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Relaxed, friendly bar and restaurant serving great food, drinks and tapas
fish & chip shop open last friday of the month Calle Faro, Almerimar
At the entrance to the port
Tel: 950 563 560
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trip advisor winner 2014 certificate of excellence rack of Lamb available Menu del dia 9.90€ served friday - wednesday
Enjoy Pierre’s French Cuisine Kitchen open: 12.30 - 3.00, 7.00 - 10.00. Closed Thursdays Plaza Los Jazmines 10, 04740 Roquetas de Mar Opposite Playa Capricho in the car park
Tel: 950 334 439 Email: lavita@roquetas-de-mar.es
Groceries & frozen foods including legs of New Zealand lamb, gammon joints, lambs liver. Large Selection of Greeting Cards
double knitting wool now in stock Mon - Fri: 10.30am - 4pm Sat 10am - 2pm
TEL: 950 334 081
out of hours please call 950 334 544
In the Urb of Roquetas de Mar, just off Avda de Mediterraneo in the square near La Gamba Toscana & Theos
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Wide Range of UK, Continental & Indian Foods & Spices selection of electrical Goods OPENING HOURS: Mon - fri 10am - 6pm sat & sun 10am - 7pm
Tel: 950 609 419
calle JABEQUE, 42, ALMERIMAR
Bookings being taken for Christmas Lunch & for Turkey & Tinsel
Tel: 659 683 447 www.newyorknewyork.es OPPOSITE THE Protur hotel, next to y da wakes
December 6th at 1.30pm and December 16th from 7.30 pm
Book early to avoid disappointment
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Vehicles Urgently Wanted English or Spanish Any Condition Immediate Cash Paid Cars & Vans, Caravans, Motorhomes, Quads Motorbikes Bicycles etc..
Call 681 095 096 or 622 288 750
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Samaritans in Spain Lynda Bellingham
It is with sadness that we hear that Lynda Bellingham died last night after a long fight with cancer. The press release said she died peacefully in her husband’s arms, and for that we can be grateful. Lynda was given an OBE for her work with charities, and here in Spain she was patron of Samaritans in Spain for several years. She began as Patron almost at the inception of Samaritans in Spain when it began as Costa Blanca Samaritans, remaining till just a few years ago when her work commitments became overwhelming for her and she felt she could no longer give the time she felt she should give them She became Patron of the Samaritans in Spain because, as she said, it offered a listening ear to people who so needed one when they really
needed it. Lynda’s own personal courage was manifest in her determined fight against cancer, dealing with the chemotherapy that was, as she said, so strong her body was protesting. Her personal decision to end the therapy in November and to hopefully have one last Christmas with her family was preempted by her sudden death. But even through all the pain, Lynda took time out to pre-record a farewell appearance on Loose Women where she told the world to grasp everything, to not be afraid and to enjoy all we can from our lives. What a profound message to take into our lives. Lynda had this courage, but for some that courage eludes them and they need support. Some find it in family and friends, others in religion or work, but for a few these are not an option. If you feel in this position it would be a fitting tribute to Lynda and her courage, as well as a courageous thing for you to do for yourself to contact the Samaritans in Spain on 902 88 35 35. They also offer a drop in centre at Punta Marina shopping centre and email support on pat@samaritansinspain.com. Her passing is a sad day, especially for Samaritans in Spain, but her life and courage is an inspiration to us all, and let us take that message forward. Thank you Lynda for all the love, courage and fun that you have bought into all our lives. Source: Terry Crandon
Come & enjoy the New LaVida Quiz Night Spot Prizes
With ANDY Starts
Monday 3rd Nov 7:30pm - 8pm
Question Round, plus Wild Joker Call Andy for more details 637 061 489 10% off Chilli & Rice Special 6-9pm in Venue
Craft, Tarot Garden Plants Thursday 13th November 11-3pm & Lots More All Welcome El Cucador
If you would like a stand please contact the bar call 950 634 562 or 647 379 878
As a valued customer of Gastronomía, we invite you to join us on Friday 7th November between 7 & 10pm for wine & canapes & an opportunity to sample the Gastronomía range of Christmas Fayre as well as Steve & Vincent the British Butchers selection of turkey, ham & Christmas meats.
THE INDEPENDENT THEATRE GROUP - SPAIN PRESENTS
Marie O’Brien as
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Written by Willy Russell & Directed by Ian Jones
Teatro Pedro Gillabert - Arboleas Friday 14th & Saturday 15th November at 7.30pm Sunday Matinee 16th November at 3.30pm Doors open half an hour before The Play Commences
Tickets - €8.50
This is an adult comedy with strong language and sexual innuendo
Tickets Available from Albox - Girasol One Stop Pools Total Entertainment Arboleas - Total Entertainment (Essentials) - Sophia’s Wellness Centre
The IndependEnt Theatre Box Office
Email: itgboxoffice@gmail.com - Phone: 950 439 406
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GRAND OPENING Saturday November 1st from 3pm We are
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A SPECIAL INVITATION
GLENN AND MAY WOULD LIKE TO INVITE YOU TO CELEBRATE THIS SPECIAL DAY WITH US. FULL MENU AVAILABLE FOR THOSE THAT WANT TO EAT
COMPLIMENTARY CANAPÉS, FREE ENTRY AND LIVE MUSIC THE TWILIGHT SHADOWS 8.30pm until close. • Bar Cielos is an Exciting brand New Bar in La Alfoquia, we will be bringing something to the area not seen before to include Cabaret and live music every Saturday evening with waitress service. • We have numerous chefs preparing different international cuisine to include themed nights. • Authentic home made Thai cuisine once a week cooked by a professional Thai chef. • There will be a plethora of authentic thai food available. • Steak night where we will cook your steak as to how you want it with home made sauces to accompany your steak. • A wide range of Beverages on draft to include John smiths, extra cold Guinness, Beer, Wine and Cocktails, Soft Drinks, Fresh juices etc.
MAGNETIC SURF
Five piece Band from Benidorm playing live from 4pm until 7pm •A pint of beer will be less than €2 the only bar locally to offer this. • A Selection Of Great Tasting Tapas cooked fresh daily and other Snacks. • Coffee mornings and afternoon tea with delicious fresh home made cakes made fresh daily. • Full english breakfast available every morning • Spanish food also available to include fresh seafood cooked either on the plancha or deep fried. • At Cielos we have a large flat TV screen showing all the live sporting events. • Monday night quiz for those that want to test their knowledge.
Cielos is a purpose built 500 Sq metres bar which can also cater for private parties, there is also a fabulous roof terrace where you can enjoy a refreshing drink whilst you watch the world go by.
OPENING HOURS: Daily 9.15 until late - Monday’s open at 6pm - Weekends - noon until late
The new bar is situated at the top end of la Alfoquia, opposite the floodlit football pitch.
All enquiries to Glenn at barcielos@hotmail.com or call 634393235
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One in eight working Spaniards live in poverty
While Spain struggles with a jobless rate of close to 25 percent, many of the country’s salaried employees are living below the poverty threshold, a new study shows. Some 12.3 percent of Spanish people working legally are
members of the working poor, the study from the Spanish union the CCOO reveals. That’s the third highest rate in the European Union with only workers in Greece (15.1 percent) and Romania (19.1 percent)
faring worse. The number of people in the group in Spain— which includes anyone who earns anyone less than 60 percent of the average salary — has also risen in recent years. For 2009, the percentage of people in Spain earning less than €8,900 ($11,300) for a singleperson household, and €18,600 for a household with two adults and children was 11.7 percent — against an EU mean of 8.4 percent. In 2012, however, it had risen to 12.3 percent while that figure was a mean 9.1 percent in the EU. The figure held steady in 2013 but the authors of the CCOO report pointed out that falling
Spain’s cinemas slash prices for film fiesta
Moviegoers will need to register at the Fiesta Del Cine website to gain access to the discounted seats. A single email address can be used for up to ten people to get accreditation that can be printed or stored on their smartphones. To purchase tickets at the reduced price, the accreditation much be shown together with a form of ID. Tickets can also be purchased through the Fiesta del Cine website. People aged over 60 and under 14 do not need to register to receive discounts during the threeday promotion. During the previous Fiesta del Cine, held in April this year, 1,842,444 people
took advantage of the promotion to enjoy films including Spanish smash hit ‘Ocho Apellidos Vascos’ (Eight Basque Surnames) and the superhero blockbuster ‘Captain America: The Winter Soldier’, according to Spanish daily 20 Minutos. Thanks to the federation’s spring promotion, attendances were 206 per cent higher than during the same three days in 2013. Attractions this autumn include a ‘Sing-Along’ version of Disney’s ‘Frozen’ and the fifth chapter in the Spanish cop spoof, ‘Torrente’. Source: www.thelocal.es
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salaries in Spain were responsible for this dip, as falling salaries led to a lower poverty threshold. In 2013, the poverty threshold for single-person households had fallen to €8,100. For households with two adults and two children, it had come down to €17,000. Self-employed people, meanwhile, were in an even more difficult situation with 35.6 percent of people in this group classified as working poor in 2012, against a mean 23 percent in the EU. Spain’s overall poverty rate rose from 20.4 percent to 20.8 percent from 2009 to 2013, but then slipped again to 20.4 percent in 2013, again as a result of a lower poverty threshold, according to the CCOO report. Source: www.thelocal.es
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Sundance Spas
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Open: Monday - Thursday 9am - 2.30pm & 4pm - 7pm, friday 9am - 2.30pm & 4pm - 6pm Closed Saturday & Sunday
now in our showroom
New range of economical Spas
Renew - 3 seater - 4.895€
Sunny 7.995€
Refresh 5 seater - 5.395€
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Pool Maintenance • Now taking on building work, terrace, extensions etc
Mojacar Showroom, Paseo de Mediterraneo, 165
Tel: 950 472 845
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Mojacar LOTUS YOGA Center open day
online Booking Now Available!
8th November 11am-3pm
The LOTUS Yoga center in Mojacar is having an Open day on the 8th of November . Many people have no idea that this beautiful little center exists right in the heart of the community. Established 9 years ago it is a registered charity run by qualified Integral Hatha Yoga teachers who donate their time to support many different charities and offer the wonderful opportunity for people to attend yoga classes that can quite literally change your health and life. This is going to be an open day to allow people to come along and try a free sample class of yoga. There will be 4 classes running through out the day, along with some great taster therapy sessions, Shiatsu,Reflexology, Reiki, and massage. There will also be a market with a large Rastro and a variety of stalls selling food, organic vegetables, jewelry, drinks etc. There will be talks on therapies. And most exciting is the cake competition. If you would like to enter the competition please bring your cake with you on the day. Everyone gets to try a tiny piece of each cake and vote. The winner receiving a free Ayurvedic massage. With second and third place receiving a free yoga class. The center itself, has over the last two years donated over 3400 euros to Medicine with out frontiers, Caritas, the Spanish charity which has been making sure that families who have no work get food etc during this recession. A hospice in Rishikesh. and recently to AIMUR, a charity based in Almeria that supports abused and trafficked women and children. This money has come indirectly from those attending classes and other activities at the center. A huge thank you to all our students. The current classes held at the center
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are, Sivanada yoga classes on Mondays and Integral Yoga classes the rest of the week in both Spanish and English. There is also a Chair yoga class, which is amazing for anyone who is recovering from an illness or disabled or just has problems getting up and down from the floor. The centre also holds a night of Spiritual cinema once a month, meditation classes, satsangs and Kirtans. If you have never tried, or know nothing about yoga, or have a long time personal practice, this is an opportunity to come along and find out a all about us as well as having a fun inspiring day. The open day is from 11am to 3pm. The sample classes on offer will be Chair yoga at 11.30 Spanish basic yoga 12.15 English Beginners or experienced 1.00 Laughing Yoga 1.45 not to be missed And finally: Cake completion judging at 2.30 You’ll find the L.O.T.U.S. Yoga Centre on the road between Mojacar and Turre. Travelling from Mojacar towards Turre around the base of the hill you will come to the new roundabout, take the exit for Turre, after about 20 meters take the first right. Follow this road about 50 meters and there will be signs for parking and a sign for the Yoga centre. If you come to the turning to the cemetery you have gone too far. If you would like any information about the Open Day or about the classes on offer and to speak in either English or Spanish, please call Brahmani on 600 349 151 or Sharon on 950 469 122 If it rains on the day, it will be held the following Saturday For more info visit the website: www.integralyogaalmeria.wordpress.com
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Pop in or phone for details Calle Malaga - Albox (100m from Mercadona)
Open Monday - Friday 9am - 5.30pm Saturday by appointment
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Don’t be home alone this Christmas. Although it still feels like summer, believe it or not Christmas is only 10 weeks away. Here are some great ideas for the festive season. For pre Christmas shopping ,how about 3 days in Madrid ( 135€) or nearer to home 3 days Valencia ( 102€). Alicante has a pre Christmas market or Caravaca a pre Christmas medieval market . To celebrate, Benidorm is always fun. For the big lively party, but with space for quieter moments there is great 5 day deal full board in a 4* hotel for only 275€. For a more independent type Christmas, a choice of 3* hotels are offered full board for 302€. Both deals include Gala Christmas meal. To combine Christmas and New Year away, how about 12 days full board 4* hotel in Benidorm for only 599€. Or 9 days Benalmadena 3* hotel.F.B plus 4 excursions 485€. Both offers include Gala Meals and free bar after the bells. For one night out try Benidorm Palace dinner dance and show. On 21st December for 51€ including coach travel.Or boxing night special featuring “The Four Tops”, 26th December, 65€. If you prefer New Year to Christmas this following is for you. A great fun excursion to Benidorm 31st Dec to 2nd January including gala meal and free bar after the bells.
This Brilliant range of festive excursions are all available from David’ Coachtrips SL. Full details can be found on web site www.coachtripsonline.com Or if you prefer to talk to someone call (0034) 9066785910 to discusss your options
“English spoken”
Deborah Cubel fisher 7 years experience in this area
“on parle francais”
legal & fiscal advice for residents & non-residents, Tax Payments and refunds • Wills and Inheritance process • Purchase / Sale private contracts • Land property and Catastro registration licenses • Conveyancing / Notorial documents
• Translations / Interpreter • NIE’s, Residencia, Medical Cards.... • Vehicle registration / driving licenses • Mortgages
• T axes (local rates, rubbish collection, vehicle, tax returns for residents and non residents and refund of the capital gains tax)
Special offer !!!
Wills €125 / each Including Notary Fee
Yearly contract €149 Including VAT 21% Luxury facial mini Manicure & polish
WAXING from
FULL BODY MASSAGE
€20 €8 €3.75 €25
Call for an appointment
950 633 086
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Prices are subject to change without notification. Please confirm on booking. We reserve the right to withdraw offers at any time.
• Yearlytax returns (no increase if more than one owner, or more than one property) • Legal and fiscal advice FREE throughout the year • Free assistance / advice for any visitors staying at your property • Free visit from a technician / architect to offer independent expertise on matter such as: putting in insurance claims, confirmation of the legality of an extension / building work, free estimate for any work to be carried out
If you introduce another client to us you will not be charged your next annual fee C/ del Mar, 33 - Galeria Alcana Local 11 Vera 04620 (Almeria) Tel: 950 39 06 21 Fax: 950 39 02 12 email: dcasesores@notin.net
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no sale Bar lepanto no fee’s SPECIALS SERVED DAILY Oria Villa for Sale Ref: Sol889 €114,500
all english premier games shown live
albox fiesta ALBOX FIESTA SCHEDULE Details correct at time of press.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 29
3 bed, 2 bath, 90 m2 build, 3660 m2 plot
Karen on 635 979 829 or 950 064 584
www.solymarspain.com
Secure Post Boxes 35€ per year
open sunday from 10am for breakfast & football
Lepanto 26, Albox Tel :642 906 638 email: kimking09@outlook.com
16:00 TORNEO DE FÚTBOL 7 at Campo Municipal de Las Ventas Benjamín & Alevín age groups.
THURSDAY 30 OCTOBER 18:30 Childrens Music Show 20:00 Opening of EVA QUESADA Photographic Exhibition, running through to November 9th. 23:00 Concert 30 ROCK ALBOX, Free Entry featuring SOUL MASH, SKALA RITCHER & THE DRY MONTHS
FRIDAY 31 OCTOBER 14:00 Musical Performance by the groups CUARTETO ILUSIONES & CUARTETO DELICIAS 22:00 Music with the group NORTE in the Municipal Tent
Health Food Store
C/Malaga, Albox, Almeria Mon-Fri 9am-6pm Sat 10am-2pm
Not just the best health food shop in the area Pop in and take a look you’ll be surprised
24:00 Music from MEDINA AZAHARA
SATURDAY 1 NOVEMBER 09:00 FERIA DEL GANADO, Livestock Fair in the Rambla 09:00 – 17:00 BIRDS EXHIBITION including Canraies in the Plaza de Abastos
A wide choice of natural and organic products 19:00 Group of Sevillanas, ALBAIDA (dancing and New in, organic wines and beers Music) Nutritional advice available on vitamins and diet 22:00 Music from groups PROMETIDA & LIVERPOL In the
SUNDAY 2 NOVEMBER 10:00 Domino competition in the Club de Pensionista
Community Centre
Karate and Gymnastics for children Pilates and Yoga classes Salsa-size classes Art Classes Spanish lessons too Coming soon Tai Chi
10:00 Classic Vehicle Show in Plaza Nueva 10:00 – 14:00 MOTOALMUERZO, Motorbike procession that will leave from the Pabellon Municipal. 14:00 Music in the Municipal Tent with TRIO GALAXIA & ABRAXAS 17:00 CORRIDA DE CINTAS A CABALLO
for more information: Email: alboxgirasol@hotmail.com 22:00 Music from CHEMA CANTÓN Y ORQUESTA Tel: 639 089 170 for more details ZODIACO
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AND MUCH Monday - Friday 10am till 6pm MORE Saturday 10am - 3pm Address: Crra Lorca - Baza Km 72.5 04800 Albox (Almeria) Tel 950 091 153
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albox fiesta
MONDAY 3 NOVEMBER
10:30 “DIA DEL NIÑO” Kids day, with games in the Pabellon de Deportes 17:00 ZUMBA EXHIBITION at the Recinta Ferial 18:00 DARTS Tournament in Pub Why Not. 22:00 Music in the Municipal Ten from GRUPO APACHE
For a more detailed program log on to the Albox Ayuntamiento website www.albox.es
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Angels Nursing & Homecare
services are available 24hrs a day providing long or short term assistance, covering all aspects of care including personal hygiene, nutritional needs, mobility rehabilitation & pallitive care and support. If you are looking for support with your life in Spain, or with independent living and making sure you can stayin your home as long as possible, then contact us about becoming a Angels Energency Response member. Have access to Angels operators that handle any energency on your behalf, allowing you to never worry about the language barrier again.
Contact us today on 902 026 468 or email info@angelsnursinggroup.com
KNOWLES plumbing
Garry & Chris would like to welcome old & new customers
Sunday Roast served 1pm - 4pm €6.95 incl. dessert Special Price Breakfast Tuesday - Friday 10-12am
only €2.95
Now Bigger Value!!
Kitchen also open Friday & Saturday Evenings 7pm - 9pm
Entertainment at ‘The Bull’ Friday 31st October
Our Very Popular KFC Style Chicken served from 7pm - BOOKINGS ONLY
CURRYOKE FRIDAY 7th November KARAOKE & CURRY!
A Fun Evening Of Karaoke With Ian & Choice of 2 Authentic Curries Available BOOKING ADVISABLE
Tel: 950 930 550 / 634 357 455
Tel: 666 020 797
No 1 for Plumbing All types of Plumbing Central Heating Gas/Oil - Solar Hot Water Boiler Servicing, Repairs & Replacements Water Leaks - Sewage Blockages Water Deposit Tanks 500-8000l Pool Pumps - Septic Tanks Osmosis Systems
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Come and See our Selection of Winter Clothes Bags & Jewellery
Crystal Cave Crystal Angels Energy Stones Jewellery Birth Stones Hanging Crystals We are now stocking all your Christmas Crafts plus all your usual craft bits & bobs crystalmanofalmeria@hotmail.com Avda. 28 de Febrero, Albox (Between Sol y Mar / The Post Shop & Jacks)
Crystal Man of Almeria is now in Serendipity
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We wish you a warm welcome in Roquetas de Mar!
Roquetas de Mar (small rocks of the sea) is a municipality in the province of Almeria, located in southeastern Spain. Thanks to the shelter of the Sierra Nevada it is one of the driest, sunniest and warmest places at the Spanish Mediterranean. The rich history, the micro climate, beaches and nature are the main attractions of this resort. In Roquetas de Mar you will find warm Spanish hospitality and a beautiful fishing port where fresh fish is still delivered daily by local fishermen. All year round they still celebrate many typical Spanish Fiestas. In Roquetas de Mar you will find a theater, a bullring, an aquarium, a water fun park, an 18 hole golf course and much more worth visiting! Do you like to visit a market? Each day of the week near Roquetas you will find a market. Are you a bit sporty? You will also find your liking here. There is a promenade at the beach side which goes from the naturepark of Roquetas up untill Aguadulce. The promenade is 13km. long, along your walk you will find pleasant bars and restaurants with a terrace at the beach side. Roquetas de Mar is an ideal place to relax, walk, cycle, golf and do watersports. Furthermore, this coastal town is situated in a great location that allows you to make numerous beautiful excursions. You can go on your own with the (rental) car or you can book an excursion at one of the tour operators who have an office near the hotels and apartments. Discover Roquetas de Mar and its beautiful surroundings. Roquetas de Mar is a very pleasant place to stay during the whole year for all ages!
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Indian Spicy Curry House Specialities Chicken & Beef Curries Tapas served all day Chef from Punjab (India) everybody welcome
Open every day: 12 noon - late
Calle Varadero, Almerimar. Tel 950 033 244 Mob. 632 574 591
El Ejido Rugby Club
Based in Almerimar, we are always looking for new players and have training sessions starting at 21.30h every Tuesdays and Thursdays. Players of all abilities welcome. The team is very sociable and after have players from beginner to experienced. We are currently in Andalucia Regional Division 2 and just about to start the second phase of the league. Home matches are usually at 12.30 on Sundays at the grass rugby pitch in Almerimar. For more information call Jonathan on 695 635 078
El Ejido Bowls Club Monday and Thursday 5pm to 7pm Ring Alison on 677 317 920 to book or for further information
MacGowan’s
Bar & Restaurant
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Almeria Province Leads The Way In Spanish Economy The five day Fruit and Vegetable Fair held in Madrid last week was a resounding success and received glowing endorsements from a host of high profile guests. The Minister for Agriculture, Isabel Garcia, who opened the event described the role of agriculture in the economy as being, ‘a dynamic sector and a vital strategic contributor to the future of the country.’ Susana Diaz, President of the Council of Andalucia, said the importance of the contribution made by the producers in the region was now considered to be the largest growing
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sector of the economy. 35% of all the fruit and vegetables exported by Spain comes from Andalucia. And of that figure, the produce from Almeria and the surrounding area contributes half of the total figure. The Fair is all about selling the produce of Spain to the world and every major company from across the country was present. Over seventy companies from the province of Almeria were displaying their goods – everything from olives, to pears, peaches, oranges, grapes and lemons, potatoes, peppers, garlic, onions, tomatoes and courgettes. What started out almost forty years
The Legion Completes Joint NATO Exercise By Martin Shortland
The final phase of the major exercise which will train the Brigade de La Légion, began on Monday in Zaragoza. They have been away on manoeuvres for two weeks as part of a joint NATO exercise and the next three days will be the culmination of their training. This phase will be based on a tactical issue in a fictitious country plunged into a severe internal crisis. In this scenario, the legionaries will attempt to neutralize the serious threat it poses to stability and population of that country. They will have to cope with the advance of conventional hostile forces which are supported by insurgent groups. The Brigade must reject the advance of the threat and establish security conditions permitting them to protect and evacuate the socalled national residents displaced in that country. The project will require them to collaborate with local and national government officials in order to establish conditions of security and stability, thus enabling the country to avoid further crisis The Legion was originally created by King Alfonso X111 in 1920 in order to fight the Berbers in North Africa and was loosely based on the French Foreign Legion, although very few foreigners ever joined the force. It gained a certain notoriety during the
Civil War, when its commander in chief was General Francisco Franco, who later took control of the country and ruled as its Dictator for forty years. Today, the Legion is an elite unit of the Spanish army and Spains quick reaction force. In addition to its two bases in North Africa, it has units in Malaga and Sevilla and its headquarters in Viator, on the outskirts of Almeria. Visitors driving along the motorway from the airport can see the sign of ‘ La Legion ‘ as they pass. The unit is used especially in NATO peacekeeping missions, but in recent years it has served in San Salvador, Bosnia, Iraq and Afghanistan. Although similar in many ways to the rest of the Spanish army, the Legion retains some of their own traditions. Tropical sage green is the basis of the parade uniform - with open shirt collar - along with the distinctive khakicoloured ‘chapiri’ or cap with red tassel and pipes. Unlike the rest of the army, the members are allowed to grow beards. They have their own code of conduct, known as the legionnaire creed. They are considered to be death’s bride and groom, which is the title of one of the two official anthems of the Legion and usually sung at parades by the double time marching troops.
ago as an industry supplying fruit and vegetables solely to the home market, expanded into Europe and now distributes to countries around the world. With modern distribution techniques allied to modern production methods, the produce can be on the shelves of supermarkets anywhere in the world, often within hours of harvesting. Of particular concern at this year’s event was the veto imposed by Russia on all imported fruit and vegetables. A response by President Putin’s government to sanctions imposed on Russia for their involvement in the dispute in the Ukraine. The Minister for Agriculture said the consequences of the veto were having a more serious effect in Russia than they were in Europe and specifically in Spain, she added, ‘The Russian market for our produce is a relatively new one and in comparison to the overall exports to other countries, a small one.’ She pointed out that the percentage of goods last year exported to Russia was just 3% of the total worldwide figure and that could easily be absorbed by other countries looking to increase their levels of imports. The economy in Russia has been in a precarious situation for some years now, with inflation running at more than 100%. Normal run of the mill goods are often
hard to come by and consumers have to pay astronomical prices for the most basic items – fruit and vegetables included. Speaking recently to a Russian journalist on a visit to Spain, I was amazed at some of the price examples he gave me: bread 5 euros, an orange 10 euros, a tee shirt 50 euros and a pair of jeans 100 euros. The black market is as strong as it was in the days of Communism and many household goods are still hard to come by. He told me that fresh fruit and vegetables have always been in short supply and that many people are forced to grow their own. But the fairly recent influx of imported goods from Spain has improved the situation – until the President put a stop to it all in August. He feels the embargo won’t continue for much longer, as people are getting fed up with the lack of fresh fruit and vegetables. But that aside, the Fair was a welcome change from to the gloom and doom stories circulating constantly about the state of the economy. Traders reported new sales with many new markets, which can only be good news, not only for the country, but importantly for the local economy in the Province of Almeria.
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Hello and welcome to CanDu Computer Bytes. Over the past 12 months I have seen many people who have had problems with their computers not because of a virus or malware but because of ignorance. Before anyone gets upperty with me, please look up the word ‘Ignorance’ and you will see something along the lines of: ‘Ignorance is a state of being uninformed (lack of knowledge)’! Today, and for the next several months we will be working at this ‘lack of knowledge, from the ground up. Computers, What are they? In their simplest form they are nothing more than a glorified adding machine. They can’t even do a simple subtraction! Add on a display to see what is happening, a keyboard, and more recently a mouse, to better interact with this adding machine and you have the basics of a computer. Whether it is a 30 shilling re-conditioned box or a £30,000 all singing, dancing and coffee making wonder, they all need plugging in! The number of times I have had the phone call “My computer is dead – it just won’t work at all” and all it needed was plugging back in after the office cleaner had unplugged it to used their vacuum! Now assuming that you have plugged in your webbook, laptop, desktop, tower, or HAL (IBM just moved back 1 letter), connected your monitor, keyboard and mouse to your box, or just lifted the lid of your laptop, you are ready for the next great adventure. “THE BUTTON”! The button is the on / off switch that every computer has and everyone needs to push. Fact! Pushing the button when it is running doesn’t cause the computer to break! A quick push will probably give you a message that the computer is shutting down and you will have to wait. Windows (all versions) is really good at preventing any damage to itself, as is most other Operating Systems. When you first push
the button it might take a while to start up – this is normal because it has a battery of tests that the computer does before it will even start to load the Operating System (From now on I will shorten that to OS). This is known as POST or Power On Self Test (didn’t say it was smart!) which simply checks that you have a keyboard attached, that the memory chips are still there and all the other bits are working properly. Most Desktop and Tower computers have a second button that doesn’t seem to do much. When you computer is up and running press this other button and watch your computer have a panic attack and die! This is the reset button and is very rarely used and will do exactly what it says on the tin – RESET! This is from the days when computers sometimes froze and I do mean completely and even the ‘friendly’ turn on/off button didn’t work. The rest button simply momentarily interrupts the flow of electric and the computer just stops! Release the button and up it comes again, back into life! I have said in many articles over the passed two and a half years that I’ve been writing and advising you, the readers, that you will have to work much harder to damage your computer, I recommend a ‘Wakefield Wildcats’ Drop-kick across the living room with everything you have got, if you really want to damage it, otherwise, anything less is pretty much unlikely to damage it! Finally you might have to look for a DVD drive, but it’s pretty standard equipment on every computer – for now! The how and why to use this will be covered in a later piece. During this first piece you have cover connecting to the power, You know that it is almost impossible to damage, short of severe physical damage and know what most of the bits facing you, do! Next time we will journey onto the rear of the tower / desktop and everywhere else on a laptop. See you all then. I’m now off to Jack’s Bar in Albox for my Friday afternoon computer clinic!
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‘War, good Lord, huh . . . what is it good for? Absolutely nothing.’ So sang Edwin Starr in 1970. The song reached number one in the US charts and was a top five hit in the UK. Frankie Goes to Hollywood covered the song in 1980 and their version was equally successful. If you know the song, keep it in the back of your mind as you read this. The past week has been a poignant one where war is concerned. Who can forget the moving TV pictures of the ceremonies carried out at a War Graves Commission Cemetery in France, where 14 unknown WW1 British soldiers were finally laid to rest, alongside comrades who died all those years ago. It was part of the one hundred year memorial tributes which will culminate in two weeks time, at the eleventh hour, of the eleventh day, of the eleventh month. ‘At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them.’ (Hum the song) A recent poll suggests the commemoration of the First World War has increased the public’s knowledge of the conflict and brought people in Britain together. It also suggests that the centenary, marking the outbreak of the Great War in 1914, has also led to increased interest in researching family histories. The last veterans died some years ago and yet every new generation is unavoidably aware of the conflict which was, we were told, ‘to end all wars.’ The slaughter of young conscripts was unparalleled in any warfare, past or present; millions lost their lives. (Hum the song) Another ceremony took place as well last week, somewhat further away from home. Britain’s war in Afghanistan came to an end on Sunday, after a 13 year conflict which has cost billions of pounds and hundreds of lives. In an historic moment in the Afghan desert, Britain lowered its flag at Camp Bastion in an end of operations ceremony, signifying the finish of the longest military campaign in modern times. But what has it achieved? (Hum the song) Those few hundred British troops remaining at the camp will begin to make their way home in the next few days after handing over to the Afghan forces. Many observers believe the Afghan National Forces will be unable to prevent Camp Bastion and the Helmand province from returning to the control of the Taliban. Military chiefs said the British campaign in the country had given a ‘new sense of hope’ to the Afghan people and made the streets the UK safer from terrorist threats. Many people – me included - fail to understand the logic of that comment. (Hum the song) So what have we, as a nation gained from these two very different kinds of warfare? A hundred years ago the world was a different place. Armies fought set piece battles, committing thousands of troops in terrifying face to face actions where thousands died. Many would ask, for what? Today, the war is fought against torrorists, small in number and devious of task. They set roadside bombs to kill and maim, but never confront their enemy in open warfare: the rules of engagement have changed, but our troops still die. (Still humming?) A hundred years on, many would ask, War, good God, huh . . . what is it good for? By Paul Martin
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What’s on in Spain: November 2014
November in Spain is bursting at the seams for lovers of art, culture, food and sport. Arts Primavera Club 2014, October 31st–November 2nd, Barcelona: Big names in club music come together to crank out tunes that will keep you dancing all night (and all day as well if you want). Best of all, a ticket to the whole event will only set you back €25 ($32). Madrid en Danza, November 6th– November 30th: Dance companies from 23 countries descend on the Spanish capital to offer styles from ballet to urban to flamenco and everything else in between. Not to be missed. Cartegena Jazz Festival, November 1st–November 22nd: Beautiful Cartegena is in November hosting big names including Macy Gray, Branford Marsalis and Cat Power. Seville European Film Festival, November 7th–November 15th: This popular event showcases the best of European cinema in a public-friendly format. On offer are features, documentaries and short films. This year Austrian cinema will come
under the spotlight while the festival will also see the Spanish debut of UK director Mike Leigh’s film Mr Turner. Opera: Mozart’s Don Giovanni, Seville, November 21st–November 29th: Don’t miss the chance to see Mozart’s opera at Seville’s glorious Maestranza Theatre. Barcelona, Zona Neutral, Fundación Miro, Barcelona, October 25th 2014–February 15th 2015: During the First World War, Barcelona was a hot bed of culture as artists escaped the conflict in Europe by heading to the city. This exhibition about a unique era features films, photography, advertising materials and much more. Zinebi documentary and short film festival, Bilbao, November 14th– November 21st. A highly-rated festival featuring documentaries and short films from around the world. Culture Tosantos, Cádiz, October 31st/ November 1st: November 1st is a national holiday in Spain to mark All Saints Day, when families traditionally visit the graves of their ancestors and honour their memory.
However, many places like to start off the mourning process with a bit of a party and Cádiz leads the way when it comes to Halloween night japery. The Andalusian city celebrates Tosantos by focusing on its local food produce on the eve of All Saints Day, with locals typically dressing up as rabbits, pigs and chickens lurking around the city’s main markets. Fruit and vegetables are often used to satirize social realities and politicians and other public figures from Cádiz, Spain, the sensationalist media or the world are put together in an edible and humorous manner. Food Valladolid National Tapas and Pinchos Competition, November 3rd–November 5th: Watch on as some of Spain’s best chefs battle it out to take home the prize for the best tapas and pinchos in the country. Gourmet Tapas Competition, Córdoba, 14th to 23rd November: This two-pronged festival is dedicated to food from Córdoba and from Latin America — appropriate as the city has been named
as Gourmet Capital of Latin-American culinary culture for 2014. This year 39 establishments are taking part, and there are 73 tapas on offer. Sport Real Madrid versus Liverpool, November 4th: Ten-time European champions Real Madrid take on five-time winners Liverpool at the Spanish capital’s iconic Santiago Bernabéu stadium. Real Madrid, the current holders of the title could be without Welsh star Gareth Bale while Liverpool have this season failed to reach the heights that saw them come second in the English Premiere League 2013–2014. Madrid Horse Week, November 26th–November 30th: Madrid Horse Week is Spain’s major horse riding event: a multidisciplinary affair where spectators can do everything from ride ponies to watch the prestigious Madrid leg of the Show Jumping World Cup. Stars at the event include Hugo Simon, John Whitaker, Rodrigo Pessoa and Ludger Berbaum. Thelocal.es
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Important: Everyone must take a look at their will to make sure it complies with directive 650/2012. If you live in Spain and do not do this your estate will not go to your spouse if you have children.
Directive issued by the European Parliament 650/2012. This directive approved in 2012 establishes that from 17th of August of 2015 onwards if your will does not expressly say that you wish English law to rule your inheritance it will be governed by the law of the last residence of the deceased.(This can result to be a disaster as Spanish people can only leave 1/3 to spouse and the other 2/3 has to go to the children even on the first step). Who is affected in practice ?: Anyone living in Spain who has children and wishes to (as is normal in the u.k.) leave his assets to his spouse . Action to be taken ?: Have a look at your will and make sure you have declared on it that you wish English law to rule your inheritance.(it is highly likely that you have not ). Have it amended immediately. Not doing so will result in your children receiving 2/3 of your estate instead of your spouse . This is extremely important which is why the directive was
approved in 2012 but does not come into force until the 17th of August of 2015 to allow people to revise their wills. Ignoring this information could have disastrous consequences. Even if you are non resident of Spain we recommend making sure you state in your will that you wish English law to rule your inheritance as otherwise their could be dispute over last residence domicile which could cause a lot of problems. If you have doubt come and see us. If your will does not need changing we will not charge you. If it needs changing we will charge half our normal fee . Michael Davies. Abogado. Member 1748 of Almería Law Society. Member 67228 of Madrid Law Society. Ex. Honorary British Consul to Almería.
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It’s not only homeowners in the UK who are enjoying an unexpectedly prolonged period of low interest rates – mortgages in the Eurozone remain at historic lows with signs that foreign banks are op e ning up more to lending to foreign buyers in 2014.
“In Spain, for example, banks realise that foreigners are vital to the revival of the property market in certain areas of the country and are willingly offering up to 75 per cent loan to value mortgages to qualifying applicants,” said Angelos Koutsoudes, Head of the Overseas Guides Company, publishers of SpainBuyingGuide.com and FranceBuyingGuide.com. “In France, up to 80 per cent LTV is possible too.” “Right now, rates in Spain for a lower value mortgage are typically between
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Menorca vs Mallorca Both Mallorca and Menorca have some fantastic properties available – everything from high end apartments overlooking the beach to sprawling villas tucked away in the hills. Prices can vary greatly between the islands though. Kyero’s October 2014 Price Index has shown that average prices on Menorca are just 77% of those on Mallorca, making it an excellent choice for property purchasers looking to pick up a bargain home in the sunshine. Just 20 miles of travelling means savings of more than 20%. The figures come in light of the news that housing across Spain costs 41.8% less than in 2007, according to the Tinsa IMIE house price index. For many second home buyers, there has never been a better time to look to the Balearics. In fact, property sales across the whole of Spain have picked up of late, with data from the National Statistics Institute showing a 10.7% increase in sales during July, when compared with July 2013.
The 28,583 transactions from July represent the fifth successive month of increases in sales, pointing to the beginnings of a sustained picking up of the market. Second hand sales are largely behind the positive growth, as Kyero’s Martin Dell observes, We’ve seen a significant surge in the number of second hand sales over the last several months, which is driving forward the current positive movement in the housing market. Many buyers – both domestic buyers and those from overseas – have been attracted by the price falls that Spain has experienced over the past seven or so years. Spain has always been a popular country with holidaymakers and a significant proportion of them see owning a property there as an investment for their retirement or for their children. There has been a definite upturn in the second hand holiday home market of late, as well as the domestic, fulltime home market. Source: http://news.kyero.com/ Mojacar Playa
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CABRERA - €169,950 MOJACAR - 99,950€ Paseo del Mediterraneo 19, Mojacar Playa, Almeria (near the Hotel Best Indalo)
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Ref 1405 Build Size 63m² Dist beach 50m Beds 2 Baths 2 Terraces 1
€89,000 EXCELLENT OPPORTUNITY TO BUY A PENTHOUSE ON THE BEACH IN VERA WITH PRIVATE POOL AS WELL AS COMMUNAL POOL. UNDERGROUND PARKING. TERRACE, BUILT IN BBQ & PRIVATE POOL
Mojacar Playa
Ref 1416 Build Size 196m² Dist beach 150m Beds 5 Baths 4 Terraces 2
€395,000 LARGE VILLA THAT WOULD MAKE A GREAT FAMILY HOME/ BUSINESS. THE GARAGE AND BASEMENT HAS BEEN CONVERTED INTO A HAIRDRESSERS BUT COULD BE USED AS HOME OFFICE.
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Ref: ALB/MG - Lovely 2 bed, 2 bath apt, with fantastic sea & mountain views, pool, parking, a/c, 400m to beach.
Build Size 44m² Dist beach 300m Beds 2 Baths 1 Terraces 1
€79,950 GROUND FLOOR APARTMENT WITH PRIVATE GARDEN. ACTUAL SIZE IS BIGGER THAN 44M2 AS IT HAS AN EXTRA 2ND BEDROOM AND STORAGE ROOM. APPROX. 57M2
Mojacar PARATA
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€399,000
Build Size GORGEOUS PROPERTY SITUATED IN THE PARATA. 233m² WITH SEA VIEWS. Dist beach SPACIOUS AND LIGHT 4000m INSIDE. ONE CLOSED Beds 4 IN TERRACE MAKING A Baths 3 CONSERVATORY/SUN Terraces 3 ROOM
Mojacar PARATA
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€65,000
Build Size THIS GROUND FLOOR APARTMENT HAS JUST 79m² COME ONTOT HE MARKET Dist beach AND IS FOR SALE AT 100m 65,000. THERE ARE 2 AVAILABLE NEXT TO EACH Beds 2 OTHER SO COULD BE Baths 1 KNOCKED INTO 1 LARGE Terraces 1 APARTMENT.
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Arboleas
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sold
MOJACAR
94.950€
sold
Investment opportunity, 2 for the price of 1, new 2 apartments, Penthouse & first floor, each property with 3 beds, 1 bath,fabulous mountain views, kitchen, living/dining room, 80m private solarium, in the central of Turre, walking distance to all amenities, no community charge
A superb very spacious villa in immaculate condition, set on a beautiful walled and gated plot of 890m2 with 10x5 heated swimming pool.4 double beds, 3 baths,very large kitchen,lounge and separate dining room. Many extras.
First line apartment with fabulous sea view, on 3rd floor, with 3 bedrooms, 1 family bathroom,terrace, newly fitted &equipped kitchen, living/dining room, beautiful swimming pool, semi furnished, A/C hot and cold, walking to all amenities.
REF.762
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Arboleas
169,950€
MOJaCAR
399.000€
Cariatiz
249,950€
An excellent detached villa in very good condition set on a walled and gated plot of 1140m2 with 8x4 swimming pool. 3 beds,2 baths,lovely garden area with covered porch. Off-street parking.Tranquil location, 5mins to Arboleas.
Luxury detached villa of 232m set in 6,000m plot, 4 double bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms, with private covered pool and fruit trees, 3 separate 2 beds apartments with private access, 5 private locked garages and store area, reduced for quick sale from 900,000€
An excellent cortijo in very good condition, set on a beautiful elevated plot with swimming pool,landscaped garden and separate selfcontained 2 bedroom annexe. 5 beds, 3 baths. 200m2 built, plot 1000m2.Tranquil location with lovely views.
REF.466
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REF.730
MOJACAR
64.950€
Tabernas
99,950€
sold
Luxury large furnished Penthouse, 1 bedroom + wardrobes & 1 bathroom, large Terrace 39m, sea & mountain views, fully fited kitchen, sold fully furnished, A/C (hot & cold), private locked garage of 18M, 2 communal pools, south facing.
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44.950€
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Charming cortijo ready to move into but needing some reform, set on a superb 5,000m2 plot with huge swimming pool and amazing mountain views.105m2 built - 2 beds,bath.Large attached garage - easily converted into further accommodation.
Bargain, Suburb opportunity, brand new 2 beds, 2 bath (1 ensuite) ground floor apartment, with fitted kitchen, small terrace, underground secure parking and 2 swimming pools, walking distance to all amenities.
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Detached modern villa located 15 mins walk from Arboleas in the El German area, it has uninterrupted mountain views due to its elevated position. Fully fitted kitchen incl white goods, a large lounge with French doors out to the patio, 3 doubled beds, 2 baths plus an established garden with an 8m by 4m swimming pool, tiled patio with shaded porch & a car port. Furniture is negotiable & the owner is open to reasonable offers. Price: 169.000€
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Area: Arboleas
Very private villa, build size 127m2 on 612m2 plot in popular urbanization of La Perla, 2 mins drive to Arboleas. Spacious villa includes kitchen, lounge with log burner, family bath, 3 dble beds with ceiling fans. Master bed has A/C, fitted wardrobes, en-suite shower room. Garden not overlooked, incl small orchard, 8x4m swimming pool, shaded pergola seating area, brick built storage shed, log store & large car port. Beautifully presented villa also has gas boiler & solar water heater on roof. Price: 174.950€
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Area: Arboleas
Spacious well maintained 3 bed villa located in Limaria, Arboleas. Wonderful panoramic views in tranquil location a short drive to amenities. Fully fitted kitchen includes white goods, separate dining room with archway to lounge, an open fireplace, hallway leading to family bathroom, 3 dble beds, master with en-suite. All with A/C. Outside is a private swimming pool, storage shed plus 900m2 of established & cared for gardens. The owners are open to offers, contact us to book a viewing. Price: 159.950€
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she headed the US delegation at the Cannes Film Festival. A photo session together and then private correspondence and inevitably a marriage proposal followed shortly afterwards with a highprofile wedding-in fact two ceremonies, a civil one on 18th April 1956 followed on the 19th with a church ceremony. The film shows the footage of this fairytale wedding between a Hollywood movie star and her Prince. Nicole Kidman was chosen from a number of possible contenders to play Grace and received mixed reviews whereas Tim Roth who played Rainier IIIrd received bad reviews. There’s nothing wrong with the acting and the film allows you to experience the glamour and the wealth with panoramic views. “At some point every fairytale must end. It’s not real love. Real love is obligation.” The plot is deliberately simple showing the 60s as a time when Grace’s marriage had reached crisis point. Naively she had expected everyone to fall hopelessly in love with her and welcomed as the Princess with open arms. Local residents and government ministers were sceptical about Hollywood stars and constantly the media picks up on comments such as “She’ll never be one of us.” Rainier lacks affection and becomes heavily involved in politics especially with the crisis that hits
Monaco. Charles de Gaulle has demanded taxation from his protectorate, threatening to invade. He places an embargo and his warships surround its shores. Nice airport is cut off. Hitchcock approaches a disillusioned and unhappy Grace, s u m m i t offering her the role of the leading lady in there is an assassination “Marnie.” She is determined to return to attempt on De Gaulle and the summit Hollywood but Rainier and his ministers ends in disaster, the crisis unresolved. are against the idea and her short-lived The Red Cross Ball highlights Grace’s acting career comes to an abrupt end. humanitarian work and her closing With well-needed counselling from speech receives a standing ovation. Tuck (Father Francis Tucker) played by Spoken from the heart it talks about Frank Langella and protocol training love not war or brutality. A few poetic from Count Fernando D’Ailliere (Sir Derek liberties by the writer include the Jacobi), Grace embarks on a journey that President’s acceptance to attend the will establish her as a favourite and well- ball. The crowds boo the aggressor loved member of the Grimaldi dynasty and we discover a soft spot when he for generations to come. Her life is succumbs to the charms of the Princess. dedicated to acting out a role in which A nice bit of fiction. she supports Rainier, her family and one “The idea of my life as a fairytale is of the oldest courts in Europe, the role itself a fairy tale.” of a life-time. Not plain sailing by any means, there seems to be French spies REVIEW it by Carol Naylor. in the palace turning people www.carolnaylor.blogspot.com against Grace and Rainier in www.carolesleynaylor.wordpress.com order to topple the house of naylorcl@hotmail.es Grimaldi. During the European
The Story of the Christmas Cake
The Christmas Cake
The Christmas Cake as we know it today comes from two customs which became one around 1870 in Victorian England. Originally there was a porridge, the origins of which go back to the beginnings of Christianity. Then there was a fine cake made with the finest milled wheatflour, this was baked only in the Great Houses, as not many people had ovens back in the 14th century.
PLUM PORRIDGE
Originally people used to eat a sort of porridge on Christmas Eve. It was a dish to line the stomach after a day’s fasting, which people used to observe for Christmas Eve, or the ‘Vigil’ as it was called long ago. Gradually, they began to put spices, dried fruits, honey etc in the porridge to make it a special dish for Christmas. Much later it was turned into a pudding, because it got to be so stiff with all the fruits and things, that they would tie it in a cloth, and dunk it into a large cauldron of boiling water and boil it for many hours. This turned into Christmas Pudding.
PLUMCAKE
Later, around the 16th century, it became popular to add butter, replace the oatmeal with wheatflour, add eggs to hold it together better. This became boiled plumcake. So boiled plum pudding and boiled fruitcake existed side by side depending on which ingredients the housewife used. Only big houseS had proper ovens to bake in. In the castles and fine homes, people would make a special cake for Easter, which was a rich fruitcake recipe with a topping of what we now call marzipan or almond paste. A similar cake was baked for the Christmas festivities, but whereas the Easter one was a plain cake with almonds, the Christmas one had dried fruits in season and spices. These represented the exotic spices of the East, and the gifts of the Wise Men . Such things were first brought to Europe and Britain particularly, by the Crusaders coming back from
the wars in the Holy Land in the 12th century.
TWELFTH NIGHT CAKE
But it was not a Christmas cake, but a Twelfth Night Cake. Twelfth night is on the 5th January, and has been for centuries the traditional last day of the Christmas season.. It was a time for having a great feast, and the cake was an essential part of the festivities. This was slightly different in different countries, and also at different social levels
Ingredients
Prep Time: 1 hour Cook Time: 4 hours, 30 minutes Total Time: 5 hours, 30 minutes Ingredients: 1lb 2oz/525g currants 8oz/ 225g golden raisins/sultanas* 8oz / 225g raisins 4oz / 110g mixed candied peel, finely chopped 6oz / 165 glace cherries, halved 10oz/ 300g all purpose or plain flour Pinch salt ½ level tsp mixed spice ** ½ level tsp ground cinnamon ½ level tsp freshly ground nutmeg 2½ sticks / 300g butter, slightly softened 10 oz / 300g soft brown sugar Zest of ½ lemon
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6 large eggs, lightly beaten 3 tbsp brandy, plus extra for feeding Heat the oven to 300°F/150°C/Gas 2 The temperature is low as the cake needs a long slow bake. It is packed with sugars, fruits and brandy and if the temperature is any higher the
outside of the cake will burn and the inside be undercooked. Line a 9 inch cake tin with 2 thicknesses of parchment or greaseproof paper. Tie a double band of brown or newspaper paper around the outside. This acts as an insulator and to prevent the cake from burning on the outside read more about why here. In a large roomy baking bowl mix the currants, sultanas, raisins, peel and cherries with the flour, salt and spices. In another large bowl cream the butter with the sugar until light and fluffy. Stir in the lemon zest. Add the beaten egg to the butter mixture a little bit at a time, beating well after each addition - do not try to rush this process as the mixture could curdle. If it does curdle simply add a tbsp of flour and mix again, this should bring the mixture back together. If it doesn’t come back together, don’t fret, the cake will still be delicious. Carefully fold in half the flour and fruit into the egg and butter mixture, once incorporated repeat with the remaining flour and fruit. Finally
add the brandy. Spoon the cake mixture into the prepared cake tin making sure there are no air pockets. Once filled smooth the surface with the back of s spoon and make a slight dip in the center (this will rise back up again during cooking and create a smooth surface for icing the cake). Finally, using a piece of paper towel clean up any smears of cake batter on the greaseproof wrapping, if left on they will burn, and though it won’t affect the cake, it doesn’t smell too good. Stand the tin on a double layer of newspaper in the lower part of the oven, if you have a gas oven ensure the paper is well away from the any flame, and bake for 4½ hours. If the cake is browning too rapidly, cover the tin with a double layer of greaseproof or parchment paper after 2½ hours. During the cooking time avoid opening the oven door too often as this may cause the cake to collapse. After 4½ hours check the cake is cooked. The cake should be nicely risen and a deep brown all over. Insert a skewer or fine knife into the centre of the cake. If there is sticky dough on the skewer when you pull it out it needs cooking longer, if it is clean, the cake’s done and remove from the oven. Leave the cake to cool in the tin on a wire rack for an hour, then remove from the tin and leave to cool completely. Once cooled prick the surface of the cake with a fine metal skewer and slowly pour over 2 - 3 tbsp brandy. This feeding should be repeated every two weeks up until Christmas. The cake should be stored wrapped in greaseproof or parchment paper in an airtight tin.
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“ You came here to play the greatest role of your life. You are the fairytale. The serenity to which we all aspire. And peace will come when you embrace the roles you have been destined to play.” The long-awaited release of this film disappointed critics when it opened the Cannes Film Festival 2014. It was slated. Peter Bradshaw was kinder when he referred to it as being wooden. Bad news for screen writer, Arash Amed and director, Olivier Dahan (“La Vie en Rose.”) In fact savaged is closer to the truth. For me and people like me, it makes it that more appealing. The real-life descendants branded the film a farce criticising it for being “overly dramatic” with “historical errors and little depth.” The controversy surrounds the point of whether it is meant to be a biopic film and the obvious answer is no. Hollywood screen goddess, Grace Kelly was born in 1929 and embarked on an acting career during the 50s, achieving stardom with “Mogambo” for which she won a Golden Globe award and an Academy nomination. She worked with Hitchcock and became a favourite with Cary Grant who snubbed Ingrid Bergman, opting for Grace who was bestowed with an abundance of serenity of all things! Grace met Prince Rainier in 1955 when
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EyeballPasta Cauldron Curry ingredients
Method
Halve the cherry tomatoes and use a small, sharp knife or a teaspoon to remove the seeds. Cut the mozzarella balls in half. Place one half inside each tomato, trimming the edges if necessary to fit it in. Either cut the smallest circles you can from a basil leaf or finely chop the leaves and scrunch into small circles. Place one at the centre of each mozzarella ball. Boil the pasta. Meanwhile, heat through the tomato sauce. When the tagliatelle is cooked, drain and stir through the pesto and any LOOK AT remaining basil, chopped finely. Divide between 46 serving bowls. Spoon everything to make a CAKE over some tomato sauce, then arrange the stuffed thestore.danoes@hotmail.com tomato eyeballs on top. www.bbcgoodfood.com Tel: 634 305 144
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coconut milk 1 medium zucchini, quartered lengthwise and sliced 1 inch thick (21/4 cups) 12 ounces boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1inch pieces 12 ounces boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper 3/4 cup fresh basil Serrano chiles, thinly sliced, for garnish Squeamish Squash with Rice Lime wedges, for serving
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ingredients
FOR THE CURRY PASTE 1 tablespoon whole coriander seeds, toasted 2 teaspoons whole cumin seeds, toasted 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns, toasted 1 teaspoon coarse salt 3 serrano chiles, sliced 1/2 cup fresh cilantro 2 stalks fresh lemongrass, trimmed and chopped (1/2 cup) 8 garlic cloves, minced (1/4 cup) 2 scallions, chopped (1/4 cup) 2 tablespoons chopped peeled fresh ginger 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice 1 tablespoon finely grated lime zest (from 2 limes) FOR THE STEW 2 ounces spinach (1 cup) 1 can (14 ounces) unsweetened regular coconut milk 1 can (14 ounces) unsweetened light
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Make the curry paste: Grind coriander, cumin, peppercorns, and salt with a mortar and pestle, or with the bottom of a heavy skillet. Add remaining ingredients, and grind until a paste forms. (Curry paste can be refrigerated for up to 2 weeks or frozen for up to 3 months.) Make the stew: Puree 5 tablespoons curry paste, the spinach, and 1 cup regular coconut milk in a blender until smooth. Reserve remaining curry paste for another use. Bring remaining regular coconut milk and the light coconut milk to a boil in a medium Dutch oven or heavy stockpot. Reduce heat, stir in curry-spinach mixture, and simmer for 5 minutes. Add zucchini, and cook until slightly tender, about 5 minutes. Add chicken, and season with salt and pepper. Cook until zucchini is tender and chicken is cooked through, about 5 minutes. Add basil, and garnish with serrano chiles. Serve with rice and lime wedges.
Jack-O-Lantern Cupcakes
1 dozen store-bought, un-iced cupcakes ( pumpkin if they have seasonal flavors) 1 can dark chocolate frosting 1 box prepared orange fondant (recommended: Wilton) Special equipment/ decor: Spatula Rolling pin 2 -inch round cutter (or one that is same diameter as the tops of the cupcakes) Small shaped cutters and/or large pastry tips
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Frost all of the cupcakes with a smooth even layer of the chocolate frosting. Wipe off the spatula frequently, and dip it in warm water, if necessary, to get the frosting as smooth as possible. Roll out the orange fondant to 1/4-inch thickness. Using a round biscuit cutter, cut out 12 rounds from the fondant. Using small cutters, cut a jack-o-lantern face of your design in each round. Lay the rounds on top of the cupcakes. Arrange the cupcakes on a serving a platter and serve. Source: www.foodnetwork.com
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INGREDIENTS 2 oz. dark rum 1/2 oz. dry vermouth Black olive
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Stir and strain into chilled martini glass, garnish with olive. Source: www. cookingchanneltv.com/ Add a little wickedness to your Halloween bash with our devilish martini, which gets a dose of black magic from spicy dark rum and a black-olive garnish.
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More Arrests in 300 Million Corruption Case By Martin Shortland
In a fast developing story which reached me shortly before Sol Times went to press on Monday, yet more startling revelations have been released in the ongoing government scandal over corruption. Shortly before midday, Spanish police arrested 51 people as part of a long running investigation involving local government construction contracts. In a statement issued to coincide with the arrests, the anti-corruption
prosecutor’s office said it was continuing to pursue a number of leads in other cases and that more arrests would be forthcoming in the near future. The Popular Party, who stormed to victory in the general election three years ago, ousting the Labour lead PSOE coalition in a near landslide, has been plagued by corruption allegations right from the outset. President of the Government Mariano Rajoy, has
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spent as much time denying claims of criminal activity within his party, as he has on political issues. The state of the economy – namely the so called ‘Crisis’ – has run side by side with the ever growing number of arrests at all levels of the party; from grass roots local councils, through to major cities. The latest investigation, code named ‘Operation Punica,’ has centred around town halls mainly in the regions of Madrid, Murcia, Leon and Valencia. In the last year, the anticorruption prosecutor’s office has had to almost double its workforce in order to cope with the ever growing number of cases being brought to its attention. This is just one of numerous corruption scandals that have hit Spain’s mainstream political parties, financial institutions and many bankers in recent months. There were angry demonstrations by a crowd of at least 300 people outside the court in Madrid, where some of the 51 people arrested in the morning were being held. A constant stream of legal advisors was seen to be entering the building and the police were at times hard pressed to control the crowd. In a Spanish news programme I watched shortly before filing this story, many of the demonstrators voiced their anger at what one man described as, ‘The total hypocrisy of the political system in Spain.’ Others expressed their contempt of the government and the totally corrupt nature of those who had been elected to positions of power. Elsewhere on these pages, I’ve written a story about a similar case, right on our doorstep in Roquetas, involving the Mayor and many of his cabinet. Corruption appears to be endemic in Spain and the view I get from Spanish people I talk to is that enough is enough; there has to be a dramatic change and it has
to be soon. Dozens of high profile local and regional government officials have been charged in the last ten years and many of them have served, and still are serving long prison sentences. And yet there seems no end to the depths this cancerous disease will sink. Referring to this morning’s arrests, the anti-corruption prosecutor’s statement also said, ‘The collusion between local councillors and civil servants, with builders and energy service companies, and the corruption of middle-men and key companies, has helped them to secure contracts worth around 250 million euros (£300 million) in the last two years alone.’ The Mayor of Malaga is probably the most well known government official to be imprisoned in recent years. His crime was very similar to the allegations being mentioned today and he received a ten year jail term. A judicial source said one of those arrested was Francisco Granados, a former conservative deputy president of the Madrid region who resigned in February after it was revealed he had millions of euros in a Swiss bank account. Granados has worked at the highest levels of government and it was already being said on Monday afternoon that other well known politicians could well be arrested as the investigation continues. Officers have been working closely with their counterparts in Switzerland and information from there has helped ‘Operation Punica.’ Investigators have issued search warrants on 259 properties, 400 banks, companies and insurers, blocked current accounts and assets and embargoed 30 vehicles. At the time of going to press, more revelations are expected later this week.
Queen Letizia flies solo for Austrian art affair
Spain’s Queen Letizia will be in Vienna on Monday for the opening of a major new exhibition of works by Spanish painter Velázquez at the city’s Kunsthistorisches Museum, her first overseas trip without her husband. Although the glamorous royal is not staying the night in Vienna, she has rented a suite at the city’s iconic Hotel Sacher, The Local Austria reports. She will have lunch with President Heinz Fischer, and will reportedly then visit a social project for young people, seeking inspiration for a similar project in Spain. The Velazquez exhibition opens at 6.30pm. It is the first major exhibition devoted to the Spanish court painter in the German-speaking world. “We will make sure that the Queen of Spain can pass through the museum unhindered. Everyone will want to see her and photograph her and we will have set up several areas where she can be photographed,” said Kunsthistorisches Museum director Sabine Haag. Queen Letizia will deliver a speech in English to 180 guests and 24 ambassadors in the museum’s domed hall. Letizia is a former newsreader who worked for Bloomberg TV and CNN. Thelocal.es
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Low-emission legislation changes will force almost all of Audi’s fastest models into hybrid power within a generation, the head of quattro has admitted. Managing director of quattro, Heinz Hollerweger, has said the entire family of Audi RS models will need some level of electric power to get down to the EU’s sub-100g/km CO2 target by 2021. But Hollerweger has confidently said no model in the RS range would struggle to meet the 65mpg target. “I don’t think it will be difficult,” he told Auto Express. “But when we reduce below 100g/km, we have to add some form of electrification. The question is, in which way?” The timing of the Audi model rollouts means that some of the RS models might sneak in a full life cycle before 2020, but others will need to be pre-engineered to accommodate hybrid power in their facelifts. These include the next full generations of the Audi Q5, the Q7, the A3, the A4, the A6, the A7 and the TT. The R8 will continue as a V10. Yet there are more practical financial considerations at play than just adding the cost of hybrid power, with Audi still to give the green light the next RS3 family. Hollerweger has confirmed that the car’s fate will be decided at a board meeting early next month. The Audi RS3 fivedoor Sportback is locked in, but Hollerweger is pushing for a saloon version – based on the well-received S3 – to give the junior RS a toehold in the US and China. Hollerweger is also asking for a (less likely) convertible, to follow in the footsteps of the popular RS5. Any production RS3 will receive a detuned, production version of the absurdly potent 518bhp, five-cylinder turbo engine from the Audi A3 Clubsport quattro concept Audi showed at Worthersee earlier this year. “We tried to expand the five-cylinder power to what is technically possible, but this is a bit too much for series production. A production version would be more than 260kW (349bhp), though.” He also confirmed the production five-cylinder turbo motor
would be pre-engineered to be compatible with hybrid power. “There are no technical reasons why there couldn’t be a five-cylinder hybrid,” he said. Other steps in reducing the environmental footprint of Audi’s top-spec models include changing the next RS4 from a naturally aspirated V8 to a twin-turbo V6, though the next generation RS6 and RS7 will retain V8 power. The biggest questions around Quattro’s powertrain electrification hinge around cost and weight, with Hollerweger implying different types of electric enhancement being considered for different models. “Superconductors could be an interesting alternative for us because the weight is much lower, but the costs are much higher,” he said. More likely is the widespread adoption of electric “turbochargers”, which Audi has demonstrated in the A6 TDI Concept this year. A production version is expected by 2016. “This could be one form of electrification,” he said. “You get high torque at low revs and blow up the mechanical turbo more. It’s a logical development.” Read more: http://www.autoexpress.co.uk
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The people of Alqueria had been misbehaving again. This time making complete nuisances of themselves across the border and into Spanish territory. The Madrid Government was forced to lodge a formal complaint with the Alquerian administration. The Spanish authorities had taken exception to certain nocturnal activities with which Manuela’s name was linked. There was no hard evidence but the male population of the surrounding area was running scared. The local Priest was exhausted and traumatised from hearing so many exquisitely detailed confessions. The public lavadero at Tabernas also had a worrying odour. The total apathy with which the complaint was dealt led to the borders being sealed. Alqueria became isolated once more from the outside world. Remitroot had been the saviour of the Pueblo on previous occasions. The isolation of Alqueria meant no Remitroot products reaching the world markets. Remitroot Whisky, a favourite tipple of world leaders has in the past led to Alquerian exile being short lived. An industrious Japanese firm, Nipponplonk Inc. had however produced a synthetic Remitroot called Gremittoot. The distilled spirit wasn’t quite as intoxicating and the wine didn’t change the way the imbiber thought nor was it an effective aphrodisiac. It was in fact a poor substitute but one which was tolerated if it meant the disruptive influence of Alqueria was no more. Alqueria had a problem. Without the income from Remitroot the population of the Pueblo was thrown back on its own ingenuity and intelligence. They were fighting a losing battle.
Remitroot had to be got back to the market place albeit a black and clandestine one. The answer was thought to lay in tunnels and tunnelling became a major pastime. The Alquerian genius for stupidity however thwarted all attempts. One tunneller tunnelled out of the Village and promptly back in again, another came out in a Guardia Civil dormitory and a third broke through into the septic tank of Fernando Loosebowelo a local farmer. Several enterprising citizens waterproofed their pockets and tried carrying the precious liquid out in their trousers but it simply leaked through the stitching. When it came in contact with the lower limbs it had an unusual effect. The legs locked and those affected walked as if they suffered from a painful but minor rectal complaint. One unfortunate individual had naval style cross-pockets and the Remitroot liquor came in contact with his genitals. He now sings soprano at La Scala in Milan. The lights burned late in Alqueria. Will the enterprising but not too bright inhabitants save the day? Will they pull the iron from the fire without giving themselves third degree burns? We shall see.
2014 week 5 With no particular theme and a dozen celebrities still left to fight it out, the show was opened this week by Jake Wood and Janette with a Quickstep. I feel that Jake is far more comfortable with the latin rhythms and always looks a little stiff when in ballroom hold he probably finds it rather restrictive with all the do’s and don’ts that are required for this discipline. He displayed a good variety of steps with good kicks and flicks but he needs to remember to point his toes when kicking! However the Quickstep was full of energy and enthusiasm and I awarded him 8 and the judges 31. Next to dance were Sunetra Sarker and Brendan with a Viennese Waltz. This is a difficult dance to perform for any length of time due to the continuous turning and it can make you dizzy, something that Sunetra experienced this week in training. There was great improvement from last weeks show and she took on the role of the dance very well. She was just a little guilty of lifting her shoulders at times and could do with more stretch through the core to open her top line more. I gave her 8 and the judges 30. Following were Scott Mills and Joanne with a Charleston. Bless him! he is a trier and there was a small improvement from last week (even though he should no longer be here!) However, there was no Charleston swivel at all, the lifts looked precarious at best and I feared for Joanne throughout as Scott’s balance leaves a lot to be desired! I gave him a generous 4 and the judges 19. Next to perform was Thom Evans and Iveta with their Cha Cha Cha. Unfortunately, Thom really struggled with the timing of this dance and was dancing the Cha Cha Cha completely out of time. He also needed to pedal his bike more as
he was failing to straighten his knees and at times he looked as if he had lost his horse! For me this wasn’t his best dance and even the hip action appeared forced due to the lack of floor pressure as his weight was being carried too far back. I gave him 6 and the judges 27. Frankie Bridge and Kevin then performed a Foxtrot. This was a smooth performance overall lacking slightly for me in the pressure of either toe or heel into the floor. She was picking her feet off the floor which weakened her overall performance. She also needs to stretch her core up a little more to widen the top line but otherwise a very strong portrayal of the dance. I awarded her 8 and the judges 32. Next to dance was Alison Hammond and Aljaz and a Tango. Alison, like Jake is not comfortable in the Ballroom discipline. She is so flat footed and needs to be able to really use her feet much more in Ballroom. I know she is flat footed but so am I, and I know how much more she could use her feet if she applied herself despite it not being as easy as for other dancers. She did however manage to stay focused throughout the dance and tried to bring the Tango character although there was a lack of the needed staccatto action. I gave her 5 and the judges 23. Next to perform were Mark Wright and Karen and their Samba. I feel that Mark is being handed some absolutely awful music through the series with the Superman theme for a Paso Doble and this week a disco That’s the Way I Like It for Samba. Karen choreographed the dance to fit the music so had too much disco edge for me, that said Mark displayed the party atmosphere
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Goodbye Del Hello Henry
We’ve had a very harmonious 8 year relationship with Del, our Renault Clio; He is an abstemious little fellow, sipping his diesel as if it were a rare vintage wine to be savoured, not gulped. He also has an excellent work ethic, is not in the least fazed by BMWs and Mercedes, and will show them all a clean set of wheels up the mountain road. However, he is small, and Pete is finding it increasingly difficult to descend and arise from the depth of his interior. This fact, combined with his 10th birthday and the Government’s Plan Pive, led us to investigate a replacement. Cars, to me, are pretty much cars; plus I am fond of Del. It was down to Pete to do the tedious but essential research needed to find an adequate replacement. Price, dimensions and local availability were the top 3 considerations, after which came a raft of other details, many of which were completely a b o v e my head. H o w e v e r, e ve n t u a l l y we test drove and decided on a Renault Captur, in but josbiggs@hotmail.co.uk bland
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throughout and his hips were great! The Samba steps in the routine were performed quite well and as a result he gained 8 from me and 33 from the judges. Simon Webb and Kristina were out next with their Viennese Waltz. I found the character of this not quite true as he was ‘skipping’ his side steps. Had he have given a stronger drive on the first step, this would have been flattened out for a far better performance. He also attempted the fleckerl, but not with the correct footwork I’m afraid. His frame was not too bad although he has a tendency to turn his left side away from his partner. I gave him 6 and the judges 28. Judy Murray and Anton then came out to perform Charleston. In an attempt to get into character, Judy had been asked to use her facial expressions more - oh dear! she looked to me like a fish puffing and blowing! She really seemed to enjoy her performance but for me she lacks co-ordination, something I find hard to believe as a tennis coach. Her timing was also suspect throughout and as a result I gave her 4 and the judges 18. Next to dance was Caroline Flack and Pasha with a Paso Doble. Again I wasn’t keen on the music - Live and Let Die from James Bond. Call me an old traditionalist! That said, her performance was very strong and powerful, theatrical and with superb flamenco hand movements and lines. I awarded her 9 and the judges 34. Steve Backshall and Ola then came out to dance their Waltz. For the first time this season it was nice to see Ballroom performed in a tail suit! Steve is greatly improved and his frame was quite good overall. He gave a nice smooth
romantic performance of the Waltz, but I would also like to see him stretch up in his core more, it would make him lighter on his feet and as a result would make his pivot turns look much lighter and easier. I gave him 7 and the judges 30. Closing the show this week were Pixie Lott and Trent with Samba. I’m delighted to say performed to ‘proper’ Samba music. The choreography had everything, it was full of strong Samba steps, the difficult rhythm changes and along with Pixie’s superb body and leg lines was an excellent performance. She just needs to watch her toes which sometimes turn inwards when stepping forward. I awarded her 9 and the judges 35. This week I actually agreed with the judges top and bottom 2. Top were Caroline and Pixie and the bottom Judy and Scott. The public selected Thom and Simon and for the first time in Strictly history, the dance off resulted in a split decision with Len’s casting vote saving Simon so Thom was unfortunately eliminated after the dance off. These 2 definitely shouldn’t have been in the dance off and it just goes to show that the ones in the middle of the table are in a very precarious position as voters go for the top and the bottom dancers, hence a result such as this. I did agree with Len’s decision and would also have saved Simon. So the weak links live to fight another day! Next week will be Halloween so anything will go with the costumes. Until then come and join one of our classes to keep up with the ‘Strictly’ gossip as it happens. In the meantime - Keep Dancing!
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We are very lucky to be playing on such a lovely course, in a climate which cannot be bettered at the momento. RESULTS Friday October 17 – Individual Stableford We had a bumper field with a lot of
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It has been a busy time for the valle del este golf society with 30+ players and guests heading to Murcia for a golfing break. Two courses were chosen for the 28 players, la serena and mar menor both of which were in good condition and playing well. The European father and son golf tournament will be held week commencing 27th October at Valle del este and once again Sky TV will be filming the event for sky sports. The competitors will be playing all week with the grand final on Friday, spectators are welcome to cheer the teams on. Valle del este members will be caddying, ball spotting and checking the scores during the event, all of which continues to put the area on the map. The 1st November sees the rearranged Asprodalba charity day, which was cancelled in September due to bad weather conditions. There is still
time to donate a prize for the raffle or sponsor a hole by contacting email vdegolfsociety@gmail.com. Golf results this week saw Dick Hull win the individual stableford competition with 34 points playing off 10, 2nd Bill Gill 32 points off 18 and 3rd on countback from Dean Fisher, Jax Quigley with 31 points off 18. There was one 2 on the 12th hole by Jim Quigley Nearest the pins were 6th John Clements and 13th Shaun McCluskey. Our team game on Tuesday was a Lone Ranger and the winning team with 158 points were Margaret and George Bennett, Geoff Owen and Martin DeBruin. Tuesday 28th will be another away day as the course at Valle del este is fully booked. Call Alan on 634379887 for bookings.
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sport SHORTS by Tony matthews * On Sunday it’s the Manchester derby, City-United at The Etihad Stadium; 24 hours earlier PL leaders Chelsea play QPR, Hull take on second-placed Southampton Newcastle meet Liverpool and Stoke entertain West Ham. * The top Championship games are Watford-Millwall, Wigan-Fulham and WolvesBirmingham; in FL1 it’s Bristol City-Oldham, MK Dons-Swindon and Rochdale-PNE while in FL2 we have Burton-Plymouth, BuryCambridge and Exeter-Luton. * SPL leaders Hamilton play Partick and Celtic welcome Inverness CT. * Also on Sunday, the American F1 Grand Prix takes place in Austin, Texas without the cars of Caterham (in administration) and Marussia (struggling financially). Football round Up * Last night there were five 4th round League Cup-ties including Bournemouth-WBA, Shrewsbury-Chelsea and Liverpool-Swansea; tonight we have Manchester City-Newcastle, Stoke-Southampton and Spurs-Brighton. * Three days after demolishing Liverpool in the CL, Real Madrid beat Barcelona 3-1 in El Clasico with Cristiano Ronaldo scoring his 21st goal of the season. * Chelsea’s John Terry made his record 430th PL appearance as Chelsea drew 1-1 at Manchester United for whom Robin van Persie netted a late equaliser. * Mamadou Sakho scored for the seventh game in succession as West Ham beat Manchester City 2-1 * Newcastle stunned Spurs 2-1… Swansea beat Leicester 2-0… in-form Southampton defeated Stoke 1-0… Everton won 3-1 at Burnley… and Arsenal’s second goal in the 2-0 win at struggling Sunderland was their 1,500th in the PL. * Bournemouth recorded their biggest-ever League win by thrashing Birmingham 8-0. This result was also Blues’ heaviest at home in the club’s history… Derby lost at Pride Park for the first time, beaten 2-1 by Wigan and Wolves (one defeat in 12) won 2-1 at Leeds who then sacked their third manager this season, Darko Milanic departing after 32 days
in charge. United are now looking for their 15th boss since 2004. * FL1 leaders Bristol City (2-2 at Barnsley) have made their best start to a season since 1905… Preston, unbeaten in 20 games, came back from 2-0 down to beat Fleetwood and Luton are top of FL2 after their seventh straight win, 1-0 over Northampton. * Hamilton still lead the SPL despite losing 2-0 at Dundee… and the Edinburgh derby between Hearts and Hibs ended 1-1. * South Africa’s goalkeeper Senzo Meyiwa has been shot dead in a burglary at his ho me. Other Sport * World champion Marc Marquez equalled Michael Doohan’s 1997 record of most MotoGP victories in a year by winning in Malaysia. * Recent Rugby European Cup results: Bath 19 Toulouse 21, Castres 16 Leinster 21, Clermont 35 Sale 3, Montpellier 13 Glasgow 15, Northampton 34 Ospeys 6, Scarlets 15 Leicester 3 and Ulster 13 Toulon 23. * England’s Rugby League team beat Samoa 32-26 in their Four Nations opener in Australia. * After winning in Vienna last week, Andy Murray, made it two tournament victories in quick succession by winning the Valencia Opoen on Sunday… and Serena Williams beat Simone Halep in the Singapore final, having suffered her heaviest defeat for a decade, when losing 6-0, 6-2 to the same player a few days earlier. * World and Olympic 800m medalist Mbubeni Mulaudzi (34) has died in a road accident in his native South Africa. * Pakistan beat Australia by 221 runs in the first cricket Test in Dubai. The second Test starts tomorrow in Abu Dhabi. * A crowd of 81,000 saw Detriot Lions beat Atlanta Falcons 22-21 in last weekend’s NFL game at Wembley.
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Captain and Committee Day, on Thursday, was the main event at Marina Phoenix, this week. With 50 people in attendance, prizes on every hole and thirty prizes in total, it was an action packed and fun day. The clear overall winners in the main competition, boosted by an individual score of 45 points from Steve Dimmock, were Malcolm Taylor, Val Cooke, Steve Dimmock and Miriam Staunton, winning club prize vouchers with 107 points. Second were Colin King, Carole Taylor, Tony
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19th Hole Golf Society. Cucador
Back to our normal time and day for this Team Texas Scramble competition on Thurday 23 October at the really beautiful Aguilon Course. With six, equally balanced teams, this had all the makings of a close competition, but of course with Mark Danson in a Team he is always likely to prove the exception to the rule and on this occasion, he did. Marks team of Dave Rust, Byron Sherlock and Dave Denyer romped home with an almost embarrassing score of Nett 58. Mark also managed a couple of Twos on his leisurely trip round the course. In second place the team of Lee Coxon, Syd Walker, Mick Craswell and Chrissy Dow with a nett score of 64.
Interestingly all six teams returned nett score of below par, which on this very difficult course is remarkable. Shot of the day was by Byron on the 18th; his drive following his sure sounding assurance of “I’ll never reach them” went through Mike Palmers buggy rear window and exited through the front wind screen. Byron conceded that it was the longest drive he had made all day, to which Mike Palmer replied “Oh that’s OK then” A really
great day’s golf (but I would say that as I was in the winning team). Brian Lowden tee shot on the 17th par 3 hit the flag and ended no more that 2 foot from a hole in one. Results; Texas Scamble 1st Mark Danson, Dave Rust, Byron Sherlock and Dave Denyer Nett 58 2nd Lee Coxon, Syd Walker, Mick Craswell and Chrissy Dow Nett 64 Nearest the Pin. Hole No 8 Lee Coxon Hole No 12 Terry Caddick Hole 17Brian Lowden. Twos; Mark Danson 3rd & 17th Brian Lowden 17th Terry Caddick 12th Thanks to all the members who support the 19th Hole Golf Society. The 19th hole G/S is now arranging weekly games at various courses in the area, our home course, which we will 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
Urcal Golf Society
The latest competition for Urcal Golf Society members and guests saw a good turnout travel to Aguilon to contest an Individual Stableford on Saturday 25th October playing for the Urcal Challenge Cup. The weather was ideal for golf with warm sunshine and very little wind. Aguilon as usual was in superb condition and must be one of the best courses in the area at the moment. Gary Funnell playing off nine handicap carded a very creditable 35 points to take the Challenge Cup for the first time from Stan Whitty in second place with
33 points and Barry Kilby in third with 30 points. Longest drive of the day on the long par 5 fifth hole went to Trevor Nicholson who after his tremendous hole in one last time out continued his good form with another prize and also finished the main competition in fourth place. There were two nearest the pin prizes, one went to our guest for the day Derick Dale with a good shot on the difficult third hole and on the short seventeenth par three, long time member John Smith took the honour Preparations are now well under way for our next event which is Captains Day on November 8th which is to be played at Valle Del Este. It is hoped there will be an exceptional turnout in thanks for all the hard Servicing, Repairs, Accesories. work our Captain Steve Children, Mtb, Road, Hybrid & Electric Bikes Dodd has done for the society this year. 2014 bikes 20% discount Anyone wishing to join Urcal Golf Society or play mark in the shop a guest please ring 10-2pm tues-thurs-sats or call 678166252 as 608 238 827 you will be avda. lepanto, 36 opposite sports stadium next to Total Entertainment made most welcome.
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City Mayor Embroiled In New Corruption Allegations A fiery debate took place over the weekend at the council chamber in Roquetas. The special meeting had been called by the PSOE (Labour) opposition party, to discuss the ‘Fabriquilla Case.’ The background to the case is not dissimilar to many others that have plagued the Mayor, Gabriel Amat, since he came to power almost twenty years ago. It involves allegations of corruption. Nothing new there then, I hear you say. True, but whether it’s the accepted face of local Spanish politics, or not, it still has to be investigated and that’s what the meeting was all about. Two years ago, the City Council, with the Mayors signature attached, issued licences for ten properties to be built in the area of La Fabriquilla in Roquetas. It was subsequently discovered the Mayor should have declared an interest, as he had connections with the company of developers undertaking the project. It was also subsequently discovered that the company had paid a large sum of money into the Almeria headquarters of the Popular Party, of which Mr Amat is the regional President. Only last week, he escorted the Prime Minister, Mariano Rajoy, during his visit to Almeria on a canvassing trip ahead of next year’s regional and national elections. Mr Amat literally goes right to the top in terms of political clout and it is this clout which has stood him in good stead in the past, throughout many investigations into his alleged underhand dealings. Two years ago, he and it has to be said, many of the officials within his cabinet, were finally absolved all accusations over the development of the Gran Plaza shopping centre in the town. The legal battle lasted for six years – almost as long as the centre had been open – and went right to the Supreme Court in Madrid. Thousands of hours were spent in legal wrangling over the years and the costs went into the millions. The dispute involved the actual sighting of the building, the land it was on, alleged changes to the plans
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after they had been passed by the relevant departments and many other intricacies, too numerous to mention here. At one stage, soon after the centre was opened, it was rumoured it could be closed and even demolished. During this period, many prospective companies put off moving into the building and it’s because of that, the centre is only now close to being fully occupied by tenants. Only last year, similar allegations, again against the Mayor and his council, were finally turned down by the courts as they were cleared of any improprieties over the Auditorio Theatre. Accusations of changes to plans, behind the scenes dealings over land acquisition and a gamut of other supposed shady deals were very akin to the Gran Plaza case. It must be said that both these developments have made a huge difference to the lives of the residents of Roquetas and the profile of the town. The regional capitol Almeria does not boast a shopping centre equal to the Gran Plaza, nor a theatre in the same class as the award winning Auditorio Theatre. Recently, the El Corte Ingles group announced it is considering building a shopping centre on the old railway station site in Almeria – that’s about as close as they are at the moment. But back to the extraordinary meeting at the weekend. There were some very high profile political names in attendance, who either turned out to defend or condemn the council leader. In his defence was the Deputy spokesman of the PP in the Congress of Deputies, Rafael Hernandez. Accusing him of miss-management was the spokesman for the PSOE in the Andalusian Parliament, Mario Jiminez, who requested the Mayor resigned, in order ‘to wash the image’ from Roquetas and Almeria of a tainted official, given that the popular politician also presides over the Provincial Council. Mr Jiminez said that any public official, when called to the courts
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national level. Quite how the party views his position will be interesting: if he stays, these latest allegations will inevitably cloud the party campaign. If he goes, then that could also cause problems for the party – both locally and nationally. A politician of his calibre and long standing having to resign at any time would bring national press coverage, in the run up to an eagerly awaited general election would cause a major storm and hand a big advantage to the PSOE, who so dearly want to get back into power. My bet is that Mayor Amat will weather this crisis in the manner in which he’s managed other much bigger threats to his political career; he’ll keep out of all the infighting, let the other parties squabble as much as they like and quietly go about his public work as he has always done. He is a very accomplished operator, which twenty years at the top has given him and I suspect, even as the tempers were flaring at the weekend, many of those calling for his head, new deep down that the old master would eventually win the day.
Thinking About Your Siesta Later? Think Again By Martin Shortland
Sunday, 26th October and the traditional winter timetable change took place. When the clocks struck three in the morning, we all changed it back one hour – Ah, an extra hours sleep. Or, like me did you forget? It’s an initiative that’s taken place in Spain and throughout Europe for decades and which aims at saving energy. The idea is that we benefit more from the daylight hours and thus, reduce energy consumption. The average Spanish household reduces its energy consumption and therefore its spending on fuel by 5%; it’s also estimated that companies make a much greater saving – up to 20% in some cases. The time is not changed at the same time around the world, but it’s a measure that has been adopted in a very large number of countries, becoming widespread after the 1973 oil crisis. Spain adopted the twice yearly change back in 1974. However, the time change, as well as reducing energy consumption and saving people money, also affects the body, at least during the first few days; have you noticed a change in how you’ve slept this week? Research has shown that during the first two or three days, people are likely to have difficulties in falling asleep and consequently, wake up feeling tired and un-rested. Now this is where it gets technical. Sleep is regulated by the Circadian cycle – so says Dr Carmen Martinez, head of the Unit for Dream Studies at the University of Almeria. The Circadian cycles, or rhythms, are adapted to the light of the day or night and she says, they are quickly affected when changing the hour and this results in an alteration of the
rhythms. She added, ‘Some people struggle more than others with the time change and the variations range from mild to severe.’ But it’s not the time for despair. If you found yourself feeling tired or restless at the beginning of the week, the effects of the change of time on your sleep tend not to last long. The extent of the condition varies in each individual case and Dr Martinez says, ‘It’s normal to go back to your regular sleep pattern within two or three days’. And finally, to minimize the effects on sleep disruption, it’s best not to vary the time that you normally sleep or modify what you do throughout the day. We should always try to go to bed at about the same time, as the body rhythms are more suited to a regular sleep pattern and that’s why sleeping during the day is a bad idea. So if you enjoy a morning or afternoon siesta, sorry but she recommends that you don’t resort to a nap if you’re sleepy, saying, ‘You must reserve your hours of sleep for the night. If you close your eyes and relax for twenty minutes but without a nap, it will help you enjoy a proper night’s sleep.’ She also recommends if at all possible, we should prevent the use of pharmacological products, as they can often affect our sleep patterns as well. It’s a lot to remember, so I’ll probably not sleep tonight through worry. If you manage to - Sweet dreams.