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Spain seduces London at World Travel Market – with the help of British Premier footballers

Monday saw the start of one of the planet's most prestigious and popular tourism trade fairs, the World Travel Market (WTM) in London -and representatives from most of Spain's regions will be there to try to drum up more business among British holidaymakers. And British Premier League footballers Luke Chambers, Dean Austin, Alan Hutton, Stephen Clemence, Chris Hugton and referee Mark Clattenburg will be on the Marbella stand, along with agent Rob Segal and Argentine player Fede González. The Costa del Sol town, jointly with its neighbour San Pedro Alcántara, will be marketing itself as an élite sporting destination – both in terms of players and spectators – promoting major sports events it hosts and its own superior facilities. Golf, football, water sports and sailing, and excellent running circuits such as the seafront esplanade, will all be given plenty of airing at the three-day fair on board the Cutty Sark in Greenwich Dry Dock in the UK capital. A not-to-be-missed event for authorities and traders in any part of the world that relies upon tourism for its income, the WTM runs until Wednesday, November 9 inclusive and will feature over 50,000 professionals from the industry, with more than 5,000 stands representing 182 countries. Some 3,000 media representatives will be reporting on the fair, and top tour operators are a regular feature. Tenerife's tourist board has planned meetings with agents from Thomas Cook, Jet2, FTI, Lastminute. com, Norwegian Airlines – which runs flights to London Gatwick from several Spanish airports – Explore Holidays, Travel Counsellors and Perfect Weddings Abroad, among others. With nearly 1.6 million British holidaymakers having visited Tenerife alone by the end of September this year – and the total of UK visitors to the Canary Islands expected to top five million

by the end of 2016 – the destination probably does not need to advertise itself much in Britain, especially having seen a 20% year-on-year rise in traveller numbers from the country, but like most parts of Spain which depend upon sunshine breaks as the mainstay of its economy, Tenerife hopes to promote itself as a perfect getaway 365 days of the year. Open-air shopping centres, sports, pavement cafés in winter, rural tourism and numerous visitor attractions which are better seen when the mercury is not pushing 40ºC but for which the weather is ideal throughout the rest of the year are some of Tenerife's features it intends to highlight at the WTM. Back in the Andalucía pavillion, Sevilla will continue to advertise its stunning architecture including Spain's largest cathedral, the enormous and impressive Plaza de las Américas, the Golden Tower (Torre del Oro) and the country's oldest bullring, plus its festivals including Easter week and the April Fair – all attractions that keep tourists from all over the globe heading to the city of marmalade oranges despite its land-locked location. Sevilla tourism board arrived in London earlier than many other Spanish WTM participants, in order to attend the Luxury Travel Fair 2016 in London, organised by the magazine Condé Nast Traveller. The city hopes to attract a more wealthy clientèle and to promote itself as a luxury destination, and the type of regions and facilities the Condé Nast fair advertises appeal to individuals and corporate clients who, according to their typical profile, undertake between four and six trips a year, of which three on average are in Europe, and tend to live in west London. Sevilla welcomed nearly 110,000 tourists from the UK last year, an increase of around 25%, who stayed an average of two-and-a-half days. thinkspain

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Basque separatist group leader nabbed in France

The most senior ETA leader still at large was arrested Saturday in southwest France, Spanish authorities said, dealing another major blow to the embattled Basque separatist group. Mikel Irastorza, 41, was found in a home in the French town of Ascain, in the Pyrenees region bordering Spain, the interior ministry said in a statement. The couple housing Irastorza -- a 59-year-old Basque exile and his 56-year-old wife -- were also taken into custody, French sources said. Anti-terrorism prosecutors in Paris authorised the arrests and the three are due to appear before a judge in the French capital. On Friday French authorities opened a preliminary investigation into alleged criminal association with a terrorist organisation. The Spanish statement said the raid, led by French security forces working with Spanish police, was aimed at the "leadership structure of ETA". Irastorza was described by the ministry as "currently the most senior leader of the terrorist group ETA still at large". Spain said other arrests could follow. Founded in 1959, ETA waged a violent decades-long campaign for an independent Basque homeland in northern Spain and southwestern France, and is blamed for the deaths of more than 800 people. It declared a ceasefire in October 2011 but has refused to give up

its weapons, and is seeking to negotiate its dissolution in exchange for amnesties or improved prison conditions for the roughly 350 ETA members held in both countries. Spain's new Interior Minister Juan Ignacio Zoido, who was only appointed on Thursday, welcomed the arrest. "As long as the terrorist group fails to give up its weapons for good and refuses to dissolve itself, the Spanish government will continue to fight the scourge of terrorism," Zoido told reporters. About 200 people protested against the arrest of Irastorza in Ascain in the evening, heeding a call by several Basque national movements. On October 12 France and Spain announced the discovery of an ETA weapons stockpile in Carlepont, 120 kilometres (75 miles) from Paris. Six days later, ETA accused Spain and France of not wanting to "seek reasonable solutions" for peace in the Basque region. ETA's influence has waned in thea Basque region, its ranks thinned by arrests over the years on both sides of the border. Most ETA members are in prison and only about 20 are still at large, according to French and Spanish authorities. Public support has also dwindled as many Basques view the armed campaign for an independent homeland as belonging to the past. expatica

Smog-hit Madrid mulls ban on non-residents’ cars in city center Draft traffic plan would see downtown converted into a pedestrian priority zone. Madrid City Hall has unveiled new measures aimed at combating chronic pollution in the Spanish capital. Under a new 30-point draft plan announced on Wednesday, the city center would be converted into a pedestrian priority zone (see here) with restrictions on private vehicles that would limit traffic along the city’s iconic Gran Vía. Residents and non-resident drivers would have free access into the city center only if they were traveling directly to a private or public parking space under the draft Quality of Air and Climate Change plan, put together by the city’s leftist government. Other measures on the table include a 70km/h speed limit on city access roads, including the all-important M-30 ring road, where the current speed limit is 90km/h. Non-residents would be barred from the city center if all car parks were full. “This is a European Union requirement imposed on Madrid for systematically exceeding [pollution] limits and exposing people [to potential health risks],” said environment councilor Inés Sabanés. Madrid has been exceeding the nitrogen dioxide (NO2) threshold set by the European Union since the creation of the monitoring system in 2010. Besides the serious health issues this raises, the city could also face a hefty fine from Brussels if it fails to address the problem. Nitrogen dioxide, which originates chiefly in diesel engine emissions, had been decreasing in Madrid for a couple of years, then spiked again in 2015 due to a rise in traffic (itself, presumably, the effect of Spain’s improving

economy). City residents have become used to pollution-control measures, with speed limits and parking bans in metered areas imposed during a period of heavy smog in the fall of 2015. Earlier this year, the city council approved stringent new anti-pollution rules, which could see all vehicles banned from entering the downtown area on days of persistent and acute air pollution. Madrid City Hall wants major roads redesigned to become more bike friendly. Madrid City Hall wants major roads redesigned to become more bike friendly. / Jaime Villanueva ` Such restrictions could become normal under the plans, with one proposal being the removal of blue (visitor parking) zones in the city center in favor of green (resident only) zones. The new parking rules would mean non-residents could only use public parking garages, with access to the city center cut off once those locations were full. Exceptions would be made, however, for vehicles using greener technologies. Madrid City Hall is also looking at extending its new parking meter system (SER) beyond the M-30 ring road and creating a network of parking garages in the greater metropolitan area to discourage people from parking in the center. A scheme criticized by the conservative Popular Party, which believes it would lead to greater traffic volumes and increased parking costs, but supported by other opposition groups, would see a redesign of major arterial roads around the capital to discourage car use and promote bicycles and public transport. elpais

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Manufacturers recommend new windscreen wipers every year for cars used in Spain

CAR manufacturers in Spain say windscreen wipers should be replaced annually – and now is the right time of year to do so. Accumulation of dust, flies and grease, which spread all over the windscreen when the wipers are first used, can end up scratching the glass and do not swish away the rain accidents go hand in hand – 82% of car sufficiently, reducing visibility by crashes happen at night, according to between 20% and 30%. DGT figures. The summer heat causes the rubber Car owners should place anti-freeze in to dry out, crack and shrink, meaning there is little point replacing wipers the windscreen washer compartment if at this time of year or in spring, says they live in parts of the country which car parts maker Bosch, which supplies suffer harsh winters, to prevent the windscreen wipers for numerous makes rubber freezing and breaking. and models of vehicles. Manufacturers in Spain recommend Bosch’s head office in Spain says carrying a spare set of windscreen drivers should clean their wipers with a damp cloth or sponge, but no chemicals, wipers in the car at all times just in case before they set off if it looks likely they one breaks or fails whilst driving in the may need to be used, and to keep them rain. working effectively, should place a strip thinkspain of cardboard between them and the windscreen during periods of frost BABY and ice, and never to use CLOTHES them on iced-up windows. Whilst very rare on the AND Mediterranean and south WEDDING coasts, frost, ice and snow are a frequent feature of GIFTS winter inland and in the north, often to extreme levels rarely seen even in the UK – several feet of Beautiful Baby and Childrens Clothes At Great snow for several weeks Prices in winter, and frosts and Personalised Clothes and Gifts For Any Occasion ice from early autumn are Watches and Jewellery common in northern parts Wedding Accessories and Gifts and at higher altitudes. Old English Candy Cart With All Your English Windscreen wipers move Favourite Sweets about half a million times across the glass during Come And See Us In The Attic El Cucador their useful life, and are {Under La Vida Restaurant} a driver’s best friend in wet weather, where the Facebook Designer Baby Clothes And number of accidents Wedding Gifts rises by 15%, Spain’s Website www.babyandweddinggifts.com traffic authority, the DGT, Hours reveals. Mon-Fri 10.30am 5.30pm, Sat 10am - 2pm In fact, poor visibility and

Spain breaks summer tourism record with British tourists dominating figures

September alone saw two million Brits visit Spanish shores.

SPAIN has broken its record for the amount of visiting foreigners in the summer period. Tourism numbers were up 10.2% year on year in September, hitting 7.9 million people. Combined with July and August, the total figure for international visitors rose from 25.2 million to 27.6 million. The figures show that Brexit and a weaker pound have yet to spell an end

for Britons’ love affair with Spain.

September alone saw two million Brits visit Spanish shores, 12.8% more than last year. Out of the staggering 60.3 million people who visited Spain in the nine months up to September, Brits make up a lion’s share with 14.4 million. Tourism authorities predict that by the end of the year, some 74 million tourists will have visited Spain, the equivalent of the entire UK population. expatica.com

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raise awareness of the importance of a good night's sleep for health and wellbeing. But in winter, we naturally sleep more because of the longer nights. "It's perfectly natural to adopt hibernating habits when the weather turns cold," says Jessica. "Use the time to catch up." 2. Drink more milk You are 80% more likely to get a cold in winter, so making sure your immune system is in tip-top condition is important. Milk and dairy products such as cheese, yoghurt and fromage frais are great sources of protein and vitamins A and B12. They're also an important source of calcium, which helps keep our bones strong. Try to go for semi-skimmed or skimmed milk – rather than full-fat – and low-fat yoghurts. 3. Eat more fruit and veg When it's cold and dark outside, it can be tempting to fill up on unhealthy comfort food, but it's important to ensure you still have a healthy diet and include five portions of fruit and veg a day. If you find yourself craving a sugary treat, try a juicy clementine or satsuma instead, or sweet dried fruits such as dates or raisins. Winter vegetables such as carrots, parsnips, swede and turnips can be roasted, mashed or made into soup for a comforting winter meal for the whole family. Explore varieties of fruit and veg that you may not normally eat. 4. Try new activities for the whole family Don't use the cold winter months as an excuse to stay in and lounge around. Instead, get out with the whole family to try out a new activity – maybe ice skating, or taking a bracing winter walk on the beach or through the park. Regular exercise helps control your weight, boost your immune system, and is a good way to break the tension that can build if the family is constantly cooped up inside the house. 5. Have a hearty breakfast Winter is the perfect season for porridge. Eating a warm bowlful on a cold morning isn't just a delicious way to start your day, it also helps boost your intake of starchy foods and fibre. http://www.nhs.uk

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November 2016

Two Minute Silence

Each year at the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month, we observe a Two Minute Silence. Armistice Day on 11 November marks the end of the First World War and is a day to remember and honour those who have paid the price for our freedom.

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matter which day of the week it might fall upon. When 11 November falls on a weekday, the Legion hosts ‘Silence in the Square’. The event, held in Trafalgar Square, London, sees members of the public placing poppy petals into the capital’s famous fountains a f t e r observing the silence. This year, The

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Royal British Legion is asking the nation to Rethink Remembrance by recognising the sacrifices made not just by the Armed Forces of the past, but by today’s generation too. For many people, Remembrance is associated with the fallen of the First and Second World Wars. While we will always remember them, the Legion wants to raise awareness of a new generation of veterans and Service personnel that need our support. R e t h i n k Remembrance this Poppy Appeal.

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IN FLANDERS FIELDS In Flanders' fields the poppies blow Between the crosses, row on row, That mark our place: and in the sky The larks, still bravely singing, fly Scarce heard amid the guns below. We are the dead. Short days ago We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow, Loved and were loved, and now we lie In Flanders' fields. Take up our quarrel with the foe; To you from failing hands we throw The torch; be yours to hold it high, If ye break faith with us who die We shall not sleep, though poppies grow In Flanders' Fields

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“We stood for a time, which was out of time, held as closely together as the hand of a father and his child.” When you read Susan Hill you know exactly what you’re getting-a superb ghost story, atmospheric, full of terror and fear for the characters who are mysteriously involved in the occult. The truth unfolds slowly and the intrigue and suspense is expertly eked out before the final shocking revelations at the finale. The settings and actual places complement this remoteness and abandonment, a strong sense of isolation reminiscent of the great Hitchcock. And with Hill you can guarantee the expertise and fluidity of the style which makes for great reading. You just can’t go wrong, can you? Adam Snow is an antiquarian bookseller with extremely rich clients in the UK wanting rare book collections such as first folios with contacts in the States and Europe so he is constantly travelling. One time, as he is leaving a client and heading back to his home in London,he takes a few wrong turns and ends up at The White House and gardens. In its heyday it had been regarded as a national treasure, visited by royalty and foreigners from far afield. Now it was abandoned and decaying. His curiosity got the better of him and he felt compelled to do some exploring although he perceived that he was an unwelcome intruder amidst a strange quietness, an unearthly silence, an inexplicable eeriness and what he simply experiences here, a young child holding his hand, will terrorise him for the remainder of his days. This is the place that becomes an obsession and he is hypnotically drawn to the place to discover the secret of the small hand. A stroke of luck enables him to purchase a First Folio of a works by Shakespeare for his wealthy client, Sir Edgar Merriman. Excitement all round. Discrete enquiries assure Adam that the edition is housed in a monastery in a remote area in France where the Resistance was active. A treacherous journey to Saint Matthieu des Etoiles, climbing high into mountainous regions with a storm raging, incessant rain, sulphurous looking skies and

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

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2 x LOVELY 1 BEDROOM VILLAS IN BEAUTIFUL GARDEN, VERA

Would suit couples, 80m2, large lounge and bedroom, walk-in shower, central heating, log fire, plunge pool, wifi zone, peaceful area, 5 minutes to centre of Vera, 10 minutes to Vera Playa, secure private parking, minimum stay 2 months. All bills and wood included in price. 450€ per month. Longer stay rates available.

Tel: 687 905 761

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Paseo del Mediterráneo, 355, Mojacar, Almería Opening Hours Monday to Friday: 10:00 - 18:00 Saturday: 10:00 - 14:00

Office: 950 472 430 Mobile: 610 053 563 English Mobile: +44 7557 261 090 www.veritashomes.co.uk - info@veritashomes.co.uk

DUE TO INCREASE IN SALES

WE URGENTLY NEED PROPERTIES IN MOJÁCAR, GARRUCHA, VERA PLAYA AND TURRE • FREE VALUATION

Mojácar Village

€79,000 palomares

Amazing views! Large and modern 1 bed / 1 bath Apartment with terrace. Communal pool & gym. Near amenities. Air con. Ref.1727

Near Antas

mojacar playa

velez blanco

€81,900 mojacar playa

2 bed / 1 bath East facing Apartment with 2 terraces. Fully furnished. Lift, tennis court and pools. Near promenade. Ref.1729

€150,000 cabrera

€225,000 los gallardos

Semi-detached 4 bed / 2,5 bath furnished townhouse with front and back terraces. Communal pools. Air con. Ref.1725

€125,000

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

€165,000 mojacar playa

€169,950

Lovely 2 bed / 2 bath Apartment. East facing terrace 63 m2, store room & underground parking. Near amenities & promenade. Ref.1714 REDUCED

€250,000 garrucha

Just Amazing! Wonderful 3 bed / 2 bath Villa with pool, terraces, gardens & car port on plot of 8.316 m2. Must see property Ref.1731

€84,900

2 bed / 1 bath sea facing Apartment set in front of the promenade. Large living / dining room. Terrace. Communal pool. Ref.1730

€120,000 huerta nueva

2 bed / 2 bath fully furnished Charming 2 bed / 2 bath detached Villa Apartment with sea views. Terrace & on plot of 130m2. Small community underground parking. Fantastic value with pool. Terrace with views. Ref.1652 for money. Ref.1712

€196,000 Mojácar playa

Amazing 3 bed / 3 bath end of terrace village House with patio, terraces with views and large garage. High quality. Ref.1732

€95,000 mojacar playa

2 bed / 1 bath east facing Apartment. Sea & golf views. Terrace & patio. Fully furnished. Air con. Communal pool. Ref.1719

€130,000 macenas

2 bed / 1.5 bath Townhouse with private garage, front garden, terraces and solarium with sea views near El Cantal. Com. pool & tennis Ref.1718

€79,000 mojacar playa

3 bed / 2 bath Townhouse with 2 bed / 1 bath Apartment with terrace basement, back patio, front terrace of 27 m2 and patio of 13 m2 in Marina and large roof solarium with views. de la Torre. Communal pools. Ref.1726 Near amenities. Ref.1629

€95,000 mojacar playa

Well-appointed 4 bed / 2 bath village House on walled plot of 300 m2. Patio, terrace with views & garage. Ref. 1545 REDUCED

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€290,000

Large 4 bed / 2 bath Villa with pool & garage on plot of 450 m2 in residential area. Few minutes to promenade and supermarket. Ref.1549 REDUCED

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sM045

SOL Y MAR fantastic value for money

November 2016

• ESTATE AGENTS • RENTALS • PROPERTY MANAGMENT

NEAR Arboleas

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

sM040

viewing highly recommended

zurgena

99,000€

Detached 2 bedroom property set in a small hamlet of houses in a peaceful location. Lovely views. 2 beds, 2 well appointed shower rooms, inner and outer lounges, large well fitted kitchen with centre island unit & breakfast bar. The master bedroom has en-suite shower room. The garden is paved with planted mature borders. The separate garage (with additional covered parking) is accessed from the garden. Viewing is highly recommended.

sM022

PRIME LOCATION

ALMANZORA

REDUCED PRICE 110,000€

Delightful detached villa in a prime location walking distance to the local bars, cafes and the many amenities of the beautiful village of Almanzora. Features 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom , stunning mature garden setting , fully fenced/walled and at the recently reduced price represents fantastic value for money.

sM020

immaculate home with guest accomodation

almanzora

200,000€

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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950 064 584 609 199 394 SM010

Avenida 28 de Febrero Nº 44, Albox

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85,000€

two for one opportunity almanzora/Arboleas

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

sM043

Two houses in one

CELA

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 has 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.

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stunning views

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peaceful location

RENTED

partaloa

550€ PCM RENTAL LOS HIGUERALES (ARBOLEAS) 450€ PCM RENTAL

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.

Modern, detached villa features 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, lounge/diner, seperate kitchen, swimming pool and additional garden room. Tranquil setting with magnificent views. Terraced area outside kitchem doors and an imitation lawn adjacent to the patio and 8x4 pool. Easily maintained garden mainly set to gravel with shrubs and fruit trees. There is a parking area inside double gates. The rear garden is generally private. Available furnished or unfurnished.

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We are a multidisciplinary law firm based in Vera (Almería) and as such we deal with many different aspects of law, specialising in litigation, conveyancing, taxation, civil, commercial and fiscal law. Our aim is to provide a personal, quality service, in plain English and to do so promptly, efficiently and in a friendly manner. We will keep you up to date and fully informed throughout and all at a very competitive price. We can also arrange the following if needed: • Open a Spanish bank account • Connection of utility services • If you are considering renting your house or land we will negotiate your letting agreement, ensuring that the terms of your contract meet your requirements • Write your Spanish will • As your Fiscal Representatives, we will assist you in any dealings with Spanish Tax Office and explain to you all the taxes that you are liable to pay. For those that become residents of Spain, we can also assist in other legal matters, such as matrimonial issues or business contracts.

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LEGAL CORNER WITH MICHAEL DAVIES, ABOGADO/SOLICITOR

If you wish us to print an article about a particular topic, please e-mail info@daviessolicitors.com - www.daviessolicitors.com Inheritance tax: New exemptions for inheritance by non-residents: Excellent news: Inheritance tax discrimination of non-residents has come to an end thanks to the European Court of Justice. Make sure that when you file your inheritance tax as a non-resident beneficiary that your solicitor calculates your tax also as if you were a resident in the autonomous region with the maximum connection with the estate (using any additional exemption offered in that region of Spain to its residents). For example, where the property is situated. In the case of an inheritance in Andalucía this will in practice mean that if you are a Spouse or a descendent and receive less than 175,000 euro in value, you will pay no inheritance tax (other regions of Spain have different exemptions). It can result in a bit of confusion because, as before, as you are nonresident you will need to present the tax declarations to the national tax office (Agencia Triburaria) in Madrid . But you can claim the same exemptions as if you were a resident in Andalucia presenting your return to

the regional government in Andalucia (which is where you would have presented it had you been a resident). If the tax calculated is lower as a resident, you are entitled to claim the same tax level as a resident on your self-assessment form. Please note that if you present a self-assessment and do not make the above calculations and claim the most favourable outcome on your self-assessment form, then it would be a complex procedure to get your money back if you later realise that you were entitled to the extra exemption. It is an easy mistake to make. People are still presenting the self-assessment forms without taking advantage of the system that has been created by the sentence of the European Court of Justice of 3rd of September of 2014 and the resulting change the government has made to the inheritance tax forms for nonresidents, introduced on the 31st of December of 2014 For further information about this and who is actually affected by the situation, please read our previous article which we printed back in September of 2014 when the sentence was issued by the ECJ.

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

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November 2016

ia c lú L ta n a S e d a ir F e th History of

The earliest known date for the Fira is 1786. This date is a reliable indicator of both the celebration of the Fira and of its importance, as two very trustworthy sources record it. The first of these is found in the writings of Rafael Amat, a Catalan writer of the 18th century (1746-1818), also known as Baró de Maldà. In the 60 volumes of his diary, Calaix de Sastre, he says: "13 December, Saint Lucy virgin and martyr. There were festivities in the Cathedral, in the chapel and the altar where the

image of the Virgin was venerated; and outside, with the fair opposite, many stands with Nativity scenes, clay and cardboard figurines, images of saints, shepherds, animals... so there were a great many people (...) and in the Cathedral, people were attending mass and praying to the Virgin to preserve their eyesight and clarity." The second source comes from the great folklorist and author of the Costumari Català, Joan Amades (1890-1959) who confirms 1786 as the earliest known reliable date. Not even calamities, such as the terrible epidemic of yellow fever which struck the city of Barcelona in 1860, could halt the celebrations. Joan Amades mentions St. Lucy as the patroness of seamstresses, tailors and all needleworkers, and of the blind; this is why she is popularly known as the "defender of eyesight". It is also said that the fair was known as the “girls' fair” as it was thought that unmarried girls went there in search of possible husbands. The girls of the area would attend, accompanied by their mothers, in their best clothes and jewellery, to find an admirer. On St. Lucy's day, in some places in Catalonia, in the 19th century and well into the 20th, the girls who studied needlework would celebrate and run around the village or town singing songs or psalms. People called them "llucietes". In other places we know that the girls would gather to attend mass, and then go in a group around the houses collecting donations. One of them would be dressed as St. Lucy, with a crown of flowers, and the girls accompanying her were the "cardenales". In Barcelona, the seamstresses would gather in the Ciutadella park for a big party. In some sources we read that throughout the 19th century, in the Fira of crib scene figures, there would be people selling cardboard dolls which were animated by pulling on a string. Although they were

not related to the Nativity scene, children were fascinated by them, which brought more people to the Fira. Amades writes that in the 19th century the crib scene fair was held for three days: for the Blessed Virgin and for St. Lucy, in the Cathedral square; and for St. Thomas' day, in the Plaça del Pi, Plaça de Sant Josep Oriol and Plaça del Born squares. These fairs sold figures, little houses and other constructions and pieces for Nativity scenes, such as bridges, fountains, mills, wells, birdhouses, and so on. The raw materials such as moss, corl and other plants could be found on the steps of the Cathedral. Our grandparents knew very well the difference between the two fairs, one for crib scenes and one for plants. As Nativity scenes became increasingly popular, the number of stands at both fairs grew until they merged together. In those days it was already the custom for children to stroll around the fair with their parents, despite the winter cold, to breathe a little Christmas spirit and enjoy the skills of the sellers. When they arrived home with everything they had bought at the Fira, families would construct their Nativity scene, which would entertain the children and delight their elders. Some pre-20th century sources note that the true pessebrist or Nativity scene maker would not create the scene before Christmas Eve, as it was considered irreverent to recreate the mystery of Christ's birth before the event. In the earlier 20th century, on St. Lucy's day all Barcelona would flock to the small chapel dedicated to the saint to prevent eye problems. The area around the chapel would be swarming with people, and the stall-holders would sell their best pieces. The installations of the Fira de Sta. Llúcia have changed considerably over time. In the early 20th century, according to the photographs which remain, the stands consisted of a large wooden board set on simple shelves, protected by a rudimentary canvas waterproofed with linseed oil, and lit by oil or acetylene lamps when it got dark. Now, in contrast, the stands are wooden, well equipped and solid, and lit by electricity. Parallel to the stands of figures, cork objects and decorations, there were the so-called green stands, selling moss, broom, bayleaves, pine branches, cork bark and mistletoe. The Fira de Sta. Llúcia is one of the oldest and most firmly rooted Christmas traditions of the city of Barcelona As well as the above we should also mention some of the many craftsmen and women from the world

of Nativity scenes who made the Fira possible over its more than 200 years. The enthusiasm for crib scenes in Catalonia and the rest of Spain has produced outstanding artists in this field. Four notable figures from the past of this craft were Francisco Salzillo (1707-1783) of Murcia, Ramon Amadeu (1745-1821) of Barcelona, Damià Campeny (1771-1855) of Mataró, and Domènech Talarn (18121902) of Barcelona. We know, thanks to different sources, that the Barcelonese Ramon Amadeu had a stand at Sta. Llúcia. As we can read in one of his biographies, Amadeu was born near the Church of El Pi and was of humble stock. He worked as a potter and made many crib figures, which as a young man he sold himself in the Fira. From a modest artisan he rose to be considered the best artist of his period, and it is known that when King Charles III came to Barcelona he would always visit his workshop. His works show a gentle Baroque, closer to the French style than the Italian or even Murcian. Unfortunately, the Napoleonic Wars, the Tragic Week and the Civil War meant that most of his work was lost or destroyed. The extant pieces can be admired in the Museum of the History of Barcelona, the Museum of Olot and in various private collections. Later, notable modellers and workers with cork would show their wares in the Fira de Sta. Llúcia, often doubling as salesmen. These include: Daniel José Ursueguía (Santander 1909-Barcelona 1990); Carratalà, small figures of a Catalan type; the Muns family, known for their original figures; the Castells family, with the grandchildren of MartíCastells continuing in the trade begun by their grandfather; the Bertrán family, specialising in plants and lead and clay figures; the Colomer brothers, with plastic and clay figures and artistic work in cork; Fernández Carbonell, very complex cork work; the Deulofeu family, specialists in caves and landscapes; Montserrat Ribes, who has been showing her figures in the Fira since 1997; Barceló, caves made of cork; Artesania Bonet, making cork articles with their own lighting; and many more: Abella, Anell, Joan Bel, Anna Blesa, Lluí s Boix, Antoni Cendra, Francesc Costa, the Escoda brothers, Fabregat, Fernández Puigmacià, Ferrer, Gil, Gisbert, Joan Hernández, Ivars, Teresa Llort, Pasqual Macià, Gerard Marí , Anna Maristany, Marinel.lo, Aurora Mas, Miquel Moreno, Oliver, Pañellas, Puig Llobera, Riera, Semis, Silvestre, Taulé, Vidal, Vila, etc. These days, the Fira begins in late November or early December, with more than 280 stands ordered by sectors depending on what they sell (Nativities and figures, greenery, and crafts) and located in front of the Pla de la Seu (the Cathedral square), on Avinguda de la Catedral. The sellers offer you, as they have for time out of mind, all the products you need to decorate your home for the Christmas season, and will give you a warm welcome in the hope that you will visit the Fira as often as you want as cheerfully and enthusiastically as them. The cold is coming and Christmas too, wrap up warm and see you soon.

John MacDonald (El Sordo) www.caratacus.eu

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The Howling

José Cabrasilbido listened intently to Manuela’s story. The girl was out of breath. She had run all the way from the banks of the Río Verde. It was two in the morning. The policeman was in no mood for sectarian tricks but Manuela was not prone to hysterics and she was certainly shaken. She was interrupted during some nocturnal activity of which she was vague but it appeared to involve two local lads and a tub of Remitroot degreasing gel. An unearthly howling ‘aymelaysheengang’ had echoed through the village. Manuela’s two companions had taken to their heels. They were last seen passing through Mojácar white faced, sweating and trouser-less. Now José, Alqueria’s local policeman is not the wisest of men. He had mastered joined-up writing but was still baffled by his car’s gear-lever. The Mayor had confiscated the bullets from his ‘glock’ after he accidentally shot the Inspector Jefe in the foot. At least it is assumed it was an accident. José was however tenacious and set about dragging the river. He feared the howling was the last desperate gasps of a drowning man or woman. The dragging turned up a stone plinth inscribed ‘Atlantis’, an earthenware amphorae containing the fleece of a winged ram, gold in colour and a suitcase with ‘Property of Lord Lucan’ etched across the handle. “Nothing of interest here” he muttered as he threw the items back. Finding no tangible cause he b e g a n l o o k i n g for a more unworldly solution.

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The gallant policeman set about an all night vigil. A lonely watch over the village and its people. Settling himself in Manuela’s much used clearing, he waited and listened. Darkness fell and the bars emptied. Giggling couples and arguing youths made their way home. A fragile tranquillity fell upon Alqueria as it prepared for slumber. Hours passed. José could feel those troublesome neck hairs start to rise. ‘Aymelaysheengang’ pierced the still night. The terrible wailing continued ‘weeepastfooorkupradstannning’. José plucked up whatever courage he could muster and headed in the direction of the lament. ‘It is human’ he thought ‘but either in great pain or greatly demented’. ‘Horweslotsoadsanassesallwlingaces’ it continued. Along the Calle Horne José walked. Not looking back, nor right, nor left but grimly straight on. The light from an open window attracted the policeman. He wondered what sights would greet him. What carnage must await discovery. Blythe Gruntmore the village’s resident Englishman, stood knee deep in empty Newcastle Brown Ale bottles, afloat on a sea of nostalgia. He pined for the Tyne and its fog shrouded banks. He raised his head and burst into song. “Ah me lads, ye shud only seen us gannin’, We pass’d the foaks upon the road just as they wor stannin’; Thor wes lots o’ lads an’ lasses there, all wi’ smiling faces, Gawn alang the Scotswood Road, to see the Blaydon Races.” José, not wanting the night to be a complete waste decided to pay Manuela a visit, he was sure he could find a suitable pretext.

pause for thought

When in the mid 70’s I spent some months in Beirut working away from my family, my apartment was fairly littered with photos of my wife and daughters – not that I was in danger of forgetting what they looked like, but simply that in those days, before email or text, when phone calls had to be booked in advance, this was simply the best way of keeping them close, with continuous reminders of them. And I’m sure I wasn’t alone, for I guess we all have photos we particularly cherish, or music that immediately reminds us of someone and/or some special occasion. For those little mementos that remind us of people are really important, I suspect, to all of us. And so it was that before he died, Jesus gave his followers a memento they could use to remember him. The bread and wine, which formed an essential part of every meal, could, he told them, be used to remind them of his broken body and blood spilt in his death on their behalf. A memento still regularly used of course by his followers today as we celebrate his self-giving for others in the Communion or Eucharist. And at this time of year we have in the poppy another memento, which similarly serves to remind us of the self-giving of others.

Not of course the one Lord of all, but the many ordinary folk who gave their lives, and are still all too often giving their lives even today, as a part of the continuing struggle to ensure our freedom. So we remember them: both on Armistice Day, Friday 11th and also on Remembrance Sunday, which this year is 13th November, using these poignant opportunities to give a few minutes of our lives to remember those who gave the whole of theirs. So this year, I do hope that you will feel able to join with me and numerous others at one or other of the special services in this area as we in silence remember them. 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

Don’t Try This at Home

Despite the doom-mongers of the Web, who suggested that driving after a mastectomy would be out of the question for at least 6 weeks, or possibly the rest of my life, whichever came sooner, I have had no trouble piloting Henry around the local highways and byways. I have not thrust him through the hurly-burly of Spanish city streets – there has been no need. Albox, which has all the requisites for daily life in one shop or another, has been as exciting as it gets. Henry has 5 gears and reverse on the extreme right underneath 5th. He also has a smart gizmo for reversing. This is a moving display of the world behind, complete with green, yellow and red lines, and a sequence of attentiondemanding beeps, the frequency of which increases as he regards the possibility of rear-end contact. This is most helpful – it allows me, should I wish it, to observe myself having a slow-motion collision with the world behind me. I reverse him out of the carport, bring the gearstick over to the extreme left and forward, and off we go. Straight back, 2nd. Up and over to the right, 3rd. Straight back 4th. Up and over to the right again, 5th. To come back down again, simply reverse the process, unless I want to go straight from 5th to reverse, which is not recommended. Then a little glitch appeared. I could go up the gate, no problem. I could go down the gate, no problem – until I had to go from 3rd to 2nd. That smarted a bit! However, I was not going to be defeated by such a minor issue! I

By Jos Biggs knocked the stick into neutral, took the steering wheel in my right hand, reached over and clicked the stick into 2nd with my left hand. After all, I have been engaging 2nd with my left hand for years, what’s the problem? Pete was not happy. ‘I’m sure that’s not legal.’ He protested. I am sure he’s right, but it seems to work well enough. ‘Let me help.’ So we evolved a strategy. I say ‘Ready’ and disengage 3rd. Pete grabs the now neutralised gearstick, and while I keep my foot firmly on the clutch, he clicks it into 2nd. It is co-ordination of the highest degree,

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mechanical

harmony. But is it legal? I doubt it! Whatever, don’t try this at home! And don’t tell anyone, especially if they are wearing green!

Enchanting Spain - out now

From Santiago de Compostela in the north-west to Granada in the southeast via Madrid in the centre, Enchanting Spain reveals the fascinating breadth and depth of this exuberant country. The Moorish Alhambra, Toledo’s Jewish quarter, the Roman amphitheatre at Mérida and Barcelona’s Sagrada Familia, the famously unfinished cathedral, each show a different aspect of Spain’s complex history, now intermingled with fabulously contemporary museums and art centres. The major towns sparkle with life, which visitors can share through the vibrant night scene, the delicious food and wine, the flamenco performances and the abundant festivals. The landscape is diverse and dramatic, whether you are discovering the sundrenched beaches of Andalucía, hiking in the Picos de Europa or taking a trip down the Guadalquivir River. Enchanting Spain is a portrait in words and images of both the familiar and the unexpected pleasures of this vibrant country. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------John MacDonald has written for many Spanish and international publications and has a special interest in Spanish history. He studied journalism, photography and archaeology at the University of Exeter and UCL. He shares his time between the UK and Spain. Patricia Díaz Pereda studied at the Complutense University of Madrid, and has worked as a television director and for a media publication. She is passionate about her homeland and has written many articles for magazines as well as contributing to Descubrir España, a National Geographic publication on the subject. She lives in Madrid. ISBN 978-1-909612-70-9 £9.99 paperback

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1729 – Spain, France and Great Britain sign the Treaty of Seville. 1861 – The first documented football match in Canada is played at University College, Toronto. 1907 – The Cullinan Diamond is presented to King Edward VII on his birthday. 1967 – The first issue of Rolling Stone magazine is published. 1998 – Capital punishment in the United Kingdom, already abolished for murder, is completely abolished for all remaining capital offences.

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A quick guide to wild mushrooms

Ou de Reig - the romantically named ‘royal egg’ or ‘kings testicles’ is the star of the autumn with its regal chestnut cap and pretty yellow gills. If slowly roasted whole, it makes a perfect partner to lightly grilled ducks liver sprinkled with sea salt. Llenega (wax cap) proliferates in the Bages region from September to December. Its cap is the colour of arbequina olives and can grow up to 10cms across with milky white gills. You’ll find it beneath pine trees in low mountain areas. Ceps (porcini) are easily recognisable for their dark flesh and plump, dumpling like bodies. The taste is mild, but shaved like truffles and drizzled with a fruity olive oil they make the most delicate carpacchio. Rovellóns (bleeding white cap) emerge in early September and last through December. They among the most popular mushroom in Catalonia, a pretty sunset colour flecked with green. Grill them with a little olive oil, garlic and parsley and plenty of of salt. Camagrocs or rossinyols (fleshy, peachy-hued chanterelles) grow between August and October. They thrive in pine forests particularly in the mossy areas at the foot of the tree. They grown

in clusters, are trumpet shaped with gills turned inside out in shades of yellow and orange. Pinetells (delicious milk cap mushrooms) can grow up to 15 cms in diameter with a cap like Saturn: think red and orange concentric circles dotted with green. The stem is white with orange spots and it grows everywhere from the coast to the Pyrenees, from late August to early January. Múrgules (morels) are the most distinctive looking wild mushrooms with their conical, honeycomb cap. They are unbeatable in a foie and cream sauce and tossed over tagliatelle or sourdough toast. Fredolics (grey knight mushrooms) have a short season from September to November and are distinguished by bluish-grey colouring. The cap is knobbly, the gills a dirty white colour. It thrives in pine forests and comes out in force after a cold

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snap. The Carlet (panther cap) is a pretty, rose coloured mushroom with Bordeaux blushes over the cap. It has a good meaty flesh, and is sweetish providing it isn’t picked too big when it gets bitter. Trompetes de Mort (black trumpets, trumpets of death or horn of plenty) far from being deadly are delightful in a creamy pasta sauce. They are in season from August through December and look just like black chanterelles so they are difficult to mistake. http://www.foodswinesfromspain.com

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Wild Mushroom Risotto

Directions:

Melt 2 tablespoons butter in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1/4 of mushrooms and sprinkle with salt. Sauté mushrooms until tender and beginning to brown, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer mushrooms to medium bowl. Working in 3 more batches, repeat with 6 tablespoons butter, remaining mushrooms, and salt and pepper. Bring 7 cups chicken broth to simmer in medium saucepan; keep warm. Melt remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons butter with olive oil in heavy large saucepan over medium-low heat. Add leek, sprinkle with salt, and sauté until

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tender, 4 to 5 minutes. Add rice and increase heat to medium. Stir until edges of rice begin to look translucent, 3 to 4 minutes. Add white wine and vermouth and stir until liquid is absorbed, about 1 minute. Add 3/4 cup warm chicken broth; stir until almost all broth is absorbed, about 1 minute. Continue adding broth by 3/4 cupfuls, stirring until almost all broth is absorbed before adding more, until rice is halfway cooked, about 10 minutes. Stir in sautéed mushrooms. Continue adding broth by 3/4 cupfuls, stirring until almost all broth is absorbed before adding more, until rice is tender but still firm to bite and risotto is creamy, about 10 minutes. Stir

9 1/2 tablespoons butter, divided 1 1/2 pounds fresh wild mushrooms 7 cups (about) low-salt chicken broth 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 3/4 cup finely chopped leek 1 1/4 cups arborio rice (8 to 9 ounces) 1/4 cup dry white wine 1/4 cup dry white vermouth 1/4 cup grated Parmesan

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The Other Dining Room Turkey & Tinsel Friday 9th & 16th & Saturday 10th & 17th December 7 Courses 17.95€ per person including 1/2 bottle of wine ******* Christmas Eve Special Buck’s Fizz on Arrival A la Carte Menu served from 18:30 - 21:30 ******* Christmas Day Menu 2016 Cava Reception with Mixed Canapes 8 Courses 39.95€ All Inclusive

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Crispy Iceberg lettuce and Marie Rose sauce topped with fresh langoustines served with malted brown bread.

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Goats cheese tartlets and caramelised onions. All encased in delicate in short crusty pastry served on a bed of rocket and green leaves.

Tomato and Basil Soup Freshly made soup served with croutons and warm rustic Bread Lemon sorbet to refresh your palate

Topside of Roast Beef Fresh Roast Turkey Honey Roasted Gammon Fillet of Salmon topped with a creamy cava sauce with shallots, and fresh cream. All our succulent carved meats are served with honey roasted parsnips, roast potatoes, creamy mash, buttered carrots, swede, garden peas, glazed brussels sprouts , sage and onion stuffing, pigs in blankets, cranberry sauce and a rich home made gravy.

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Fridays Atlantic Cod Fillet with Handcut Chips & Peas full menu also available

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England manager Gareth Southgate says he wanted his side to wear poppies on their shirt against Scotland on Friday. Players from both sides will defy a Fifa ban on wearing poppies on their armbands when they meet in a World Cup qualifier at Wembley on Armistice Day. World governing body Fifa has banned symbols with “political, religious or commercial” meanings. “The poppy commemorates a lot more than that, it is a history of what we are as a team,” said interim boss Southgate. “It represents the team. It is a very important part of history and tradition of what we are as a nation, to have freedom of speech to make statements as we see fit, owes to those people who gave their lives in two wars. “It was important that we can wear the armbands and it was great to get that resolved last week and for it not to be a distraction.” Southgate expects another “fantastic atmosphere” when England and Scotland meet, but does not wish to see a return to regular fixtures between the two countries.

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Andy Murray beats John Isner in Paris Masters final to take title

Britain's Andy Murray celebrated his rise to world number one by beating American John Isner 6-3 6-7 (4-7) 6-4 to win his first Paris Masters title. The victory brought Murray his sixth ATP title of a memorable 2016. The Scot, 29, also added his second Olympic and Wimbledon titles on his way to the top of the rankings. On Monday he will be officially confirmed as Britain's first singles number one since computerised rankings were introduced in 1973. Murray's ascent was confirmed by Milos Raonic's withdrawal from Saturday's semi-final with a leg injury, but the hype around his accomplishment did nothing to knock his concentration. He now heads to the season-ending World Tour Finals as top seed for the first time - but if previous number one Novak Djokovic wins every match at the Finals he will

reclaim the top ranking he held for 122 weeks. After double-faulting on the first point of the first game, Murray soon clicked into gear, breaking for a 4-2 lead, and showing watertight defence to close the door on Isner when the American created two break points of his own in the next game. Murray managed only six points on his opponent's serve in the set, but that was enough to take it in 35 minutes. The unseeded Isner continued to put pressure on Murray in the second, showing an increasing deftness at the net to take the second set to a tie-break. And the 6ft 8in 31-yearold had too much for the Scot in the decider, serving imperiously to take the breaker 7-4. Twice in Isner's first two service games of the third set Murray saw break points snatched away by his opponent's huge serve. But Murray was not be denied, and he finally forced a break at 5-4, firing in a rapid backhand that Isner could only dig into the net, to take the third set and the match. Bbc.com

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Rugby Club Huercal Overa back in action this weekend

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2016 Avalon 321 Challenge Cup Thanks to Avalon Funeral Plans for sponsoring the Open 321 Avalon Challenge. This competition played with a 321 round-robin format, where teams of three players play six ends of Triples, six of Pairs and finally six ends of Singles over a set period of two hours. The competition was open to Cabrera, Indalo, Mojacar and Almeria bowling clubs. Disappointing again this that Indalo still ran the clashed open and therefor no entries from that club. Great to see entries from Cabrera and MojacarTeams were drawn and divided into two groups, A & B, played over two days, 21st and 23rd October. On Sunday afternoon on the 23rd the winners of group A played group B to decide the competition winner and second place. The runners up of both groups played for Third and fourth place The quality of play was excellent throughout and hats off to all who managed to play well despite hot and sometimes windy weather. All finalists were from Almeria. Graham and Catherine Patrick with Wayne Roberts’ had a good final against Colin Wright, Ken and Viv Sykes ending up with Graham’s team winning the Triples and Singles. Third and

fourth playoff was between John Fitzgerald, Chris Ewer and Reg Birmingham against Christine and Steve Parkinson with Maureen OHara. John’s team won the Triples and Pairs but lost the singles giving them the third place. After the games, I thanked our sponsors Andy and Julie Durrant from Avalon Funeral Plans for coming to see us to present the prizes. All the players who took part plus the many spectators that attended. Colin Wright and Brenda Tidswell helping me with the administration of the competition. Finally, for Jim Pike and Bryan Hughes for keeping the green and equipment in order. John Fitzgerald echoed my thanks and to yours truly for running the competition Julie then presented the prizes and Andy and myself took the photographs. Vic Parsons – Deputy Chairman & Press Secretary

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During the First World War (1914–1918) much of the fighting took place in Western Europe. Previously beautiful countryside was blasted, bombed and fought over, again and again. The landscape swiftly turned to fields of mud: bleak and barren scenes where little or nothing could grow. Bright red Flanders poppies however, were delicate but resilient flowers and grew in their thousands, flourishing even in the middle of chaos and destruction. In early May 1915, shortly after losing a friend in Ypres, a Canadian doctor, Lt Col John McCrae was inspired by the sight of poppies to write a now famous poem called 'In Flanders Fields'. McCrae’s poem inspired an American academic, Moina Michael, to make and sell red silk poppies which were brought to England by a French woman, Anna Guérin. The British

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