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Strict border controls by Spanish authorities on cars entering and leaving the Rock have been staged to prevent smuggling because ‘the relationship of trust between Spain and Gibraltar has broken down’, claims the former’s foreign affairs minister, according to a report by ThinkSpain. “This has forced us to impose stricter control measures at the border to fight against illegal trafficking,” the minister declared. José Manuel García-Margallo said in a press conference in Brussels today that if the relationship were able to be reestablished, the controls may be reduced. “As soon as this trust is recovered, it is most probable that we will be able to reduce our efforts at the border – which are very expensive for the Spanish government – provided we have the cooperation of the government of Gibraltar,” Margallo added. He said Spain had agreed to recommence talks with the UK, provided the regional government of Andalucía and the government of Gibraltar were allowed to join in, a condition Britain has agreed to. These talks are mainly to discuss fishing and ‘environmental issues’, in particular the concrete blocks Gibraltar has unloaded into the sea to create an artificial reef, and which it has refused to move. “Hell will freeze over before we remove the reef,” Gibraltarian prime minister Fabián Picardo has stated. But in terms of the border checks, Margallo said Spain ‘is not going to give up, under any circumstances, taking measures that it considers necessary to prevent damage to the national
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A small aircraft made an emergency landing on a motorway last Wednesday due to engine failure, emergency services confirm. The craft, which was flying from Bilbao, in the Basque Country to the village of Casarrubios del Monte (Toledo province) landed right on top of the AP-1 toll road in Monasterio de Rodilla (province of Burgos). Luckily the pilot had aimed for the hard shoulder, and most of the craft was in a drainage ditch, but its sudden appearance out of the sky caused a sensation among drivers on the main trunk road, which eventually leads to Madrid. Both members of the crew escaped unhurt and managed to avoid any collisions. Guardia Civil offers were on duty for the rest of the day, diverting the traffic away from a radius of a few metres of the craft, and eventually managing to remove it from the ditch.
Soldier who tried to sell Army clothes and equipment on eBay absolved A soldier who put Army equipment up for sale on eBay has been acquitted after a Supreme Court judge ruled that without a buyer, he had not committed a crime. Antonio R., who was in charge of the supplies storeroom, took photos of both basic equipment and combat gear on his mobile phone and uploaded them in his name on the internet auction site. He had been sentenced by the military tribunal in December to three months and one day in prison for offences against the tax office and the Armed Forces. The Supreme Court, however, said that as he had not in fact stolen the items for delivery as a winning bid had not yet been made, he was not guilty of any offence, even though it had been proven he had offered them for sale. It was also proven that the accused took a combat equipment carrier from the store, but then returned it. As it was valued at less than 400 euros, his taking it was not considered a crime – purchased new, it would have been priced at 71.51 euros.
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A police search for the body of murdered Sevilla teenager Marta del Castillo Casanueva in a seventh possible location has concluded and a geo-radar report received. As yet, authorities have not given away any information about what the report contains as it needs to be fully analysed by forensics. But sources close to the investigation suggest there may be ‘at least one’ ditch that ‘may’ hold the 17-year-old’s body. Marta was murdered in January 2009 after arranging to meet her ex-boyfriend, Miguel Carcaño, 20, at his flat in Sevilla to ‘discuss rumours’ she had heard he had been spreading about her. Carcaño, serving a 20-year jail term, has given numerous conflicting versions of the story. He firstly claimed he had thrown an ashtray at Marta in temper and knocked her unconscious, but believing her dead, had panicked and dumped her body in the river Guadalquivir with the help of two 15-year-old friends, Samuel Benítez and Javier ‘El Cuco’, and his elder stepbrother Francisco Javier Delgado. It later transpired Marta was probably strangled after being gang-raped by all four men, who took it in turns to pin her down, and they then claimed her body was thrown on a landfill site outside the city. Delgado’s girlfriend María was also implicated for allegedly covering up evidence by cleaning the blood from the flat after Marta’s death. After searches of both the river and
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US President Barack Obama has said the alleged use of chemical weapons in Syria in an attack on Wednesday is a “big event of grave concern”, according to a report by the BBC. Mr Obama said the US was still seeking confirmation such weapons were used, but if proved true the situation would “require America’s attention”. Meanwhile, Syria’s main ally Russia has urged it to allow a United Nations team to investigate the allegations. Activists say hundreds died in the alleged chemical attack near Damascus. The British government believes the regime of President Bashar al-Assad is responsible for the attack, Foreign Secretary William Hague said on Friday. But despite calls from many different countries, there is no sign yet that Damascus will allow a UN inspection team to visit to investigate the claims. Unverified footage shows civilians - many of them children - dead or suffering from what appear to be horrific symptoms as a result of Wednesday’s attack. Also on Friday, UN agencies said the number of children forced to flee Syria had reached one million. The UN’s refugee agency and Unicef describe the figure as “a shameful milestone”, and say a further two million children are displaced within the country.
Last year President Obama said the use of chemical weapons in Syria would cross a “red line” and force a tough US response. In an interview broadcast on CNN on Friday, he said that the recent claims of chemical weapons use were “very troublesome”. “What we’ve seen indicates clearly this is a big event, of grave concern, and we are already in communications with the entire international community,” Mr Obama said. He said that “core national interests” of the US were involved in the Syrian conflict, “both in terms of us making sure that weapons of mass destruction are not proliferating, as well as needing to protect our allies, our bases in the region.” But he added that “The notion that the US can somehow solve what is a sectarian, complex problem inside of Syria sometimes is overstated.” “We don’t expect co-operation [from the Syrian authorities] given their past history,” Mr Obama added. Meanwhile Russia’s foreign ministry said in a statement on Friday: “The Russian side called on the Syrian government to co-operate with the UN chemical experts. “It is now up to the opposition, which should guarantee safe access for the mission to the alleged place of the incident.” It claimed the opposition was currently preventing an objective investigation.
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Regional Minister for Culture and Tourism, Pedro Alberto Cruz has announced that the model of the widely anticipated Paramount Theme Park will be unveiled in September. According to a report by Tumbit.com, Cruz was quoted as saying that Paramount Theme Park is the “most important project for the region and will be exhibited in the Archaeological Museum of Murcia”. The park has been fraught with problems since its conception, mainly due to funding issues, but also environmental concerns and land purchase issues. Initially, the park was meant to cover a surface area of 1.5 million square meters, however bowing to pressure from environmentalists and following problems with acquiring sufficient land, the project was scaled back to satisfy all groups concerned. Cruz said construction will begin in September with the installation of access roads, channelling and electrical infrastructure although no contractor has been formally appointed. Premursa, the company behind the Paramount Theme park, led by Jesus Samper are studying tender bids for contracts this month. Amongst the companies involved are Dragados, Fomento de Construcciones y Contractors, OHL and Ferrovial. Michael Bartok, executive vice president of Paramount Licensing was accompanied by Jesus Samper last week on a tour of the region who met with regional President, Ramón Luis Valcárcel. Together they visited the site where Paramount Murcia is set to be build followed by a visit to inspect the facilities at Corvera, anticipated to be the main international doorway into Paramount Theme Park Murcia. Latest forecasts by the Institute of Tourism reveal Corvera Airport will double the number of passengers arriving in the Community.
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Ryanair Slated For Refusing Toddler On Flight
A court in Palma de Mallorca has ruled that Ryanair must pay out €1,222.26 in compensation to a family refused boarding on a flights due to not accepting the identity documents of their three-year-old child, according to a report by El Pais. The case, referred to the courts by the state air service, dates back to January 2011, when a married couple and their threeyear-old son were attempting to fly form Barcelona to Ibiza for a break. The family presented check-in staff with the Spanish Libro de Familia and a certificate of residency for the child - both of which are sufficient documentation under Spanish aviation law.
However, Ryanair refused to accept either document, demanding instead a passport or Spanish identity card (DNI). The court ruled that the airline must pay compensation to cover the cost of the new flights the family had to pay for, the hotel room they needed while stranded in Barcelona, and the day of work missed by the husband as a result of the incident. This is not the first occasion whereby Ryanair has refused boarding due to failing to recognise such documentation. In each case Ryanair have argued that the requirements are clearly stated in their terms and conditions that when booking flights, whilst the courts have always ruled that this does not preclude Spanish law. (www.tumbit.com)
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CHARITY MARKET
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EVERY NIGHT THIS SUMMER - 8PM NEXT TO HOTEL ZIMBALI ON VERA BEACH
CLARA Clara Pozo - Famous throughout Spain for her range of unique products
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GREAT RANGE OF FAIRTRADE CLOTHING... BEAUTIFUL FABRICS & BRIGHT COLOURS CALL CAROL
ADRIAN WATSON
Come along and meet Adrian the only Englishman selling a massive range of English Music inc. Rock, Folk, Jazz, Pop, Blues, 60’s to present date & much more all from only 5€
634 364 388 come along & see our wide range of watches, jewellery & unique wiggly pens!
M&M
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wide range of toys & GAMES FRESH CAKES & BREAD AVAILABLE EVERY NIGHT
Soft furnishings & crafts
from around the world
Crystal Man Man Crystal of Almeria Naturalmente Mediterráneo soaps and skincare products are born from a passion for nature, a love for the uniquely wonderful southern coast of Spain, a belief in the healing powers of aromatherapy and other natural ingredients, a commitment to protecting the planet and a strong desire to want to make people feel fabulous...
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TEL: 655 299 494 vera mojacar pueblo
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Hair Braiding, Cuts and Styling
Angels What’s Crystal What’s Energy Stones Your Your Jewellery Lucky Birth Stones Lucky Charm Hanging Crystals Charm
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Come along and visit Fatima in the Market or if you prefer she will visit you in your own home or hotel call Fatima on
Tel: 610 638 422
Also available at the market a wide range of Ethnic Bags & Belts
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Lujosos Muebles de Jardin
Lujosos Muebles de Jardin Now available in the Almeria region – showroom in the Albox/Arboleas area coming soon
120GS - 2 Burner Cooking Area - 51cm x 47 cm Double Skinned Enamel Hood
430GS - 3 Burner Cooking Area - 65cm x 47 cm Double Skinned Enamel Hood
440GS - 4 Burner Cooking Area - 80cm x 47 cm Double Skinned Enamel Hood
MRP £299.99 (c. €345)
MRP £479.99 (c. €555)
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Grillstream technology Unique Fat Catch system Independent Jet Flame Ignition (to all burners) Heat Dispersers Porcelain Enamelled Steel Grills Cast Iron Griddles Thermometer Warming Rack Viewing Windows (not on 120GS)
As seen on Dragon's Den, Grillstream Technology eradicates flare-ups that can often burn food and damage the barbecue. This is achieved by having unique double Ushaped grills which stream oils and fat generated during cooking, away from the heat source. This allows for more succulent and healthier food, while still keeping that authentic barbecue taste.
540GS - 4 Burner Cooking Area 80cm x 47 cm Double Skinned Stainless Hood Side Burner
560GS - 6 Burner Cooking Area 95cm x 47 cm Double Skinned Stainless Hood Side Burner
MRP £749.99 (c. €866)
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- Grillstream Promo 2012 €185
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MRP £1499 (c. €1731)
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Andalucia 6 Seater Round Table Armchair Set features a half-moon rattan weave. 8 seater available, table diameter 165cm - €1195 - MRP £1999 (c. €2309).
The easy-wipe synthetic weave and glass surface table provide longevity and durability whilst remaining stunning, sure to be a great addition to any garden. • • • • • •
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Highly resistant to UV light Anti-Rust Aluminium Frame Easy Wipe Clean Non-Toxic 100% Recyclable
Rattan Ottawa Sun lounger and Cushion Set a luxurious warm brown coloured, 5 position sun lounger which is made from 6mm russet flat polyethylene all performance rattan weave. This maintenance free, easy wipe clean sun lounger and deep cushion has a contemporary matt finish and is resistant to rain, salt water, chlorine and UV light. The cushions are showerproof and are removable for machine washing up to 40c
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ALBOX... The Corner Shop has been established for nearly 2 years now serving the local community & surrounding areas. Our policy is to give the best service & best prices in the area. We are an ‘Aladdin’s Cave’ of all your favourite foods, drinks, household, pet products & more from the UK. We stock a selection of wines from Bodega Regino of Puerto Lumbreras, which are very popular & we now do mobile phone top ups including some UK. If there is something we don’t have then we will gladly try to source it for you. Our website is updated regularly with our Special Offers & other information too.Easy to find, from the traffic lights on the main road turn into Avd. Lepanto, go up past Mercadona, carry on straight up until you reach the crossroads (IBEX Insurance on corner), turn right, carry straight on past Bar Coyote & we are further down on your right. Opening hours 9am-6pm Monday to Friday, 10am-4pm Saturdays & 10am-2pm Sundays. We look forward to seeing you! Total Entertainment, Albox have released their trips schedule for 2013, starting with Segovia & Toledo in September, then Jerez, Seville & Cadiz in October. Do your Christmas Shopping in Gibraltar in November from just 150€pp. Celebrate Christmas in style with 4 nights in Benidorm from 305€pp including two gala meals and two guided excursions. Full itineraries are available
JAX
Hair&Beauty
Toni’s Mirador Bar
JAX
Tlf. 645 560 367
Tues - Fri 10-3pm After 3pm by appointment only Saturday AM by appointment only
Jenny
Still in our busy swimming season, we at 1 Stop Pool Shop are now offering our excellent quality products at discount prices to please your pocket. Extend your swimming season with a solar cover from Daisy Covers - we have been fitting these covers since 2006. If you are closing your holiday pool up for the winter we are offering winterizes and a fitted winter cover at special prices; ask in the shop for details and please compare like-for-like, not to some inferior quality product! We are constantly extending our range of chemicals and spares to cater for the many different pool manufacturers and builders who have been and gone in the area, leaving you with problems. So if there is anything you need just ask in the shop.
Lisa opened Lulu’s Dog Grooming Parlour after years of working for various vets in and around the area. So much was the demand for her skills that she opened a brand new parlour of her own next to Eurowise on Avda. Lepanto. City & Guilds trained Lisa looks after and handles all dogs with the utmost care. Your pet will certainly be pampered after a visit there! Lisa also stocks accessories for your pooch including leads, collars, beds, bedding, bowls, shampoo and conditioners… plus Scalibor, flea, tick & dental treatments and the cheapest prices on Royal Canine food in the area! Breaking News…Lisa and Harmony are doing the Sophia’s “Walk For Life” in September and welcome all sponsors for this worthy cause – so dig deep! Ask Lisa at the shop for her sponsorship form. For more information or to book an appointment call 950 952 940 / 697 569 750.
Tony and Catherine of Eurowise want to say a big thank you to all of their loyal customers, old and new! So their 10% discount
Indian Restaurant
fine indian cuisine
Menu del dia Monday - Wednesday
with our full range of treatments El Cordobes
offer is being continued - spend at least 10€ and you will receive 10% off your shopping bill. Just bring a copy of their advert with you. They have plenty of new stock arriving this week, so pop in and take a look. Located in Albox just up from Mercadona, they have regular deliveries from the UK, their huge selection of chilled, frozen, dried and ambient foods, including pies and pastries, changes regularly, so pop in today in case you miss any goodies; you won’t be disappointed! They also do Hits phone top ups and have post boxes available (but there’s only a few remaining!) www.eurowise.eu
The new delhi
Formerly J.D. Hair Design
look good, feel good
Albox Rambla
in store or at www.totalentertainment.es. Total Entertainment: famous for English newspapers & magazines, books, stationery, DVD hire, cards & gifts, Internet & Office Services and mobile phone top-ups, to name but a few. Total Entertainment also boasts a Mini Cinema, yours to hire for just 15€ (seats 10). Look out for our Friday Fairs, Slimming Club, Computer Clinic, Avon cosmetics, Elaine’s Wools and Translation Services with Kat. See our website to keep up to date with all of the products and services available. You can also find details on Facebook and Twitter. Or phone Claire on 950 121 318.
5 Courses €10
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6 Courses €12.95 Saturday normal menu Open 7 Days a week 1 - 4pm / 6pm - late
We have the largest selection of your favourite goods in the area, and at the best prices too! All direct from the UK. Check our website for all the latest SPECIAL OFFERS
from september mon 10am -2pm, tues 5pm - 8.30pm WE ALSO OFFER A FANTASTIC RANGE OF MUST HAVE ITEMS These include items for the home, kitchen, garden and car as well as personal wed - fri 10am - 2pm/5pm - 8.30pm toiletries for men and women Sat 10am -3pm, sunday closed
WWW.ALBOXCORNERSHOP.COM
Over 100 different Herbs & Spices!
only €1.30 Halloumi Cheese
Real Double Devon & Devon Clotted cream
New extended range of GLUTEN FREE biscuits Fabulous new flavours! Cam
Opening Hours Mon – Fri 9-6, Sat 10-4, Sun 10-2 Pay us a visit, you will love our prices!
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Tel: 950 930 539
we offer uk transport inc pets at great rates
Antony Worrall Thompson GLUTEN FREE gravy chicken & beef
It’s nearly Christmas cake time! 10 & 12 inch cakeboards
Tel: 950 431 705 Mob: 639 231 507
~ Verduras ~ Hortalizas ~ Carne ~ Charcuteria ~ Avda Lepanto, Esquina c/Malaga - ALBOX TEL. 950 121 379 / 616 740 638 E: los_rizos@hotmail.com
A family business catering for a niche market that requires high class items at affordable prices. These pieces are from well established homes, and are surplus to requirements. They are cared for and are in tip top condition, now all you have to do is come along and save a small fortune. Check ourt our range of Disney & pick quic childrens clothing with 50% off.
THE LITTLE SHOP THAT ’S GOT A LOT Robinsons 1ltr Squash
Avda America, opposite Pricebusters, Albox
The Corner Shop
mario redondo
is a professional and energetic solicitor for all your legal and financial needs • Obtaining licenses for first occupation •Property Matters • Vehicle Licensing & Purchase • Official Translations • Spanish wills• Inheritance Issues • NIE’s & Residencia • Personal Loans • Conveyancing • Insurances • Mortgages • Tax
Unlimited consultation package 10€ per month
SERFILA Legal and Financial Services
C/Duque Ahumada No.6,04800 ALBOX In between Ole Supermercado (where the old GB’s used to be)
TEL: 950 121 365 or 626 389 322 www.serfila.com • info@serfila.com
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...ALBOX Jenny has been running Jax Hair & Beauty for a year now, but she’s been hairdressing in Albox for 9 years in total, and was previously of Strictly Hair. Pop in and have a chat with Jenni about any hair and beauty needs you might have. You can find Jax in the side street opposite Toni’s Bar (near the donkey statue!!). Jax Hair & Beauty is open Tuesday to Friday 10am – 3pm; Saturdays and late afternoons by appointment. Tel. 645 560 367. You’ll get a warm welcome at The Bull Traditional British Pub, which opens on Tuesday 3rd September. The Bull is the only pub in Spain selling Fuller’s London Pride Draught CASK Conditioned Ale. Find us in the heart of the Albox Tuesday market in front of the church, next to Felix the Chemist. See our main advert on page 29 for more information and opening hours. Opposite Banco Popular and next to the lottery shop in Albox is Dean’s Barbers - a quaint, old-fashioned barber for the gents to have a treat. Juan Carlos offers a traditional shave for those special occasions or a normal trim or cut and style to make you look smart. He also caters for children at reduced rates. For more information or to make an appointment call 666 618 122. Sol Supermercado is a supermarket specialising in British products, including dry foods, frozen foods including meat, chilled products, household items, toiletries and pet foods/ treats. Based in Avda Lepanto in Albox, we are located close to the front entrance of Mercadona. Open Monday to Friday 9.30am – 5.30pm and Saturdays 10.00am – 3.00pm. We now have a wide selection of meat products including legs of lamb, gammon joints/steaks, rump/t-bone steaks, lean minced beef, beef fillets. Pop in and have a look, if you have a particular favourite - let us know and we’ll do our best to order it for you. A scary thought….but Christmas is only 4 months away, so to make things easier for our customers we have re-started our very popular Christmas Savings Club. Save as much as you want when you want and then spend your total savings instore with an added 10% discount! Telephone: 950 43 00 43. Mario Redondo is the face behind Serfila based on Calle Duque Ahumada just down from Ole supermarket where the old GB’s used to be. He is pleased to be able to offer many services to help local residents with legal, fiscal and property paperwork problems. Mario can also help with translations, vehicle licensing, wills and NIE’s plus much more. For a regular payment of just 10€ per month you also get unlimited
consultations with whatever it is you need help with. Give Mario a call now. See his advert on these pages for contact details. Casi Nuevo is the recently opened, almost new home store, near to Dia supermarket on the Albox to Baza road. The family run business will even help source things for you if there is something special that you are looking for. You will be pleasantly surprised at the range of beds, sofas, dining suites, decoration and homeware, all at fantastic prices. Why not pay them a visit and see what is in store. Please see advert for opening hours and contact details. Inford@tox is under new management. Raquel, already a familiar face from their shop in the Longo’s complex, has taken over the business. As well as the existing computer services they offer, such as ink cartridges and paper, Raquel has introduced a great range of scented diffusers and air fresheners for the home and car, which include anti-mosquito properties. Pop in and see her for details - she speaks good English!! For more information call 950 633 223 or find them on Facebook. Inford@tox is open Mon to Fri 9am-2pm & 4pm – 7.30pm / Sat 9am-2pm.
POOL SHOP
• PC’s • Laptops • Printers etc... • Sales & Repairs • On-site Call Out &Tuition Telephone • Consumables 950 120 900
2 x assorted tubs of chlorine 34€ glass sand change only 200€ last up to 12-15 years
FIND US In Longo’s Courtyard
Address: 28 de Febrero, s/n, 04800, Albox, Almeria
computer services
Under new management
Pop in & see Raquel for details of our new products
open Mon - Fri 9am - 2pm/4pm - 7.30pm & Sat 9am - 2pm
Visit Us on the web: www.infordatox.com Phone: 950 633 223 Next to the Centro Comercial LONGO Find us on
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Mobile top-ups available
We now have Post Boxes available for just 10€ per year! Post office services & passport checks
view our new website www.eurowise.eu avda Lepanto, Albox
Mon - Fri: 9am - 6pm Sat: 9am - 3pm Sun: 10am - 2pm
Tel: 950 439 801
Shop: 950 104 345 or Maintenance: 637 582 696
l Supermercado Tel: 950 43 00 43
Email: solsupermercadoalbox@gmail.com Arboleas
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Serving the local community since 2003
EUROWISE
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Mercadona
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Garage Baza
Lulu’s
Peluqueria Canina
professional dog grooming parlour Lisa is City & Guilds qualified she sets the standard Others Try to follow
Nail Clipping and Anal Glands - Only 5€ each! No need for appointment
call 697 569 750 for appointments Open 10.30am - 6pm Tuesday - Friday Avda LePanto, 20, 04800, Albox, next door to Eurowise
Tel: 950 952 940 . 697 569 750
See our main advert on page 29
Dean’s Gentleman’s
Barbers
Plaza Nueva, Albox (opposite Banco Popular)
Gent’s Haircut - 8€ Children’s cut (0-3years) - 6€ Cut & Style - 9€ Traditional shave - 5€
Tel: 666 618 122
Open Mon - Fri 10am - 2pm & sat 10am - 2pm
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lumberjacks really are more manly than footballers!
Chopping wood ‘produces 15% more testosterone than competitive sports’!
hair & beauty
KEEP COOL! GREAT DEALS ON CUTS & COLOURS august special gents cut 6.50€ clipper cut only 5€
TREAT YOURSELF TO A shellac MANICURE & PEDICURE PERFECT FOR THE BEACH!
RENT A CHAIR IN THIS BUSY ALBOX SALON CALL FOR DETAILS
Mon: 9.30am-3pm Tue-Fri: 9.30am-5pm Sat: 10am-2pm
950 930 167 or 628 669 456 located opposite Pricebusters
Osteopath Naturopath Enrique Arias, N.D, D.O
Tel. 629 289 385
Chopping wood makes you more manly than playing football, according to new research. Anthropologists Ben Trumble and Michael Gurven from the University of California have been studying a group of forager-farmers in central Bolivia. They found that a physically demanding task that is critical to successful farming and food production, results in greater levels of testosterone compared with playing competitive sports like football. With football, there was a 30.1 per cent increase in testosterone but chopping wood resulted in a 46.8 per cent increase. According to Trumble, testosterone levels are closely related to the availability of food energy. When young men skip even a single meal, their testosterone levels can drop as much as 10 per cent. Fast for a couple of days and they decrease to castrate levels. An infection from a pathogen or parasite and even injuries such as burns or surgery also decreases levels of testosterone. The body uses food to build muscle mass and maintain a healthy immune system. When food energy is low, the body must choose between one or the other. Trumble said: ‘I can go to the grocery store and gather 20,000 calories in 10 minutes without breaking a sweat. I don’t have to worry about a deficit. ‘But the Tsimane have to use a lot more food energy to get the calories it needs.’
Become a volunteer...you might live longer!
Volunteers tend to be healthier and live for longer, according to a scientific review, featured by the Mail Online. Researchers found that those who regularly help out in their community were 20 per cent less likely to die prematurely than those who never volunteered. A review of 40 international studies found helping others was also associated with a positive effect on mental health, reducing depression and increasing life satisfaction.
The study, published in the journal BMC Public Health, looked at the results from trials that had been running for between one and 30 years. However scientists said they were still unsure whether healthier people were more likely to have the time and energy to volunteer, or whether volunteering to help other people actually improved their health. Lead researcher Dr Suzanne Richards, from the University of Exeter Medical School, said: ‘Our review shows that
volunteering is associated with improvements in health, but more work is needed to establish whether volunteering is actually the cause. ‘It is still unclear whether biological and cultural factors and social resources that are often associated with better health and survival are also associated with a willingness to volunteer in the first place. ‘The challenge now is going to be to encourage people from more diverse backgrounds to take up volunteering, and then to measure whether improvements arise for them.’
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Centro Cueva Del Lobo Paseo Mediterraneo 10, Mojacar Beach Centro Medico Indalo C/ Manuel Azaña, Almeria
Monica Algañaraz Over 40 years experience in physiotherapy and osteopathic treatment. General postural assessment and holistic health checks available English spoken
All accessories & various models available
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for OAPs
kim clark benefits consultancy Do you suffer from mobility problems, breathlessness/pain or falls/stumbles?
PLEASE CALL FOR AN APPOINTMENT MONICA ALGANARAZ: 695 355 381
Do you need help washing / dressing or supervision?
Email: monica@centrophysis.net www.centrophysis.net
You could be entitled to extra income by claiming UK sickness / disabililty benefits while living in Spain
Wednesdays: Mojacar Playa Valle del Almanzora: Olula Del Rio
For advice or to book a consultation call 950 169 729 or 663 297 568 or visit www.ukbenefitsinspain.com
A new method of screening for ovarian cancer is showing “potential”, according to researchers in the US.
Immune system boost ‘fights cancer’ A way of firing up the body’s immune system in order to attack cancer has been discovered by US researchers.
Children need more exercise especially girls, study says Half of all UK seven-yearolds do not do enough exercise, with girls far less active than boys, a study suggests.
Hard of Hearing? Come and have a free test!!
2 pairs:
Ovarian cancer test ‘has potential’
Designer Sunglasses
Early step in sleeping sickness cure Scientists have taken a tentative step towards creating a cure for the most common form of sleeping sickness.
Electronic Cigarettes Starter Packs from €20 Delivered to your door Easy to order
www.costacigs.eu
Tel: 9 62 839 156 or 635 706 359 Use Discount Code: GIVEME20 to get 20% off your first order
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www.ecocorpshop.com Autoconsumo “Mini kits” these plug and play new systems will be available form next week. Incredibly easy to install and you can just keep adding as and when required. Using the highest quality panels from Eurener (Spanish manufactured in Alicante) 250W Complete kit with cables and fittings - everything only 595€ 500W Complete kit with cables and fittings - everything only 1045€ 1000W Complete kit with cables and fittings -everything only 1495€
Start small and keep adding as you save money on your electricity bills!!! Utilize free solar energy and save money in the process!! Special Offer 5kw complete system with batteries. Only 6995€ A generator or mains electricity can be wired into this system also 5Kw 48V/5000W.../50A Inverter charger/built in solar charge controller 9 x 240W Panels (25 year warranty) Panel mounting structure for 9 panels (Inox aluminium) 4 x 12V/250Ah Tabs batteries (48V/250Ah @ C100) Cables, breakers and fuses. All for just 6995€
Alternatively, you can have this system with 8 Trojan L16G-AC batteries (6V/433Ah = 48V/433Ah) for an additional 1495€ Special Offer 3kw complete system with batteries. Only 4995€ A generator or mains electricity can be wired into this system also. 3Kw 24V/3000W/...50A Inverter charger/built in solar charge controller 6 x 240W Panels (25 year warranty) Panel mounting structure for 6 panels (Inox aluminium) 4 x 12V/250Ah Tabs batteries (24V/500Ah @ C100) Cables, breakers and fuses. All for just 4995€
ECOCORP are proud to support Vera & District Lions Club Helping local charities & other good causes www.veralions.com Welfare - Call 634 338 322 WE SERVE
Alternatively, you can have this system with 4 Trojan L16G-AC batteries (6V/433Ah = 24V/433Ah) for an additional 795€
Contact us via the web for a FREE, no obligation consultation and survey, alternatively call 950 930 187, 671 716 597 or for UK numbers call 01332 896510 We now accept all major credit cards !!!
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...take care of your pets big or small...furry or feathered...young or old...
Do dental dog treats really work? Palomino Kennels
Your dog likes to wag his tail, not his toothbrush, right? But just like in humans, plaque and bacteria develop in your dog’s mouth. If it’s not brushed or scraped away, plaque can turn to tartar within 36 hours. Tartar buildup can lead to painful, inflamed gums, and open the door to infection and periodontal disease. Dog food and treats
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frequently boast their beneficial dental qualities. Tossing your pup a dentalcleansing treat is certainly easier than convincing him to let you brush his teeth! But when it comes to dental benefits, not all claims are created equal. Dry kibble has been credited with keeping teeth clean, and the crunch of dry kibble can keep teeth cleaner than a diet of wet food, which is stickier and more likely to get trapped in between teeth. But while daily kibble helps, it can’t do the entire job by itself. Longlasting
chew items can offer the most cleansing benefit -things like rubber or nylon chew toys, or rawhide or a knucklebone. Your dog should spend about 30 minutes gnawing, daily, for maximum tooth-scraping benefit. Supervise your pup with any prolonged treat, and take it away if it becomes small enough to pose a choking hazard. Whatever you choose, shop wisely. A treat with the Veterinary Oral Health Council’s seal of approval means it has been studied and
proved to have some dental benefits. Also, consider the size of the treat you’re buying. If Fido gulps it up in seconds flat, it probably didn’t have much chance to do widespread work. Although your dog won’t mind eating numerous treats to maximize his cleaning potential, you don’t want to trade clean teeth for a pudgy pup. You’ve stocked up on some good quality chews and your dog is drooling, anxious to get to work. D o n ’ t dismiss y o u r d e n t a l worries just yet. Smaller dogs, or breeds with a crowded or stacked bite, are more likely to have “hiding spots” in the mouth. This means that n o
Call 722 435 226 or 950 067 051 www.palominokennels.com
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Huge Selection Of Fish & Equipment Top Quality Pet Foods Always In Store Full Range Of All Pet Accessories All Breeds Of Birds From Only 3€
august OFFERS
Canary Seed Mix without rolled oats 25kg ................ €22.90
Golden Retrievers
french Bulldogs
call in and see them today!
whole corn 25kg ................ €7.50 barley 25kg ....................... €6.25 mini pincher
broken corn 25kg ............... €7.60
Tracy 650 211 952 Let us transport your loving friends to and from the UK & Europe in comfort with loving care in our air-conditioned van Tel 950 092 096 or 661 402 493 - Email jt.transport@yahoo.co.uk
wheat 25kg ........................ €6.95
Ken & Jackie
Rabbit food 25kg ............... €9.85
Dog & Cat Sitter service
Hen Food 25kg .................... €11.65 Alfalfa Bales ..................... €6.00
ministry approved
British bulldogs
New fluval Fish foods ... Less 15%
Oat Straw Bales ................. €5.50
Small friendly kennels 24hr vets service pet transporting arranged welcome to view
Golden Retrievers
Complete Horse Feed from... €11.00
olula del rio
From Albox on A334 do not turn off for Olula Mercadona, take the turning after the Tanatorio
tanatorio
Warehouse & Pet Shop - Olula Tel: 950 613 130 Open: Monday - Friday 8.30am-2pm & 3.30pm - 8.30pm, Sat 8.30am - 2pm
54 km
English Speaking Tel: ben 687 497 892
Olula Fines del rio
albox
a334
mercadona
baza 4
a33
We are here
Agro Animalia Jesada comercial carmona warehouse & petshop
• Your home or ours • Honest & trust worthy • 5 years experience of all types of animals • References available on request
676 389 592
matter how long or hard he chews, some areas in his mouth just can’t be reached, so plaque will develop. And while chewing will help with the surface of the teeth, it doesn’t get under the gum lines like the bristles of a toothbrush, says Dr. Santiago Peralta, DVM, specializing in dentistry and oral surgery at Cornell University. Also, as with any health consideration, other factors play a role in your dog’s susceptibility. Oral conditions such as periodontal disease are influenced by your dog’s age, background, breed and his immune system’s reaction to bacteria. So even the most avid chewer may develop problems. So do dental chews and treats really work? Some do have dental cleaning benefits, particularly those that are VOHC-approved, says Peralta, but there’s no substitute for the benefits of toothbrushing and professional care. To keep your dog’s pearly whites in the best condition, offer dental cleansing treats and chews as a supplement, but don’t forgo other elements of dental care. Article courtesy of animaldiscovery.com
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LEGAL CORNER WITH MICHAEL DAVIES, ABOGADO/SOLICITOR
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Q:
I understand that if I sell my property I needtothink about the following expenses: solicitors fee, capital gains tax and plusvalía tax. What is plusvalía tax , and how is it calculated? A . Up to recently this was a small tax when you sold or inherited , but now it can be a high amount and needs to be considered before the transaction. It is charged on the transfer of ownership of a property by sale, inheritance etc. . This tax is a local tax charged by each municipality on the increase in value of Urban land in its own district land and is distinct from Capital Gains Tax. It is important to realize that the tax is charged on land alone, not on the buildings that may stand on the land. The rates of tax are set by each municipality and can vary widely between neighbouring municipalities.The tax is based on the increase in the official, that is to say the “Catastral”, value of the land which a property occupies. This is the same value that is used to set your local property tax or “IBI” and can be found on the bill for your “IBI” issued by your local ayuntamiento each year and is shown as the “valor del suelo”.The actual price at which a property changes hands, or the value attributed to it if is the subject of a gift or inheritance is irrelevant. Calculation: The Plusvalia is calculated as a function of the catastral value of the land and the number of years of ownership (up to a maximum of 20 years). The higher the catastral value and the number of years of ownership, the higher the tax. Plusvalia tax = Catastral value of the land x Yearly percentage of value’s increase x Number of years of ownership x Tax rate The yearly percentage of value’s increase and the tax rate are fixed by the Town Halls.They are established locally. Up to now, when a Town Hall had updated the catastral values, usually with really high increases of the values compared to the existing ones, article 107.3 of the Law had established that on the following five years after the revision of the values, the Town Halls had to apply a deduction of 40 to 60 % to the catastral value. If a Town Hall made not contemplation of this rule teh law established an automatic deduction of 60%. However new Law passed in 2012 has changed that situation allowing the Town Halls to eliminate those deductions, which is why a loto of people are suddenly paying much
higher rates and find themselves with an unfairly high plusvalíaa tax when they sell. On a sale of a property it is the responsibility of the seller to pay the tax, but if the seller fails to pay this responsibility may be passed to the buyer, who would then have to recuperate the money form this seller. If the property is being inherited or is the subject of some other type of gift it is the beneficiary or recipient of the property who is liable to pay the tax. Certain transactions are exempt from the Plusvalia Tax, the main ones which are likely to affect the general public are the transfer of property between spouses who are divorcing, or to children to comply with Court judgments, and “aportaciones” or transfers to companies in which spouses are the only shareholders which may be used for tax planning. The amount of the tax that will be charged on a transaction will depend firstly on the Catastral value of the land which the property occupies, and secondly on the length of time since it last changed hands. If you are selling an individual house which stands on a large plot which you have owned for a considerable length of time the amount of the Plusvalia Tax could be many thousands of Euros. On the other hand, as the tax is charged on the value of land alone, the amount of Plusvalia Tax charged on a flat in a block which you have not owned for very long the tax may be quite modest. For those of you who are considering rearranging your financial affairs to take advantage of tax planning schemes, the amount of Plusvalia tax that may be due is one of a number of elements, which include the Notary and other fees that may be payable, which you need to consider when balancing the costs and benefits of these schemes. Depending on the amount of Plusvalia, it may be cheaper to make a gift of the property rather than enter into more complex arrangements with higher Notary and other fees. The time for paying the Plusvalia Tax is within 30 days of a sale or gift between living people, or 6 months of the date of death on an inheritance. Your town hall can advise you of the amount of Plusvalia that may be payable on a transaction involving your property, or in many cases it is possible to obtain the calculation “on line”, but as I always write in concluding these articles, if in doubt take professional advice.
Michael Davies is a Spanish Abogado and has been practicing law in Almería since 1993. He is member of the Law societies of Almería and Madrid and has offices in Mojacar and Almeria High Street.
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sol times property guide 8 pag
welcome to our new property supplement - an eight page pull out - featuring a wide range of property specialists in the almeria area....and if you are in the property business and would like to appear in our next pull-out guide in october, please call our sales office on 950 121 936 or email sales@soltimes.com
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More Than 100,000 Energy Certificates Registered Since June
Since the energy certification regulations came into force on 1st June, more than 100,000 properties have already obtained their energy efficiency label, estimates Certicalia.com. The energy certification company reiterates that this label must by law appear in any advertising or promotion of any homes or premises for sale or rent, and is the summary of the certificate of energy efficiency which is issued by a certified technician after visiting the property. Once issued, this report should be incorporated into the relevant records of each region. Certicalia.com data indicates that the regions registering the highest number of certificates this summer have been Catalonia, with nearly 50,000 properties registered, and Madrid, with more than 34,500. “It’s the capitals and coastal locations
which have certified most properties since the entry into force of the legislation,” said the company in a statement. According to El Mundo, the company highlighted that 4,000 certificates had been registered in the Balearic Islands, 4,500 in Asturias, 2,500 in Navarra, about 1,500 in both Galicia and Castilla la Mancha, 1,200 in La Rioja and 800 in Extremadura. However they stressed that “it is quite possible that the number of properties certified is greater than the number registered to date”, and added that “many owners have not yet registered their certificates for reasons ranging from ignorance of their obligation to do so, difficulties with some registration processes or even the absence of the same”.
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A detached 3 bedroom villa with pool, 5 minutes drive from Arboleas and all the amenities.
Villa with private pool close to Arboleas, 3 beds, 2 baths, central heating plus a casita. Owners open to reasonable offers..
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ref: SH712 villa, nr arboleas
Villa located in Partaloa, on a 2879m2 plot of land, swimming pool, 3 bedrooms and great views.
Spacious 4 bed, 2 bath property situated just 5 minutes drive from the inland village of Arboleas with private pool
Price: 134,000€
Price: 149,000€
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Price: 125,000€
Price: 139,500€
Property with amazing views located in the Los Menchones urbanization just 15 minutes walk from the Arboleas village. It has 3 large bedrooms, one with anen-suite plus a family bathroom. Plus a 6m by 2.5m swimming pool.
REF: SH716
159,000€
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Uleila del Campo
Situated just outside the beautiful village of Uleila de Campo this unique 2 bedroom country property boasts a charming location, fantastic plot and beautiful views.
149,950€
OLV316
MOJACAR PLAYA
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OLV732
COMPLETE HOLIDAY CARE
Bedar, 04288 (next to Miramar Restaurant)
LUBRIN
This exciting opportunity comprises of a semi detached house (needs rebuilding ) with a large flat piece of land. Located in a beautiful valley walking distance from Lubrin town. Included in the price is a project which has been passed for a 2 bed cortijo style property. Building quotes available also.
29,000€
...it’s all in the detail bedar
OLV534
A wonderful opportunity to purchase a newly reformed village house that has been renovated with an eye to detail and which has retained many original features. Great views and open to offers.
REDUCED FURTHER
BM/SB - Semi-detached 2 beds, 2 levels, sea views, a/c, pool, gardens, close to beach.
Ref: pr/Mg 2 bed 1.5 bath, 1st floor apt, terraces, solaruim, a/c, nr beach, pool
Ref: PM/GS 1 bed penthouse apartment nr beach, sea vews, garage, pool, a/c
MOJACAR - reduced €119,950
129,000€
OLV034
Ref:LA/GK - 3 bed 1st fl. apt, 3 pools & gardens. 300m to beach, tennis, lift
MOJACAR -reduced €109,000
bedar
This detached villa is situated in an elevated position near the village of Bedar. It is has fabulous views to the Sierra Cabrera mountains and the entire coast. It is modern and spacious and has been designed to a very high standard with attention to detail. There are 4 double bedrooms, courtyard garden, private pool with bar area and 10,000 m2 of land OFFERS INVITED.. 375,000€
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MOJACAR - NEW €74,950
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• Property Sales • Resales • Holiday Lets • Commercial Properties • Off Plan Investments • Property Vigilance • Maintenence REDUCED
First Floor Apartment 104 m2 2 beds, 2 baths Open Views Terrace, Lift Furnished Close to Amenities
Front Line Apartment 73,1m² 2 beds, 2 baths, AC/H Good Sea Views Large Balcony Communal Pool and Parking
Antas
Mojacar Playa
49.950€
REDUCED
144.500€
REF: MEAP5412
Fantastic Opportunity! 3 bed, 2 bath apartment 82m² Ground Floor, Terrrace 29m² Communal Pool and Parking
Mojacar Playa
Marina de la Torre
138.000€
REDUCED
Townhouse 147m², 100m to the beach 3 beds, 2 baths, AC/H South Facing Garden Balcony, Back Patio Com. Pool, garage
99.000€
159.000€
Mojacar Playa
REF: MEAP4513
Townhouse 114m², Excellent Condition Terraces 67m² A short walk to sea 2 beds, 2 baths, Furnished Private Garage Quiet Location
Charming South Facing Apartment 77,5 m² 2 beds, 1 baths Large Terrace, New Kitchen AC/H, Communal Pool, Parking
Mojacar Playa
REF: MEAP2313
REDUCED
First Floor Apartment 63m2 2 beds, 2 baths, AC /H Heated Indoor Pool Outdoor pool, Terrace Parking, Furnished
90.000€
59.000€
REF: METH6211
Top Floor Apartment 57,5m² 2 beds, 1 bath, South Fac. Terrace 45,6m² Just 100m From the Sea Front, Parking Furnished Equipped, Communal Pool
99.000€
REF: MEAP2413
Vera Playa
REF: MEAP3213
Mojacar Playa
Fantastic Apartment 72m² 2 beds, 2 baths Communal Pool 2 Terraces, Parking AC/H Close to Beach Club
Plot of Land 1250m² Project for Villa of 121m² Good Views Over The Valley of Cabrera y Cortijo Grande
Det Villa 134,4m² Plot 400m² 2 beds, 2 baths AC/H Private Pool, Parking Security Grills
Semi Det House 164m² 4 bed, 2 baths Central Heating Terraces 148m², AC/H Good Sea Views
Macenas
Cabrera
Turre
Mojacar Playa
REF: METH4213
150.000€
68.000€
REF: MEAP0813
REF: METLP1409
Modern villa 142m², plot 457m² 4 beds, 3 baths, AC/H, mood lighting large covered sitting area, roof terrace private pool, panoramic views prepared for holiday letting
325.000€
El Pinar
REF: MEVL5413
All prices valid for 7 days from going to print. Fully compliant with decreto 218
Lifestyle Living Levante
REF: MEAP4413
179.000€
249.950€
REF: MEVL6312
REF: MEVL2508
Semi det. villa 132m²+67m²terraces 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms good sea views, AC/H communal pool, garage store room excellent rental potential furnished. Must be seen!
249.000€
Macenas
REF: MESDVL2713
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property of the week Ref 601
Ref635 Macena Beach
154,950€
REF.546
Bedar
Sorbas
284,500€
REF.499
Fantastic opportunity semi-detached cortijo of 130m2,full of character and charm with a beautiful garden of 300m2.Ready to move into but needs some minor updating.3 double beds,2 baths. Wooden beams and logburner. Huge roof terrace with amazing views. Patio and car port.30 mins to the coast.
MOJACAR
124.950€
reduced
reduced
reduced
64,500€
Bank repossessions Luxury Town house on 2 levels, of 108m built includes 2 large terraces giving amazing sea views and only 100 metres to the beach. With 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, A/C (hot and cold) Private parking, REDUCED FROM 350.000€
A wonderful.detached cortijo in very good condition,situated in a fantastic edge-of-village location with wonderful mountain/coastal views. 163m2 built, 2750m2 plot. 3 beds,3 baths,lounge,seperate dining room, 10x5 swimming pool.
BGround floor 2 beds, 2 bath, large apartment, 2 terrace with open golf views, complete equipped & fitted luxury kitchen, living/dining room, beautiful pool & private secure Parking & store room, A/C, gym, fully furnished, easy access.
REF.551
REF.620
REF.629
Lucainena
189,000€
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MOJACAR
109.950€
Cariatiz
99,500€
Beautiful cortijo in impeccable condition, set on a wonderful flat plot of 12,000m2 with fantastic mountain views. Very private & tranquil location, yet only a few mins drive to the village.3 beds, 2 baths - Air-con, sat TV-sold fully furnished.
Immaculate ground floor large apartment, with 2 beds, 2 baths, overlooking pool & garden, complete equipped & fitted large kitchen, living/dining room, beautiful pool & private secure Garage, A/C, gym, fully furnished, easy access.
Superb village house in excellent condition, full of rustic character and charm, light and spacious.2/3 bedrooms,2 bathrooms, large terrace, patio garden, easy parking in a great location, only 25 mins to the coast. Satellite TV, and internet.
REF.619
REF.622
REF.613
MOJACAR
159.000€
Tabernas
165,000€
PALOMARES
68,950€
reduced
Immaculate large house, stone throw away to the beach, 3 double beds, 2 bath, 110m² south facing, spacious living/dining room, fitted kitchen, patio, Front garden, Private locked Garage & Store room, swimming pool, fantastic sea View.
Excellent Cortijo in very good condition, set on a lovely tranquil plot with fantastic mountain views.110m2 built, 1800m2 plot. 2 beds, 2 baths, 8x4 swimming pool. Fenced and gated. Air-con and sat TV. Sold furnished. 30 mins to Almeria airport.
Charming Penthouse apartment, with 70m terraces giving wonderful sea views, close to the beach and amenities. 2 double beds,2 baths. Fitted kitchen, underground parking, communal swimming pool, very sunny apartment.
REF.096 MOJACAR VILLAGE 69.950€
REF.638
REF.627
bargain
Penthouse apartment with 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, in the centre of the village, close to bars & restaurants, kitchen, large private roof terrace with fabulous sea views, excellent value for money, easy access to all amenities
MOJACAR
129.950€
Agua Amarga 330,000€
new
Luxury large apartment with 2 double beds, 2 baths, 78m² south facing & sunny, spacious living/dining, large 39m² sun terrace with amazing sea & mountain views, 15M Private locked Garage, 2 swimming pools, Fully A/C, sold furnished.
Unique opportunity - stunning architect-designed off-plan villa, set on a superb plot with magnificent sea views. 2 floors - 188m2 build, plot - 1442m. 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 2 lounges, swimming pool, garden areas, terraces. Few mins drive to the beach.
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* Sierra Cabrera * 3 Bedrooms * Private pool * Stunning views
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99.000€
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259.950€
SCL0050
385.000€
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SCL0098
99.500€
SCL0049
280.000€
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SCL0035
49.000€
SCL0037
149.950€
SCL0097
289.950€
SCL0032
585.000€
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Sierra Cabrera 6 Beds / 6 Baths 10m pool 2 Kitchens
SCL0119
69.900€
SCL0052
235.000€
SCL0054
299.950€
SCL0042
790.000€
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Zurgena: detached 8 room house with1,200m2 plot needs minor renovation. Electric & Water on. 20 mins from beach. 39,995€
Almanzora: Immaculate 3bed, 2bath villa with pool, great location, roof solarium. Stunning property 149.995€
3 bed, 2 bath, 2,500m2 plot 12mx5m pool fully legal 120,000€
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Los Patricios: Immaculate 2 bed villa with great views for cash investment. 1.200m2 plot, great views. Sensible offers considered. Only 69.995€
Arboleas: Lovely 3 bed, 2 bath villa on 600m2 plot. Lounge with log burner. Huge garage / workshop. Space for pool. Immaculate. 98,000€
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Las Pocicas: stunning large villa 3/4 beds, 2 baths, 2.500m2, amazing views. ONLY 120.000€ sensible offers welcome
Antas: Immaculate 3bed townhouse in best part of Antas, aircon and patio areas. Great property at only 79.995€
Arboleas: 2 bed villa with pool in excellent location for cash investment. Fitted kitchen, landscaped gardens & detached garage. Only 94.995€
Tel: 950 431 855 / 661 143 871
Limaria: Plots from 600m2, 100% legal, water & electric on plot. 3bed 2bath builds available from 78.000e inc land purchase. Plot only 38.000€
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Taberno: 2 bed ground floor apartment, outside patio, furnished, 5 min walk to village centre, ONLY €250pcm
Mojacar: Off Plan Opportunity. Villas can be built on this 500m2 plot, sea views. 3 bed, bath, fitted kitchen, walled & gated. 6-8 month build time. 129,995€
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Almanzora: Beautiful 3 bed, 2 bath villa, furnished to high standard, low maintenance gardens, views. €470pcm
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A1112 Mojacar Playa €155,000 Very spacious upper apartment + outstanding sea views just 1 min. walk from the beach & chiringuitos. 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms & A/C. Underground parking. Community gardens & pool.
LV547 Mojacar Playa €120,000
DV1248
La Pilica
€299,950
Pretty detached villa of 141 m2 on 2,500 m2 with superb far reaching views. 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms. Private garage & heated pool. Just a short drive to golf, towns & beaches.
A1059
Villaricos
A1145 Mojacar Playa €120,000
€95,000
Very desirable apartment of 61 m2 in a top quality complex next to the marina. 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. Furnished. Lock up garage. Well kept community gardens & community pool.
South facing 1st floor apartment of 63 m2 + private roof terrace on a small sought after development. Sea views. 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, furnished. Community pool & parking. In walking distance of the beach.
LV626 Cortijo Grande €99,500 DV1060 Mojacar Playa €235,000
DV1166
Cabrera
€159,000
Immaculate town house of 76m2 in a secure community with parking. Ample terraces with sea views from the upper terrace. Sky satellite dish is included in the price. In walking distance of the beach.
Very attractive terraced house of 85 m2 with a private terrace of 22m2 with fabulous views of the valley. 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms & furnished. Just a 15 minute drive to the local beaches.
Detached villa of 147 m2 on 530 m2 very close to the beach. 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. Part furnished. Superb sea views & planted gardens with lawned areas. In walking distance of all facilities.
Immaculate detached villa of 84 m2 on 130 m2. 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms & terrace. Situated in a very pretty urbanisation with superb communal terraces & pool. Lovely views.
LV640 Cortijo Grande €97,500
LV539 Mojacar Playa €105,000
LV644 Valle del Este €275,000
A1124 Mojacar Playa €159,950
Lovely furnished front-line golf townhouse of 89m2 with breathtaking views over the golf course. 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, private terrace. Short drive to towns & beaches.
Very nice south-facing townhouse of 75m2, + terraces & solarium, on a popular complex close to the beach. 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. Community gardens & pool. Allocated parking.
Superb 3 storey townhouse of 210 m2 + 87 m2 garden. Top quality gated complex front-line golf. Allocated parking and community pool. 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms & study. Furnished.
Top quality 1st floor apartment of 132m2 on a frontline complex with private solarium & superb sea views. Large terrace of 22 m2 & fully furnished. Superb community gardens & pools
www.pricebrown.com Tel: +34 950 478 915 Fax: +34 950 478 963 sales@pricebrown.com
rentals@pricebrown.com
August hours: 9.30am to 3pm
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).
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Contact: 607 705 085 or 687 938 466
C/Llanos, Bedar (Next to the Miramar Restaurant)
Open: Monday-Friday 10.00am-3.30pm
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Valle de Este Golf Club
ONLY 58,000€
A ‘lock up & leave’ apartment situated in well-maintained development in Valle de Este Golf Club. Bright open plan living/dining area with high-quality furniture included; 2 double bedrooms (fitted wardrobes), Master has access to terrace; A/C throughout & beautiful communal pool just short walk away & secure parking even closer.
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Call 0034 950 616 827 / 0034 678 002 006 155a Carretera Estacion, Huercal Overa. 100m from LIDL
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We Urgently Need Quality Properties Both For Sale & Rent We Have Clients Waiting... 309 Paseo del Mediterraneo, Mojacar Playa (50m from Ferreteria Lopez)
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Tel: (0034) 616 760 409 or Tel: (0034) 950 091 137 Sale and rental properties urgently required in the Albox, Arboleas, Huercal Overa and Mojacar areas cucador .......... €114,950
• 3 bedrooms with fitted wardrobes • Family bathroom and ensuite to master • 26m² lounge and 16m² conservatory • Fully fitted kitchen with white goods • 8x4m swimming pool and gazebo REF: A1676 • Walking distance to bar/restaurant
La Alfoquia ....€450/month
• Fully furnished, 2 bed, 2 bath Villa • Fully fitted kitchen • Lounge/diner with fire-place • Air con and ceiling fans • Solarium and 8x4m swimming pool • Walking distance to amenities
REF: R321
ARBOLEAS.................€129,000 ARBOLEAS.................€159,950
• Within walking distance of amenities • 3 beds, 2 baths • Lounge/diner with fire-place • Fully fitted kitchen; 2 fly-free terraces • 10x5m swimming pool; 669m² plot • 31m² garage; 9m² store room
Ref: A1696
• Luxurious 3 bed Villa • Good size lounge/diner • Beautiful conservatory/sunroom • Family bathroom and ensuite to bed 1 • Fully fitted kitchen • 128m² build; 626m² garden with pool
REF:A1616
NR cantoria..........€174,850
• Beautifully renovated, unique Cortijo • 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms • 2 lounges; dining room • Kitchen with pantry • Swimming pool; double garage • Private garden with great views
REF: A1715
NR ARBOLEAS......€495/month NR ARBOLEAS......€565/month Los Carasoles...€585/month
• Unfurnished, 3 bed, 2 bath Villa • Fully fitted kitchen with appliances • Lounge/diner with log burner • 8x4m swimming pool and covered terrace • Air con and ceiling fans REF:R287 • 7/8 minute drive from Arboleas
• Large, fully furnished, 3 bed, 2 bath Villa • Fully fitted kitchen • Good size lounge/diner with fire-place • Satellite TV; air con; alarm; internet available • Nice views, solarium and 8x4m swimming pool REF: R294 • Walking distance to bar/restaurant
• Fully furnished, 4 bed, 3 bath Cortijo • Fully fitted kitchen • 1st floor lounge; dining room • Air con; covered terrace; bbq • Large bespoke swimming pool • Great views
REF: R326
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Rock Band playing at the Bowling Centre
Saturday 31st August from 20.00
Full bar and Bistro menu available
Amigos Bowling Centre Los Llanos Poligono, Arboleas
950 120 269
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1 Lists of writings (14) 10 Experienced pain (5) 11 Blooming (9) 12 Lurches (7) 13 Sequin (7) 14 Ease (5) 16 Accord (9) 19 A nearby galaxy (9) 20 Informs (5) 22 Condoms (slang) (7) 25 Not lawful (7)
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massive meringue Forget cupcakes, macaroons and whoopie pies; there’s a new dessert in town and sweet-toothed types, disappointed by diminutive delicacies, will be delighted to learn that the new pretenders are, frankly, enormous. Huge, airy puffs of meringue the size of dinner plates - often sprinkled with crumbled pistachios or freeze-dried raspberries - have become ubiquitous at posh dinner parties and at trendy delis around the country. At such places they’re often stacked in gleaming piles as window displays, designed to lure foodies through the door. And considering that they’re made just from egg whites and a pinch of sugar, these outlandish confections don’t come cheap. Prices usually start at around £3 but they can cost up to £5 at exclusive establishments. Chef Yotam Ottolenghi, often credited with starting the trend, now says he sells around 60 of his multi-flavoured meringues a day, and double that on weekends in his eponymous delis, while Selfridges has started selling mini versions for 70p a pop. Even Waitrose sell raspberry, mango and passionfruit and chocolate versions for £1.90, and you can now order giant, tiered meringue wedding cakes in a rainbow of colours for around £500 from meringuegirls.co.uk. Experts say the popularity of the dessert is down to the fact that meringues still sate a sweet tooth while, due to their airy nature, they are seen as slightly more healthy than other desserts (indeed, there are around 300 calories in a cupcake, versus 150 in a meringue) so are popular with women. And the good news is that if you don’t want to shell out for your own, this is one trend that’s easy to make at home — music to the ears of anyone who tried to construct the last tricky confectionery trend, the cakepop. To make your meringue, just beat 115g sugar and four egg whites together until stiff and glossy, then fold in 115g of icing sugar and bake for one and a half hours at 100C for deli-worthy treats at a fraction of the price. So go on, indulge your sweet tooth the chic way.
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air-conditioned
La
27
el Cucador
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
menu changes weekly
sunday lunch
Dine in our air-conditioned Restaurant wed - sat evenings
served 12.30PM - 5PM includes a complimentary coffee & chocolate
6:30pm - 9pm
SATURDAY
booking recommended
EARLY BIRD MENU
5-7PM FROM 6€
from
fridays
TO INCLUDE SALAD, BREAD & ALI- OLI
5.95€ in the Bar
BBQ Chicken 7.45€ Fillet of Chicken Breast braised in a homemade BBQ sauce Mustard Pork 7.45€ Tender Pork Escalope lightly pan-fried served with a creamy wholegrain mustard sauce
Beer-battered cod
Herby Cod 7.95€ Poached Atlantic Cod with a white sauce topped with herby crumbs
homemade chips & peas FRIDAYS 12.30pm - 9pm
THE ABOVE MAINS ARE SERVED WITH A CHOICE OF POTATOES & SEASONAL VEGETABLES
Choice of tapas all €1
lite menu
Homemade Starters
2.50€ each
salads, burgers, wraps
Scrumptious Homemade Puddings
TWO COURSE LUNCH
12:30-9pm
12:30-3:30PM 6€
all 3€ each!
only 5€
MONdays HOME-MADE quiche, salad & 6 - 9pm
Chips
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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BOOZY
CHICKEN!
Delicious barbecued chicken that’s so easy to make. Remember to leave time for marinating
showbar & restaurant
1 chicken, chopped into drumsticks, thighs and wings 1 whole pineapple, sliced For the marinade 4-5tbsp dark rum 200ml/7fl oz ginger beer 1 red chilli, deseeded and finely chopped pinch of allspice 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped pinch of brown sugar 2 spring onions, chopped handful of fresh thyme leaves, finely chopped splash of olive oil
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€
thursday 26th september
status quo tribute karaoke every night
all gaa games shown & all major sporting events
Fresh telephone: 950 473 135 d eer Battere mojacar playa between Lua & Moma Beach B s Fish & Chip
Open 10am till late 7 days a week
Preheat barbecue to high. Mix all marinade ingredients together, add sea salt and freshly ground black pepper. Slash chicken pieces with a sharp knife, put in bowl, pour marinade over (reserving a little for pineapple) and turn to coat. Cover and leave for 20 mins. Sit chicken on barbecue and leave 5 mins before turning with tongs. Baste with marinade and turn frequently. The breast and wings will be cooked first. After about 15 mins, remove and transfer to plate. Continue to cook, baste and turn legs for 15 mins. Remove to serving plate, then baste pineapple with marinade and cook a few secs on each side until charred. Serve together.
Los Mellizos Restaurant La Alfoquia, Zurgena
8€
Tel: 667 919 025
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BOOK NOW FOR SUNDAY LUNCH
Friday 30th August Birthday party celebrations
Delicious Home Made Starters & Desserts 3.50€
free entry from 9pm all welcome
Choice of Roast Beef, Pork or half roast chicken with roast potatoes, mashed potatoes 5.95€ Yorkshire pudding, stuffing and crackling
with Dee-Sharp Duo
Menu changes weekly!
Main Course
specials bottles of mahou 1€ bottles of carlsberg 90c All served at the table with a bowl of fresh vegetables
Open 1pm - 10pm Thurs - Mon (Closed Tues & Wed) Bar snacks always available
The Traditional English
Chippy
La Alfoquia
667 919 025
Real Home Made Chips from a real chip shop Crispy Battered Atlantic Cod or Haddock Served with 5.50€ Homemade Chips & Mushy Peas
Fun Quiz ... eat in or Takeaway! Every Wednesday ... patio Bar Entertainment MONDAY, WEDNESDAY & Evening THURSDAY LUNCHTIMES
Menu Del Dia Tel: 634 324 484 Fish, Chips, Dessert for more information! + A Drink
Opening Hours:
8.00€
Weekdays 12:30 - 3:00pm - 5:30 - 9pm Sat 3:00 - 8pm (Closed Tuesday)
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NHS hospitals accused of ‘hiding’ food dissatisfaction
NHS hospitals in England are hiding patient dissatisfaction with the food they serve, campaigners say. The Campaign for Better Hospital Food said NHS Trusts routinely rated their own food highly. But patient surveys showed nearly half of people were dissatisfied with what they were offered to eat. The campaigners want mandatory standards introduced for hospital food, like those which already exist for prisons and schools. In the past, NHS staff in England have carried out annual assessments of the quality of hospital food. In 2011 they rated nearly 98% of meals as “good” or “excellent”. The inspection system is now changing, but the Campaign for Better Hospital Food points to a survey of more than 64,000 patients carried out by the regulator, the Care Quality Commission, earlier this year. In that survey just 55% of patients said the food they had been served was “good”. Alex Jackson, co-ordinator of the Campaign for Better Hospital Food, said existing policies that regulate food served in prisons and schools should be extended to hospitals. “It is time for the government to come clean about the sorry state of hospital food in England and set mandatory standards for patient meals. “This would only involve extending an existing policy which has seen it set mandatory standards for prison food and food served in government departments, to go alongside those that already exist for school food. “Surely patients recovering in hospital have the
same right to good food as government ministers, school kids and prisoners?” Campaigners point to hospitals such as Darlington Memorial, where the award-winning food is locally sourced and cooked on site. Through buying in bulk and cutting down on waste, the hospital manages to stick to a very tight budget of around £2.60 per patient per day. Data from the Care Quality Commission shows that 12 of the 20 hospitals serving the worst food use meals prepared by private catering companies. But 14 of the 20 hospitals with the best food employ catering staff who prepare and cook the food from scratch. Patient Concern called the survey findings “shocking”. It called for protected cash for hospitals to be spent on better meals. Roger Goss, co-director of Patient Concern, said: “If managements are deliberately misleading us on hospital food, on what else are we being misled? Patient safety? Quality of care?” In a statement, a spokesman for the Department of Health in England said there were many examples of good food across the NHS. “But we recognise that there is too much variation across the country - that is why we have implemented a tough new inspection programme. We support the principle of food standards but do not think that legislation is the right way to proceed. We believe that the best decisions on hospital food are those taken locally by chefs and catering managers.”
YELLOW STONE BAR SATURDAY 31ST AUGUST FROM 8PM
Country & Western with
Night
Kris will sing the songs of the stars we love to hear from the 50’s, 60’s & 70’s including Dolly Parton, Tania Tucker, Emmylou Harris, Patsy Cline, Hank Williams, Johnny Cash, Leann Rimes & Shania Twain. Kris will also sing all your favourites from Brenda Lee, Connie Francis, Dusty Springfield & Eva Cassidy plus lots of great music to get you on your feet.
Kris Kelly
TICKETS COST
ONLY €6 AND THE PRICE INCLUDES CHICKEN & CHIPS
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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hungry? thirsty?
Come to Jacks newly refurbished patio garden & enjoy Ice Cream Float 1.50€
Share a pitcher of Estrella or Tinto de Verano only 5€ each
Bar Menu & Snacks
always available 9am - 4.30pm (excep Sun)
Homemade Burgers, Summer Salads, Jacket Potatoes, Puds & much more
plus daily specials
All Day Breakfast from 9am
Available Monday - Saturday 2pm - 5pm throughout August
Free Wi-Fi
MENU DEL DIA
Cod ‘n’ ChipS from 5.95€
Beer-battered Atlantic Cod, Homemade Chips, Mushy or Garden PeaS Bookings Advisable
served daily 12 - 4.30pm except Fri & Sun
Friday & Saturday
Our Restaurant is Open 6pM - 9pm from
Traditional SUNDAY LUNCH
NEW served Delicious & Home-cooked SUMMER A Choice of Topside Of Beef & Yorkshire noon - 5pm MENU Pudding; Roast Pork With Crackling And
onl y
Apple Sauce Tender or Roast Chicken With Stuffing - all served with Locally-grown Potatoes, Seasonal Vegetables... Fish dish also available...
6.95€
Starters, Puddings from 2€ each
SUNDAY BREAKFAST SERVED 10AM-11.30aM
Tuesday
Activities New .... at love to play darts?
is Quiz Night - 7:30pm
Wednesday
Line Dancing with Carrie 7pm PLUS Art Classes, Computer Club, Keep Fit, Geneology Please call into Jacks to check summer Timetables
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
La Cena
Restaurante
A date for your diary
Tuesday 3rd September First meeting 8pm in the bar. Bring your darts. Ladies & Gents Welcome
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
free wifi
Downstairs on the sea front next to the Irish Rover Look out for our live entertainment evenings
Menu del noche
Beach Opening Times 10am til close Food served 10:30am til 10pm
menu of the day 3 courses €10.50 regular TRIBUTE SHOWS ite for details webs see
tel: 950 473 099 www.beachcombermojacar.com
Carrillo Bar Pizza & Tapas
Food & Drink Served all Day
Jacks are proud to support the mcmillan worlds biggest coffee morning & we are pleased to accept raffle prize donations for “our Angies” coffee morning. Our thanks to those who supported us,
ALBOX
@
950 120 718 / 634 305 132
Est 1964
Live Sports Shown SPECIAL OFFER 6 BOTTLES IN A BUCKET
ONLY 6€
BP Garage
Open All Week 9am til Late Closed Monday
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Albox
menu del noche €9.95
3 courseS - €12.00
Bookings Advisable
Line Dancing from 2:30pm with Eleanor & Gilly ROCK’N’ ROLL 7:30PM
Mari Cruz
5€
EVENING 5.95€ SERVED 12-9pm MENU
Monday
Restaurante pizzeria
2 Courses onl y
Includes FREE Tea or Coffee
friday & SATURDAY
C/Avda de Almeria 17, 04639, Turre, Almeria, Tel: 950 47 96 46
Tel: 660
260 147
Ctra. Estacion, 29 04815 Almanzora
John and the team at The Beachcomber always ensure your food is beautifully cooked and is served with a smile. With Fish and chips to die for plus all the traditional favourite meals you would expect, John has also added a Slimming World breakfast to the menu, which is the perfect way to enjoy a meal and not feel guilty! Call now to book or to find out more about any of our events: 950 473 099. LA CENA, in Albox is a fine dining experience without the expense. A beautifully decorated restaurant, run by husband and wife team Simon and Carol. At the moment they are serving a superb Menu Del Noche for only 9.95€, where you can now choose from a choice of 7 starters, 6 mains and 5 desserts. Full A La Carte is also always available. Please note our new Summer opening times are now Monday to Saturday 7.00pm until late. We are closed Sundays! If any of this has whetted your appetite, call 950 430 930 after 5.30pm today and reserve your table, you will not be disappointed! 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 & birthdays. Enjoy a free bottle of cava when a minimum of 4 people order a starter and main course from the A la carte menu for this week only.
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COMMUNITY NEWS belinda
GEMMA
happy 50th birthday
HAPPY 8th BIRTHDAY Lots of love Mum & Dad xxxxx
Charity Supper Evening in Aid of Age Concern.
A fun, filled evening of comedy and laughter is being held in La Parilla, Albox in October. A group of local thespians are putting on a theatre supper evening in aid of Age Concern and will be portraying their version of The Angina Monologues written by Peter Barnett and directed by Trish Vandepeer. If you are familiar with The Angina Monologues then you will already know that you’re in for a wonderful evenings worth of comedy entertainment. Conundrums such as –“will Eileen and Ralph survive their cruise”, “what are the secrets of Rhians beauty regime” and “how will Ethel finally get rid of that painful verruca” are all questions that will be answered on the night. The meal will be served at the beginning of the evening and the dessert during the interval. So why not come along and have a belly full of laughs whilst supporting a very worthwhile charity. The production takes place from Friday to Sunday the 4th-6th October and tickets can be purchased from Girasol, One Stop Pool Shop and Friends of Almanzora in Albox and Essentials in Arboleas. They are priced at 12.50 euros. Doors open at 6.30pm, meal served at 7.00pm and curtain up at 8.15 pm.
The Fundraiser Charity & Community Shops
The people’s charity, The Peoples Choice
Run totally by volunteers
Helping the disabled Cancer Research Vera Orphanage We put our hearts Asprodalba into helping and many more
vera shop has now moved to just before the guardia civil & next to the chinese shop
Opposite Super Turre in Turre & Just before the Guardia Civil in Vera Open 6 days a week... times on shop doors Contact 664 620 288
Greeting Cards A Full Selection
at great prices All Cards One Price
2€
Monday - Saturday 10am - 2pm
ICS Shop
within Liberty Seguros Insurance Calle Malaga, Albox by Cutting Edge
love from Mum & Percy xxx
MACS
The MACS Shop in Albox is open 10 am to 2 pm, Monday to Friday, in Avenida America, behind Mercadona, we are having a special event, all clothing and shoes - half the marked price. Paperback books 10 for a euro or 15c each, Hardback books 50% off price, we have a wide choice and all are in good condition, also many other items on offer. All donations of any unwanted items are gratefully accepted. We offer support and befriending to all those suffering from Cancer, if you feel you need our help and/or support please call the General Enquiries number 634 328 334.
Jam Session
Sunday Jam Session with SnakeBite on Sunday 1st September at 5pm at Bar International Diner Feel Free to bring a guitar, flute or milk bottle!! We’re hoping for a good turnout of musicians, with some new faces coming up, come early - especially if you want some shade! The forecast is looking warm so bring your sun cream! Bar & food facilities too....... should be a great afternoon! For more information contact Jake Bourke on 637 397 513 or email jakebourke8@hotmail.co.uk
selecciones displaying a great selection of new & used furniture
open thursday nighy from 6pm - 8pm we also stock Sportswear supplied direct from the UK
Find us in Turre near the Fundraiser. Summer Opening Times Mon - Sat from 9am - 3pm
Tel: 634 347 295
Bar lepanto
Bar Trespasso for Sale due to retirement Busy Albox Bar in prime location near Mercadona Open 9am - 6pm Mon - Sat but with potential for evening trade.
For more infomation call
687 018 936
weekly quiz nights with CHERRY Original Quizzes
Questions to make you think! Smile & Ponder...
This week’s word is TELESPHOBIA but what does it mean? Get this BONUS question correct and earn an extra point for your team in next week’s Quiz!!! 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! And Quirky Quizzes have spread their wings ~ they are also on Tuesday evenings at Jack’s in Albox ~ so if you can’t make it to La Vida, then we’d love to see you at Jack’s instead!!
La Albox
el Cucador
Monday evenings 7.30pm
tuesdays 7.30pm
FREE La
VidaVenue
VidaBar El
Cucador
Monday
Homemade Quiche, Coleslaw, Salad & Chips
Restaurant
TUESDAY special
OX ALB
Restaurant Open Friday & Saturday 6pm - 9pm For a la Carte Menu Sunday lunches served noon - 5pm
Waiter service in Restaurant or in our Patio Garden Booking Recommended Coming soon... Our NEW Autumn menu including Menu de la Noche Book our function room with private patio garden for your parties, weddings, birthdays etc Please call into Jacks or phone to discuss your BUFFET OR MENU REQUIREMENTS, OR JUST A CHAT WE WOULD LOVE TO SEE YOU
OPEN 9AM-LATE MON-SAT 10-6 SUN
950 120 718 / 634 305 132 jacksalbox@gmail.com
Spicy Chicken Curry & Rice or Cod Fillet & Chips
5€ 5€
5€ Thursday Pie Night 5€
wednesday supper
Chicken Chips & Salad Gammon Chips & Peas
Homemade Pies, Chips & Peas SERVED 6-9PM ladies friendly darts wed 8pm
all welcome
all Premier league Luncheon football live 2 courses
tapas 6 €uro
Selection
1€ Each
Open Every Day 12pm - Late Tel: 950 634 562 • lavidacucador@gmail.com book the Venue: For your Private Parties, Weddings and Birthdays etc.
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advertise all your unwanted items for sale in this section
any single item up to 300€ free of charge
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ink cartridges refills or buy a compatable at great prices. We love to save you money. ICS shop inside liberty seguros insurance, Calle malaga (next to puppy rescue) or call 609 199 394 Samsung LCD TV 40inch – 250€ Tel: 664 364 625 Log Burner, cast iron, glass front inset design. 100€ Collect from Lucainena (nr. Sorbas) Tel: 950 066 144 WINE COOLER Hardly used holds 15 bottles. As new. 110€ Partaloa area. Tel: 950 930 036 or 634 384 199 A New Camping Gaz BBQ. Top of the range. El Prado 7000 watt. Electronic Gas. Never used. 95€ (cost 154€) To view and seen working. (Mojacar) Tel: 666 132 422 or 950 472 698 Wedgewood Bone China. 68 Pieces Metalised Hotel ware. Insignia Pattern. Very Dainty. 95€ Mojacar Tel: 950 472 698 or 666 132 422 Steam Iron. A Profesional Planchado 2000 watt. As new (cost 44€). Now 30€ Tel: Mojacar 666 132 422 or 950 472 698 Single bed 15€, double bed with wrought iron headboard 25€, single duvets 5€,ceiling light 15€, table lamp 15€, large corner desk 30€, wheelchair 45€, silver gas bottles 12.50€ each, reja to fit large window - offers. Tel: 950 069 332.or 637 229 009 TV Stand with swivel top, finished in Piano black with two glass shelves
for DVD/Digibox etc.. Excellent Condition. 65€.. (cost new 140€) Villaricos Area. Tel: 644 139 605 Child’s 3 point car seat suitable for 1yr to 4yrs adjustable head support Good condition 20€ Villaricos area. Tel: 644 139 605 Karcher high pressure washer, Model K2.120, 1300 Watt. Hardly used, boxed. 40€. Tel: 685 224 985 Velbon Tripod for camera, model VE3, extends to 1.20m. Never used. 20€ Tel: 685 224 985 K e n w o o d Juicer Model JE600 plus book. as new 30€ Tel: 680 357 748 garden bench Small concrete with squirrel pillars NEW 50€ Tel: 950 064 778 / 696 266 348 Purtity glass shower cubicle 700mmx1200mm NEW & UNUSED 60€ Tel: 950 064 778 / 696 266 348 IN F R A - R ED HEATING PANEL New, unused (in box) infra-red heating
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health & beauty avon cosmetics Tel Claire 691 987 454 avon fromclaire@ yahoo.es
heating C a r l o s (Saliente) plumbing & heating services. If it involves water, we can help! www. carlossaliente.com Tel: 968 969 962
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insurance
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iron/metal works
The Metal works
Grills, railings, gates of all types, security/ sliding/roller, rejas, concertina doors etc. Tel: Keith Wood on
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legal
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OPTICIANS Optica Albox All your optical needs, eye tests, hearing tests, contact lenses Tel: 950 121 991
PAINTER / DECORATOR
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watch Tel: 649 186 107 or tv email thunderpaul2003@hotmail.com for pets section free GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPPIES
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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
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plumbing
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friendly mare
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stables Rancho Luz Del Sol, Retamar, Partaloa. One to one or group lessons, latest EN standard hats provided. Escorted hacking and treks. Qualified BHS Instructor. Call Erika Drew on 678 838 547
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PROPERTY section
VERA APARTMENT FOR RENT SHORT-TERM/HOLIDAY RENTAL
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for SALE detatched cortijo
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Beaten
That Machiavellian mutt from down the road, a.k.a. Lucero Rodriguez, a.k.a. The Dog That Is Not Ours, is putting the squeeze on me. She has had the measure of us all along. She never demands; she doesn’t need to. She has perfected the art of mute appeal, but above all she is persistent. She has run of the garden, and can come and go as she pleases through the specially designed Lucy hole in the gate, the only restriction being that she must be home by bedtime. She has access to the house on demand, (and believe me she demands!) with the exception of the bedroom. This gives her a choice of the spare bedroom, which doesn’t interest her at all, as no humans live in it; the kitchen, a place of interest only when cooking is in progress; and the living room, in which are her beds (winter soft, thick and fluffy – summer soft but not fluffy) the heaters, the fire, the air con, and for most of the day at least one human. But then she took it into her head that she would sleep on the bedside mat in our bedroom, a room that is totally out of bounds
By Jos Biggs
josbiggs@hotmail.co.uk
for dogs! I caught her in there, all smiles and tail. ‘Out!’ I said in the voice of command. She immediately got up and outed, but without any suggestion of a guilty conscience, more like an ‘I was just going, anyway.’ The next night I heard her quietly enter, and settle down on the bedside mat, which is next to Pete’s side of the bed. Not wishing to wake him, I ignored her transgression, and this is probably where it all began to go wrong. This is happening every night now. She waits until she thinks we are asleep, then calmly walks in and settles down. If I get up in the night she slinks silently out, only to return as soon as she thinks I am asleep again. I’m not sure whether she thinks I haven’t seen her, but she never refers to the incident if questioned about it in the morning! Pete pretends that he doesn’t know she’s there, right by his bed. But by the light of last night’s full moon, shining full wattage through the open blinds, I saw him patting her head. Maybe he was patting her head in his sleep, who knows? What I do know is that I’m being beaten by a dog, and it’s not even our dog!
Think Hard Before You Make a Scene I was about to put the car away the other evening, when my neighbour came rushing up to me with the news that she had just seen something standing by the rubbish bins two streets away that she thought might be of use in our drama group. A set of stocks. “A set of socks?” I queried. My hearing along with the rest of me is showing signs of wear these days. “No, a set of STOCKS” she repeated patiently. “You know, those things that they used to put thieves in and pelt with eggs and stuff.” I thought it must be a joke, but she was adamant so I jumped back in my new Maserati Ghibli (yeah right) and went to look for myself before some used-stocks dealer cruised by. Well, she was right. Standing between the puke yellow ‘plastic’ bin and the varicose blue ‘paper’ container, was a genuine medieval timber stocks, with holes for head and hands. When I say genuine, it wasn’t your actual ye olde piece of kit, but it looked real enough if you ignored the standard ferretería hinges and brackets holding it together. It would lend itself perfectly to the obligatory Town Square pantomime scene, I thought. But we don’t do
By Colin Bird :
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panto’s do we. However when you are a luvvie, you never turn down anything that might be useful in some future project. That’s why most AmDram society storerooms and wardrobes resemble a cross between Aladdin’s Cave and an explosion in a brothel. Our society’s ‘lighting engineer’ in Suffolk, was a farmer who had given us access to substantial barn space and had even equipped a workshop for us to make our stage flats. There was also a hanging area where we would paint our backdrops for the various productions and store them after use. Canvases are expensive items to purchase, but we were fortunate to have acquired a couple of second-hand cloths from an RAF drama group in Coltishall, Norfolk. They were investing in some new gear and were happy to off-load the old ones cheap. Problem was, they were already painted and we had the laborious and ultra messy task of cleaning them down to bare canvas - and remember, these things can be 200 square feet and more. We obliterated a country churchyard and a woodland scene if I remember correctly. Anyway, thanks to our resident artist, we soon had – you’ve guessed it – a colourful Town Square backdrop, and another depicting an ancient watermill and stream. The following year we were reluctant to repeat the lengthy process of cleaning down, so decided that hey, we would simply paint more scenes on top. Brilliant. Well not so brilliant as it turned out because after three years of this, they became huge rigid slabs the thickness of kitchen work tops and totally untransportable. Dropped from a great height, they would have shattered like glass. Sometimes though, a bit of lateral thinking can help. We had entered a play in three drama festivals in East Anglia. We had already collected several awards in the first two, including ‘Best of Festival’, so we were very
optimistic going in to the final event. Everyone was allotted one hour on the day before the festival opened to familiarise themselves with the venue; chat to the festival stage manager about requirements and have a partial runthrough. Their SM had noticed that one of our actors was wearing a charcoal grey ensemble and had to enter stage right in front of the standard matt black back cloth. He pointed out that the adjudicator was very picky and would probably mark us down for a black-onblack entry. The actor concerned was playing an upwardly mobile business woman, who by necessity was power-dressed accordingly, so I was reluctant to change anything there. However, our minimalist set was of a village hall in the middle of refurbishment and included just a basic small table and chairs, and one or two pots of paint scattered around with a step ladder and broom. A solution was simple. We would acquire another set of steps; drop a plank between the two, draped with a whitish dust sheet and bingo – a black on whitish entrance. On the evening of our performance, another group had arrived with thirty young leylandii in pots. They were re-creating a country garden complete with wicket fence, garden furniture and a facade depicting a large house, for their production of ‘Round and Round the Garden’, one of the plays in The Norman Conquests trilogy. It took them an age to set up. Their faces were a picture at the end of the week when the awards were dished out. We had won the prize for ‘Best Set’, giving truth to the adage that sometimes - less is more.
alqueria - The Barrio Rivalry, its origins John MacDonald (El Sordo) - www.caratacus.eu
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Barrio rivalries are a de-facto part of Spanish life, they range from good-natured competition to general non-association and rarely get out of control. The Alquerian model however is more acute, more venomous and extremely disruptive. The feud’s ‘terminus post quem’ is the fateful year of AD932. Before this time Alqueria occupied a hill-top position, the enlightened population lived in a single barrio contented and at peace. In AD932 Caliph Abd-ar-Rahman III ordered the Village moved stone by stone from its favoured position into the dark valley below. Just why the Caliph took this step is not recorded in detail but the essence of the story has been pieced together by archaeologists. The venerable gentleman was so incensed with a particular Alquerian male known as El Potente, whom he caught brightening up the life of one of his wives ordered the relocation. El Potente, the wayward young lady, an amphora of olive oil and a sheep’s bladder of Remitroot wine formed the essentials of the tale. After relocation the villagers lived in the grim shadow of the Sierra Alhamilla. Bad drainage and a vicious temperature inversion caused by the sheer cliff face made Alqueria a desperate place to live. Alqueria became a repository for anyone who displeased Abdar-Rahman so populating the Village with all the undesirables of his Caliphate. These new arrivals became known as Los Recién Llegados or The Newcomers. The original people of Alqueria adopted the title of Los Gente del Cerro, The Hill People. This is the origin of the two barrios. The Hill People residing in the east of Alqueria with the Newcomers living in the western barrio. Just how they became so enraged with one another is a matter of speculation. Some say the Newcomers supported the French during the Spanish War of Independence while the Hill People sided with Wellington and the British. Others say the feud is more recent. The Hill People being Republican and the Newcomers Nationalist. Perhaps it is because the two groups are different in appearance, religion and aspiration, that’s usually enough to start most conflicts. The relish with which the barrio rivalry is savoured suggests that the anarchic people of Alqueria just enjoy getting up each others noses. The feud could be pure invention, invented to legitimise the rivalry. If this invention is their creation then they have a responsibility to care for it, which they certainly seem to have done. The splendour and ingenuity of the internal Alquerian conflict is a masterpiece of applied anarchy. A warning or perhaps a beacon for others to follow.
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The Zombies of Spain
So there we were on holiday in North Wales and, suddenly, the rain stopped. Now those of you who have experienced the rain in that part of the world will be aware that when it rains it has this knack of getting into any sort of protective clothing you may choose to wear. Anyway, a break in the wet weather was too much to ignore and we took the chance to visit one of the tourist sites recommended by everyone. Oh dear, what a disaster that turned out to be! We were walking down the pathway between some very ornate and quite splendid buildings when we were stopped by some people wearing strange capes and very serious expressions. Well I’d look serious if I was wearing a cape like that! We were told, quite unceremoniously, that the only way we would be allowed any further was if we were part of the convention. Well, always being a bit of a devil, I said that of course we were part of it and could we pass. I should have known! We had to give them our numbers. Look, I have no idea what my mobile phone number is or my car registration number, so to pluck a number out of the air was the only way; I said I was 46 and Helen was 36. Do you know, they let us through! I have to say that by now I felt like we were part of a James Bond film and that at any time some evil no gooder would come along and clap us in irons. Well nearly, instead a man in strange multi coloured clothing arrived on a Penny Farthing and directed us to where the champagne was being kept on ice. Well, that was the magic word, although the Penny Farthing was puzzling.
Graham is married to Helen and has a daughter, Alice. He lives part of the year near Albox, but works in Qatar, teaching. If you wish to contact Graham regarding this article email: helenandg@yahoo. co.uk
When we got to the drinks we felt a little conspicuous and certainly we got a few stares! It seems we had stumbled into a Prisoner convention as we had visited Poertmeirion, where they made the series. We were both bemused, but at least the rain held off and the champagne flowed. Gradually we inched towards the doors and before the full force of the Prisoner Appreciation Society feel upon our heads, we sneaked out, with more success than Number 6! So, a word of warning, be careful this summer! Be seeing you. I hope!
Coastal Desolation & Despair
Believe it or not there are around 40,000 zombies walking the Spanish streets; they are mostly invisible as they hide in their flash cars and behind the high walls of their plush homes. These zombies once feasted off their shareholders, home buyers and lenders. A zombie in this case is a developer that only has enough income to pay the interest on its loans. These Loans enabled the zombies and another 50,000 construction companies to destroy both the Spanish countryside and the economy. 20,000 of these
property businesses have hit the wall since 2007. Domestic renting is not big business in Spain as home ownership stands at a massive 80%. Only those developers with commercial property such as retail units and offices are in a position to carry on paying their debts. Spain joined the Eurozone in 1999 and immediately took advantage of access to cheap loans. As a result house prices rocketed 55% until the bubble finally burst in 2008. Since then prices have fallen by an average of 45%. Average is the word as more than half of the new properties
were built on the Costas and aimed at foreign buyers, where prices have fallen much further. Between 1999 and 2006 Spain built 675,000 new homes a year. That’s more than France, Germany and the UK combined! Construction once accounted for 20% of Spain’s economy a figure now down to about half that. There are lies, damn lies and statistics, so estimates vary between 2 and 3 million for the number of empty homes in Spain, 700,000 of these are new builds and about half of these are basically unsold apartments by a beach somewhere. It’s estimated it will take up to 13 years to get rid of these properties. Traditionally Spanish don’t commute to work so unless it’s for a holiday home there’s no point in a Spaniard buying a beach view property as their job is more likely to be inland. So that leaves Johnny Foreigner to slowly pick up the slack. 80% less mortgages were granted last year compared to 2006, loans which enabled 275,000 homes to be bought. Spanish unemployment is over 26% with 56% of the under 25’s out of work. This is a damning figure as 40% of these young people were college educated. What a horrific waste of talent which will have repercussions far into the future. Only Greece as the slightly sicker European
man fairs worse with 2 out of 3 of its youth jobless! The sums involved in the property bubble are mind boggling with apparently about 325,000,000,000€ in outstanding property related loans. One good thing the Rajoy administration has done is to make banks assume 80% are bad loans rather than the 31% the banks were trying to brush under the carpet. 100€bn has been borrowed from the ECB though estimates suggest another 400€bn may be needed to save the Spanish banking system. Madrid seems to exist on a different level of consciousness as the rest of us mere mortals. On one hand there is the Rajoy administration sabre rattling over Gibraltar potentially alienating British home buyers and over at the Bernabeu; Real Madrid think that paying 100,000,000€ and erecting a stage to show off their new striker Gareth Bale is right and proper in these austere times. To try and explain the offside rule as it were; Spain’s entire toxic loan book amounts to 3250 Bales or just 1300 Lionel Messi’s if ever his mega bucks buyout clause were activated at Barcelona. No wonder UEFA is introducing financial fair play rules next season!
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This week is all about teams as we had a week of team competitions and I am pleased to report all seemed to enjoy . In this very hot weather a team event is a good idea. Wednesday 21st August and our winners with 75 points Barbara Wardley Lilly Pepper and Andy Culshaw. In second with 72 Mike Picken Sheila Picken and John Wardley. In third with 66 John Park Patricia Holt and Stephen Picken . No ball sweep winners
Sunday and again a team event best three scores to count and our winners Mike Picken Greg Ward David Hardy John Wardley with 127 points. In second Patricia Holt Sheila Picken Carol Hardy Lily Pepper and Barbara Wardley
Marina Phoenix Golf Society Monday 19th August was an individual stableford at Marina. First on 36 points was Jim Budd winning narrowly from Brian Couper (35) and Joe Cordingley (33). There was an introductory event for joining lady players.
First was Jan Cordingley from Margaret Dimmock and Kay Cordingley. Thursdays event was a Greensome pairs competition won by Steve Dimmock and
Jim Budd with a nett score of 60.6 from John Lally and Tony Cordingley (63.2) and Ali Mahmud and Margaret Budd (69) in third. Marina Phoenix play Mondays
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Ball sweep winner Mike Picken hole 2 and 11 Enjoy your golf with Cortijo Grande you will be made very welcome Just telephone Patricia Holt 950 475509 MP
VALLE DEL ESTE GOLF SOCIETY While we have had a good turnout of members and visitors playing this week, fatigue and the heat has taken its toll over the finishing few holes. Alan Townsend, Paul Sedge, Byran Brown and Pepe Postigo won Tuesday’s team game. Friday with 18 players taking part in our weekly stableford comp the winner was Charlie Clarke with 34 pts 2nd with 34 pts Phil Moore and 3rd place went to Byran Brown with 33 pts. Nearest the pins on the 6th Patrick Vickery on the 8th Lloyd Dean while on the 12th it was Earl Harris who won the bottle
of brandy donated by friends of Charlie Clarke who were on a golfing trip, which the society thanks them for. Don’t forget as the time is drawing close to our charity day on the 21st Sept in aid of Asprodalba anyone wishing to enter a team of 4 for a Texas scramble should contact Alan Townsend on 634379887. Quote; The trouble that most of us find with the modern matched sets of clubs is that they don’t really seem to know any more about the game than the old ones did Enjoy your golf at Valle del Este.
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bleak as the river is teaming with them and the paste anglers were struggling to get their bait to the bottom of the water without it being stripped on the way down. Well done to Bill Reade with an exceptional weight for below the bridge. 1st Bill (The Master) Reade with 62.1/3lbs fishing the feeder using the banded pellet. 2nd Dave (The Sweetie Man) Hutchinson with 43.1/2lbs fishing the feeder using the banded pellet. (An especially good weight on the feeder) 3rd Alan (The Chairman) Reid with 25.3/4lbs fishing the feeder using bread. All details are available on their website www.abbeyangling. com or from the Match Secretary Terry Screen on 965328368 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 it 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. Or the new
UK sea fishing license should suffice BUT although we have been told this can be used here I have not seen a copy of this rule on paper and so it could be a problem if pulled up by the police who probably don’t know about the rule. 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. There is talk of an agreement between all regions for any license to be used elsewhere, watch this space. 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 John.
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• Ex-heavyweight champion Mike Tyson has admitted he’s ‘close to death.’ He’s been suffering with drug and alcohol problems. • The Johnnie Walker Classic at Gleneagles - venue for the 2014 Ryder Cup - was won by Englishman won by Tom Fleetwood 922), his first senior victory • Disgraced American Lance Armstrong has agreed a settlement figure with the Sunday Times of around 650,000 US dollars. The paper had sued the drug cheat for one million dollars. • GB hope to win at least four medals in the World Rowing Championships which are taking place in South Korea. • And finally, after winning in Stockholm last weekend, England’s Alastair Brownlee has shot to the top of the 2013 World Triathlon table with one race to go... in London. • After a 4-4 draw in open play, GB’s women’s hockey team were beaten on penalties by Germany in the European Championship final.
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Thursday 22nd August, just about the hottest day of the year, and the 19th Hole Golf Society made the one hour journey up the A7 to Hacienda del Alamo Golf Course. This was our first visit to this course for a couple of years and the trip was very worthwhile, the greens and Tees were excellent and whilst the fairways are suffering slightly from the unforgiving sun they were acceptable, Tight competition in this Individual Singles competition, with the big hitters battling like Trojans for the glory. Alan Chippendale managed to secure 3rd place after fading on the back nine from Mark Danson (Mr Consistency) in 2nd place, but Nigel Greenwood beat them both off with an impressive score of 35 in spite of not scoring on two holes. Christine Dow was again the leading Lady with 21 points. Roger Kaye had another bad day at the office, only scoring 20 points, the most consistent part of Rogers game currently is his inconsistency. However
he along with Mark managed to take the nearest the pin prizes on Holes 5 and 15th respectively. A good day with good company on a brilliant track, most enjoyable. Results. Stableford Results 1st Nigel Greenwood 35 points (19) 2nd Mark Danson 31 points (02) 3rd Alan Chippendale 29 points (15) Nearest The Pin: Hole No 5 Roger Kaye Hole No 15 Mark Danson Thanks to all the members and guests who supported the 19th Hole Golf Society. 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
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Wednesday 21st July , Badgers Golf Society visited Playa Macenas for their weekly competition. The weather conditions were absolutely perfect for golf, so some decent scores were predicted. Winner for the day was Mick Weston with 38pts, with Richard Jones coming in 2nd with 35pts. Nearest the pins went to Andy Kaye and 2 to Richard Jones. There was only 3 two’s on the day, these going to Tony Rowbottom, Phil Gould and Lynn Sefton. Forthcoming Fixtures are: Wednesday 28th Macenas, Thursday 5th September away day to La Envia, Wednesday 11th September Valle de Este, Wednesday 18th September Macenas Badgers Golf Society also plays 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 / 6860388259. Fixtures can be found on www. badgersmojacar.com
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