The Grapevine Magazine August 2012 by The Grapevine Magazine

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August 2012

Issue 88

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Editors Note.....

Front Cover: Moscatel Grapes

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August Weather Days with rainfall: 0 Days Avg Max Temperature: 29.5 c Hours of Sunshine : 9.9 p/day The weather data is for guidance only and is the average monthly maximum for the Costa del Sol

We had a fantastic June as the kids went back to the UK with their grandparents and we went to Cadiz for a couple of nights and then onto Zahara de Atunes for another night. Zahara is a small fishing village with beautiful white sandy beaches. Both are great places, I would thoroughly recommend them. It was great to be able to relax, eat and drink when we want, wander around at leisure without the constant sound of mummy, daddy and I want! We of course did miss the kids but we would be happy for them to go back to the UK again next year.... hint, hint grandparents!! The Grapevine is going to run a photograph competition over the next few months. We would like you to send us your pictures which can be of anything to do with the local area or local people. We will upload them onto the Grapevine Facebook page and depending on the amount of likes you get (tell your friends!)will depend on if we print them or perhaps even put the photo on our front cover. Finally, feria’s and fiesta’s are still going on everywhere through the month of August perhaps we will see you at the Canillas de Albaida feria in the first weekend of August or at Noche del Vino in Competa on the 15th. This month’s magazine is packed with information on Noche del Vino and also contains many other articles about wine! Enjoy and keep reading (and looking for that wine glass!) The Editor

Inside This Month 22 The Fusing of Spain & Ireland

No part of this publication may be used or reproduced or scanned without prior consent of The Grapevine Magazine. The Grapevine Magazine accepts no responsibility for any alterations to events listed, claims made by our advertisers or information provided by our contributors.

Another instalment of Campo Cuttings with Lorraine Cavanagh.

32 Jellyfish What do you do if you get stung by a jellyfish.

35 Visit... Trapiche market

A look at some of the stall holders at the weekly Trapiche Market.

52 Noche del Vino 2012 The full program and guide to Competa’s famous wine festival.

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CÓMPETA Well presented modern villa with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, at walking distance to Cómpeta, great views, private pool, utility room, good access.

Price 275.000 euros REF: ZTM3915

CANILLAS DE ALBAIDA Opportunity to buy two properties on one plot. One needs TLC the other one finishing. Great potential! Total 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. Pool.

Price 225.000 euros REF: ZTM3832

SEDELLA Renovated townhouse with 2 bedrooms and a bathroom, various terraces, great views.

160.000 euros REF: ZTM3917

CÓMPETA

New built villa 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and a cloakroom, open plan lounge / dining / kitchen, fireplace. Pool, BBQ. Good access. Price including most furniture:

Fabulous property very close to town, seperate guest accommodation. Total 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, central heating. Pool. Good rental history.

Charming renovated old finca on the edge of the natural park, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, kidney shaped pool

Price 275.000 euros REF: 3884

Price 350.000 euros REF: 3920

Price 175.000 euros REF: 3880

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Large villa with 3 receptions, 3 beds, two bathrooms, lovely pool terrace and stunning views, situated within easy walking distance of the village.

Prices from 85,000 to 99,000 euros or 325,000 euros for all. REF: 1109

Price 349.950 euros REF: 3340

Price 295.000 euros REF: 3879

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News in Spain A SURVEY FROM THE OCU SHOWS THE BEST PLACES TO LIVE ARE IN THE NORTH OF THE COUNTRY The Organisation of Consumers and Users, OCU, has carried out a study on where is best to live in Spain. They questioned more than 5,500 people at the end of 2011 and discovered 15 Spanish cities failed to reach a basic quality of life. It shows that 50% of the people who live in Barcelona, Madrid and Seville have seen their city get worse in recent years. The other city in the bottom four is Valencia. Also given a poor rating by its own residents we find Las Palmas, Palma de Mallorca, Badalona, Alicante, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Málaga, Murcia, Hospitalet de Llobregat, Granada, Vigo and Cartagena. However there are positive comments for the cities of Pamplona, Vitoria, Gijón, Bilbao and Logroño where it’s claimed there is the best quality of life. The survey revealed that unemployment and health are the main concerns of the population. GAY CRUISE PROHIBITED FROM MOROCCO GOES TO MÁLAGA It seems 1,500 homosexuals in the Casablanca Grand Mosque would have been too much. The ‘Nieuw Amsterdam’ cruise liner has been diverted to Málaga port after the Moroccan Government refused permission to dock in Casablanca. The reason, most of the 1,564 passengers were gay. As Gay Pride marches were held in cities around the world, those on the cruise were told of the diversion to Málaga. El País reports one passenger, Eric from Washington, saying ‘I was in the hairdressers when the captain said over the megaphone that the visit to Casablanca had been cancelled for security reasons, and because the arrival of the liner had become a matter of public controversy. SPAIN WINS A GOLD MEDAL FOR SEX A couple of weeks ahead of the London Olympics, and Spain has just picked up a Gold Medal. AshleyMadison.com a webpage

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designed to help married men and women to have ‘a discrete adventure’, has launched the very first ‘Infidelity Olympics’. Spain had little problem beating the other countries, and obtained her first Gold Medal, in the Tantric Sex category. The other countries to compete were Canada, the United States, the UK, South Africa, Switzerland, Italy, Australia, Brazil, Mexico, Chile, Venezuela, Argentina and Colombia. ECONOMIC CUTS IVA/VAT is to go up from 18% to 21% and from 8% to 10%. The 4% rate remains unchanged. The VAT changes were to be brought in with the publication of the next BOE, but the Cabinet finally decided to postpone it to September 1. Some items are changing rates; glasses and contact lenses, cinema, hairdresser, discotheques, theatre, health products, funerals and cleaning services will move from 8% to 21%. The number of councillors in Town Halls is to be reduced by 30%, Civil servants and directors in administration will lose their extra payment at Christmas. Tax breaks buying a property will end from 2013. Unemployment pay will drop after the sixth month. The reduction after the sixth month is to 50% of the regulatory base from the current 60%, although unemployment pay entitlement will remain at 24 months. Most of the bonuses paid to employers for taking on workers will be removed. LAUGHING GAS Local Police in Puerto Banus, Marbella have intervened capsules of ‘laughing gas’ for the very first time on the Costa del Sol. 200 capsules were decomposed and a young Briton has been arrested as the alleged distributor. Local Police saw how siphons were being used by a woman in a bar in Puerto Banús to recharge the capsules, and after questioning her they found other women in Puerto Banús who were selling doses of laughing gas for 5 €.

Source Typically Spanish

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Property Sales for Cómpeta & surrounding areas

Canillas de Albaida, Villa + Annexe (V254) 350,000

Cómpeta, Apartment (A056)

Main villa with 3 dbl bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, living room, dining room, kitchen, sun room. Annexe with bedroom, bathroom, workshop. Pool, gardens and terraces.

1 dbl bedroom, bathroom, spacious living room with American kitchen, large terrace with spectacular views, communal pool.

Cómpeta, Villa (V255)

150,000€

2 large double bedrooms, bathroom, spacious living room, kitchen, shaded terrace, beautiful gardens, close to the village.

Cómpeta, Villa (V100)

239,000€

2 dbl bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, kitchen, living room with fireplace, aircon and underfloor heating, terraces, gardens, pool, workshop/store.

Corumbela, Townhouse (T077)

79,950€

57,500€

1 dbl bedroom, bathroom, fitted kitchen, living room, study and a large storeroom where more accommodation could be created.

Cómpeta, Villa (V084)

249,000€

3 dbl bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 living rooms, kitchen, large workshop/store, car port, pool, mature gardens, sweeping views, tranquil location.

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Weird and Wonderful Weird and Wonderful from around the world!

German minister who sent home a big Afghan carpet free of charge aboard an intelligence service plane has drawn criticism from opposition politicians. A spokesman for Development Minister Dirk Niebel says the customs duty required for the carpet will be paid. Mr Niebel bought the 30kg (66-pound) carpet for himself in the Afghan capital Kabul, the Spiegel news website reports. It cost about $1,400 (ÂŁ907). Import duty was not paid when it arrived in Berlin last month. The opposition Social Democrats (SPD) have demanded an explanation from the minister. He is a member of the liberal Free Democrats (FDP), junior coalition partners with Chancellor Angela Merkel's conservative Christian Democrats. Mr Niebel had left the 9 sq m (97 sq ft) carpet at the German embassy because he could not get it on a scheduled flight. Then the German foreign intelligence service (BND) offered to fly it back to Berlin as a favour, German media report.

huge dock torn from a Japanese port by the 2011 tsunami has washed up 8,050km (5,000 miles) away on the US West Coast after crossing the Pacific. The 165-tonne structure made of concrete, metal and tyres, and studded with starfish and barnacles, arrived on a beach southwest of Portland, Oregon. It has tested negative for radiation, but scientists say a host of invasive marine species may have hitched a ride. Police are guarding the dock while officials decide what to do with it. A plaque on the 20m-long (66ft) structure, which was first mistaken for a barge, shows it came from the port of Misawa in northern Japan.

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he US town of Boring in Oregon has voted in favour of "pairing" with the village of Dull in Perthshire. Boring decided for the move in the interests of trans-Atlantic relations, tourism and humour, after being approached by residents in Dull. The decision means both places can sell novelty tourist items, get quirky road signs made and plan exchange visits. The difference in size between Boring and Dull meant they could not officially become twin towns.Boring has a population of 12,000 while Dull is a tiny village. The Boring Community Planning Council voted in favour of a "declaration of pairing" after being approached by the Dull Women's Book Club. The BBC's Alastair Leithead in Los Angeles says both settlements profess to be much more interesting than they sound - and are keen to cash in on inquisitive tourists.The Dull and Weem Community Council intends to mark the partnership with a new road sign and a street party on 23 June.

eijing has announced that it will open two new parts of the Great Wall of China to meet high tourist demand. City officials told the state news agency Xinhua that the four parts of the wall currently open to the public are overcrowded on weekends and holidays. Tourists have reportedly responded by scaling the walls of the closed sections, damaging their structure.

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Win Win Win A bottle of red and a bottle of white wine from Bodegas Bentomiz, Sayalonga Simply find the hidden wine glass within this months magazine. .

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July’s Winner The Grapevine is pleased to announce Andrew Yates from Archez as the winner of the “Find the Wine Glass” competition in the July edition. Andrew wins a fish and chip meal for two at the Town Frier in Puente don Manuel If you are a local business and would like to sponsor next month's competition prize, please contact The Grapevine Magazine

Trevor Coombs, from The Town Frier, Puente drawing the “Find the Wine Glass” winner

Restaurante Lorena S.L The most authentic Spanish Restaurant in Competa Always clean and with a superb pair of owners, who know how to treat clients Open every day Its not necessary to make a reservation For bigger parties please call in advance, as the restaurant only holds 90 people inside and a similar amount on the terraces, and we will also provide extra catering and serving staff.

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Before

After

The Fusing of Spain and Ireland Campo Cuttings by Lorraine Cavanagh

t all started with two brutish leylandii trees (cupressocyparis leylandii) – the bullies of many a suburban garden and the cause of many a violent deed, of furtive night-time poisonings etc. Neighbours just don’t like them; they steal light and sunshine from their gardens and their aggressive roots spread far and wide. My partner still owns his house in Dublin; his son and daughter live there, Deep at the bottom of his garden, lurked the two monsters – and here I am, of course, referring to the trees, not his delightful progeny. The house was built in the early 50’s; some gardens got two leylandii and a cordyline palm; others were luckier and got more easily maintained, but equally deadly, laburnum trees. Now approaching their 60th birthday, far from growing old and hunchbacked, their fervent limbs reach ever more feverishly skyward. They were lopped back some five years ago but had worked doubly hard to replace all that lost growth. There were mutterings and mumblings amongst the neighbours. It was decided that more serious surgery was necessary but the dismembered trunks were not a pretty sight and the entire garden was starting to look a disaster zone with rampant ivy cocooning everything, above ground and below, and vicious wild raspberry canes taking advantage of the newly exposed growing areas. So Viveros Florena (landscape division) came to the rescue (can’t you just hear the trumpet clarion?) and we became international. With me

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and my partner having strong ties and homes in both Ireland and Spain, it was logical that our first international venture should link the two countries together. I designed a totally new garden for Merv – a fusion garden uniting the warmth of Mediterranean style with the lushness and forty shades of green of humid Ireland. His jungle of weeds was about to be beaten back and the sleeping beauty revealed – and guess what took centre stage? The leylandii trunks, of course! The two trees forked naturally into three trunks. Each was cut to a different height. The daddy loomed at 5m and was painted a luscious antique plum; the middle mummy trunk, 3m, wears fetching terracotta and big fat baby trunk, 1.5m, a mooching shade of melon. The mood of the garden spins around these colours. So bare concrete block walls were rendered then final coated in a tinted terracotta render. It added instant warmth to the garden, even on rainy days – and there were plenty of those – and brought to mind sheltered courtyard gardens. A large flowing raised flower bed was built along one side, finished in the same terracotta render and capped. New paving tiles were laid – a lovely mix of broody slate purple, terracotta and mellow melon/sandstone. A dividing channel - used to dissimulate a change of levels between the pathway and lawn - was created with plum slate and the same stones mulched around the feet of the trunks. Even shed doors were painted in the same three colours as was a past-its-best cedar table which had been left outside for too many winters. This

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was originally chucked in the skip, but I took pity on its sorry state - it had great form and shape - so I spent some time on refurbishing it. It now looks wonderful on the patio, reflecting and harmonising the same shades of the paving slabs. An old domestic oil tank was drained and disposed of, along with a factorylike chimney from the defunct boiler house, and that immediately opened up new vistas for some exotic plantings. We took our Spanish landscaper with us so it was a laugh a minute as the rain fell ever heavier – full summer in Dublin. To increase the daliesque situation, my daughters, who were back in Andalucía were constantly ringing to complain about water cuts, and with both our water pumps inexplicably out of action and temperatures swooping into the 40’s, the drought at the garden centre was becoming palpable. With only two weeks scheduled for the entire job, the macs were donned and sheets of plastic were draped over newly rendered walls. The area to be lawned started to form muddy ponds of wildlife and you could easily carry more soil on your wellingtons than on a spade. We only had one dry day in fifteen! Damian, our landscaper, learnt many important new words – rain, wet, puddle and lake – as the heavens determined not to give us a break. Merv said it was our own fault for working on a Sunday – his mother (and Him up in the sky) would never forgive us! Son Robbie knuckled in, barrowing every kilo of material through the garage to the back of the house – 30 sacks of cement, 36 of render, 4m3 of sand, 375 paving slabs, 30m2 of concrete blocks, 62m2 of lawn turf, bark chippings, plum slates etc. He still swears that Merv chose solid concrete blocks and the heaviest paving slabs in the shop as a penance for all his drunken nights of debauchery! But by way of 5am starts and 9pm finishes we slowly won - simply because we’re not good at giving up!

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Irish reaction, of course, was immense; they all watched us working through it all, cheering us on and hanging out of their windows to get a peek at the next stage of lunacy. The neighbours on one side have started subscribing to the lottery so that we can do their garden on their first big win. Whilst neighbours on the other side, determined not to be outdone and totally gobsmacked by what we’d achieved, dashed out to the local garden centre on Sunday, returning in a car brimming with pots and plants! We finished at 2pm on Sunday and were flying out the next morning at 7am. A full half day free to celebrate, so we hit the highest pub in Ireland, downed the heaviest amount of seafood they could provide and came back to lounge in the, for once, dry garden, wetting the babies’ head with cava and Guinness – a true fusion garden, like I said. Salud and slainte! Take another walk through the garden with me next month when I’ll detail some of the plants we used. Lorraine Cavanagh has lived in Spain for 26 years. A landscape gardener and writer, she’s always happy to give advice. Call and see her at Viveros Florena, 2km from Cómpeta, (Malaga), down the Sayalonga Road, or 15km up from the coastal motorway – have a free coffee or herbal tea in their tea-rooms. Her book Lorraine Cavanagh’s Mediterranean Garden Plants has been nicknamed ‘the bible’. The new edition at €24.90 is now generally available throughout Spain. Viveros Florena: If you’d like to receive regular updates of what’s happening in the garden centre, new stock etc. let us have your email address or mobile number. Summer Hours: June, July, September, 9 – 2, closed for August. Winter Hours: October to May 10 – 4 Always closed Sundays and Mondays. We are closed for the month of August. Tel: 689928201 Email: florenaspain@hotmail.com

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Magnificent luxury south facing 5 bed 7 bath villa (607 m²). An exceptional quality property with fabulous master bedroom suite, huge garage with workshop, self-contained guest apartment, garden room, covered terrace, pool area and mature gardens.

Absolutely stunning immaculately presented 3 bed 2 bath villa (200m²) set in glorious countryside. This exceptional property has fabulous living accommodation, quality finished interior, fantastic pool and terrace area with outside kitchen, large roof terrace, garaging for up to 4 cars and breathtaking views. ref: vc2-665

Attractive spacious 2 bed 2 bath villa (120 m²) within walking distance of local amenities with easy access, large living/dining room, good sized kitchen, covered terrace, roof terrace, pool and mature gardens.

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Canillas de Aceituno Well established spacious 3/4bed 2 bath villa (211m²) with stunning 360º views close to Canillas de Aceituno and within easy reach of the coast. A versatile property with good access, lots of terrace space, gardens, plunge pool and potential guest apartment. A fantastic full-time home with rental prospects. ref: vc4-596

Price Reduced!

Price:175,000 Euros

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A great opportunity to acquire a one bedroom (87 m²) holiday home in the heart of Competa that is just bursting with character. It is fully modernised but retains lots of traditional features. It is currently let successfully by the current owner – more details on request.

Comares Charming traditional 3 bed 2 bath country house (131 m²) with lots of character located in a pretty hamlet with covered terrace, pool area with sun terrace, superb walled courtyard and mature gardens.

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ref: vc1-410 Price Reduced!

Price:195,000 Euros

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Superb well established modern 2 bed 1 bath villa (74.12 m² ) set within stunning gardens in the beautiful countryside near Competa. This really attractive property has excellent access, lovely spacious living accommodation, 2 terraces, an outside kitchen and ref: vc1-584 wonderful gardens.

Nicely presented spacious 2 storey 4 bed 2 bath villa (131 m²) located on a popular urbanisation with easy access, good sized accommodation, large sun terrace, pool area and superb covered terrace.

Fabulous south facing 3 bed 2 bath villa (158 m²) with its own olive grove, very spacious living accommodation, large dining kitchen, sun room, garage and breathtaking sea views.

ref: vpdm1-812

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“ The advertised prices include all of the sellers costs including any commissions. They do not include the buyers costs which can be between 10% and 13% of the advertised price, this includes notary and registry fees, buyers legal fees, purchase tax (8%) and any mortgage set up costs.”

Price Reduced!

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Spacious property!

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Price reduced!

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Alcaucin

Competa

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Beautiful immaculately presented 2 bed 2 bath villa (111 m²) with excellent access, large living/dining area, sun room and plenty of outside space including meadow with fruit trees and delightful gardens.

Fabulous large spacious contemporary 3 bed 2 bath village house (163 m²) with fantastic outside space - a very special property quite unlike anything else on the market and well worth viewing.

Delightful south facing 2 bed 2 bath modern villa (100 m²) in an elevated position with breathtaking uninterrupted sea views, great open plan accommodation, pool area and covered terrace.

Wonderful Property! Price:69,500 Euros

Luxury Property!

ref: va3-823

ref: tc1-744

Price:495,000 Euros

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Superb property!

Price:150,000 Euros

Corumbela Charming 2 bed 1 bath village house (60 m²) in a great location with good sized accommodation, fantastic roof terrace with stunning views and parking nearby.

ref: vc6-712 New this Month!

Price:139,000 Euros

Sayalonga A property with ‘wow factor’ - stunning designer 3 bed 3 bath villa (223 m²) with fabulous master suite, quality kitchen, huge covered terrace, large pool, Jacuzzi, garage, gardens and incredible sea views.

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Price:230,000 Euros

Sedella Beautifully renovated and superbly finished 4 bed, 2 bath village house (120 m²) in Sedella. Full of rustic charm, this spacious property has a separate guest apartment. Anyone looking for a very special village house bursting with character will not be disappointed with this exceptional property and viewing is highly recommended. ref: ts2-780

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Competa Very spacious modern 3 bed 1 bath 1st floor apartment (108 m²) with large living room, good sized kitchen, 3 double bedrooms, balcony terrace with sea views and reserved parking space. ref: tc1-837

An exceptional 3 bed, 1 bath, over 200 year old traditional village house (118m²), sympathetically renovated maintaining many original features. This is a unique and highly desirable property and early viewing is recommended

Competa Superb brand new 3 bed 2 bath villa (107m²) in a stunning rural location close to Competa. Finished to a very high standard, this fabulous property has spacious living accommodation, attractive pool area, outside kitchen and breathtaking sea views.

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Competa A modern 1 bedroom apartment (50 m²) just a few minutes’ drive from Competa. In a small development this rural property offers peace and quiet and wonderful views, parking outside and excellent access. Ideal as a holiday or rental home.

El Borge

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Villa with 2/3 bed 2 bath (122.68 m² ) located in the beautiful countryside of El Borge. This villa has a private pool area, mature gardens planted with many different fruit trees and lovely views. The perfect permanent or ref: veb-755 holiday home.

Delightful, established 2 bed villa (81.47 m²) in a peaceful location near Competa. Ideal holiday home/rental property with spacious accommodation, lovely pool area and wonderful views. ref: vc1-795

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We have moved to : Calle Velazquez, 31, Poligono Industrial, La Pañoleta-Campiñuela 29700 Vélez-Málaga Come in from the Peugeot garage, past TUVESA on the right, straight on at the crossroads, Left at the top past the waste ground on the right take first right at the bar SOL Y LUNA We are near the top of the street on the left

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Do not rub sand on the area 3. If you see any tentacles, carefully lift them off the skin and remove them with a stick, shell, credit card, or towel (just not your bare hand). They will stick to swimwear, so use caution touching clothing.

JELLYFISH What do you do if you get stung by a jelly fish?

very year thousands of bathers fall foul of these nasty little creatures. Summertime can bring a common danger to the Mediterranean; jellyfish (medusas).

They tend to occur in swarms and so are easily visible and, in theory, avoided. A combination of factors determines the concentrations of jellyfish in a given year. A warm and dry winter and spring inland will normally lead to a high buildup of jellyfish at sea. This seemingly unconnected chain of events is because the cold, less salty water of the coast acts as a barrier to jellyfish. They normally live between 20 and 40 miles from the coast where the water is warmer and saltier. However, when rain-fed freshwater river input is lower, salinity increases, allowing the jellies in. Other factors include winds and sea currents. Jellyfish just drift in the currents like buoys. Hot summer weather certainly also brings them in, which also attracts us in our millions, therefore sting numbers increase dramatically. Jellyfish can also swarm in the winter but nobody notices. Probably the commonest jellyfish in the Spanish Mediterranean is a nasty little one called the Sea Nettle or Mauve Stinger ('medusa luminiscente' Pelagia noctiluca). Its swarms can lead to beaches being closed. Also beware of the Compass jellyfish (Chrysaora hysoscella),

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identified by a ring of brown dots around a white saucer-shaped body, as it gives a potent sting which can produce extremely painful, long lasting weals. More worryingly, this year, dozens of Portuguese Man-o-war (Carabela portuguesa - Physalia physalis) were detected off the Asturian coast among swarms of harmless Velella Velella. The purple Man-o-war is not a true jellyfish, but a colony of hydrozoan polyps. It can, in extreme cases, provoke a cardiac arrest and death in particularly sensitive persons. Q. What do you do if you get stung by a jelly fish? A. Act quickly and calmly to remove the tentacles, stop the stinging, and deactivate any toxin. Here is where people get confused, because the best steps to take depend on what type of animal caused the sting. Here's a good basic strategy, especially if you don't know what caused the sting: 1. Get out of the water. It's easier to deal with the sting and it takes drowning out of the equation. 2. Rinse the affected area with sea water. Do not use fresh water! Fresh water will cause any stinging cells that haven't fired (called nematocysts) to do so and release their venom, possibly worsening the situation.

4. Keep an eye on the victim. If you see any signs of an allergic reaction, call the emergency services immediately. Symptoms could include difficulty breathing, nausea, or dizziness. Some redness and swelling is normal, but if it spreads outward from the sting or if you see hives on other parts of the body, that could indicate an allergic response. If you suspect a reaction, do not hesitate to seek medical attention! 5. Now... if you are sure the sting is from a jellyfish and not a Portuguese Man of War or any other animal, you can use chemistry to your advantage to inactivate the toxin, which is a protein. How do you inactivate proteins? You can change the temperature or acidity by applying heat or an acid or base, such as vinegar or baking soda or diluted ammonia, or even an enzyme, such as the papain found in papaya and meat tenderizer. However, chemicals may cause the stinging cells to fire, which is bad news for someone allergic to jellyfish toxin or anyone stung by a Portuguese Man of War. 6. Some people carry aloe vera gel, Benadryl cream, or hydrocortisone cream. I'm not sure how effective the aloe is, but Benadryl is an antihistamine, which may help limit an allergic response to the sting. Hydrocortisone can help reduce inflammation. If you seek medical attention and used Benadryl or hydrocortisone, be sure to alert the medical professionals. Acetaminophen, aspirin, or ibuprofen commonly are used to relieve pain.

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Coastal Machinery Sales Specialising in plant and farming machinery from tracked barrow to tractors and dumper to mini diggers.

Established 12 years ago in the UK and are now branching out into Spain. We can supply new and used equipment with delivered to your door on the coast or Campo. Full warranty and shipping available and parts can be supplied for service or repair. .

For more details call 0044 7552761567 to discuss requirements and delivery. coastalmachinerysales@gmail.com

VISIT... TRAPICHE MARKET Every Tuesday at Los Jardines de Trapiche

very Tuesday The Grapevine visits the Trapiche market in Velez Malaga. We distribute magazines to all the stall holders and each week we leave two large piles of magazines for the market visitors to pick up.

alterations. Also inside, and not far from Tanya is Elizabeth and David's stall where they sell hand painted mirrors and clocks. The pictures on their advert on page 39 does not do their work justice. Luckily they have a website you can look at and order on called www.time2refelect.eu.

I know Anita who runs the market and a few stall holders that advertise with me. However, last month I took some time out to really chat to the stall holders and find out what they do. Often it is easy to walk round a place without really looking, this time I paid more attention and I realise now there are some great things on offer at this market and some great skills and talent available to us.

One of my favourite personalities at the market is Mario who can be found inside towards the back of the hall. He really is a cheeky chappy and sells guitars and provides lessons to all ages. As I wandered around the stalls one in particular caught my eye, I hadn't noticed these beautiful cards before. So, I stopped to talk to Lyn, who makes these stunning boxed greeting cards and as I studied the whole selection I realised what a talented lady she is. This stall really is a must to visit in the centre of the hall. Also, in the centre is Andrew Home Improvement Services, yes he is called Andrew and he is happy to chat to you with regard to any work you need doing at your home. If you are looking at making changes to your home perhaps also pass by The Glass Curtains stall and talk to Len he can be found outside just before the entrance to the main hall.

Peter from Delta PC and John from printerink.es I know quite well not only because they advertise in the magazine but Peter has given me some good PC advice in the past and I regularly buy my ink cartridges from John. I met Tanya and her husband who run a full haberdashery service and Tanya's skills are evident with the items she had on display. She was keen to tell me that a lot of her work now is updating items such us old garden furniture and clothes

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Perhaps, if it is jewellery you are after look no further than Jazzy Jewellery run by Marion who has a great selection of Costume jewellery. Or at the back of the hall you can find Second Hand Jewellery Traders who buy and sell jewellery and also have some lovely items on display. The first stall on the left as you walk into the air conditioned hall is Penny's Watches. She has watches on display which she buys from a lovely shop called Time to Time in the UK. She also repairs watches and so does another stall nearby El Relojero run by Germaine. Both these stalls were busy so obviously Trapiche market is the place to buy and repair a watch! Unfortunately, I didn't have time to speak to everyone as in addition to these stalls there are many others including clothes, fruit and veg, books, shoes, animal accessories, arts and crafts and many more. The setting of Los Jardines del Trapiche is beautiful and after browsing you can sit having a coffee in their lovely grounds. Hopefully I have given you a taster and we will see you there next Tuesday! See advert opposite for directions and the next few pages details some of what is on offer there.

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Country Market Los Jardines del Trapiche

Every Tuesday 9.30am - 1.30pm well established for 5 years now, we have a beautiful courtyard and a bar area with a large air conditioned indoor area, full of food, fruit and vegetables. A selection of stalls selling new and handmade items.

Something for everyone if you would like to join us or would like any information, please Call Anita 627877164 or Chrissie 617811030 Benarmagosa

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Malaga El Ingenio shopping centre

take the 272 onto the a356, Velez Malaga, Turn off at el cruce towards benamargosa Go over the roundabout and we are on the left hand side just before the private airport

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Pennyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Watches 1st stall at Trapiche Market inside on the right

Watches from 2 euros!

Rotary - Seconda - Marks & Spencer Dunlop - Skagen - Bench All less than rrp all original

Batteries and straps fitted You can also find me on Wednesday at el pino Torrox & Friday at Puente Don Manuel

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GUITARS / KEYBOARDS / ACCESSORIES GUITAR LESSONS GUITAR PACK 99 EUROS Call Mario 951 204 031 - 699 267 215

Printer ink cartridges Always at the Tuesday Market To Order Tel: Lynn 636 298 538 or John 606 126 435

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El Relojero - The Watch Lab

Watch & Jewellery Repairs Germaine Forster 952 49 57 46 - 693 22 14 90

ROLEX CARTIER RADIO JAEGER LE COULTRE BAUME & MERCIER OMEGA BRIETLING TAG HEUR LONGINES TISSOT GUCCI SEIK0

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The Trapiche Market is always looking for new traders. If you would like to be a Stall holder please contact Anita or Chrissie. Tel 627 877 164 or 617 811 030 More Information about this Tuesday market can be found on www.countrymarketsspain.com

ANDREWS HOME IMPROVEMENTS CENTRAL HEATING AIR CONDITIONING SOLAR WATER HEATING SOLAR POOL HEATING SPECIALISTS IN DAMP AND HUMIDITY PROBLEMS Upvc WINDOWS & DOORS DECKING AND PERGOLAS GAZEBOS & CAR PORTS ·

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WE ARE AVAILABLE SIX DAYS A WEEK AND THE TELEPHONE IS ON LINE 24 HOURS A DAY. Call 686 322 328 or email ahimprovements@gmail.com

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Tanya Cannon The One Stop Haberdashery Shop Alterations Full haberdashery service: Buttons, zips, cottons, elastic, velcro, needles and much more . Soft furnishings, Curtains and Blinds Updating of old furniture e.g recovering Garden furniture You can find me at the Trapiche Market every Tuesday or call 686 438 925

Jazzy Jewellery New Summer Stock now in, something for all ages

10% Discount when you spend over 10 Euros in August. Just bring this advert with you to qualify. You can find me every Tuesday at Trapiche Market 9.30am - 1.30pm

Jewellery Traders WE BUY & SELL SECONDHAND: Gold, Silver, Jewellery, Coins, Jewellery repair GOOD RATES PAID FOR SCRAP & ITEMS!!!

Tel: 635 497 033 email: spanishsunsets@hotmail.co.uk or come and see us at the following markets: Tuesdays - Trapiche 10am - 2pm Wednesdays - Hotel Saydo, Mollina 10am - 2pm Thursdays (1st in the month) - Iznaja 10am - 2pm Sundays - La Trocha (Coin) 10am - 2pm (near the lift)

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morethancards by Lyn Simms - Craftsuprint Designer Handmade boxed greeting cards Bespoke Wedding Stationary All unique never more than one made (unless requested) You can find me at the Trapiche Market every Tuesday Tel: 676 772 695 lyndasimms@yahoo.co.uk

Elizabeth & David Hand painted mirrors & clocks Rennie mackintosh style mirrors & hand painted C.D Clocks

Unique & Very Special Gifts

www.time2reflect.eu Visit us at the trapiche Market

Glass Curtains SUMMER SALE NOW ON! UP TO 30% OFF. LIMITED OFFER HURRY Call glass curtains direct on: Office: 952 931 464 Mobile: 626 458 954 glasscurtainsdirect@gmail.com www.glasscurtains.es We also carry out all kinds of glazing repairs - If its glass we do it See us at the Trapiche Market - Every Tuesday

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DEATH OF A SALESMAN Why did you move to Spain? by Andy Wilkes

constant topic amongst the ex-pat community is “what did you do in the UK?” Obviously the answer you do not want from your builder or plumber is “errmm….a bus conductor”. This response however seems to garner a better reaction than my answer; “actually I was a salesman”. At this point saying ‘abattoir operative’ or ‘reformed paedophile’ would probably get a better reception. OK so my name is Andy Wilkes and I was a salesman. There I have said it. Previous to that I was an overworked and underpaid field service engineer which meant being in Carlisle one day and Brighton the next (I kid you not) or on the M1 driving to London at 4 am to “beat the rush”. One day sitting in the offices of our High Wycombe branch a BMW coupe swung into the car park; “look at that flash twerp” I commented to a group of colleagues (OK so what I actually said would probably be best suited to a post-watershed Channel 4 sit-com) and my peers agreed. What would he do without us to deliver his mealymouthed promises? Fast-forward a couple of years and the then sales manager at my company Barry Waterman (not his real name) asked me to assist in a sales opportunity. Gary (I mean

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Barry) was your archetypal salesman; quick witted, funny and a hit with the ladies, but one thing I should have noticed was his stress-related psoriasis, so bad that he had to wear pink face make-up to cover it up. I was oblivious to this as he oozed success, drove a Mercedes and all of the girls in accounts fancied him. Anyway, after my support in the sales opportunity a vacancy arose in the sales team; a salesman was off to pastures new and Gary decided to offer me the role based on my efforts in the successful sales opportunity. I had a dilemma; do I leave the security of my job in technical support or take the new job? Although I say my role in technical support was secure it was also very, very stressful. Only one month before I witnessed a colleague suffer a nervous breakdown before my very eyes. At first I thought he was joking; already burdened with a stack of calls from customer’s phone calls yet another problematic phone call from high profile customer pushed him over the edge. He began saying “I can’t take anymore” over and over again. I laughed as he was a bit of joker ad was always acting the fool. When he slid down the wall and sat slumped on the floor sobbing for at least on hour my co-workers and I realised it was no joke. Eventually an old friend

and colleague of his was found to lead him to the local pub and eventually home where he remained for the next 3 months. It was one of the most shocking things I have ever witnessed firsthand and probably made me decide that the move to sales was the right thing to do.

Wrong! I never knew the meaning of stress until I moved into sales. I went from relative obscurity in the technical support department to the Managing Director asking me “have you sold anything today Mr Wilkes?” within one week of my new role. Our MD was scary and had a reputation for being a bit of a nutter; there were stories abound such as the time he was speaking to his wife on his car phone; the conversation turned into an argument and as he turned the corner to his house he carried on accelerating and drove the car into his living room wall. And the time that the coffee machine was not working in our Birmingham office and he calmly walked into the workshop and asked to borrow a hammer before smashing the coffee machine into a thousand pieces. So last week I was just the lanky idiot in tech support and now I was Andy Wilkes who had sold sod-all that week. The pressure was mounting.

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A salesman has an annual target which equates to a monthly target; this is the way that sales people are remunerated. This is ‘Your Number’. This is the measure by which you fail or succeed. Customer satisfaction or how many girls in accounts fancy you do not come into the equation. A salesman has a 3-month window to make some sales and show a pipeline of opportunities. In sales you are only as good as your last sale. So a salesman that had his met his number for say, 12 months, only has 3 months to keep his job should the sales dryup. That is 90 days - mas o menos - between success and the sack. It is at this point you start understanding what stress is; 15 phone calls a day from annoyed customers? Forget it. Think your monthly mortgage payment and family to clothe and feed being at stake. At this point you realise the rest of the company is in salesprevention mode. Imagine this scenario; you are at 90% of your monthly sales target which means

that you will either earn say £1,000 that month or £3,000 that month. You find an opportunity where a customer of 5 years standing wants to spend £50,000 with you taking you to 110% of target. The thrill of making that phone call and getting that purchase order is hard to describe. I can pay the mortgage, I can buy a new washing machine, and I can………..wait! Wait a minute Mr Flash salesman; somebody in credit control has just put a halt to the order because the company placing the order did not pay their last invoice until 45 days had past instead of the agreed 30 days. Sorry but there is no way that this can be allowed to proceed. At this point the rest of an organisation starts to seem secondary to the role of a salesman; no sales, no wages, no need for credit control or a technical support department. I have seen sales colleagues sacked for questioning the CEO of a company. I have worked for a company that in a bid to meet

quarterly budgets regularly culled swathes of the sales team. This meant that on the last day of the month there would be a line of taxis waiting in the car park to allow the unfortunate sales people to hand over their car keys and leave the company. Harsh, but they simply did not hit the magic number – goodbye and don’t let the door slam as you leave. One time in a fit of over-efficiency a receptionist called an unwitting salesman to inform him that there was a taxi waiting for him. “Taxi? But I did not order a taxi…………………..oh, I see” So let this article be the answer to the “Why did you move to Spain?” question. May I introduce you to the term Lifestyle Entrepreneur; suffice to say that the last time I had stress-related chest pains on a Sunday evening was whilst living in the UK working in sales. Flash twerp or person on the edge? You decide!

Meet... Diane Local favourites - we ask a local about their favourite things How long have you lived in Spain? For 6 years and I live with my husband in the Competa campo. What is your favourite drink? As long as it is Rose wine I am not fussy! What’s your favourite Restaurant? El Pilon for both its food and atmosphere. Who is your favourite celebrity? I love tennis so it has to be Raffa Nadal! What is your favourite beach? We like like to go to the beach for a drink in a chringuito so we would choose Torrox Costa for this. What is your favourite place visited? When we have visitors over we all love to go to Nerja for the shops and hustle and bustle of the summer. Favourite words of wisdom for Grapevine readers? Be content with your lot and enjoy now.

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YOU BOUGHT WHAT?! 10 Extraordinarily Peculiar eBay Purchases

he worldwide garage sale. Since its creation millions of items have been bought and sold. You can find just about anything on eBay, the question is whether or not you would buy it.Perhaps the strangest phenomena is the ridiculous amounts of money people are actually willing to pay for some of this crazy stuff. 1.Virgin Mary Grilled Cheese Sandwich: Diane Duyser, from Florida sold her grilled cheese sandwich that appeared to have the face of the Virgin Mary upon it. The item was purchased by an online casino for $28,000! 2. Ghost in a Jar: A man from Arkansas sold a strange jar that he claimed contained a ghost inside of it. He said he found it while metal detecting around an old cemetery. 3.18 Year old British Girl's Virginity: In order to pay off her college tuition, Cary's Copestakes put her virginity up for auction on eBay without her parents knowledge. The bid started at $10,000 and was taken up by a business man. However, he merely gave her the money in pity of her situation and did not take her up on the service she offered.

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4. Ex-wife's Wedding Dress: A man found his ex-wife's wedding dress in the attic and before he could burn it, his sister suggested he sell it on eBay. Along with a description of the dress, he delivered a hilarious rant about his ex-wife and even modeled the dress himself. He claims all he wanted was enough money to buy tickets for a Mariners game and a case of beer. His wish came true when a young lady purchased the dress for $3,850! 5. Doritos Cheese Pope Hat: In Salem, Massachusetts, the Chadwick family opened up a bag of Doritos to discover a chip that perfectly resembled the Pope's Mitre or in other word's, the pope's “really tall hat”. The same online casino that purchased the Virgin Mary Grilled Cheese bought this cheesy artifact for $1209! 6.The Meaning of Life: That's right, folks. For $3.26 it's all yours. The answers to everything you could ever ask. But if you live outside of the U.S., that's just too bad because the seller would only ship within the U.S. The exact nature of this item was not given and the only picture was the rainbow.

7. Vampire Killing Kit: A seller from Oklahoma made $2,005.50 from this supposed 18th Century Vampire Killing Kit. It all came in a linden wood box, lined on the inside with maroon velvet. Inside the box were the following items: One wooden hammer (9 inches long), four stakes 7 inches – each), prayer book, crucifix, knife, picking scissors and eight bottles with Pamant (holy soil), Agheazma (holy water), Mir (anointing oil), Tamaie (holy incense), Usturoi (garlic), red serum, blue serum and secret potion, wooden cross, and a metal syringe box. The seller claimed that the estimated value of the artifact was between $29,000 and $51,000 although many doubt this to be true. 8. John F Kennedy Assassination Shooters Perch Window: The actual window and frame from which Lee Harvey Oswald shot and killed our 35th president, John F. Kennedy. 188 bids were placed and the winning bidder paid $3,001,501.00 on February 16th 2007 and gained what is most likely the most valuable window in the world. 9. Real Shrunken Heads: 26 shrunken heads were sold on eBay. The heads came straight from the Jíbaro Indian tribe in the jungles of Ecuador. Only 7 bids were placed on them and the winner paid a little under $25 for them. 10. UFO Detector: A small Brazilian Company known as InterBras put this “very sensitive magnometer” up for sale on eBay in March of 2000. They claimed that when foreign objects were flying nearby in the sky, it would flash and beep. A UFO enthusiasts happily payed $135 it. Unfortunately a picture of this piece of equipment could not be found. It must be top secret.

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WINES FROM LA RIOJA Discover the world of Rioja Wines

ioja is a small area, but is the richest in production of table wines in Spain and has gained a world-wide reputation in the past few years. It is divided into sub-areas: Rioja Baja, Rioja Alta and Rioja Alavesa. Rioja Baja produces fruity, fullbodied wines of higher alcoholic content than the other two areas. Rioja Alta is the area known for one-year old red wines, called aĂąadas and for reservas, which are wines aged for at least two years in a barrel, plus one year in bottles. These are highly aromatic wines, balanced and with a flavor that cannot be mistaken. White wines, best drank young are also produced in this area.

that they have been left to mature: Crianza Wines are aged for a period of at least one year in a barrel, then stored in bottles for one more year. As a rule, Crianzas are made from grapes of the third, fourth or fifth crop. Reserva These wines are aged for at least two years in the barrel, then one additional year in the bottle. Gran Reserva Aged for at least three years in oak barrels, then one year in bottles in the underground cellars famous in La Rioja, called calaos.

Rioja Alavesa is an area that produces young red wines.

Rioja Wineries The following is a short list of Rioja wines that are readily available.

Special Reserves As we mentioned, this area produces some truly high quality wines, called special reserves. They come in three categories, depending on the length of time

Marques de Riscal - This is the oldest bodega in La Rioja and was founded in 1860 by the Marques of Riscal. This winery only produces Reserva and Gran

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Reserva wines and the grapes come from vineyards that are at least 20 years old. Marques de Caceres - Enrique Forner founded this winery in the 1960's with the help of his friend, professor Emile Peynaud, who had already collaborated with the Forner family in Bourdeaux, France. The winery is named after the Marques, Juan Ambrosio Garcia de CĂĄceres y Montemayor. C.V.N.E. (Compania Vinicola del Norte de Espana) - This winery was founded in 1879 and keeps up to date on the latest equipment and technology available. This winery was honored when the Royal Family chose one of its wines to be served at one of Prince Felipe's wedding celebrations. Campo Viejo - This is one of the largest bodegas, with over 45,000 barrels, stored in its underground cellars. This winery has a wide variety of wines, from simple white table wines to exclusive special reserves.

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XXXVII NOCHE DEL VINO

CÓMPETA 15 DE AGOSTO DE 2012 - HOMENAJE A ENRIQUE MORENTE PLAZA ALMIJARA 11:00 H. The day begins with solemn mass in the honour of Our Lady of the Assumption in the parish church in the Plaza Almijara .

PLAZA DE LA VENDIMIA - 12:00 H Traditional Treading of the Grapes PISADORA DE HONOR DÑA. TEOFILA MARTÍNEZ SAIZ (Alcalde de Cádiz. Con Motivo del II Centenario de la Constitución de 1812). .

13:00- Awards ceremony for the Vendimiadores de Honor 2012: .

D. Manuel Atencia Robledo (Vicepresidente Unicaja) D. Francisco José Martín Rguez (Alcalde de Játar) Manuel Sarriá Cuevas (Humorista) D. Antonio López Cabra (Agricultor) Hermandad de Viñeros (Málaga) FAMADESA .

Dance Groups from Competa .

Panda de Verdiales de Almogía Grupo de baile ”Al son del tacón” .

14:00 Traditional free lunch of Migas, Bacaleo, salad, grapes and wines of Competa. .

15:30 Concert All day there is a traditional Medieval market from the Plaza Almijara to Plaza Vendimia .

PLAZA ALMIJARA - 11.30H PRESENTADOR: Sergio Gómez PREGONERO: D. ELIAS BENDODO BENASAYAD (Presidente de la Diputación Provincial de Málaga) Awards ceremony D. Elías Bendodo Benasayad (Presidente de la Diputación Provincial) Estrella Morente Rosario Navas Domínguez HOMENAJE: D. Enrique Morente (Granada 1942 – Madrid 2010) Gran Innovador del Flamenco. .

SINGERS Mariana Cornejo Virginia Gámez Juan Francisco Rivera DANCERS Grupo Fandangos de Cómpeta. Luisa Palicio GUITARISTS Juan José Alba Manolo Santos Curro de María

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YA HUELE EL AIR .

Ya huele el aire otra vez a tomillo y a romero, a racimos moscateles y a vinillo del terreno. .

Ya llega el 15 de Agosto y la noche más soñada, donde el vino y la alegría son los dueños de la plaza, .

esa llave de oro líquido que es el vino competeño, abre esta noche la puerta de la magia del flamenco, .

y ese sabor sin igual que desprende el pueblo entero, alegrara el paladar de todos los forasteros, .

ya solo queda esperar que pase pronto el invierno, para brindar otra vez con el primer vino nuevo. .

Ya huele el aire otra vez a flores y a vino joven, a ese caldo moscatel que alegra los corazones. Tocall advertise call637 637028 028873 873 To advertise Helen on

Local News Noche Del Vino 2012 August 15th - Cómpeta

ómpeta is best known to many for it's locally produced wine, available both dry and sweet, as well as being plentiful and cheap. One of the most popular annual fiesta's in Cómpeta is the Noche del Vino (Night of the Wine). On the 15th of August it features a program of flamenco and sevillana music and dance plus plenty of free flowing wine! The event pays homage to the town's patron saint Nuestra Senora de la Asuncion, and is traditionally a day to make merry before the harvest begins. But since 1974 and thanks to a local man, Aurelio Fernandez Navas, who started the practice of dispensing free samples of the local wine to revelers, it has become one of the Axarquia's most important yearly events. In the fiesta, which is declared to be of National Tourist Interest in Andalucia, traditional

activities such as the foot treading of the locally collected grapes is carried out in the wine press in the Plaza de la Vendimia. It is an ideal day out and to discover how wine is made and to enjoy the local food. Over 300 litres of oil will be on hand to prepare migas, the traditional dish made out of fried breadcrumbs with which to soak up the alcohol. Cómpeta sees more than 1,500 litres of wine shared out to the 3,500 visitors who enjoy the day each year and relive one of the most deeply rooted traditions of Cómpeta. Below you will find the program for the day and evening. Please also turn over to find out what bars and restaurants are around to eat and drink in throughout the day.

Noche Del Vino Bar & Restaurant Guide

Hotel Balcón de Cómpeta Calle San Antonio 75 Tel: 952 55 3662 / 952 55 3535 www.hotel-competa.com

Pavo Real Torrox/ Competa Road Tel: 654 869 083

A 3 star hotel with stunning views down to the coast. You can stay in one of their rooms or bungalows. Relax by the pool which is open to the residents and the public. Or simply have a drink or meal on their large terrace and soak up the mountain and sea views.

This bar/restaurant is the place to go and have a few drinks and homemade food to get away from the hustle and bustle of Noche del vino celebrations. Or go their early and have a full English breakfast in peace before setting off for the festivities.

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Alberdini Pago La Lomilla 85 Cómpeta Tel:952 51 62 91

Restaurante El Pilon C/Laberinto Cómpeta Tel:952 55 35 12

Restaurante La Casona Plaza Almijara 6 Cómpeta Tel:952 55 37 01

“A different place that will not leave you indifferent!” A cool and funky place to enjoy just a drink, snack or 3 course meal. Excellent value menu del dia and stunning views down to the coast. Why not eat and stay over in one of our unique rooms or bungalows.

Enjoy a fabulous meal on our terrace or lovely patio. El Pilon restaurant serves Spanish and international dishes using fresh locally sourced produce. Run by Chef Christian, it has become one of the most popular restaurants in the area. www.restaurantelpilon.com

Based in the main plaza of Cómpeta, Plaza Almijara. La Casona is the perfect spot for traditional tapas or raciones, a beer and a wine and a spot of people watching! La Casona provides great viewing for the evening of entertainment on the eve of the Noche del Vino.

El Despacho de Fernan Calle Rampa (behind townhall) Cómpeta Tel:952 55 35 18

Taberna Teteria Hierbabuena Avenida de la Consitucion Competa

La Esquina de Miguel Plaza Axarquia Cómpeta Tel:952 51 67 54

Fernan’s (shortened name used by the locals) is found up the hill to the Plaza Almijara behind the townhall. It is favoured by families due to the large patio area. Fernans provide great tapas, rolls and snacks for reasonable prices and the best bacon and egg rolls!

The Teteria has both inside and outside comfortable seating areas. It serves a selection of different Morracan specials, various teas and juices plus there is a great shop to browse round. Try their great menu del Dia or fantastic Spanish dishes always served with a smile!

Bar Miguel is found in the main car park area. It has both inside and outside eating and drinking areas. Popular with locals for drinks and snacks. Bar Miguel offers food from tapas to main meals. A great stop off point before heading home.

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Cortico Paco Avd. canillas 6 Competa Tel: 952 55 36 47

Museo del Vino Calle Constitución Cómpeta Tel:952 55 33 14

La Taberna de Oscar Plaza Pantaleón Romero Cómpeta Tel: 952 55 37 22

Set above Competa with beautiful views down to the coast and serving exceptional food on their outside terrace. Have an evening meal here and then head back down to the plaza for the rest of the entertainment that runs well into the early hours of the morning.

A wonderful bar and restaurant and no need to walk up to the steep hill to the Plaza! Serving tapas and meals in the most traditional surrounds. A great place to purchase a souvenir with everything from crockery to a huge selection of local wine on display.

La Taberna de Oscar is set in a pretty corner of the Plaza Almijara in Cómpeta. Oscars provides the best in Mediterranean food using fresh and organic veg. from the local area mixed with a variety of herbs and olive oil, making luxurious eating at affordable

Meson Las Gemelas Avenida Torrox, 1 Cómpeta Tel:952 51 63 95

Hotel Restaurant Casa la Mina National Park Cómpeta Tel: 951 321 996

Café Bar Perico Plaza Almijara Cómpeta Tel:952 553 739

Las Gemelas is the perfect location for a meal or drinks on the day of the Noche del Vino as its location is less than a few minutes walk from the Plaza Vendemia. The bar offers on the day seating at the front and a great terrace at the back along with inside dining.

A lovely restaurant set out in the National Park with beautiful views down to the coast and mountain scenery. Newly opened and refubished serving beautiful food in a lovely environment. There are two pools and an outside bar a perfect getting away from it all. location.

This restaurant café bar is run by the Perico family and is situated in a pretty corner of the Plaza Almijara opposite the church. It serves specials such as chicken in Cómpeta wine sauce and a great selection of tapas.

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Noche Del Vino Shop Guide

Bazar Andalusi Plaza Almijara bazarandalusi@yahoo.com A beautiful shop above the Plaza selling wonderful artisan items including clothes, pictures, paintings, bags and an extensive range of jewellery along with many local products. This shop is different from the rest as it sells handmade items, many of which are made on the premises in their work shop.

Licoreria Y Vinoteca Galia Avenida Constituci贸n, 19 C贸mpeta Tel:633 30 43 26 An Off License selling a fantastic selection of beers and wines from the local area at really competitive prices. Located just down from the main car park. If you have a favourite tipple and cant find it anywhere else, this is the place to go!

Bodegas Bentomiz Finca Almendro, Pago Cuesto Robano Tel: 658 845 285

Casa de la Pasa Avenida Constiticion, no. 4 Competa

The Bodega is located on the main road between Sayalonga and Competa. You can visit for a tour, wine tasting and tapas and then visit their shop to buy their locally produced reds, whites and sweet sherry wines.

A shop brimming full of local produce such as wines, spices, raisins, nuts, hams, cakes, sweets and much, much more from local products to ceramics and artisania. It is located opposite the school just down from the Hotel Balcon.

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Sugar & Spice Calle Cazadores 12 C贸mpeta Tel:952 51 61 17 Situated in a converted donkey bodega, each area of the shop brims with luscious, giftware, food, furniture and ladies clothes. Visit the stall at the Noche del Vino market to see a fabulous selection of giftware and clothes.

Todo Papel Avendia de Constitucion, 31 Competa www.todo-todo.co.uk An international Newsagents situated just off the main car park. Providing international press, magazines, books, maps, stationery, greetings cards, items for the beach and swimming pool and a range of items for the home.

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PERICO Plaza Almijara no4, Cómpeta, Malaga Tel 952 553 739 / 952 516 043

Café Restaurante Bar Potage De Hinojo Pollo al Vino de Competa Pierna al Horno de Cordero Comidas Caseras

Enjoy, coffee, drinks and snacks and fabulous home cooked cuisine on the large terrace, in the bar or in our delightful restaurant.

Carlsberg, Magners, Coronita, Heinekin & Victoria

Off License A great selection of International beers, wines (Rioja’s, Ruedas & Ribera del Duero), spirits & soft drinks.

Best prices in Cómpeta

If we don't stock it, we can order it!

LICORERIA Y VINOTECA GALIA TEL: 633304326 / 679464181 AVD DE LA CONSTITUCION, 19, CÓMPETA, MALAGA We are here

Carpark

Todo Papel

Café Competa

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WINE TOURS AT BODEGAS BENTOMIZ Fine wines in the Axarquia

ou see this extraordinary landscape: the gritty steep slopes beaten down the valley by heavy spring rains then roasted under cloudless skies for months; the unforgiving slatey soils leading to the great bulk of the Sierra Tejeda mountains. But in these valleys the harshness is moderated, softened by vineyards and olive groves; astonishingly precipitous hillsides are neatly pinned with rows of vine stumps, that throw out a spreading bush of fresh green leaves and luscious pale green grapes that somehow keep their tender colour right through the scorching summer, when all the wildflowers have withered away. In August the midday heat makes the air feel like treacle, yet the Noche del Vino on the 15th marks the start of the wine harvest: this is the time of year to get to work on those punishing slopes. It is extraordinary that the final product of this dazzling climate, harsh topography and very hard work is such a delicate, decadent drink. Getting to see a vineyard and learn about the wine-making process gives an extra dimension to enjoying the wines themselves. Bodegas Bentomiz near Sayalonga invites visitors to do just. You look out at the vines,

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now heavy with grapes, see the production plant and get an understanding of how this tiny family business has grown, from the recovery of an abandoned vineyard, to a wine-making hobby, to a growing international business producing awardwinning quality wines. Getting into and recognised by the quality wine market is not easy – you can’t just go and knock on Gordon Ramsey’s door! – and how they did it is part of a fascinating story. Then there’re the Bodegas Bentomiz “Ariyanas” wines: a range of very distinctive whites from our own Moscatel de Alejandría grape and reds, which including the local (and now rare) Romé grape from the Axarquía region. You learn how they are made and what foods they pair up with best; how the critics see them and how to taste them. This last is particularly important: the tour naturally includes tasting the wines. If you opt for the tapas tour you will also enjoy a selection of tapas paired with each of the wines. Winemakers Clara and André are interested in the concept of “slow food”: food that is worth taking the time to make and eat; food that looks, smells and tastes good; food that complements (and is complimented by) the Ariyanas wines. So the tapas are carefully

selected and home made: they might include something as simple and locally traditional as tortilla, or as sophisticated as gingerbread layered with membrillo (quince pear jelly) topped with pâté de foie gras. wines. This is something they hope to develop further this year. If you have visited the Bodega in the past few years you are used to seeing a red-brick building with an unfinished upper-story. In the last few months it has been transformed: the red brick plastered and finished with a beautiful façade of local slate; the upper story taking shape with a tasting room housing a “wine altar” and boasting a stunning view down to the coast, and a kitchen. This development is a long held dream of Clara and Andre’s. Opening a gourmet food and wine pairing restaurant within the Sayalonga valley in these times of economic doubt and gloom may seem astonishingly ambitious. But then, so are the Ariyanas wines now served at The Square, The Ledbury, Gordon Ramsay’s, Raymond Blanc´s, and many others. If you can’t make it to one of these Michelin starred restaurants why not take a tour at the Bodegas Bentomiz. Rose Jones

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Bodegas Bentomiz vineyard • tours & wine tastings • prize winning wines

HOTEL BALCÓN DE CÓMPETA C/San Antonio, 75 - Cómpeta Tel: 952 55 3535

www.hotel-competa.com

Try our exceptional Málaga wines: Bodega Tour and Wine Tasting: 5€/pp Tour, Tapas & Tasting: 9€/pp (min. 8 people)

Visit www.bodegasbentomiz.com or follow Bodegas Bentomiz on facebook Bodegas Bentomiz S.L. Finca Almendro, Pago Cuesta Robano, Sayalonga (Malaga) Tel: +34 952 11 59 39 / +34 658 845 285 info@bodegasbentomiz.com

Live Music Every Friday Tlf: 952 553 314

Restaurante Asador

Acoustic Roots Fri 31st August

MUSEO del VINO Calle Constitución, Cómpeta, Málaga

Specialist in: Home made food, Braised Meat and Roast Piglet

At the heart of the 'wine route' in Competa is the 'wine museum'. Decorated with Andalusian charm, it has recovered the warm, friendly ambience of the wine cellars with its braced arches, brick columns and seasoned wood. Along with the delicious muscatel wines, dry, sweet, young and mature, made from the Rome variety of muscatel grapes, the local gastronomy includes the best cooked meat and sausages in the district, black puddings, pork loin, chorizo sausage, which you can buy together with other typical products like honey, raising, figs, olive oil, ceramics and rugs, in the 'wine museum' ..... A charming place.

Menu del dia (3 courses) €7.50 1pm - 5pm Served Tuesday-Friday All new customers: come and introduce yourself to Pepe the owner for your free glass of local wine! To advertise call 637 028 873

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Pavo Real Bar and Restaurant Open All Day Every Day (incl. Kitchen) 10.00am until late. TEL: 654 869 083 New Menu and Specials Board. (snack & evening) .

Ribs Wide range of home made pies Thai Curry

Bottles 1.25 Pints 2 euro Tubo 1 euro

Full English Breakfast and tea 7 euro Cod and Chips and mushy peas 9.50 euro BBQ nights Wed and Sun with live music. (Call for more info)

50" TV for all sporting events with English Commentary

CÓMPETA Plaza Almijara, 6

We are pleased to announce this will now be an ongoing offer for the foreseeable future

Coffee & Cake Only 2.00€

Paella every Sunday

(Every Afternoon)

Please call in for more information Tel: 952 55 37 01 60

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La Taberna de Oscar Plaza Pantale贸n Romero, 2, C贸mpeta Tel: 952 55 37 22 email: tabernadeoscar@aol.com Sample Menu Kebabs Moroccan Spiced Pork nt mi a h wit ser ved & cucumber riata Couscous, orange & pomegranate salad e with Chicken in Canillas win ppers pe sultanas & roasted red bouli Ta h Stuffed Aubergines wit e & grilled chees h Pan fried baby squid wit t nu co co & illi ch ss, gra lemon

Dishes with Big flavours Specials board everyday Situated just off the main square opposite the church, La Taberna de Oscar is the perfect place to relax and enjoy contemporary food

New Menu & New Covered Roof Terrace

Serving food from 1.00pm - 4.00pm 7.00pm - 11.00pm

Bar Open from 11.00am

Booking Recommended Open 7 days a week

Restaurante El Pilón C/Laberinto , Cómpeta Tel: 952 553 512

The Terrace is now open, with beautiful views to the coast

New menu for the Summer. We are proud to announce that El Pilón has received the Certificate of Excellence Award for 2012 from TripAdvisor, a coveted prize across the world. Many thanks to all who have given us feedback.

‘A La carte’ menu & extensive order in advance menu incl. • Beef Wellington • Stuffed Crown of lamb• Zarzuella de Mariscos • Fish and Seafood platter• Meat orgy and many more, for 2 people +

info@restaurantelpilon.com

www.restaurantelpilon.com

The restaurant is open 7 nights a week at 7pm. You can now follow us on Twitter for updates and specials To advertise call 637 028 873

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LT CONSTRUCTION WATER DEPOSITS & TANKS Water deposits and tanks are a vital part of managing your water requirements in your home as here in the Andalusian countryside the mains water supply can often be cut for several days or were the water pressure can fall to a mere trickle. Water tank application parameters include the general design of the tank, its materials of construction, i.e. reinforced fiberglass or reinforced concrete, as well as the following: - Location of the water tank (above ground vs. below ground). - Volume of water the tank will need to hold, which will depend on the number of people in the house and the requirements for the garden. - Will the water from the tank be solely used for drinking and domestic use or irrigation, or both? - Extremes of temperature of the area where

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water will be stored, if the tank is exposed to the sun, harmful bacteria can more easily form, or at high altitudes the risk of potential freezing. - Pressure requirements (domestic pressure range in the region of 35-60 PSI). The methods by which water is delivered into and extracted from the water tank, i.e. will a pump be required. - Design considerations allowing water tanks to survive seismic movement and natural land movement. - Filtration and back-flow prevention. As water tanks are essential for living in the countryside in Spain it is important that they are installed correctly. Why not talk to LT Construction when considering a new tank or upgrading your existing system.

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free adhesive with all tiles purchased Excavation and Transport Building Materials Skip Service (Delivery and Collection)

Bathroom Furniture and Accessories Floor and Wall Tiles Construction Tools & Ironmongers Metal & Aluminium Carpentry Firewood Deliveries

Local natural stone for sale

CARRETERA DE TORROX KM 0.400 CĂ&#x201C;MPETA TELEFONO Y FAX: 952 51 61 49 MOVIL:656 60 75 21 EMAIL:info@gloypat.com

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Glass Workshop, Windows, Doors, Shower Cubicles, Glass Curtains Fly Screens, Garage Doors, Automatic Controls

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José Luis Torres Gutiérrez - Alcalde

The Grapevine has received many emails and been asked personally many questions over two issues in the last few months, namely the receipt of large water bills in thecampo and the Correos increased charges for more than one person receiving mail at a post box. Having Spoken to the Competa Town Hall please find below their official statements on both issues.

THE TRUE COST OF CÓMPETA WATER

he law is quite clear on the charges levied for Cómpeta water and nothing has changed since the 6th of April 2006. The official bulletin of the province of 2006 quite clearly states the cost of water in the village and in the campo, the Town Hall is quite simply applying the tariffs according to the regulations currently in force. The Mayor does not have the right to apply either penalties or sanctions he has to apply the bye-laws with the prices which are available for all to see on the Cómpeta web-site. In the campo the set price for the quarterly consumption in excess of 40 M? is 4 euros and twenty centimos. This is the official price and is neither a penalty nor a fine. To find out the true cost of Cómpeta water one simply has to come to the Town Hall and ask. In order to help you and your neighbours we need your full details name, address etc, rumours and anonymity serve no useful purpose. It is possible that three bills may well add up to 7,000 euros but without more details we cannot carry out a financial survey. However the amount of water

lost in these times of water shortage is distressing and disturbing. We all have our rights and responsibilities, for example the responsibility for the water supply up to and including the water meter belongs to the Town Hall. From the water meter to the house is the responsibility of the subscriber and/or the person who supervises and monitors the maintenance of the water supply. Finally the Cómpeta water supply is for domestic use only, for human consumption, and not for gardens and swimming pools. Other private water suppliers are available to supply untreated water for nondomestic use. The use of Cómpeta water for nondomestic use is the main reason why the campo is short of water, there is not enough water for everybody. If you would like to discuss any of the issues raised please contact either: Jose Luis Lopez Ruiz and/or Tom Ferber

CORREOS POST BOXES Estimad@s amig@s:

Dear Friends

Soy consciente de los problemas que han surgido en nuestro municipio en referencia a la oficina de correos. He transmitido personalmente a los directivos de correos vuestras quejas y quiero comunicaros que aunque la oficina de correos es independiente y no depende del ayuntamiento, este Alcalde está a disposición de todos para dialogar y transmitir las quejas conjuntamente al director de correos. Se ha solicitado una reunión con el Jefe del sector de Oficinas en Málaga D. Severiano Jiménez. Siempre a vuestro servicio José Luis Torres Gutiérrez Alcalde de Cómpeta.

I am aware of the problems that have arisen in our town in reference to the post office. I have personally conveyed to senior post your complaints and I want to tell you that although the post office is independent and not part of the Town Hall, the Mayor is available to all to discuss and pass along complaints to the postmaster. A meeting has been requested with the Head Office in Malaga D. Severiano Jimenez.

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Always at your service Gutiérrez José Luis Torres Mayor of Competa.

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and keep reasonable consistency in a specific wine between vintages.

WHY VINTAGE MATTERS What decides a vintage wine?

wine’s vintage, or the year that the grapes were harvested, is a critical clue in determining if a wine will meet your expectations or not. The vintage year is one of the key pieces of information that you’ll find on the wine label. You can have the same producer, the same grapes sourced from the same vineyards, the same winemaker and the only piece of the vinification equation that is changed is the year and ...boom… this year’s wine offers a completely different experience than it did the year before. Why? The vintage variable plays a major role in determining what kind of wine will be bottled. The Weather and Wine Most consumers don’t pay attention to vintage reports from year to year, they know that they like “wine X” and they continue to scout for it year in and year out, they may notice that it doesn’t taste quite like the last bottle and maybe even that the year has changed on the label, but beyond those details they press on and stick with the particular wine. When in reality, the wine could be dramatically different from year to year depending on the weather patterns hitting the vineyards, the harvest time and how a unique micro-climate was affected by both obvious and subtle nuances in the weather. Was it unusually hot this year, but last year they

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battled an ongoing soggy season? Were there any unusual early or late frosts this year? Grapes varietals are affected by weather in various ways. The Riesling grape, for example, thrives under cooler growing conditions, and that’s precisely why Germany and Oregon have much of the market cornered on stellar Rieslings. However, if you have a particularly warm, dry growing season, the Riesling vintage could suffer that year and the same producer that offered the Riesling you fell in love with the year before, might not meet prior expectations this vintage and you could be left waiting to see what the next year’s weather will bring to a region and ultimately a vintage. The Miraculous Winemaker After a rough weather season you might think all is lost and you’ll just need to stretch your favorite bottles until the next vintage, but that’s where skilled winemakers can really work their magic. If poor weather patterns prevail for a given region, an experienced winemaker can salvage the vintage by employing various interventions and techniques during the vinification process. Whether, the vintner brings the wine around via blending, utilizing different fermentation processes or considers additives – it takes a knowledgeable winemaker to “save” a potentially sour vintage

What about “Non-vintage” Wines? Most sparkling wines and fortified wines are classified as “nonvintage” wines, because they are typically a blend of various vintages. This blending practice is utilized to try to get a very consistent style of wine from year to year. In exceptional years, a vintage Champagne or vintage Port will debut due to ideal growing conditions and you can expect that these particular vintage wines will garner a pretty penny. Every year updated vintage charts document the most and least noteworthy wines from a specific region, while these can be cumbersome to maintain in a detailed online format, for those truly interested in delving deeper into various vintages, there are several solid books that will take you on the full excursion through a mighty vintage tour. Robert Parker's Wine Buyer's Guide, 7th Edition: The Complete, Easy-toUse Reference on Recent Vintages, Prices, and Ratings for More than 8,000 Wines from All the Major Wine Regions is a fairly exhaustive resource on the vintage variable. When you think of vintage, consider a region’s weather pattern for the specific year and you’ll be on the right track in determining what odds were for or against the wine right from the start. You can access a region’s vintage report for individual years either online or through resources like Wine Spectator. Source http://wine.about.com/od/winebasi c1/a/WhyVintageMatters.htm NB Recent good vintages for Rioja include 1996, 1995, 1994, 1991, 1989, 1987 and 1985.

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Villa for sale ,Competa 250.000 Euros 3 bedrooms (1 en-suite) 2 bathrooms 118 mÂ˛ 6km from the beach 6km from Competa

Attractive Pool, Patio and outside Kitchen area. Double doors from the lounge with pergola above out to the pool area. Dual aspect Lounge (Views of both the sea & mountains) Rustic Open plan kitchen separated from the living space by Moorish archways and a natural stone breakfast bar. .

3 Good sized double bedrooms with fitted wardrobes of quality wood.

Finished to a high standard Paperwork in order Access mainly by concrete track For more details ask for Pepe Perico in the MUSEO del VINO, Competa or call Tel: 952 553 314 / 659 481 733

Quick Crossword Across 1. Achieving success (10) 8. Person who rides (5) 9. Moray Firth town (5) 10. Cat sound (4) 12. Absence of passion (6) 14. Vegetable (6) 17. Female servant (4) 21. Hog (5) 22. Pale bluish purple (5) 23. Shetland village (10)

Down 2. Mammary gland in cows (5) 3. Thin rope (4) 4. Sunrise (3-2) 5. Hard stone (5) 6. Tall and thin (5) 7. Snare (4) 11. Floor covering (3) 13. Upper limb (3) 14. Urns (5) 15. Dirt (5) 16. Standard of perfection (5) 18. Entertain (5) 19. Contest between two persons (4)

The Pub Quiz on (pg84) 1. 1948 and 1908 2. One 3. They each changed their citizenship in order to compete at the Olympics 4. 32 years old 5. Curling 6. Badminton 7. Blue, Black, Red, Yellow and Green 8. 1936 (XI Olympiad) Summer Olympics in Berlin, Germany 9. One, Abhinav Bindra for shooting (They won 3 medals, 1 gold and 2 bronze, their best ever performance at the games) 10. 204 11. Gymnastics 12. Michael Johnson

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CONSTRUCTIONS STEVE SMITH A small dedicated company living and working in the area for eleven years offering the following services.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;General reforms and renovations, retaining walls and driveways. Woodwork a speciality including gazebos,terrace shading and kitchens. Decorative brickwork and tiling, plastering and all aspects of electrical and plumbing work. Swimming pools and repairs. Maintenance for property rentals." All works large and small undertaken. For a free quotation or more information please call Steve

Tel: 655067466 steveconstruct@gmail.com

Restaurante Christina y Antonio

www.autocoolspain.com Specialist CAR aircon service and repair. Don't wait till it stops working. Call today.

Before & After Refurbished Headlights

Have your headlights gone opaque or yellow ?This is now an ITV FAILURE. Have them professionally re-furbished to like new. Get your aircon and headlights done together at a special price.

Both services fully mobile Phone: 951 321 446 / 616 264 067

Hotel Restaurant

Casa La Mina

Special Menu Changes Every Week - 12 euro Example Menu

Starter -Aguacate con gambas Main -Filetes de pollo eb escabeche or Bacalao rebozado con patatas y alioli Desert - Postre helado o tarta de queso Drink -vino, bottella de agua o cafĂŠ

Tel: 952 55 30 69 Avenida de Competa 23, Canillas de Albaida (Below the Hotel on the way into Canillas de Albaida from Competa)

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Opening in August Competa, Natural Park

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The Spanish Coffee Break Summer - Verano summer june july sun heat It's sunny It's hot bikini shorts t-shirt travel suitcase day weekend week month family

verano junio julio sol calor hace sol hace calor bikini los shorts la camiseta viajar maleta día el fin de semana semana el mes familia

beach swim tan suntan lotion camp fireworks fruit watermelon picnic barbecue hamburger ice cream wave pool sand bay port

playa nadar broncearse bronceador acampar los fuegos artificiales la fruta sandía Picnic barbacoa hamburguesa helado ola piscina arena bahia puerto

Sopa de Letras Search & Learn with the very first “Sopa de Letras” in the Axarquia!

Summer Search Word Translation verano junio julio sol calor bikini viajar maleta semana familia playa nadar broncearse bronceador acampar fruta Picnic barbacoa hamburguesa helado ola piscina arena bahia

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summer june july sun heat bikini travel suitcase week family beach swim tan suntan lotion camp fruit picnic barbecue hamburger ice cream wave Pool Sand Bay

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Large enclosed play area Lots of country walks Pet collection & Delivery service Vet Services On Call Gourmet Meals if Required

THE DOG HOUSE

Bar Restaurante

While you are away on holiday or a weekend break, your dogs live in our house alongside our dog

La Peña

Specialising in Traditional Spanish Cuisine

“Only the best for your pal” Ring: Phil (mob) 649 079 321 email: philipclayton_1@msn.com Comares / Benamargosa Ex- cat & dog airlines.uk Recommended Refs Available

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STATIC MOBILE FOR SALE

20Euros cada mes

Llame Helen 637 028 873

Avda. Paseo Turbilla, S/N Tel: 952 553 084 Árchez Málaga

Situated in Torrox Park, 39ft by 13ft, 3 bedrooms, fully furnished, decking 20ft by 10ft, excellent condition, €30,000 ono. Details on www.pamsartbristol.co.uk/page9.htm or call (UK) 00 44 7707159645

La Esquina de Miguel Breakfast,tapas & meals New - Full English Breakfast

Quiet terrace Plaza Axarquia, Cómpeta Tel: 952 51 67 54 Café Bar

“El Despacho De Fernan” (Behind the Town hall) Open Mon - Sat (Closed Sundays) 9.00am - late Drinks, Snacks & Full Menu C/Rampa. Edif. Ayunatamiento, No.1 Competa, Malaga Tel: 952 553 518

www.barfernan.es To advertise call 637 028 873

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Sudoku Challenge A true Sudoku Master can complete the puzzles below in less than fifteen minutes!

Level: Easy

Level: Intermediate

S.A.Shaw GROUND CLEARANCE SERVICES PROFESSIONAL STRIMMING & BRUSH CUTTING

PERGODAS, SHADED AREAS & FENCING

Non Use of Chemicals

RETAINING WALLS & LAND TERRACING

TREE FELLING AND POLLARDING All waste removed and disposed of.

Supplied and Fitted .

CONCRETE FOOTINGS & DRIVEWAYS

IRRIGATION SYSTEMS & DRAINAGE

LARGE & SMALL JCB with Qualified Driver

All Prices Guaranteed

TELEPHONE: Simon 686 650 138 74

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UK DELIVERIES Door to door service We also take pets

ONLY PAY FOR 1 WAY. WE GO TO THE UK EVERY 2 WEEKS Trading on the Costa for over 6 years Telephone 951247240 or 608091660 UK DELIVERIES Email nerjasofas@hotmail.com Web: www.nerjasofas.com

PROFESSIONAL WINDOW TINTING & SOLAR BLINDS

Keep out the heat but keep the view! Enjoy the sunshine in comfort We tint: cars, mobile homes, offices, conservatories, patio doors, glass curtains, glazed balconies & yachts Infact: if its glass weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll tint it!

Reduce:Heat, glare & expensive air con expenses For more information contact: 902 888 176 / 644 546 176

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Grapevine Bargain Ads Photo adverts only 15 Euro per month Text adverts (max 30 words) 5 Euros for 2 months Payment in advance only- ads must be received by 17th of the month MEADE 8” SCHMIDTCASSEGRAIN TELESCOPE WITH TRÍPOD. €250 of accessories incl 25mm, 9.7mm eyepieces, Barlow lens, Nikon adapter, camera mount, USB webcam. PERFECT OPTICS. €600 (NOT a GOTO telescope).

Competa Tel: 637996213

NIKON D5000 CAMERA & LENS (16-85mm focus 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED Lens) €790.00 Competa:Tel 633 897 499 NIKON D5000 BOOK, 2nd Battery, Charger, Camera Bag & accessories €30.00 Competa: Tel 633 897 499

Dethleff Esprit Motorhome. 4 berth, large rear garage for storage. Spanish plated L/hand drive.1999. Great condition, Taxed,& ITV to April 2012. Hot/cold water storage.Gas heating, 3 way fridge.Cruise control fitted last year. Selling due to upgrade.

€16,000 Tel:657 482 813

2 External heavy duty roller blinds. 1 x 3.5m wide 1 x 2.9m wide both approx 3m in depth. €150.00 each. Call 951067752 Can deliver locally. Competa

Arenas A delightful south facing modern villa with 2 bedrooms, 2 en suite bathrooms and a separate cloakroom/wc in a superb elevated position up in the hills above the village of Arenas. .

Sunset Properties - 618 295 063 Va6-749 2 beds, 2 baths 100m2 Swimming pool 4.5 x 3m Price 155,000€

2003 Volkswagen Bora 1.9 TDI ST Service History, Manual, right hand drive (Spanish Plates) Powerful and 60MPG €3900 Competa Tel: 606 605 686

Peugot 206 1900cc Diesel 2 Seater Van 11 years old ITV and taxed Excellent condition 1,600 euro ONO Tel: 952 557 839

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Nintendo Wiifit. Complete With balanceboard,console,2 hand controls, plus Wiifit CD & Wiisports CD. Great fun for all the family. €100.00 Phone 677322169 2X HIGH CHAIRS €15 Each 2X BUGGIES €20 Each 2X CARSEATS €20 Each Excellent condition - bought from toysrus Good Makes Archez: Tel 952 553 282 or 606 246 902 HP DESKJET F300 ALL IN ONE PRINTER hp printer and scanner in very good condition colour and black ink new, disc €30.00 (canillas de albaida) tel 685878506 CHILDS DOLLS 3 WHEEL PUSHCHAIR, baby seat, doll and accessories €15.00 Competa: Tel 95255375 or 628069703 Golf Clubs Cavity Back Irons Graphite Shaft 4SW+Putter+Bag-

€100.00 Taylormade R7 Driver Regular Flex 10.5 Deg Draw Model

€75.00 Ping K15 Hybrid Regular Flex Mint Condition

€100.00 Callaway X Series Wedge 56Deg Mint Condition

€75.00: Tel Archez 635 150 361

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HOUSEMOVING SALE at villa near A-7 Autovia. Over 70 items, many nearly-new: three sofas, furniture, storage cupboards, rugs, kitchen and household appliances, computer bits, portable airconditioner, garden, building and workshop tools and machines (even a Belle cement mixer!). All at silly prices to clear urgently before we move. Can email illustrated list and directions. fry.alec@gmail.com.

Spacious Ground Floor 2 bed 2 bath apartment to rent in El Morche Overlooking courtyard gardens to the sea. Large lounge 29m2 with patio doors to terrace. Fitted kitchen. Private parking underneath. 50m to the beach. Furnished or unfurnished. 500 euros month + bills. Tel: 628905940 or email sueanddalewhiting@hotmail.com

Furnished townhouse in Sayalonga for rent. Double bedroom, sitting room, shower room, kitchen, terrace with wonderful views. â&#x201A;Ź300.00 pcm plus bills. More info call 605 598959.

Wanted TAIL - Animal Charity Shop, Torrox Costa Clothes, brick a brack,books, furniture and lots more! You can find out shop located at the top of El Faro on the right hand side as you look down to the beach. Call Linda for more info. or picking up of any unwanted items. Tel: 622 652 017 Donations very welcome

Wanted FISHING: Does anyone have a boat and has spare places so I/we can go fishing - shared costs. Tel 952 518 036 I am looking for anything old - English, Spanish, Indian or Far East. Something out of the ordinary, mirrors, jewellery, paintings, medals, old lighters, watches, rings... whatever. Call Mike 600843794 Restaurante Cantueso requires summer season front of house staff. Good knowledge of Spanish essential. Please call Nicky: 699 946 213 "Wanted English speaking host families. Wanted for Spanish students (children or adults) who want to improve their English. From 1 to 3 weeks. Anytime or during summer. We pay 100 â&#x201A;Ź per week. Please, contact: interfamilyproject@gmail.com or 630738504 Wanted person to share coast and use of a very nice natured horse, ( not expensive) Competa campo, must be an animal lover and have respect for animals Tel 618828580 PENTHOUSE OR SEMIDETACHED HOUSE on the coast, first beach line Part-Exchange with 3 Bed Villa + Pool email: kramer.spain@gmail.com MOTOR HOME in good condition with Spanish plates email: kramer.spain@gmail.com NEW, OLD AND ARTISAN Well established market at Puente don Manuel looking for a few more stalls for Friday morning market. NO PITCH FEE during February !!! For details ring Karen on 674526968. 4x4 Wanted LHD Spanish Plated Freelander, RAV 4, Honda, Suzuki etc. Can Part Exchange Mint 2008 Sept, LHD Fiesta TDCI, White 24k K/M. Details to Paul at pjkingcat@hotmail.com

â&#x20AC;˘August 2012 Horoscopesâ&#x20AC;˘ ARIES

GEMINI

20th March - 19th April

here's the potential to resolve issues by being diplomatic, and willing to communicate. Mercury in Leo will bring out your flirtatious side. If you have a partner, be careful of your behavior around him or her..

TAURUS

ou could be inspired to take a short course or workshop in a subject of interest. If you don't have the time, opportunity, or money, you may be able to do some reading or research online.

CANCER

are you hoping to accomplish a goal that you've been working toward for a long time? Don't let delays cause you to fear that it will never happen. It could block your creative energy.

LEO

SCORPIO

22th November - 21st December

his is a month to shop for new clothes or get a haircut. Perhaps you feel a little blue. Getting out and indulging yourself is more a necessity than luxury.

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23rd October - 21st November

CAPRICORN

22th December - 19th January

our passion for delving into new professional fields is only surpassed by your romantic passions. Plan a seductive evening with a partner. Make it a night to remember!

AQUARIUS

acy novels and movies might suddenly seem appealing. Romantic encounters are intense and passionate, so make sure you allow plenty of time for them. Enjoy yourself!

mportant comunications regarding finances could come this month.It might be fortuitous if you follow up on them right away. Once that's done, you'll probably want to relax into other interests.

SAGITTARIUS

23rd August - 22th September

f you want to boost your career this month, attend networking events and get some training to update your skills. If you're asked to present material or ideas, you'll be charming and engaging.

ou might reach out to every living thing around you, from plants to pets to friends, children and partners. There's a danger of being too helpful and supportive, which some could find stifling.

LIBRA

ou might find yourself involved in a project that piques your interest. You could throw yourself more deeply into it than is necessary now. Take care that it doesn't distract you from other needs.

VIRGO

his month you're likely to be in just the right place at the right time to meet the right person. You're overdue for a lucky break and probably not expecting it.

PISCES

his month you could find yourself seeking selfknowledge through relationships, Especially through assisting those you love. Someone is troubled and needs your help.

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Salon de Belleza Hair and Beauty Salon

Tin Tin .

Tin Tin IS the place where you can go and have a full day of beauty treatment: Perm, colouring, hi and low light, wash & set also cuts for men and children, Acrylic nails, manicure, pedicure, facials, waxing, colouring eyelashes & eyebrows, make up & massage

Nueva villa de Cómpeta Mon-Wed -Fri (Just behind Café Cómpeta) 10.00-13.30 &

Tel: 952 516 416

17.00-20.00

Tue & Thu 9.30 - 1.30 .

English, Danish & Spanish

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Sat 10.00 - 14.00

Michael ’s Upholstery 11 Calle del Carmen Competa

www.competaart.com Tel: 952 55 34 64 Bring in summer with our complete repair and upholstery service

Euros 35 cada mes

Llame Helen 637 028 873 To advertise call 637 028 873

Garden and terrace cushions in outdoor quality materials. Parasol and gazebo cover repairs Re-upholstery of antique and modern furniture. Free pick up and delivery on small items.

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Dee Mobile Dog & Cat Groomer & now also offering full parlour facilities at Como Piensos in Competa Elderly & nervous pets welcome All breeds and cross-breeds Bathing, clipping nails, ears, scissoring & perfect finish in parlour Clipping, nails, ears, scissoring & perfect finish in the comfort of your own home

Tel: Deidre 606 801 371 (Mobile grooming) Tel: Veronica 664 84 50 51 (Como Piensos Parlour) We also operate a private animal sanactuary for abandoned, abused and neglected animals. We sometimes offer for adoption one of our very special rehabilitated dogs or cats. Please telephone The Haven 606 801 371 for information. Donations gratefully received. (Food bedding, old newspapers, sheets or towels etc for the animals in our care

Como Pienso Mon - Sat 9am-2pm & 5pm-9pm Opposite restaurant cortijo paco, competa We stock the best products for your pets Royal Canin, Bon Menu, Friskies, Brekkies, Pro plan, Dibaq, Affinity & Pedigree Dog Clipping Service A range of seeds & Plants for sale Home Delivery Service Tel: 952 51 61 18/664 84 50 51 email: comopiensocompeta@hotmail.com www.comopienso.es 80

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En Cómpeta desde 1990 ofreciendo soluciones In Cómpeta from 1990 offering solutions

Fontaneria Avda. de Torrox, 35 29754 Cómpeta (Málaga)

952 55 33 69 - 689 544 777

fontaneriaroman@hotmail.es www.fontaneriaroman.es

Román

La empresa de fontanería más antigua de la zona, en constante renovación para ofrecerle un servicio de calidad y sin sorpresas The longest established plumbing company in the region always providing an excellent quality service without compromise.

Fontanería

Piscinas

Calefacción

Sanitarios Griferías Mamparas Calentadores Grupos de presión

Instalaciones Mantenimiento Climatización Reparaciones

Radiadores Suelo radiante Energía solar Calderas Gas y diesel

Limpieza y desatoro de fosas sépticas en colaboración con “Construcciones Schmid”

Plumbing

Pools

Heating

Bathrooms & Kitchens Taps Shower screens Waterheaters Water pumps

Installation Maintenance Heat Pumps Leak detection & repair

Radiators Under floor Solar energy Boilers Gas & Oil

Cleaning and Emptying of septic tanks in collaboration with Construcciones SCHMID S.C

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DARTS

THE SPIDER

My wife, who has never even seen a dartboard, much less played a game, has decided to join my team so we can "spend more time together".

I said to my girlfriend, "Please get me a newspaper." "Don't be silly," she replied, "you can borrow my iPad."

As we walked to the pub she excitedly asked me what she would have to do.

That spider never knew what hit it.

STEVE S- ARCHEZ "Well," I told her, "since it's your first time, we'll probably just put you in goal".

SCHOOL FRIEND PRISON Watching Gordon Ramsey Behind Bars - he wants the prisoners to show they have the ability to give something back to society. My TV and Playstation would be a nice start.

I bumped into an old school friend today. He started showing off, talking about his well paid job and expensive sports car. Then he pulled out a photo of his wife and said, "She's beautiful, isn't she?" I said, "If you think she's gorgeous, you should see my girlfriend."

INSECT KILLER The instructions on my insect killer:

He said, "Why? Is she a stunner?"

'Do Not Spray Near The Eyes' Sod being that particular, I'll just spray the whole wasp.

I said, "No, she's an optician.”

STEVE S- ARCHEZ

SECURITY TV

A security guard stopped me as I walked out of Tesco this morning.

I saw a youth carrying a widescreen TV down the road earlier..

"I believe you've got a bottle of champagne inside your jacket," he said. "Would you mind opening it for me?"

"Where are you going with that TV?" I asked him "I've just got it for my mother", he replied.

"Not at all," I replied. "Have you got a couple of glasses?”

The above jokes were sent by Lucy (Northampton) - via Facebook

"Ahh", says I, "I've seen your mother, it's not a bad swap".

JANE - COMPETA

José Luis PERSIANAS

SUPPLY & FITTING Venetian blinds, canopies, fly-screens, beaded curtains. Aluminium & PVC Windows, doors, Sun lounges, extensions, Security doors Shower screens & curtains Lamps, lampshades, wall lights, strip lighting-wide range Picture/poster/photo frames & framing service. Laminating Glass (clear, tinted, textured) cut to size Avda. La Constitucion 2, Competa Tel: 952 516 397 / 952 553 450Mobile: 658 847 421Email: persianas9@hotmail.com

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SUMMER CHARITY MARKET 4th August 2012 The market raising money for local charities, all stall holder fees to go to Caritas. The market will be held on the Plaza Almijara running along the side of the church, in Competa Lots of the usual stalls selling an assortment of items. U.K High Street Fashions – M&S, Laura Ashley, Monsoon plus many more. Chutneys, Jewellery, Cosmetics, Handmade soaps Hand decorated mirrors and clocks Needlework and Jewellery Boxes PLUS So much more…

Come and browse 10a.m – 2p.m For more information contact Marion 952516144 / 610363589 Or e-mail marion_belton@yahoo.co.uk As seen at Cómpeta Gardening Club

First Glass Curtains

Mini Excavator with certified operator. Land clearance, Terracing, levelling etc.

First Glass Curtains are official distributors of Glass Curtains. We also do...

Ken the digger man

Aluminium - UPVC Windows & Doors Glass Balustrades e I’ll beat any lik Pool Surrounds for like quote by 10% Glass Roofs

Professional small team giving a personal service. All our works are guaranteed. Many satisfied customers, References are available

So why not contact us on: 952 426 191 - 615 010 612

Over 25 Years experience for a personal service please

OR Visit our Webpage: www.first-glasscurtains.com Also you can send us an email: info@first-glasscurtains.com To advertise call 637 028 873

Fully legal & registered

CONTACT KEN ON

952 516 218/ 660 792 282 - gabionspain@gmail.com

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1. London hosts/hosted the 2012 Olympic Games. In which previous years have London hosted the games? 2. In the 1994 Winter Olympics, how many athletes represented Israel? 3. What connects the following athletes: runners Zola Budd and Bernard Lagat and basketball player Becky Hammon? 4. How old was Linford Christie when he won gold for the 100m in Barcelona (a record age)? 5. Which Olympic sport is played with stones and brooms?

the Beijing games of 2008?

6. Which racket sport made its Olympic debut in 1992?

10. How many national Olympic committees exist (Plus or minus five)?

7. What colours make up the Olympic rings?

11. The first disabled athlete to compete in the Olympic Games was American George Eyser in 1904, he had one artificial leg. In which event did he compete?

8. Which Summer Olympic Games was the first to be televised live? 9. Considering that India has a population exeeding one billion people, how many gold medals did India win at

12. Which track athlete won the gold medal in both the 200 and 400 metres in gold shoes at the 1996 Olympics?

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ASESORÍA ALJARIFE Notarial Title deeds, Wills, Catastral Corrections, etc. General Administration Transfers of vehicles, driving licences, matriculations, etc.) Tax declarations Creation of businesses Accounts General insurances (house, car, health, etc)

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More than 20 years ago Asesoría Aljarife opened its’ doors to the public. Since then, hundreds of companies and individuals in the Axarquia region and from the Malaga Province have left in our hands the responsibility to advise them to get the best possible results for their businesses. We are a group of highly qualified professionals that work for you. Economists and administrators with a wealth of experience that are at your disposal any time in order to make your life easier.

www.aljarife.com ASESORÍA ALJARIFE C/ San Antonio, 8 - 1º 29754 CÓMPETA Málaga Teléfono:(34) 952 51 66 00 Fax: (34) 952 51 67 29

GESTORÍA LÓPEZ NAVAS C/Ros Alférez 4 Bajo C 29740 TORRE DEL MAR Málaga Teléfono: (34) 952 54 25 04 Fax: (34) 952 54 17 47

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Canillas de Albaida

All Areas

€9 per hour

Phone Rob on 690 076 988 or 951 247 171

Tel:00 34 608 658 108 www.horseriding-andalucia.com e-mail: caballosmosquin@hotmail.com

Beauty Therapy - Reflexology - Aromatherapy Bowen Technique - Chiropractic Urb. Laguna Beach, Centro Comercial B, no16 Torrox Costa, 29793 Malaga

Electricians Fully qualified All work undertaken Free Estimates

Mobile:651 956 284

SPANISH LESSONS GRAMMAR & CONVERSATION GROUPS OR ONE TO ONE ALL LEVELS QUALIFIED NATIVE TEACHER www.academia-expresion.es info@academia-expresion.es C/ Lantana nº 1 Caleta de Vélez (next to the church)

J.L Rodriguez Stone walling, patios, tiling and general building Tel: 650563872 English/Spanish speaking

Horse Carriage Rides - Angelino - Competa Tel: English/Deutsch: 685 37 89 20 español: 654 70 49 18

Mesón Las Gemelas Pet Shop Angelino Avenida Torrox, 4 Cómpeta, Málaga Tel: 952 516 395 651 309 684

Casa de la Pasa Wines, Spices, Raisins, Nuts and much much more! Local Products Artesania & Ceramics A.V Constitucion No.4 Opposite the School, Cómpeta

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An extensive stock of pet and animal feed & a large range of pet and animal accerrories New address ... Venta Real Competa 654 70 49 18 (Spanish) 685 378 920 (English)

Cómpeta

Cómpeta Cómpeta

Roger 648 025 901 Mike 606 246 902 Answerphone: 952 553 282

Torre Del Mar

TELF: 952 53 0122

Bazar Andalusi Crafts Workshop, Pottery, Glass Painting, Antiques, Exclusive Artworks from Local Artists, Natural fibre Clothes, Sterling Silver, Precious Stones Plaza Almijara, 5 - Tel. 659 476 038 http://bazarandalusi.blogspot.com.es - email bazarandalusi@yahoo.com

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Local News WHAT’S HAPPENING IN YOUR AREA mention to Barry Tait, widower of dear Linda Tait who we lost to cancer last year. Barry donated Linda’s sewing machine which we put up for “best bid” and then Barry generously doubled the money we raised.

DAY FOR LIFE Thank you, thank you, and thank you to everyone who made our Day for Life during May 2012 such a success. I indicated in last month’s Grapevine that I was confident we would raise as much money as last year, e4150 but we have actually “smashed it!!” The total amount raised was e4675 – an amazing result from our wonderful community. Thank you to all the walkers and their generous sponsors, all the people who kindly donated raffle prizes and to those who bought and sold raffle tickets; all the volunteers and also to everyone who joined in the day by giving their time and support. A special mention goes firstly to Lesley Forrester who broke all previous records and brought in an incredible e540 of sponsorship money. Apparently her husband, Stephen bullied everyone he met in the UK to sponsor Lesley on her walk!!! Secondly an individual special

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Events like Day for Life enable Cudeca to continue offering a “special kind of caring” to all their patients. Again, thank you. Cindy Jones Cudeca Volunteer

SUMMER SALES The summer sales in Axarquia have begun very slowly, without much improvement in purchases compared to the rest of the year. As usual, the economic crisis seems to be to blame for the unusually sluggish sales campaign. Despite prices going down up to 70 per cent, and sales beginning on a Sunday, “customers just can't spend as much any more.” A shop owner in Rincon de la Victoria complained that even with the discounts, people are

not willing to pay what is on the price tags. “I've had people trying to haggle over items that had already gone down 20 per cent.” Most small businesses are struggling to stay open, because even their usual clientele cannot continue spending as much as they used to. However, more expensive items including party wear and exclusive clothing are selling slightly more in certain establishments. Shop assistants attribute this modest increase to the early drop in prices during this year's campaign.

JELLYFISH NUMBERS AT ALL TIME HIGH THIS YEAR. Two Thousand people have been stung on the Costa del Sol’s beaches due this year’s unusual proliferation of jellyfish. A lack of rain and absence of turtles has favoured the growth in the jellyfish numbers.

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Local News LOCAL GIGS The Dixie Swing Band, Sunday Roast - Every Sunday 2pm - 6 pm. The Boatyard Bar Playa Playazo - Nerja Tel. 659 778 105 Accoustic Roots BAN OF DISCOS’ IN VELEZ MALAGA Velez-malaga’s town planning department has furthered its plan to ban discos in El Copo area of Torre del Mar. The department has provisionally approved a modification of the General Urban Development Plan (PGOU) which will prohibit this type of business to open in the area. This measure has been taken due to neighbours complaining about the noise levels in the area for the past several years. The changes in urban planning have not been completely defined given that the noise pollution studies, which will show the problematic areas, have not yet concluded. However, the modification of the PGOU will not affect bars and cafés which play music, as the department had initially planned. This is thanks to a petition by the local business association, which argued that the area’s tourism needs leisure establishments as well.

Sunday 5 Aug Teteria Hierbabuena Competa. Tel: 639 263 310/610 742 953 Friday 10 August Plaza Almijara (Main Square) Competa. La Casona 952 553701/ Pericos 952 553739 La Cantina 658 338166

Saturday 11 August Restaurante La Plaza Canillas de Albaida. Tel: 952 553254/609 167127

Friday 17 Aug Restaurante Alberdini Competa. Tel: 952 516294. info@alberdini.com

Saturday 18 August Bar Cerezo Canillas de Albaida. Tel: 699 933026 (you can order your taxi at the same time with Maria)

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Saturday 25 August Private Wedding Friday 31 August Museo del Vino (air conditioned) Competa. Tel: 952 553314 Saturday 1 September Plaza Almijara (Main Square) Competa. Tel: La Casona 952 553701 Pericos 952 553739 La Cantina 658 338166

Geoff Murrell Tuesday August 14thGardening Club Party Saturday August 18th The Alberdini Hotel, Competa. From 8.30pm. To book call 952 516 294, or just come along for a drink. Wednesday August 29th BBQ Restaurante El Pino, Torrox Park. From 8pm. To book call 952 967 063, or just come along for a drink.

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Emergency Numbers Emergency Services Ambulance Fire Brigade Guardia Civil

112 061 080 062

Torrox Costa Velez Malaga Frigiliana Almunecar Motril Maro

Tel: 952 538 010 Tel: 952 541 104 Tel: 952 533 002 Tel: 958 631 125 Tel: 958 823 591 Tel: 952 529 024

Canillas de Aceituno Tel: 952 518 250 Cómpeta Calle San Antonio Tel: 951 289 791

Tel: 952 510 002

Archez

Tel: 952 553 159

Airports

Canillas de Albaida. Tel: 952 553 006

Tel: 952 508 906

Canillas de Aceituno, Tel: 952 518 002 Cómpeta,

Tel: 952 516 006 952 516 025

Periana

Tel: 952 536 016

Rio Gordo

Tel: 952 732 154

Sayalonga

Tel: 952 535 021

Salares

Tel: 952 508 903

Sedella

Tel: 952 508 839

Sayalonga

Tel : 952 552 404 Tel: 952 508 858

Nerja

Tel: 952 523 131

Salobrena Tel: 958 829 332 Torre del Mar Tel: 952 542 396

Municipal Police Canillas de Aceituno Tel: 952 518 000 Tel: 952 518 002

Torre del Mar Tel: 952 540 471 Torrox Costa Tel: 952 538 010

Cómpeta Tel: 605 276 302 Canillas de Albaida Tel: 952 558 321

Velez Malaga Tel: 952 559 100

Nerja Tel: 952 521 545 Torrox Pueblo Tel: 952 539 828 Torrox Costa Tel: 952 538 115 Velez Malaga Tel: 952 549 238 Torre del Mar Tel: 952 965 546 Emergencies 112

La Herradura

Tourist Information Cómpeta Tel: 952 553 685 Nerja Tel: 952 521 531 Sayalonga Tel: 952 535 206 Torre del MarTel: 952 541 104

The Grapevine

Telephone

Alcaucin

Salares Sedella

952 533 231 952 327 950 958 600 164

General Enquires Tel: 1004 Speaking Clock Tel : 093 Line Faults Tel: 1002 Directory Enquires Tel: 025

Town Halls Doctors

Frigiliana Malaga Motril

Vinuela

Tel: 952 519 002

Frigiliana

Tel: 952 533 122 Tel: 958 827 794

Nerja

Tel: 952 548 430

Torrox Pueblo Tel: 952 538 200

Taxi Ranks & Drivers Cómpeta Franquelo: El Mellizo: Maximo: Cesáreo: Sayalonga

952 553 535 952 516 056 952 516 199 952 516 205

Ramiro: Velez Malaga Almunecar

952 535 029 952 540 016 958 630 017

Granada Airport Tel: 958 245 200 Malaga Airport Tel: 952 048 804

Bus Times L= Mon – Sat • D= Direct Nerja – Malaga 06.30L, 07.30, 08.30D, 08.55, 10.10D, 11.10, 11.55D, 12.40, 13.40, 14.55, 16.10, 17.10, 18.10D, 18.40, 19.40, 20.40, 21.15, 21.45D Malaga – Nerja 07.00, 08.15L, 09.15, 10.30, 11.00D, 11.45D, 12.30D, 13.00, 14.15, 15.15, 16.30, 17.30, 18.45, 19.30D, 20.15, 20.45D, 21.30D, 23.00 Nerja – Granada 06.30L, 09.45, 14.30, 15.45, 16.30, 19.15 Granada – Nerja 07.00, 09.00, 10.00, 13.00, 16.00, 17.30L, 20.00 Nerja – Sevilla 07.30D, 16.30, 02.00 Sevilla – Nerja 07.00, 18.00D, 24,00 Canillas de Albaida - CompetaSayalonga - Malaga Mon-Fri Departs Canillas de Albaida 7.00 - 9.30 - 15.30 For Competa add 5 minutes For Sayalonga add 20 minutes

To advertise call Helen on 637 028 873

Street Markets Monday Torrox Costa Tuesday Nerja Wednesday Algarrobo Costa, Rincon de la Victoria Thursday Velez- Malaga, Frigiliana, Torre del Mar Friday Almunecar, Frigliana, Sayalonga, La Herradura Saturday C贸mpeta, La Caleta de Velez Sunday Nerja Car Boot Sale, Sayalonga Sayolanga Municipal Market Mon- Fri 8.30am-2.30pm

Church Services C贸mpeta Catholic

Sat 8.00pm & Sun Midday

Church of England Sundays 5.30pm Torre del Mar Lux Mundi Tel: 952 543 334

Consulates

Hospitals

Austria

Tel: 952 600 267

Carlos Haya Tel: 951 290 000

Belgium

Tel: 952 399 907

Motril

Denmark

Tel: 952 448 450

Velez Malaga Tel: 951 067 000

Finland

Tel: 952 212 435

France

Tel: 952 214 888

Germany

Tel: 952 363 591

Ireland

Tel: 952 475 108

Italy

Tel: 952 306 150

Tel: 958 603 506

Vets Nerja Clinica San Fernando (vet Expedito) 609 982 941

Netherlands Tel: 913 537 500

Torrox Village & Torrox Costa

608 45 42 70

Norway

Tel: 952 210 331

La Herradura

625 233 778

Sweden

Tel: 917 020 000

Tel: 952 352 300

C贸mpeta & La Caleta:

657 582 225

USA

Tel: 952 474 891

Lake Vinuela Tel 888 888 888

National Holidays

Airlines www.easyjet.com

January 1st

New Years Day

www.bmibaby.com

January 6th

Three Kings Day

www.ryanair.com

February 28th

www.thompsonfly.com

May 1st

www.flymonarch.com

August 15th Virgin de la Asuncion

www.flybe.com

Andalucia Day May Day

www.xl.com

October 12th Dia de la Hispanidad

English Radio Stations

November 1st

All Saints day

December 6th Dia de la Constitucion

Evangelical Church Tel: 952 532 825

Global Radio

96.5 FM

Wave

96.0 FM

Fellowship of the King Tel: 958 658 439

Coastline Radio

97.6 FM

December 8th Immaculate Conception

99.1 FM

December 25th Christmas Day

Anglican Church of Nerja & Almunecar Tel: 952 525 406

Radio Sol Almijara Spectrum

105.5 FM

REM FM

104.8 FM

To advertise call Helen on 637 028 873

The Grapevine

Accommodation

Damp Control

Finca el Cerrillo Canillas de Albaida, Malaga Tel: 952 03 04 44 email: info@hotelfinca.com www.hotelfinca.com

Hotel Restaurant Alberdini Tel: 952 51 62 94

Airconditioning / Heating

Phone: 952.539.742

Mobile: 606.423.869

www.redwell.es infrared panels for inside, low cost, healthy - Stops mould and damp

CALL NOW 952 967 015 Infrared Heating Outside for patios bars, smoking areas - low running cost

Tel: 952 96 78 03 www.malagaclima.com

Damp Control Professional control of all external & internal dampness in your home/terraces etc. Please call 666 991 041 for advice & free survey without obligation.

Construction Construcciones S. Chavos Tel: 952 553 807 Construcciones Schmid Tel 652 656 066 Steve Smith Construction Tel: 655 067 466 Lee Talbot Construction Tel: 659 324 586 Coastal Machinery Sales Tel: 0044 755 276 1567 Glo y Pat Tel: 952 51 61 49

Drains

Tecnicas Tel: 952 52 95 38

Waynes Drains Tel: 657 862 628

Carpenters

Electricians

Tejeiro Tel: 952 516 149

Electricians

Computers

Roger 648 025 901 Mike 606 246 902 Answerphone: 952 553 282

Computer Repairs C & Services D

Mob: 650 870 625 peter@deltapc.net www.deltapc.net

Advice

Build

Repair

Upgrade

Antivirus

Competa Computers Tel: 617 979 364 Nerja Solutions Tel: 952527145 PC Competa Tel: 952 516 884

printerink.es Ink Cartridges & Stationery Tel: 606 126 435 sales@printerink.es

Electromontajes Gaviana S.L Tel: 952 55 38 07 Electrician - Colin Tel: 951 242 449

Food Stores & Bakeries

Garden & Landscape S. A. Shaw Tel: 686 650 138

Hairdressers Tin Tin Hairdressers Tel: 952 516 416 E.G.O Tel: 616 022 734

Health & Beauty Edif. Al-zabel, Local 7 Cruce de Periana 29713 Alcaucin Malaga

Tel: +34 691 700 587

Ian Pett Dental Care Puente Don Manuel

Tel: +34 95 1139 287

Centro Mar y Salud Dr. Bernadette Veeger - General Practitioner

General Practitioner Psychology Osteopathy Physiotherapy Massage Acupuncture Gynaecology Medical Thermography Urology Iridology Vitamin and Mineral dificiencies testing Etioscan Food allergies testing Pedicure Colontherapy Nutritional coaching Yoga Classes Gym classes Costemetic treatments Paseo MarĂtimo, El Morche/Torrox Costa, 952 532 065 / 617 913 196, www.centromarysalud.com info@centromarysalud.com

The Hair & Beauty Studio

Cruce de Periana, Puente Don Manuel

Beauty Treatments Pedicures - Manicures - Facials Hopi Ear Candles - Acrylic & Gel Nail Extensions - Eyelash Perming Aromatherapy Massage - Reiki - Waxing

Qualified Sports & Remedial Therapist Unisex Hairdressers Advanced Cosmetic Procedures & Electrolysis

Furniture Stores

Removal of Moles, Thread veins, Milia, Skin tags, Blood spots, Warts, Verrucas and Age spots

For all enquires please call: 693 740 575

Internet & Telephone Fast & Reliable, no land line required, free installation in ALL areas, unlimited download, free telephone calls worldwide. Avenida La Pancha, Edificio San Andrés, local 1-3, Algarrobo Costa, 29750 Malaga, 951 239 888, email: info@bb4s.com, www.bb4s.com

Nerja Solutions Tel: 952527145

Jewellery Design

Xioma

An exclusive collection 925° Silver

Karin Gabrielle Van Camp Jewellery Designer

Mechanics & Recovery

The

BIG Garage

Tel: 952 528 961

35 Castillo alto, poligono industrial, Nerja 29780

Talleres Simon Tel: 609 823 137 Pro Neumaticos Tel: 952 507 144 Taller Candido Tel: 651 027 801

Real Estate Solutions 4 U Tel: 952 55 38 07 Taurus Real Estate, Tel: 952 535 043 Creative Property Marketing www.creativepropertymarketing.com

www.casacompeta.com Property Direct Portal Tel: 686 361 003

Plumbers & Water Solutions

www.b-smart.es

Tel: 633 897 499 - xiomacollection@gmail.com

Restaurants, Catering & Bars

Kennels

Wagtails Boarding kennels for cats and dogs www.wagtails.es Tel: Val 655 579 792 or Richard 645 659 935

Fontaneria Roman Tel: 952 55 33 69

Property Legal Advice Kitchens

Solutions 4 U

IDE Cocina Tel: 952 541 895

Tel & Fax (00 34) 952 55 38 07

Mobile: (00 34) 660 51 01 34

www.solutions4u-competa.com Asesoria Aljarife Tel:952 516 600

Locksmiths LOCKSMITH UK C&G Qualified, Callouts (24/7) and / or appointments Call Paul Tel: 664367511 – email: pcandmrogers@gmail.com

Leisure, Hobbie & Gifts

Removals UK Deliveries Tel: 951 247 240 / 608 091 660

Real Estate

Puffin Dive Centre Always wanted to dive? Do it this Summer! Learn to scuba dive in your pool or ours 1 on 1 tuition Must be under 75 years old!

www.puffin.org.uk +44 800 542 8181 Tel: (+34) 620 914 104

Tel: (+34) 951 321 359

Competa Tel: 608 658 108

www.horseriding-andalucia.com email: caballosmosquin@hotmail.com

Tel:(0034) 618 295 063 Tel:(0034) 951 067 711

Alberdini Restaurante Tel: 661 188 466 La Casona - Cómpeta Tel: 952 55 37 01 Cantueso Restaurante Tel: 699 946 213 El Pilon Tel: 952 553 512 Bar Fernans Tel: 952 553 792 Cortijo Paco Tel: 952 553 647 Taberna Teteria Hierbabuena Tel: 639 263 310 Museo del vino Tel: 952 553 314 Taj Majal - Torrox Costa Tel: 952 534 972 Bar David Competa Bar Miguel Tel: 952 51 67 54 The Boatyard Bar Tel: 659 778 105 The Boathouse Tel: 610 131 569 Restaurante Christina y Antonio Tel: 952 55 30 69

Security Systems

www.buggytours.net Tel: 653 635 180

www.inland-property.com Tel: ( 0034 ) 952 55 34 98

Be Alarmed Tel: 951 067 752

The Business Directory Continued Satellite Services

Spa’s & Saunas

Nerja Solutions Tel: 952 527 145 Total Satellite Installations Tel: 629 556 266

CLINICA VETERINARIA CÓMPETA Clinic 952 553 360 URG 657 582 225 LA CALETA Clinic 952 551 010 URG 657 582 225 PUENTE DON MANUEL Clinic 951 167 666 URG 657 582 225

Shops Licoreria y Vinoteca Galia Tel: 633 304 326 El Bazar de Competa (health) Tel: 952 516 895

Solicitors

Vets

Water Treatment

Upholstery Lizzy Reilly Tel: 952 55 35 75

The Waterworks Man Tel: 699 462 859 Bodega Bentomiz

Wines Tel: 952 11 59 39

Delprado Solicitors Tel: 95 252 72 74

Windows & Doors

Villa Care

Mobility

House Martins tel:+44 (0)845 0041041 mob: +34 692 408 306 www.housemartins.es

Mobility Products For Sale or Hire Tel: 95 296 7015 / Mob: 635 445 279

www.bluebadgemobility.com

Swimming Pool Heating

Property Care and Management Services

Todo Casa Tel: 628 776

Pet Supplies Tel: 652 970 608 info@hmheating.es www.hmheating.es

UPVC-WINDOWS/DOORS Tel. 952 50 25 27 E-Mail: juanverdun@juanverdun.com

Official Manufacturer

First Glass Curtains Tel: 952 426 191 Retail Eyes

Work Opportunities euapplication@retaileyes.co.uk

Como Piensos Tel: 951 51 61 18

WALKERS INTERNATIONAL MOVERS LTD Local, National & International Removals Domestic, Commercial & Industrial Storage Full Loads * Par t Loads * Small Consignments

CALL TODAY FOR A FREE QUOTATION

www.walkersremovals.co.uk Established 1915

Northampton (00 44) 1604 704 030 Email: Removals@walkerpack.co.uk Head Office 33-34 Liliput Road, Brackmills, Northampton NN4 7DT

in August CHURCH SERVICES Alhama de Granada, St. Barnabas I.E.R.E (Anglican). Service in English at 11.30 first and third Sundays of the month now at La Joya Roman Catholic Church, Plaza Alfonso X11. contact Priest 95 203 0461 or Warden 95 252 0921. Torre del Mar( Lux Mundi Centre). St. Barnabas I.E.R.E, Spanish Episcopal service in English at 11 o'clock, first and third Sunday Morning Prayer, second and forth Sundays Holy Communion. Contact Rector 95 203 0461 or Wardens 25 251 0921 and 95 251 0056. St Barnabas IERE (Anglican). English services 11 a.m. Sundays at Iglesia Evangelica, Torre del Mar, opposite the bus station. Tel.952030461 (priest) or 618640132 (churchwarden) "Church of England" services every Sunday in the Sanysol Chapel, Torre del Mar at 10.30 a.m., and at Competa in the Parish Church at 5.30 p.m. All are welcome. Contact number 952 219 396. LAKE VINUELA SOCIAL CLUB We meet on the first Wednesday of the month from 12 noon until approx. 2.30pm followed by lunch at the Bar Atila in Puente Don Manuel to enjoy social activiites and meet like minded friends. We regularly have a quiz, bingo, open the box. Our aim is to enjoy ourselvesraise monies for local and international charities an. For details of upcoming social events contact:Telephone 634372130 LUX MUNDI TORRE DEL MAR Please note that Lux Mundi, Torre del Mar Centre will be closed for the month of august except for the friday coffee morning each week and the sunday anglican church service. Friday- Coffee Morning. Refreshments, Boutique, Bric-a-brac, preserves, library, books for sale. 11.00am – 1.00pm. Mobility Equipment Available: Wheelchairs, crutches, walkers, child car seat, and many other mobility aids.If you need help or wish to hire equipment please contact the Centre by telephone. Wednesday 15th August - Come and join Lux Muni, Torre Del Mar for ´The Spectacular Big Bang ´, in Almuñecar. The group will travel by coach to join in the festivities in honour of the Virgen de la Antigua (Virgin of the Old), . During the week, different recreational and

To advertise call 637 028 873

cultural activities have taken place which culminate on the night of August the 15th, when there is a procession, carrying the Virgin, starting from the Church of the Incarnation to the beach of San Cristobal. Then follows a fantastic firework display, s Departure times Viñuela 7.30pm, Torre Del Mar 8.00pm, Caleta 8.15pm, Algarrobo 8.25pm.

in November

FELLOWSHIP OF THE KING We meet at Fellowship of the King premises situated underneath Maroma Inmobiliaria, El Cruce de Puente don Manuel. Phone 952 115 220 or 952 518 185. Fellowship of the King Sunday Worship - 11am. Wednesday Fellowship 3 - 5 pm. Midweek activities Pilates - Tuesday midday - 1 pm. Bridge Club Tuesday 2.15-6 pm, Art Group Thursday 3 -5 pm. Charity Shop/Books open Wednesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday 10 -1.30 pm, Bridge Club Friday 2.15. ROYAL BRITISH LEGION TORRE DEL MAR We meet every Wed between 12 - 2 pm at the La Vega Rest. next to Mercadona supermarket. Various activities held at the Weekly Meetings Bookings 663 658 354 (9am-5pm), Welfare 628343198, Membership 617997095 Visit our web site at: www.rbltorredelmar.org.uk BENAJARAFE INTERNATIONAL SOCIAL CLUB ( B.I.S.C.) We meet every monday at 2.30 pm at the Esperanza Café /resturante on the coast road at km 261 in Benajarafe. We are a registered charity. For details phone Heather on 63497956 or see you Mondays at 2.30. TRAPICHE SOCIAL CLUB We meet every Wednesday between 12 Noon and 2.00 pm at El Trapiche Restaurant, just off the A356 at Trapiche which is North of Velez Malaga on the Granada Road. If you are interested in any function, please visit us at El Trapiche on Wednesdays, or call our dedicated booking line – 680 764 130 1 Social Meeting and Monthly Lunch 8 , 15 ,22 and 29 Social Meetings 15 Almunecar Firework Display by coach 24 Gibraltar by coach

The Grapevine

Easy to install Free heat in winter 6 slimline models for roof or wall mounting Works all year round - even whilst you are away!

Opening hours in August 10-14, or by appointment.

The Grapevine

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SAYALONGA: Calle Calvario s/n, Tel: (0034) 952 535 043 .

Mb: (0034) 660 743 670 email: info@taurusrealestate.com .

COMPETA: Avda. de la Constituci贸n, 31, Tel: (0034) 952 516 633

Fax: (0034) 952 516 635

email: clara@taurusrealestate.com

SEDELLA

COMPETA

ALCAUCIN

Enchanting and beautifully renovated 169m2 village house. 2 double beds, full bathroom & additional w/c, open plan lounge/diner with log burner, rustic style kitchen, spacious roof terrace and bodega. Lots of character and charm.

Exceptional villa situated in a plot of 3,853m2. 2 double bedrooms, full family bathroom, generous sized living/dining room, large covered porch, established gardens with automatic irrigation, car port. Good access.

Stunning country villa with easy access and walking distance to 2 villages. Living room, fitted kitchen, master suite with own roof terrace, further 2 double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, Fabulous pool terrace, Jacuzzi, landscaped gardens & garage.

Ref: T716

129,000 euro

Ref: C3173

175,000 euro

199,950 euro

Ref: T658

www.taurusrealestate.com

SAYALONGA Stunning 180m2, 3 bedroom country villa in a sought after location between Sayalonga & the coast. Beautiful light and airy accommodation with magnificent views of the Mediterranean sea and mountains. Excellent access. Ref: T722

279,000 euro

CANILLAS DE ALBAIDA

COMPETA

Charming country villa near Canillas & Archez. Traditional rustic style with large lounge, fitted kitchen, 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, pergola terrace, outside kitchen and lovely pool terrace. Excellent access and great views.

Super renovated town house in C贸mpeta with huge split level roof terrace (approx. 50 m2). Spacious open plan living area with log burner, fully fitted kitchen, 2 double bedrooms and a modern bathroom. Wonderful village & mountain views.

Ref: T703

239,000 euro

Ref: C1187

79,500 euro