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Alastair Stewart – darrow.org.uk Through a glass, darkly: Theresa May’s Conference Speech Does it not seem a lifetime ago that David Cameron was laughing off fears of a Brexit? Theresa May’s Conservative Party conference speech has not only buried the patrician legacy of her predecessor but also indulged the Conservative membership to the hilt. Like a pop star coming on for an encore, she’s gone mad for flag-waving and forgotten that Brexit is a waltz, not a mosh pit. On the one hand, a resurgent postBrexit Britain is the only way to go. No Prime Minister dare ignore the will of a referendum for fear of repeating the mistake of the Scottish devolution referendum in 1979. Despite a ‘yes’ vote, it was another twenty years before Scotland got a parliament and nationalism flourished in the meantime. Nor would a Prime Minister repeat the mistake of the ‘pound in your pocket’ warning of Harold Wilson in 1967. Nothing will change with devaluation, he cooed. Everything did. So May has done what she must: she’s invigorated her own membership with a bold, radical, and tough-talking conservative speech. She’s painted a picture of a post-Brexit UK as a 'trading' nation; answering the warning of former US Secretary of State Dean Acheson that Britain had lost its empire without finding a new role. Yet the problem with a dance is not the song but who you end up dancing with. Last week, Spain’s foreign minister Jose Manuel Garcia-Margallo said that the UK Government should pay for the healthcare of the 800,000 Britons

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October 2016

Eleanor & Gilly’s Line Dance Class Line Dancer’s 8th Birthday Party

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Members of Eleanor and Gilly's Monday Afternoon Line Dance Class celebrated their 8th Birthday recently at Maloan's Bar in Albox. Although this was their 8th Birthday, it was the first time it had been celebrated at Maloan's after its relocation there earlier in the year.

The theme this year was the 1980's. Class members took part in the festivities dressed up in 1980's gear. There was a parade which was judged by a team comprising of Erica Swift, Cheryl Mathews, Chris McPhie, Alice Bradbury, Ann Smith and Jo McCarthy. Three of the class members were awarded prizes. First was Jan Harris, Angie Mitchell came second and the third place was awarded to Margaret Farmery. All the winners received bottles of wine. In addition all the dances were set to music, such as "Y.M.C.A." by the Village People and "9-5 Morning Train" by Sheena Easton. All of the music was from the 1980's. There was also a raffle, as the group continued its support for

F.A.C.E. (Fundraising in Arboleas, Caring for Everyone), for another year. This group has raised nearly €3,000 for F.A.C.E. since its inauguration and the sum of €112 raised at the party, helped the group get even closer to that €3,000 total. A result to be proud of. The Line Dance group also enjoyed a beautiful buffet prepared by Andrew Slater and Angie Kendall Eleanor and Gilly would like to thank all the class members for their support over the last eight years. They would also like to thank everyone involved at Bar Maloan's for their superb food and service. If you would like any further information on Eleanor and Gilly's Line Dance class, please ring 950 439 003.

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Spanish flag will fly in Gibraltar “sooner than chief minister thinks”

Acting minister José Manuel GarcíaMargallo believes the Rock will negotiate sovereignty after Brexit Spain’s Foreign Minister, José Manuel García-Margallo, is convinced that Gibraltar authorities will start negotiating a joint sovereignty agreement with Spain in March of next year, when Britain begins its formal exit from the European Union. The minister made this assertion on Wednesday, after hearing Gibraltar Chief Minister Fabian Picardo say that Spain will “never get its hands” on the British Overseas Territory. Gibraltarians will have to choose between “being British outside the EU or Spanish-British within the EU” Speaking at the Fourth Commission of the United Nations General Assembly, which deals with decolonization issues, Picardo had stated: “No way, Jose! … [Spain] will never get its hands on our Rock,” in reply to a suggestion by the Spanish ambassador to the UN that co-sovereignty would be beneficial to Gibraltar’s economy once it is left out of the EU. “Not my hands – I will put up the flag, and much sooner than Picardo thinks,” said García-Margallo on state broadcaster RTVE’s radio program La noche en 24 Horas. The Spanish minister predicted that this flag could go up within the next four years. “They will understand that the sooner a solution is found, the better,” he said. “The current solution is disappearing,

and a new one must be found,” he added, in reference to the Trilateral Forum for Dialogue, a three-way platform for talks between Spain, the UK and Gibraltar that has been on hold for years. Gibraltar Chief Minister Fabian Picardo said Spain will not get its hands on the Rock. Gibraltar Chief Minister Fabian Picardo said Spain will not get its hands on the Rock. /García Cordero “They’ve even studied the Greenland solution, and they will start to see a formula,” insisted García-Margallo, noting that Gibraltarians overwhelmingly voted against leaving the EU. When Brexit becomes effective, Gibraltarians will have two choices: “Being British outside the European Union or Spanish-British within the EU.”

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Britain to allow ALL citizens living abroad the right to vote

The British government said on Friday it will scrap the 15-year rule that had barred many British voters living abroad from casting a ballot in general elections back home. The UK government said on Friday that the rule that has barred British nationals from voting if they have lived abroad for over 15 years, will be scrapped in time for the 2020 election. The government published its intention to ditch the unpopular law, which Britons living abroad have long fought against, by publishing a policy statement titled “Democracy that works for everyone”. “We believe that overseas electors contribute to British society and should be given that democratic right to vote,” the constitution minister Chris Skidmore said. “We intend to give those overseas electors the chance to register quickly and securely so they will be able to register to vote in time of the 2020 election.” Writing in The Telegraph newspaper Skidmore said: "Being British is about so much more than simply being resident in the UK. "It doesn’t matter where they live, British citizens are still a part of British society, retaining strong cultural and social ties with their families at home and helping to build businesses abroad," writes Skidmore. "The decisions that are made on British shores impact our citizens around the world and indeed many plan to return to live here in the future," he

added. The Conservative government had pledged to scrap the rule as a preelection promise but many long-term expats living in the EU were left angered when it became clear the government would not push through the change before the crucial referendum. Indeed the sentiment among many British nationals abroad on Friday was that the announcement had come too late. "I would have been delighted. Just a few months ago I would have been ecstatic, but now, faced with the impending loss of my EU citizenship and associated rights, the triumph has lost some savour,"Nevertheless those British citizens who had long campaigned against the injustice were happy at Friday’s announcement. “This is great news,” says France-based Brian Cave. “We are nearly there. We shall vote at the next General Election. All those who have taken part in this long campaign will know that it was worth it and as we kept saying: ‘we will win because we are right’. "Winston Churchill would have said: ‘This is not the end, but it could be the beginning of the end,'” said Cave. The government will now draw up a bill which must be given the green light by parliament, but all being well all Britons abroad should be able to cast a vote in 2020. The next question is will they give Brits abroad our own MPs? thelocal

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October 2016

Guardia Civil helicopter crashes at Las Palmas air show

A GUARDIA Civil helicopter has crashed at a flying exhibition in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, but nobody was hurt. The craft is thought to have been buffeted by a strong gust of wind, but the police union has criticised the fact that it was only the pilots’ skills that averted a tragedy. Its tail was damaged after being blown against a mast, and the crash caused other major defects which have left it

unsafe to fly. According to the AUGC, or Guardia Civil union, the helicopter went down when it was being flown into the station from Tenerife. The AUGC criticises the decision to fly it in to the Guardia Civil station, which is not geared up for helicopter landings. Fortunately, it was some distance from the public at the air show when it crashed. thinkspain

Spanish vet convicted after dumping his injured dog in a corpse container

A 57-year-old vet from Segovia has been handed down a four-and-a-half month prison sentence for leaving his wounded dog inside a corpse container at a pig farm. He has also been barred from the profession for 18 months. A Segovia court has ordered him to pay €854.78 in damages to the Segovia Association for Animal Defense, which brought the complaint against him. The animal recovered, and the association has found a new home for him Canelo was run over in December 2012 in Fuentemilanos, a small community close to Segovia, and sustained “serious injuries” according to the ruling. The vet, who has not been named, decided to place the animal inside a bag, which he tied shut with a piece of rope and dumped in a container used for dead animals on a pig farm located in a rural area known as Campillo de Torremilanos. An animal breeder found the wounded

dog hours later and called the local police. Canelo was taken to a veterinary clinic in Segovia, where the animal was only partially conscious, with multiple bruising, hypothermia and dehydration. His left eye was partially out of its socket But the animal recovered, and the association has since found a new home for him. Association spokespeople called the incident “horrifying” and noted that “with the new changes introduced into the law, right now the sentence would have been tougher.” The animal rights group also asked for legislation to expressly acknowledge that animals are “sentient beings,” as other European Union countries do. Under Spanish legislation, individuals sentenced to less than two years in prison are unlikely to serve time in jail unless they have a previous record. elpais

FM Transport 10 year Anniversary

FM Transport the friendly caring transport company are celebrating 10 years of delivering to our expat customers in Spain from the UK. During that time we have slowly expanded our operation and now have 2 vans available. We still make our regular run leaving the UK in the middle of every month and arriving in Spain about 2½ days later. We often make deliveries in France on the way through but the journey doesn’t generally take any longer. The second van is used for those bigger dedicated loads that fill the van and can be scheduled for almost any time of the month. Our area of operation covers an area from Barcelona down to Almeria and anywhere in between with occasional trips down as far as Malaga, Marbella and Algeciras. During the 10 years we have enjoyed some great times and have delivered several hundred tonnes of goods to all our expat customers living in Spain. We have also expanded our storage in the UK in order to cope with demand and now have approximately 500 square feet of dedicated space available for your needs. Our caring nature also means that we have only suffered a couple of small breakages during that whole period, a pretty good record I think you’ll agree considering the thousands of parcels/packages that we have moved. From a trinket to a trunk. A jiffy bag to a small house move. Canoes, push bikes, motor bikes and even on several occasions the kitchen sink! If it fits in the vans, is legal, doesn’t breath or bite we will move it. Why not get in touch, we don’t bite! We can be contacted as follows:Landline: 0044 1 582 499 836 Mobile: 0044 7 977 754 389 Skype: FM Transport46 Email: fred@fmtransport.co.uk web: www.fmtransport.co.uk

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while pregnant and nursing can boost learning capability and academic performance in children. Salmon contains high levels of DHA (decosahexaenoic acid) which is the main structural fatty acid in the central nervous system and retina. Feeding salmon to preschool children also aids in the prevention of ADHD and can even boost academic performance. Salmon’s an excellent source of vitamin D. Sufficient vitamin D is crucial to maintaining optimal health. A deficiency of this essential vitamin has been linked to an increased risk of cancer, cardiovascular disease, multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis and type-1 diabetes. Salmon brings out the best in fresh greens. The proteins, B vitamins and omega 3 fatty acids in salmon

Eating salmon increases your cardiovascular health. As noted, salmon contains high levels of the omega-3 fats, EPA and DHA. These fats are responsible for many cardiovascular benefits such as reducing inflammation. When eaten two to three times per week, salmon can protect you from problems such as heart attack, stroke, arrhythmia, high blood pressure and high triglycerides.

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It can help prevent cell damage. Along with its many vitamins and high protein content, salmon is an excellent source of selenium, a mineral is that works as an antioxidant in the body. It is associated with decreased risk of joint inflammation, keeps the immune system and thyroid working well, and can help to keep tissues healthy by preventing cell damage.

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riday will also been the day when Spanish Girl band, Sweet California will perform in the Municipal Tent at 10pm. “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 freshlybaked pastry, or why not come along and have 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.

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aturday 15th will begin with the parade of charanga music, and the Feria del mediodía in the municipal booth will be accompanied by the performance of David y Paqui, “huercalense” contestants form the Levante program. In the afternoon there will be a parade, and from 10:30pm in the Municipal tent there will be a free concert sung by the popular Spanish group, Los Rebujitos.

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aturday is the night where you can enjoy the fantastic firework display.

unday 16th reaches one of the novelties for young audiences, inflight air balloon which will be installed in the Plaza Mayor from 11:30 to 1:30pm. This will also be the day of the bullfight. As well as the performances of Antonio Hidalgo and Los Happys and Supersingles in the municipal tent.

n Monday 17th at 5:30pm the Pandilla de Drilo comes with animated musical “The Pirate Show”, a free show which will be be held in the Municipal tent. At 10pm Charo Reina performs and will be accompanied by Huercalense musical band Virgen del Rio.

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riday 14th October sees the children have a great date with a enclosed running of the bulls, that will depart from the Plaza de la Constitución to the fairgrounds. The enclosure with inflatable bulls has become a benchmark for the small children.

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30th Oct – Poppy Table at the Table Top Sale held at Burty’s Bar. 1st Nov - Social meeting & Quiz. 10th Nov – Remembrance Service at Burty’s Bar, in conjunction with the Church Service. Following the service & lunch, the RBL will hold the BIG POPPY RAFFLE DRAW. 11th Nov – Royal British Legion Poppy event at Leo’s Bar in the Port at Almerimar. All members and guests are welcome to attend this all-day event. 17th Nov – Poppy Luncheon at Restaurante Roma, followed by the Annual Poppy Tombola. Further details to follow. 6th Dec – Social meeting and close Poppy Appeal.

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 parade of the celebrations of the Roquetas Bridge club Virgen del Rosario filled with illusion Meets on Monday’s at 3pm at The Bahia Serena Hotel For more info please contact Alison Ferguson 950 349 749 Sue Barlow 950 333 344 Susan Nielson 950 333 266

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The smallest were the protagonists of a parade followed by thousands of people The festivities of Roquetas de Mar, in honor of the Virgen del Rosario, lived on Saturday one of its most anticipated moments with the great parade of floats with parades and musical animation that runs through the streets of the village center. Thousands of neighbors followed the parade that flooded Roquetas de Mar of excitement and color. It is one of the festive activities that are included in the extensive program that designed the Delegation of Sports and Leisure of the City of Roquetas de Mar to celebrate the festivities. The parade started from the Plaza de la Constitution. The children enjoyed the different groups and floats joined the parade. Dance groups participated in Roquetas de Mar Sol de Almeria Academy Merche, Kalesi and the CBD Majorettes of Roquetas de Mar. Association also marched past the test and Entreacto. The parade was completed with animations Appel, spectacular recreations of giant animals with the show Brotons Oceania, bigheaded, various floats and music of charanga Metal Star, among others. The parade of the celebrations of the Virgen del Rosario filled with illusion Roquetas de Mar Jose Juan Ruby, Councillor for Sports and Leisure of the City of Roquetas de Mar, highlighted the "good atmosphere, familiar and endearing" that was breathed during the parade. Ruby remembers that "there are still many activities with which to enjoy this Sunday, the last day of our festivities, which are a year expecting a high turnout." The council also thanked all the people and professionals who worked in the organization and security of the parade. http://www.aytoroquetas.org translated by google

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The younger members of the Mojácar Municipal Band have been on a cultural trip courtesy of Mojácar Town Council. This is in recognition of the various concerts they have taken part in throughout the year and, for their collaboration in events organized by the Town Hall. The four day trip included visits to Alcalá del Júcar in Albacete, Madrid and the Balneario (Spa) of Archena. First of all the 55 junior members of the Municipal Band travelled to the Los Olivos Rural Complex in Alcalá del Júcar, one of the prettiest villages in Spain. There, they had the opportunity to visit the many monuments and walk around this historic town declared of Artistic and Cultural Interest by the Ministry of Culture. In the Cabriel River, they enjoyed some outdoor activities including rafting, canoeing and hiking. One of the many surprises that were included in the trip was a visit to Madrid to see the musical "The Lion King". They all really enjoyed seeing one of the biggest musicals ever staged, which has been admired by over 80 million theatregoers worldwide. The Spa at Archena was the last stop on an action packed journey and included a fun packed day in the water. Accompanying the band members on the trip were; Mojácar Councillor Raquel Belmonte, the Director of the Band, Miguel Angel Miranda, Deputy Director, Diego Melgares and Luisa Garrido. Raquel Belmonte, Mojácar Councillor for Youth, was very pleased with the whole experience: "It's a trip that children always look forward to and it is not only the reward for all their efforts, but also a part of getting along together. It is lovely to see how great friendships and even relationships

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www.albox.es A short drive inland through the mountain ranges of the Cierra de las Estancias and the Sierra de los Filabres brings you to numerous charming villages and towns, enveloped in stunning countryside of olive groves, citrus orchards and dramatic hills and valleys. One such town is Albox, situated in the heart of the Almanzora Valley, situated 420m above sea level and approximately 130km from the provincial capital of Almeria. The name derives from the Arabic word for forest and sounds similar to the Spanish term for forest ‘el bosque’. The origins of Albox date back to medieval times when the ancient fort town was located on a hill nearby to its current location. In 1503 it was completely destroyed by an earthquake and most of its historical buildings were lost. The town was reconstructed from scratch in its current location. Every year Albox celebrates All Saints Day (Halloween) with a massive week long fiesta (festival) from 31st October-6th November. In Spain Halloween is known as All Saints Day and is a day of celebration for lost loved ones, rather than the commercial version that is commonly celebrated in the UK. The All Saints festival is the biggest annual celebration in Albox, when thousands of people from surrounding towns and villages descend upon Albox to join in the festivities and celebrations. The week is filled with performances, theatre, fun and games, and of course lots of typical food

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help clean up the desert The Desert of Tabernas is a strange place and is the parched heart of Costa Almeria. It is very famous and also little known. It is a beautiful and unique place and the only desert in Europe, albeit classified as a “Semi-Desert”. It is stunningly barren and beautifully sculptured, vividly coloured and amazingly different. Even though it has over 3,000 hours of sunshine per year and it hardly ever rains, it is a haven for hundreds of birds and mammals and some unique creatures live there. Nature lovers, hikers and mountain bikers fall in love with the wild dusty badlands between Tabernas and Gador which bring to mind dark tales from Arizona, California, and the Wild West. Having said this, the locals, seldom dare to set foot onto the dusty ramblas and only a handful of them have ventured into its rain starved centre. Over the years the popularity of this region has grown amongst tourists and filmmakers alike. It has become a very important source of income for the town of Tabernas, and according to the Town Hall, they care deeply about the desert and its environment. But this could not be farther from the truth. Over the past years there has been a noticeable build up in “casual litter” and “fly tipping”. And both the people of the town and the civic officials

There’s really nothing more frustrating than an intermittent fault. My car currently has one. Driving along the dual carriageway at a steady 100 KPh, doing nobody any harm, and the engine just cuts out. Ignition off and back on, and the car starts perfectly, running as though nothing has happened! Take it to the garage and it’s “Fault? What fault? Everything looks fine!!!” But of course, however fine it looks to the garage, the car leaves me with a niggling doubt whenever I have to use it, wondering when/if it may let me down. Fine for short trips to the shops, but for something more distant or more critical like the Airport? I think not, as I just couldn’t trust it. And you know I think that perhaps I’m a bit like that myself. I guess most of us are just full of intermittent faults. We do really well for several days, loving our neighbours, caring for others without losing our tempers and then suddenly, out of the blue, we have a fit of selfishness, demanding our own way, thinking the World should revolve around me; or worse, start feeling pride for how good I’ve been. So these faults that we normally manage to keep under control, make us just as unreliable and untrustworthy as my car. Worse in fact, for as

just turn a blind eye to it. When contacted they just say how important the desert is, and then take no action to clean up the refuse build up. Living on the doorstep to this vast wilderness is an amazing experienced, all the beauty is being hidden beneath a layer of filth. From household refuse to hardcore and rubble, from unwanted electrical goods to dead animals. (Yes, you read that right, dead animals, in plastic bags). Over the past few months the build up has worsened and seeing this every day has become intolerable to me and I decided to do something about it. But why should I do this alone, was my thinking, surely there must be other out there that have like minds. So I created a facebook page and started the ball rolling… w w w . f a c e b o o k . c o m / DesiertodeTabernasSucio The first cleanup day will be on the 16th October from 10am. Meeting in the Car Park of the Sports Centre in Tabernas. We are looking for anyone who is willing to help out, if they have tools, a 4x4 or van, a trailer all the better. More info Contact Jules 666 820 257

I really examine myself, I can recognise all manner of faults simmering away just below the surface, for so often the person that I portray to others is very different from the real me inside, which fortunately, only I usually see. But of course the Bible teaches us that God does see this inner self and despite that, loves and longs to restore us to be like Him, perfect, fully repaired and fault free so we can be really useful to and trusted by Him. How? Well only by faith in Christ, accepting that through His death on my behalf, He sees what I could and will eventually be rather than what I am. 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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e want to take the time to tell everyone about the exhibitions we have just attended in Holland and Belgium. We have just done these two back to back, first it was Utrecht (Holland) starting 23rd September (first time for us and we are the only agents from this particular area!). Then, we attended Address: La Plaza Nueva, No 10, Albox Brussels (Belgium) which started 1st October, Office: 950 102 191 • Carlos: 648 505 938 • both exhibitions last for 3 days, so this should Gavin: 671 293 942 promote awareness of what is available in the Costa Almeria and our inland regions. this *Albanchez* Reduced from 299,000 to 255,000 - Saliente Alto *Albox* *Oria* helps to put our little area on the map Beautiful for the villa This spacious villa (153m²) has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a double garage Spacious This villa hasand Dutch market!! Belgian with a studio apartment upstairs, a games room or an apartment (49m²) and with withfabulous mountain views. The 3 bedrooms, a very large heated pool oftownhouse 12m x 6m with 3 bedrooms, 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms t was interesting to see how many people still don’t know that much fenced plot is 3.069m². 3 bathrooms 1 bathroom and and a private about our part of Spain, so we put together 1000 information packs (filled and stunning a garage. pool. with activities in and around our area and views. of course properties). Then, we got them out to as many potential buyers as we could. We have made lots 97,000€ 120,000€ 159,000€ of new contacts and hope to finish the year on a high!!

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During the first half of this year, there were In August, letting agents had 37 there were also an average of signs that demand was prospective tenants registered on 37 tenants per branch, according cooling off, as each average per branch – the highest to the Association of Residential month figures were down year on year from number since June 2016, when Letting Agents (ARLA). 2015, however over the last three months, demand has been up year on year. pool sureste sl made with “Gunite” The number of rental properties on letting FREE Dolphin & Seal Mosiac Design agents’ books stood at on base of pool. Ask for details. 183 in August, down Al marginally from July when there S I & l s ZE S were an average of 184 properties hapes managed per branch. However, year on year supply was up by 3%; eg. last August, agents managed 178 properties on average. The number of tenants pool Repairs ~ negotiating rent reductions rose in Terraces ~ Pool Covers August to the highest levels seen since records began at the start of 968 461 404 - 630 810 299 last year. ARLA members reported that 3% of tenants secured a rent poolsureste@gmail.com reduction last month, compared to www.poolsureste.com 2.1% in July.

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This characterful village property is located in an elevated position overlooking the pretty village square of Bedar. The property therefore has nothing to obstruct the fabulous views over the village and towards the coast. This property is in need to total reformation.

In August just over half of ARLA members (51%) reported some signs of uncertainty from either those looking to rent or those looking to let a property following Brexit. However, this has had very little real impact on the rental market; in August the majority of members reported no change in rent prices, supply of available properties, or demand from prospective tenants following Brexit.

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Mojácar playa

€81,900 Palomares

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€85,000 Mojácar playa

€95,000 Albanchez

2 bed / 1 bath Apartment with terrace Fully furnished 4 bed / 2 bath 2 bed / 1 bath east facing Apartment. Townhouse. Underbuilt with full Sea & golf views. Terrace & patio. Fully of 27 m2 and patio of 13 m2 in Marina conversion and roof terrace with furnished. Air con. Communal pool. Ref.1719 de la Torre. Communal pools. Ref.1726 views. Near amenities. Ref.1716

Cortijo Grande

€130,000 Mojácar playa

Charming 3 bed / 2 bath Villa with private plot of 424 m2. Mature garden, terraces and solarium with nice views. Ref. 1717

Antas

Mojácar playa

2 bed / 1.5 bath Townhouse with garage, terraces and roof terrace with sea views near beach bars. Communal pool and tennis. Ref.1718

€149,950 Oria

Charming and well-kept 3 bed / 2 bath House on plot of 259 m2. Central heating, large tiled patio and roof solarium. Ref. 1532

Immaculate south facing 3 bed / 2 bath Townhouse with private garden of 108 m2 and parking place. Nice community. Ref.1715

€135,000

Immaculate 3 bed / 2 bath semidetached Villa with private pool on plot of 381 m2. Terraces & solarium. Near amenities. Ref. 1724

€169,950 Huerta Nueva €189/196,000

Lovely 2 bed / 2 bath Apartment with east facing terrace of 63 m2, store room and underground parking place. Oasis del mar. Ref.1714

€229,000 Vera

Charming 3 bed / 2 bath renovated village House with patio near amenities. Build: 170 m2. Must be seen to be appreciated! Ref.1687

€130,000 Huerta Nueva

2 bed / 2 bath fully furnished Apartment with sea views. Terrace, porch, private underground parking and store room. Ref.1709

€157,500 Mojácar playa

Well-appointed 3 bed / 2 bath Villa with pool on plot of 400 m2 near amenities and shops. Air con & under floor heating. Ref.1679

€210,000 Mojácar playa

Nice 3 bed / 2.5 bath Townhouse with garage on basement, patio, terrace and roof solarium. Near commercial center. Ref.1713

€130,000 Macenas

€125,000

Off-plan 3 bed / 2 bath contemporary Villas with pool near amenities. Solarium. Choice of finishes and materials. Ref.1721

€299,000 Mojácar playa

Charming 3 bed / 2 bath House & equestrian facilities. Plot 10.000 m2. Mains water. High quality solar electricity system. Ref.1694

€795,000

High standing 5 bed / 4 bath sea facing Villa with pool, garage and gardens near beach and amenities. Many extras. Ref.1692

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139,000€ near albox

Arboleas

This property is in a very quiet location away from the main road in in the residential area of Los Llanos which is some 3 Kms south of Albox. Near the Asian Restaurant of “Happy Garden” and a bar. Further south, just 2 Kms, there is the Amigos Bowling alley, a petrol station and a few tapas bars. The Villa has two gated entries. One for vehicle and the other a personal entrance. Outside to the front is the main entrance with a staircase leading to a roof terrace. To the rear there is an 8 x 4 swimming pool with a roman end and an outside shower. The pool area is paved with a metal Gazebo. The rear of the property is part enclosed with an aluminium fly screen enclosure. Inside there are three generous bedrooms, two bathrooms, one en-suite and air-conditioned, a large lounge with installed wood burning fire and air-conditioning. Next to the lounge is the kitchen with modern fitted units and white goods.

SM020

October 2016

immaculate home with guest accomodation

almanzora

84,950€

Traditional and fully renovated two storey cortijo with elevated views across the countryside. Features 2/3 beds and 1 bath. This home is in an ideal location based in a small hamlet of homes with elevated views across the rambla yet is only a 10 minute drive to the many amenities of the market town of Albox. This house has many original features including a stable style split door entrance, traditional fireplace with log burner, beams on the ceilings and many others. Downstairs there is a decent sized double bedroom, bathroom, separate dining room and a fully fitted modernised kitchen with a belfast sink. Upstairs there is a larger double bedroom and an open upper mezzanine area that could be easily converted into a 3rd double bedroom at very little cost. Enjoy fantastic elevated views across the rambla from the large rear terrace. Recently renovated and repainted this home also features a new roof, repainted throughout and two separate cave rooms that could be used for additional outside storage. Must be viewed to appreciate the setting, original features and value for money.

SM010

200,000€ almanzora/Arboleas

Detached two storey house set in the lovely village of Almanzora close to the shops and bars. This villa has two separate entrances, one from the top and one from the bottom. The lower area has a separate living space, ideal to rent or for guests. In addition both properties have 2 large double bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms and own luxury kitchens. The house also features under floor heating and air conditioning throughout. Must be viewed to appreciate.

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85,000€

Two for one opportunity. Unfinished houses ideal project in beautiful setting of 3000m2 of land with fantastic views. Prime location between Almanzora and Arboleas.

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SM045

FANTASTIC VALUE FOR MONEY

87,500€ NEAR ARBOLEAS

Delightful country villa set on a plot of 143m2 in a beautiful country setting. The property is located just 2 minutes drive from the town of Albanchez which has bars, shops, bank, medical centre etc. The property is in a quiet location and enjoys excellent views of the surrounding countryside. The property comprises of:- 2 double bedrooms, 1 bathroom, kitchen (fully fitted including white goods), and lounge/diner. Outside there is a good sized patio area for outdoor eating and sunbathing and also included in the price is a Jacuzzi. Viewing is recommended.

NEW LISTING 65,000€

Traditional detached cortijo in small hamlet of homes and only a short drive to Arboleas. Features 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and 800m2 plot. (Option available to buy additional land) Requires some renovation hence the amazing price for such a large quality home, must be viewed to appreciate .

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550€ PCM RENTAL near albox

This villa has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms with an additional guest house that consists of 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, kitchen and living area...perfect for guests. Great location with stunning views across the valley. This home also features a private terrace area with swimming pool. Based in Retamar in the Partaloa area, very close to all local amenities. This property is unfurnished and is available for long term rental and will allow pets. Must be viewed to be appreciated.

prime location

400€ PCM RENTAL

Detached Villa in prime location, very close to local bar and amenities. Features 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, fully fitted kitchen on a 500m2 plot. This home is unfurnished. Will allow pets and is available for long term rental. Nice location ideal for dog walking and walking distance to local bar and restaurant. Approximately 15 minutes drive to Albox and Huercal Overa. Must be viewed to appreciate its locality.

October 2016

Tourism push for Málaga’s inland autumn delights

Diputación launches campaign promoting province's chestnut forests The campaign includes a website - www. visitacostadelsol.com/vita/el-bosque-de-cobre - in four languages including English to offer information about the 12 included towns WITH the peak summer season now a fading memory, tourists are being encouraged to turn their attention to Málaga province’s inland offerings this autumn, including the chestnut forests in the Serranía de Ronda and the Sierra de la Nieves. The provincial government has launched a new edition of its El Bosque de Cobre promotional campaign, directed at giving tourism a push in 12 inland towns. First launched last autumn, the initiative aims to encourage people to take a trip to these rural locations and the chestnut forests that surround them, to enjoy the autumn sights and sounds during the ongoing harvest season and beyond. http://www.costa-news.com

Owned property in UK overtakes Italy's GDP as it hits £1.5 trillion

BABY boomers are sitting on £1.5trillion of property – more than the entire annual output of Italy.

The average cost of a house in England stands at £229,383 and 6.3 million English over-55s own their home outright putting them among the most property rich in the world – seventh on an international table. Italy’s gross domestic product is £1.4trillion. Over a third of English over-55s own their home with no mortgage. In 20 years’ time, their numbers in England are expected to rise from 16.2 million to 21.5 million and by 2036 they will be holding £2.9trillion in property wealth, researchers calculated. The figure is based on only a modest annual house price increase of two per cent Even without any house price inflation, the population increase would take the total housing wealth of over-55s in England to £1.9trillion by then. Cash in property should now be part of pension planning, says Simon Chalk of equity release firm Age

Partnership which ordered the sums. He said: “We forecast that with only modest growth to values, £2.9trillion will be held in property.

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Fantastic, modern and spacious 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom, linked villa in beautiful Mojácar Playa, on 3 levels including 2 lounges, with spectacular coastal sea views from terraces on all levels and mini pool with sea views. Lock up garage and private parking in secure gated and exclusive community of several properties only. Located near only 300 metres from the centre of the newly extended promenade of Mojácar Playa with wide range of shops, restaurants, bars and bus services. The build area is an impressive 232 M2 + terrace/pool 60 M2 and the property has larger than usual living spaces and with lounge, dining area and hallway, double bedroom en suite shower room, kitchen and terrace with sea views, on ground floor. One level down is another large lounge with, access to the terrace and mini pool and spectacular views of the Mojácar coast, double bedroom, bathroom and utility room/second kitchen.First /top floor with the large master bedroom, shower room and access to large roof terrace for all day winter sun and once again spectacular panoramic coastal and mountain views.

REDUCED TO 349,000 EUROS

Paseo del Mediterraneo 19, Mojacar Playa, Almeria (near the Hotel Best Indalo) Tel: 950 478 612 / 610 808 631 

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Looking to market your property? Don’t look any further! Properties Required Both Coastal and Inland We require listings of all property types across the region. We cover the following towns and surrounding areas: Agua Amarga • Aguilas • Albox • Antas • Arboleas • Bedar • Cantoria • Carboneras • Chirivel • Cuevas • Garrucha • Huercal Overa • Lorca • Los Gallardos • Los Lobos • Lubrin • Lucainena de las Torres • Lucar • Mojacar • Olula Del Rio • Oria • Palomares • Partaloa • Puerto Lumbreras • Pulpi • Purchena • San Juan de los Terreros • Seron • Somontin • Sorbas • Tabernas • Taberno • Tijola • Turre • Urracal • Velez Blanco • Velez Rubio • Vera • Villaricos • Zurgena Impressive 3 bed 2 bath detached villa with 8 x 4m private pool and huge garage in Arboleas with stunning mountain views. Extras include air conditioning, fly screens, Sat TV, granite worktops and sun room. A superb home.

1 bed 1 bath penthouse apartment in Turre with terrace and huge private roof solarium with superb mountain views. Lots of outside space, air-con, communal pool, underground parking and private store. Walking distance to amenities.

4 bed reformed cortijo on the outskirts of Albox with allotment plot, chicken pen, store, terraces and great rural views. Full of character and just reduced.

REF ARB3VL19 – 175,000€ Arboleas

REF TUR1A07 – 69,950€ Turre

REF ALB4C05 – 84,950€ Albox

Delightful 3 bedroom 2 bathroom corner duplex on the edge of Turre with private roof solarium and fantastic mountain views. A spacious home with fly screens, air conditioning, and easy walking distance to all amenities.

Large 4 bedroom village house near Taberno with excellent country views, large fly free- roof terrace, spacious rooms, pellet burning fire, immaculately maintained and presented.

A majestic and striking 3 bedroom 2 bathroom villa with 10 x 4m private pool just a few minutes´ walk into the centre of Turre with A/C throughout, 500m2 Plot, established gardens and large car port.

REF TUR3T15 – 84,950€ Turre

REF TAB4T01 – 94,500€ Taberno

REF TUR3V07 – 199,950€ Turre

A 3 bed 2 bath villa between Arboleas & Zurgena with 8 x 4m pool, extended terracing, separate dining room, car port, large covered porch, 566m2 plot, and mountain views.

A beautiful 6 bed 2 bath rural cortijo near Seron with absolutely stunning views of the surrounding mountains and countryside. Just over 5000m2 of land in total, lots of traditional features, B&B Potential.

New listing! A superb 3 bed 2 bath detached villa near Arboleas with an immaculate presentation and mountain views to dream of. 8 x 4m pool, day room overlooking pool, lock up casita, full A/C and fly screens.

REF ZUR3VM07 – 179,950€ Arboleas & Zurgena Area

REF SER6C01 – 159,950€ Seron

REF ARB3VH28 – 164,950€ Arboleas

October 2016

Samsung 'pauses Note 7 production', say media reports

LEGAL CORNER WITH MICHAEL DAVIES, ABOGADO/SOLICITOR

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QUESTION: I am trying to help my mother who has very bad health and wishes to move back to the UK but has not managed to sell her Spanish property yet. From a legal point are there any matters to take care of before she comes back ? ANSWER 1. Make sure her Spanish will is in good order. There have been some changes to the laws recently which make it convenient to have a solicitor take a look at it. 2. Locate the title deeds to the property and their NIE numbers. 3. Make sure internet banking is set up on her Spanish bank account. 4. Your mother may wish to consider signing a power of attorney for you to deal with her Spanish assets (in case a buyer is found and

she does not wish or is not able to visit Spain). 5. Look in to the advantages/disadvantages of selling quickly now versus holding on and waiting for a better price. From a tax point of view, if she is a resident and over 65, there is a certain advantage to selling before she loses her resident status in Spain, as she is entitled to a 100% exemption from capital gains tax. 6. Meet her solicitor before you leave in case you later need to deal with things remotely. Depending on your circumstances there could be other things to do, but I would at least cover these items.

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.

Smartphone giant Samsung has reportedly stopped production of its Note 7 phone amid claims that replacement devices are still at risk of catching fire. News agencies reported Samsung had temporarily halted production after talks with safety regulators. Samsung told the BBC it was "adjusting the production schedule to ensure quality and safety matters". The company has been forced to issue new models of the smartphone following complaints of faulty batteries. It issued a recall of the Galaxy Note 7 in September and later assured customers that the fixed devices were safe. But there have now been several reports of replacement phones starting to emit smoke. In a further blow, two US mobile networks have stopped replacing or selling the phone. The AT&T and T-Mobile networks said they would no longer replace the devices in the US, while the latter said it would halt all sales of the phone. "While Samsung investigates multiple reports of issues, T-Mobile is temporarily suspending all sales of the new Note 7 and exchanges for replacement Note 7 devices," T-Mobile said on its website. Meanwhile, AT&T said: "We're no longer exchanging new Note 7s at this time, pending further investigation of these reported

incidents." It advised customers to exchange them for other devices. Samsung said in a statement last month that the issue of overheating was caused by a "rare" manufacturing error that resulted in the battery's "anode-to-cathode [negative and positive electrodes]" coming into contact. But last week, a domestic flight in the US was evacuated after a replacement Note 7 started emitting smoke in the cabin. And a man in Kentucky reportedly woke up to a bedroom full of smoke from a replaced Note 7. In an update on Monday, Samsung said it understood the concerns of carriers and consumers about the newly released replacement Note 7 devices. "We continue to move quickly to investigate the reported case to determine the cause and will share findings as soon as possible," Samsung said. "If we conclude a product safety issue exists, we will work with the CPSC (US Consumer Product Safety Commission) to take immediate steps to address the situation." Shares in Samsung Electronics closed down 1.5% in Seoul. Eric Schiffer, a brand strategy expert at Reputation Management Consultants, said the company needed to take action to limit the harm to its image. bbc.com

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Stranger on the Shore

He, she, or perhaps even it appeared one fine Winter morning. Wrapped in a long black frock-coat to keep the early chills at bay the apparition stalked the byways of Alqueria. People watched through half open shutters as the spectral figure sauntered to and fro. It appeared to be looking for something or worse, at least to the culpable minds of Alquerians, someone. Whether the figure had powers of arrest or censure it was impossible to tell. From its easy movement and upright stance however an age of thirty to forty would have been appropriate. For whom had it come? For whom had the bell tolled? The younger folk examined their consciences and the older their diaries. Manuela’s first thought was that of a jilted lover. She tried to remember the suitors she had wronged but they were so numerous it would have taken a bookkeeper of some renown to recall all the petty details such as names etc. If the figure is female then it is perhaps a wife bent on revenge or it could still be a jilted lover of course. Manuela decided on discretion and took a supply of food, three bottles of Cava and the Village’s senior firefighter into the sanctuary of her roof-space. Rodriquez was quite beside himself, his enemies were more numerous than a politician’s evasions and he feared for his very life. Suppose the stranger was armed or worse, suppose he wanted

money? Rodriquez disguised himself with false elbows and joined a band of itinerant donkey-thratchers. Antonio Poyato had never paid a cent in customs duty or any other form of tax on his international Remitroot sales. Was this an evidence gathering operation on the part of some fiscal bureau? Officials had always turned a blind eye in exchange for some of the precious Remitroot liquid. Suppose the blind eye had suddenly regained sight. Poyato made a mental calculation of the customs duty he could possibly owe. He packed a suitcase and headed for Morocco. Blythe Gruntmore thought it might be his Spanish teacher from Newcastle. The last time he had seen him he was a gibbering wreck crouched in a corner cowering in the fetal position after listening to some gem of pronunciation from Blythe. The teacher had sworn revenge over Gruntmore’s systematic destruction of the poetic Spanish language. Blythe could contain himself no more and confronted the intruder. The stranger was Loco Paco’s brother, Daft Diego. He intended to pay a surprise visit on Paco but had unfortunately lost his address. He had resigned himself to a life of aimlessly wandering the streets of Alqueria.

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At exactly 2.45 the Ambulance smoothed to a halt. Juan the driver leapt out and opened the door for me like a true gentleman. All the Ambulance drivers appear to be true gentlemen, even the lady ones. By the time we were halfway to Albox it became obvious to me that Juan was no slouch; judging by his driving his surname is probably Alonso, and he is almost certainly closely related to Fernando of that name. This opinion was confirmed as we eeled through the narrows of the Casco Antiguo of Albox and then of Cantoria before we sped over the mountains to Almería. He is, however, a very good driver, and can expertly handle a vehicle the size of a small bus at the top end of its capabilities on a road that is neither straight nor flat. The arrangement was that I was to be dropped off on the return journey at my gate, but the disadvantage of first on is that you are also last off. Thus, despite Juan’s impressive alacrity, it was dark by the time we neared the lights of Limaria. ‘Turn right by the bus stop.’ I instructed. We sailed round the corner by the bus stop and continued down the main road through the village with no time to admire its impressive new illuminations and beautifications. ‘No!’ I interjected. ‘Go back to the bus stop.’ ‘No, I will take you to your house.’ He replied in a helpful, don’t worry sort of a tone as Limaria flew by in a blur. By now there was not much Limaria

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josbiggs@hotmail.co.uk left. ‘My house is back there, by the bus stop.’ ‘You live in Limaria. I will take you to your house.’ ‘This is Limaria. My house is back there, by the bus stop.’ By now I was getting a bit loud – I wanted to go home, and very soon Limaria would be a memory, with Los Higuerales, the next village along, being a certainty. Juan’s mental processes are fast. He weighed up the possibility that I might have a greater knowledge of the geographical location of my house than he did, so as we passed the last of the Limaria lights he swung the ambulance around in an uninterrupted 360 and reapproached the bus stop. ‘Left.’ I commanded. He lefted, and we arrived, hardly shaken, and only slightly stirred! I was nearly carried away - I haven’t been carried away by a young man for many a year!

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Quickstep. For her age Lesley is doing a great job and has bundles of energy and personality, the only problem is her core and frame which is stooped quite a long way and I would think very difficult to correct. I awarded her 5 and the judges 27.

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Strictly really are going all out this year with their professional dance performances. This week saw an opening with scenes from the Sound of Music, Oklahoma, The King and I and Carousel to name but a few with the celebrities also taking part. Opening the show this week were Daisy Lowe and Aljaz with a Quickstep to A Spoonful of Sugar from Mary Poppins. I didn’t find Daisy quite as relaxed or comfortable as in the previous shows and it showed with her shoulders lifted for much of the dance. She still maintained a good frame and the choreography was fairly challenging. I awarded her 7 and the judges 31. Next out were Anastacia and Brendan with a Viennese Waltz to A Thousand Years from Twilight. A little bit of controversy following no dance off last week due to her injury. Some feeling she shouldn’t be in the competition if she is incapable of dancing but it was a problem due to a previous mastectomy and she is dancing in the competition to promote Cancer so I’m not sure where I stand. I did agree with Melvin being the weaker dancer of the two so for me a correct decision. This week I am now aware she has an injury and this shows in lack of core lift and frame. As a result her Viennese Waltz chasses were ‘skippy’ and she was also very unstable on solo turns. I gave her 6 and the judges 27. Danny Mac and Oti followed with a Paso Doble to the Mask of Zorro. We’re only at week 3 and it is very difficult to tell who the professional is in this pairing. Superb lines, characterisation and shaping again another Wow wow wow!!! My first 10 of the series with the judges 36. From Easter Parade, Lesley Joseph and Anton were a Couple of Swells with a

A touch of Bollywood was brought to the floor by Will Young and Karen with a Salsa to Jai Ho from Slumdog Millionaire. The Bollywood style was great but I felt the salsa suffered with a stiffness through the body and hips which for Salsa is what the dance was supposed to be about. I gave him 7 with the judges 31. Naga Munchetty and Pasha then performed a Tango to Mission Impossible. Oh dear! still lacking in frame and upper body stretch a n d staggering around the floor b e in g pulled by Pasha. I feel she still hasn’t got t o grips with her

nerves and I awarded her 6 and the judges 25. The Flintstones were next to appear in the guise of Judge Rinder and Oksana with a Charleston. I have to say his facial expressions suited this dance which was fast and furious with good foot swivel and great interpretation. I awarded him 7 and the judges 27. We were then treated to an American Smooth to Singing in the Rain by Ore Oduba and Joanne. I did not see this dance as the judges did who thought it was superb. I found Ore lacking in upper body extension and softness. He was also either on tiptoes or completely flat footed which was rather odd to see, that said the lifts were nice and clean. I gave him 7 and the judges 35. Laura Whitmore and Giovanni then performed a salsa to Moulin Rouge. Again another very fast routine with some nice lifts and moves. Again though the Salsa basic was stiff and lacking hip action due to the incorrect leg action. I awarded 7 and the judges 30. Greg Rutherford and Natalie gave us an American Smooth to Robin Hood Prince of Thieves. Superb lift work and storytelling with an improvement from last week. I can’t believe that an athlete can be so twine toed and flat footed though! Greg will need to work harder on body stretch and core along with

addressing his feet to improve or he will start to drop down the rankings. I gave him 7 and the judges 32. Another Charleston to Bugsy Malone was danced by Claudia Fragapane and OJ. Little miss dynamite was certainly in action this week with a routine packed with tricks and lifts showing excellent foot swivel and characterisation a super performance. I awarded her 9 and the judges 36. Tameka Empson and Gorka then danced a Tango to Beverley Hills Cop. Not my favourite performance which was lacking upper body frame and core and lacking staccato action due to incorrect technique. I gave her 6 and the judges 28. El Balls and Katia danced the first Samba of the competition this year to The Mask. Despite Ed having virtually no Samba technique at all this was a very entertaining performance, I never saw Ed balls as the comedy performer but this it certainly was! I gave him 6 and the judges 24. Closing the show this week were Louise Redknapp and Kevin with a Cha Cha Cha from Flashdance. She danced a super solo opener to this number but I felt the Flashdance disco steps took over from the Cha Cha Cha lacking the essential foot leg and hip action needed for this dance. I gave her 8 and the judges 31. For me Naga, Lesley Anastacia and Tameka are all sailing close to the wind. Even though Ed was at the bottom I think he will be around a bit longer yet. After the public vote Laura Whitmore (what!!!) and Tameka Empson were in the bottom two with Tameka being evicted 3 to 1 after the dance off. This year I feel is going to be some competition with front runners already out there. For me it has to be Danny. Have you picked y o u r winner yet? In the meantime come along to keep up with the strictly gossip at one of our classes.

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• Wayne Rooney was booed by fans in the 82,000 Wembley crowd as England beat Malta 2-0 in their 2018 WC qualifier last Saturday. • Results of other WC qualifiers: Albania 0 Spain 2; Austria 2 Wales 2; Belgium 4 Bosnia & Herzegovina 0; France 4 Bulgaria 1; Greece 2 Cyprus 0; Hungary 2 Switzerland 3; Germany 3 Czech Republic 0; Italy 1 Spain 1; Luxembourg 0 Sweden 1; Poland 3 Denmark 2; Republic of Ireland 1 Georgia 0; Netherlands 4 Belarus 1; Northern Ireland 4 San Marino 0; Portugal 6 (Cristiano Ronaldo netted four times) Andorra 0; Republic of Ireland 1 Georgia 0; Republic of Ireland 3 Moldova 1; Scotland 1 Lithuania 1; Slovenia 1 Slovakia 0; Turkey 2 Ukraine 2 and Wales 1 Georgia 1. • Last night, England took on Slovenia while Scotland met Slovakia. • In last weekend’s top FL1 game, leaders Scunthorpe were held 1-1 • ALL MAKES & mODELS CATERED FOR at home by Northampton and FL2 table-toppers Plymouth won 2-1 at • Qualified auto electrician Stevenage. • FROM AN OIL CHANGE TO A • Big PL matches coming up include Arsenal-Swansea (American COMPLETE ENGINE REBUILD Bob Bradley’s first game in charge WE HAVE THE KNOWLEDGE TO of the Swans), Chelsea-Leicester, www.soltimes.com Manchester City-Everton and WBACARRY OUT ALL WORK TO Spurs (Saturday) and LiverpoolManchester United (Monday). A VERY HIGH STANDARD • Also Aston Villa play Wolves in the (ALL WORK Sam Allardyce’s reign opened with the 19th Hole Golf Society, MatchFULLY andGUARANTEED Doug Birrell Championship on Saturday. result he desired, if not the perforIndividual Report FOR 12 MONTHS) • Sadasnews: former Liverpool mance, England beat Slovakia in and 1st Peter Thursday 1st September (where has Cameroon their opening footballer World Cup Rigobert qualifier inSong • Headlight Death 41 points, and the year gone) and the 19TH Hole polishing has died from a stroke, aged 40. Trnava. 2nd Doug Birrell Golf Society played abeam 4 ball teamadjustment It•was not a sparkling Adambeat LalScotland’s Andystart, Murray 39 points, 3rd Waltz at the Aguilon Golf Resort. lana’s 95th-minute securing Gregor Dmiitrovgoal in the China victory Tennis using latest equipment As always the course was in brilliant Peter Easthope against a side England's that playedJohanna more than final, while Konta 38 points condition with greens so smooth you 30–minutes 10 female men after captain the firstwith British to break into Nearest the Pin could play snooker on them (going Martin Skrtel was off. the World’s top sent 10 for 30 years – lost 3rd John Kennedy, 7th in Two Doug by some of the scores a couple of Allardyce could be justified in sug- in to Poland’s Agnieszka Radwanska Birrell, 8th Peter Easthope, 12th Ellen gesting the women's beggars equivalent. cannot be choosers teams may have scored better with Lea, 15th in Two Peter Death, 17th and• thatWigan winning was everything after Cue Sticks).The “deadly” team of Warriors defeated England made aWolves humiliating retreat Peter (Doctor) Death, Bob Tagg, Ellen Mike Esposito Warrington 12-6 in the from Euro 2016 with a last-16 exit tofinal Twos Rugby's Super League Grand and Tony Lea just nipped the win on Y Iceland in France. 12th Steve Newberry & Nigel in front of 75,000 spectators at Old count back ONL from the team of Peter England to create chances Traffordstruggled last Saturday. Greenwood, 14th Geoff Smith & Peter andF Richard Chris Coxon OR Easthope, 5 and turn possession into goals at Euro 9 . Death, 17th Peter Easthope & Mike 9 both with a score • England beat Bangladesh by 21 and David €4Wadey, 2016, a flaw which cost them dearly Esposito

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Gerard Pique announces Spain retirement plans Barcelona’s Gerard Pique has announced that he will retire from international duty after the 2018 World Cup in Russia. The distinguished defender made the announcement in controversial circumstances following Spain’s 2-0 win in Albania on Sunday. As a player who has been booed by his own fans in the past for his support of Catalonian independence, Pique’s decision to wear a shirt without a Spanish flag trim on the sleeve attracted wide criticism on social media. Pique, who had cut off the sleeves on his jersey, was accused of making the modification to avoid wearing the band with the national colours. After facing such criticism, the Spanish Football Association released a statement to explain and defend

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Stacey started her life in gymnastics at the age of 6, she competed at County and Regional level and represented Britain in under 12 competitions. She trained in Bulgaria on two occasions at the age of seven and nine. At 17 she started her life as a coach and with her qualifications she taught professionally; taking both recreational and elite squads. Adelante Gimnasia Artisitca, formerly She believes in giving children every known as Staceys Gymnastics Club in Sophias, opened their doors last Saturday opportunity in various sports, and with her experience 1st October. and knowledge Cristobal Garcia she plans to give Granados back what she the Mayor of received from Arboleas was the sport. She there to cut considers that the ceremonial the benefits of ribbon. This participation new gymnastic in sport and facility, fully children taking advantage of the equipped will exercise for facilities now be able young people to offer more have immense classes to accommodate their growing value, and the making of the new Club numbers. The club, still run by Stacey, shows just how much value we place on plans to provide quality gymnastics in such exercise, not just for gymnasts but the Arboleas area for all ages and levels for members of our local community of experience, from those who want as well. We are fortunate to have an to try gymnastics for the first time, to extremely supportive community and those who want to pursue the sport at Townhall, which has been shown by competitive levels. This move is a big the amount that attended the opening step for the gymnastics club, it will be sad ceremony and the amount of volunteers to say goodbye to our original home at a few weeks back gave their time to help Sophia´s, but we haven’t moved too far, turn this warehouse into what we have in fact we have moved right next door! now. So if Paula and Phil thought they had If there are any young budding seen the last of us, we´re afraid not. Amy Tinkler´s or Max Whitlock´s out there, that would like to try out the sport, then please feel free to contact Stacey. We also have a new class aimed at Adults. This is a whole new class for the club, we have never been able to offer this class before, because of unsuitable equipment, but now we can. These classes are run every The Grand Opening with the Mayor Wednesday at 7.15pm. So if there are any adults out there that have always wanted to learn how to do a cartwheel El Pabellon Municipal, Arboleas. or somersault or just Next to Sophia’s want to bounce on the Fun Packed and Fully Equipped trampoline, then you are Gymnastics Club for Boys & girls aged more than welcome! It just leaves Stacey 3+ Classes every Monday, to say “Thank you Tuesday & Friday from the bottom of my Contact Stacey for details heart for all those who have helped make this Follow us on Facebook “adelante gimnasia artistica en arboleas” possible, it´s beautiful to Telephone Stacey on 622 129 702 see, the kindness in so info@adelanteartistica.es many people!”

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Leicester City forward Riyad Mahrez confirms Arsenal approach

Leicester until 2020 Mahrez eventually drew a line under the speculation surrounding his future by signing a new contract with Leicester, tying him to the club until 2020. The 25-year-old, who was named PFA Player of the Year last season, has so far failed to live up to the heights of last season, scoring once in seven appearances in the Premier League. Mahrez has scored just once in seven Premier League appearances this season And Mahrez, who scored 17 goals in the league last season, insists he has to prove himself once again after opting to stay with Leicester. "Personally, I think it is a good thing I stayed put," Mahrez added. "It's now up to me to prove myself again." skysports

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Double delight for Spanish tennis in Asia

Rafael Nadal and Pablo Carreño Busta came back from a one-set down on Sunday to capture the China Open doubles title, their first tournament victory together. They defeated Jack Sock and Bernard Tomic 6-7(6), 6-2, 10-8 in 89 minutes. After losing the first set in the tie-break despite breaking to take the advantage early on, the Spaniards made no mistake in the second, breaking twice to force the decider. Sock and Tomic were quickly ahead in the match tie-breaker (3-0), but once the Spaniards levelled at 4-4 the advantage swung one way then the other in a series of tense exchanges until Nadal & Carreño finally sealed the victory 10-8. The Spanish duo started their tournament by defeating No.3seeded Bopanna/Nestor before defeating the Chinese pairing of Gong/Ze to reach the semis where they dismissed the favourites, the USA's Bob & Mike Bryan, 7-5, 6-4. It was 11th ATP doubles title for Rafa and his second of the season, adding to the gold medal he won at the Rio Olympics with Marc López in August. Both Nadal and Carreño went out of the singles tournament in Beijing at the quarter-final stage - Nadal losing to Grigor Dimitrov, and Carrenño falling to Milos Raonic. David Ferrer made it one stage further, losing in the semi-finals in straight sets to

Britain's Andy Murray. Over in Tokyo, another Spaniard, M a r c e l Granollers, lifted the Japan Open Tennis Championships doubles trophy with Marcin Matkowski, a first-time team that began with a text

message. “I was at home in Spain during the US Open and sent Marcin a text, because I was looking for a partner in Tokyo,” said Granollers, who teamed with the big-hitting Pole to defeat Raven Klaasen and Rajeev Ram 6-2, 7-6(4) on Sunday. “He was still playing in New York and I was already out. I knew he is a great player, and I’m happy he accepted. The duo found instant chemistry in their first tournament together, upsetting the No. 3 seeds Dominic Inglot and Jean-Julien Rojer in a match tie-break before sweeping their final two matches in straight sets. Despite playing mostly with Polish and Spanish-speaking partners respectively, Matkowski and Granollers did not find the adjustment difficult to make. “We both speak good English, so it was not a problem to communicate on the court,” Matkowski said. “I’ve always played the ad court on returns and Marcel likes to play on the deuce side, so that was easy to sort out as well.” Next stop on the ATP World Tour is the Shanghai Rolex Masters, the penultimate Masters 1000 event ahead of the World Tour Finals in London in November. thinkspain

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Bangladesh beat England to level ODI series in Mirpur

The visitors suffered at the hands of Bangladesh's bowlers to slump to a 34run defeat ahead of the third and final ODI on Wednesday. Bangladesh thumped England in a bowler-dominated contest after home skipper Mashrafe Mortaza's all-round brilliance secured their series-levelling 34-run victory in the second one-day international on Sunday. Mortaza blasted 44 runs off 29 balls and then returned to marshal his bowlers intelligently while claiming 4-29 himself as England collapsed for 204 in 44.4 overs. Jos Buttler (57) and Jonny Bairstow (35) provided the only resistance in an

otherwise spectacular England batting collapse chasing a modest 239-run victory target. Put in to bat, Bangladesh had slumped to 39-3 in the 14th over but Mahmudullah's 75 and Mortaza's breezy knock helped the hosts recover and put on a competitive 238 for eight at Mirpur's Shere Bangla National Stadium. Chris Woakes came up with a double strike to vindicate Buttler's decision to field at the venue of their 21-run victory in Friday's series opener. Mahmudullah added 50 runs with Mushfiqur Rahim (21) and raised 48 with Mosaddek Hossain (29) but wickets kept tumbling at regular intervals.