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SUNDAY OCTOBER 20TH 12.00 MIDDAY VARIOUS DEMONSRATIONS FROM

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I Ruta de la Tapa del Pescado opens in Adra From Sunday in Adra 3 Plazas have marquees and outside bars open, serving fish tapas from the Lonja de Adra.

Cultural, Plaza Puerta del Mar and Plaza del Museo del Mar, and the marquees will be run by 5 catering establishments from the city.

The Alcalde de Adra, Enrique Hernando, together with the Presidenta de la Asociación de Comerciantes, Empresarios y Centro Comercial Abierto de Adra, Mari González, and the Presidente del Grupo de Desarrollo Pesquero Almería-Occidental, Antonio Ortiz Oliva, and Concejales del Ayuntamiento de Adra, inaugurated the first Ruta de la Tapa del Pescado, organised by the Asociación de Comerciantes, Empresarios y Centro Comercial Abierto de Adra, financed by the Grupo de Desarrollo Pesquero Almería-Occidental and with the collaboration of the Ayuntamiento de Adra.

There will be 2 awards, offered by the Asociación de Comerciantes; Best Tapa, and Best Decorated Marquee.

The inaugural procession visited the three Plazas involved in the Ruta. Calling a halt in the Plaza del Centro Cultural, they were offered a selection of typical Adra fish tapas, such as pulpada, pulpo con ali-oli, ‘pescaíto’ frito or paella de mariscos.

The three Plazas are: Plaza del Centro

The patera was spotted by the Salvamiento from the air about 20 miles southeast of

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Parallel to the Ruta there is the ‘Comercio en Vela’. Roads will be closed to traffic from 8.30 for a street exhibition, featuring Natalio Rivas, displays of balloon modelling, a fashion show of clothing for men, women and children, footwear, lingerie, jewellery and handbags, plus numerous other activities which have been set up by the Asociación de Comerciantes, Empresarios y CCA de Adra.

The shops will be open in the evening , with special discounts for the ‘Comercio en Vela’, which can be paid for with the Tarjeta Abdera. teleprensa.es

11 immigrants rescued by the Salvamento Marítimo.

The 11, all adult males and in good health, were taken by the Salvamento Marítimo to the Puerto de Almería.

security grills - garden gates & railings spiral staircases - motorised sliding gates garage doors - ornate gazebos

As well as the bars and tapas, on both Saturday and Sunday, there will be live music and dancing in all the venues along the Ruta.

Alborán.

The 11 have been treated by a team from the Cruz Roja before being given into the custody of the Cuerpo Nacional de Policía for repatriation. teleprensa.es

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The Vía Verde de HuércalOvera has moved a step closer to reality The project to create the Vía Verde de Huércal-Overa has taken a step forward with the favourable vote in Plenary of the Grupo Popular, for the assignment of land for the Pproyecto de la Vía Verde de HuércalOvera.

It is expected that this project will not only directly benefit the local people, but will also attract visitors and tourists.

The Alcalde, Domingo Fernández, said that “the project of the Via Verde is a manifesto promise by our Equipo de Gobierno del Partido Popular; It is a commitment which shows that we have taken another step forward to fulfilling our promises.’

The agreement includes a lease for a period of 20 years renewable for another 10. After the expiry of this period of time the land will be transferred at a minimal cost to the city coffers, possibly around 6,800 euros per year.

The spokesman for the Equipo de Gobierno, Antonio Lázaro, said that this agreement was a ‘benefit for the Municipality, with benefits in sports, tourism and in general. Once signed this agreement will be

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implemented within a maximum period of 2 years.’

The agreement with ADIF is similar to those agreed with other Municipalities in the district of Almanzora. It will follow the old railway

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Sausage, egg, beans & chips Mexican Chilli, served on a bed of Basmati rice & topped with cheese & sour cream Home cooked Ham, egg & chips Traditional Ploughmans lunch, choose from Brie, Cheddar or Stilton cheese Succulent Scampi tails, served with a side salad & chips Full English Breakfast, 2 Bacon, 2 Sausage, tomatoes, baked beans, 1 egg & 1 toast

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Humbugs Christmas lunch Menu

Starters Smoked Salmon and Prawn Cocktail.

Cream of Vegetable Winter Soup Chicken Liver and Brandy Parfait served with Cumberland Sauce All served with local crusty bread Main Course Roast Turkey and all the Trimmings Seared Salmon Fillet with a Lemon and Tartare Sauce A puff pastry strudel of Wenslydale Cheese, Cranberries and Ratatouille All served with seasonal vegetables & roast potatoes Sweets Traditional Christmas pudding with Brandy Sauce Humbugs renowned Bailey’s Cheesecake, served with Pouring Cream Tipsy Berries Trifle Cheese Board (2€ supp) (includes selection of cheese & biscuits, grapes & Humbugs tomato chutney) Coffee or tea Cracker included

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Sirloin steak or Pork fillet with a Dijon or Stilton sauce, served with stir-fried Mediterranean Vegetables & Dauphinois Potatoes or Chips

8oz Sirloin steak 12.95€ or Pork Fillet 8.95€ Tuna steak or Shark steak pan fried in garlic butter, served with a mixed Spanish salad & chips Tuna steak 7.95€ or Shark steak 6.95€ Booking form: Name...................................

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Most dogs shed their coat twice a year, in Spring and Autumn, and the autumn shed is upon us once again. The best way to combat this fur-all-over-everything phenomenon is to give your dog a really goodskin-deep grooming to coax all that extra fur out.

Your grooming efforts will not only do a wonderful job ofgetting all the dead coat out, but will also stimulate the skin to grow a healthy coat for the winter.

It is essential to remove the dead coat before the cold weather sets in since any left over dead coat will actually make it more difficult for your dog to keep itself warm in the winter months.

A dog keeps itself warm or cool by regulating the layer of air that sits between the skin and the coat. If the dead fur remains on the dog, it clogs that layer of air and prevents the dog from properly warming or cooling itself, thereby reducing it’s ability to keep warm in the winter. So, if the fur is not removed, the dog will actually be colder in the winter than it needs to be.

However, if you think yourself lucky to have a dog with a hair, as opposed to a fur, coat, and as TRAVELLING IN AIR CONDITIONED VEHICLE such it will never DELIVERED TO DOOR need grooming, then think again!

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These types of dogs don’t shed like a double coated dog. Instead, the hair that they shed gets caught up in the healthy hair and tangles up, causing matting of the coat.

When this happens, the mats pull on the skin and can cause a sore under the mat. It also traps moisture, keeping the dog’s skin constantly damp. And we all know how uncomfortable it is to go outside in the winter with damp hair - It’s just really hard to stay warm. The same thing holds true for dogs.

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The I Feria del Motor ‘Toyomotor’ will be held in Almería Photo: http://dekupon.ru/

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About 500 cars and 150 motorcycles will attend the Feria, to be held on 17 to 20 October at the Palacio de Exposiciones y Congresos ‘Cabo de Gata-Ciudad de Almería’ de El Toyo, and organised by Imagine Marketing y Promociones.

For four days motorsports fans will be able to learn about new innovations as well as new and second hand vehicles and motorcycles in one of the most modern and versatile exhibition spaces in the province, the Palacio de Congresos del Toyo.

Admission to the Feria is free.

A total of 500 cars will be part of this exhibition, representing all kinds of brands, such as Mercedes, Lancia, Jeep, Mitsubishi, Seta, Citroën, Toyota, Chevrolet, Ford and Kia among others.

Complementing the line-up will be up to 150 motorbikes: BMW, Honda, Piaggio, Aprilia, Yamaha and Harley Davison.

In parallel with the exhibition there will be other activities: A karting track, exhibition of old cars, a bike power test and several sports tournaments.

Visitors will also be able to use free wi-fi, there will be a café, a games room and an entertainment area for children. teleprensa.es

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Dean’s Gentleman’s

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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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The Bull - Traditional British is pleased to announce details of our first evening of live music… Obsession Duo will be here on Saturday 19th October to entertain you! Contact us for details.

You’ll find a warm welcome at The Bull. Pop for a pint or two of real ale - we are the only pub in Spain selling Fuller’s London Pride Draught CASK Conditioned Ale. We’re open Tuesday to Sunday until late and our kitchen is open until 3pm, serving delicious home cooked food. You can also pop in for Sunday lunch. Find us in the heart of the Albox Tuesday market in front of the church, next to Felix the Chemist.

computer services

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A CHIMNEY OR FLUE NEEDS CLEANING ONCE A YEAR! WHY?

Pop in & see Raquel for details of our new products

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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

FOR A FRIENDLY, PROFESSIONAL, CLEAN, SERVICE CALL PAUL ON 617150300 OR 850993057

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JAX

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Albox Rambla

El Cordobes

Toni’s Mirador Bar

JAX

Tlf. 645 560 367

Tues - Fri 10-3pm After 3pm by appointment only Saturday AM by appointment only

Jenny

from

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. Our 2013 trips schedule continues with shopping trips to Murcia and mini breaks to Gibraltar in November from just 150€pp & Christmas in Benidorm from 305€pp including two gala meals and two guided excursions. Full itineraries are available in store or at www.totalentertainment.es. Christmas cards, diaries & calendars are now in. 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.

The Sleep Centre - on Calle Malaga have a fabulous selection of quality beds, bedding and furnishings in store. They have a good range of sprung mattresses, memory foam mattresses and even toppers, to enable you to add an extra layer to your present bed. It can often be a struggle to find the UK sizes here in Spain, but Ray and Irene are able to help; If they haven’t got already got the item you require in the shop, then they can source it and order it in for you. Pay them a visit, you will not be disappointed!

Tel: 673 088 476.

Inford@Tox - Raquel, who recently took over the management of Inford@tox is available to help with all your computing needs, so pop in for details of what they have to offer. And, as well as the existing computer services they have always offered, 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. Raquel speaks good English, so you’ll have no problems being understood!! 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.

Alloa Pool Care - At Alloa Pool Care here in the Almanzora Valley they want to offer their customers a comprehensive, worry free pool service. Wanting you to always be confident in ensuring that you know that your pool is ready and waiting for your enjoyment whenever you want to take a refreshing dip. Therefore they offer a reliable, full pool cleaning service and chemical maintenance program at the very best rates around. Their comprehensive service offered for maintaining your pool includes twice weekly visits during summer (June - September) and weekly visits throughout winter (October - May). They also work on a “Try Before You Buy” basis whereby you pay only at the end of the first month and then in arrears going forward, ensuring your complete satisfaction without any upfront payments. See their main advert for contact details and more information & don´t delay call today.

JAX - 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.

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Nail Clipping and Anal Glands - Only 5€ each!

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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

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Mon - Fri: 9am - 6pm Sat: 9am - 3pm Sun: 10am - 2pm

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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.

Christmas is only 10 weeks or so away, so it’s not too late to join our very popular Christmas Savings Club. Save as much as you want when you want and we will add 10% to your final total saved!

We are now also taking orders

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Eurowise -

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 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 run Eurowise since April 2011 and aim to provide you with a one-stop place to get all your English essentials. With regular deliveries from the UK, their huge selection of chilled, frozen, dried and ambient foods, including pies and

Lulu’s - Lisa & Harmony of Lulu’s Dog Grooming Parlour would like to say a big THANK YOU to all their lovely customers who sponsored them on the Walk For Life last Saturday. City & Guilds trained Lisa looks after and handles all dogs with the utmost care. Lisa opened 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. 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! For more information or to book an appointment call 950 952 940 / 697 569 750.

Shop: 950 104 345 or Maintenance: 637 582 696

628 607 778

S.M.S.BUILDING MAINTENANCE PROMPT, RELIABLE SERVICE.

All General Repairs, Garden walls, Cladding, Patios Enclosures,Painting & Decorating (from 50 euros per room including paint) Also All Exterior Painting and Damp Proofing to sort any problem Crazy Paving. ( No job Too Small)

GUARANTEED TO BEAT ANY QUOTE 20% discount for any work carried out before Christmas For free estimate or advice please phone

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T.C’s Bar

Breakfasts available from 1.50€ Sunday Meals available from 1st Sunday in November 30% Discount for Pensioners COMING SOON - Noodle Bar Open 9am - Late Monday - Sunday Find us in Avenida LePanto, Albox (opposite Eurowise)

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Expertise and experience, but also service and honesty are still at the core of this family run business.

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Even if autumn is not your favourite season, maybe you’re a spring person, or perhaps a winter or summer lover, no matter what the season, it’s important to enjoy the moment. Whether it’s autumn or spring or winter or summer, remember to take time to enjoy the season in this, our chosen part of the world.

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Seasons come and go Enjoy them while they last!

They will all come back around again -- but each and every one is worth paying attention to!

Tips for Enjoying Autumn: Decorate your home or room for the season.

Nothing puts you in the mood for a season -- or for anything, really -- like decorating your home or room (or office!) for it. Break out some autumn-coloured accessories, pick out some pumpkins, and make your living space festive!

Eat and drink some autumn favourites.

Mix up some cocoa. Take a glass of cider.

Make a pumpkin pie. Crunch an apple. One of the best ways to enjoy the season is to literally take a bite out of it!

Enjoy the crisp, fresh outdoor air after the long hot summer bake.

Autumn is one of the best seasons -- not too hot, not too cold. Getting outdoors and enjoying the fresh air is one of the best ways to get the most out of the autumn.

Bring out the coolweather clothes.

Say hello to the easy-wear favourites – boots, jackets, sweaters and all the autumn accessories. Enjoy the novelty

of dressing in trousers again!

Take up a new hobby.

Even if you only try it the once, try something new. You might surprise yourself.

Enjoy the cosiness of a rug.

As darkness falls wrap yourself up in a rug, go outside with a glass of wine, and stargaze.

You don’t have to be an expert astronomer to enjoy the sight of millions of stars, all twinkling especially for you.

Buy a book.

Try an author you’ve never read before. Again, you may surprise yourself.

Look around.

There is so much to see - Pay attention to - and enjoy -- all of the world and its people around you.

Snuggle up to someone you love.

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ORTHODONTICS by Dr. Caridad Hernández Pando Part I: When to Begin *What is Orthodontics?

It is a sector of Dentistry which entails diagnosis, prevention and treatment of improperly positioned bone and teeth. The definition is often simplified to “the use of braces to straighten teeth”, but the reality is much more complex.

Orthodontists today stress the importance of early diagnosis in children to be able to correct the jawbone as well as teeth.

The early diagnosis is called Interceptive or “Preventive” Orthodontics. The concept is to intercept the problems BEFORE reaching an adult-stage mouth, hence simplifying the treatment in later years.

Preventive Orthodontics is possible today, thanks to the information available, making parents more informed to the benefits of early treatment. *What is the age minimum for Orthodontics?

When the child turns seven, it is recommended that he/she visit the Orthodontist. At this age, it is possible to diagnose any growth alteration and development in the jawbone, as well as the presence or consequences of parafunctional habits, causing bone or tooth deformation.

There is, however, no age minimum to begin an Orthodontic treatment. *What type of treatment is used in Preventive Orthodontics?

First, we divide the incorrect bite into two groups: • Hereditary: These problems are passed on from one generation to another with specific characteristics: • The larger upper or lower jaw.

• The alteration of the number of teeth, either missing (agenesia) or excess (supernumeraries). It is important to treat this problem BEFORE the adult teeth replace the milk teeth.

• Acquired: These defects appear during the initial growth stage and alter the correct development of teeth and jawbone.

• The dummy (“chupete”) or thumb-sucker. The habits, when prolonged after the age of four, can cause bone and teeth defects which are difficult to resolve. There are interdisciplinary therapies available to treat these bad habits (stressing the psycho-pedagogical factor) to make the child aware that sucking his thumb or relying on the dummy is detrimental to his health.

The Orthodontist can fit a “tongue brace” (fixed or removable) which makes it impossible for the child to suck his thumb or dummy, and at the same time, interposes the tongue between the incisive teeth.

• The atypical swallow. This is an anomaly in the positioning of the tongue when swallowing. The child positions the tongue between the incisive teeth, causing an open bite in this area. This anomaly is carried over from infancy, during the lactate stage. The Orthodontist can fit a tongue brace to guide the tongue to its correct position, forcing the placement to the upper palate. It is important to work in conjunction with the Speech Therapist, who will aid in correcting the mispronunciation of certain letters, due to the atypical swallow.

•Breathing through the mouth. This habit can be caused by various factors; tonsillitis, vegetations, sinusitis, etc, all problems which impede normal breathing through the nose. This problem can provoke a growth deficit in the upper jaw and improper positioning of the lower jaw. The child would be referred to the Pediatric specialist to determine the need to operate the tonsils or vegetations.

All of these problems should be treated BEFORE adulthood in order to avoid surgery in later years. *What are the benefits of Preventive Orthodontics?

1) There are certain problems which can ONLY be resolved at a young age. The patient, treated in time, benefits from a complete correction of the problem and avoids surgery in later years.

2) The bone mass in younger patients is in constant growth and development, making the orthodontic results visible to both patients and parents at a faster pace.

3) Those patients who are treated for an initial Orthopedic Phase to correct bone malformations have the advantage of a shorter, easier, and hence cheaper Second Phase (when the braces are fitted) in Orthodontics.

4) The Orthodontist has a larger array of treatments available for those patients still in milk-tooth or mixed-dental phase.

5) The risk of damage to dental structure, such as reabsorption or decalcification, is reduced when treating patients at an earlier age.

6) The Orthodontic results are more stable in those patients treated during milktooth or mixed-dental phase.

7) The Orthodontist has the cooperation and motivation of the parents at home to help the patients through their treatment. *What are the difficulties in Preventive Orthodontics?

1) The objectives in the First Phase need to be very clear to both patients and parents in order to avoid confusion. There are two goals: * The elimination of “bad habits” (thumb-sucking, atypical swallowing, breathing through the nose) * The correction of structural problems BEFORE the adult teeth arrive.

2) The patients of Preventive Orthodontics have longer treatments spans, due to a Passive Transitional Phase between Phase I and Phase II. Each patient has a specific transition time from milk-teeth to adult-teeth. The Passive Transitional Phase does NOT depend on the Orthodontist or the treatment.

3) Longer treatment spans often reduce cooperation and motivation in patients.

4) Preventive Orthodontics is treatment for CHILDREN. It is extremely important to keep this in mind, as it requires continual motivation to the patients to ensure the success of the treatment.

Dr. Caridad Hernández Pando is a certified Orthodontist who works with Centro Dental Vivadent in Vera.

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huercal overa feria 2013

This week sees the one of the biggest ferias in the region come to Huercal Overa from 16th-22nd October. There are huge tents for dancing and live shows, rides, stalls, food and bars. Here is the programme of acts on: Wed 16th from 8.30am in the theatre ending with music by the Azharra Orchestra at 10pm.

Thurs 17th at 11.30pm there is a concert with Adelante + Arrumbao + Apeiron.

Fri 18th from 1pm – till late finishing with Supermartxe world tour withJavi Reina.

Sat 19th starts at 1pm till late at 11.30pm Rock group Mago de Oz will be performing.

Sun 20th a church service at 12noon.

Mon 21st - starts at 1pm closing at midnight with fireworks.

Tues 22nd is the day of the children.

For further info see www.huercal-overa.es

Voss Homes Estate Agency wishes everyone a great Feria for 2013 !

If you are looking to buy, sell or rent a property in the general Huércal-Overa area,Taberno, Alfoquia and San Juan de Los Terreros areas then contact VOSSHOMES who have clients waiting of all nationalities and an office in Huércal-Overa just 1km off exit 553 of the A7 motorway, 100m passed Lidl.

Voss Homes is a family company made of husband and wife team Andy & Anna Voss and their daughter Jessica. Andy has been selling properties here for 8 years and because of their joint indepth knowledge of the area they can offer a more comprehensive, professional and friendly service to both home owners and buyers.

VossHomes provides extensive newspaper and internet advertising AND also work with a number of other reputable estate agents thereby attracting more clients for your property especially British, Spanish, Belgian and Dutch etc etc etc . They are also now looking for long term rental properties in the area.

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LEGAL CORNER WITH MICHAEL DAVIES, ABOGADO/SOLICITOR

If you wish us to print an article about a particular topic, please e-mail info@daviessolicitors.com Q. My husband deceased nine months ago in the U.K. with an English will, but no Spanish will. We had a holiday home in Spain in joint names. What do I have to do now?

A. As there is no Spanish will unfortunately it will be necessary to convalidate your husbands U.K. will and probate document for use in Spain.

The first step will be to obtain probate on the U.K. will. When this has been done it will be necessary to have Hague´s Apostille affixed to the U.K. documents and then have the translated and stamped by an official translator. When this has been done your solicitor in Spain will inform you if any further documents need to be obtained for the documents to be acceptable in Spain. (English wills very often refer to trusts, which cause complications and expense when convalidating for use in Spain).

In this case I am afraid your inheritance tax will be subject to surcharge as the time limit to deal with the tax office in Spain is 6 months unless you request and extension in writing within the first 5 months.

As you and the deceased are non residents of Spain, the inheritance tax is paid in Madrid, but no travelling is needed as your solicitor will have and agent in Madrid who for a very small fee will do the legwork in Madrid under the solicitors instructions.

The expense and timescale of the convalidation for use in Spain of the English documents will depend on the wording of the will.

To avoid complications in the future make sure you instruct your solicitor to prepare a Spanish will for yourself after you have finalized your acceptance of inheritance.

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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British Owned Houses Bulldozed

TWO British owned houses, located near the hamlet of Las Terreras in the municipality of CANTORIA in ANDALUCIA, SPAIN, were demolished today in an unannounced move by representatives of the Junta de Andalucia, the regional administration, acting on a court order.

The demolitions resulted from proceedings started by the regional government in 2004 against a local promoter relating to the construction of FOUR houses without the planning permission. A firm sentence of demolition was applied to all four houses in June of this year and the promoter was ordered to demolish the properties at his own expense and to compensate the four British home owners, who, as acknowledged in the court judgement , had acted in good faith.

However, it is understood that the home owners have yet to receive

anycompensation in spite of today’s demolition.

Today (14th October), two of the four houses were demolished following an instruction to execute the demolition order issued by the Provincial Court in September 2013. The remaining two houses, also British owned, face the same fate. The houses were vacated at the time of their demolition.

There are an estimated 300,000 illegal properties in Andalucia according to government estimates.

Two more British families, purchasers in good faith have lost their home, and it appears that they have not been compensated, which AUAN considers to be against their most elemental human rights

pause for thought In my naivety I always imagined that once my daughters had married and left home they’d cease to be my responsibility and could get on with their lives without my constantly having to worry about them! How wrong could I be? My older daughter, Alison lives in Arusha, Tanzania, just a short (in African terms) 4-hour drive from Nairobi, which she regularly visits for the shops and culture, considerably better there than anything available locally.

You can therefore, I’m sure, imagine the panic and worry we felt when we saw news on television of the shootings in the Westgate Centre, which left us scouring the web for further information as neither phone nor email brought any response from her.

The article in the Independent about Elliot Prior, the 4-year old boy who confronted the gunman, who’d seriously wounded his mother, telling him he was “a very bad man”, did little to allay our fears, as the child’s name seemed worrying familiar.

Our relief therefore when we eventually received confirmation that our daughter was safely at home in Arusha, may well be imagined, though sadly such relief was tempered with news that a cousin of her husband’s was among the dead and that young Elliot was indeed the son of a very close friend with whom Alison had been staying the previous week, and who was now fighting for her life in hospital.

And I guess we’re all pretty similar; continuously concerned for our families and friends, worrying, often quite unnecessarily, even when family disputes disrupt a relationship. For blood is indeed thicker than water, and our fears, worries and concerns are merely a measure of our love, so nothing to be embarrassed or ashamed about. And, according to the Bible, God himself feels much the same about us. However independent we may think we are; however distant we may be or however badly disrupted our relationship with Him, our Heavenly father still cares and agonises over our sufferings and hurt, longing for us to seek comfort and strength in Him. Details of a number of English Language Churches are given in Sol Noticeboard for any wishing to Worship, whilst additionally, further information about the Anglican Church in this area may be seen on the web site www.mojacarchurch.org Duncan Burr is Licensed Lay Reader for the Anglican Chaplaincy of Costa Almeria and Costa Cálida and may be contacted at djburr@avired.com

Further information about the Anglican Church and details of forthcoming events may be seen on the web site www.mojacarchurch.org . Duncan Burr is Licensed Lay Reader for the Anglican Chaplaincy of Costa Almeria and Costa Cálida and may be contacted at djburr@avired.com

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Sierra Cabrera 3 Bedrooms Large underbuild Private pool

* Huercal Overa * 4 Bed/2 Bath * 165sqm build * 10m private pool

* Cortijo Grande * 3 Bed/3 Bath * Private pool * Fantastic views

SCL0119

69.900€

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280.000€

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386.000€

* Sierra Cabrera * 2 bed/2 bath * Log Fire * Shared Pool

* Sierra Cabrera * 4 Bed/4 Bath * 1600sqm plot * Infinity pool

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95.000€

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227.400€

SCL00122

295.000€

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694.000€

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Tel : 950 091 830 / 699 271 709

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CONNEXIONS has been up and running now for 10 years and is constantly keeping up to date with modern technology. We offer a great service. There is a wide range of laptops, tablets, mobile phones, TVs, books as well as art pieces, cards and now security systems. Also in store is the new Android TV box, no satellite dish needed just an internet connection of at least 2mbs. If you need a new TV to cope with the swap over we can help! We still do a full repair & upgrade service.

To celebrate their 10th Anniversary connections are holding a prize raffle, of a 7 inch tablet

all you need to do is write your name, address and telphone number, pop into the shop and post it into the box. (No purchase necessary) Join us on Wednesday 23rd October from 9.30am - 2pm to celebrate with drinks and nibble raflle will be drawn at 12 midday

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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€

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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.

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the

lemon lounge

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

Paseo del Mediterraneo, 199, Mojacar Playa (just off the riding stables roundabout)

Sunday Lunch

Saturday special

2 courses 10.50€ 3 courses 13.50€

sampler menu

7pm – 11pm

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

Tel: 950 472 659 (Bar open all day Tues-Sat)

Azeefa

Indian Restaurant & Takeaway

Super Indian Buffet

Choice of 10 starters & 10 main dishes (normal menu available) Served from 6pm

11€

per person

Special menu for 2 people 20€ Menu del Dia

Evening Menu €10.95

Served 1pm - 4pm

Served 6pm - 11pm

€8.50

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

mojacar playa - tel: 950 109 758

COMPLETE HOLIDAY CARE MOJACAR PLAYA

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Ref:LA/GK - 3 bed 1st fl. apt, 3 pools & gardens. 300m to beach, tennis, lift

MOJACAR - reduced €119,950

Ref:INT/MJ - 3 bed/2bath house private gardens , garage, com pool 300m to beach

MOJACAR - new €189,950

T H G I SPOTL Azeefa Indian Restaurant on the opposite side of the road to the Riding Stables roundabout, is well worth a visit. They pride themselves on friendly service and excellent Indian cuisine.

Anyone trying them for the first time will be in for a treat, with good sized portions and a good range of dishes to choose from. Their evening buffet, where you can eat as much as you like, is the perfect choice for hungry diners. With seating both inside and outside on the shady terrace, it is an enjoyable place to eat on a warm Summer’s evening. Call them to reserve your table on 950 109 758.

owners provide a welcoming offer you a choice of menu, v Dia to Sunday lunch or even well as the garden seating ar dining rooms where you can a garden or sea view whilst d See their advert for more info

For anyone visiting Mojacar, the Lemon Lounge is a must on your list of places to visit! Situated opposite the riding stables roundabout, Lemon Lounge is a lovely restaurant set in an elevated position with a beautiful terraced garden. The friendly

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

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HUGE 265m2 Showroom

fortnightly SERVICE TO & FROM UK FULL OR PART LOADS

Ref: GV/EB 1 bed 1 bath apt front line, com pool A/C, parking, 50m to beach MOJACAR - reduced €74,950

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MOJACAR - new €69,950

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Prices stated are fixed for 7 days mininum from the time of going to press, include sales commission and exclude taxes and notary or other legal charges and fees

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

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

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Established for over twenty-five years GATSBY’S BOUTIQUE (for her and for him), beside the Hotel el Puntazo, Mojacar Playa has a finger on the pulse of fashion needs in the area, despite an everchanging demographic. Reflecting the vibrant and colourful lifestyle beside the Mediterranean, the essence of the Boutique is to promote specially selected quality collections in natural fabrics.

Cottons, linens, viscose, silks in innovative designs and striking prints, continue to capture a discerning public, who enjoy the versatility of unique clothes offering casual comfort to distinct elegance. Beachwear also available. Sizes 12 20. For further information, please contact Jo on 950 478 320.

Voila de Lima’s are a family run business with the resources and experience to cover all of your furniture removals, storage and even buying and selling. At Voila de Lima’s we are able to move furniture both locally and internationally using our fleet of sizeable vehicles. Removals are not as simple as it may appear, it does not just mean lifting and shifting of furniture - these goods are your prized possessions, accumulated over many years of hard work! We at Voila de Lima’s never forget this and treat all your items with care and attention. You can contact us on the telephone numbers in our advert or by email enquiries@ delimas.biz. We look forward to hearing from you!

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Tel: 950 478 320

Closure Clearance Ultimate Weeks until November 2nd

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Sundance Spas

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Paseo del Mediterraneo 197 - Mojacar - Almeria

Tel: 950 472 430 / 610 053 563

www.veritashomes.co.uk info@veritashomes.co.uk You can find us on vera

€70,000 marina de la torre €79,995 vera Playa

2 bed / 1 bath fully furnished Penthouse with terrace & roof solarium near amenities.

Underground parking. Lift . Ref. 1020

villaricos

€105,000

2 bed / 1 bath fully furnished apartment with back and front terraces near beach.

Independent kitchen. Ref. 1005

€80,000

2 bed / 2 bath fully furnished Apartment with terrace with coastal views. Wonderful gated complex. Lift. Ref. 1022

€199,995

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antas

€90,000

Charming 3 bed/2 bath village House set near all amenities. Store room. Solarium and terrace with mountain views. Ref. 1114

Mojácar playa

€110,000

THE BEST INVESTMENT PROPERTY:

2 bed / 1 bath Apartment within short walking distance to beach. Large terrace. Communal pool.Ref. 1529

2 bed / 2 bath pretty townhouse with private plot on charming community with pool. Near beach and amenitites. Ref. 1006

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mojacar playa

€112,000

3 bed / 2 bath detached Villa with pool and terrace with sea views on plot of 218 m² near beach & commercial center. Ref 1510

3 bed / 1 bath Apartment with terraces with sea views. Gated complex with tennis court and pools near promenade. Ref.1527

Mojácar Playa

€129,950 arboleas

€159,950

Nice south facing 2 bed / 2 bath Townhouse with terraces and roof solarium near beach & amenities. Ref.1535

Charming 3 bed / 2 bath Villa with pool on plot of 600 m². Well kept gardens, terrace and store room. Ref.1101

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mojacar playa

€197,000

Lovely 3 bed / 2 bath Townhouse with terraces and roof solarium with sea views set on nice development with pool near promenade. Ref 1523

€199,500

3 bed / 2 bath fully furnished Townhouse with garage, store room and beautiful sea views near beach and amenities. Ref 1524

Mojácar Playa

€170,000

2 commercial properties with terrace with sea views by the hotel Puerto Marina. 2 floors. Total Built: 214 m². Mains water & electricity. 2 toilettes. Ref 1086

vera

€124,950

End of terrace south facing 2 bed/2 bath Townhouse with sea views within walking distance to beach and amenities. Ref. 1516

Mojacar playa

€170,000

Opportunity! 3 bed / 2 bath large Villa with garage on plot of 513 m² in La Parata. Needs a little refresh. Ref 1533

€250,000

4 bed / 2 bath Villa with garage and pool on plot of 5.000 m². Build 202 m². Landscaped gardens. Ref 1017

Please visit our office or refer to our website for more “bargains”. Vendors: If you are seriously considering selling your property please visit our office to discuss effective ways of achieving your goal.

As per decree 218/2005 the “Documento de Información Abreviada” (D.I.A) for any property sold

by Veritas Homes is available at our office.

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STANDARD CROSSWORD

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Across

Down 1 Debatable (10) 2 Shares (6) 3 A Semitic people (4) 4 A window in a roof (8)

5 Mineral-bearing rocks (4) 6 Repeat (5) 8 Inane (7) 12 Concede (5) 14 Deadlocked (10) 16 Loitering (7) 17 People possessing confidential information (8) 21 Espionage (6) 22 Journeys (5) 24 A tribe of Israel (4) 25 Yard (4)

Down 1 Creation of Jim Henson up in confused temp (6) 2 Courier for green mess, organised (9) 3 Choose the chosen? (5)

Very Hard!

SOLUTIONS SUDOKU PUZZLE

Sudoku is a placement puzzle. Enter the numbers 1 to 9 in each row and column of a grid, made up of 3 x 3 subgrids. The catch is that each row, column and grid must contain only one instance of each number or letter.

6 Wanderer (7) 7 A divided Asian peninsula (5) 9 Cease (4) 10 Having a hidden meaning (10) 11 Predict (8) 13 Illuminated by gas (6) 15 Sloven person (4) 17 Unable to react (5) 18 Afresh (4) 19 Biscuits (6)

20 Downward movements (8) 23 Stall (10) 26 Similar (4) 27 Donor (5) 28 Roams (7)

4 Educating when hot (cool outside) inside new gins (9) 5 Kinds should reportedly in a ship (5) 6 Practices river crises, when moving (9) 7 Picture - “I’m A Good English Leader” (5) 8 Enjoying Lithium ruler (6) 14 The TARDIS? (9) 16 Harboured that woman, Lieutenant - e-embarrassed?

(9) 17 Slushy, a moonlit evening, initially, sort of (9) 20 Steven’s strange happenings (6) 21 Only me! I swear! (6) 23 Dirt in jug rim edge (5) 24 Stay clear of a space (5) 25 Band haven (5)

SUDOKU PUZZLE

Across

1 Recalls without the first two parts (7) 5 Exceptional places I smashed (7) 9 Spread mangled tapes (5) 10 Esroh - where a rider might be (9) 11 Choose president’s small particles (9) 12 Tidy with the French in prison (5) 13 Returned Sega for a long time (4) 15 Haphazard tidiness asserted (8) 18 Endless trip, to fish and shape (8) 19 Go and attempt to score (4) 22 Unclear mid-Devon sickness (5) 24 Clear writer is English (9) 26 One who is nearby (in Australia?) (9) 27 Feel second eerie new sensation early, initially (5) 28 Engrossed deepest change (7) 29 Show (princess’s show) (7)

CRYPTIC CROSSWORD

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classes that are open to all generations and fitness levels.

Now it is a bit cooler, are you thinking about getting a bit fitter?

The summer-long excuse of ‘Oh, it’s too hot’ won’t work any longer, but if you simply don’t feel up to anything strenuous, then think Yoga.

The benefits of yoga provide both instant gratification and lasting

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In the fitness world, both are extremely important.

Too much time with too few results can be incredibly discouraging, and monotonous routines week after week can lead to

Free delivery within the radius of 50km of Arboleas

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Tel: 650 626 460 / 950 951 823

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Yoga can change your physical and mental capacity quickly, while preparing the mind and body for long-term health.

Most yoga studios and local gyms offer yoga

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In the coming weeks Sol Times will be featuring more about Yoga, with tips and advice for the novice.

Professional, reliable, handy man available...

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One of the benefits of yoga is that you can choose a yoga style that is tailored to your lifestyle, such as hot yoga, power yoga, relaxation yoga, prenatal yoga, though the yoga beginner is generally encouraged to start with Hatha yoga, which focuses on basic postures at a comfortable pace.

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monday - chilli night only 5€ tuesday - cod ‘n’ chips or chicken curry & rice only 5€ wednesday - midweek roast chicken or gammon ‘n’ chips only €5.50 thursday is pie night - delicious home-made pies only €5.50

Beer battered cod

Chicken Roule 7.45 Tender chicken breast rolled around from a filling of mushroom and garlic cream cheese sauce and roasted in the Bar Pork Fricassee 7.45 homemade Succulent pork in a creamy sauce chips & peas FRIDAYS 12.30pm - 9pm flavoured with celery, onions and carrots open every Thai Fish Curry 7.95 day open for lunch 12pm - 4PM Homemade fragrant curry with delicious chunks of fish served on 12pm - late salads, burgers, wraps a bed of long grain rice We are here Albox tapas THE ABOVE MAINS ARE SERV choice of tapas all €1 WITH A CHOICE OF POTATOESED Arboleas SEASONAL VEGETABLES & La Vida menu del dia Zurgena HOMEMADE STARTERS 2 COURSE LUNCH 12:30-3:30PM 6€ La Alfoquia Cucador & SCRUMPTIOUS HOMEMADE DESSERTS Mojacar Huercal Overa Junc 547 E15 book the venue for your private party, all 3€ each! weddings & birthdays etc lavidacucador@gmail.com

5.95€

lite bite snacks

1km

Tel: 950 634 562

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Restaurante Club de Tenis

...FOOD NEWS...FOOD NEWS...

Menu del Dia & del Noche 3 Courses with Wine & Coffee

Served from 1:30-4:30pm & 7:30-10:30pm

The Way We Eat Has Changed!

For under 9€

• Menus Changed Daily Depending Upon Availability Of Fresh Ingredients. Fresh Meats Cooked A La Brasa • Pre-booking: Paella, Your Special Menu, Gluten Free, Vegetarian Option

we are flexible and can cater for all your requirements

• We Also Have An Extensive Tapas Menu Which Changes Daily • Function Room Available For Meetings,

Parties And Special Events t gh i N z i u Q English Spoken Every Call Rafa on 667 671 578 or Tuesday email: restclubtenisalbox@yahoo.es

ALBOX

Bar Restaurante club de tenis, albox approx 2km wassy

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Saliente

Tel: 667 919 025

from8€

ALL MA JOR SPOR TS E VENTS SHOWN L IV E !

BOOK YOUR TABLE NOW!!

Daily spferocmia4€ls

Delicious Home Made Starters & Desserts from 3€

Menu changes weekly!

Main Course

Choice of Roast Beef, Pork or half roast chicken with roast potatoes, mashed potatoes 5.50€ Yorkshire pudding, stuffing and crackling

(see boards

All served at the table with a bowl of fresh vegetables

Open 8am - late Bar snacks available, Restaurant open 9am - 9pm

Chippy Chippy

La Alfoquia

The Traditional English

634 324 484 Fun Quiz Every Wednesday Evening

kebabs

Real Home Made Chips from a real chip shop

Crispy Battered Atlantic Cod or Haddock Served with Homemade Chips & Mushy Peas

... Eat in or takeaway ... patio Bar Entertainment

FRIday 18th october Steve Fisher - Rod Stewart Tribute

MON, WED & THURS served from €3.50 LUNCHTIMES

Tel: 634 324 484

for more information!

Opening Hours:

5.50€

Menu Del Dia Fish, Chips, Dessert + A Drink

All Welcome

8.00€

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

have since become a worldwide phenomenon.

That little trademark TM is not a typo- the Dominique Ansel Bakery has trademarked the sweet, flaky, circular pastry and informs customers that any other location offering a Cronut™ is selling baked good forgeries.

So far, Cronut™ flavors have been Rose Vanilla, Lemon Maple, Blackberry and Fig Mascarpone.

3Aaah! bacon! Is there a smell more likely to make your mouth water than the smell of frying bacon? Suddenly bacon has gone from demon to divine! Of course the Atkins Diet had a lot to do with suggesting that bacon was better for losing weight than lettuce.

However, there is a school of thought that says that bacon kicks our metabolism into gear, making us lose more weight than if we never ever partook of a single slice – just don’t eat too much of it!

2 The age-old beverage of choice, mead, is suddenly seeing a surge in popularity. Made from fermented honey mead fortified Vikings and was the drink of choice of Medieval kings, not to mention various monasteries, who vied with each other to produce the best mead.

Some archeological evidence of fermented honey drinks goes back as far as 9,000 years, and mead was regularly drunk 4,000 years ago.

Todayit’s gone upmarket, and varieties of mead can be found for sale boasting flavours ranging from cherry to chili pepper!

1 The humble Kale has suddenly and unexpectedly been thrust into the top spot as the most amazing super food ever.

Farmers who used to grow it for their cows can now get different coloured and textured varietiesof kale, and can demand top prices for this Cinderella vegetable.

Yes, it’s rich in antioxidants, iron, fibre and vitamins, per couple to take away and can be prepared in after having our night menus any number of different and interesting ways, but Valid only with this voucher even kale itself is probably a little surprised at its new dinner 19.00-22.00 until 30th november stature!

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The way people eat has changed dramatically in the past few years. We have seen the comings and goings of a myriad of ‘guaranteed’ fad diets, the greater focus on natural and organic foods and a shift toward a conscious approach to how food is raised and prepared.

Along with this pivot away from our traditional meat-and-potato based diet a new focus has been brought to bear on a number of foodstuffs virtually unheard of by past generations.

5 – 4 – 3 – 2 – 1 The Latest Food Fashions Here are 5 of the ‘new’ foods – they’ve all been around before, but as they say, everything that goes around comes around, so some of them may well jog your memory!

Anyway, from 5 down to the top 1. here goes: 5 All the sudden millet is being heraldedas the new super grain. It is a mildly sweet, nutty and protein-rich grain, but we may be more used to seeing it hanging up in complete seed heads in the pet shop.

However, millet has been harvested for human consumption for at least 4,000 years - a serving of millet found in an ancient Chinese bowl was dated around 2,000 BC. It’s not ‘new’, but it is delicious, for humans as well as budgies!

4 The Cronut™ is the brainchild of chef Dominique Ansel, and it is described as a doughnut-croissant hybrid pastry. The first Cronuts™ were debuted in May, and they

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showbar & restaurant

The Irish Rover

Your No1 Entertainment Venue in Mojacar for All the Family

Fantastic New menu of the Day

only 10€ per person FRIDAY 18TH october

FRIDAY 1st November

Opium Eagles tribute Buddhas band

FRIDAY 15TH November

ABBA Elite

music every sunday:

see board for details of all entertainment

DON’T COOK, JUST EAT COMING SOON DELIVERY

SERVICE - MOJACAR AREA. SATURDAYS ONLY TO START

from 4pm

Fresh d eer Battere mojacar playa between Lua & Moma Beach B s Fish & Chip

telephone: 950 473 135

Open 10am till late 7 days a week

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Bar Unique

DON’T FORGET TO SEND YOUR FAVOURITE RECIPES TO EDITOR@SOLTIMES.COM About this recipe:

Under New Management

This is the classic Spanish dish made with an authentic recipe. Rice is simmered chicken, prawns, mussels, lobster, clams, peas and mushrooms in a saffron-seasoned stock.

Brand New Menu Daily Entertainment

Ingredients:

IN OUR BEER GARDEN

460g uncooked white rice 1.5 litres chicken stock, divided 3 cloves garlic 1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley 1/2 teaspoon curry powder 5 threads saffron salt and ground black pepper to taste 4 tablespoons olive oil 1 onion, diced 1 (1.35kg) whole chicken, cut into small pieces 255g peeled and deveined small prawns, diced 6 small lobster tails 225g clams in shell, scrubbed 200g small mushrooms 150g peas 1 (85g) tin mussels, drained

This Sunday 20th October at 4pm LoveCatch are performing medleys of Latin, Jazz, Classical & Musical hits.

Thai Tapas Now Available

Thai Set Menu Now available Tapas, Pizza, Tostados, Snacks, Choice of 3 courses inc. small beer, and Breakfasts wine, soft drink or coffee for 14.95€ Bookings are now being taken for Christmas Eve. Atlantis performing from 8pm. Free entry. Food Available.

Christmas Day set menu 45€ Limited availability so booking advisable

How To:

1. Rinse rice with cold water; drain; set aside. Bring the chicken stock to the boil in a saucepan over medium-high heat, reduce the heat to low, cover and keep warm. Work the garlic, parsley, curry powder, saffron threads, salt, black pepper and 125ml of the hot chicken stock together with a mortar and pestle until a smooth liquid forms; set the seasoning liquid aside.

2. Heat the oil in a paella pan over medium-high heat; cook and stir the onion until lightly browned. Stir in the chicken, prawns, lobster and clams; cook and stir until the chicken is no longer pink in the centre, about 10 minutes. Pour in the seasoning liquid.

3. Stir in the rice, pour in the hot chicken stock and simmer until the rice is nearly tender, about 15 minutes. Add mushrooms, peas and mussels; stir two times and simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from heat; cover and let stand until rice is soft and flaky, about 7 minutes.

La

VidaVenue El Cucador

LIVE PREMIER LEAGUE FOOTBALL MATCHES Chilli & Rice, chips or nachos (6-9pm) Spicy Chicken Curry & Rice or Cod Fillet & Chips (6-9pm)

5.50€

5€

Thursday Pie Night Homemade Pies, Chips & Peas

5.50€

FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO BOOK PLEASE CALL 950 634 562 or email lavidacucador@gmail.com book the Venue: For your Private Parties, Weddings and Birthdays etc.

MENU DE LA NOCHE

4 COURSES WITH WINE & COFFEE DINNER 7PM - 10PM 20oz T-BONE STEAK, 16oz BEEF ENTRECOTE 12oz PORK TENDERLOIN, ROASTED LAMB SHANK & SHOULDER, ROASTED PORK KNUCKLE & MORE

TRADITIONAL CHRISTMAS LUNCH 5 Courses Menu Choice Of Turkey, Lamb Shoulder, Pork, Beef Fillet With Este & Rioja Wines Coffee & Mince Pies,

All Inclusive 35€ pp

Booking Essential, Limited Places

New Years Lunch

wednesday supper Chicken Chips & Salad Garlic & Herb Lomo & Chips

All Sports La liga Premier League Free Wifi Behind the Happy Garden 1 Rio Guadiana on the 04660 Almeria Big Screen We open from 12 daily and Saturday at 10am

Cava & Canapes On Arrival

monday special TUESDAY special

For more info or bookings contact Glenn on 634 393 235 or email barunique@hotmail.com

OPEN 7 days a week

NOW SHOWING

5€

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Cava & Canapes On Arrival 5 Courses Menu Choice Of Lamb Shoulder, Pork, Beef Fillet With Este & Rioja Wines & Coffee

All Inclusive 30€ per person

MENU DEL DIA 4 Courses with Wine & Coffee Monday to Saturday inclusive Lunch 1pm - 4pm

sunday roast menu del dia

4 courses with bottle of ESTE wine per couple & coffee included: Roast Lamb Shoulder & Pork Knuckle, 16oz Entrecote, 20oz T-Bone, 12oz Pork Tenderloin, Roast Potatoes & Fresh Vegetables Freshly Baked Bread SERVED 1pm - 4pm

FREE WI-FI

Spanish Speaking 950 430 145 ~ English Speaking 647 730 103 P o l i g o n o I n d u s t r i a l A l b o x , N e a r t h e IT V G a r a g e

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Thursday 24th October For fun & entertainment International Artiste

David Rawson

Entry only 3€ per person Drinks Promotions & Basket MealsAvailable Please be seated by 8PM

This Saturday 19th 0ctober

proudl yts presen

Restaurante pizzeria

Mari Cruz

an evening with

Darren Antony “Mr Versatile”

With songs by Michael Buble, Neil Diamond & lots of 60`s Motown, Soul & Modern Classics

Ticket only 9.95€ incl. hot buffet Volunteers who take part in the show must be 18 years of age

specialises in bbq meat & fish, paellas & tapas

s Felices a t s ie f

Limited seating

BOOKING ESSENTIAL

Cod ‘n’ ChipS EVENING MENU

friday & SATURDAY SERVED 12-9pm

Beer-battered Cod, Home-made Chips, with Mushy or Garden PeaS Bookings Advisable

from

5.95€

friday & SATURDAY

Our Restaurant is Open 6pM - 9pm from

Booking Advisable

5.95€

Traditional SUNDAY LUNCH

Delicious & Homecooked Beef & Yorkshire Pudding, OR Roast Pork, crackling & apple sauce, OR food.. 12pm - 5pm Tender or Roast Chicken with Stuffing, all served with Seasonal Vegetables...

Fish dish also available...

NEW first Sunday of every month LAMB SUNDAY with succulent roast lamb BOOKING ESSENTIAL

6.95€

Bookings Advisable

Starters, Puddings from 2€ each

SUNDAY 10 BREAKFAST AM-11.30aM SERVED

Monday

Activities

• Line Dancing from 2:30pm with Eleanor & Gilly • ROCK’N’ ROLL 7:30PM

Tuesday

• QUIZ NIGHT 7.30PM for 8PM & Darts

Wednesday

• Line Dancing with Carrie 7pm

Thursday

• Ceroc Classes 8pm

PLUS

Art Classes, Computer Club, Keep Fit

Please call into Jacks to check Timetables

ample parking Free Wi-Fi OPEN 9AM-LATE MON-SAT 10-6 SUN

@

C/Avda de Almeria 17, 04639, Turre, Almeria, Tel: 950 47 96 46

950 120 718 / 634 305 132 jacksalbox@gmail.com

BP Garage

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Find us on “Pizza Mari Cruz”

Menu del dia 9 €

Changes Regularly

Menu del noche 1 2 €

Freshly made pizzas & pasta

La Cena

Restaurante

Albox

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

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

Call 950 430 930 after 5.30pm

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

free wifi

Downstairs on the sea front next to the Irish Rover Look out for our live entertainment evenings

Menu del noche

3 courseS - €12.00 Beach Opening Times 10am til close Food served 10:30am til 10pm

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

tel: 950 473 099 www.beachcombermojacar.com

John and the team at The Beachcomber always ensure your food is beautifully cooked and is served with a smile. With Fish and chips to die for plus all the traditional favourite meals you would expect, John has also added a Slimming World breakfast to the menu, which is the perfect way to enjoy a meal and not feel guilty! Here are details of some forthcoming events: Thursday 24th October, Comedy Hypnosis Show. Three Course Meal available or just call into the bar for a drink. All are welcome. Spanish Lessons, beginners and intermediates held every Monday morning. Coming soon Tai Chi. Line dancing lessons Monday afternoons.

Free Computer Workshop.

Every Saturday,10.30am - 1pm.

This week covering computer terms, understanding your computer and every day use.12.00 until 1pm. Apple inc Ipads and Iphones etc. Don’t forget to bring your laptop (Or whatever) and charger with adaptor if required. Telephone now to book or to find out more about any of our many 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 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.

Bay bistro

“The fresh food restaurant”

Above Irish Rover and along from Mediterraneo, Mojacar Playa

open daytime & evenings closed tuesdays & sunday evenings Full a la Carte Menu Sunday Menu del Dia Menu del Noche Lunch Special Availa ks ich & snac w d n a S li e D able daily Menu avail

3 Courses

ble

Including Roast of the Week

booking now being taken for christmas day lunch limited numbers now available

To avoid disappointment please call and reserve your table

Tel: 950 450 199 • 628 761 391

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COMMUNITY NEWS Scottish Mojacar Society

JOHN LESTER DIED 18/9/2013 R.I.P.

There are a few people in the Mojacar area that are interested in starting a society. This is for anyone Scottish to meet up with fellow countrymen and it is proposed that they meet initially once a month. We hope that the experiences some of you have had of living in this area may be passed on to help others.

Contact scottishsocietymojacar@gmail.com

4 - 8 year olds

club

Wed: 4pm- 5pm Fri: 4.30pm - 5.30pm

1st lesson

free

Indigo Gym - Mojacar Playa

Dames in Turre Dames in Turre next meeting will be held Monday

Tel: 646 844 708

‘When I am dead, I hope it is said, His Sins Were Scarlet, but his books were read’

October 28th at Centre de Usos Multiples Turre 11 am. Due to unforeseen circumstances we have a change in speakers, our own Val Carrington will be giving a light hearted talk on her trip to America, so members and guests come along to what should be a very enjoyable meeting. For more information Telephone Secretary Pam Smith 950475418 or

www. tkdspain.webs.com

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

President Lesley Barlow 950478633

send your news , views & birthdays to : EDITOR@SOLTIMES. COM also visit us at www.soltimes.com

We look forward to seeing members & friends & hope you all had a pleasant Summer.

Tel:- Secretary Pam Smith: 950475418 or President Lesley Barlow: 950478633

kids

9 yrs +

Mon: 7.30 -9 pm Wed: 5 - 6.30pm Fri: 5.30pm - 7pm

Albox Events for October

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 nt Theatre nde Gr pe ou e d Almanzora Valley p In presents

Thursday 17 October – Monthly meeting at La Parrilla starting at 11:00. As the advertised speaker is now unavailable the talk will now be “Tales from the Family Crypt – an overview of ancestry research”. Usual stalls will be there, as will the Albox Travel Club in case members need to pay for their Christmas trip to Nerja.

Thursday 24 October – Bowling at Amigos a joint venture with Zurgena branch, the events both start at 12.30, lunch is available. For further details please contact Steven Mold, stevepat2006@gmail.com. The cost is €11 to include shoe hire, 2 games and lunch.

weekly quiz nights

The Hilarious West End Comedy Success.

“It Runs in The Family” A classical farce by

Ray Cooney

Directed by Ian Jones

St Andrew’s Hospital

assisted by Jakki Higginbottom Starring…Tom Jones, Simon Farmiloe, Carole Donaghue, Gordon Batchelor, Hilary Shand, David Durrant, Marie O’Brian, Jocelyn Tusan, Ellie Unwin, Peter Hurley, Barry Higginbottom, And Joan Shand

No Dogs Allowed

with CHERRY Original Quizzes

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

This week’s word is Chorophobia 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

Crafts and Candles Pickles, Homemade Bread & Cakes Crystals, Tarot, M+S Bras & Knickers Outdoor lighting, Silver Jewellery, Books and much more in venue and car park

El Cucador

this Thursday 17th october 10 am - 3 pm

Master Healer/Medium Book Your 20 Mins Appointments Only 10€ From 10am - 3pm With Sue Scott

Bacon Sandwich & coffee or tea only €3.50 served from 9.30am

We are here

Albox Arboleas Zurgena La Alfoquia

Mojacar

E15

Tickets €10.00

Girasol, Total Entertainment, 1 Stop Pools (Longos) - Albox Essentials – Arboleas More information and Tickets from BOX OFFICE TEL: 950 439 406 or 650 817 517 Email: itgboxoffice@gmail.com

el Cucador

Monday evenings 7.30pm

tuesdays 7.30pm

la vida fayre

VidaVenue

FRIDAY 25th, SATURDAY 26th at 7.30 p.m. And SUNDAY Matinee 27th October 2013 at 3.30. p.m.

At Teatro Gilabert in Arboleas

1km

La Vida

Cucador Junc 547 Huercal Overa

Restaurant

OX

ALB

Restaurant Open Friday & Saturday 6pm - 9pm For a la Carte Menu Sunday lunches served noon - 5pm

NEW LAMB on the Menu every first Sunday of the month Waiter service in Restaurant or in our Patio Garden Booking Recommended Autumn Menu including Menu Del Noche NOW AVAILABLE 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

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SOL CLASSIFIEDS SOLTIMES www.soltimes.com see us online everyday FOR SALE

advertise all your unwanted items for sale in this section

any single item up to 300€ free of charge

email: sales@soltimes.com

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 Mamas and Papas Cot Bed inc bedding.Good condition. 100€ ono.

Tel: 693 400 898 left handed mizuno t zoid golf clubs with many extras 95€ ono Tel: 667 315 268 Fishing tackle for sale in Almerimar.

Very cheap, and in good condition. Tel: 633 376 491 HP Desk Jet Printer F2480 Scan, Print & Copy.

Complete with leads, Disc & books. All in Box. Tel: 667 853 062 Epson Stylus SX235W Printer – WIFI. Scan, Print & Copy. Leads & Disc.

Tel: 667 853 062 Generator 2.3 kw little used 100€, Cement mixer 155 cc 100€, Rotavator Honda Engine 100€, Chain Saw Spear @ Jackson petrol 15 inch blade little used 100€ plus lots of other smaller electrical tools at various prices if interested call Tel: 634 321 62 O rthopaedic Electric Single Bed – with foam memory mattress – as new. Cost 1000€.

Will accept 300€ Tel: 662 585 098 W heelchair , folding – excellent condition 50€. Tel: 662 585 098 Medical Lumbar Support, full back and shoulders – never used 35€. Tel: 662 585 098 Various Items

– Bed Pan, Lifting Strap, Hydrant Drinking Vessel, unused 30€ Tel: 662 585 098

patio dinning table and four chairs in very good condition only used twice 100.00 ONO Tel: L adies 634 316 072 H alloween SOFA BED Burnt Wicked Sorceress Orange with Black. costume in blue/black Excellent condition. for sale including a Storage space good quality black un d e r n e at h.O r i a. wig 30.00e ONO Buyer collects. 200€ Tel:634 373 521 o.n.o. Tel: 639 991 Teak outdoor 571

venue available

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

in Albox Private parties Birthday etc, all events catered for

Airport services

www.AAparking.es Tel: 639 081 067

Transport??

Cheap Airport Airport Parking services Alicante Almeria Murcia shopping trips New hospital Servicing / Repairs appointments etc A irport transfers 663 429 521 pick up all areas, professional competitive rates.

For a quote please reliable visit www. spanish service estateagent.c om or call 661 143 871

alternative energy Solar Wind Power Solutions.

Over 15 years installation experience. established 12 years in Spain. Call Phil for competitive prices 636 261 240 email:info@ sunergyalmeria. com www.sunergy almeria.com

chimney sweep cont...

drainage cont...

SAMMY SWEEP Chimney Sweep Service available covering all areas call paul on 619 070 839

Cleaning of Septic Tanks

cleaning services

Clean Team

Holiday Change Overs & Laundry Service Domestic & Commercial Cleaning Services Quality Cleaning at an Affordable Price 100% Customer Satisfaction Guaranteed Regular or One-Off Service No Job Too Big or Too Small www.cleanteamspain.com

BABY HIRE

Everything for the visiting baby

Albox, Almeria

Tel: 950 120 900

construction

call Bar for more Car seats,high chairs, stair gates, cots etc Tel: 950 436 581 or 666 375 688 information: 950 120 718 expectingababy @hotmail.co.uk

DJ WANTED Call Brian 634 305 132

Records, old postcards, watches, jewellery, Can collect, Call 950325235 or 636134272

Air-con

MD Air-Conditioning & Refrigeration S.L. City & Guilds Fully Qualified F-Gas Certified

25 years sole experience in Air Conditioning & Refrigeration

not a jack of all trades

For all your installation or service MD Air-Conditioning & Refrigeration S.L offers requirements including our latest info@md-aircon.com telephone 950 432 110 / 607 364 917

607 364 917 or 950 432 110 email: info@md-aircon.com

md_aircon@mobileemail.vodafone.es

Tea room ballroom dancing

La

V

el Cucador

idaRestaurant&Venue mondays 3-5pm

all levels welcome single or couples enjoyable afternoon to meet new friends for more info call 950 449 617

business opportunity Wanted to rent small restaurant with kitchen and terrace in Albox. Tel.647283065, Or by email: baron47@hotmail.de

carpentry

Bill the Carpenter 40 years experience free quotations tel: 633 507 165

Bespoke Joinery For all your WILDWOOD For all your carpentry requirements

air conditioning needs

Fast, efficient, competitive service.

Pool Cleaning & Water Tanks

Contact: 675 838 808 equipment hire

gardening

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

strimming of overgrown

ballroom dancing sequence with jean & derek at

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

DO THE JOB FOR END OF SEASON CLEAN LET US areas covered coast & inland

YOU all carlos Tel: 950 930 652 Mob: 634 332 502 saliente E-mail: cleanteam.es@gmail.com plumbing & heating for solar computers pool heating, solar hot water Steve Hayes Informatica installations and Pc’s, Laptops, repairs. call 950 Printers etc.

930 900 or 968 Sales & Repairs 969 962, email on-site callout / carlos.saliente@ tuition. gmail.com Consumables

baby equipment hire

wanted

MD S.L

Need

Tel: 950 121 936 or 902 750 190 Ext 332 sales@soltimes.com

gardens & hedge cutting

Installations and supplies of: Plasterboard • ceilings screens • wallpaper Tel: 675 986 622 calvet@calvetinstalaciones.es www.calvetinstalaciones.es

drainage

Drainage Solutions

• Emergency Drain Cleaning • High Pressure Water Jetting • CCTV Surveys • Drainage Repairs • Location of Cesspits • Qualified Engineer • Expert Reports

Established 9 years in spain

Tel: 616 531 283 or 670 088 966

LICENSED POZO/septic tank emptying • I nstallation of new septic tanks with certificates

Graham & Tel: 634 328 574 james@wildwood.es • Repairs to existing pozos Barry on • C CTV Camera 620 112 193 or chimney sweep Inspection 667 853 062 The Chimney sweep, for a friendly

spanish registered. ring john on 616 855 294 or 950 163 930

landscape gardening • Block work • Balustrades • Paving Driveways & Paths

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

hairdresser

r-retreat

is open on wednesdays in el cucador from 10am for hair appointments with teri fully qualified & UK trained in all aspects of Hair Design Call her on 619 467 295 to make an appointment

health & beauty avon cosmetics Tel Claire 691 987 454 avonfromclaire@ yahoo.es

heating C arlos ( S aliente ) plumbing & heating services.

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Atten-shun!

To assist in my ongoing battle to master the Spanish language to an acceptable level, my friend Lilty has lent me a storybook.

Chapter by chapter I am reading and enjoying it, but it comes complete with an audio CD in Spanish, and this is where my downfall lies – understanding spoken Spanish still requires far too much guesswork on my part!

But I will succeed, or perish in the attempt, so I sought out our 4 year old but never used radio. I gave it a good dusting, sat it opposite me on the table and plugged it in.

We regarded each other mutely for a minute. I picked it up and examined its lead, which was undamaged. Proud of my technological savvy, I passed on to its buttons, which were simplicity itself – Radio On/Off, CD On/Off and Tuning. I put in a CD, pushed the switch to On, and – nothing! I took out the CD, switched it to Radio On, and – nothing! I tuned it from the top of its dial to the bottom, and got only the sound of silence. I looked round, wondering if the world had ended and I hadn’t noticed, but the world still looked and sounded pretty much the same.

Temporarily beaten, I stared at it sourly, then remembered josbiggs@hotmail.co.uk that it’s not

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what you know, it’s who you know; and I know Barbara.

‘I can’t make the radio work, I’m going to take it to Barbara’s.’ I told Pete.

‘Why can’t you make it work?’

What does he expect me to say? - ‘because I’m too stupid?’ I refuse! ‘Because the radio’s too stupid.’ I said, neatly shifting the stupidness blame to where I felt it belonged.

‘Give it here.’ Fortunately the Queen was not present to hear her language so abused.

I gave it there. He pressed a little tiny button right on top marked Standby, and the previously mute radio burst forth into sound.

I had seen Standby, and thought that it was the same as Pause, and reasoned that you can’t Pause something until after it has started – It never occurred to me that Standby was the same as On! I maintain that Standby means take a break, have a rest, stand at ease, not quit the job completely – that is what the Off buttons are for! If the manufacturers meant On/ Off, then why didn’t they say so? Standby indicates that the radio is alive, but merely resting!

If the manufacturers are going to use Standby as a command, then I feel they should also have a button marked Atten-shun! preferably indicated by an outline of a smartly saluting soldier.

Bad Manners – A Glimmer of Hope?

I have always found it thought provoking that in general it is the older generation - particularly those Baby Boomers who were born immediately after the Second World War – who advocate stronger discipline in schools and even a return to limited corporal punishment. It is also this generation by and large, that supports tougher prison sentences and a more stringent regime put in place within those establishments.

Thought provoking, but not surprising.

When you think back to the relatively small amount of crime, particularly violent crime, that we came into contact with or read about in the papers as kids, it’s not hard to see why we tend to correlate levels of crime with the discipline in the home and at school compared with today. A murder committed then, was almost always a subject for headline news in the national papers and the disappearance of children likewise.

Today of course, the abduction and murder of children is still a headline item and rightly so, but like killings and violent

robberies, it is a crime that has exploded in terms of numbers since the days of my youth and has tragically become common place.

Figures show that violent crime in one year in England and Wales today, exceeds the figure for the first seventy years in total, of the twentieth century.

And it doesn’t take a genius to work out the reasons why – except of course it does to the politically correct posse who refuse to see what is happening in our society today and simply want to apply more of the same softly-softly remedies to the problem. They also argue that much crime went unreported and undetected back then, thus distorting the figures. But if that’s the case, then how would they know? Anyway I’m having none of that.

Our parents for the most part were responsible people, who loved their kids as any parent does today, and wanted the very best for them. By the same token, they did not consciously do anything that would have put us at risk or in danger. But not only were we allowed out unsupervised on our streets to play, we had packed lunches to take with us at weekends when we would cycle into the countryside to pick blackberries, or go fishing for minnows with our jam jars, or were just happy to be out in the fresh air.

And as long as we arrived back home at tea time, they were happy and confident

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that we would come to no harm. The point being: we were safe from predatory perverts and violent individuals and the cases where children came to harm from such people - although not unheard of - were rare.

Common sense was instilled in us from an early age; we were instructed on the rules of the road and made to repeat them ad nauseam so that they became second nature, and we were taught responsibility.

And in the matter of other crime: of course we would hear about burglaries and theft and even armed robberies.

But following conviction, the perpetrators would invariably be sent down for a period commensurate with the crime. But again these were not events of the epidemic proportions that we see today.

The teaching of respect for people and property has its roots in the home and this is now where we have a fundamental dilemma because the sad fact is, the problem now extends two generations deep. Kids are often receiving instruction by example, from a generation that itself began the slide into a world that today sees rampant selfishness; lack of respect for their fellow human beings and a downward spiralling of standards.

Add to that the worship of materialism and a thriving get-something-for-nothing credo, and it all makes for a pretty depressing picture of life in modern day Britain and the world generally.

Last week in the new Zenia Boulevard shopping centre, my wife was struck on the head by a ball that was being kicked around by a father and his young son. The adult retrieved the ball without even a glance at my wife and proceeded to laugh uproariously along with his son at what had just happened.

But my good lady is made of stern stuff and advancing on him, she delivered a verbal dressing down and demanded if he really thought that it was a laughing matter. He escaped a handbagging by a hairs breadth, and nervously apologised, persuaded no doubt by the fact that shoppers close by were nodding and murmuring their approval.

This indicated two things.

Firstly that here was a moron teaching his offspring by example that disrespect is okay. And secondly – thank goodness – that there are still people around who hold such cretins in contempt.

Perhaps there is hope after all.

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alqueria Remitbrick and Remitbright

Investment in the ‘Poyato Institute for the Furtherance of Remitroot and Associated Products’ comes from many countries.

Financial support from the United States and Russia while Britain supplies the pencil sharpeners. “A good deal for Britain” the Prime Minister declared when he broke the news of British involvment in the scheme. These countries energetically compete for a foothold in the Remitroot crop and an interest in the amazing potential of the plant.

The swelling of Alquerian coffers via this fund meant the Villagers can while away their time doing absolutely no work, drinking themselves silly and eating off the fat of the land. A front was made to give the Institute legitimacy and Poyato spent his time in a tiny laboratory on his small-holding. It was a commonly held belief that he was pursuing some hedonistic and possibly illegal pastime in the confines of the lab. Antonio Poyato was however beavering away with test tube and centrifuge mixing and decanting extracts from his precious Remitroot.

Remitroot or Remitus Radix as it was known to the Romans has many uses. Distilled into a potent spirit, fermented into a fullbodied wine or crushed to make a corrosion preventative for the ballast tanks of oil-tankers. It possesses medicinal and combustible qualities and is renowned as an aphrodisiac. It cures Peruvian Toe Rot, detonates at seven kilometres a second and was used to fuel many of Caligula’s best nights. Now Poyato had pushed the boundaries of Remitroot even further.

Remitbrick and Remitbright are the results of this research.

Remitbrick is a building material made from Alquerian Clay, a distinctive clay modified by bad drainage and processed Remitroot stalks. The resultant brick has inverse thermal qualities. As the ambient temperature rises so the brick cools and as the temperature drops so it warms. A house constructed from these bricks has an internal temperature of 21.75 degrees centigrade irrespective of outside conditions. No need for heating in the Winter or air-conditioning in the Summer.

Remitbright is a paint made from Alquerian Newt urine and crushed Remitroot berries. This emulsion emits photons inversely proportional to the light falling on it. The darker the night so the more photons are emitted causing a daylight balanced glow which alleviates the necessity for lighting in reception rooms etc.

The announcement of these two products caused a sensation in the benefactor countries. Cash flowed in, while Britain started supplying the pencils as well as the sharpeners. All wanted a piece of this new Remitroot action.

How will the power companies and others with similar vested interests welcome these new products?

Is this a watershed in Alquerian fortunes?

We shall see.............

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Shorts for Autumn by Various Writers

Botnets part 2: Last week we looked at bot’s and Botnets, What they are and how they work. Today I am going to offer the other side of the coin. The side of prevention and cure!

First we need to prevent these bots from accessing your computer in the first place. Unsurprising there are several of the best know anti-virus / malware providers have made this insidious threat a number 1 priority. Microsoft, Symantec (Norton) both offer suggestion as to how to prevent the bots getting on your machine and how to remove them should these tricks fail.

Let’s start with prevention. Microsoft, sensibly, suggest to strengthen your computer’s defences by: 1) Installing antivirus and antispyware programs from a trusted source.

2) Keep all software up to date.

3) Use strong passwords and keep them secret.

4) Never turn off your firewall.

5) Use flash drives cautiously.

Symantec make similar suggestions but include 1) Increase the security of your browser, 2) Limit you user rights while online (neither of these first 2 have any suggestion on how to do these things!), 3) Avoid opening anything unless you looked for it, asked for it and chose to download it. There was 1 other suggestion, which was an added plug of “buy our software”!

Do not be tricked into downloading malware be aware that attackers can enlist your computer in a botnet by: Delivering malware in downloads that you think are pictures or movies, or through links that you click in email or instant messages (IM), or on a social network.

Scaring you into clicking a button or link they supply with fake warnings that your computer has a virus.

The cure is a simple of method of resolving this problem. You just need to restart the computer.

Press function key 8 (F8) to get into admin mode. When the computer has finished starting, run any good anti-malware program (malwarebytes, superantispyware, comodo antispyware). Put the kettle on because this is going to take a long time. If your lucky and you haven’t any problems, Great! Otherwise just follow the program’s guide to remove anything found.

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

Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn

He promised to take care of me and yet I feel afraid. I don’t feel like Nick’s wife. I am something to be loaded and unloaded, like a sofa or a cuckoo clock…tossed into a junkyard, thrown into the river. I don’t feel real anymore. I feel I could disappear.

Every picture tells a story. Whether pictorially depicted or intimately written such as a diary kept by our female protagonist, there are always (at least) two sides to every story and truths to unravel from the dishonesty and deceit.

In a dysfunctional marriage, with mismatched relationships the faults lie with both parties. Nick and Amy’s marriage might initially seem blissful with Amy swooning over Nick’s socks fat with love on their first wedding anniversary before it turns pear-shaped and oppressive shortly afterwards.

Amy was from an affluent background, the “product” of her parents’ wealth based on the Amazing Amy series. Her childhood in fact, every part of her growing up had been documented and exposed to American society and she had a reputation to live up to. She had to be amazing, mediocrity was just not good enough for this socialite of a New Yorker. She had to be: brilliant, creative, kind, thoughtful, witty and happy. When Amy met Nick she was playing the girl with style, the Cool Girl. She was pretending to be the kind of woman desired by men such as Nick.

When Amy disappeared from Nick’s life on their fifth wedding anniversary she had concocted a plausible but worrying version of her life in a diary that was deliberately hidden from sight but eventually discovered by the police.

“Nick loved a girl who doesn’t exist. I was pretending, the way I often did, pretending to have a personality…The way some women change fashion regularly. I change personalities.”

It is not surprising that Nick is frustrated by his marriage, constantly asking himself, “Who are you?” and “What are you thinking?”

The woman that he adored with the “brilliant, popping brain, a greedy curiosity” for knowledge transforms into an abrasive person wanting to hurt others. She bore little resemblance to the woman he had happily married. She became the “new, brittle, bitter Amy” after shedding her “pile of skin and soul on the floor.” What happened to the Amazing Amy? Of course she wasn’t real, she was a character created by her parents for a money-spinning series of adventure stories! A symbol, a walking ideal. A perfectionist. Desperate to be flawless.

The diary also unravels mysteries about Amy’s stalkers, Amy’s “obsessions.” We read shocking inserts about Hilary Handy who wanted to be Amazing Amy, imitating her and indicating that she also wanted to replace Amy, even being brazen enough to approach Amy’s mother, Marybeth and informing her: “ I’m going to be your daughter now, I’m going to kill Amy and be your new Amy.” Then there was Desi Collings, so obsessed with Amy. They dated for

a year before Amy called off the relationship.

He took an overdose and was found naked in her bed. A noirish thriller. So, what did happen to Amy? Why did she want to buy a gun to protect herself from her husband?

Was she a victim OR a predator?

Nick, on the other hand had been wiped clean of love, feeling utterly destroyed by his nemesis. His parents had had an unhappy marriage, his father despised women. Did Nick turn into a misogynist just like his father? Was his wife such a problem that needed to be dealt with? A bitter voice that needed to be squelched?

When Amy disappeared Nick acts in a weird fashion, not the way an innocent man should look, far too casual, constantly reminded of his bizarre behaviour by Go, his twin.

“You’d think you mislaid a damn umbrella!”

She unravels lies upon lies from a brother she trusted and becomes scared for both of them. Why would Nick buy so many expensive things, 212,000$ worth on his credit card and store it in the shed behind Go’s house?

Nick had told Amy that he couldn’t take any more stress. He couldn’t handle one more thing to worry about and was cracking under the pressure.

So, was Amy right? Was something horribly wrong with her husband?

Had he shoved her so hard that she had banged her head? Had he shown absolute disgust in wanting to hurt her so badly that he might have killed her? The police thought so. So did the American public who vilified him. The enquiry soon turned into a witch hunt and before long Nick was struggling with his alibis whilst the rest of the world believed him guilty of the murder of his wife.

A disclosure by a so-called friend sends shock waves rocketing with the revelation that Amy was pregnant. Nick’s real life nightmares come to haunt him: they were about being wronged, about being trapped, a victim of forces beyond his control. He knows that it is only time before his arrest and under Missouri law, facing the death penalty.

The sinister chant of Nick did you kill Amy? adds to the eerie Gothic nature that creeps like a germ throughout the story. But did he kill her?

But what is the truth? I mean the real truth? What happened to Amy? Is it a Gothic tale of the heroine who makes the wrong choice, selects the wrong mate and pays the ultimate price? It is a chilling tale of possessiveness, rage, brutality and fear which makes compelling reading.

The Financial Times offered a sound word of advice: Read it and stay single.

Publisher: Orion Books. ISBN: 978-0-7538-2766-6.

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(from autoexpress.co.uk) Jaguar’s bid to become more mainstream has taken a step forward with the arrival of a new XF, which gets a few tweaks for the 2014 model year.

The headline news is that the 161bhp 2.2-litre diesel – rather than the 197bhp version – has been revised and given a new stop-start system that helps trim 6g/km off the CO2 figure and boost claimed fuel economy from 55.4mpg to 57.7mpg.

That means the XF drops under 130g/km, and cuts its BIK company car tax rate from 22 to 20 per cent. So if an XF pops up on your company car list, what can you expect? Well, the diesel engine is well isolated, keeping both noise and vibrations to a minimum, although there is a little tyre roar from the road at speed.

The ride is comfortable and cosseting, with the fact that its damping was signed off on UK roads making the XF a refined and comfortable car to drive long distances here. While the XF is most at home on a cruise, it still handles very well, with smooth, accurate and sharp steering helping to give the car an agility that belies its size.

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The smooth eight-speed automatic gearbox works well with the engine, responding quickly, and giving the car a positive and sprightly feel. Revisions to the engine’s cooling system, and larger exhaust gas recirculation valves contribute to the emissions improvement, but the most obvious tweak is the new Twin Solenoid Starter stop-start system.

It cuts the engine smoothly, with an ECO light illuminating on the dash to tell you the engine’s off. It restarts very quickly, too, thanks in part to the fact that the system has its own battery.

This also means you don’t lose air-conditioning power when the engine’s off. Aside from the new engine, there are no other changes to the XF for 2014.

But that means you still get an interior that gives a greater sense of occasion than its rivals.

That said, there are some drawbacks. Rear-seat space remains at a premium for taller passengers, and some of the switchgear is starting to feel a bit old. The seven-inch central touchscreen now seems a bit small and doesn’t always respond when you press it.

The tweaked XF also can’t quite compete with the BMW 520d in terms of pure numbers. In auto form, the facelifted 5 Series boasts more power and is faster than the Jag, yet its 181bhp 2.0-litre diesel can still return an impressive 62.8mpg and 119g/km of CO2. Yet while the BMW impresses, its ubiquity and dull styling work in the XF’s favour. Your head says BMW, your heart says Jaguar. At least now your fleet manager is more likely to agree with the latter.

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CABRERA LAWN BOWLING CLUB TURRE OPEN COMPETITION

Saturday 5th October saw the annually held Turre Open. 28 bowlers took to the green and after all the traumas in the past few months the green bowled beautifully, and came through the day looking as good as it did at the start. Well done Greens Team.

The format is seven ends bowled

to the bell, and a final of winners of group A:-Gill Young, Peter Sands, Trevor Young and Skip Trevor Robinson, and winners of group B:Lyn Band, Jane Franklyn, Rod Band, and Skip Brian Franklyn.

The final was very entertaining to watch with Trevor’s team taking the first end with 1, but Brian’s team replied with a 3.

* These ‘shorts’ were submitted before last night’s final qualifying group matches for next year’s World Cup and therefore I am hoping that England have booked their place in Brazil with victory over the Poles. * This weekend in the Premiership, it’s Arsenal v Norwich, Chelsea v Cardiff, Everton v Hull, Manchester United v Southampton, Newcastle v Liverpool, Stoke v WBA, Swansea v Sunderland and West Ham v Manchester City on Saturday, Aston Villa v Tottenham on Sunday and Crystal Palace v Fulham on Monday. * There’s London derby in the Championship involving Millwall and QPR, an all-Midland FL1 clash between Wolves and Coventry, while in FL2 Plymouth travel 388 miles north to play Hartlepool who ironically made the 730 mile round-trip to win at Exeter last Saturday. In Scotland, Hibs play SPL leaders Celtic and Rangers entertain Airdrie in SL2. * Last weekend, Leyton Orient remain unbeaten after victory over MK Dons.

In fact, before the game, a plaque was unveiled to commemorate the achievements of soccer legend Laurie Cunningham who played for the O’s (1974-77), WBA, Real Madrid and

The lead then changed hands a few times until on the 6th end Brian’s team scored a 2 giving them 6 shots to Trevor’s teams 5 and on the final end Brian’s team scored another 2 to take the lead and the match 8 shots to 5. Well played both teams and congratulations to Rod and Lyn Band who have won the competition for a third time albeit with a different partners. Who will beat you?

Thanks were given to Club Captain Brian Saunders for organising the event, Scorers Barry Woods and Di Saunders and thanks to the hard working bar staff on the day Jackie Mayhew and Jean Smallwood.

Photo l.to r. Club Captain Brian Saunders, Brian Franklyn, Jane Franklyn, Lyn Band and Rod Band.

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Boat Fishing.

‘Paws Paul and Sam’ were trolling for melva tuna between 1/2 to 3/4 mile out from the big 4 star hotels when they hooked and landed a two foot plus barracuda.

See photo of Paul with his surprise, it apparently tasted great too.

A couple of weeks ago I landed a new species, a sardine, that’s a first as I’ve never heard of any being caught in the area.

‘Orca Steve’ went out with a couple of lads and trolled for 2 hours with only a small mackerel to show for their efforts.

They fished behind the harbour wall and near the Repsol garage and caught some good combers, small red snappers, pandoras and pickerels. Maybe the fish are returning to that area now.

Shore Fishing.

London Bill’ had just one sea bass this week fishing at Macenas.

‘Tubby Jimmy’ caught just one small sea bass when fishing from the Indalo Hotel Arm. Six members of Albox F C fished yesterday off the rocks at the Repsol garage, 11am to 4pm

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‘Flash Gordon’ 9 fish - 2 palometes, 1 weaver, 1 wide eyed flounder and 5 bogues.

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2 saddled bream, 1 wide eyed flounder and 1 striped bream.

‘Dizzy John’ 8 fish, 2 palometes, 4 bogues and 2 saddled bream.

‘Squiddly Sid’ 4 fish, 1 saddled bream, 2 bogues and 1 very small horse mackerel.

Coarse Fishing.

The ‘Grumpy Old Men of Los Gallardos Club’ went to the Argos lake in Murcia where the water is now quite low. There were plenty of fish topping but it took Keith 2 hours to catch his first fish. At the end ‘40 Watts’ had 3 nice barbel, ‘10 o’clock’ had 2 carp and Keith just the one carp. The barbel were feeding on the top and hitting the bait hard, Keith got broken once on a 6lb hook length.

‘Baza Barry’ fished a river north of Negratin and caught small trout and one barbel of 4lb. His method was a favourite of mine, trotting a worm downstream.

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’.

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others. He was tragically killed in a car crash near Madrid in 1989, aged 33. * Out-of-form Sheffield United want a new manager after sacking David Weir. * Red Bull’s Sebastian Vettel won Sunday’s Japanese F1 Grand Prix his ninth victory of the season and his fourth in five years at Sazuka. Teammate Mark Webber was second with Romain Grosjean (Lotus) third. * Andrew Jordan is the 2013 British Touring Car champion. In the last round of races at Brands Hatch, he collected enough points to finish seven ahead of reigning champion Gordon Shedden who won the season’s 30th and final event. Jason Plato was third in the championship. * Condolences go out to the family of Spain’s F1 reserve driver Maria Del Villota who was found dead in a hotel room in Seville last week. It is said that Maria died as a consequence of nuerological injuries suffered in a crash when testing a car for the Marussia team in July 2012 which resulted in the loss of her right eye. * The brilliant Spanish trio of Dani Pedrosa, Marc Marquez and Jorge Lorenzo finished 1-2-3 in the Malaysian GP in Sepang. Marquez, who leads

Lorenzo in the rider’s rankings by 43 points, should clinch the championship in Australia on Sunday. * Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar (40) will retire next month after his 200th and final Test appearance against Pakistan. He’s already scored a 83,502 runs in 942 matches (almost 16,000 in 198 Tests); 248 has been his highest score; he’s the only player to hit over 100 centuries and score 200 in one innings in limited over competitions and has so far struck 241 hundreds and 403 fifties. * Sohag Gazi of Bangladesh has become the first cricketer to score a century and take a hat-trick in the same Test Match, doing so v Pakistan. * And the ‘hot spot’ rule involving bat on ball, will NOT be used during this winter’s Ashes series in Australia. * In last weekend’s Heineken Cup matches there were wins for Castres, Edinburgh, Exeter, Gloucester, Leinster, Scarlets, Montpellier, Saracens, Toulon, Toulouse and Ulster. * And finally, in tennis, Novak Djokovic retained the Shanghai Masters title by beating Juan Martin Del Potro and Roger Federer has split with his coach of almost three-and-a-half years, Paul Annacone.

19th Hole Golf Society Cucador Thursday 12th October back to our scheduled visit to Aguilon to play an individual stableford competition.

took Nearest the Pins on the 10th and 17th consecutively.

A later start of 10.50 seems to suit some players better than others with nine players scoring 30 points or more on this very difficult course. With greens that are still recovering from the hollow tinning in September, putting was a bit of a lottery, and for the first time for a long spell these normally perfect greens were inconsistent.

Results.

Alan Chippendale and Terry Caddick proved masters of the tricky conditions both scoring 35 points with Alan just shading out an improving T/C on countback.

Derek Adgey followed closely to gain third place with 34 points.

T/C also managed a nearest the pin on the 8th hole.

New member Ian Postle got his name on the scoreboard with a Two on the 12th as did one of our older members(not in age but years with the society) Bob Tagg on the 10th.

Keith Kingdom and Dave Denyer

Top lady player was Zeta Denyer with 33 points.

1st Alan Chippendale 35 points (15) on countback 2nd

Terry Caddick

35 points (15) 3rd

Derek Adgey

34 points (10) Twos etc Hole 10

Bob Tagg

Hole 12

Ian Postle

Nearest the Pin Hole 8

Terry Caddick

Hole 10

Keith Kingdom

Hole 17

Dave Denyer

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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Badgers Golf Society On Wednesday 9th October, Macenas Golf Resort played host to Badgers Golf Society for their weekly competition. Winner on the day was Richard Jones with 40pts, with 2nd place going to Barbara Goff on 36pts and rounding the top three off was Chris Chapman on 35pts after count back.

Nearest the pins went to Mike Knowles, Alan Thomas, Andy Mucha and Jan Page.

Saturday’s roll up at Macenas was won by Jackie Dale with 37pts, with Alan Thomas in 2nd place with 35pts and 3rd place going to Dave Wright with 34pts on count back.

Forthcoming Fixtures are: Wedsnesday 16th October Captains Day at Macenas , Wednesday 23rd Desert Springs, Thursday 24th AGM at Badgers @ 4pm, Wednesday 30th Macenas, Wednesday 6th

Valle Del Este Golf Society On Tuesday we played an individual stapleford competition with the winners being 1st Angela Cherry, 2nd Paul Sedge and 3rd Bob Connell.

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

Friday 24 players, all wanting to reduce their handicaps took part in an individual stapleford with Bill Foster in 1st place on 39 points and cutting his handicap to 11, Bryan Brown 2nd on 36 points now playing off 14 and in 3rd place Margaret Bennett

Wednesday 2nd October 2013 and our winner 0 the first div with 39 points John Geaves in second with 37 Bob Winter . Our second div winner with 33 points Grace Ward and second with 33 Barbara Wardley Ball sweep winners Frank Button and Bob Winter. We had another eagle on the third hole by John Rice well done John join the club.

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Sunday 13th and our winner with 38 points Bob Winter and in second with 35 Mike Picken.

The second div winner with 36 Mary Higgins and second with 35 Janet Kay. Ball sweep winner

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Nearest the pin on the 8th was George Bennett and on the 12th Sue Hull.

Our members are away for their annual golf trip to Murcia this week and our usual golf competition will resume on Friday 18th October at 10am, visitors wishing to join us should check availability by calling 634379887.

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Sunday 6th October and the winner of the first div with 34 points David Hardy in second with another 34 John Geaves.

Second div winner with 38 Janet Kay and second with 33 Sylvia Bradfield. Ball sweep winner John Geaves

David

playing off 18 with 35 points.

Tony Webster.

It is great to see all our old mates comming back for winter sun and golf with us at Cortijo Grande. They could not find a better place Enjoy your golf with Cortijo Grande and dont forget our Green Jacket comp in November. To play in this or any

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19th Hole Golf Society. Cucador.

Thursday 12th October back to our scheduled visit to Aguilon to play an individual stableford competition.

Two on the 12th as did one of our older members(not in age but years with the society) Bob Tagg on the 10th.

A later start of 10.50 seems to suit some players better than others with nine players scoring 30 points or more on this very difficult course. With greens that are still recovering from the hollow tinning in September, putting was a bit of a lottery, and for the first time for a long spell these normally perfect greens were inconsistent.

Keith Kingdom and Dave Denyer took Nearest the Pins on the 10th and 17th consecutively.

Alan Chippendale and Terry Caddick proved masters of the tricky conditions both scoring 35 points with Alan just shading out an improving T/C on countback.

Derek Adgey followed closely to gain third place with 34 points.

T/C also managed a nearest the pin on the 8th hole.

New member Ian Postle got his name on the scoreboard with a

Top lady player was Zeta Denyer with 33 points.

Results.

1st Alan Chippendale points (15) on countback

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2nd Terry Caddick points (15)

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3rd Derek Adgey points (10)

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Twos etc Hole 10

Bob Tagg

Hole 12

Ian Postle

Nearest the Pin Hole 8

Terry Caddick

Hole 10

Keith Kingdom

Hole 17

Dave Denyer

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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