The Directory magazine December 2017 Issue 55 by The Directory Axarquia magazine

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34-36 Out and About articles written by Jennie Rhodes Front cover photograph by Rob Bell Photography. Capturing a Moment in Time. www.robbell.photography Tina Andlaw - Compelling Words tina.andlaw@outlook.com 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 A world bank of peace and love, a Nomad history as a gift to the world! It’s only seventeen kilometers between Spain and the ferry I currently am on, in Tanger Med, Morocco. One of the many reasons Morocco and Andalucia are so similar to me. There should really be a bridge that we could all run across between our two gorgeous countries. Again, Morocco has touched me deep within. I remember especially a conversation I had with a taxi driver in Rabat. Only 30 seconds into the ride, he said - welcome to Morocco, this is your country. My first reflection was that we say welcome to a lot of people, newcomers in our country, but do we really say this is your home? This is really the essence of what we are trying to do in the Sahara with Vilostrada - to remind ourselves, you, and the rest of the world that the world belongs to all of us. Just like the Nomads “Tanmirt”, our land, the Sahara, it all belongs to us. I am so looking forward to taking you with me next year to the Sahara, together with my children Lucas and Maj, and our dogs on our Tanmirt Expedition - Education for Life. We aim to give back to the Nomads with education such as mutual language, reading, writing, counting. These skills they need to be able stay exactly where they want to be, in the Sahara. And for all of you, for all of us, for all the world, we will create a world bank of Nomad memories stories, videos and photos never to be lost, for us to always have.

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By Christmas 2018, there will be a book and a first documentary out. Our whole global team alongside with Brahim Elaabdouli, Lahcen Elfadmi and our nomad families will work really hard to bring you the stories of a life in peace in the Moroccan Sahara. I hope you carry the peace within just like I do. Merry Christmas!

Sahara is the world I want to live in. She guides how I want to live my life. No doors, simply harmony together. Victoria Ahlén, founder of Vilostrada, is an expert Moroccan artisan buyer, and founder of the Vilostrada Foundation running the Education for Life project together with the Nomads in Sahara, Morocco since 2016.

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COMPUTER SUPPLIES

Ink and Chips in Nerja have this year moved in to larger premises just a few doors down from their previous location on Calle Antonio Ferrandis in Nerja. They are experts in latpop and desktop repairs and also Apple products from iphones, ipads, macbooks, imac, mac mini. They can offer home and business support, install printers, set up internet connections and are a reseller of a fibre optic solution and can provide installation and support. Contact them also for data retrieval on old products.

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Currency News Dovish BoE sinks pound, impressive data supports euro

November so far has been a bit of a struggle for Sterling, starting with the Bank of England’s (BoE) rate decision which prompted significant losses for the currency at the start of the month. Confidence in the pound in November has also been rattled by political developments in the UK, with investors fearing that the instability of the UK government may hamper Brexit negotiations. Meanwhile, the euro has been lifted over the past few weeks by a run of upbeat data from across the Eurozone, with the bloc looking to have capped off a of year impressive growth with a strong fourth quarter. The last four weeks has seen the GBP/EUR exchange rate trade between €1.1446 and €1.1099, with the pairing averaging at €1.12 by the middle of November. In the meantime EUR/GBP has ranged from a low of £0.8736, ahead of the BoE rate decision, to a high of £0.9009 on the back of some impressive EU data.

What’s been happening?

After rising in the second half of October, the start of November brought a considerable drop in the pound despite the BoE delivering its first interest rate rise in over a decade. Sterling fell over 1% as markets were dismayed by hints that this would be a ‘one and done’ kind of deal rather than the start of a new cycle of monetary tightening. Further adding to the pound’s woes was a growing sense of political uncertainty in the UK after Prime Minister Theresa May was forced to shuffle her cabinet multiple times after two of her top ministers were hit by unrelated scandals. GBP/EUR was further unsettled by reports that a sizeable number of Conservative MP’s were plotting a possible leadership challenge against the PM, with investors fearing that Brexit negotiations would 12

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be further complicated by the political instability in the UK. The Eurozone economy, meanwhile, appears to be booming, with Germany’s growth surging to 0.8% in the third quarter and helping to bolster the appeal of the euro.

What do you need to look out for?

The pound could see further losses in the coming weeks as Brexit negotiations are unlikely to be completed before the next EU Summit on December 14th. This could scupper any chances for trade talks to begin by the end of the year and likely dent Sterling sentiment. Meanwhile, the euro may continue to strengthen over the next couple of weeks if the positive trend in Eurozone data continues. However, the single currency’s gains could be undermined somewhat by the European Central Bank’s (ECB) stance that loose monetary policy would still be needed for the foreseeable future. The euro may also be suppressed by the strength of the US dollar, which is likely to pick up in anticipation of a rate hike from the Federal Reserve next month. At Currencies Direct we’re here to talk currency whenever you need us, so get in touch if you want to know more about the latest news or how it could impact your currency transfers. Since 1996 we’ve helped more than 150,000 customers with their currency transfers, just pop into your local Currencies Direct branch or give us a call to find out more.

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10 ways to bring christmas cheer into You might well smile smugly into your glass of Spanish wine or cava as you contemplate how lucky you are to be soaking up the Axarquia sunshine this Christmas. Yet you will find the Spanish tend to make less of Christmas than we do. No problem, here are ten great ways to bring fabulous festive cheer right into your Spanish home this Christmas…

1. The table

So you’ve organised a sensational Christmas feast with all the trimmings for your family and friends to devour in minutes, but what about the table? Time to impress still further with a beautifully decorated table, perhaps one that echoes the other festive styles and colours in your home. As with all decorations, it’s a good idea to choose a variety of sizes and textures to add interest. From traditional red, green and gold to more contemporary crisp white and silver combinations, there are endless options to choose from.

2. Wreaths Instead of our traditional holly, you will find beautiful Spanish alternatives growing wild near your home which are sure to intrigue your nonSpanish guests. Fragrant pine branches complete with cones, red-berried mistletoe, olive and juniper are all perfect for creating your own wreath 20

or flower arrangements – add a little silver or white spray for festive pizazz. If arts and crafts aren’t your thing, you’ll often find lovely ready-made ones at garden centres.

3. The tree When it comes to tree adornment, home designers Elle Décor err towards elegant white this year. Seek out small, large and giant baubles, reindeer, polar bears, Santas or

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anything else that’s white and takes your fancy – they’ll look striking against a dark green tree. If you’re set on a real tree, you can sometimes buy real ones at petrol stations and garden centres, but here in Spain they aren’t as readily available as artificial trees.

4. Christmassy scents

Those sublime, spicy scents – sumptuous apple, clove, cinnamon, pine and orange aromas of Christmas – form part of many a

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childhood memory. Enjoy them in festive candles or on wreathes and table decorations. If you don’t have the gorgeous scent of pine at home on a real Christmas tree, why not pick some small pine branches and add them to your table and other decorations?

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5. The garden At night, get the neighbours talking with an Eonant snowflake laser light or similar that projects a flurry of flakes across your home’s façade. LED fairy-lit pine trees or reindeers can be equally sensational. And don’t forget the red-leafed Poinsettias so popular here at Christmas. They are happy inside and outside, perhaps planted along a pathway, in pots at the front door or brightening up a balcony.

6. Exterior decorations With December weather often being so good in Spain, exterior Christmas decorations are all the more important. From stunning wreaths and much-loved Spanish nativity scenes to giant model snowmen or reindeer, it’s important that outdoor decorations really make a statement. An outside table will also need decorating – with perhaps a large, decorated candle or a winter berry 21

9. The fireplace What could be cosier than a living room fireplace draped with an evergreen garland along the mantelpiece? Add your favourite baubles, stars or Christmas stockings and you will have a festive focal point for the family to gather around. Safely placed candles are gorgeously Christmassy and can glow in the fireplace when not in use. centrepiece - that way there’ll be no missing out on festive cheer.

7. Christmas stockings Just because Christmas stockings and Santa going down the chimney aren’t traditional in Spain, it doesn’t mean that the kids and kids at heart should go without. They are probably best brought over from the UK but should you find yourself stockingless in Spain, the shops seem to supply them more and more each year. Take your pick as at least Christmas stockings won’t have you falling victim to fashion!

the house’s decorations, festively festooned banisters not only tie the area in with the rest of the house, they are wonderfully welcoming near the front door. Hang ribbons and baubles, bows, decorated pine branches or wreaths - you could even add twinkling fairy lights to complete that Christmassy look.

10. A word on tinsel Suffice it to say that tinsel is now a “no-no” so steer clear of it; that is, if you are intent on keeping up with Christmas trends. But if you really can’t contemplate Christmas without the gaudy glitter, try sticking to one colour only and you might just get away with it!

Words: Tina Andlaw

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LAWYERS (ABOGADOS)

Family Law Family law is a wide field and there are many solutions both in the courts and as private agreements. Advice taken early as a precaution can be very helpful. When a conflict can only be resolved in court, it is equally important to have the support of a lawyer who manages your case and helps to explain the procedure whilst continuing to seek a negotiated settlement. At De Cotta Law we have a strong background in dealing with a wide range of family cases. As well as dealing with Separation and Divorce we can also advise and represent you in financial claims on divorce; seeking permission to change your residence with your children after divorce or separation; division of assets; co-habitation rights; claiming pensions; pre-marital agreements; adoption; incapacity, and the execution of foreign Judgements. In many cases problems can be prevented by seeking advice. For example, a prenuptial agreement can prevent conflicts over finances on divorce or separation. We have also acted for a number of families where one of the parents wants to return to their country of origin or leave Spain. If you donÂ´t have the written agreement of the other parent it can lead to a very stressful and expensive action to have the child returned under the Hague Convention. Our family law department has particular experience in dealing with international cases. It may be necessary to apply a foreign law or to challenge the jurisdiction where one of the parties could be disadvantaged. For a confidential consultation write to info@decottalaw.net, or call us. 25

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out and about in COMARES “Come and have a look” is how Comares’s logo, ‘Ven y asómate’ loosely translates. It is worth it. Well worth it. 360-degree panoramic views of the Axarquía and over towards the Montes de Málaga, 11 villages and the Mediterranean sea in the distance explain why one of the area’s highest villages calls itself ‘The Balcony of the Axarquía.’ At 735 metres above sea level, Comares can be seen on a clear day from VélezMálaga, which is 25 kilometres away. It sits atop a mountain to the north-west of the Axarquía’s main town and to the untrained eye (my Dad when he was here in mid-September) can look like snow (Dad: “Is that snow? Surely not! It’s far too hot.” Me: “No Dad, that’s Comares. We took you there when you came last year.” Dad: “Oh did you? You’ve taken me to so many villages I get them mixed up.”) ‘HIsn Comarix’ means in Arabic ‘Castle up high’ and that is where the town gets its name. There are the remains of a fortress, which formed part of three in the Axarquía during Muslim rule. They communicated with smoke and mirrors to warn each other of invasions. This effective method of communication was part of the reason that it took the Catholic King and Queen, Fernando and Isabel, so long to reach Granada from Malaga during the Spanish conquest. Photo supplied by Ayuntamiento de Comares

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The fortress, known locally as ‘La Tahoma,’ is situated in the same area as Comares’s serene cemetery and although it is known that beneath lie further remains of the town’s Muslim and possibly even Roman and Phoenician past, the law states that digging in an area where people have been buried within 50 years is not permitted; what may lie underground will remain there for many years to come! Examples of the old town wall are still in place around Comares, as are two gates – one at the entrance to the town on the road from Vélez-Málaga, which leads up to the Plaza Balcón de la Axarquía and the town hall and the other, La Puerta de Málaga, is situated to the north of the town. Comares’s shield can be seen on the wall of the town hall and it is worth taking a close look at the character with a chain around his neck at the bottom– it is in fact Boabdil, or Muhammad 7th of Granada – the last Nasrid King of Spain, whose capture was in part thanks to Don Diego Fernández de Córdoba, who in turn was given the title of Marquis of Comares by the Catholic Kings, for his role in Boabdil’s demise. After Comares surrendered in 1487, 30 Muslim families remained in the town and were baptised into the Catholic faith. The ceremony took place in the streets of Comares OUT AND ABOUT in COMARES

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and Calle ‘del Perdón’ is a constant reminder of those events. Moving forward to the 21st Century, Comares is now a lively town and many foreigners have made it their home. Of a population of 1,300, 600 people are from other countries. The biggest foreign population is Brits, followed by German and French among others. The town celebrates its cultural diversity every September with a festival in which people prepare food from each of the 20 countries represented there. It is a popular destination for those seeking adventure sports, with hiking and mountain bike routes, climbing and the longest zip wire in Spain. Guided walking tours around the town and local church are also available via the town hall. Eight hamlets belong to Comares and many of them are home to rental properties, all 35

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of which are recognised by Andalusía’s regional government, The Junta de Andalucía. Other important festivals in Comares include the celebration of the town’s Patron Saint – Hilary of Poitiers - in January, Easter Week, Saint Isidore of the Labourers in May, Verdiales (traditional Malaga folk music) in July and the town’s fair (feria) at the end of August. In December Comares puts on a spectacular ‘Belén Viviente’ or live Nativity, in which members of the public participate with actors to bring the story of Christmas to life. This year it will take place on 17th December at 5pm starting at the Puerta de Málaga followed by a Christmas concert at the Nuestra Señora de la Encarnación church. Comares even has its own style of Verdiales ‘Estilo Comares’ and a statue of a man playing Verdiales music, along with a mural depicting the traditional dancing,

can be found on Plaza de los Verdiales; in the centre of the town. Another mural which shouldn’t be missed is the one by the town hall, which shows a map with key points of interest in Comares. In the same area are other information boards, briefly explaining some the of town’s history, gastronomy, festivals and walking routes. The Axarquía’s town halls are all promoting the various routes that take in local products such as muscatel raisins, wine and oil and Comares forms part of these. Too high up to cultivate mangoes and avocados, which have become the mainstay of the warmer coastal areas, Comares still produces the traditional olives, grapes and almonds which have been grown in the Axarquía for many centuries. For further information on what to do, where to eat, sleep, have a go on the zip wire and more, visit www.turismocomares. es. The website is in English and provides information and contact details of the town hall and companies that offer activities, accommodation and more. The town hall also has information and is open from Monday to Friday, 10am to 2pm. Written by Jennie Rhodes

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PROPERTY GUIDE

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!

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

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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

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NURSES NOTES “ I think I’m having a Heart Attack....”

We have all seen the films where the hero is ripping open his shirt clutching his chest with a purple contorted grimace exclaiming loudly that he is having a “heart attack “.

Heart attack symptoms vary from one person to another. The most common signs of a heart attack are: • Chest pain: tightness, heaviness, pain or a burning feeling in your chest • Pain in arms, should,er neck, jaw, back or stomach: for some people, the pain or tightness is severe (sometimes described as “like an elephant sitting on my chest”), while other people just feel uncomfortable. Sometimes it can feel like experience ´flu type symptons which perhaps has been treated by taking paracetomol in anticipation that its just a cold. However • Sweating • Feeling light-headed (dizzy) • Become short of breath • Feeling nauseous or vomiting. Sometimes can also be symptoms. The classic signs are the ones that lead you to get help. It’s not advisable to drive yourself to the hospital/ambulatorio instead call for an ambulance. Diagnoses: Routinely bloods will be taken which will show a raised Troponin level. It is generally accepted that above 0.01 is indicative of a heart attack. This diagnostic test is only helpful within a few hours of the acute episode. Medication: In hospital the patient will be given injections to thin the blood and when they go home (between 3-7days) they will start on Sintron (or Warfarin in 42

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the UK). The dosage is determined by the regular blood tests (done by the nurse with results immediately available and can range through from ¼ tablet upwards which will be followed at home on a printed sheet). There will often be statins (to reduce cholesterol) Advice: Healthy diet with oily fish, leafy green vegetables and oatmeal ... reduce your fat intake. Build up from gentle exercise to a more robust routine. Probably the hardest part of the rehab is the emotional strain and the feeling of vulnerability. Consider the first attack as the warning. Start now to Make healthy lifestyle changes.

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order to enjoy life better? I would say health.

With worsening health it is difficult to achieve a life of abundant joy. Wheelchairs and sports The news we receive from the world around cars for example do not go well together at us is generally bad. In the midst of all all. negative noise we are doing our best to create something worthwhile for our-selves and for The consequence is that the first thing we our families. Meanwhile the world around us need in order to have a reasonably happy concentrates on corruption scandals, robbery, life is a functioning body. Frequently we do murders, terrorist activities or on the eternal not see this but go after our material goals dance around the golden calf to make money destroying our physical body in the process. change hands. It doesn’t help that the food industry is In the barrage of threats and bad news we can cutting all corners in order to simulate do nothing more than mind our own business edible food while adding whilst adding to avoid being too affected by that which we artificial components that lacks nutrition.The cannot handle. pharmaceutical industry earning more from sick people than from finding and handling We grow up slowly, learning the tricks and causes of illness. rules of a good life or a bad. We follow a path into adulthood, choose life partners, have However bad the odds are, we have to keep children, pets, a home, a nice car. Mother our bodies as functional as possible as they Fortune smiles at us we hope. Or perhaps we are a prerequisite for the game of life. are not so lucky and are con-fined to a refugee camp for years with no change on the horizon. Our bodies don’t need sports cars and things. It needs nutrition, vitamins, minerals and Life should be fair for all is an impoosible enzymes. When the body is given what it dream. It is part of the game of life that we needs we are in better shape to think straight do not start at the same point, with the same and decide for ourselves what it is we really resources and equal conditions. need in order to have a good life. Spending quality time with our loved ones can be Being so, there is a curious observation that priceless. Climbing a hill to watch the sunset one can make in regards to happiness. There can make us want to live forever. are people that have all the resources in the world, but who are profoundly unhappy, To have a life it is needed to let life flow in us. drinking or abusing themselves to death. Life is activity. At the same time there can be people who have almost nothing but who live life to the A popular phrase in American movies is fullest. We all know that we cannot take our “Get a life”. It is a cliché but has a true ring to pocessions with us when it is time to check out it. If you don’t make sure to have a life you so what is this mysterious life essence that can will not have one. be independent of wealth. Visit us at the Nerja clinic, Obviously there is no long lasting happiness Pies y Bienestar, C/Pintada 73 to be found in the material world. If you Tel.: 722 221 299 Start doing finally get a chance to buy that spectacular what you can for yourself red sports car that you have wanted all your and your family and friends life, will it make you happy? Maybe for a by learning about the book. while but it doesn’t matter how fast that car Suicide because of Ignorance. can go, it is still a dead thing. Visit: www.saludamos.eu Something can always be done Is there something we really need to have in 44

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Tel: 952 545 220

Farmacia, Avenida Moscatel s/n TORRE DEL MAR

Hotel Iberostar, loc 5-6 Tlf. 952 531 823 Mob. 656 837 153 Email. ots.clinictorrox@gmail.com Monday - Friday 9:30 . 13:00 Booking essential Dr. Wolfgang Schmitt, Consulant Orthopaedic Surgeon Specialist in back, hand, shoulder, knee, hip, foot surgery, Ultrasound; Joint replacement; Arthritis, Gout, Rheumatics; Bone Density; Chirotherapist; Orthopaedic insoles; Shock wave treatment; Sports Medicine Specialist Dr. Elias Reyes Alcedo, Cardiologist; Internal Medicine Rheumatolog Nephrology, ECG, Diabetes, Rheumatology, Echocardiography, Color Doppler, Ultrasonography, Check ups Dr. Hedda Hohenstein, Eye Specialist Europ. Diploma Holistic Bioenergetic Medicine. Kinesiology; Psychotheraphy; Counselling Dr. Manio von Maravic, Neurologist Parkinson and Movement Disorder, Stroke preventation, Vertigo, Dementia, EEG, EMG, Ultrasound of brain supplying arteries, nerves and muscles. Dr. Marion Richter, Gynaecologist Check-up, Surgery, Prevention, Midwifery, Laser (Fontana) Treatment for Stress Urinary Incontinence, Vaginal Reflextionsyndrome, Ultrasound Dr. Christoph Kuhn, Dermatologist / Venereologist Dermatological check up; Surgery; Allergy testing; Cosmetic and aesthetic dermatology Dr. Erik Schulten, Urologist Urology check-up and surgery; Prevention; Ultrasound, Urinary incontinence; erectile dysfunction. Sandra Vencenti, Physiotherapist Massage; Manual therapy; Rehabilitation; Lymphatic drainage; Electrotheraphy; Ultrasound

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WINDOWS & DOORS

CLUBS & SOCIETIES 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. 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. THE COSTA CAMERA CLUB (formed in 2005). The members are of many nationalities We are of mixed ability, ranging from absolute beginners to the very experienced amateur; even the occasional professional. So, even if you are only thinking about taking up photography or are already immersed in the subject we would love to see you. We have a ‘home’ meeting on the 4th Thursdays of every month at 5.30pm to 7.30pm at the Salon Social in Capistrano Village (next to the main swimming pool and

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the Cave bar). On the 2nd Thursday each month we go out on various Photo Shoots. www.costacameraclub.com THE LODGE OF EUROPEAN FRATERNITY No52, Nerja ,meets the third Thursday of each month from October to April, excluding December. Anyone interested in joining Freemasonry or any masons visiting the area would like to visit, Please contact the secretary David White 658565511 or Sandy Shingler 646436967. 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 and further information.

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NERJA 41 CLUB: Nerja 41 Club meets twice every month. On the first Thursday of the month we go out with our ladies for lunch and on the Third Thursday the men have a ‘normal’ meeting. Any ex Tablers please look at 41clubnerja.org or ring Alfie on 626998626 Nerja 41 Club Try our website nerja41club.org or Alfie Fornear on 626 998 626 Email: a.fornear@hotmail.com

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. Tel: 687 602 057 email: nerjahistorygroup@yahoo.com. www.nerjahistorygroup.es/ 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 !

PHOENIX 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

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 49

From Snap Shot to Great Shot Getting Proper Exposure for Night Photography pt1 I love night photography it can be much more rewarding than photography during the day. Because everything looks different at night, you don’t need to go somewhere exotic to get great pictures. The main challenge when photographing at night is getting a proper exposure. The principles of exposure work the same way at night as during the day – you will just need a lot more time to allow light into your camera. It goes without saying that you will need a tripod to stabilize your camera, and a remote shutter release to keep from moving anything during the exposure. Make sure you are shooting in Manual mode. In Manual mode, you will set the shutter speed, aperture, and ISO. This puts you in complete control over you camera. Manual mode only works for exposures up to 30 seconds. If you need a shutter speed that is longer than 30 seconds, the only option for getting a proper exposure is Bulb mode. Therefore, while you should generally shoot in Manual mode, you should also be comfortable with Bulb. In Bulb mode, the shutter stays open as long as you wish. 50

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When shooting at night, it is particularly important to make sure you are shooting in raw format. The Raw files coming out of most cameras are 14 bit files, whereas JPEGS are only 8 bit files. The more bits, the higher the range of available colours and the smoother the transitions between them. Choose proper settings •

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Aperture: Open up your aperture more at night than you would during the day (i.e., use a lower f/number letting more light into the camera). Shutter speed: Whereas shutter speed might be the first exposure setting you worry about during the day, it should generally be the last one you think about at night. Since you will be shooting from a tripod, you can let the shutter stay open as long as you need.

Meter for the highlights Determining the proper exposure level can be tricky at night. Use spot metering and to expose for the highlights. Pt2 next month. Rob Bell Photography. Capturing a Moment in Time. www.robbell.photography

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PUZZLE PAGES

PUZZLES PAGE BARGE BATTLESHIP BOAT CANOE CARRIER CATAMARAN CLIPPER CORSAIR CORVETTE CRUISER CUTTER DESTROYER DINGHY DORY FERRY FRIGATE GALLEON GONDOLA JUNK KAYAK LIFEBOAT LINER LUGGER MOTORBOAT PACKET PRIVATEER PUNT RAFT RIGGER ROWBOAT,

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The Sudoku puzzle is sponsored by Bar H20, Burriana Beach, Nerja. The winning prize is their fabulous Tea for 2. Take your completed entry into to Bar H20 or email: hello@the-directory.es by the 16th of this month. Winners will be notified by email. 56

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SHIP SKIFF SLOOP SMACK

TANKER TRAWLER TUGBOAT YACHT

Across 1. Plaid (6) 4. Inveigle (6) 9. Plane figure with straight sides (7) 10. Publish (5) 11. Creep (5) 12. Plant with prickly-edged leaves (7) 13. Schedule (6) 15. Despot (6) 18. Producing a sensation of touch (7) 20. Investigation (5) 22. Performed (5) 23. Gathered together in large numbers (7) 24. Objective (6) 25. Formal proposal to buy (6) Down 1. Subject (5) 2. Let go (7) 3. Investor in theatrical production (5) 5. Nimbleness (7) 13. Draw in (7) 6. Beginning or early stages (5) 14. Diminish (7) 7. Best environment for a 16. Kept away from (7) plant or animal (7) 17. Impart skills or 8. Become one (5)

knowledge (5) 19. Supply food ready to eat (5) 20. Provide evidence for (5) 21. Type of duck (5)

COMPETITION Spot The Bag

To be in with a chance of winning a box with 10 bags of sweets, simply find the bag of sweets image which appears on a page in this monthÂ´s issue of The Directory. To enter send an email to thedirectory@copsinas.com stating the location of the bag and all correct entries will be entered into the drawâ&#x20AC;?.

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USEFUL INFO

Emergencies Fire Brigade: Ambulance: National Police: Guardia Civil

Sea Rescue Reporting Theft

Local Police Frigiliana: Pl. el Ingenio Frigiliana Nerja: San Miguel, Nerja Torre del Mar: Torrox: Almedina 22, Torrox

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STREET MARKETS Monday Torrox Costa & Torrox Pueblo Tuesday Nerja Wednesday Algarrobo Costa & Rincon de la Victoria Thursday Frigliana, Torre del Mar, Velez-Malaga Saturday Competa & Caleta Sunday Nerja Car boot Sale

952 54 92 38 952 53 98 28

Ecological Farmers Market held every Saturday in Vivero El Algarrobo Garden Centre on the road from Velez-Malaga to La Viñuela.

National Police (Torre del Mar): 952 54 20 00

Saturday market at Algarrobo costa next to Ottawa function room.

Protección Civil:

952 52 48 38

Health Vélez-Málaga Hospital: 951 06 70 00 Urgencias 902 50 50 61 Taxi Ranks Competa Frigiliana Nerja Torre del Mar Torrox 58

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PUZZLE PAGE ANSWERS FROM NOVEMBER 2017 ISSUE 54 Sudoku

That if you are being pestered by wasps, by placing copper coins (1, 2 or 5 cents) around the table the insects will no longer bother you! There is something that wasps simply don’t like about copper and by popping a coin on each corner of your table you will be able to enjoy a wasp-free meal! Michelle and I are were left open-mouthed by the simplicity of this on our recent trip to Comares, where we got chatting to the lovely Julieta, from Bar La Plaza, after she showed us this simple trick! She also told us how to ward off flies by cutting a lemon in half and sticking cloves in the two halves. I have yet to try that one but having seen the effectiveness of the coin trick I genuinely believe it will work! Julieta says that these simple and cheap methods are used all the time in her native Colombia and she has been impressing customers for years since she came to Comares. She also told us that to get rid of cockroaches we needed to make some peculiar sounding concoction involving pineapple and some sort of powder for “men’s smelly feet” which I haven’t looked into. Answers on a postcard to The Directory if anyone has the answer please! On a slightly different note…did you know that Comares is home to the parents of Antonio Ponce, the recently crowned world lightweight kickboxing champion? 26-year-old Antonio, who is originally from Córdoba, happened to be in the town when we went and proudly showed us his belt and title. It’s amazing who we come across on our trips…the day started off with Julieta and her insect repellents, we were given a guided tour of the town by Deputy Mayor, Manuel Robles Ruíz, met Antonio and his proud parents on the way and finished off with a drink in the bar with the Mayor, also called Manuel Robles (Robles)! 59

WHAT´S ON WHAT´S ON

LUX MUNDI ECUMENCIAL CENTRE

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 only. Tel.952 543 334 E-mail: luxmundi@lux-mundi.org. Web: www.luxmundi.org DECEMBER COMING EVENTS AND EXCURSIONS. Fri 1st – Christmas Bazaar. Time 11.00 to 13.00. Mon 4th - Half Orange “Bring and Share” Lunch. Time 13.00. Tues 5th – Centre closed. Volunteers Lunch in Fuengirola. Tues 12th & 19th - Photography Group.Time 16.00. Weds & Fri 6th & 8th The Centre will be closed for Public Holidays. Tues thru Thurs 12th to 14th – Coach Excursion to the Sierra Nevada & Granada Christmas Lights. 4* Hotel Carmen, on a b&b basis in the centre of Granada. Ticket price 145€ per person sharing and 185€ per person for a single room. A deposit of 50€ is required and final payment is Friday 1st December. We need the number and expiry date of your Passport, DNI or residence card when booking. Included in the price are all travel expenses, insurance, 2 nights’ b&b. Sat 16th – Ecumenical Christmas Carol Service. Time 18.00. Thurs 21st - - Coach Excursion to Gibraltar. Ticket price 12 € available at the centre PASSPORTS / I.D. REQUIRED. Friday 22nd - Coach Excursion to” La Mosca” Belen and Malaga Christmas Lights. Ticket price 10€ available at the Centre. Proceeds for fundraising. Monday 25th – Closed for Public Holiday. Tuesday 26th to Friday 29th The Centre will be open from mornings only 10.00 to 13.00 Fri 29th – Coffee Morning “Special Lucky Grapes”. Ticket price 2.50€ available at the Centre. All proceeds to fundraising. Time 11.00 to 13.00. 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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The Costa Animal Society (CAS) CAS Quiz Night Join the Costa Animal Society (CAS) in the holiday spirit at the Punta Lara Bar for their Christmas quiz taking place on December 22 at 7.30pm. Fancy dress is optional but thinking caps are required for this fun filled event to raise money for the needy doggies and moggies in our area. Food and drinks are available at the bar and advanced booking is recommended by calling Mark at 635 369 673. The Costa Animal Society (CAS) is pleased to present a Animal Behaviourist lecture by the distinguished animal behaviourist Jim Stephens. The talk will take place at the Fellowship of the King church (near Mercadona) in Nerja on Friday December 7 at 7.00pm. Admission is €7 which includes wine and snacks, advance booking on 952 52 3599. The Costa Animal Society (CAS) Shop is located next door to the Good Stuff Café in Nerja at No. 2 Calle Castilla Perez. We are open Monday to Saturday 10.00am until 2.00pm. We are always interested in hearing from people who would like to join our shop volunteers. One four hour shift once a week makes a big difference. For more information you can ring the shop on 689 314 350. Please note: the shop will be closed on December 6, 8, 25, 26, 27 for holidays.

WHAT´S ON

at a Glance DECEMBER Saturday 2nd December

Charity party for Pets, La Viñuela Entertainment - Christmas with Crystal at Bar 19, Nerja Tickets 5€

Saturday 2nd December

Charity Christmas Party for Pets at Restaurante El Pantano in La Viñuela 18.30hrs. 25€

Sunday 3rd December

Live Music with Soul Souvenir at El Varadero - Boatyard Bar, Nerja

Sunday 10th December

Saturday 16th December

Christmas Market 11- 5pm with Santa and kids grotto at El Varadero - Boatyard Bar Nerja

Sunday 17th December

Live music with Flashtime at El Varadero Boatyard Bar in Nerja

Tuesday 19th December

Christmas Carol Service, St Michaels Church, Nerja

Saturday 23rd December

Christmas with Entertainment - Crystal at Bar 19, Nerja Tickets 5€

Sunday 24th December CHRISTMAS EVE

Kids party at El Varadero - Boatyard Bar in Nerja

3 Shows in one BeeGees, Beatles tribute Disco with Kapt´n Krap at CNR Sports Bar and All Pop 60,70,80´s at El Varadero Boatyard Bar, Nerja 5€ entry

Sunday 31st December NEW YEARS EVE

Masquerade Party at Blanco y Negro, Nerja. NYE Party at CNR Sports Bar in Nerja Starts at 8pm

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HAPPY CHRISTMAS

ART EXHIBITION Dos Artistas dos Perspectivas Works by Artists Elspeth Jenkins & Olivia Garner Exhibition runs until continues 30th December 2017

Open daily:

10:00 -14:00 and 17:00 - 21:00 (closed Sundays)

Venue: Oficina de Turismo Calle Poniente No:2, Torre del Mar

WHAT´S WHAT´S ON ON CLUB INTERNACIONAL DE NERJA

WHAT´S ON

Calle San Juan 42. Nerja 29780. Social and Cultural Association No 1612 Tel during opening hours: +34 952 521 858 Opening hours Mon from 19.30 hrs Tues, Thurs and Sat 11.00 to 14.00 hrs Open Some Thursday evenings check for details Facebook: cidnerja Email: clubinternacionaldenerja@outlook. com “Totally run by volunteers”

DECEMBER Sat 2nd 100 Club Draw Mon 4th Granada Walking Tour Mon 4th Granada Shopping trip & Nevada Thurs 7th Afternoon Tapas Tour Sun 10th Xmas lunch in Club house Tues 12th Malaga Xmas lights Weds 13th Gibraltar Weds 13th Camera Club Thurs 14th Xmas Quiz Sat 16th Xmas Draw Thurs 21st Last day club open before the Xmas break

Xmas for Pets

THE ANGLICAN PARISH OF NERJA AND ALMUÑECAR

A CHARITY CHRISTMAS CAROL SERVICE

Sábado 2 de Diciembre @18:30 En el restaurante El Pantano en la Viñuela (Málaga).

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Bebida de bienvenida, Info Desk, Tómbola, Cena (opción Vegan), Música en Vivo con Liquid Lunch, Yan Chiller & Alfred and Johnny Unpluged, Subasta para el retrato de tu mascota pintado por la ar sta María Arias (PoweredByArtWork.com), Recaudación de Fondos, Baile, y Mucho Mas!

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TODOS JUNTOS PARA LOS ANIMALES

ALL TOGETHER FOR THE PETS

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Tuesday 19th December 2017 at 5pm St. Michael’s Church – Iglesia San Miguel In Plaza Andalucia, Nerja (near the Parador)

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The event is sponsored by De Cotta Law to raise money for the Sisters of the Good Samaritan Residencia which cares for elderly people in Nerja For more information see local press or call 952 527014

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SPORT IN DECEMBER

SPORT IN DECEMBER CRICKET 2nd - Australia v England, 2nd Test Match, Brisbane 9th - Cricket Australia Xl v England, Tour Match, Perth 14th - Australia v England, 3rd Test Match, Perth 26th - Australia v England, 4th Test Match, Melbourne FORMULA ONE 12th - Brazilian Grand Prix, Sao Paulo 26th - Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Yas Marina

GOLF 7th-10th - Joburg Open, Randpark Golf Club, SA 7th-10th - QBE Shoot Out, Tiburon GC, US RUGBY UNION 2nd - Wales v South Africa, Cardiff 15:30 SNOOKER 28th Nov-10th - Betway UK Championships, York 11th-17th - Scottish Open, Glasgow

PREMIER LEAGUE

Saturday 2nd December

Chelsea v Newcastle Utd 13:30 Brighton v Liverpool 16:00 Everton v Huddersfield 16:00 Leicester v Burnley 16:00 Stoke v Swansea City 16:00 Watford v Tottenham 16:00 West Brom v Cry Pal 16:00 Arsenal v Manchester Utd 18:30

Sunday 3rd December

Bournemouth v Soton 14:30 Man City v West Ham 17:00

Saturday 9th December

West Ham v Chelsea 13:30 Burnley v Watford 16:00 Crystal Pal v Brnmth 16:00 Huddersfield v Brighton 16:00 Swansea City v West Brom16:00 Tottenham v Stoke City 16:00 Newcastle Utd v Leics City 18:30

Monday 10th December

Soton v Arsenal 13:00 Liverpool v Everton 15:15 Man Utd v Man City 17:30 Burnley v Stoke City 20:45 Crystal Palace v Watford 21:00

Thank you to Dan Sherry and OLAS MILLARDS for supplying the Sports fixtures every month HAPPY CHRISTMAS

Huddersfield v Chelsea 21:00

Tuesday 13th December

Newcastle Utdv Everton 20:45 Southampton v Leics City 20:45 Swansea City v Man City 20:45 Liverpool v West Brom 21:00 Man Utd v Bournemouth 21:00 Tottenham v Brighton 21:00 West Ham v Arsenal 21:00

Saturday 16th December

Leics City v Crystal Palace 13:30 Arsenal v Newcastle Utd 16:00 Brighton v Burnley 16:00 Chelsea v Soton 16:00 Stoke City v West Ham 16:00 Watford v Huddersfield 16:00 Man City v Tottenham 18:30

Sunday 17th December

West Brom v Man Utd 15:15 Bournemouth v Liverpool 17:30

Monday 18th December

Everton v Swansea City 21:00

Friday 22nd December

Arsenal v Liverpool 20:45

Saturday 23rd December Everton v Chelsea 13:30

Brighton v Watford 16:00

Man City v Bournemouth 16:00

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Soton v Huddersfield 16:00 Stoke City v West Brom 16:00 Swansea City v Crystal Pal 16:00 West Ham v New Utd 16:00 Burnley v Tottenham 18:30 Leics City v Man Utd 20:45

Tuesday 26th December

Tottenham v Soton 13:30 Bournemouth v West Ham 16:00 Chelsea v Brighton 16:00 Huddersfield v Stoke City 16:00 Man United v Burnley 16:00 Watford v Leicester City 16:00 West Bromwich v Everton 16:00 Liverpool v Swansea City 18:30

Wednesday 27th December

Newcastle Utd v Man City 20:45

Thursday 28th December

Crystal Palace v Arsenal 21:00

Saturday 30th December

Bournemouth v Everton 16:00 Chelsea v Stoke City 16:00 Huddersfield v Burnley 16:00 Liverpool v Leicester City 16:00 Newcastle Utd v Brighton 16:00 Watford v Swansea City 16:00 Manchester Utd v Soton 18:30

Sunday 31st December

Crystal Palace v Man City 13:00 Tottenham v West Ham 15:15 West Bromwich v Arsenal 17:30

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