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Out and About in Vélez-Málaga this month

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Michelle Garner DEPOSITO LEGAL

MA 885-2013

Out and About articles written by Jennie Rhodes Front cover photograph by Rob Bell Photography.

Capturing a Moment in Time. www.robbell.photography No part of this publication, including artwork or photographs maybe used or reproduced without our prior written consent. The Directory does not in any circumstance accept responsibility for alterations to events listed, the accuracy or otherwise of any claims made by our advertisers, or information by our contributors, and specifically disclaims any liability.

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LIVE TO LOVE THE ROAD The Joy of Cooking Together.

Wet feet from the pool leaves wet tracks over the terrace. The sun rises over El Cielo in our home in Frigiliana, the stillness is only interrupted by bird song.

I sense the laughter and conversations that will take place here in two hours.

The sound of people chopping and preparing food, new friends drinking mint tea and laughing right here, by the wet tracks, that will be, by then, invisible to them.

The table by the pool is prepped with knives, cutting boards and ecological vegetables, the charcoal ready to be heated to cook our tagines at our monthly workshop.

Around midday, the sizzling of vegetables and flavors of cumin, paprika, ginger, cinnamon fill our nostrils as we sit under the umbrella. Each spice is someone’s favorite. Our tagine’s need to cook for at least an hour, we use the time well by sharing stories. The workshop preparations have created common grounds. We share mutual hopes and dreams for the future; we dream big together for the world’s greatest school that the Vilostrada Foundation is building with the nomads.

Tagines bring people together, the true “Joy of Cooking Together”. We all add spices, choose our vegetables and the meat. Needless to say all three tagines taste heavenly and we feed both our stomachs and our souls.

For more recipes check out the facebook group “Tagine Lovers Vilostrada”.

Follow my Moroccan tracks during 2017.

Victoria Ahlén, founder of Vilostrada, she is a passionate Moroccan artisan goods buyer, tagine lover and founder of the Vilostrada Foundation which aim to build the world’s greatest school in 2017 with the nomads in Tanmirt, Sahara.

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Currency News Focus on Brexit, nine months after the UK referendum It’s been over nine months since the UK referendum on Europe took place, and Brexit is about to get real, so markets are trying to figure out what this means for the UK. Theresa May is entering divorce proceedings with the EU in a position of strength that was unimaginable in the chaotic aftermath of the referendum, but there has been no constitutional crisis and the economy has been resilient (buoyant growth, falling unemployment‌).

As the first quarter of 2017 comes to an end, the recent slight deterioration in data (inflation, Sterling devaluation‌) and the prospect of slower growth post Brexit might really mean that uncertainty is starting to have a real impact. There are no more talks of a hard of soft Brexit in the news but businesses are starting to adjust to the prospect of new barriers to trade with the EU. Concerns are adding up as the Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has now confirmed she will be calling for a new Scottish independence referendum and potential hard borders with Northern Ireland, the only part of the UK sharing a border with the UE, could be economically damaging and destabilize the region.

Brexit is for sure the biggest challenge facing the UK in a long time.

Mrs May will have to raise to the challenge and show that she has the political clout to strike the deal the UK needs in a post Brexit world or if she is really willing to take the risk of putting the national interest at risk by failing to prepare for the real possibility that the two years of Brexit negotiation might seriously end with no deal in place.

For more information and expert guidance, please contact Currencies Direct (see details on page 13)

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DANCE CLASSES

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THERE IS SO MUCH MORE AT ...

MUEBLES GARCIA in Algarrobo Costa not only do that have fabulous furniture ranges. They are also are experts at kitchen design and fitting.

They have ranges for all types of homes from modern, contemporary and traditional with stylish and practical units.

At Muebles Garcia they can help you through every stage of designing your kitchen space with their 3D planning service where you can actually see what your kitchen will look like.

As well as kitchens, you can find every element of furniture pieces that you need for your home from lighting, bedrooms, sofas, dining tables, seating and the outdoor furniture showroom is ready for the summer with collections to make your balcony or terrace look great and comfortable this summer.

Whether you are looking for single items, or want to furnish a room, apartment or villa then call in to Muebles Garcia, Avda Andalucia 28 in Algarrobo Costa and they will be delighted to help.

You can find them just opposite Mercadona where there is plenty of parking.

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gardening tips Tips for your garden in April The spring is already here, and there are many works to do at our garden, here you have some recommendations • It’s time to plant Peas, Carrots, Beets, Spinach, Cauliflower, Cabbage, etc.

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Dig in a 5cm (or more) layer of compost or well rotted manure into your beds to prepare for the growing season. You can also work in a general purpose fertiliser such as pelleted chicken, grains fertilizer.

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Feed trees, shrubs and hedges with a balanced, slow-release fertiliser by lightly forking it into the soil surface. Roses are greedy plants and will greatly benefit from feeding as they come into growth.

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Lift and divide perennial plants now to improve their vigour and create new plants for your garden.

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Plant summer-flowering bulbs such as Lilies, Gladiolus and Ranunculus into beds, borders and containers.

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Continue to plant herbaceous perennials

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Forced flower bulbs such as hyacinths and daffodils, which have now finished flowering, can be planted outdoors in garden borders.

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Tie in climbing and rambling roses to their supports.

If you are looking for a garden design don´t hesitate to contact us, we can help you to have the garden of your dreams

Maria Lavao from Viveros-Garden Center El Algarrobo viveroelalgarrobo@gmail.com 615512423 18

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LAWYERS (ABOGADOS) Joint Property Ownership - declaring joint ownership or bringing it to an end If you are a joint owner with your spouse, civil partner or with a friend it is important to consider the obligations and tax implications if you sell or inherit half of the property.

Equally some married couples or partners were advised to put the property in one name but now find that their spouse or partner can have a higher than expected inheritance tax bill. Also, a person may own Spanish property in their own name and wish to transfer half to a new spouse or partner.

In Spain it is possible to bring coownership to an end in a Deed of Extinction of Co-Ownership – Extinción de condomino. The ownership must be transferred to only one joint owner so this does not work if there are four owners who want to transmit to two.

A notarial deed is signed by both parties either in person or by the use of a power of attorney in the Spanish form. The transaction costs are for the notary, land registry and legal fees. The tax authorities in Andalucia charge 1.5% tax on the fiscal value.

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be ascertained because there are also other matters such as the local improvement tax – plus valia – and the question of tax retentions.

Where someone has purchased property in Spain in their own name, and after marriage they decide they want to own the asset jointly, a declaration of community of property can be made before a notary.

In any of the above cases we can review your particular situation and advise. For more information contact De Cotta Law on info@decottalaw. net or call 952 527014 or 951 315161

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Friday 7th close at 2.00pm (unless otherwise arranged) Monday 10th to Friday 14th Closed then open again as normal.

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THIS MONTH´S COCKTAIL Frozen Mudslide You will need the following ingredients : 30ml Vodka 30ml Coffee liqueur 30ml Baileys Put all the ingredients in your blender with some crushed ice.

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Finish off with some spray cream on top.

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out and about in VÉLEZ-MÁLAGA Vélez-Málaga is known as ‘capital’ of the Axarquía region. A number of other towns and villages, including Torre del Mar, Caleta de Vélez, Triana and Almayate all belong to it administratively and according to figures published by Spain’s national statistics institute (INE), the town itself has a population of 40,000 (2016). For the purposes of this article, we will just focus on the town of Vélez-Málaga.

Approximately four kilometres from the coast and 35 kilometres from Malaga city, VélezMálaga has a long and important history, of which reminders are still present today. It is easy to go to what is now considered the town centre, which stretches out along the Calle Camino Antiguo de Málaga and Calle Canalejas roads from Plaza Carmelitas, on which the town hall proudly stands, without noticing the labyrinthine streets of the old town, which bend and weave up from the town hall. Once in the old town, however, it is just as easy to get lost in the seemingly endless narrow walkways and puzzle over how cars, never mind

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vans, make it up and down them with relative ease.

Vélez-Málaga’s history dominates the skyline and one of its most iconic sights is the medieval fort (la Fortaleza), which is the town’s highest point, at 80 metres above sea level. The Fortaleza dates back to the 5th Century and was used as a stronghold during the Islamic period. It was later to play and important role

during the French invasion between 1808 and 1810 and then fell into disrepair, until a project to restore it started in the 1970s.

The Ermita de la Virgen de los Remedios stands on the Cerro de San Cristóbal and dates back to the mid-17th century, but what many locals will tell you about are the frescos painted onto the wall depicting scenes from Vélez-Málaga. Painted at the end of the 20th Century by local painter, D. Evaristo Guerra, the frescos gave the monument the name ‘transparent hermitage,’ as it is said that you can see right through the walls and over Vélez-Málaga itself.

The cerro, or hill, offers panoramic views of VélezMálaga, stretching over to the sea and neighbouring towns.

It is well documented that Miguel de Cervantes wrote about Vélez-Málaga in his famous novel, Don Quijote.

In chapter 41 he writes; “Thanks be to God, sirs, for bringing us to such good quarters; for, if I do not deceive myself, the ground we stand on is that of Vélez Malaga.”

The quote is written in calligraphy on Calle San Francisco, outside the Casa Photograph by Rob Bell Photography

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Cervantes, where the writer is believed to have stayed during his time as a tax collector in Andalucía. Casa Cervantes is now home to the town’s official language school (Escuela Oficial de Idiomas) and is open to the public from Tuesday to Saturday.

Another historical figure and daughter of Vélez-Málaga was María Zambrano, a renowned philosopher and essayist.

Born in 1904, Zambrano lived in exile during the civil war and ensuing dictatorship, during which she was considered a “dangerous person.” The philosopher returned to Spain 1984 and lived in Madrid, where she remained until her death in 1991. A park is named after her in Vélez-Málaga, as well as a secondary school in Torre del Mar and the train station in Malaga.

Vélez-Málaga boasts the province’s most spectacular Semana Santa (Holy Week) processions outside Malaga city. 19 ‘brotherhoods,’ known as Cofradias, take it in turns during the week to parade their ‘trono’ around the streets of old Vélez, to the music of the trumpet and cornet. Each ‘trono’; a giant float bearing huge statues of Jesus Christ or the Virgin Mary, is carried by the men of the cofradia and each one has a set 37

VÉLEZ-MÁLAGA route, starting with the ‘salida’ (departure) and ‘encierro´ (closure) at a specific time. Typical food eaten during Holy Week is ‘ajo bacalao’; a paste made with cod, garlic and bread.

‘Veleños’ hold Semana Santa very closely in their hearts with many having a favourite cofradia. The Semana Santa museum in the Iglesia de Santa María de la Encarnación on Calle Real de la Villa is open all year round from Tuesday until Sunday and offers a fascinating insight to the history and tradition of Holy Week.

In 2017 Semana Santa will be from Sunday 9th – Sunday 16th April).

Vélez-Málaga’s fair runs over the last weekend of September and the 28th, San Miguel (Saint Michael) is a local holiday. Expect to see ladies and girls in traditional Malagueñas flamenco dresses and different ‘casetas’ offering food, drink, music and more. At night the festivities move to the ground next to the El Ingenio shopping centre with a more casetas and fairground attractions.

Other things to see and do in Vélez-Málaga include the remaining section of the old town wall, the old granary (el pósito), and the Las Claras, San Francisco and Jesús, María y José (Las Carmelitas) convents. The town also boasts the Carmen theatre, which regularly holds performances of flamenco, tango and other shows. The contemporary art centre (CAC Vélez-Málaga) A convenient and in Calle Páncho López holds informative way to permanent and temporary see Vélez-Málaga is exhibitions, as well as on the local tourist concerts. There is a good train, which runs every live-music scene in the town, Friday and leaves from with a number of town centre Rob Bell Photography the new Mercado bars showcasing local bands and in March Municipal (market) on Avenida the town holds its annual ‘Ruta de la tapa,’ Vivar Téllez at 10am. The route takes three (tapas route). hours and takes in the key sights in the town, including the fort, hermitage, Semana Santa Just north of Vélez-Málaga in the Trapiche museum and Casa Cervantes, among others industrial estate (polígono industrial de El Through April the train is free.

Trapiche) is TROPS; producer and exporter of avocados and mangoes in the area. Thanks La Casa de las Titas, a family-run company, to the success of these tropical fruit, the also offers walking tours around the old town company has opened a shop which sells local starting at the house on Calle Magdalena. products as well as a café/restaurant. TROPS The regular tours are only given in Spanish. also organises guided tours and activities for However, tours can be arranged in English if children. For further information visit: www. booked in advance. They offer a great way to trops.es learn about the town through the words of a local family whose house has been passed The commercial and business hub of Vélezdown through the generations.

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clothes and shoe shops, café and bars, supermarkets and other services.

There is a regular bus service to and from Malaga, and buses also serve the villages belonging to Vélez-Málaga including Torre del Mar. Buses depart from the estación de autobuses, to the north of the town, on the site of the former train station (1908-1968) and there are a number of stops at different locations through the town. Visit www.alsa.es for timetables The well-stocked tourist information office can be found behind the town hall on Calle Romero Pozo. Visit: www.turismo.velezmalaga.es for further information on festivals, monuments and other activities.

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From Snap Shot to Great Shot This month I have a couple of tips to improve photo’s taken with your smart phone.

The most common problem is blurred photos, this is caused by camera shake. So the first consideration should be how you hold your camera phone, selfie-sticks are a no no, even holding the phone at arm’s length can cause to much shake.

Turning your phone sideways (landscape) and compose your shot with the phone close to your face, held with both hands and arms tucked into your sides, more like you would hold a conventional camera will prevent camera shake. Most smart phones will allow you to use the buttons on the side to take your photo, this is a better option than pressing the screen.

Sometimes when you try to capture the big, all-encompassing picture you miss out on a really great photo. Too far away from your subject, you get a tiny, unrecognisable figure and far too much of the background. Instead, make sure you get as close as possible and fill the viewfinder. Avoid using the zoom, which can reduce the image quality. Dirt or dust on your smartphone camera lens will spoil the photo, so make sure you keep it clean so that every shot comes out crystal-clear.

Instead of placing your subject in the centre of the frame, use the rule of thirds instead. The thinking behind the rule of thirds is to break the frame into three equal sections, both horizontally and vertically. Some smartphone cameras have a setting that will place these lines there for you to see as you take the picture. The points where these lines intersect are where you should place points of interest in the frame. You’ll be amazed at the difference!

Play around with the settings to vary resolution, brightness, shooting mode and other functions unique to your native camera app. Practice makes perfect!

Rob Bell Photography.

Capturing a Moment in Time. www.robbell.photography

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PROPERTY GUIDE SUNSET PROPERTIES SPAIN

Tel: 618 295 063 / 951 067 711 Website: www.sunsetproperties-spain.com At Sunset Properties Spain we offer a friendly, reliable, professional and proactive service covering the whole of the Axarquía region. Our website is easy to use and always up to date and our property descriptions are comprehensive. Our ethos is all about customer service, for sellers as well as buyers. If you market your property with us we won’t forget you after the first few months!

BROGAN PROPERTIES Tel: 952 55 38 60 / 628 776 226 / 620 914 104 Website: www.broganproperties.net Brogan Properties is a professional, dynamic and personable web based real estate agent based around Cómpeta in the Axarquia region. We have embarked on an ongoing investment to promote Brogan Properties globally for clients looking to purchase property in this part of Spain. Contact us if you wish to sell your property or if you are looking to buy a property.

CÓMPETA HOMES

Calle Llano 9, Cómpeta, 29754 Tel: 952 55 33 26 / 638 29 05 46 Website: www.competahomes.com Cómpeta Homes offers a fresh, friendly and professional service that will help you every step of the way, be it buying, selling or renting. Our priority is our customers and their complete satisfaction. We cover Cómpeta and the surrounding areas and also Las Alpujarras area in Granada. We also offer a fantastic building service and we will be more than happy to quote for any job with no obligation.

CÓMPETA PROPERTIES S.L.

Avenida Sayalonga 24b, Cómpeta Tel 952 516 107 Avenida Constitucion 37B, Cómpeta Tel 952 553 589 Plz de la Constitucion 4, Bajo, Torrox Pueblo Tel 952 538 337

Website: www.competaproperties.com

Cómpeta Properties S.L. have three offices and a team of dedicated, multinational staff to help you sell, purchase, rent or maintain your property. We offer our depth of experience and the knowledge that you will always come first with us.

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PROPERTY GUIDE COUNTRY PROPERTIES S.A.

Plaza Almijara 21 & Avda de Constitucion 33, COMPETA. Tel: 952 516 178 Calle Elisa Ortigosa 7, TORROX Tel: 952 539 125 Avda. de Andalucia 32b, TORRE DEL MAR Tel: 952 541 886

Website: www.countryproperties.net

Country Properties S.A. the oldest and most established real estate company since 1986 with our offices in Cómpeta, Torrox & Torre del Mar. Our efforts over 30 years to give complete satisfaction to our clients and enhance our reputation for reliability do not end once a property has been purchased.

We have a wide range of services designed to contribute to the peace of mind and tranquility of those who have decided to settle down in this lovely southern Spanish region. If you are thinking of buying, selling or renting a property; give us a call, visit our website or come and see us soon. We’re sure your visit will be worthwhile. Your multilingual Team at Country Properties

SERGIO FERNÁNDEZ PROPERTIES

Avda. Constitución, 24-B, 29754 Cómpeta Tel: (0034) 952 516 753 / 676 512 206 Website: www.sergiofernandezproperties.com Can’t find the perfect property? Contact us today and we will find it! Can’t sell the perfect property? Contact us and we will sell it! Everything you need for your property: buying, selling, maintaining or designing. Contact us today. A fresh new approach, years of experience!

SPANISH MANAGEMENT

Calle Pizzaras 40 Vinuela (next to the Farmacia) Tel: (0034) 666 135 516 or (0034)650 702 258 Website: www.spanishmanagement.com Spanish Management is a friendly, focused business with many years experience, offering a complete property service of sales/rentals (always over 200 properties on the books!) and personalised management services. In partnership with a building and plumbing company who will be delighted to quote you for any job big or small. Visit the offices in Viñuela and be assured of a warm welcome! English and Spanish spoken.

SUN & BEACH PROPERTIES

Avda. Prieto Moreno, esq. C/Las Palomas, La Herradura, Granada Tel: 958 640 988 / 666 714 186 Website: www.sunandbeachproperties.com

Sun & Beach Properties is your estate agent’s to rent, buy and sell in La Herradura. Are you looking to buy a property? Do you want to sell or rent your home? Contact us and we’ll help you sell and find your dream house. We manage energy certificates, land registry, tax, energy efficiency and installation of renewable energy supplies, maintenance and cleaning. We are always looking for property all over the Costa del Sol and the Costa Tropical.

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PROPERTY GUIDE TAURUS REAL ESTATE Avda. de la Constitucion, 31. Cómpeta Tel: 952 535 043 / 952 516 633 Website: www.taurusrealestate.com Taurus Real Estate are a friendly, high quality estate agents covering Cómpeta and surrounding areas. An independent English estate agent with a wealth of knowledge and experience of the local areas & customs. Join us and turn your property dreams into reality.

VILLASOLUTIONS

El Cruce de Puente don Manuel, Alcaucín Tel: +34 696 522 171 Skype: villasolutions4u2002 Website: www.villasolutions.net VillaSolutions have been selling prime properties near Lake Vinuela since 2002.

Many EXCLUSIVE sole agency listings which you can only see via the No.1 Agency. We provide ALL the information a buyer requires to make the correct informed decision.

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WELLBEING FARMACIA ALFONSO MONLLOR PROTECT YOUR SKIN FROM THE SUN Anti wrinkles with " Botox " effect to rejuvenate and give elasticity to the skin Reduce redness and dark circles

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10 April Sunsonne

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24 April Hair Consultant (See the consultant to discuss your hair loss )

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REBECCAH CURTIS WELLBEING CENTRE

Rebeccah Curtis has lived and worked in Torrox Costa for over 20 years and has a wealth of experience in the world of wellbeing.

Her wellbeing centre in Torrox Costa is inviting and she offers treatments for both men and women.

Do you ever look in the mirror and wonder `where have all the lines and wrinkles have sprung from?´ Does you skin feel dry? Living in Spain is fantastic but it can be harsh on your skin. Which is why it is important to keep your skin nurished and cared for to avoid looking older than your years.

Rebeccah usings the best quality products in her facial treatments, that can ... turn back time. The results are really quite incredible. Your complexion appears smoother and radiant; and younger!

As well as feeling relaxed after a treatment, she can advise you on products to use in your daily cleansing and moisturising routine to keep your skin hydrated, fresh and protected from the enviroment.

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A few months ago I had a chat with Rebeccah about the bags under my eyes and she suggested I try the anti ageing facial and after the first the difference was so noticeable that friends and family commented how great my skin looked. I have the bug now to `turn back time´ and have since had another treatment and each time find it incredible to see the difference. So much so I have just placed an order to have the products at home so I can use them as part of my new daily cleansing and moisturising routine.

Have a chat with Rebeccah about the anti aging process and she can advise on treatments and products that may help you look and feel years younger.

Don´t forget whilst our faces are looking fab, we still have to get ourselves ready for summer in other areas as well so if you need an appointment for waxing, exfoliating or pampering your hands and feet with a manicure or pedicure give Rebeccah a call.

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Don't touch my thyroid You may or may not know it but the thyroid gland is absolutely vital for our wellbeing.

It governs a number of essential hormonal functions, for example to make sure that our bodies are heated, are properly fed, and that we never lack energy whenever need it.

If the thyroid gland gets in trouble we are likely to end up fat, extremely tired, loosing hair, experience stomach problems, depression, and a number of other bothersome symptoms. It is not fun at all and may quickly become so severe that it is impossible to work or to play. Life, in greater or lesser degree turns into an intense desire to get free from pain and a constant need to rest. There are generally two or three variants of our increasingly common thyroid problems. One is that the gland is working in over-drive, and another that it is slowly giving up. The most common cause is stress, that makes the thyroid work excessively until it gives up.

Thyroid problems are becoming one of the most frequent ailments of our times, causing tremendous suffering all over the world.

Due to a lifestyle with too much stress, too acidic sugary food, processed food and toxins, we grow increasingly obese, and catch a number of difficult to handle deceases such as IBS and leaky gut.

Once those are in the works, we may develop all sorts of auto immune illnesses such as Hashimoto’s or Grave’s decease, where our immune system destroys the thyroid. The thyroid gland is an absorbing organ, extremely sensitive to toxins. It is supposed to absorb and use iodine but due to unhealthy food and other sources of toxins, it cannot work properly. To worsen the situation, there are proteins from genetically modified food that mimics what

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the thyroid needs, causing it to take in all sorts of garbage which hinders it from doing its job.

What can then be done about it once the problems start occurring? First of all it maybe many years before the problem is even noticed. A normal blood analysis does not indicate thyroid problems until they are full blown, and the handling is frequently tremendously misguided.

The aim of modern medicine is usually to “assist” by replacing the thyroid with medicine such as Levaxin or Eutirox. To stabilize the situation it is sometimes deemed necessary to kill off the thyroid with radioactivity in order to “improve” the effect of the medicine, (not of the thyroid).

Finally a surgeon may opt for extirpating parts off or the entire gland whether there is cancer or not.

All of these solutions lead to a gloomy future for the normal regulation of energy and hormones in our bodies, (the metabolism). The pills we are forced to eat let us survive but do not replace well the dynamic energy supply which a normal thyroid provides. It is almost unavoidable to put on extra kilos that do not go away even if we take up residence at a gym.

The good news is that most thyroids, (before being removed), can be detoxified and re-activated. It is a slow process but well worth it.

Inform yourself thoroughly!

At www. piesybienestar.com or at our clinic in Nerja, Spain, we are willing to do what we can to help. Don’t let them touch your Thyroid!

At Pies y Bienestar we are ready to support you on health improvements whenever you are.

Call +34 722188811 or come and see us at Pies y Bienestar on Calle Pintada 73 in Nerja.

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IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF YOUR HOME MASTER PVC Vélez- Málaga Sergio and Jose Luis started Master PVC in 2011, they had known each other for many years through their wives and in the height of the recession decided to start the business, 5 years on they are still here and growing.

Master PVC prides itself on competitive prices and they have an team of installers who have years of experience in uPVC installations.

You will be assisted from the beginning of deciding what type of windows and doors you required all the way through to completion.

bespoke and specific to your home.

Master PVC products improve the quality of your home. Intelligent glass products have 2 barriers, one inside one on the outside, what is created inside stays in side what is on the outside stays outside. You heat or cool your home, you know that will stay within your home which is the best choice for saving you money.

Master PVC can provide all uPVC solutions from glass doors, conservatories, entrance doors, sliding doors, bi-fold doors, glass roofs, frameless windows and doors.

All the window products are the best quality for the conditions in which we live here in Spain and are able to withstand the harsh summer heat.

They cover the whole of Axarquia, Granada region and the Costa del Sol. They speak Spanish, English and German.

The word ´standard´ is not in the vocabulary of Master PVC, every thing is

To find out more see their main advert on the back cover of this issue.

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WHAT´S ON NERJA 41 CLUB: Nerja 41 Club meets twice every month. On the first Thursday of the Calle San Juan 42. Nerja 29780.Social and month we go out with our ladies for lunch Cultural Association No 1612. Telephone and on the Third Thursday the men have during opening hours +34 952 521 858. a ‘normal’ meeting. Any ex Tablers please Opening hours Mon from 19.30 hrs Tues, look at 41clubnerja.org or ring Alfie on Thurs and Sat 11.00 to 14.00 hrs. Open Some Thursday Evenings check for details. Facebook: 626998626 Nerja 41 Club Try our website nerja41club.org or Alfie Fornear on 626 cidnerja Email: clubinternacionaldenerja@ 998 626 Email: a.fornear@hotmail.com outlook.com “Totally run by volunteers”

CLUB INTERNACIONAL DE NERJA

SOCIAL EVENING EVERY MONDAY FROM 19.30 HOURS. CLUB OPEN TUESDAYS, THURSDAYS & SATURDAYS 11.00-14.00 HOURS ALMIJARA BOWLS CLUB, Nerja. Resident or visiting Nerja, why not try your hand at Short Mat Bowling - the “Almijara Bowls Club at the La Raqueta Tenis, Nerja. 6 rinks to play on, tuition available. Club days on a Monday, Wednesday and Friday, to 1.30 pm. Contact David Trippas at trpps@yahoo.co.uk or 653595784 for more information.

NERJA LADIES BOOK CLUB Do you enjoy reading and talking about books while making new friends - then come and see what the Nerja Ladies Book Club is all about. For further information email nerjaladiesbookclub@yahoo.com or you can find us on Facebook Hope to see you there !

WHAT´S ON

April ´What´s On” 1st 100 Club Draw 3rd Alhambra Presentation by Carmen 12th Camera Club 13th Easter Raffle & Club Closes for Easter 18th Tapas Tour 20th Club Re-opens & Quiz 21st Day trip to explore Historical Velez Malaga 26th Day trip to Gibraltar 26th Camera Club 29th Day trip to Fuengirola International Fare

TOGS (Torrox Golf Society) Would you like a game of friendly but competitive golf every Sunday morning? TOGS (possibly the friendliest Society on the Costa) play every Sunday morning at Baviera and welcome new members, whether residents, frequent visitors or holiday makers. Our Society is made up of both male and female,various nationalities, and mixed abilities. For more information: Tel: 625 936 814 or Email our Captain George Clay torroxgolfsociety@gmail.com

THE ANGLICAN PARISH

of Nerja & Almuñécar Services at Iglesia de San Miguel (St Michael´s Church) every Sunday at 12 noon and at Capilla de Nuestra Señora del Carmen (Fisherman's Chapel), Almuñécar at 9.30 am (except during August in Almuñécar). There is also a short service of Holy Communion on Wednesdays at 9.30am in the Church Shop, Calle Málaga, Nerja.

Priest in Charge: Fr Nigel Thomas. Tel: Church House 952 521 339 Church Shop 952 522 460.

PHONEIX SOCIAL CLUB Meet every Tuesday between 12.00 and 2.00 PM at La Vega restaurant, Torre del Mar. Call Gail on 951067723, mobile 626370695 or email phoenixsocialclub@ yahoo.co.uk Web: www.phoenixsocialclub.co.uk NERJA HISTORY GROUP, a group of enthusiastic amateurs who are interested in Spanish History. Meetings each first Friday Oct-March, 11.30 am Cultural Centre, C/ Granada, Nerja. 6€ min donation. Christina Sinclair, Co-ordinator Nerja History Group.

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LUX MUNDI ECUMENCIAL CENTRE

Torre del Mar. Avda. Moscatel 1”I”, (Jardines Viña Malága/Antigua Casa de la Viña), Torre del Mar, 29740. Opening hours Monday through Friday 10.00 to 13.00 and 15.00 to 18.00. Tel.952 543 334 E-mail: luxmundi@ lux-mundi.org Web: www.lux-mundi.org

APRIL EXCURSIONS. Monday 3rd April – Half Orange “Bring and Share” Lunch, Meet new friends at the Centre. Time 13.00.

Tuesday 4th & 18th April – Photography Group. From “Good Shot” to “Great Shot”, with Rob Bell Photography. Time 16.00.

Thursday 6th April – Group activities at the Centre finish. Re-start Monday 17th April.

Sunday 9th April - Anglican Palm Sunday service. At the Centre. Time 11.00.

Monday 10th to Wednesday 12th April – The Centre will be open to the public in the morning 10.00 to 13.00.

Thursday 13th & Friday 14th April – The Centre will only be open for religious services.

Friday 14th April – Prayer. An hour before the cross. Time 14.00.

Sunday 16th April – Anglican service for the Resurrection. Time 11.00 Monday 17th April – Group activities re-start at the Centre.

Thursday 20th April - Coach Excursion to Gibraltar. Ticket price 12 Euros available at the Centre. PASSPORTS / I.D. REQUIRED. Friday 21st April – Taizé Prayer at the San Andrés Parish Church (Parish rooms), Torre del Mar. Time 20.45.

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on “Astronomers through the Ages”. A power point presentation by Peter Cadman. The price includes the talk and afterwards a supper of salad, chicken curry with rice, pudding and a bottle of wine between 4 people, there is also a vegetarian option. Ticket price 12 Euros t. Time 17.00 for 17.30.

Monday 8th to Friday 12th May – AVE Train Excursion to Valencia. Price per person in a double room is 403€ and per person in a single room 455€. (Deposit 140€. After the 27th of March this is non refundable). Final payment before 15th April Included in the price are all transfers from local pickup points (in both Fuengirola and Torre del Mar) to and from Malaga station, tourist class on the AVE, transfers to and from Valencia station and the hotel, 4 nights b&b in the hotel, the excursion to Albufera and travel insurance. This is a fundraising event.

For further information and bookings please contact the Centre, Torre del Mar Tel.952 543 334 E-mail: luxmundi@lux-mundi.org .Please note you are unable to make bookings through the web site and sorry we cannot accept cards

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Semana Santa in Cómpeta! From the 9th until the 16th of April it is Holy Week. Don´t miss out on the beautiful processions going round the village. A full program can be received at the Town Hall.

Processions: Sunday the 9th of April 10.00h Ermita San Anton 12.00h Iglesia Wednesday the 12th of April 22.00h Iglesia Thursday the 13th of April 22.00h Iglesia Friday the 14th of April 22.00h Iglesia 00.00h Iglesia Sunday the 16th of April 12.00h Iglesia 9th ArtWalk in Cómpeta on the 12th, 13th, 15th and 16th of April, from 11.00h until 19.00h. More info at www.artcompeta.com Friday the 21st of April is “Día del libro” (world book day). More info at the town hall.

Museum of Sacred Art: If you want to learn more about the history of Semana Santa in Cómpeta visit our museum! Entrance is free, check the tourist office for opening times.

Facebook www.facebook.com/ ayuntamientodecompeta Town hall: www.competa.es

Nerja DFAS (Part of The National Association of Decorative & Fine Arts Societies)

We meet each 2nd Tuesday of the month between October & May at the Cultural Centre (Casa Cultura), Calle Granada, Nerja at 6pm. For anyone interested in having fun and enjoying the Arts & Culture in all forms you will be most welcome either to join our vibrant Society or just to come along to one of our events as a visitor.nnVisit our very active website www.nerjanadfas .org or call Helen on 633 028 559 for any questions you may have information.

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The Costa Animal Society (CAS) Nerja Residents Day The Costa Animal Society (CAS) invites everyone to come down and enjoy their two stalls at the Nerja Residents’ Day on Sunday April 2. The tombola stand will have lots of fun prizes on offer plus information on the society including ways in which we help the community and how people can volunteer their services.

We will also being serving beverages and English food at the CAS Bar with all proceeds going directly towards helping the animals in need. Residents’ Day is always a good day out for the entire family with a full calendar of entertainment organised by the town hall.

Visit the numerous booths and food venues put on by local clubs, charities and small businesses and sample the culture and dishes from a variety of foreign residents who live in our area. Residents’ Day is held each year in the Plaza España behind the Nerja Town Hall.

CAS Quiz Night The Punta Lara Bar in Nerja is pleased to present their monthly quiz in aid of the Costa Animal Society (CAS) on Friday, April 21 starting at 8.00pm. All quizzers are welcome to join in the fun and test their trivial knowledge with Quiz Hostess Laura.

The €3 entrance fee and all raffle proceeds go directly to CAS. Food and drink are available at the bar. Advance booking is recommended by calling Mark at 635 369 673.

The new Costa Animal Society (CAS) Shop is located No. 2 Calle Castilla Perez, Nerja.

Donations of like items are always welcome.

CAS is also seeking volunteers to work in the shop. Please call in and talk to shop manager Karen for further information. Opening hours are from 10.00am until 2.00pm, Monday to Saturday, excluding bank holidays. The phone number is 689 314 350.

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SPORT IN APRIL CRICKET

6th-9th - U.S.Masters, Augusta US 13th-16th - Royal Golf Dar Es Salam 13th-16th - RBC Heritage, US 20th-23rd - Shenzhen Int, China 20th-23rd - Valero Texas Open, US 27th-30th - Volvo China Open 27th-30th - Zurich Classic of New Orleans

Saturday 1st April Liverpool v Everton 13:30 Burnley v Tottenham 16:00 Chelsea v Crystal Palace 16:00 Hull City v West Ham 16:00 Leicester City v Stoke City 16:00 Man Utd v West Brom 16:00 Watford v Sunderland 16:00 Soton v Bournemouth 18:30 Sunday 2nd April Swansea City v Mdsbrough 14:30 Arsenal v Man City 17:00 Tuesday 4 April Burnley v Stoke City 20:45 Leics City v Sunderland 20:45 Watford v West Brom 20:45 Man Utd v Everton 21:00 Wednesday 5th April Arsenal v West Ham 20:45 Hull City v Middlesbrough 20:45 Soton v Crystal Palace 20:45 Swansea City v Tottenham 20:45 Chelsea v Man City 21:00 Liverpool v Brnmth 21:00

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9th - Chinese Grand Prix 16th - Bahrain Grand Prix 30th - Russian Grand Prix

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15th-1st May - World Championships, Sheffield

PREMIER LEAGUE Saturday 22nd April Man City v West Brom Albion PP Arsenal v Sunderland PP Brnmouth v Middlesbrough 16:00 Hull City v Watford 16:00 Swansea City v Stoke City 16:00 West Ham v Everton 16:00 Sunday 23rd April Leics City v Tottenham PP Burnley v Man Utd 15:15 Liverpool v Crystal Pal 17:30 Sunday 9th April Sunderland v Man Utd 14:30 Everton v Leics 17:00

Tuesday 25th April Chelsea v Southampton 20:45 Wednesday 26th April Arsenal v Leics City 20:45 Mbrough v Sunderland 20:45 Crystal Palace v Tottenham 21:00

Monday 10th April Chelsea Palace v Arsenal 21:00

Saturday 15 April Tottenham v Brnmouth 13:30 Crystal Pal v Leicester City 16:00 Everton v Burnley 16:00 Stoke City v Hull City 16:00 Sunderland v West Ham 16:00 Watford v Swansea City 16:00 Soton v Man City 18.30 Sunday 16th April West Brom v Liverpool 14:30 Man Utd v Chelsea 17:00

Thursday 27th April Man City v Man Utd 21:00 Saturday 29th April Soton v Hull City 16:00 Stoke City v West Ham 16:00 Sunderland v Bnmouth 16:00 West Brom v Leics City 16:00 Crystal Pal v Burnley 18:30

Saturday 8th April Sunday 30th April Tottenham v Watford 13:30 Man Utd v Swansea City 13:00 Monday 17th April Man City v Hull City 16:00 Everton v Chelsea v 15:05 Middlesbrough v Arsenal 21:00 Mddlesbrough v Burnley 16:00 Middlesbrough v Man City 15:05 Stoke City v Liverpool 16:00 Tottenham v Arsenal 17:30 Sports News from Dan Sherry West Brom v Soton 16:00 West Ham v Swansea City 16:00 on behalf of OLAS, Burriana Brnemth v Chelsea 18:30 Beach, Nerja 70

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