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ISSUE 416

ROQUETAS & ALMERIMAR

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Variety Bar

For Fish’n’Chips with that good old fashioned taste! Fridays Only Evenings 7pm - 10pm

see advert on page 10 Tel: 645 066 538

Calle Faro, Almerimar At the entrance to the port

Christmas Traditions page 15

Wide Range of UK, Continental & Indian Foods & Spices selection of electrical Goods

XMAS STOCK NOW IN OPENING HOURS:

The Geese have arrived - 11/11/13 - 25/12/13

Tel: 950 609 419

Kitchen open: 12.30 - 3.00, 7.00 - 10.00. Closed Thursdays Plaza Los Jazmines 10, 04740 Roquetas de Mar Opposite Playa Capricho in the car park

rack of Lamb available

Menu del dia 9.00€ served friday - wednesday

Enjoy Pierre’s French Cuisine

Mon - fri 10am - 6pm sat & sun 10am - 7pm

calle JABEQUE, 42, ALMERIMAR

Tel: 950 334 439 Email: lavita@roquetas-de-mar.es

portobello

rastro

Arts and Antiques

car boot sale

flea market

Bar Lovento International Bar under new management.

Almerimar PORT opposite Leo’s bar

Speciality cakes. Tapas.

Every 2nd Sunday of the month

Bei uns gibt es täglich kaffee und kuchen. Roquetas de Mar Urbanisation opposite the Protur Hotel

8 th december

Open 10am - 3pm

Information: 660 32 12 30

MANHATTAN christmas eve

Onesie Party Prize for the best one

Christmas day Closed

Arkrites

British Food Store Xmas stock arriving daily:

NOW IN: tins of sweets : cards : diaries : calendars : crackers etc Groceries & frozen foods including legs of New Zealand lamb, gammon joints, lambs liver. Large Selection of Greeting Cards

double knitting wool now in stock Mon - Fri: 10.30am - 5pm

Sat: 10am - 2pm

TEL: 950 334 081

out of hours please call 950 334 544

In the Urb of Roquetas de Mar, just off Avda de Mediterraneo in the square near La Gamba Toscana & Theos

Party the night away into the early hours Playa de Golf, No4 Playa Serena, Roquetes de Mar

boxing day

new year’s eve

fanny & Friends

Fully booked

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Would you try to look like an Elf?

There was a time way back when the worst thing a teen could do was get his/her ears pierced maybe even (gasp!) multiple times. That’s so old school--and each generation must up the ante when it comes to shocking their parents. The latest shocking trend? Ear sculpting! Why i s this bizarre practice getting so popular? According to Dr. Lajos Nagy, a New York plastic surgeon: “Sculpted ears not only enhance the attractiveness of the face, but also improve the experience of listening to music.” Maybe the doctor needs to buy himself some Bose speakers. Whatever the reason, the surgical procedure has been slowly catching on with the young and daring. Body modification artist Russ Foxx has been sculpting ears for years and will only perform the operation on 18-year-olds or older, according to Shaughnessy Keely, a rep from his piercing shop, The Fall. “He’ll do a few sessions and he’ll sculpt your ear and make it pointy.” Put more graphically, elf ears are created by slicing the top of the cartilage on the ear and then sewing it back together. Hmm, suddenly “tramp stamps” aren’t looking that bad. As with a tattoo, reversing the process isn’t always that easy, “It wouldn’t ever look exactly the same as it used to if reversed,” Shaughnessy warns. “The folds would never be the same.” Would your kid get an earful if he or she came home sporting elf ears?

Dad bins Bitcoins worth £4.5MILLION on hard drive

SOURCE: http://www.mirror.co.uk/

James Howells’ hard drive is now buried 4ft deep in a football pitch-sized area of landfill at his local tip

A hapless dad of two binned a computer disc containing virtual Bitcoins which are now worth about £4.5million. James Howells’ hard drive – which contains 7,500 of the online currency units – is now buried 4ft deep in a football pitch-sized area of landfill at his local tip. He said: “You know when you put something in the bin, and in your head say to yourself ‘that’s a bad idea’? I really did have that. “I’ve searched high and low. I’ve tried to retrieve files from all of my USB sticks, from all of my hard drives. “I’ve tried everything just in case I had a backup file, or had copied it by accident. And... nothing.” IT consultant James used a computer programme to create the Bitcoins for almost nothing in 2009 and stored them in a digital wallet on his Dell laptop. When the computer broke down he put it away in a drawer but this summer he absent-mindedly threw out the hard drive. Since he created the Bitcoins their value has soared and this week they were worth over £613 each, valuing the missing stash at £4,597,000. They were already worth £50,000 when he binned the disc but have since soared in value. He said: “I hadn’t kept up on Bitcoin, I’d been distracted. I’d had a couple of kids since then, I’d been doing the house up, and forgot about it until it was in the news again.” James recently visited the Docksway landfill site near his home in Newport, south Wales, to try and recover it. He said: “I had a word with one of the guys down there, explained the situation. “And he actually took me out in his truck to where the landfill site is, the current ditch they’re working on. “It’s about the size of a football field, and he said something from three or four months ago would be about three or four feet down.” He has now set up a new Bitcoin wallet for donations so he can launch a search and recovery operation at the tip. He said: “Even for the police to find something, they need a team of 15 guys, two diggers, and all the personal protection equipment. “So for me to fund that, it’s not possible without the guarantee of money at the end.” What is a Bitcoin? Bitcoin is an internet currency that is created using an increasingly complex mathematics formula. Last week the US Senate described virtual currencies as a “legitimate financial service”. There are 12 million Bitcoins, worth about $12.9 billion at recent prices. Bitcoin is not backed by physical assets and is not run by any person or group. Its value depends on people’s confidence in the currency. Check out all the latest News, Sport & Celeb gossip at Mirror.co.uk http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/jameshowells-binned-bitcoins-now-2862181#ixzz2m2vP4J6I Follow us: @DailyMirror on Twitter | DailyMirror on Facebook

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First Medieval Market in Zurgena (Almeria) - 13 till 15 December Zurgena is a small village in the province of Almería, not far from Puerto Lumbreras, that is worth visiting, especially in the weekend of 13, 14 and 15 December, when a lively Medieval Market will be held in the pictoresque square Plaza del Olmo. Between 30 and 40 stalls are expected and a score of medieval characters will create an authentic atmosphere. This is the first time that Zurgena will play host to a Medieval Market. It is organised by Amata, a craft association that only admits original craft work (no imported goods, nothing bought from the wholesalers) and thus guarantees a good opportunity to buy something different as a Christmas present. There will be more than 30 stalls displaying a goodly variety of hand made goods such as ceramics, silver and enamel jewelry, carved and turned wood, soaps and perfumes, dolls and wooden toys and many others. To sustain the visitor there will be a medieval tavern and an Arab tea tent, as well as stalls with sausages, bread and preserved fruit prepared using traditional recipes Musicians, beggars, stilt walkers, soldiers, courtiers and pages pass along the streets to make for a lively atmosphere, and the juggler also gives a fire show in the evening. For the children there are some workshops, several table games and an old fashioned merry-go-round. The market is open on Friday (yes, the 13th!) from 6 till 9 or 10 pm, and on Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 December from 11 am to 2 pm and from 5 pm to 9 pm or later. For more information Rejas in the way? No problem! (also in English) ring 639 979 678 or look at www.amata.es Window cleaning service available! for photographs of other markets organised by Amata.

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EROSKI IN PERFECT HARMONY

Eroski, the supermarket chain is part of the world’s largest worker-owned co-operative. Its policy of connecting with the communities it serves was in perfect harmony when it sponsored and hosted Raquel Peña’s award-winning Sevillanas Flamenco for All Association. The Sevillanas troupe of performers, who raise considerable amounts for charity, were wildly applauded by over 100 shoppers at Eroski Store at Dos Mares Shopping Malls. Contact Raquel at 630 689 431 or email raquelpenya@hotmail.com

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MOJACAR TAEKWONDO CLUB

At 10am on Sunday 17th November at Indigo Gym, Mojacar Playa 20 students from the Mojacar Taekwondo Club attended the autumn grading. In total, a 3 hour examination was held where 6 rainbows students and 14 junior & adults with their best efforts showed off their skills which included sparring, pad work, self defence and patterns, in order to reach their next level. The board, Mr Serge Dewrée and Mrs Jodie Dewrée (instructors) and Ms Laura Linschoten (assistant instructor), were very impressed by the level of Taekwondo shown and the improvement each individual had made during the last 3 months of training. In the rainbow Category, Talia Vickery, Joshua Lee, Sophia Friend, William Thompson, Mila Vickery and Jensen Lee received a medal for their perseverance and continuous will to better themselves. Special awards were given to both junior grade students Miss Victoria Noble and Miss Mishel Cambi for best effort, and the

‘Student of the Year’ Trophy was presented to Miss Havana Thompson (junior grade) for her untiring attendance and enthusiasm in class and her excellent effort made at the World Taekwondo Championships which she attended earlier in the year in Cyprus where she brought home a silver and gold medal for the club. A very good effort was made by all… Well Done ! The Club trains Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays and has lessons for 4 – 8 year olds, 9 -16 year olds and adults. The Mojacar Taekwondo Club is a member of the Global Taekwondo Federation (GTF), and is home to TKD Spain, the Spanish National Squad. For more information see us on Facebook: GTF Spain, visit us at www.tkdspain.webs. com or Tel: 646 844 708.

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Zurgena Town Hall will begin the process to regulate the houses without licenses The Town Hall rule out the invalid license regarding demolition requests and avoid any unecessary scaremongering around urbanism.

In light of the information related to the invalid municipal licenses of several houses in the village, the Town Hall of Zurgena, wants to clarify that this court decision does not involve the demolition of these buildings. In this regard, please remember that the Consistorio invalid license affecting these houses does not entail the demolition of the building, and even less in such a short time. In contrast this means, in order to execute court judgments, it is necessary to initiate the necessary steps to legalise these homes. Similarly, the Town Hall points out that according to recent statements by political leaders of the Regional Government, the vast majority of illegal homes in the region are not at risk of demolition despite not being posible to legalise as they are in specially protected land or have any court judgment, which “does not mean that they will be demolished,” according to the Junta de Andalucia itself. The government team of Zurgena is working daily to normalise the urban situation of the municipality. This a particular problem at this location as well as others in the Almanzora Valley. Evidence of this was shown at the recent meeting with the provincial delegate of Planning, José Manuel Ortiz Bono. Once the formalities required for the approval of the General Urban Plan (PGOU) ended. A meeting in which he also called for the recognition of the historical neighborhoods of the municipality. In order to avoid any unnecessary scaremongering, Zurgena Town Hall reiterates its full readiness to cooperate with all residents of the municipality affected, and with all competent authorities in planning matters to regularise the situation.

El Ejido’s Christmas program features about 100 recreational, cultural and social activities

The Concejalías de Turismo y Comercio y de Cultura have put together a program of fairs and markets,cultural, educational, social, artistic and commercial activities for the Christmas program, which will start on 1st December and run until January 7th. It will feature 12 static attractions and 60 leisure activities, to include balloon modelling workshops, mask making, origami, storytelling, live theatre, and attendance by famous Disney characters. A Christmas market will be held from 12 to 25 December, a craft market for products of the Alpujarra from 20 to 22 December, and a craft fair from 26 to 29 December. The Belén Municipal (Nativity Scene) opening ceremony will be an extravaganza of music and full lighting effects, and there will be several concerts over the Christmas period. 10,000 visitors are expected to attend to enjoy the free entertainment. teleprensa.es

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El Ejido El Ejido’s Christmas program features about 100 recreational, cultural and social activities

The Mayor of El Ejido describes aid offer as ‘very poor’

The Alcalde de El Ejido, Francisco Góngora, described the offer of help for farmers whose property and crops were damaged by the hailstorm as ‘totally inadequate’. He was speaking during the visit by the Consejera de Agricultura, Pesca y Desarrollo Rural, Elena Víboras to the area damaged by the recent hail storm. He stressed that the farmers needed the assistance urgently, to repair the damaged greenhouses and return to production with the minimum loss of time. teleprensa.es

Vícar Seven clubs and sports associations in Vícar will benefit from 136,000 euros worth of aid from the Ayuntamiento

The Alcalde de Vícar, Antonio Bonilla, and the Presidents of seven local sports Clubs and Associations have signed agreements for the promotion of sport and competitions for the current 2013-2014 season. The agreements will open the door to aid from the Ayuntamiento amounting in total to 136,000 euros, split between the seven entities. teleprensa.es

Almería Five thousand volunteers from the Banco de Alimentos collect food on the doors of 250 supermarkets in Almería

The Gran Recogida de Alimentos (Great Food Collection) last Friday and Saturday celebrated its second year with the goal of exceeding the 200,000 kilos obtained in the same season last year. The Vicepresidente of the Banco, Manuel González, suggested that the amount reached could be as much as 300 tons, 50% more than last year. He asked that everyone made sure that any non-perishable food was not wasted, adding that one third of the food produced in the world is thrown away; 42% of that amount was discarded by households. teleprensa.es

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Huércal de Almería The Ayuntamiento de Huércal de Almería expands children’s play areas

The Ayuntamiento de Huércal de Almería has awarded the contract for the supply and installation of new equipment to renovate three playgrounds. Specifically these will be the Parque de Los Pinos, the Parque de Villa Inés and Las Pirámides. A new playground is to be installed in the Parque de las Mascaranas. teleprensa.es

IN THE YELLOW CONTAINER

Only plastic containers, cans, and cartons

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Clean as a... Remember all plastic containers, cans, and cartons we use can be recycled when deposited in the yellow container. If mixed with other wastes we spoil everyone’s efforts.

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Christmas Countdown

declutter your home

Don’t leave it until the last minute, start to de clutter and make space for all the lovely Christmas gif ts that are on the way.

pl an your menu

If you’re entertaining this Christmas now’s the time to star t planning your menus and drawing up your shopping list. Save yourself time later in the month by buying groceries and frozen food now.

gift shopping

There are only three Saturdays until Christmas Day so if you haven’t already sta rted gif t shopping, get on with it!

start cleaning Get ready for guests by giving the house a good clean. Although the basic everyday cleaning tasks can be left until a few days before your guests arrive, you’ll need a little longer to tackle the larger jobs such as sorting out the guest bedroom, cleaning the windows and degreasing the oven – YUK!

Buy a poinsettia

Poinsettia plants are lovely gifts and make any room sho ut Christmas. If you buy them from now onwards they’ll look good over Christmas and see you into the New Year too.

Write to Santa

So long as they still believe, while away an afternoon with the children writing letters to Father Chr istmas or, if they are too young, they can draw him a picture instead. TIP: Make Christmas really special with a return letter from Santa to your child! Visit www . freelettersfromsantaclaus.co m

Start pl anning

Order your alcohol

Make a to-do-list and write the dates into your diar y or on your calenda r. Review it daily and cross out any thing that ’s been completed remembering to add any thin g new that ’s cropped up. TIP: If you use Microsof t Out look, enter key dates into the calendar and you’ll be reminded daily with an elec tronic mes sage

Order your christmas flowers and table decorations

Don’t leave ordering your alcohol to the last minute if you’re throwing a Christmas or New Year part y.

Order your turkey

as dinner and don’t If you’re hosting the Christm rself, place your you e tabl the ing orat fanc y dec time. Choose an of ty plen in st order with the flori p it in a cool kee and arrangement that will last it still look s good on that so ge, gara the in or , room the big day

Although frozen turkeys can be picked up with the t usual weekly shopping, mos hers butc and ts arke superm will take advance orders for fresh turkeys up to a month before Christmas.

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Indian Spicy Curry House Specialities

Calle Varadero, Almerimar. Tel 950 033 244 Mob. 632 574 591

Ankara

Cafe Bar Ray & Kay welcome you...

Est 2005

to their friendly cafe bar for breakfast, lunch, dinner, tapas & drinks

Return of the sunday meat raffle Open: Mon - Sat 10.30am - Close

Open: Sunday 2pm - 10pm

(Kitchen closed on Sunday)

now showing sky sports, espn & bt sports

Tel 610 900 320 Darsena 3, Almerimar - next to pharmacy

MacGowan’s Bar & Restaurant

Guinness, Murphy’s Cider, Heineken, Large Selection of Spirits

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Thursday

MacGowans open mic & jam

Friday

Friday Golf LEO’S - FISH’N’CHIPS

Saturday

7th DECEMBER ASOCIACION DE ANIMALES DE BERJA CHARITY CHRISTMAS FAIR - 2.00PM - STUMBLE INN 14th December Xmas Gentlemans Evening at Leo’s

Sunday

christmas ladies evening at leos 10am – 1pm: Almerimar Walking Club - Meet at Mercadona SECOND SUNDAY OF THE MONTH ‘RASTRO-MARKET’ IN CAR PARK OPPOSITE LEO’S

Monday

11am – 1pm: Ladies Coffee Morning - Yachting Golf Restaurant 5pm – 7pm: Jeu de Boules East Beach

Tuesday

Tuesday Golf

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Chicken & Beef Curries Tapas served all day Chef from Punjab (India) working in Almerimar for over 10 years is now the new owner. everybody welcome Open every day: 12 noon - late

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almerimar local information keep up to date with what’s happening in Almerimar: www.facebook.com/localinformation

There is a new page on Facebook called Memorias de Almerimar www.facebook.com/ MemoriasDeAlmerimar

where people can share their photos and other memories of Almerimar from years gone by. If you have some old photos of Almerimar please can you share them with us.

The Charity Shop Calle Galera No6, Almerimar (Behind Bar Ankara)

Mon 10am-2pm, Tues 10am-2pm, Wed 10am-6pm, Thurs 10am-6pm, Fri 10am-6pm, Sat 10am- 2pm

Association with Animales de Berja

Facebook: Asociacion de Animales de Berja Reg No. 5272 Please use this for the most current information you may need. or Web: www.asociaciondeanimalesdeberja.com or E-mail: asociaciondeanimales@hotmail.com

Tel: +34 950 497 193 volunteers wanted

El Ejido Bowls Club Monday and Thursday - 5pm to 7pm Ring Alison on 677 317 920 to book or for further information

El Ejido Rugby Club

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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CHARITY CHRISTMAS FAIR at Stumble Inn, Almerimar

Saturday 7th December 2pm Stalls, Tombola, Raffle tickets on sale NOW at the charity shop, Almerimar Live Music from 5pm

CHRISTMAS RAFFLE To be drawn on

Saturday 7th December at the

Christmas Fair, Stumble Inn

Tickets 1€ (strip of 5) Available from the Charity Shop, Almerimar

La Envia Golf & Country Club Careterra Alicun

(20 minutes from Roquetas de Mar)

Our Midweek Green Fee Special is back!

18 holes Green Fee (or Envia Spa for non golfers) with 2 Beers / Wines + 2 Tapas

35€ per person

1st PRIZE WICKER CHRISTMAS HAMPER Full of goodies including: Pork & Stilton, Brandy Butter, Cranberry Sauce Christmas Cake, Christmas Pudding, Mince Pies, Crackers, Box of Chocolates, Chocolate Tree Decorations

Bottle of Spirits or a Pet Hamper

Monday to Friday Teeing off between 10 am & 12 noon For more info and to reserve call/email 950 55 96 46 / reservas@laenviagolf.com

The Charity Shop

PRONTO

2nd PRIZE

Box of Toiletries

3rd PRIZE

Asociacion de Animales Reg No. 5272

Calle Galera No6, Almerimar (Behind Bar Ankara)

Please help us find our forever family! Daisy, looking for a new home. She is about 3 years old, and looks a bit like a Norfolk Terrier. Could you give this lovely lady a new home? She is able to travel to the UK or rest of Europe. Contact us for more details. Please please consider giving this sweet girl a forever home.

If you can help us PLEASE Contact the Charity shop on 950 497 193

Monday - Fri 10am-2pm Saturday 11am-2pm Wednesday - Saturday 6pm–8pm Facebook: Asociacion de Animales de Berja Contact: E-mail asociaciondeanimales@hotmail.com Web: www.asociaciondeanimalesdeberja.com DONATIONS VIA PAYPAL

VOLUNTEERS WANTED

LAVANDERIA Almerimar’s only fully self service Launderette. Wash and dry all your: • Big Duvets • Big Blankets • Bedspreads/Throwovers • Curtains • Sleeping Bags

in our BIG machines. Small machines for small loads too!!

Open six days – Monday to Saturday 10am to 5pm Darsena De-La Batea No 8 British owned and run

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to hold a clinic on 4 & 5TH DECEMBER for her famous Lashes(UK Reg) and Semi-Permanant make-up, lips eyebrows, eyeliners etc. Check out her before/after pics online at www.amazing lashes.co.uk To make an appointment for a free consultation or to book a treatment

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open saturdays in december Call for an appointment Appointments now being taken 950 633 086 Calle Malaga - Albox (100m from Mercadona) iFi 722 294 384 Monday - Saturday 9.00am - 6pm FREE W Prices are subject to change without notification. Please confirm on booking. We reserve the right to withdraw offers at any time.

Fridays 9.30am - 6pm

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Christmas Gift Vouchers now available

Monday to Friday 9am - 3pm

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may not be entitled to disability benefits. I receive enquiries from people who have not even heard of the benefits that they may be entitled to and others who may have heard of what’s out there but, Do you suffer from mobility problems, not understanding the rules of breathlessness/pain or falls/stumbles? entitlement, have previously dismissed the idea of making Do you need help washing / dressing or supervision? a claim. In addition, there are You could be entitled to extra income by claiming UK those who are not receiving sickness / disabililty benefits while living in Spain their correct entitlement due to being wrongly refused For advice or to book a consultation an award or because their call 950 169 729 or 663 297 568 condition has worsened and or visit www.ukbenefitsinspain.com do not realise that they should be on a higher award. I continue to receive calls It’s that time of year again when people are returning to from confused and disgruntled people concerning their Spain to escape the cold and damp that starts to envelop entitlement to certain disability benefits while living in Spain. the UK around now. For many with illness or disability the When making contact with the DWP many are still being told sunnier climes of the Mediterranean provide some welcome that because they live in Spain they cannot make a claim for relief from the aches and pains, mobility problems and Attendance Allowance. Others are under the illusion – often breathlessness exacerbated by northern European winters. based on information given by friends and neighbours – that Many living with illness and disability accept the fact that any claim will affect their retirement pension or that they have because they may be getting on in years then inevitably to have spent 26 out of the last 52 weeks in the UK. I even getting around and managing their personal care issues received a call from a lady whose neighbour had told her that becomes more difficult. That is not to say, however, that they

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because she owned rather than rented her property here then she would not be entitled to anything. Since a CJEU ruling in July 2011, first-time claims for Attendance Allowance, Personal Independence Payment and Carer’s Allowance can be made by people living outside the UK in another EEA member state. The past presence test ( 26/52 week rule ) no longer applies as long as you can show genuine and sufficient link to the UK. Broadly speaking this means that you or a family member need to be in receipt of an contributions-based payment from the UK. It is also important to emphasise that Attendance Allowance and Personal Independence Payment are non-means tested and non-taxable thereby meaning that any award will not affect your pension. The welfare benefits system is complex and at times confusing but misinformation put about by people who do not fully understand it will unfortunately mean that many could miss out on that extra income which proves so invaluable to those living with illness or disability. For up-to-date, in-depth and reliable information on what is out there for you, a family member or a friend please give us a call. We can take you through how you make a first-time claim, ask for a review of an award and prepare you for and represent you at appeals tribunal. For more details on all the above please find contact details below. Kim Clark Benefits Consultancy tel: 950 169 729 mob: 663 297 568 www.ukbenefitsinspain.com

Osteopath Naturopath Enrique Arias, N.D, D.O

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Health Care For Adults and Children

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• Emergency Home Visits • English • Spanish • French • German • 20 Year’s Serving the community

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PLEASE CALL FOR AN APPOINTMENT MONICA ALGANARAZ: 695 355 381

Sciatica - Back Pain - Sports Injuries Digestive and Cardiovascular Disorders Headaches - Arthritis - Skin Conditions

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Centro Cueva Del Lobo Paseo Mediterraneo 10, Mojacar Beach Centro Medico Indalo C/ Manuel Azaña, Almeria

Valle del Almanzora: Olula Del Rio

Flu and the flu vaccine Flu is a highly infectious illness that spreads rapidly through the coughs and sneezes of people who are carrying the virus. If you’re at risk of complications from flu, make sure you have your annual flu jab available from September onwards. Flu symptoms can hit quite suddenly and severely. They usually include fever, chills, headaches and aching muscles. You can often get a cough and sore throat. Because flu is caused by a virus and not bacteria, antibiotics won’t treat it. Anyone can get flu, but it can be more serious for certain people, such as: •people aged 65 or over •people who have a serious medical condition

•pregnant women If you are in one of these groups, you’re more vulnerable to the effects of flu (even if you’re fit and healthy) and could develop flu complications, which are more serious illnesses such as bronchitis and pneumonia, which could result in hospitalisation. Should you have the flu jab? See your Doctor or Angel about the flu jab if you’re 65 or over, or if you have any of the following problems (however old you are): •a serious heart complaint •a chest complaint or breathing difficulties, including asthma, bronchitis and emphysema

•serious kidney disease •diabetes •lowered immunity due to disease or treatment such as steroid medication or cancer treatment •if you have a problem with your spleen or you have had your spleen removed •if you have ever had a stroke The best time of the year to have a flu vaccination is in the autumn from September to early November. Even if you’ve already had a flu jab in previous years, you need another one each year. The flu jab may only protect you for a year. This is because the viruses that cause flu are always changing.

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How effective is the flu jab? No vaccine is 100% effective, however, people who have had the flu jab are less likely to get flu. If you do get flu despite having the jab, it will probably be milder than if you haven’t been vaccinated. The flu jab doesn’t cause flu as it doesn’t contain live viruses. However, you may experience side effects after having the jab, such as a temperature and aching muscles for a couple of days afterwards. Your arm may feel sore at the site where you were

injected. More severe reactions are rare. The flu vaccine only protects against flu, but not other illnesses caused by other viruses, such as the common cold. You shouldn’t have the flu vaccination if: •you’ve had a serious reaction to a flu vaccination before •you have a high temperature (postpone it until you’re better)

Nurses & Carers Wanted

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PETS CORNER

Keep your pets safe this Christmas

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 IN ANDALUCIA: THE 175,000 EURO: EXEMPTION FOR SPOUSE AND DESCENDENTS:

THE HILTONS CATTERY

Our cattery is like no other, the purpose built roomy heated building is double insulated for warmth in the winter, cool in the summer, mosquito proofed, hygienically tiled and each very large private room is decorated in a homely manner with all the comforts of home. Our care for your pet is constant and personal with companionship for your cat assured. We have over 15 year’s professional background in animal care. We are small and care for your cat the way we would like our own to be. For the pet lovers with dogs and other pets these can be accommodated for in our own spacious home with walled garden and treated as one of the family. Our service is special, bookings are limited and pre-booking is recommended. Discounts are available for multi-cat owners. Inspection is welcome and regular customer references are Pam & John available. The Best Care There Is For Your Cat... 950 163 489

pammyandjohnny@gmail.com

woodhouse boarding kennels & cattery arboleas

Small friendly kennels 24hr vets service pet transporting arranged welcome to view ministry approved

Tracy 650 211 952

Let us transport your loving friends to and from the UK & Europe in comfort with loving care in our air-conditioned van Tel 950 092 096 or 661 402 493 - Email jt.transport@yahoo.co.uk

Ken & Jackie Dog & Cat Sitter service

• Your home or ours • Honest & trust worthy • 5 years experience of all types of animals • References available on request

676 389 592

Veterinarians see the Christmas joy turn tragic because of pets ingesting decorations. They are warning pet owners to decorate with their pets in mind so that those pets do not get sick. Shiny tinsel, garland and light strands are a serious danger, if pets chew and swallow the tinsel or wiring, it can cause digestive problems that require surgery and if the pet does not get treated right away, it could die. Some of your typical ornaments and decorations can get lodged into the intestines. The Styrofoam balls covered with glitter and paint are also toxic to animals as well as poinsettias. It is recommended using fake trees because the water in the tree stand is toxic and it’s very possible that your pets will get to it and drink it. If your pet experiences vomiting, diarrhoea or lethargy, you should contact your veterinarian ASAP.

If you are resident in Andalucía and have inherited less than 175,000 euro, you will pay no inheritance tax as long as you are a GROUP I heir (this is spouse, civil partners and all direct descendants including adopted children). The exemption as you can see contains three conditions: 1. You must be resident in Andalucia: If you are non resident your exempt amount would only be 16,000 euro. (consult a professional regarding who is considered resident for the purpose of inheritance tax) 2. The heir must be in Group I. 3. The heir must not receive more than 175,000 euro. In Spain tax is applied to what each heir receives. As long as each heir in group I receives less than 175000 no tax will be due. This is an all or nothing exemption. If you inherit one euro more than 175000 euro then you do not qualify and pay on everything but the first 16,000 euro. (Which is the exempt amount for GROUP I heirs if you do not qualify for the above). (if you are close to the exemption rate consult a professional regarding exact valuation of the estate as he will be able to establish it using benchmarks and will need to fine tune the value adding 3% for chattels and deducting deductable expenses) Example: A married couple resident in Mojacar have a jointly owned property worth 700,000 euro and a joint bank account worth 50,000 euro. If the husband passes away the estate will be worth 375000 euro. (half of the value of the house and half of the money in the bank account) This is a simplified version of the reality, because this amount would in reality suffer certain adjustments before being used). If the deceased husband had left his complete estate to his wife, then: As she is receiving over 375000 euro she does not qualify for the exemption and will need to pay tax on all but the first 16,000 euro: result her tax would be over 70000 euro. If this couple had three children also resident in Mojacar and the husband had left his estate to his three children and wife in four equal shares, then no inheritance tax would have been paid al each heir would have been entitled to the exemption of 175000 euro.

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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Christmas Traditions

In the Middle Ages, a popular religious play depicted the story of Adam and Eve’s expulsion from the Garden of Eden. A fir tree hung with apples was used to symbolize the Garden of Eden - the Paradise Tree. The play ended with the prophecy of a saviour coming, and so was often performed during the Advent season. It is thought that Protestant reformer Martin Luther first adorned trees with light. While coming home one December evening, the beauty of the stars shining through the branches of a fir inspired him to recreate the effect by placing candles on the branches of a small fir tree inside his home

Poinsettia

This member of the Euphorbia family comes into flower only when it experiences long nights of about 14 hours, so comes into its own at Christmas time and January. The true flowers are small, inconspicuous and yellow; the petals are in fact vivid bracts that surround them. The best known are the blood-red stars which cheer gardens at Christmas, although pink, white and marbled forms occur. The traditional practice is to cut back the woody stems immediately after flowering, early in the year. If it isn’t too much of an eyesore, leave the stems until April before cutting back to 30cm from the ground. When treated in this way, the sap has time to flow back down the stems to the heart of the plant and the following year’s flowers will blaze with extra intensity. This is a good bush to plant near the wall of the house where it can’t be seen from the windows, so that you don’t have to look at the naked stems between February and April!

In 16th century Germany, fir trees were decorated, both indoors and out, with apples, roses, gilded candies and coloured paper. The Christmas Tree was brought to England by Queen Victoria’s husband, Prince Albert from his native Germany. The famous Illustrated News etching in 1848, featuring the Royal Family of Victoria, Albert and their children gathered around a Christmas tree in Windsor Castle, popularized the tree throughout Victorian England.

Christmas Trees

Investment Opportunity

2 DETACHED VILLAS AND land for sale Two detached villa shells built upto and including roofs125m2 built on flat 3000m2 plot. Secluded position, unspoilt countryside views across orange and lemon groves front and rear

Private Sale

• Each villa spec: 3 beds / 2 baths. Size 125m2

• Space for pools (12mx6m) • Exceptional uninterrupted views of orange and lemon groves to front & rear • Situated between Almanzora & Arboleas overlooking Almanzora valley • 10 minutes to nearest town with all amenities • Inland country setting, but only 30 minutes to coast.

Fully Legal & with Full Title Deeds

Must be viewed to appreciate this golden opportunity

Tel: 609 199 394 / 647 379 878 / 950 064 801

• Ideal for builder to complete internals. • Price includes both builds and land of 3000m2.

150,000€

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property of the week Ref. 243 mojacar

179,950€

REF.655 los gallardos 104,950€

Opportunity, 3 Beds, 2.5 Baths detached villa, Jacuzzi in the garden, lounge + fireplace, complete kitchen, fantastic sea view, large Roof terrace, various terraces, car port, close to all amenities and the beach.

REF.635 Macena Beach 154,950€

REF.129 mojacar beach 99,970€

BARGAIN Semidetached villa with 3 double bedrooms, 2 baths, plus large sun terrace with Fantastic Mountain Views, living/dining room, private drive way, A/C hot & cold, beautiful communal pool & private garden well maintained, Bargain price. Bank Valuation of 185.000€.

Bank repossessions Luxury Town house on 2 levels, of 108m built includes 2 large terraces giving amazing sea views and only 100 metres to the beach. With 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, A/C (hot and cold) Private parking, REDUCED FROM 350.000€

Luxury new development, apartment 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, large terrace 45m with beautiful sea & golf view, winter and summer pool, store room, underground secure parking, glass lifts in all the urbanization, fully Air-con (hot & cold).

REF.653

REF.563 los gallardos 224,950 €

REF.663

bargain

palomares

95,000€

palaces

220,000€

bargain

Fantastic town house in excellent condition, full of character and charm, 2 beds, 2 baths. Very spacious and versatile accommodation, 3 terraces & roof solarium, private underground parking, communal beautiful pool.

Large detached bungalow, of 190m2 built on a 11.000m2 plot, private swimming pool in the garden, 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, independent large kitchen, sea and mountain views, in an excellent condition, mature garden, A/C, electric gates, very large covered terraces.

A beautiful, spacious villa in excellent condition, set on a lovely plot with 10x5 swimming pool, 150m built, 826m Plot, 4 Beds, 3 Baths, Tranquil location, within 30 minutes’ drive to the coast, with wonderful Mountain views.

REF.661

REF.610

REF.648

san jose

179,000€

tabernas

159,000€

Cariatiz

249,000€

reduced

A beautiful duplex in very good condition, set in a quiet residential location, only 5 mins drive to the beach at San Jose. Lounge/dining room with doors to terrace. 3 bedrooms,2 bathrooms,cloakroom.2 terraces, off-street parking.

Excellent detached villa in very good condition, set on a beautiful fenced and gated plot of 3,500m2.3 beds,2 baths. Electric heaters and ceiling fans.8x4 swimming pool, patio and terraces. Tranquil location with stunning views.

Wonderful cortijo in good condition with seperate guest house,set on a mature elevated plot with beautiful swimming pool and lovely country views. Main house with 3 beds, 2 baths, guest house - lounge,kitchen,2 beds,bath. 30 mins to the coast.

Ref.651 Mojacar Pueblo 220,000€

REF.570 Agua Amarga 275,000€

REF.659

antas

189,950€

reduced

Fantastic house in good condition, full of rustic character and charm, situated in a great location with spectacular sea/coastline views from the lounge as well as the terraces.5 beds,3 baths. Very spacious and versatile accommodation.

A superb rustic-style cortijo in impeccable condition, offering very spacious accommodation and set on a beautiful, elevated plot of 1600m2 with lovely views.4 double beds, family bath(easy to put 2nd bath),garage. Very tranquil, yet only 5 mins drive to the beach.

A wonderful large family home, with 7 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, divided into main house of 4 beds, 3 bath, & independent apartment with own access of 3 beds, 2 bath, 2 lounges, 2 kitchens, private pool and sun bathing area, reduced for quick sale.

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KAREN OLIVER + TEAM WELCOMES YOU TO THE NEW

info@solymarspain.com - www.solymarspain.com

950 064 584 Mob: 677 667 722 / 635 979 829 300€ pcm

mar992

Village house in Taberno, 5 bed,1bath fully furnished, 170m2 build. Close to all facilities

44,950€

SOL141

Purchena Town house, 3 bed,1 bath, Garage, Roof terrace, Central location

325€ pcm

MAR636

Rambla de Oria 3 bed, 1 bath Spanish country retreat,Telephone and internet are possible. Large roof terrace

45,950€

SOL042

Zurgena Town house, Courtyard 3 bed, 1 bath Village location

Properties

Houses Wanted in Huercal Overa/Vera Urgently Required & surrounding areas For Sale & For Rent 450€ pcm

MAR907

arboleas 3 bed 2 bath fully furnished pool fully walled & gated

106,000€

SOL127

Arboleas 5 bed, 2 bath 2 apartments, Fully reformed Fitted kitchen Off road parking

From 250€ p/wk

MAR991

Various self contained apts in Los Pocicas Set in a stunning location, 2 bed, 1 bath access to private pool area situated 10 min out side of Albox.

119,950€

SOL432

Sulfi 4 bed, 4 bath, Fully reformed 215m2 build Separate self contained granny annex

400€ pcm

MAR981

3 bed, 2 bath in Partaloa Fully furnished, fully walled and gated 360 degrees Mountain and Countryside views

149,950€

SOL043

Partaloa 3 bed,3 bath 3000m2 land Detached garage Separate out building Fully reformed. Must be seen

OUR OFFICE ADDRESS: AVENIDA 28 DE FEBRERO, 44 BAJO, ALBOX (A334 ALBOX TO BAZA ROAD) opposite Albox Online

Charming house with plot near amenities

for €175,000

Extremely well kept 3 bed / 2 bath House in El Real de Antas with a built area of approx. 160 m2 built on a freehold plot of approx. 260 mts2. All in all this walled property is distributed on one level and has a utility area, large kitchen, dining / living room with a wood burner, hallway, master bedroom with en suite bathroom, two further double bedrooms and a family bathroom. The property benefits from exposed wood beams

in the ceiling, gas central heating and a roof terrace. There is also a summer kitchen and a large tiled patio.

courses in the area. It has a practical access to the A7 E15 and the airport of Almeria is no more than 45 minutes’ drive.

This could be an ideal retreat for those looking to permanently move or have a holiday property strategically located for the village of Antas and all its amenities. It’s good for the coast too and it is a very short drive away to the beaches of Vera Playa, Garrucha or Mojacar and several golf

This is a must see property and the low asking price makes it very attractive. For more information or to book a viewing appointment please visit our office or contact us via phone or e-mail. Ref: 1532

Paseo del Mediterraneo 197 - Mojacar - Almeria

Tel: 950 472 430 / 610 053 563

property group

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• Property Sales • Resales • Holiday Lets • Commercial Properties • Off Plan Investments • Property Vigilance • Maintenence Super apartment 91m² 2beds 2baths, south facing Large terraces 33+17m² lift, garage, store room Communal pool, close to beach

Fantastic apartment 72m² 2 beds, 2 baths, furnished terrace 9m², AC/H, garage com. pool, next to golf course

165.000€

105.000€

MEAP5213

REF: MEAP4013

Apartment facing Golf course 3 beds, 2 baths, AC/H, furnished 150m from the sea, terrace com. pool and gardens

Detr. house 103m² in small community 3 beds, 2 baths, terraces Roof terrace, stunning sea views Com. pool and parking

GF apartment 66,5m² 2 beds, 1 bath, store room covered terrace, parking com pool, AC/H

219.000€

85.000€

REF: MEVL2113

REF: MEAP6813

Front line apartment 73m² 2 beds, 2 baths, AC/H 1°floor, excellent views com, pool, parking, furnished

Detached villa 170m² plot 492m², 4 beds, 3 baths Lovely views to sea mountains Private pool garage, Roof terrace

1°floor aparment 84m² 3 beds, 2 baths, furnished Com pool, AC/H, parking, ready for rentals

115.000€

129.000€

325.000€

REF: MEAP5409

REF: MEAP4513

REF: MEVL3611

Mojacar Playa

Macenas

Marina de la Torre

Mojacar Playa

Marina de la Torre

2 beds, 2 baths, open views In & outdoor pool, communal pool, brand new

Reformed cortijo 200m² built plot 1200m², 15 min from Carboneras 3 beds, 1 bath main house, Guest apartment with 1 bed, 1 bath

Townhouse 81m² close to sea excellent condition, AC/H 2 beds, 2 baths, furnished com pool, off-street parking

Mojacar Playa

Los Gafares

Mojacar Playa

REF: MEVL79005

129.000€

129.950€

REF: MECT8208

REF: METH7811

south facing GF apartment 58m² 2 beds, 1 baths, terrace 18 m² excellent location, furnished Com. pool, parking short walk to beach

79.500€

Mojacar Playa

REF: MEAP4613

All prices valid for 7 days from going to print. Fully compliant with decreto 218

Lifestyle Living Levante

105.000€

Mojacar Playa

South facing villa 214 m² plot 378m² 3 beds, 4 baths, excellent sea views, pool, garage, centr. heating

365.000€

Turre

Mojacar Playa

REF: MEAP9509

99.970€

Marina de la Torre

REF: MEAP412

Corner townhouse 83m² 3 beds, 2 baths, furnished AC/H, garden & roof terrace, com. pool, parking

79.000€

Huerta Nueva

REF: METH5908

info@mojacarestates.com Mojacar: 950 478 935 Turre: 950 468 276 Avenida del Mediterraneo No 8 Mojacar

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Wanting to sell?

We are currently looking to expand our portfolio. For more information please call us on, Spain 0034 699 271 709 or UK 0044 7919215925 email: shirleywithvidacabrera@hotmail.com

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79,999€

* Turre * 3 bed/1 bath/wc * Spacious & airy * Seperate kitchen

* Puerto Lumbreras * Private pool * 2 roof terraces * Country property

* * * *

Sierra Cabrera 3 Bedrooms Large underbuild Private pool

SCL0140

90,000€

SCL00135

215.000€

SCL0049

280.000€

* Albox * 1/2 & 3 Beds * Central Location * Ideal 1st home

* Cortijo Grande * 2 Bed/ 2 Bath * Townhouse * Fantastic views

*Sierra Cabrera * 3 Bed/3 Bath * Seperate annex * Various terraces

* Sierra Cabrera * 3 Bed/3 Bath * 1450sqm Plot * Stunning views

SCL0127 from

33.000€

SCL0123

95,000€

SCL0130

225.000€

SCL0050

385,000€

* Cortijo Grande * 3 bed/2 bath * near golf * on one level

* Cortijo Grande * 3 bed/2 bath * on golf * Private pool

* Mojacar Playa * 4 bed/2 bath * Sea views * On golf course

* Sierra Cabrera * 4 Bed/4 Bath * 1600sqm plot * Infinity pool

SCL0131

80.000€

SCL0134

160.000€

SCL0081 from

230.000€

SCL0094

694.000€

www.sierracabreraliving.com email : shirleywithvidacabrera@hotmail.com

Tel : 950 091 830 / 699 271 709

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ASSSA - your private health insurer in Spain CUSTOMER SERVICE OFFICE NOW OPEN IN ROQUESTAS DEL MAR Currently, many European citizens are experiencing changes which are bringing the effects of the crisis in Spain much closer to home. Some of you may be losing your entitlement to a SIP card while others, who already have private insurance, are finding out that their insurance company has been bought out by another insurance group. This has imposed limitations on their level of service or even on their quality of cover. Many have since discovered that they will no longer be able to visit the private doctor of their choice because the new company does not have a contract with them any more. Are you in either situation? Would you consider a reasonably priced private health insurance with ASSSA so that you can visit local, English speaking doctors in Spain? Are you privately insured, but dissatisfied: premium increases; no customer service in your language; your insurance company has radically reduced and changed their services? ASSSA offers you impartial advice and tailor-made solutions with special offers available and special conditions for those transferring in from another private insurer. Personal advice and support even after signing your contract? With our insurance company, this comes as a matter of course. ASSSA has, for over 75 years, offered its customers in Spain excellent private health insurance at an affordable price. For the last 20 Years we have specialized in meeting the private health insurance demands of our European fellow citizens along the Costa. In order to achieve this superior customer service and customer proximity, we have set up a chain of

customer service offices along the coast. ASSSA - Experience, Expertise & Customer Service Our personal service is unique. Our friendly, multi-lingual employees are pleased to inform you of both our achievements and policies without any obligation to purchase. Our philosophy is to answer all client queries fully and with complete honesty. Many of our clients join us on recommendation from existing ones, which is a clear indication of our unique service. After joining ASSSA you are allocated a personal contact that speaks your language and assists with any questions that you may have. Your personal contact will deal directly with you for medical assistance, offering her personal empathy, help and support. Doctors and Hospitals. We offer our customers an extensive directory of private clinics, GP´s and Specialists working from some of the best private healthcare hospitals. In order to comply with the wishes of our clients, we make contracts with facilities most of whom speak your language or offer a free translation service. For this reason, we have many English speaking medical professionals under contract with ASSSA. Quality insurance We provide flexible levels of health insurance - depending on the cover level and premium best suited to the client’s requirements - from a supplementary insurance (from 44 € a month) to a more fully comprehensive insurance cover (from 84 € a month). During the current economic crisis we are pleased to be able to offer discounts until the 10.12.2013, of up to 30% for the entire contract lifetime and also

they are imposing higher taxes on income and gains. Spain is no exception. Wealthy families are subject to inheritance/ succession taxes and wealth tax. What matters are after-tax returns, so your wealth management strategies require both investment expertise and tax expertise. At the same time, tax authorities are closing many exemptions and tax planning arrangements, attacking offshore tax havens and demanding higher levels of disclosure. Banking secrecy is fast being consigned to history. Today there is unprecedented political support for automatic exchange of information. Governments will receive much more information on income and assets held overseas. This will significantly help them trace tax evasion and recoup unpaid tax and

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50% discount for children under 16 insured with parents, plus comfortable monthly payment without surcharge. In addition, we offer dental insurance reduced by up to 20% (from only 68 € per annum). Insure your health! The benefits of ASSSA insurance: ASSSA offers a variety of unique, written, contractual guarantees. The age at which you sign your contract is always used as the basis on which to calculate your premiums, i.e. the premium does not increase due to increased age. In addition, ASSSA provides protection against policy cancellation from the first day of insurance. Contracts with ASSSA are of course, in your native language as transparency is important to us. Roquetas de Mar office is offering all our unique benefits as mentioned above with a special introductory offer when you contract a policy with ASSSA between 01/10/2013 – 12/12/2013 and RECEIVE YOUR FIRST MONTH FREE. Visit us for a chat and without any obligation receive a personal premium calculation and collect your welcome gift from our Roquetas office, Complejo Las Garzas, Avda. Playa Serena, 138-2 (04740), Roquetas del Mar. Opening hours Every Friday 10.00am – 5.00pm, or our Vera office, C/Del Mar 33, Comercial centre Alcaná, Local 3B, 04620 Vera Monday-Thursday 09.30-13.30hrs For further information please contact Louise on 950 392 487 or 616 171 073 email: vera@asssa.es

Wealth Management In The 21st Century The tax planning, investment and general wealth management landscape has changed considerably since the start of the 21st century. Savings interest rates are at historic lows. Inflation constantly erodes the value of capital and income. We have had the economic crisis and banking crisis. There is a loss of trust in banks. Higher taxes are being imposed. All this has brought renewed emphasis on wealth preservation, and an increasing understanding of the need for diversification within your portfolio and tax efficient investment structures. Many today are concerned with maintaining the value of their money over the long term. As governments in Europe struggle to reduce their debt, they are desperately seeking every opportunity to increase tax revenues. Their main target has been private capital, on which

By Chris McCann, Partner, Blevins Franks

penalties. Wealth management advice is more important than ever before. A wealth manager will review your current financial planning and advise you on how to protect and grow your wealth; to legitimately mitigate the amount of tax that you pay and control when and where you pay it; to protect your investments from institutional failure and to ensure your wealth will be distributed on your death according to your wishes and with as little inheritance tax as possible. Your aim should be to have the peace of mind that comes from the certain knowledge that your financial affairs are in order, so you can enjoy your chosen lifestyle here in the Spain. To keep in touch with the latest developments in the offshore world, check out the latest news on our website www. blevinsfranks.com

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Spanish Housing Market News Some positive news on the housing market in Spain. Just a few days ago the Ministry of Development published the finding that the number of home sales had fallen by only 6.8% between July and September. Now they have announced that the price of private housing fell by only 4.5% in the third quarter of 2013, compared to the same period of 2012, which is the most moderate decline recorded since the end of 2010 and early 2011. Specifically, the average cost per square metre of private housing stood at 1,495.3 euros, which is 4.5% less than a year ago (1,565 euros per square metre) and almost the same level as three months ago (1,481 euros per square metre). According to the Ministry’s historical statistical series, the average price per square metre has fallen 28.8% since its peak in the first quarter of 2008 (when it stood at 2,101 euros per square metre). Four regions registered increases in housing prices, year-on-year: the Balearic Islands (4.8%), Navarra (4.3%), Extremadura (2.8%) and Madrid (0.3%), while in the Basque Country the prices remained the same as a year ago. At the other end, registering the largest declines, year-on-year, were: La Rioja (-12.6%), Cantabria (-10.7%), Aragon (-10.5%), Asturias (-10.1%) and Catalonia (-8.9%). With regard to the age of the property, the cost of housing over two years old has decreased year-on-year by 5.2% to 1,472.7 euros per square metre, which is more than double the depreciation of new builds (up to two years old), which has fallen by 2.5% (to 1,564 euros per square metre). For municipalities with over 25,000 inhabitants, the highest prices were recorded in San Sebastián (3,407 euros per square metre), Getxo (3,119.9), Bilbao (2,657.6), Alcobendas (2,618.6), Ibiza (2,573.2), Calvia (2,533.8), Leioa (2,509.1), Sant Cugat del Vallès (2,494.4), Basauri (2,493) and Barcelona (2,466.3). In contrast, the most affordable housing is found in Jumilla (591 euros per square metre), Elda (604.6), Algemesí (630.9), Ontinyent (655.3), Tomelloso (660) and Yecla (668.6).

Bedar, 04288 (next to Miramar Restaurant)

Tel: 607 705 085 or 687 938 466

Olive

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Monday - Friday 10am - 3.30pm

Sales office now open in Bedar

Lubrin

OLV729

A very pretty village cortijo in original state perfect for reforming. Located at the edge of a pretty village within Urban land and great views. The land has fig, olive and almond trees. A great project for reforming. Electric, water easily connected. Possibility to purchase additional plot of land adjacent. A great little buy.

New to the market Only 34,950€

OLV542

sorbas

(cariatz)

A charming, characterful, 4 bedroom country property located close to a small village yet in a quiet area with great views. This property is immaculate and boasts many interesting features and a lovely private pool area and large garage. Offers invited.

Beautiful property NOW 249,950€

...it’s all in the detail Lubrin

OLV520

A great opportunity to purchase a cortijo in its original state with land and a balsa in a beautiful valley, ripe for renovation. This is a large property with corals in an elevated situation with great views. The property has water & electric connected and is located in a rural hamlet a 5 minute drive to the market town of Lubrin, in a peaceful location with views.

Great Project ONLY 39,950€

OLV395

sorbas

(gaffarillos)

This is a great buy consisting of a totally renovated village cortijo situated in a pretty Spanish village with the added bonus of a 70 m2 garage and a fabulous 1000m2 plot, currently being used as a garden and large vegetable plot with its own water supply, land and large garage.

pretty village CORTIJO 99,950€

COMPLETE HOLIDAY CARE MOJACAR PLAYA

RENTALS - SALES -MANAGEMENT - MAINTENANCE “English spoken”

Deborah Cubel fisher

“on parle francais”

7 years experience in this area legal & fiscal advice for residents & non-residents Tax Payments and refunds

• Wills and Inheritance process • Translations / Interpreter • Purchase / Sale private contracts • NIE’s, Residencia, Medical Cards.... • Land property and Catastro • Vehicle registration / driving registration licenses licenses • Conveyancing / Notorial documents • Mortgages • Taxes (local rates, rubbish collection, vehicle, tax returns for residents and non residents and refund of the capital gains tax)

Special offer !!!

Wills €125 / each Including Notary Fee

Yearly contract €149 Including VAT 21%

• Yearlytax returns (no increase if more than one owner, or more than one property) • Legal and fiscal advice FREE throughout the year • Free assistance / advice for any visitors staying at your property • Free visit from a technician / architect to offer independent expertise on matter such as: putting in insurance claims, confirmation of the legality of an extension / building work, free estimate for any work to be carried out

If you introduce another client to us you will not be charged your next annual fee

C/ del Mar, 33 - Galeria Alcana Local 11 Vera 04620 (Almeria) Tel: 950 39 06 21 Fax: 950 39 02 12 email: dcasesores@notin.net

Ref. PC/SK beautifully refurbished, very large 1st flr apt, 300m to beach, pool & a/c.

Ref:INT/MJ - 3 bed/2bath house private gardens , garage, com pool 300m to beach

Ref: PM/TW beautiful 2 bed/ 2 bath apt in Puerto Marina, pool, large terrace, sea views, garage, a/c, furnished.

Ref:VA/TL Fantastic 1bed/1bath apt, A/C, com pool, parking, F/F, 300m to beach

Ref: IND/JL fantastic front line 2 bed/2 bath apt.,pool, large terrace with sea views, garage, a/c, furnished.

Ref: IA/SP/302 - 1 bed/1bath apt, F/F, 50m to beach, sea views A/C, com pool, good rental

MOJACAR - NEW - €149,950

MOJACAR - NEW €119,950

MOJACAR - NEW€169,950

MOJACAR - new €189,950

MOJACAR - new €69,950

MOJACAR -reduced €57,950

Paseo del Mediterraneo 19, Mojacar Playa, Almeria (near the Hotel Best Indalo)

Tel: 950 478 612 / 610 808 631 

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Sale and Rental Properties Urgently Required

Please check our website for more fantastic offers or call

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www.indalorealestate.com Email: info@indalorealestate.com Sales & Rental properties urgently required in the Albox, Arboleas, Huercal Overa & Mojacar areas

ARBOLEAS................€105,950 NEAR ARBOLEAS......€135,000 NEAR PARTALOA ..... €149,995 ARBOLEAS.................€155,000

• Large family home currently split in to 2 apartments • 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms • 2 kitchens, 2 lounge/diners • Front and rear gardens • Great views • Close to Arboleas REF: A1725

• REDUCED. Detached 3 bed Villa • Family bathroom and ensuite to master • Good size lounge/diner • Fully fitted kitchen • 8x4m swimming pool and great views • 700m2 fully walled and gated plot • Short drive to Arboleas REF: A1635

• Large, spacious villa of 171 m² build • 3 double bedrooms & 2 bathrooms • 37m² lounge and 16m² dining room • 17m² fully fitted kitchen • 10x6m swimming pool and bar area • 36m² covered terrace/fly-free area • 3,282m² plot with great views REF: A1721

• Large 3 bed villa with 1 bed annex • 3 double bedrooms & 2 bathrooms • Bedroom/kitchen & bathroom in annex • 30m² lounge/diner • 16m² sun lounge • Swimming pool • 1,200m² plot and 12m² casita Ref: A1718

ARBOLEAS.................€159,950 ARBOLEAS.................€159,950 ARBOLEAS.................€164,950 NEAR ARBOLEAS....€169,000

• Lakes Vega villa with 148m² build size • High build specification • 3 double bedrooms & 2 bathrooms • Large lounge/diner • Spacious, fully fitted kitchen • Great views and roof-top solarium • Lots of extras REF: A1690

PROPERTY OF THE WEEK Arboleas

• Large villa with great views • Walking distance to amenities • 3 bedrooms & 2 bathrooms • Fully fitted kitchen with diner • Good size lounge • 8x4m swimming pool; solarium • 138m² build; 674m² plot REF:A1507

• Walking distance to amenities • Immaculate 2/3 bed villa • Lounge and separate dining room • Fully fitted kitchen • 18m² covered terrace; casita • Beautiful property in a great location • 622m² garden with 8x4m pool Ref: A1726

• Lakes Vega villa with 138m² build size • High build specification • 4 double bedrooms & 3 bathrooms • Open-plan lounge/diner and kitchen • 8x4m swimming pool • 650m² plot with great views REF: A1723

• Lovely villa with great views • Walking distance to amenities • 3 bedrooms & 2 bathrooms • Fully fitted kitchen; utility room • Good size lounge/diner • 10x5m swimming pool • 18m² garage

€149,950

Ref: A1716

ARBOLEAS.................€174,950 NEAR ARBOLEAS......€189,950 ARBOLEAS.................€189,950 ARBOLEAS.................€199,995

• Large, spacious villa • 3 double bedrooms & 2 bathrooms • 25m² lounge/diner • 12m² covered bar area • Solarium and 36m² garage • Great views • Walking distance to Arboleas Ref: A1724

• Spacious 3 bed, 3 bath villa • Good size lounge/diner • Fully fitted kitchen with appliances • Covered terrace and double garage • 10x5m swimming pool • Double plot with great views REF:A1712

• Lakes Vega built 3 bed villa • Walking distance to amenities • Good size lounge with fire-place • Fully fitted kitchen/diner • 2 bathrooms • Covered terrace; 8x4m swimming pool • Lots of extras Ref: A1617

• Spacious villa of 121m² build • Walking distance to amenities • Fantastic views and quiet location • 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms • 8x4m swimming pool; 6x4m garage • Covered terrace and open living area • Good size lounge/diner REF: A1720

long term rental properties

TABERNO from €435 P/MONTH NR ARBOLEAS......€545/month NR ARBOLEAS....€545/MONTH ARBOLEAS..........€595/MONTH

• Fully furnished, 4 bed, 3 bath Villa • Fully fitted kitchen with appliances • Good size lounge/diner with fire-place • Air-con in lounge; satellite TV • Large plot - peaceful location REF: R304

• Fully furnished 3 bed villa • Lounge/diner with gas fire • Fully fitted kitchen and utility room • Family bathroom and ensuite • 10x4m pool; great views Ref: R336

• Large, fully furnished, 3 bed, 2 bath Villa • Fully fitted kitchen • Good size lounge/diner with fire-place • Satellite TV; air con; alarm; internet available • Nice views, solarium and 8x4m swimming Ref: R294 pool

• Fully furnished, 3 bed, 2 bath Villa • Fully fitted kitchen • Good size lounge/diner with fire-place • Satellite TV; air con; internet available • Fantastic views and 8x4m swimming pool REF: R289 • Walking distance to village

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Christmas Tree

Meringues

Preparation Line bake sheet with parchment and heat oven to 200 degrees F.

Ingredients:

Instructions: Meringue Cookie: 1. Place sugar, egg whites and tartar in a bowl over (not directly on) simmering water. Constantly whisk the egg whites until the sugar has dissolved. 2. Pour the egg mixture into a clean bowl and add mint extract. Using a whisk attachment on a stand mixer or a hand held mixture, slowly beat egg mixture on medium low. Once mixture is no longer opaque, add in green food coloring. Increase speed and continue to beat mixture until stiff peaks have almost formed. Mixture is ready when whisk attachment dipped into mixture leaves a curled but stiff peak when removed. 3. Transfer mixture to a pastry bag fitted with a close or open star tip and pipe ½ inch to ¾ inch wide cookies, making sure to set them one inch apart from one another. Bake at 200 degrees F for 2 hours, then turn off oven and leave the door slightly ajar for meringues to cool down with the oven. Store meringue cookies in an airtight container away from any heat or moisture. Alternatively, store them in the freezer where they can be enjoyed straight from the freezer without any defrosting.

Chocolate Stars:

ie: Meringue Cook s ite wh gs • 4 eg • 1 cup sugar • Pinch of tartar mint extract • 1/8 tespoon of g een food colorin • 2- 4 drops of gr s: Chocolate Star ocolate • 2 oz. melted ch

1. Line bake sheet with parchment paper. Place melted chocolate in a pastry bag fitted with a number two round tip or place melted chocolate in a plastic bag and cut a small hole in a corner and pipe chocolate into star shape. Chill piped chocolate stars in the refrigerator until ready to use. (If you are nervous about free-handing the stars, place a sheet with a star pattern underneath the parchment paper and pipe chocolate over the outline).

Assembly: 1. To place the stars on the meringue cookies, squeeze a dallop of cooled melted chocolate on top and then place chocolate stars in it. Source: www.barkersroyale.com

Holiday Tree

Brownies Ingredients: 1 box Betty Crocker® Orginal Supreme brownie mix (with chocolate syrup pouch) Water, vegetable oil and eggs called for on brownie mix box 2 or 3 drops green food color 1 cup Betty Crocker® Rich & Creamy vanilla frosting (from 1-lb container) Betty Crocker® Decorating Decors red and green candy sprinkles or miniature candy-coated chocolate baking bits Miniature candy canes (2 inch), unwrapped Directions: 1. Heat oven to 350°F. Line 13x9-inch pan with foil so foil extends about 2 inches over short sides of pan. Grease bottom only of foil with cooking spray or shortening. 2. Make and bake brownie mix as directed on box for 13x9-inch pan, using water, oil and eggs. Cool completely, about 1 hour. Remove brownie from pan by lifting foil; peel foil away. To cut brownie into triangles, cut lengthwise into 3 rows. Cut each row into 7 triangles, see diagram. Save smaller pieces for snacking. 3. Stir food color into frosting. Spoon frosting into small resealable food-storage plastic bag; partially seal bag. Cut off tiny bottom corner of bag. Squeeze bag to pipe frosting over brownies. Sprinkle with decors. 4. B reak off curved end of candy cane; insert straight piece into bottoms of triangles to make tree trunks. Source: flickr.com/bettycrockerrecipes

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STANDARD CROSSWORD

coffee break

CRYPTIC CROSSWORD Across 7 Shortened forms via one absorbent variety (13) 8 Extremely patchy raids, catching 1000 solid figures (8) 9 Require to be born as daughter (4) 10 This includes girl criminals! (7) 12 Circle or piece (5) 14 Rich and succulent just half slippery? (5) 16 Building books with label in church (7) 19 Couple of white metals (4) 20 Ailing, or ill first (8) 22 Sympathetic to an informal agreement (13)

26 Mar (6) 27 Something used to tie (8) 28 Gestures of indifference (6) 29 Break the heart of (8) Down 1 Brandy (6) 2 Personal discipline (9) 3 Electronic letters (5) 4 Foes (7) 6 Cured or healed (9)

7 Clumsy (5) 8 Craftsmen (8) 11 Break (4) 15 Hugging (9) 17 An inserted document (9) 18 Followers of an early heretic teaching (8) 20 Christmas time (4) 21 Relaxing (7) 22 Glue (6) 24 Outcast (5) 25 Panache (5)

Down 1 Carry out a command to live in old part of Yugoslavia (4) 2 Lubricate King George with ease (6) 3 A space journalist kept away from (7) 4 Aries muddled up (5) 5 Daughterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s central meal (6) 6 Going into green tin, perhaps (8) 11 Relative at home in outskirts of Hong Kong, regularly visiting as a spirit (8)

Very Hard!

SUDOKU PUZZLE

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.

Across 1 Swerved (8) 5 An ointment (6) 9 See-through (8) 10 Known as (archaic) (6) 12 Spring month (5) 13 Creates something new (9) 14 Chompers (6) 16 Part or serving (7) 19 Famously (7) 21 Make smaller (6) 23 Parts of a word (9) 25 Foliage (5)

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SOLTIMES DECEMBER 2013

property SERVICES BUY - SELL - RENT - MAINTAIN

CALL 902 750 190

EMAIL: SALES@SOLTIMES.COM For sale

F O R S Offers ALE in Region of €190,000

3 bedroom duplex for sale Sol De Alboran, Almerimar A beautiful, residential duplex apartment on this quality development. This property benefits from first line beachfront location and is also equipped with communal gardens and a huge swimming pool, playground and paddle tennis courts. It also boasts fantastic mountain, beach and lake views. Please email for more details and photos

Email:sueknowlts@hotmail.co.uk Tel Evenings: 0044 1793 226 568

energy performance certificates from 121€ (VAT included) fully registered

BUILDING & STRUCTURAL SURVEYS CERTIFIED & LEGAL REPORTS

Massive house

B&B carpentry designs

14.000 mtrs

� 4 bedrooms, � kitchen � 1000 m2 Warehouse � 3 bathrooms � huge Patio � Beautiful Area � 2 living Rooms� office & lots more � stunning Views

Perfect place for business. Completely legal

Cóbdar (Albanchez) Tel:

950 10 42 72

Kitchens • Wardrobes Made To Measure • Pergolas Windows & Doors • Fittings & General Maintenance call 646 101 712 • bybdesigns@hotmail.com

TJCarpentry&Construction

FullyQualifiedwithover25yearsexperience

TJOLIVER@HOTMAIL.CO.UK PIEDRA AMARILLA ALBOX, ALMERIA

For litigation purposes, concerning building negligence & house damage

619 584 405 635 979 829

Free consultation www.proinspectionreport.co.uk architect Daniel González Aranda Telephone 686 846 624

propertyinspectionreport@hotmail.com

O Olive

If you are looking to buy or sell a property in the Huercal Overa / Taberno / Zurgena / San Juan de los Terreros area, please contact us NOW!

Call 0034 950 616 827 / 0034 678 002 006 155a Carretera Estacion, Huercal Overa. 100m from LIDL

www.vosshomesspain.com

Contact: 607 705 085 or 687 938 466

David

C/Llanos, Bedar (Next to the Miramar Restaurant)

665 517 643

Open: Monday-Friday 10.00am-3.30pm

www.olivehouse-es.com

This beautiful property commands one of the best locations outside Bedar village. It is within easy walking distance and has amazing village views. The property has 2 large reception rooms, 3/4 bedrooms and a private pool within a lovely courtyard setting . There are water rights and 5000m2 of land. This is a totally unique property with original features throughout and the owners have decorated the property with flair and an eye to detail.

Steve

bedar NOW 349,950€

610 905 173 valleyconstruction2008@gmail.com

OLV482

Fully Legal & Experienced Builders All Building Work Undertaken No Job Too Big or Small!! Phone or email for a no obligation quote

James & Son Removals / Storage

UK, France & Spain personal shopping from the UK (Argos, Screwfix, Wickes etc)

Pet Transportation & Competitive Rates 950 529 731 / 627 968 434

ANOTHER GREAT INSTALL BY: mobile:

699 909 737 office:

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Friday 6th December Dee Sharp Duo Performing

Christmas Eve Beef Stew INGREDIENTS:

2 1/2 pounds beef stew meat, diced into 1 inch pieces 1 (28 ounce) can stewed tomatoes, with juice 1 cup chopped celery

CHECKLIST

SOURCE: http://allrecipes.com/recipe/christmas-eve-beef-stew/

4 carrots, sliced 3 potatoes, cubed 3 onions, chopped 3 1/2 tablespoons tapioca 2 cubes beef bouillon 1/8 teaspoon dried thyme

PREP 10 mins READY IN 6 hrs 20 mins

1/8 teaspoon dried rosemary 1/8 teaspoon dried marjoram 1/4 cup red wine 1 (10 ounce) package frozen green peas, thawed

Directions:

Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C). Place beef, tomatoes, celery, carrots, potatoes, onions, and tapioca into a Dutch oven. Season with beef bouillon, thyme, rosemary, and marjoram; stir in red wine. Place the lid on the Dutch oven. Bake for 5 to 6 hours in the preheated oven. Add peas during last half hour of cooking.

Indian restaurant & tapas bar Every Sunday Live Music Happy Hour 11am - 6pm Beer & Wine only 1€

tel: 950 468 425

www.chiliturre.com

Special christmas menu

Poppadoms, mixed starter € 0 2 Buffet, dessert, coffee & per person

only

showbar & restaurant

The Irish Rover

Your No1 Entertainment Venue in Mojacar for All the Family

Fantastic New menu of the Day

only 10€ per person Pre-Christmas Dinner

Sunday 22nd December

a) f cav o s s One Course 10€ la (inc g

music every sunday:

Two Courses 15€

see board for details of all entertainment

DON’T COOK, JUST EAT DELIVERY SERVICE NOW AVAILABLE. MOJACAR AREA. SATURDAYS ONLY. MINIMUM SPEND APPLIES

from 4pm

Fresh d Beer Battere s mojacar playa between Lua & Moma Beach Fish & Chip

telephone: 950 473 135

Open 10am till late 7 days a week

1 bottle of wine (per person) red, white or rose

open everyday 11am - late • Monday 5pm - late Avenida de Almeria 36, 04639 Turre, Almeria

Bar Unique

Thursday 5th December Martin Roy playing live music with special guest from 7pm

For further details on forthcoming events and our Thai menu please see our main advert on the back page

All Reservations: barunique@hotmail.com or Contact Glenn on 634 393 235 for information on all events.

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Try a nice red to wash it down.....

air-conditioned

VidaRestaurant&Venue

In a nut shell:

Dec 7th

Cantante Choir All Your Favourite Christmas Carols Doors open 7:30

Fun Christmas Quiz Hot & Cold Buffet 8€ Pre-book Your Table Now

Spot Prizes

Free Bottl

per couple to take away after having our night menus

Valid only with this voucher dinner 19.00-22.00 until 30th december

Indian Restaurant & Takeaway

Choice of 10 starters & 10 main dishes (normal menu available) Served from 6pm WEEKEND ONLY

11€

per person

Menu del Dia

Evening Menu €10.95

Served 1pm - 4pm

Served 6pm - 11pm

Open every day 1pm - 4pm & 6pm - late

mojacar playa - tel: 950 109 758

Bar la Union

Tuesdays and Sundays Open from 11-7 pm in La Alfoquia Wednesday - Saturday Open 11am until close Closed Mondays Tapas available

AL JAZEERA TELEVISION SHOWING LIVE SPORT

Sunday Lunch from 6.95€ Lamb Shoulder

(3€ supp, pre-ordered 48 hrs in advance)

Saturday 7th December The Twilight Shadows from 8.30pm

Wednesday 11th December Cantante Singers from 8.00pm

LightofBites & Menu Chicken del dia Come try our speciality dish Californian 1-6 pm Tues Sat Salad served in an edible basket, Mississippi Chicken and our HomeEvening Made Steak, Menu Ale and Mushroom Wed - SatpieServed 6-9pm

B o ok ings now b e ing t a ke n for Pre-C hr ist mas Lunch and C hr ist mas D ay Lunches av ai l abl e f rom 4 t h D e c e mb e r- 1 4 t h D e c e mb e r

Dec 21st

New Year’s Eve

J&J Music Christmas Show

Posh Frock & Black Tie

Garlic & Rosemary Roast Chicken; Chilli; Cod & Parsley Fishcake 8€

(optional)

Bring in the New Year 3-Course Meal Option Grapes & Cava at 12

35€

Special menu for 2 people 20€ €8.50

Food options available

Dec 14th

3 Course Christmas Menu Available 15€

offer autumn craezyof wine

Super Indian Buffet

Live Music Friday from 9 pm

Free Entry

Southern Fried Chicken; Scampi; Lasagne 8€

Irene

Azeefa

Dec 13th

Solid Gold Sixties with Tom Lee

Mesón de #

Dec 12th

Bookings now being taken for Christmas Day

It has a fruity aroma with hints of berries. Soft and velvety. 75 cl Red Garnacha and Tempranillo Roasts, Meat, Cheese cured Serve at 14-16 º C

Available at

el Cucador

This red wine is from the best vineyards of Tempranillo following a rigorous selection process. Using the most modern winemaking techniques it turns in to a natural cherry red color, it is characterized by its smooth and velvety palate and lingering aftertaste.

La Mancha

Bookings now being taken

Monday Special

Chilli Night

Tuesday Special

Chicken Curry & Rice Cod Fillet & Chips

3 Course Christmas Menu Available 15€

traditional 88frfr.9.9omom55 sunday lunch served 12.30PM-5PM

5.00€ 5.00€

includes a complimentary booking coffee & chocolate recommended

FRIDAYS Beer battered

cod & Chips Atlantic Fillet of Cod Homemade Chips & Peas from

Wednesday Supper

Chicken, Chips & Salad Lomo, Chips & Peas

5.95€

5.50€

in the Bar

Thursday Pie Night

Homemade Pies, Peas Chips & SERVED 6-9PM

lite bite

snacks

5.50€

12.30pm – 9pm NOW SHOWING Saturdays &Sundays

specials burgers wraps

Dec 2nd - 23rd

Christmas Three Course Lunchtime Menu Now Available to be Pre-booked weekdays only

Tel: 950 634 562

lavidacucador@gmail.com

LIVE PREMIER LEAGUE FOOTBALL We are here

Albox Arboleas 1km

Zurgena La Alfoquia

Mojacar

E15

La Vida

Cucador Junc 547

Huercal Overa

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SOLTIMES DECEMBER 2013

Ladies Do Lunch Here’s the pictures of ‘Ladies Do Lunch ‘ Christmas lunch. Everyone said they thought it was the best afternoon/evening they had ever had. Thank you ladies. Our next lunch will be held on the 7th Feb 2014. Looking forward to seeing everyone.

ROYAL BRITISH LEGION NOTICE FORTHCOMING ‘POPPY APPEAL’ FUND RAISING EVENTS ROQUETAS DE MAR BRANCH 3569

Mon 30th December - RBL Poppy Appeal Greyhound Racing Sporting afternoon at Bar Chaplin’s 2pm. The final event of the 2013 POPPY fund raising programme. Further details can be obtained from Barry on 605 313 590, or Jon at Bar Chaplin’s.

Happy New Year to all RBL members, Guests, Helpers & Readers! Tuesday 7th January 2014 - 3.00pm - Branch meeting and games. Tuesday 4th February - 3.00pm - Branch meeting and Pudding competition. Tuesday 4th March -3.00pm - Branch meeting and Quiz & Raffle. Tuesday 1st April - 3.00pm - branch meeting.

New members are most welcome to join the branch, so please contact the Chairman on 950328469 or any member of the Committee for further membership details. Branch meetings are held at ‘The Lodge’ on Calle Americo Vespucio, Roquetas De Mar, on the first Tuesday of each month, at 3.00pm.

SPECIAL MENU FOR Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve & New Year’s Day BOOKINGS NOW BEING TAKEN

Typical French Cuisine Special Menus Fresh Fish of the Day Taste our French Wines

Menu Of the day 7.50€ Find us on Facebook Open 12 noon - 17.00, 19.30 to close Telephone 651 481 190 Email: mikaela_cretu@yahoo.com

Avenida playa Serena 24, Roquetas de mar urbanisation, near the playa sol hotel

Burty’s BAR Playa Serena, roquetas de mar

Mon - thu 11am - close and sat 1pm - close (come and watch x-factor!) Sun 11am - 5pm Closed friday

rrace e t y n n u s e g u h un! s r e t n i w h t i w

free

Monday to thursday & Saturday

Steaks, Pies, Chicken, Duck Breast, Spicy Curry Ribs & much more Please pre book by 6 pm the previous day

Snacks & Meals available all day from €2.50 Wednesday bingo 3pm

every thursday - quiz 2.15pm prompt

Tapas

served from 1 pm

Christmas Carol Service 11.30am thursday 19th December

Followed by Christmas buffet and mulled wine - 10€ per person includes entrance to xmas quiz booking essential ( 5€ deposit per person )

sunday roast served from 1.30pm every week 5.95€ beef, chicken or lamb Booking advisable

Opposite Playa Luna Hotel between Oasis & Mar y Sol. Tel: 679 156 715

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SEND your birthdays, and events TO: EDITOR@SOLTIMES.COM and WE’LL PRINT THEM

ROQUETAS DE MAR Bar Southern....................................... Every Thursday Bingo 3pm 1st Friday of Month: Ladies Do Lunch 3pm - booking advisable Burtys Bar............................................. Wednesday Bingo 3pm Thursdays - Quiz 2:15pm Bar cARDIES.......................................... Monday Night: Buy One Get One Half Price On Selected Meals, Served 5pm-8pm Tuesday: Bingo At 3pm Wednesday: Fillet Steak, Home Made Chips, Salad €8 Served From 6pm-9pm; Fun Quiz At 9pm Thursday: Closed Friday: Cod in Homemade Beer Batter, Homemade Chips, Peas, Bread & Butter €5 - The Best Cod And Chips In Town! Saturday: Onion Bhajees, Curry With Rice Or Chips, Naan Bread, Glass Of Wine €7.50. Served 6-9pm Sunday: Sunday Lunch, One Course From €4.50, Three Course From €8 - Booking Advisable All Sports And Soaps Shown On 4 Televisions... Chaplins pub........................................ Opening Hours: Tuesday - Sunday from 1pm. 1pm til’ Late Saturday & Sunday TEL: 950 335 022 Wednesday: Rib Night Friday: Chip Shop Day - Fish’n’Chips etc, Quiz Night Saturday Night - Buy One Get One Free on ALL MEALS plus 1€ Drinks! ALL LIVE FOOTBALL SHOWN! CHIQUIMIQUI............................................ The best Christmas decorations in town. lady lay................................................... Tuesday Night - Curry Night Wednesday - Quiz Every Other Wednesday Saturday - Super Saturday Special / From 30th Nov - Alternate Saturdays - Quiz 9.30pm Sunday - Sunday Lunch from only 3.50€ New Years Eve - Bookings Being Taken Tel: Lesley 661 165 540 NEW YORK, NEW YORK........................... Friday - Fish’n’Chips Sunday - Carvery 12 noon-5pm WACKY WEDNESDAY! Sunday 8th December Christmas Fair Revita Natural Health and Relaxation centre............................... Calle Tortola 4, Roquetas De Mar Tel 950 333 048 Tai Chi - Tuesday & Thursday 10am Y Da wakes............................................ SKY SPORTS Closed until Saturday 7th December when it will relocate to new premises. Monday 8:30pm Bingo Roquetas Bridge Club....................... meets on Monday’s at 3pm. For more info please contact Alison Ferguson 950349749 or Sue Barlow 950 333 344

happy birthday FREE OF CHARGE! teenager love you loads jake,

Bar Cardies On the sea front next to Popeye’s Bar

have a great day love

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)

mum, dad, milli, auntie ab , mops, pop s

xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

FTG Notice

Wanted

The ‘Friday Tapas Group’ meet up at 1.00pm each week (Friday) and the venues over the next few weeks are as follows:

6th December - Mar y Sol (next to Burty’s Bar) 13th December - La Bodeguina, C/Sierra Nevada (revised venue) 20th December - The WOK, in town near Gran Plaza (2.00pm & not 1.00pm as usual)

Events for our readers

If you own a bar or restaurant then let soltimes know what events you have coming up...

estampa Tapas

ny outdoor n u s s u io c a Sp ating 24 e s e c a r r e t SKY TV

sky sports shown here

MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL MEMBERS & READERS & A HAPPY NEW YEAR. Future venues will be published as and when agreed 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!

Bar

Tapas/Snacks English Breakfast Fish & Chips Coffees & Cakes Cocktails/Sangria

Open 10am - late (Closed Tuesday) FREE WI-FI Next door to Zurimar 678 202 160

Cristina - Erika Diez Mentzel ABOGADA - LAWYER Conveyance - Litigation Inheritance - Divorce Wills - Mortagage Matters Non Resident Taxes

Open Tuesday -

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

Sunday from 1p

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what’s on

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

info@enviapropertyservices.com

www.enviapropertyservices.com

SOLTIMES DECEMBER 2013

SOLTIMES www.soltimes.com see us online everyday

BY TELEPHONE Between 10am & 5pm

Monday to Friday

950 121 936 902 121 936 BY E-MAIL

Send your advert or Classified lineage to

sales@soltimes.com FOR SALE cont...

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SOL CLASSIFIEDS alternative energy

FOR SALE cont...

legal 300€ o.n.o. Tel: 669 348 768 Bike racks to fit car roof bars, pair. Halfords. 25€ Tel: 642 786 205 TRAVEL COT, small trailer i m m a c u l a t e all steel construction condition, 25€ Tel: spainish reg. fully 642 786 205 remote control. Full working order 35€, black metal round barbecue with grill, 23” diameter 15€ Tel: 617 138 880 (Vera)

business for sale

Business For Sale

Small, well-established English Food Shop Genuine Reason for Sale Price includes existing stock, fixtures & fittings Call Kenny 634 337 483

No time-wasters

construction

Solar Wind Power Solutions. sms - for all your building needs Over 15 years installation experience. Call Steve on 950 930 536 or 634 306 690 established 12 years in Spain. Call Phil for competitive prices 636 261 240 email: info@sunergyalmeria.com www.sunergy almeria.com carlos saliente plumbing & heating for solar pool heating, solar hot water installations and repairs. call 950 930 900 or 968 969 962, email Installations and supplies of: carlos.saliente@gmail.com Plasterboard • ceilings screens • wallpaper available venues Tel: 675 986 622 Venue @ La Vida calvet@calvetinstalaciones.es El Cucador www.calvetinstalaciones.es in Albox Private parties Private parties Birthday etc, Birthday etc, drainage all events all events catered for catered for call for more call Bar for more information: information 950 634 562 950 120 718

Drainage

baby equipment hire

BABY HIRE

Everything for the visiting baby Car seats, high chairs, stair gates, cots etc

Tel: 950 436 581 or 666 375 688 expectingababy.2006@gmail.com

wanted

ballroom dancing

2 hairdresser salon chairs & other Tea room ballroom dancing related salon equipment required, Must be sequence with jean & derek at in good condition Tel: 647 379 878 el Cucador

DJ WANTED Call Brian 634 305 132

Tel: 950 121 936 or 902 750 190 Ext 332 sales@soltimes.com

VidaRestaurant&Venue mondays 3-5pm

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 • Installation of new septic

all levels welcome advertise all your unwanted items for sale in this section tanks with certificates single or couples any single item up to 300€ free of charge Records, old postcards, watches, enjoyable afternoon to meet • Repairs to existing pozos jewellery, Can collect, Call 950325235 or new friends 636134272 for more info call • CCTV Camera 950 449 617 Air-con Inspection full glass door, AC Brotherhood, Two Large Seated Sofas was excellent condition, Dead Space, Dead Call Andy on 950 091 109 or 648 768 587 carpentry MD Air-Conditioning £3000 new only 8 full working order, Island, Borderlands, Email: blockeddrainsrus@albox-online.net for all your carpentry needs & Refrigeration S.L. month old, brown cost new 1.000€ Dragon Age 2, City & Guilds Fully Qualified and beige suede only 300€. Tel: 950 Fallout New Vegas Call B& B designs on 646 101 712 F-Gas Certified and material 473 118 / 629 514 Tel 634 325 504 25 years sole experience in 500€ Aguadulce S.L Air Conditioning & Refrigeration (Turre) ▪ Emptying of septic Tanks Tel:672 578 496 613 Shower base C o m p r e s s o r & Cesspits, with high Fast, efficient, competitive service. ink cartridges (Ceramic), mixer/ used in Garage For all your installation or service pressure cleaning 170€, Clarke MIG requirements MD Air-Conditioning & Refrigeration S.L offers Tel: 634 328 574 james@wildwood.es including our latest refills or buy a shower complete info@md-aircon.com Weld 140E 150€, with sliding shower telephone ▪ Small unblockages of compatable at great 950 432 110 / 607 364 917 chimney sweep prices. We love to screen 65€. White Single bed with lift 607 364 917 or 950 432 110 pipes & drainage save you money. aluminium window up mattress as new email: info@md-aircon.com with Headboard frame complete incl. SAMMY SWEEP ICS shop inside md_aircon@mobileemail.vodafone.es Pool Cleaning & Water Tanks Chimney Sweep Service liberty seguros shutter, mosquito and bed linen 50€, available Contact: 675 838 808 insurance, Calle blind. size: 1.20m bedside cabinet 12€ Airport services covering all areas malaga (next to x 1.35m. 80€. Reja Tel: 634 366 987 call paul on 619 070 839 puppy rescue) or and marble sill for ROVER 75 Tourer www.AAparking.es electrician above window. 45€ /MG The Chimney sweep, for a friendly ZTT Rear call 609 199 394 Tel: 639 081 067 Transport?? professional service Call Paul on : 617 OFFERS INVITED. loadspace cover Treadmill 100€, Cheap Tel: 950 439 234 cassette unit with 150 300 or 850 993 057. Airport Abbs machine / 634 368 461 integral dog guard Airport Parking services Rewires & Upgrades - Fault Finding - Boletins 40€, sports bench computers (Arboleas) as new. From MG Alicante Almeria Murcia shopping trips 30€, weights 15€, Emergency Call Outs New hospital Steve Hayes Zanussi larder fridge Sofa bed for sale, ZTT and also fits Servicing / Repairs for all your electrical needs!!! tourer. appointments Informatica 200€, Various tools steel sprung, opens Rover75 Pc’s, Laptops, etc 15.00€ Tel: 950 066 A i r p o r t starting from 35€ into small double air conditioning & ALARMS Printers etc. Tel: 667 234 631 (El as new condition. 053 / 616 197 583 t r a n s f e r s 663 429 521 Sales & Repairs 100€ ono Tel 634 1.3m Call: 617 410 534or 662 414 043 Prado) metal pick up all areas, professional on-site callout / competitive rates. 325 504 (Turre) info@cdelectricalservices.com dish satellite Rocal Log tuition. For a quote please reliable www.cdelectricalservices.com Burner Fully PS3 games- 5 with wall mount visit www. spanish Consumables Check out our genuine reviews on Assasins, 35€, SKY DS430N estateagent.c om service enclosed insert, euros Albox, Almeria www.viva-almeria.com 2 speed auto fan, Creed Revelations, Box (Pace) with or call 661 143 871 Tel: 950 120 900

email: sales@soltimes.com

not a jack of all trades

Need

WILDWOOD Bespoke Joinery

Cleaning of Septic Tanks

For all your carpentry requirements

CD electrical SERVICES

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Tel: 950 121 936 or 902 750 190 ext 332

ink cartridges

Ink Cartridge Solutions refills & compatibles available we love to refill your empty cartridges!!! bring them to our shop today, it’s cost effective & a enviromentally friendly service

Tel: 609 199 394•Open Mon - Fri 10am - 2pm, Located within Albox Insurance (Liberty) C/Malaga 6, Albox icsgroupspain@gmail.com

gardening

potty finca services professional tree felling & pruning, including all types of palm trees

strimming of overgrown gardens & hedge cutting spanish registered. ring john on 616 855 294 or 950 163 930

handyman

iron/metal works

insurance

albox

The Metal Grills, works railings, gates of insurance all types, security/ est 7 years sliding/roller, rejas, concertina doors Award winning agent etc. Tel: Keith Wood 638 900 949 For all your on T & T Metals For Insurance Needs all quality metal works, including Please contact gates, railings, rejas, Glenn & jayne staircases, gazebos 950 121 943 infoalbox.libertyseguros@gmail.com & chain-link fencing Tel: 950 431 738

legal

Round To It

Internal external painting general maintenance & If you wish us to print an property tlc article about a particular no job too small topic in our regular space references available on pg 14, please email

contact 656 903 024 heating Carlos (Saliente) plumbing & heating services. If it involves water, we can help! www.carlossaliente.com Tel: 968 969 962

health & beauty a v o n cosmetics Tel Claire 691 987 454 avonfromclaire@ yahoo.es

r-retreat is open on wednesdays & thursdays in el cucador from 9am 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

info@daviessolicitors.com locksmith

Phil the Pick Locksmith 24 hours. Locked Out? Locks fitted/upgraded house safes. Arboleas & surrounding area. Special weekend rates. Tel: 697 243 181

Steve mens Barber shop

El Cucador Steve has 30 years experience in the UK in all aspects of mens barbering! November offer

hair trim 5€ Call for Appointment 634 379 175

OPTICIANS Optica Albox All your optical needs, eye tests, hearing tests, contact lenses Tel: 950 121 991

to advertise in this space contact paulette on 950 121 936 or email:sales@ soltimes.com

PAINTER / DECORATOR cont

painter & decorator

friendly - professional -reliable neat & tidy - experienced refs available

Excellent Rates - Superb Work

Tel: 649 186 107 or

email thunderpaul2003@hotmail.com

ELAINE’S WOOLS

€160 all loads 2 tonnes

some

roots €140 load of eucalyptus, no roots Arboleas &

surrounding areas Call Lee on 636 092 632, eliteplanthire@hotmail.co.uk

gravel & all building materials

Albox & Surrounding areas

tel: 634 328 779

No need for kennels or cattery Pet sitting in your own home, Arboleas & local area. Call Vanessa 637 061 482

Pilates

PLASTERER

pilates

British

with Sharon O’Lanlon every Wednesday 11am - 12 all welcome all levels at La Vida El Cucdor Call for more details 638 487 314 fully UK reg: 25 years experience

plasterer, All work guaranteed, Tel Paul 634 327 201

plumbing

watch tv for free

go to our website www. soltimes.com for more information and all the latest programmes

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. LAST FEW GERMAN SHEPHERD saliente@gmail.com PUPPIES, Price now reduced to 100€ PROPERTY section ,Puppies have been inoculated, de-fleaed, wormed and are house trained. Excellent Specialising in rural property with character detatched cortijo Personalities, parents can be seen with Whether you are buying or selling reduced puppies. Evening viewing, please phone we will be delighted to Vanessa 637 061 482 hear from you Honest & Reliable person with references, available for House / Pet sitting. Lived locally for 10 years. Tel: 950 20mins from 163 489.

woodhouse boarding kennels & cattery - arboleas

Call Stephen 636 266 641 email info@findmeahome.es Find us online at www.findmeahome.es facebook.com/findmeahome

Small friendly kennels, 24hr vets service, pet transporting arranged, welcome to view ministry approved PROPERTY TO RENT – Los pedregales Tracy Mobile 650 211 952 2 Bedroom Casita.Furnished or

dog & grooming parlor Bath • Hygiene • grooming 616 857 429 mimopeluqueriacanina@gmail.com Camino San Roque, Albox

Phil Delivers pet taxi

Logs

pets section cont...

pets section

logs

roots €160 load of mixed Olive

Quality UK Wool & Accessories. Come & view my DISPLAY. Also Available at CAT Services & Total Entertainment Call 667 273 889 elaineswools@ gmail.com

mens barbers

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Pete currently has a bad back. He has been poorly for some time, but has been getting steadily better and stronger, thanks in no small measure to the efforts and encouragement of the staff of the gym in Arboleas. The gym has recently moved to new premises, and is now so spacious that it would be possible to swing not merely a cat, but a fully grown tiger, should the mood take you. Should Arnold Schwarzeneggar call by and not fancy a spot of tiger swinging, he could work up a serious sweat on the various items of equipment available – and this was Pete’s downfall – moving from one machine to another, he got up awkwardly, and tweaked his back! The tweak rapidly degenerated into crippling agony, and poor Pete was rendered immobile; the reclining sofa became his bed, and his feet became as unreachable as if they had emigrated to Australia without the rest of his body. I took on the role of Nursie, and in between the myriad of daily chores that somehow seem to materialise from nowhere I would check at regular intervals on my patient. However Pete, who is an

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independent sort of a person, and doesn’t like being helped at the best of times, was not happy with me constantly appearing in the living room asking if he wanted anything, so we worked out a compromise – a whistle! He took some convincing that it was OK to whistle for his wife, but for me it was a relief – I knew when he needed help, and that he wasn’t going to attempt something he couldn’t manage, and make his back worse in the process. The whistle works excellently – but we discovered an unexpected side effect; The Dog That Is Not Ours had gone visiting who knows who, who knows where, but off our development somewhere when Pete demonstrated the effectiveness of the Wife Summonsing System to a neighbour. A few minutes later the Dog came hurtling up the road, screeched to a halt in front of us, grinning from ear to ear and panting like a steam engine. ‘I came as quick as I could!’ she said. The Dog is not the only one to respond; the wife does too – I can imagine an entry in the paper under Small Ads For Sale. Placed alphabetically just below Wedding Dress, size 10, never worn due to over optimism by mother-in-law would be: Wife, model 1947, type Caucasian, not fully domesticated, but economical to run. Comes to call. Yes, that’s me!

Jingle Bells, Jingle Bells . . . Oh Stuff It! It’s rapidly approaching that time of year again when the fat man with the flowing white face foliage and rosy cheeks, is getting the blades of his sleigh greased up and putting his production staff on maximum overtime in readiness for the big night on December 24th. I don’t know why he does it quite frankly. It’s a thankless task these days and the advent of Xboxes, iPads and Smart Phones has taken all the romance and excitement out of the traditional opening of prezzies like M&S sweaters; smelly bath stuff and Black Magic under the tree on Christmas morning. Who actually puts out a pillow case anymore? And in these times of political correctness and Jimmy Saville, it’s only a matter of time before someone starts asking questions about a bloke who shacks up with a regiment of male dwarves and a small herd of reindeer for twelve months a year. Santa’s days are surely numbered as Operation Yule

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Tree closes in. Presents are an increasing problem. The lessening choice of what to buy each other becomes commensurate with the advancement of years. At the risk of using a well worn aphorism: just what do you buy someone who has everything . . . bar the Airbus A380 and an island in the Caribbean? And the problem is compounded when I was told, “Don’t buy me chocolate, it goes straight to my tummy.” That’s a revelation and worthy of an article in next month’s issue of The Lancet. Chocolate goes straight to your tummy. Brilliant. But I’m sorry light of my life; you gave away your real thoughts when you told me to hide my own stash of chocolate this year somewhere where you wouldn’t find it. Under my Eddie Grundies, in the top drawer of the bedside cabinet in the downstairs bedroom - as you instructed. Sounds like a plan. One thing that is noticeable in Spain and in complete contrast to the UK, is the laid back almost horizontal atmosphere in the supermarkets at this time of year. Visit Sainsbury’s, Tesco’s or any of the other big supermarket outlets anywhere in England right this minute, and I am prepared to bet a euro to a bucket of hamster droppings, that it will be as manic as Bedlam on visiting hour. Even Christmas Eve, when occasionally I have had to drop in to our local Supa Value for some last minute stuffing mix or a bottle of cooking sherry, it has never been anything other than business as usual. We took some friends to Iceland in Torrevieja yesterday. Like many

ex-pats, they love all the familiar products on offer from back home, but find it increasingly difficult to get into town these days. For my part, there is nothing I like more than a good old British pork pie and always use the opportunity to buy one for immediate use and another to slam in the freezer for, um, well to be honest . . . tomorrow. Having said that, there has never been an occasion when I have been able to leave it at that, and we have always emerged shell shocked and mumbling incomprehensibly about the eighty bags of groceries that we somehow find ourselves loading into the car. But some of the frozen stuff on display leaves me utterly confused and puzzled, much like the EU directive 452 subsection 28, clause 241c . . . I just don’t bloody understand it. I mean, there is a complete aisle and a bit, of frozen sliced bread. That’s seven and a half freezers full of what is - let’s face it - frozen white or brown floppy cardboard. Understandable if there is no alternative to white or brown floppy cardboard, but here in Spain where the fresh bread is simply wonderful . . . Then you have frozen shepherd’s pie, or frozen bangers and mash or frozen baked spuds for goodness sake. How hard or time consuming is it to knock any of these uncomplicated meals together? Then you have bags of grated

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Dolores Cocermucho’s barrow rumbled over the cobbles signalling the arrival of the morning’s freshly baked bread. A tantalizing aroma pervaded the square as she hung the plastic bags containing the succulent ‘bollos’ on the door handles of her customer’s dwellings. Antonio Poyato watched mournfully. He felt sorry for himself. His leg was in plaster, in fact it was broken in numerous places. Poyato found that breaking his leg was surprisingly easy. A combination of Remitroot Whisky, chronic stupidity and an inflated belief in his own athletic prowess did the trick. He had moved into the Bar La Casa Devante, occupying a room at the rear and overlooking the Town’s Plaza. Poyato wanted to be looked after and a constant supply of alcoholic beverages was a bonus. Poyato watched the children on their way to school. They laughed loudly, their mothers chirping to each other in the high pitched musical way of southern Spain. He remembered his own childhood days. The tables and chairs in the Plaza doubled for space rockets, pirate ships and cavalry forts. The memory so vivid he still felt the excitement of those far off days. After his lunch Poyato dozed until the early drinkers arrived. The wise seeking inspiration, the not so wise seeking inebriation while others just wanted to avoid chattering wives. Antonio Poyato finished a large glass of Remitroot Whisky before trying to insert a straightened coathanger into his cast to subdue a very irritating itch. A gaggle of excited children passed

under the rear window of the Bar La Casa Devante. It was their ‘home time’ and they were bent on disruptive enjoyment. Their mothers were not so happy, their joy of dropping their children off at school doesn’t seem to be matched at their collection.

The evening began.

The bar below Poyato’s window filled with the serious evening drinkers. Discussing Alquerian politics, putting the world to rights or telling their woes to the long-suffering barman. The cacophony of sound increased as the evening progressed. Poyato watched as the square below filled with villagers, some sober, some drunk and one or two unconscious. Fistfights broke out regularly, known as the ‘Alquerian Pastime’ as Remitroot based alcohol precipitates belligerence. The Bar eventually closed and all is quiet. A fleeting shadow of a female form closely followed by two male forms crossed the square. Manuela, Poyato thought although he felt he was better off not knowing the details of this particular triangular tryst.

Poyato dozed.

cheese. But look, here’s a tip: buy a block of cheese grate it – a grater is that shiny metal thingy with holes that resides in the cutlery drawer – bung it in a bag and it’s all done. Three minutes tops and much cheaper. Anyways up, we emerged a half hour later; our friends with their supplies and me with my two family size pork pies which cost me ninety one euros and sixty five cents. Why? Because of all the other ‘must have’ items that we cannot find anywhere else and which, being Christmas, are just perfect for when we are entertaining. That’s why. My flexible friend is still groaning in my wallet with a pulled muscle and a very high temperature.

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I used to live in Mansfield. You may wonder why I bother to tell you this as it’s hardly the stuff of dreams. There is a reason, I’m not just bragging! Mansfield has a lot to commend it, but I only lived there for seventeen years so never actually found any of the commendable bits. The reason I mention the Mansfield years is that we went back there not so long ago and the town had acquired a brand new one way system, which was so completely and utterly confusing that we got lost. I’m pretty good at getting lost in fact it’s something I excel at, though in my defence I have to say that I do eventually find my destination-or at least I arrive somewhere that looks to be pretty much like the place I was aiming for and I settle for that. But, getting lost round the one way system of Mansfield, or some other modern metropolis is one thing. Landing a stonkingly large aeroplane at the wrong airport is quite another. No, I haven’t made it up, it Graham is married happened and I have to Helen and has a to tell you it warmed daughter, Alice. He my heart-and I’m sure lives part of the year the hearts of all those near Albox, but works people who have in Qatar, teaching. If fallen foul of their you wish to contact satellite navigation Graham regarding system, or read their this article email: road map upside helenandg@yahoo. down. Although I’ve co.uk

never flown a plane, I imagine that the pilot doesn’t rely on the well used and badly torn maps that the rest of us depend upon to get us to mysterious destinations. I would hazard a guess that they have computerised this that and the others to make sure they know where they are going and that they do in fact get there. Not this time. A pilot was attempting to land his rather enormous Boeing something or other at an airport in Kansas, but mistakenly pointed the plane at a very minor airstrip nine miles from the huge one he was meant to land at. The poor old pilot admitted that he got his points of the compass mixed up and went north instead of south, then panicked when he saw the postage stamp he had committed to landing on! You’ll be glad to know he did land safely in Kansas, but it gives some comfort to those of us in the Get Lost Easily Club and heartwarminlgy shows that technology is absolutely no match for the human messupability factor.

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As a child Star Trek held unimaginable delights – especially those tiny walkietalkie things that went kik-kik and enabled Captain Kirk to talk to Scotty. In the 70s the idea of phoning whilst on the move was the stuff of science fiction and the red phone box was an essential icon. Nowadays there are mobile phones with so much processing power they could probably run the Starship Enterprise and still enable us to check Facebook and watch a video at the same time. The Americans landed men on the moon with a computer controlled guidance system called AGC. The computer ran at the speed of 0.043 MHz and had a memory of 64kb. One kb is equivalent to about a page of text on a piece of A4 paper. My mobile phone by comparison has a speed of 1.5 GHz (that’s 15000 MHz in old money) and a memory of 16 Gigabytes which makes my phone about 350,000 times faster, with the memory 260,000 times larger than the Apollo 11 computer. In fact any toaster with a defrost button is more powerful than the one used to take Man to another celestial body in 1969. Gordon Moore is a co-founder

of Intel, he predicted in 1965 that computing performance would double every 18 months for the same cost. This is now known as Moores Law and when you consider how the cost of the latest gizmos tumbles almost as soon as they are released; Moore had a point! The memory card for my first digital camera in 2000 was a mighty 256 Megabytes and cost £70. Last month I bought an 8 Gigabyte card for £5; giving me 32 times more memory for less than 10% of what I paid 13 years ago, or to put it another way 320 times better value. It makes my eyes water now as I also remember shelling out £1000 on the Sony camera (and that was duty free) for what now is a dinosaur, trilobite even compared to modern cameras. I have kept it, waiting for a museum to call one day! Friends Reunited was the huge thing before Facebook was even a twinkle in its father Mark Zuckerberg’s eye. Launched in 2000 the website attracted 3000 users in its first year. I never really saw the attraction of contacting old school mates but by the end of its second year 2.5 million other people did. ITV bought

it from the owners Steve and Julie Pankhurst for £120 million in 2005 when it had 15 million users. ITV let it go for just £20m in 2009; the current owners DC Thompson who print The Beano now value it at just £5m and its run more as a family history service. By comparison Facebook numbers are stratospheric; 10 million users in 2004, to 100 million 4 years later and now, 1.1bn monthly active users! Half log in every day for an average of 20 minutes. Last year Facebook had $5bn in revenues. It’s now so popular with older people that teenagers are abandoning the site in droves preferring to use Twitter and other more trendy sites. The potential embarrassment of their parents seeing their sweet dear innocent child dancing on the roof of a car with a traffic cone on their head is thus avoided. Facebook floated at $38 a share in May 2012. The shares nosedived reaching a low of $17.58 four months later. A year on they are trading at $48 valuing the company at $110bn. Small change when compared to Google as its market value is $350,000,000,000!!!

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There’s an emotive statement if ever there was one! At the very least, a good start to an article. So, what provoked this outburst? Earlier this week I got a ‘call-out’ to a gentleman who has Windows 8 on his machine and on which I had installed a desktop that mimicked Window 7. He was, and still is, a happy chap! He had heard that windows had released an upgrade called ‘Windows 8.1’, had tried to get it and found that he couldn’t! Thinking that he had done something wrong and it needed to be ‘fixed’, he called me! Before he could be upgraded, Windows had to be ‘Activated’. This is where Microsoft takes a wander around your machine and then stores information about your computer – for ‘your safety and security’! The problem was that every time we tried to activate it, we hit a ‘DO NOT PASS GO’ and got this damned error code, which was a standard error code for window 7 (NOT 8) that indicated that a particular update patch hadn’t been installed. Easily resolved, I thought! But guess what, that particular update isn’t available on the Microsoft website – anywhere! I came home without payment because if I can’t fix your problem, I won’t charge you (unlike some I’ve seen out here!) and started my research. There are a number of causes that will prevent you from ‘Activating’ your copy of W8 (isn’t that textspeak for WAIT?). The list follows: 1. Excuse - ‘Didn’t have a previous or correct version of the windows’. Solution – Ring America and contact support.

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Thursday 28th November time for our Monthly Medal competition at Aguilon. Twenty loyal members arrived in good time to for the appointed 10.00am tee off time, but, with temperatures hovering around 10 degrees and wind so keen it could fillet a fresh mackerel there was some reluctance to leave the confines of the warm Club House. Eventually we all got away only to find that the rarely correct weather predictors were right, the wind freshened more and took a toll on any ball hit skyward. All of us mere mortals struggled to keep our scores to a reasonable level, except Mark Danson. Mark –playing off a handicap of 2- used all his long experience playing at a high level to tame the very difficult conditions to easily win the Medal with a nett score of 69. He also scored Twos on the 8th and 17th holes and won nearest the Pin on the 4th hole. Closest scores to Marks 69 were a pair of nett 81s from Dave Denyer and Gary Grey, Mark really is in a class of his own. Ron ( The Rocket) Curtis and John(The Builder) Boulter with a combined age of about 300 years claimed the other two Nearest the Pins. Nice to see Dave Rust back playing with the 19th Hole, Dave played with guest Pete Hodges me and Tony Slinn and entertained us on the 18th with a display of bizarre club throwing which ended with Dave having to climb down an almost sheer drop into a Baranco to retrieve his high flying Driving Iron. His plea of “it slipped out of my hand” was dismissed as unnecessary modesty!. Christine Dow, maintaining her excellent form easily won the Ladies medal with a nett score of 82

Results: Mens Medal 1st Mark Danson Nett 69 (02) 2nd Dave Denyer Nett 81 (28) on countback 3rd Gary Grey Nett 81 (26) Ladies Medal Christine Dow

Nett 82 (38)

Twos; Mark Danson:- Holes 8 and 17 Nearest the Pins 4th Hole Mark Danson 12th Hole Ron Curtis 17th Hole John Boulter The 19th hole G/S is now arranging weekly games at various courses in the area, our home course, which we play fortnightly, is Aguilon. If you are interested in joining the 19th hole give the secretary a ring on 610340653. Or email gs19thhole@hotmail.co.uk

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We managed to dodge the rain this week having played on Tuesday and Friday. Tuesday’s team game was won by Keith Moorhouse, Derek Jones, Geoff Owen and Dave Lloyd. Friday and the greens were very receptive after the rain though the scoring was quite low. 1st Sean Halligan 34pts 2nd Paul Sedge 31pts 3rd Dick Hull 31pts. Nearest the pins were Robin Hawkins and Patrick Vickery. The Father & Son competition played recently at Valle Del Este will be shown on Sky Sports 4 on 18th Dec and repeated on 19thDec. This will be a great boost for this lovely area and for golfers in particular.

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On the 22nd, the members held their annual lunch at the golf club, the after meal Entertainment was supplied by our own members David Street, Stuart Green, Brian Lowden and Dave Sharp a.k.a. D-Sharp duo, who proved that we are a talented lot at Aguilon RESULTS Friday November 22 – Individual Stableford A large turn out on the day of our lunch, with the players being blown away by the strength of the wind, perhaps a foretaste of the winter ahead 1st Glyn Ombler 35pts 2nd Caroline Willingham 33pts 3rd John Holder 30pts on a card play off Twos: Ray Gadd and Les Raufer 4th, Brian Everitt and Glyn Ombler 8th, Ann Holder and Steve Willingham 10th and Glyn Ombler 17th Wednesday November 27 – Individual Stableford A 3 way tie at the top on a day that saw persistent rain everywere in the area, except on the golf course with the players remaining dry 1st Dave Sharp 35pts on a card play off 2nd Brian Everitt 35pts on a card play off 3rd Chris Baker 35pts Two: Dave Sharp 4th and Jerry Jervis (visitor) 17th Guests and visitors are welcome to join us on a Mon, Wed and Friday For information contact 634641199

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