonderfully talented artists, Lady Ellen, Rough Justice, Soulemotion and Janine, with Garry Williamson DJ and Host – who all made the night rock!!! There was the added bonus of a Raffle to surpass all others; made possible only through the support received from everyone, which has been nothing short of phenomenal; with people/businesses offering the most fantastic prizes/donations for MACS to raffle, to help us raise much needed funds.

The night was all the more poignant by Elaine’s presence, bearing in mind she is in the middle of another gruelling chemotherapy treatment – it was touch and go whether she would be able to attend ‘her’ anniversary party but her resilience showed through once again – for which everyone was thankful; the event would not have been the same without her.

Organising and working at this event was no mean feat and Special Thanks are due to so many people, Maggi Lake, Julie Justice, Tracey and Paul Ingman, Sally Steel , Fran and Geoff Cook, Sheryl and Kevin Machin, Helen Cross, members of the Mojacar Lions and others, unfortunately too many to name, but they know who they are and should feel proud that they helped MACS to celebrate 6 years of serving the community by helping to organise what turned out to be a very ‘Special Night’ indeed.

In the words of the Dalai Lama “Generosity is the most natural outward expression of an inner attitude of compassion and loving-kindness.” and ‘everyone’ who made a donation towards the raffle and donations made on the night, whether it was a small donation or a large one, showed their compassion and kindness towards MACS and all we stand for.

One could also quote Winston Churchill “Never in the field of human conflict was so much owed by so many to so few” – because that’s what a Cancer diagnosis is – a human conflict – a battle that so many people have to fight.

MACS are and always will be eternally grateful for the unstinting and continued support of everyone – we can’t do it without you – YOU are helping us to help YOUR Community – THANK YOU once again everyone, for being so supportive and enabling us to raise the massive amount of 4,463€ - yes folks, you read it right – 4,463€ from an absolutely unbelievably ‘Magical’ evening.

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Aid Through Acting

How could one improve on a good chuckle and giggle to make one better? With just that in mind, “Almanzora Charitable Theatre” presented two one act comedies, “Costa del Packet” by Anthony Booth and “Strictly sex Factor on Ice” by David Tristram at the Bar Parrilla Albox at the beginning of June.

There were plenty of amusing snippets in the first play where four ladies go on holiday to Mallorca minus their husbands. As an update for our patrons I have been reliably informed that all the ladies survived the rigours of a fortnight lodged in a workman’s hut and that Alice did not return home with the others and is now shacked up with a Spanish construction worker with a black moustache. In the second play the latest news is that Joyce is still practising on her roller skates and hopes to perform in Little Grimleys next sex factor show following the success of the first series. She will be there with the other deluded nutters seeking fame and fortune.

In the end, the sum total of all this is that 500 Euros has been donated to Mojacar Area Cancer Support (MACS), the cancer charity which hopefully will also bring some smiles to people’s faces.

Mojacar Area Cancer Support would like to thank Aid Through Acting for the time and effort invested in the two comedy productions as well as the entertainment they provided. Also a very big thank you to those who attended this event showing their support for MACS. The 500 Euros donation received from the theatre group will be put to very good use in the local community.

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On Thursday 4th July, Vera & District Lions Club celebrated Independence Day at Camping Los Gallardos, with a day of Bowling, Fun and Frolics for everyone in order to raise funds for ASADIS, the local charity that assists disadvantaged children to obtain a better quality of life. The day was a great success, and special thanks are offered to Jim Price and the members of the Almeria Lawn Bowling Club based at Camping Los Gallardos, Albox Insurance for sponsoring the event, all the staff at the Miraflores Restaurant for a splendid Barbecue, but most especially, to everyone who attended and joined in the games. A total of 564 Euros was raised on the night, and thanks to all for your outstanding generosity. Please continue to support your local Lions Club - every centimo raised goes to help someone less fortunate than others...

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It’s official - you CAN walk away stress

One of the best ways to relieve the stresses of the day is to simply walk them away, scientists have found.

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researchers then put the mice into ice cold baths to create a stressful environment.

As expected, large numbers of excitable neurons were fired up in the hippocampus, a region of the brain involved in emotional responses But in the brains of the runners, calming neurons were also quickly released warding off unnecessary anxiety.

The research shows exercising mice are able to cope better with stress, and it is believed the effect is also seen in humans, reports the Journal of Neuroscience.

Professor Elizabeth Gould, of Princeton University, New York, said physical activity reorganises the brain so anxiety is less likely to interfere with normal function.

She said: ‘Understanding how the brain regulates anxious behaviour gives us potential clues about helping people with anxiety disorders.

‘It also tells us something about how the brain modifies itself to respond optimally to its own environment.’

The findings resolve a paradox because exercise reduces anxiety while also promoting the growth of new neurons in the hippocampus.

Because these young cells are typically more excitable than their more mature counterparts, exercise should result in more anxiety, not less.

But the researchers found exercise also strengthens the mechanisms that prevent these brain cells from firing.

Prof Gould said identifying neurons and regions important to anxiety regulation may help scientists better understand and treat human anxiety disorders.

From an evolutionary standpoint, the research also shows the brain can be extremely adaptive and tailor its own processes to an organism’s lifestyle or surroundings.

A higher likelihood of anxious behaviour may have an adaptive advantage for less physically fit creatures.

Anxiety often manifests itself in avoidance behaviour and avoiding potentially dangerous situations would increase the likelihood of survival, particularly for those less capable of responding with a ‘fight or flight’ reaction, added Prof Gould.

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The study found that after factoring out the impact of those signs, those who had a record of keeping the brain busy had a rate of cognitive decline estimated at 15% slower than those who did not.

Dr Robert Wilson, of Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, who led the study, said the research suggested exercising the brain across a lifetime was important for brain health in old age.

He told the BBC: “The brain that we have in old age depends in part on what we habitually ask it to do in life.

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head of research at Alzheimer’s Research UK, said there was increasing evidence mental activity may help protect against cognitive decline. But the underlying reasons for this remained unclear.

“By examining donated brain tissue, this study has shed more light on this complex question, and the results lend weight to the theory that mental activity may provide a level of ‘cognitive reserve’, helping the brain resist some of the damage from diseases such as Alzheimer’s,” he said.

Dr James Pickett, head of research at the Alzheimer’s Society, added: “More research and bigger studies are needed, but in the meantime reading more and doing crosswords can be enjoyable and certainly won’t do you any harm.

“The best way to reduce your risk of developing dementia is to eat a balanced diet, exercise regularly and maintain a healthy weight.”

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Keeping mentally active by reading books or writing letters helps protect the brain in old age, a study suggests.

According to a report by the BBC, US researchers say a lifetime of mental challenges leads to slower cognitive decline after factoring out dementia’s impact on the brain.

The study, published in Neurology, adds weight to the idea that dementia onset can be delayed by lifestyle factors.

An Alzheimer’s charity said the best way to lower dementia risk was to eat a balanced diet, exercise and stay slim.

In a US study, 294 people over the age of 55 were given tests that measured memory and thinking, every year for about six years until their deaths.

They also answered a questionnaire about whether they read books, wrote letters and took part in other activities linked to mental stimulation during childhood, adolescence, middle age, and in later life. After death, their brains were examined for evidence of the

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Spanish national newspaper claims Bárcenas ‘admitted to illegal financing of PP’

Ex-treasurer of the PP Luis Bárcenas has allegedly owned up to ‘illegal’ financing of the party by companies in exchange for preferential treatment, according to the editor of a leading Spanish national daily newspaper.

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Q: My wife and myself (71 and 68 ) live in Spain since 2006.We are both to the best of our knowledge tax residents. We have ahouseinjointnamesvaluedatapproximately180000euro and savings of aprox. 40000. We would like to know how much inheritance tax my wife would have to pay if I deceased, and how much capital gains tax would we pay if we decided to sell?

A . You are going to like the answers. Inheritance tax: If you deceased, your wife would pay NO INHERITANCE TAX, as she would be entitled as resident of Andalucía to 175000 euro tax free, which is more than the value of the estate she would receive. Please note that the 175000 euro exemption in Andalucía, is an all or nothing exemption. If you are one cent over, you pay on all but the first 16000 euro.

Each autonomous region of Spain has it´s own exemption rates, and the legislation applicable (and therefore the levels of exemption) will be the one of the autonomous region of Spain where the heir has been a resident for the larger part of the five years previous to the death. Believe it or not very often tax planning involves moving from one area of Spain to another.

Incredible but true...A wife resident in Almería inheriting a net estate of 813000 euro from her husband would pay just under 200000 euro in Andalucia while if the same wife had been living in Madrid she would have paid 0 inheritance tax).

Could the lady have avoided the tax. Yes, but the tax planning would have required the family moved to Madrid.

Capital gains tax: you will pay NO CAPITAL GAINS TAX because if you are over 65 years of age and are selling your main home (you can not claim this if you are a non resident), the sale is exempt of capital gains tax.

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MOJACAR - NEW €74,950

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

Tel: 950 478 612 / 610 808 631 

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Sundance Spas

Pool Maintenance S.L. Open: Monday - Thursday 9am - 2.30pm & 4pm - 7pm, friday 9am - 2.30pm & 4pm - 6pm Closed Saturday & Sunday

Spring into a New Sundance Spa this summer Professional swimming pool cleaners our company has been maintaining pools for over 20 years. from routine cleaning to acid washes & grouting from pump repairs to leaking joints

ooms r show r u o o t g Come alon on Genuine Sundance Spas Lots of Special Offers Also Good Selection of Second Hand Spas

We Purchase Your Old Spa Cash Paid

Up To 50% Off Selected Spas

Mojacar Showroom, Paseo de Mediterraneo, 171

Tel: 950 472 845

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Local, National & international removals REMOVALS Quality Second hand & STORAGE furniture showroom

263 Paseo del Mediterraneo Mojacar Playa, Next to Sal Marina Hotel

Mon-Sat: 10am-2pm Call Marc on 647 006 183 or Jo on 600 344 565 or e-mail enquiries@delimas.biz

www.delimas.biz

HUGE 265m2 Showroom

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SPOTLIGHT

fortnightly SERVICE TO & FROM UK FULL OR PART LOADS

PR Building Services All Aspects of building, construction & Carpentry Landscaping, maintenance & Swimming Pools over 15yrs experience The highest standard of workmanship fully legal, professional & Reliable

References Available Call Richard on 608 673 681 or 662 422 170

Tel: 950 478 320

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GATSBY’S BOUTIQUE (for her and for him),

Tel: 667 961 645

nr Los Arcos & K7 Estate Agents Mojacar Playa

ladies... a new style... a new look... a new you

fully qualified & fully legal trained by saks london Beat the Heat Summer Hours Opening 8am to 4pm Later Appointments by request is calling all males too!

For Her & Him

“Beat the heat” with cool, casual, blissful clothing from gatsby’s!

Unique Designs Natural fabrics Vibrant colours Reflecting life by the mediterranean.

Breeze through all your summer occasions!

Easy Parking at: Hotel el Puntazo, Mojacar Playa HOURS: Mon - Sat 10am-1.30pm 5.30pm-8pm email: gatsbysmojacar@gmail.com

beside the Hotel el Puntazo, Mojacar Playa has a finger on the pulse of fashion 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.

The Early Bird Special at Bay Bistro is proving very popular. If you’re seated in Bay Bistro between 7 and 8pm you’ll be 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.

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.

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

Served 6pm - 11pm

€8.50

Open every day 1pm - 4pm & 6pm - late

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Paseo de Med, 459, MOJACAR PLAYA Tel: 950 459 208 / 950 069 272

Summer Season Rates From Summer rates from 18€ per day (min 1 week hire)

Voila de Lima’s are a family run business WACKY 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 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!

At Ventanas y Puertas (Mojacar Windows) Home Improvement Centre, we aim to provide quality products at reasonable prices and to always give a personal and professional service. We have a modern, bright showroom with English and Spanish speaking staff who will help you from your initial enquiry to completion. The owner of the business, Michael Baxter has had over 40 years experience in the building industry and oversees everything to ensure that all work is done to the highest standard. We have been serving property owners in Mojacar and the surrounding areas for over 5 years.

We specialize in high quality PVC-U windows and doors and are the area´s only agents for HOCO (part of the HAAS group of Germany) whose products are all made especially for the Spanish climate. We also have a superb kitchen department where we offer first class design and fitting complete with all necessary tiling, plumbing and electrics. We sell shower screens, columns and shower trays and undertake all bathroom refurbishments from design to completion. We also sell shutters, internal blinds, mosquito screens, metalworks, composite entrance doors and much, much more.

the

lemon lounge

Two to Dine for 25€ Tuesday to Friday 7.00pm – 10.30pm 3 course meal plus full A la Carte menu

(Bar open all day Tues-Sat)

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.

Paseo del Mediterraneo, 199, Mojacar Playa

sampler menu

7pm – 11pm

Tel: 950 472 659

HAIRDRESSERS

in Spain for over 4 years now and currently have a list of very satisfied customers, we cover all aspects of building from foundations to roof including the supplying and installation of kitchens and bathrooms, Air Conditioning, plumbing and electrics.

Having been in the Industry for over 18yrs there are no limitations to our service.

For a friendly Professional Reliable Service please don’t hesitate to contact Richard on 662 422 170 references and viewing of previous works can be arranged.

special

Menu del Dia from €8.50 Tuesday to Saturday 12.30 – 3.30

and

P. R. BUILDING SERVICES have been trading

Saturday

Excellent Excellent Value Value

BARBER

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 667 961 645.Find us on Facebook Wacky Barbers & Hairdressers Mojacar.

(just off the riding stables roundabout)

Sunday Lunch 2 courses 10.50€ 3 courses 13.50€

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or call us on 950 459 208 / 950 069 272

Ventanas y Puertas

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Windows & Doors

HOME IMPROVEMENT CENTRE

If you are looking to improve your home then visit us first in our Seafront Showroom to see our large varied display of

Windows & Doors

UPVC, Aluminium or Wood - all made for the Spanish climate & fully guaranteed

Bathrooms

Great range of shower & bath screens, shower trays & cubicles.

Complete bathroom renovations undertaken

Kitchens

Expertly designed & fitted including tiling, electrics, plumbing & appliances Mosquito Screens, Shutters & Rejas, Internal Window Blinds, Toldos - Sun Awnings, Solatubes, Garage Doors, Enclosures, Tiling & Joinery, All Construction Work & much, much, MORE! We offer guaranteed expert fitting or supply only & trade enquires are welcome.

For your FREE QUOTATION or site survey, phone us now or call into our Mojacar Playa showroom Paseo del Mediterrano, Mojacar Playa, T: 950 473 104 M: 669 143 036 E: info@mojacarwindows.es www.mojacarwindows.es

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Bidding (3 ways): ∙ In person with allocated number ∙ Commission bids ∙ Phone bidding

Commission

∙ Lowest commission in Spain @ only 10% ∙ Special rates for regular sellers & quality items / liquidation stock

Saturday 13th at 4 Viewings Thursday, Friday and Saturday

sofa 1 of 50 Many with no reserve hand chairs 1 of 50

wardrobe dining set 1 of 10 many with 1 of 8 no reserve

Collection of beds singles & doubles, no reserve

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paving Dressing tables 1 of 10 & display bron cabinets 1 of 1 of 8, no reserves

Antique Free collection locally and chairs delivery service available and sofas ALL major credit cards accepted without any extra charge 1 of 10 Cash paid within 5 days to successful seller In house COFFEE SHOP with deliciously tasty home made cakes, scones, hot & cold drinks and Ice creams.

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We are only 5 mins from Arboleas, Zurgena, 10 mins from De la A7 Salide 543 direccion Zurgena a 7,5 km frent

GPS Coordinates: +37° 20’ 31.01”, -2° 2’ 0.88

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House hold goods & liquidation stock.

Sofas, beds, wardrobes, kitchen ware, dining sets, garden statues and effects, mirrors, pictures, lighting, cars, motor home and much much more……………

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Plisse/Pleated Screen Repairs BEWARE: You could be fined when you are selling or renting your property without having the EPC!

Replacement mesh & cord guaranteed for 2 years

As you may already know, as for the 1st of june 2013 it is compulsory, according to European Law, to have an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) to be able to sell your property.

From last week you could be fined for not having the EPC. These fines go from € 300 up to € 6.000 if your property is published without the EPC. Also estate agents who publish properties that don’t have the EPC could be fined.

What are EPCs? Much like the multi-coloured sticker on new appliances, EPCs tell you how energy efficient a building is and give it a rating from A (very efficient) to G (inefficient). They let the person who will use the building

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The largest selection of second-hand goods in the area

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Solar Water Swimming Pool Heaters:

Using our energy efficient swimming pool heating system you will increase your pools use life! They cost nothing to run after purchase and more importantly no additional fees to your electric bills whatsoever.

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know how costly it will be to heat and light, and what its carbon dioxide emissions are likely to be.

If you have a brand new home it’s likely to have a high rating. If you have a second-hand home it’s likely to be around D or E. The energy performance certificate also lists ways to improve the rating - such as installing double glazing or loft, floor or wall insulation. The theory is that the better the rating your property gets, the more attractive it should be to a potential buyer as it indicates lower energy bills. Once produced, EPCs are valid for ten years.

Why get an EPC? If you’re selling or renting out a domestic property or commercial building, you must get an approved Domestic Energy Assessor to produce the EPC. The EPC needs to be available to potential buyers as soon as you start to market your property for sale or rent. We, Estate Agents, will not be able to advertise your property until you get your certificate. This certificate costs (depending of the size of your property) between € 200 and € 300.

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Venice in Italy exists as a city living over floating lagoon waters, and in Spain, Setenil De Las Bodegas is the city living under mountainous rock formations.

In the province of Cadiz, about 18 kilometres away from Ronda lies this exquisitely unusual little town of Setenil De Las Bodegas.

Just over three thousand people reside here, and the quaint charm and natural beauty of the landscape that surround this town, is surprisingly not overly popularized amongst sphere of Spanish tourism.

The most striking feature of Setenil De Las Bodegas is the way the surrounding rock formations of the area engulf parts of the buildings and houses within it.

Signature white-washed walls and red roofs - a recurring vision in Andalusia – fill the town that is, as travel writer Messy Nessy Chic describes is “literally living under a rock.”

As visitors walk along the narrow village streets they amazed to see such a rare

habitation.

The town began as a network of caves and cliffs, until much of its traditional houses were then developed and built into the mountainous rock that overhang their very structure.

This creates an earth-made shelter for residents living

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Setenil derived its name from the Latin term ‘septem nihil’, meaning ‘seven times no’.

The story behind this dates back to the Christian reconquest, in which Christian Kings took seven tries till they finally claimed the territory from the Moorish rulers, who had occupied the Iberian Peninsula since 711.

Modern Setenil De Las Bodegas began in 1484, although it is believed that the region has been settled since prehistoric times.

Many of the caves still bear

ancient rock paintings that remain from the many cultures that have occupied this town over time.

Like many of the other towns in Andalusia, Setenil De Las Bodegas is also famous for its cuisine and local produce.

Both visitors and locals enjoy its specialty produced chacinas (pork-sausages), pastries and olive oil.

Surfer knocked off board by whale

An Australian surfer is recovering - after a 50ft humpback whale knocked him off his board at Sydney’s Bondi Beach.

The whale was frolicking in the water among surfers when it got too close to Bishan Rajapakse, 38, and knocked him off his board.

Dr Rajapakse lost consciousness for about 10 seconds and other surfers managed to help him back to the beach.

He was treated by paramedics and lifeguards before being taken to St Vincent’s Hospital in a stable condition.

Despite his injuries, Dr Rajapakse said his encounter with the whale was a “very beautiful experience”.

“I’ve seen a few whales in Bondi before, just walking, but this was the biggest I’ve seen and we were so close to it,” he said.

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Stop frying eggs on the pause for thought road, tourists told Tourists in America’s Death Valley are being asked to stop frying eggs on the road.

Sweltering at the best of times and currently experiencing a heatwave over 50 degrees, visitors to the area which straddles Nevada and California are leaving behind a mess of runny eggs, cartons and shells as they look for a photo opportunity.

The Huffington Post reports that exasperated officials used the park’s Facebook page to urge visitors to keep their experiments in a proper pan, writing “the Death Valley NP maintenance crew has been busy cleaning up eggs cracked directly on the sidewalk, including egg cartons and shells strewn across the parking lot.”

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I guess we all tend to subconsciously compare ourselves with others, setting our behavioural standards at a level where we think we’d pass, whilst those around may fail. But St Paul, in his letter written in the first Century AD to Christians living in Galatia, prescribed standards that depressingly few of us could hope to attain, as he lists a variety of behaviours, apparently common in the World of his time, that his readers were urged to avoid. And reading it today, that list, compiled some 2000 years ago, can seem amazingly topical, up-todate and relevant to our own culture as he warns against “adultery, fornication, debauchery, crudity, idolatry, sorcery, hatred, quarrelling, jealousy, anger, conflict, divisiveness, heresies, envy, murders, drunkenness and orgies”.

An interesting mix. And difficult to explain the order in which they are listed. Few would be too surprised at Paul’s disapproval of adultery, fornication, debauchery, idolatry, drunkenness or orgies, which seem fairly normal targets for Church criticism, but strange perhaps that these are treated with the same level of censure as murder, which most would consider to be far worse. And it may seem stranger still that such apparently minor failings as quarrelling, jealousy, anger, conflict, divisiveness and envy (faults we probably all share) are similarly lumped together with all the rest, with no suggestion that they are considered any less serious.

But in God’s sight there really is no difference. Any imperfection, however minor we may consider it, is still a failure to live up to His standard, so there’s no place for complacency or judging others. I need to keep checking myself and just myself against these absolute standards and recognising that my anger at the stupidity of others; my envy of all those abilities and possessions others have; my bitter arguments or attempts to persuade folk to take my side in a disagreement, all miss that mark just as much as someone who murders, commits adultery or practices witchcraft. We’re all just as bad in God’s eyes and equally in need of a saviour.

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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-€79,000 REPOSSESSION • 3/4 bed cortijo to renovate • Strong walls and new roof • 12,000m2 of flat land • 5 mins to Huercal-Overa town • VH338

- €119,950 reduced

• 2 bed, 1 bath detached villa • 5m x 3m swimming pool • 246m2 garden, garage & sun roof • San Juan de Los Terreros

• VH121

Voss Homes offers a friendly, professional service, extensive internet and newspaper coverage, low commissions, no upfront charges, full paperwork checks and realistic valuations to ensure maximum interest in your property.

Please call 950 616 827 or 678 002 006 or email: info@vosshomesspain.com

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• Multi Lingual Team • Resales • Offices in Mojacar • Maintenance • Property Vigilance First floor apartment, 103.71m2, in Antas village.

2 bed 2 baths, Lounge / diner, Kitchen, 2 terraces with views.

Furnished.

Located in quiet street

Fantastic opportunity 3 bedroom 2 bathroom Ground Floor apartment Golf course complex Close to the beach.

Size 82.42m2 plus terrace of 29.76m2, Parking and a store room.

Underground parking.

Antas 49.950€, ref MEAP 5412 Marina de la Torre 90.000€ ref MEAP2413 Two storey detached villa 117m²Build / 400m² Plot 2 bedrooms & shower room.

Family bathroom.

Lounge / Diner Separate Fitted Kitchen.

Sun terrace.

Lovely mountain views.

Rear terrace Garden. Parking.

Swimming pool Sold furnished.

Turre 179.000€ MEVL5310

Charming modernised duplex

Fully furnished townhouse Fully furnished townhouse close to the town.

A well presented 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom townhouse of 99m2 with lovely views over the country side to Mojacar village. Terraces. Storeroom/Utility room.

Communal pool and underground parking bay.

125,000€ Mojácar SDV653 Bungalow with low community fees A 2 bedrooom, 2 bathroom end bungalow of 67m2 on a popular and well maintained community. Sun terrace with sea views. Front and rear terraces.

Private garden and community gardens.

115,000€ Los Gallardos LV609

sizeable and sensibly priced Townhouse A lovely and immaculate 3 bedroom townhouse of 103m2 situated in Huerta Nueva. Private garden and covered terrace. Communal pool and gardens.

Large roof solarium with all round views. Air.con/ heating. Allocated parking bay. Low outgoings.

www.pricebrown.com Tel: +34 950 478 915 Fax: +34 950 478 963 sales@pricebrown.com

rentals@pricebrown.com

Mondays 10am - 1.30pm & 4pm - 7pm Tuesdays - Fridays 9.30 - 1.30pm & 4pm - 7pm Members of the National Association of Estate Agents Overseas

We are able to organise Energy Efficiency Certificates at very competitive prices Contact us for more details All properties listed with Price Brown comply with the consumer protection act - decreto 218/2005 11 Octobre (Andalucia).

Members of the Agrupacion Tecnica Profesional

Prices are correct for 7 days from going to print for all properties on these pages

Tel: 950 478 935

Property Sales • 31 years experience

99,950€ Turre LV630

Conveniently situated only 350m to the beach and facilities is this 2 bedroom duplex of 60m2.

Large sun terrace with sea views. Off road parking.

Very nice and well maintained community gardens.

Sought after area.

- €148,000 reduced

• 4 bed, 3 bath detached village house • 1,135m2 garden, country views • 8m x 4m swimming pool & jacuzzi • 14 mins drive to Huercal-Overa

85,000€ Mojácar LV652

Detatched villa 134.40m² on plot of 400m² located in new residential area Comprises kitchen, lounge with dining area 2 beds, 2 baths Terrace and Swimming pool.

AC/H throughout.

Roof terrace & basement.

Turre 179.000€ MEVL6312

www.mojacarestates.com info@mojacarestates.com

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WATCH OUT, THERE’S A THIEF ABOUT ON THE PLAYA

Over the last six weeks or so - unfortunately it has been months in some cases - quite a lot of plants (some in pots, some in the ground), herbs (used for various cocktails), a few coloured light bulbs (the screw-in type, costing around €9 each) and several other small items, have been stolen from the forecourts of bars/restaurants, set along Mojacar Playa, especially from premises on the 500m stretch, heading outwards, along the right side of the main road towards the Indalo Hotel.

All these thefts seem to have taken place during the early part of the morning, perhaps between 5am and 8am; certainly before some places Hugo Formerly of Cafe Bar International have opened up for business.

So draw your own La Alfoquia, Plaza Santa Ana (Opposite the Old Station) conclusion... the thief or Tel: 633 684 855 thieves can only be a person or Open Everyday 9.30am - 11pm (except Monday) Kitchen open 9.30am - 4pm, 7 - 11pm persons, taking their dog(s) for a walk, having a pre-breakfast Served 2 - 6pm jog or just simply strolling along Choose from Beef, Pork or the prom seeing what can be snaffled and shoved into a bag Chicken with all the trimmings! or under an over-sized top!

Please, for the sake of the bar/restaurant owners who are trying to make their frontages look smart and colourful, keep your eyes out for these nasty, Menu del Dia 8.50€ gutless ‘criminals’ - and they Platos Comb. From 5€ Our special Spagetti Bolognese, Pizzas, are simply that - who seem Caseras, BBQ’d meats, Kentucky style chicken, and much more intent of pinching anything Cana y tapas 1.50€ that is liftable!

And oh, perhaps the local police can get involved as Kentucky Pizzas well... instead of checking out Eat in or Take Away Fried Chicken holiday-makers drinking on Tuesday - Sunday the beach and those playing eat in or dominoes! from 7pm take away I’ve got a good description of now serving GuiNness & strongbow a couple of possible crooks... so beware. traditional paella (min2 people) FREE

By Tony Matthews

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Sunday Lunch

From €5,00

Booking Necessary

New Summer Menu Come and visit us

BAR RESTAURANT

CERRO GORDO

STARTE RS

BISTRO BONITA ARE PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE THEY ARE HOLDING

M d e n d a i ev al r G A

Banquet SATURDAY 3RD AUGUST

Medieval Dress Advised Due To Excessive Eating & Drinking Special Prize For The Couple In The Best Fancy Dress

OnlyBooking 15€ per person Essential

Salmon

MAIN COURSE

Leg s Of Pork, Leg s Of Lamb, Slow Roast ed Chicken , Belly Pork, Pork Ch ops, Roast ed Spuds, Jacket Spuds, Wedge s, Salad, Jug s Of Ale, Wine and Me ad

DESSERTS

Ap ple Du mplings Fre sh Fru it on Sticks wi th Honey Sauce, Medieva l Cornish He avy Ca ke Doggy bag s wi ll be provided

GPS Sat Nav: N37o24.511’ W002o11.479 Call for all enquiries & reservations Tel: 650 599 739 / 950 930 169

bistrobonito1@hotmail.com

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el ~poli, partaloa GREAT FOOD, GREAT ATMOSPHERE ~ PAELLA MEAL DEAL

SUNDAY AFTERNOON SPECIAL

BOOKING s only

Bread & Ali-oli, Salad PAELLA (Fish Or Meat) 20€ FOR 2 PEOPLE MINIMUM TWO PEOPLE ORDER 1 DAY IN ADVANCE

BOOKING s only

POOL NOW OPEN

12-2PM 4-8PM

Bread & Ali-oli, Salad Half a Spit-Roast Chicken, served with Chips 1 LITRE JUG OF BEER OR BOTTLE OF WINE

14.95€ FOR 2 PEOPLE

FRIDAY FISH’N’CHIPS Summer Opening Hours Open Tuesday - Sunday

AVAILABLE FROM 3PM

TAKEAWAY AVAILABLE

10am til Late WHAT’S ON

FISH’N’CHIPS - 5.50€

EXTRA’S: MUSHY OR GARDEN PEAS - 50c

ALSO AVAILABLE...

SCAMPI - 6.45€ BATTERED SAUSAGE - 3.95€ CHICKEN KORMA - 5.50€ CHICKEN ROGAN JOSH - 5.50€ BEEF MADRAS - 5.50€ ALL SERVED WITH RICE OR CHIPS

Tuesday: Art Class 2-4pm Wednesday: Speak Spanish With Antonio 1:30pm-3pm Soft Ball Cricket 6pm Thursday: Quiz Night 8pm FOOD TAPAS & AVAILABLE

INCL. HOMEMADE & CHICKEN STEAK OR PIES MUSHROOM

WI-FI & PRINTING AVAILABLE

CALL 637 061 489 (ENG) OR 678 834 747 (ESP)

YELLOW STONE BAR

Food Around The World Dining Group on Sunday 28th July welcomes you to: Pre-Starter

America

Coleslaw & Titanic Iceberg Lettuce Salad with Ranch Dressing

Starters

New England Chowder Soup Crispy Bacon Waffle & Maple Syrup

Main Courses

I NY

Desserts

€11.95 per person

Cowboy Meat Balls with Texan Sauce & Creamed Potatoes Chicken Gumbo with Rice Vegetable Loaf with fried Green Tomatoes, Tomato Sauce and Creamed Potatoes (V) (pre-order only) (A glass of White, Red or Rose wine will be served with your main course)

Key Lime Pie with Cream Apple Bread Pudding with Caramel Sauce

Bookings Mandatory (€5 reservation deposit per person) Telephone 634 332 178 Email:info@yellowstonebar.com Website:www.yellowstonebar.com

find us using GPS Co-ordinates Lat: 37.38738 Long: -2.201018

Tues - Sat: 9am - 9pm, Sun - Mon: 2 pm- 9pm

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ALBOX

Bar Menu & Snacks Home-made puds

Burgers, Lasagne, pies, Omelettes, chilli plus

All Day Breakfast from 9am

MENU DEL DIA

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2 Courses

5

served 12 - 3 except Fri & Sun

Includes FREE Tea or Coffee

friday & SATURDAY

Friday & Saturday

Cod ‘n’ ChipS

Our Restaurant is Open 6pm-9pm

Beerfrom battered 5.95€ Atlantic Cod, Homemade Chips, Mushy or Garden PeaS SERVED 12-9pm

Fruit flavoured snacks are made with the same wax found in car wax...

Carnauba wax, a key ingredient in car wax that produces a brilliant shine, is also found in gummy bears and fruit flavoured snacks.

Carnauba wax comes from the leaves of the carnauba palm tree, native to Brazil. The leaves are beaten to loosen the wax and then the wax is refined, bleached and sold.

While it may also be found in floor polish, shoe polish, or cosmetics, carnauba wax is used to give a glossy shine to many things you put in your mouth, such as chewing gum, candies, gravies and sauces. It is also commonly used on pharmaceuticals as a coating on tablets to aid swallowing...

Los Mellizos Restaurant La Alfoquia, Zurgena

EVENING from MENU 5.95€

Traditional SUNDAY LUNCH Delicious & Home-cooked served

A Choice of Topside Of Beef & Yorkshire Pudding; Roast Pork With Crackling And Apple Sauce Tender or Roast Chicken With Stuffing - all served with Locally-grown Potatoes, Seasonal Vegetables...

Fish dish also available...

12.30 - 5pm

NEW SUMMER MENU

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6.95€

Starters, Puddings from 2€ each

BREAKFAST

Activities at

PLUS...

Art Classes (held most days)...

Computer Club ...Keep fit & slimming classes... genealogy

check the board for times

ALBOX

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OPEN 9AM-LATE MON-SAT 10-6 SUN @

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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€

Open 1pm - 10pm Thurs - Mon (Closed Tues & Wed) Bar snacks always available

SUNDAY SERVED 10AM-12PM

Monday Line Dancing with Eleanor & Gilly 2:30pm ROCK’N’ ROLL from 7:30PM Tuesday Quirky Quiz - 7:30pm Wednesday Line Dancing with Carrie 7:30pm

Delicious home made starters and desserts 3.50€

pecials

950 120 718 / 610 641 567

The Traditional English

Chippy

La Alfoquia

667 919 025

Real Home Made Chips from a real chip shop

Fun Quiz Every Wednesday Evening

Crispy Battered Atlantic 5.50€ Cod or Haddock Served with Homemade Chips & Mushy Peas ... eat in or Takeaway! ... patio Bar Entertainment Friday 12th July Rod Stewart Tribute from 9pm

Fiesta Special Tel: 634 324 484 Saturday & Sunday 12th & 13th July for more information! Mahou & Carlsberg bottles only 1€

Opening Hours:

Weekdays 12:30 - 3:00pm - 5:30 - 9pm Sat 3:00 - 8pm (Closed Tuesday)

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VidaRestaurant&Venue

Enjoy Wonderful Views over the Olive Groves and Relax in our Garden

from

8.95€

our main menu includes 16oz steaks ~ mixed grills ~ Fresh Fish

traditional

sunday lunch

menu changes weekly Dine in our air-conditioned Restaurant wed - sat evenings

served 12.30PM - 5PM includes a complimentary coffee & chocolate

SATURDAY

EARLY BIRD MENU

booking recommended

5-7PM FROM 6€

5.95€ in the Bar

Lemon & Ginger Chicken 7.45€ Steamed breast of Chicken in lemon juice & ginger served on a bed of vegetables & rice

Beer-battered cod

Coriander Hake 7.95€ Grilled Fillet of Hake with coriander & spinach served with Mediterranean vegetables

homemade chips & peas FRIDAYS 12.30pm - 9pm

THE ABOVE MAINS ARE SERVED WITH A CHOICE OF POTATOES & SEASONAL VEGETABLES

tapas choice of 10 all 1€ 12:30-9pm

lite menu

Homemade Starters

2.50€ each

salads, burgers, wraps

TWO COURSE LUNCH

Scrumptious Homemade Puddings

12:30-3:30PM 6€

all 2.50€ each!

FROM 5€

MONdays HOME-MADE MARGHARITA PIZZA 6 - 9pm

from

fridays

TO INCLUDE SALAD, BREAD & ALI- OLI Glazed Pork Salad 7.45€ Pork marinated in honey & Chinese spices served on a noodle salad

+ TOPPINGS

cod, chips & peas only or chicken curry & rice 5€

Tuesdays 6 - 9pm

wednesdays 1/2 roast chicken,

only 5€

thursdays ...is pie night!

only 5€

or gammon chips & peas OR SALAD

6 - 9pm 6 - 9pm

Open Every Day 12pm - Late

Tel: 950 634 562 lavidacucador@gmail.com

delicious homemade pie, chips & peas We are here

Albox Arboleas Zurgena La Alfoquia

Mojacar

E15

1km

La Vida

Cucador Junc 547 Huercal Overa

book the Venue

For your Private Parties, Weddings and Birthdays etc.

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out & about

...to advertise on this page call 950 121 936 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 C/Avda de Almeria 17, 04639, Turre, Almeria, Tel: 950 47 96 46

Restaurante pizzeria

Mari Cruz

specialises in bbq meat & fish, paellas & tapas

Menu del dia 9 €

Changes Regularly

Find us on “Pizza Mari Cruz”

Menu del noche 1 2 €

Freshly made pizzas & pasta

Mesón de

Irene

Free Bottle of wine per couple to take away when you have an evening meal from our menu del noche

voucher valid until 20th july

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 now choose from a choice of 7 starters, 6 mains

La Cena

Restaurante

#

summer madness

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! Tonight (Wed 10th) we have the fantastic Graham Jay, for a fantastic a night of comedy and music. He’s over especially from the UK and we are privileged to showcase his talents. Our Computer Workshop has now taken a break for the Summer. Tel. now to book or to find out more about any of our events: 950 473 099.

Albox

menu del noche €9.95 7 starters, 6 mains & 5 desserts

Full A La Carte also available Monday - Saturday 7pm - late. Closed Sunday

Call 950 430 930 after 5.30pm

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

and 6 desserts. Please note our new Summer opening times are now Monday to Saturday 7.30pm until late. We are closed Sundays! If any of this has whetted your appetite, call 950 430 930 after 5.30pm today!

MARI CRUZ is situated in Turre high street. It has a lovely outside terrace and roomy indoor area. Specialising in grilled meats, fish all cooked on BBQ & regional dishes as well as a great variety of wine, beers, tapas and an excellent variety of freshly homemade pizzas & pastas is available to eat in or take away. There is Lounge for meetings, company dinners, small events & birthdaysYou 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.

free wifi

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 10pm

menu of the day 3 courses €10.50 regular TRIBUTE SHOWS see website for details

tel: 950 473 099 www.beachcombermojacar.com

happy 1st birthday!

IN THE EVENING

ALBOX Is it really a year since Rob and family took on the busiest English bar in Albox?

Much has been successfully changed and now there is a new member in the kitchen. Lesley Brown, formerly at El Molino and Trinidad, has joined the team and brings lots of experience and a fresh view on the cuisine offered. Summer West has also recently arrived from Amigos Bowling and serves in the restaurant and bar and has quickly settled in with Ruby, Tracy, Angie and the rest of the team that produce and provide for the customers. he t r e d Saturday evenings from this week Lesley will n a chat u terrace d n a be opening the restaurant for those wishing k e in A dr rgolas on th to dine in a relaxed and pleasant atmosphere. A e p w ne well-priced three course ‘a la carte’ menu is being offered in the dining room or candle-lit experience on the terrace. There’s a varied selection of freshly prepared cared-for dishes for you to enjoy. Telephone reservations on 950 120 718 or just pop in. Sunday Lunch menu has been enhanced with seasonal changes to include more than the selection of roasts that have proved popular since the restaurant opened in the autumn. The Bar and Daytime Menu options have had the same summer treatment for those wanting lighter fayre. Don’t forget the popular, special selection of wines, handpicked and virtually exclusive to Jacks and La Vida!

There’s plenty more going on at Jacks throughout the week. You can book for private functions in the venue / terrace and they are already taking bookings for the Christmas season! Tel 950 120718.

“Well done to all the team and a big thank you to each and every customer that has helped make the first year very special”

Oh, and if you see Jack, wish him a happy birthday....

Starters

Seafood Cocktail - 3.95€ The classic cocktail, shredded Romaine lettuce topped with juicy, tender peeled prawns & crab sticks, topped with Marie Rose sauce Home Made Chicken Liver Pate - 3.50€ Chicken Liver Pate, Chefs smooth pate served with red onion chutney and toast Serrano Ham with Melon or Manchego Cheese - 3.95€ Thinly sliced moist Serrano ham served with juicy melon or sliced Manchego cheese Breaded King Prawn Tails - 3.50€ Deed fried Crispy King prawn tails with sweet chilli dip Gratinated Creamy Garlic Mushrooms & Blue Cheese - 3.95€ Succulent fresh mushrooms, sautéed with onions & garlic finished with cream & blue cheese and topped with crispy breadcrumbs

Desserts

We have a variety of scrumptious desserts including home made from 2.50€ Please ask your waitress for details

Cheese Board – 4.50€

Various cheeses with Apple slices and a Quince Jelly

ns Reservatio Telephone

8 950 120 71

SERVE 6PM TO 9D PM Main Courses

Warm Salad of Goats Cheese & Red Pepper Sauce - 4.95€ Salad leaves with crispy croutons topped with warm goats cheese and drizzled with sweet red pepper dressing Scampi - 7.95€ Deep fried breaded whole scampi tails with tartar sauce, served with crispy salad/ peas & hand cut chips Fillet of Sea Bass - 10.95€ Fillet of sea bass with a lemon, parsley & caper butter, served with fresh vegetables & potatoes Homemade Farmhouse Steak, Ale & Mushroom Pie - 8.50€ Surrounded in light short crust pastry and served with fresh vegetables & potatoes Fillet of Pork - 9.50€ with asparagus, piquillo peppers potatoes with chorizo Chicken Mississippi - 8.95€ Chicken breast grilled, topped with bacon, sliced avocado & cheese, crispy salad & hand cut chips Surf ‘n Turf - 12.95€ Scampi & 4oz Sirloin Steak with Chips & Peas or Salad 8oz Sirloin Streak - 12.95€ 12oz Sirloin Steak - 14.95€ With Chips, homemade Onion Rings, Peas & Tomato and a choice of Pepper Sauce or Garlic Butter

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COMMUNITY NEWS AGE CONCERN

Hawaii 6-0 !

Happy 60th Birthday

Steve

for last Thursday.

What a party!!!

Happy birthday from all your friends and family xx

J B Crew Do It Again!!

On 29th June, 16 Pupils Of The J B Dancing Academy Traveled To Mazarron To Compete In A Dance Competition Against Other Dance Schools From Murcia And Benidorm.

The Children Entered In Solo’s, Duet’s, Trio’s And Groups Ranging From Age 5-21 In Various Subjects.

In All, The Academy Came Home With 8 Gold Medals, 5 Silver Medals And 7 Bronze Medals.

Hannah Brown Also Won A Trophy For The Highest Mark Solo In Street Dance In The Age Group 13-21. She Also Won A Trophy For Highest Marked Duet With Her Sister Rebecca.

Gold Medals Poppy Clarke Age 5-7 Solo Street Faye Warner Age 8-12 Solo Street Rachael Kaye Age 13-21 Solo Gymnastic Dance Hannah Brown Age 13-21 Solo Street Lauren Cross Age 13-21 Solo Freestyle Poppy Clarke / Breanna Foster Age 5-7 Duet Hannah Brown / Rebecca Brown Age 13-21 Duet Erin Foster/Phoebe Eccles / Yolanda Eccles Age 13-21 Trio Silver Medals Breanna Foster Age 5-7 Solo Tamara Coffey Age 13-21 Lyrical Hannah Brown Age 13-21 Gymnastic Dance Phoebe And Yolanda Eccles Age 13-21 Duet Chris Long / Nico Clarke / Faye Warner Age 8-12 Trio Bronze Medals Rebbecca Brown Age 13-21 Tap Elle Warner Age 13-21 Street Chris Long / Nico Clarke Age 8-12 Duet Elle Warner / Lauren Cross Age 13-21 Duet Elle Warner / Rebeca Brown / Lauren Cross Age 13-21 Trio Hannah Brown, Rebecca Brown, Ruby Miles - Kirby, Elle Warner, Lauren Cross, Rachael Kaye, Tamara Coffey, Lucy Eccles Age 13-21 Troupe I Am Very Proud Of All The Students Who Are Now Waiting On Examination Results And Also Rehearsing For A Fiesta In Mojacar Pueblo On Tuesday 20th August At 10.00pm

Grand opening of new shop in Arboleas The Age Concern Almanzora Charity Shop is moving to bigger and better premises in Plaza Juan Arias, Arboleas, approximately 200 metres from the existing shop.

On the corner of Calle Carrera and Calle Las Flores, Arboleas, we will be across from the bakers, in the square where the fruit and veg market is held on Saturdays.

The shop offers good quality

ALBOX ‘noche en blanco’ EVENT

second-hand clothes, books and bric-a-brac at reasonable prices. All clothing is washed and pressed before being offered for sale.

We invite you to join us at our Grand Opening Day which will be on Saturday, 12th July, from 10:00 till 1-30pm.

The shop is open Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 10:00 to 13:30 (volunteers still needed to assist us please) Visit our website at http:// ageconcernalmanzora.com for more information.

Record Breaking Event

On Sunday 21st July 2013 at 12:00 mid day at El Playazo beach, Vera Playa, Vera, there will be a Guinness World Record attempt at the Largest number of ‘skinny dippers’ in the sea at the same time. The current world record is held by a group in New Zealand at 413. The attempt is being assisted by Vera Lions as there needs to be a number of ‘marshals’ present, Vera Town Hall and Tourist Office are assisting with life guards, local police, etc.

Charity money will be raised on the day and the cause will be the Gema Gonzales Fund. This little girl suffers from cerebal palsey and Vera Lions have just purchased her a walking frame, but in her village there are seven other children all with major physical or mental disorders the fund will administer help for these and any other child suffering the same afflictions.

There is no need to register, just turn up in plenty of time before the attempt, get counted be a world record older.

APSA

Monthly Raffle Prize Winners For June 2013 Amigos Bowling Centre – 2 course Sunday Lunch for 2 or Fish & Chips with Dessert for 2 any day of the week (Closed Mondays) - Maggie Pattison Bar International – A €15 Voucher - Joyce Wells Eurowise – A €15 Voucher Roy Hollingsworth Pricebusters – A €15 Voucher - Eileen Littlewood Winning tickets drawn by Lorraine Cundy APSA Shop Volunteer.

Sellers Cash Received: Jean +Dolores 96, Keith 70, Total Collected €166 APSA is grateful to the Amigos Bowling Centre, Bar International, Eurowise, & Pricebusters for their monthly prizes and to all who purchase raffle tickets. The proceeds of which will go towards helping the many animals in the care of APSA. Many Thanks for your continued support Keith Roberts

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Don’t forget this Friday there is a special NOCHE EN BLANCO in Albox with late night shopping. It will be an afternoon/evening full of cultural, sporting and musical activities, which will complement the late opening of shops, businesses, bars and restaurants.

There will be concerts, indoor football, guided tours around Albox as well as workshops & activities for the little ones. A painting exhibition & photographic exhibition will bring a touch of culture along with artisans in the street. DJ´s, a fashion show, street projections and a ‘funky exhibition’ will add to the fun and there’s a Scalextric for everyone…

Shops will be open ‘til 2am for late night shopping, so grab a bargain in the sales!

At Visionlive will be offering up to 70%* off selected lines of sunglasses and glasses. Also, we will have a caricature artist outside for those who fancy an amusing portrait! *Discounts will be time-related, starting from 50% ‘til 9pm, then up to 60% ‘til 11pm and up to 70% ‘til 1am

weekly quiz nights with CHERRY Original Quizzes

Questions to make you think! Smile & Ponder...

The word for the week is DACTYLONOMY ~ But do you know what it actually means? Perhaps you do, but if not, then you can look it up, because if you can find out it will earn a point for your team in next week’s Quiz at La Vida!!!

A really enjoyable night out - All levels welcome from 7.30pm Come on your own or bring a team Prizes & Wooden spoon presented on the night!

La Albox

tuesdays 7.30pm

VidaVenue

el Cucador

Monday evenings 7.30pm

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 karaoke every night

all gaa games shown & all major sporting events

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Open 10am till late 7 days a week

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Hairdressing equipment wanted to include backwash chair plus adjustable hairdressers chairs, Large mirrors etc can collect must be in good condition Tel. 647 379 878 email: retreatcucador@gmail.com

chairs, stair gates, cots etc Tel: 950 436 581 or 666 375 688 expectingababy@hotmail.co.uk

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Pool Cleaning & Water Tanks

computers

electrical

Contact: 675 838 808

Knowles & Abbott no.1 for electrics and plumbing. Re-wires, free to air UK satellite systems 950 137 208 or 638 010 691

Steve Hayes Informatica

Pc’s, Laptops, Printers etc.

Sales & Repairs on-site callout / tuition.

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construction

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small bbq Campingaz 20€ Tel: 682 404 678Arroyo Medina

Professional Baby Equipment Hire Free delivery & collection, All our riding coat equipment has been purchased from new Tel: 615 806 126 Original `Drizathebabyhirecentre@hotmail.com bone full length size xl 40€ Tel: 682 404 678- Arroyo BABY HIRE Everything for Medina the visiting baby, Car seats,high

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fly screens

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Venue @ La Vida El Cucador Private parties Birthday etc, all events catered for call for more information 950 634 562

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call Bar for more

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gardening

iron/metal works

The Metal works

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

Tel: Keith Wood on

638 900 949

T & T Metals For all quality metal works, including gates, railings, rejas, staircases, gazebos & chain-link fencing Tel: 950 431 738

legal

landscape gardening

• Block work • Balustrades • Paving Driveways & Paths

Call Graham & Barry now for free estimate 620 112 193 or 667 853 062

potty finca services professional tree felling & pruning, including all types of palm trees

strimming of overgrown gardens & hedge cutting spanish registered. logs available

If you wish us to print an article about a particular topic in our regular space on pg 16, please email info@daviessolicitors.com locksmith Phil the Pick Locksmith 24 hours. Locked Out? Locks fitted/ upgraded house safes. Arboleas & surrounding area. Special weekend rates. Tel: 697 243 181

OPTICIANS

ring john on 616 855 294 or 950 163 930

Optica Albox All your optical needs, eye tests, hearing tests, contact lenses Tel: 950 121 991

heating

PAINTER / DECORATOR

Carlos (Saliente) plumbing & heating services. If it involves water, we can help! www.carlossaliente.com Tel: 968 969 962

painter & decorator

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

Palomino Kennels Exclusive Boarding Kennels/Cattery All Diet requirements catered for vet on 24/7 standby Tel: 662 668 423 or 950 067 051

pet taxi TRAVELLING IN AIR CONDITIONED VEHICLE DELIVERED TO DOOR PETS STAY IN PET FRIENDLY HOTELS. ACCOMPANIED TRAVEL AVAILABLE

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woodhouse boarding kennels kennels & cattery or cattery arboleas Small friendly kennels, Pet sitting in 24hr vets service, pet your own home, transporting arranged, Arboleas & welcome to view ministry approved local area.

No need for

Call Vanessa on 637 061 482

nce friendly erie exp years 25 r ove mare health & beauty avon cosmetics claire Tel: 691 987 give your property or business 9 years old 454 avonfromclaire@yahoo.es a fresh look this summer 14.3hh 1.50m house clearance 500€ Tel: 649 186 107 or telephone THE HOUSE CLEARING email thunderpaul2003@hotmail.com 678 838 547 SPECIALIST Immediate Cash. Quick decision. * We cover all areas * We turn up, give cash & carry * We buy almost anything – The Highest Cash Prices Paid **ONLY serious & immediate sellers should call please**

Tel: 679 207 545 or 636 411 540

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

insurance

glenn & jayne

have great offers on Life Insurance same people same great service new name

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personals educated, mature, caring lady, 60+, good appearance & personality wishes to meet kind, tactile gentleman aged 65+. Interests may include gardening, DIY, music, conversation, country life & walks. Must like dogs. Looking for friendship & love. Smoker OK but non drinker. Good sense of humour, financially stable. Palaces nr Zurgena.

Please call 633 823 255 between 6pm & midnight.

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C A R L O S S A L I E N T E Plumbing and Heating offer machined boiler decals for gas water heaters for just €65 – aguafuerte is not the answer! Call 950 930 900 or 968 969 962, email c ar lo s.s aliente@ gmail.com

For all your plumbing needs Fully Qualified heating engineer contact barry 667 853 062 or graham 620 112 193

PROPERTY section

energy performance certificates avoid large fines & hefty prices

all property for sale or rent needs one property up to 120m for 130€ inc IVA qualified & registered engineer call 618 830 754

VERA APARTMENT FOR RENT SHORT-TERM/HOLIDAY RENTAL

Tracy Mobile 650 211 952 stables

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

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60€ a week plus utilities

(suit lady, small dog welcome)

Call 647 379 878 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 detatched

cortijo 20mins from Rancho Luz mojacar, 4 beds, 2 baths, Del Sol, Retamar, Open plan living room, Partaloa.

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We are a growing concern which in today’s climate is something to be proud of.

It is a very exciting time for us as a company, so if you want this fantastic opportunity and you are that experienced person we are looking for, get in touch.

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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 REMOVALS

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263 Paseo del Mediterraneo Mojacar Playa, Next to Sal Marina Hotel Mon-Sat: 10am-2pm Call Marc on 647 006 183 or Jo on 600 344 565 or e-mail enquiries@delimas.biz

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fortnightly SERVICE TO & FROM UK FULL OR PART LOADS

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ITV1, 2, 3, ch4 & 5 60€

motoring section for sale

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Satellite TV installations, alignment of dishes etc.

Also Spanish “freeview” systems

can deliver.

supplied & installed

Tel: 667 235 205

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motoring section

GB

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2,250€ ono

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car parts

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Need quality new parts for any car

for sensible prices on all parts Clutches, Brakes, alternators, service kits Starter Motors, headlights

Free quote go online or phone www.carpartsinspain.com

or telephone 692 930 326

car & van hire

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GAS GAS Pampera Enduro, 250cc. Road Legal, Suitable for Road or Rambla Riding. Less than 2000km on the clock..

Genuine reason for sale.

Bargain at 1350€ ono.

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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.

Alan 662 249 159

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wanted wanted uk cars & vans bought for cash Tel: 667 235 205

URGENTLY REQUIRED

ENGLISH & SPANISH CARAVANS, CARS, MOTORHOMES & VANS ANY CONDITION WE COLLECT! THROUGHOUT SPAIN

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

Mobile motor mechanic covering all areas, fully qualified & legal, over 30 years experience, Call Paul on 617 150 300

Landrover mechanic

servicing & repairs of all landrovers parts supplied & fitted

€3,995 ono for quick sale Tel: 617 708 334

Hyundai accent 1.3

mobile mechanics

call 673 502 867

TEL: 636 411 540 OR 679 207 545

for more details

year 2000 Petrol but very economical to run & insure 149,000 miles good runner ITV 12 months 1200€ inc transfer fees

Vera 659 089 658

GRAND CHEROKEE JEEP 1997 .

Good condition , good tyres & alloys , No itv , spares or scrap , offers , ring 632782267

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viewpoint alqueria - The Experiment

first taken a firm grip on something It seemed like a good idea; the stable with at least one hand. poster promised Pilates on a day when Likewise Aerobics is out for me - I I always have a dead spot of time with nothing that I can get on with usefully. simply have too many arms and legs.

A bit of gentle Pilates would allow me I am to Aerobics what a stork is to to gainfully fill my time while improving ballet dancing.

But Pilates, I thought, should be my fitness and flexibility. midway between the two; not too I thought about it, and came to the conclusion that Pilates would be ideal much folding, and plenty of time to for me. I am not, and never have been, organise my arms and legs.

At the appointed hour our class was flexible – I do not fold up easily, and if I were ever to be sent anywhere called to order, and within seconds I by parcel post I would have to go as had discovered that: I can’t touch the floor with my hands ‘Special Delivery, Awkward Shape.’

For this reason Yoga also is a lost unless I bend my knees.

I can’t lie on one side with my cause – I can not get my body into even the most basic underneath arm supporting my head. of positions, neither No matter how carefully I position can I stand on one myself I topple over onto my front.

I can’t do sit-ups at all – I can get my leg without having head off the floor, but the rest of the body stays firmly prone.

And as for press-ups! My toes were josbiggs@hotmail.co.uk

By Jos Biggs

having none of that. After ** years spent as fairly useless appendages on the end of my feet they took a very dim view of being bent over backwards and asked to support my weight all on their own.

Then we moved on to swings and kick-ups and sideways running. Cue the ballet dancing stork! I say no more!

However, I did learn: Always grab a spot near the window, so that I can grab hold of the windowsill as I heave myself up off the floor and back upright.

Try not to catch sight of myself in the mirror, this is a Pilates class, not a monster movie.

And most importantly, wear a substantial and very supportive sports bra.

I’m going again next week. We are going to do kick boxing. I doubt I’ll be any good at the kicking bit, but I can do a blood-curdling martial arts yell!

The Germ of a Worrying Ide a

As I get older, I seem to worry more and more about . . . . well, everything.

I worry about climate change and I worry about the SterlingEuro exchange rate. I worry about the price of fuel and I worry about my intake of alcohol.

Politics; looking in disbelief at the wrinkled stranger in the mirror first thing in the morning; the baby faced megalomaniac in Asia; my alcohol intake – did I mention that? - Blight on the bougainvillea, nasal hair; you name it, I worry about it.

And on those rare days of calm when I wake up feeling reasonably at peace with the world, it worries me silly that I am not worrying about something or other, if you get my drift.

My latest worry concerns those adver ts on TV for the super duper bathroom, toilet and kitchen cleaners. You know, the ones that claim to kill 99.9% of all known germs. They tell us that they zap everything from flu bugs to MRSA, and from e-Coli to esapholidius tuftis. Okay, I

made that last one up, but you know the ones I mean. The ads that show some car toony type creatures that are supposed to be the bacteria, then along comes a tidal wave of the product swooshing down on them and kapow! . . . No more car toon germs.

So great; it would appear that we can rest easy in the knowledge that our toilet rims and plug holes are bug free.

I don’t think so.

What really worries me is the 0.1% that by implication is immune to this stuff. They don’t go into details about those nasties do they. I mean, if these cleaners are so damn good they can deal with such things as the aforementioned, then what monstrosity is still lurking in the wash basin and bidet?. . .What horror is laughing its socks off as the Clorox, Lysol, Mr Muscle and a whole range of Domestososeses and Cillit Bangs come streaming down?. . .What triple X rated, genital rotting, creeping death is biding it’s time waiting to pounce on an unsuspecting mankind?

What puzzles me is that when I was a kid, soap, water and elbow grease were pretty much it when it came to keeping clean and healthy. Lifebuoy for your face and hands and other par ts of the anatomy, and good old carbolic for the floors. Okay, there was always the Dettol for

By Colin Bird : badbirdnow@gmail.com

work tops and grazed knees and the bleach to sling down the loo occasionally. But we would have wee’d ourselves laughing at the mention of a toilet duck!

But here’s the kicker – we seemed to be none the worse for our lack of state of the ar t germ killing chemicals. In fact I reckon that we were a fitter, happier and much livelier bunch than we appear to be today.

I have always thought that if we are ever able to travel back in time to say, the medieval period, then we would last no more than an hour or two before we were hit with the Bourneville squir ts, or some disfiguring skin rash. And just days, before we succumbed to such all time favourites as the plague, leprosy or the bloody flux. Ughh. With the lack of hygiene and basic sanitation back then, these and other nauseating afflictions took their toll. But how on ear th did any of the population manage to avoid them and thrive?

Simple.

Their immune systems were working over time and doing the job they were designed to do, unlike our own depleted troops that make up the body’s defences, many of whom have been pensioned off early because of the array of chemical weapons that have been designed to ar tificially protect us. A bit like

successive governments and the dismantling of our armed forces.

In fact, I would argue that it is these very chemicals that are now our biggest enemy and even the cause of many of today’s illnesses and disorders that were unheard of a generation ago.

Never theless, I reckon the manufacturer who comes up with the cleaner that claims to kill ‘The other 0.1% of bacteria’ will have it made. The question is: will they be in time?

If you open up your newspaper one day and there is a repor t of an outbreak of the Black Death on a council estate in Stoke-on-Trent, then don’t say I didn’t warn you. And don’t come moaning to me with your ulcerated faces, carbuncles the size of ostrich eggs and suppurating sores. I’ve got enough problems of my own thank you very much.

Now I’m really worried. I think I’ll just watch a bit of tellie.

Oh God it’s the six o-clock news and they are interviewing Andy Murray.

Where’s that bottle?

John MacDonald (El Sordo) - www.caratacus.eu

Not What I Expected

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Don Miguel El Sabio carefully loaded the Remitroot seed into the business end of his particle accelerator. Actually it was a modified washing machine. A Little Gem Wonder Wash Model A34/6. A turn of the control dial to ‘Quick Spin’ and the contraption started to shake. It then produced a low whine rising in frequency to shrill whistle. It then promptly exploded taking half the building with it.

The Don emerged from the wreckage bruised and blooded.

By some remarkable stroke of luck the Remitroot seed lay embedded in his left cheek. On examination the seed appeared to pulsate and Sabio was certain it was getting bigger. Finding an undamaged part of the building he put the precious kernel in a pot and added compost. As he sprinkled on water the seed grew before his eyes. Twenty millimetres, fifty, a hundred, until it was the standard height for a fully grown Remitroot plant, just over a metre. Another shoot then appeared. Soon a dozen healthy fully grown plants stood erect in the pot.

Don Miguel El Sabio was astounded “They need more water” he said to himself.

He thought he saw the plants nod.

“Plant food” he said and again they nodded.

“A holiday on the north east coast of England.”

The plants shook their orange petals. “two plus two.”

The plants nodded fours times in quick succession.

Rational intelligence he thought, about double the IQ of a Cabinet Minister Sabio calculated.

He needed to find someone to keep an eye on the plants while he went to tell Poyato the news. Loco Paco was put in charge.

Paco wouldn’t question the plant’s odd behaviour. After all he never questions the tangibility of the five foot rodent which is his constant companion.

Poyato was at his usual table in the Bar La Casa Devante. His evening libation was important to him as it was important to all Alquerians. To have it interrupted by an overexcited Don Miguel El Sabio caused Poyato to use some colourful language. The Don was deeply hurt, he hadn’t been insulted like that since he was last at the mixed sauna.

Humouring Sabio, Poyato accompanied him to the now partially destroyed test shed. Poyato expected the plants to be gently swaying in response to some draught or other. As the building now had only two walls instead of the customary four, there was plenty of through air.

Neither of them were prepared for the sight that greeted them.

Loco Paco was dancing the Lambada with each plant in turn, thrusting and gyrating like native Brazilians.

One can only wonder what Loco Paco’s five foot rodent thought of it all.

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I will be at “La Vida” on Thursday 11th July from 9:30 onwards to answer any questions that you might have relating to your computer problems. Look forward to seeing you then.

Advertising over, let’s get started.

Well done if you have managed to wade through the articles about “Online” emails. So, before we start on the next level of understanding I have a question for you.

Does the fact that every email provider, having their own unique and individual way of organising the way you see and use their email web page, infuriate you to the point of distraction?

Would you like to have a uniform, standard way of reading and writing emails; adding attachments and most of all NOT waiting for the web page to update or just hang? I know that was technically several questions but let’s not quibble! Then I have a solution that might be what you are looking for.

In the era of YesterYear there were applications provided, at ridiculous expense to you, who’s function was to help organise your business life. Perhaps the most obvious one is Outlook from the days when MS had the monopoly! In absolute fairness, this application, although expensive for what it was, was actually brilliant. Lotus produced something similar, which you can still get for $77, and that too is an invaluable application!

In today’s world where the internet is the creator, and panacea, of a multitude of problems and their solutions, there are many FREE (don’t you just love that word!) solutions to organising your day, emails and just about everything else! So today is your beginning to a standardised email experience. To start your new experience of ease with email, you will have to download and install an application called “ThunderBird” (Cue theme tune from Gerry Anderson’s Puppet TV show).

Your first decision is whether to go “Portable” or have the “Fixed” version. So what’s the difference? In the way they perform and look, absolutely nothing! Coming from the “Old School” of DOS and command lines, it is much more natural for me to want the program, data files and stored emails in one place. This is what you get with the portable version with the added benefits of being able to store and run it from an external drive, such as a memory chip (and I do)! The benefit of having it fixed is that when you do your regular data backup (you still do that – Don’t you?) and only store the data away from your computer safely.

To get the “Fixed” version go to https://www.mozilla. org/en-US/thunderbird/ and for the “Portable” version go to http://portableapps.com/apps/internet/thunderbird_portable.

Having made your choice the installation is straight forwards.

Start the installer, choose where you want the program to live and let it get on with it. When completed the program will start and then want more information.

The first thing it wants to know is do you want to create a new account or use an existing account. As you already have an account select that option, The next screen needs a name (your name?) a valid email address and the password that you use with this email address. Thunderbird will look up the information on the internet and fill in the rest of the information needed to access your account.

You program is now up and running and all you have to do is find the button marked “Get Mail” on the left side of the menu bar and click it. Very soon all your emails will be copied to Thunderbird ready for you perusal at your leisure.

Next time, we will look at the various options available in setting up your new “email made easy”. Until then have a lovely week and see you on Thursday at “La Vida”.

For further information or advice on computing, contact Trevor on 689 892 745 or canducomputing@hotmail.co.uk

Again the squirrels appeared out of nowhere sending this week’s missive off in a different direction. I was quietly minding my own business at a classic car rally when I spotted a figurine of 2 horses heads mounted on the front of a Citroen 2CV. The CV is short for chevaux-vapeur which in English means two horsepower, hence the figurine.

I wanted to post the photo on my instagram account - instagram. com/stephenamore but couldn’t for the life of me recall the proper term for the thingies that perch on the top of car bonnets. I tried Google then Wikipedia and eureka; bonnet ornament! That’s when the squirrels pounced as in the course of my research I stumbled upon the Spirit of Ecstacy; the iconic bonnet ornament. She has

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The Assassin’s Mark by David Ebsworth “The dead are sacred. Impartial. Unbiased. So Franco runs his tours on the strength of them. And just being able to run them shows that the Nationalists are legitimate. Winning.”

It’s hard to imagine going on a tour of northern Spain during the Spanish civil war in 1938 and being guaranteed a safe passage? Was that possible when the war was still raging? On the one hand there was plenty of evidence of the abject poverty and devastation although the tourists generally had lavish accommodation, experiencing the wonderful Spanish cuisine whilst others starved. Living in this luxury inoculates us from the horrors of it all . The tours had been organised by Franco and boasted of witnessing atrocities in defeating and annihilating the Reds. A one-sided lesson.

It’s even harder to imagine being taken hostage and used as a pawn in a deadly political game. Seeing history in the making or being a part of that history where your life is endangered. This is what makes this book riveting from beginning to end.

It is deemed a crazy assignment for Jack Telford, a socialist reporter, 30 years of age, working for Reynold’s News, down to earth, sensitive and determined to discover the real truth not Franco’s propaganda. He is an interesting character, extremely credible but haunted by his father’s suicide. His father’s ghostly presence and his taunting of Jack’s pacifistic views eventually drive him over the edge. “ It’s unusual for battlefield tours to be organised while the war’s still being fought.” But it did happen.

Jack’s companions, on first sight appear to be fascists with affiliations towards Franco and Hitler but all is not what it seems. This is what I liked about the story. The reader discovers the truth at the same time as Jack and usually it is too late to do anything about it. Trust no-one. Betrayal is the key word: Not everybody on this little adventure is exactly what they seem. An enigma but who is able to unravel it?

His editor Sydney Elliott wants the real story not propaganda and Jack decides to write about the common man-the people’s revolution not about Franco.

You never saw such a gap between rich and poor. Ordinary people fighting a feudal aristocracy and a feudal church.

The itinerary covered towns such as San Sebastian, Durango, Bilbao, Santander, Gijon, Ovieda and Guernica.

At the start of the tour Jack is disturbed by the inexplicable and gruesome death of one of the tourists which has a profound effect on him and he imagines a hooded figure holding out the poisoned apple towards him . Suspense builds up with the revelation that a man half hidden in the shadows appears to be watching the group closely and following their every move.

The suspense is chilling and the first major climax happens at the Cueva de la Santina in Covadonga, a religious shrine where the dwindling group are held

hostage by the Machados and treated like bargaining chips or hostages of war by the Vice Consul in San Sebastian, Fielding.

Tourists under threat. The panic and fear feels real beyond words.

Ironically, Jack’s article emerges from this terrifying experience as he surprisingly gains the trust and friendship of the Machados with his Esperanto, learning the full extent of their hardships and brutal losses, their persecutions. It’s a painful story but a necessary one to tell.

There are hints of assassinations shrouded in mystery until the end. The guide, Murphy was tied to the rails, arms spread-eagled, crucified in a sitting position against the railings with his fascist uniform removed by the Machados. He was a sitting target, a sacrificial lamb. A human barricade .

What a startlingly shocking and pessimistic outlook for Jack and companions.

The brutal conclusion was that in war there was simply one truth: You identified your mortal enemies, those who would KILL you without hesitation, and you killed them first? Simple survival ethics-KILL OR BE KILLED. With this realisation Jack’s world became an empty void . Terror, bedlam and hysteria dominate this climax which is frighteningly credible.

More martyrs dying for a cause, a touch of romance and rivalry between a Reuters journalist, Carter-Holt based on Kim Philby’s early espionage career that Jack is paradoxically attracted to and repelled by. The final climax culminates in a visit to Santiago to meet Franco in person and a mad cap plan involving an Agfa camera that is foiled. Is this the attempted assassination? The Assassin’s Mark?

At the end, Jack’s life becomes meaningless and his soul becomes shattered and destroyed. He is driven on by his demons to fight instead of remaining the pacifist coward sitting on the fence. He had been gullible and drawn into a web so he put into practice his maxim of: kill or be killed.

His article was published and he successfully managed to expose the lies being perpetrated by Franco’s propaganda team in relation to the legitimate Republic Government.

We live like animals. We have lived like this for five hundred years.

The story is moving, realistic and frighteningly accurate. This was the ultimate sacrifice and you’ll have to read it to understand what I mean!

Publisher: Silver Wood Books.. ISBN: 978-1-781-32-100-3 Also available as an ebook: ISBN: 978-1-78132-101-0

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Spirit of Ecstasy

The two horse - bonnet ornament

stood on the bonnet of nearly every Rolls-Royce motor car that’s been built since 1911.

Charles Rolls started manufacturing cars in 1904 with Sir Frederick Royce selling them from his showroom in Fulham. Their partnership became the Rolls-Royce Company in 1906. The first cars only sported a badge and customers added their own often tasteless and gaudy ornaments which horrified Rolls-Royce. John Montague was the editor of Car Illustrated magazine; he later became the 2nd Lord Montague of Beaulieu. He was a friend of Rolls and Royce and suggested that they ask John Sykes an artist friend of Enjoy Stephens musings? Pop over to http://findmeahomeinspain.wordpress.com as the articles his to design a bonnet ornament 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@ for Rolls-Royce. Montague had findmeahome.es Telephone: 636 266 641 already used Sykes to design an

ornament for his own Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost.

As a car enthusiast John Montague was one of the first members of the Automobile Club in London (now the RAC) and a young lady worked there called Eleanor Thornton, Montague was instantly attracted to her. He was however married and so they kept a respectable distance. Then in 1902 Eleanor became his secretary at Car Illustrated and their love affair started. Apart from close friends their relationship stayed secret, as the Edwardian vagaries of class distinction meant they could never marry as Eleanor was simply too ‘common.’ Eleanor bore his illegitimate daughter in 1903 but she gave her up for adoption.

Eleanor modelled for Sykes in the designing of Montague’s bonnet ornament. The result is a woman wearing long flowing robes or a nightie according to rumour, pressing a finger to her mouth, a sign of their secret love. It was named The Whisper and it can be seen at the Beaulieu motor museum, Hampshire. Rolls-Royce wanted to define their brand, traits like grace and silent speed. John Sykes said ‘here’s one I made earlier’ and altered it subtlety, so the Spirit of Ecstasy or ‘Emily’ came into existence As was often the norm with ‘those upstairs’ Lord Montague’s wife Lady Cecil Kerr tolerated the relationship between Eleanor and her husband, so when in 1915 he was asked to go to India as the Advisor on Mechanical Transport Services, Eleanor was allowed to accompany him instead of his wife.

On Christmas Day the left on the SS Persia, but tragedy struck five days later the ship was hit and sunk by a U-Boat torpedo. The lovers hit the water together but a wall of water made him lose his grip on her and he was pulled underwater. When he got to the surface she was gone. Montague was rescued 2 days later and when he returned to England he had the good fortune to read his own obituary. He searched for his beloved Eleanor for years, never believing she was dead. Heartbreakingly he wrote ‘I should have got a stronger grip on her!’

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relatively straightforward to conduct this awkward manoeuvre in the Suzuki.

The boot is large enough for the tandem pushchair and on our return from Brighton it transports a rocking horse with ease. Rather than lifting upwards, the boot lid opens like a traditional car door, which is generally helpful unless you park by the side of a road and another driver

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CHRYSLER GRAND VOYAGER The word ‘grand’ is slowly creeping into motoring parlance. Only recently I tested the Chrysler Grand Voyager, which was certainly a large and capable people mover. So now I find myself confronted by another big vehicle, this time in the guise of the Suzuki Grand Vitara.

It’s not as cumbersome as the Chrysler but the Japanese manufacturer uses the adjective to distinguish this large five-door model from the smaller three-door.

Now that I have two little daughters each with bulky car seats such sizeable vehicles have become increasingly appealing. Inside the Vitara there is plenty of room and the black leather interior is stylish and robust, like the vehicle in general.

With its burgundy finish and distinctive chrome Suzuki logo on the grille it is certainly eye-catching as you can see

in the video at testdrives.biz.

Dubbed a ‘soft roader’ Suzuki first introduced its rugged Grand Vitara in 1988, when I was still at school. Twentyfive years on and there are a plethora of 4x4s to choose from manufacturers that once shied away from this marketplace such as BMW, no doubt swayed by Suzuki’s success. And so it is somewhat gratifying to note that Suzuki has stuck to its guns with the model name and not decided to replace it or radically change the vehicle. Externally this third generation model doesn’t really seem to have changed much at all although perhaps looking slightly bulkier and modern; testament to a strong design in the first place.

I wonder did Land Rover draw inspiration from this model for its Freelander? There do seem to be similarities in its styling.

The last time I drove a Grand Vitara it was fitted

with a punchy but quite thirsty petrol engine. This time I am presented with a more frugal diesel unit. A decade ago it was hard to find a Suzuki with a diesel engine but now they are readily available across the whole range.

The manufacturer claims that the 1.9 litre diesel unit fitted to this vehicle returns almost 40mpg and that it travels almost 400 miles on a tank.

A journey to Brighton allows me to put it through its paces and it proves to be a competent motorway cruiser with very little buffeting despite relatively high winds.

The steering wheel mounted cruise control is easy to operate. In these days of six and seven speed gearboxes it is quite surprising to only have a five-speed manual but this low ratio version enables it to be far more productive off road, when required. This becomes useful when my oldest

Three in four drivers in Spain still have all their points on their licences

Seven years on from the introduction of the points-based driving licence, three-quarters of motorists in Spain have all their points intact. This translates to 20 million drivers in the country.

Just 0.6 per cent – 167,517 in total – have lost their licences altogether through having all the points confiscated. And 0.3 per cent, or just over 80,000 only have three points remaining, having lost all the others. New holders of Spanish licences, and those who acquired one when the points system was launched, had 12 points, which would then rise to 15 over the next three years if the holder did not commit any traffic offences.

Unlike the UK system, where licences are pointfree but infractions can lead to three, six or nine points being imposed – and the licence being withdrawn once 12 have been accumulated – in Spain, a licence starts with 12 points and these are lost, usually in threes, where the driver is in

breach of road regulations.

And whereas in the UK, points are automatically removed after a certain number of years, to reover lost points in Spain, the licence-holder is required to take courses at a local driving school.

Police say the number of fatal accidents on the roads has fallen in the last seven years, since the thought of losing points on their licence appears to act as a deterrent to drivers.

This is seen by the fact that the number of drivers losing their licence altogether through the loss of points having plummeted in recent times. In 2010, this happened to 42,000 motorists and was a record year for licence losses. But it went down to 28,023 in 2012, and in the first six months of this year 7,000 drivers lost the last remaining points on their licences.

If this trend continues for the rest of the year, the number of drivers who have lost all their points in 2013 will be half that of last year

daughter suddenly alerts us to the fact that she wants to go to the toilet. We happen to be passing a field and the gate is open so no better time to do a spot of off-roading and find a suitable venue.

At one point on our journey it becomes necessary to reverse into a tight driveway and down a sharp incline. It proves

follows behind you.

When daughter Harriett decides to mess about while daddy is driving and try her hand at opening the electric windows in the rear, it is helpful to be able to lock them at the touch of a switch from the front.

All in all the practical Grand Vitara should score highly with families who demand more than just an average estate car.

specification 2012 onwards New price range:£15,995 - £23,875 Used price range: £3,742 - £17,854 Facts at a glance: 0-60mph: 12.8secs Top speed: 106mph Economy: 37mpg Power: 127bhp Watch the video at www.testdrives.biz Advanced motorist Tim Saunders is the former Business and Motoring Editor of the Bournemouth Daily Echo.

His regular test reports appear in numerous newspapers, magazines and websites throughout the UK, Ireland & Gibraltar - and now here in Spain! For more information contact Tim on: timasaunders@tiscali.co.uk

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VALLE DEL ESTE GOLF SOCIETY Another great week for golf at Valle Del Este and the scores reflecting how good a condition the course is in at the moment.

Friday and with 28 players taking part in our monthly medal comp the winner on the day was Paul Sedge with an excellent round of golf.

(hcp20) nett 73. There were 12 other players on the day scoring a nett 80 or less.

1st Paul Sedge gross 75 (hcp8) nett 67 2nd place Peter Denham gross 88 (hcp17) nett 71 3rd place John Clements gross 93

Tuesdays results where we had two divisions in the best two scores from three to count the winners were Sean Halligan, Earl

A few Spanish golfers joined us on the day and were very pleased with our golf set-up and joined in socially afterwards. No doubt the will join us again in the near future.

19th Hole Golf Society Cucador.

Thursday 4th July saw 21 members of the 19th Hole Golf Society arrive at Playa Macenas course to play this Pairs Betterball with the teams, and The Ghost, briefed on the rules off we went on this perfect day for golf.

Dave Denyer was on a high, fresh from the 19th Hole’s surprise victory at Lorca in a Spanish Federation invitation day. Dave and Terry Caddick represented the 19th holers and secured an easy win scoring 47 points in this Pairs Better ball.

But the stars of today’s show without doubt were the wining team of Pat McArdle and Geoff Smith with a brilliant score of 45 points, just shading the team

of Nigel Greenwood and Tony Slinn into second place with 43 points. Nigel also collected two Twos and a Nearest the Pin. Nigel felt that Tony completely misunderstood his efforts in encouraging Tony to hit the ball better, the term “take a leaf out of my book” was translated

by Tony on the 17th to “I can hide my ball under a leaf on the fairway”. It took a good 5 minutes to locate the little white thing lying as snug as bug under a leaf.

Roger and Sylvia Kaye scored a creditable 40 points to secure third place.

Results: - Pairs Better Ball 1st Pat McArdle/Geoff Smith 45 points 2nd Nigel Greenwood/Tony

Harris, & Harry Wilson. In the other comp with the three best scores from four to count the winners were Martin de Bruin, Charlie Clark, Drew Simmons & Alan Byran Valle Del Este golf resort has been chosen for the Father & Son European finals later in the year and will be covered by Sky Television, what a coup for the best golf course in the area, is covered this.

in 3rd place was Dave Jones also 37pts Nearest the pins went to Darren Swift, Greg Knight and 2 to Tony Waldren Forthcoming Fixtures are: Wednesday 10th Valle de Este, Wednesday 17th Desert Springs Wednesday 24th Valle de Este, Wednesday 31st Macenas Badgers Golf Society also plays

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Well-done VALLE DEL ESTE.

Slinn 43 points 3rd Roger and Sylvia Kaye 40 points Twos:Roger Kaye Hole No 1 Nigel Greenwood Holes 3 & 14 Nearest the Pin:9th Hole Don Harbron 14th Hole Nigel Greenwood 18th Hole Nick Pogson The 19th hole G/S is now arranging weekly games at various courses in the area, our home course, which we 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

Good Day’s Golfing at Macenas for Badgers On Wednesday 3rd July, Badgers Golf Society visited Macenas Golf for their weekly competition. With the greens getting back to their usual good condition, scoring was inevitably going to be good. Wining the days competition with 39pts was Paul Adams, with Second place going to Richard Jones with 37 pts on count back from

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every Saturday at Macenas for their weekly roll-up. Please book in at Badgers.

Guests are welcome to join the society on both Wed and Sat comps and can book in either at Badgers Restaurant on Mojacar Playa or by phone on 950478525.

Fixtures can be found on www. badgersmojacar.com

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Boat Fishing.

I hear albacore (Tunas) are being caught up around Javier so come on lads get out there as soon as this wind stops.

Saying that we should take into account we are in a bay whereas Javier sticks out well into the Mediterranean and where migrating fish will pass a lot closer.

See photo.

The same lads caught a 249lb Tuna; I’m guessing a blue fin as it’s not clear in the photo I have.

Shore Fishing.

‘London Bill’ got out only once and had a couple of Atlantic mackerel spinning at Macenas.

The ‘Albox F.C’ fished Macenas beach by the tower.

Eight Members = Graham, ‘Dizzy John’, ‘Tony A L’, ‘Tony Take your time’, ‘Rock steady Eddie’, ‘Dennis the Menace’ and ‘Squiddly Sid’ and ‘Bodo’ who came along to watch! The sea was very rough, big rollers, too rough to hold bottom, so a lot of gear was lost. Two fish were caught with Eddie having a 10” saddled bream and ‘Tony A L’ a striped bream and one small octopus. Not a good day.

Coarse Fishing.

I had a pleasant surprise when ‘Casa Verde Barry’ called to see me at the Beachcomber and we chewed the fat for quite a while. Barry and ‘Birds Nest Phil’ fished Puentes and they had a good day catching barbel and carp to 8lbs.

I had another pleasant surprise when my mate ‘Big Steve’ rang to say he has found a new lake just off the Motril to Granada road with carp caught on his last trip from 14lbs to 28lbs. Steve also told me friends of his are still getting Andalucian coarse

fishing licenses, with or without nies by taking an in date English fishing license and passport to Granada.

4 members of the ‘Grumpy Old Men of Los Gallardos’ went to the Puentes Lake in Lorca this week. Even though the water has dropped they were unable to get round by the pump house. Dave had 70 carp on the pole, Keith 31, Malcolm 18 and ‘40 Watts’ 14. They lost no end of fish, some off the hook and some from bites that seemed to go to the bottom then nothing on the strike.

Top weights on two Murcia match venues were 85lbs and 21lbs.

All details are available on their website www.abbeyangling.com or from the Match Secretary Terry Screen on 965328368 Spain is to have a single hunting and fishing license to cover all of Spain.

(Coarse fishing I’m guessing and this is a Google translation) “The reform will facilitate the recognition of permits between communities and reducing the administrative.

Mariano Rajoy’s government will change the current law regarding hunting and fishing for a single license that activities may film géticas in all communities.

The current regulation is prompting the resignation in 2009 of the then Minister of Justice, Mariano Fernández Bermejo. The socialist was forced to leave his post in the Executive after news that participated in a hunt in Jaen with Judge Baltasar Garzón ‘forgetting’ the limits of your personal license hunting, enabled only to Castilla La Mancha.

The report prepared by the

Commission for the Reform of Public Administration (CORA) proposed to correct this deficiency so that in Spain there is a “mutual recognition of hunting and fishing license unity between communities” . This amendment would streamline administrative procedures and allow the citizen economic and hunted throughout Spain without further ado that the payment of the prescribed fee”.

Whether a test is going to be required I don’t know. Watch this space.

The Albox fishing club meets every two weeks or so at Bar Wassy. For details of the next meeting tel Sid 634 313 650.

Latest license information.

There is a new loophole for those without a nie number who want an Andalucian beach and/or boat fishing license. It will mean a trip in person to Almeria with a friend who has a nie number and has a 50/50 chance of working! The other loophole for fishing the beaches and boats in Andalucia without an NIE document is to make a trip to Murcia.

There is now a loophole for those wanting coarse fishing licenses for Andalucia who don’t have NIE documents or/and don’t want to do the 24 hour course in Spanish, see me for more details.

I’m pleased to report the Beachcomber’s three web cams are working again and the other good news is they work on both 32 and 64 bit systems and on any browser so checkout Mojacar’s weather and Mediterranean Sea conditions here. www. b e a c h c o mb e r m oja c ar.c o m/ beachcomber-webcam/ For up to date information on any of the above see John at the Beachcomber Bar Restaurant on Mojacar Playa or tel 950 473 099.

In case of difficulty reaching me (Probably out fishing) ask staff for my mobile number. You can also contact me on Facebook @ ‘John Beachcomber Mojacar’.

Tight lines, Beachcomber John.

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Taekwondo Mojacar victory at World Championships During 24th - 30th June 2013, the 9th Global Taekwondo Federation World Championships were held at the Ataturk Sports Complex in Nicosia – the capital of Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus.

15 countries from all round the world including Turkey, Spain, Scotland, Chile, Kazakhstan, Albania, South Africa, India, Russia, Ukraine and Argentina competed against one another in up to 4 categories: Combat Sparring, Patterns, Special Technique and Destruction.

Students from Taekwondo Mojacar - home to the GTF Spanish National Team, entered into 3 of the 4 categories, and after gruelling fights and a lot of sweat, won 4 medals – a fantastic achievement for the club and the country.

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Champion Junior Havana Thompson

(yellow / green belt) won Gold in combat sparring and gained a Silver medal in Patterns. The club’s assistant instructor Jodie Escott Dewrée (red / black belt) won Silver in both Sparring and Patterns – under the helpful and supportive coaching of the club’s Head Instructor Mr Serge Dewrée.

Mr Serge Dewrée says “It was a great opportunity to represent Spain and be able to compete in this event. We are now looking forward to 2017 Championships in Chile, and the next one in 2015 which we are waiting to hear which country will host it. We are very proud of our students, and to bring home 4 medals. We hope to win many more in the future”.

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• It was a ‘Murraycane’ at Wimbledon last Sunday as the 26 year-old Andy Murray won the men’s singles title. The first Scot to win the prize in more than 100 years, Dunblaneborn Murray beat the world number one and top seed Novak Djokovic 6-4, 7-5, 6-4, to become the first Brit since the great Fred Perry in 1936 to lift the coveted trophy at The All-England Club.

Former champion Boris Becker said: “Murray was superb, absolutely brilliant.”

Sue Barker added: “He was super-human out there in temperatures topping 40 degrees Fahrenheit”.

His opponent Djokovic admitted: “From the first serve, I knew Andy was going to produce something special… and he did”.

And PM David Cameron confessed: “It was a privilege to see Andy’s victory.”

Marion Bartoli (France) beat Sabine Lisicki (Germany) in the women’s final.

• The British & Irish Lions whipped Australia 41 points to 16 to clinch their first series victory down under for 16 years. The Wallabies were battered into submission as the Lions claimed four tries and Leigh Halfpenny landed five penalties and kicked three conversions.

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• The ninth F1 Grand Prix of 2013 at the Nurburgring, was won by championship leader Sebastian Vettel… the first time he has taken the chequered flag on his home track. In an exciting race, Kimi

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Raikkonen was second, Romain Grosjean third, Fernando Alonso fourth and Lewis Hamilton fifth.

• The first Ashes Test between England and Australia starts today at Trent Bridge and Alastair Cook’s players are confident of retaining the coveted trophy.

• In football, Nicolas Anelka, once of Chelsea, Arsenal, Bolton and Juventus, has joined WBA on a one-year contract.

Former Aston Villa, Manchester United and Republic of Ireland defender Paul McGrath and ex-England, Spurs and Rangers star Paul Gascoigne were both taken into police custody last weekend for separate offences appertaining to ‘unruly behaviour’.

Colombia has risen to third in the FIFA world rankings behind Spain and Germany, with England as low as 15th.

And ex-Manchester United goalkeeper Jack Crompton, who made over 200 appearances for the Reds and gained an FA Cup winners’ medal in 1948 and a League Championship winners’ medal in 1952, has died, aged 91.

• Jump jockey Brian Toomey is still hospitalised after suffering a life-threatening head injury when his horse, Solway Dandy, fell at Perth last Thursday.

• Team Sky’s top rider Chris Froome is the yellow jersey leader in the Tour de France.

• And Ireland golfer Graeme McDowell claimed his third tournament of 2013 by winning the French Open.

was best in the ladies division, returning 36 points to win from Margaret Budd (31) and Ann Kavanagh (30) in third. There were two’s prizes for Frank Varey (5th) and John Kavanagh (17th).

Thursday’s team competition was a Texas Scramble with 8 teams in threeballs. The result was very close with only decimal points between placed teams.

1st Wolfram Hahn, Salva Morales and Jim Budd 64.5

On Monday 1st July an individual stableford, during Wimbledon week and the Mayhews “held court” at Marina, as Brian Mayhew won the mens division with 40 points from Tony Scott (39) with Jim Budd (37) in third.

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