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Another successful anti-terror swoop by National Police in Spain

EFFICIENT coordination and prompt action by National Police in conjunction with Intelligence services uncovered and disbanded a Jihad logistics racket in the Comunidad Valenciana providing supplies to Syria and Iraq. The discovery was sparked by a consignment of 20,000 combat uniforms for DAESH – or so-called 'Islamic State' – fighters intercepted in Valencia port. Various unnamed companies were thought to have been providing financial and logistic support to the Middle Eastern terror cells DAESH – also known as ISIS – in Syria and Jabhat al-Nusra in Iraq, but their cover was blown on Sunday, February 7. Police have only just revealed details of the swoop, which had to remain top-secret until now for security reasons. Containers shipped from Saudi Arabia were registered as carrying furniture and personal belongings, second-hand clothing and even humanitarian material, but when they were inspected upon arrival in Valencia, their contents turned out to be firearms, money in cash, explosives, transmission equipment and tens of thousands of combat uniforms. The cargo was on its way to Ontinyent, capital of the inland Valencia-province district of the Vall d'Albaida, where they were due to be stored in a warehouse owned by a

Moroccan national.

These illicit goods were heading for Spain in two containers destined for Valencia and a third heading for Algeciras (Cádiz province, on the south coast). Their final destination is thought to have been Syria and Iraq, but their presence revealed a likely international network of suppliers providing technological support and there were enough uniforms to dress an 'entire army' trained in Jihad combat. But it is not believed they were intended for such an army based in Spain, only that the terror organisations had set up a distribution network in the country to avoid suspicion and to keep it comfortably far from DAESH's main centre of warlike activity. MP in the Comunidad Valenciana Juan Carlos Moragues, speaking at a press conference in Catarroja – near Valencia airport – said the haul showed there had been 'a highly-active racket' made up of companies in the region which, 'in coordination with each other', had been sending what they tried to pass off as aid material to the war zones, but which was in fact weapons, explosives, cash and military equipment. Moragues, however, says this discovery should not necessarily cause alarm to the people of Spain

or the region of Valencia – the goods were not designed to be used in Spain, and the mere fact the nationwide racket had been busted showed just how far Spanish police were ahead of the terrorists and highlighted their ability to thwart attacks and strike at the heart of the organisations themselves.

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A busy time for the Dames in Spain The Dames in Spain had their monthly meeting on February 15th at the Parador Hotel. There was a demonstration by Julie’s Craft of making greeting cards and the decoration of candles with images. It was enjoyed by everyone and very interesting. On 25th February we had a Beetle Drive at Badgers in Mojacar. An evening of fun and laughter with a gathering of 48 people drawing the most strangest of beetles. The winner of the evening was Pauline Weeks with the prize of 2 bottles of wine. The supper was excellent as

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4 Barcelona-Paris flight avoids 'unauthorised' drone in French air-space in the nick of time

AN AIR France plane narrowly missed its wing colliding with a drone flying illegally through Parisian airspace, according to the French General Directorate of Civil Aviation (DGAC). The Airbus A320, which had taken off from Barcelona on February 19 - although reports of the incident have only just been released had just gone into landing mode above Charles de Gaulle airport and was still at a height of 1,600 metres, or around 4,900 feet, when the pilot was forced to make a sharp manoeuvre to avoid the drone. In the end, the drone flew beneath the wing by a margin of around five metres (16'6”). The Barcelona-Paris flight touched down safely, but could have been forced into a tricky and risky emergency landing had the drone made contact with the wing since, at the

speed the aircraft was flying, it could have sustained considerable damage. Air-traffic control were informed straight away and have logged it as a 'very serious' breach of air-space security. Drones are not permitted by law to fly anywhere near airports or flight paths, nor within the vicinity of potentially hazardous installations such as nuclear power plants. This is mainly because few radars are able to detect flying objects of less than a certain size, meaning pilots may not have a chance to react by the time they notice them. The owner, or person in control of the drone is likely to face a very hefty fine, or even prison. thinkspain

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Mojácar, Headquarters of the Belgian Cycling Federation Mojácar, the Official Venue of the Belgian Cycling Federation in Spain, has already received the first groups of cyclists of the season who will be staying in the town for training over the next few months until late spring. The youth and women’s squads of the Rabobank team are staying at the Hotel Marina Playa Mojácar for the first two months of the year. Every day, they go out to practice and their colourful team gear can be seen amongst the local traffic. They ride simulated cycle races and set out for each session fully equipped with supplies, support vehicles, mechanics just as they would in a real road race. The Belgian and Dutch teams arrived in late January thanks to Kortweg Cycling Travel, a Belgian agency specializing in cycling. They organize very specific and carefully chosen destinations following the demands of these elite athletes. These groups will continue to arrive weekly until the end of May. Jan Almeye, Belgian professional cyclist and manager of Kortweg and Piet Kuijs, a great ex-rider and the professional trainer of Rabobank claim that Mojácar, along with Mallorca and Calpe is one of the most popular cycling destinations. No other area has the high quality of roads

combined with the low level of motor traffic. Both professionals agree that Mojácar also has a great diversity of routes for combined training, including mountains and long flat stretches of road which allows riders to change altitude quickly. In addition, of course the Mojácar area also has a perfect climate for cycling. One of their favourite and most popular routes which they consider their “Queen Stage” starts from Mojácar Playa and goes up though Bedar (Sierra Cabrera), passing though the Puerto de la Virgen (Sierra de los Filabres) and finishing in Cabo de Gata. The Sierra Cabrera mountain range is good example, just 15km from Mojácar with the first part having a rating of over 200 points APM coefficient. It also has maximum gradients of 22% and a whole kilometre stretch at 12.3%.

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Rosmari Cano, the Mayor of Mojácar, has had a meeting in Almeria with the Delegate of the Environment, Antonio Martinez Rodriguez to request once again, the construction of the new treatment plant in Mojácar. The project will also affect the channelling and cleaning of river waters and watercourses that affect the municipality. The current treatment plant for Mojácar, located on the road from los Gallardos to Garrucha, has outdated facilities due to population growth that Mojácar has seen in recent years as well as the needed expansion of local services. It is also important and urgent to create facilities relevant to the actual use of water today, as well as that which is purified for tertiary

use. The Mayor of Mojácar has held several meetings in order to expedite this project since 2007, when an agreement for the construction of new facilities was signed. As for the channelling and cleaning of the River Aguas, the Department of the Environment have proposed that Mojácar Town Council requests the Southern Hydrographic Confederation to include those activities within the General Plan of the province for 2016. As for the proposed clean-up of the dry river beds (ramblas) that are in the municipality, the lack of budget at the agency makes it difficult to afford, however they will try to address, as far as possible, the request of the Mayor of Mojácar.

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Spain 'waiting to pounce' if Gibraltar leaves the EU

Spain’s acting foreign minister told Spanish radio on Friday that if Britain left the EU he would "raise the question of Gibraltar" the very next day. The possibility of Britain leaving the European Union is raising serious questions about what might happen to Gibraltar, the tiny British Overseas Territory that borders Spain. In an interview with Radio Nacional de España on Friday, Spain’s acting Foreign Minister José Manuel GarcíaMargallo said that if Britain were to leave the EU "we would be talking about Gibraltar the very next day". Gibraltar reacted angrily to the remark. "The declared intent of the Caretaker Foreign Minister of Spain to bring the question of Gibraltar to the fore in the event of the UK and Gibraltar leaving the EU confirms the analysis that has already been made,” the Government of Gibraltar said in a statement to The Local. "It is safer and more secure for Gibraltar to remain in the EU in order to deny Mr Margallo the opportunity to pounce on us," the statement continued. "This is exactly the type of attitude that we have come to expect from Sr. Margallo and it no doubt pervades so many others of his mindset," Gibraltar’s Chief Minister Fabien Picardo told The Local in a statement. "It usefully sets out the danger that those who choose Brexit potentially create for Gibraltar if there is also a Partido Popular government in Spain in the future."

Speaking in the run-up to Gibraltar’s elections in November, which he won, Picardo said his centrist alliance was firmly of the view that Britain should remain in the EU and that access to the single market and freedom of movement were vital for Gibraltar. "We have fought to ensure that Gibraltar is able to vote in the Brexit referendum so that we can influence that decision," Picardo said. "Our primary challenge as a people after the election is, therefore, to work to keep the UK in the EU." Picardo has had several clashes with Spain, which has a centuries-old claim over Gibraltar's sovereignty and until recently imposed sanctions and restrictions. Picardo and Spain's ruling conservative Popular Party (PP) have argued over the smuggling of cheap cigarettes from Gibraltar into Spain and the territory's low-tax regime. There has also been tension over fishing rights and law enforcement in the waters around the Rock, which are claimed by both Britain and Spain. Picardo has at times taken an assertive stance toward Spain, but insists this was proportional to the PP's approach to Gibraltar. "Dealing with Garcia-Margallo has required us to be tough on occasions," he said. "I make no apology for that." thelocal.com

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Wanted: amateur Indiana Joneses for Spanish dig

A Spanish community is crowdfunding help to excavate an impressive Iron Age hillfort in Galicia, on the Atlantic coast of Spain. Ever dreamed of following in the footsteps of Indiana Jones and becoming a real-life archaeologist? Well now’s your chance! Archaeologists in northwestern Spain are inviting adventurous travellers to join them for a week of learning hands-on about archaeology and taking part in the excavation of an Iron Age hillfort in Galicia on Spain’s Atlantic coast. This hillfort (known as A Cabeciña pictured below) is one of a series in the region, and has already provided evidence that the Celtic people who inhabited western Iberia during the Iron Age were interacting with Mediterranean traders long before the Romans arrived in the area. The excavation will take place over two weeks from October 10th to 23rd 2016 and amateur archaeologists can get involved in the project by sponsoring it on its crowdfunding site. A mere £10 (€13) allows you to become a "digital participant" in the project, while £725 (€937) will buy you one week of on-site archaeological training, including food and accommodation. No previous experience is required to join the school as all training will be provided on site by professional archaeologists. The dig is being organized by DigVentures, a British company set up by three archaeologists who have gone on to pioneer crowdfunded archaeological projects. Last year, preliminary excavations at A Cabeciña hillfort unearthed an hacha de talón - a type of bronze axe that was not used as a tool or a weapon, but was specifically made for trading. "These axes were highly valued by Mediterranean people for the bronze they contained, and it looks like the indigenous people at Costa dos Castros were selling them in exchange for other

goods like jewellery and exotic pottery," said project manager Xosé Gago in a statement to The Local. Locally known as Costa dos Castros (Coast of the Hillforts), the region developed during the late Bronze Age and flourished in the late Iron Age, until it was subsumed by the arrival of the Romans, and is named for the unusual density of hillforts that line its shores. Archaeologists have so far identified 12 within a narrow seven kilometre stretch. According to Carlos Otero, archaeological director, "it is impossible to understand the hillforts of Atlantic Europe without exploring the connections these Iron Age people had with Mediterranean traders. There was a lot more contact than many people realize, and the influence that these two cultures had on each other is a story that remains relatively unexplored." "With so many hillforts in such close proximity, Costa dos Castros is an excellent place to investigate Atlantic and Mediterranean connections, but also the question of why these Iron Age people built so many different hillforts in such close proximity. We also have clear construction phases, which means we can study how they evolved," said Otero. Previous finds at the site have included local Iron Age pottery, imported Punic and Roman pottery, an iron axe, fibulae, and an archer’s wrist guard. A series of tightly packed, domestic roundhouses were also found to have been built within the walls of the hillfort. thelocal.es

Mum arrested for chaining up son while she was at work

The little boy was chained and padlocked inside of a room while his mother went to work. Police in the city of Huelva, southwestern Spain, have charged a mother with neglect and child abuse after she left her seven-year-old son locked in a room while she went to work. Neighbours called the police on Thursday afternoon to report a child "crying inconsolably and shouting for help" on a balcony. Police discovered the child in a room "locked with chains and padlocks", officers confirmed to Europa Press. According to sources from the local fire brigade, the child was "dirty and

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He was taken to a local medical centre, where social workers gave him a bath, clean clothes and something to eat. Police officers learnt that he was left on a regular basis from 6.30am until 4.30pm while his mother was at work. Police waited in the flat until the mother came home and arrested her on charges of child abuse and neglect. The little boy is currently in the care of local child services, while court proceedings against his mother are ongoing. thelocal.es

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A Curious Case of travelling Laundry Part 1 In married life there is one par t y who is always right and the other is the husband. Proving this theor y seems to be an occupational hazard of mine and here is one such example. When we travel we do so lightly; I’ve had too many suitcases disappear for days on end when checked in as hold luggage so its hand luggage only for us. This saves time and worr y as we avoid staring at the Generation Game conveyor belt at the end of each flight wondering if we’ve won a prize. We’re ver y selective about what we pack and if visiting a hot countr y it ’s not a problem as clothing is thin and doesn’t weigh much; a week’s wor th is easy to fit into a small suitcase. In less developed countries it ’s a doodle as ever y town and village has laundries aplent y charging about a Dollar a Kilo so clothing can be returned washed and pressed for the price of a couple of beers. If desperate then hotels will provide the same ser vice but of ten charge through the nose. Our system has worked well over the years until recently; midway through our last trip away. I’m one for leaving things to the last minute but I’d reasoned get ting our laundr y done by our hotel the day before we travelled to our nex t destination meant our clean clothing stock s would be chock full for our nex t location. Of course I lef t it too

At this time of year, known as Lent, we Christians traditionally pause to remember the period of 6 weeks that Jesus spent, immediately following his baptism, in the wilderness preparing for his coming ministry. Nothing easy this, as the Bible tells us that he ate absolutely nothing during this period, concentrating every emotion and appetite on his relationship with God and on the personal cost of the necessary self sacrifice. Personally, I know how important food is and how painful it can be to go without for just a day or so when, for example preparing for an operation. And yes, I guess many of us have agonised over the risks and pain of impending operations, but for Jesus, it was immeasurably worse as this period of preparation without food lasted 40 days, and the surgery for which he was preparing himself would, he knew involve indescribable agony and his own death. Small wonder that as he faced the rival demands of the common people, of justice and truth, of his family, the authorities and of his God, with all the usual options for short cuts and corruption, the Bible also tells us that he was tempted by the Devil. So, suffering intense hunger, Jesus went day after day eating nothing at all ,resisting that temptation Satan threw at him to turn stones into bread

(doubtless well within his power) lest it interfere with his resolve and his personal communion with God. And as he faced the certainty of his ultimate agonising destiny, he similarly resisted all the ‘cheap and easy’ alternatives offered by Satan. And who could have blamed him had he succumbed? But he didn’t even for a moment consider such alternatives, accepting the necessity of faithfully serving his father, whatever the personal cost. So this Lent, dare we do other than examine our own lives and the little sacrifice we make for our faith, and ourselves resolve to give more time to our communion with 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 www. mojacarchurch.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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Eduardo Donato’s Dehesa Maladúa brand has just been awarded a food product Oscar Coming in at a hefty €4,100 a leg and hailing from Huelva province in southwest Spain, Dehesa Maladúa is already the world’s most expensive ham. And now its reputation has been sealed after it was recently awarded the charcuterie world’s equivalent of an Oscar. Held each February in Nuremberg, Biofach is Europe’s leading organic foods trade fair and this year declared this unique dry-cured ham from Spain its best product. The prize-winning ham comes from a rare breed of pig called the Manchado de Jabugo, which takes its name from the distinctive dark patches on the animals’ coats. Dehesa Maladúa’s founder, Eduardo Donato, helped rescue the breed from extinction a quarter of a century ago when he moved to the tiny community of Cortegana, in southwestern Spain’s Huelva province.

cured. To further complicate matters, Manchado de Jabugo pigs sometimes fail to produce the dark pigmentation in their trotters that has become one of the distinguishing features of Iberian ham (pata negra). Unsurprisingly, Donato looks after his pigs like few other farmers, sometimes sitting among them while they bathe and drink amid the fast-running streams of the Sierra de Aracena and Picos de Aroche UNESCO biosphere reserve. Aside from traditional veterinary treatments, Donato’s animals are also treated by a homoeopathist, who cures cuts and grazes with a mixture of extra virgin olive oil and ash from the holm oaks that populate the hills of Huelva. They are de-wormed and treated for parasites with a special recipe made from mint and sunflower seeds. Donato came to the area in 1990 after selling the construction company he had founded in his native Tarragona, buying a farm in Maladúa, an abandoned village around eight kilometers from the village

Donato, aged 67, produces just 80 hams a year, and says the secret of his success is “patience, passion, and pleasure.” The Manchado de Jabugo breed has been kept alive over the years by a handful of dedicated farmers like Donato, but unlike him, most of them did not sell their produce, instead focusing on other types of pigs bearing the Huelva Denomination of Origin, of which there are now around 22,500. Manchado de Jabugo ham’s unique taste comes from the fact that the pigs eat only natural ingredients. Donato allows them to forage for acorns, almonds and to root around in the rolling woodlands of Huelva, which is washed by Atlantic rains. Its excellence has already been established by Córdoba’s Nutritional Science and Food Technology Department, after it was subjected to a tasting by 10 experts, based on international norms. These measure the intensity of its color, which in the case of Manchado de Jabugo is dark and lustrous; its fat, which is white and soft; its aromatic intensity, which is deep with notes of toasted dried fruit and bread crust; and its overall flavor, which is a balance of sweet and salty. The Manchado de Jabugo breed was hit by the swine fever epidemic of 1958, and then fell out of favor with farmers because it takes longer to reach maturity and is less fertile than other strains. A Manchado de Jabugo pig takes up to three years to reach maturity, while other varieties can be sold when they are as young as 14 months. It then takes another six years before the ham is fully

of Cortegana. He says he began learning all he could about sustainable pig breeding and ham curing, creating a company that he registered with the Spanish Ecovalia organic products certification, which carries out up to six checks each year on the animals that roam freely over Donato’s 80 hectares of woodland. “Our commitment to protecting the environment means we can only produce a certain amount of ham,” says Donato. He runs a virtually one-man operation, aided only by his daughter Marta, who moved to the area six years ago, and a neighbor, who also helps out from time to time. His hams are now sold throughout Europe and as far afield as Hong Kong. His customers are happy to pay top dollar, knowing they are acquiring a unique product as well as helping to save a rare breed. What’s more, Manchado de Jabugo ham not only tastes wonderful, but it’s good for you as well, being rich in protein, vitamins B1 and B6 and healthy minerals. High in unsaturated fatty acids, a 100 gram portion (which would cost around €50) provides around 185 calories. Given the relative scarcity of topquality Iberian ham such as Maladúa, along with the high cost of producing it, it’s little wonder that some unscrupulous producers outside Spain have begun producing pata negra-“style” ham from animals that will have been factory fed and artificially fattened. Elpais.com

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FEAR of terrorism helped drive demand for Spanish property from British buyers in 2015, a new report says. UK buyers snapped up one in five of all Spain’s foreignbought properties in 2015, according to the Tranio report. “It comes as no surprise that, as the bloody death toll rises, Brits are returning to Spain’s sunny shores . . . so far preserved from merciless violence since the deadly Madrid train bombing of 2004,” said the report from vera the overseas property

broker. UK buyers accounted for 21.34% of all foreign home sales, while buyers from France came a distant second, at 8.72%. Andalucia was 2015’s number one choice for the British, 32% of whom invested in the region. Price might have been a factor: Alicante has Spain’s cheapest property per square metre at €1.284, with Malaga third cheapest at €1.663. http://www.theolivepress.es/

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This fabulous house has been lovingly restored with great style. It has 3 beds, 2 baths, open plan living/dining room, is finished with polished concrete floors and great features throughout. This property also has excellent facilities for horses, is located just 5 mins from Vera town in the countryside. Great views of Mojacar pueblo, the Sierra Cabrera mountains and the surrounding countryside. NOW 299,950€

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145,000€ Los Marcelinos

*BARGAIN* This spacious villa (125 m²) is located just a few minutes drive from the town. The villa is situated on a spacious and enclosed plot of 971 sqm and has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and a private swimming pool (8m x 4m). Also it has air conditioning and a roof terrace. Within walking of a good bar/restaurant (Bistro Bonita).

125,000€

This wonderful typical Detached Spanish Cortijo (220 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 Albox (just 5 minute drive). Also the house is on a very large plot (27 hectares)

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Demand for Spanish properties is growing significantly, with recovery in both the residential and commercial markets making Spain increasingly popular with domestic and international buyers. However, so far prices remain relatively low, and are failing to rise as fast as the growth in demand might lead you to expect. With affordable finance, improved employment rates and – crucially – the resurgence of Spanish homes as an attractive investment asset, demand for properties in Spain is predicted to grow significantly over the next couple of years. A report by Bankinter predicts that demand will reach a level of 420,000 homes this year and then further rise to 450,000 in 2017, whereas last year's figure was just 367,000.

In the big cities – which of course are key markets and are therefore serving as some of the major focal points of this resurgence in demand – available supply of properties is limited. This situation of modest supply and growing demand obviously creates a perfect climate for price growth. Bankinter predicts that 2016 and 2017 will see average annual rises of around 3%, with some premium locations delivering a figure of 5%. Price rises so far have been comparatively modest, and this has left Spanish properties deceptively affordable in terms of the demand situation. There are a number of factors believed to account for this. Firstly, while the Spanish market is definitely in recovery and demand is rising accordingly, things still

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remain in their early stages. The rise in sales is currently under 10%, and this is not yet enough to apply huge amounts of upward pressure to prices. Furthermore, bank sell-offs are still playing a role in the market. These properties are being sold at significantly discounted prices, and their continued availability is definitely holding back price rises for the time being. One of the key points to note about rising demand in Spain is that it is relatively widespread. When the market first tentatively entered into recovery after years of tumbling values, things were very much confined to a few key city locations and coastal tourist spots. While it is not fair to say that things are booming throughout the country at this stage, the recovery has spread out significantly and is now evident in a significantly larger and more diverse range of

locations. The commercial sector is displaying trends similar to those seen in residential property at the moment. Positive trends are evident in both rental levels and occupancy rates, and these trends are expected to not only continue but to accelerate through this year and through 2017. Retail properties – both high-street and in major centers – and blocks of offices in core city business districts are expected to be the best performers of the Spanish commercial sector. Political factors are the biggest danger to Bankinter's predictions. If changes in the political climate impact on confidence in the property sector, this could hold back the expected positive changes in the Spanish property sector. http://www.nuwireinvestor.com/

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This unique 5 bedroom property has been designed with an eye to detail throughout. The property has been totally renovated and upgraded in recent years and boasts sea views, private pool, large separate annex and within a 10 minute walk of the picturesque village of Bedar.

359,950€

OLV933

This wonderful 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom detached villa is located in a beautiful and peaceful valley just 5 minutes from the friendly and popular town of Lubrin. The property sits on a plot of over 500m2 and includes a large garage and workshop.

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This spacious 3 bedroom townhouse is located in the friendly and popular market town of Lubrin. The property boasts many original features as well as a private terrace. The house does require modernization but has huge potential.

36,000€

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199,950€

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OLV1098 sorbas

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This well located, 3 bedroom village Cortijo is located in the lovely hamlet of Cariatiz, just 10 minutes from major road links and under 30 minutes from the popular coastal resort of Mojacar. The property sits on a plot of over 600m2 of land with a lovely private swimming pool.

148,000€

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We wanted to thank you so much for helping us to sell our villa in just 1 day! Having a solid client base and comprehensive knowledge of the relevant area and properties on which to draw surely helped and demonstrates that Coles of Andalucia are the premier agents in this region.

REF ZUR3VCU05 PRICE € 219,950

REF ARB4VAP01 PRICE €199,000

3 bed 2 bath detached villa in Zurgena. 10m pool, large conservatory, generous plot of 724m2, detached garage, huge modern kitchen. A stunning, high quality villa.

4 bed 2 bath detached villa in Arboleas an easy walk from the village centre with amazing views. Includes air-con, private pool, long covered terrace and furniture negotiable. A huge home and Arboleaspresented extremely well.

We really the friendly and informal but extremely REFappreciated ARB3VCH07 REF ANT5A01 professional to our sale for which€124,950 we are most PRICEapproach €190,000 PRICE appreciative. Not only with the actual sale but also with the A very large 3 bed 2 bath detached A large 126m2 5 bed 2 bath necessary paperwork for both us and our purchasers.

villa in Arboleas on a huge 1974m2. penthouse apartment in the centre With 14m private pool, detached of Antas town close to every daily Wegarage haveand already recommended to several others will a fly free dining area off you amenity needed. The and apartment continue to do so without the kitchen to the rear. Just reduced. has ahesitation. walk out terrace with superb views and is ideal for full time living. Regards, Don and Nancy. Very spacious home!

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3 bed 2 bath detached villa in El Pinar. Great views. Roof terrace, private walled & gated plot, off road parking and around a 15 minute drive to the beach. A high quality villa and just reduced.

Stunning village house in Mojacar village with superb sea views, a large terrace and a full roof solarium overlooking the coast and Mediterranean. 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom. Just reduced.

A large 3 bed 2 bath villa in Arboleas with superb views. 122m2 build, large detached casita, private pool, a clean modern finish with large dayroom conservatory.

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2 bed 1 bath apartment on Vera Playa with great views. Walking distance to the beach and amenities, communal pool & jacuzzi, private parking, air-con, fully fitted kitchen and generous terrace. A bargain!

3 bed 2 bath detached villa in Huercal Overa near the town centre. 400 m2 plot, 122m2 build, fly free eating areas, modern quality construction, fitted wardrobes and ceiling fans. NEW LISTING!

3 bed 3 bath detached villa on the outskirts of Zurgena village. This villa is a bargain price for a quick sale and comes with a private 8m x 4m pool, covered fly screen terrace, 500m2 plot and offers a guest wing with its own private access.

A stunning 3 bed 2 bath detached villa in El Pinar with views to dream of. With private pool in an enclosed courtyard, detached garage, central heating, master bedroom suite upstairs with walk out terrace taking in superb sea views.

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SM038 RUIN

13,000 OFFERS

Ruin requiring major renovation including structural repair and major cosmetic works. Potential to develop as set over three stories, fantastic value for money Terraced house in small hamlet of homes in a semi rural setting with fantastic views across the valley.

ARBOLEAS

Beautiful setting

SM044

Two houses in one

LARGE PLOT 2750M2

ALBOX

S0L144

135,000 OFFERS

Immaculate detached house set in 2750m2 of mature garden setting. Features swimming pool, partially fenced, log burner, modern fitted kitchen,3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. In ideal tranquil location yet only 10 minutes drive to Albox.

NEW LISTING 139,000€

Beautiful Country Home set against a stunning mountain backdrop. This property is in a semi rural location set against a beautiful mountain back drop yet only 10 minutes from the town of Arboleas. It features a stunning garden setting with fantastic views , decking area with Jacuzzi, bbq area, plot size of 600m2 and also land to the front of the property, an additional 400m2 with a garage. The house is in immaculate order, ready to move into.

CELA

sM043

260,000€

Very large and attractive 256m2 house on the edge of Cela. Presently set out as two separate properties on individual floors with shared garden and large pool. Each floor have 8 bedrooms, large lounge with wood burner, kitchen, 4 bathrooms, individual patio etc. Large well managed garden has separate alfresco bbq and dining area with fantastic views, store room, raised planting areas and a large unusual and very attractive pool. Completely enclosed and walled property. Ample parking space. Ideal for extended family, B&B or rental possibilities. Short easy walk to the natural spring water pool of Cela and bars / restaurants.

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LIMARIA

sM040 New Listing 175,000€

Impressive detached villa with elevated views across the valley. Beautiful walled mature garden with BBQ area. Finished to a very high standard with many extras including pellet central heating, built in damp proofing, swimming pool, screened gazebo eating area and a generous plot size of 936m2. Walking distance to local bar and restaurant and only 10 mins drive to Albox. Must be viewed to appreciate.

ALMANZORA

SM042

100,000€ OFFERS

Spacious 3 bed 4 bathroom detached traditional cortijo with much charm and character and many original features. Most attractive and desirable location as short drive to the nearest village and just off main access road. This large property offers scope for minor renovation hence the fantastic price. This home comes with many extras including 4 outbuildings, garage and a new fitted kitchen. Set in a small hamlet of country houses in a setting yet so close to amenities. A short drive to the traditional village of Almanzora with all amenities you would require including bars, cafes, medical centre and banks. Only 5 mins drive to the nearest main market town of Albox.

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2 LISTINGs FROM 350€ PCM RENTAL ORIA

This is ‘No. 10’ (pictured) 3 bed terraced home with open, closed terrace areas, modern fitted kitchen and garage. Property is furnished and available immediately for long term rental. This house is in an idyllic tranquil setting yet walking distance to all amenities including bars, cafes, and facilities of the local village of Arboleas.

STUNNING MOUNTAIN VIEWS

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Detached country cortijo featuring 3 bedroom and 2 bathrooms Recently refurbished with fitted kitchen, log burner and many original features In semi rural setting yet only 10 mins drive to Oria. Absolutely stunning mountain views.

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Los Gallardos

Lovely 90 m², 2 bed duplex situated 300 meters

A semi-detached 78 m², 2 bed villa situated 10

from the beach. The property, which is in very good

minutes from the beach in Mojacar and several

condition, has 2 bedrooms with both sea view

golf courses. It has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, 1

terraces, 1 bathroom, 1 toilet, a lounge-dining room

bedroom/room of 11 m² on the solarium, a fitted

with an open fireplace, a fitted kitchen, a nice rear

kitchen, a lounge-dining room, central heating,

terrace and a small from garden. The urbanisation

A/C, parking and a private garden of 150 m². The

€90,000

urbanization has communal pool and 1.140 m² of gardens.

€128,500

€269,000

gardens and is just a short walk from the beach.

Mojácar

Vera

Fabulous 240 m², 5-bed, 2 storey villa situated in Urb. La Ribina near to the Desert Springs Golf complex, the coast and the town. This superior quality property has 5 bedrooms with fitted wardrobes, 2 bathrooms, a large lounge, a separate dining-room, a fituated kitchen, a covered porch with view to the pool, a large storage room, a basement, air-conditioning and alarm. The plot is 770 m² with a swimming pool, large garden and parking area. This is a very nice superiour quality property

has community parking, a nice pool area and

Beautiful 215 m², 2-bed villa situated just 500 metres from the beach. It has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a lounge-dining room with a fireplace, a fully fitted kitchen, large terraces, two garages with capacity for

€335,000

3 cars, A/C and a fenced 500 m² plot with own pool.

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VH911 Villa Miro - €119,950 Immaculately maintained 2 bed, 1 bath villa of 102m2 (incl porch) with air con, heating, 7m x 3m swimming pool, roof terrace, large covered fly free porch (extra living & dining room) and built in bbq on a private, low maintenence garden of 355m2. Walking distance to a shop, 2 bars/restaurants, doctors, chemist. 8 mins drive to Huercal-Overa town and 30 mins drive to the coast.

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Mojácar playa

€49,999

Top floor studio Apartment with roof terrace with sea views and large private garage. Near beach. Good rental potential. Ref.1520

Mojácar playa

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€110,000 Mojácar playa

Sea views. 3 bed / 1 bath southeast facing apartment with large terrace within walking distance to promenade and playa Ventanicas. Ref. 1562

€120,000 Mojácar playa

Immaculate 2 bed / 1 bath apartment with 2 terraces and sea views near amenities and beach. Nice community. Ref. 1667

€153,000 Cabrera

Lovely 2 bed / 1 bath Apartment with gorgeous sea views and 2 terraces very close to beach and amenities. Ref. 1669

Opening hours. Monday to Friday 10.00 am to 6.00pm Saturday 10.00 am to 1.30pm

Mojácar village

Panoramic views! Charming 1 bed / 1 bath ground floor Apartment with large terrace. Easy access. Ref.1675

€125,000 Mojácar playa

Unrestricted sea views! 1 bed / 1 bath apartment with terrace of 17 m2. Private underground parking & store room. Heated pool. Ref. 1674

Andalusian style 3 bed / 2 bath villa on plot of 685 m2 set in the main street of the village. Wooden beams, fireplace and terraces. Full of character. Ref.1655

€149,950

Large 3 bed / 2 bath Apartment in frontline community with pool and gardens. Underground parking place. Large terrace with partial sea views. Ref. 1606

€285,000 Los Gallardos €399,000 mojacar playa

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

€72,000

€520,000

Gorgeous 3 bed / 3 bath villa with pool, garage and 1 bed apartment on plot of 969 m2. Very short distance to beach and amenities. Ref.1670

March 2016

BE AWARE OF SELF PROCLAIMED LEGAL ADVISORS THE LAW SOCIETIES OF ORIHUELA AND ALICANTE TAKE ACTION AGAINST NON QUALIFIED PROFESSIONALS ACTING AS SOLICITORS In its edition of the 17th of November national newspaper “Expansion” informs of legal action by the Law Society of Orihuela against translators who use terms with “legal profession connotations” to describe themselves and their work (i.e. legal advisors, legal services, legal advice, etc) which lead clients to consider that they are dealing with solicitors when in fact they are dealing in many cases with people with no legal qualification whatsoever. The newspaper informs that the Law Society of Orihuela has presented various cases to the courts including criminal cases with prison sentence requests. The “Consejo General de la Abogacia Española” (the ruling body of all the Law Societies in Spain) have detected cases in Malaga, Marbella, Almeria, Murcia, Alicante and the Belearic Islands. Having something as important as a will or a conveyance performed by someone with no qualification could cause serious consequences to your wealth. We are detecting terrible mistakes and when this happens these people are just turning around and saying that they just translated. If you wish to find out if the person you have dealt with is a solicitor, please go to: http://www.abogacia.es/servicios-abogacia/censo-de-letrados/ If you have been misled by somebody who has given you the impression of being a solicitor without this being the case you can do two things: Denounce the case to the law Society of Almeria. They will take action again that person. If you contact us on abogadoscontraelintrusismo@gmail.com we will help you do this. Claim a full refund of any fees you have paid to that person. If they do not pay you back you may wish to denounce them for fraud. For you to denounce it is not necessary for them to have said that they are a solicitor. It is sufficient for them to have purposely misled you into believing that this is the case. To become a solicitor in Spain it requires 5 years at university followed by one or two years of training in a solicitor office or at the law society by taking a course before you can join the bar. After you have joined, training never ends and one is on a permanent learning curve until you retire. Solicitors also carry indemnity insurance. Going to a person with no qualification to provide you with legal advice regarding your wills or the conveyance of a property is no different than going to your local hairdresser to have a tooth out. With a you tube tutorial and the correct instruments she can give it a go but… If you have any doubts about your situation, please contact us: abogadoscontraelintrusismo@gmail.com The Dean of the Almería Law Society backs this initiative and intends to initiate with immediate effect the necessary actions against these cases of possible crime of professional intrusion to protect its members and to guarantee the rights of the expat community that is the main victim of this abuse. To this aim the Dean (the head of the Almería Law Society) facilitates his direct e-mail address in case you suspect you wish to denounce of one of these cases directly to him: decano@icaalmeria.com

viewpoint The Bar La Casa Devante

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The Bar La Casa Devante is one of two bars in Alqueria, the other being La Golondrina Verde which is frequented by the Newcomers. There has probably been a ‘watering hole’ on the spot of the Casa Devante ever since some ‘ancient’ tried to soften his bread by soaking it in water accidentally causing fermentation. An act which received no reward nor recognition, an act which however millions are grateful. The Hill People who drink, play and plot in the bar are rightly proud of their taberna. Covering the walls are the framed photographs of the bar’s drunks through the ages. One faded sepia print shows ‘Botella Pedro’ who in 1932 drank sixteen bottles of cheap Ribera, two flagons of Remitroot Whisky and a glass of a well known cola. He holds the record for an evening’s consumption and was awarded a certificate entitling him to free drinks for life. This didn’t turn out to be too much of an expense as Pedro died the next morning. The then landlord blamed the cola claiming it was ‘corked’. The doctor who examined Pedro said it was the first time in medical history that both kidneys and liver had voluntarily removed themselves, they had simply ‘left home’. The Republic of Alqueria was formally inaugurated in the bar when the constitution was drafted on the back of an empty twenty pack of ‘FagsRUs’ cigarettes, thus steeping the hostelry in history. The ‘Hero of Alqueria’, El Raro was said to have hid at the La Casa Devante

while on the run from the French during the War of Independence. It was said he was disguised as an itinerant Asturian washer woman wearing false breasts and a moustache. Strangely though he continued to dress in this manner for three years after the French gave up the search, he could be seen frolicking and giggling most evenings during the summer months. The Bar La Casa Devante is the premier venue for the supply and consumption of Remitroot Wine, Whisky and associated products. Antonio Poyato, who produces the beverages uses the Bar as a testing ground for new Remitroot based products, the clientele are his ‘Guinea pigs’ albeit unwittingly. This had led to some strange side effects including watery bowels, rashes, hair loss, toe nails turning bright orange and uncontrollable urges to join the Conservative party. The side effects became so alarming Poyato had to curtail his experiments. He gets a multinational pharmaceutical companies to do the trails for him now. When one visits the Village Republic of Alqueria the Bar La Casa Devante is a ‘must see’. Just feel the atmosphere, taste the Remitroot beverages on offer and hurl abuse at the defenceless resident drunks. The Bar guarantees a fun packed evening for young and old.

Pushing the Limits

Rules are few in our household, but in any confrontation between a wrongdoer, be it cat or dog, Pete is Good Cop and I am invariably Bad Cop. I’m not necessarily happy with that, but as the ultimate Layer Down of the Law, the task invariably falls to me. The Rules are: No animals of any sort in the bedrooms. No dogs on the furniture. No cats on the surfaces. Lucy, The Dog That Is Not Ours, has always accepted her rules, though since the arrival of the cats, she has mumbled ‘Not fair!’ a few times under her breath when the cats jump without let or hindrance on the sofas. No cats on the surfaces had been accepted without opposition by Her Royal Highness Sayyida Al Hurra, Somebody Else’s Cat. Despite her lofty status she has acquiesced, announcing that to argue the point was beneath her dignity. Her son, Mr Tommy Fluffipants, has no such qualms. He seems to have grasped the surfaces bit, but bedrooms and the kitchen table are his ultimate Holy Grail. However, he is not stupid, and although he does not seem to have the keen deductive qualities of his mother’s mind, he has manipulative powers all of his own. It all started to go wrong when he first came into the house, and it was ‘He’s only a kitten, he doesn’t understand.’ Meanwhile Tommy, with his absolutely circular eyes and expression of innocence that would have made Bambi seem a bit dodgy, would happily usurp the kitchen table and spread himself out in hedonistic

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josbiggs@hotmail.co.uk luxury on the beds. It started with a handclap and a firm ‘Tommy, get off the table/ bed.’ He would fake terror and flee, casting a backward glance of bemused grievance. ‘Why? I’m only on the table/bed. What have I done to deserve this?’ Then one day it changed. I clapped. ‘Tommy!’ I commanded. He defied me. He raised his yellow eyes calmly to meet mine. ‘What are you going to do about it?’ he said. No dilemma ever had more pointy horns. What should I do? It was an empasse, but I couldn’t lose. I picked him up, turned him upside down (he likes that) cuddled him and plonked him on his favourite cushion. However, it’s a pyrric victory. He now makes a bee line for the bed/ table, only so that he can be picked up, cuddled, and put on his favourite cushion! He is pushing the limits!

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ginger, chopped

coconut Salt

250g cashew nuts

2 tbsp coriander seeds

100ml vegetable oil

1 tsp cumin seeds

2 onions, chopped, plus 2 onions, finely sliced

4 dried red chillies

12 garlic cloves

8cm cinnamon stick

1kg boneless chicken thighs and legs, cut into 5cm pieces

2.5cm piece of root

100g freshly grated

3 tbsp yogurt

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6 cloves

2 green chillies, finely chopped

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Chicken in a Cashew Nut Sauce Before you start, put 100g of the cashew nuts into a bowl and add just enough warm water to soak them. Leave for two hours. Drain and place them in a blender or food processor, adding a little warm water. Blitz to a thick, smooth paste. Set aside. Place 25g more of the cashew nuts in a small frying pan and stir over a medium heat until toasted. Set aside. Heat a small amount of the oil in the same pan and cook the sliced onion until crisp. Drain on kitchen paper and set aside. In a large frying pan, dry-roast the garlic, ginger, coriander seeds, cumin seeds, dried chillies, cloves and cinnamon over a low heat for five minutes, stirring. Add the coconut, 75g more of the cashew nuts and the chopped onions and roast for 10 minutes more, stirring all the time. Remove from the heat and leave to cool. Grind the mixture either in a blender or food processor, adding 150–250ml water, to a very smooth consistency. Heat the remaining oil in a wide cooking pot, add the blended spice mixture and fry for 10 minutes over a low heat. Add the ground cashew paste with some salt and fry for two minutes, adding the green chillies. Increase the heat to medium-high, and add the chicken pieces. Fry for five minutes, then add the remaining un-toasted cashews. Stir-fry for a minute or so, then add 600ml of water. Bring to the boil, reduce the heat and simmer for 10–15 minutes, until the chicken is tender and cooked per couple to take away through. after having our night menus Serve with a dollop of yogurt, the reserved Valid only with this voucher toasted cashew nuts and the crispy fried onions. dinner 19.00-22.00 until 31st march

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Sunday Roast 9.50€ 2 courses served with pork and beef. Booking recommended. A la carta menú and tapas available also on Sundays and every day.

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Bring a pot of lightly salted water to a boil and put the rigatoni into it. Cook until al dente (tender firm).

1 package rigatoni (or your favorite pasta)

Heat a large skillet until very hot and then generously drizzle in some olive oil. Swirl to coat the skillet, and then add half of the cut-up chicken pieces, spreading them out as you put them in. NOTE: Do not begin stirring the chicken immediately as you want to get them nice and brown. After a minute or two, flip over the chicken with a spatula and let brown on the other side. Remove to a plate and set aside. Repeat with the second half of the chicken pieces.

(Serves 6)

Olive oil, as needed 8 boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into small pieces 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 small to mediumsized onion, chopped 250ml (1 cup) chicken broth (or white wine) Two 425g cans crushed tomatoes Freshly ground black pepper Pinch sugar Fresh basil, as needed Grated Parmesan, for topping Salt

Add a tablespoon or so of olive oil, if needed, into the hot skillet and throw in the garlic and chopped onions and give them a stir. Now add the chicken broth (or wine), whisking to deglaze the bottom of the skillet. Cook until the liquid reduces by half. Add the crushed tomatoes and stir to combine. Add salt and pepper to taste and a pinch of sugar. Reduce the heat and simmer for 15 minutes. Add the chicken (and don’t forget all of those yummy chicken juices on the plate) to the tomato/onion mixture and continue simmering for another 15 minutes. Toward the end of the cooking process, chop up your fresh basil and add it to the sauce, stirring to combine. Put the pasta on a platter or in a large bowl and smother with the sauce. Top with grated Parmesan cheese.

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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 priced 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.

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

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Friday Fish And Chips 6€ Saturday Homemade Pie Chips & Gravy from 3.95€ different exciting fillings each week, take away available. From Monday 7th March - Friday 18th March, we will only be open from 6:30pm. Friday 11th No Fish & Chips, Sunday 13th No Sunday Roast. We apologise for any inconvenience.

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The ‘Friday Tapas Group’ meet each Friday somewhere in the Urbanisation at 13.00hrs and, venues for the next few weeks are: 11 Mar – Bar Cullar, (Red Chairs) opposite Margar Supermarket. 18 Mar – New York NY, Av. Playa Serena, in the Urb. 25 Mar – La Goleta, in the Urb (near Cafe Scotia). 1 Apr – Don Jamon, in the square near to Panda! 8 Apr – El Adel, next to Margar Supermarket. 15 Apr – Bar El Marinero, Las Marinas. 22 Apr – MAR Y SOL, in the Urb. Anyone is welcome to join the happy bunch and have a laugh, exchange views and ideas. The more, the merrier and the bar owners enjoy it too!

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The RBL Roquetas de Mar Celebrate 10 Years! The March 2016 meeting saw the Roquetas branch celebrate its tenth birthday! At the beginning of 2006, an advert was placed in the free English magazine by Yvonne Wake of Y Da Wakes Bar, asking if anyone would be interested in setting up a local branch of The Royal British Legion. Several people came forward and, as a result, helped immensely by Yvonne’s family knowledge of the organisation, the branch was formed. The inaugural meeting was held in March 2006 and the original committee members were George Davies (Chairman), Mike Hickman (ViceChairman), Joan Howard (Secretary) and Jenny Hickman (Treasurer). They were ably assisted by Stuart Howard (Poppy Appeal Organiser), Yvonne and Dave Wake provided the venue, and Yvonne later became the branch’s Welfare Officer. Since that time, the branch has raised many thousands of Euros for the Poppy Appeal. Over the years many trips have been organised, several times to Benidorm, Cordoba & Ronda and Madrid in 2015. One trip was even to Portugal! The membership has stayed fairly static at around 50 to 55 and most monthly meetings see about 20 members/guests attend for the social meeting and organised events. Monthly luncheons are arranged throughout the year and, in July, there is usually the annual BBQ. Sadly, two of the original committee members are no longer with us and, two years ago, the branch became a sub-branch of the Mojacar Branch, due to the fact that officers could not be found. The branch still plods on raising funds for the Poppy Appeal, due to in no small way to the enthusiasm of Barry Thomas (PAO) in Roquetas and Gerry Storey in Almerimar. The venue has changed to The Lodge in Calle Americo Vespucio,

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15th MAR – POPPY APPEAL LUNCHEON AT BAR SOUTHERN, ZORAIDA GARDENS. Time to be arranged. 5th APR – Social meeting including Cake Competition and Raffle. 26th APR – Almerimar revisited. Further details to follow. All monies raised at these events will go to the 2016 Poppy Appeal.

New members are most welcome to join the branch. Contact Jenny/Mike on 950328469 for further information. Social Meetings are held at The Lodge, Calle Americo Vespucio, Roquetas de Mar, on the first Tuesday of each month at 3.00pm.

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“The briefest hiatus and a deathly silence prefaced the sounds of human suffering.” This novel touches on the three train and bus bombings in London on 7th July 2005, inventing a romantic and fictitious scenario for the two main protagonists who are caught up in the Aldgate terror attack. It was written in memory of those killed and injured whilst developing a personal narrative of two people who share something in common-suffering. Both were injured physically and mentally but they did survive. They were the fortunate ones. From then on we have a simple boy meets girl tale and a romantic liaison ensues. For those of you who want something a bit more intense, I’d recommend Julie Nicholson’s memoirs about her daughter Jenny who was blown up during this terrorist attack. Lennick’s might show some suffering and give us some facts about the incident but it lacks the intensity one would hope to find. Nevertheless it is readable and leaves you feeling good. Ian Grosvenor, the male protagonist is a composite of Ian Govern, co-founder of Word Play and responsible for promoting local writers living in Spain. The plot unfolds slowly. Ian is travelling on a Circle Line heading for Aldgate station for a job interview. He had been working as a journalist on Fleet Street so felt confident he had the right skills and experience for this job. Sadly, he was in the wrong place at the wrong time when the terrorist struck. Ironically, an anti-terror drill was due to be carried out at 9.30.a.m. that same morning. Ian was conscious of the metal wheels grinding against metal rails, creaking timbers and ghostly echoes as the train travelled through ancient tunnels. Here we have a nice build up. The calm before the storm. It was the suddenness of being catapulted through the air and landing against something hard and sharp that alerted Ian to something going seriously wrong. Worryingly, he had witnessed a yellowish flash and his immediate thoughts turned to a power surge or an act of terrorism. The train carriage was shattered and soon filled with choking dust, smoke and intense heat causing a stifling fug. The experience disoriented him and he was conscious of injuries to his neck, his right leg and his head but he was lucky. He was alive. He had survived. Others hadn’t. This happened around 8.50.a.m. forty minutes before the anti-terror drill was due to start. The attack was referred to as “an act of indiscriminate terror.” The windows shattered. There was a gaping hole in the carriage floor. “A few yards away was a female body, lying quite still- her clothes ripped to rags. No pulse.” Serena Mason was the female protagonist, an artist and single parent. When Ian found her she was partly wedged under a battered train seat, her body limp and her features completely bloodied and blackened. “We’re going to get you out of this hell-hole” he insisted, showing his determination and his heroics as he struggled to carry her to safety before collapsing and suffering amnesia then falling into a semicoma. It’s a dramatic start as you’d expect but it does lose momentum very soon unfortunately. We see Ian’s recovery with the support of his sister Sally and Mark, her husband who happens to be one of Ian’s best friends. Lennick chronicles the previous year’s tragedies-the death of Ian’s mother, Helen, from breast cancer and the end of his disastrous marriage to Karen who heartlessly left him in the same week as Helen’s funeral. This had plunged Ian into “places so dark and other worldly” causing horrific

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nightmares. His depression was so severe that the writer compares it to “life in a combat zone where fear daily stalks soldiers.” During the course of the novel which is in three parts, Ian has constant flashbacks to the 2005 incident and the woman whose life he most probably saved. She frequently appeared in his nightmares. His demons had returned. Incidentally, we are told time and time again of Ian’s penchant for auburnhaired girls with their pale limbs. The writer introduces us to Frank, Ian’s father who unconvincingly is trying to battle his own demons, his own skeleton in the cupboard. “The seeds of doubt can lead to undesirable erroneous conclusions.” A sub-plot indicates that something happened over 35 years ago and involved a night of passion between his wife, Helen and a friend from their university days, Harvey Robyns. A dark family secret. The novel takes us back to 1970 when Harvey and Helen had a short fling. Shortly after his confession of loving Helen, dating back to their student days, he returned to the U.S.A. where he was involved in a car crash and sustained life-threatening injuries. Out of guilt, Helen decided to come clean to Frank who was shocked by this “treacherous betrayal.” Sally arrived at an importune time casting doubt in Frank’s mind over her parentage. But this distracts from the main plot. Part 2 introduces a recovering Serena written in first person making it more direct. She has been advised to write a diary of her thoughts and feelings as she recovers. In time it becomes third person, less personal. Agrophobia seems to be one of her demons. Her husband left her two years ago and she was left bringing up a difficult adolescent 15 year old on her own. The soft tissue on her face had been quite badly damaged and she had difficulty in breathing and swallowing. She’d had two skin grafts and was due to have a third one shortly. When her confidence starts to return she finds work with Alex Willingale who has a small, successful publishing company. Time passes on with little plot development, vigils and memorial services mark the first and second anniversary of the bombings. We are informed that the bombers were known to the authorities, the police and MI5. Khan had been monitored and tape-recorded during 2004 by MI5. Shazad Tanweer had been responsible for the explosion to the Circle Line train. There was no inquiry into the bombings which shocked Ian. In 2004 a BBC Panorama programme had depicted a fictional bomb on three trains in London: “Surely not too much of a coincidence not to be taken seriously?” Will Ian get a chance to meet the girl he saved? You’ll be delighted to know there is a happy ending when a romantic email is sent but who is the lucky recipient? “Doubt thou the stars are fire, Doubt that the sun doth move, Doubt truth to be a liar, But never doubt I love.” Publisher: Word Play Publishing Ltd. ISBN: 978-1502851864.

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Dortmund and Liverpool tackle Manchester United in the Europa League. • There are three FA Cup quarter-finals coming up: • Leicester City, 1-0 winners at Watford, are five points Reading v Crystal Palace (Friday), Everton v Chelsea clear of Tottenham in the race for the Premiership title. (Saturday) and Manchester United v West Ham (Sunday). • Spurs drew 2-2 with Arsenal (3rd); Manchester City The winners of last night’s Arsenal/Hull 5th round replay (4th) walloped Aston Villa 4-0; West Ham, two down, will meet Watford on a date yet to be arranged. came back to defeat ten-man Everton 3-2; Liverpool, also • Also on Sunday, Hibs play Ross County in the Scottish reduced to ten, beat Crystal Palace 2-1 and WBA edged League Cup final. Manchester United’s ten 1-0. • The MLS season kicked off last Sunday with New York • At the foot of the table, Bournemouth won at Newcastle City beating Chicago Fire 4-3 in the opening fixture. and Swansea beat Norwich, while Sunderland drew at • And Walsall have sacked manager Sean O’Driscoll. Southampton. • The Six Nations Rugby tournament continues on • At the top of the Championship, five points cover four Saturday with Ireland-Italy, followed by England-Wales teams - Middlesbrough, Burnley, Hull and Brighton - but and Scotland-France on Sunday. bottom club Bolton are 10 points from safety. • Burton Albion lead FL1; Northampton are 13 points clear • Holders GB beat Japan to reach the quarter-finals of the Davis Cup. And once again Andy Murray was the star man of Oxford at the top of FL2 and Celtic still head the SPL. with two singles victories and a doubles win with brother • In La Liga, Barcelona, 36 games without defeat, Jamie. It’s Novak Djokovic and Serbia next in July. thumped Eibar 4-0 and Cristiano Ronaldo netted a four• GB’s Heather Watson beat Kirsten Flipkens (Belgium) to timer in Real Madrid’s 7-1 win over Celta Vigo. win the Monterrey Open. • Bayern Munich lead the Bundesliga by five points and • Rory McIlroy ‘blew’ a three-shot lead on the last day as Juventus are just clear of Napoli in Serie ‘A’. Adam Scott went on to win the WGC Cadillac Classic in • This season’s Italian Cup final will feature AC Milan Miami. against Juventus. Cricket’s T20 World Cup started on yesterday in India. • In the Champions League on Tuesday, Real Madrid (2-0 • In the World Indoor Track Championships, up) met Roma while tonight, Chelsea, trailing 2-1, play Brits Laura Trott (two), Jason Kenny, Jon Dibben, Mark PSG at the ‘Bridge.’ And tomorrow Spurs visit Borussia Cavendish and Sir Bradley Wiggins all won gold medals. • The All-England badminton championships are underway Calle Mallorca, San Javier in Birmingham. And Widnes, Warrington Call us: 968 146 158 or 618 628 511 • and Wigan are locked www.specialistvehicles.com together at the top of Rugby’s Super League. New Land Rover Discovery Sport, HSE, Auto, Delivery Km.......€poa EVENTS: My PAWS Charity Quiz at Miraflores on bmw 428 coupe, 2014, auto, 4,700km..............................................€39,950 Tuesday 22 March and my Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 tdi, 57,000km...............................€13,450 Community Quiz at Riad Restaurant, Cabrera on HYUNDAI I30 1.4CrDi, 2013, 38,000km.................................................€12,950 8 April; there’s a vintage Peugeot 207 SW 1.6HDi Estate, 2012, 110,000km........................ €9,950 golf day via the Turre Golf Society on 23 April Citroen jumpy, 2.0HDI, 2005, Diesel, 183,000km..........................€5,950 and don’t’ forget to try WALKING FOOTBALL at ford fusion 1.4 newport, 2007, 85,000km.......................................€5,950 Camping Los Gallardos chrysler stratus 2.0L, petrol, auto, 1999, 104,000km................€2,950 on Sunday morning (10.15-noon). Further over 40 cars in group stock information from Fred Lawton: 950 469 771. www.specialistvehicles.com Tel: 968 146 158 / 618 628 511

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19th Hole Golf Society, Match Report

Thursday 3rd March with good weather and a great course the 19th Hole Golf Society played it’s Monthly Medal at Aguilon Golf resort.. As is the norm now Nigel Greenwood was untouchable (except to the Handicap Masters knife). Scoring a nett 68 Nigel comfortably took the Medal from an inform Nick Pogson and Paco Ocaña Grajal both on nett 70. In the Ladies event Zeta Denyer once again captured some real form to take the Ladies Medal with a nett 76 from an ever improving Karyn Esposito on 77. Geoff Smith dressed in a very vivid yellow top and trousers looking very much like a daffodil gave the event a Spring Time feel whilst Brian (DEE) Lowden looked every inch the typical French Onion Seller with his jauntily worn

French Beret. Results - Mens Medal - 1st Nigel Greenwood Nett 68 (15), 2nd Nick Pogson Nett 70 (23), 3rd Paco Ocaña Grajal Nett to (22) on Countback. Ladies Medal - 1st Zeta Denyer Nett 76 (36), 2nd Karyn Esposito Nett 77 (36). Nearest the Pin - 3rd Nick Pogson, 8th Doug Birrell, 12th Peter Death, 14th Tony Mackay, 16th in Two Mike Esposito, 17th Dave Denyer. Twos - 12th Peter Death & Doug Birrell. The 19th Hole Golf Society arranges weekly games around the area playing Aguilon every other week. For more information ring 610 340 653 or email gs19thhole@hotmail.co.uk

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Messi crushes local uprising

Barcelona asserted themselves in Ipurua, suppressing a spirited challenge from Eibar.

Eibar used to be a town renowned for gunsmiths, hence their nickname as the Spanish ‘Gunners’, but los artilleros lacked a quality marksman to make it count against a Barcelona who bring a certain air of inevitability with them wherever they go. 36 matches unbeaten, Barça haven’t been on the losing side since October against Sevilla. The business end of the season holds familiar promise for Luis Enrique: the Copa del Rey final, one foot in the Champions League quarters and a commanding lead at the top of La Liga. SD Eibar are a different kind of success story, a rare and unlikely one in a town suffering from the decline of industry and hard-hitting economic crisis. That a team from these Basque hills of the stature of Eibar could possibly be in 8th place at this stage of the season in the Primera División is an extraordinary feat in itself. Extraordinary, but don’t call it a miracle: the Eibar story is one of hard work, good decision making and sound financial planning what can happen when a club is run the way a club should be run. To put things into perspective, this is a team who doesn’t usually swap shirts at the end of a match because the players are only given a limited number, and have to

pay for extras if they give them away. Two teams. Worlds apart. Certainly in terms of pay and cachet, but Eibar have earned their right to be on the same pitch as the best in the world. It finished 0-4, but Eibar can hold their heads high, and the tiny town will celebrate the visit of the Catalan giants as if they’ve won La Liga themselves. They were up against it early when Munir grabbed a 7th minute lead, after Messi’s perfect ball over the Eibar defence and Suarez’ inviting low cross. Munir couldn’t miss. Barça weren’t missing Neymar at all, he forced a yellow against Rayo on Thursday to ensure his suspension, allowing him to go to his sister’s birthday party in Brazil, Munir stepping in ably. Messi put Barça two

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Sharapova to retire? "Major announcement"

The world number seven, who has struggled with injury in recent years, made a statement through her management agency: "It will be big news." Maria Sharapova will be holding a news conference in Los Angeles on Monday to make "a major announcement", though no other details were given by her manager on Sunday. Sharapova's management company, IMG, declined to tell Reuters via email what topic had prompted the news conference but added: "It will be very big news." Monday's announcement will come just four days after Sharapova said she was withdrawing from this month's BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells in California due to a persistent arm injury. The five-times grand slam champion has been troubled by her left forearm

since the start of the year when she pulled out of an Australian Open warm-up tournament in Brisbane. Sharapova lost to Serena Williams in the quarter-finals of the Australian Open in January and has not competed since then. The 28-year-old Russian has suffered from assorted injuries over the past decade, and required shoulder surgery in 2008 that led to her being sidelined for nine months. Sharapova also missed the second half of the 2013 season because of a shoulder injury. Currently ranked seventh, Sharapova claimed her most recent grand slam crown at the 2014 French Open and has won 35 career titles on the WTA Tour. She has numerous business interests off the court, including a very successful apparel collection. http://en.as.com/

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