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On Monday 28th April Dames in Turre were very proud to present cheques to four local charities. From left to right, Elaine Brown from MACS €1000 Marta Lorenzo Benitez from Cruz Roja Espanola De Mojacar €1000 Bronia Madej from Almeria Anti Cancer €1000 Karen Polansky from PawsPatas €500 After receiving her cheque Elaine Brown thanked everyone for their generous donation and explained how all the money donated goes into their charity opening Charity shops which in turn makes more money. Marta Lorenzo Benitez was also very
grateful for the money donated to the Red Cross Bronia Madej also expressed her thanks on behalf of AECC and again explained how the money would be spent across the area Karen Polansky also explained that the money donated would go towards vets bills for the treatment of animals and opening new shops. Turre Dames pride themselves in their support for local charities and thank all members and friends who came along for this special occasion.
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Members of the Royal British Legion were recently treated to a musical performance by the Voices of Almanzora in La Parilla, Albox. The 36 strong choir opened with “Get Happy” before launching into an Abba medley, songs from well-known musicals including Carousel and Kiss Me Kate as well as Mack The Knife, Who Will Buy
from the musical Oliver, most delighted the audience, whose toes were tapping and heads nodding in time to the songs. Nick Duncan, the musical director, introduced each number with a splash of humour, inviting people to join in. Nick has been running the choir for three years and also plays the keyboard whilst directing the singers. The choir has about 24 women and a dozen men, all adults, and across a wide of ages. They even have contestants from Britain’s Got Talent, as well as a number of strong soloists. Their next performance is June at Pedro Gilabert Gallego museum in Arboleas.
The British to meet with Esteban Gonzalez Pons
The association of Britons affected AFOs under the Decree, have been by planning irregularities in the granted in the last two years, when Valley of Almanzora, known as they are 300,000 irregular houses.’ AUAN, is expected to meet with the Regarding the news published Vice Secretary General for research in recent weeks to the effect that and programmes of the PP in Spain, the Junta is considering legislative Esteban Gonzalez Pons, next Monday, change, Maura said, ‘We hope that 5th May at 7pm. The planned meeting these changes will be made. In fact it will take place in the ‘Salon de Actos’ is possible that there is a willingness at the entrance to Fines and the to do so. For example, we have meeting is open to the public. been welcomed recently by the local Maura Hillen, President of AUAN said executive of the PSOE at a provincial ‘We are grateful to Antonio Salas, level. The problem is that currently President of the Mancomunidad there are no concrete results, and of Municipalities of the Valley of possible solutions are slipping further Almanzora for organising this away. The economy and society meeting. Sr. Salas has already raised does not run on good intentions but his concerns about this issue as a needs concrete results. On the other result of the demolition of two more hand, it is also clear that changes are houses belonging to Britons last year. needed at a national level, and this is In fact he was the first politician to precisely why we wish to speak to Sr. apologize for the problems suffered Pons. We do not want more examples by Mr and Mrs Prior, who continue to like Mr and Mrs Prior and we are going live in their garage since their house to ask Sr. Pons if legislative changes was knocked down 6 years ago and can be made at a national level which who have yet to be compensated guarantee fair and prior compensation even though they are purchasers in if a house, purchased in good faith, is demolished.” Maura added, ‘This good faith.’ Asked about their relationship with issue is a matter for the Spanish state the PP, Maura said ‘It is good. The and is a question of human rights. regional executive of the PP has shown If you are not to blame you should its support for the need for important not suffer the consequences of an changes. But our relationships are illegal act, and if you have a license also good with other political parties. and if it is taken away, you should be For example, we have been in contact compensated.’ Maura Hillen with IU for quite some time and they have helped us arrange meetings in Seville over the years. What we want is a solution to this problem. The English are Serving the local community since 2003 leaving and they are not being replaced by new buyers who wish to live here and to spend their money in this country. 90,000 English people left Spain last year. We believe that it is in everyone’s interest to solve this problem, to avoid delving deeper into the social and economic crisis which plagues Andalucía with regard to property investment. A www.shinform.net solution must be found. info@shinform.net The Regularization Decree clearly does not Contact us on Skype at Shinform function – less than 200 permissions, known as
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SEPA. MEANS SAFE AND EFFICIENT PAYMENTS IN SPAIN.
What is SEPA?
specific to each country
The Single Euro Payments Area (SEPA) is making euro payments faster, safer and more efficient within the 34 EU countries. It enables customers to make cashless euro payments to anyone within the EU.
UK IBAN example: GB19 LOYD 3096 1700 7099 43
What are the ways to pay using SEPA?
1. SEPA credit transfer A single way to transfer funds nationally or anywhere within the EU.
2. SEPA direct debit Now charges can be made directly to an account in one EU country for services provided by a company based in another country. 3. SEPA for cards Customers can conveniently use the same cards they use for national purchases, anywhere in Europe. Merchants will accept all cards, making payment processes easier and more attractive. SEPA standards required for full introduction
1. IBAN IBAN is the International Bank Account Number that identifies your account anywhere in the world. With a maximum of 34 digits it includes the following in order: 2 digits country code 2 digits check digit 30 digits (max) account identification
2. BIC BIC (Bank Identifier Code) numbers will be phased out for cross-border payments by February 2016.
3. PAYMENT CARDS All payment cards will be migrated from magnetic strip to EMV chip. There is currently no date for completion.
Thousands of people flocked to the beautiful North West Murcia town of Caravaca de la Cruz on Friday 2nd May to celebrate the LosCaballos del Vino Fiesta. The Fiesta known in English as wine horses is held annually in commemoration of a 13th Century incident whereby the Christian townsfolk of Caravaca took refuge in the legendary medieval Castle of Santa Cruz when they were under siege by the Muslim army. It wasn´t long before water stored in the castle became undrinkable and several of the refugees became ill. At night some of the townsfolk crept out of the Castle to look for water and in desperation they raced out of the Castle on horseback to find a safe source of water. When they failed to find safe water, they found some wine, loaded the wineskins on their horses and raced back to the Castle. The wine was blessed in the presence of the Caravaca Cross and given to the ill who recovered immediately. The wine was then mixed with the toxic water in the storage tanks and became fresh, and as a result the Christians were able to resist the enemy.
Timeline for the SEPA process The process began in 1999 and is now in the final migration phase. February 2014: Credit transfers and direct debits in the EU should be carried out in accordance with the standards mentioned above. A six month transition period is being introduced. February 2016: For niche products with specific characteristics a longer transition phase is made for in some countries. 31 October 2016: EU member states with non-euro currencies must adhere to standards set for credit transfers and direct debits in euros, by this end date. SEPA indicators. Key facts at a glance. SEPA credit transfers as a % of total EU transactions is 93.9%* SEPA direct debit as a % of total transactions is 80.3%* EMV transactions as a % of total transactions is 79.6%** *February 2014-03-21 **June 2013 We hope this information provided in this article is of interest. If you would like to contact Linea Directa please call 902 123 104 More information on Linea Directa online at www.lineadirecta.com
This yearly celebration is held to remember those events. The streets are lined with stalls selling everything from local produce and wine to trinkets and souvenirs. Dozens of horses are paraded through the streets ofCaravacacoated in finery and robes. Crowds of revellers donned in white with the traditional red and gold neckerchief and sashes follow the horses towards the Castle where the horses race to the top. Numerous local bands and processions also join in the festivities making the event vibrant and exciting and something that has to be seen. Caravaca de la Cruz has a population of over 26,000 and has been declared by the Vatican as the World’s 5th holiest City giving it the privilege to celebrate the jubilee year every seven years, and was last held in Caravaca in 2010. The town is a considerable industrial centre with large ironworks, tanneries and manufacturers of paper, chocolate and oil. As well as Los Caballos Del Vino on 2nd May, the festival is held from 1st-5th May each year and has been declared of International Tourist Interest.
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•Beds & Bedding • Bedsteads & Mattresses • Furniture & Foldaways Of Albox Range of •luxury Bedspreads voiles& •Duvets 13.5 & 15 tog swivel • Flannelette Sheets recliners now in •Curtains new variety of super king beds stock now in stock
team. Also, if anyone is wondering what has happened to Sean from Andalucian Glass – he has relocated so feel free to call into the salon with any queries, Jenny will be happy to pass them on to Sean.
many more available Calle Malaga, ALBOX (2 streets up from Mercadona) Tel: 673 088 476 Mon-Fri: 10-5 Sat: 10-2 Email: sleepcentre-albox-spain@hotmail.com
To t al Entertainment, part of the community
in the Albox area for over 10 years. More than just an internet café, we sell UK newspapers & magazines and have all the latest release DVDs for hire. Books, stationery, cards, gifts and all your office services are also available. Fancy a day out? Book your shopping trips, day trips & mini-breaks here. 3 nights in Madrid in June from just 225€pp. Or how about a night out? Our mini cinema is open 6 days a week showing films in English. Call in for a coffee & a browse, there’s always something going on, slimming class, computer clinic & Friday Fairs: this month we have Knits, Jewellery, Lingerie, semi precious stones and, NEW to our area, colour consultations. Find us on Avenida Lepanto opposite the football ground. Check out our website, like us on facebook or listen to Smooth FM daily for our what’s on guide. You’ll always find a warm welcome at Total Entertainment & The Mini Cinema.
Jax Hair & Beauty Salon situated opposite Bar Toni in Calle Parrales. New owner Jenny is Toni & Guy trained with 15 years experience, hairdressing in Albox for 9 years, previously at Strictly Hair. All hair & beauty needs are covered at competitive prices, for men, women & children, with free advice given when required. Jenny has welcomed trained stylist Sky to the salon until end of June and discounted prices are available with Sky by appointment.Melissa, Nail Technician of 9 years (trained by The Edge), and London-trained VTCT Beauty Therapist for 2 years, plus Reiki 2 Practitioner, is up to date with the latest beauty treatments & Servicio de Neumaticos • Petrol • Shop products. Melissa works Cafe • Restaurant • Car/Lorry Wash Wednesdays & Fridays and offers fantastic deals every month – see advert. Salon opening Menu del Diario Monday to Friday hours are Tuesday to Choice of 8 Starters Friday 10am-3pm, a Inc. Paella, Beef Stew, Roast lamb warm welcome awaits you from the whole
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E.E. S.S. TERDIGUERA Restaurant
Choice of 8 Main Courses inc: Oxtail, grilled beef, baked cockles, Calamari, Salmon, Grilled Chicken, Panga in Green Sauce Choice of 8 Desserts Inc. Ice Cream, Profitteroles, Cakes
Salad, Café & a drink €9 Different menu every day Polig. Ind. De Albox. Opp. I.T.V.
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Inford@tox your computing shop in Albox - Raquel is now offering 5% discount on selected items including compatible ink cartridges & accessories. They also have offers on tablets and have new smart phones in stock. As well as a huge range of computer accessories, they have an excellent technical service, so pop in and find out what they offer. In the shop you can also find a great range of scented diffusers and air fresheners for the home and car. Raquel speaks good English, so you’ll have no problems being understood!! Find them at Longo’s Square or for more information call 950 633 223 or find them on Facebook. Inford@tox is open Mon to Fri 9am-2pm & 4pm-7.30pm / Sat 10am-2pm. One Stop Pool Shop - Summer is here and you’re getting ready for the visitors coming, so now is a good time to visit our shop and see all our new products: solar string lights, white and multicoloured to put around your garden; solar covers for your pool; solar panels for heating your pool (quotes available); special vac heads and nets; skimmer socks; glass and sand changes for your filter pumps; all cleaning chemicals for liner and fibreglass pools; chemicals; leaf blowers for the pool and much more. We’re open 9.30 ‘til 2pm every day except Sundays. This month’s offer: 35€ for 2 x 5 kilo tubs. Donna’s Hair & Beauty Salon We offer a full range of hair styling and treatments as well as catering for all your beauty needs including manicure, pedicure and waxing. This busy Albox based salon is also looking for a new stylist to compliment the team, so contact Donna for more information. Find us just up from the back of Mercadona on Avda. America. tel. 950 930 167 / 628 669 456.
The Sleep Centre on Calle Malaga have a great selection of quality beds, bedding, sprung mattresses, memory foam mattresses and toppers, to enable an extra layer to be added present bed. Ray and Irene can even help you find a UK size mattress from stock. If they haven’t got already got the item you require in the shop, then they can source it and order it in for you. Pay them a visit, you will not be disappointed! Tel: 673 088 476.
Lulu’s Dog Grooming Parlour City & Guilds trained Lisa looks after and handles all dogs with the utmost care. Lisa opened after years of working for various vets in and around the area. So much was the demand for her skills that she opened parlour of her own next to Eurowise on Avda. Lepanto. Your now open pet will certainly be mondays pampered after a visit there! Lisa also stocks a Peluqueria Canina wide accessories for your professional dog grooming parlour pooch, plus Scalibor, flea, Lisa is City & Guilds qualified tick & dental treatments she sets the standard Others Try to follow and the cheapest prices Nail Clipping and Anal Glands - Only 5€ each! on Royal Canine food No need for appointment in the area! For more call 697 569 750 for appointments information or to book an appointment call 950 952 Open 10.30am - 6pm Tuesday - Friday Avda LePanto, 20, 04800, Albox, next door to Eurowise 940 / 697 569 750. Now . Tel: 950 952 940 697 569 750 open Mondays.
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in Albox, are now in our second year of trading, providing the ex-pat community with their favourite British products. We sell all the major UK brands including Groceries, Alcohol, Frozen and Chilled goods, Household items and Toiletries. We pride ourselves on our extensive range of Pet Food and Treats, whatever your dog or cat wants, we’ve probably got it! If we haven’t, we will try our best to get it for you. Summer is upon us and that means BBQ Time! We can get catering sized premium burgers and sausages for you, why not share with a friend? It’s much more economical! Don’t forget that we also sell meat - Gammon Joints, Legs of Lamb, T-Bone Steaks, Whole Topside of Beef and much more, just let us know and we will order it for you. You can find us on Avda Lepanto, almost next to the car park entrance of Mercadona. Open Mon - Fri 9.30 to 5.30 and Sat 10.00 to 3.00. Telephone 950 43 00 43 with any requests.
Bar Lepanto – Under New Ownership. Kim and Jim took over Bar Lepanto on 1st February this year and offer a warm welcome and a smile to everyone. Breakfasts are served all day or you can choose from the Special Lunch Menu starting at only 3.95€ served daily. If you don’t want lunch why not have a snack which inc: Traditional Ploughmans or a wide range of Tapas. NOW available at Bar Lepanto all the sports including football can be seen on the large Televisions placed throughout the bar. Keep your eye open for the Bars new Facebook Page and website which will let you know what’s going on. We will also be opening Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evenings starting on the 8th of May. The Corner Shop has been established for over 2 years serving the local community & surrounding areas. Our policy is to give the best service & best prices in the area. We are an ‘Aladdins Cave’ of all your favourite foods, drinks, household, pet products & more from the UK. We stock a selection of wines from Bodega Regino of Puerto Lumbreras which are very popular, we do mobile phone top ups including some UK & we now have ice creams & lollies to keep you cool! If there is something we don’t have then we will gladly try to source it for you. Our website is updated regularly with our
Special Offers & other information. We are easy to find; from the traffic lights on the main road turn into Avd. Lepanto, go up past Mercadona, carry on straight up until you reach the crossroads (IBEX Insurance on corner), turn right, carry straight on past Bar Coyote & we are further down on your right (next door to the tile yard). We have a large car park for you convenience. Our opening hours are 9 to 6 Monday to Friday, 10 to 4 Saturdays & 10 to 2 Sundays. We look forward to seeing you! www.alboxcornershop.com
Clare Shirley - Contact Clare for your Spanish Lessons and all your translation requirements - 1:1 lessons, group lessons, all fun and easy – Clare caters to your needs! Also: Healthcare, if you were a resident before 2012 you may be eligible, contact Clare for further information. All written translations including healthcare is available. Contact via email: jade2031@yahoo.com or Tel: 609 888 991
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New Dies & Embossing Folders arriving soon • Hunkydory • Stamps / Embossing pad • Crafters Companion • Peel Offs • Pick ‘n’ mix wallets • Decoupage sheets • Card packs • Ribbons galore Much more stock just come and see CALL MARGARET ON 634 338 832
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Take a moment to look into the eyes of a street dog and you will see their experiences embedded deep within them. In some, you will see deep melancholy and sadness, but in others you will see mischief and a sparkle for life. Street dogs are not broken creatures and what makes them different is their wealth of experience. They are the dog equivalent of a sage. If they could talk, they would tell amazing stories of how
they reacted with courage to mistreatment and how they learned to trust humans again. Just don’t feel sorry for them, do something. Become active to save these dogs and become a volunteer or foster a dog. Even better, if you adopt a shelter dog you can be sure you will be proud to have such a wonderful friend, always at your side. The list of dogs that need a forever home is too long to mention all of them but we would like to tell you about a few.
OLIVIA, OLIMPIA, DANIELLA and CRISTIAN were abandoned as tiny puppies. Now, they have grown into lively youngsters and they long for a forever home. BALU and MILO have already have spent too many years at the shelter and they really deserve to spend at least the remainder of their lives in a loving home. These are just a few of the many wonderful dogs at the shelter. If you want to help, foster or adopt please ask for details from Geoff at geoffalmeria@hotmail.com
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Friday 25th April, 2014 saw the first meeting of a New Group formed in the Urbanisation of Roquetas de Mar. Ladies meet for lunch at New York, New York, on the last Friday of a Month, the prime reason to raise funds for Asociacion de Animales de Berja Charity No 5272,by holding Raffles, selling small trinkets such as key rings and badges. The other reason is to have fun, relax and meet new people. The Founder Gillian Chipperfield came and gave a talk on how the Charity started and how it has expanded, it is not an Animal’s Home, any rescue dogs, cats etc, are fostered by a group of people, until adopted, approx 8 weeks, being fully spayed/neutered, chipped and vaccinated before going to their Forever Home, which can be in Spain, UK, Germany. All the Charity ask is a donation as it costs approximately
€200 to prepare a dog for its Forever home. The Ladies had a three course Lunch prepared by Adrian, who was helped behind the bar by Colin and meal served by Sharon and Alex. A Very Big Thank you to them all for a Great Day. The “Divas” raised €145 for the Charity. Linda Raven one first prize a beautiful Bouquet of flowers. Gillian brought two dogs, “Bunty”, who was going to her Forever Home after the lunch with one of the “Divas” and another little one, that was promptly offered her Forever Home by June Taylor, and will be named Judy. This was the “Iceing on the cake”. Thanks to Dot Moore for selling the Raffle Tickets and everyone who contributed to the funds raised, a brilliant start. The next “Divas That Dine” will be Friday 30th May, we already have approximately 15 ladies booked, maximum is 22. The meal is three courses for €10.
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Hello and welcome to CanDu Computer Bytes. For the past few weeks I’ve had a number of people coming to me and saying they love to read these articles. I am incredibly flattered that things I say can be helpful to someone else. This glow fades fast when they next say “But it is sometime way over my head” - cue the sound of a balloon deflating! Although some articles are, by the very nature of the subject covered, a pig to understand and even more so to try to break down for everyone, I try to provide the building blocks of knowledge. This knowledge will help you identify the “computer expert” from the person who actually knows about their subject, by just hearing them speak! To remedy the “over the head” feeling, the subject for the next few weeks will, hopefully, be much easier to understand as it will be about choices. I can hear some of you moaning already “what is wrong with …..”. You can choose to read what follows or not. That is a choice! The choices that I’m offering today is regarding office suites. We aren’t talking about the furniture that keep your computer and bum off the floor, although these things are incredibly important, Today we are talking about the Word processor, Spreadsheet, display package and database. Have your eyes glazed over yet? No, excellent! What is the first name that comes to mind when you mention “Word processor”? After staring at my crystal ball I predict the word “Microsoft Office” or “Word” (2 attempts maybe cheating but it’s my bat and ball after all) :-) Incredible, you might say, but alas not! The vast majority of businesses (that is where we usually first come into contact with such things), of about 94%, will use Microsoft products over others. After all they have, through clever marketing, become the defacto standard for document preparation and exchange (and more power to them
for their success)! aWhat if you are a poor student (I was one of the ‘Mass Unwashed’ during my studies at Huddersfield Uni) with a very limited budget for food, mortgage, books, computer equipment, food, heating and food, products like MS Office are way out of my price range, so I looked for a cheaper (read free!) option. The first product I found was called “Open Office” which came with the 4 main tools: Word Processor, Spreadsheet, Database and Presentation. My college work became easier. Even back then they had spelling and grammar checkers in real English (which being dyslexic was a serious help), so my 25,000 word (yep you read that right) thesis became less of a trial. The cost for saving my sanity? Nothing, Nada, Nix, Zero and Zip! Today, you can still get ‘Open Office’ and it’s even better after 20 years development, but there is also ‘Libre Office’ – a very similar product, both using the accepted and free ‘Open Document Format’. If you prefer something a little closer to home then there is a MS Office 2007 clone by ‘KingSoft’ that reads and save documents in native MS Office formats. It too is free and does just as good a job at balancing your books, writing your memoirs, organising and storing your prized information and displaying your holiday photo’s (to bore the neighbours rigid with) in one neat package, as the previous 2. There are many others but part of the fun is finding one that you like and making it your own. If your conscience pricks you, there is always the option of making a donation for the upkeep and development of these packages. I have, and will continue to support these dedicated programmers, with my donations because the product of their hard work is absolutely worth it! I’m now off to Jack’s Bar in Albox for my Friday afternoon computer clinic! If you would like a clinic nearer to you – make the suggestion using the email address under this article and we will see what can be done.
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Eeny Meeny Miny Moe For over 200 years, children the world over have sung a variation of the ditty that’s had some media commentators all indignant the last week; Jeremy Clarkson love or hate him heads the cast of Top Gear – a programme that brings in £15 million in profits yearly to the BBC and is exported to 170 countries. I counted, that’s almost all of them! There are 196 or 195 if Taiwan is excluded as it’s not a country at all according to China. Clarkson allegedly mumbled the ‘N’ word nigger as he was choosing which of two cars was best. Not only was the sound muffled but he covered his mouth and the clip was discarded. The scene was shot again using the word teacher. Someone obviously has it in for poor Jeremy as last week the offending clip was given (sold even?) to the Mirror news rag with the rest recent history. Perhaps the disgruntled employee was miffed at Clarkson’s recent multi million pound windfall. In 2009
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I don’t know whether you knew about this, but apparently there is a World UFO Day. Actually isn’t that a misnomer? Shouldn’t it be called an Out of This World UFO Day? Okay, I’m being picky I suppose. There are an almost endless stream of days celebrating all manner of off the wall goings on. I can’t imagine, for example, that you are over familiar with Wiggle Your Toes Day. No, nor is anyone else I have asked, but it exists, honestly. Another special day, that I have taken a particular shine to, is World Sauntering Day; this touches the spot I think. The idea of spending a whole day ambling around, getting nowhere very quickly, is very appealing. But the reason I wanted to touch on these rather off the wall celebratory days is that things like this make me realise that there’s an awful lot going on out there that we know very little indeed about. Some of it could actually be quite enjoyable if only we were in the right place at the right time. Well, if you are a fan of such whimsical days I would recommend a trip to Finland. I don’t know what it is about the Fins, but they seem to have come up with some astoundingly original events that would keep anyone quiet during the long dark Scandinavian winters. There are some great diversions, buy my favourite has to be Anthill Sitting competitions. I think that my life may, so far, have been an empty one, because I have never before heard of anthill sitting, let alone tried the sport. Maybe some of you have an advantage over me here, but, for those of you who may be unfamiliar with this event, contestants have to sit on an anthill and endure the bites of some pretty miffed ants. Easy? Well, not really. Did I tell you those poor contestants have to bare their buttocks to do this? On reflection, thank goodness for empty lives, at least our buttocks are ant free. You’d think that was enough but, no, the Fins have an almost endless stream of events. I won’t go into them all now but, for beer drinkers there’s a wife carrying competition, where the winner gets his wife’s weight in beer! I wonder if it’s the one that refreshes the parts others can’t reach-it could do those sore buttocks some good! 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
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the BBC invested just £100 in 50% of a venture called Bedder 6 which was owned by Clarkson and Andy Wilman (his long-time friend and the producer of Top Gear). The company was then used to commercially exploit Top Gear around the world with the BBC giving it lucrative merchandising and foreign sales rights. Clarkson owned 30% of the company and in the first year profits were ‘only’ a couple of million quid so the BBC saved money with the arrangement as otherwise Clarkson could have demanded a huge pay rise. Then Top Gear’s profits really took off; Jeremy was paid a handsome dividend of £2.7 million a year ago out of Top Gears recent £15 mil profits. The BBC needed to keep Clarkson and Wilman on board but obviously didn’t envisage Top Gear growing into such a cash cow. So this year both Clarkson and Wilman sold the sales rights back to the Beeb for multi-million pound sums.
These payments were on top of their BBC salaries. The actual sums involved have not been made public by the public owned institution as they are commercially sensitive or in other words the numbers would make people very angry. Media speculation puts the figures at £15mil for Jeremy and £10mil for Andy. Not bad for 5 years work on top of Clarkson’s £850,000 annual salary. The two co – presenters Hammond and May allegedly thought all this financial skulduggery undervalued their own contributions to Top Gear so now they’re back on a level playing field with all three of them contracted to simple yet still mind blowing large salaries for two further series after this current one ends. Getting back to the rhyme; a
variation first appears in print in 1815 when New York children chanted ‘Hana man mona mike.’ In Germany at the same time school kids chanted ‘Ene tene mone mei. In Scotland in the 1820s ‘Hickery pickery pease scon’ was sung by wee Scottish bairns. The poor thing that gets caught each time varies and it seems the version using the word nigger comes from America in the 1880s as the word wasn’t then used in Britain. Rudyard Kipling wrote a version in 1935 called ‘A counting-out song’, he used a tiger as the poor sop that gets caught by his toe. In the 1960s another version did the rounds in the UK which I still remember. It’s a little vulgar as after the eeny meeny miny moe, the baby was put on the po, then when he’s done wipe his bum and then tell his mum what he’s done!
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WITH MICHAEL DAVIES, ABOGADO/SOLICITOR If you wish us to print an article about a particular topic, please e-mail info@daviessolicitors.com VERY IMPORTANT: A NEW DIRECTIVE FROM THE EUROPEAN UNION MAKES IT NECCESARY FOR ENGLISH PEOPLE RESIDENT IN SPAIN TO REVISE THEIR SPANISH WILLS. 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
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• Only 50 m to the beach • Eastfacing garden of 28 sqm • Westfacing garden of 50 sqm • Master bedroom with balcony with sea views • Community fee : 43€/month • Airconditioning (hot/cold)
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Secure 1st floor apartment of 71m2 close to all amenities & the beach. 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. Allocated parking. Large community pools & attractive gardens. Just a short walk of the beach & all amenities.
Quality penthouse apartment of 77m2 + terrace & roof terrace. 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. Underground parking. Pretty views over the community pools & gardens. All amenities & beaches nearby.
89,000 €
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Immaculate frontline golf townhouse of 85m2 + 22m2 of garden terrace in a small complex. 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, furnished. Just a 20 min drive from the beach.
Pretty detached villa of 64m2 on 164m2 plot. 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, terraces, allocated parking. Furnished. Well maintained community gardens & pool. Just a short drive to local towns, beaches & golf.
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MAR995
Villa Albox 3 large double bed, 2 bath, Utility room, 1800m2 plot, fully furnished, pets welcome
87.500€
SOL 995
Villa ALBOX 3 bed 2 bath, 1800m2, furnished, 10 min from albox
550€ pcm
MAR996
MOJACAR - €109,950
Ref. JP/CH Beautiful 3 bed, 2.5 bathroom, duplex, garage, terraces, pools, garden, a/c, 200 m to beach.
MOJACAR PLAYA - 179,950€
Paseo del Mediterraneo 19, Mojacar Playa, Almeria (near the Hotel Best Indalo)
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Ref. PM/TW Beautiful 2 bed, 2 bath apt in Puerto Marina, pool, large terrace, garage, a/c furnished.
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Ref. VA/TL Fantastic, 1bed, 1bath apt, a/c, pool, garage parking, large lock up unit, sunny, terrace, 300 m to beach.
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Ref. LR/TS – Ideally located, spacious 3 bed, duplex, 100 metres to beach, with front & rear gardens, terraces, a/c. private parking, great rental. MOJACAR PLAYA - €159,950
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Properties
MAR971
525€ pcm
MAR636
villa terrena alcaina 4 bed 2 bath 12x5 pool, plot of 3,000, fully walled and gated, unfurnished, pets welcome
Villa Retemar 3 bed, 2 bath, 8 x 4 pool, unfurnished, A/C, Pets welcome
cortijo oria 3 bed 1 bath ,fully furnished, large roof terrace, pets welcome
179.950€
99.950€
119.950€
SOL 085
Oria 3 bed 2.5 bath, 1200m2 plot fully fenced
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Houses Wanted in Huercal Overa/Vera Urgently Required & surrounding areas For Sale & For Rent 500€ pcm
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SOL134
antas 2 bed 2 bath, fully renovated 950m2 plot , 15 mins from the beach
SOL778
piedra amarilla 3 bed 2 bath, 10 min drive to Albox, 1000m2 plot, fully walled and gated
106.950€
SOL039
albox Stunning village house156m2, reformed to high standard, 5 bed 2 bath, internal courtyard, ideal location
129,950 €
SOL162
abroleas 3 / 4 bed 2 bath, 600m2 plot pool
OUR OFFICE ADDRESS: AVENIDA 28 DE FEBRERO, 44 BAJO, ALBOX (A334 ALBOX TO BAZA ROAD) opposite Albox Online
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property group
Paseo del Mediterraneo 197 - Mojacar - Almeria
Tel: 950 472 430 / 610 053 563
www.veritashomes.co.uk info@veritashomes.co.uk You can find us on Mojácar Playa
€79,950
Mojácar Playa
€95,000
Mojácar Playa
€99,950
3 bed / 2 bath fully furnished Apartment with sea views near golf and beach in Marina de la Torre. Ref. 1559
2 bed / 1 bath south facing Apartment set on front line complex with large pool and gardens. Terrace with sea views. Ref. 1513
Restaurant with terrace located on lovely and frequented square overlooking the main street and the beach. Build 95 m². Ref. 1568
Mojácar Playa
Mojácar Playa
€199,950
€115,000
Mojácar Playa
€110,000
2 bed / 2 bath Apartment with terrace of 39 m² with amazing panoramic sea views and private garage. Fully furnished. Ref.1507
Mojácar playa
€120,000
THE BEST INVESTMENT PROPERTY:
3 bed / 1 bath South East facing Apartment within walking distance to promenade. Terrace with sea views. Communal pool. Ref.1562
End of terrace 2 bed / 2 bath Townhouse with sea views within walking distance to beach and amenities. Communal pool. Ref.1534
Mojácar Playa
San Juan
€120,000
3 bed / 3 bath semi detached Villa with sea views on small community with pool near amenities. Terraces & solarium. Ref.1137
Southeast facing 2 bed / 1,5 bath Townhouse. Large terrace with, sea views. Walking distance to promenade. Pool. Ref.1572
Mojácar playa
€140,000
Mojácar Playa
€150,000
Mojácar Playa
€165,000
3 bed / 2 bath Villa with garage on plot of 513 m² in La Parata. Mature garden. Needs a refresh. Very good opportunity! Ref.1533
Charming 2 bed / 1 bath east facing Townhouse with lockup garage, front and rear terraces and roof solarium. Sea views. Ref.1548
Lovely 2 bed / 2 bath Apart set nr promenade & amenities. Large Terrace with sea views. Store room & underground parking. Ref.1556
Oria
Mojácar Playa
Mojácar Playa
€195,000
Nice 3 bed / 2 bath Villa with large pool and garage on plot of 7.273 m² within a short drive to amenities. Mature garden. Ref 1578
€245,000
Quality 3 bed / 2 bath Villa on plot of 500 m² close to beach and amenities. Carport, terraces and garden. Prime location. Ref.1560
€130,000
Amazing 2 bed / 2,5 bath sea facing Apartment with garage. Fully furnished. Large terrace. Lift, tennis & pool. Ref.1546
El Cucador
€174,950
3 bed / 2 bath Villa with pool on walled plot of 667 m². Spacious living room with fireplace. Covered terrace. Ref 1577
€270,000
3 bed / 2 bath Villa with garage. Plot of 417 m². Living with fire place. Separate dining room. Terrace with jacuzzi & solarium. Ref.1062
Please visit our office or refer to our website for more “bargains”. Vendors: If you are seriously considering selling your property please visit our office to discuss effective ways of achieving your goal. As per decree 218/2005 the “Documento de Información Abreviada” (D.I.A) for any property sold by Veritas Homes is available at our office.
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We welcome Adele to our team. Adele will be looking after the long term rental side of our business so please contact her on 659 077 998 if you would like us to rent your property in the Huercal-Overa / Zurgena area.
VH571 €109,950 CEE G39 38 • 2 bed, 1 bath Penthouse Apartment • San Juan de Los Terreros • Communal swimming pool • Walk to beach, restaurants etc
VH651 €235,000 CEE E58 7 • 4 bed, 4 bath Country House • 307m2 build, 31,800m2 land • Quality renovation • 3 mins drive to Taberno
VH264 €149,000 CEE E37 82 • 5 bed, 2 bath Country / Village House • Plenty of character • Garage / art studio • 900m2 fenced garden
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properties for sale & long term lets in the San Juan de Los Terreros, Huercal-Overa, Taberno & the Zurgena areas We really have clients waiting of all nationalities.
VH611 €109,000 CEE TBC • 3 bed, 2 bath Villa • 370m2 walled garden • Needs a little finishing • Walk to amenities
VH225 €109,950 CEE E42 34 • 2 bed, 2 bath Villa • 672m2 walled garden • Central heating • Walk to amenities
VH475 €149,950 CEE C TBC • Ultra Modern Quality Villa • 3 bed, 2 bath • 450m2 walled garden • Walk to amenities
VH323 €125,950 CEE G62 7 • Modern Style Villa • 3 bed, 2 baths • 377m2 walled garden • Walk to amenities
VH364 €109,950 CEE E38 14 • 3 / 4 bed Country House • 6,500m2 of flat land • Nice renovation • 5 min drive to Huercal-Overa
VH537 €99,500 CEE G85 81 • 2 bed, 2 bath Villa • Spacious build • 400m2 walled garden • Walk to amenities
VH256 €99,950 CEE F62 99 • 2 bed, 1 bath Villa • 600m2 walled garden • Edge of village • Walk to amenities
VH276 €167,500 CEE E34 60 • 4 bed, 2 bath Villa • 585m2 walled garden • Lovely views • Walk to amenities
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MOJACAR HOLIDAY SERVICES Established in Mojacar since 1990
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If you are looking for a hard working, trustworthy team to manage and look after your villa in Mojacar, then look no further! Chris and Dee are here for you. You will have peace of mind knowing that whilst you are away your beautiful” home away from home” will be looked after by us, as your home will treated like it was our own.
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We pride ourselves on offering you hand picked quality accommodation at an affordable price. Chris and Dee are here to offer you the service you expect from a company which is arranging your all-important vacation accommodation. We deal directly with you on line, on the phone or face to face in our office on Mojacar Playa. Our personal service is something we take immense pride in.
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Legally established over 20 years, Mojacar Holiday Services are a small but efficient family business based on Mojacar Playa. They specialise in providing a fair and honest service, to owners, and renters alike. They understand that as an owner your investment/second home needs to be cared for. The comprehensive service they provide ensures that holiday property rentals have a choice of properties to suite their budget Mojacar - Bedar - Vera and personal expectations.
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Spanish Estate Agent avenida puente no.11, albox just before the old bridge on the right visit our website for an online insurance quote
Vera: 2 bed apartment, fitted kitchen, pool.
Albox: 2 bed detached villa on 1,200m2 plot, legal.
Cantoria: 3 bed detached Villa on 900m2 Plot, immaculate,
Immaculate 2 bed, 2 bath Villa 800m2 plot, cash investment,
€49,995
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Arboleas:
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Mojacar Playa:
Arboleas:
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3 bed, 2 bath House, 100 metres from beach.
Los Gallardos: 3 bed detached country house on 1,200m2 plot.
Albox: Corner House,2 bed, Legal, Patio & Terrace
Fully restored 3 bed detached country house on approx 400m2 plot
€109,995
€49,995
€105,000
Albanchez:
€54,995
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High unemployment and a sluggish economy are stifling Spain’s appeal to Brits looking somewhere sunny to live and work, but its bargain property prices are attracting holiday homeowners and investors, that is according to a string of statistics published in April. Richard Way, Editor at The Overseas Guides Company, publishers of the Spain Buying Guide said: “The Bank of Spain reported that investment by foreigners in Spain’s housing market in 2013 was the highest for nine years, at €6.45 billion (US$8.95 billion), up 16 per cent on the previous year. At the same time, a leading overseas mortgage broker
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confirmed in April a sizeable shift in interest for Spain in the last six months, with the country accounting for more than half of enquiries being received – the first time that a single country has accounted for such a large percentage of the broker’s enquiries. “Similarly, at The Overseas Guides Company, we have witnessed more interest for property in Spain than in France during the first quarter of 2014 historically it has been the reverse. And yesterday (April 28th), Spain’s Association of Land Registrars released a statement saying that foreigners’ share of all Spanish property transactions rose to 11.15 per cent in 2013, compared to just 4.45 per cent
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in 2009. The Balearic Islands, home to Mallorca, attract the largest portion of foreign buyers (30.7 per cent), followed by the Valencian Community (24.8 per cent), home to the Costa Blanca and the Canary Islands (24.6 per cent). “Recent statistics showing a fall in the number of British people registered at town halls in 2013 would suggest more people are returning to the UK than relocating to Spain. However, they don’t reflect people purchasing second homes there or Brits that split their time between the two countries, while remaining a resident of the UK.” Source: www.smartcurrencyexchange.com
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book review “Ruined with brawling and caterwauling” Summer in February Film Review.
Enchant no more as they did before, And so it ends with friends.” (William Ernest Henley.) This is an Edwardian period drama directed by Christopher Menaul based on the period leading up to the first world war. It has been adapted for the screen by Jonathan Smith from his 1995 eponymous novel. Based on a true story set in Cornwall so you might recognise Penzance, Lamorna, Prussia Cove, Holywell and Porthcurno. The scenery is rugged and there are plenty of beach scenes and views of the rolling waves on a moonlit evening adding atmosphere as well as natural beauty. The storyline focuses on a group of Bohemian artists known as the Lamorna Group because of the location of their colony. AJ dominates the group as the enfant terrible without quite achieving its notoriety. He is better known as Alfred Munnings played by Dominic Cooper ( Mamma Mia and My Week with Marilyn.) The others see him as a genius, a great painter and are filled with admiration. He relishes in dominating the group and during rowdy drink sessions he recites atmospheric verse to captivate his audience who are truly smitten. AJ is described as a bibulous boor although in reality he seems more of an arrogant lout than quintessentially Bohemian. Undeniably he is self-centred and prone to violent outbursts especially when he can’t get his own way. He becomes brutish with Florence when she is unwilling to consummate their relationship, prepared to rape her, leaving her inconsolable and destroying this illusion of love. His friendship with Captain Gilbert Evans (Dan Stevens from Downtown Abbey) seems rather contrived. They are more like polar opposites. For a soldier Gilbert seems very gentle and courteous. Perhaps he’s a new breed? He seems well-suited
for a match with Florence Carter Wood, an aristocrat, determined to become an artist and independent from her father. Naturally she is depicted as a beautiful and talented young woman and desirable to the two eligible bachelors who are unwittingly vying for her affections. AJ seems paranoid that he is working class; he believes that Florence will civilise him and yet his wildness motivates his passion for the canvas. He seems just as insecure as Florence. I paint. That’s what I do. And nothing else matters. I see it and I paint it. He hates Modernism and loathes the works of Pablo Picasso whom he crudely calls Piss-casso. But husband material to an innocent virgin with his experience of women? I don’t think so. Florence agrees to sit for the great artist so that she can be tutored by him. He advises her to be bold, to dive in at the deep end and be daring. I will bring you alive and will capture you forever. Years from now they’ll look at you and they’ll know exactly what I was thinking.” But what was he thinking about when he painted her mounted on a horse? It certainly wasn’t love. Perhaps infatuation? He produces a fine work of art called Morning Ride which is exhibited in the Royal Academy alongside his other women. Florence disapproves and feels that she is just another of AJ’s conquests
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alongside Dolly and the gypsy woman. Florence’s character (Emily Browning) is rather sketchy but what motivates her to accept AJ’s proposal is rather baffling. She may be in love with the idea of his brilliance, love-struck like a child. She is inexperienced and wanting to discover herself and talents through art so she isn’t mature enough to make a commitment and acts impulsively. Meanwhile Gilbert dilly dallies too long and the opportunity to have a romantic encounter with the woman he loves is lost. She agrees to marry AJ, something she lives to regret. She knows that they are going to be trapped in a loveless marriage which leaves her suicidal. Gilbert observes from a close distance, still hoping. An unsatisfactory and short-lived marriage followed by a pregnancy could only amount to scandal and humiliation for a vulnerable Florence which it does. She has this selfdestructive thread in her character and her demise is tragic. The critics panned the film but I think it is an interesting film although it doesn’t portray the real conflicts in the love triangle or resolve them. AJ eventually became President of the Royal Academy. The soundtrack is beautiful: Siren’s Lullaby, In Perfect Straight and After the Ball. Composer: Benjamin Wallfisch. Worth a watch.
I gather it was Elton John, who in 1976 first released the song “Sorry seems to be the hardest word” which he’d cowritten with Bernie Taupin. A song that at the time reached number 11 in the UK and 6 in the USA, and has subsequently been recorded by many different artists. But how true that phrase is. How many disagreements, misunderstandings and fights could have been avoided if only a simple apology had been forthcoming? But how difficult we all find it to say, and truly mean that word?
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Duncan Burr is Licensed Lay Reader for the Anglican Chaplaincy of Costa Almeria and Costa Cálida and may be contacted at djburr@avired.com
Hurt and misunderstanding abound in all walks of life – yes, even within the Church! Yet however much we may regret something we’ve said or done, and the possibly unintended impact we’ve had on others, so often our pride prevents us from saying ‘sorry’. For ‘sorry’ implies acknowledgement of wrong, giving power to others to accept or reject our apology and risking humiliation, which necessarily makes it difficult to say with meaning. But ‘sorry’ and humility are essential facets of the Christian faith. Every time I hurt someone else, I necessarily also hurt God, who wills me to acknowledge not only my failings, but also my absolute inability to earn His approval by overcoming my faults in my own strength. And that’s a real tough issue for my pride. For as Easter has so recently reminded us, true Christian faith acknowledges that no amount of good works can ever win favour with God; that it is only by accepting the sacrifice of Jesus who died in my place, that He is able to offer complete forgiveness. Details of a number of English Language Churches are given in Sol Noticeboard; for any wishing to Worship, whilst additionally, further information about the Anglican Church in this area may be seen on the web site www. mojacarchurch.org
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At last BrainBashers horse derby, 10 fine horses completed the gruelling 3 mile course. Predictably, as per every year, the results mysteriously went missing. However, various marshals remembered the following snippets of information: ?Simple Simon lost to Zebra Wings. Zebra Wings beat Simple Simon, Frogman’s Flippers and Apple Pie. Fizzy Pop lost to Minty Mouth, Simple Simon and CD Player. Frogman’s Flippers beat Windy Hill, CD Player and Simple Simon. Top Hat lost to CD Player, Kippers and Apple Pie. CD Player beat Top Hat and Fizzy Pop. Apple Pie lost to Zebra Wings and Simple Simon. Kippers lost to Apple Pie and Frogman’s Flippers. Frogman’s Flippers beat Fizzy Pop, Minty Mouth and CD Player. CD Player lost to Frogman’s Flippers, Kippers and Apple Pie. Top Hat beat Fizzy Pop and Windy Hill. Minty Mouth lost to Windy Hill and Simple Simon. Windy Hill lost to Apple Pie and CD Player.
logic puzzle solution:
wordsearch
SKY BALL SLIDE SPIKING SPORT
wordsearch answer
Find and circle all of the words that are hidden in the grid.The remaining 39 letters spell a secret message.
SUBSTITUTION TANDEM TEAMS TOPSPIN
TRAJECTORY VERTICAL JUMP WEAK SIDE WIPE
The hidden message is VOLLEYBALL WAS ORIGINALLY CALLED MINTONETTE
Fun Brain Teasers with Answers to Challenge your Mind
Answer: Marty Jones
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20) Room 19) One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest 18) Antarctica 17) Stand by Me 16) Elizabeth Emanuel 15) Today 14) Clouseau 13) Manchester United 12) Alsatian
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squiggle SUDOKU
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MENU DEL dia
th i w b m a l f o g e l t Roas rlic a g d n a y r a m e s o r
4 COURSES WITH WINE & COFFEE
A roasted leg of lamb is always a treat but it’s even better when studded with garlic and served with fresh mint sauce.
Monday to Saturday inclusive Lunch 1pm - 4pm
MENU DEL NOCHE 4 COURSES WITH WINE & COFFEE
20oz T-BONE STEAK, 16oz BEEF ENTRECOTE 12oz PORK TENDERLOIN, ROASTED LAMB SHANK & SHOULDER, ROASTED PORK KNUCKLE & MORE DINNER 7PM-10PM
sunday roast menu del dia
4 courses with bottle of ESTE wine per couple & coffee included: Roast Lamb Shoulder & Pork Knuckle, 16oz Entrecote, 20oz T-Bone, 12oz Pork Tenderloin, Roast Potatoes & Fresh Vegetables Freshly Baked Bread SERVED 1pm - 4pm
Ingredients 2kg/4lb 8oz leg of lamb 1 bulb garlic large bunch rosemary sea salt and black pepper 2 carrots, roughly chopped 3 white onions, quartered 250ml/9fl oz dry white wine olive oil
the lamb and season with plenty of salt and pepper. 4.Put the carrots and onions into the roasting tin, drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Lay the lamb on top and roast in the preheated oven for 45 minutes. 5.For the mint sauce, mix together the sugar and vinegar until the sugar is dissolved. Add the mint and mix well. Season with salt and pepper and transfer to the fridge to steep.
For the mint sauce 1 tbsp caster sugar 3 tbsp white wine vinegar
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6 sprigs mint, leaves only, finely chopped
Preparation method 1.Preheat the oven to 200C/400F/Gas 6. 2.Use a small, sharp knife to make 12-14 slits all over the lamb. Peel two garlic cloves and slice them into shards. Roughly squash the remaining garlic and put into the bottom of a large roasting tin. 3.Push a few slivers of garlic and small sprigs of rosemary down into each slit in
6.Remove the lamb from the oven, pour in the wine then return to the oven and roast for a further 45 minutes. 7.When cooked, remove the lamb from the oven and transfer to a board. Cover with foil and leave to rest for 15- 20 minutes. 8.Carve the lamb into thin slices and serve with the mint sauce and roasted vegetables
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fish n chips atlantic Cod home-made chips & mushy peas
FRIDAYS 12.30pm - 9pm
bar evening specials
Hot and cold buffet Doors open 7.30pm Entertainment from 9pm
6pm - 9pm
Mon: Chili Night €5 Tues: Cod & Chips / Chicken Curry €5.50 Wed: Home Cooked Ham & Chips/ Chicken & Chips €5.50 Thurs: Is Pie Night €5.50
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Close relatives are spearmint, peppermint, curly mint, ginger mint, apple mint, pineapple mint, eau de cologne mint, water mint, pennyroyal, Corsican mint Native habitat • Temperate areas of Europe, Asia & Africa Growing conditions • Mints will grow in most conditions but not too dry • Likes damp, moist soil with shade at the roots & sun on the leaves • Will tolerate some shade. • Can be very invasive ideal for containers or in buckets in the ground to restrict root growth. Maintenance • Control spread into
lawns by mowing • Pull up roots regularly to avoid it swamping other plants • Water well in dry weather • Feed when showing signs of rust disease Parts used • Leaves Properties • Pleasant smell & taste • Has antiseptic qualities - used as a mouth freshener Uses • Spearmint & peppermint aid digestion • Mint jelly and sauces • Peppermint oil used as a flavouring in drinks, confectionary, medicine,
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• Vermin deterrent – rats and mice dislike mint • Name derives from the nymph Menthe, who was turned into a plant by the goddess Perserpina when she found out that Pluto was in love with her. • Greeks used to clean their banqueting tables and added to their baths to stimulate their bodies • Romans used it in sauces, as an aid to digestion and as a mouth freshener. • Romans brought mint to Britain • Used by monks in medieval times for its culinary and medicinal properties • Most likely taken by the Pilgrim Fathers to America
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SUNDAY LUNCH
you to eat your peas, she knew what When your mom told Peas flaunt twice the protein of most she was talking about. vegetables, so they’re the ideal substitute for fattier protein fare, providing an excellent strategy for controlling your fat intake. Green peas, like dried peas, are legumes, except they’re eaten before they mature. As with all legumes, they’re chock-full of nutrients and low in calories. Their fiber, mostly insoluble, aids intestinal motility and may help lower cholesterol. Of the myriad nutrients peas provide, iron is particularly important since it’s hard to find non-animal foods with much of this bloodbuilding nutrient. Snow peas and other peas edible-podded don’t contain the same amount of protein or nutrients green peas do. But they are rich in iron and vitamin C, which help maintain your immune Free Bottle of wine system. Peas have lutein, the carotenoid per couple to take away with a proven record after having our night menus of helping to reduce the risk of age-related Valid only with this voucher macular degeneration dinner 19.00-22.00 until 31ST MAY and cataracts.
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Y DA WAKES
Dave, Yvonne & Clive
Welcome you to the new up & running Y Da Wakes
A warm welcome will greet you from Dave and Yvonne from behind the bar Plus our new chef Clive from Lady Lay has now joined the team BREAKFAST New to Y Da Wakes MENU Served 11am - 12:30pm
LUNCH-TIME MENU
Served 12:30pm - 3:30pm
EVENING MENU
Served 7pm - 10:30pm
SNACK MENU
Served lunchtime - 10pm (late night snacks also available)
SUNDAY LUNCH
Served 12:30 -4pm All meats carved to order with home made Yorkshire Pudding & 6 fresh vegetables. Large 6.95€ - or with dessert 9.50€ Lamb to order - price on request
Tapa Menu
changed daily
Forthcoming Attractions Quiz Night, Bingo, Dave’s Thursday Pool Night, Music & Karaoke Why not come & join in the fun !!!
All Christmas bookings taken by Why not try our Giant Yorkshire Pudding filled Lady Lay will be honoured, and with your choice of chicken, beef or pork, customers who have already booked fresh vegetables, roast potatoes & gravy will be contacted shortly
at a special price of 4€ Roquetas De Mar Urbanisation opposite Protur Hotel, next to Suzi’s Tel: 950 33 51 80 or 634 33 99 43 opening hours: Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri & Sat from11am Sun 12noon - 7pm, (Wed closed)
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ROQUETAS DE MAR
nOTICE bOARD Roquetas Bridge Club
meets on Monday’s at 3pm. For more info please contact Alison Ferguson 950349749 or Sue Barlow 950 333 344
ROYAL BRITISH LEGION NOTICE FORTHCOMING ‘POPPY APPEAL’ FUND RAISING EVENTS
ROQUETAS DE MAR BRANCH 3569 Tuesday 3rd June - 3pm - Social meeting & Quiz. Thursday 12th June - RBL Lunch at Bar Cardies for members & guests, Steak or Menu del Dia. time to be confirmed
In Memory of Archibald Mackenzie Simpson (1921-2014)
“ARCHIE”
It is sad to report that after a short illness in Torrecardenas Hospital Archie has passed away. He leaves a devoted son Brian and family in New Zealand and many friends and associates here in Spain. After a hard life during WW2, latterly as a pilot in Burma and India, he then worked as a surveyor for McAlpine before taking over a Post Office in Glasgow. In the late 1970’s with wife Joyce he came to Roquetas and opened a restaurant which was well frequented by the stars making movies in the surrounding area of Almeria. From a young age Goff was always an important part of his life and became a good low handicap golfer. He joined Playa Serena GC as one of the first non Spanish members and was instrumental with his Spanish Golfing friends setting up the Saturday golfing section which concluded each week in Bar Javi. He was awarded Life Membership of Playa Serena but he played very little from this time. Following the death of his wife (Joyce) and the increasing inability to play golf he moved to A Cortijo in Santa Fe with a terrace overlooking the fertile valley facing the pueblo of Gador. He had good support of neighbour Casi and exceptional friends Roy and Irene (ex of the Fluffy Duck) together with the visits from ex golfing colleagues from Roquetas. Always the first topic of conversation would be related to the golf course, to the very end Archie was a devoted member of Playa Serena GC a legend who will be sorely missed.
Rest in Peace Dear Friend
Tuesday 1st July - 3pm - Social meeting.
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CAR BOOT SALE EVERY SUNDAY FROM 8.00 AM 3 EUROS PER CAR (CHARITY STALLS FREE) THE SALE IS HELD IN THE BAR CARPARK. OUR FAMOUS SUNDAY CARVERY IS SERVED EVERY WEEK FROM 1.00—4.00 PM SNACK ALSO AVAILABLE FOR FURTHER DETAILS AND BOOKINGS
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New members are welcome to join the branch, so come along to any the social meetings, contact Jenny/Mike on 950328469 for further info. Meetings are held at ‘The Lodge’ on Calle Americo Vespucio, Roquetas De Mar, on the first Tuesday of each month (3pm).
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Thursday 17th July - ‘Summer Recess’ meal at Maracay Restaurant - Further details to follow.
TAPAS - SANDWICHES - SNACKS Always a Friendly Welcome
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FTG Notice
The ‘Friday Tapas Group’ meet up at 1.00pm each week (Friday) and the venues over the next few weeks are as follows:
9th May - Bar Estampa, in the URB. 16th May - The Boulevard, Paseo Beach Front. 23rd May - Bar Manolo’s (ex-Bar Antonio’s), opp Hotel Playa Luna 30th May - Bea’s La Paloma (old Bar Y Da Wakes) Anyone is welcome to join the happy bunch and have a laugh, exchange views and ideas. The more, the merrier and the bar owners enjoy it too!
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Roquetas Tel: 850 990 651 BBQ - 3 burner gas high quality British product, vgc with hot plate. Costs £450 new. Inc. gas bottle, tube, regulator and lava rocks. Roquetas. 95€. Tel: 850 990 651 P O L A R IS Grandfather clock. Modern design with integral storage cabinet. Light oak. Excellent condition. Cost over €300. Accept €100. Tel: 650 442 462 Saw Bench, 2hp, rise & fall
blade. VGC. 50€ Tel: 950 497 645 // 609 683 703 L a d i e s w et s u i t s - one short, one long. Size 14/16. Unworn and still tagged. Lovely designs/ c o l o u r s . Bargain at €90 for both. Tel: 650 442 462 C eme n t Mixer, Altrad 50€, need to collect Huercal Overa Tel: 666 225 727 R e a l Mahogany revolving square Lamp table/ DVD storage unit. 70cm high. Excellent condition. Cost over £195. Bargain at €50. Tel: 650 442 462 Pine effect d o u b l e wardrobe & 2 drawers under 10€ tel: 950 478 883 or 00447968 733 917 Pine effect bedside tables
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architrave & fittings. As New 40€ Tel: 647 921 286 Almerimar Gas Fire with fittings VGC. 30€ Tel: 647 921 286 Golf trolley, battery powered, 3 wheels 35€ Huercal Overa Tel: 666 225 727 Sho w er base (Ceramic), mixer/shower complete with sliding shower screen 65€ Double glazed white aluminium window frame complete incl. shutter, mosquito blind. size : 1.20m x 1.35m. 80€ Reja and marble sill for above window 45€ Tel: 950 439 234 / 634 368 461 (Arboleas) Gas BBQ & Oven lid with wheels, gas ring attached, plus gas bottle & fittings VGC. Bargain 80€ Tel: 647 921 286 Almerimar Table, Dark colour, very nice, turned legs, 160 x 90cm 45€ Tel: 647 921 286 Almerimar Brand new safe for sale. Never been installed. 45€ Tel: 676 827 525 or 950 930 721
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Steve Hayes Informatica Pc’s, Laptops, Printers etc. Sales & Repairs on-site callout / tuition. Consumables
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Private parties Private parties Don Robinson pc consultant Birthday etc, Birthday etc, Advice, Help, Training, Diagnosis & Repair all events 15€ per hour min charge 1 hour + parts +IVA all events I come to you catered for catered for established 2008 comp TIA A+ certified call for more call Bar for more Tel: 646 587 746 information: donald_gunn_robinson@msn.com information
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co n s er vatory sequence with jean & derek at wicker settee/ el Cucador chairs wanted La must be comfy, can collect call: mondays 3-5pm 647 379 878 all levels welcome Mat Murray 647 841 750 lady wants single or couples matmurrayes@gmail.com to buy large terracotta garden enjoyable afternoon to meet established in spain for 14 years new friends pots, call 647 379 fully legal 878, can collect for more info call Arboleas builder, Fully wanted king 950 449 617 legal, Call Steve on 950 930 536 size bed must or 634 306 690 be in excellent baby equipment hire condition, can collect 647 379 878 Wanted 2nd- Everything for the visiting hand fridge (even baby Car seats, high chairs, table model) stair gates, cots etc Can collect in 950 436 581 or 666 375 688 Roquetas area expectingababy.2006@gmail.com 656 734 403
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Cleaning of Septic Tanks
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house maintenance General house & garden maintenance, electrics, pool grouting, tiling, No job to small tel: 634 349 156 or email thunderpaul2003@hotmail.com
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electrics, tiling & pool grouting
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two person job to move. Any two person job involves three of us: Andy, who provides the muscle, Pete, who supervises, and me - I flutter about holding things, fetching things, standing on the bottom step of ladders and urging caution. With surprising ease we transported the mallazo to its destination, then paused to confer. The original plan was somewhat sketchy, something along the lines of ‘It’s not that heavy, I expect we can shove it up on top of the gazebo without too much trouble.’ However, that was before it was delivered rolled up; now a whole new set of possibilities sprang to mind – it was one thing to manhandle a metal frame measuring 2 metres long by 1.5 metres wide on to a 10 foot high gazebo, but infinitely easier to hoist a giant hamster wheel to the same altitude. Andy and I grabbed it and sort of rolled it up the gazebo until it reached
By Jos Biggs
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the top, then at the crucial moment we let go. It bounced a couple of times, then settled, dead centre. There were two ways it could have landed – right way up or wrong way up, but our combined intelligence had ensured that, as we rolled it, we kept the join, where it was tied up, on the top. Now nothing could go wrong; the job was virtually done. All we had to do was cut the packing tape that held it in its cylindrical shape. Pete said ‘Get the snips.’ I fetched the snips. Andy stood on the stone table. I handed him the snips. Andy snipped. The packing tape gave way. The mallazo, now unconfined, sprang into the air like a dragon freed of its chains, unfurled itself, landed, quivered a few times and came to rest, 2 metres long and 1.5 metres wide, dead centre on top of the gazebo! Don’t you just love it when a plan comes together?
Humiliated On Medical Grounds
We have been spending a lot of time at the hospital recently. My lovely wife had been diagnosed with tendonitis some weeks ago, but after a period of worsening symptoms and much pain, she was sent for a MRI scan and subsequently re-diagnosed with a ruptured tendon. This involved surgery and currently she is enduring three sessions of physiotherapy each week for the foreseeable future. Before we leave for the hospital, I always discard my shorts and slip on Chinos and a pair of loafers. It’s a private hospital and daft as it might sound, to me it feels like the right thing to do. Until this week. I simply could not be arsed on Friday to change from my creased cargo shorts into strides, so I dumped my sandals - in order to avoid a hefty fine if the Guardia Old Bill stopped me - and put on my faithful Nike’s. I bought them in California five years ago at about half the price of similar ones here. They are supremely comfortable and have given me faithful service ever since. At the end of each week’s physio sessions, I have to approach the reception desk at the hospital armed with my protesting debit card to pay for that week’s treatment. It’s painful enough every seven days, but if I received monthly bills, my flexible friend would end up with a ruptured tendon
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of its own. So having paid our dues and dazzled the lovely young things behind the desk with my rapier wit and repartee, I left Mrs B. with the torturers at the gymnasium where the sessions are conducted and made my way downstairs. I was conscious of a strange noise coming from my footwear which seemed to indicate that I had stepped in something sticky; schlop, schlop, schlop it went and as I passed several ladies in one of the waiting areas, they began to giggle and whisper amongst themselves. This reaction is not unusual when I wear shorts I am forced to say. Somebody once referred to my legs in shorts as resembling drinking straws in oil drums, which was extremely hurtful at the time and I still haven’t really forgiven my Mum for saying it. But when I looked down I saw that the upper on one of my trainers had become detached from the sole thus making the curious slapping sound. My routine on treatment days is to sit in the courtyard outside the hospital where I take off my watch (to avoid a giveaway white mark on my wrist) and get a half hour of rays before returning to the reception area. Then I make myself comfortable in one of the armchairs provided and while away the remaining hour reading until my wife appears, having been released on bail until next time. But I still had to descend a floor where I knew there was another waiting area, and then through the ground floor reception which is usually bustling with people, so I simply decided to increase my pace and minimise the embarrassment of my treacherous footwear. But all that happened was that the volume increased and it was now sounding more like, Schlopity! Schlopity!
Schlop! and had the effect of attracting yet more attention and sniggering. So I took a deep breath and schlopped on. I was relieved to find a bench outside that was unoccupied, but conscious that this would be only a short respite and I would eventually have to return to the reception area where my wife expected to meet me, I weighed up the pros and cons of removing my trainers completely, but dismissed this idea on the grounds that I would look even more like a down and out. Then I noticed one of the gardeners removing something from his mouth and dropping it into a litter bin and a brilliant idea hit me. It was chewing gum and we all know how that stuff sticks to anything for life. Mmmm. As I was rummaging through the bin, I suddenly became aware of a lady sidling up and eyeing me – not so much with curiosity, but more like pity. Before I could say anything, she had extracted a coin from her purse and pressed a euro into my hand, then patted me reassuringly on the arm and moved off. ‘No wait’, I wanted to protest. But she had gone. My embarrassment with the shoe was nothing to the humiliation I now felt, so with a deep sigh and lowered head, I made my way back to the main building, dragging the offending foot behind me. And do you know what, not one person gave me a second glance. This was a hospital after all, and what could be more natural than a bloke with a gammy leg.
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Mallazo Unfurled The mallazo, the metal frame thing designed to support the rampaging grape vines, and so easily purchased, was delivered, rolled up into a cylinder by two extremely cheerful men with a small lorry. With verve and flair the lorry was reversed into our drive, the side was lowered by extremely cheerful man #1, while extremely cheerful man #2 gave the cylinder a push. Obedient to the laws of gravity the mallazo rolled off the lorry, bounced twice, missed the patio light by a hair’s breadth and came to rest, rocking gently, just outside the front door. There it sat, like a giant hamster wheel, mid-patio. Although it was not heavy, it was big, and definitely a
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The Agreement
The old olive grove to the north of Alqueria is in near total darkness with the moon’s reflected light the only illumination. Manuela and Gabriela are still deadlocked. All the villagers had long since given up hope of seeing a good cat-fight. The majority had retired to the Bar La Casa Devante where they were at least guaranteed some form of brawl as the evening’s Remitroot liquor took hold. As the impasse continued neither of the two protagonists would give ground. It was getting late, very late, something had to happen. Simultaneously both said sternly “We need to talk”. The girls were evenly matched in looks, stamina and intelligence both masterpieces of nature. They had looked each other in the eyes and found no fault. It was now time to talk, to establish boundaries. The population of Alqueria followed these events with curiosity but Sacerdote del Semblante Lánguido, the Village Priest had a particular interest in these two ladies. When the Priest arrived in Alqueria he was young, keen, naïve and full of religious fervour. Then one day Manuela came to confession. After Manuela’s revelations the Priest was in shock, he lay in his bed staring at the ceiling, he dribbled, he lost his appetite, finally he became an existentialist. Initially he was scandalised by Manuela’s confessions now he looks forward to them with a carnal longing. He keeps notes and intends one day to publish what would perhaps be the best erotic novel since Fifty Shades of Grey. Now there would be two of the same ilk at confession. The priest was beside himself with anticipation. He rushed out and bought more pencils and paper. Before every visit by Manuela the Priest had found it necessary to
sweep the confessional for electronic bugs. Recordings of the confession would fetch a good price in the back streets of Almería. Manuela and Gabriela were deep in conversation, eyes flashed and pearly white teeth gleamed as they became engrossed in their heated debate. While it may be true to say that society has historically pitted woman against women, these two had decided to put it on a formal footing. The agreement that was thrashed out over numerous glasses of Remitroot Cocktail, the favourite tipple of both girls is as follows. They would stick to the men of their own barrios, non-partisan men were fair game. Music to Blythe Gruntmore’s ears. Never to dress the same and never to make eye contact with each other. Both to assume the other doesn’t exist and never never ever comment on the hair of the other. Men, clothes and hair all pretty standard really for the feminine half of any society. It was to be a balance of female guile, the ultimate weapon system and half as old as time itself.
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Leading Removal Company reports on strengthening housing market One of Spain’s top removal companies has reported that they experienced a resurgence in the Spanish housing market during 2013 and it looks like 2014 will be an even busier year. Mat Ford-Dunn, the Managing Director of ‘Advance Moves International Removals’ pointed to the fact that many property values in Spain have now fallen to a much more realistic level and this has definitely resulted in increased house sales. This has been noticed in all regions of Spain as Advance Moves operate their relocation services throughout the mainland. Advance Moves has its main warehouse in Murcia, Spain, with an additional warehouse in Kent in the UK and has had to purchase 5 new vans and trucks to cope with the increased demand over the past year. The UK housing market is also in a state of recovery and increased house sales have resulted in more people selling up and looking to buy in Spain. There are many factors that
tempt expats to Spain, not least the recent periods of turbulent weather, which many parts of the UK have suffered. On the flip side, for economic reasons many British Expats are now able to sell properties in Spain and Advance Moves are often the first choice when it comes to repatriating them back to the UK. Mat was also keen to point out that the increase in demand for their removal services was also down to the level of service and expertise that Advance moves offer to their clients and the fact that many clients had already seen the brightly liveried vehicles on the roads undertaking their removal services. Advance moves is also a member of the British Association of Removers and one of only a few companies that export wrap furniture to provide extra protection for international removals. ‘Our clients know that they are getting a more competitively priced, premium removal service, when compared to the rest of the market. The increased volume of removals enables Advance Moves to offer their clients a more regular and flexible timetable for their individual removal requirements’ Mat sees the trend continuing throughout 2014 with the housing market in the UK and Spain continuing to make steady process. Advance Moves are gearing up for another busy year.
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19th Hole Golf Society. Cucador.
Following the tragic death of Tony Slinn, one of our long standing and a much loved member of the 19th Hole Golf Society, we played our weekly competition on Friday 2nd May instead of our normal Thursday so we could attend Tony·s funeral at Arboleas. Our hearts and thoughts go out to Tony·s wife Linda and her family. So a very subdued group arrived at Lorca to play the Team Waltz competition (Tony·s favourite format). The dream team of Brian(Dee) Lowden, Terry Caddick, John Haydon and Lee Coxon had a nightmare only managing 69 points to come 3rd,
whilst the team of Christine and Pete Dow, Syd Walker and Dave Denyer managed a surprise win with only 73 points. This win was mainly down to Christine scoring 32 points during her round as well as grabbing a Nearest the Pin on the 10th. Not to be outdone Pete managed a well deserved Two on the 4th – the first Two he has scored with the 19th Hole. A good day’s golf overshadowed by the events of the week but played in loving memory of our Tony. Results; Waltz 1st Christine & Pete Dow,
Syd Walker and Dave Denyer 2nd Ron Curtis, Nick Pogson, Ray Wicking and John Boulter Nearest the Pins 4th Ray Wicking, 10th Christine Dow Twos: 4th Pete Dow 8th Nick Pogson The 19th hole G/S is now arranging weekly games at various courses in the area, our home course, which we play fortnightly, is Aguilon. If you are interested in joining the 19th hole give the secretary a ring on 610340653. Or email gs19thhole@hotmail.co.uk
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SPORT
AGUILON GOLF
It is the time of the year to present the prize for the winner of the “Winter Eclectic” awarded to the player with the best aggregate points total on the 18 individual holes over the last 6 months, our winner romped in 5 points clear of her nearest rivals. 1st Lynne Whibley 63pts 2nd Derrick Stephenson 58pts on a card play off 3rd Brian Everitt 58pts 4th Ian Jenner 58pts 5th Les Raufer 58pts Wednesday April 30 – Individual Stableford A lovely day on the golf course which was reflected in the scoring, it is not often that you can come in with 38pts and end up in sixth place !! 1st Derrick Stephenson 40pts
cortijo grande
We have had some good competitive golf this week as you will see with the scores in both divisions . I would like to thank our green keepers for the way they are looking after our course, with very hot weather and water problems they are doing a great job. Our Wednesday competition was a win in the first div for Frank McGovern with 39 points from Leif Myhre with 37. The second div winner with 39 John Noel Smith and second with 29 Sheila Picken. No ball sweep winners.
2nd Dave Simpson 39pts on a card play off 3rd Glyn Ombler 39pts Twos: Glyn Ombler 3rd, Stuart Green and Terry Moore 8th, Bill Gibb 14th and Derrick Stephenson 17th Guests and visitors are welcome to join us on a Mon, Wed and Friday For information contact 636240726 or 634641199
Sunday and again good competitive scores in both divisions. First div winner with 34 John Rice and second with 33 Mike Picken. Second div winner with 34 Tony Stubbs and second with 32 Pam Webster. Ball sweep winner Tony Webster. We look forward to you joining us at this lovely golf course the first in this area and full, of history. Enjoy your golf at Cortijo Grande visitors and guests welcome MP
SPORTs shorts
• There will be no trophies for Jose Mourinho this season following Chelsea’s 0-0 draw with plucky Norwich. • The Premiership title will be decided this weekend with Manchester City (the favourites) playing West Ham and Liverpool taking on Newcastle. • Cardiff and Fulham have been relegated and will be joined in the Championship next season by either Sunderland, surprise but worthy winners at Old Trafford or Norwich, even WBA. • Both Leicester City and Wolves both claimed points records in winning the Championship and League titles. • Birmingham stayed up but Doncaster Rovers were demoted to the FL1, while Tranmere joined Shrewsbury and Stevenage in FL2 • Chesterfield rose up a Division but Bristol Rovers have lost their League status after 94 years. They go out with Torquay, with Luton Town and either Cambridge United or Gateshead, who meet in the Conference P/O final, re-entering the League. • In Scotland, Hamilton recorded their biggest ever win, thrashing Morton 10-2. • The New Saints won the Welsh Cup final. • Napoli beat Fiorentina 3-1 in the Italian Cup final which saw three people shot and four men arrested. • The race to become La Liga champions is hotting up, after Atletico Madrid lost 2-0 at Levante and both Real Madrid (2nd) and Barcelona (3rd) both drew 2-2 with Valencia and Getafe respectively. Cristiano Ronaldo, with a superb back flip, saved a point for Real with his 150th goal for the club in the 92nd minute. • The FIFA World Cup starts in five weeks time and England manager Roy Hodgson will name his squad on Monday.
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• Former WBA, QPR and PNE winger Clive Clark has died in a Scarborough nursing home, aged 73. • This weekend, it’s the Spanish F1 Grand Prix at Catalyuna. Last year’s winner, Fernando Alonso, will be aiming to retain his ‘crown’ on home soil. • Marc Marquez, in his 100th MotoGP, won his fourth race of the season here in Spain. Valentino Rossi was second and Dani Pedrosa third. • Former England cricketer Freddie Flitoff could return to action with Lancashire in the 20/20 tournament. Kevin Pietersen is set to open cricket academies in Dubai and India and Ex-Surrey cricketer Graham Thorpe is set to replace Graham Gooch as England’s batting coach. • Kieran Fallon, on 40-1 outsider Night of Thunder, won the opening classic of the year, the 1,000 Guineas to give trainer Richard Hannon his first ‘big race’ success. • American sprinter Tyson Gay has been banned for a year and told to return the Olympic silver medal he won with the USA 4x100 relay team after failing a drugs test. • Holder Ronnie O’Sulliavn played Mark Selby in this week’s World Championship Snooker final in Sheffield. During the tournament, Neil Robertson became the first player in history to score 100 centuries in a season. • Colin Turkington won round nine of the 2014 BTC Championships at Thruxton Park. • And sadly former GB number female one tennis player Eleana Baltacha has died from cancer at the age of 30. DON’T FORGET MY FOOTBALL/SPORTS QUIZ at The Loft, Mojacar Playa on FA Cup final day, 17 May.
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Indie music fans are in for another threat this year with the announcement of the line-up for this year’s event. The two day music festival is celebrating its tenth anniversary and the promoters promise a rich mix of both local and national artists. Trepat, Exotic Zoo and The Dry Mouths are three of the top local
bands completing what the promoters Quatro Rosas are calling ‘an historic music fest.’ Trepat - whose members come from Roquetas and Granada – have been causing a musical storm this year with their original mix of Andalucian folk music, classical instruments and hard nose indie rock. They recently won the Budweiser Noise Off Festival and their latest
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As I reported last year, in a long winded, unwieldy and totally outrageous piece of legislation, the City Council tried to impose a set of Draconian measures on the local hotel, restaurant and bar community. Whoever put the proposals together must have been having a bad day, because to call them extreme would be an understatement. The Ordinance of Terraces Bill, if it had been implemented, would have closed half of the businesses in Roquetas, but to use racing terminology, it never got under starters orders. It involved just about everything possible to make life impossible for the catering industry. Bar furniture, tables, chairs and umbrellas all had to be white. Outdoor terraces had to be enclosed. Volume for televisions and audio systems would be severely limited and closing times for all establishments would be closely monitored. The list was endless and viewed by everyone in the catering industry as ridiculous. Within a week of its release,
the council was forced into an embarrassing about turn; such was the strength of opinion against the bill. Within a month and after ‘consultation’ with representatives from the industry, the council agreed to withdraw the bill, saying that in the current financial crisis, perhaps they had misread the situation. Well last week they revealed a somewhat watered down version of the noise abatement section of the bill and are hoping this will not be received so critically. The intension is to cut down on noise levels emitted from bars, clubs and restaurants. A newly formed task force will be monitoring noise levels from every establishment in the city. This will come as welcome news to many residents who are kept awake at night by unacceptably loud music. As with so many of the councils bright ideas, only time will tell as to whether the new bill is successfully put into practise or not.
Roquetas Port Business Premises Still Empty – Any Offers? By Martin Shortland
The Almeria Port Authority, who owns the port of Roquetas, has further reduced the cost of renting the property in the area, in the hope of attracting new businesses to the region. The buildings were constructed over five years ago and have remained empty ever since, with the exception of one small bar which opened last year. The development is situated in a prime location, right in the heart of the port on a quay surrounded on three sides by water. Even before the financial crisis kicked in, the rental on the five units was considered to be very high and has subsequently prevented interested tenants from opening businesses on the quay. Towards the end of last year, the authority announced they were reducing the cost of rent by 15% and in January this year revealed a further reduction of 35%. The closing date for parties to declare an interest is 19th May, which begs the question, what happens then if no one wants to rent the properties; will they continue to remain deserted for the foreseeable future or will there be
another rent reduction? The parliament of Andalucia brought about the rent reductions which affected all empty business properties in the region. The new law was passed in 2013 in an effort to reduce the number of vacant premises; Roquetas suffers badly from this malaise along with many other towns in the municipality, a direct throwback to the years of over development throughout Spain, but especially on the coast. The Port Authority has come in for some heavy criticism by the local council; most recently deputy mayor Eloisa Cabrera accused them of having “a blatant disregard for the upkeep and repair of what should be the jewel in the crown of Roquetas.” The council has conducted a long running campaign against the authority in an effort to get them to improve certain aspects of the port; their efforts have generally been ignored.