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Spain’s new political map raises questions about future of bullfighting Leftist governments across the country withdraw public subsidies and plan referendums Spain’s new political map is raising questions about the future of public events involving los toros – anything from bullfights to the custom of chasing the animals down the street (or being chased by them) during local fiestas. The municipal and regional elections of May 24 triggered a shift to the political left, and many of the new groups in power do not look favorably upon these forms of entertainment, or upon the fact that many of them are subsidized with public money. A dozen municipalities, including major cities such as Alicante, are now planning to hold referendums on whether these events should be banned altogether. Other cities and regions are also mulling ways of phasing them out, even as the number of bull-centered festivities grew last year, according to statistics released in May by the Education, Culture and Sports Ministry. Madrid. The new city government, led by Mayor Manuela Carmena of the leftist bloc Ahora Madrid, has given up its box at Las Ventas bullring. Carmena has announced that she intends to turn the Spanish capital into “an animal-friendly city” and supports eliminating all subsidies to bullfighter training schools
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and bullfights. Valencia. The Valencian regional government said it will stop subsidizing bullfights, and in the city of Valencia, the new leftist mayor, Joan Ribó of Compromís, said he will not encourage bullfights or subsidize anything that involves animal cruelty. Alicante will stop subsidizing bullfights, and the new local government also wants to hold a referendum to see whether the city should be declared completely free of bullfights. The popular resort of Gandia has already banned fights because it is “animal abuse” and because of the public expense it entails. Another Valencian town, Alzira, will no longer hold bous al carrer (running of the bulls), a popular tradition in many Catalan and Valencian villages. In Denia, another seaside town, the city is considering a referendum on
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its bous a la mar, in which the bull ends up being pushed into the sea. Aragón. Zaragoza officials met with neighborhood associations in the city and in rural areas to inform them that there will be no more public subsidies for fiestas involving toros embolados (bulls with firecrackers attached to their horns) or toros ensogados (bulls with long ropes tied to their nape). Huesca may also hold a referendum on whether to ban bullfights altogether. Galicia. The mayor of A Coruña, Xulio Ferreiro of the bloc Marea Atlántica, has terminated the contract with the company that organizes bullfights in the city. Ferreiro argued that the city will save itself €50,000. Balearic Islands. The leftist coalition
that controls Palma de Mallorca plans to declare the city “free of animal abuse.” But the move will only be symbolic when it comes to bullfights, as the local ring is privately owned and holds a regional operating license. The city will ask the regional assembly to change its 1992 animal protection law in order to ban all forms of bull-related fiestas across the islands. Activists have already collected around 130,000 signatures asking for this ban. San Sebastián. The Basque seaside town is the exception to the rule, as bullfighting is back this summer. The Basque Nationalist Party (PNV) recovered control of city hall in May after a four-year stint under the radical leftists of Bildu, who had banned it (even though in the nearby municipality of Azpeitia, also under Bildu control, the fights were allowed to remain because of a strong fan base). Additional reporting by Andreu Manresa, Maiol Roger, Cristina Huete, Ignacio Zafra and Aitor Bengoa. English version by Susana Urra. Source elpais
Catalonia, five years without bullfights Maiol Roger Five years ago, the Catalan assembly approved a regional ban on bullfighting with 68 votes in favor, 55 against and nine abstentions. Since then, supporters of the fiesta have been seeking ways of bringing it back, but so far to no avail. La Monumental, the only ring that was still operational at the time, is now the subject of political discussion as lawmakers seek a new use for it. Meanwhile, tourists seeking Spanish folklore can now watch corridas in which the animal does not die, held at cattle ranches near the Ebro river. Meanwhile, the future of the correbous (running of the bulls) is ensured through regional legislation that protects them in 30 municipalities where they are considered a local tradition.
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The average salary in Spain falls 0.2% in 2014, to €22,606 The average Spanish salary fell workers from the banking, finance and
slightly in 2014, continuing a downward trend that began in 2012, when the government introduced sweeping labor reforms.
insurance sectors, who take home an average €43,575. Most of the non-wage labor costs were taken up by Social Security contributions (€7,005 per worker), followed by corporate benefits, work expenses, severance pay and training.
Spanish workers made a gross annual salary of €22,605 on average, representing a 0.2 percent contraction from 2013, according to figures released this week by the National Statistics Institute (INE). Wages accounted for 73.75% of the total cost per worker, which was gross €30,653 in 2014, or 0.6% less than the previous year, the 2014 Annual Labor Cost Survey finds. This salary setback is somewhat offset by weaker prices, caused by falling oil prices. Broken down by activities, employees in the energy industry once again enjoyed the highest salaries. This supremacy of the energy sector is routinely confirmed by all labor surveys conducted in Spain. The average salary in the energy sector was around €58,000, more than twice the national average. Next in the top-earning chart are
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Legendary TV presenter and singing star dies aged 72 at her Spanish holiday home what happened and does Showbiz legend Cilla, who also had two number one not want to talk publicly singles at the start of a about it at the moment.” career stretching over 50 A family friend said Cilla’s years, died in Spain. other two sons, Ben and A Spanish police Jack, were told the sad spokeswoman confirmed news last night and had today that Cilla had died made arrangements to fly at her Spanish home in to Spain. Estepona on the Costa del Cilla was married for 30 Sol. years to her manager Bobby Willis until She said: “I can confirm the death of he died in 1999 of lung cancer, aged just British national Priscilla White, aged 72.” 57, leaving her bereft. “We are still awaiting autopsy results They spent many happy hours around but everything at this stage is pointing towards her death being the result of the Costa Del Sol property’s swimming pool and she also brought friends Cliff natural causes.” Richard, Paul O’Grady and Dale Winton. Police sources said they thought the She often flew to Spain in the summer death had occurred overnight and they believed Cilla, who suffered from hearing months but also had homes in London, problems and arthritis, had jetted to Buckinghamshire and Barbados. Spain a few days ago with one of her The villa where it happened - in a quiet three sons. cul-de-sac just west of Marbella. An autopsy is due to take place tomorrow The Liverpudlian star was born Priscilla in the provincial capital Malaga. Maria Veronica White on May 27 1943. “It is with deep sorrow that I confirm She was championed by The Beatles today the passing of singer & TV and enjoyed eleven top ten hits including personality Cilla Black. chart-toppers Anyone Who Had a Heart “Details of her death will be announced and You’re My World. following the coroner’s report. Her Last year she spoke to the Mirror about family have asked for their privacy to be respected at this time,” a representative growing older, saying: “Seventy-five is a good age to go. for Cilla said in a statement. Cillla’s eldest son and manager Robert was thought to be staying at another house nearby. A pal said: “He is obviously very upset at
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Calais Crisis: Hundreds Storm Channel Tunnel
The Home Secretary calls for EU assistance to ease the Calais migrant crisis as further security measures are announced. Hundreds of migrants stormed the Channel Tunnel overnight, pulling down fences before being halted from crossing to Britain by riot police. Around 200 migrants broke through several layers of security before approaching the tunnel entrance. As the migrants scrambled down to the final fence line, dozens of police arrived to back up the military. The migrants and security forces faced off for close to an hour, with the migrants shouting slogans including: “Open the border” and “We are not animals”. It comes as Home Secretary Theresa May and France’s Interior Minister said the EU should step in to help Britain and France find long-term solutions to the “global migration crisis”. Ms May and Bernard Cazeneuve said the chaos in Calais is not only a problem for the UK and France. In an article for The Sunday Telegraph, they said: “We are both clear: tackling this situation is the top priority for the UK and French governments. “We are committed and determined to solve this, and to solve it together. What we are currently facing is a global migration crisis. “This situation cannot be seen as an issue just for our two countries. It is a priority at both a European and international level. “Many of those in Calais and attempting to cross the Channel have
made their way there through Italy, Greece or other countries. “That is why we are pushing other member states, and the whole of the EU, to address this problem at root.” A new package of measures has been agreed which will see security ramped up at the Channel Tunnel. The steps include 200 extra private security guards funded by the UK, French police reinforcements, additional fences provided by Britain and more CCTV. Downing Street admitted the UK would fund “most if not all” of the new security measures in Calais. It comes after David Cameron called French President Francois Hollande to discuss the migrant crisis. The Prime Minister has warned the crisis, which has seen some 5,000 desperate migrants lay siege to the tunnel in the hope of reaching Britain, could last all summer. Harriet Harman has written to Mr Cameron demanding he ask the French to compensate Britons affected by the chaos in Calais. Labour’s interim leader says the Prime Minister should be doing more to recoup the cost of the crisis to haulage companies, who have seen their vehicles stacked on the M20 in Kent due to disruption to ferry and Channel Tunnel services. They are estimated to be losing £700,000 a day as a result of the delays. skynews
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Recovering Spanish banks see profits rise
Major Spanish banks reported a surge in quarterly net profits on Friday as earnings soared in a sector that just three years ago had to be bailed out. BBVA, Spain’s second-biggest bank by market capitalization, said net profits rose 73 percent to €1.2 billion ($1.3 billion) in the second quarter. The third-biggest, CaixaBank, said its net earnings doubled to €333 million. In the case of BBVA, “robust activity and an excellent margin performance confirm the profit growth cycle continues,” said the bank’s president, Carlos Torres, in a statement.
The Bilbao-based lender generated gains of €144 million in the quarter from exceptional events including the sale of a stake in Chinese bank CNCB. It echoed other Spanish banks in saying that the country’s economic recovery since 2013 after several years of recession was boosting lending. Spain received a €41 billion bailout for its banks from eurozone partners in 2012 to save its financial sector from collapse. In the second quarter, the bank more than doubled its profit from its business in Spain to €462 million from a year earlier. BBVA said losses from exposure to Spain’s construction sector, whose collapse in 2008 triggered the crisis,
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Spain bungee jump death: Two charged with manslaughter of Kleyo De Abreu Two people have been charged with manslaughter after a woman died while bungee jumping in Spain. Kleyo De Abreu, 23, from London, was killed on 21 July in Lanjaron, Granada, while jumping from the Tablate Bridge. The Guardia Civil has charged the owner of an adventure company and a bungee jump supervisor with her death. Its
investigation found there was miscommunication between the supervisor and Miss De Abreu, who jumped before the equipment had been made safe. One supervisor had been left to monitor 14 people taking part in the bungee jump, which was “not enough” to guarantee customer safety, police found.
jump, performed before the ropes were properly tensioned...could be the cause of the accident”. Investigators believed the monitor “did not execute their function with due care and precautions”, the report said. There are two bridges at the site - a modern bridge from which bungee jumps are launched, with an ancient Roman bridge underneath.
It said the monitor’s role was to secure the ropes and harness before authorising the person to jump.
It is believed Ms De Abreu hit the lower bridge, causing fatal injuries, when she jumped from above. Her father Bernard Atwell described his daughter as “sweet, caring, bubbly and focused”.
But after attaching the harness to Ms De Abreu and moving away to tighten the ropes, there was believed to have been a “lack of communication or understanding” and Ms De Abreu jumped before being told to do so. The police report stated: “This
Maradona family feud keeps Argentineans glued to their TV sets Ongoing battle between soccer legend and ex-wife is playing out in court and on screen Maradona skips court date in embezzlement suit against ex-wife Ever since Diego Maradona filed a lawsuit against his ex-wife, for allegedly embezzling some €7.5 million of his fortune, Argentineans have been glued to their television sets, watching the accusations fly between the great soccer legend and his family on rival gossip shows. “He is being brainwashed,” says Giannina, Maradona’s daughter, who, along with her sister Dalma, has been defending their mother, Claudia Villafañe, on TV and via Twitter. In a harsh rebuttal on one recent program, Maradona once again demonstrated his ability to capture headlines, and fuel the drama surrounding his personal life.
cocaine addiction, have been closely followed by the media. “They would say, ‘When this guy kicks the bucket we will have a free ride to Mar del Plata’,” he recently stated on a TV show. “I was worth more dead than alive. I was the true white version of Michael Jackson.” In another program shown soon afterwards, Dalma went on the counter attack “The only ones who were in intensive care with him that day were Gianinna, my mother and myself. And I told my father not to die; he needed to fight for his life for me and my sister.”
“Claudia is a thief,” he said. “The only ones who wanted me alive were Gianinna and Dalma, who supported her sister.”
For the past 30 years, the exploits of the Maradona family have been a popular subject for debate and discussion on Argentinean gossip and news shows.
The former soccer player believes that his family would prefer to see him dead, so that they can cash in on his fortune. The former Barça and Napoli star was reportedly near death in 2004, with doctors at a Buenos Aires hospital forced to put him on a respirator. His wild lifestyle and subsequent health problems over the years, including a long battle with
Before there were only four members of the family, but the clan has since grown with three additional children Maradona fathered with other women: Diego Junior, who lives in Italy and is about to be cut off from his inheritance by his father; Jana, who was born following an affair the soccer player had with a waitress in Mar del Plata, and whom he adores;
Ms De Abreu, an aspiring fashion student from Brixton, had been visiting her aunt in Spain, who was watching when she fell. BBC news
and Dieguito Fernando, a child he had with his last girlfriend. A new branch of the family tree came with the birth of Giannini’s son, Benjamín, whose father, Manchester striker Sergio Kun Agüero, has also had his e nt an gl e m e nt s with Maradona and is estranged from the family. The scandal over the alleged missing fortune is also being played out in
Italy, where in Naples Maradona is venerated as a saint. elpais
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To anyone who has ever enjoyed an afternoon nap while ensconced in a hammock gently rocking between two trees, it will come as no surprise that this centuries-old snoozing sling can help people fall asleep faster and achieve deeper slumber than regular beds, according to new research. What you may not know, however, is that the hammock has a rich and varied history, from its Mayan origins to its adoption by the military to its present-day status as a summertime backyard fixture. Many anthropologists believe that the hammock dates back some 1,000 years to Central America, where the Maya and other indigenous peoples crafted them out of tree bark or plant fibers. Suspended beds prevented contact with the dirty ground and offered protection from snakes, rodents and other poisonous or simply pesky creatures. According to accounts by 16th-century explorers, people would place hot coals or kindle small fires under their hammocks to stay warm or ward off insects as they slumbered. It is thought that Columbus and his men became the first Europeans to glimpse—and perhaps experience—the hammock when they noticed their widespread use among the Taino people of the Bahamas. They brought several examples of the woven sleeping nets back to Spain. During the colonial era, Spaniards and other Europeans brought cotton, canvas and other cloths to the New World, many of which were eventually used by traditional hammock weavers along with more time-honored materials. In many parts of what is now Latin America, colonists preferred hammocks to the stationary beds of their native lands, in part because of their soothing motion and hygiene benefits. Pero de Magalhães Gandavo, the Portuguese-born chronicler of colonial Brazilian history, wrote in 1570, “Most of the beds in Brazil are hammocks, hung in the house from two cords. This custom they took from the Indians of the land.” By the mid-16th century, the English and Spanish navies had adopted hammocks as their primary on-deck sleeping apparatuses.
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In "The Discovery of America," a 1630 engraving by Theodor Galle, Amerigo Vespucci awakens a sleeping America, represented by a person on a hammock
Unlike its counterpart on the other side of the Atlantic, however, the European take on the hammock was typically made of heavy canvas and therefore significantly less ventilated than its inspiration from the other side of the Atlantic. Sailors stewed in these portable yet famously uncomfortable beds for three centuries, including during World War I and World War II. From the Civil War until the Vietnam War, members of the U.S. Navy were also issued hammocks for sleeping on the go.
The first known mass producer of hammocks opened in Pawleys Island, South Carolina, in 1889. Less than two decades later, the suspended beds became an essential part of army physician William Gorgas’ plan to eradicate yellow fever during the construction of the Panama Canal. Hammocks could easily be enclosed in mosquito netting and also kept sleepers off the wet, insect-ridden ground.
A new study conducted by a team of Swiss researchers and published in the June issue of “Current Biology” has offered a In the late 19th century, the British prison system attempted to scientific explanation for the longstanding global hammock craze. replace cots with hammocks, attaching them to the walls or bars of jail The team found that a swinging motion synchronizes brain waves, cells with large brass hooks and rings. This arrangement saved space allowing people to doze off faster and attain a deeper state of sleep. and cut costs but only lasted until inmates discovered the hardware’s value as weapons. In the United States, meanwhile, by the turn of the Their results also support the ancient—and still very much alive— century hammocks had caught on both as a leisure item for wealthy tradition of rocking children to sleep. By History.com Staff families and as a cheap, practical sleeping solution for frontier farmers.
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Bazar Loli Bazar Loli is situated opposite the church in La Alfoquia. The shop has everything you can possibly need for your home. We stock everything from household cleaning to shoes and clothes for adults and children. They have a vast selection of stationery and confectionery. We speak English and welcome you into our shop. Please come and have a browse and see what you can find.
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food for people and the other for their animals. o¬ne Hall of Zurgena. The so named “House or Store of the Aunt Magdalene” moved by the water of the stream of Tamarchete, the was o¬ne of the symbolic buildings of La Alfoquia until other, with electric current, situated in the center of the May 30th, 1997 when the machines, due to their poor town. Today they are in disuse although the second, state, put an end to it. The house was a witness to all kinds of activities: Dwelling, goods Depot for wheat, may be seen functioning during various events. Christmas celebrations, anniversaries, weddings, etc. Viva-almeria.com Since the establishment of the railroad, La Alfoquia supplied itself with water by installing tubing descending from Tijola.In July 18th of 1963, during TERRY AND SANDRA HAVE MOVED TO NEW PREMISES the times of Franco, the IN LA ALFOQUIA, NEXT TO BAR CIELOS. building of the pipeline was (near municipal swimming pool and football pitch, behind Cepsa Garage) started, the o¬nly fault Sizzling Summer deals for August that the system had ● Full head of foils highlights inc. cut and finish 40€ was that the water came from sand banks ● Ladies and Gents Wash, Cuts & Finish 25€ per couple in the Almanzora. Get your feet flip flop ready with Sandra ● Pedicure and polish 16€ ● Pedicure and Shellac gel polish 30€ Being of very bad quality, drinking water was limited to that Enjoy a relaxing treatment with Fiona, our ITEC qualified therapist. Specialising in remedial and relaxation massage brought to the town by R.E.N.F.E. (Spanish abby holistic therapist Rail).Three taps were Abby will be joining us on Tuesday 11th august and will be offering installed in different Holistic massages & hopi ear treatment every Tuesday morning & parts of the town to thereafter call the salon to make your appointment provide water for public general use, soon after, On Thursday 10th September Belles Beaus & Beauty clinic will be groups of and individual visiting OPULENCE. Offering semi-permanent make-up and various neighbours begun to tap other non-surgical procedures. Call for an appointment. into the water supply, redirecting the water to HAIR APPOINTMENTS CONTACT TERRY - 619 467 295 their homes. BEAUTY APPOINTMENTS CONTACT SANDRA - 661 858 949 In La Alfoquia there ALL OTHER APPOINTMENTS CALL - 619 467 295 have been two grain Opening Times Monday - Friday 9-5pm earlier & later appointments available call for details mills, o¬ne used to obtain
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La Alfoquia is a town within the municipality of Zurgena with a mix of nationalities enjoying the traditions and customs of this locality. The town is made up of around a thousand inhabitants, situated o¬n the left bank of the Almanzora River. By the various studies and consultations carried out to diverse levels, it can be affirmed that the Arabian word, FOQUIA (AL, would be the article) signifies something that is higher than something else. “The High o¬ne”, Plaza Virgen Del Carmen 3 “The High Thing”, “The Upper Thing”, but in reference La Alfoquia, Zurgena to another lower... thing! Because of it, it is thought that the Arabs that inhabited the nucleus of Zurgena, when they crossed the river, they distinguished among the lower part of the plantation plots named Tamarchete and the o¬ne that was above them, Alfoquia. Stationery, household items, gifts, The beginnings of the urban area of Alfoquia health and beauty, hardware, was limited, in its origins, to diverse farmhouses disseminated along the “Pago de Alfoquia”, of where snacks, hosiery, cleaning products, took its name. When the Lorca-Baza railroad was confectionery, toys & much more... inaugurated in 1894, some constructions for storage of the products were initiated that arrived or left for the railroad. This meant that the workers and their families needed housing and so the population actually grew from workers from many different places. The growth occurred slowly but surely over 60 years giving opposite the church in La Alfoquia it a cosmopolitan population from the start. We speak English Without doubt, La Alfoquia owes its true origin to the railroad, in fact during almost all of the 20th Century, bazar loli the town was known as The Station and was o¬nly Find us on zurgena given that of Alfoquia in the official media of the Town
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Warmer temperatures, bright blue skies, and sunny days are luring you outside. And if you're planning to do any of your eating, entertaining, or lounging out there, then it's time to rethink how that area looks and feels. Short on space? A few square inches can go a long way. Tight budget? Work with what you already own. No garden or greenery? No big deal. From yards and terraces to patios and porches, these easy decorating ideas can work for any spot you have big plans for beautifying. Have a peek...Try these outdoor lighting ideas to illuminate your newly decorated backyard.
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Give your outdoor space a fresh face by sticking to a monochromatic palette. You can pull off a polished look without overdoing it. Choose the essential pieces (wirework round table, umbrella, stools) in a contemporary gray and white color scheme
Tropical Punch
Want to add a touch of fun to your outdoor space? Cue the colorful accents. A terrace gets a bold pick-me-up from cushions in vibrant colors (tangerine, fuchsia) and modern prints like ikat, stripes, and eye-popping florals.
Natural Charm
Got space? Reimagine a room—one without walls, that is. Create an intimate gathering space that’s prepped for entertaining by surrounding the table with a wicker sofa, freestanding umbrella, and fire pit.
Cozy Quarters
Achieve a sense of privacy in an urban space by enclosing it with a tall wooden fence. Prioritize how you plan to use this area before making any decorating decisions. For example, if it’s for dining and entertaining, make sure the grill and table are your first key pieces.
Lounging Style
Make over a porch with a few items (day bed, potted plants, Chinese lanterns) that will make the space comfortable and stylish. Thinking creatively can also help you stick to a budget. There’s no reason why a trunk from inside can’t step in as your outdoor coffee table. Besides, it’s only for a season.
Garden Party
Dining alfresco is about gathering family, entertaining friends, and escaping from your typical daily routine. Any rules to follow? Be smart about your outdoor style and choose weather-resistant furniture, coverage from the sun, and a solid base for setting up your table.
Country Living
When it comes to outdoor dining, anything goes. But to capture an easygoing escape-to-the-weekendhome feeling, make an attempt to separate yourself from your daily routine. Start by setting the table and chairs on the lawn and away from your home, which will create a dining experience that is unique and unexpected
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Seaside View
Arrange your spread on an ocean-vista picnic table and play up the nautical theme (fish motif on linens, blue hydrangeas) with the tabletop decor. Why do benches work so well outside? No backs, which will help keep the captivating view unobstructed for everyone.
Island Style
Even a corner can explode with seasonal appeal. Set up a red bistro table, surround it with green plastic chairs, and hang a graphic piece of art on the wall.
Heavy Metal
Even if you don’t do much outdoor entertaining, it’s still lovely to have a spot to enjoy a morning cup of coffee or an afternoon lemonade. Choose a weather-resistant material and have enough seating to accommodate a few drop-in guests.
Rainbow Bright
Minimalists, you’re in luck. An outdoor space can become whatever you make of it. Carve out a casual reading or conversational area with a few smart seating options. Before you view this idea as boring, consider how a trio of punchy colored chairs can instantly brighten up a stone yard.
Patio Dining
Formal without all the fuss. Surround a reclaimed teak table with wicker chairs to keep the mood light and relaxing. Choose chicken wire lanterns for unexpected and oh-so-easy tabletop décor.
Musical Chairs
Want a modern and budget-friendly trick that won’t involve an entire patio makeover? Focus on a few decorative elements (gray drum shade, slipcovered chairs) that strategically weave a splash of red throughout the dining space.
Mix and match different materials for an informal approach to outdoor dining. If you’d rather keep the color on the table, add charm with an assortment of casual chairs in different styles.
Dreaming of a lounging area for reading, writing, or hanging with guests? Decorate around the key piece: the sofa. A traditional rattan couch gets an instant transformation by tossing on colorful plush pillows and hanging an assortment of festive glass lanterns.
You could have all the space in the world, yet still head to the same seat every time you step outside. Longing for your own special escape? Suspend a swinging seat bench in the corner of a wooden deck to help you breeze through those lazy days of summer.
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Preparations are being finalized for the 2015 Summer Carnival which floods the streets of Aguilas with their colour. Between 6 and 8 August 2015 the Summer Carnival holds several events, The Gala Election which like every year will be a great showcase where next years entertainers will be selected. Aguilas will see its maximum influx of tourists and Visitors during this period in August due to this spectacular Fiesta. This year, our party will have new features, such as reformatting the Gala Election of the characters, which will mean a qualitative leap, for a party that is increasingly becoming an international tourist interest.. This weekend will see the 12th Muestra del Carnival de Aguilas and will leave the Bahia de Levante by the Passeo de Parra at 9pm.
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One of the easiest ways to fight excessive sweat is to try an antiperspirant made especially for excessive sweating like Certain Dri, Gillette Clinical Strength or Drysol. All of these antiperspirants are made specifically for those who sweat excessively and contain the metal aluminum chloride. If you haven’t had much luck with other over-thecounter antiperspirants, you might want to give one of these a try. One thing to keep in mind is that aluminum in antiperspirants can cause #skin irritation or cause a serious allergic reaction so make sure you aren’t allergic before you try these out. There is also a risk of aluminum toxicity if these products are used in high concentration such as eating or inhaling it which can cause nerve or kidney damage and osteomalacia which has been linked to Alzheimer’s or breast cancer so although you’re highly unlikely to eat or inhale it in high concentrations, if you want to stay on the safe side, stick to sticks made without aluminum! 2. GET TO KNOW SAGE Combat excessive sweat with the astringent herb, Sage! Sage can be used in a variety of ways to help your #body stay cool and dry such as applying it topically, drinking it or eating it. Look for Sage leaves online to add to foods or #look for tea bags to make the tea and apply it to your skin. Being consistent with consuming Sage is important! Many #people reported good results but you have to keep at it. Sage tea is also great for fighting diabetes, cleaning up free radicals, boosting memory and reducing anxiety among other things so you can use it to help with numerous #things! 3. AVOID CIGARETTES, CAFFEINE ALCOHOL AND DRUGS
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Hello and welcome to CanDu Computer many other examples Bytes. The name of this article is called but this article is about “Windows 10 – Just So You know”. The Windows 10 and why reason that I have chosen this title is you should think long because I have found out something and hard about saying recently that I have found a little disturbing! “Yes”! Now he is asking As You all know I have, for some months your permission to do now, been trying to give a balanced view of the same again and you this new windows 10: the Pro’s and Cons; will be allowing him this Advantages and Disadvantages. Well this access IF you say yes! week I have found a couple of problems The second thing that I found disturbing that can be called doozies! is that with Windows 10 you CAN NOT Microsoft have been promoting this prevent Microsoft from downloading any “Cortana” as “the “world’s first” digital and all updates to your computer! You assistant capable of helping users on many simply have no say in the matter! Now tasks.” Then goes on to say “The more it if Microsoft had a proven track record of learns about you, the more it understands you and it’ll be able to assist you more being nearly as holy as God, then I wouldn’t efficiently.” and therein lies the rub, as they have a problem with that at all, but re-read the previous paragraph for confirmation say! I read the “Terms and Conditions” that that Microsoft is far from ‘All Holy’. THERE ARE SEVERAL SOLUTIONS :-) you have to accept before you can start The first is to hunt down and remove to use Cortana. I know that everyone out there ALWAYS reads the umpteen pages the windows 10 update from your copy of legalese and techno-drivel that always of Windows 7 or 8.1. With that removed comes with ANY Microsoft product AND and hidden, you will no longer get the ‘Nag fully understands it (sick joke – sorry). The Screen’ to update. You will have to know disturbing thing is that as I read the ToC I how to get to the ‘Installed Updates’ part got that feeling of ‘George Orwell’s -1984’ of your menu then look for KB3035583. foreboding! For those who have read the Removing it will stop the Nag Screen from book or seen a film adaptation you will coming up for now but to permanently understand the feeling. If you haven’t read remove it you will have to take it to a the book or watched the film – do so now! computer specialist. For 5€ I will do the To use Cortana you have to agree to allow complete task for you and take away all Microsoft: Access to your internet history your concerns. (where you go and have looked at); Your Final option is my personal favourite – email contents (but everyone – Hotmail Dump windows and use an Open Source and Google to start with, is always reading Operating System like Linux. Do not accept them, so no real difference there!); your the nonsense that is only for techies. calender information; the contents and Mostly It looks similar to Windows 7 and communication history of any messages; can run a great many Windows programs your location information (where you are!) on it! It is true that, unlike windows, you and YOUR PERSONAL DOCUMENTS! can get ‘under the bonnet’ and tinker but When Windows95 came out a number there isn’t any need to as it works straight of companies found that their company from the tin! documents were being read BY MICROSOFT. Contact me for free advice concerning The largest of these companies sued your computer, or to arrange an Microsoft for Billions of dollars BUT Bill Gates was not put in prison or even charged appointment, at the address or phone number below. under the industrial espionage laws For further information or advice on of America! Must computing,contact Trevor on 689 892 745 or be good to have canducomputing@hotmail.co.uk money! There are
El Refugio - Almeria City
Almeria City isn’t just an airport; though most just land and scuttle off to their homes or holiday destinations without wondering about what else is on offer. The City has a beautiful old quarter with excellent restaurants, tapas bars, art galleries and museums. Stunning architecture abounds, topped by the Moorish Alcazaba towering above the city. The Paseo de Almeria is a broad tree lined boulevard; running from the port to Plaza Purchena; it’s filled with chain stores and boutiques. It’s the commercial hub of the city with some curious black news stand kiosks dotted along the way. Another world however lies hidden the surface and the kiosks have trap doors leading 3metres and deeper below ground. At Plaza Purchena for the grand sum of 2€ the intrepid can learn more. The entrance to El Refugio is a modern glass building with a suspended glass floor so the foundations of ancient Moorish walls can be seen. Here the story unfolds firstly via a short film,
The footnote states “Duncan Burr is Licensed Lay Reader”, but does anyone actually understand that? So, to assist, let me explain that I’m NOT a Priest, Vicar or any form of ‘fulltime’ Pastor or Minister, but an unpaid, voluntary worker in the Church of England, who before retirement, used to have a proper job. In 1962, having just qualified in Civil-Engineering, I found myself using LEO-5 (the first range of commercial computers in the World, built by Lyons Catering in 1953), swiftly followed by other machines, developing CivilEngineering and Architectural Design Software. These early computers required more space than a 4-bedroom house, yet had less computing power than many modern watches, so needed careful and efficient programming, using primitive ‘machine’ or ‘assembly’ code, rather than languages like Cobol or Fortran that became available later. From a Christian family, I’d considered myself Christian since childhood, so found considerable challenge in the evolving technologies of computing, which necessitated research into subjects like ‘logical analysis’ and ‘theory of time’. Surprisingly perhaps, I actually found these strengthened, rather than weakened my faith as I observed the absolute logic of the Universe around, seemingly controlled by defined laws, running very much like a well programmed machine in which any input necessarily has a profound
and pre-determined effect. And the more I studied Time and the implications of any consideration for manipulating that dimension, the more I found myself confronted by the inevitability of a higher power, without beginning or end, remarkably similar to the Biblical concept of God. It therefore seemed natural, once career and family constraints permitted, to offer such abilities as I possessed in service of this Lord of time and reason, as personified in Jesus Christ, so embarked on a three year (evenings and weekends) training course to be licensed as a ‘Reader’ by the Bishop of Blackburn. Now, retired, without that proper job and living in Spain, my license has been transferred to a large parish/chaplaincy (about the size of Wales) centred on Mojacar within the Diocese of Europe. So that’s what being a Lay Reader’s all about, but of course we can all serve God without training and licensing. Details of a number of English Language Churches are given in Sol Noticeboard for any who wish to Worship, but 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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interviews with now always looking for quality homes for their sales and rental portfolios, please contact Stephen for a valuation: stephen@findmeahome.eu Telephone: 636 266 641 elderly locals tell the story of how when the provided light and there was a system El Refugio had Civil War erupted in 1936, another section the city council along with help from for pumping clean air in. Directly beneath the city market is a built containing the Republican Government set about operating designing and constructing an air raid much deeper section that served as an shelter large enough to hold 40,000 the food store; in case of a prolonged theatre; it can people. During the war German, bombardment supplies could easily still be seen today. After the Civil War ended in 1939, Italian and Nationalists conducted 52 be moved below. Along with street bombing raids, the most devastating entrances there were also entrances the tunnels remained open in case of which killed 40, injured 150 and in private homes and churches. A Spain was drawn into WWII. Then black flag was put outside for easy in 1945 the entrances were sealed destroyed 200 buildings. and some entrances were covered The original staircase leads down recognition. The designer of the tunnels; by the aforementioned kiosks. In beneath the glass building to a passageway some 1.3 metres wide architect William Rubio had one such 2001the tunnels were rediscovered with a bench running along one entrance at his home for the public by accident during the construction side. Supposedly there were 101 of plus he built an extra gallery so his of an underground car park. The city these exits but only 67 have been family had some private space. Other started renovations aiming to open in wealthy families also did this. time for the Mediterranean games in discovered. When Malaga fell to the Nationalists/ 2005. Instead they opened the next The passageway is one of many feeder passages into the main tunnel fascists in 1937, 50,000 refugees fled year in 2006, being now the City’s that extends the whole length of the on foot towards Almeria. This gave third most popular tourist attraction. Booking is advisable as due to space Paseo de Almeria; the main tunnel is the German Luftwaffe or Condor 2m wide with benches each side and Legion a chance to practice their constraints only a maximum of 25 people are allowed on each of the extends about a kilometre towards the strafing techniques. The unarmed civilians were killed and 4 daily tours. Almeria – not just an port. Originally they were dirt floors with smoking prohibited. A generator injured in their hundreds. In response airport!
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When you sit and think about it, mankind has invented some amazing things. From the discovery of fire then the invention of the wheel around 3500 BC, we’ve really taken off and the years afterwards have seen amazing strides. Just look at some of the things like penicillin, the simple nail, the printing press and so on and you get to think, wow, what a pretty remarkable bunch we are! And yes, we are. In fact, as Tony Blackburn may have said, the hits just keep on coming, with things like, television, micro chips…oven chips and so on. But it’s not all wondrous, sometimes, as you’d expect, we let ourselves down badly with some downright silly ideas which should never have seen the light of day. So while we acknowledge the prowess of those individuals with vision, determination and insight, I’d also like to look at some of the ideas that have come from others who, well, may well have been out in the sun a bit too long. We’ve all seen selfie sticks, those telescopic Graham is married to Helen and has a daughter, Alice. He lives part of the year near Albox, but works in Qatar, teaching. If you wish to contact Graham regarding this article email: helenandg@yahoo.co.uk
EU driving licenses are valid for driving throughout the Spanish territory. The renewal of EU driving licenses requires the holder to undergo psychometric aptitude tests and be legally resident in Spain. WHO NEEDS TO RENEW? The latest EU Directive 2006/126/CE states that holders of EU driving licenses that have expired or are about to expire need to renew their license. Holders of EU driving licenses that are valid indefinitely or for more than 15 years for Group 1 (AM, A1, A2, A, B & BE) or valid for 5 years or more for Group 2 (BTP, C1, C1E, C, CE, D1, D1E, D, DE) need to renew their license providing they have been legally resident in Spain for 2 years since 19th January 2013. TWO EXAMPLES EU license holders that are valid indefinitely or for more than 15 years, who are legally resident in Spain before or up to 19th January 2013, should renew their driving license from 19th January 2015. EU license holders that are valid indefinitely or for more than 15 years, who are legally resident in Spain since 6th June 2014, should renew their driving license from 6th June 2016. HOW TO RENEW This can be done in the local office of the Spanish
inviting inventions
replacements for a friend just when you needed them most. Now the Japanese have taken this idea a step further. For those who really don’t have a nearest and dearest to share the spotlight with them, they’ve come up with a selfie stick that’s disguised as a hand which, when the photo is taken, shows you holding , not the end of a cold metallic telescopic stick, but a seemingly real human hand, making it look like you have friends. This may prove particularly useful for politicians after losing-or winning for that matter- elections. I also have to commend whoever had the bright idea of a baby mop! The company that came up with the idea is called BetterThanPants.com-if you’re tempted you could buy one. This is an ordinary baby grow suit, but attached to the arms and legs are specially designed mop heads to clean the floor as baby crawls! Apparently they’ve sold quite a few. I’m the first to admit that these things, along with a special foot hammock you can suspend under your desk for added comfort, or grass flip flops which give the feel of walking on grass without the grass, are not in the same league as, say the steam engine, internet or the abacus, but they certainly raise a smile, which has to be worth something doesn’t it!
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Traffic Department, by calling 060 and making an appointment, or online at www.dgt.es DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED • Official application form (available from local Spanish Traffic Dept. or download from www.dgt.es) • Proof of identity and residency • EU driving license. Original and a photocopy • Results from psychometric aptitude tests from recognised and authorised centre • A recent photograph 32mm x 26mm IN THE INTERESTS OF ROAD SAFETY These procedures have been implemented to comply with driving license regulations (Directive 2006/126/ CE) in an effort to help increase road safety in general. Countries of the European Union have a single driving license for all 28 members, in a drive to harmonise the more than 110 different types of driving licenses currently in circulation. If you would like to contact Línea Directa please call 902 123 461 More information on Línea Directa online at www.lineadirecta.com
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Bankinter Forecasting Recovery According to their latest half-yearly report on the Spanish real estate market, Bankinter estimates that average house prices in Spain will pick up gradually, increasing by around 2% during this year, and by 4% in 2016 in selective locations, contributing to the sector’s recovery, marked also by the increase in purchases. The Bank also indicates that the improvement in employment, the lower costs of financing and the greater attraction of housing as an investment, compared with other alternatives, will boost the demand, which will grow moderately to reach a level slightly above 400,000 homes in 2016. However, they do not see the current cycle of recovery generating a new boom in the housing demand, although it will create the conditions for sales to soar this year up to around 380,000 homes, and up to 420,000 homes in 2016. Bankinter believes that, in 2015, sales of new homes in Spain will stand at close to 50,000, rising to between 70,000 and 80,000 new homes in 2016, and they indicated that the prospects for the sector continue to improve, with 2015 being the second consecutive year likely to end with an increase in home sales of close to 4%. The entity also considers that the adjustment in prices has now ended, with 2015 being a year of stabilisation prior to a recovery, and does not believe that the construction of housing will return to the maximum
levels achieved in the years of the housing boom. The possible upturn in demand in the residential real estate market for the next year will depend on the acceleration of economic growth, the conditions of access to financing and elevated liquidity as well as the renewed attraction of housing as an investment asset. Bankinter highlighted the positive data such as the increasing volumes of investment in large portfolios of assets for subsequent rental and management, and the rise in the average rental income from offices and shopping centres, whose evolution will depend on changes in urban planning regulations and any political uncertainty which leads to the postponement of investment decisions. Ultimately, El Economista reported that according to Bankinter, the real estate sector is once again presenting investment opportunities, and they consider that the best bet is for the purchase of real estate assets located in the “prime” locations of the big cities and in tourist areas, with the aim of gaining net profitability in the vicinity of 3% with a minimum period of investment of 3 to 5 years. However, the performance of the sector will also depend on the progressive reduction in the population and the rate of unemployment, which they say will continue to be higher than 19%. kyero.com
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Step aside, here come Europe’s hot economies: Spain and Ireland
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 - www.daviessolicitors.com Q. A solicitor spoke the other day on television about the new directive 650/2012 explaining that is was essential that people retired in a country different of their country of nationality within the European Union revise their wills. What is all this about? A. This regulation of the EU 650/2012 deals with different things, but the reason English citizens need to look at their will is that this new Regulation of the EU establishes that: When a person dies resident in one country of the European Union but national of another, the law applicable to his inheritance will be the one that he/ she has established expressly in his will and not the one established by the International Norms of each country (which may be in conflict). This is good news because an English national living in Spain can establish that he/she wishes English Law to rule his/ her inheritance and this will avoid any possible risk of claims from children against the spouse on the basis of the system of obligatory heirs established in Spanish law, which has always caused worry and concern in the case of children from different marriages etc. If a person passes away after the 17th of August of 2015, unless he has said differently on his will the legislation applicable to his inheritance will be that of his country of last residence. This is very important for English people living in Spain, because under Spanish law you cannot leave everything to your wife as 2/3 of the estate have to be left to children. In other words
if you are resident of Spain, have children and do not establish on your will that you wish English Law (your national law ) to rule your inheritance your Spouse will not be allowed to receive his/her full inheritance as it would contradict the Spanish rules of obligatory heirs which would be applicable automatically because of the new regulation. Consequences: 1. If you have children but have made a will leaving all assets to your spouse, make sure that you have clearly stated on your will that you wish your national law (English law) to rule your inheritance. If you have not, then you need to speak to a solicitor about this new European directive and add this statement to your will. 2.If you are married and you have been concerned with possible claims by your spouses children against your estate this risk can be completely removed by your spouse stating on her/his will that it should be English law that rules the inheritance. Conclusion: The new regulation has given much more strength to the testators /testatrix, letting them choose between English or Spanish Law, which is good, but precaution is a must because under the new regulation if nothing is said and you are a resident in Spain automatically the law applicable will be Spanish law which does not permit that spouses leave everything to each other if there are children. To avoid nasty surprises visit your solicitor and ask if you need to change the wording of your will due to the new Regulation of the EU. 650/2012.
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. David
Which are the two fastest growing economies in the euro zone? Not the big beasts in the core, but the oncestruggling peripheral economies of Spain and Ireland. Spain reported on Thursday that its economy grew 1 percent between the first and second quarters of the year and is running at an annual clip of 3.1 percent. Ireland, meanwhile, issued a delayed report on its first quarter. It showed a 1.4 percent month-on-month growth for a stunning 6.5 percent annual rate,
a pace more associated with an emerging market economy. By contrast, overall annual euro zone growth is 1.0 percent, with Germany slightly ahead at 1.1 percent. Spain and Ireland have suffered badly over the past few years as their banks have creaked under the weight of lending into now-burst housing bubbles. Ireland was bailed out by the European Union and International Monetary Fund. Spain’s banks were also aided by EU money. reuters.com
urgently wanted for our belgian & dutch clients 2/3 bed villas & country properties in huercal-overa, zurgena & La alfoquia
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Office : Avenida 28 de Febrero, 44, Albox
locaiba villa sol080 - 229,000€
CHARMING ALMANZORA VILLA sol150 - only 119,000€
Beautiful detached 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom villa on a 1290 m2 plot, only 10 minute walk to Cantoria
This is beautiful 3 bedroom villa. located in a tranquil setting. 3 mins outside the traditional village of Almanzora. Fantastic mountain views from your Jacuzzi & private terrace.
cerricos - detached sm011 - 225,000€
sorbas town house sM003 - 85,000€
extensive 6 bed detached home, with pool, set in fantastic grounds with spectacular views. Potential for B&B , recently rewired and replumbed
Town House 4 bedrooms 2 Bathrooms Plunge pool, tastefully refurbished
almanzora - villa sM008 - 125,000€
Email: info@solymarspain.com
Many more properties on our website: www.solymarspain.com
Taberno cortijo sM002 - 144,000€
cantoria villa sM004 - 160,000€
Villa 3 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, enclosed covered terrace, jacuzzi, fully fenced, quiet location near town.
Arroyo Albanchez CORTIJO sM007 - 116,000€
Detached Villa with 2 Bedrooms / 2 Bathrooms, 7x4 fenced pool. Pretty garden, fully enclosed with parking. Quiet area close to town.
3-4 bedrooms 2 bathrooms room for pool, elevated side of valley good views, 176 m2 build
Cortijo, 2 bedrooms, 1 Bathroom in main house Plus 1 Bedroom Apartment with Bathroom 240m2 build. Solar in addition A/c throughout 10x3 Pool.
baza - townhouse sm001 - 95,000€
oria - villa sol 054 - 94,950€
ALMANZORA CORTIJO SOL 072 - ONLY 75,000€
fully refurbished 4 bed detached townhouse, elevated views of town & surrounding countryside. underbuild garage, storage space useable caves beyond.
Immaculate villa,1430m plot, fantastic views of Oria & surrounding countryside. Modern kitchen, white goods, lounge/diner, 3 bedrooms,en-suite & a family bath.
RENT TO BUY OPTION 2
Lovely property has 2 double beds one with a walk in wardrobe and 1 bathroom in the main house and a casita with 1 bed & bath to the rear of the property.
WE URGENTLY REQUIRE PROPERTIES BETWEEN ALBOX & THE COAST FOR OUR GROWING SALES PORTFOLIO. ALMOST ALL OUR RENTAL PROPERTIES ARE OCCUPIED AND WE HAVE MORE CLIENTES TO SATISFY! CALL US 950 064 584
attention all landlords!
tenants waiting now for 1 to 2 bedroom apartments in albox. Also various rental properties required between Albox and the coast
oria MAR620 - RENTAL ONLY 350€ PCM
almanzora - cortijo MAR989 - RENTAL ONLY 450€ PCM
Pretty traditional cortijo with 3 double bedrooms, ensuite, log burner, fantastic views, in tranquil setting.
Traditional detached cortijo with own pool and private terrace. set in an idylic, secluded location yet close to amenities.
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DUE TO INCREASE IN SALES WE URGENTLY NEED PROPERTIES IN MOJÁCAR, GARRUCHA, VERA AND TURRE. FREE VALUATION. NO FEES FOR ADVERTISING. Paseo del Mediterraneo 197 - Mojacar - Almeria Tel: 950 472 430 / 610 053 563 www.veritashomes.co.uk • info@veritashomes.co.uk
www.immo-carlos.com email: info@immo-carlos.com Address: La Plaza Nueva, No 10, Albox (Opposite the Donkey Statue)
August Opening Hours: 10am-2pm Office: 950 102 191 • Carlos: 648 505 938 • Gavin: 671 293 942
110.000€
Zurgena, Lovely villa with 3 bed, 2 bath. Big plot & stunning views.
169,950€
Partaloa, Spacious villa with 3 bed, 2 bath and a totally private pool!!
El Chopo, Beautiful villa with 3 bed, 2 bath.
157,500€
174,950€
Wonderful views!! Cantoria, Spacious villa with 3 bed 2 bath. Walking distance to the town.
159,950€
Cerro Gordo, Fantastic villa with 3 bed, 2 bath, pool & beautiful views. Limaria, High quality villa with 3 bed, 2 bath
175,000€
& beautiful garden.
Properties Urgently needed in all areas
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Real Estate Investment Revenues Rise
A recent report published by property portal, idealista.com, reveals that investing in real estate in Spain, in any of the products they analysed, offers a greater return than that registered 12 months ago, with even
the lowest returns offering double the profitability of the 10 year State bonds (2%). According to the study, which looks at the sale and rental prices of different real estate products in order to calculate their gross profitability, commercial premises remain the most profitable real estate investment. Buying commercial premises in Spain to rent out offers a gross return of 7.6%, compared to 6.2% a year ago, while offices offer a return of 6.3%. In contrast, garages are the real estate product offering least profitability, with a return standing at 4.6% at the end of the second quarter, compared with the 3.6%
registered in June 2014. Returns on investment in housing for rent have also increased during the last twelve months. Among the Spanish capitals, Lleida is the most profitable, with a gross return of 7.8%, followed by Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (6.2%), Palma de Mallorca (5.8%), Huesca (5.7%) and Huelva (5.7%), while the profitability offered in Madrid is 5%, slightly higher than that of Barcelona (4.8%). However, the Spanish capitals with the lowest returns on rental housing are Ourense (3.3%), A Coruña (3.6%) and San Sebastián (3.8%), followed by Lugo (4%). Business premises are the product with the greatest profitability in most of the capitals, with the highest returns being recorded in Cordoba (9.2%) and Granada (8.5%), followed by Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (8.3%), Málaga (8.1%) and Zaragoza (8%), while the rental revenues in Madrid stood at 7.6%, and in Barcelona they stood at 7.5%. Castellón, on the other hand, offers the least profitable return for investors on the rental of retail premises, at only 4.6%, followed by Salamanca (5.3%) and Cádiz (5.6%).
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Focusing on smaller area to give our clients a better service. WE URGENTLY NEED PROPERTIES IN THE Huercal-Overa, La Alfoquia Zurgena & Taberno Areas.
Voss Homes is a local, friendly and professionally run family business and we offer:
• 10 years proven track record of selling properties locally • Office in prime location to give clients confidence • F ree realistic valuations, we do not over value just to get your property listed • We bring real buyers, not time wasters • Multi-lingual team for multi-national clients • E xtensive internet advertising inc Rightmove, A Place In the Sun, Kyero etc • Extensive newspaper & magazine advertising • Suggestions on how to help us to sell your property
• Effective working partnerships with other estate agents to increase your chances of selling • Free paperwork checks and advice on updating your deeds. We speak and read Spanish • No sole agency lock-ins • No upfront charges. We get paid when we have done the job • Low commissions for the hard work and quality service provided • Huge amount of Belgian & Dutch etc buyers
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Office: 155a Carrerera Estacion, Huecal-Overa. 1km off the A7 motorway at exit 553. 100metres from Lidl.
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COMPLETE HOLIDAY HOLIDAY CARE CARE COMPLETE MOJACAR PLAYA
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We urgently need more properties for sale & rental for waiting clients Properties of the week
d l o s Ref: CM/RB Secluded 3 bed, 2 bath, det. villa, nr centre of playa, gardens, terraces & parking, 126 m2 build, 540 m2 plot.
Ref: VA/TL Beautifully presented modern 1 bed/1 bath apt, private underground parking, private large lock-up store room
MOJACAR PLAYA REDUCED - €199,950
MOJACAR PLAYA REDUCED €64,950
Ref: PM/TW - 2 bedroom, 2 bath/shower
Ref. AE/AB – Spacious semi-detached 3 bedroom house, terrace with sea & mountain views, garage, peaceful location near Mojacar Playa.
room, first floor, furnished apt, a/c, large terrace with spectacular views MOJACAR PLAYA €109,950
MOJACAR CAMPO reduced €137,000
Paseo del Mediterraneo 19, Mojacar Playa, Almeria (near the Hotel Best Indalo) Tel: 950 478 612 / 610 808 631
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MUNDI
Ronda de Las Buganvillas, Local 22, (nr Garrucha) www.mundiabogados.com info@mundiabogados.com
ABOGADOS
Maria Maroto Perez: Solicitor/Barrister - Esther Serrano Saez: Solicitor/Barrister
• NIE Cards • Residency Cards • Social Security Cards • • Company Setup • Insurance • • Conveyancing • Translations • Litigation • Wills & Inheritance Tax • Tax Returns • Visit us now at our new office: Local 22, Ronda de Las Buganvillas. Situated between Victor´s Bar and Cajamar Bank. We look forward to seeing you soon!
We are pleased to introduce ourselves
MUNDI ABOGADOS SOLICITORS
We are a multidisciplinary law firm based in Vera (Almería) and as such we deal with many different aspects of law, specialising in litigation, conveyancing, taxation, civil, commercial and fiscal law. Our aim is to provide a personal, quality service, in plain English and to do so promptly, efficiently and in a friendly manner. We will keep you up to date and fully informed throughout and all at a very competitive price. We can also arrange the following if needed: • Open a Spanish bank account • Connection of utility services • If you are considering renting your house or land we will negotiate your letting agreement, ensuring that the terms of your contract meet your requirements • Write your Spanish will • As your Fiscal Representatives, we will assist you in any dealings with Spanish Tax Office and explain to you all the taxes that you are liable to pay. For those that become residents of Spain, we can also assist in other legal matters, such as matrimonial issues or business contracts.
Ana Marín Buchanan of RMB Spain, the Real Estate Agent that goes above and beyond for clients. “Ana is a rare example of an estate agent - compassionate and caring, resourceful, honest and tireless. She always has her clients best interests at heart and works hard to turn client’s hopes and expectations into reality. She knows the area really well and you would be seriously hard pressed to find a better agent to market your property”. Susann Kulhas
RMB Spain is a continuation of REALTORS Servicios Inmobiliarios, S.L, that was originally established in 1979 and enjoyed many successful years in the Real Estate business aiding both vendors and investors in buying and selling property in and around Mojácar. Ana Marín Buchanan joined the Realtors team in 2002 and bought the business herself in 2008, working relentlessly through good and bad times, going above and beyond for her clients. With a supportive independent team always at hand, Ana manages the Sales, Rentals, Property Finder and Mediation services. Giving guidance and unbiased representation with many years of experience coupled with a great knowledge and passion for this area. RMB Spain is an amthinking company ible and innovative Investments, Sales Lettings in Almería pany built on integmost of our busithrough word of loyal clients referring We work hard to find
bitious and forward who combine flexsolutions in Property and Residential Spain. A small comrity and reputation; ness is generated mouth and from our family and friends. your home in Spain.
Please visit the NEW website, to see just how Ana keeps one step ahead of the others: www.rmbspain.com If you’d like help marketing your property to rent or sell, with rental insurance policies and similar services, or would simply like more information regarding her property portfolio, properties that are live or pending, then please contact Ana on: 678 347 125 / email: info@ rmbspain.com / skype: rmbspain / website: www.rmbspain.com
www.espanarural.com Avenida 28 de Febrero 34, Albox 04800- Almeria. We are now on the A334 road coming into Albox on the left hand side between the Grand Sport Shop and the Heaven Cafe/Bar. ESP 2534
Villa Gloria
165,000€
A villa in the Arboleas area • Detached villa in beautiful condition walk to the village • 3 Beds, 2 bathrooms, perfect condition • Large pool established gardens • Rear porch areas, driveway, private • All mains connected, air con units too.
ESP 2508
Cortijo Concep
80,000€
Country house in huercal overa area • Large country property in nice hamlet. • 5 Beds total rooms 10 plus 3 garages • Mains are connected, internet can be connected • Habitable and will need renovation
ESP 2529
Villa Pinturas
110,000€
Country house in the Llanos Del Peral area • Detached Villa situated in very beautiful area • 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms • 1,000m2 plot walled gated established • Stunning views all mains connected.
ESP 2497
Villa Ana
125,000€
A villa in the albox area • Pretty and charming villa in excellent condition • 3 Bedrooms, and 2 bathrooms • Walking distance to the towns, splash pool approx 2x2m2 • Mains connected, central heating, a/c
Summer Hours Mon-Fri 10-2pm Sat 10-1pm (appointment only) Tel Office 950102505 Mobile: 654359607 (out of hours call mobile number) e mail: info@espanarural.com web: www.espanarural.com
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Room With A View calida homes
calida homes The Name You Can Trust Established In Arboleas since 2000 Now in new premises, Avenida Andalusia, Arboleas (the old Sofia's gym)
Property of the week exclusive to Calida Homes Stunning 4 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms, Rural Retreat With A Private Pool, Bar And A Very Large 4100 Metre Garden. Rambla de Oria This beautifully appointed single storey home is located in a non estate beautiful rural location off of the Rambla de Oria. It has no nearby neighbours and is not overlooked so offers total peace, privacy and tranquillity. The current owners, who very much value privacy have created this perfect rural haven. the grounds of this property 4,100 mtrs have been meticulously thought out. 2,800 mtrs of the grounds have been fenced and landscaped around a lovely 8x4 swimming pool with very large sunbathing terrace all around. adequate parking space for 4 plus cars you have numerous flower beds and seating/dining areas. The rest of the garden has been left planted with 16 Olive trees which provide a great crop. The single storey property offers a very generous 140 mtrs of living space. Accessed via a large 30 mtr covered porch/ conservatory that provides a wonderful pool side dining area or 2nd living room with glazed arches that have additional sliding fly screens front door access to a hallway off of which to left is a beautiful 30 mtr lounge that has wood burning fire and further double door access to porch. To right off of hall way you have a contemporary fitted kitchen/diner 10 mtrs (all appliances to remain) with separate large walk in larder. There are 4 double bedrooms the master of which is 16 mtrs and has en suite bathroom and door access to rear garden .The main guest bedroom is 14 mtrs and has double door access to rear terrace and garden. There is also a wonderfully appointed family bathroom. A real must see for any wanting a spacious and very well appointed home and who don't mind being away from it all. Ref cla 6006 Price 159,000€
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price, meaning buyers can snap up some real bargains throughout the country. Whether you’re looking for a villa a stone’s throw from the beach, an apartment in the heart of a bustling city or a country retreat, Kyero.com is here to help you find whatever it is you’re looking for in Spain. Why Buy in Spain There are many reasons why people may want to buy a property in Spain, especially now while property prices are low. Many people opt to buy a villa or a holiday home which can be rented out to other holidaymakers for part of the year. These tend to be situated around the most popular tourist resorts, such as Malaga, the Balearic Islands and the ever-popular Marbella. Not all of these areas
have been affected as badly as others by the recession, so anyone willing to pay a higher price for a premium tourist-friendly location will not be disappointed. Business workers may find themselves seeking a property in or around one of the major cities. The economy in Madrid, Barcelona and Valencia remains relatively strong, and those making frequent business trips to one of these cities may choose to buy a property in the area. While prices in the city itself may remain high, there are many locations around these cities which are more accessible to first-time buyers in Spain. Alternatively, there are some stunning towns in northern Spain which are dotted with beautiful farmhouses in swathes of Spanish countryside. kyero.com
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Your guide to property in Spain
Spain has long held great appeal for buyers seeking a property in a location with year-round fantastic weather and an interesting cultural heritage, and is one of the most popular European countries for those searching for a property abroad to begin their search. Spain is home to a diverse range of regions and cities, from the sunseekers’ favourites such as the Costa del Sol and the Costa Blanca, the rugged island resorts such as Ibiza and Mallorca and the culture-rich cities such as Barcelona and capital city Madrid. The Property Market in Spain While the property market in Spain has suffered at the hands of the global recession, this is actually good news for buyers of Spanish homes. Many sellers in Spain are accepting prices far below the asking
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Once upon a time!
Once upon a time in a land far, far away lived a boy called Jack, which as we all know is short for ‘Loco Paco’. He lived with his widowed Mother who, to make ends meet was forced to weld boilerplates in their front parlour. Their only asset was a three toed Brazilian Treehopper. With the downward turn in shipbuilding and the reduced need for boilerplates Paco and his Mum began feeling the pinch. Well, his Mum certainly was but that’s another story. She decided the time had come to take Cuthbert, their Brazilian Treehopper to market. Paco was given strict instructions to go straight to market, talk to no one and get a good price for their digitally challenged Treehopper. It was with heavy heart that Paco adjusted Cuthbert’s bridle and led him down the dusty road out of Alqueria. The sun was shining and Paco picked wild flowers as Cuthbert galloped and gambolled along the roadside. On the dusty road Paco met a large wolf, who realising he was in the wrong fairy tale disappeared in search of a morsel of granny or a trio of tasty porkers. Again on the dusty road. This time Paco met José Boilpopo an itinerant carbuncle lancer from Mijas. José had an eye for a bargain. Seeing Paco was an imbecile he exchanged a handful of magic Remitroot beans for the precious three toed Brazilian Treehopper. Loco Paco was delighted, but then Loco Paco was delighted with the Liberal Democratic Party and dehydrated meals. To say Paco’s Mother was impressed with her son’s business acumen wouldn’t be quite true. She made several references to father being like son,
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which was slightly unfair as his father was only one possible on a shortlist of five. The beans where duly thrown through the nearest window. Paco was packed off to bed and his Mother began a meaningful relationship with a large bottle of domestic gin. The morning dawned bright and fresh. Paco, yawning and scratching stared in disbelief at a huge Remitroot stalk reaching into the clouds and beyond. Paco, being inquisitive and an idiot promptly began climbing the stalk. Higher and higher he went, through the clouds and above until he was aware of a large figure descending. It was Bone Muncher Sanchez the feared giant of the stratosphere. Paco nimbly reversed his course and was soon back on the ground. Grabbing a conveniently placed axe he swiftly chopped down the Remitroot stalk. Down came the stalk and down came the giant. Stalk and giant lay broken, shattered upon the ground among the rubble and desolation that was once the whitewashed village of Alqueria. Paco’s Mum stared down at the boy, the light of battle still shining bright in his eyes, the axe gleaming in his hand. “Sometimes Paco you really p*** me off”. Said she.
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There are some rules in our house; some lines in the sand that may not be overstepped. One of those rules is No animals in the bedrooms. Another one is No cats on the kitchen table. Her Royal Highness Sayyida Al Hurra, despite her lofty status, is impeccably mannered in such matters. However, her son, Mr Tommy Fluffypants, is not. He knows the rules, and makes it his personal business to disregard them – he has no scruples and no conscience whatsoever, just a rooted ambition to mould the world to his personal preference. This is a typical encounter: ‘Tommy, get off the table.’ I lift him off and put him on the floor, from where he regards me with the round-eyed surprise of the totally innocent. ‘But I wasn’t on the table.’ ‘Yes you were.’ ‘That wasn’t me.’ ‘Tommy, I’ve just picked you off the table, so yes, it was you.’ ‘No, it wasn’t me. Some invisible aliens kidnapped my body and put it on the table.’ ‘No Tommy, it was you. There are no invisible aliens, it was you, you bad kittencat.’ ‘But if the aliens are invisible, how do you know they aren’t there?’ The unwavering round-eyed stare continued. I felt it was time to shift ground, my argument was in danger of being shot down – by a cat! ‘You have been watching too much television. Invisible aliens are kept safe inside the television and they can’t get out. You are a bad, bad kittencat. You are telling fibs, and
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1661 – The Treaty of The Hague is signed by Portugal and the Dutch Republic. 1825 – Bolivia gains independence from Spain. 1962 – Jamaica becomes independent from the United Kingdom. 1986 – A low-pressure system that redeveloped off the New South Wales coast dumps a record 328 millimeters (13 inches) of rain in a day on Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. 2011 – A march in protest of the death of Mark Duggan in Tottenham, London, ends in a riot, sparking off a wave of rioting throughout the country over the following four nights.
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featuring tomatoes, mozzarella cheese and basil – ingredients bearing the colors of the Italian flag. He named it the Margherita Pizza, after the Queen of Italy, Margherita Teresa Giovanni. Thus, modern-day tomato-and-cheese pizza was born. In the later half of the 19th century, pizza migrated to America with the Italians. By the turn of the century, the Italian immigrants had begun to open their own bakeries and were selling groceries as well as pizza. Gennaro Lombardi opened the first true U.S. pizzeria in 1905 at 53 As the popularity of the tomato became 1/3 Spring Street in New York City, a part of town widespread, mozzarella cheese was slowly gaining ground. Mozzarella had become available in Italy known as “Little Italy.” only after water buffalo were imported from India Source: Wheat Foods Council www.wheatfoods. in the 7th century, (mozzarella was first made org with water buffalo milk). Its popularity grew very slowly until the last half of the 18th century, but the cheese and tomatoes did not meet on a pizza until 1889. In 1889, an Italian tavern owner named Don Raffaele Esposito developed a pizza
as 1000 B.C. The word pizza itself is believed to have originated from an “Old Italian” word meaning Almost 3000 years of food evolution has taken “a point,” which in turn became the Italian word place for the pizza pie to reach its current “pizziare,” which means to pinch, or to pluck. delicious state today. Although flat breads have Tomatoes were first introduced to Italy from South been around for 6000 years, the word “pizziare” America in 1522. At first the tomato was believed started appearing in Italian writings as far back to be poisonous. Fortunately, the poorer peasants of the region finally overcame their doubts about tomatoes in the 17th century and began adding method it to the bread dough, and the first pizzas were To make the dough, mix the flour, yeast and created.
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Amigos del Coches Clasicos announces its monthly meetings are to be held at the Hotel Overa, junction 547 on the E15 / A7 near Huercal Overa, Almeria. The move, from Aguilas, provides a more convenient and central meeting venue for its members within the Almanzora Valley and surrounding locality. Meetings are held on the first Thursday of each month at 3.00pm and everyone owning or interested in classic cars will be made most welcome. Additional information is available at: www.a-c-c.es Asociacion De Amigos De Los Coches Clasicos Del Levante (Amigos del Coches Clasicos) The Club was formed in February 2008 and originally based in Aguilas. Membership is multi national and open to everyone interested in the restoration, preservation and use of classic cars. Members’ cars are predominately Classic British and European Sports cars of the 50’s, 60’s, 70’s and 80’s. In general they are maintained, and in many cases, were restored by their owners. A full calendar of events are organised, which includes monthly drives around the local area, social lunches and shows. A monthly e magazine is circulated to members and contains details of events, technical tips and articles on classic car ownership.
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Fridays 7th,14th,21st and 28th August at 6p.m there is a new English Radio broadcast called PAST AND PRESENT on 93.2FM. This will be approximately a 30 minute broadcast in English on Radio Agua Viva. Tune it for an interesting programme with a difference.
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August, the next meeting will be 3rd September.
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During the months of July and August the town hall will be hold many activities in different scenic areas of the town of Roquetas de Mar, where you can enjoy every night a different performance. Loc ation Municipality: Roquetas de Mar Province: Almería Contac t data Phone:950 333 203 Web:www.apiedecalle.org
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editor@soltimes.com Holiday Activities Aside from the lovely beaches in Roquetas, there are interesting architectural and historical sites to visit, including the Our Lady of the Rosary Church and the Santa Ana Castle, as well as Roman ruins at the Torrequebrada archeological site. There are many scenic spots in the nearby reserves, including Punta de Entinas Sabinar Natural Park and Cabo de Gata Natural Park. Roquetas de Mar is also conveniently close to Almeria, which is worth a daytrip when holidaymakers get tired of the sun, sea and sand. Roquetas hosts a number of festivals throughout the year, including the Three Wise Men Parade in January, the Night of San Juan in June, and the Moragas in December. http://www.wordtravels.com/#ixzz3hTHaGty4
All monies raised at these events will go to the 2015 Poppy Appeal.
New members are most welcome to join the branch, so come along to any the social meetings, contact Jenny/Mike on 950328469 for further info. Social Meetings are held at ‘The Lodge’ on Calle Americo Vespucio, Roquetas De Mar, on the first Tuesday of each month (3pm), unless otherwise notified.
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The ‘Friday Tapas Group’ meet each Friday somewhere in the Urbanisation at 13.00hrs and, the venues for the next few weeks are:
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Driving Over Lemons by Chris Stewart
Dark shadows clouded my dreams of the sunny farm bright with geraniums and orange blossom. A valley teeming with murderous snakes guarding the entrance to a place of stones and scorpions. Most of us can empathise with Chris and Ana for deciding to move to an idyllic but challenging life in the mountains in Andalucia. Isn’t it everyone’s dream perhaps? Or perhaps that should read nightmare. Chris found his paradise early on in his house-hunting days. La Herradura would have been his first choice but he was discouraged from purchasing it because of complications in multiple owners not wishing to sell. His second choice was El Valero set amongst orange and lemon trees, olives and blossoming almonds. What could be more Spanish or delightful to the eye? A mountain farm, just what he desired. My head was whirling with excitement; wild ideas and dreams pouring in. Once the excitement levelled, he then realised why Pedro Romero was so keen to sell- a dam was going to be built across the gorge and flood the valley. In simple terms it meant that paradise would be flooded. Paradise submerged is what he calls it. The nightmare begins right here. Ana came to inspect the property and wasn’t particularly impressed and handed Chris a list of all the repairs needed before the house could become their home. Romero and his wife were still living at the farm and there was tension in the air: A thick silence ensued. I felt like a dead pig in a tea-room. The Stewarts returned to the UK and the intention was to move within 9 months but like an overexcited child, Chris decided after 6 months to return, wanting to learn as much as he could about running the farm before Pedro finally moved out for good. He forges a long-lasting friendship with one of his www.carolnaylor.blogspot.com www.carolesleynaylor.wordpress.com naylorcl@hotmail.es
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neighbours, Domingo and his parents. Domingo was an exceptional character showing an endless knowledge of the land and farming. He was wise as well as practically minded. When he was around, things that appeared impossible got done as if by magic. The move to Spain seemed an anti climax as they stared morosely through the pathetic little wedges of window resembling refugees forced to leave a beloved homeland. He soon becomes disillusioned when he discovers rumours that Pedro Romero has taken advantage of his innocence and good nature by stealing from the farm. The Matanzas or pig-killing is a winter tradition with everyone getting involved in one way or another. The men had to fortify themselves with anis or brandy, as much alcohol coursing around the system as was possible. A horrible business with the same mix of repulsion and excitement as bullfighting. Graphic details convey the horror of the occasion. Chris Stewart introduced the modern art of sheepshearing to farmers who still sheared by hand. He told one of the shepherds that he had shorn 150,000 sheep without having to tie one up! The local farmers were sceptical but Chris was an attraction and a good crowd had gathered to watch this event. Buying sheep was important to Chris but Ana had a few reservations. No groom preparing a nuptial chamber for the arrival of his bride could have taken more care than I did in fixing the temporary stable. His small moment of triumph came with the first lambs born on the farm. From then onwards the farm thrived on regular sales of lamb. An abundance of olives weighing 500k brought in extra income. As the future was becoming brighter, Ana announced her
35 pregnancy out of the blue to a shocked husband. Were we really the sort of people to take in this awesome responsibility? Was the eccentric lifestyle we had chosen the right thing for a creature as delicate as a baby? The answer had to be yes. During the labour, Chris kept fainting and had to be removed from the theatre. When a blue rubbery thing was plonked on a towel on the sideboard Chris was paranoid in case the baby was abnormal. Once this blue rubbery thing became recognisable as his daughter he felt very sentimental, transfixed and enslaved. They called her Chloe. She was 3 when they christened her. They celebrated with paella and covered the tables with snowy cloths and wild flowers. Chloe had to be bribed with a bar of chocolate to allow Richard, the retired vicar, to anoint her with holy water and oil but the ceremony went without any hiccups. The informal congregation sang All Things Bright and Beautiful which soared across the valley gathering in strength. We hear about the drought and the heavy rains, the flooding of the river, the awesome erosion when the mountains were almost being swept down to the sea, the sense of isolation, feeling disheartened and threatened. But they survived and became stronger as a family. Chloe thrived and the farm flourished. The Stewarts felt that buying El Valero had been the right decision and they were able to weather the storms. Once you have finished reading Driving Over Lemons you have the sequel to look forward to: A Parrot in the Pepper Tree. Publisher: Sort of Books. ISBN: 0-9535227-0-9 also available on ekindle.
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36 James Bond eat your heart out: The Land Rover concept car that can be driven remotely using your iPhone Land Rover’s Discovery Vision Concept can be driven ‘at very low speed’ using a smart phone, tablet or the car’s removable console Also features an ‘invisible’ bonnet, laser positioning and ‘gesturecontrolled’ doors Land Rover will showcase Discovery Vision at the New York Motor Show It might not look radical from the outside, but inside Land Rover’s latest concept car has a range of gadgets that would have even James Bond looking on in envy. These include laser positioning sensors, gesture-controlled systems and an ‘invisible’ bonnet that allows the driver to 'see through' the car to the ground beneath. But the most Q-like development in the Discovery Vision Concept is remotecontrol drive, which allows anyone to drive the vehicle ‘at very low speed while not actually seated inside it'. Land Rover says this system could be used on and off-road, from coupling a trailer to spotting obstacles during extreme off-road driving. The off-road remote operation function has been dubbed All-Terrain Progress Control and the company claims that it will be ‘semi-autonomous.’ Off-road exploring is further helped by something known as ‘Wade Aid’ which measures depth in patches of water to prevent the vehicle from getting stuck. The ‘see through’ bonnet meanwhile combines cameras in the grille and jetfighter-style head-up display technology on the windscreen. Although designed principally for those who want to better spot rocky terrain or deep crevices when they take their 4X4s seriously off-road, it could even have
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Urcal Golf Report
Twenty four members and guests traveled down towards Almeria City to play at the Alboran course for their latest match on Saturday 1st August. The competition was an Individual Stableford played for the Hamilton Cup.Conditions were hot and humid with a slight breeze and the course as always was in lovely condition. Scores on the day were extremely good on the whole and the three guests had particularly excellent games. Unfortunately being a cup game only members were eligible in the main competition but two guests carded particularly good scores with Martin England playing off a handicap of 23 carding 42 Stableford points with Mick Forrester scoring 37 points, Martin's wife Wendy England also had a good game with 33 points, all three received prizes for their efforts. In the main competition Barry Kilby followed up his second place last time out with another beautifully constructed round and a score of 37points. Time for a reduction from his 14 handicap could now be merited. Second place went to captain Steve Dodd with a creditable 36 points after a little time in the golfing wilderness
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Steve seems to be at last finding some form again. Third place went to Keith Cabrera Lawn Bowling Club held Bott a new member who seems to be the third of its summer competitions in the prizes most weeks, Keith carded between 15th and 18th July a score of 33 points. culminating in the final being played on the 18th. This is a very interesting competition. As the name suggests it is mixed therefore men are drawn against other men or ladies so it makes for a level playing field. The game consists of two sets of nine ends and whoever wins the first set has the mat for the beginning of the second set. If they also win the second set then they win the game but if the opponent wins the second set making it one set all then it goes to a three end tie break and whoever wins two of the three ends is the overall winner. One of the outstanding matches Nearest the pin prizes were won by was between Sandra Marriott, the Brian Hughes for his effort on the 12th ladies club champion, and Colin Jones and Mick Forrester was the recipient (Deano) who has only been bowling for the prize on the 17th, converting for three months. Sandra won the first set 9-3 so you would think game the putt for the only two of the day. over but no. Deano fought back and The final winner was Dez Redding won the second set 8-7. The tie break for his second shot on the 1st hole ends were gripping as Deano won the who won nearest the pin in two. first end and Sandra won the second. A really excellent days golf and the Sandra’s last bowl was shot and it all members looked resplendent in the rested on Deano’s last bowl. Sandra held the shot and won the match new society shirts which celebrate the tenth anniversary year of Urcal but well done Deano for a great performance under pressure. Golf Society. The final was between Arthur Lees Anyone who would like to join our and Sandra’s husband Peter Marriott. very friendly society please contact It should be mentioned here that our captain Steve Dodd on 608 238 Arthur is 86 years young and actually 827 won the competition last year. Peter
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With the annual influx of visitors taking place, the debate regarding the non-repair of Pitchmarks and non raking of Bunkers takes on more significance,if you see any player neglecting these etiquttes a gentle reminder is in order. RESULTS Wednesday July 15 Individual Stableford Were have all the sub par scores gone? The course is in great condition, the temperature are a little warm but still the players cannot manage to reach par scores!! 1st Roy Stubbins 34pts 2nd David Lees 32pts on a card play off 3rd Dave Wilson 32pts Twos: Chris Baker 14th and Lynne Whibley 17th
Wednesday July 22 Individual Stableford A good turn out for the time of year and another baking hot day to contend with, our winner posted a very creditable score in the conditions. 1st Graham Tabberer 36pts 2nd Glyn Ombler 35pts 3rd Dave Wilson 33pts Twos: Kevin Manser 8th and Norman Whibley 14th Wednesday July 29 Individual Stableford With the humidity rising it was time to utilise the buggies and take on plenty of water during the course of play and with half the field within 5 pts it proved to be competitive. 1st Terry Moore 36pts 2nd Brian Everitt 35pts on a card play off 3rd Jim Barclay 35pts Twos: Dave Sharp 8th and Terry Moore 12th Guests and visitors are welcome to join us on a Mon, Wed and Friday For information contact Derrick on 636 240 726 or Les 634 641 199 or visit our website at www. aguilonmembersclub.com
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was the runner up in the Gents Club Championship so a great match was anticipated and we were not disappointed. Peter took the first set 10-4 but Arthur fought back in the second set to win it 7-3. Another match going to a tie break. Peter won the first end and Arthur won the second so it was down to the last end to decide the winner. Arthur, the fighter that he is, won the third end and the competition. Commiserations to Peter but many congratulations to Arthur for retaining his title, a fete not managed by many.
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Thursday 30th July the 19th Hole Golf Society played at the beautiful Aguilon Golf Resort. The condition of the course is perfect and a true credit to JJ and his staff who manage to keep the course looking like an Oasis amongst the surrounding barren ground. As well as an Individual Stapleford, the players pencils had to cope with the additional competition (in the four player teams) -1,2,3, where only one best score counted on par threes, two best scores on par fours and three best scores on par fives. The team of Zeta and Dave Denyer, Mike Esposito and Steve Tucker took first place with 70 points from the Tony Mackay team of John Ball Gary Grey and Mick Craswell on 69. The winning team’s success was due to the superb back nine played by Zeta, her score of 28 points really was the difference. Steve Tuckers main contribution to the day was by losing more balls than points scored -keep plugging away Steve. In the Individual competition Zeta was uncatchable with a point’s score of 38 leaving Rob Banton and Nigel Greenwood on 34 points in 2nd and 3rd respectively. Really good fun day of serious golf in perfect weather conditions, followed by nibbles and refreshments back at La Vida. Results; 1,2,3 Competition
1st Zeta and Dave Denyer, Mike Esposito, Steve Tucker 70 points 2nd Tony Mackay, John Ball Gary Grey and Mick Craswell 69 points Individual Stableford 1st Zeta Denyer 38 points (36) 2nd Rob Banton 34 points (18) Card Countback 3rd Nigel Greenwood 34 points (19) Nearest the Pin etc, Hole No 3 John ball Hole No 8 Chrissie Dow Hole No 12 Dave Denyer. Hole No 17 Don Harbron Hole No 15 in Two Tommy Seed. Twos 3rd Graham Ablett 12th Dave Denyer Thanks to all the members who support the 19th Hole Golf Society. The 19th hole G/S arranges 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 610 340 653. or email gs19thhole@ hotmail.co.uk
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SPORTS SHORTS by Tony Matthews The new ‘English’ League season starts this weekend with action in all four Divisions. The first ‘live’ Premiership game, on BT Sport, 1.45pm kick-off, Spanish time, is Manchester United v Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday, followed by newly-promoted Bournemouth v Aston Villa, Everton v Watford, Leicester v Sunderland, Norwich v Crystal Palace and Chelsea v Swansea. It’s Arsenal v West Ham, Newcastle v Southampton and Stoke v Liverpool on Sunday and WBA v Manchester City on Monday. Tonight, Celtic (1-0 up) aim to reach the Champions League Group stage with va good result against FC Qarabag in Azerbaijan Tomorrow, there are vital 3rd round, 2nd leg qualifying games in the Europa League, including Aberdeen-Kairat (currently at 1-2), Astra-West Ham (2-2), Inter Baku-At. Bilbao (0-2) and Vitesse Arnhem-Southampton (0-3). Last Saturday, Chelsea Ladies became the first winner’s of the Women’s FA Cup final at Wembley. A record crowd of 30,000+ saw them beat Notts County 1-0. Twenty-four hours later, over 85,000 fans saw Arsenal defeat Chelsea 1-0 in the FA Community Shield game, Alex OxladeChamberlain the goalscorer. This was Arsene Wenger’s first win as a manager over José Mourinho. Reigning SPL champions Celtic started 2015-16 by beating Ross County while Brora Rangers 11-0 drubbing of Rothes in the Highland League, equalled the club’s biggestever win. Fast bowlers Jimmy Anderson (647) and Steve Finn (6-79) helped England (281 and 124-2) whip Australia (136 and 265) by eight wickets in the third Ashes Test at Edgbaston last week. The fourth
Test starts tomorrow at Trent Bridge where England, 2-1 up in the five-match series, will be without the injured Anderson, The World Anti-Doping Agency is ‘very alarmed’ after fresh allegations of suspected doping emerge in a leak of test data. It is believed that at least ten medal-winning athletes at the 2012 London Olympics have shown dubious discrepancies in their blood. The 2015 Rugby League Challenge Cup Final at Wembley on the 29th of this month, will feature Hull KR against Leeds Rhinos. Luke Campbell stopped fellow Hull boxer Tommy Coyle in the 10th round to win the WBC lightweight title eliminator. The World Netball Championships start on Friday in Australia. The World Badminton Championships take place in Jakarta, Indonesia from the 10-16 August. The all-Spanish UEFA Super Cup in Tbilisi, Georgia on 11 August is between Barcelona and Sevilla. The first women’s Ashes Test between England and Australia starts in Canterbury next Tuesday morning. And the European Equestrian Championships are being held in Aachen, Germany from 11-23 August. FOR CHARITY... And finally, I have a one-hour afternoon general knowledge charity quiz at Ali’s Chili Bar in Turre a week tomorrow: 4pm. SAD NEWS... the former Queen's Park, Third Lanark, Dundee and Rangers full-back of the 1940s/50s, Sammy Cox, has died at the age of 91. He made over 500 club appearances during his career, 370 for the Ibrox Park club, and won 24 caps for Scotland. R.I.P.
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Wenger gets upper hand
FA Cup holders Arsenal won the Community Shield for a second season in a row as they beat Premier League champions Chelsea at Wembley. Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain scored the winner with a powerful drive into the top corner with his weaker left foot. Ramires headed wide unmarked from Loic Remy's cross as Chelsea failed to hit the target before the break. Eden Hazard skied a chance over the bar before Oscar's free-kick was parried wide by Arsenal debutant Petr Cech. It was the first time the former Chelsea goalkeeper had been called into action - after 68 minutes of play - and soon after he comfortably held on to Kurt Zouma's header. Arsenal went close late on through Santi Cazorla and Kieran Gibbs in a match where both sides looked rusty a week before their Premier League opener. Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger finally had reason to celebrate against Jose Mourinho's Chelsea having failed to win in any of his previous 13 attempts. In February 2014 the Chelsea boss called his opposite number a "specialist in failure", and then in October the Gunners boss shoved his rival during a heated touchline
quarrel. Oxlade-Chamberlain's stunning strike was Arsenal's first goal against Chelsea for 506 minutes, as the Gunners ended the Blues' eight-match unbeaten run against them.
Chelsea though can argue they are a week behind Arsenal in terms of preparation, with Italian side Fiorentina visiting Stamford Bridge in their final pre-season match in midweek. Man of the match - Alex OxladeChamberlain The England international looked dangerous on the ball every time he was in possession, on the right of a three behind the lone striker. His goal was a stunning strike with his weaker foot. Post-match reaction Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger, speaking to BT Sport: "We have
Forum Golf
It had to happen eventually. Spurred on no doubt by wife Sandra’s impressive win in Forum’s last individual competition, this time it was the turn of Bob Vincent to ease to a very convincing victory with 39 points in an individual stableford at Aguilon on 31st July, finishing his round off with a run of 5 consecutive Pars to finish clear of a very strong field. Richard Price (38 points) continued his recent run of good form to claim second place, ahead of third placed
Dave Jordan (36 points) with Mike Forrester (fourth), Mike Duckham (fifth), Marie Vickers (sixth) & Mick Smith (seventh) needing countback to separate them after all scoring 34 points The four nearest the pin prizes went to Kevin Bircher, Mike Forrester, Dave Ashcroft & Dave Jordan, with Mike Duckham launching one almost out of sight on the Par 5 tenth hole to claim the longest drive. Forum’s two matchplay knockout competitions are in the final stages, with Phil Elam and John Smith meeting in the final of the Singles later this month after Fran & Phil Elam took the Pairs title last week with victory over Geoff Hebb & Brian Gyer in a close tightly contested final. Forum´s upcoming fixtures are 14th August Stableford at Valle del Este 28thAugust TeamIrishFourballat Aguilon 11th September Stableford at Lorca For further information, contact Phil Elam on 666 847840 / philjelam@yahoo.co.uk, or see www.forumgolfsociety.webs.com
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controlled the game by having ball possession. Arsenal defended with 10 players, they put everybody in front of their own line and they had good organisation, congratulations to them. "They had a couple of chances in counter attacks but we had ours in organised football. They played their game tactically and found themselves one goal in front without any reason. "This season the Premier League title is very difficult but it is very difficult for everyone. The way other teams are spending they have big power in the hands while we are the same as last season. And with that we are going to try." The stats you need to know Arsenal have now scored in all eight of their games at the new Wembley. Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain's opener was his 13th goal for Arsenal but his first away from the Emirates. Theo Walcott made only three passes in the opposition's half, one of them providing Arsenal's goal. Olivier Giroud (3) had more shots than any other Arsenal player, despite coming on as a second-half substitute. The last two times Chelsea had won the Community Shield, they went on to win the title. It was the first time Chelsea have failed to score at the new Wembley in 14 games. Bbc.com
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Monday’s individual stableford at Marina Phoenix on 27th July was a success for Margaret Budd who with 41 points had the best score on the day to win the ladies division beating all the men in the process. Rosalie Fardon (35) was second followed by Jean Wilkinson (30) in third. In the men’s division Les Armfield kept up his good run of form to win with 40 points. Steve Dimmock (39) secured second place, leaving José Urroz (37) to pick up third prize. Thusday’s team game, played in fourballs, with the best three scores on par threes and the best two on the remainder, saw good scoring against
a par of 82. First with 96 points were Ali Mahmud, José Ramon, Alf Taylor and Jim Laing, followed, in second, by John Ward, Rosalie Fardon, John Lally and Jim Budd (92). Isobel Jones, John Thompson, Steve Dimmock and Les Armfield (89) were third. There were nearest the pin prizes for Les Armfield (17) and Nadie Wass (5). Marina Phoenix play Mondays (individual) and Thursdays (team game). To join us for a €25 greenfee. Ring Jim on 950 162 727 / 600 353 670 or Rosalie 950 397 117/ 697 512 882.
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suffered physically today and the pitch was not great. "But overall it's good because in pre-season we have been solid defensively. Pre-season has gone quite well. "We have no big injuries at the moment apart from Jack Wilshere who we lost yesterday." Gunners midfielder Alex OxladeChamberlain, on BBC Radio 5 live: "It's really nice to come to Wembley and win. We wanted to keep our good streak here going. We are delighted to win another trophy and for me personally, I'm happy I got the winner. "I don't actually think I've lost at Wembley. Long may it continue. Today was a big game for us and we wanted to lay down a marker for our manager and our fans. I want to contribute more goals this season, it's a target I've set for myself, and of course I'm happy to have got the goal today." Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho on BT Sport: "We were the best team. We had more initiative, we
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Nadal wins Hamburg Open title
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Rafael Nadal defeated Italian Fabio Fognini 7-5 7-5 to win the Hamburg Open and clinch his third title of the year. Nadal, playing in his first tournament since Wimbledon, had already lost to Fognini twice on clay this year. But he won a tight final that saw 12 breaks of serve to extend his run of having won a European clay-court tournament every year since 2004. It is the 67th singles title of the 29-year-old’s career and his third in Hamburg, where he last won in 2008. “It was a very tough final, it is an important title for me” said Nadal, who suffered cramp as he tried to conduct a post-match interview on the
court. Nadal, who has suffered from injuries this season, had not competed since he was knocked out of Wimbledon in the second round by qualifier Dustin Brown. The Spaniard squandered a 3-1 lead in the final set but saved two set points before finally defeating the eighth seed in two hours 34 minutes. “It was a great match, many great points, many breaks, we fought hard,” added Nadal, who now has 47 titles on clay and will move up to ninth in the world rankings on Monday. bbc.com
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