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Royal British Legion Albox Branch Remembrance Service

Members and guests from the Albox Branch of the RBL commemorated the Fallen in a service of Remembrance at the Chapel in la Aljambra on November 11th. The service was led by Duncan Burr (pictured), Chaplain to the Branch, and the silence impeccably observed by all present.

During the service members and guests were invited to lay wreaths and place poppies and crosses as a token of remembrance to those lost but not forgotten (pictured).

Sandy Tucker (Membership Secretary) sang a solo of ‘When I survey the wondrous cross’ and Judith Tope (Poppy Coordinator) recited a poem written 5 years ago by James Wiggins, called ‘The Battle of Britain’, commemorating the long air fight, well fought.

The service concluded and those present enjoyed coffee and chocolate biscuits.

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Close to 100 migrants tried to storm the border fence from Morocco into the Spanish enclave of Melilla on Saturday in a scramble that left one man seriously injured, authorities said.

Moroccan security forces managed to stop some of the migrants from reaching the fence that seals off Melilla -- one of only two land borders between Africa and the European Union -- but around 30 people still reached it and clambered onto the railings, they said.

Two of these managed to get across into the Spanish territory, while one man was seriously injured when he fell from the metres-high fence near the Barrio Chino crossing, authorities in Melilla added in a statement.

The man was taken to hospital in Melilla with severe head injuries -- along with three others who were slightly hurt as they too fell from the fence.

Other migrants were still clinging onto the railings in high winds, prompting firemen to lay out mattresses and other

material at the base of the fence in an attempt to break any fall.

Authorities said the area around Barrio Chino is favoured by migrants and refugees trying to make it into Spain, as the "cluster of homes there allows them to crouch and hide, making it harder for security forces to intercept them."

Melilla and Ceuta, another Spanish enclave nearly 400 kilometres (250 miles) away, have for some years been a flashpoint for African migrants trying to enter Spain, with authorities stepping up security by strengthening border barriers.

So far this year, according to Melilla authorities, there have been a dozen attempts to cross the border fence there, with more than 100 managing to enter the Spanish enclave.

But authorities said this pales in comparison with 2014, when more than 2,000 migrants and refugees managed to enter Melilla. thelocal.com

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The London-based grunge rockers, led by singer Chris Martin, will be presenting their new album A head of full dreams along with its earlier, most popular tracks at the one-night-only concert, its sole date in Spain for next year.

According to the band, the new album will be released on December 4 and includes duets and tracks produced with top artists including Beyoncé, Noel Gallagher, Merry Clayton and Tove Lo. The first single from the CD, Adventure of a lifetime, was released a week ago and tickets for the Barcelona show will go on sale this coming Friday, November 27.

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Coldplay’s last album was recorded in a studio in Barcelona and includes tracks with a traditionally-Spanish feel.

The band has always retained close ties to the north-eastern city, and staged a competition there in April last year – the lyrics to one of Coldplay’s songs were hidden in a library in Barcelona, and the person who found them would get a free ticket and backstage pass to their concert in London.

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Friday & Cyber Monday

Black in Spain

This year Black Friday falls on 27 November and Cyber Monday on 30 November, however only a couple of years ago these days were relatively unknown in Spain. Since stores have decided to embrace any opportunity to launch promos to customers, is it really worth waiting?

use credit cards and often don’t have a lot of time (or patience) for shopping.

Black Friday is the name given to the Friday after Thanksgiving that traditionally heralded the start of the Christmas shopping spree in stores in the United States. Cyber Monday is the Monday immediately after Black Friday; the term was introduced in 2005 when it was noticed that there was a substantial increase in online sales on the Monday after Thanksgiving and hence marketers took this opportunity to offer special promotions to try to increase sales even more. US shoppers have come to expect major discounts on these two days and in the last couple of years Spanish stores have copied the idea.

In the US they have studied the different demographics of the two days to target offers accordingly. Black Friday shoppers tend to be older, less internet savvy and often pay in cash. Cyber Monday shoppers are younger, more affluent,

It’s not easy to know exactly what items will be included in store promos, as companies don’t want to risk people waiting all November to make their purchases. One of the best ways to make sure you get the latest information is to sign up to newsletters or follow stores on Facebook as most promotions will only be announced on Thursday evening (for Black Friday) or on Sunday (for Cyber Monday).

For in-store promotions remember that items with the biggest reductions will probably only be available in limited numbers (and sizes/colours if we’re talking about clothes and footwear) in order to get customers to visit stores with the hope that they’ll buy something else. For high value items such as electronics or home appliances, it’s a good idea to check the price of an item you’re interested in now as the price may rise slightly in

Well, we haven’t got an answer for that. What we can suggest is that a few days before the end of November you start to check out The E Day – Spain’s “one stop Cyber Monday website” that has had great deals over the last couple of years. http://moneysaverspain.com/

will be more than 1,000 products with special discounts this year, which is 500 more than in 2014. The discounts will be unfolded from as early as this Monday right up until Monday 30, with the majority of offers launched over next weekend.

Shoppers will have to be quick as there will be a limited time that these discounts will be on offer, although some will be available for the whole day.

El Corte Inglés This will be the third consecutive year that the Spanish department store participates in this pre-Christmas campaign.

In 2014, discounts of up to 40% were applied to a wide variety of goods in their shops and online.

Adidas The German sports clothing company has announced that it will offer discounts of 25% on all its catalogued items.

Media Markt Media Markt will begin launching its discounts on Friday and offers will continue until Monday 30 November, tying in with Cyber Monday. Shoppers can make their purchases in shops or online, and reductions will mainly focus on consoles, films and IT. PC Componentes This is an online retailer that specializes in computer goods and electronics. It has already confirmed that discounts will be placed on items such as graphic cards, smartphones, hard disks, television screens, tablets, laptops, RAM memory, digital cameras, video cameras, gaming products, headphones, keyboards, monitors and consoles. Additionally, discounts of up to 60% will start from this Monday 23 November and continue through to Cyber Monday.

Sony From 27 to 30 November, Sony will be reducing

prices on televisions, tablets, cameras, video cameras, headphones, Hi-Fi systems and much more in its shops.

The Body Shop This beauty care product shop will offer 40% off all its items online and in its shops (doesn’t include new stock).

Visionlab From 27 November until 29 November, Visionlab will reduce all of its products by 40%. This will include glasses, sunglasses, contact lenses or hearing aids. Early shoppers can obtain discounts of 60% for purchases made before 12pm during that weekend.

Merkal Calzados From 27 – 29 November, there will be a 20% discount on the collection of shoes with the BLACK code and on Monday 30 November a 20% discount on all products with the code CYBER. Xbox There will be reductions on around 100 different games on Black Friday, although no comment on how much has been made so far.

Toys R Us The top shop will be celebrating Black Friday with discounts of 50% on a selection of products throughout the week. This will start this coming Monday and run through until Sunday 29 November, although Cyber Monday will also feature discounted prices on all purchases of at least two products made online (toysrus.es) Each year the number of businesses that participate in the Black Friday campaign grows, and below is a list of additional companies that will have some great offers on their products over the Black Friday weekend. eBay, Phone House, Sprinter, Marypaz, HP, Worten Ikea, Apple, Fnac, Pc Box, Samsung, Zara, Massimo Dutti, Oysho, Mango, H&M, Decathlon, Leroy Merlin Zara, Evolution Juegos Source: www.eleconomista.es, www.abc.es

What is Black Friday and Cyber Monday?

Prepare for Black Friday 2015 Black Friday originated in the US. One month before Christmas, the day after Thanksgiving, prices on commercial goods are reduced to the lowest amount possible just for 24 hours in a bid to kickoff the start of the Christmas present shopping spree period.

Since sales periods were deregulated in Spain, the tradition has been carried on over here as well, and next Friday 27 November, the fourth Friday of November, businesses in Spain will be slashing their prices and hoping that Christmas comes early for them as they rack up massive sales.

And, in this country, Black Friday, or Viernes Negro, has only been running for three years, but it has already become one of the days of the year that produces the greatest amount of sales in the country. This is followed by Cyber Monday, another day of huge discounts, but related to technology only.

Amazon Amazon.es was the first company to start celebrating Black Friday in Spain, and, of course, the American internet giant will be heading the list of participating businesses this year as well. There

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order for the discount to be artificially higher. If you want a specific item then the best advice would be to arrive at the store at opening time Black Friday or you could try asking in store one or two days beforehand whether that particular item will be included in their Black Friday promo (although you might not get an answer!).

So the question is should you wait?

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Rancho Luz Del Sol

Rancho Luz Del Sol in Partaloa has been established since 2005. It is a family run business with Erika and Jay at the helm, ably supported by Jay’s parents, Chris and Tanya and their 4 boys, Jack, Ollie, Harry and Charlie.

Initially the Ranch was set up as a riding school offering lessons and hacks out into the countryside as well as livery and pony clubs for kids at the weekends.

However, from 2008 on when the effects of the world recession started to take effect, locally they found themselves inundated with calls about horse in need, or from people who could no longer afford to keep their horses. Since that time they have rescued and rehomed more than 20 horses. They have sent horses back to Holland, Belgium and the UK, and many to private homes here in Spain. They have also rescued a huge amount of dogs with one, Albert, recently going back to UK after a holiday maker fell in love with him!!

Rancho Luz Del Sol is not a charity so all the work they have done has come out of their own funds. The local community has helped by supporting fund raising events such as barbecue nights or special rides organised with lunch on route, as the cost of some of the rehabilitation with vets fees and special feeds has been expensive. They are now working in tandem with another local business, the Plaza Bar in Partaloa who are organising various fund raising nights to help with running costs over the winter.

The Plaza Bar offers great food and a warm welcome and is a great supporter of all these events which are great fun, with a few euros going to such a worthy cause in the process!!

This year the Ranch has been visited by Shayne Ward, who came to raise money for The Hearts and Minds Charity. He

and the organisers of this were so impressed with the Ranch’s contribution to the Autistic Charity and with the work they have done for all these horses and dogs that they organised another trip to raise funds for the Ranch itself. Sam Bailey and Lee Latchford-Evans from Steps, Kevin Cooper (ex-pro footballer) is also planning a charity celeb football match to help, so keep your eyes on the Ranch Facebook pages to find out more abut that!!

For the various nights being organised at The Plaza Bar check out their advert here in the Sol Times to find out when these events are taking place.

The photos are of Oscar are before and after, and he is now being ridden after just being broken in. Shayne Ward (X Factor Winner and now in Corrie) can be seen here with Honey (another rescue) that he rode for the Hearts and Minds Charity Trek.

Fund Raising events are being held at The Plaza Bar, Partaloa on Saturday 21st November, a successful Mexican Night was held which raised over 200€ for

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Since selling our shop in Turre my husband and I have been able to become interested in our surroundings.

For 8 ½ years we would woke up and head off to our shop and never the twain would meet as they say, now all that has changed.

A few weeks ago he decided we would investigate what is on our doorstep so to speak and one Saturday (in not so great weather) we ventured to The Watchtower in Heurcal Overa.

Or to give it it’s full name “Torre de Huercal Overa”.

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Even though it was a poor day here you could understand why it was built where it was. There would be no creeping up on its occupants.

The building itself dates back to 13th century and was actually built by the Arabs when the Nazari kingdom reigned over the south The remains themselves were part of a much bigger fortress but over time the building became dilapidation and only during the Civil War was the building put to use again as a bunker. Some machine guns were placed in many of its openings.

The tower has been privately owned for the last fifty years but in recent years the municipality gained access and so began the restoration to what we now see.

We actually were very lazy the day we visited and drove our car up to the top but I noticed one lady with her children parked

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With help from the archaeologists the very path has traced that was trodden by those building the tower and now stone seats have been placed at intervals for those more energetic.

There is history on our doorstep and we really don’t need to look too far to see it or be apart of it.

Directions: Take the N 340 just past the sign Camino del Salida take the turning on the right, you will see a sign for the Watchtower. Follow the road down to the Rambla, take the pathway across the Rambla and you will pass the Spanish Breakers Yard, keep going.

The road begins to climb steeply (spare a thought for the poor donkeys carrying their loads to and from the Watchtower).

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A Brief History

On the border with the province of Murcia.

For Menendez Pidal the origin of the placename Huercal-Overa lies in the repopulation of two different villages at the end of the XVI century. The presence of Phoenicians and Greeks (in search of minerals), Carthaginians and Romans is known about.

On the summit of Cabezo de la Jara is Escipion Cave, named after a Roman general who is thought to have been here with his army. He died locked up in a tower after being defeated by the Carthaginian general Asdrubal. The Roman emperor Augustus included Huercal-Overa, Purchena and Velez Rubio in the Roman province of Tarraconense.

The origin of Huercal-Overa can be pinpointed to the Al-Andalus period. From these times the Arabic castle of Huercal and the castle of Santa Barbara de Overa remain.

These make up, together with other fortresses, a secure defence for this part of the Kingdom of Granada. With the Christian conquest it was annexed and donated to the town of Lorca for services rendered in the year 1488. Its population was very depleted, especially that of Overa who preferred to leave rather than renege on their faith. After the War of the Alpujarras (1568-1570) and the expulsion of the Moors, repopulation was started between the years 1572 and 1573, with Overa annexed to Huercal.

In the year 1668 it achieved total

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independence from Lorca under the name we know today and by means of a purchase document made to the Royal Exchequer. In the War of Independence the events that are recounted about the inhabitants of this village are heroic. Fierce battles were waged in the streets, and on some occasions the village had to be taken house by house. The XIX century is characterized by the increase of population. In 1805 it had 2,186 inhabitants, in 1834 it had 3,315 and in 1887 it had 15,631 inhabitants between the village itself and the countryside.

Parallel to this demographic increase, there was an increase and expansion of the village buildings. During the XX century the different international conflicts and above all the Civil War affected the village. In the surrounding AREA there still remains an AREA of trenches.

It also suffered the long postwar period and emigration. From the seventies onwards this land through which such illustrious travellers as Gerald Brenan, Virginia Wolf and Juan Goytisolo have passed, opened itself up with new hope. www.andalucia.org

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LA MOJONERA Until 1984, the town of Mojonera formed part of the Felix district. The stand-out economic activity here is the local production of confectionary, recognized in the whole region.

The main attraction of this Almerian town in the poniente district is the parish church of the Virgin of Fuensanta, built in the 20th Century.

One can also visit the reservoir of Las Cadenas.

The main arts and crafts works that are carried out in the town consist of lace making, mostly done in female societies and groups in anticipation of the annual gatherings of people in the month of June.

HOTELS Hotels in La Mojonera are scarce and hard to find. Nearby towns and villages such as El Ejido and Roquetas Del Mar provide more than enough accommodation opportunities, including guesthouses, hostals, hotels and self-catering apartments, just a short drive away from this beautiful town.

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Why? It metabolizes quickly in your system and causes you to wake up multiple times during the night.

One study found that a glass of bourbon or vodka mixed with caffeine-free soda at bedtime increased the amount of time women spent awake during the night by 15 minutes. It also reduced nightly sleep time by 19 minutes and diminished quality of sleep.

If you don’t refrain from alcohol for our own benefit, do it for your mate. “Alcohol makes snoring worse so it will impact you and your potential bed partner,” said Rosenberg. http://www.health.com/

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Hello and welcome to CanDu Computer each program in a secure, Bytes. Android Has a Big Security Problem, isolated area of memory And Antivirus Apps Can’t Do Much to Help. where they can’t interact Wow! That is an opening statement and a with any other running program – clever or what! The only drawback is that half! Now I have to back it up!

First and foremost, Android is rarely if the virus can gain access to the ‘Root’ user updated (it is generally too much effort for a level, IT CAN DO ANYTHING IT WANTS tablet / phone manufacturer to spend time TO! The “sandboxes”, thankfully, do an and money upgrading, for free, the Android excellent job of preventing this.

Now here’s the best bit, Android, is like OS that is on our devices)! When you take this into account and then consider that, every other OS in as much as there are built as with all OS’s, there are people out there in security safeguards to prevent virus’s who want, desperately, to help part you coming down with software. What are with your hard earned money, either legally these technically brilliant safeguards called? or otherwise. Once you have done that you GOOD SOFTWARE SITES! Simples!

There are so many software / freeware then have to consider the weaknesses of the system that you are using in regards to / shareware (have I missed any) sites that constantly check their files, so that you and that failing.

We have already mentioned, in previous I can download them onto our machines articles, that Apple (the “iFamily” of to make life a little simpler or more fun, products) DO keep their system updated safely. Android is no different! Google don’t to ensure that weaknesses which inevitably have a particularly great track record when it comes to security (and for that matter occur, doesn’t live long.

Viruses and Malware are the most common neither does microsoft – but these are forms of attack BUT are very different facts NOT a “system bashing contest”), animals. The first thing to note is that there but that does mean that they have to try are very few viruses out there any more! harder to ensure that every program is free Put simply, there is no money to be made from Malware and Viruses. Their reputation from damaging someone’s computer files depends on it (and does need rebuilding)!

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It had been a long time since I’d journeyed back to Blighty; so leaving the 25C weather behind I made my way to the airport. Being early for a change I was cursing nearly half an hour later as the car parking people were late collecting my car at the drop off.

Getting to the scanners as usual I was stopped by a bleep; this being the day after the Paris atrocities it was only to be expected.

Instead of the usual pat down and being asked to remove my shoes the man had a swab and wiped my clothes and hands and then put the material into a machine. I told him all it would detect was egg mayonnaise sandwich and he laughed and waved me through when the machine said yes. I wonder what would happen if someone gets swabbed after making a joint?

Annoyingly nowadays any airport journey to departures involves walking through duty free. There are evil smells everywhere with impossibly cheerful, impeccably groomed dolly birds (and boys) trying to spray noxious sprays on unsuspecting traveller’s exposed skin.

Once through I held back the urge to buy over priced underwhelming food and drinks; instead I finished my egg mayo sarnies. Then

pause for thought

Time flies! Coming up to Advent already!

But what, you may well ask, is Advent?

Well the Christian season of Advent starts on the fourth Sunday before Christmas, and it’s Advent Sunday, not Christmas nor January 1st, that starts the Church Year.

The name is derived from the Latin ‘adventus’, meaning “coming”, particularly of course referring to the coming of Christ. So, we have Advent Calendars, counting down the days to Christmas, often with a treat, like a chocolate beneath each door – though these usually start from December 1st, rather than Advent Sunday (29th November in 2015), so losing me 2 chocolates this year!

So yes Advent, rather than mid September as seems normal in Britain these days, should be when we start to prepare for the coming of Christmas. And it’s right and proper that we should; for our annual celebration of the birth of God himself as a human child in utter humility and love to all, deserves thorough preparation. But of equal importance; in accordance with its original tradition, Advent should also be a time to reflect on Christ’s assurance that he would in time return; with the challenge that gives us to be ready, lest we prove ourselves no better prepared than folk were at

the time of his birth.

But can we in these educated times really believe in Christ’s return?

Aren’t such notions more science-fiction than reality?

Well yes, that may be, but surely that’s an essential attribute of the Divine; to define the rules of creation, rather than to be bound by them. For to limit belief only to things we’ve seen and understand necessarily excludes acceptance of any possibility of God, rejects faith and destroys hope, leaving little joy in life.

So yes, I firmly believe in Christ’s resurrection and that he will one day physically return to, in some amazing way, raise all back to life. I may not understand how, but if he really is the creator God, then why should that present any problem to Him? Details of a number of English Language Churches are given in Sol Noticeboard for any who wish to Worship, but further information about the Anglican Church and details of forthcoming events may be seen on the web site w w w.mojac ar c hur c h. org Duncan Burr is Licensed Lay Reader for the Anglican Chaplaincy of Costa Almeria and Costa Cálida and may be contacted at djburr@ avired.com

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I spied proof that the world has gone bureaucratically mad as a uniformed woman was patrolling the floor photographing litter. I watched as she pirouetted about the floor stopping every so often to take out her camera and take souvenir snaps of the things people had dropped. I wondered why instead she didn’t just pick the litter up.

Landing in Gatwick and turning my phone on I wondered why my wife had left messages asking which terminal I was in. All became clear as the pilot calmly told us that we’d been switched from North to South due to an ‘incident’. Once off the plane that ‘incident’ had meant the evacuation of one terminal into the one I was now in. A quick Twitter trawl lead me to the ‘Daily Wail’ which hysterically told me that a madman armed with guns and possibly bombs had tried to attack an EasyJet desk then run away. Only afterwards did the gun turn out to be an airgun but better to disrupt 10,000 people than take the risk after the day’s before awfulness in Paris.

I stepped into arrivals to find those 10,000 people standing in my way. There was no signage or anyone in charge for me to ask

how to walk the 50 yards to the railway station so I followed one of the 10,000’s advice and 5 minutes later was standing outside the airport with no station in sight. Back tracking to the airport I finally worked my way into the station only to find I’d missed the once hourly train by a whisker. Keeping calm I then spent a fiver on a newspaper and bottle of water; water that cost me three times the price of a litre of petrol.

How can anyone regularly afford to let the train take the strain in the UK? Four short trips over a few days cost as much as my return flight from Spain. Plus trains were late, cancelled, replaced by buses and worst of all; often the toilets were closed. My flights in total were twenty times further and twice as long time wise. Plus I got a free sandwich and drink on the plane and the toilets worked.

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Franco’s remains should be removed Spain lawyer Garzon A prominent Spanish lawyer has launched a petition calling for the removal of the remains of former dictator General Franco from their official resting place.

Baltasar Garzon said the Valley of the Fallen should instead be converted into a victims’ memorial.

The move comes on the eve of the 40th anniversary of Franco’s death.

H e defeated the Republicans in Spain’s bloody 1936-39 civil war, ruling until 1975.

Spain made the successful transition to democracy afterwards, but Franco’s legacy remains painful, with families still searching for the remains of loved ones.

Political parties at the time agreed to amnesty for crimes committed during and after the civil war, meaning that no trials have been held.

In the petition, Mr Garzon calls for the removal of Franco-era symbols from the site and says there should be an official apology.

Strictly Week 9 from the Tower Ballroom, Blackpool

With another action packed professional Lindy Hop opening the show, I was really excited as it was coming from the home of Ballroom Dancing in Blackpool. A venue much larger than the studio in London and one which normally sorts the men out from the boys as it is much more difficult to ‘fill’ a floor of this size.

Opening were Jay McGuinness and Aliona and a Salsa. With a very clean slick performance and an ease with the armography that you didn’t know who the celebrity was. Jay was so relaxed this week and so at home amongst other professional dancers with his performance.

I awarded him 9 and the judges 36. Jamelia and Tristan were next with a Quickstep. Although they covered this big floor well, I found the quality of her performance wanting, her frame was not tight enough, she wasn’t closing her feet anywhere nor pointing her toes. I gave her 6 and the judges a very generous 31. Following were Anita Rani and Gleb and a Paso Doble.

Performed to a traditional piece of Spanish music Anita displayed excellent intensity and superb use of flamenco arms and lines. She just fails to point her toes which stopped me from giving her a 10 so a 9 and the judges 37.

Next to dance were Katie Derham and Anton with an American Smooth. Nerves again marred her performance half way through.

This seems to happen every week, nerves take over, she goes wrong then finds it very difficult to pull it back. This week her dance went lumpy from the middle which she found

“We have a serious problem with coming to terms with what was done and find solutions. It’s very Spanish to wait for the storm to pass,” said Mr Garzon.

Spanish dictator General Franco Franco was dictator of Spain for almost four decades The Valley of the Fallen was built largely by prisoners of war. More than 30,000 dead from both sides in the civil war were moved there on Franco’s orders in a bid to promote reconciliation.

Instead, it became widely seen as a divisive reminder of the years of dictatorship.

There have been previous appeals for the removal of Franco’s remains but they have been resisted by the governing Popular Party.

Mr Garzon is best known for helping to secure the arrest of the former Chilean leader Augusto Pinochet in London in 1998. http://www.bbc.com/

so polished. I gave her 8 and the judges 34. Closing the show were Kellie Bright and Kevin with a Quickstep. Even though it was very well danced with a myriad of kicks, flicks and skips I found it didn’t wow me and left me a bit flat but nice job. I awarded her 8 and the judges 37.

difficult to recover from. I awarded her 7 and the judges an extremely generous 35.

Peter Andre and Janette then performed a 60s themed Jive. The pop choreography was great but once he started Jive basic - oh dear!

His Jive chasses didn’t happen, his weight was in his heels, he looked heavy and Jive has to be on the toes and light footed. I gave him 7 and he ended up in bottom slot with 29 from the judges.

Georgia May Foote and Giovanni were next with an American Smooth. Wow! Such superb control, elegance, body contact which never moved whether dancing the turns, fleckerls (circular movement on the spot) or pivots. A fantastic performance which gained another 10 from me (she had one last week too) and 38 from the judges. Helen George and Aljaz followed with a Charleston. This unfortunately wasn’t Helen’s dance. She somehow looked heavy legged - is she getting burned out? Despite it being an action packed Charleston, I found it looked a bit ‘careful’ she needed to let go a bit more and not be quite

In the bottom two this week were Peter and Jamelia with Jamelia leaving the show after the judges 3 to 1 vote on the dance off. Next week back to the studio and normality but the going is really getting tough. With only a couple of weaker dancers left it literally could go anyway. A weak dance from anyone and they could find themselves out of the show.

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According to ratings agency Axesor, 3,286 businesses have left Catalonia since 2012, when the separatist drive began gaining traction.

Barcelona says the Spanish state is trying to “attack the reputation” of the Catalan economy The drain does not come as a complete surprise, given that various business leaders had repeatedly warned about the risk of continuing down the path of unilateral independence.

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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 Almanzora

Nr Taberno

195.000 €

This incredible two story house (200 sq mtrs) comprises of 6 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, a kitchen, a large lounge with separate dining room, an integral garage and large pool (10 x 5). All of this is set in a good sized, fully fenced plot (1300 sq) mtrs with automatic entrance gates. Just 5 minutes from the main town of Albox, also just 5 minutes from the main motorway and even less to the historical village of Almanzora.

189,000€

This wonderful typical Spanish Cortijo (200 sq mtrs) is in need of restoration. It has mains water and electric, the structure and roof are sound and it is not far away from the town of Taberno. Also the house is on a very large plot (2.5 hectares) with plenty of olive trees.. Just 4 km from Taberno and 10 km from 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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LEGAL CORNER WITH MICHAEL DAVIES, ABOGADO/SOLICITOR

If you wish us to print an article about a particular topic, please e-mail info@daviessolicitors.com - www.daviessolicitors.com Problems with a sale on the day of signature at the notary.

The risk of loosing the claim of 100% exemption on Capital gains tax by doing things wrong.

Question: I am English, resident in Spain , married, of 70 years of age and purchased a property 20 years ago in Mojacar in my name only. My intention was to sell and claim the 100% exemption from capital gains tax on the basis that I am selling my main home and am over 65 .The other day at the notary I was told I could not achieve this withoght signature of my husband on the deed of sale. My solicitor had not told me this and my husband is not in Spain. What is happening as I understand that I could sell withoght my husband.

Answer: (the original question was much longer with a lot more detail and involving other matters also ).

In Spain if you are English and have purchased a property on your own you are allowed to sell the property on your own also , but you must state on the deed to be able to do so that the property is not your main family home (this is the norm and is automatically written into deed with just one spouse selling) as otherwise the notary will ask for the signature of the spouse (this is

because spouse can have certain claims over the family home and the notary requires the signature to cover himself).

You our or your solicitor had obviously mentioned to the notary that your intention was to claim the 100% exemption based on the fact that you where selling your main home and where over 65. The notary was concerned that placing the standard clause in which you manifest it is not your main family home (necessary for you to sign withoght your husband) would compromise your position with the tax office with regards to the claim of the the exemption for being over 65 which you would only be entitled to if you are selling your main home.

The notary is absolutely correct and it is lucky that he detected this and mentioned this to you before you signed (as this is not his job as it is in fact your solicitor that should have had this covered) as signing the clause would have made the claim of the exemption close to impossible. and upfront meeting of the family with a solicitor at an early stage of the illness is a very good idea.

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.

David

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O Olive

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This interesting rustic style property is just over 5 minutes from the charming market town of Lubrin. This large open plan building features 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, a large mezzanine gallery and a good sized rear garden.

Lubrin (Rambla Aljibe) 69,950 Euros

OLV1042

2 BEDROOM, 2 BATHROOM, pENTHOUSE APARTMENT IN VERA PLAYA ALL MOD CONS, BALCONY & ROOF TERRACE OFFERING FANTASTIC VIEWS

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OLV1048

Bedar (El Pinar)

This detached 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom Villa is new to the market and represents tremendous value for money, the property does require modernization however boasts much potential.

OLV707

Avenida 28 de Febrero 34, Albox 04800- Almeria.

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Villa Alec

145,000 €

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Villa Dimitry

105,000 €

Tabernas

A rare find, situated just off a major road with great access, located just 5 minutes from the popular town of Tabernas. This 2 bedroom Finca style property comes with 3 paddocks , small stables and various terraces.

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135,000 €

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Lubrin

OLV900

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This 6 bedroom, 5 bathroom restored Spanish Cortijo is in a great country location and previously listed in Alistair Sawday’s Special Places to Stay in recent years.

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Turre

OLV832

This unique and immaculately presented village house located in the popular and bustling market town of Turre. It boasts 3 double bedrooms and integral garage in the main house and in addition to this are two independent 1 bedroom apartments..

399,950 Euros

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BEAUTIFULLY RESTORED NEAR ALMANZORA sol726 - 89995€

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SEPERATE APARTMENT ARROYA ALBANCHEZ sm007 - 116,000€

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

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Traditional Spanish House near albox sm024 - 119,950€

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

Beautiful detached 3 bed , 2 bath villa located in a tranquil setting only 3 minutes from the local village

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IDYLLIC SETTING TABERNO sm002 - 139,950€

Traditional restored detatched cortijo in an idyllic setting with fantastic views.

Features 3 bedrooms 2 bathrooms and part AC

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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

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Part cave country home in a stunning setting Features 5 bedroom , 2 bathroom, large plot , partially fenced and fantastic views

REDUCED PRICE SERON COUNTRY HOME S0l516 - 165000€

Stunning 4 bedroom , 2 bath country home .Features swimming pool, Jacuzzi, underfloor heating and security system

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NEW LISTING SM034- CUCADOR 3 Bed 2 bath detached villa Converted Garage High Spec Interior Swimming Pool Aircon Throughout Close to main roads & amenities 169,000€

WE URGENTLY REQUIRE LEGAL PROPERTIES FROM COAST TO COUNTRY WE ARE LOOKING FOR ALL TYPES OF PROPERTIES FOR RENTAL OPPORTUNITIES. CLIENTS WAITING CALL US 950 064 584 Beautiful detached villa Near Albox sol161 - 169,950€

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450€ PCM

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COUNTRY CORTIJO CLOSE TO aLBOX RSM004 - 325€ pcm

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

3 bed semi attached cortijo with small courtyard and roof terrace Comes fully furnished, in a secluded tranquil setting and only 20 mins from Albox

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This amazing villa overlooks the village of Urracal Features 4 bedrooms with dressing room , swimming pool and spectacular views of the surrounding mountains

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Traditional cortijo , beautifully restored .Features 3 bed , 2 bath , logburner, stunning views and only a short drive to Oria

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

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property group

Paseo del Mediterraneo 197 - Mojacar - Almeria

Tel: 950 472 430 / 610 053 563

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Garrucha

€60,000

Great opportunity. 3 bed / 1 bath 1st floor apartment within a short walk from the beach and amenities in Garrucha. Underground parking space. Lift. Ref.1646

Palomares

Cabrera

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€77,500 Lucainena de la Torres

Fantastic 3 bed / 2 bath Townhouse with garage of 46 m2 on the basement. Back patio, front terrace & roof solarium. Walking distance from amenities. Short drive to beach.

Ref. 1629

€99,000 Nr Huercal Overa

€188,000 Cabrera

Detached 3 bed / 2 bath villa in quiet cul de sac, a few minutes walk to the beach and new promenade. Light and airy. Kitchen and sitting room open planned. Ref.1560

Cortijo Grande

€129,950

3 bed / 1 bath furnished apartment with large terrace on well maintained gated development with tennis court & pools near promenade.

Store room. Air con. Ref. 1647

€285,000 la parata

Amazing detached 3 bed / 2,5 bath villa with pool and garage on plot of 1,000 m2. Panoramic views. Air con & heating. Your castle in Spain!

Ref.1651

€66,500

Lovely very large 1 bed / 1 bath Apartment with terrace overlooking the mountains and golf. Fire place and store room. Idyllic!

Ref. 1474.

€99,000 Mojácar playa

Reduced! 5 bed / 1 bath Cortijo with garage 3 bed / 2 bath townhouse with roof solarium and annex of 80 m2 on plot of 1.750 m2. Olive set in the heart of the village near amenities. trees. Mains elect & water. Very good access.

30 min from coast & airport. Ref.1649 Ref.1598

€165,000 Mojácar playA

Weel-kept 2 bed / 2 bath detached villa with terraces and panoramic views on small complex with communal pool and gardens.

Car port. Ref. 1652

Opening hours.

Monday to Friday 10.00 am to 6.00pm Saturday 10.00 am to 1.30pm

€475,000

Stunning newly-renovated 5 bed / 3 bath villa with pool, garden and garage. 3 levels.

Contemporary style. High quality fittings.

Ref.1650

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Imagine you are planning to move from your current house to a new one, and want to donate your current home to your children. You may be better off selling the house and giving your children the money.

Fiscal costs Under this scenario you have the following fiscal costs: • Your child must pay donation tax (Impuesto sobre donaciones, ISD).

Depending on the circumstances and the region of Spain the house is in, you may benefit for a reduction. In Andalusia, the first 120.000 euros cash given to your children for them to buy their first home will have a 99% tax reduction if they are under 35 years of age. If your child is disabled, the amount eligible for the deduction increases up to 180.000 euros with no age limit.

• You will have to pay IRPF (income tax) as if you had sold the house. The difference between the purchase price and the sale value of your home will be subjected to capital gains, even though you have given the house away. You are exempt from this if you are over 65.

Best case scenario You won't be liable for IRPF capital gains in this scenario if you are over 65 years old and this is your primary residence, as the sale of your primary residence is exempt from capital gains, even if you aren't planning to buy a new home.

The alternative : selling and donating the cash If you are moving to a new home worth the same or more than your current home, you may be better off selling the old one and donating the money to your children. In this scenario: • IRPF capital gains obtained in the selling of your primary residence may be exempt from taxation when the total amount obtain from the sale is reinvested

into the purchase of a new primary residence (or the repairs of one that will now be your primary home). If there is an outstanding mortgage on the house then capital gains is payable on the amount left once the capital of the mortgage has been paid off.

• You can then donate the money from the sale to your children and let them purchase a house. The cost of donating the money will be similar to the cost of donating the asset (your old home).

• ITP or IVA costs. The trouble is that your children will have to pay either ITP or IVA on the purchase of their new home.

In summary If you donate your old home to your children and buy a new one, you will have to pay capital gains and donation tax on the value of the home. But under certain circumstances, if you sell your home and give them the cash, you can be exempt from capital gains. Your children then use part or all of the money to buy a new home, although they must then pay ITP / IVA on the house purchase.

Therefore, this scenario is only worthwhile if the cost of ITP/IVA is less than the tax savings on the IRPF. Information given is for guidance purposes only. Your actual circumstances may vary. For personalised information please contact an independent financial professional.

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The search

Alqueria was stunned into silence. When one considers that silence for any Alquerian is an act of great self-control so for the whole Pueblo to be silent must suggest the enormity of the crime.

Manuela apparently kidnapped.

The Hill People blamed the Newcomers who denied any knowledge of the disappearance. One helpful individual suggested she may have been kidnapped by intelligent beings from another world. This argument doesn’t hold water however as these beings would have to have visited Alqueria in order to do the body snatching and anyone visiting Alqueria of their own free will and on purpose doesn’t demonstrate much in the way of intelligence.

The menfolk of Alqueria began a systematic and painstaking search of the Village. The women however didn’t show anything like the enthusiasm of their male counterparts and adopted a wait and see policy as an alternative. In order for the Newcomers to prove that they had no hand in the disappearance they allowed their homes to be searched. When the womenfolk heard of this they changed their minds instantly.

They weren’t going to pass up the chance of snooping around the private possessions and the intimate places of their enemy and took part with gusto.

All this searching and counter searching meant that the conflict and civil unrest was put on hold with the mutual consent of both barrios, one of the few times Alqueria has been truly united. The

viewpoint

Village was searched from the top of the castle battlements to the depths of the Bar La Golondrina’s cellar. Frederico Alkraapo was given the task of searching Loco Paco’s property, he is still receiving counselling and is in such a state of mental confusion he even considered joining the Tory party.

During the evening, when house searching had been mixed with liberal quantities of Remitroot wine and whisky the Town was in uproar. Some of the more personal items were paraded through the streets for all to see. One lady of advancing years was seen holding one of Manuela’s ‘appliances’ with a look of woman who has recognised a long lost friend but forgotten their name.

It was when these proceeding were in full swing that an apparition appeared, or seemingly an apparition. Manuela calmly sauntered through the stunned, silent crowd quietly wondering what all the fuss was about. When questioned she refused to answer any questions and failed to offer any reason for her disappearance. An enigmatic smile and dishevelled hair gave some clue and also fuelled many theories ranging from the improbable to the physically impossible.

A Bit Late

In response to the summons to hear the results of my biopsy we arrived punctually at Huercal-Overa Hospital.

I had dressed confident in the knowledge that this encounter would take the form of a discussion, but Pete queried whether I was wearing the right clothes, suggesting that something easier to get out of and into again might not be more appropriate. However, I knew better – I had been X-rayed and scanned more thoroughly than the sarcophagus of Tutankhamun, there could not possibly be anything more to be learnt by sight.

I entered the hallowed sanctum on the command of Nursie, closely followed by Pete, who had noticed that husbands, or if not available, a friend, were expected to put in an appearance in a supporting role.

We sat expectantly, and were told the anticipated news without drama by the quietly spoken gentle-faced Consulta.

Then Pete was proved right – he needed to have a look! I struggled out of my top and abandoned my bra, wishing that I had not worn one in the first place.

While Nursie typed assiduously next door he surveyed my frontage solemnly, both face-on and in profile. He had the contemplative look of one who is viewing a priceless portrait by an Old Master and has to present a learned dissertation later on the subject.

Then he very gently felt both boobs, comparing the offending one with its blameless companion - never have my two best features been treated with such totally dispassionate yet tender care - I

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josbiggs@hotmail.co.uk am sure that he would be able to constructed an accurate 3-D model purely from memory, so intense and concentrated was his scrutiny.

The signal that the touchy-feely bit was completed was when he stood back and removed his gloves, triggering Nursie to abandon her keyboard and hurry in with a small towel, which she held suspended over my upper half.

The conversation then recommenced with us standing opposite each other while Nursie held the modesty towel between us.

He gave an in-depth clinical description of the findings of both the biopsy and his examination before leaving me to dress with the determination that in future I will not wear a bra to any breast-related consultation.

However, although I applaud Nursie’s efforts to preserve my decorum, I couldn’t help feeling that her efforts were a little late – by now the Consulta had an indepth knowledge of my lady bits!

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4. From what is the liqueur Calvados made?...................................................

5. Which fortified wine is named after the largest of a group of 5 Portuguese islands off the west coast of Africa?........

6. What is the name of the liqueur made from whisky and heather honey?............

7. Why is the drink Bourbon so called?....

8. What is the Spanish word for a medium dry sherry?...............................

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4. Who was the first National Hunt jockey to ride more than 1,000 winners in Britain?...............................

5. Who was the first trainer to turn out winners of more than £1 million in one flat racing season in Britain in 1985?..................................

6. Who was the first woman to ride a winner over fences in Britain?............................

7. Who was the first woman to ride in the Cheltenham Gold Cup in 1984?...............

8. Who was the first woman to ride in the Grand National in 1977?...............................

9. Who won the flat racing jockeys’ championship 26 times?.................................

10. Why was the 1955 Royal Ascot meeting postponed for a month?........................

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9. By what name do the English call the light red wines of Bordeaux?..................

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1789 – A national Thanksgiving Day is observed in the United States as proclaimed by President George Washington at the request of Congress.

1968 – Vietnam War: United States Air Force helicopter pilot James P. Fleming rescues an Army Special Forces unit pinned down by Viet Cong fire. He is later awarded the Medal of Honor.

1983 – Brink’s-Mat robbery: In London, 6,800 gold bars worth nearly £26 million are stolen from the Brink’s-Mat vault at Heathrow Airport.

1998 – Tony Blair becomes the first Prime Minister of the United Kingdom to address the Oireachtas, the parliament of the Republic of Ireland.

2012 – Aam Aadmi Party Indian political party formally started.

November 2015

1. Noel Le Mare 2. Willie Carson 3. Steve Cauthen 4. Stan Mellor 5. Henry Cecil 6. Jane Thorne

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November 2015

FOOD & ENTERTAINING...

Time to believe in miracles, with this Sumptuously decadent Hot Chocolate

HOT FLUFFERNUTTER COCOA Serves 2 INGREDIENTS

3 Tbsp. Dark cocoa powder 170g granulated sugar 45g white chocolate chips 185g creamy peanut butter 240g/240ml heavy cream

250ml milk (any kind) 4 Tbsp. Marshmellow Fluff 60g creamy peanut butter to garnish (optional)

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

MONDAY 7TH DECEMBER Charity Quiz in aid of MACS

Sundays Roast Lunch

Menu del Casa 3 Courses €12 All major Sports shown

Calle Mayor, Los Gallardos Tel: 950 398 799

Pizzas to eat in or takeaway

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

In a medium saucepan, add in the cocoa powder and sugar. Whisk until all the lumps are out of the cocoa powder. Add in the white chocolate chips, peanut butter, heavy cream and milk. Turn the heat on to medium. Whisk to start to incorporate the ingredients.

It will come together as the liquid begins to heat up. Let the hot cocoa heat until it’s almost to a boil and small bubbles form around the edges of the saucepan.

Whisk vigorously the hot cocoa is smooth. Remove from the heat and pour into 2 large mugs.

until

Place about 2 tablespoons of fluff on top of each mug. Place the 60g cup of peanut butter in a microwavesafe bowl. Microwave for 30 seconds.

Using a spoon, drizzle the peanut butter over the fluff. Grab a spoon and give it a swirl. Drink up!

Avenida Lepanto, Albox Tel: 950 930 988 New winter opening hours

Mon-Sat 9am-Late ● Sunday 10am - Late Kitchen Open Mon- Thurs 9am-4pm ● Fri- Sat 9am-Late ● Sun 10.30-4pm

UPCOMING EVENTS

Saturday 28th Nov Road Runner

Saturday 12th Dec Ladies Night 80’s theme 4€ inc buffet

Saturday 5th Dec Geoff Murrell

Saturday 19th Dec Tony Justice

Xmas Eve

Christmas Carols with Geoff Murrell 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

Al’s Winter Warmers

Every Wednesday 9am-4pm come and try our homemade dishes, to “warm your cockles” All dishes just 4.95€ each

All Football & Rugby Games Being Shown

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Little India are celebrating Diwali Indian Festival LITTLE INDIA Celebrated Indian Festival Diwali on Thursday 12th November, everyone that attended had an amazing experience.

Enjoying fabulous Indian cuisine, belly dancers and fireworks.

See Pics above!

12th November, from 7pm til late Offering Indian Buffet, all you can eat

Mesón de

Irene

With Bollywood Dancers and Fireworks

winter crazy offer

For more information and reservation contact us

per couple to take away after having our night menus

Avda Lepanto, Albox

Free Bottle of wine

Valid only with this voucher dinner 19.00-22.00 until 31st december

Tel: 632 454 505 or 602 198 970

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Restaurant - Bar ida

Sharron & Danny welcome customers new and old

Saturday 28th November, 8.30pm Steve Fisher Menu del Noche

Saturday 5th December, 2pm, in the garden Adelante BBQ available (weather permitting) Christmas Eve, 8.30pm Brendan O’Dee 6€ inc plated meal, bookings being taken New Years Eve, 8.30pm Janine 20€ includes buffet and cava at midnight

● 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

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

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FOOD & ENTERTAINING...

Meson Rural La Ermita is

baked pastry, or why not come along and have

situated 10 minutes out of Huercal Overa in Santa Maria de Nieva.

Offering a selection of various types of Tapas and our menu of the day running from Monday - Friday which includes 3 plates, a dessert, drink and coffee for €10. With our Caribbean background we can offer a cuisine that you will not find anywhere in the area.

“Los Sabores de Miguel” has taken over the Hotel Rural’s Restaurant and Bar. The restaurant and terrace have been completely refurbished, to include an outside undercover seating area.

Have breakfast with us, toast or some freshly-

lunch you can choose between our variety of traditional and modern “tapas” or savour our “Menu del día”. To fulfil the gastronomes’ desires we also offer special dishes.

Open everyday

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 Email: ysb1@albox-online.net

THE X FACTOR Singing Competition

NOW LIVE EVERY SUNDAY AT 7PM

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

find us on facebook

Come and support your favourite act

The Grand Xmas Finale will be on Sunday December 20th.

Ticket only for the final.

Open every evening from 7pm. All day Saturday & Sunday

Saturday 28th November

Live Music, everyone welcome Fridays Fish & Chips Saturday 5th Dec Quiz & Cur r y Night Sunday Home Cooked Roast Hor se Riding Special 1 Hour Trek, 2 Course Lunch With A Drink 25€ ,Minimum 2 People, Book At Bar.

Saturday 12th December

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

Sunday 13th December

This is a charity event and proceeds will go to local Jean Andre School for a new playground.

please come to Bar Cielos for an application form or call the bar

on 634 393 235

OPENING HOURS: Daily 12 noon until late

The bar is situated at the top end of la Alfoquia, opposite the floodlit football pitch.

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.

Restaurante Maloan Albox Christmas Eve Live Music with Nicky Spatoni, 2-6pm

Pre Christmas Lunch, Bucks Fizz Reception 2 courses & a glass of wine13€ (booking essential).

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

Charity Race Night

bookings now being taken for your Pre christmas party. Choice of 3 starters, 3 mains, served with seasonal veg and trimmings, choice of 4 desserts. mince pie with cream, coffee & biscuits, glass of cava on arrval, only 19.95€

Friday 18th December

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

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

Tel: 642 947 182 0 Plaza de Constitucion S/N Partaloa Catch Of The Day UK English Fishmonger

FRESH ~ FRESH ~ FRESH

“Tomorrow’s

fish are still swimming” Direct from Devon: Smoked Haddock Devon Crabmeat Skate Wings Haddock Plaice Jellied Eels Scallops Halibut Rock Salmon Lemon Sole Cockles Kippers

And more...

We are open 7 days a week Andy’s fun quiz night every Thursday 8pm Large function room available seats 400 people Call Andy on 950 927 393 /634 300 752

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

La Cena

Restaurante

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

Albox

menu del noche €10.95

Includes a caraffe of wine per couple 11 starters, 10 mains & 9 Desserts

First English Fishmongers in Almeria... and possibly Southern Spain!

Full A La Carte also available

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

Call 950 430 930 after 5.30pm

Monday - Saturday 7pm - late. Closed Sunday

Find us across the old bridge from Palza Mayor Albox, opp Bar Wassy

Bar-Restaurante

LA PALMERA

Avda Lepanto, 43 Opposite the BP Garage 04800 Albox-Almeria Tel: 950 430 993 Mobile: 659 056 082

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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 Susan nielson 950 333 344

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Municipal Offices expand and improve services for citizens

Municipal Offices expand and improve services for citizens "At the same time they are working on updating the Virtual Office" announces the councilor, Francisco Gutierrez.

Area of ​​New Technologies, Citizen, Statistics and Documentation of the City of Roquetas de Mar is working to improve and expand the services offered at various municipal offices with the installation of a new software to perform the same procedure for all Hall headquarters in different neighborhoods.

"We have begun to implement this new system experimentally in the municipal offices of Aguadulce, La Gloria and Las Marinas and continue with other agencies in order to be able to manage from them some

paperwork that until now could only be done at home consistorial "said Councillor responsible for the area, Francisco Gutierrez.

The mayor explains that "some of the services that have been paying at the municipal offices were held precariously, without a system to centralize all documentation" so that with this new measure "will undoubtedly expedite all process and attention to the citizens of the municipality, which is the priority of the City Council will be improved. " To do this, workers who directs Gutiérrez Area, and are near half hundred of professionals, are receiving a specific training course on the use of these information by the developer,

Dental Clinic On-site Dental Laboratory Dr med. dent Hubert Hillenbrand 20 years experience

950 32 64 52 Edificio Porto Mar Avda Mariano Hemandes 48 Roquetas de Mar, near Hotel Zoraida Garden

German & English Spoken

www.almeria-dentista-zahnarzt.com

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:

27 Nov – Bar Cullar, (Brown Chairs), opposite Margar, in the URB. 4 Dec – El Adel, in the Urb and next to Margar.

11 Dec – New York NY, Playa Serena, in the Urb. 18 Dec – Bar XXL on Avenida Mediterranean, in the Urb. 1 Jan – no meeting 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!

Absys tools.

The most used services Francisco Gutiérrez announces that the improvement of services provided at the municipal offices "will focus on those that are most used by citizens, such as check, the municipal register or request a copy of municipal receipts, among others issues. " In addition, the area of ICT ​​ and Citizen are working in parallel to improve the Virtual Office for conducting online transactions.

"It's a measure that we launched last legislature but are updating in order to be compatible with most systems," says the councilor.

With these actions, the City remains committed to the implementation of e-government that made him a pioneer administrations in the implementation of electronic invoicing, before the publication of the law which stated, in addition to own Virtual Office or Manager Incidents on public roads and municipal Apps. "We continue working to constantly improve the care provided to citizens and facilitate the processing of the various municipal procedures," says Gutierrez. http://www.almerimartoday.com/ translated by google

CHAPLINS PUB 27 Calle Sierra Nevada Roquetas

SAT 3PM KO’S

NO1 SPORTS BAR

Open from 1pm Tues - Sun TEL 618 824 368

on our holidays y Re-open Tuesda m 1p at t 1s r be m Dece

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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Arai helmet size XS rarely used. Blue in protective bag.

Reasonable offer For all your installation or service accepted includes 2 MD Air-Conditioning & Refrigeration S.L offers requirements including our latest info@md-aircon.com pairs ladies leather telephone 950 432 110 / 607 364 917 cycle gloves. Pair of 607 364 917 or 950 432 110 single beds metal email: info@md-aircon.com frame with mattresses md_aircon@mobileemail.vodafone.es one unused one used infrequently. In very solosat a/c services call good condition. 20€.

699 909 737, 950 528 334 or emaiil Buyer to collect. El solosat@gmail.com Saltador Area Tel: 634 34 412 Large Wardrobe (Olympus top quality) Air Conditioning Services with inside door based in Mojacar & all areas mirror, width 157cm, with 10 years experience covered height 200cm. depth 61cm will dismantle We offer competitive affordable rates assembly instructions included (easy) 100€.

Buyer collects. Bedar visit www.digitalvisiones.com Area Tel: 950 469 615 PANASONIC LCD-TV, email: info@digitalvisiones.com 32“ (80cm), VIERA, 3 Tel: 645 294 064/950 472 081 x HDMI, 2 x SCART, S-Video, component, composite, excellent alternative energy condition, 130€, Roquetas de Mar, Tel:

not a jack of all trades

Digital Vision

Solar Wind Power Solutions.

Over 15 years installation experience. established 12 years in Spain. Call Phil for competitive prices 636 261 240 email:info@sunergy almeria. com www.sunergy almeria.com

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

airport services www.AAparking.es Tel: 639 081 067

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Airport Parking Alicante Almeria Murcia New Servicing / Repairs

available venues

Venue @ CIELOS BAR

La Alfoquia Private parties Birthday etc.. all events catered for call for more information 634 393 235

693 862 016 Computer Desk 135 x 60 x 75 cm includes desktop Printer stand CD rack, Tower compartment, drawer & 2 x sliding shelves. 75€ ono 2 x Remote Control Adjustable single beds hardly used, 190 x 90cm.140€ each or 250€ the pair buyer collects, Tel: 634 340 412 Huercal Overa.

A beautiful very large new rug 230 x 160 Brand new still in Wrapper, Cream and Rust, Bought from Amazon unfortunately colour is not right.

Accept 60€ TEL: 617 711 872 Commercial Bread Oven; Slightly used 4 doors; 8 shelves; with thermostat; Albox area Tel: 653 344 186.

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Venue @ olivers pub Albox Private parties Birthday etc.. all events catered for call for more information 950 930 988 baby equipment hire

BABY HIRE

Everything for the visiting baby Car seats, high chairs, stair gates, cots etc 950 436 581/666 375 688

TELVISION, as New, 70€ TEL: 671 459 132 Caravan/Mobile Home Equipment, Top Box, 1200 x 850 x450 plus Mounting 10€, Portable TV Aerial & Stand 5€, Thompson Satellite Dish & Cable with Stand 10€, Portable Bucket Washing Machine 5€, Child’s Portable Pool (circa 10 x 4 x 2) Used once – side struts 20€ Tel: 634 363 390 Los Marcellenos PANASONC LCDTV, 32“ (80cm), Viera, 3 x HDMI, 2 x Scart, S-Video, component, composite, excellent condition, 130€, Roquetas de Mar, Tel: 693 862 016 RAVELLI R70 Pellet Burner, 7 KW, Weight 85kg, Height 948mm, Width 436mm, Depth 467mm. 300€ Vera.

Tel: 950 528 568 Mob: 617 779 423.

Bamboo Unit, 66cm

x 30cm 15€ Tel: 680 357 748.

MO R PHY RICHARDS Vorticity vacuum cleaner.

Bought new as spare used for 2 months, Amazing suction, excellent condition with 2 sets of spare filters.

50€ Tel: 689 581 752 (Cantoria).

2 SEATER & 3 SEATER BEIGE LEATHER SOFAS, good condition, 150€ buyer to collect. Tel. 679 444 929 (Albox)

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

drainage

Drainage Solutions

• Emergency Drain Cleaning • High Pressure Water Jetting • CCTV Surveys • Drainage Repairs • Location of Cesspits • Qualified Engineer • Expert Reports

Established 10 years in spain Tel: 616 531 283 or 670 088 966

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

expectingababy.2006@gmail.com • Installation of new septic tanks with certificates

business opportunity

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You can earn money whilst relaxing by the pool or even earn whilst you’re sleeping.

This is the reality for people that are making money online.

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Cleaning of Septic Tanks ▪ Emptying of septic Tanks & Cesspits, with high pressure cleaning ▪ Small unblockages of pipes & drainage

Pool Cleaning & Water Tanks

Contact: 675 838 808

locksmith

November 2015

computers

Steve Hayes Informatica

Pc’s, Laptops, Printers etc.

Sales & Repairs on-site callout / tuition.

Consumables

Albox, Almeria

Tel: 950 120 900 insurance

albox insurance

Award winning agent

For all your Insurance Needs Please contact Glenn & jayne 950 121 943

infoalbox.libertyseguros@gmail.com

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.

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Book Review

Lady of the Shades by Darren Shan

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Shan is a successful writer of children’s horror stories. His first attempt at writing for adults didn’t do particularly well although he did acquire an adult following with the publishing of The City Trilogy and then Lady as he affectionately calls it. The idea for Lady was conceived in 1999 and the book was finally published in 2012, 13 years in the making!

The book was based around the old film noir movies such as Double Indemnity and Hell’s Horizon. Including a number of ghosts who haunt the protagonist because of his murky past was Shan’s additional contribution to this popular genre.

In exploring the boundaries of a dark supernatural thriller Shan admits to his purpose which was “to really mess with the minds of readers.” What he does in fact, is to “mess” initially with the mind of Ed, the main character who is forced into questioning what is real and what is unreal. We discover the truth when Ed discovers it but what is fascinating is that we rarely understand the truth. It’s a bit like saying that the goalposts are constantly changing.

The story has a dramatic opening with an assassination in Chile with a graphic description, typical of Shan’s style: “His head exploded in a cone of bone, brain and blood.”

Then we discover that the assassin has been approached by the “tight-fisted gangster” Mikis Menderes to perform another “operation.” The thriller angle is developed from the start, Ian Fleming style, engaging and gory.

Ed is an American writer, interested in the paranormal and SHC-Spontaneous Human Combustion. His main belief is that ghosts might be the result of a “violent, unnatural death.” He meets Joe in London who shares his interests but all is not what it seems!

The pair are conducting some ghostly research for the new novel:”immersing himself in the murky world of the dead” is how Ed describes it. He admits to “hovering on the abyss of an insane pit” but he is determined to prove that ghosts are real and that his mind is not “deluded.” We are given insight into his deep insecurities and disturbed mind constantly questioning his own sanity throughout the novel. He thrives

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on danger and finds “normality” tedious. “The quest for answers has kept me sane.”

The shades represent the apparitions that haunt hum and the lady is Deleena Emerson who Ed falls passionately in love with. And yet is she another of Ed’s spectres? Ed knows that the apparitions want him destroyed and the story reveals horrendous details of Ed’s past showing cruelty and ruthlessness. Hard to believe for a writer of fiction.

He becomes infatuated and obsessed with Deleena the “ghost of the girl” he thinks about constantly and this distracts him from writing his novel although she does have a calming effect on Ed and makes him feel “different, less complicated and reserved.” It is a “chaste affair” with feelings of lust and longing without the sex! Ed becomes hopeful that she will cure him of his ills and “banish the spectre of the ghosts.”

The two major themes are betrayal and deception and as the novel progresses the revelation becomes apparent that Ed’s “creature of the shadows” the love of his life doesn’t exist.

Murders ensue followed by a dabbling in the paranormal and a visit to a mystic to make contact with Deleena’s spirit and discover the truth. Shan plays mind games with Ed and of course the reader until the bitter and twisted truth rears its ugly head.

Ed’s soul is destroyed and he plunges into hell a broken man bearing maudling thoughts of death.

“I’ve been a figure in a tragic play. Now I must accept my fated end with the same dignity and resignation as Othello or Macbeth.”

The fatal flaw? Greek tragedy? Shakespearian tragedy? Call it what you like. Dark and chilling but thrilling.

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Speeding Fines on the Increase

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to see it in person is to do a double take at just how diminutive it is. It looks like it’s always farther away than it is. At 180.7 inches long, it’s about nine inches longer than the Evoque but still a couple inches shy of competitors like the Audi Q5 and the BMW X3.

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Most impressive is just how far Land Rover has gone beyond the required standards for a five-star NCAP rating.

Adult protection is rated as the second-highest score of the year, child and pedestrian protection are highly credible and the safety assist rating dwarfs that of rivals, aided by standard-fit AEB across the range and an external pedestrian airbag.

The only demerit comes because the AEB system doesn’t yet recognise pedestrians; but then safety is a constantly evolving crusade, where even the best have room for improvement.

It feels small from the driver’s seat—in a good way.

There’s sufficient space, but sightlines give a good feel of where the car’s corners are. You sit high, with a nice view down through the side windows and over the hood.

The back seat is likewise spacious, with ample room for six-footers to sit behind sixfooters. Here, too, visibility is excellent—certainly better than in the Evoque, with its style-over-substance roofline pinching the rear windows to almost comedic slits. Then again, the Discovery Sport is a real vehicle, whereas the Evoque is a fashion accessory, a turbocharged purse poodle. Land Rover offers a third-row seat in the Disco Sport, but our test example didn’t have it. Nor did we want it. Third-row seats in trucklets this size tend to be so small that children outgrow them at about the time they become self-sufficient enough to sit that far out of Mom and Dad’s reach. However, no other luxury ute in the Discovery Sport’s size offers a third row, so if your only requirements are that neighbours be impressed by your key fob and seatbelt count, then you should know that the third-row seat is a $1750 option that includes HVAC vents and a USB port for the wayback inmates.

Speeding motorists are handing over 470,000 euro to the DGT every single day, a 30% increase on last year.

In the first three quarters of 2015, 127.4 million euro has been collected from drivers caught by fixed and mobile radars. In 2014, the total was 129.6 million, increasing from 124 million in 2013 and 120 million in 2012. In the current trend continues, the end of year figure will be almost 170 million euro for 2015.

The figures show a continual increase in the trend for speeders being fined, increasing from 355,075 euro per day last year to the 470,396 euro per day currently.

The DGT believe that the increase is not caused entirely by an increase in speed by individuals, but by an increase in the number of vehicles using the roads. Similarly, the DGT also say that despite the figures for speeding fines increasing, other sanctions show a downward trend.

Another possibility is that traffic studies influenced the decision to drastically modify the plan for speed control on the roads. In February, following a 40% increase in speed related deaths in January, it was announced that more focus would be given to secondary roads, which account for 80% of all related fatalities, a figure which compares directly with the 81% increase in speeding motorists caught on this type of road.

Speeding fines have something of a unique character in so much as many people who get caught speeding fail to acknowledge or accept their own failings and many of those believe that the fines are nothing more than a way for the government to increase taxation. In fact, a recent survey states that 90% of speeding driver believe that their fine is nothing more than a hidden tax. However, the DGT point out that the taxable element of fines has reduced, despite the increase in revenue, dropping from 392 million euro in 2011 to 458 million in 2014.

Former Director General of the DGT, Pere Navarro, says that “Traffic law remains the law most violated in our country with nearly 13 million penalty proceedings a year between all administrations, which indicates that fines are necessary”, whilst also pointing out the need to raise awareness amongst drivers of the need to reduce speed, because, “If we only do surveillance, control and punishment, there will be a rejection of the citizens”, because they will not understand the real reasons behind the sanctions and the fact that inappropriate speed is one of the main contributing factors to road traffic incidents and fatalities, and, therefore, the reality of the sanctions is that they are there to save lives.

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Sophias Gymnastics

We would like to congratulate the gymnasts from Staceys Gymnastics Club at Sophias in Arboleas.

Three places were awarded this month, One award was to Ruby (The photo of the little girl in splits) She is new to the club and is already showing great potential, in such a short period of time, almost cartwheeling on the high beam by herself and backward walkovering.

The second award goes to Rocio, (the other little gymnast on the floor) Always working very hard with a constant smile,( Especially on the inflatable Tumble track!!) she is an absolute pleasure to coach. The third award goes to our little Leon, (on the bar) The last four weeks, he has made such a turnaround, I

have never seen him work so hard,

Vaulting is his specialty) he really does deserve this award!

All the gymnasts need a shout out, as they have all stepped up their game in the last couple of months, but between you and me, this maybe down to the medal, trophy ceremony closely approaching. If anyone would like to come and support us, it will be held on Saturday 5th December, in front of the Arboleas Ayuntamiento from 8.00pm onwards, there, we will be watching to see who will win the most improved and dedicated gymnast.

It just leaves me to say to thank you to everyone, that help supports this Gymnastics Club, without you we wouldn’t be where we are today. Onwards and Upwards!

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• Last Saturday, Leicester’s Jamie Vardy equalled Ruud van Nistelrooy’s record of scoring in ten successive PL games when he netted in a 3-0 win at Newcastle. Blackpool’s Stan Mortensen holds the all-time top flight record by scoring in 11 successive matches in 1950-51.

• Liverpool battered Manchester City 4-1 at the Etihad; Arsenal lost 2-1 at WBA; Manchester United won 2-1 at Watford; Chelsea pipped Norwich 1-0; Stoke won 1-0 at Southampton; Everton crushed Aston Villa 4-0 and Spurs whacked West Ham 4-1.

• Everton’s Romelu Lukaku is only the fifth player to score 50 PL goals before the age of 23. The others are Michael Owen, Robbie Fowler, Wayne Rooney and Cristiano Ronaldo.

• The Championship’s top two, Burnley and Brighton, drew 1-1; Coventry (top) beat Gillingham 4-1; FL2 leaders Plymouth lost 2-1 to Exeter in the Devon derby and in Scotland, Tony Dingwall scored for Ross County against Motherwell in Dingwall!

• Barcelona ‘murdered’ Real Madrid 4-0 in El Clasico. This was Barca’s biggest victory over ‘Real’ for five years and they’re now six points clear in La Liga.

• In the Champions League last night, it was Arsenal-Zagreb, BarcelonaRoma and Maccabi Tel Aviv-Chelsea; tonight we have Juventus-Manchester City, Manchester United-PSV Eindhoven and Shakhtar Donetsk-Real Madrid and tomorrow it’s Celtic-Ajax, Liverpool-Bordeaux and Qarabag-Spurs in the Europa League.

• The top PL games this weekend are Leicester-Manchester United, Manchester City-Southampton, Norwich-Arsenal and Spurs-Chelsea; it’s Brighton-Birmingham and Hull-Derby in the Championship; CoventryDoncaster in FL1 and Dagenham-Plymouth in FL2.

• The final F1 race of 2015 takes place in Abu Dhabi on Sunday.

• England’s cricketers (355-5 – with centuries for Josh Buttler and Jason Roy) beat Pakistan (271) by 84 runs in the final ODI to win the series 3-1. Next we have three T20 matches.

• Ian Bell has been dropped from England’s Test squad to visit South Africa next month.

• Namibia wicket-keeper Raymond van Schoor (25) has died after suffering a stroke, playing in a South Africa.

• Novak Djokovic beat Roger Federer in the ATP Tour final at London’s O2 arena.

• Andy Murray and his GB team-mates play Belgium in the Davis Cup this weekend.

• Tiger Woods wants to be vice-captain of the USA Ryder Cup team next year, and Rory McIlroy won the last big event of 2015 in Dubai to finish the year as European number one while Kiwi Lydia Ko (18) retained her CME Globe title.

• England have appointed their first-ever overseas coach – Aussie Eddie Jones. And New Zealand star Richie McCaw has retired with caps under his belt.

• Russian athletes Kristina Ugarov (1500m) and Tatyana Myazina (800m) have been banned for drug abuse while Spain’s Marta Dominguez has been stripped of her 2009 World Steeplechase gold medal by the Anti-Doping Board.

• On Saturday, Wladimir Klitschko fights Britain’s Tyson Fury for the WBA/ IBF/WBO heavyweight titles.

• Peter Dimmock, the first presenter of BBC’s Sportsview, has died, aged 94.

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19th Hole Golf Society Cucador

Thursday 19th November, 42 members of the 19th Hole Golf Society descended on the beautifully maintained Aguilon Golf Course to play a Two Division Stableford competition. With perfect conditions it was no surprise that the scoring and incidents far exceeded the expectations of most.

Sean Curtis was uncatchable in Division 1, his score of 43 points which included 10 pars and 4 birdies was more than enough to take 1st place eclipsing, the ever improving Brian (Dee) Lowden, with 38 points. In the same Division Nigel Greenwoods whoops and screams could be heard in most corners of Aguilon following his Birdie, holing in from some 30 meters’ from the green on the notorious 5th hole. In Division 2 Tony Lea was pushed very hard by Jerry Edwards and Geoff Smith holding on to 1st place with 37 points. But all this fades into insignificance with the Eagle on the 3rd Par 3 (Hole in One) by Mike Esposito even the green keeper attending a greenside bunker let out a cheer and did a lap of honour of the bunker. In keeping with his quiet unassuming demeanour, Mike didn’t want any fuss over the achievement, or was it the natural characteristic of this canny Scotsman coming into play? He did stand a round back at La Vida for all who attended. Well done Mike.

Results - Division 1 - 1st Sean Curtis 43 points (9), 2nd Brian (Dee) Lowden 37 points (21), 3rd Mike Esposito 34 points (13).

Division 2 - 1st Tony Lea 37 points (28), 2nd Jerry Edwards 36 points (28), 3rd Geoff Smith 33 points (28). Nearest The Pins - No 3 Mike Esposito – Hole in One - No 8 Nick Pogson, No 12 Brian Hunt, No 14 Tommy Seed, No 16 (in Two) Mike Esposito, N017 Syd Walker Twos - 4th Geoff Smith, 12th Sean Curtis.

Thanks to all the members and guests who support the 19th Hole Golf Society.

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The Turre Open Mixed Rinks

Cabrera Lawn Bowling Club hosted the Turre Open Mixed Rinks on Sunday 1st November 2015. As the name suggests it is open to any club to enter a team. We had a very good response probably due to the fact that the Cabrera Avalon Invitation was being held two weeks later so teams that were entered in that competition used this one to see how they performed.

It was a very cold, blustery day but at least the wind kept the rain away.

Fourteen teams entered and all clubs in the area were represented which was excellent. The competition is played on a rinks round robin format over 7 ends and the teams split into two groups, the winners of Group A playing the winners of Group B in the

final.

Group A winners were Brian and Pat Marsh with John and Sue Sephton against Group B winners David and Sue Jenkins with Trevor Young and Margaret Schofield with Margaret stepping in at the last minute to replace a member of the team who was taken ill. The conditions for the final were not ideal as the light was fading fast but that did not deter spectators staying behind to watch.

Trevor’s team got off to a good start but John’s team fought back and after 4 ends were drawing 2-2. Trevor’s team then went ahead and on the very last end Trevor’s last bowl was a gem putting his team 6-2 ahead. Sadly for John, who had the last bowl of the final, could not do anything about it and Trevor’s team won the final.

It has to be said that it was great to see two Cabrera Teams in the final as last year we did not have any. Well done.

Photo left to right Trevor Young, Margaret Schofield, Sue and David Jenkins

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Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal is ready to spend £80m to bring Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo, 30, back to Old Trafford, and is planning a £25m bid for West Brom striker Saido Berahino, 22. (Sun on Sunday)

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Real Madrid 0-4 Barcelona, El Clasico:

Neymar and Suarez run riot at the Bernabeu El Clasico, Real Madrid vs Barcelona - Iniesta, Luis Suarez and Neymar crush pathetic Madrid 4-0, with Lionel Messi coming off bench to join the fun

Alternatively, United will pay Real Madrid £60m for Ronaldo and give the Portugal forward a £250,000-a-week contract. (Mail on Sunday) Paris St-Germain’s Swedish striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic, 34, is interested in moving to the Premier League, with Arsenal his club of choice. (Sunday People) Manchester United plan to sign a left-back in January as Luke Shaw, 20, recovers from a broken leg, with Wolfsburg’s Swiss star Ricardo Rodriguez, 23, the latest player to be scouted. (Sunday Mirror) Ivory Coast midfielder Yaya Toure, 32, says he wants to stay at Manchester City beyond the end of his contract in 2017 and help turn the Blues into the biggest club in the world. (Sunday Times - subscription required) Chelsea want Borussia Dortmund’s Gabonese forward Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, 26, as Blues boss Jose Mourinho bids to sign two new strikers.

(Sun on Sunday) Tottenham are planning to move for Corinthians’ Brazilian forward Alexandre Pato, 26, if they fail to sign West Brom striker Saido Berahino. (Daily Star on Sunday) Arsenal and Manchester United are battling to bring in Italian defender Daniele Rugani, 21, from Juventus. (Sunday Mirror) Former Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers, 42, has been offered a £10m deal to manage in the Middle East. (Sunday Express) Newcastle are keen on £22million-rated Marseille striker Michy Batshuayi, but the French club value the 22-year-old Belgian at £35m. (Sunday People) West Ham are planning a move for AC Milan’s Japan midfielder Keisuke Honda, 29. (Brentwood Gazette) Manchester City boss Manuel Pellegrini, 62, says he would pick the same XI that lost 4-1 at home to Liverpool again. (Manchester Evening News) Swansea City chairman Huw Jenkins, 52, has criticised sections of the media for “sitting waiting” to lambast the club following their rise over the past 12 years. (Wales Online) Belgium midfielder Mousa Dembele, 28, believes the current Tottenham side is the best he has played in, and says the team can push for a Champions League place. (Sky Sports) http://www.bbc.com/

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The La Liga title race has shifted dramatically in favour of Barcelona after Saturday's edition of El Clásico.

The Blaugrana were superior to Real Madrid from start to finish, absolutely wrecking them, 4-0. This result keeps them top of the league, and now gives them a six-point gap on Los Merengues.

It only took 11 minutes for Barca to capture the lead. Luis Suarez scored, which wasn't particularly surprising, but the setup certainly was. Sergi Roberto ran through Luka Modric before playing a perfect pass into the path of Suarez, who placed a shot inside the far post with the outside of his boot.

The next 30 minutes were fairly even, with Madrid getting the ball into the box on a regular basis, but Neymar effectively ended the match just before the halftime whistle. Andres Iniesta found him with a through ball after patiently waiting for the Brazilian to make the right run, and Neymar finished, though Keylor Navas probably should have been able to tip the ball out for a corner.

Madrid started the first half hot, with Claudio Bravo needing to make a couple of excellent saves, but their surge didn't last long. Barca secured the result with a 53rd minute blast into the top corner by Iniesta, assisted by Neymar with a gorgeous first-touch backheel flick.

At that point, simply to prove their superiority, Barca brought on Lionel Messi as a substitute. He helped to set up Suarez's fourth goal, completing the rout. Out of pure frustration, Isco would go on to pick up a red card between the goal and the end of the match.

Real Madrid: Navas, Marcelo (Carvajal 59'), Ramos, Varane, Danilo, Kroos, Modric, James (Isco 55', red

84'), Ronaldo, Benzema, Bale Goals: None.

Barcelona: Bravo, Alba, Mascherano (Mathieu 27'), Pique, Alves, Busquets, Rakitic (Messi 57'), Roberto, Iniesta (Munir 77'), Suarez, Neymar Goals: Suarez (11', 74'), Neymar (39'), Iniesta (53') 3 things

1. Iniesta isn't cooked yet -- At age 31, with over 700 games on his legs and some occasional poor performances over the last couple of years, you can be forgiven for thinking that Andres Iniesta is in decline. But he showed up everyone on Saturday, turning in one of his best performances of the post-Pep era. This was vintage, 2011

Iniesta.

2. Sergi Roberto is the hard-nosed utility man Barca didn't know they needed -- Barcelona's transfer ban has turned out to be a blessing. Without it, they might not know that La Masia had produced a guy who can play right back, defensive midfield and attacking midfield, and offer Barca the same ball-retention and ball-winning qualities at all of those positions.

Roberto is having a great season, and he outplayed Luka Modric and Toni Kroos in this game.

3. Cristiano Ronaldo was butt -- It's hard for a forward to do much when their midfield is getting blown up, but this was a total non-performance from Cristiano. His team needed him to get them back into the match after Suarez's goal, when it could still go either way, and he didn't deliver. http://www.sbnation.com/