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MOVIMIENTO CIUDADANO 15-M ALBOX
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This morning , representatives of the Movimiento Ciudadano 15-M Albox made submissions to the Unidad de Protección de la Salud del Área de Gestión Sanitaria Norte de Almería Unity Health to file another complaint about the state of water supply to the town of Albox. In May of this year, 15 -M Albox has sent complaints addressed to the Consejera de Salud de la Junta de Andalucía, who gave an unsatisfactory response in that there was a good argument by the Ayuntamiento in Albox about the municipality providing an alternative supply of drinking water as set by law when the water is classified as unfit for human consumption. Specifically, Albox Ayuntamiento argument that trucks selling water passing through the streets of Albox is the equivalent of providing an alternative supply when in fact it is equivalent to going to a shop to buy bottles of water. Albox citizens are paying very high water bill to the company Gestagua for providing water which is unfit for human consumption and also are having to pay to buy water to drink and use for cooking and washing up. The complaint specified that trucks do not provide an alternative supply not only because of the need to pay In the days that follow the twice-yearly “springing forward” or “falling back” of our clocks, you can count on lively coffee-break complaints about body clock confusion, taping the wrong show, or missed appointments. How will a longer stretch of dark mornings and light evenings affect us? Moving our clocks in either direction changes the principal time cue – light - for setting and resetting our 24-hour natural cycle, or circadian rhythm. In doing so, our internal clock becomes out of sync or mismatched with our current day-night cycle. How well we adapt to this depends on several things. In general, “losing” an hour in the spring is more difficult to adjust to than “gaining” an hour in the autumn. It is similar to air travel; traveling east we lose time. An “earlier” bedtime may cause difficulty falling asleep and increased wakefulness during the early part of the night. Going west, we fall asleep easily but may have a difficult time waking. How long will it take you to adapt to time changes? Though a bit simplistic, a rule of thumb is that it takes about one day to adjust for each hour of time change. There is significant individual variation, however. How will you feel during this transition? If you are getting seven to eight hours of sound sleep and go to bed a little early the night before, you may wake up feeling refreshed. If you are sleepdeprived already, getting by on six hours, you’re probably in a bit of trouble, especially
if you consume alcohol or caffeine close to bedtime. In this situation, you may well experience a decrease in your ability regarding performance, concentration, and memory, which is common to sleep-deprived individuals, as well as fatigue and daytime sleepiness. What can you do to reset your internal clock to adapt more quickly to the time changes? Your circadian rhythm is internally generated but is influenced by the environment, behaviour, and medications. However, here are some tips: As mentioned, light is the principal environmental cue. Light suppresses the secretion of the sleepinducing substance melatonin. So it is important to expose yourself to the light during the waking hours as much as possible, and conversely, do not expose yourself to bright light when it is dark outside. For example, if you get up at night to go to the bathroom, do not turn on the light. Prepare beforehand by installing a night light. Interestingly, specifically timed light therapy may either advance or delay your sleep cycle, depending on when it is delivered. Sleep hygiene is a term used to describe those actions you can take to create sleep-friendly environments and enhance your chances of falling asleep, staying asleep, and sleeping soundly. Basic sleep hygiene includes reducing or eliminating caffeine and alcohol, exercising several hours before bedtime, creating calming rituals
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separately, but because they only pass through the town of Albox and do not cater for the many districts, which are home to a significant portion of the population. In July this year, 15 -M members met with representatives of the Ayuntamiento to request copies of documents governing the granting of water management to the company Gestagua. Initially it was agreed to provide the documentation, but as the days passed without receipt, a written request was made on 18 July, requesting information on alternatives being provided to the districts of Albox. According to the law regulating access to this information, a reply should have been received within a month, however, after two months with no response they returned to the Ayuntamiento, who replied on October 7 with the following: The water is unfit for human consumption and that in June in the Pleno del Ayuntamiento there had been an approval on a ‘Proposal for approval of the agreement of the association of the municipalities of Albanchez, Albox and and Arboleas for the supply of water.’ Stating that they had transferred the request to the company Gestagua, who will evaluate whether to provide such documents. Albox citizens are helpless before an Administración del Estado which is unable to make the necessary decisions to protect their health. The Ayuntamiento de Albox or the Junta de Andalucía, should enforce the Ley de Aguas, which indicates that the water supply for human use has priority
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over agriculture and industry. Albox could have drinking water from tomorrow if, for example, began to supply water from the wells of Saliente, which have connection to the municipal network. And from there, continue to obtain water from the Trasvase del Negratín, providing the proper drinking water supply, which is a human right since 2010 . If the Junta de Andalucía does not take urgent steps to protect the health of the citizens of Albox, and the Ayuntamiento refuses to provide the necessary documentation so that citizens can monitor whether the contractual relationship with Gestagua has been made to ensure the interest of Albox citizens, members of the Movimiento Ciudadano 15M Albox will have no choice but to resort to the Fiscalías de Medio Ambiente y Anticorrupción to verify the proper implementation of the laws by the persons responsible in the
iT’S ONLY 1 HOUR! before bed to gradually relax yourself (taking a hot bath for example), and wearing ear plugs and eye masks, to name a few. Also important is going to bed and rising at the same time every day. Though there is no evidence that certain diets will actually influence your circadian rhythm, carbohydrates tend to make it easier to fall sleep. It is unlikely that medications would be needed for a simple one-hour time change of the clock, but in certain circumstances, like traveling across multiple time zones, hypnotic drugs like bendodiazepines may be used. Their indication is primarily to induce sleep when desired, to get on a new schedule. Given their potential for addiction and that they can negatively affect the quality of sleep, they should only be used under the direct guidance of a doctor or sleep specialist. Interestingly, some studies show an overall reduction in traffic accidents and fatalities due to daylight-saving time changes. However, one study showed a significant
Q What do people most often say they dream about? A. Failing a test B. Appearing nude in public C. Finding money D. All of the above Apparently, the answer is D. Research has shown that bizarre and fantastic dreams are rare. You’re more likely to dream about ordinary events or concerns you have when you are awake. Nightmares also reflect daytime concerns and often involve being trapped, alone, or in danger. Dreams may help you process memories and information – even if you don’t remember them.
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Primark, the Irish clothing retailer, have delayed the opening of the Roquetas de Mar store. They are now set to open on the 28 November 2013 this has been delayed from October. The store will be more than 4,000 square metres and will be in the Gran Plaza shopping centre. Primark will be providing jobs for 100 people the selection process is still in being carried out. The Roquetas del Mar will be the 40th store to open in Spain, continuing its growth and is going form strength to strength. Primark specialise in high fashion, low cost budget clothing, shoes and accessories for all the family. They also do a range of soft home furnishings. The first stor Primark opened was in June 1969 in Mary Street (Dublin).
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Remembrance is a very personal thing
For members of The Royal British Legion, wherever we are in the world Remembrance is a part of our lives. The phrase “We will remember them” said at the start of every meeting is an opportunity for everyone present to remember people lost or injured in conflicts over many years. Here in Spain, we should also remember all those Spanish people who lost their lives during Spanish conflicts. Members of the RBL Zurgena Branch, have dedicated a Tree of Remembrance in La Alfoquia as a point of remembrance for everyone. Somewhere, where we can all go on any special day, to give thanks for the sacrifice of family members and friends on our behalf. The Alcalde of Zurgena Snr. Luis Raz Garcia planted the tree on Thursday 3rd October and said,
“I am pleased to be asked to be a part of this Act of Remembrance and I fully support the idea of communities becoming closer”. also in the picture are Snr. Trebalon Fernandez and Jim Simpson from the Council in Zurgena, and Mr. Ken Davies, Chairman of the Royal British Legion Zurgena and District Branch. Many other members of the Branch attended the ceremony. All hoped that the Tree of Remembrance would help to bring the two communities of Spanish and Ex-Pats closer together.
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This week sky sports will be at Valle del Este to cover the Father & Son European golf final. This promises to be a great week with competitors from all over Europe. Tuesday trick shot artist Dean Davis with a challenge on the par 3. Wednesday practise day for the competitors also a chipping competition 16.30 –17.30. Thursday & Friday the main competition begins, this is a great opportunity for golfer in the area to see some good golf, and maybe learn a little. Now for our own golf results this week. A team game on Tuesday with 3 scores from 4 to count saw the team of Martin de Bruin, Paul Sedge, Dave Ross, and Linda Bawden win with 114 pts. Fridays stableford comp 1st Margaret Bennett 36 pts 2nd Sue Hull 35 pts 3rd Graham Sissons 33 pts. Nearest the pins Patrick Vickery & Sean Halligan.
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Mr. Jamie Lowther-Pinkerton (Jamie Lowther-Pinkerton served as Private Secretary to The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry from 2005-2012 and continues to serve part-time as Principal Private Secretary and Equerry) The Hon Mrs Michael Samuel (Julia Samuel was a close friend of The Princess of Wales) Mrs. Michael Tindall (Zara Tindall is The Duke of Cambridge’s cousin) Mr. William van Cutsem (William van Cutsem is a childhood friend of The Duke of Cambridge)’ While the choice of Oliver Baker and Emilia Jardine-Paterson was expected, as was William van Cutsem’s brother Hugh, and friend Fergus Boyd, were not named as godparents.
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Tradition was served by Justin Welby, the Archbishop of Canterbury, conducting the ceremony, which was only fit as Prince George’s great-granny, Queen Elizabeth II, is the church’s supreme governor. Another tradition was continued – the holy water is from the River Jordan and the lily font was created by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert. In recognition of George’s late grandmother, Diana, Princess of Wales, Will and Kate chose her close friend Julia Samuel.
‘Will and Kate chose a mixture of friends, advisers and family as godparents to guide their son during his spiritual life. The guest list included: Mr. Oliver Baker (Oliver Baker attended the University of St Andrews with The Duke and Duchess) Mrs. David Jardine-Paterson (Emilia Jardine-Paterson attended Marlborough College with The Duchess) Earl Grosvenor (Hugh) (Earl Grosvenor is the son of The Duke of Westminster)
Perhaps the biggest surprise is the choice of the Earl Grosvenor. The 22-year-old heir to the Duke of Westminster. The honour was unexpected by the chattering classes, but he has got the right connections - as the son of William’s own godmother, the Duchess of Westminster, and brotherin-law of another van Cutsem brother, Edward. The entire van Cutsem family is close to the Wales’s, remember little Grace van Cutsem at the Royal Wedding? by Patricia Treble
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1 Lay out the newspaper on your workspace and set the pumpkin on top. It is a good idea to use several layers. The newspaper will protect your workspace and make cleanup much easier. 2 Cut a hole in the top of the pumpkin, around the stem, using the knife. When cutting the hole, angle the knife to create a cone shape. This will prevent the top from falling in when you place it back on the pumpkin. Pull on the stem to remove the piece that you cut out. Set this piece aside; it will be the lid for your jack-o’-lantern. 3 Pull all of the guts out of the pumpkin using your hands and the spoon. Use the spoon to scrape around the inside walls of the pumpkin. Be very sure that you get everything out of the inside if you plan on lighting your jack-o’lantern with a candle. 4 Draw a scary face on the pumpkin using a pencil. You can draw the face of a popular monster or come up with your own terrifying design. If you are drawing your own design, think pointy, slanted eyes and big fangs, and feel free to put your own creative spin on the pumpkin. 5 Cut out the pieces of your pumpkin’s face using a sharp knife. Remove these pieces and discard them. 6 When you are finished carving your pumpkin, put a lighted candle inside and replace the lid. Read more: http://www.ehow.com/how_5347263_make-scary-faces-pumpkins.html#ixzz2j7QaFpuE Pictures from ARTINPICTURE
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Now that Prince George Alexander Louis has been officially received into the Church of England, and the dust settles over who is IN and who is OUT with the Cambridges, let us have a look at what the Prince of Wales website had to say about the occasion:
Jamie Lowther-Pinkerton, William’s former private secretary, was included in the chosen select. He started as the man who guided William and Harry into their adult royal roles, and is a trusted confidante and close friend. His son, Billie, was a page boy at William and Kate’s wedding.
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The Ayuntamiento de Zurgena has saved 23,348 euros more than the previous equipo de Gobierno a year by salary cuts
The Pleno extraordinario held by the Ayuntamiento de Zurgena approved a reduction in The session served to formalise the positions of the new leaders of the departments, as well
as the new salaries of the Alcalde and members of the Equipo de Gobierno, which will provide annual savings for the Ayuntamiento of 23,348 euros.
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Based in Almerimar, we are always looking for new players and have training sessions starting at 21.30h every Tuesdays and Thursdays. Players of all abilities welcome. The team is very sociable and after have players from beginner to experienced. We are currently in Andalucia Regional Division 2 and just about to start the second phase of the league. Home matches are usually at 12.30 on Sundays at the grass rugby pitch in Almerimar. For more information call Jonathan on 695 635 078
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gas leak at a coal mine At least six workers have been killed and five others injured due to a gas leak at a coal mine in northwestern Spain, authorities say. The deadly methane gas leak occurred on Monday at the Santa Lucia quarry near the municipality of Pola de Gordon, said an emergency services spokesperson. Numerous media reports said the workers may have died from gas inhalation. The coal mine is buried 700 meters (2,300 feet) underground. Emergency personnel evacuated five workers who were then rushed to a hospital in the regional capital of Leon. Madrid has gradually reduced subsidies for the coal mining sector, pushing its commitment to close unprofitable coal mines in the next few years. There exists about 40 coal mines in Spain, most of them located in the north of the country, employing approximately 8,000 miners. Spanish coal miners have often staged nationwide strikes against cuts in government subsidies to the mining sector. Last year, thousands of angry coal mine workers in the northern provinces of Asturias and Leon blocked roads and highways with burning tires, using sling shots and firing home-made rockets at police, to press their demand that the government reverse its decision to cut mining subsidies. Coal miners say the reduction in subsidies would lead to the collapse of the country’s coal mining industry because without government aid, Spanish coal would be more expensive than imported coal. Battered by the global financial downturn, the Spanish economy collapsed into recession in the second half of 2008, taking with it millions of jobs. The Spanish government has been sharply criticized over its austerity measures, which are hitting the middle and working classes the hardest. Source: PressTV Photo: file photo of santa lucia mine near the municipality of Pola de Gordon, Spain.
wrong flight A BRITISH woman who thought she was flying to Spain ended up in the Caribbean after mistaking the Andalucía city of Granada with the island of Grenada. Lamenda Kingdon, 62, had booked a flight with British Airways using air-miles she had accumulated to realise her dream of seeing the Alhambra Palace. It was one of the items on her bucket list she made when she found out in July 2012 that the breast cancer she had been diagnosed with five months earlier had spread to her brain, and has since metastasised to her lungs. After settling back with a gin and tonic after the in-flight meal on her plane from London Gatwick, Lamenda began talking to a lady sitting next to her about her illness and how she was looking forward to seeing the ancient Moorish palace. But the woman apparently turned a shade paler and said, “you’re not going to see it on this flight,” and called the air hostess. Calle Galera No6, Almerimar (Behind Bar Ankara) “This lady thinks she’s flying to Spain,” the woman told her. A horrified Lamenda got off Little Ebony has been given Eb the plane during a refuelling on y the all clear by the vets. She stop in the Caribbean island of Santa Lucía, and was put is now looking for her forever back on a flight to Gatwick home. immediately. She is a miniature Doberman British Airways paid for her Pinscher and is 4 months old. flight to London and onward She is such a cutie and is journey to Málaga, and from quite timid but loves to play. there to Granada, including an overnight hotel stay at Look at that face how can Gatwick. you resist They also refunded her used If you can help me PLEASE Contact the air-miles, which means she has Charity shop on 950 497 193 enough left over for her next dream trip – to New Zealand. Facebook: Asociacion de Animales de Berja Reg No. 5272 Contact: E-mail asociaciondeanimales@hotmail.com “I noticed on the ticket that Web: www.asociaciondeanimalesdeberja.com it said ‘Grenada airport’, but didn’t think too much about it, Monday - Fri 10am-2pm Saturday 11am-2pm because I know sometimes in Wednesday - Saturday 6pm -8pm other countries they spell their place names differently to how In Association with Animales de Berja we do in English,” the intrepid traveller admitted.
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The Royal British Legion 2013 Poppy Appeal in Almerimar Where to find a POPPY BOX AND POPPIES in the PORT! Many businesses in the port area of Almerimar are supporting the 2013 Poppy Appeal and, the following establishments are where you can pop in and get your 2013 poppy, for this year’s appeal.
Jakes Shop MacGowan’s Bar & Restaurant Cafe Bar Ankara Stumble Inn La Plaza Leo’s Variety Bar Mario’s Bar Alamar Shop The Golf Shop The Charity Shop Hairdressers : Bonnie & Clyde, Pauline (Golf Hotel) and Linsey (mobile hairdresser) GET YOUR POPPY TODAY AND PLEASE HELP OUR LADS AND LASSES!
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Best of all, because pumpkin seeds are highly portable and require no refrigeration, they make an excellent snack to keep with you whenever you’re on the go, or they can be used as a quick anytime snack at home, too. • Pumpkin seeds are nutritional powerhouses wrapped up in a very small package, with a wide variety of nutrients ranging from magnesium and manganese to copper, protein and zinc. • They contain a wide array of beneficial plant compounds known as phytosterols and free-radical scavenging antioxidants, which can give your health an added boost. • Pumpkin seeds may benefit your heart, liver and immune system, help fight diabetes, and offer unique benefits for men’s prostate health and women’s relief of menopause symptoms as well Source Mercola.com
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Are you looking for somewhere to go this weekend? Sierra Nevada start of December to the end of April, and the lifts run long hours too, from 9am until a staggered closing between 4.45pm and 5.30pm. There’s lots of good skiing here, if few off-piste challenges for real experts. At Borreguiles, there’s a super-wide area for beginners, with the terraces of a number of cafés directly beneath it in case there’s need for a comforting drink. On a ridge above is a huge radio telescope (sited here on account of the clear skies) beyond which are the best runs of all, hidden away in the secluded Laguna bowl. The mountains feel very different to the Alps. Rather than craning our necks up to look at the jagged peaks, we’re soon standing on top of the highest mountains for hundreds of miles (hence the occasional wind problem), looking down to the grey hills far below. From the top lift, which stops just short of the peak of Veleta, we can see the olive groves of Cazorla in the north, Granada to the west, and, to the south, the plastic tunnels of Almería’s fruit farms and the distant sparkle of the Mediterranean. The piste map even marks the Rif mountains of Morocco in the distance; it must be the only resort in the world that can show the mountains of two continents on its map. The other key selling point of this ski area, the southernmost in Europe by a very long way, is the sun. By the time we finish skiing, it’s baking hot and crowds of people are soaking up the rays in the strip of bars at the bottom of the pistes. These bars - Cuna, Tia Maria and Parallel - are pretty much identical and don’t serve tapas with the drinks, but their terraces face the afternoon sun and straight towards the mountains, so your view isn’t blotted by the resort itself. On Saturdays you can relax in a deck chair for a few hours in the afternoon, then head back up for more skiing. From 7pm to 9pm the gondola reopens and the long, sweeping El Rio piste is floodlit for night skiing. But, for us, the pull of Granada is too great. Back in town, we are spoilt for choice for spots to sit and watch the sunset over the mountains we’d been skiing on hours
earlier. One excellent vantage point is the grand terrace bar of the four-star Alhambra Palace Hotel. This evening, we give it a miss and park up and wander into the Sacromonte district, famous for its gypsy population and troglodyte houses. The more we walk, away from the centre of town, pressing further up the increasingly steep-sided, narrow gorge alongside the river Darro, the more bucolic the atmosphere. We’re aimlessly wandering up the Verea de Enmedio, a winding cobbled lane no more than two feet wide, when we turn a corner to find a widening in the path, leaving enough space for a couple of orange trees to grow. Outside a cave doorway, a little metal table has been set up, from which sangria is being served. A few people sit drinking on a higgledy-piggledy collection of mismatched chairs. Two old gypsy women peel oranges, their skin dark and lined, their eyes dramatically made up. Two kittens play at their feet. Other people straddle the wall, looking past the Alhambra to where the entire city stretches out before them, and, beyond, to the setting sun. There’s no sign, but the barman later tells me it’s called Bar Chiringuito. I think I’ve discovered the world’s most romantic après-ski bar. Sometimes, life is perfect after all. • Extracted from White Weekends, Tom Robbins’s book on Europe’s best skiing and snowboarding short breaks, published by Bantam Press (£20). To order a copy for £18 with free UK p&p, go toobserver.co.uk/bookshop or call 0870 836 0885. PHOTO:spain-holiday.com
‘A veces la vida es perfecta,’ says the advert for Alhambra Reserve beer in the middle of the luggage carousel at Granada airport ‘Sometimes life is perfect.’ As we stand wearily in the baggage-reclaim hall, life seems anything but, and yet I’m excited. We’re about to have what looks, on paper at least, like the weekend with everything. Of course, Granada is an amazing historic city, with everything that encompasses: restaurants, bars, nightlife, cathedrals and culture, and a huge choice of fabulous hotels. Less well known is that it has its own ski resort, just 30 minutes’ drive up the hill. And we’re not just talking about a couple of lowly blue runs - there are 88km of slopes and the top lift rises to an impressive 3,300m. Better still, you don’t need to take a single day off work. If you live within striking distance of Stansted, you can take Ryanair’s Friday-night flight direct to Granada, then fly home, after two full days’ skiing, on Sunday night. If you come during the ski season you get to see the city when it’s far quieter than in the peak summer months, and room rates, even at the grandest historic hotels, come crashing down. Oh, and if you fancy easing off the muscles after your day on the piste, you can head to the seaside - the beach is only 45 minutes down the road. Thankfully, we don’t have to stare at the Alhambra beer advert too long. Ours is the only
plane on the tarmac, the terminal is deserted, and our skis and bags come out almost immediately. Picking up our car takes five minutes and, after 20 minutes’ drive, we’re pulling up to our hotel in the city centre. Just over an hour after landing, we’re in our first tapas bar, glasses in hand, and, if not perfect, life is looking very rosy indeed. Next day I feel terrible, as we swing up the mountain roads to the resort. There are regular buses, but it’s far better to hire a car and drive yourself, thus also avoiding the need for airport taxis. The journey is only 31km and shouldn’t take longer than 30 minutes, but only if you leave early - no later than 8.30am - to beat the crowds, which can cause traffic jams. Despite the lingering taste of rioja, vermouth and jamon serrano in my mouth, it’s a fabulous morning - the sun is just rising behind the peaks, throwing down dramatic shafts of light on to the contour-hugging road. In lay-bys, old men are opening stalls selling honey and nuts. We drive past olive and cherry trees and rows of almond trees covered in delicate pink blossom. It’s so warm and springlike that it seems astonishing we’re actually going skiing, but, as we pass 2,000m, we hit the snowline, and at 2,100m come to the Sierra Nevada ski resort. It has to be said that while Granada is one of Europe’s most gorgeous cities, its ski resort is one of the ugliest. There was never an original village here to give focus and charm, and, instead of creating a purpose-built resort with coherent styles and themes, the Spanish have thrown up all manner of modern blocks, jumbled together at random. It’s a relief to head up the lifts away from the resort, with Carlos, our instructor, who tells us we’re lucky. The previous day wind closed the lifts all day. ‘I just got in my car and drove down to the beach instead,’ he says with a grin. Carlos also explains that snow conditions are unrelated to those in the Alps. Last winter the Alps did well, the Sierra Nevada less so, but it can be vice-versa, making this a clever alternative. Because of the altitude - most skiing is above 2,600m - the season is long, running from the
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Festival Medieval d’Elx Candice Parsons
This year from Friday October 25th to Sunday November 3rd 2013, the city of Elche in Alicante will host its 18th annual Festival Medieval d’Elx, as the city centre transforms into a Medieval town of historical commemoration. The city, now more than two thousand years old, holds a significant connection to the Middle Ages, which is generally believed to have been between the 5th and 15th centuries. In light of this, the festival presents its residents and visitors with an array of entertainment that enscapulates the rich Moorish and Baroque origins that have contributed to this city.
The central plaza is filled with Medieval street markets, whilst various free-roaming street entertainers, reenactments, fire displays, and passacaglia immerse the city. As an event catering to all ages and groups, a scheduled program offering entertainment and activities ranging from theatre performances, concerts, workshops, and cultural manifestations, to seminars, exhibitions, fireworks, and games for children. Often during the last few days of the Festival Medieval d’Elx, the famous liturgical drama,‘Misteri d’Elx’, is performed by local men of the city. This is creates an additional feature to the Medieval feel of the city, as women were forbidden to act during the Middle Ages. The Misteri d’Elx play is believed to have originated from Elche in the Medieval period, and commemorates the Assumption of Mary. From the year 2001, the play was declared a Masterpiece of Oral and Intangible Candice Parsons is a writer and avid Spain and Spanish World Heritage by UNESCO, and thus stands as a highlight aspect of the event. The culture lover from Melbourne, Australia. ‘Like’ my Facebook attractions and charm of the Festival Medieval d’Elx is a unique opportunity to gain page: www.facebook.com/pandemicrhapsody and follow me on a feel of being in Elche during the Middle Ages, and discover the diverse history and Twitter @MiLlamoCandi culture behind this ancient city.
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 INHERITANCE TAX: MAKE USE OF THE HIGHER U.K EXEMPTION RATE Q. We will shortly be purchasing a property in Spain in joint names (value aprox. 150000 euro) where we intend to stay for 3 to 4 months a year spending the rest of the year in our flat in the u.k. (value aprox. 150000 euro ). We have no children and will be leaving the estate to each other using a Spanish will. Do we have to pay inheritance tax in Spain when one of us dies? A. If you remain non-residents of Spain then the surviving spouse would have to pay inheritance tax on half the value of the Spanish estate after deducting a 16.000 euro exemption. The surviving spouse would pay aprox. 6000 euro to inherit half the property. To avoid this you need to take advantage of the fact that the exemption rate in the u.k.( 325000 pounds sterling ) is much higher than the exemption rate in Spain for non resident spouses (only 16.000 euro) One solution would be for you to leave your money in the u.k and buy the property using a mortgage from a Spanish bank . The value of the Spanish estate would then be the value of half the property minus half the mortgage and the value of the English estate would be the value of half the property in the u.k. plus half of the money that you left in the u.k. As the total value of half the property in the uk. plus half the money is less than the threshold for inheritance tax in the u.k. (325000 pounds sterling) you pay no inheritance tax. In Spain or in the u.k. As setting up a mortgage has expenses attached, other options would need to be considered before using the system above, but for this we would require further information not available on your e-mail. NON-RESIDENT INCOME TAX. If you are non-resident of Spain and own a property you must file a non-resident income tax return every year even if you have never rented out the property. Please note that the tax office has no obligation of informing you of this. Do not confuse this tax with rates (IBI), which is a local tax and nothing to do with non-resident tax. If you have never paid this tax please make an appointment to discuss the best way to deal with the situation.
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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€70,000 marina de la torre €79,995 vera Playa
2 bed / 1 bath fully furnished Penthouse with terrace & roof solarium near amenities. Underground parking. Lift . Ref. 1020
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2 bed / 2 bath fully furnished Apartment with terrace with coastal views. Wonderful gated complex. Lift. Ref. 1022
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2 bed / 2 bath south facing Apartment with fabulous sea views near beach and amenities. Fully furnished & Air con. Ref.1530
2 bed / 2 bath pretty townhouse with private plot on charming community with pool. Near beach and amenitites. Ref. 1006
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3 bed / 2 bath lovely Penthouse Apartment with sea views & underground private parking space set in front of the promenade. 2 Terraces of 45 m² and 25 m². Communal pool. Ref 1509
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Nice south facing 2 bed / 2 bath Townhouse with terraces and roof solarium near beach & amenities. Ref.1535
2 commercial properties with terrace with sea views by the hotel Puerto Marina. 2 floors. Total Built: 214 m². Mains water & electricity. 2 toilettes. Ref 1086
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3 bed / 2 bath fully furnished Townhouse with garage, store room and beautiful sea views near beach and amenities. Ref 1524
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Opportunity! 3 bed / 2 bath large Villa with garage on plot of 513 m² in La Parata. Needs a little refresh. Ref 1533
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3 bed / 2 bath detached Villa with pool and terrace with sea views on plot of 218 m² near beach & commercial center. Ref 1510
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End of terrace south facing 2 bed/2 bath Townhouse with sea views within walking distance to beach and amenities. Ref. 1534
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Big is Beautiful
There are a number of big dogs at the Roquetas shelter and they go unnoticed, despite their size. They are all waiting for their chance of a forever home. This is a small selection of the larger dogs and a visit would reveal a whole lot more to choose from, all of them beautiful creatures. BOND is a very striking male Belgian/German Shepherd mix. He was born in 2006 and abandoned at the shelter two years later in 2008. At first he was very dominating and had to be separated from the other dogs and kept in a separate kennel. However, BOND found this isolation very stressful and he became very nervous. In an attempt to improve his condition he was successfully introduced to a number of other dogs in a large play area. He now gets along very well with all the other dogs and spends a lot of time playing with a ball or whatever
In aid of Help for Heroes there was a sponsored Charity Walk on Sunday 20th October. The walkers met at Aurora Bar in the port of Roquetas De Mar and after a bacon butty to set them on their way started off at 10 am. A number of others joined the group en route. The walk, which ended at New York New York, took in visits to a number of local bars where all of the walkers had a quick drink before moving on, many thanks to all the bars that provided free food and drinks. Several of the Bars had some fund raising activity going on to support the Help for Heroes cause and thanks go to all of those who participated. On route donations were collected, both monetary and in the form of tombola prizes.
...remember to say you saw it in the SOL TIMES object he can find. He is affectionate with people and likes to be stroked. How he would love his own home, but BOND needs a lot of exercise. Given some dedication, playful exercises and education, BOND would no doubt be a wonderful pal for the rest of his life. ASTRO is a very handsome male Belgian Shepherd mix, born in February 2012. He was abandoned at the shelter as a small puppy, along with his sister VENUS who was recently adopted and transported to Germany. ASTRO would like a forever home, just like his sister. ASTRO is a gentle, shy dog that needs people who will patiently show him that he has nothing to fear from them. He could grow into a very loving affectionate dog in the right home. JEFF is a male Labrador mix, born in January 2009 a n d abandoned at the shelter when he was nine months old. He is a very sociable, friendly dog and would m a k e a great guard dog. Unfortunately, big and black is not the first choice of many people. However if somebody wants a devoted companion and a guard dog,
Arriving back at New York New York late afternoon the walkers were joined by a number of others to enjoy a buffet provided by Adrian Brian Kenney came along to lead the singing and encourage more money raising. Orphan Ted has now been named Worcester after a name the Ted competition. He has now gone into hibernation for the Winter.
The total amount raised on the day was 1,170€ and a grand total of 5,255€ has now been raised this year. Dave and Yvonne would like to thank everyone who has been involved with the Charity collections and they look forward to continuing the good work with your help when they move to their new premises in December.
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First, find your target and keep very still. It’s best to aim a little bit above the little chap and from a distance of around 30-60cm away. Then gently squeeze the trigger and the nozzle will come speeding out! If successful you’ll notice that whilst it kills them, it doesn’t leave a mess like a conventional fly squatter. You may need a bit of practise to perfect your technique, but after a while you should have mastered it. As fun as all this sounds, remember the fly gun isn’t a toy. But it is simple and effective way to alleviate one of life’s little irritations! Source: r e d 5 . co.uk
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Mimobots are the funnest, coolest, and definitely the best around in the world of USB flash drives. Tough on crime but cuter than a baby monkey riding on a pig, the Mimobots are here to save you from the mind-numbing pain that is your work. What could be better than having your favourite super hero as your new sidekick?
Each Mimobot comprises all the usual qualities that a 4GB flash drive would usually have but it also throws you onto the fast track for coolness. Pop off his head and plug him into your Mac or PC and voila! And since we love you so much, there are already wallpapers, icons and other digital extras so you can bring the world of DC comics and Star Wars to your work place.
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Optimus Prime - Ever wondered what it’d be like to have an real life Autobot
help you finish off that sales analysis? Slightly intimidating and maybe a little cramped? Probably, but it would be great fun too! Although we can’t bring a life size Optimus PA to you we can bring a smaller version in the form of a flash drive. Batman - Perhaps you’d prefer a man crossed with a creepy mammal to aid you through the boredom but can’t find that darn torch
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Desk Top Vacuum Cleaner Is your desktop a victim to dust and crumbs? Are you looking for a solution to this rising mound of dirt? Well fear not, Henry the ever popular vacuum cleaner is back and he’s cuter than before. Henry the Hoover has been a reliable friend to many homes, doing the dirty work so you don’t have to. Since his release in 1980 and with over 7 million sold worldwide, the popular Hoover has returned in miniature to take on the nation’s messy desks at home and in the office! This tiny desktop vacuum cleaner is a handy little companion to have to suck up dust and those biscuit crumbs, to keep your desk looking spick and span! Who
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More Families Pay More UK Inheritance Tax By Chris McCann, Partner, Blevins Franks Many British expatriates remain liable to UK inheritance tax, where the tax take has been rising over recent years. If you are a British national it is important to understand how this tax, and any changes, will affect your heirs. If you live or own assets in Spain you also need to keep up to date with Spanish succession tax. It applies if the assets are located in Spain (regardless of residence of beneficiary), or if the beneficiary is resident in Spain (worldwide assets). UK inheritance tax is charged on your worldwide estate if you are UK domiciled (UK assets only, if not). The tax rate is 40%, above a tax free threshold. Your spouse is generally exempt. Crucially, it is based on domicile rather than residence, a much more permanent concept whichdoes not change
simply because you left the UK. The basic rule is that you are domiciled in the country you regard as your homeland. Many British expatriates therefore remain liable for UK inheritance tax.
values rise will also impact on inheritance tax bills.
The tax rate is 40%. The tax free threshold, or “nil rate band”used to increase with inflation, but has been frozen at £325,000 since 2009 as part of austerity measures.
You should seek expert advice from a specialist who is au fait with domicile issues, and how UK inheritance tax and Spanish succession tax interact, so they can recommend the best solutions for your situation.
Freezing the threshold is effectively a tax rise. Analysis released by SafferyChampness reveals that HM Revenue & Customs’ tax take increased by 9% in just two years since 2009. The number of estates paying this tax increased by almost 6%.With the freeze scheduled to continue until 2018, more families will be pulled into the inheritance tax net, and tax bills will rise. Rising property prices and asset
It is not all bad news. It is often possible to mitigate or avoid this tax with careful planning and professional advice.
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HALLOWEEN Because the movie Halloween (1978) was on such a tight budget, they had to use the cheapest mask they could find for the character Michael Meyers, which turned out to be a William Shatner Star Trek mask. Shatner initially didn’t know the mask was in his likeness, but when he found out years later, he said he was honored. The first Jack O’Lanterns were actually made from turnips. Halloween is the second highest grossing commercial holiday after Christmas.
witches, and to hear an owl’s call meant someone was about to die. According to Irish legend, Jack O’Lanterns are named after a stingy man named Jack who, because he tricked the devil several times, was forbidden entrance into both heaven and hell. He was condemned to wander the Earth, waving his lantern to lead people away from their paths. The largest pumpkin ever measured was grown by Norm Craven, who broke the world record in 1993 with a 836 lb. pumpkin.
Stephen Clarke holds the record for the world’s The word “witch” comes from the Old English fastest pumpkin carving time: 24.03 seconds, smashing his previous record of 54.72 seconds. wicce, meaning “wise woman.” In fact, wiccan were highly respected people at one time. The rules of the competition state that the According to popular belief, witches held one of pumpkin must weigh less than 24 pounds and be their two main meetings, or sabbats, on Halloween carved in a traditional way, which requires at least night. eyes, nose, ears, and a mouth.d Trick-or-treating evolved from the ancient Celtic An intense and persistent fear of Halloween is tradition of putting out treats and food to placate called Samhnainophobia. spirits who roamed the streets at Samhain, a sacred festival that marked the end of the Celtic calendar Fifty percent of kids prefer to receive chocolate year. candy for Halloween, compared with 24% who prefer non-chocolate candy and 10% who preferred gum. The owl is a popular Halloween image. In Medieval Europe, owls were thought to be
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We turned into the Hospital car park at Huercal-Overa, and began cruising the aisles with a predatory air as we searched for the last, and only, space. Simultaneously we saw it, and swooped little Del into it, like a metal peregrine falcon on to a magnetic lure. As he came to rest neatly mid-space, Pete made the discovery that the handbrake was no more – it was still physically present, but only in a decorative way. Fortunately the car park is flat, so Del was still where we had left him when we returned. It is not until you don’t have a handbrake that you realise how many times you use it, so on our journey home we called in at the garage that has ministered to Del’s needs satisfactorily in the past, hoping to make a speedy appointment for his brake to be mended. I explained the problem to a young lad whose physical perfections transcended the multi-layered grease of his overalls, and he explained the problem to his boss, who bore an uncanny resemblance to Phil Collins. Together they approached Del, swept him into the workshop, pulled the josbiggs@hotmail.co.uk
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useless brake about a couple of times, and tinkered around in the handbrake well accompanied by rachetting noises. Phil Collins then departed to his computer in the office, leaving Limaria’s answer to Fernando Alonso to test the mended brake. This he did by revving Del into a racing start across the floor of the workshop, then jamming the newly mended brake on to arrest his headlong progress inches before he disappeared through a Del-shaped hole in the far wall. I watched, marvelling at his confidence in his expertise and Del’s handbrake! ‘It wasn’t working before, but it is now!’ he commented, as he unpeeled himself from the driving seat. Phil Collins was still in his office, tapping computer keys; I wondered if the length of time he spent tapping equated to the size of the eventual cuenta, so I entered, purse in hand, knowing that such instant and effective service was sure to come with an equally instant and effective bill. He rose from the incongruous surroundings of a fairly clean office, returning to the floor of the workshop, where he looked more at home. ‘No, nothing to pay’ he insisted, with much hand waving and a beaming smile, before immersing himself up to the armpits in open heart surgery on a white van. Now that’s how to win friends and influence people! Plus I can now safely park Del on the north face of the Eiger, should I choose to do so!
Harold the Conqueror and All That If you feel like a good laugh sometime, then tune in to some of current crop of quiz programmes on television. I say laugh, because I find that the choice is either that or hold my head in my hands and babble incomprehensibly. In either case, there is a strong possibility of wetting myself. I have rattled on a lot in the past about how the history of the British has been sidelined in schools back home, in favour of more ‘important and relevant’ subjects. I have bent the proverbial ear-holes of a lot of people, arguing that unless we know the history of our country, then how can we accurately place ourselves in relation to the rest of the world or understand how we got here. Indeed - how can we know who we are as individuals? A great example of this lack of knowledge (I’m being polite here) was in evidence a week or so ago when a contestant on Take On The Twisters was asked which of three historic family houses was in conflict with the house of York during the English Wars of the Roses. The three choices were:
Stuart, Lancaster and Tudor. The contestant in question was a young man in his early twenties, who declared confidently that he had achieved an A Level in history and so should know the answer. He immediately discarded Lancaster and after a little bit of pondering, decided that it was either the Tudors or the Stuarts . . . brilliant deduction Sherlock. Finally he decided on the House of Tudor. York . . . Lancaster? White Rose . . . Red Rose? Julia Bradbury teased. Nah? Forget it. Then more recently on Tipping Point, that chipper quiz-master-chappie Ben Shephard asked a vacant looking bloke, what was the name of the leader of the Normans at the Battle of Hastings. There is a choice in this game of either answering the question or passing it over to one of your fellow contestants if you are clueless, which in this case – after a bit of head scratching – is what happened. Over then to a fresh faced college student. A smile appeared on the young man’s face as he affirmed that he knew this one and gave the answer as ‘Harold’. Now I am sure that the individuals in these two examples would run rings round me in the Information Technology/Political Science/ The Theory and Practice of White Water Rafting on the Kennet & Avon Canal – stakes. But that aside I find
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it appalling that a supposedly well educated British student does not know about one of the principal events in English history, that in my day was taught to us in the early years of Primary School. Until I witnessed this farce, I thought it was a done deal that if nothing else, then surely every Brit knows about 1066 and all that. Seems I was wrong. At least two out of four people – if this quiz programme is an indicator – know less about our history than a Siberian tap dancer. And in case you are wondering; it was not just a case of getting the names of the protagonists mixed up, because when this bright spark was told that the answer was William Duke of Normandy - later know as the conker – he simple pursed his lips and slowly shook his head as if to say: ‘Never heard of him.’ Gawd knows what you would get if you asked these turnips about King Harold and the Battle of Stamford Bridge which was commemorated last month. Probably some stuff about a London derby in the football Premiership. By way of confirmation of all this, the Daily Telegraph conducted a survey of its own some time ago, and asked who won the Battle of Hastings. A third of all 16-34 year olds did not know that it was William the Conqueror, while more than a fifth of those surveyed thought that we had been conquered by
the Germans, Americans or Spanish. In fairness, this ignorance was not confined to the young with 22% of the over 65 year olds questioned not being aware that the Romans had conquered Britain at one time. But come on . . . this is just an age related memory issue. We are not aware of a lot of things these days. I can’t remember, um . . . Anyway where was I . . . ? Yes and get this. Less than half of the younger age group in the survey, were able to identify Francis Drake as the victorious leader against the Spanish Armada. The rest thought it might have been Christopher Columbus, Gandalf or Horatio Hornblower. Honestly . . . Everyone knows that Hornblower clobbered the French at the Battle of Trafalgar Square.
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Apart from a dishevelled beard and a Seville Hat which sits perpetually on the top of a spherical crimson faced head, Pedro el Estevado has three claims to fame. Firstly, he breeds the world renowned Alquerian Newt Hound. A strange dog evolved from the Andalucían Hound and fearless in its search for the formidable Alquerian Newt. Second. He has the most pronounced bow legs on the Iberian Peninsula. He is so bow legged that when naked his genitals appear to be in parentheses. Thirdly he has B.O. His body odour is mentioned in the UN Chemical Weapons’ Convention. When he applies deodorant his B.O. simply acts as a catalyst modifying even the most fragrant odour into a foul smelling emission. Pedro’s body odour is almost tangible. Some swear they have seen a strange glowing mist engulf him when his body juices are in ascendance. People naturally avoid him. Those who are not swift enough to take evasive action are usually buttonholed by him. These unfortunates will agree to anything just to cut the interview short. Pedro believes this is down to his eloquence in debate rather than his nauseating personal pong. The simple villagers feel rather intimidated by his powers of persuasion and so avoid him, at least this is what Pedro believes and of course explains why people avoid him. So Pedro struts about the village scattering its inhabitants before. His B.O. flowing like a malodorous veil, if it were visible it could screen the largest of convoys. Today however Pedro was in demand. Rodriquez the olive mill owner and patriarch of the Newcomers needed to speak with him. Rodriquez had taken precautions in the form of a handkerchief heavily doped with aftershave which he kept against his mouth on the pretext of having a slight cold. Pedro was overjoyed at the meeting. He listened intently to Rodriquez bemoaning the fact that the Alquerian coffers were empty after the failure of Remitbrick and Remitbright. Rodriquez, turning almost purple with the stench issuing from the open necked shirt told him of his wonder at Pedro’s powers of persuasion and how he could charm the very birds of the very trees. Rodriquez laid it on thick and Pedro lapped it up, growing in stature and stench at each new complement. Rodriquez is a man who specialises in Machiavellian intrigue and is a man who regards himself as a born leader. There was a reason for these overtures he made to Pedro el Estevado.
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SOLUTIONS SUDOKU PUZZLE
Sudoku is a placement puzzle. Enter the numbers 1 to 9 in each row and column of a grid, made up of 3 x 3 subgrids. The catch is that each row, column and grid must contain only one instance of each number or letter.
9 Be fully aware (7) 10 Everlasting (7) 11 Hotel employee (7) 12 Finger joint (7) 13 An indeterminate place (9) 15 Bell, buzzer or siren (5) 16 Throw out of mental balance (7) 19 Regular payment (7) 20 What you sound
like (5) 21 South African gazelle (9) 25 In the same town or district (7) 26 Hunting guide (7) 28 Examines (7) 29 Official permit (7)
12 Shred a bit of meat in church (5) 14 Empty liquid from man in empty brickyard (5) 15 Sound reproduction equipment, if seen in greeting (2-2) 16 First men Bourne destroyed (6,3) 17 Hamlet, perhaps, is tragic, with no time to flip (5) 18 Present soldier with paper (4) 19 Hope raised, in part, for musical drama (5) 21 Something given in part exchange for tin, without a red composition (5-2) 22 Student initially tries to get cutting tool (6) 24 A professional bearing part of the stage (5) 25 Prices crash - no end of trouble for provisional certificate (5) 26 Boredom in French University is cut short, with new head coming to the front (5) 27 Vertical pipe to get up before summer’s end (5)
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Across 1 Producing refashioned cell accommodation? (4,2,9) 9 One selling foodstuffs said to be more unpleasant (6) 10 Left one boy in charge from birth to death? (8) 11 Flower-head came out in extremely ramshackle surroundings (6) 13 An entry into European river, turning round to make something possible (6) 17 Parts of submarines not screwing on, perhaps (7,6) 20 Region of physical space deflecting aim off (8,5) 23 Mistakes in printing a kind of shirt in rare trouble (6) 26 They are almost made to be coarse (6) 28 Listen unknown above this place, say (8) 29 Car-maker is second to be 5 Absense of light (8) taken in by grandmother (6) 6 Empowerment (10) 30 Plant making level and stiffly 7 Pearls or a pendant formal girl (7,8) (8) Down 8 Honored (8) 14 Urge to travel (10) 2 Ethereal antenna (6) 3 Financial gain from cruel 16 Evolves (8) fabrication (5) 17 Parts of a freight 4 Strength for exam? No way! (5) train (8) 5 Lacework comes before end of 18 A writer of literary student’s splendour (5) works (8) 6 Vary the pitch in court, without 22 Sell again (6) returning supernatural being (7) 23 Muscular (6) 7 Additional part of complex 24 Cutting utensils traverse (5) (6) 8 Football team’s Midwest snack 27 Skin irritation (4) (9)
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PLUM PORRIDGE Originally people used to eat a sort of porridge on Christmas Eve. It was a dish to line the stomach after a day’s fasting, which people used to observe for Christmas Eve, or the ‘Vigil’ as it was called long ago. Gradually, they began to put spices, dried fruits, honey etc in the porridge to make it a special dish for Christmas. Much later it was turned into a pudding, because it got to be so stiff with all the fruits and things, that they would tie it in a cloth, and dunk it into a large
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The Story of the Christmas Cake The Christmas Cake as we know it today comes from two customs which became one around 1870 in Victorian England. Originally there was a porridge, the origins of which go back to the beginnings of Christianity. Then there was a fine cake made with the finest milled wheatflour, this was baked only in the Great Houses, as not many people had ovens back in the 14th century.
Ingredients: 1lb 2oz/525g currants 8oz/ 225g golden raisins/sultanas* 8oz / 225g raisins 4oz / 110g mixed candied peel, finely chopped 6oz / 165 glace cherries, halved 10oz/ 300g all purpose or plain flour Pinch salt ½ level tsp mixed spice ** ½ level tsp ground cinnamon ½ level tsp freshly ground nutmeg 2½ sticks / 300g butter, slightly softened 10 oz / 300g soft brown sugar Zest of ½ lemon 6 large eggs, lightly beaten 3 tbsp brandy, plus extra for feeding
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PLUMCAKE Later, around the 16th century, it became popular to add butter, replace the oatmeal with wheatflour, add eggs to hold it together better. This became boiled plumcake. So boiled plum pudding and boiled fruitcake existed side by side depending on which ingredients the housewife used. Only big houseS had proper ovens to bake in. In the castles and fine homes, people would make a special cake for Easter, which was a rich fruitcake recipe with a topping of what we now call marzipan or almond paste. A similar cake was baked for the Christmas festivities, but whereas the Easter one was a plain cake with almonds, the Christmas one had dried fruits in season and spices. These represented the exotic spices of the East, and the gifts of the Wise Men . Such things were first brought to Europe and Britain particularly, by the Crusaders coming
back from the wars in the Holy Land in the 12th century.
TWELFTH NIGHT CAKE But it was not a Christmas cake, but a Twelfth Night Cake. Twelfth night is on the 5th January, and has been for centuries the traditional last day of the Christmas season.. It was a time for having a great feast, and the cake was an essential part of the festivities. This was slightly different in different countries, and also at different social levels
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Heat the oven to 300°F/150°C/ Gas 2 The temperature is low as the cake needs a long slow bake. It is packed with sugars, fruits and brandy and if the temperature is any higher the outside of the cake will burn and the inside be undercooked. Line a 9 inch cake tin with 2 thicknesses of parchment or greaseproof paper. Tie a double band of brown or newspaper paper around the outside. This acts as an insulator and to prevent the cake from burning on the outside read more about why here. In a large roomy baking bowl mix the currants, sultanas, raisins, peel and cherries with the flour, salt and spices. In another large bowl cream the butter with the sugar until light and fluffy. Stir in the lemon zest. Add the beaten egg to the butter
mixture a little bit at a time, beating well after each addition - do not try to rush this process as the mixture could curdle. If it does curdle simply add a tbsp of flour and mix again, this should bring the mixture back together. If it doesn’t come back together, don’t fret, the cake will still be delicious. Carefully fold in half the flour and fruit into the egg and butter mixture, once incorporated repeat with the remaining flour and fruit. Finally add the brandy. Spoon the cake mixture into the prepared cake tin making sure there are no air pockets. Once filled smooth the surface with the back of s spoon and make a slight dip in the center (this will rise back up again during cooking and create a smooth surface for icing the cake). Finally, using a piece of paper towel clean up any smears of cake batter on the greaseproof
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wrapping, if left on they will burn, and though it won’t affect the cake, it doesn’t smell too good. Stand the tin on a double layer of newspaper in the lower part of the oven, if you have a gas oven ensure the paper is well away from the any flame, and bake for 4½ hours. If the cake is browning too rapidly, cover the tin with a double layer of greaseproof or parchment paper after 2½ hours. During the cooking time avoid opening the oven door too often as this may cause the cake to collapse. After 4½ hours check the cake is cooked. The cake should be nicely risen and a deep brown all over.
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Insert a skewer or fine knife into the centre of the cake. If there is sticky dough on the skewer when you pull it out it needs cooking longer, if it is clean, the cake’s done and remove from the oven. Leave the cake to cool in the tin on a wire rack for an hour, then remove from the tin and leave to cool completely. Once cooled prick the surface of the cake with a fine metal skewer and slowly pour over 2 - 3 tbsp brandy. This feeding should be repeated every two weeks up until Christmas. The cake should be stored wrapped in greaseproof or parchment paper in an airtight tin.
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Mash the meat in a bowl with a spoon, then tip in the onion, apple, red pepper and oregano (and seasoning if you want to). Mash again to mix everything together. Now mix well with your hands until the mixture is sticky and divide into 16 smallish balls. Chill in the fridge while you make the sauce. You can make them up to this stage 2 days ahead, or freeze them. Make the sauce. Soften the onion in a medium saucepan with the oil. Tip in the tomatoes and simmer very gently, uncovered, for about 20 mins. Add the rest of the ingredients except the basil and slow cook for another 15-20 mins. Add the basil and a splash of water from the kettle. Tip the contents of the pan into the food processor and whizz until smooth. Heat oven to 190C/fan 170C/gas 5. Gently roll the meatballs in flour. Heat a spoonful of oil in an ovenproof non-stick frying pan, wipe out with kitchen paper, then add the meatballs and fry gently and slowly over a low heat for 10 mins, turning them over once with tongs. (You may need to do this in batches if your pan is not very big.) Drain off any excess fat, pour in the sauce and finish off cooking in the oven for 15 mins. Serve with pumpkin mash.
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Super-healthy – but is it on your shopping list?
You are a health and weight-conscious adult, who has made the transition from chicken fingers and grilled cheeses to asparagus and steamed fish. Are you ready to take the next step? The foods listed here may sound — and look — sort of odd, but they are rated as the current super healthy foods. Wheatgrass A superfood typically ground up and consumed in liquid form, wheatgrass cleans toxins from the body, and it’s considered healthier than almost any other vegetable you could eat.
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FREE OF CHARGE! Cristina - Erika Diez Mentzel Ladies Do Lunch at Bar Southern What a brilliant day had by the ladies on 4th October, can’t believe it’s a year since we started ‘Ladies Do lunch’. I have to thank everyone for their on going support, I thoroughly enjoy pushing myself to the limit with the menu’s as long as everyone enjoys it. This time the girls said that I am charging too little so they all agreed to pay 10 euros. Thank you girls. The next lunch will be on 1st November and will be Halloween themed, come if you dare! Julie, Bar Southern”
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ABOGADA - LAWYER Conveyance - Litigation Inheritance - Divorce Wills - Mortagage Matters Non Resident Taxes
C/ Pombal, 11 - Las Marinas 04740 ROQUETAS DE MAR, (ALMERIA)
Tel: 950 33 68 61 Fax: 950 33 68 62 email: cristina@diez-mentzelabogados.com www.diez-mentzelabogados.com
estampa Tapas
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November inclusive closed fornhol utdoors 9th - 19thTapas/Snacks ny oiday
Spacious su eating 24 terrace s TV SKY
sky sports shown here
English Breakfast Fish & Chips Coffees & Cakes Cocktails/Sangria
Open 10am - late (Closed Tuesday) FREE WI-FI Next door to Zurimar 678 202 160
Bar Cardies On the sea front next to Popeye’s Bar
Tel: 950 179 272
MONDAY NIGHT: BUY ONE GET ONE HALF PRICE ON SELECTED MEALS TUESDAY: BINGO AT 3PM WEDNESDAY NIGHT: FILLET STEAK, FUN QUIZ AT 9PM THURSDAY: CLOSED FRIDAY: FISH & CHIPS SATURDAY: CURRY NIGHT SUNDAY: SUNDAY LUNCH Sports & Soaps shown on 4 TVs (including 3pm football kick-offs)
FTG Notice
The ‘Friday Tapas Group’ meet up at 1pm each week (Friday) and the venue for next few weeks are as follows: 1st November - El Adel in the Urb. 8th November - Bar Cuellar (Red Chairs),next to Hotel Bahia Serena. 15th November - Tapas Bar ‘Tango’ (a new venue for the FTG), situated opposite Bar Macarena, close to Hotel Sabinal. 22nd November - Indalo Tapas Bar (next to Estampa) in the Urb.
Anyone is welcome to join the happy bunch and have a laugh, exchange views and ideas. The more, the merrier and the bar owners enjoy it too!
Help For Heroes
Orphan Ted
Orphan Ted has been named Worcester. He is now in hibernation for the winter.
Open Tuesday -
m
Sunday from 1p
Property management Sales & Rentals Roquetas de Mar, Aguadulce Almerimar, Vicar, La Envia Golf
Services include Key Holding, Maintenance, Furniture Packs, Cleaning & Laundry, Apartment & Post-box Checks
Mobile: (0034) 663 426 921
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FOR SALE advertise all your unwanted items for sale in this section
any single item up to 300€ free of charge
email: sales@soltimes.com
ink cartridges refills or buy a compatable at great prices. We love to save you money. ICS shop inside liberty seguros insurance, Calle malaga (next to puppy rescue) or call 609 199 394 Mamas and Papas Cot Bed inc bedding.Good condition. 100€ ono. Tel: 693 400 898 Greenhill” Golf Trolly. Lightweight a l u m i n i u m construction with plastic wheels and canvas golf bag straps. Excellent Condition. 20€ Villaricos Area. Tel: 644 139 605 Electric Chain Saw nearly new 30€ Tel: 669 348 768 Trailer single axle fully legal 300€ Tel: 669 348 768 P etrol Generator 8oo watts never used still in box 40€ Tel: 669 348 768 Electric Bench Saw only used a few times 70€ Tel: 669 348 768 REJA 96cms deep x 73.5cms wide with scrolls. 40€ Tel: 950 469 479. Interior Pine 2 panel door incl. complete frame/ architrave. 60€ ono Tel: 950 439 234 or 634 368 461 Shower base (Ceramic), mixer/ shower complete with sliding shower screen 65€ ono Tel: 950 439 234 or 634 368 461 Wh i te a l u m i n u m window frame complete incl. shutter, mosquito blind. size : 1.20m x 1.35m. 80€ ono Tel: 950 439 234 or 634 368 461 Reja and marble sill for above window 45€ ono Tel: 950 439 234 or 634 368 461 (Arboleas) Quechua T6 2 XL Air cooled 6 man tent and can be viewed on You Tube being erected. We only used it once as we have 3 small dogs and it didn’t suit is for holidays unfortunately. It is new and in perfect condition. Offers
around 300€. Tel: 634 335 859 or 634 335 857. G e n t s Mountain Bike Good Condition 55€. Tel: 950 618 207 Ladies Raleigh Bike 35€ or 80€ for both. Tel: 950 618 207 Moulinoux Bread Maker 12€. Tel: 950 618 207 Cement mixer as new cost 350€. Only 125€. Tel 695 879 332 Sofa Bed. Excellent Condition. Burnt Orange/ black. Underneath storage space. Buyer collects. Oria . 200€. Ono. Tel: 639 997 571 BBQ 3 burner gas, new, still in box. 150€. Tel: 950 396 820 Mob:646009453 Single bed inc mattress. never used.50€ Tel: 950 396 820 Mob:646009453 open Lounge shelving, solid wood, usable for display, books, room divider etc.100€. Tel: 950 396 820
Mob:646009453 2 cabinets with shelves and storage. 25€ each. Tel: 950 396 820 Mob:646009453 2 tall stools wrought iron, wood seats, 25€ the pair. Tel: 950 396 820 Mob:646009453 T.V. corner unit, glass doors and shelf under. 25€. Tel: 950 396 820 M o b:6 4 6 0 0 9 4 5 3 Must sell, moving back to UK. Pine varnished w a r d r o b e / Cupboard Doors.4x long. 180x50cm. 4x short. 40x50cm. With brass hinges & handles. Plus 22 brass drawer handles. 55€. Buyer collects. Los Gallardos. Tel.672 367 798 King Size Bed Base. Padded. VGC. 35€. Buyer collects. Los Gallardos.,Tel.672 367 798 DARK PINE WARDBOBE .H. 150cm W. 85cm. D. 50cm. Suitable for child or gents shirts/trousers. 50€. Buyer collects. Los Gallardos.Tel:672 367 798.
venue available
Venue @ La Vida El Cucador Private parties Birthday etc, all events catered for call for more information 950 634 562
For all your
air conditioning needs Graham & Barry on 620 112 193 or 667 853 062
Airport services www.AAparking.es Tel: 639 081 067
Need
in Albox Private parties Birthday etc, all events catered for
call Bar for more
alternative energy
Solar Wind Power Solutions. Over 15 years installation experience. established 12 years in Spain. Call Phil for competitive prices 636 261 240 email:info@ sunergyalmeria. com www.sunergy almeria.com
c a rlo s s a l i e n te plumbing & heating for solar pool heating, solar hot water installations and repairs. call 950 930 900 or 968 969 962, email carlos.saliente@ gmail.com
BABY HIRE Everything for the visiting baby Car seats,high chairs, stair gates, cots etc Tel: 950 436 581 or 666 375 688 expectingababy @hotmail.co.uk
information:
ballroom dancing
950 120 718
DJ WANTED Call Brian 634 305 132 Records, old postcards, watches, jewellery, Can collect, Call 950325235 or 636134272
Tea room ballroom dancing
sequence with jean & derek at
La
V
el Cucador
idaRestaurant&Venue mondays 3-5pm
MD Air-Conditioning & Refrigeration S.L.
all levels welcome single or couples enjoyable afternoon to meet new friends for more info call 950 449 617
25 years sole experience in Air Conditioning & Refrigeration
BUILDING & STRUCTURAL SURVEYS
Air-con
City & Guilds Fully Qualified F-Gas Certified
carpentry
Bill the Carpenter
40 years experience free quotations tel: 633 507 165
drainage cont...
WILDWOOD Cleaning of Septic Tanks Bespoke Joinery ▪ Emptying of septic Tanks For all your carpentry requirements
Fast, efficient, competitive service. Tel: 634 328 574 james@wildwood.es
chimney sweep SAMMY SWEEP Chimney Sweep Service available covering all areas call paul on 619 070 839
Transport?? Airport Airport Parking services Alicante Almeria Murcia shopping trips The Chimney sweep, for a friendly New hospital Servicing / Repairs appointments professional service Call Paul on : 617 150 300 or 850 993 057. etc A i rport tr a n s f er s 663 429 521 computers pick up all areas, professional competitive rates. Steve Hayes For a quote please reliable Informatica visit www. spanish Pc’s, Laptops, service estateagent.c om Printers etc. or call 661 143 871 Sales & Repairs
Cheap
baby equipment hire
wanted
MD S.L
SOL CLASSIFIEDS
Tel: 950 121 936 or 902 750 190 Ext 332 sales@soltimes.com
on-site callout / tuition. Consumables Albox, Almeria
& Cesspits, with high pressure cleaning ▪ Small unblockages of pipes & drainage
Pool Cleaning & Water Tanks
Contact: 675 838 808 electrician
ELECTRICIAN Neil Godwin
25 years experience Full City & Guilds
Fully insured & legal
Boletins supplied
Tel : 687 245 569 equipment hire
Tel: 950 120 900
construction
Installations and supplies of: Plasterboard • ceilings screens • wallpaper Tel: 675 986 622 calvet@calvetinstalaciones.es www.calvetinstalaciones.es
drainage
Drainage Solutions
• Emergency Drain Cleaning • High Pressure Water Jetting • CCTV Surveys • Drainage Repairs • Location of Cesspits • Qualified Engineer • Expert Reports
Established 9 years in spain
Tel: 616 531 283 or 670 088 966
LICENSED POZO/septic tank emptying
• I nstallation of new septic tanks with certificates CERTIFIED LEGAL REPORTS not a jack of all trades Available for litigious cases of For all your installation or service building negligence or house • Repairs to existing pozos MD Air-Conditioning & Refrigeration S.L offers requirements including our latest damage. LEGALISATION • CCTV Camera info@md-aircon.com telephone CERTIFICATES - architect Daniel 950 432 110 / 607 364 917 Inspection Aranda - 686 846 624 607 364 917 or 950 432 110 González propertyinspectionreport@hotmail. Call Andy on 950 091 109 or 648 768 587 email: info@md-aircon.com com - www.proinspectionreport.co.uk md_aircon@mobileemail.vodafone.es Email: blockeddrainsrus@albox-online.net
english lessons English Lessons by TEFL Qualified English Teacher. Call 664 291 793 after 6pm
gardening
potty finca services professional tree felling & pruning, including all types of palm trees
strimming of overgrown gardens & hedge cutting spanish registered. ring john on 616 855 294 or 950 163 930
landscape gardening • Block work • Balustrades • Paving Driveways & Paths
Call Graham & Barry now for free estimate 620 112 193 or 667 853 062
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www.soltimes.com hairdresser r-retreat is open on wednesdays in el cucador from 10am for hair appointments with teri fully qualified & UK trained in all aspects of Hair Design Call her on 619 467 295 to make an appointment
health & beauty
heating
C a rlo s ( S a l i e n te ) plumbing & heating services. If it involves water, we can help! www. hobby/craft carlossaliente.com ELAINE’S WOOLS Tel: 968 969 962 Quality UK Wool & Accessories. Come & view my DISPLAY. Also Available at CAT Services & Total Entertainment Call: 667 273 889 elaineswools@ gmail.com
insurance
albox
insurance est 7 years Award winning agent For all your Insurance Needs Please contact
Glenn & jayne 950 121 943
infoalbox.libertyseguros@gmail.com
iron/metal works
personals
Optica Albox All your optical needs,
“Readers of a sensitive disposition may find some of the ads in this section offensive”
painter & decorator
friendly - professional -reliable neat & tidy - experienced refs available
Excellent Rates - Superb Work
Tel: 649 186 107 or
email thunderpaul2003@hotmail.com
The Metal Grills, works railings, gates of all types, security/ Painting & Decoration • Machinery sliding/roller, rejas, Labor Protection • Swimming Pools concertina doors Technical Service etc. Tel: Keith Wood on 638 900 949 kloc@kloc.es www.kloc.es
Tel: 664 832 425
T & T Metals For all quality metal works, including gates, railings, rejas, staircases, gazebos & chain-link fencing Tel: 950 431 738
legal
Tel: 950 121 936 or 902 750 190 ext 332
OPTICIANS
a vo n eye tests, hearing tests, contact lenses cosmetics Tel Tel: 950 121 991 Claire 691 987 454 avonfromclaire@ PAINTER / DECORATOR yahoo.es
pets section
plumbing
VERA BEACH
calle tortuga boba, 69,
4 sexy girls erotic and relaxing massages. Discreet
Tel: 687 891 515
MOJACAR BEACH
(Spanish Flag in Window)
Julie, Jenny, Karen Sexy bodies, erotic and relaxing massage, Discreet outings, hotels and home visits for Men & Women
Tel: 631 402 850 PLASTERER
633 310 429
Available till end April 2014 If you wish us to print an article about a particular 300€ pcm inc. water topic in our regular space Tel: 666 281 323 on pg 14, please email dog & grooming parlor in rural property with character info@daviessolicitors.com Bath • Hygiene • grooming Specialising Whether you are buying or selling locksmith
logs
Phil the Pick Locksmith 24 hours. Locked Out? Locks fitted/ upgraded house safes. Arboleas & surrounding area. Special weekend rates. Tel: 697 243 181
load of small or big Olive logs, no roots €160 load of mixed Olive some roots €140 load of eucalyptus, no roots €160 all loads 2 tonnes Arboleas & surrounding areas Call Lee on 636 092 632, eliteplanthire@ hotmail.co.uk
mens barbers
Steve the Barber (30 years experience) R-retreat El Cucador right hand side of La Vida fridays from 3pm Hair trim, wet shaves available, just Walk In or Call 634 379 175 to make An Appointment
No need for kennels or cattery
Pet sitting in your own home, Arboleas & local area. Call Vanessa 637 061 482
we will be delighted to hear from you
woodhouse boarding kennels & cattery
arboleas Small friendly kennels, 24hr vets service, pet transporting arranged, welcome to view ministry approved Tracy Mobile 650 211 952
Call Stephen 636 266 641 email info@findmeahome.es Find us online at www.findmeahome.es facebook.com/findmeahome
(0034) 667 235 205 (sp) (0044) 7850 575862
KNOWLES plumbing No 1 for Plumbing
All types of Plumbing
Central Heating Gas/Oil - Solar Hot Water Boiler Servicing, Repairs & Replacements Water Leaks - Sewage Blockages Water Deposit Tanks 500-8000l Pool Pumps - Septic Tanks Osmosis Systems
TELEPHONE: 950137197 / 606807797
CARLOS SALIENTE Plumbing and Heating offer machined boiler decals for gas water heaters for just €65 – aguafuerte is not the answer! Call 950 930 900 or 968 969 962, email carlos. saliente@gmail.com
PROPERTY section
energy performance certificates from 121€ (VAT included)
propertyinspectionreport@hotmail.com
manantial
SIERRA NEVADA- ANDARAX VALLEY
Price: 400€ per week
www.manantialdelandarax.es Tfno 608 036 161 Noelia/Liam
reduced
20mins from mojacar, 4 beds, 2 baths, Open plan living areas, kitchen & diningroom as well as a workshop, courtyard front & back & room for a pool. Mountain views.
€140,000 649 186 107
REMOVALS
DAVE’S TRANSPORT SPAIN UK SPAIN Removals 7.5 Ton, Lorry Part loads, Self load/Unload Minimal rates, Owner Driver
Spain/uk/Local Storage available, based “Los Gallardos” &”hertfordshire”
Call now 0034 620 049 524 (Es) 00 44 794 3135 214 (UK) woodnco@hotmail.com
De Lima’sremovals Local, National & international REMOVALS & STORAGE Quality Second hand furniture showroom
263 Paseo del Mediterraneo Mojacar Playa, Next to Sal Marina Hotel Mon-Sat: 10am-2pm Call Marc on 647 006 183 or Jo on 600 344 565 or e-mail enquiries@delimas.biz
www.delimas.biz
fortnightly SERVICE TO & FROM UK FULL OR PART LOADS
to & from uk
LUXURY CARE HOME IN TERQUE
detatched cortijo
fully registered.
BUILDING & STRUCTURAL SURVEYS CERTIFIED & LEGAL REPORTS
safe & secure transport
pet taxi TRAVELLING IN AIR CONDITIONED VEHICLE DELIVERED TO DOOR PETS STAY IN PET FRIENDLY HOTELS. ACCOMPANIED TRAVEL AVAILABLE
For all your plumbing needs Fully Qualified heating engineer contact barry 667 853 062 or graham 620 112 193
For litigation purposes, concerning building negligence & house damage Free consultation www.proinspectionreport.co.uk architect Daniel González Aranda Telephone 686 846 624 work
LAST FEW GERMAN SHEPHERD British plasterer, All PUPPIES, Price now reduced to 100€ guaranteed, Tel Paul 634 327 201 ,Puppies have been inoculated, de-fleaed, PROPERTY section wormed and are house trained. Excellent Personalities, parents can be seen with puppies. Evening viewing, please phone PROPERTY TO RENT – Los pedregales Vanessa 637 061 482 2 Bedroom Casita.Furnished or Exclusive Palomino Kennels, Boarding Kennels / Cattery, All Diet Unfurnished. Fully Fitted Kitchen, Log requirements catered for, vet on 24/7 Burner, Internet Connection, tv & sat standby, Tel: 662 668 423 or 950 067 lectric by card meter, Large Fly e ox, b 051 Koi Carp 16” approx. long 20€ each Tel: Free Patio within a large Fenced area.
616 857 429 mimopeluqueriacanina@gmail.com Camino San Roque, Albox
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thermal lined & controlled ventilation ideal for pets 200€ dog 100€ cats & birds
heavy loads welcome
4700kg with speed limiter fixed price quotes fully legal operation shop & offices to visit px goods to offset costs
call: 634 368 430
Friendly Reliable Service Fully Legal Special deals from UK - Spain Office: 968 564 298 Mobile: 696 621 884 marmenorremovals@hotmail.com
BE SEEN 24 HOURS A DAY, 7 DAYS A WEEK, 365 DAYS A YEAR With an entry in the
SOLTIMES business directory Fromjust €15 a quarter
www. soltimes. com
Tel: Paulette on 950 121 936
Or email: sales@ soltimes.com for details
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are you a trade Business? advertise in the classified section & reach over 30,000 potential customers Classified box from 9€. lineage only 45 cents per word - Deadline 5pm Friday Contact Paulette on 950 121 936 or 902 750 190 ext 332 removals cont...
watch tv for free for bar/ restaurant in
satellite/ television
situations vacant
Cook required
A1 Sky Television Systems, Satellite TV installations, alignment of dishes etc. Coming soon UKTV without a dish
los gallardos please call ali on
Call for more info.
950 398 799
Tel Dave: 628 607 778
634 337 185
UK - SPAIN - UK From a parcel to a small house move
Professional,Friendly & Caring Fully insured, scheduled monthly door to door service
uk@fmtransport.co.uk www.fmtransport.co.uk +44 (0) 1582 499 836 +44 (0) 7977 754 389
swimming pools
situations wanted
young english couple would like to continue living in Spain & require work
Pro Care Pools
All jobs considered
Tel: 642 370 681
labouring, baby sitting, office, driving etc please contact Daniel or Rachael on 634 368 071
email: procare propertyservic@ gmail.com
rachelchalmers83@yahoo.co.uk
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motoring section
Car parts
Need quality new parts for any car
for sensible prices on all parts
number plates
“RE-PLATE” MATE GB
Clutches, Brakes, alternators, service kits Starter Motors, headlights
Free quote go online or phone www.carpartsinspain.com
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or telephone 692 930 326
car & van hire
Van hire
ONE WAY
UK to Spain or Spain to UK
*LOCAL *NATIONAL *EUROPEAN
* COLLECTION & DELIVERY *STORAGE
TEL: 667 235 205
Pick up/drop off locations Throughout UK, France and Spain
wanted
Don’t take a chance! Don’t break the Law! Let us take the hassle away from you and re-register your vehicle on to Spanish plates WE PROMISE TO BEAT ANY GENUINE QUOTATION For a full service contact:
Alan 662 249 159
www.replatematecostablanca.com
Telephone 667 235 205
for sale cont...
Mikes Mobile Mechanics All types of service, repair & ITV testing Fully qualified & legal with over 35 years experience Ring Mike 628 350 178 or 636 824 974
Mobile motor mechanic covering all areas, fully qualified & legal, over 30 years experience, Call Paul on 617 150 300
for sale
Accept 12950€
Citroen Xsara Picasso 1.6
2010 Toyota Auris Hybrid 1.8 Advance. As New, still under manufacturers warranty. Only 46,000 kms. FSH. Spanish Spec. 1 English owner, Cost over 21,000€ new.
Tel: 653 245 971
2012) Ford Tourneo Connect Trend, 1.8 (110 ps) 22000,klms (13000 Miles) ex cond, lhd,txd, €11,995. Tel 950163809, Mob 669177421
(English) size 125 x 190x 133. Spare wheel Wheel lock and tow price 699€ lock extra
Tel: 950 163 809 / 669 177 421
HDI SX, Exclusive, Metallic Silver 110 BHP Turbo Diesel LHD Reg new in 2009 in Spain Full Service History Mileage 55,000 miles Only € 6,500 Tel. +34 634406697 +44 7973 481096
FOR SALE
FOR SALE 2005 Jaguar X-type
Ford Mondeo 1800 ztec good runner spares or repair 195€ Tel: 950 064 554
Phone: 634 359 342
Nissan Terrano - 4wd 2.7tdi, 7 seater, good condition, Long ITV 130,000km, AC, EW Tow Bar. Must Sell 3200€ Tel 634 356 978 Vera Area
V6 Saloon, Long ITV, Petrol, Manual, Glacier Blue, Champagne Leather Seats, RHD, Satnav, Bluetooth Telephone, 61,000 miles, Climate Control, Alloy Wheels, Auto Lights, Traction Control, Cruise Control & more
€9,000
MOTORHOME
Large trailer for sale
wanted uk cars & vans bought for cash
mobile mechanics mikethemechanicmobile@gmail.com
car parts
Peugeot 106 1.5 Diesel, E/W, Spanish Reg, Lhd,1998, A/c, Hence 895€ Excellent Runner
tel mike on 617 138 880 Vera
1.9 Diesel. Fully insured and ITV. Sleeps 5. Shower, Toilet, 2 Ring Gas Hob, Gas Fire, Solar Panels, TV, Large Water Tank. Immaculate Condition.
11,000€ ono
Tel: 676 665 168 / 634 353 503
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More history of the world Cup play in 1944, then when play resumed they won Serie A again in 1946, 47, 48 and 1949. The Torino team were returning from a match in Portugal when their plane crashed killing all on board. The team was devastated, despite the horrific loss Torino played the rest of the season by fielding its youth team. The teams they played against out of respect also fielded their youth teams. Torino won the Scudetto (league title) in 1950 but then did not win again until 1976. Italy agreed to travel to Brazil but rather than fly they travelled by ship. The British teams were again invited to take part and the Home Nations Championships were used as the qualifying competition. FIFA decided that the top two teams would travel to Brazil. The Scottish FA announced that they would only compete in the World Cup if they won the Home Championships; they came second with England winning. So England travelled alone to their first ever World Cup. England were firm favourites having recently beaten an invitation European eleven 6-1 and they beat Chile in their first game 2-0. But calamity struck when the inventors of the beautiful game lost their next two games 0-1, against upstarts USA and then Spain. Uruguay playing for the first time since winning in1930 beat Brazil 2-1to become world champions again. The 1954 finals were in Switzerland. West Germany qualified and both England and Scotland played. These finals have the record for the most goals scored with some huge scores; 7-5 in the Austria v Switzerland quarter final, Uruguay the holders put paid to Scottish dreams by trouncing them 7-0. Then in the quarters they sent England home by winning 4-2. The final was between tournament favourites Hungary and West Germany. The Germans won 3-2 with a team made up of amateurs as professional football was not yet played in Germany. Afterwards allegations of performance enhancing drug use were made against the Germans which was likely as many in the team caught jaundice from using the same hypodermic needle at half time.
Moses Comes to the Sierra Alhamilla The Sierra Alhamilla, 15km northeast of Almeria City is a beautiful, rugged mountain range riven by deep gullies, semi-arid except for outcrops of holm oak and largely unpopulated; just the place to meet Moses!
Enjoy Stephens musings? Pop over to http://findmeahomeinspain.wordpress.com as the articles are posted on there too...and they’re a bit longer too! Findmeahome are always looking for quality homes for their sales and rental portfolios, please contact Stephen for a valuation: stephen@ findmeahome.es Telephone: 636 266 641
pause for thought How rapidly time passes as we grow older! Why Easter seems like only yesterday, and yet October is now passing and Poppy Day already upon us! I often wonder what our Spanish Hosts make of our apparent infatuation with this small red flower, and from such conversations as I’ve had, many seem to be of the mistaken opinion that we’re merely revelling in the past; celebrating the achievements of a once powerful British Empire.
And as on Armistice Day we listen again to that reading from the 15th chapter of John’s Gospel: “Greater love has no man than this, that he lay down his life for his friends”, I’m sure that many will rightly reflect, not just on those of the armed forces who gave their lives on our behalf, but also of all those we love who are no longer with us, remembering their lives too with gratitude. And for those of us who are Christians, we will necessarily be reminded of the love of Jesus himself, the original author of these words, spoken as he prepared to give his life to win our eternal freedom from the consequences of all the wrong things we so often do. So let’s now wear our poppies with pride and gratefully remember all to whom we owe so much Details of a number of English Language Churches are given in Sol Noticeboard for any wishing to Worship, whilst additionally, further information about the Anglican Church in this area 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
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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But this of course is far from the truth. For whilst there may indeed be an element of celebration that we have been spared to live our lives in freedom, the primary consideration of Remembrance-tide is that of gratitude to the many thousands who over the years have given themselves to ensure we have that freedom. The efforts, the pain, the suffering and sacrifice of so many, not just in two World Wars, but even now as they seek to protect us from much of the potential horror of modern terrorism, surely deserves our gratitude, our donations and a little at least, of our time as we remember them on Remembrance Sunday and at the Armistice Services held on November 11th.
Moses is not the only Old Testament character currently in the area, which is the location for the filming of Ridley Scott’s epic Exodus. Based on the Book of Exodus, and based on the life of Moses, the 20th Century Fox production will portray the relationship between the prophet and the Egyptian Pharoah Ramses 1. Christian Bale is portraying Moses, who leads the Israelites out of Egypt and on to their journey to the Promised Land. Breaking Bad actor Aaron Paul will play the Hebrew slave Joshua, who goes on to lead the people onto the promised land after Moses. Joel Edgerton, from The Great Gatsby, plays Ramses 1, the Pharaoh who is believed to have ruled over Egypt during Moses’ time, and who pursued Moses and the Hebrews as they make their escape from Egypt, and came to a watery end in the famous Parting of the Red Sea. Sigourney Weaver (Ellen Ripley – Aliens)
plays Ramses mother, while John Turturro playsSeti, his father. Oscar-winning actor Ben Kingsley, who portrayed the Moses in a 1995 TV adaptation of the Old Testament story, this time is cast as a Hebrew scholar. After commencing in Tabernas, shooting is mainly set in the wilds of the Sierra Alhamilla mountain range, where a huge set has been built to depict ancient Egypt. Apart from the sheer size, the detail of the sculptures and the architecture created is nothing short of phenomenal. The original draft is by Adam Cooper and Bill Collage, and has been rewritten by Steve Zaillian. The undertaking has secured 500 job contracts, and 43 million euros has been invested by the production company in the region. Ridley’s crew, comprising team of 400 technicians, will stay in Almería until the beginning of December, and further filming will take place in Morocco and Fuerteventura. Can Bale take on the legacy of Charlton Heston, who was what many consider the definitive Moses in the 1956 epic The Ten Commandments? On December 12, 2014, the projected release date, we will see. How to get to the Sierra Alhamilla In the west, the AL110 road leads up from Pechina to the Baños de Sierra Alhamilla. A few kilometres past the A92/N340 junction, towards Tabernas, is a track, not tarmacked, that goes into the northeast part of the Sierra and crosses it all the way to Turrillas; Just beyond the park boundaries in the east is the Níjar-Lucainena de las Torres AL102 road, which passes through some dramatic landscape in the Sierra’s foothills.
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From 1934 until 1978 just 16 teams played in the finals; the 1938 finals were played in France. France got an automatic place as did Italy for winning in 1934. Spain due to its Civil War could not compete. Austria qualified but then the small matter of its unification with Nazi Germany meant that it no longer existed so just 15 teams played. Sweden progressed to the quarter finals without kicking a ball due to Austria disappearing off the map; they then convincingly beat Cuba 8-0. Austrian players were integrated into the German side with disastrous consequences as Germany were eliminated in the first round for the only time in the history of the cup. Italy won the final and then held the cup for 12 years as the 1942 and ‘46 finals never happened due to conflicts across the globe. Italy really did hold the cup as an official hid the cup under his bed in a shoe box to stop it being stolen during the war. The 1950 World Cup was held in Brazil as most European countries were rebuilding after WWII. Germany and Japan were banned from entering as they were under military occupation but conveniently for FIFA the former Axis partner Italy, qualified automatically as holders. Horrifically a year earlier a devastating air crash involving the Italian team Torino killed 31 people including 10 members of the Italian squad. Torino were the giants of Serie A football; winning the last title before war interrupted
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Freeware vs Shareware vs Open Source and Why Use It
What are the differences between three models of “free” software, and does it matter which, if any, you use and is it any good? Many of us are actually confusing open source software with two other models of “free” software. So a quick definition to try and clear it up. First on the list is “Shareware” as this has the most restrictions and limitations. “Shareware” was a concept that has been around since the 70’s when I first qualified in computers. The idea is that you can download and try shareware for free, but if you use it, you are supposed to pay for it. To encourage you to “Buy after you try (which was it’s unique selling point), you were offered more “bell’s and whistles” - further functions that make the program what it should have been in the first place. Shareware is sometimes called “Crippleware” for this reason. We, the user’s, don’t have access to the source code and cannot modify it. Strangely, for something with the word share in it, there is also no community where anyone can assist and improve the software. So, shareware is “free” as in a (limited) “Free Sample” at restaurants or grocery stores. Second on the list is “Freeware”. This term has been so overused, it’s meaning is a little fuzzy! So for today, we can consider “freeware” as “Shareware” BUT software, complete and unrestricted, which can be downloaded, used, and copied without restrictions. This is at the heart of the “Free Software Foundation” (Also from the 70’s – where have we all gone wrong?). Finally, my favourite, “Open Source”. This simply means that the source code, (lines of code, usually in pseudo-english, which is processed into something that your computer can understand and follow), is available to all potential users, and they are free to use, modify, and re-distribute the source code. Legally, the “free” of open source refers exclusively to the source code! Having said that it is more usual to get the working program, ready for your system, and support in the form of; access to Blogs / Bulletin Board Services and sometimes the group developing the program! “Open source” advocates like to say that open source software is “free” as in “free speech,” which is true. Since the user has the source code, it’s also usually “free” as in “free lunch,” even if sometimes you’d have to tip the waiter to get good service or pay for the wine. Legally, the difference between freeware and open source is that you can not get hold of the source code. There is no community and no development infrastructure around “Freeware” as there is around “Open Source” software. Thus, while you can use it “as is,” there is no real way to improve it or obtain support for it. In the end, the only difference between shareware and commercial software is that you can download and try shareware for free. Like commercial software, you are ultimately dependent on the developer of shareware for enhancements and support. Next time I am going to examine the high’s and low’s of buying of proprietary software. But if you can’t wait – join me at Jack’s Bar after 12 on Friday and air your views :-) See you then. For further information or advice on computing, contact Trevor on 689 892 745 or canducomputing@hotmail.co.uk
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Shorts for Autumn by Various Writers
The Legacy of Lorna Lovelost by Gary William Murning
The saddest thing I think I can imagine is passing through life without some kind of impact, without leaving a legacy in one form or another. We all contribute. We enrich the lives of others in so many ways. We spend our lives trying to make sense of the world, searching for answers in striving to achieve wisdom but the only certainty in life is that one day, sooner or later, we will die. Murning’s novel explores the fear and isolation of dying in a sensitive but powerful way. It is extremely moving and based firmly in realism. Tobias Lovelost, the lemon who day after day, week after week, month after month survived on his own even after encountering disappointment after disappointment. Like the song says, you still haven’t found what you’re looking for. He was destined to be the man who didn’t say anything, the man who wouldn’t speak up for himself until he met Lorna. She instilled in him the confidence to speak his mind. His personal life, his marriage to Lorna felt wonderful. Lorna loved Tobias unconditionally. She was completely dependable and mutual respect was reciprocated. They had been blissfully married for six years and were seen as the perfect couple. Tobias couldn’t imagine life without Lorna. Meeting her had transformed him. His work was another matter. Methodical and tedious, an exercise in conformity and restraint working for a ruthless boss, Middleton, who bullied and threatened. Tobias rekindled a friendship with eccentric writer Bob Bartholomew and his passionate pumpkin of an artist, Patsy O’Connor, a very down-to-earth, welcoming person who accepted people for who they were. Bob had developed OCDObsessive Compulsive Disorder. Something very strange…A fear of open doors. Closed doors are not a problem just open ones. Jogging on Sundays became a happy ritual for Tobias and Lorna until the misjudging of one of the bollards culminates in Lorna crashing to the ground. An anxious Tobias suggested the hospital for a check-up. Lorna has a routine examination followed by scans which herald the unexpected and shocking news that Lorna has a brain tumour which has affected her sight. She can expect to live up to 12 months with surgery and chemo. Like a bolt out of the blue, the novel explores how they both come to terms with the inevitable. Tobias seems the hardest hit by it all. I felt reality kicking in-unremitting and brutally cold, merciless in its ineradicable integrity. Like a child, I wanted to clamp my hands over my ears- squeezing my eyes shut. He wanted to be innocent, not knowing, in self-denial. Living in the past meant death, living in the future was death in the present. Once he had lost Lorna he believed that his years
in the wilderness would begin again…….. Murning introduces another storyline running concurrently with Tobias and Lorna’s. It contains similar ingredients of tragedy but seeks the permission to hope for a better future. This time it is Bob’s story and begins with a lasting image of a woman falling from his apartment window when he was a child. No screaming, no yelling. Nothing. She just slowly rolled forward-toppling out and down. The truth was that the woman was not actually there. Young Bob did not see her die. His parents had been arguing before his mother finally left, never returning. The young boy had made a mental connection between the woman who had fallen and his mother’s leaving. Accident and conscious decision he called it. It became one and the same. An illusion of his dead mother added to his OCD tipped him off balance mentally and whilst Tobias is trying to deal with his own trauma as Lorna’s condition deteriorates, Bob moves on a rollercoaster of a journey to discover the truth about his mother and a woman he comes to know as Eliza Jones who bequeathed a map, a key, a photo and a letter to her son. It becomes a liberating experience for Bob, freedom from burden. A quest. For Lorna and Tobias, a return to the moors, revisiting a favourite haunt of their childhood, conjuring up wonderful memories proves to be an emotionally happy time until an image of Barghest reminds them that death is waiting round the corner and time is running out. Eliza Jones’ legacy is awesome, leaving Bob speechless and in tears. Lorna’s legacy is vital for Tobias’ future survival and happiness. Katarina was introduced to stop Tobias from falling apart. I needed you to unearth that quality within yourself. That strength and lack of indecision, the faith in yourself that only you could truly find. Doesn’t hope rely on faith, so that in spite of tragedy we are hopeful that there is something worth waiting for? When you read it you will then understand why permission to hope is so relevant and having faith in oneself is the key to the future. Enjoy. Publisher: GWM Publications. ISBN: 978-0-9570636-3-1.
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A few years ago, Greenpeace lambasted Land Rover for building gas-guzzling SUVs. Since then we’ve had more efficient powertrains, engine-cutting stop-start systems and weightslashing aluminium bodyshells. But nothing promises to cull emissions quite like this: the new Range Rover Hybrid, a 2394kg off-roader with a potent V6 diesel engine that emits just 169g/km – 27g/km less than today’s substantially less powerful Range Rover TDV6 and a whopping 130g/km less than the lastgeneration Td6 that so riled those greens. We’re driving late prototypes today ahead of Land Rover taking them on a trek from Solihull to India, hence the expedition graphics and roof rack.
What’s the Range Rover Hybrid’s spec? The Hybrid uses a 3.0-litre V6 turbodiesel engine which, when combined with its electric boost, yields 335bhp/516lb ft and promises 44.1mpg and 169g/km. This promises comparable performance to a TDV8 Range Rover (334bhp/516lb ft) with parsimony to shame the entry-level TDV6 (37.7mpg/196g/km). The Hybrid can also drive on electric power alone for up to a mile at speeds of 30mph or less.
Statistics How much? £100,000 On sale in the UK: September 2013 Engine: 2993cc 24v twin-turbo diesel V6, 335bhp @ 4000rpm, 516lb ft @ 1500-3000rpm Transmission: Eight-speed auto, four-wheel drive Performance: 6.9sec 0-62mph, 135mph, 44.1mpg, 169g/km How heavy / made of? 2394kg/aluminium How big (length/width/height in mm)?
There is no petrol version, Land Rover saying the Hybrid is a European-focussed vehicle rather than one aimed at the burgeoning American and Chinese markets that’ll lap up the Porsche Cayenne Hybrid. Only time will tell if that’s a mistake. The system works like this: a 35kW electric motor is packaged within the ZF eight-speed gearbox, sitting between the ratios and the engine itself and taking the place of the torque converter. Meanwhile, the fuel tank is smaller to make way for the lithium-ion battery pack, which powers the electric motor. Back off the throttle and the coasting engine charges the battery. Brake lightly and all the retardation comes from the regenerative braking system, which also feeds charge back to the battery. Brake harder and a blend of brake-pad friction and regenerative braking combines to stop you.
What are the hybrid’s compromises? Just two, as far as we can see: the hybrid tech adds 120kg to the kerbweight and the price rockets past the TDV6’s £71k and TDV8’s £78k to land right in range-topping Supercharged V8 territory at approximately £100k. But because the Range Rover was designed from the off to be a hybrid, there are no packaging compromises related to the battery pack: passenger room, boot space and sparewheel provision are all unaltered, and even the gearbox is no larger. Possible side-effects of the smaller fuel tank are also negated thanks to the improved fuel economy: the range is said to remain the same as a TDV6 at around 400 miles depending on driving style. Likewise, off-road capability is unaltered – and, as we’ll discover, even enhanced. The battery pack is shielded by boron steel to protect from bumps and scrapes; approach, departure and break-over angles are unchanged; and Land Rover claims you can even jack the Range Rover up right under the battery without consequence.
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Boat Fishing. Tony, Jason and Iwent out for a morning with ‘Orca Steve’. Trolling for about two hours produced just one little tunny (Tuna) on feathers and nothing on the dead bait. There were lots of shoals of small tuna or mackerel chasing 3 inch bait fish and causing them to frantically splash about on the surface. I tried casting a butterfly jig into the shoals with no luck. Steve tried jigging mackerel feathers when they were close but again with no luck.
sport shorts With an offshore wind we were able to fish a mark we haven’t fished for a year. Anchoring in 200 feet and drifting back over a big hole we fished in 400 to 500 feet. It was good to see pouting and blue mouths back after last year’s storm and river mud that ruined this area. We also caught pandoras and Spanish mackerel. Steve got hit 5 times in two minutes by almost certainly a conger (great to see them back too) but fishing only with a mackerel trace he had little chance of hooking and landing the fish. We believe it was attacking a small fish Steve had on but didn’t want to bring up 400 feet for. The conger bit his line off in the end taking the fish, bottom hook and weight with him. Both Steve and I immediately put conger rigs down but unlucky for us the wind changed direction and took us away from the mark leaving us in only 250 feet. I did however (I think) get a take which I didn’t see when I used a 10.0 hook through the
back and under the dorsal fin of a pandora and dropped it down about 50 feet. The fish was gone when I reeled in and it certainly didn’t get off itself.A troll back to port produced nothing. Coarse Fishing. ‘Puentes Ray’ made a trip to Puentes, a beautiful morning though a little chilly at 7am. He set up in his usual spot with a waggler using corn and pellet as bait. Fishing has slowed down in the last week he thinks due to lower night temperatures. The fish are in really good shape now and putting on quite a bit of weight. He fished for six hours and bagged 30 carp mostly around the 2lb -3lb mark and a 4lb barbel. Water levels are going down now but still quite high. See photo of Ray with a Puentes barbel. The Albox fishing club meets every two weeks or so at Bar Wassy. For details of the next meeting tel Sid 634 313 650. For up to date information on fishing licenses or any of the above see John at the Beachcomber Bar Restaurant on Mojacar Playa or tel 950 473 099. In case of difficulty reaching me (Probably out fishing) ask staff for my mobile number. You can also contact me on Facebook @ ‘John Beachcomber Mojacar’. Tight lines, Beachcomber John.
Football * Congratulations to Sebastian Vettel, F1 champion for the fourth running year. On Sunday he won his third successive India Grand Prix, finishing almost 30 seconds ahead of Nico Rosberg with Romain Grosjean third. * Only two other drivers have won four successive F1 titles - Juan Manuel Fangio (1950s) and Michael Schumacher (2000s). * It’s the Malaysian Grand Prix in Abu Dhabi on Sunday. *There were five League Cup-ties last night including Arsenal-Chelsea, BirminghamStoke and Manchester UnitedNorwich while this evening Newcastle play Manchester City and Spurs meet Hull. *This weekend it’s ArsenalLiverpool, Fulham-Manchester United, Newcastle-Chelsea, Everton-Spurs and the firstever PL game between Cardiff and Swansea. * Recent PL action saw leaders Arsenal win 2-0 at Crystal Palace; Luis Suarez scored his first-ever Anfield hat-trick in Liverpool’s 4-1 win over WBA; Wayne Rooney’s majestic header helped Manchester United beat Stoke 3-2; the TyneWear derby ended Sunderland 2 Newcastle 1; Chelsea, with a late bizarre Fernando Torres goal, beat Manchester City 21; Roberto Solgado’s disputed penalty gave Spurs a 1-0 win over Hull 1-0 and Everton beat Aston Villa 2-0.
19th Hole Golf Society. Cucador. Thursday 24th October at Aguilon, time for our Monthly Medal round. The course and weather promised a low scoring round but, unsurprisingly with this funny old game, it was not to be.
Mark Danson, having a bit of an off day, still managed a nett 74 to take 1st place, on count back, and the prestigious trophy, from an impressive performing Pete Dow also on 74 leaving Bob Tagg in 3rd place on75. The Ladies medal was won by Christine Dow with a nett 76 Congratulation to the 6 members of the 19th Hole Golf Society in qualifying for the November Ryder Cup at Aguilon, very well done. One of those who qualified was Nick Pogson who whilst
playing the 11th Hole on Thursday managed an air shot with a putter a bewildered Nick blamed it on Ron Curtis for eating his sandwich too noisily!! Guest, Michael Craswell, opened his account with the 19th Hole by scoring a Two on the difficult 12th hole.
Good to see T/C braving Wasp Hill again only this time he was looking for the ball he had pulled violently to the left from the 5th Tee. Ball found, stroke played, wasps still sleeping, all was well in T/C land. A very enjoyable day with varied results for most players causing lots of debate when we arrived back at La Vida for a really good spread of sandwiches in comfortable surroundings.
Results Mens Monthly Medal 1st Mark Danson (on countback) Nett 74 (02) 2nd Pete Dow Nett 74 (29) 3rd Bob Tagg Nett 75 (15)Ladies Monthly Medal 1st Christine Dow Nett 76 (37) 2nd Zeta Denyer Nett 89 (36) Twos. 12th Hole Michael Craswell Nearest The Pin; 4th Hole Mark Danson 10th Hole Ray Wicking 17th Hole Dave Denyer
*Championship-toppers Burnley defeated previously unbeaten QPR 2-0.
*After scoring against FC Sheriff in the Europa League, Jermain Defoe equalled Martin Chivers’ record of 22 European goals for Spurs.
* 18-time champion NH jockey Tony McCoy rode a five-timer last Thursday at Carlisle to move closer to 4,000 career winners.
* Barcelona top La Liga by four points after beating Real Madrid 2-1 before 98,761 fans at the Nou Camp. Elsewhere in Spain, Sevilla defeated Osasuna 1-0, Celta Vigo walloped Malaga 50 and Almeria lost 3-0 to Real Sociedad.
* Ukraine boxer Vitali Klitschko will run for his country’s Presidency in 2015.
*Manchester City’s Yaya Toure says black players WILL boycott the 2018 World Cup if the host country Russia does not sort out racism. * Toni Duggan and Jordan Nobbs scored as England Ladies beat Wales 2-0 in their latest WC qualifying match. * The draw for the 1st round of the 2013-14 FA Cup was made last Sunday and among the 32 ties is AFC Wimbledon v Coventry. Sport in General *With only one race left, in Valencia on Sunday week, Spain’s Marc Marquez or Jorge Lorenzo will be crowned 2013 MotorGP champion. After winning in Japan last Sunday, Lorenzo trails his young rival by just 13 points (318-305). *England and Wales lost their opening games of the 2013 Rugby League World Cup. England meet Ireland on Saturday. * Serena Williams won her 11th singles title of 2013, beating China’s Li Na in Instanbul’s WTA final. She’s also banked $10m during the year.
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* Ex-Australian cricketer Richie Benaud (83) is recovering in a Sydney hospital after crashing his car when driving home from a round of golf. 80,000 fans saw the San Francisco 49ers beat Jacksonville Jaguars 42-10 in a NFL game at Wembley. * And Ronnie O’Sullivan is favourite to win Shanghai’s snooker tournament. The Football Association was formed at a meeting at The Freemason’s Tavern, Great Queen Street, London on 26 October 1863. Eleven clubs from around London - Barnes, Blackheath, Charterhouse, Percival House (Blackheath), Kensington School, the War Office, Crystal Palace, Blackheath Proprietary School, The Crusaders, Forest (Epping Forest) and No Names (Kilburn) - sent representatives. A twelfth, Harrow, did not. Rules were drawn up and matches took place later in the year. By 1870, the FA had 39 members with Clapham Rovers, Civil Service, Milford College, Sheffield FC, Upton Park, Wanderers, Westminster School and West Brompton among the new clubs. Tony Matthews
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AGUILON GoLF MEMBERS REPORT With all the team U.K. Ryder Cup qualifiers now having been played and places allocated, we look forward to the match itself to be played over the weekend of 9th/10th November, with pairs betterball on the Saturday and individual matchplay on the Sunday, and with the Spanish team winning last year it is now turn of the U.K team !!!! RESULTS Friday October 18 – Individual Stableford Our form “man of the moment” prevails yet again, having lost 4 shots in the last few months was not enough to stop him.
1st Brian Everitt 39pts 2nd Bill Gibb 38pts 3rd Chris Baker 37pts Twos: Chris Baker 8th and Derrick Stephenson 10th Wednesday October 23 – Individual Stableford A good turn out on a dull and overcast day and the course full of overseas visitors and the scoring was pretty good to! 1st David Street 40pts 2nd Les Raufer 39pts 3rd Glyn Ombler 36pts Twos: Steve Willingham 4th, Bill Gibb and Les
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Happens came out on top 8-0 and stayed 2nd in the League scoring the nights Team High Game with 556. Crazy Pinz took on Caballo Negro and possibly caused the shock of the night as they won 6-2, Ivar Henriksen bowled very consistently with a scratch average of 171. Perhaps the game of the night saw Hall y Day play against Team Finland which produced a victory of 6-2 for Hall y Day (despite Bob and Lesley Day sunning it up in The Domincan Republic) and keeps them in the prime position, Pirjo Koski bowled the evenings top female game with a 208. Los Lobos had difficult opposition
in Bar Mosquitos which was reflected in the final result of 80 to Bar Mosquitos however the 2nd and 3rd games were very close with only 11 and 5 pins respectively between them. John Larkin was top bowler for Los Lobos with a Handicap Series of 555. Mixers were pitted against The Dreamers and despite Betty and Don Galley both bowling well they unfortunately lost 8-0, perhaps Don should keep his mind on the bowling and not how Man City are doing in the Champions League. Mixers Bob Calicfie was the evenings top male scratch bowler with a game of 212
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Fresh from their double victories in last week’s round of the Spanish Supermoto championship at Villena, Alicante, the Ford-Dunn brothers continued their winning streak with 4 race wins over the weekend at the Catalan Championships in Lleida. The racing brothers, Anthony and Mat Ford-Dunn now face their toughest challenge, with the final race of the season deciding the Spanish championship honours at Albaida, near Alcoy this Sunday 3rd November. Racing starts at 10.00 on Sunday 3rd November and the circuit can be found by taking the A7 inland from Alicante, passing Alcoy and then exiting the A7 at Albaida and following the signposts through and out the other side of the town to the circuito de albaida. Maps and further directions can be found at www.motoalbaida. com The Supermotoland race team and their sponsors Advance moves international removals and Stratton Motorsports will
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Sebastian Vettel says he has been hurt by the boos he has received on the podium at several races this season. The German, who clinched his fourth world title on Sunday, has been booed at at least six races in 2013. “It’s very difficult for me personally, to receive boos, even though you haven’t done anything wrong,” he said. “At the time it hurts not to get the reception you expect but I think I’m clever enough to understand why they do it. I’m not blaming them.” He added: “To overcome it, to give the right answer on the track and finally get the acceptance we’re all looking for as racing drivers… it make me very proud to join people like (Alain) Prost, (Juan Manuel) Fangio and Michael (Schumacher as a four-time
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and perhaps a little bit of the Malaysia thing.” Newey admitted Vettel had made mistakes in Malaysia in terms of both ignoring the team orders in the first place and then in his wavering story afterwards as he attempted to explain why he did it. “Afterwards, he kind of knew he shouldn’t have done it, and perhaps he got himself a bit tongue-tied in his excuses afterwards,” Newey said. “But he’s a young lad, the bottom line is that in the race, there are all those reasons, the adrenalin, etc, and after the race we all learn from our mistakes, and that for me is one of the great things about Sebastian, in that like all of us he makes mistakes but he always learns from it. “I’m not saying he’ll never disobey team orders again but he will have learnt how to handle things. “He’s very humble. The success and fame he has achieved over the last four or five years, many people that would have gone to their head and it hasn’t with Sebastian. He always remains totally feet on the ground, a very private person, a very bright lad.”
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world champion)”. Vettel has won 10 of the 16 races so far this season, including the last six in a row, after three world titles in a dominant car, albeit only one of them won in dominant fashion until this year. He said he believed the boos were coming from people who did not want to see one team and driver winning so much. “Maybe if I was a fan of McLaren, Ferrari, whatever, one of the traditional teams, I wouldn’t like it if the same kind of guys, same team wins again and again,” he said. “The most important thing for me is to get the respect from people that I know and people that I race against. “I feel respected amongst the drivers. Sure you have to fight to get that respect when you come in but I’m not blaming the fans. It’s very difficult for the fans, to be honest, to understand what’s going on behind the scenes because they get a little of an idea of who we are but it’s impossible for everyone to introduce yourself and to explain what kind of guy you are.” Red Bull design chief Adrian Newey said he felt the reasons for the booing were more complex than that, saying that Vettel’s index-finger victory salute and his decision to ignore orders not to pass team-mate Mark Webber for victory in Malaysia this year were also responsible. Newey said: “This booing, you can see how it’s happened. First of all, it’s that jealousy of success people have. “It’s perhaps been wound up a little bit by one or two other drivers, let’s say, and yes perhaps annoying habits, gesticulations,
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