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ISSUE 513

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18 - 24 nov

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THE HOUSE OF BERNARDA ALBA RAISED MONEY FOR 3 LOCAL CHARITIES

The famous Spanish play written by Federico Garcia Lorca recently performed by The Indalol Players can now reveal the amount of money raised for local charities. PAWS received 300 euros from the play and an extra 98 euros from sales of the programme which were printed by The Director Janet Franklin.

ASPRODALBA received 300 euros from the play plus an extra 40 euros in donations. Fanny Davies who ran the bar for her charity STEPPING STONES is pleased to announce that she raised 168 euros. Finally - The Indalo Players received 300 euros which will go towards costs for their next production - SLEUTH - which is planned for March 2016. The Indalo Players would like to thank The Town Hall of Vera for all their help and support in allowing them to perform at The Cine Teatro Municipal Regio.

Uber to start from scratch in Spain in bid to overturn car-sharing ban

The car-sharing app was banned in December 2014 but is hoping to make a comeback in Spain.

The US based car-sharing service was banned in Spain in December 2014, but has not given up on the country, instead planning to change its business model in order to compete with other apps, which have cornered the market in its absence.

Uber will now only work with drivers who carry a valid professional VTC license, as required by all professional drivers, according to Spanish daily El Mundo.

The changes bring Uber in line with rival Spanish startup Cabify, which has always used fully licensed drivers.

"We made mistakes. We still believe in our business model but maybe Spain is not mature enough to accept private individuals carrying out these services," Carles Lloret, head of Uber in Spain, told El Mundo.

Uber was suspended in Spain in December 2014 after taxi drivers brought a lawsuit against the company. It hit back by filing a complaint against its Spanish ban with the European Commission in April 2015.

Uber has faced mounting opposition throughout Europe. It has been banned in Germany - twice - and in France. thelocal.com

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is also a Chair yogaclass, 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 all about us as well as having a fun inspiring day.

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The open day will start at 11.00 through to 4.00pm . The sample classes on offer will be approximately at English Beginners or experienced 11.15.

Spanish yoga 12.15. Chair yoga 1.15. Yoga demonstration 2.00. Laughing Yoga 2.30 not to be missed. And finally the Cake completion judging at 3.00

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You’ll find the L.O.T.U.S. Yoga Centre on the road betweenMojacar and Turre. Travelling from Mojacar towards Turre arround the base of the hill you will come to the new roundabout, take the exit forTurre, after about 20 meters take the first right. Follow thisroad about 50 meters and there will be signs for parking and a sign for the Yoga centre. If you come to the turning to thecemetery you have gone too far.

If you would like any information about the Open Day or aboutthe classes on offer and to speak in either English or Spanish, please call Brahmani on 600349151 or Patricia 636063560 If it rains, the Open day will be moved to a date in Spring tobe announced. Website for more info about the center and classes www.integralyogaalmeria.wordpress. com or www.facebook.com/ integralyogaalmeriamojacar

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an Open day on the 21st of November .

Many people have no idea that this beautiful little center exists right in the heart of the community. Established 10 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.

After the success of last years Open day we have decided to hold another this year.

Giving people the opportunity to come along and try a free sample classes of yoga . along with some great sample therapy sessions, Shiatsu,Reflexology, Reiki, and massage.

There will also be a market with a large Rastro and a variety of stalls selling artisanal food, organic vegetables,, jewelry, drinks etc.

Kevin Boreman will attend signing copies of his wonderful book about the area and answering questions.

There will be talks on therapies. And most exciting is the cake competition. Everyone gets an opportunity to try all the cakes.

If you would like to enter the competition please bring your cake with you on the day.

Wonderful prizes.

The center itself, has over the last two years donated over 6000 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. All money raised on this open day will go to AIMUR. A wonderful charity that supports abused and trafficked women and children. This money has come indirectly from those attending classes and other activities at the center. Ahuge thank you to all our students. The current classes held at the center are, Sivanada yoga classes on Mondays and Integral Yoga classes the rest of

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Armistice Day Service

“At the 11th Hour,11th Day, 11th Month, members of the

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Wreathes and personal crosses where laid at the altar.

The Last Post sounded followed by the Exhortation and 2 minutes’ silence at 11:00.

Zurgena Branch ,The Royal British Legion joined with the local ex-pat community in a Service of Remembrance for those who sacrificed all. Mr. Dennis Hibbert, Chairman, welcomed the guests, Lola Anta Deputy Mayor Zurgena, Noelia Garcia Jimenez Councilor for Public Works and Councilor Jim Simpson and congregation before the Standard was marched in.

Canon Alan Bennet conducted the service and Mrs. Christine Allison read from John 3. 16-21 and the poem “Why I

the service.

After Reveille, The National Anthem The Chairman recited the Kohima Epitaph and closed

Following the service, a light buffet was served.

The committee would like to thank all who attended, members of the Branch who provided the refreshments and Mr. Johnny Slade for the music”

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Dames in Spain meetings & celebrations The Dames in Spain held their quiz night on 5th November at Badgers in Mojacar. It was well supported with 60 people and was enjoyed by everyone. A fun and relaxing evening. The raffle we held raised €254 for our charities. The food supplied for the meal was excellent and plenty of it.

Monday 16th November is our next meeting at the Parador Hotel in Mojacar , a talk with Kevin Borman author of Flamingos in the Desert. Starting at 11am.

Tuesday 1st December is our annual Christmas Carol Concert at the Multicultural Centre in Mojacar. Always a well supported event. Please come and join us, there will be stalls for you to buy a gift or two. There is also the grand Christmas raffle , a chance to win two nights with a show in Benidorm, with lots of other prizes, then after the singing, mince pies and wine to be enjoyed. Start the Christmas celebrations with us.

Starting the New Year on January 18th is our Dames in Spain 30th Anniversary celebrations. We will have a special luncheon with some

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Uber to start from scratch in Spain in bid to overturn car-sharing ban

The car-sharing app was banned in December 2014 but is hoping to make a comeback in Spain.

The US based car-sharing service was banned in Spain in December 2014, but has not given up on the country, instead planning to change its business model in order to compete with other apps, which have cornered the market in its absence.

Uber will now only work with drivers who carry a valid professional VTC license, as required by all professional drivers, according to Spanish daily El Mundo.

The changes bring Uber in line with rival Spanish startup Cabify, which has always used fully licensed drivers. "We

made mistakes. We still believe in our business model but maybe Spain is not mature enough to accept private individuals carrying out these services," Carles Lloret, head of Uber in Spain, told El Mundo.

Uber was suspended in Spain in December 2014 after taxi drivers brought a lawsuit against the company.

It hit back by filing a complaint against its Spanish ban with the European Commission in April 2015.

Uber has faced mounting opposition throughout Europe. It has been banned in Germany - twice - and in France. thelocal.com

Quijote shares €30 coin with King Felipe and Queen Letizia

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A COMMEMORATIVE coin to mark the 400th anniversary of Don Quijote Part IV has been launched with the heads of King Felipe and Queen Letizia.

A limited-edition €30 coin in solid sterling silver, the front face features the legendary fictitious 'knight' – in fact, an ordinary peasant addicted to chivalric novels who starts to believe he really lives in one – on his plain but trusty mare Rocinante and with his long-suffering, loyal and somewhat chubby sidekick Sancho Pancha kneeling beside him.

A windmill stamped in an inset – the traditional landscape feature of the central region of Castilla-La Mancha and almost a character in its own right in Don Quijote – and the inscription 'El Quijote II, 1615-2015' feature on the same face.

Queen Letizia and her husband, King Felipe VI – crowned last July after his father, Juan Carlos I abdicated – are on the reverse with their names.

Although the coin has a face value of €30 and is legal tender, it will typically cost more than this as it is a one-off piece made of silver rather than the usual nickel.

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The Band played their first gig with the name Short Fuse in the Station Tavern , Bramley Road, London W11 in 1988, a few months later they moved to Almeria.

The Band performs Creedence, Country, Rockabilly, the director of the Circulo de Bellas Artes in Madrid saw the band and invited them to play there. As the Creedence material seemed popular and we enjoy playing it we do a mix of that and Sixties R n B Band Members are:- Jake Bourke from the Deep South of England, Vocalist extraordinaire, guitarist and Ukelel, Steve born in London, Bass guitarist, Vocals, Harmonica, Colsten Pils from Merseyside, drums and backing Vocals, Victor, Lead Guitarist

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We are looking for volunteer safety boat drivers for our 4.5mtr RIB (Rigid Inflatable Boat) on a Sunday. This is an important role. Boat crews operate on alternate weekends. They keep our sailors safe, start and supervise the races and note race finish times. You need to be reasonably fit but experience not required. We can train you. Ideal if you are living here for much of the year. If you have an interest in becoming involved with the club in any way, please contact Ian via info@ santaireneclubdevela.com or give him a call on 671 474 385 for more information.

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Roquetas de Mar: Background Roquetas de Mar is a town which has grown into a city with a population of over 85,000. The town, name meaning ‘small rocks in the sea’, has a history dating back to pre-roman occupation times and also has a strong connection to the Moorish rulers of the area from 710 A.D. – early 1600s. The Castillo de Santa Ana dates from 1510. The old town has an economy based on fishing and agriculture; the large areas of plastic greenhouses to the west of the town are part of one of Europe’s most productive crop growing areas. The narrow streets of the old town are of a typical Spanish seaside town. In the late 1960s and early 1970s a new part of Roquetas began construction, referred to as the ‘playa Serena urbanization’. This development was to promote the area to the growing tourist industry in Spain.

Roquetas de Mar is rapidly developing into one of the most attractive seaside resorts in southern Spain. It is popular with Spanish holidaymakers but increasing numbers of Northern Europeans are choosing to visit.

Roquetas benefits from the micro climate of the Costa Almeria, due to shelter from the high mountain ranges of the Sierra Nevada’s behind it and being in a large bay. The area has the record for the highest sunshine hours and least rainfall for the entire Mediterranean coast of Europe, whilst still having large water supplies from the mountain area. This provides winter sunshine to rival the Canary Islands, and is a better overall climate that other Spanish Costas, but very hot in July & August often over 40c. At the end of August there is a chance of levante winds from North Africa.

A broad spotless blue flag beach with toilet facilities, lifeguards, children’s play areas, disabled access and a palm tree lined seaside promenade ‘The Paseo maritimo’, that stretches for 10kms all the way to the town of Aguadulce, is the towns pride and joy. Las Salinas beach, to the east of the ‘old town’, is windy and used by wind surfers, kite surfers and for boating. The other beaches of the urbanization are more sheltered. The beaches are of fine coarse shingle and sandy in places but all good for sand castles.

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MUSIC

From 16 to November 20th X Music Week to mark the feast of St. Cecilia.

Location: Municipal School of Music, Dance and Theatre

DANCE

Friday, November 20 Classical Ballet: Sleeping Beauty by Russian Classical Ballet.

Place: Auditorium Theatre.

Time: 21:30 h.

LIBRARIES

Saturday, November 21 Storytelling in English,

Burty’s BAR Playa Serena, roquetas de mar Opposite Playa Luna Hotel between Oasis & Mar y Sol.

Tel: 679 156 715

reading the story Hansel and Gretel.

Location: Municipal Library of Roquetas de Mar. Time: 12:00 h.

Collaboration: Helen Doron

Tuesday 24th November

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Mini SUNDAY roast

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From Tuesday 24 to Friday

Selection of hot & cold Tapas served Daily

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Bingo Every Wednesday from 3pm Open from 11am (closed friday)

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CELEBRATING 10 YEARS! Beth Underhill, owner and founder of Etticut Salon in Turre has been growing from strength to strength since November 2005 2005 –Etticut is mobile around San Juan, Turre and Gafarillos 2006 – Etticut moves to premises in Esquina de Puerta Rey and shares a salon with Nu Shen 2007 – Etticut moves to Vera for bigger premises, now with a separate beauty room, offering Hair and Beauty also non surgical facelift treatments.

Going through the 2007 recession was difficult, whilst many clients returned to the UK business took a dive but “The show must go on” 2010 – Etticut moves to Turre for larger premises now offering Hairdressing by Beth her two daughters Louise, Lee-ann and junior Euler, Beauty and Chiropody by Fiona Lee, Dietary Advice by Yvonne Hooper, Semi Permanent Make-up by June Hutchinson, Nails by Louise and the Pedi fish foot spa.

2015 – Marks 10 glorious years as Etticut The success of The Etticut Salon is a result of a friendly professionally run hair and beauty team, we develop strong relationships with our clients, listening and understanding is crucial.

We obtain great results thus obtaining substantial word-of-mouth referrals. We are proud to say many of our clients are original clients from the 2005 mobile days, I would like to take this opportunity to thank you, I would also like to thank every client old and new for choosing the Etticut Salon, we have laughed together and confided in each other without you we wouldn’t be celebrating our success.

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With just 10% of the population being left-handed, it can be easy for everyone else to forget we’re living in a right-handed world. But aside from making it tough to cut a straight line with a pair of scissors designed for righties, being a southpaw can also have some subtle effects on our physical and mental health. The brains and bodies of lefties may operate differently than those of right-handed people (and in mixed-handed people, who may have different dominant hands for different tasks).

“Handedness seems to be determined very early on in fetal development, when a lot of other things about your future are being determined as well,” says Ronald Yeo, PhD, professor of psychology at the University of TexasAustin.

Here’s a look at some of the most common facts about being left-handed, and what it might really mean for your health.

It’s not just genetics Scientists aren’t exactly sure why some people are left-handed, but they know that genes are responsible about 25% of the time, says Yeo. Left-

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There are plenty of theories on what else might determine which hand you write with, but many experts believe that it’s kind of random, says Yeo. It’s linked to stress in pregnancy In one British study, the fetuses of super-stressed pregnant women were more likely to touch their faces more with their left hands than their right. This could be the first signs of a left-handed child, say the researchers. Other evidence supports that theory. In one 2008 Swedish study of moms and their 5-year-old children, women who were depressed or stressed during their pregnancies were more likely to have mixed- or left-handed kids. In

ot her studies, babies with low birth weight, or born to older mothers, were more likely to be lefties as well.

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Neither of these is true, but left-handedness is about twice as common in twins than in the general population. A 1996 Belgian study found that about 21% of twins, both fraternal and identical, are left-handed.

It doesn’t make you “right-brained” Most right-handed people use the left hemisphere of their brains to process language, but that doesn’t mean most lefties are “right-brained”—that’s just a common myth, says Gina Grimshaw, PhD, director of the Cognitive and Affective Neuroscience Laboratory at the University of Wellington in New Zealand. About 98% of right-handers are left-brained, she says, but so are about 70% of left-handers.

Only about 30% are right-brained or bilateral-brained (in which both halves are equally capable). “Most left-handers seem to have similar language processing to right-handers,” Grimshaw says. For other one-sided brain functions, such as attention, emotion, music, and face perception, she says, there are less data. “But for the most part, left-handers do not differ obviously from right-handers. They certainly don’t have reversed brains.”

It may cause you to think differently Society tends to associate the left side of something with the bad (“two left feet”), and the right side with the good (“my right-hand man”). But if you’re left-handed, you might not think the same way as righties, according to a 2009 Stanford University study. Participants were shown two columns of abstract illustrations and asked which seemed more intelligent, happy, honest, and attractive. Righties were more likely to choose the illustrations in the right colu m n , while lefties were more likely to choose the drawings in the left column. “For left-handed people, implicitly, they think good stuff is on the left and bad stuff is on the right, even though consciously, explicitly, everything in language and culture is telling them the exact opposite,” the study’s lead author said in a press release.

He believes this may even influence the way we vote on ballots, or which candidates we prefer when watching presidential debates.

It can affect school performance In a 2009 study of children 11 and younger, Australian researchers found that left-handed kids performed worse than right-handers several measures, including vocabulary, reading, writing, social development, and gross and fine motor skills.

Mixed-handed kids performed even worse than lefties.

Mixed-handed and left-handed children are more likely to use the two halves of their brains in unusual ways, which may put them at risk for mild learning disabilities, says Yeo. At the same time, however, some mixed-handed kids have an unrelated learning disability that’s making them struggle

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Hello and welcome to CanDu Computer you should leave your Bytes. A question that I’m often asked is laptop connected to the whether you should leave your charger mains and what harm plugged in and how does it affect the it will do? The answer is in the battery? technology of the Lithium Ion battery.

How much energy do your smartphone, The strength of these batteries is their laptop, and tablet chargers really use? output to weight ratio. Lightweight and Should you unplug them when you aren’t still powerful! They do have drawbacks using them to save power and money? and the main one is that they don’t like A number of places (including “Which” heat. This doesn’t mean keep them in the magazine) measured exactly how much dark away from all heat, just keep them power a variety of common chargers use, cool! and how much keeping them plugged in Rule number 1 – never allow the battery will cost you each year. to get hot! This will shorten the lifespan First thing to understand is that while DRAMATICALLY! The current (pardon ever the charger is connected to the wall, it is using a tiny amount of current. Have the pun) thinking is that when you are you ever heard of the term “vampire going to have the laptop connected to power”? Thankfully it has absolutely the mains for an extended period you nothing to do with Dracula and everything should remove the battery. Also if the to do with the infinitesimal use of current. laptop is running hot (hot weather, dust What is it? It is the amount of power a preventing airflow, Electrical component device uses in standby mode when your breaking down) consider getting a fan not actually using it. We all know that assisted rest and/or getting it cleaned. if you leave the Satellite receiver or TV Rule number 2 – NEVER let the battery in “Standby” mode that it is still using level drop to ‘Flat’. Although there are power. After all, how many of us still turn times when this is necessary, as a rule off these devices and pull the socket out of thumb, don’t do it. That will mean of the wall? I certainly am too tired to do topping the charge up in the battery once that on my way to bed! a month / week (depending on how old Is it really worth unplugging these your battery is when you start following adapters? Well, these agencies that have this advice) by reconnecting the battery done the tests all seem to use a similar and leaving it to charge for several hours. tactic. If you plug 10 adapters into an I know that these things might be a small adapter block, plug the block into a effort but they will pay for themselves current monitor (priced from less than 5£ in an increased life span of both your to £40 in amazon.co.uk) and then plug charger and laptop battery, which in turn the monitor into the wall, you will get a pretty accurate indication of the amount means spending less money replacing of current used. Now get the cost per them. This is advice from a Yorkshire unit (Kw/H), do some simple maths and Capricorn – not quite the “word of God” you will see that leaving the charger but still worth listening to :-) Meet me at Olivers Bar in Albox on plugged in 24hours a day, all year, you Friday´s 1200-1600 for free advice might rack up the extortionate bill of 5-6 cents (3-4 pence) in total! So in answer concerning your computer. To arrange to that question, I would suggest that an appointment for another time or place leaving them in won’t empty your bank use the Email address or phone number account, but may shorten the life of the below. charger.

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Time and Motion

So I am the only person standing at the bar waiting to be served a pint; the barmaid asks me to wait; disappears off for a while and comes back with some ice. Then she pours me a pint leaving me wondering why not serve the beer first, then go and get the ice that nobody is waiting for.

Same bar – later I ask for another drink and as the barman is busy he offers to bring it over to my table, so I try and pay first, meaning he can then deliver my pint and leave. Instead his preferred way is to serve my drink at the table and ask for the money then, I hand him a note, he returns to the bar, rings it into the till and returns with my change. Other customers are standing, waiting to be served. Two trips when one would do, he does this all night as he is on his own and it takes ages to get served. The good old Time and Motion people would have a field day.

Years ago when training in wine retail management I was seconded to an off licence in Cambridge which had the highest footfall in East Anglia. It was close to Kings College, a tiny shop the size of a bedroom with storage down a rickety staircase to the cellar. It was the shop of choice for every city centre smoker as it was the only fag shop around. I can’t remember

Researchers have unveiled a radical new 'ultrapower' laser that can heat materials to temperatures hotter than the centre of the Sun in only 20 quadrillionths of a second.

The technique, developed by theoretical physicists from Imperial College London, could heat certain materials to ten million degrees in much less than a million millionth of a second.

They say it could lead to a breakthrough in thermonuclear fusion energy, where scientists seek to replicate the Sun's ability to produce clean energy.

The heating would be about 100 times faster than rates currently seen in fusion experiments using the world's most energetic laser system at the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory in California.

'It's a completely unexpected result,' said the paper's lead author, Dr Arthur Turrell.

'This method puts energy straight into the ions.'

When lasers are used to heat most materials, the energy from the laser first heats up the electrons in the target.

These in turn heat up the ions, making the process slower than targeting the ions directly.

The Imperial team discovered that when a high-intensity laser is fired at a certain type of material, it will create an electrostatic shockwave that can heat ions directly.

Normally, laser-induced electrostatic shockwaves push ions ahead of them, causing them to accelerate away from the shockwave but not heat up.

However, using sophisticated supercomputer modelling, the team discovered that if a material contains special combinations of ions, they will be accelerated by the shockwave at different

speeds.

This causes friction, which in turn causes them to rapidly heat.

They found that the effect would be strongest in solids with two ion types, such as plastics.

'The two types of ions act like matches and a box; you need both,' explained study coauthor Dr Mark Sherlock from the Department of Physics at Imperial.

'A bunch of matches will never light on their own - you need the friction caused by striking them against the box.'

'That the actual material used as a target mattered so much was a surprise in itself,' added study co-author Professor Steven Rose. 'In materials with only one ion type, the effect completely disappears.'

The heating is so fast in part because the material targeted is so dense. The ions are squeezed together to almost ten times the usual density of a solid material as the electrostatic shockwave passes, causing the frictional effect to be much stronger than it would be in a less-dense material, such as a gas.

The technique, if proven experimentally, could be the fastest heating rate ever demonstrated in a lab for a significant number of particles.

'Faster temperature changes happen when atoms smash together in accelerators like the Large Hadron Collider, but these collisions are between single pairs of particles,' said Dr Turrell.

'In contrast the proposed technique could be explored at many laser facilities around the world, and would heat material at solid density.'

Their discovery is published today in the journal Nature Communications Dailymail.co.uk

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the managers’ name but he planted two pearls of wisdom in my little brain which I share now.

One – the Mars Bar Theory! The impulse purchase. Right next to the till would be a display of Mars Bars or something similar.

Customers couldn’t resist and would pick one up and give us 50p for it, Ka–ching! Hundreds of extra 50ps went in the till each week, meaning wider waists in Cambridge and fatter profits for the shop.

Two – Don’t Come Up Empty Handed! As staff were often moving deliveries down the rickety stairs the manager had a sign at the bottom of the stairs saying ‘don’t come up empty handed!’ In other words make each journey count! The shop was so tiny it constantly needed replenishing. Cartons of cigarettes (and Mars Bars) were brought up on the return trip. We were also the shop of choice for all the city centre winos and so carrying up twin 2L packs of White Diamond industrial strength so called Cider gave us all arms like Popeye.

Security on the cigs was high as the profit margins are so small even losing one packet of cigarettes will wipe out the profit made on the next 20 packs sold. Now in the UK a packet

of Lambert & Butlers retails at £7.19 and HM Customs and Excise pocket £5.77 leaving just £1.42 for the growers, manufacturers, warehousing, logistics and marketing; the shopkeeper makes just 37p of this.

Smokers get a bad press I know and I am no exception! I welcomed the indoors smoking ban not only for my asthma but I just can’t abide the smell of smoke. A typical ex-smoker.

May 18th 1994 I gave up – not that I am counting. It’s an easy date to remember as I was the stressed out Deputy Catering Manager at West Ham United F C and it was the final day of the Premier League football season.

My smoking habit was getting out of hand as I would smoke not one but 2 cigs in quick succession when a break could be nabbed behind the newly opened Bobby Moore Stand.

Nearly 20 years ago I vowed to give up after the last match and did!

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Taylor Wimpey said the housing market per outlet per week. has continued to be “very positive”, with The firm saw the strong sales rate of high levels of customer confidence and the second quarter continue through the traditionally slower summer period and demand converting into increased sales into the autumn. For the second half to and healthy sales price growth.

The housebuilder added that it was date, sales rates are around 22 per cent pleased to see that customers were above the 2014 equivalent period at 0.73, increasingly benefiting from a broad choice in 2014 they were 0.60. of mortgage products, across a range Pete Redfern, chief executive at Taylor of loans to value, while tighter lending Wimpey, said: “We have seen an excellent summer selling season strengthen further requirements continue to help ensure in the autumn period, with customer that monthly payments are affordable and confidence high and demand underpinned sustainable. yorkshirepost.co.uk by rising real wages and good access to a wide range of mortgage products.

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165,000€

This is a 2 bed / 2 bath detached villa in a small and very well kept complex in Sierra Cabrera. The complex is comprised of 8 properties sharing a wonderful communal swimming pool and gardens. The property itself is built on a plot of 130 m2 and has a built area of 82 m2. It has stunning panoramic views towards the coast below.

The property is in excellent order throughout. On the ground floor there is a living room, dining room, kitchen with a utility area and a bedroom with en suite shower room. On the first floor there is a large bedroom with en suite shower room. The house also benefits from a car port, court yard to the front and back, a large terrace off the bedroom upstairs and a terrace off the living room.

This is a very good opportunity for those looking to buy an extremely well built and wellkept 2 bed Villa on this prestigious Moorish-style development at a very reasonable price.

For more information about the property or to book a viewing appointment please visit our office or contact us via phone or e-mail. REF:1652

www.immo-carlos.com email: info@immo-carlos.com Address: La Plaza Nueva, No 10, Albox (Opposite the Donkey Statue)

Office: 950 102 191 • Carlos: 648 505 938 • Gavin: 671 293 942

Near Arboleas 129,000€ This is a very well presented villa in a very popular part of Arboleas. The villa consists of 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, a large lounge, a modern fully fitted kitchen, a large conservatory, a fly free enclosure and a soft tube Jacuzzi.

This is an ideal holiday home and it has been very tastefully decorated. It is also very low maintenance and is easy to lock up leave, with a security alarm and security bars throughout. walking distance to the shops.

Nr Albox 189,000€ This beautiful villa (120 sq mtrs) consists of 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a generous sized kitchen, a large porch with arches and mosquito nets, a separate garage and a private pool (9 x 4). There is air conditioning in the lounge and master and the house is alarmed also. The house is south facing and you’ll see that they have spent a lot of time on little details that really finish it off, the barbecue and walls topped with tiles ect.. All of this is on a large plot of 2800 sq mtrs with great views and only 5 mins from the busy town of Albox.

We are looking for more properties due to an increase in both British and Belgium clients.

We have lots of customers looking! So please contact us if you want to sell.

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Bedar, 04288 (next to Miramar Restaurant)

Tel: 607 705 085 or 687 938 466

Olive

...it’s all in the detail

Antas

395,000€

OLV1031

Tucked away in the countryside with views of Mojacar pueblo and the entire coastline, is the spacious 3 bedroom villa with private pool, mature gardens and total peace and tranquility.

Chercos

110,000€

OLV1021

This fine looking, detached, 5 bedroom, 2 bathroom traditional Cortijo is located in a small hamlet just a short drive from the pretty village of Chercos, The property boasts good access, 1000m2 of fenced garden and wonderful views.

Lubrin

275,000€

OLV692

475,000€

OLV1024

195,000€

OLV996

This wonderful 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom detached Cortijo with private pool, is located in the friendly village of Gafarillos, just 25 minutes from the extremely popular and renowned coastal resort of Agua Amarga in the Cabo de Gata.

Sorbas

This stunning newly-renovated 5 bedroom property is located in the hills above Mojacar Playa. This contemporary design property boasts high quality fixtures and fittings throughout as well as a stunning natural looking swimming pool.

This charming, rustic style 2 bedroom property is ideally located 10 minutes from the popular market towns of Lubrin, Sorbas and Uleila del Campo. The property sits on a plot of over 1,000m2 of land.

Los Gallardos 360,000€

Mojacar

OLV1013

OLV1019

This wonderful property is new to the market boasting 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, private swimming pool, stunning views to the Cabrera mountain range and over 10,000m2 of usable land.

Mojacar

93,000€

185,000€

This rare building plot of just under 2,000m2 of land is situated in an elevated position on the Macenas golf resort boasting stunning sea views with a build-ability scope of nearly 600m2.

Bedar

359,000€

OLV999

This spacious 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom apartment is located on the frontline of Mojacar Playa, just a stone’s throw to the sea and beach. The property boasts lovely views of the sea and is walking distance to all amenities,

Bedar

120,000€

OLV1023

OLV1022

This beautiful, fully renovated former Olive Press is situated minutes from the busy market town of Lurbin. It sits in 10,000 meters of flat land with mature trees and has four double bedrooms and large open plan areas.

Sorbas (Gafarillos)

Mojacar

Email: info@olivehouse-es.com www.olivehouse-es.com Monday - Friday 10am - 3.30pm

570,000€

OLV993

This substantial Cortijo boasts 4 reception rooms, 6 bedrooms & 4 bathrooms. The property features a private swimming pool and full size tennis court and is located just a short walk from the picturesque village of Bedar.

This unique property has been designed with an eye to detail throughout. There are spacious rooms with high ceilings, 5 bedrooms in total, terraces, sea views, private pool and a separate annex.

Cabrera

169,950€

OLV997

This lovely 3 bedroom Moorish style villa with shared pool, has great views across the Sierra Cabrera mountains, located in the centre of the village, walking distance to restaurants, and tennis court.

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Cabo de Gata

285,000€

OLV992

Olive

This incredible 200 year old B&B/ Eco-lodge has five bedrooms and three bathrooms, This property that has been lovingly restored with attention to detail using natural materials and maintaining the character.

Sorbas

645,000€

OLV984

A fine looking Cortijo in original state perfect for reforming, set at the edge of a pretty village within Urban land and with good views. The property has a garden with fig, olive and almond trees.

240,000€

OLV965

169,950€

This beautifully finished, immaculate 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom villa is located in the peaceful hamlet of Llanos de Peral under 10 minutes from the popular villages of Alfoquia and Zurgena and just 30 minutes from the coast.

17,950€

OLV1040

This cute little village property needs total renovation and is located in the natural park area of Sorbas, in a row of houses. This village is under 15 minutes from Los Gallardos and 25 minutes to the coast of Mojacar and attacts walkers and birdwatchers. This property would make an ideal little holiday lock-up.

Vera

390,000€

OLV980

This fabulous, 3 bedroom equestrian property has been restored with great style throughout and has a separate annex / office. The facilities for horses are excellent including 6 stables, tack room, horse showers and two riding rings within the 20,000m² of flat land.

Lucainena del Torres 1.5m€

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Lubrin

55,000€

OLV1018

Located in the popular, former mining village of El Pinar de Bedar, this sizable 4 bedroom rare property was originally built for the one of the mine managers. This spacious property boasts some wonderful features.

Sorbas (Las perales)

Cucador

29,950€

OLV729

Bedar (El Pinar)

...it’s all in the detail

OLV982

This spacious and unique property boasts 7 bedrooms in the main house and 3 bedrooms in a separate cottage, a large private swimming pool, workshop, stables, paddocks and sits on a plot of over 30,000m2.

Lubrin

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A great opportunity to buy a ready-made business with stunning surroundings, peaceful location and beautiful views.

This property has been lovingly built by the current owner in the exact footprint of the original Cortijo, to retain the features of the old building and keep the character of this special building.

Tabernas

395,000€

OLV961

This 3 bedroom apartment is located in the popular market town of Lubrin overlooking the pretty town plaza and within easy walking distance to all the amenities Lubrin has to offer.

Bedar

OLV1037

345,000€

OLV812

This spacious and exquisite 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom villa is located minutes from the sought after village of Bedar, just 10 minutes from major road links and 20 minutes from the wonderful coastal resort of Mojacar Playa.

This stunning, unique 6 bedroom property needs to be seen to be appreciated. There are few properties on the market with this style and attention to detail. Designed by an award-winning international architect.

Valle de Este

78,000€

OLV830

This 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom top floor apartment is located on one of the most sought-after developments in Valle de Este golf course, with impressive views and quality fixtures and fittings throughout.

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Avenida 28 de Febrero Nº 44, Albox unique location cantoria sol137 - 108,000€

Delightful 2 bed, semi-detached villa with pool, set in a fenced plot of approx 611m2. In a unique location, not part of an urbanisation, only 4km from Cantoria where all amenities can be found.

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separate apartment Arroya albanchez sM007 - 116,000€

Traditional attached 3 bed, 2 bath cortijo in idyllic setting. Features separate apartment, solar heating and swimming pool.

Walking distance Almanzora sM022 - 125,000€

A lovely, detached bright villa in a great location. Well maintained gardens and room for a swimming pool.

Walking distance to the local amenities, must be seen to be appreciated.

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Superb family home smo16 - 159,950€

Detached modern villa featuring 3 bed, 2 bath, games room. Central heating throughout and swimming pool.

Tel: 950 064 584 609 199 394

Email: info@solymarspain.com www.solymarspain.com Traditional Spanish House near albox sm024 - 119,950€

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Traditional attached Spanish house with lots of character. Features internal courtyard, idyllic setting and 5 bedrooms plus 3 cave rooms, 2 bath & short drive to Albox

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Albox TOWN CENTRE SM025 - 119,950€

Traditional townhouse in prime location walking distance to all amenities to Albox. Features 3 bed, 2 bath, fully enclosed patio & available furnished.

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Near CANTORIA SM030 - 120,000€

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3 Bed,2 bath detached family home .950M plot.

10 Mins walk to Cantoria

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open to offers sM018 - 130,000€

Lovely house with 2/3 bed , 2 bath in a beautiful mature garden setting with swimming pool and only a short drive to town.

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former millhouse arboleas sM015 - 165,000€

Former Millhouse converted to 2 houses in tranquil setting. Features 6 beds, 3 baths, swimming pool and many original features.

cLOSE TO ALBOX SOL069 - 149,950€

Well presented 3 bed, 2 bath vill a with a pool in the popular village of Limaria and within easy reach of the shops and amenities of Albox.

Beautiful Detached villa near albox sol161 - 169,950€

Quality villa (127m2) located just 10 minutes drive from the town of Albox & features 3 bed, 2 bath, private pool & jacuzzi. The walled corner plot is 710m2 & has a carport & garden shed (10m2)

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Separate one bed fully self contained attic of Spanish cortijo. Fully furnished with many traditional features.

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Traditional 2 bed Cortijo in the lovely village of Limaria, close to Albox. Fully furnished & walking distance to local bar

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LEGAL CORNER WITH MICHAEL DAVIES, ABOGADO/SOLICITOR

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Auto Trader’s half year profits hit £83m The group, which boasts roughly 43 million visits to its websites a month, said its underlying operating profit jumped 17% to £83m in the six months to 27 September compared to the same period last year.

Auto Trader added the number of online advert views per month rose 9% to 240 million, while the average revenue it received from car forecourt retailers also rose 9% to £1,347 per month. Shares lifted 3%.

The company, founded in 1977 as a classified ad magazine, floated on the London Stock Exchange in March at 235p a share, valuing the business at £2.35bn.

UK car sales in October fell 1.1%, according to data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) earlier this month. However, this was the first fall since early 2012.

SMMT chief executive Mike Hawes said: ‘’The UK car market has gone through a period of unprecedented growth and, so far, 2015 has been a bumper year with the strongest performance since

the recession. ‘’As expected, demand has now begun to level off but the sector is in a strong position, as low interest rates, consumer confidence and exciting new products combine to attract new car buyers. The current full-year growth forecast remains on track.’’

Auto Trader was known for its magazine full of used-car adverts but it began to go online from 1996 and the final publication of the print magazine came in June 2013.

In the mid-90s the group diversified into a number of foreign markets including Holland, South Africa and Italy. But in 2013 the business sold off most of its overseas operations and now focuses on the UK and Ireland.

Auto Trader chief executive Trevor Mather said: “We believe there is substantial opportunity to grow the business based on the increasing importance of the internet for automotive advertising, and the growing use of data to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the industry.” bqlive.co.uk

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ENGLISH DIVORCE PAPERS: PROBLEMS WITH CHANGING THE SPANISH PROPERTY INTO MY NAME Question: I have a property in Almerimar in joint names with my ex-husband.

The English divorce papers state that the property (identified with its address) is to be signed over to me.

Finally yesterday at the notary I realised that the address in my deed has a different street name from what appears on the divorce papers (the correct one is the one on the divorce papers that I provided to the court). Therefore the notary did not allow us to sign. I am getting to the end of what I can actually cope with as we previously were not allowed to sign because we were lacking the Hague´s Apostille and official translation stamp on the documents and a second time because we were told we needed power of attorney from my ex-husband if he was not going to be present. And now, instead of third time lucky - another problem.

Answer: The problem has arisen because on the English divorce papers they have used a postal address (which in Spain can change ) instead of property register details, which is what we always use to identify real estate on public documents

that require access to a property register.

Obviously the town hall at some point has changed the name of the street (this happens every now and again when for example they wish to name a street after somebody famous or considered to be worthy of such distinction by the local council).

In any case there is no need to have the English documents changed now. All you need to do is satisfy the notary and registrar that the address stated on the deeds and the divorce papers actually correspond to the same property. This is easy to do. Visit the town hall and ask them to certify that the street now known as the name on your divorce papers used to be called the name on your deeds. The same would work if it is the numbering of the street that has changed.

If this is not accepted, before trying to change the paperwork in the u.k. and starting over again, I would suggest trying a different notary. I have used this system on various occasions without any trouble.

Michael Davies.

Abogado.

Michael Davies is a Spanish Abogado and has been practicing law in Almería since 1993. He is member of the Law societies of Almería and Madrid and has offices in Mojacar and Almeria High Street.

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Conflict

The battle lines are drawn, the barricades built. Alqueria holds its breath as the belligerents from each barrio plot and scheme. The rivalry between the two sections of Alquerian society has climbed that extra rung on the ladder of escalation from undeclared warfare to ‘de facto’ hostilities.

The makeshift barricades of cobblestones and broken furniture, freshly broken for the purpose, kept the two factions apart as plans were laid by the belligerents to gain the upper hand. Nocturnal sorties became the operational choice with ‘commando’ groups from each barrio raiding the opposition by moonlight. Groups of black clad individuals faces obscured with burntcork could be seen creeping around the Pueblo after dark. Loco Paco took them to be friends of his imaginary five foot rodent friend ‘Bert’ and tried to lure them into his front room with large pieces of Manchego.

The clandestine antagonists declined the invitation but were grateful for the cheese.

The Hill People, led by Manuela always came out on top during these altercations.

Both sides employed sneaky and underhand methods during hostilities but the Hill People’s sneakiness was always that bit more sneaky, better thought out and implemented with military precision worthy of Montgomery himself. To try and redress the balance the incursions by the Newcomers became increasingly desperate.

The daubing of slogans on the walls of the Bar La Casa Devante, an old favourite of the Newcomers soon ended with the breaking of the bar’s windows. One

enterprising individual who had served in the Spanish forces powered CS gas tablets before putting them in the ash-trays.

He reward came when the early evening drinkers evacuated the bar with eyes and noses streaming in an undignified but nevertheless p l e a s i n g spectacle.

Manuela was indignant and swore revenge. A council of war was summoned and plans duly laid for an audacious and hopefully ultimate raid on the enemy. The Alquerian drainage system suffers from the same problems as those associated with certain Egyptian port towns. A road tanker used to remove backed-up effluent is the busiest vehicle in the Village and always has a full cargo of the disgusting human residue. It was a simple matter to highjack the vehicle, after all who in their right mind would want to be within fifty metres of the thing. Reversing the pump’s action our group of giggling pseudo terrorists pumped the entire contents into the bar of La Golondrina Verde, the Newcomer’s watering hole. Manuela and her confederates were in high glee. A masterly stroke rendering the Bar uninhabitable and attracting a large flock of noisy seagulls.

That night the Newcomer’s took speedy and terrible revenge. Manuela disappeared, kidnapped and spirited from Alqueria.

Alqueria waits.

The back view of our house is graced by the presence of a pomegranate tree. When we arrived here in Spain and decided against perceived wisdom and common sense to create a garden in this rocky and wind-lashed area known as Limaria it was among the first batch of purchases we made.

In a desperate bid to soften the gauntness of the grey shale area around our house, which would in time be optimistically called ‘The Garden’ we rushed in where angels would fear to tread. We betook ourselves to Organica with a reasonable knowledge of English gardening, only to discover that anything we might have learnt over the years tending the fertile and well-manured soil of Devon was of no use whatsoever in the dessicated desert in which we now lived.

We traipsed the aisles of plants and surveyed the rows of pots, attended assiduously by Encarna, whose English was as minimal as our Spanish. It quickly became obvious that pointing at a plant and asking what it was was not going to add much to the total of our knowledge, and asking such details as the plant’s preferences or eventual size and shape was as mysterious as next week’s Lottery numbers.

Much to our amazement, we ended up with all the plants that we had ordered. However, what they were, or what they would become, should they grow, was still a mystery.

We busily planted all our little infants in the places where we hoped that they would be happy.

The pomegranate tree courageously

Strictly 2015 Week 8

With a place for the Blackpool show up for grabs next week nobody was wanting to be eliminated. I have to say that this year is going to extremely tough to call. There could be up to 5 or 6 fighting for a place in the final with no front runner yet apparent despite what appeared to be early runners.

Opening this weeks show were Anita Rani and Gleb and their Quickstep. She is still my dark horse and performed her quickstep with an excellent frame and great body contact throughout somewhat complex choreography. Occasionally Anita missed pointing her toes and her ankles were sickled (turned inwards) but apart from this very well danced. I awarded her a 9 and the judges 32. Next out were Jay McGuinness and Aliona and a Foxtrot. I loved Jay in the earlier rounds but I have to say I am left a little disappointed each week. Despite his excellent strong male lead and great story telling he is lacking once in ballroom hold and I can only put it down to the training from his partner. He could be absolutely fantastic but for some reason he just isn’t delivering. Let’s hope he can find it over the next few weeks or he could find himself in trouble when he should actually have an automatic place in the final. I gave him 9 and the judges a poor 30. Next to dance were Jamelia and Tristan with a Samba. Despite there being great Samba content here I don’t think I saw Jamelia close her feet once, and despite good rhythm she displayed awful twine toed feet and very poor arm movement. I gave her 5 and the judges 26.

Helen George and Aljaz and their Tango

Skin-deep

were next to perform. Super staccatto action throughout the dance but for my liking there was just a bit too much of the dance out of hold and she was fighting staying down in her knees when in hold.

That said a super performance with a 9 from myself and 34 from the judges.

Katie Derham and Anton followed with a Rumba. Katie has beautiful feet and legs but didn’t use them correctly hence a lack of hip action. She was trying to be sexy but for me is just didn’t work and at times her timing was suspect. I gave her 7 and the judges a very generous 31 (better than Jay I don’t think so!) Next out were Kellie Bright and Kevin with a Samba and a hip hop vibe! I hated the music but I have to say the I did enjoy this performance. It shouldn’t have worked but for some reason it did. It was very slow so made the Samba choreography very easy to get right but Kellie did a great job and I gave her 9 with the judges 33.

Peter Andre and Janette then danced a Viennese Waltz. Peter always portrays a great story and his frame is improving but he needs to keep his head left. This was very well danced and I gave him 8 and the judges 34. Georgia May Foot and Giovanni

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By Jos Biggs

josbiggs@hotmail.co.uk laughed at adversity and thrived.

It grew and filled out from a nondescript tangle of branches into a small but perfectly formed tree. With the arrival of Spring its winter bareness transformed into a profundity of small light green leaves, among which in due course an uncountable multitude of scarlet blossoms nestled. It is indeed a thing of beauty - were it a person it would be a lyric tenor, and sing with Il Divo.

A considerable number of the flowers transformed into pomegranates, which filled and ripened to red russet globes of such magnificence that even José announced himself jealous of their beauty.

But the majority of them are rotten inside. Why? I have raised them with tender affection, admired them and praised them on a daily basis, yet they have they repaid me so cruelly.

Their beauty is indeed only skin deep, and I am devastated by their ingratitude!

were next with a Charleston. Danced to the music from Chicago finale - Wow! Wow! Wow! A traditional Charleston packed with high energy swivels kicks flicks and tricks absolutely superb and it got my 10 and the judges top slot with 39. Closing this weeks show was public favourite and the weakest link now by a long way Jeremy Vine and Karen with their Quickstep. Sorry Jeremy you are now so far behind in this competition that good dancers will have to leave to allow you to continue. As much as he enjoys his performance it is time to go. He gained 4 from me and bottom spot on 21 from the judges.

The bottom 2 were Jeremy and Jamelia with Jeremy leaving the show after the dance off and judges unanimous vote.

Next week we are at the home of Ballroom Dancing at the beautiful Tower Ballroom in Blackpool. Being a much bigger floor than the studio, it normally sorts the men out from the boys. I can’t wait to see who can step up to the mark. In the meantime come and join one of our classes and the ‘strictly’ gossip where singles are always made very welcome, until next week Keep Dancing!

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1. Which jockey riding Shergar in 1981 won in his first Derby ride?...................

1. Walter Swinburn 2. Lester Piggott 3. Pat Eddery 4. 2000 Guineas 5. Epsom’s Great Metropolitan

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ANSWERS 1. Goodison Park, Everton, Liverpool 2. Lord’s Cricket Ground, St John’s Wood in London 3. City of Manchester Stadium, Manchester City, Manchester 4.Anfield, Liverpool, Liverpool

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284 – Diocletian is chosen as Roman emperor.

1861 – American Civil War: A secession ordinance is filed by Kentucky’s Confederate government.

1974 – The United States Department of Justice files its final anti-trust suit against AT&T Corporation. This suit later leads to the breakup of AT&T and its Bell System.

1992 – In England, a fire breaks out in Windsor Castle, badly damaging the castle and causing over £50 million worth of damage.

2003 – After the November 15 bombings, a second day of the 2003 Istanbul bombings occurs in Istanbul, Turkey, destroying the Turkish head office of HSBC Bank AS and the British consulate.

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1 Indirect proof (14) 10 A recurring sequence of events (5) 11 Disturbing (9) 12 Small ornament (7) 13 Within the range of hearing (7) 14 Abominable snowmen (5) 16 Sudden inward collapse (9) 19 Country in southeast Asia (9) 20 Another name for Peter the Apostle (5) 22 A journey by ship (7) 25 Reasons behind actions (7) 27 Feeling (9) 28 Stroll (5) 29 Odd behaviors (14)

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1928 – John Disley, Welsh horse racer 1970 – Delia Gonzalez, American boxer 1981 – Kimberley Walsh, English singer-songwriter, dancer, and actress (Girls Aloud) 2000 – Connie Talbot, English singer

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ACROSS 7 “Lawyer got naked without resistance.” Is this initially right? (9) 8 Relative speed of Vera Tennyson? (4) 10 Making smooth guy nothing over in Germany twice (8) 11 New leader - total maniac! (6) 12 Disreputable family member doesn’t have hospital in British (English) record (5,5) 16 Boy, yet head’s a woman! (4) 17 Shelter in port entrance? (4) 19 Animal backs a load of shops (5) 20 Cover creature, flesh first (4) 22 Hits back for fight (4) 24 Brought in or inducted, perhaps (10) 26 A church in Gateshead causing pain (6) 27 Obstruct a bloke with CD, maybe (8) 30 Against a stake, we hear (4) 31 Employ in houses? (3) 32 Beach boy? (5)

Down 1 Article on a b-b-band (4) 2 Haul up without soldier - very sad (6) 3 Bird one thousand and one, wife number one! (4) 4 Good man and a good animal (4) 5 Parading on new instrument (5,5) 6 Dry leaf initially in shrub which is more easily broken (8) 9 Incline to go without right fashion (5) 13 Boy not facing wind? (3) 14 Betraying trade in disease (10) 15 Precise claim (as due) (5) 18 Make a mistake if in twitch - great! (8) 21 Single, on top of everything (3) 23 Nut from dope Candy (5) 25 A French relative with daughter is cruel (6) 27 British always drink! (4) 28 Force out American in head office with Tory leader (4) 29 One of these with this will be sometime soon (4)

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The Pork Chop gets a new style this week with recipe from foodnetwork.com

Pork and Fennel Ragout ingredients

OPEN 7 days a week

TRADITIONAL CHRISTMAS LUNCH

boneless pork loin chops, trimmed & sliced 1 tsp fennel seeds into 1/4-inch-wide Kosher salt/freshly strips ground pepper Zest and juice of 1 lemon 3 tbsp all-purpose flour 3 (1 -inch-thick) 5 tbsp chopped fresh

Cava & Canapes On Arrival 5 Courses Menu

Choice Of Turkey, Lamb Shoulder, Pork, Beef Fillet With Este & Rioja Wines Coffee & Mince Pies, All Inclusive 35€ pp Booking Essential, Limited Places

New Years Lunch

Cava & Canapes On Arrival 5 Courses Menu

Choice Of Lamb Shoulder, Pork, Beef Fillet With Este & Rioja Wines & Coffee All Inclusive 30€ per person

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parsley 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 150g sliced shallots 1 small fennel bulb, trimmed/ chopped 2 tbsp tomato paste 280g mushrooms, sliced 350ml red or white wine

Hours: 12-4pm, 6pm-11pm Closed Tuesdays THURSDAY 10TH DECEMBER Steve Fisher sings Rod Stewart

Ali welcomes you to the new rebranded, refurbished Bar Restaurant El Sitio, Formerly El Naranjo New Same friendly service and atmosphere

Tapas Menu

Menu del Casa 3 Courses €12 All major Sports shown

Calle Mayor, Los Gallardos Tel: 950 398 799

Sundays Roast Lunch

Traditional pizzas to eat in or takeaway

Inside and outside dining areas Bookings for New Years Eve now being taken 3 course menu & Entertainment

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 10.30pm - 4pm

UPCOMING EVENTS

Saturday 28th Nov Saturday 21st Nov Road Runner Creedence Revival 3€ Entry Saturday 12th Dec Saturday 5th Dec Ladies Night Geoff Murrel 80’s theme 4€ inc buffet Xmas Eve Christmas Carols with Geoff Murell 2-6pm.

Mulled Wine, roasted chestnuts and a surprise for the children.

OLIVERS KITCHEN Come and check our specials. Something different to tempt you everyday.

Available Monday-Thursday Fridays Fish and Chip Shop Night Sunday Full English Breakfast Available until 12.30pm Oliver’s Sunday Roast Served with fresh seasonal vegetables with homemade starters and desserts.

Booking Essential

New Years Eve Melaine Howard-Coles Hot & cold gourmet buffet.

Grapes & Cava at Midnight.

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the skillet. Reduce the heat and cook until the vegetables are wilted, 2 minutes. Add the tomato paste and cook, stirring, 3 minutes.

Add the mushrooms, wine and 115ml of water; scrape up any browned bits. Cover and simmer over low heat until the fennel is tender, 12 minutes. Add the pork and heat through, 2 to 3 minutes.

Season with salt and pepper and top with the lemon zestparsley mixture.

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Find us opposite Iceland car park, Vera - Trade enquiries welcome Opening Hours: Monday – Friday 10.00am – 2.30pm / Saturday 10.00am – 1.00pm Tel. 692 144 301 / 634 304 288

Restaurante Maloan Albox 20th November 8:30pm Live Music with Steve Byatt 1st time being seen in Albox

Grind the fennel seeds with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in a spice grinder or chop with a knife.

Transfer to a medium bowl; mix with the lemon juice and pork. Add the flour and toss to coat. In another bowl, mix the lemon zest with 2 tablespoons parsley.

Heat a deep skillet or pot over high heat and add the olive oil. Brown the pork in batches, 1 minute per side; transfer to a plate. Add the shallots, fennel bulb, the remaining 3 tablespoons parsley, and salt to taste to

Christmas Eve Live Music with Nicky Spatoni 2-6pm

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New Years Eve Live Music Twilight Shadows 1/4 chicken & chips supper, Cava at Midnight 5€p.p Booking Only

winter crazy offer

Free Bottle of wine

per couple to take away after having our night menus Valid only with this voucher dinner 19.00-22.00 until 30th november

La Saturday 21st November at 8.30pm Geoff Murrell Menu del Noche Saturday 28th November at 8.30pm Steve Fisher Menu del Noche

Live Sports Shown

25th November Charity Fashion Show Doors open 2pm

bookings now being taken for your Pre christmas party. menu AVAILABLE

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

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find us opposite the BP garage in Albox or follow us on Facebook at maloansalbox

Restaurant - Bar ida

Sharron & Danny welcome customers new and old

Fridays Atlantic Cod Fillet Handcut Chips & Peas Lite Bites & Snacks A La Carte Menu Traditionally cooked Sunday Lunch Served from 12:30 til 5 Booking Advisable

Book your pre Christmas Dinner Monday to Thursday from 30th Nov to 23rd Dec

Full Menu Also Available

Monday - Saturday 10am - Late ● Sunday 12 - Close Kitchen Open From 10am - 4pm / 6pm - 9pm ● 950 634 562

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The Yellow Stone Bar

Sunday roast 3 courses only 8.50€ 12th December Medieval night 3 courses incl jug of beer or wine per couple 13€ pp 20th December pre-christmas dinner 3 courses 10.50€ pp. Book now call maggie or sue to book or more info Closed Monday

Open every evening from 7pm.

All day Saturday & Sunday We will be offering:

Email: ysb1@albox-online.net

sat nav to bar N37.38742, W002.20080 Tel: 634 332 228

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Traditional Spanish Home-made Tapas

Menu del Dia 10€ Selection of Tapas English Speaking Everyone Welcome Friendly Atmosphere

Available everyday with a choice of over 20 dishes, including other national cuisine

Saturday 28th November Live Music, everyone welcome

Fridays Fish & Chips Saturday Theme Night Sunday Home Cooked Roast Saturday 12th December

Christmas Disco, to get you in the festive spirit Serving Turkey Gobblers and Mince Pies

Saturday 19th December

Children’s Christmas Party, with a bouncy castle and a visit from Santa

Wednesday 23rd December Christmas Carols in the Plaza With Mince Pie and Mulled Wine

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

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.

Christmas Day Lunch 3 Courses Bucks Fizz Reception Bottle of wine for 2 served with lunch Choice of 3 starters, 3 main courses and 2 desserts Served with coffee and mints to finish 28€ per person

New Year’s Eve Party

Live Music with Pamela & Marcelo

Enjoy all the entertainment in the comfort and warmth of our cosy bar, space extended by marquee Also available for parties and private functions

Planning a Christmas Party? call us and we will put together a special menu English & Spanish Beers available Extensive wine list Available for all functions Please call for detail

SKY SPORTS, BT SPORTS & SETANTA SPORTS AVAILABLE.

Tel: 642 947 182 Plaza de Constitucion S/N Par taloa

bar restaurant Fully Air- Conditioned, Eat In Comfort 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 Sunday, Monday, Thursday

free delivery within 6k radius takeaway available Booking Recommended

Avda Lepanto, Albox Tel: 632 454 505 or 602 198 970

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Roquetas Bridge club

Meets on Monday’s at 3pm at The Bahia Serena Hotel For more info please contact Alison Ferguson 950 349 749 or Sue Barlow 950 333 344

College Football Roquetas de Mar supports the Spanish Under 21

More than 400 students from the College Football attended the match between the Stadium of Mediterranean to sub selections 21 Games Spain and Georgia.

Thursday afternoon was a big party for more than 400 students of the School of Municipal Soccer Roquetas de Mar, who attended the Stadium of the Mediterranean Games in Almeria to encourage the Spanish under 21, who faced Georgia a round of the qualifiers to the European Championship.

College Football Roquetas de Mar supported the Spanish Under 21 At 17 hours they left several coaches from the Sports Pavilion Infanta Cristina towards the Stadium. The match started at 18:45 hours.

Students from the College Football Roquetas de Mar viewed encounter in the area of ​​preference.

They had fun and enthusiastically encouraged the selection.

Spain offered a great show. He beat Georgia by a convincing 5-0 with goals from Deulofeu (3), Williams and Ceballos. In addition to these players, the Under-21 include the talent of a generation with the quality of Marco Asensio, Oliver Torrres,

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:

20 Nov – Mar Y Sol, next to Burty’s Bar. 27 Nov – Bar Cullar, (Brown Chairs), opposite Margar, URB. 4 Dec – El Adel, in the Urb and next to Margar.

11 Dec – New York NY, in the Urb. 18 Dec – To be advised.

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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Denis Suarez, Munir or Almeria Duarte, among many others, which are already fully consolidated in the Spanish First Division soccer .

Students from the College Football came home with the satisfaction of having seen a match up that gives them competitive in their sports training, besides having enjoyed the experience which is an activity of this kind. http://www.aytoroquetas.org/ google

CHAPLINS PUB 27 Calle Sierra Nevada Roquetas

translated SAT 3PM KO’S

NO1 SPORTS BAR

Open from 1pm Tues - Sun TEL 618 824 368

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The Andalusian Federation of Athletics studies hold competitions in Roquetas de Mar

Last week a group of representatives of the Andalusian Athletics Federation has held a working meeting with José Juan Ruby, Councillor for Sports and Leisure Time roquetero consistory, and other members of the Sports Delegation to exchange views on the possibility that the hostel town competitions of the discipline in 2016.

At the meeting, the council also have participated Francisco Cardador, secretary general of the Andalusian Athletics Federation; Márquez María del Mar, Almería provincial delegation of the Federation; Carmen Criado, technical, sports and Francisco Menchón, head of the Sports School Athletics Roquetas de Mar. One of the objectives set at this meeting lies in working together so Roquetas de Mar host the celebration of Andalucia Championship cross country, in the form of long cross, in singles competition and veteran clubs. The test is dated for February 14. Together there are more than 1,500 participants, the most important event of the season of cross Andalusia.

In this championship athletes that will make up the selection of Andalusia for the different championships cross country Spain will be decided. We have laid the foundation for achieving this goal, in a few weeks we will know if Roquetas de Mar is confirmed as the venue for this athletics competition. http://www.aytoroquetas.org/ translated by google

Bar Estampa will be closed from the

1st november till 2nd december

ROYAL BRITISH LEGION NOTICE FORTHCOMING SOCIAL EVENTS IN 2015 ROQUETAS DE MAR SUB-BRANCH 3569 Thursday 26th November - THE ANNUAL POPPY APPEAL LUNCHEON & TOMBOLA at Restaurant Roma, in the Urb, opposite Hotel Sabinal. 1.30 for 2.00pm. Numbers will be limited, on a first come, first served basis, so please contact Jenny to reserve your place for this excellent venue!

Tuesday 1st December – Social meeting and Presentation on welfare by Mrs Pam Twissel-Cross, British Legion Welfare Department.

The branch would like to say a huge thank you to all the businesses in Almerimar and Roquetas de Mar for so generously donating PRIZES for the Big Poppy Raffle and the Annual Poppy Tombola.

All monies raised at these events will go to the 2015 Poppy Appeal.

New members are most welcome to join the branch, so come along to any the social meetings, contact Jenny/Mike on 950328469 for further info. Social Meetings are held at ‘The Lodge’ on Calle Americo Vespucio, Roquetas De Mar, on the first Tuesday of each month (3pm), unless otherwise notified.

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Bamboo Unit, 66cm x 30cm 15€ Tel: 680 Air Conditioning Services 357 748.

Satelite Dish 1.4 off based in Mojacar & all areas with 10 years experience covered set with 4 quad LNB 40€ Tel: 965 990 050.

We offer competitive affordable rates MO R PHY RICHARDS Vorticity vacuum cleaner. visit new as spare www.digitalvisiones.com Bought used for 2 months, email: info@digitalvisiones.com Amazing suction, excellent condition with Tel: 645 294 064/950 472 081 2 sets of spare filters.

50€ Tel: 689 581 752 alternative energy (Cantoria).

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www.ecocorpshop.com are you getting frustrated at ever increasing electricity bills do you want a clean, reliable energy alternative if so call ecocorp on 671 716 597 or 950 930 187 for a no obligation quotation

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Venue @ CIELOS BAR

SEATER BEIGE LEATHER SOFAS, good condition, 150€ buyer to collect. Tel. 679 444 929 (Albox) Electronic SE Water Softener, second hand, with instruction manual.

250€ ono Tel: 657 079 136 (Partaloa Area) New IKEA “EKTROP” 3 seater Sofa still boxed, brand new includes cream loose covers. 170€ Mojacar Playa, Tel: 950 478 544 4 burner natural gas, fits standard 60cm space in kitchen top, Brand CATA, Never used can show receipt from Leeroy Merlin.

60€ Tel: 642 5 03 833 De-humidifier/ laundry dryer, Mitsubishi automatic - free-standing unit.

As new. Cost over £300, bargain at 95€,

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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Grandfather clock with integral storage, perfect working order 60€, Two Ladies stylish wetsuits (still ticketed) - size 14/16, bargain at 80€ for both, Toyota twin-needle free-arm sewing machine/accessories, still boxed Cost over £250 - accept 95€, Morphy Richards trouser press excellent condition, 60€. Connecting kit for side by side tall fridge & freezer - unused, 10€ Tel: 650 442 462 Cross Trainer “Tentable” 80€. Skill Grinder new boxed 15€. Ortogozo Table Top Oven 20€, Breakdown Triangle 5€. 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-12-250/651.589 UK 250€. Tel: 661 045 808 Astro Refrigerator with cold compartment. dimensions 50cms x 50cms x 85cms height.

Good clean condition.

70€ Tel: 950 099 483.

Buyer collects. Tel: 620 144 777.

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

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Steve Hayes Informatica

La Alfoquia Pc’s, Laptops, Printers etc.

Sales & Repairs on-site Private parties Birthday callout / tuition. etc..

Consumables all events catered for Albox, Almeria call for more information Tel: 950 120 900 634 393 235

LICENSED POZO/septic tank emptying

hobby/craft ELAINE ’ S WOOLS Quality UK Wool & Accessories.

Come & view my DISPLAY. Also Available at CAT Services & Total Ente r t a i n m e nt Call 667 273 889 elaineswools@ gmail.com

iron/metal

The Metal works Grills, railings, gates of all types, • Repairs to existing pozos security/sliding/ • CCTV Camera roller, rejas, Inspection concertina doors Call Andy on 950 091 109 or 648 768 587 etc. Tel: Keith Email: blockeddrainsrus@albox-online.net Wood on 638 900 949

• 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

Pool Cleaning & Water Tanks

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locksmith

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Liberty Insurance Roquetas de Mar We can provide you with any insurance you might need at very competitive prices.

We speak English, German, Spanish and Norwegian.

Any questions or for your free quote please contact us.

Tel: 950 333 411 Email: info@almeria-spanish-properties.com

gardening

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

Contact Graham Tel: 620 112 193

Full Maintenance contracts available

Logs

LOGS FOR SALE Eucalyptus / Olive / Oak The cheapest in the area Tel Phil: 634 328 779 phoyle@hotmail.es

Phil the Pick load of small or big Locksmith 24 Olive logs, no roots €165 hours.

Locked Out? Locks load of mixed Olive some roots €145 fitted/upgraded load of eucalyptus, house safes. no roots €165 Arboleas & all loads 2 tonnes surrounding Arboleas & area.

Special surrounding areas weekend rates.

Call Lee on 636 092 632 Tel: 697 243 181 eliteplanthire@hotmail.co.uk

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painter/decorator

bob The Painter

All aspects of P&D, Interior & Exterior, Gates, Rejas & Boundary Walls

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Free Quotations Tel: 662 597 596 - 660 072 171 bobthepainter75@hotmail.com

painter & decorator friendly - professional -reliable all types of exterior & interior work

ring for a free quote

Tel: 649 186 107 or

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painter & decorator internal & external free quotes

tel: 620 112 193 Pets No need for kennels or cattery.

Pet sitting in you own home, Arboleas & local area. Call Vanessa 637 061 482

Pools

All General Building Works Undertaken

Pool Maintenance All Pool Repairs

Call for a free quote Paul 617 150 300 Philip 647 121 164 Email: Checkers@outlook.es

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spanish tuition

New Classes

LEARN SPANISH… ...in a fun and enjoyable class with Paco

at Camping Los Gallardos, MiraFlores Restaurant.

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A Matter of Honour by Jeffrey Archer

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“The simple beauty of the golds, reds and blues left them both speechless. Neither of them had expected the icon to be so breathtaking.”

I loved this Archer classic and felt that I was following the trials and tribulations of 007 instead of Captain Adam Scott. The story begins interestingly with the discovery that the painting of St. George and the Dragon, displayed in the Winter Palace, Leningrad for more than 50 years under heavy guard, is a fake. The treasures inside the palace have been carbon-dated and it is now known that this painting in question was done 500 years after Rublev’s original.

Nicholas IInd, The Tsar’s traditional silver crown was not attached to the back of the frame.

It was believed that the Tsar had secreted something valuable inside the icon, something so valuable that it would have guaranteed security for himself and his family. But it was hidden away for decades, undiscovered until 1966.

The protagonist, Adam Scott has resigned his army commission after an exemplary career in distinguishing himself. He was awarded the Sword of Honour and was hopeful to join the Foreign Office.

Action begins in Appleshaw, U.K. with the reading of his father’s will. A small, insignificant legacy is bequeathed to his mother, sister and Adam himself, expected but the biggest and strangest surprise comes with an envelope stipulating that should he decide to open the envelope it must be on the condition that he will never divulge its contents to any living person. How mysterious.

We discover that his father, Gerald had allegedly been a traitor.

In his last posting he had responsibility for a number of senior ranking Nazis awaiting trial for war crimes: Hess, Doenitz, Speer and Goering. The night before Goering’s execution the Nazi officer had requested a private meeting with Gerald where he handed him an envelope hoping that this would compensate him for being held responsible for future events such as treachery. He was told it was a masterpiece and not to underestimate its value.

Sadly, Gerald didn’t open or destroy the envelope so he didn’t benefit from Goering’s gift. The Nazi died from cyanide poisoning immediately after this private meeting and naturally, Gerald was held responsible for the suicide and dishonoured. Adam inherited the apparent sins of the father, hence his resignation from the army.

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hoping that his mother can benefit from the windfall. He discovers that Goering left his father the Tsar’s icon of St. George and the Dragon which is now rightfully his and thus he begins a perilous journey to Geneva to claim what is rightfully his.

In true Archer style we meet the antagonist, a ruthless Russian KGB agent, capable of betraying his own father for his own advancement, lacking in moral scruples and extremely dangerous.

He is given the commission of finding the original icon and returning it to its rightful owners-the Russians. It’s not long before he crosses swords with Adam Scott. Adam is soon on the run when the newspaper headlines read: Englishman sought after German girl and Swiss taxi driver murdered.” The Swiss police as well as English, Russian and American agents are on his tail, after his blood. Why is this icon so precious? All this espionage over a painting. Or is there more to it than meets the eye?

Adam comes to realise that there is something much more valuable hidden inside the icon that justifies espionage and murder but what is it? Why do the Americans as well as the Russians and the British want to get their hands on it? Adam comes to realise that he can’t trust anyone and he has to face his adversary, Romanov, alone.

Can he survive and more importantly, can he prove his father’s innocence in the death of Goering to restore his father’s honour posthumously? Prove the hero?

Frank Marshall (Bourne and Indiana Jones fame) produced a movie based on Archer’s book which is worth watching. If you enjoyed this you might like to look at the sequel: Honour Among Thieves.

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Audi Q7 e-tron (2016) plug-in hybrid

The Q7 gets its own back when it comes to electric range and overall refinement. Audi claims up to 56km (34.8 miles) of electriconly running – and without putting in any particular effort we were able to travel very nearly that distance without troubling the internal combustion engine. It’ll happily stay an EV at motorway speeds, too. When it does kick in, the six-pot is not only smooth but surprisingly sonorous, helped by the world-first application of active engine mounts on a diesel. It’s a much more cultured experience than the gruff Mercedes, which also can’t match the Audi’s interior quality.

Verdict The Q7 e-tron is a convincing application of current plug-in hybrid technology, very refined, sleek inside and tidy to drive. But at an expected price of £65,000 – some £12,000 more than the next most expensive Q7 – you’ve got to really want the tech and be in a position to make best use of the electric range in order to seriously consider one as a private buyer. You also have to understand that ‘current’ technology means even a rapid charger needs 2.5 hours to fully replenish the battery, while a domestic supply demands 8 hours, and the discipline to plug it in every night.

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And then there were two. The Q7 e-tron is Audi’s second plugin hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) – and in terms of environmental impact it’s not difficult to imagine the Q7 needing more of this kind of assistance than the existing A3 e-tron. Audi’s premier SUV is not a small vehicle. In fact, it’s one of the UK market’s largest 4x4s.

Which means adding an electric motor and a massive battery pack might make a bit of sense, even if it also cancels out the final row of seats.

So why should I go for the Audi Q7 e-tron over the remaining three?

Even with all the weight Audi’s managed to take out of the second-generation Q7 Price when new: £65,000 platform, the e-tron can’t On sale in the UK: match the nimble, fleet-footed spring 2016 feel of the BMW – nor the raw Engine: 2967cc V6 turbodiesel performance of the (noisy) with electric motor, combined twin-charged Volvo. At nearly 2.5-tonnes, including 202kg system output 368bhp and of electronics and batteries 516lb ft hanging out over the back Transmission: eight-speed axle, it’s impressive just how automatic, four-wheel drive safe and assured it actually is, thundering along a mountain Performance: 6.0sec road on 20-inch wheels and 0-62mph, 140mph, 166mpg, the optional air suspension. But 46g/km CO2 (tbc) Weight / not even 368bhp, 516lb ft and material: 2445kg / aluminium five-link aluminium suspension and steel Dimensions can really make the Audi (length/width/height in mm): exciting to drive. Quick enough, 5052/1968/1741 yes. Exciting, no.

Officers from the Guardia Civil in Guadalajara have dismantled a gang of criminals who would manipulate the recorded mileage of vehicles in order to increase their apparent value before selling them.

The gang would obtain vehicles through leasing companies created for the sole purpose of the deception and after purchasing the vehicles they would then manipulate the mileage and documentation to increase the market value, then sell them through internet portals where the vehicle history was less likely to be checked.

The final transaction was usually completed in car parks and shopping centres, and so the victims had no record of the real location or address of the sellers. The gang was based in the Guadalajara and Madrid areas, but sold the vehicles across the country, conning innocent buyers into buying overpriced and potentially dangerous vehicles.

In total, the investigators have identified more than 200 victims of the scam, although they believe that more victims will be revealed as the complex investigation continues. So far, victims of these scams have been located in the provinces of Guadalajara, Toledo, Ávila, Madrid, Cáceres, Castellón, Tarragona, Tenerife, Palma de Mallorca, Bizkaia, Málaga, Jaén and Almería. In total, six people have been arrested so far, five men and a woman, all aged between 33 and 42, all suspected of the crimes of fraud, forgery and conspiracy. One arrestee has already entered prison having been wanted in connection with other offences. An additional eight people are also under investigation.

During the raids, the officers recovered documentation, numerous car keys, mobile phones, cash, computer equipment and business stamps for six companies.

If you are purchasing a second-hand car you can check the vehicle´s history yourself via the DGT´s website. There are a number of articles about buying and selling a used car in Spain on this website, just look at the driving in Spain FAQ list or search above, and you should always complete a sales record form and take copies of documents from the seller. It is also wise to use a reputable dealer, such as our supporters at Autos Direct, where the history of the transaction is recorded and maintained.

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AGUILON GOLF MEMBERS REPORT

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Tony Matthews - Black Country born and bred – and believed to be the world’s most prolific author/writer/ co-compiler of football books, has just signed a contract to produce his 150th., entitled ‘Sir Bobby Robson: 50 Defining Fixtures’. This will be released by Amberley Publishing, Stroud, Gloucestershire next year.

Right now he is busily working on a similar publication appertaining to the career of striker Cyrille Regis who, of course, played for West Bromwich Albion, Coventry City, Aston Villa and Wolves, winning the FA Cup with the Sky Blues in 1987.

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The photograph here shows Tony – at home in sunny Spain - with a selection of the football books he has had published since 1975. Over 30 have featured his home town club, West Bromwich Albion in one form or another.

Forty years on and still going strong, he is hoping soon to receive confirmation that he has been recognised in the Guinness Book of World Records.

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SPORTS SHORTS – by Tony Matthews

• L ast week’s friendly internationals ended: Belgium 3 Italy 1, Czech Republic 4 Serbia 1, France 2 Germany 0, Northern Ireland 1 Latvia 0, Slovakia 3 Switzerland 2, Spain 2 England 0 and Wales 2 Netherlands 3. Last night, England met France and Belgium played Spain.

• H opefully, o Monday in Dublin on Monday, the Republic of Ireland qualified for Euro 2016 by beating Bosnia in the return leg of their play-off game.

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• I n recent U21 Euro qualifiers, there were wins for Scotland and Wales, a draw for England and defeats for Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.

• L ast Saturday FL2 leaders Plymouth Argyle made a worthwhile 670-mile round trip to York and won 2-1.

• T he ten PL games this weekend are: Chelsea-Norwich, Crystal Palace-Sunderland, Everton-Villa, Manchester City-Liverpool, Newcastle-Leicester, Southampton-Stoke, Spurs-West Ham, Swansea-Bournemouth, Watford-Manchester United and WBAArsenal. It’s Burnley-Brighton, Coventry-Gillingham and PlymouthExeter in the Championship and Leagues 1 and 2, while here in Spain, Real Madrid play Barcelona (Saturday).

• Paul Lambert has taken over as manager at Blackburn Rovers.

• N ico Rosberg won last Sunday’s ‘boring’ Brazilian Grand Prix. Lewis Hamilton was second with Sebastian Vettel third.

• E ngland lost the first ODI against Pakistan by six wickets but won the second by 95 runs, courtesy of Alex Hales (109) and bowler Chris Woakes (4-33). The third match took place on yesterday; the fourth and last is on Friday • I n the second Test against New Zealand, Australia’s David Warner reached 4,000 runs while scoring 253 in his side’s first innings total of 559-9 declared. In reply, Ross Taylor (235 not out in a score of 510-6) became the first Kiwi to claim a double-century against Australia.

• I n tennis, the Czech Republic defeated Russia 3-2 to lift the women’s Federation Cup in Prague, and right now the ATP World Tour finals at London’s O2 arena are underway.

• England beat New Zealand 20-14 in the third Rugby League Test Match to clinch their first series victory over the Kiwis since 2007.

• S wede Kristian Broberg won the BMW Masters; his first European tour victory; • D utchman Michael Van Gerwin beat Phil ‘The Power’ Taylor to complete the darts Grand Slam for the first time.

• T here are currently 190 athletes banned from all competitions because of drug abuse, including 43 from Russia, 34 from India and 16 from Morocco. Spain have five and Great Britain (2).

• E x-champion jockey Pat Eddery has died, aged 63. He rode 4,632 winners including three in the Derby and 73 at Ascot.

• A lso 1950s Spurs defender, Harry Clarke, has died, aged 94 and two goalkeepers have also passed away: Marton Fulop (32), exIpswich, Sunderland, Manchester City and WBA, and Tommaso Trani (only 21), once of QPR.

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France players wanted Tuesday’s friendly against England called off following the attacks in Paris . (The Times - subscription) As a result of the attacks, senior British officers are to step up their fan-safety strategy. (The Independent) Lionel Messi is open to leaving Barcelona for a move to the Premier League, with Arsenal his preferred destination. But the 28-year-old forward wants £600,000-a-week. (Daily Star) Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski’s agent claims Real Madrid are interested in signing the 27-year-old Poland international. (Marca) Arsenal playmaker Mesut Ozil, 27, will be rewarded for his good form this season by being offered a new deal by the Gunners. (Daily Mirror) Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo, 30, could be playing in his final home El Clasico against Barcelona on Saturday, according to sources close to the Bernabeu club. (Daily Mail) Portugal international Ronaldo will be allowed to leave Real Madrid if they can recoup the £80m they paid Manchester United to sign him. (Sun) Red Star Belgrade midfielder Marko Grujic, 19, says he has been told by Serbian compatriot and Chelsea midfielder Nemanja Matic, 27, that the Blues want to sign him. (Daily Express) Chelsea are ready to end striker Radamel Falcao’s loan deal from Monaco and Spanish club Valencia are keen on signing the 29-year-old. (Daily Mirror) Fulham striker Moussa Dembele, 19, says it is “flattering” to be linked with a move to the Premier League but he is concentrating on getting the Cottagers promoted into the top flight. (Daily Express) Northern Ireland manager Michael O’Neill has welcomed Leeds United’s interest in striker Kyle Lafferty as the 28-year-old struggles to get first-team action at Norwich. (Daily Star) Juventus striker Alvaro Morata has been linked with a move back to Real Madrid but the 23-year-old insists he has no intention of moving from the Serie A side. (Marca) Arsenal keeper Petr Cech says it is “hard to believe” the plight his former club Chelsea are in as they lie 16th in the Premier League in defence of their title.

(Tyden via London Evening Standard) Tottenham striker Harry Kane, 22, says he was “small for my age” when he was released by Arsenal at the age of nine before joining Spurs. (Daily Telegraph) LA Galaxy midfielder Steven Gerrard, 35, is frustrated that he still gets compared to 37-year-old former England team-mate Frank Lampard, who plays for New York City. (Daily Star) Partick Thistle last night said they will support their 25-year-old striker Mathias Pogba, brother of France and Juventus player Paul, after he was caught up in the Paris terror attacks. (Daily Record) West Brom defender James Chester admits he fears he will not be selected

by Wales for Euro 2016 because he is not playing regularly for his club. (Wales Online) http://www.bbc.com/

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Nico Rosberg beats Lewis Hamilton in Brazilian Grand Prix

Nico Rosberg beat Lewis Hamilton for the second race in succession to win the Brazilian Grand Prix.

The German converted pole position into a lead at the first corner and controlled the race from there, despite Hamilton pushing hard throughout.

Hamilton looked faster but in the turbulent air behind Rosberg's car he was unable to get close enough to try to pass his team-mate.

Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel was third ahead of team-mate Kimi Raikkonen.

Mercedes dominated the race but there was plenty of tension as Hamilton sought a way to try to beat his teammate, his competitive desire undimmed by settling his third world title two races ago.

Hamilton made slightly the better start but was forced to the outside at the first corner and had to settle into second place in the early laps.

He stayed just over a second and a half behind until their first pit stops and then made a push to try to pass him in the first part of the second stint.

For nearly 10 laps, Hamilton was within a second of his team-mate, before his tyres began to lose their edge and he had to back off.

He pleaded with Mercedes to put him on a different strategy, but was told this was not a good idea because of the potential threat from Ferrari behind.

As it turned out, Mercedes did have to change their strategy, converting from two pit stops to three when tyre degradation turned out to be more severe than expected.

Hamilton came out from their final stop 1.5 seconds behind and with 20 laps to go.

But again he was thwarted in his attempts to get close enough to pass as Rosberg drove a strong race in front of him, helped by what some might have considered coaching over the radio form his engineer, which is not allowed.

"It was a great weekend for me. Of course everything is relative with what happened back in Paris, but it went perfectly. Lewis put on a great challenge but I was able to control it and I was really happy with that," he said.

Hamilton said: "I had good pace but you just can't overtake here. I was behind Nico and in traffic for some time and I just killed my tyres. I don't know if there

w a s anyone else overtaking, unless you have a huge advantage you can't get close."

Vettel ran the Mercedes a touch closer than might have been expected, helped by doing a short third stint on a set of the faster but less durable 'soft' tyres.

But the German was still 11 seconds behind the Mercedes by the time the final pit stops were over, underlining how much work Ferrari have to do over the winter to try to catch Mercedes and mount a title challenge next season.

Vettel was well ahead of Raikkonen, who had a similarly large gap over Williams driver Valtteri Bottas, while Force India's Nico Hulkenberg held off Red Bull's Daniil Kvyat for sixth.

Williams' Felipe Massa had finished eighth at his home race but was excluded afterwards because his rightrear tyre temperature was 27C above the permitted maximum before the start of the race. Williams have appealed against the decision.

Verstappen "as good as Senna and Schumacher" Max Verstappen again showed his potential as a future world champion on his way to 10th place, which became ninth after Massa's exclusion from the results.

The Dutchman pulled a brilliant overtaking move on Force India's Sergio Perez, taking the outside line around Turn One and holding on for the inside on Turn Two to make it stick.

He then repeated the move again on Sauber's Felipe Nasr later in the race to ensure he split the Lotus cars of Romain Grosjean and Pastor Maldonado.

BBC F1 analyst said: "I have compared him to Schumacher and Senna. I feel at this stage of his career he is that good." http://www.bbc.com/