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Relaxed, friendly bar and restaurant serving great food, drinks and tapas
fish & chip shop open last friday of the month closed thursdays Calle Faro, Almerimar
At the entrance to the port
Tel: 616 731 808
THE ONLY PROPERTY SUPPLEMENT ON THE COSTAS!!!!
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Arkrites British Food Store
Groceries & frozen foods including legs of New Zealand lamb, gammon joints, lambs liver. Large Selection of Greeting Cards double knitting wool
Mon - Fri: 10.30am - 2.30pm Sat 10am - 2pm
TEL: 950 334 081
La Grappa Authentic Italian Restaurant
•A rgentinian BBQ every night • Pizzas • Fresh Pastas • Fresh Fish menu of the day •F rench Racks served daily
Don’t forget the clocks go back ONE hour on Sunday 25th October
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
RTS O P S IVE ALL L OWN SH Special Breakfast: Egg, Bacon, Beans & Toast 1.95€ On the sea front in Roquetas de Mar Port
at 3am (2am GMT)
BBQ & Menu del Dia EVERY DAY
950 334 188
Catering for to reserve your table special occasions Open 12 - 4pm 7 - 12.30am Weddings Next to Hotel Playa Sol Communions etc. Roquetas de Mar
Cafe Bar Aurora
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Breakfast Served 10am - 12 noon Tel: 663 426 921 Tapas Served from 10am Full Menu Also Available Open 10am -5pm Mon-Fri Special occasions catered for! 10am til late Sat & Sun
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Carpet Mania
Limited Period Onl y Small Carpets from 4.50€ 1.40m x 2m from 19€ 2m to 3m from 29€
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We furnish your entire house ( 2-3 bedroom )
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Packages include Dining tables & chairs, 3 piece suites, up to 5 beds, including matresses, up to 8 bedside cabinets, up to 20 light fittings including ceiling & table lamps. Pictures & Mirrors etc. etc. etc...
THE HIGHEST CASH PAID FOR all house clearance items, plus cars, vans, caravans, motorhomes (English & Spanish) Instant decision, immediate collection.
Directions & Map Take exit 547 from A7 motorway head towards Albox 5kms from motorway we are blue & pink warehouse by La Alfoquia turning
Direcciones y mapas Toma la salida 547 desde la autovia A7 camino hacia La Albox Esatmos justo la salida de Alfoquia
Albox
Los Carasoles
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Arboleas
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La Alfoquia
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24 October at 7.30 p.m. with a matinee at 3.30 p.m. on Sunday 25 October 2015, and on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 27, 28, & 29 October at Teatro Miraflores at Los Gallardos Camping, at 7.30 p.m. Tickets, which cost € 8.50 are available from, Girasol, Total Entertainment, 1 Stop Pools and Albox Insurance in Albox and from Total Entertainment and Sophia’s Welllness Centre in Arboleas and the Independent Theatre Box Office – email: itgboxoffice@ gmail.com or phone 950 436 581. They are also available from Gill’s Linens, PC Playa (next to PAWS), in Mojacar, Total Entertainment in Turre and in Los Gallardos Gamping
shot blasting and powder coating service available for new & old metalwork
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Advance enquiries for this production have been heavy so we suggest you purchase your tickets as soon as possible for this adult comedy which does contain some lines with sexual innuendo, but will give you that “Feel Good” facture which we all strive for. Finally - Why don’t you become involved in Amateur Dramatics in the area, you would find tremendous opportunities to make new friends meet people with differing views but be a part of a company of like minded people.
mobile: 638 900 949 office: 950 930 520 www.themetalworksspain.com info@ themetalworksspain.com
The Metal Works
A year ago, The Independent Theatre Group undertook the Willy Russell play – Shirley Valentine, this year we are undertaking Willy Russell’s “ Educating Rita. These two play were supposed to be part of a Willy Russell Festival, but we were asked to do them separately, which is why there is almost a year between them. In between we have undertaken our first Pantomime – “The Wonderful World of Mother Goose” and Ray Cooney’s “Wife begins at Forty,” as well as reprising “Shirley Valentine” in Los Gallardos. This two actor play stars Ellie Unwin as Rita and Roger Dickman, as her Tutor Frank. Frank is a tutor of English in his fifties whose disillusioned outlook on life drives him to seek refuge in bottles of whisky, which he hides on his bookshelves. Rita is a forthright, twenty-six-yearold hairdresser who is hungry to “Know Everything”. With Frank as her tutor, Rita embarks on an Open University course and her education process begins. The effects are both amusing and serious as her fresh, intuitive approach becomes clouded and stifled as she grapples with the problem of a formal education geared to the passing of exams. The play is being performed at Teatro Pedro Gilabert in Arboleas on Friday and Saturday 23 and
security grills - garden gates & railings spiral staircases - motorised sliding gates garage doors - ornate gazebos
between Amigos Bowling & Mora oil, poligono industrial, arboleas
“Shirley Valentine” is alive and well in the Almanzora Valley
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Spain World Blindfold Wine-Tasting champions for third year running
SPAIN has won the World Blindfold Wine-Tasting championship for the third year running, knocking Belgium and Sweden into second and third place. The competition, held in Châteauneuf-du-Pape in the south of France was organised by the magazine La revue du vin de France and involved a team having to guess the country, the type of grape and even the region of the wine. Spain was represented by a team made up of oenologists Philippe Cesco, José Aragunde, Roberto Santana and Alfonso Torrente, who gained 140 points – two points more than Belgium and 25 more than Sweden. The Spanish team had only met once before to prepare for
the contest and, although they were thrilled to win, but were 'disappointed with themselves' for not having successfully identified the Bollinger. Teams participating came from Andorra, France, Russia, the UK, Poland, Portugal, Québéc in Canada, Finland, South Africa, China, Argentina, Luxembourg, Italy, Japan, Monaco, Switzerland and the USA – which came last with 69 points. Wines came from New Zealand, Germany, Croatia, Greece, Italy, Spain, South Africa and, naturally, France. Spain's entry was a 2006 tempranillo grape variety from the wine merchant Quinta Sandoria. thinkspain.com
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WE DON’T JUST SELL FURNITURE, WE DESIGN HOMES Weareopenallday,nosiesta Made in Spain, available in various colours
Monday - Friday 10am - 7pm
Saturday 10am - 2pm Poligono el real de Antas, c/Venta Vacio, Nº 5, 04628 (Almeria) Tel: 950 096 191 grupamuebleelreal@gmail.com
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Free Wi-Fi for patients and visitors
ALL nine of the Canary Islands' district hospitals now have free Wi-Fi available to patients, staff and visitors. A total of 544 connection points have been set up, giving wide coverage which means the entire building is online in all cases. Until now, the only Wi-Fi was in areas exclusive to personnel.
The internet speed is 'the fastest allowed by law', explains health boss Roberto Moreno, because 'we are not a
Furniture Shop
telecommunications operator, we are a medical service' meaning the hospitals are limited to how sophisticated their online facilities can be.
El Rincon del Mueble
Also for legal reasons, in the same way as hotels and holiday resorts, the hospitals have to assign a username and password for all surfers, whether they are patients or visitors. http://www.thinkspain.com/
cabrera music club
It will be the last event of the summer for Cabrera Music Club. Lets go out with a SWING and blow the roof off. There are 7 in the band and you can see from the poster they a very interesting group!! The music is certainly the sort to dance to, and the singer, Spanish and French, is very charismatic. Late in the year so a first in afternoon for Cabrera Music Club at 2.00pm Enjoy! Thanks to Cazzie at El Konejo for this one.
Lots of discounts on: Beds, Leather Sofas, garden furniture
Visit either one of our shops (see below) and recieve 5% more discount.
El Rincon del Mueble
Poligono Industrial “El Real” C/Vente Vacio - 04628 ANTAS Tel/Fax 950 459 071
fuNERAL DIRECTORS, TANATORIOS & INSURANCE
El Rincon del Mueble
Paraje “Las Marinas” - Ctra. Garrucha Vera Km 1 s/n - 04620 VERA Tel/Fax 950 460 867
YOU CAN NOW TAKE YOUR POLICY WITH YOU SHOULD YOU NEED TO RETURN TO THE UK
One call and we will take away the worry of organizing things at such a difficult time. We have been established for over 50 years and employ two native English funeral directors who will assist you through every step of the process, at your own speed and ensure that the funeral of a loved one is as you desire.
Collyfer cover all areas of Almeria and parts of Murcia
We have our own Tanatorio´s in Huercal Overa, Arboleas, Garrucha, Pulpi and Cantoria We also have permission to use Tanatorio´s in Bedar, Lubrin, Uleila del Campo, Albanchel, Seron & Sorbas
Come for a chat at the following events:
24 hour service
27th Nov Arboleas FACE infront of town hall in Arboleas 6-close
4th Nov Charity Shop in Huercal Overa next to Gaudi 11-3 21st Nov British Legion in Renfe buildings in Alfoquia 9-1
Karen. 617 456 335 or John 617 456 259 karencecere@collyfer.com
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Nº8 Paseo del Mediterráneo (next to Mojacar Estates) Mojacar Playa, 04639, Almeria.
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'Flu jab campaign kicks off and can prevent 45% of hospital admissions
WINTER 'flu jab campaigns have started all over Spain and anyone considered 'at risk' is urged to come forward and make an appointment. Health experts say having the vaccination can cut winter hospital admissions by 45%, since influenza can create 'major health risks' in chronically-ill patients. Contrary to popular myth, it does not protect against the common cold, only against the 'flu virus. Experts say this year's 'flu risk does not appear as though it will be specifically viral, unlike in previous winters when a swine 'flu epidemic looked set to break out. Health authorities offer vaccinations to the over-60s, anyone who has regular contact with the general public including medical workers, teachers, police officers, firefighters, mayors and anyone working with the elderly, plus those who have chronic or serious health conditions such as cardiovascular problems, diabetes or cancer, and pregnant women. Medical bosses say preventing 'flu is 'the responsibility of healthcare
professionals, patients and the public at large' since the vaccination is 'the only way of avoiding exposure to 'an illness with potentially serious consequences'. Those who do not fall into the 'high risk' category do not normally get a vaccination free of charge on the health service, but the jab can be bought over the counter at a pharmacy and either self-administered or given by a nurse at a local health centre by appointment. Health authorities stress that the 'flu vaccination is effective, has no side-effects and for the sake of one short appointment at the patient's local GP clinic, can save lives and prevent a great deal of unnecessary work and cost for medical services. Those at risk of catching the virus who do not have the jab are also exposing other people to the perils of infection, meaning it is socially responsible to arrange for it to be administered. thinkspain.com
Fish is nothing new for Deb & Keith Morgan
They owned and operated a large wholesale fish company and crab factory in Devon for 15 years buying the best prime fish at Brixham market and producing the finest crabmeat. Both were sent daily to Selfridges and Harvey Nichols and members of the Royal Family who savoured their crabmeat. Quality and service have always come first. Moving to Spain in 2001 they set up the first fish and chip shop in Garrucha, “Zak’s Plaice” only using fresh fish for the ultimate fish and chip experience. After a couple of years they went on holiday to Canada for 10 days and
ended up staying 10 years! Another successful fish business was soon created in Nova Scotia. They loved Canada but missed the way of life in Spain, so suitcases packed again, they are back and now offering fresh fish from Brixham with the same quality they have always had for you to enjoy. Possibly the first UK Fishmongers in Spain here on your doorstep!
Catch Of The Day UK English Fishmonger
FRESH ~ FRESH ~ FRESH “Tomorrow’s fish are still swimming”
Direct from Devon:
Smoked HaddockDevon CrabmeatSkate Wings Haddock Plaice Jellied Eels Scallops Halibut Rock Salmon Kippers Lemon Sole Cockles
And more...
First English Fishmongers in Almeria... and possibly Southern Spain!
Find us opposite Iceland car park, Vera - Opening Hours: Monday – Friday 10.00am – 2.30pm / Saturday 10.00am – 1.00pm Tel. 692 144 301 / 634 304 288 - Trade enquiries welcome
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SOMETHING TO TEMPT YOU DAILY
Specials Board Monday - Thursday Friday Night Fish & Chip Shop Night Sunday Roast with home-made Starters and Desserts
Avenida Lepanto, Albox
Tel: 950 930 988 Serendipity in the
Crystal Cave
Crystal Angels Energy Stones Jewellery
Birth Stones Hanging Crystals
We stock all your craft supplies.
We are now stocking all your usual craft bits & bobs
Card making classes available. crystalmanofalmeria@hotmail.com Avda. 28 de Febrero, AlboxCard (Between Solstock y Mar / The Post Shop & Jacks) Christmas now in.
crystalmanofalmeria@hotmail.com Avda. 28 de Febrero, Albox (Between Sol y Mar / The Post Shop & Jacks)
Crystal Man of Almeria is now in Serendipity
Opening hours:10am - 2pm Mon - Sat We will be happy to open outside these hours! BP Garage albox online
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Tel: 617 699 624
TOTAL POOLS
Providing Quality Pool Services to Albox and Mojacar
New Stock Arriving This Week Plus Christmas Meat Orders Being Taken
Services We Offer: Weekly Pool Service One Off Cleans Acid Washes Filter Cleaning Sand Replacement Equipment Installation How to Instruction Sessions
Contact Neil on 642 764 741 Email: totalpools@outlook.com
Glad rags AUTUMN/WINTER COLLECTIONS NOW IN STOCK
BEAUTIFUL SELECTION OF CLOTHES IN SUMPTUOUS COLOURS. PERFECT ITEMS FOR LAYERING IN LIGHTER WEIGHT FABRICS. SOMETHING TO SUIT EVERY AGE, SIZE, STYLE & BUDGET. MATCHING ACCESSORIES ALSO AVAILABLE 10am-6pm, thuram-2pm 4pm, am- & sat 10 0 1 d e mon - w10am-3pm fri For Stylish Quality Clothing in Beautiful Fabrics there is nowhere like Gladrags in Calle Malaga, Albox Tel: 634 313 071
The Book Box top quality pre-read books Thousands of Titles Hundreds of Authors
All checked, cleaned & catalouged At - The Courtyard Ferretería Longo, Albox Open Mon - Fri 10am - 2pm & Sat 10am - 1:30pm We know our books! Prices €1.50 - €5.00
Jay - 662 585 098
THE LITTLE SHOP THAT’S GOT A LOT
Branston Baked Beans
ONLY 65c
Heinz Beanz 415g
2 for €1.20
For your convenience you can pull up outside or we have a large carpark. We are only 2 minutes from Mercadona.
Tel: 950 930 539
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ADVERTISE IN THIS SPACE & HAVE YOUR BUSINESS SEEN BY OVER 30,000 READERS. CONTACT JULIE ON 950 121 936 SALES@SOLTIMES.COM
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Avoid dissapointment Book your christmas appointment now! OPENING HOURS:
Saturday: 9 to 2
Kelly our beautician and nail technician, will pamper you... from a massage to pedicure treat a friend or loved one with one of our gift vouchers. call for details wavelengths albox
Camino Los Segovias, no.3 ALBOX opposite Peugeot Garage
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BAR RESTAURANT CERRO GORDO
halloween party nite, saturday 31st October prize for best halloween costume, halloween buffet 5€ Per person Book to avoid disappointment
Orders being taken for your your christmas cakes Call Chris for details
We look forward to seeing you! Team Price Busters
950 120 309 Monday to Friday: 9 to 5
Debbie & laura, our experienced stylists, will take care of your hair
Your Host - Chris Wright
Full a la carte menu from 1st November booking not essential, but advisable
Now available Homemade cupcakes & boozy puds. Call for more details when you order your pies
Sat Nav co-ordinates N37° 24.511 W002° 11.479 EL556 Call for all enquiries & reservations www.bistrobonita.alittlebitofengland.es Tel: 650 599 739 / 950 930 169 www.bistrobonita.alittlebitofengland.es bistrobonita1@hotmail.com
Come and see the largest selection of cushions in ALBOX Large selection of rugs in stock and to order
We install legal systems with no need to use over changing codes or unreliable internet of the area.
Nick Howe: 699 909 737 office: 950 528 334
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OPENING HOURS MON - FRI 10AM - 5PM SAT 10AM - 2PM AVENIDA LEPANTO 15 ALBOX, 04800 opposite Mercadona TEL: 950 633 149 OR 607 375 697
Don’t sleep on it any longer!
Large stocks of beds, mattresses, pillows and accessories for immediate delivery to all areas. Tel: 868 931 872 • 673 088 476 (mob) Calle Malaga, ALBOX Email: sleepcentrespain@hotmail.com
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MacGowan’s Bar & Restaurant Guinness ◦ Murphy’s ◦ Authentic Indian & Thai Curries ◦ Argentinian Steaks ◦ Homemade Burgers & more
new burger menu - choice of 12
Open Sundays from 10:30am Breakfast and full menu available Plaza Batel Almerimar 04711 (Almeria)
Tel: 950 609 546
Roquetas de Mar will have an office for issuing documents of the National Police
The deputy mayor, Eloisa Cabrera, has predicted that next week will begin work to locate this service. The municipality of Roquetas de Mar available within weeks of an office of the National Police to issue documents for citizens to avoid travel to other cities for carrying out the paperwork. "A few months ago, Mayor, Gabriel Amat, and the Secretary of the Interior held a meeting in which the secretary promised to satisfy the request of the City of Roquetas de Mar for the municipality to have this office and also be extended as immigration office, so the possibility of processing other official documents will open, in addition to the ID card and passport, "said the deputy mayor. Cabrera explained that "we have studied different locations and sought a space that meets the conditions for the arrival of the National Police in the municipality". The City Council considers the Social Services building, next to the bus halt is a perfect location because of its size and because it is also within the Office of Immigration. "Being in this city a space dedicated to building Foreign Office, handled by the National Police, will be very useful for the foreign population," maintains the mayor. In this way, recovers and expands a service that until the change of DNI was made at the headquarters of the local police "with many limitations due to lack of the necessary technology," which caused finally Roquetas, like other cities , stop this service.
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• Property Management • General Maintenance • Key Holding • Rentals and Sales • Cleaning • Laundry • Aircon • Refurbishments • Non Resident Tax • Airport Transfers • Property Insurance please contact: Tel 950 334 614 info@cms-properties.com Avda. Playa Serena 200, Roquetas de Mar. Opposite Protur Roquetas Hotel
The location of this office for the first time will bring the permanent presence of agents of the National Police in the municipality, and will, in the words of Cabrera, "the first step towards the coveted National Police Station in Roquetas de Mar". http://www.aytoroquetas.org/ translated by google
Burty’s BAR Playa Serena, roquetas de mar Opposite Playa Luna Hotel between Oasis & Mar y Sol.
Tel: 679 156 715
Tuesday 20th October
quiz night , from 8pm including 2 course meal 10€ p.p. book advisable. Mini SUNDAY roast from 2.50€
Selection of hot & cold Tapas served Daily gluten free options available Bingo Every Wednesday from 3pm Open from 11am (closed friday)
free
go to www. aytoroquetas. org for all more events
READING CLUB Collaboration: Andaluz Center for the Arts. Reading novels GIRL PANTIES GOLDEN Juan Marse, South from Granada by Gerald Brenan and the rule ARE YOU Javier Moro. Location: Municipal Library of Aguadulce. Days: Thursday 8 and 22 October.
Time: 11:00 h. to 12:30 h. and 19:00 h. 20:30 h.
Children's Theatre:
PAPANÚ and his friends, Big Family Musical. (Recommended for ages 3) Place: Auditorium Theatre. Thursday, October 22 Time: 18:30 h.
LIBRARIES
Saturday, October 24 Storytelling in English, reading the story Gingerbread Man. Location: Municipal Library of Roquetas de Mar. Time: 12:00 h. Collaboration: Helen Doron Inglés.
MUSIC
Saturday, October 24 Concert: THE SABANDEÑOS, with the presentation of his tour 50 years. Place: Auditorium Theatre. Time: 21:30
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Bookings now being taken for our Christmas Day Lunch and pre Xmas Lunch. Christmas Day Lunch, last few tables available, book now to avoid disappointment. only 50€ p.p. Six Course Christmas Day Lunch. On arrival you will be greeted with a fabulous selection of Homemade Canapés plus a Cava and Bucks Fizz Reception, Pre Xmas lunch 24.99€ pp to include a half a bottle of wine.
Starters
● Cream of Leek Soup; classic, rich, silky and
flavoursome, served with croutons and warm fresh crusty bread. ● Seafood Cocktail; crisp iceberg lettuce and marie rose sauce topped with fresh langoustines. ● Chunky Chicken, Bacon and Walnut Terrine; brimming full with a mixture of chicken liver and chicken breast, encased in smoky bacon. ● Smoked Salmon Parcels; delicate strips of smoked salmon, full of soft cream cheese and chives, laid on a bed of rocket. ● Mozzarella Cheese, Red Onion and Tomato Tartlet; encased in delicate short crust pastry placed on mixed green leaves. A shot of Lemon Sorbet to refresh your palate
Main Courses
● Traditional Succulent Roast Turkey; served with
apricot, sage & onion stuffing, pigs in blankets, cranberry jelly, bread sauce and gravy. ● Tender Roasted Topside of Beef; full of flavour with our yorkshire puddings, horseradish sauce and gravy. ● Fillet of salmon topped with a Creamy Cava Sauce; gently pan-fried in a delicious sauce of cava, shallots and fresh cream. ● Two Cheese, Rice and Vegetable Strudel; individual parcels of flaky filo pastry filled with feta and cheddar cheese, leeks, mushrooms, currants and almonds. All the above are served with crispy roast potatoes and creamy mash, roasted parsnips, honey & butter carrots, brussel sprouts with pan-fried crispy bacon lardons, garden peas
Desserts ● Individual Christmas Puddings made with fruits
infused with rum; served with smooth custard or brandy sauce. ● Dark Chocolate Torte and Amaretto Cream; almond biscuit base smothered with luscious rich chocolate torte. ● Tangy Lemon Tart with Whipped Cream; short crust pastry filled with refreshing lemon custard. ● Vanilla Pod Ice cream mixed with mincemeat soaked in brandy with slices of whiskey caramel oranges. Baby Mince Pies with coffee of your choice. Homemade Chocolate Truffles.
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sunday 1st november
1st year anniversary celebration complimentary buffet and live music 6pm-9pm
saturday 7th november Thai Gala night
red strokes country and western from Benidorm. Voted Best Country & Western Act in Spain. Booking Essential
christmas eve special with Nick Spatoni Bookings being taken now
New Year’s eve 30€
Luxury buffet and live music with roadrunner Book now to avoid disappointment!
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Now, a scientist is developing an artificial lens that can stop vision from deteriorating, and restore sight in older people. Physicist Devesh Mistry, of the University of Manchester, is developing a new lens which he says will stop the eye ageing and restore the sight in people with presbyopia - longsightedness The lens, made from a material called liquid crystal - which is currently used in TV and smartphone screens could be implanted into the eye in a straightforward surgical procedure. It will adjust automatically with could be available within a decade, The Times reports. As people age their eyesight gets worse, and they develop a longsightedness known as presbyopia, which occurs due to changes to the lens. In a younger person, the muscles around the lens contract and pull the lens into shape to focus on things close by. The muscles and lens then relax when you look at things in the distance. But as we age, the lens, which is mainly made of protein, stiffens as the protein fibres in it break down. So when the muscles around the eye contract, they can no longer bend the lens to bring things into focus as easily. Most people in their 50s begin wearing reading glasses or contact lenses for close work due to the condition. The lens is made from liquid crystal, a material that is currently used in TV and smartphone screens. It can get progressively worse until the age of 65, when the lens may start to cloud and a cataract forms - requiring surgery. Now physicist Devesh Mistry, who splits his time between the University of Manchester and University of Leeds, says he can restore vision in those with presbyopia. He says the condition can be cured liquid crystal, a material that is not a solid, liquid or a gas but is in the
fourth state of matter. Liquid crystal lies between crystalline solids and liquids. It has an orderly structure like a crystal, but its properties can be changed by mechanical or electrical force. It is used in TV and smartphone screens because its refractive index - the angle at which it bends light can be changed by applying electric current. Therefore, Mr Mistry believes the material could be used to develop a lens that focuses automatically, depending on the eye muscles' movements. Most people in their 50s begin wearing reading glasses for close work due to presbyopia. The new lens could be inserted into the eye in a quick operation under local anaesthetic, similar to how cataracts are currently inserted. The eye surgeon would make a cut in the cornea, the lens covering the eye, use ultrasound to break down the old stiff or cloudy lens, and suck it out with a vacuum. Then, they would replace it with the new one made of liquid crystal. Mr Mistry is currently testing the lenses in the lab and is aiming to have a prototype ready by the end of his doctorate. He expects the lenses to become available within the next decade. 'At the moment, there's no reason to believe that it's not going to be a significant improvement on what's already out there,' he told The Times. Mr Mistry’s work is funded by the Royal Commission for the Exhibition of 1851, which supports new ideas in industrial research He is also working with contact lenses company UltraVision. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health
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Yellowstone For those that try their luck at quiz nights; Yellowstone is the answer to the perennial question of which is the oldest National Park in the world? It’s not Hyde Park as a team guessed recently at a weekly quiz. Previously the same team gave the answer ‘Notting Hill’ when asked what the largest wild carnivore in Britain is. They thought they’d heard carnival (it’s the badger.) I digress; Yellowstone Park sits atop a Super Volcano; this term is used funnily enough for very large volcanoes. There have been three major eruptions over the last two million years; the first was the largest being 2500 times larger than the Mount St. Helens eruption in 1980. The park owes its beauty to the cataclysmic forces that have shaped it. Lakes, rivers and mountain ridges have all been put in place by the forces at work under the earth. Smaller eruptions have taken place regularly since; just 14,000 years ago a 5km wide crater was formed to enlarge Yellowstone Lake. The area has had all manner of eruptions, from the huge gas explosions which cause the pyroclastic flows that obliterate everything for hundreds of kilometres around, to relatively slow lava flows and steam eruptions. We all know about the geyser Old Faithful, caused by ground water seeping underground, being superheated by the intense heat and exploding upwards. Underneath Yellowstone the Caldera has been measured as being 80kms long by 20kms wide, going
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I’ve got an admission to make. We play games at home. We’ve been known to play board games and card games as the sun sinks below the horizon on many occasions. It’s such a pleasant way to spend a family evening and as we watch the sun setting, the rays slowly dissipating across the valley, showering us in a diaspora of gentle dusky light… it’s so much easier to pinch someone’s card!! But I must say some games make even watching the omnibus edition of “Come Dine With Me” appealing. That’s not something you say every day. I stumbled across a game which, from what I’ve read, could be worth avoiding at all costs. “Kolejka” is a game about queuing. Nothing else really, just queuing. It’s a Polish game that was developed to teach Poles about life under Communism and the difficulties of buying normal things. They had to queue and then had cards they could produce to jump the queue or liquidate others in that queue. Sounds spellbinding! In reality it couldn’t have been that bad because it won the coveted Gra Roku Best Game award in 2012.No, I missed that news too; we’re clearly not up to speed on Polish games awards. Then there’s “Park and Shop: The Shopping Game”. After playing this game, the Polish queue game probably sounds fantastic! “Park and Shop” involves players driving their cars to the shopping mall, getting everything off their shopping list, then returning to their car. So, after pushing and shoving your way through a busy shopping mall all day, you can come home and spend an hour or two playing a game which involves you...pushing and shoving your way through a busy shopping mall! But it’s not just board games that excel in dullness. New technology, not to be left out, has hit the odd low itself. A game for Nintendo owners was called “Imagine: Babysitter”. In this game-which doesn’t come cheap-players have to pay to do all those things that real babysitters get paid to do, such as trying to stop a tantruming baby screaming. Tempted? No, I’m not either. But, I would like to suggest a sequel to the babysitter game. How about, “Imagine: Change The Nappy”! That’d be one to avoid at all costs. It could be released at the same time as another new game by the same people, “Imagine: Spending Money on Rubbish”. Graham is married to Helen and has a daughter, Alice. He lives part of the year near Albox, but works in Qatar, teaching. If you wish to contact Graham regarding this article email: helenandg@yahoo.co.uk
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so deep underground as to have a capacity of 4000km3. Scientists have been measuring the ground since 1923 and at first it rose slowly, about 1cm a year then between 2004/8 it suddenly rose up over 20cms. The ground is pushed up as magma and gases fill the magma chamber below. The area constantly has earth tremors with over a thousand a year recorded, sometimes even more. Over four days in January 2010 there were 1620 earth tremors though the largest measured only 3.8M. Just like toppling dominoes the geological fault lines under our feet interconnect. On March 30th 2014 the largest earthquake in 30 years struck Yellowstone measuring 4.3M. Two days later in Chile way to the south a huge 8.2M quake struck the coast causing tidal waves of up to 2 metres. In 1992 a quake in California caused hundreds of mini quakes in the park. Luckily we can all trust the US Govt; they assure us that although the giant ball of molten rock underneath the bears and salmon is growing; it’s not growing fast enough to be of any concern. In fact after a recent report measured the magma as 2.5 times larger than previously guessed at, the Yellowstone Volcano observatory said the following - though fascinating, the new findings do not imply increased geologic hazards at Yellowstone, and certainly do not
increase the chances of a ‘super eruption’ in the near future. There’s just a one in 700,000 chance of the volcano erupting in the next year; coincidentally that’s twenty times more likely than winning the UK lottery. This is just as well; as when it does go off the ash will be three metres deep for up to 250 miles killing 90,000 people instantly. Chicago and San Francisco both 1000 miles away would get a few inches. The highly toxic ash would pollute water and farmland; traffic would come to a halt as the fine dust clogs up air filters. Planes would be grounded for thousands of miles around. No search and rescue could take place with infrastructure at a standstill. America’s ability to feed itself would cease as it would endure a nuclear winter for at least a year. Globally temperatures would drop for a good few years. We’d all however enjoy wondrous sunsets just as JMW Turner painted from England after the 1815 Mount Tambora eruption in Indonesia.
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Charming villa in the heart of the village with swimming pool. Features 2 separate living quarters with 2 bedrooms in each.
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Ideal property for a large family or a great B&B business opportunity. The property consists of 5 large bedrooms 2 with en-suite wet rooms and two family bathrooms. There is a small courtyard to the rear with a small cave.
close to all amenities cantoria sM004 - 160,000€
Immaculate detached 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms villa. Within walking distance to town. Features above ground pool and tranquil setting.
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Former millhouse converted to 2 houses in a tranquil setting, close to the rambla with mountain views. Tastefully refurbished with many original features.
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Britons buying a fifth of all Spanish property sold to foreigners
New figures indicate moribund prices and a strong pound are making holiday homes in the sun more appealing Britons are buying a fifth of all Spanish property sold to foreigners, as moribund prices and a strong pound make holiday homes in the sun more appealing. According to new figures released by the Spanish land registry, Britons, more than any other nationality, are taking advantage of a combination of favourable economic factors. The euro has fallen from about 80p to the pound, to a little over 70p in 12 months, making homes in popular areas such as the Costa del Sol and the Costa Blanca cheaper to buy. Slow price growth in Spain, coupled with rapidly rising property prices at home – in some instances, by more than 10 per cent a year – mean that Spanish property is making less of a dent in Britons’ wallets. According to the Colegio de Registradores, 19.8 per cent of all property bought by non-Spaniards in the first six months of 2015 went to UK buyers. German and other northern Europeans are stymied by the weak euro, while buyers from further afield – Russians have bought large numbers of Spanish holiday homes in recent years – have been hit by sanctions or weakening domestic economies. As many as 750,000 Britons live in Spain for at least part of the year. “The British market is by far the most important,” said Marc Pritchard, the Majorca-based sales and marketing director of Taylor Wimpey España, which develops homes in popular coastal areas. “There are several factors at play, but people are starting to realise that after years of the Spanish housing market being depressed, it is beginning to pick up.” Spain suffered one of the sharpest economic downturns in the eurozone crisis, sending property prices spiralling. Many had ploughed retirement savings into a dream home in the sun, but suddenly found themselves heavily indebted and holding an asset that was worth a fraction of what they paid for it. But greater confidence of economic stability at home is allowing people, especially those with plenty of cash, to look abroad for what are still bargain prices. “Prices, while rising, are still low,” said Mr Pritchard. “Even in prime locations, properties are still at 2002 levels.” The most popular destinations are the sun-kissed coastal areas,
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with some communities in Alicante and Marbella dominated by English-speaking residents. The house-moving website, Rightmove, says it is the grey pound that is driving the market. Britons aged between 55 and 64 are the most active in Spain, making up almost half of all enquiries about holiday homes. Those aged between 45 and 54 make a third of all requests. Housers, a Spanish-based crowd-funded investment group, is hoping to raise about £90m to invest in 500 properties, most of them in Madrid, with a view to renting them out. House prices in the Spanish capital have risen by more than 5 per cent this year. The move is likely to anger social groups who argue that banks have been too quick to foreclose on households who have fallen behind on mortgage repayments. Housers’ first investment, a flat in Madrid, was bought by 49 investors, who each share the €450 (£333) a month rent, and any capital appreciation. www.independent.co.,uk
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EU orders Spain to re-write national budget, demanding more cuts
Brussels raps Spain on the knuckles for failing to comply with spending rules months before a momentous general election. Spain has been told to re-write its national budget after the government's plans fell foul of the European Union's tough spending targets, two months before the country heads for national elections. Madrid will now have to implement more spending cuts and raise taxes after the European Commission said its draft budget forecasts failed to comply with Europe's fiscal rules.
Brussels estimates that Spain's deficit will come in at -4.5pc this year and -3.5pc of GDP in 2016 - contravening the -3pc limits laid out by the EU's "Stability and Growth Pact" rules. The calculations clash with the government's own draft projections which estimate the deficit would fall to -4.2pc this year, and -2.8pc in 2016. The decision is a setback for the ruling government of prime minister Mariano Rajoy, which has overseen harsh austerity after country's banks were bailed-out by international lenders in 2012. Spain has since managed to emerge from a three year recession to become one of the fastest growing economies in the eurozone this year. It has also undergone significant belt-tightening, with the government deficit having shrunken from -11pc in 2009. Mr Rajoy's Partido Popular party, which has complied with Brussels' demand for austerity, has fallen behind the opposition Socialist party in polls ahead of the election on December 20. The vote has been billed as a plebiscite on the ruling government's economic policies. Brussels intervention could also embolden anti-austerity sentiment in the country - including the hard-Left Podemos movement which has vowed to resist economic diktats from the EU. The decision could also complicate Madrid's relationship with the Catalan
government, which is demanding more fiscal autonomy after its separatist leaders won regional elections last month. Pierre Moscovici, the EU's economics chief, denied the Commission's judgement was motivated by the looming general election. "We use rules, there is no ideology in our work", said Mr Moscovici. "What counts is to talk about figures. We work on the basis of facts". Valdis Dombrovskis, the Commission's vice-president said: "The substance of the analysis is not affected by elections". Responding to the judgement, Mr Rajoy insisted that his government would not fall short of its estimated deficit target. “We are calm because Spain has seen economic activity recover, Spain is adding jobs so we are collecting taxes so we have compliance on the deficit within reach", he told Spanish TV on Monday night. Madrid will now need to provide more details on how it plans to curb local government spending and "stay the course of reforms" said Mr Dombrovskis. Despite being hailed as one of the eurozone's model pupils, Spain's economic recovery has attracted high-profile detractors. Olivier Blanchard, the recently departed chief economist at the International Monetary Fund, said the country's "growth miracle" was largely illusory. "When people talk about the Spanish miracle, I react", said Mr Blanchard. "When you have 23pc unemployment and 3pc growth, I don't call this a miracle yet." http://www.telegraph.co.uk/
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Don Miguel El Sabio & the Particle Accelerator seventy-nine percent the
At Alquerian unemployment figure was the highest in the western world. Manuela made passionate pleas for a state sponsored project to get the people back to work. Everyone in the Alquerian establishment took it upon themselves to apply to various international bodies for funding. Purely from a sense of community spirit. None thought of personal gain, at least that’s what they said publicly. The replies soon came in, all starting with the line ‘In the present economic climate …..’ One however, from the United Nations Scientific Development Council guaranteed funding for a project put forward by Don Miguel El Sabio. Alqueria’s only intellectual, well he had mastered joined-up writing. The Don’s proposal? Alqueria’s very own particle accelerator. While Sabio had confidence in his abilities, no-one else did. Most thought it was just an elaborate ploy to defraud the UN of vast quantities of cash. A true Alquerian project. The Government applauded in admiration. As the Alquerian Treasury Minister counted the cash from the UN, the Don marshalled the unemployed of the village. He took over the old television studio off the Calle Generalissimo and closed the steel doors behind. What he was doing was of no interest to the rest of the village. They viewed him with suspicion at the best of times and as he was keeping the rebellious youth of Alqueria occupied they thought it best to leave him alone. He did however seem to be using a great deal of double sided sticky tape and the inners from paper towel rolls which raised
a few eyebrows. However in the eyes of the simple villagers intelligence went hand in hand with eccentricity. Then the fateful day. Representatives from the UN appeared at the border demanding to see the results of their investment. Rodriquez went into hiding and Manuela put on a false moustache and pretended to be a member of the Women’s Institute on holiday from Britain. Don Miguel El Sabio stood alone to face his inquisitors. The Don didn’t seem perturbed in the slightest and joyfully led the team to the old studio where he triumphantly swung open the doors. Lurking in the shadows was a contraption consisting of an old Remitroot barrel connected via verdigris encrusted copper pipes to an old washing machine. The silence was tangible. To cover their embarrassment the UN team submitted an interim report which simply stated, ‘Valuable and ongoing work.’ Don Miguel El Sabio was elated and moved to the next stage. The acceleration of a particle, but he needed a particle to accelerate. To the Don’s befuddled mind a particle is a particle and so is a Remitroot seed. How would the particle accelerator effect the Remitroot seed? What mutations will occur within its kernel? We await the result of the first experiment.
Strictly 2015 Week 4
The best way that I can describe this weeks show is that it was very topsy turvy. The top dancers had a poor week and the bottom dancers seemed to have a great week! C’est la vie. Let’s hope it’s back to normal next week. Opening this weeks show were Anita Rani and Gleb with a Samba. Anita is one of the dancers I have been championing and despite the fact that she had the hip action nailed her feet were flat and turned in and on the whole her samba looked heavy. I awarded her a 7 and the judges 27. Next to dance were Daniel O’Donnell and Kristina with an American Smooth. I felt Daniel had a bit of a caning from the judges this week as he danced some basic foxtrot extremely well for the length of time he’s been dancing. OK it was a bit ‘careful’ and he does need to attack his work a bit more but I really enjoyed his performance and gave him a 7 with the judges a measly 23. Kirsty Gallacher and Brendan were next out with their Paso Doble. Firstly what a disgusting piece of music for this dance - this always detracts from any performance for me. Kirsty was lacking the essential core and high hips for this dance which resulted in her performance being plonky and weak and looking as if Brendan was dragging her around the floor. I gave her 4 and the judges 21. Georgia May Foote and Giovanni followed with their performance of a Quickstep. This was a great performance bursting with energy, fast and furious and full of content. I do feel she is just a bit too small to dance ballroom with Giovanni and as a result there was a bit of gapping going on. That said I gave her 8 and the judges 31. Jeremy Vine and Karen were next with a Jive. I always enjoy watching Jeremy with his ‘dad’ dancing which he always seems to bring to every performance. But as Jive is one for the ‘wee’ folk, I found Jeremy struggling with his height and control of those extremeties for a second week. I gave him 5 and the judges bottom slot with 20. Kellie Bright and Kevin danced a Foxtrot next. For me this was
Thinking Blonde
‘They’ say that it’s not what you know, it’s who you know that gets you where you are. I think that ‘they’ are right, and I have been working on that premise all my life. Take the motor car, for instance. I know how to drive, and I enjoy driving. I find the experience quite relaxing, yet despite all this, I have no idea at all how an internal combustion engine works, nor indeed how any of the bells and whistles which come as standard with the modern motor car function. Just as long as I know a man who does, then I am happy in my ignorance. I make a slight exception in the case of a puncture. I know how to change a tyre, in theory, but should the occasion arise where I need to put theory into practice, I would first stand helplessly by the side of the road, hoping that a knight in shining armour would come to my rescue. If no knight were currently available for rescue duties, then and only then would I buckle down and change the tyre myself. I also have an extensive list of excuses, suitable for almost every occasion. These are not necessarily based on a lack of knowledge, more on a lack of desire – there are many occasions in Life where a handy but believable excuse comes in useful, such as: It’s too hot/cold/ windy to push the wheelbarrow full of garden rubbish up to the tip and empty it. There might be an element of truth in the hot/
very disappointing after last weeks performance of their Charleston. It was lumpy and bumpy and lacking that core strength however, I did feel that the choreography was partially to blame. I awarded her 7 and the judges 32. Jamelia and Tristan were next and danced a Charleston. This was definitely her dance, she s h o w e d great swivels and had some great tricks with super characterisation. Last week she was in my bottom 2 this week one of the top dancers. I awarded her 8 and the judges 32. Jay McGuinness and Aliona then performed their Quickstep. A n o t h e r disappointing performance from my favourite celebrity for this year. I think the choreography was a little too ambitious with syncopated pivots involved. He made a couple of errors and his frame was moving around quite a lot probably due to the fact that he was turning his head way too much. I gave him 7 and the judges only 25. Carol Kirkwood and Pasha next danced a Paso Doble to a traditional piece of music - yeah! This was an improvement on last week but still completely lacking in core which would have improved this dance many times over. Because of this the dance was lacking drive and attack so lost out on characterisation. I gave her 5 and the judges 22. A Waltz was next performed by Ainsley Harriet and Natalie. Ainsley is improving steadily each week and I really enjoyed his smooth elegant performance. I awarded him 6 and the judges 26. Helen George and Aljaz then danced a Salsa. This was a dance I didn’t expect her to be able to pull off as a ballerina but she proved me totally wrong. She’s got legs that go on forever and really used them in this dance with a spectacular end lift. I
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josbiggs@hotmail.co.uk cold/windy scenario, but the underlying fact is that I simply don’t want to. However, I am delighted to tell you that I have now got a totally new excuse, one that will suffice on any number of occasions. I was sitting in the kitchen, my torso covered in a towel, while Pete smeared my head with a vile witch’s brew known a colourant – he does this for me, because I ‘can’t see the back of my head’ – nobody mention mirrors, please! During the process he unintentionally smeared my ear with a goodly dollop of dye. My ear is directly connected with my brain, such as it is, so it seems wholly plausible to me that I have now got a functioning amount of dye in my brain. Fine! Now all difficult decisions requiring deep thought are covered under the umbrella excuse of ‘I can’t do that, I’ve got a blonde brain.’
awarded her 8 and the judges 32. Peter Andre and Janette and their Tango were next. Peter delivered the elements here, speed, sharpness and intensity however, his feet need work. He was very stompy lifting his feet off the floor at every occasion which gave the Tango an up/down look instead of being completely flat. He needed to relax his knees and keep them there. I awarded him 8 and the judges 32. Closing the show this week were Katie Derham and Anton with a Viennese Waltz. This showed the most Viennese Waltz I’ve ever seen performed in Strictly. For me all her chasses were skipped and she was up and down on all her pivots and for that reason I gave her 7. The judges had her in top position on 33 which I felt was way out of order. That said this is only the second time in 12 years that Anton has been in top place on the leader board (aah!) So with Jeremy and Kirsty in bottom places, the public bottom two were Daniel O’Donnell and Kirsty Gallacher with Daniel leaving the show this week unfortunately due to a number of errors in the dance off. I think had it been a clean performance Kirsty would have left the show instead. Let’s hope that our great dancers are back on form next week. In the meantime come and join in our ‘Strictly’ gossip at one of our classes until then Keep Dancing!By Lyn Aspden of ‘Strictly Dance’ Class Info 635 584 431
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1. Which boxer was found Not Guilty of the attempted murder of Frank Warren?...... 2. What sport would you be watching at Flinders Park?... 3. Boca Juniors are from which South American country?.............................. 4. In 1981, Susan Brown was the first female competitor in which sporting event?...... 5. Which boxer was nicknamed “The Real Deal”? 6. How many laps are there in a single race at a speedway meeting?............. 7. In Judo, the Black belt is the highest, what colour is the second highest?............ 8. How many consecutive shots does it take to score a 147 break in snooker?.......... 9. Which was the first Asian country to hold a F1 Grand Prix?.................................... 10. Who is the only man to captain England whilst playing 3rd. Division football?..............................
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1. Which confection consists of egg whites beaten with sugar and baked
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IDENTIFY THEse FAMOUS logos
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on this day 23rd October
1707 – The first Parliament of Great Britain meets. 1739 – War of Jenkins’ Ear starts: British Prime Minister Robert Walpole, reluctantly declares war on Spain. 1915 – Women’s suffrage: In New York City, 25,00033,000 women march on Fifth Avenue to advocate their right to vote. 2011 – The Libyan National Transition Council deems the Libyan Civil War over. 2012 – After 38 years, the world’s first teletext service (BBC’s Ceefax) ceases broadcast due to Northern Ireland completing the digital switchover.
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Restaurante Maloan Albox
OPEN 7 days a week
TRADITIONAL CHRISTMAS LUNCH Cava & Canapes On Arrival
Halloween Party Night 31st October 8.30pm
5 Courses Menu
Live music with Dave Henry. Fancy dress optional. Food Available.
Choice Of Turkey, Lamb Shoulder, Pork, Beef Fillet With Este & Rioja Wines Coffee & Mince Pies, All Inclusive 35€ pp Booking Essential, Limited Places
14th November Quiz of Quizzes
Call for more details
Doors open 2pm
Cava & Canapes On Arrival
Christmas Eve Live Music with Nicky Spatoni
2-6pm
New Years Eve Live Music Twilight Shadows
5 Courses Menu
1/4 chicken & chips supper, Cava at Midnight 5€p.p Booking Only
Choice Of Lamb Shoulder, Pork, Beef Fillet With Este & Rioja Wines & Coffee
bookings now being taken for your christmas party. menu AVAILABLE
All Inclusive 30€ per person Ch i ldr ens m enu ava i l a ble
1st time being seen in Albox
25th November Charity Fashion Show
New Years Lunch
vegetarian menu available
20th November 8:30pm Live Music with Steve Byatt
Booking Recommended
FREE WI-FI
Spanish Speaking 950 430 145 ~ English Speaking 647 730 103
Poligono Industrial Albox, Near the ITV Garage
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We are open 7 days a week Andy’s fun quiz night every Thursday 8pm Large function room available seats 400 people Call Andy on 950 927 393 /634 300 752
find us opposite the BP garage in Albox or follow us on Facebook at maloansalbox
Avenida Lepanto, Albox Tel: 950 930 988 New winter opening hours
Mon,Thurs, Fri & Sat 9am til late Kitchen 9am-8pm Tues 9am- Late Kitchen 9am-4pm ● Weds 6pm-Late Kitchen Closed Sun 10am- Late Kitchen open from 1.30pm
OLIVERS KITCHEN
Come and check our specials. Something different to tempt you everyday. Available Monday-Thursday
Fridays Fish and Chip Shop Night Sunday Oliver’s Roast
Served with fresh seasonal vegetables with homemade starters and desserts. Booking Essential
UPCOMING EVENTS
Saturday 24th October Saturday 31st October Saturday 7th November Twilight Shadows Tony Justice The Streeters
All Football & Rugby Games Being Shown
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DIRECTIONS Shake ingredients together with ice. Pour into a tall glass.
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Big Breakfast only 5€ Sunday roast 3 courses only 8.50€ Lunchtime menu over 22 homemade dishes to choose from. Sat 31st October Dominic Doolittle food available call maggie or sue to book or more info Closed Monday
per couple to take away after having our night menus Valid only with this voucher dinner 19.00-22.00 until 31st october
Devils Punch
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INGREDIENTS 2 fluid ounce vodka 1 fluid ounce peach schnapps 3-4 fluid ounce cranberry juice
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The Yellow Stone Bar
Hours: 12-4pm, 6pm-11pm Closed Tuesdays
Ali welcomes you to the new rebranded, refurbished Bar Restaurant El Sitio, Formerly El Naranjo Same friendly service and atmosphere
New Years Booking Now Taken Traditional pizzas to eat in or takeaway
Sundays Roast Lunch
Menu del Casa 3 Courses €12 All major Sports shown
Inside and outside dining areas
Calle Mayor Los Gallardos
Tel: 950 398 799
EL CUCADOR
air-conditioned
950 634 562 THIS SATURDAY 24th October
The Ultimate Rod Stewart Tribute Act Steve Fisher
WatchNow this space Bookings being taken
Christmas DayofLunch for details our Pre years Christmas new eveparties event Boxing Day Event New Years Eve party night
Please contact the bar for more details
Returns to La Vida FREE ENTRY from 7pm Food Specials Available Call to Reserve your table now
traditional home cooked sunday lunch
topside of beef roast pork or chicken fish of the day Salmon option served with Roast Potatoes, Vegetables & Homemade Gravy inc FREE COFFEE served 12.30PM - 5PM
from 8.95€
booking recommended
Atlantic cod fillet handcut chips & peas
From 5.95€ in the bar
FRIDAYS 12.30pm - 9pm
try our sharing platters...
Whole Roasted Chicken with onion & garlic or Rack of Sticky BBQ Ribs served with hand-cut chips, alioli, bread & salad
just 9.99€
All Live Premiership Football Shown Here
Lite Bite snacks A La Carte Menu served 12.30pm - 4Pm 6pm - 9pm Mon - Sat
Opening hours: Mon-Sat:12pm - 11pm (or later if entertainment) Sunday: 12pm - 9pm lavidacucador@gmail.com
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Menu del Dia 10€ Selection of Tapas English Speaking Everyone Welcome Friendly Atmosphere
UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT.
Darren & Linda welcome you to the Plaza Bar Restaurant Partaloa. Open every evening from 7pm. All day Saturday & Sunday We will be offering:
Traditional Spanish Home-made Tapas. Available everyday with a choice of over 20 dishes, including other national cuisine.
Bar-Restaurante
LA PALMERA
Avda Lepanto, 43 Opposite the BP Garage 04800 Albox-Almeria Tel: 950 430 993 Mobile: 659 056 082
La Cena
Restaurante
Albox
menu del noche €10.95
Includes a caraffe of wine per couple 11 starters, 10 mains & 9 Desserts Full A La Carte also available Monday - Saturday 7pm - late. Closed Sunday
Sunday Roasts.
Bookings from 2pm. 2 courses just 7.95€ choice of meats available. Booking essential.
Call 950 430 930 after 5.30pm
Find us across the old bridge from Palza Mayor Albox, opp Bar Wassy
is situated in the pretty village of Cerro Gordo and just 10 minutes outside Albox. They do delicious homemade food including beef wellington, orchard pie and speciality food. All freshly prepared so booking is essential. Try their homemade 3 course Sunday lunch at 8.50€. Free venue for your Party or Get Together just phone Chris for details - 950 930 169 or 650 599 739. www.bistobonita. alittlebitofengland.es
La Cena
would like to invite you to sample the exciting new additions to the already successful menú of the night. With 4 new additions per the 3 course taking it to 11 starters 10 mains, and 9 sweets. With additions to include more choice for the high volume of gluten free people. Still Price at the value beating 10.95 for 3 courses, including a carafe of wine for 2 people. Full al-carte still available. Please call for reservation as our busy season is upon us. Christmas fully booked, a few tables left for Christmas Eve & New Years Eve, call for menu & price.
Fridays from 5pm Fish & Chips. Icelandic Cod & home-made chips with peas/mushy peas.
Saturday Italian Night
bar restaurant
Italian Pizzas
Fully Air- Conditioned, Eat In Comfort
This week come and enjoy a delicious selection of pasta and pizzas. Come along and try one of our home-made Italian Pizzas baked in our pizza oven. Large variety of toppings to choose from. Eat in or take-away.
FRI 30th Oct Live Music SAT 31st Oct Kids Halloween Party with Bouncy Castle & Ghost Hunt English & Spanish Beers available. Extensive wine list. Available for all functions. Please call for details
SKY SPORTS, BT SPORTS & SETANTA SPORTS AVAILABLE.
Tel: 642 947 182 Plaza de Constitucion S/N Par taloa
Open 7 days a week, 12noon - 3:30pm, 6pm - late Closed Monday Lunchtime Menu del Dia: 12noon - 3:30pm Tuesday-Sunday Menu del Noche: 6pm - 7:30pm every night
free delivery within 6k radius takeaway available Booking Recommended
Avda Lepanto, Albox Tel: 632 454 505 or 602 198 970
roquetas de mar community news
MUNICIPALITY OF ROQUETAS DE MAR
The municipality of Roquetas de Mar has a surface of sixty square kilometers and it is situated in the southern part of the Almeria province on the western side of Almeria bay. On October 30, 2006, the municipality had an official population of 73.500 inhabitants, although the actual population exceeds 85.000 inhabitants. If a distribution by gender is made, we can see that 52.47% of the
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ROYAL BRITISH LEGION NOTICE inhabitants are male and 47.53% female. The demographic growth recorded during the last years is significant, as the number of inhabitants grew from 28.190 in 1990 to the current number of 73.500 inhabitants. But this phenomenon can not be explained only by the own dynamics of the population, it is also due to two other factors: economy and the intense flow of people that came from other countries during the past years. In 1995, the aliens population resident in the municipality was of 2.117 inhabitants, reaching the number of 20.000 inhabitants by the end of 2005, besides the Roquetas de Mar residents, that are not registered in the municipality census. Within the municipality, the towns with the highest numbers of immigrants are Roquetas de Mar and Aguadulce. The municipality of Roquetas de Mar is currently one of the main settlement areas of the immigrant population in Spain and Andalusia, with a percentage higher than 25% of the resident reviewed population (20.495 inhabitants on October 30, 2006) and a continuous systematic
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inclusion of the aliens population which renews on a periodic basis. In addition to these data, after the regulation process in 2005 another 8.500 legal residents arrived in the municipality who, very soon, will be able to reunify their families, as more than 2.500 aliens non-EU inhabitants have done during the past five years. This evolution generated, within the public municipal services for aliens, a parallel services growth, highlighting the Municipal Office for Immigration that dealt with more than 19.000 beneficiaries since 2002 with more than 100.000 requests, furthermore, between 2001-2005, 26% of the positions of the Community Social Service were occupied by aliens inhabitants and also 60% of the interventions of the family treatment team between 2004-2005, together with 15% individuals who benefited of the services of the Office for Women Counseling and 32% in case of the Municipal Occupation Office.
estampa Tapas Bar
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door t u o y n n u s Spacious seating 24 terrace TV SKY
Tapas/Snacks English Breakfast Fish & Chips Coffees & Cakes Sangria
FREE WI-FI
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Open 9.30am - late (Closed Tuesday)
Next door to Zurimar 678 202 160
FORTHCOMING SOCIAL EVENTS IN 2015 ROQUETAS DE MAR SUB-BRANCH 3569 Sunday 25th October – POPPY APPEAL TABLE AT BURTY’S BAR. Tuesday 3rd November – Social meeting. Thursday 12th November – Remembrance Service at Burty’s Bar, followed by the BIG POPPY TIME RAFFLE, after lunch at 1400 hrs. 15th to 18th November – Royal British Legion three-day Trip to Madrid. Tuesday 1st December – Social meeting.
THE BIG ANNUAL POPPY APPEAL LUNCHEON, date to be advised.
All monies raised at these events will go to the 2015 Poppy Appeal.
New members are most welcome to join the branch, so come along to any the social meetings, contact Jenny/Mike on 950328469 for further info. Social Meetings are held at ‘The Lodge’ on Calle Americo Vespucio, Roquetas De Mar, on the first Tuesday of each month (3pm), unless otherwise notified.
FTG Notice
The ‘Friday Tapas Group’ meet each Friday somewhere in the Urbanisation at 13.00hrs and, the venues for the next few weeks are:
23 Oct – Bar Estampa, in the URB. 30 Oct – Bar Cullar (Brown Chairs), opposite Margar, URB. 6 Nov – To be advised. 13 Nov – Bar Oasis, opposite Hotel Playa Luna. 20 Nov – Mar Y Sol, next to Burty’s Bar. 27 Nov – Bar Chaplin’s, C/Sierra Nevada, in the Urb. 4 Dec – El Adel, in the Urb and next to Margar. 11 Dec – New York NY, in the Urb.
Anyone is welcome to join the happy bunch and have a laugh, exchange views and ideas. The more, the merrier and the bar owners enjoy it too!
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SOL CLASSIFIEDS for sale
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Cross Trainer “Tentable” 80€. Skill Grinder new boxed 15€. Ortogozo Table Top Oven 20€, Breakdown Triangle 5€. Set of Drain Rods 20€. 3 Hand Saws 10€. Bow Saw 5€. 2 Spirit levels 5€. Crowbar & Spike 10€. A Few Gardening Tools 10€. Tall Aluminium Step Ladders 20€. 2 Bandstands, various planks & 1 Acro 25€. Wheelbarrow (flat tyre) 5€. 6 Draw Chest of assorted good tools 100€. Various sizes of mature potted plants, offers. Tel: 950 431 425 / 634 356 736 Sky Tronic DC to AC power
inverter item number G-12250/651.589 UK 250€. Tel: 661 045 808 A s t r o Refrigerator with cold compar tment. dimensions 50cms x 50cms x 85cms height. Good clean condition. 70€ Tel: 950 099 483. Single Bed + Sprung Mattress 90cm x 180cm metal/ slat base, as new. 75euros , Buyer collects. Tel: 620 144 777 Android Box. New and boxed. HD. Fast Quad core processor. Fully loaded with all latest software. Wifi or ethernet connections. Can demonstrate.
baby equipment hire
BABY HIRE
Everything for the visiting baby Car seats, high chairs, stair gates, cots etc 950 436 581/666 375 688
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Only 90€. Tel: 693 702 635 Palomares Mini wireless Keyboard/ Touchpad for PC, Laptop Android Box Etc. New Only 18€ Tel: 693 702 635 Palomares Sky HD Box and remote. Ex. Con. full working order. No viewing card required too use as Freesat receiver. Only 25€. Tel: 693 702 635 Palomares Bamboo Unit, 3 drawers, 66x30cms. 15€ Tel: 680 357 748. Calor Gas Fire on Castors ex. Con. 40€ 2 sets of bowls size 5 & 6 with bag and jack 30€ Glass top coffee table return legs 94 x
46 x 43 ex. Con. 20€ Tel: 647 921 286 or Almerimar 950 497 612. Android Box. New and boxed. HD. Fast Quad core processor. Fully loaded with all latest software. Wifi or ethernet connections. Can demonstrate. Only 90€, Nintendo Wii. C o m p l e t e system, including controller and nunchuck, Comes with 2 games. Bargain at only 60€, Mini wireless Keyboard/ Touchpad for PC, Laptop Android Box Etc. New Only 18€ Tel: 693 702 635 Palomares.
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insurance
albox insurance Award winning agent
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iron/metal
The Metal works Grills, railings, gates of all types, • Repairs to existing pozos security/sliding/ roller, rejas, • CCTV Camera concertina doors Inspection etc. Tel: Keith Call Andy on 950 091 109 or 648 768 587 Wood on 638 Email: blockeddrainsrus@albox-online.net 900 949
• Installation of new septic tanks with certificates
Cleaning of Septic Tanks ▪ Emptying of septic Tanks & Cesspits, with high pressure cleaning ▪ Small unblockages of pipes & drainage
El Cucador Pc’s, Laptops, Printers etc. Private parties Birthday Sales & Repairs on-site etc, callout / tuition. Consumables all events catered for Pool Cleaning & Water Tanks call for more information Albox, Almeria 950 634 562 Contact: 675 838 808 Tel: 950 120 900
locksmith Phil the Pick Locksmith 24 hours. Locked Out? Locks fitted/upgraded house safes. Arboleas & surrounding area. Special weekend rates. Tel: 697 243 181
October 2015
entertainment
SHORT FUSE BAND
31st October - Palomares 1st November - el Konejo
New Ep fortunate Son
Tel: 651 610 189 gardening
Valley Garden Services
Garden Maintenance weekly, fortnightly or monthly Quality Work guaranteed
Tel: 634 351 275
Albox & Surrounding Areas
potty finca services professional tree felling & pruning, including all types of palm trees
strimming of overgrown gardens & hedge cutting spanish registered. ring john or Ruth on 616 855 294 or 950 163 930
for all your Garden Maintenance and Swimming Pool needs
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Full Maintenance contracts available
household items HOUSEHOLD ITEMS FOR SALE • 2 x 3 Seater settees, very good condition 500€ • 3 Piece Suite 100€ • Dining table x 6 chairs and sideboard, teak finish, good condition 200€ • King Size Bed with headboard and new memory foam mattress – good condition 150€ • Double Bed with headboard mattress and Mattress 100€ • 2 Single Beds with Headboards and mattresses 75€ each • 2 x 3 Drawer Bedside table 75€ each • 2 x Car Ramps, heavy duty 40€ • Rotating Speed Drill Impact 40€ COLLECTION ONLY Tel: 634 321 062 All prices negotiable
logs load of small or big Olive logs, no roots €165 load of mixed Olive some roots €145 load of eucalyptus, no roots €165 all loads 2 tonnes Arboleas & surrounding areas Call Lee on 636 092 632 eliteplanthire@hotmail.co.uk
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• Last weekend there were PL wins for leaders Manchester City, Arsenal, Manchester United, Chelsea, WBA, West Ham and Newcastle. Raheem Sterling (3) and Georginio Wijnaldum (4) led the goal rush for Manchester City and Newcastle respectively. • Jurgen Klupp’s Liverpool drew at Tottenham and Leicester likewise at Southampton; Swansea met Stoke on Monday. • Brighton, Gillingham, Plymouth and Celtic started the week on top of the Championship, Leagues 1 & 2 and the SPL respectively. • Joint La Liga leaders Real Madrid and Barcelona both won last Saturday. Cristiano Ronaldo, who netted twice for Real v. Levante, is now the club’s record marksman with 324 goals in 310 games. •The Republic of Ireland will play Bosnia & Herzegovina in their two-legged European Championship play-off game next month. • Chelsea boss José Mourinho has been fined £50,000 by the FA for remarks made after the PL defeat by Southampton earlier this month. • Last night Arsenal (v Bayern Munich), Chelsea and Barcelona were all involved in the Champions League; tonight it’s Manchester City v Sevilla, CSKA Moscow v Manchester United and PSG v Real Madrid. • On Sunday, we have the Manchester derby (City-United), a London showdown (West HamChelsea) and the battle of Tyne& Wear (Sunderland-Newcastle). • Howard Kendall, who played for and managed Everton, has died in Southport, aged 69. The youngest footballer at the time to appear in an FA Cup final (17 years, 345 days for PNE v West Ham in 1964) he scored 65 goals in 613 career League appearances: 1963-80. R.I.P. • Rugby’s World Cup semi-finals are New Zealand v South Africa on Saturday and Argentina, last minute victors over unlucky Scotland v Australia on Sunday.
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• In Texas, USA on Sunday, Lewis Hamilton, could become F1 World Champion for the third time. • Also this w e e k e n d , V a l e n t i n o Don’t forget the clocks go back Rossi rides in the Malaysian ONE hour on Sunday 25th October MotorGP, hoping to better his fourth at 3am (2am GMT) place finish behind Marc Marquez in Australia last Sunday. • British Masters winner Matthew Fitzpatrick (21) is the youngest golfer in the world’s top 100. • England’s cricketers (598-8 dec. & 74-4) almost ‘won’ the first Test against Pakistan (523-8 dec. & 173). Alastair Cook hit 263 in 836 minutes – the longest innings ever by an Englishman and the third longest of all-time behind Pakistan’s Hanif Mohammad (970 minutes in 1958 ) and South African Gary Kirsten (878 in 1998). England spinner Abdil Rashid had record figures for a Test debutant of 0-163 in the first innings but took 5-64 in the second. The second Test starts in Dubai tomorrow. DID YOU KNOW? The last player to score 4 goals in a game for Newcastle was Alan Shearer (5) v Sheffield Wednesday in 1999. Nottingham Forest was founded 150 years ago this month in The Clinton Arms pub. Don’t forget my afternoon CHARITY QUIZ at Bar La Montana on the Bedar-Lubrin road on Friday (2.30pm).
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Rugby World Cup 2015: Southern hemisphere brains have thoroughly eclipsed northern brawn
For the first time in the tournament's history there will be no European semi-finalist because physicality without sophistication has been trumped by skills A grievance is the only thing the Six Nations will take home. Beyond Scottish anger over the refereeing of their excruciating defeat by Australia, the northern hemisphere leave this World Cup without a semi-finalist for the first time in the tournament’s history. Shall we just fly the last two rounds down to Sydney, Wellington, Buenos Aries or Pretoria?
The Springbok calling card is still power. But that physicality often comes with a degree of sophistication the Six Nations struggle to match.
A World Cup denouement in London when the four remaining contestants hail from south of the equator is an embarrassing anomaly for Wales, Scotland, Ireland and France – who all crashed out on an otherwise monumentally entertaining weekend for the sport. Even worse: England traipsed out after three games. So what is this: a World Cup or a northern hemisphere benefit tour? Resistance was offered by Wales and Scotland, who were mighty on a rancorous Sunday at Twickenham. But France and Ireland were hammered.
This is an old record. We have been saying it for decades. A Martian could watch the All Blacks and see a higher level of artistry. All 15 are comfortable on the ball. They are fast and dexterous and dynamic. Here in England, though, the story has taken a turn for a worse. Never had there been a southern hemisphere clean sweep at the quarter-final stage.
England were the host who bails out on his own party and is eventually found crying down by the river. Whatever the final verdict on Craig Joubert’s refereeing, a finger is pointing straight at the northern hemisphere countries, where winter has descended with numbing speed. Whatever the verdict on Craig Joubert's refereeing, a finger is pointing at the northern hemisphere countries The common denominator? New Zealand, Australia and Argentina venerate skills. They believe that to play rugby to international trophy-winning standard you have to put skills first. Handling, running, tackling, retrieving and all the minutiae of play in and behind the scrum. South Africa, less so.
Julian Savea of the New Zealand All Blacks breaks through the France defence during the 2015 Rugby World Cup Quarter Final match between New Zealand and France The outcome, though, is painfully obvious. For the seventh time in eight World Cup tournaments the trophy will be lodged in the planet’s southern half. From 1987 to 2011, there was a maximum of two and minimum of one northern semi-finalist. England (in 2003) remain the lone Six Nations world champions. The only prize that unhappy band will be winning this time is the World Cup of injuries. When it mattered, the northerners kept the physios and the doctors far busier than the scoreboard. Joubert’s decision to award Australia a penalty which was kicked through the posts 79 min 20 sec into the last of the quarter-finals killed the hemispherical
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And then there were none: Australia became the fourth southern hemisphere semi-finalists Photo: PA Wire balance at this World Cup. An injustice or not, it started with a botched Scottish line-out, which opened the possibility of a last-minute calamity. Northern inferiority was consistent throughout. In the pool stage England lost 33-13 against Australia – a 20-point deficit. Scotland went down 34-16 against South Africa and later 35-34 against Australia. Only Wales were a consistent irritant to the southern powers, with their 15-6 defeat by the Wallabies and 23-19 reverse against South Africa on Saturday. In the quarter-finals, the globe split in two, with New Zealand mangling France 62-13 and Argentina mashing Ireland 43-20. The Scots were the Six Nations’ last line of defence but valour was insufficient. All four last-eight games were compelling in different ways. At the end, however, it was impossible to escape the sense that next year’s Six Nations Championship will feel like a second-tier competition. Way down south, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa have been joined by a fourth power. Argentina joined the new Rugby Championship in 2012, thus broadening the former TriNations series to a third continent. Australasia, Africa and South America are now lording it over Europe. At the
time of the expansion, Greg Peters, the Sanzar chief executive, called the addition of Argentina “long overdue,” saying: “The Pumas play an exciting and different brand of rugby.” Ireland will concur after departing at the quarterfinal stage for the sixth time. They went to their doom without Paul O’Connell, Peter O’Mahony and Johnny Sexton. On the menu for next weekend: New Zealand versus South Africa and Argentina against Australia. Two fine games. Never mind that France reached the 2011 final and England were in the two before that. This World Cup has brought regression for the countries who will fight for lesser spoils this winter in the great cities of London, Paris, Dublin, Edinburgh, Cardiff and Rome. This tournament is being played in European conditions, remember, but the Europeans are all at sea: injured, en masse, or undone by southern creativity. At least England can hide in this pack a bit. The embarrassment is shared more widely now. But until the European countries shift from brawn to brain there will be no redress. The victors at this World Cup have been speed and accuracy of execution. Or, in a word: skills. http://www.telegraph.co.uk
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Cristiano Ronaldo officially became Real Madrid's all-time top scorer with a goal as they beat Levante in La Liga.
The 30-year-old Portugal forward scored his 324th Real goal in 310 games to overtake Raul's record. The club had already considered Ronaldo the record holder as they credit him with a goal deflected off Pepe in 2010. Ronaldo's official record-breaking strike came after an hour from just outside the box - either side of goals from Marcelo and Jese. After scoring twice in a 2-0 win over Malmo last month, Real held a presentation to give Ronaldo a trophy for breaking the record. The discrepancy dates back to 2010 when a Ronaldo free-kick was deflected in by Pepe. La Liga considered it a Pepe goal but Real deemed it Ronaldo’s - and hence have credited him with various scoring landmarks one strike before anyone else. New York Cosmos striker Raul, who is retiring in November, was Real’s record goalscorer, but took 741 games to score his 323 goals. Wales forward Gareth Bale was substituted off at half-time of the Levante game for Lucas Vazquez as Real went top of the table. Barcelona are behind them on goal difference after beating Rayo Vallecano 5-2. http://www.bbc.com/