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December 2020 Issue 186

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Front Cover Photo: Roscon de reyes - ¡Feliz Navidad!

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I would like to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a happy, healthy and prosperous New Year. Those latter words have never been so true. I really do wish you all a better 2021 as 2020 was certainly not what we expected to be. There is good news on the horizon and I believe we will be heading back to normality followed by recovery, then a boom. I would like to thank all of our advertisers and all of our readers and contributors for their support, especially over the last year. Please keep using the businesses in the magazine, support local and remember to mention The Grapevine Magazine, thank you. This month we have continued with our ‘Meet The Owner’ series which you can find on page 54 to page 57. The Grapevine thought it would be great to meet the owners behind local businesses and find out a bit more about them. If you would like to be part of the next series please do get in contact. Also, next month is our property feature month, so if you would like to be involved as either you are an Estate Agent or have a property to sell then please send us an e-mail. We are packed this month with information on hair and beauty for those ladies looking to be pampered before Christmas. Also don't forget many places offer vouchers which is a great present idea and supports the local economy. Once again we sincerely wish you all the best for the coming year. Merry Christmas The Editor

Inside This Month

The weather data is for guidance only and is the average monthly maximum for the Costa del Sol

16 Rebeccah Curtis Wellness Centre & Hairdressing A new hair stylist and Beautician are welcomed to the Centre in Torrox Costa.

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44 Centro Luz de la Vida An update on the popular gallery, located in the heart of Competa.

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54 Meet Some Local Business Owners Using and supporting local businesses has never been more important. 84 Camping Cuttings by Lorraine Cavanagh A Christmas Tale

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social media snarking is, or rather, was, a carved figure adorning an ornate, early 20th-century building in the north-western city of Palencia. What was once the smiling face of a woman next to some livestock has been replaced with a crude countenance that bears a passing resemblance to the incumbent US president, Donald Trump. Or one of the Sand People from Star Wars. Or something from a cheese-induced nightmare. Or, to be honest, pretty much anything you wish to project on to it. The bodged restoration came to light after an artist placed pictures of the offending visage on Facebook last month.

NEWS IN SPAIN This Months Update

he first Earth observation satellite developed by Spain was lost due to “human error.” That’s according to the officials responsible for the failed Vega mission VV17 to launch SeoSat-Ingenio, a satellite in which Spain had invested 10 years of work and €200 million. The rocket carrying SeoSatIngenio was launched from the Guiana Space Station in Kourou in French Guiana on Tuesday, but malfunctioned eight minutes after liftoff, following the first ignition of Avum – the upper stage engine meant to deliver the Spanish satellite, as well as the French weather research satellite Taranis, into orbit. After malfunctioning, the rocket fell to Earth and landed in a “completely uninhabited” area of the Arctic, according to the European Space Agency. The Vega rocket was developed by the Italian Space Agency and the European Space Agency (ESA), and commercialized by the Italian company Avio.

he mother of Asunta Basterra, a child who was murdered in Spain’s Galicia region in 2013, was found dead inside her prison cell last month.. Rosario Porto was found hanging

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by her neck inside Brieva penitentiary in Ávila, where she was serving an 18-year sentence for killing her own adopted daughter. Prison workers taking attendance on Wednesday morning noticed that Porto was missing and went to check her cell, which had been tidied up, suggesting a premeditated suicide. Alfonso Basterra and Rosario Porto during a police search of their home shortly after Asunta was found dead. Alfonso Basterra and Rosario Porto during a police search of their home shortly after Asunta was found dead. A lawyer by trade, Porto had already served seven years in three different penitentiaries after being found guilty in October 2015 at a highly-publicized trial of a crime that shocked the nation.

n the footsteps of the unintentionally iconic Monkey Christ, the Tintin St George, the near-fluorescent Virgin and Child– not to mention the less than sinlessly executed Immaculate Conception – comes … well, it’s hard to say. The latest Spanish restoration effort to provoke anguished headlines and much

panish bank BBVA has confirmed that it is in talks with Banco Sabadell, which also owns TSB in the UK, regarding a possible merger between the two financial institutions. Sabadell has a market capitalisation of €2.3bn compared with BBVA’s €24.5bn. In a statement sent to the National Securities Market Commission (CNMV) on Monday, BBVA said that it had begun a due diligence process of reviewing assets and that it had appointed external advisers to evaluate the operation. Banco Sabadell also sent a statement to the CNMV, with both banks stating that ‘no decision has been taken in relation to a potential merger operation’ and that ‘there is no certainty that it will be adopted’. The news came on the same day that BBVA, which has headquarters in the Basque city of Bilbao as well as in Madrid, announced the sale of its US subsidiary to PNC for €9.7 billion. In September, the boards of Spain’s CaixaBank and Bankia approved a merger plan between the two, which will create Spain’s largest financial institution. The new bank will keep the CaixaBank brand, and will have assets of more than €664 billion, the companies said.

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AXARQUIA SOLICITORS Time To Put Funds In Your Pension Plan

or those who are tax residents in Spain, it is now the moment (before the end of year 2020) to put funds in their pensions plans, to enjoy the tax deductions. Banks have already launched the year-end trade offensive to raise assets in their pension plans by taking advantage of the claim of tax deductions, which the government wants to cut. The Government plans to cut the deduction, so it is worth taking advantage of this way to save money until the last moment. Pension plans have a deduction to the savings contributed to

plans with a maximum of 8,000 euros in the year or 30% of the tax base on the income statement. This is the great advantage over other collective investment institutions (IICs) such as investment funds, which are more liquid. The Government plans a cut that is already included in the 2021 State General Budgets, as acknowledged by MarĂa JesĂşs Montero, Minister of Finance and Spokesperson for the Executive. The 'tick' could reduce the maximum figure from 8,000 to 2,000 euros.

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REBECCAH CURTIS WELLNESS CENTRE & HAIRDRESSING A New Hair Stylist and Beautician Are Welcomed To The Centre In Torrox Costa

Riva

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ENGLISH HAIRDRESSER RIVA PEEL Professional Colourist and Stylist

ast month I visited Rebeccah at the Rebeccah Curtis Wellness Centre in Laguna Beach, Torrox Costa. I always enjoy my visits there, it’s such a lovely, peaceful situation, with its view across the gardens. When I arrived, Rebeccah was about to have her hair done by the newest member of the Team at the Centre, Riva Peel. Riva is a City and Guilds Level 3 qualified hairdresser with special expertise in colouring hair and extensions who has just joined the Centre and I planned to interview her while she worked her magic on Rebeccah’s hair. But first, before I could enter the Salon, Covid-19 measures were implemented. My

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shoes were sprayed with disinfectant, I placed my handbag into a tray to avoid any possibility of it contaminating surfaces, and had my temperature taken by infrared thermometer. I then used the hand sanitiser, which unlike most, had a pleasant delicate fragrance to it and was kind to my skin. Rebeccah explained that apart from the obvious measures such as the welcome routine I had just experienced and the standard masks and aprons, she had implemented several other procedures to help both therapists and clients feel safe in these worrying times. “During Lockdown, I attended

several online Zoom training Seminars aimed at Beauticians and Wellness Therapists, to best understand how to prevent transmission of the virus. Disposable towels and sheets are used where possible and other linens are washed at 60°. The waiting room area has been cleared and we all run promptly to appointment times to avoid people coinciding in the reception area and distancing is therefore possible. The working spaces are cleaned between clients, including door handles and all surfaces. I also made a major investment in an Ozone Generator, set to function at night, which kills any lingering bacteria and viruses. These measures are expensive and reduce the number of

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clients each day, but the whole Team feels safer for taking these precautions and our clients feel reassured.” I agreed, and was very impressed by the professionalism of these preventative measures. After the introductions, Riva assured me that she was perfectly happy to be observed and to chat as she worked, so resumed her assessment of how Rebeccah would like her hair to look. Rebeccah explained that she would like a change from her current look - a slightly different shape and a little more adventure in the colours. They looked together at the colour chart, “Just use matching tones to the original colours and I’m confident to leave the final choices to you, Riva” Rebeccah said. As she set about her work, I asked Riva about her qualifications and experience. She has just joined the Rebeccah Curtis Wellness Centre Team and I was surprised to learn that despite her youth, at 27 she has impressive years of experience in both England and Spain, even running her own salon in East Yorkshire before the big move to Spain 3 years ago. Apart from her formal City and Guilds qualifications, she has kept up-todate with the latest techniques. She has a special interest in hair extensions - as is evident from the

beautiful long ones she wears, which she coloured herself and look head-turningly fabulous! Having short hair, I was intrigued to find out more. “You would need to have an initial consultation appointment,” she explained. “We would discuss the length and quality of hair you would like, showing you the colour chart and advising you just as I would if I was colouring your own hair. I explain the advantages of both grades, and although the ultimate decisions would be yours, I can guide you all the way. It takes about a week and a half for the hair to arrive, which would still give you a stunning new hair style in time for Christmas!” I asked about aftercare. Riva explained that with the proper care at maintenance appointments every 6 to 8 weeks, they can last up to 18months. Something to consider for a fresh new look for Christmas and 2021, I thought. I’ll know where to As Riva continued to work on Rebeccah’s hair, I asked her more about herself. She explained the relocation from Yorkshire was driven primarily by the desire to find a good environment to bring up her son. The family came over to Nerja to do their research and immediately decided it was for them. They went back, packed up their home and businesses, and moved out 6 months later! It didn’t take long for her husband to find work as a builder and they haven’t

looked back since. That was 3 years ago. “Of course, the warm weather is a bonus” she added with a smile. Finally, knowing Rebeccah’s Wellness Centre already has a reputation for its wide variety of hair, health and beauty treatments, I asked her to summarise the skills she adds to the Team. “Well, apart from my general hairdressing skills and experience, and the extensions of course which are new here, I am offering professional Spray Tans for those who prefer not to expose their skin to the sun to achieve a healthy sun-kissed look, and the rest of us sun-lovers can keep ourselves topped up during the winter.” I thought this is a good service to offer to those that want to keep an all year-round colour. It was lovely to chat to both Riva and Rebeccah and I am sure their collaboration will do well. By now, the final blow-dry was complete, and Rebeccah's hair was looking beautiful. As she swung her head, the lovely new rich tones in her hair were visible and looked striking. The condition of her hair was lovely too. As we can all see from the photographs, Riva had done a fantastic job and met the requirements perfectly! If you would like an appointment please see her advert over the page for contact details.

SCOTTISH BEAUTICIAN SUZI JACKSON

Nails & Beauty Professional

hilst at the Rebeccah Curtis Beauty and Wellness Centre & Hairdressing I learnt of another new addition to the team, Suzi Jackson. The name was familiar, then I realised she had rented mountain bikes from my husband’s company back in July. Suzi had moved over to Torrox Costa!

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I gave Suzi a call and indeed it was the same bubbly Scottish lady that was here during that time. She and a friend had spent 10 glorious fun days on the coast cycling and exploring, and they hadn’t wanted to return to the UK. I chatted easily to Suzi about what had happened since July and she was full of enthusiasm,

and almost couldn´t believe it herself that she had moved here and followed her dreams! After running successful Nail and Beauty Salons in Scotland, she was given the chance to continue her career within The Rebeccah Curtis Beauty and Wellness Centre & Hairdressing. Suzi explained it was 20 years

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when her beauty career started. She was previously in Sales and Marketing, and when she had her children she became a full time Mum enjoying her time with her boys. Once her youngest son was 3 years old, she looked to diversify. Beauty had been something she had always been interested in, so it seemed like a good opportunity to re-train and work around the commitments of her young family. She wanted to work straight away so she trained on individual, private courses starting with acrylic nails, then working, then training in a different discipline, until she was proficient in all things nails and beauty. After a couple of years, and with her children being older, she decided to open a Hair and Beauty Salon with a business partner. This proved extremely successful but she ideally wanted her own Nail and Beauty Salon. This dream she accomplished and maintained for 11 years in a small village just outside Edinburgh. Suzi is always keen to keep up with the latest techniques so has constantly trained to remain up to date in her field. Due to the success of her Salon in the small village she expanded further by

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opening up a second Salon in the centre of Edinburgh. She returned to Scotland, but the thoughts of returning to Torrox Costa were uppermost in her mind. So........her 2 salons were sold to people who worked with her. Her two sons were now happily living in Australia so she though maybe it was her time again. So, on the 21st of September she returned to Torrox Costa to start a new life . Having been recommended to approach the Rebeccah Curtis Wellness and Hairdressing Centre, due to its professionalism and credibility, Suzi made it one of her first appointments. Rebeccah was impressed by her experience and likeable character so was happy to give her space and time at the Centre. She offers her clients all nail treatments, from manicures, gel nails to acrylic extensions. Beauty offerings include High Definition eyebrows to all things waxing, and eyelash tinting. She was keen to express that over the years her training didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t just end at the standard courses, she has gone on to the master courses and the specialist courses in waxing, nails and

eyebrows. She also intends to keep the training ongoing whilst in Spain. She stressed how important it is to keep up with the latest techniques as things change so quickly. Unsurprisingly she is now building a good client base and has made new friends exceptionally fast. She is a lovely, friendly person and has a great respect for Rebeccah, who has helped and advised her with this new move. Working within the Wellness Centre and amongst the brilliant and talented team Suzi couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have wished for anything more! Suzi said â&#x20AC;&#x153;I love it here and I love my job"! She feels truly lucky to have made a success of the move in these difficult times and to have met so many helpful and lovely people in such a short space of time. If you would like to have your nails made beautiful by Suzi, or indeed any other wonderful beauty treatments she offers, please see her advert opposire for her contact details.

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THE SIXTH AND EIGHTH OF DECEMBER

What Do These Bank Holidays Represent in Spain

any of you will be aware that the 6th and 8th December are both national bank holidays in Spain but what are they for? 6th December The 6th December is Constitution Day. Constitution Day (Día de la Constitución) marks the anniversary of a referendum held in Spain on December 6, 1978. In this referendum, a new constitution was approved for Spain. This was an important step in Spain’s transition to becoming a constitutional monarchy and democracy.

referendum on December 6, 1978. So as a transition from a dictatorship to modern day Spain, it is a fairly important anniversary. It is generally celebrated by people with a quiet relaxing day at home with family. As there is another national bank holiday on the 8th December, people often take the few days off, known as a “Puente” or bridge. This year, in 2020, the 6th falls on a Sunday so expect the Monday to be very quiet too.

8th December The 8th December is (if you are Franco was head of state in not familiar with the Catholic Spain from April 1, 1939, until Church), as I understand it, a November 20, 1975. After he Holyday Day of Obligation of the died, Spain needed a new consti- Immaculate Conception of Mary tution and political system and (La Inmaculada Concepción de la elections were held on June 15, Virgen María). The reason it is 1977. After a new parliament was 8th December is that Pope Pius formed, a new constitution was IX issued a document stating the drawn up and approved by 88 per- importance of the Immaculate cent of the people of Spain in a Conception in the Catholic

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Church, on December 8, 1854. Many people think Immaculate Conception is referring to the conception of Christ through the Holy Spirit, but it is not (that is actually celebrated on 25th March). The Feast of the Immaculate Conception refers to the belief that Jesus’ mother Mary was conceived without sin and that God chose her to be Jesus’s mother. Many Christians and Catholics attend special church services on this day and it is a national bank holiday in many countries, although not in the UK or the Republic of Ireland. Spain has the same amount of bank holidays each year (eight National ones and four days that are particular to each region so 12 in total).

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EL SALTILLO 'THE CAMINITO DEL REY’ DE LA AXARQUÍA The Mayors Of Alora & Ardales Have Asked For This Term Not To Be Used

place, where you feel fragile and tiny, in the face of the vastness and beauty of what surrounds you. It is a connection with our past . It was an access road; a street used by the locals in their day to day to go to work or school”.

footbridge. The bridge of El Saltillo de Canillas de la Axarquía is not tobe called Caminito del Rey de la Axarquía. Olive .

In addition, they point out that its use has not only been important from the tourist point of view but because it is part of these two towns and the memory of its past.

Both Martínez and Naranjo have expressed their condolences for the tragic accident that occurred in the vicinity of El Saltillo last month when a woman fell off a cliff and passed away .

he mayors of Álora and Ardales , Francisco Martínez and Juan Alberto Naranjo, respectively, have asked that the name of Caminito del Rey not be used to identify the recently inaugurated bridge of El Saltillo de Canillas de Aceituno , in the Axarquía region , " because they have nothing to do with each other“, . in a joint statement and as Naranjo indicated to Europa Press, this use "can only lead to confusion" for people who want to visit the Caminito del Rey , "which is not only a tourist attraction but a vindication of our history and our industrial and cultural heritage ".

"We must reflect and protect what is exceptional. Let us be able to enhance and value what surrounds us, since we are know that the province has sufficient resources and attractions to not make a living from plagiarism .”

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"It turns out that there is only one Caminito and it is here" , in Guadalhorce.

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COMPETA TO CASA LA MINA WALK Enjoy The Stunning Mountain Views

tarting from Plaza Carmen, follow the sign to Jatar and Colmenillas. At the top of the slope, turn left and head towards the magnificent football stadium A. Mullor Bernabeu which would make some clubs in the UK envious of the facilities, not least the view! Take a breather here after the long climb before going to the right of the stadium and follow the track past the interpretive board showing the route the Venta de Pradillo. At the junction turn left, and follow the wide track forever upwards. There are not enough superlatives to describe the views

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– they are just stupendous – down to Torre del Mar and even Gibralter and north Africa on a clear day. This area is marked on the map as Loma Gaviarra. After about 15 minutes you will come to a junction where there is a metal frame, the support for an interpretive panel. The left hand fork takes you down to Canillas de Albaida (to be explored on another day) and the right hand track takes you even higher up a zig zag track. After another 20 minutes, the track takes a sharp left, levels out and even descends a little. On the right just before the sharp left bend there is

a track to the right. This track is a VERY steep upward climb and not for the faint hearted! There is a wooden post leaning against the rock with the words “El Lucero – Ruta 11”. The area to the south is known as Penón de los Calimacos You can take a short cut here or follow the main track around until you come to a cairn on the right, which is where the short cut exits. The route then is reminiscent of a Scottish country lane with a nice wide track with pine trees on either side and it leads directly to a four way cross roads with the track to the right leading down to the Puerta de Callado, the one to the

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left to Venta Maria, and a narrow track straight ahead which goes down to the Casa de la Mina. From this vantage point there are stunning views over the mountains towards Frigiliana and Nerja and you can see the layout of the tracks to Acebuchal – the high track leading from the Casa de la Mina over the mountains, and the second dips down to the Fabrica de la Luz and then wriggles round the contour to Acebuchal. Both are excellent walking routes – the first much longer than the second. From the viewpoint, follow the steep, stony footpath down to the main route to the Casa de la Mina which comes from Cómpeta. Turn left at the bottom, and visit the Casa de la Mina which is a “must visit” destination – whether you go to the Hotel or the Albergue you are assured of a warm welcome and good food. At the Albergue you can enjoy an excellent paella on

Sundays, or if you want to visit during the week, ring to place an order (minimum 4 persons). They are open every day. This is a great spot for walkers – dormitory accommodation is available in the Albergue, and the Hotel has beautiful individual rooms with ensuite facilities. After enjoying your refreshments, go back up the main track where you came down and follow it to the Puerto de Callado, which is another great vantage point with magnificent views over the coast. The track has recently been widened and graded, so Casa de la Mina is much more accessible than in previous years, and you can easily drive it in a normal car. Once you have taken in the breathtaking vistas, you can either follow the main track which zig zags down to the urbanisation Cruz del Monte, or take the smaller track down by the fenced

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off water deposit. Do not go uphill towards the fire break or you will have a much longer walk back! The second option cuts about half an hour off the walk, but is very steep and stony. You will exit on to the main track just before the Cruz del Monte. Once at the entrance to the Cruz del Monte you can choose to turn rightcome back above the football pitch, or turn left and retrace your steps down into the village. At the shrine follow the steep concrete road down towards the village, and turn right at the bottom. Follow the road along until you come to a junction – the left hand turn returns you to Plaza Carmen – by going straight on you will be following the road to the football pitch again. Finally, enjoy a much deserved beer at Bar David and reflect on the and reflect on the superb walk you enjoyed in the Sierras Almijaras!

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MALAGA LIGHTS Where to see the Malaga Lights and Christmas Trees This Year

alaga Christmas Lights. Calle Larios in Málagat is where you will find the Christmas lights. This year the turning on of the lights was on November 29th . The lighting structure is the same as last year; It is called " El Bosque de Navidad " and can be visited both day and night. It has been announced that there will be no music and light show like last year, in order to avoid crowds. In past events, up to 600,000 led lights were used on Calle Larios, the most central and popular street in Malaga. This city is undoubtedly one of the best places in the world to enjoy the Christmas lights. n 2018 the Christmas lighting was repeated along with the light and music show. In 2019 a new light show and lightening was installed and this is what has been repeated this year.

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The Christmas musical show that took place on Calle Larios during 2019 was composed of the following songs: lJingle bell rock by Hilary Duff. lAll I want for Christmas is you

by Mariah Carey. lAt Christmas with Javián, Alex, David Bustamante and Academia OT. lNever Back Down with Battlecry. The company in charge of Christmas lighting in Malaga ( Iluminaciones Ximénez) is also responsible for providing lighting to different companies and cities around the world. You can find its led lighting in New York on Fifth Avenue, Las Vegas, Dubai or even in Hong Kong among others. There will be new streets apart from Calle Larios where you can enjoy Christmas lighting: Calle Marqués, Sagasta, Souvirón, Plaza de Camas, Calle Herrera del Rey, Puerta del Mar, Calle Moreno Carbonero, Calle

Álamos and Calle Granada. The Christmas lights will remain on Calle Larios until January 5 inclusive Christmas Trees In Malaga A large Christmas tree is usually installed every year in the Plaza de la Constitución that can be visited from the inside. 7 giant Christmas trees (6 to 18 meters high) will be placed. One of them in Huelin Park. Two 8meter almond trees, one in the Plaza del Teatro Cervantes and the other in Calle Alcazabilla. A giant metallic Christmas tree in the Plaza de la Marina, another one that can be visited internally in the Plaza de la Constitución, also a Christmas tree in the Plaza Enrique García and finally one in the Calle Molina Lario. All of them illuminated with LEDs and with decorations for the occasion.

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UNIQUE CHRISTMAS TRADITIONS How The Spanish Celebrate Christmas

1. Santa Who? That’s right; Santa Claus doesn’t come to Spain. Instead, Spanish girls and boys get their presents from the Three Wise Men. And these Reyes Magos don’t come on December 25th, either! Nope, kids here have to wait until January 6th, the day of the Epiphany. But it’s worth the wait! On the day the Reyes come, locals flock to the streets to greet them. There’s

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a massive parade, and the Three Wise Men ride atop floats and throw candy to the masses. Known as cabalgatas, these floats are one of the highlights of Spanish Christmas! But if waiting those 12 extra days seems too hard, don’t worry. Nowadays, kids in Spain usually open a few presents on Christmas Day as well.

2. A Crown-Shaped Christmas Cake Spanish food is great all year round, and the holidays are no exception! The main Christmas meal happens on Christmas Eve, when families gather to eat Iberian ham and a smorgasbord of seafood. But just like the presents, you have to wait for the main event. On the eve of the Epiphany, families get together for another

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Christmas meal. There’s more ham, more seafood, and for dessert, a bit of turrón and the famous Roscón de Reyes. This typical sweet is served the night before the Three Kings arrive! This Kings’ Cake is a Christmas staple, made of sweet brioche stuffed with pastry cream and topped with candied fruit. Its donut shape is said to be inspired by the crowns worn by the Three Wise Men on their floats. But the best part? When each family member bites into their cake for the first time, they’re crossing their fingers, hoping they’ll find a small ceramic toy. If you chomp on the toy, you get good luck for the whole year! But if you’re unlucky enough to break your tooth on a fava bean, you have to pay for next year’s cake. A lovely Spanish Christmas tradition and a great way to celebrate while getting some dessert, too! 3. The Fat Lottery The Spanish Christmas lottery is the biggest in the world, paying out more than 2 billion euros each year. For that reason, it’s colloquially known as El Gordo; “the fat one”. Absolutely everyone in the country plays, usually going in with their friends and coworkers and only buying a share of a single ticket! If the numbers win, the winnings get shared out between all of the people who went in on that ticket. And the number of people who can share a single ticket can get pretty out of control. In 2011 an entire town shared a single set of numbers—and won! Everyone from Sodeto got a share of the 950 million euros that went to the winning ticket, save one man! Spains Christmas lottery is surrounded with superstitions and

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good luck rituals. An El Gordo lottery ticket from 2007. The Spanish Christmas lottery is the biggest in the world! The results get announced on the morning of December 22nd, with a drawing presented live across the nation! As each number gets called, a choir of school children sings them aloud. 4. December Fool’s Day While the rest of the world is pulling pranks on April 1st, the Spanish are patiently biding their time. But come December 28th, Spaniards start watching their backs. El Día de los Santos Inocentes is anything but innocent—but if you don’t feel like playing pranks, you can just dress up in a wig instead! 5. El Portal de Belén If you visited Spain fifty years ago, you might have struggled to find Christmas trees during the holidays. While they’re more common now, these are a pretty recent addition to the Navidad lineup. In more traditional households, however, you’ll still find the classic portal de Belén (also known as the belenismo). Incredibly ornate, these gorgeous nativity scenes are the old-school way of decorating your house come Christmas. There are plenty of Christmas markets across the country that specialize in handmade figurines and icons—from the baby Jesus to the Three Wise Men and a flock of sheep. Visiting the belenes is a favorite tradition during the holidays in Valencia! Belenes are one of the most

antique Spanish Christmas traditions around. You’ll see them appearing in store windows from the start of December, and big companies will open their doors to families, and show off their extensive nativity scenes to the public. 6. Midnight Mass Most people in Spain still identify as Catholic, like the customary nativity scenes might suggest. For this reason, after the main meal on Christmas eve, it’s normal for some families to head to church for the misa de gallo; midnight mass. This special service is an affirmation of faith, and one of the most-attended Church events of the year! While it’s not the flashiest of the Spanish Christmas traditions, this special mass is a time for families to get together each year and give thanks. 7. The Caga Tió Not to be outdone by the rest of the country, Catalonia also has its own unique Christmas traditions. Each December, Catalan families decorate a wooden log with a face and legs. It’s kept in the house or garden, covered with a blanket to keep it from getting cold. This log is called the Caga Tió—the “pooping log”. Why? The Tio de Nadal, or pooping log, gives Children their gifts instead of Santa Clause. The candy pooping log called Tío de Nadal, or the Caga Tío! On Christmas Day, children gather around the log and start to beat it with sticks. While they whack, they sing a song asking the log to poop out candy for them to eat on Christmas. Once the song is finished, they pull back the blanket to discover a treasure trove of hidden candy!

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CAS NEWS December Update

AS Crafty Christmas Fayre. The Costa Animal Society (CAS) unfortunately had to pospone our inaugural Crafty Christmas Fayre in November due to the new municipality restrictions. The event has been moved to Saturday December 12 from 2.00pm at Fitzgeralds Bar and Restaurant in Nerja. Entrance is free and there will be live music from the fantastic guitarist Alberto as well as a tomobla and raffle with excellent prizes. Please check the CAS Facebook page \casnerja to confirm the event will proceed, given the volatile situation regarding the pandemic. Fitzgeralds is located under Supersol on Calle Antonio Ferrandis Chaquete 2 in Nerja. Tickets are available from Fritzgeralds, 951 550 585, or contact Jane Howard on 0034 643515428. We hope to see you

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there! CAS Afternoon Quiz The Costa Animal Society (CAS) Quiz returns again to Fitzgeralds Bar and Restaurant in Nerja on Saturday, December 19 at 2.00pm. A spacious setting and gracious staff ensures both a safe and entertaining evening. With a raffle and prizes for both the best and worst teams most people won't walk home empty-handed. Also, a buffet of delicious finger food is included. Tickets are only €5 per person, up to six people per team. Be sure to book early as these evenings are great fun and quite literally a lifesaver for the animals in CAS's care. Fitzgeralds is located under Stickets are available from Fritzgeralds, 951 550 585, or contact Jane Howard on 0034 643515428. We hope to see you there!

CAS Sponsorship Program The Costa Animal Society (CAS) is excited to announce our new initiative of sponsoring a specific animal in our care. Given the restrictions regarding the Cornoavirus, fundraising has become extremely difficult. Now, however, you can sponsor one of our dogs or cats directly for either €25 for six months or €45 for a year. You will receive Ecards on their birthdays and at Christmas, and there will be options via our websiste and Facebook page for sponsors to contact us to check in on their chosen animal. If your sponsored dog or cat is adopted before the time limit, you can choose another animal to be informed about. Sponsorships can also be purchased as gifts. For more information, feel free to contact us at our shop (643 625 334) or see us online at www.casnerja.webs.com

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25th Christmas Day Special Christmas buﬀet (2.00pm) and Live Music with Miguel "La Botana". No evening dinners

31st New Year Eve Open Evening Only for Special Menu and Live Music with Aire Flamenco.

1st January New Years Day Open as normal with a la carte menu

6th January Three Kings Day Open as normal with a la carte menu and live Music "Aire Flamenco".

Booking is strongly advised for all these events. If you have any questions over the menu please pop by the restaurant or call us for more information and book your table

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CENTRO LUZ DE LA VIDA

n April the plan was to celebrate 6 years of the gallery Luz de la Vida in Competa. But suddenly life changed for everybody. We were dealing with a virus and a lockdown and all agenda’s changed. The gallery doors were closed for a long time. 2020 has been for some, or many, a year of changes, transformations, transitions or awakenings. For me, Lieuwke Loth, owner of the gallery and artist, it was all of this together. 2020 blew my mind. My life changed and my work changed. I questioned a lot. I realized other realities and received many insights. Lost friends and made new friends, searched for truth and for a way to deal with all what was and is happening. Concerning the gallery, I knew changes would happen. What was the meaning of the place? Would it continue to be the gallery it had been for the last 6

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years? I received some guidance for the new purpose of the space. Galeria Luz de la Vida is now: Centro Luz de la Vida. A healing, art and cultural centre. In the centre of the Competa we will celebrate life and shine our light. It will still be a place where art will be shown but for most a place for meditation, (spiritual) music, lectures, courses, massages, therapy sessions, gatherings, (creative) workshops and other inspiring and empowering events. An Oasis where the visitor can experience relaxation and can get inspired. A place where people can meet, exchange and support each other. I intend to collaborate with others to arrange a programme that will be offered here. One of them is Lukasz Wieczorek, a Polish man who has lived for some years in the ‘campo’ near Competa. He runs El Coyotee MEDicina. He plays didgeridoo, guides ceremonies, and gives ‘meditation concerts’. He is looking forward to starting

meditation and breathing courses and to offer other spiritual events. In these dynamic, intense times we hope to offer a place where one can find balance, healing and peace. We love to connect and to work with our heart and to use our skills to give quality of life to the time here on earth. We’ll also organize awakening café afternoons. On Friday’s and Sunday’s from 15:00 - 18:00. Since there is so much happening in the world we realize its good to create an opportunity to exchange thoughts, and to raise awareness about what is really going on. This space is also usable for others, if you like to collaborate, please contact us. lieuwkeloth@hotmail.com For more information and the programme look at... www.heartisttribe.com/spain www.facebook.com/centroluzdel avida and Lukasz his website: www.coyotemedicina.com www.facebook.com/elcoyoteeme dicina

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RICHEST ANDALUSIANS IN 2020 The Fours Richest In 2020 In Andalucia

very year, Forbes magazine publishes the list of the 100 richest in Spain and, as every year, the list is headed by Amancio Ortega , with a net worth of 57,000 million euros, the second, his daughter Sandra Ortega (5,600 million) and the third, Juan Roig (4,100 million). In the ranking, there are very few Andalusians: only three or four if we also consider Manuel Lao from Almeria as Andalusian, who went to Catalonia very young and who forged his wealth in that

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region. Rafael Domínguez de Gor (see main photo) You have to go back to number 40 (in 2019 it was 50) to find the first Andalusian, the owner of the Malaga children's fashion company Mayoral Rafael Domínguez de Gor, with 500 million euros. The magazine mentions that the businessman "is also an active investor with shares in companies such as Rovi pharmaceutical laboratories ,Renta 4 , CAF , General de

Alquiler de Maquinaria and others; this year he has participated in one of the largest operations with the sale of his shares in the operator MásMóvil. In addition, he is already the second shareholder of Unicaja, with 5%. Santiago Domecq Bohorquez In the second Andalusian position, and in position 51, to a rise from 67, is Santiago Domecq Bohórquez, with a net worth of 425 million euros, 25 more than in 2019. Forbes affirms that his

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amily "controls the companies of the family, Angustias y Sol and Modernización de Cultivos , through which it participates in the listed company Viscofan . It also has a stud farm, the ULC cattle ranch and the El Corchadillo and La Peñuela farms . “ Silvia Mora-Figueroa Domecq In third place appears, in 82, a position in which Silvia MoraFigueroa Domecq with 250 million, one hundred less than in 2019. "She is the owner of Agriculturas Diversas . She is married to Alfredo Gómez-Torres , of the Valencian family Trénor , second shareholder of CocaCola European Partners ", confirms Forbes magazine. Manuel Lao The richest man born in Andalusia is Manuel Lao, who rises from 14th to 12th with 1,400 million euros.The magazine

explains Lao, an investor through Nortia Capital , "sold his Cirsa business , excluding assets in Argentina, to the Blackstone investment fund with a valuation of 2,235 million, from which the group's debt was discounted in the final payment. In March, it announced that it had acquired a 5.394% stake in the Socimi Merlin Properties, which later increased to 6.271% Nortia controls a conglomerate of companies including promoters and hotels. Manuel Lao also has an estate of 4,000 hectares in Los Montes de Toledo ". Tomás Olivo Closely linked to Andalusia, although of Murcian origin, he is also another businessman who appears even in a higher position: Tomás Olivo, with 1,700 million, 400 less than in 2019. He is, Forbes confirms "promoter and largest shareholder of General de Galerías Comerciales (GGC),

one of the most important Spanish groups in the country" and with a strong presence in the region. The Richest Andalusian Families The Andalusian presence is more nurtured when Forbes draws up the list of the richest families. There they appear the mentioned Manuel Lao, in the position 24, and already well below Rafael Domínguez de Gor (66); Gallego Jurado, owner of Migasa, in 67 and with a net worth of 500 million; the Hernández Callejas family, linked to Ebro Foods, with 500 million and in 73; and later some linked to the agricultural business: Domecq Bohórquez, in 78; the Mora-Figueroa Domecq, in 1980; the Masaveu MoraFigueroa in 81; and the Hernández Barrera, in 83 and with 400 million. To all these Forbes attributes a wealth of 400 million.

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MEET THE OWNERS OF SIERRA RENTALS 1. Where are you originally from? We are both from Bucharest, Romania, and we've known each since 2005. We went our separate ways and travelled alot in the past 10 years, only returning home occasionally to visit family or friends. After living in countries such as the UK. and Finland for many years, we've met again in Spain, Andalusia. It wasn't long before we knew this is where we're wanted to settle.The people, landscapes, food and weather had us easily convinced.Even though our business is in Torre del Mar , 100 meters from the beach, we chose to live in a less crowded place - right next to the Maroma mountain peak , a few kilometers away from Competa. It's the perfect place to relax after a long day at work, forget the stress and enjoy the views and the fresh air. 2.Tell me about your partner and or family?

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Neither of us came here alone, Alex lives with his wife Ana and his 8 year old son Aryan who goes to school in Sayalonga. myself Mihnea live with my girlfriend Miruna, also from Bucharest, Romania, and our 2 year old German shepherd Akela they make every day brighter for me, no matter how dark the clouds. Miruna, Ana, and our families back home have been with us from day 1 in starting this business and none of it would have been possible without them. 3.When did you start you business and why? We started this business in December 2019, and we had everything up and running for the Spring and Summer seasons of 2020, these past months have given us a lot of confidence for the years to come, despite the worldwide crisis. Having travelled a lot, we both have various experiences with car rental companies and also

a passion for cars. The goal was to create a local car hire company that offers new, Eco-friendly cars, meeting the needs of every type of client that we may encounter - all at an affordable price. It was difficult getting started but we also had a lot of fun building this company from scratch. Looking at the high number of happy customers, we can safely say it was worth it. We have learned a lot and we are looking forward to improving ourselves. 4. WhatÂ´s your favourite part of your work? Constantly meeting new people from everywhere in the world, delivering cars to amazing locations. We have a passion for cars in general - so we make the most out of the driving experience itself. We also like to get involved in the general maintenance and preparation of each vehicle in our fleet. See Advert on page 23

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MEET MARCEL - OWNER OF DE TROPEN 1. Where do you come from originally? I was born in Rotterdam, the Netherlands 2. Tell me about your partner and or family? My partner is Adelaida Romero RubiĂąo, she owns an acesoria fiscal & laboral in Motril (Granada). She came into my life after my divorce 14 years ago and has been by my side ever since, helping me to develop & grow the shop in a sustainable way. She has a son that is of the same age as my eldest son who is studying at the moment Megatronics in Eindhoven in The Netherlands. My youngest son is studying Economics in Granada. 3.When did you start your business and why? I started this business 14 years ago because I noticed that over 90 % of the outdoor furniture was of very poor quality and mainly

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retailed through big retailers like Eroski, Al campo, Aki, Leroy Merlin etc.... Most of this kind of furniture was and still is bought through a central buying office that distributes the furniture throughout their retail outlets in Europe. That usually generates a lot of customer satisfaction in the rest of Europe, but NOT in Spain. Here in Spain most people that had bought their furniture in these shops had to throw away their furniture within a few years after purchaging them, sometimes within the garantee period or just after that. At that time there was no specialized outdoor furniture shop that could offer the quality needed for this part of Europe mostly relating to the stong UV & wind exposure that we experience here on the Spanish coasts. So by recognizing that and my experience as an importer and exporter of outdoor furniture in the Netherlands under the same

brandname of De Tropen, I could easily use my contacts and start importing directly full container loads to offer the market better prices, better service and more important: a better and longer lasting quality & comfort.exporter of outdoor furniture in the Netherlands under the same brandname of De Tropen, I could easily use my contacts and start importing directly full container loads to offer the market better prices, better service and more important: a better and longer lasting quality & comfort. 4.What's your favourite part of your work? We try to achieve absolute customer satisfaction, so my favourite part of my work is when we as a team in De Tropen achieve just that: absolute customer satisfaction! See advert on page 31

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MEET TRINA - OWNER OF SALON DE BELLEZA TIN TIN 1. Where do you come from originally? In 1971, I was born in Roskilde (Denmark). When I was 7 years old, my two brothers, my parents and I moved to the Faroe Islands because of my father's work. At the age of 16, I began to study and work as a hairdresser in the city of Thorshavn. I came to Spain when I was 21 years old to study Spanish. I studied at an academy in Nerja, although I lived in Competa, in a house that my parents had to come in 1971, I was born in Roskilde (Denmark). When I was 7 years old, my two brothers, my parents and I moved to the Faroe Islands because of my father's work. At the age of 16, I began to study and work as a hairdresser in the city of Thorshavn. I came to Spain when I was 21 years old to study Spanish. I studied at an academy in Nerja, although I lived in Competa, in a house that my parents had to come to on vacation.

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2. Tell me about your partner and family? I met my husband in Competa when I was 23 years old. 5 years later, in 2000, we got married. His name is JosĂŠ Miguel, he works in construction, although he also works in photography and video work. Now we have 2 beautiful children, my daughter is called Yasmin and she is 14 years old and my son is called Aiden and he is 7 years old. Both of them study at the Competa public school. 3. When did you start your business and why? I started working in Competa as a mobile hairdresser. Then in October 1994, I decided it was time to rent a small place near the Almijara square in Competa. This is where I opened my own hairdressing Salon called Tin Tin. For the first two years, we only offered hairdressing services. However, over time there began to

be a lot of demand for aesthetic services. As a result of this I decided to hire a girl from the village to work alongside me who could offer manicures, pedicures and makeup. In 2002, I thought about reinitialising my business and decided to look for a larger location where we could offer better services to clients and improve our workspace, this is the Salon today SALON DE BELLEZA TIN TIN. This is also Where Demi Fulleylove works as a beautician and Zena Radmore as a masseuse. 4. What's your favourite part of your work? I really enjoy my job a lot, but what I like the most is making clients feel good, comfortable and leave with a smile on their face o on vacation. See advert on page 13

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MEET DEMI - OWNER OF FOR THE LOVE OF BEAUTY 1. Where do you come from originally? I was born and raised in Shake spears county. After 11 years of living in the Midlands my parents decided to up and adventure to Spain where they settled us in the beautiful village of Competa. That was in 2004 where I then attended the two local schools. In my opinion this was fantastic decision made by my parents. Growing up over the years surrounded my so many nationalities has given me a very open mind. After leaving Competa to go back to England I had many experiences and adventures but knowing my heart will always belong in Competa I was eager to return. In the year 2020, the year of big changes I decided to come back. 2. Tell me about your family? Coming from a family of models with myself as the youngest. We spent much of our childhood on

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movie sets, commercial castings and at magazine shoots. For me that was a girl's ultimate dream, being surrounded by beautiful models and on the receiving end of make-up, hair and wardrobe. I do feel like this is what kick started my enthusiasm and love for all thing's beauty. Another wonderful decision made by my parents! They have always supported me though everything and were my partners in crime up until 2015 when my beautiful daughter Caitlin was born. Since then she has become my right hand gal! 3. When did you start your business and why? After a few different job roles, I was finding I was never truly satisfied in my work. I decided to take the plunge and go back to school so I could pursue my passion for beauty. Once I acheived my certificates at The Beauty Academy in Birmingham I set off from there into self-

employed working as a mobile beautician. With qualifications and experience I felt the time was right to move my business overseas to Compete. I now work as a salonbased beautician at Peluqueria Tin Tin. .

4. What's your favourite part of your work? Oh, so many things!! But it has to be my clients. Hearing about why they are having their nails or their brows done. It's often the case that they have a special occasion or event they are excited about going to. Or seeing how they love the outcome of a little pick me up treatment after perhaps not the best week. I'm also really creative and love working with my hands. I love that I have been able to turn my hobby and passion into my job. I never feel like I'm going to work and Monday morning dread is a thing of the past. For me that is a big win! .

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CHRISTMAS CALENDER Dates The Spanish Celebrate Christmas

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December 8th – This is the public holiday of Immaculada (Feast of the Immaculate Conception) which marks the beginning of the religious Christmas celebrations. Most notable in Seville. 21st December – In a few cities including Granada the celebration of Hogueras (bonfires) takes place. This date marks the winter solstice (shortest day) and where it is celebrated involves people jumping through fires to protect themselves against illness. 22nd December – All over Spain people never stray far from a TV or radio as the Christmas lottery is drawn over a period of many hours. Everybody in Spain buys tickets for this lottery in the hope

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of winning El Gordo (the fat one) and the winning number usually means that a good number of people from the same village become a lot better off overnight. Besides the big three prizes there are thousands of smaller prizes shared by people all over Spain. You can buy Spanish Christmas lottery tickets online. 24th December – Christmas Eve is called Nochebuena in Spanish (Goodnight) and it is the most important family gathering of the year. In the evening people often meet early for a few drinks with friends then return home to enjoy a meal with the family. Most bars and restaurants close in the evening. Prawn starters followed by roast lamb would be a typical meal rounded off with a typically Christmas sweet called turrón which is a nougat made of toasted sweet almonds. Another typical festive sweet is called Polvorones which is made from

almonds, flour and sugar. Cava, Catalan champagne, would be the chosen drink for the Christmas toast though plenty fine Spanish wines will also be consumed with the meal. 25th December – Children may receive a small gift on Nochebuena or this morning but the day for presents is 6th January, Epiphany, when the Three Kings bring gifts for the children. Christmas Day is a national holiday in Spain so shops are closed yet it is not a day of great celebration but rather a calm day when people go out for a walk, drop into a bar, etc. Another large family meal at lunchtime is common though it’s becoming more common to see families eating out on the afternoon of Christmas day. 28th December – This is the day of Santos Inocentes (Holy

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Innocents) and is the equivalent of April Fools’ Day when people play practical jokes on one another. Often the national media will include a nonsense story in their broadcasts. In some villages youngsters light bonfires and one of them acts as the mayor who orders townspeople to carry out civic tasks such as sweeping the streets. Refusal to comply results in fines which are used to pay for the celebration. 31st December – New Year’s Eve is known as NocheVieja. It is a big celebration all over the country with street parties and special nights in hotels and clubs everywhere. Until midnight people tend to stay at home and on the stroke of midnight it is traditional to eat 12 grapes, one on each stroke of the clock to bring good luck for the new year. In Madrid and other main cities revellers congregate in the main

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square (Puerta del Sol in Madrid) and eat the grapes along with a celebratory bottle of cava then head out into the night until after sunrise.

they wake up to find that Los Reyes Magos (the Three Kings/Wise Men) have left gifts for them in their house. Santa may leave them a token gift on December 25th but the Three 1st January – A low key public Kings are their favourites, holiday with plenty people especially Baltasar who rides a sleeping off their excesses. donkey and is the one believed to leave the gifts. During the day of 5th January – There are 6th the Three Kings continue processions all over Spain this their good work and are seen evening where sweets are thrown distributing gifts to children in from the floats to all the people hospitals all over Spain. who come out to watch. Every town has its own variation such 7th January – The day after as in the Sierra Nevada where receiving their gifts children the Three Kings (Wise Men) can return to school, their parents go be seen to ski down to the back to work and Christmas in village. Spain is all over for another year. 6th January – This is the Feast of the Epiphany (Día de los Reyes Magos) when the Three Kings arrived in Bethlehem. For Spanish children this is the most important day of the year when

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SPANISH CHRISTMAS FOODS Cook A Spanish Family Feast This Christmas.

n Spain, Christmas Eve—or La Noche Buena ("The Good Night")—is all about family and feasting. Loved ones gather around tables laden with food and celebrate for hours, typically late into the night. Many attend midnight mass, but often meals stretch past midnight and creep into Christmas day. A typical Spanish Christmas Eve menu features several courses beginning with tapas (appetizers), a first course, main course, and dessert with coffee or after-dinner cocktails. When planning your meal, don't forget about drinks: cava, a Spanish sparkling wine, is perfect for toasting and you can't have dessert without espresso. Pick and choose from the recipes below to create your own festive Spanish Christmas menu. Ham, Cheese, and Chorizo Appetizer With Bread A simple tapa that you can throw

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together at the last minute, this plate of ham, cheese, and chorizo appetizer with bread is also a guaranteed crowdpleaser. Use high-quality Spanish charcuterie and cheese and set it out with a bottle of wine while you prep the rest of your meal.

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Spanish Omelet (Tortilla Española) Called a tortilla de patata in Spain, this thick Spanish omelet is layered with tender potatoes and is a popular dish all over the country. Serve it as an appetizer or as part of the main meal and try drizzling it with sofrito, a simple tomato sauce.

Spanish Salad (Ensalada Mixta) A colourful and flavourful Spanish salad is a classic first course to a big meal and the ingredients can be swapped depending on what you have on hand. Serve with slices of baguette as a first course or alongside your main entree.

Calamares a la Romana) Fried squid, also known as calamari, is also popular in American restaurants. Thin rings of squid are battered and fried until crispy, creating an irresistible starter. Serve hot with wedges of lemon and, for a real treat, a homemade

Croquetas de jamón (cured ham croquettes) are individually-sized, lightly-breaded and fried fritters that are creamy on the inside with salty ham. To save time on Christmas Eve, prepare the dough ahead of time and freeze it.

Spanish Garlic Shrimp (Gambas al ajillo) is another popular tapa in Spain and there's good reason why. Fresh shrimp are cooked with lots of garlic and a pinch of spice until tender before being devoured by your guests. Use high-quality extra-virgin olive oil for the best results. Spanish Fish and Shellfish Soup (Sopa de Pescado y Marisco)

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Mantecados

A hearty Spanish fish and shellfish soup made with pescado, clams, and shrimp is festive and filling for a holiday meal. A base of white wine, rice, and flavorful broth round out the dish.

complete without patatas bravas. Crispy fried potatoes are topped with a spicy tomato sauce—they're essentially Spanish French fries—and served piping hot.

Paella Paella is a classic Spanish dish that's perfect for the holidays—you can customize the ingredients and flavors, it serves a crowd, and it makes a beautiful spread that's great for sharing. Keep the pan size and heat source in mind when figuring out serving size, and don't skimp on the saffron.

Spanish-Style Deviled Eggs (Huevos Rellenos de Atún) Deviled eggs are an eyecatching, bite-sized snack that can be made ahead and placed on the table before tackling other courses. Tuna and tomato sauce adds a unique flair to these Spanish-style deviled eggs, along with a sprinkle of sweet paprika.

Spanish Roast Lamb (Cordero Asado or Lechazo) For a show-stopping Christmas centerpiece, make this Spanish roast lamb. Simply coated in oil or lard and then occasionally basted and turned, the lamb cooks until tender and juicy. Patatas Bravas Spanish patatas bravas No Spanish holiday feast would be

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Spanish Adobo Chicken, Beef, or Pork In Spain, pork, beef, and chicken are often marinated in an adobo, a tasty combination of spices and vinegar. This Spanish adobo chicken, beef, or pork recipe includes variations for red meat, pork, and chicken, and uses dried spices.

Spanish Almond Cookies (Polvorones) Spanish Almond Cookies (Polvorones) are a kind of mantecado, a variety of Spanish shortbread. Traditionally, these cookies were only prepared from September to January, making them an ideal ending for a Christmas dinner. They're soft and crumbly and practically melt in your mouth. Spanish Crumble Cakes (Mantecados) These soft and light Spanish crumble cookies get their texture and richness from lard or shortening and they're flavoured with anise and lemon. The delicate treats are especially good with coffee after a big holiday meal.

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TURRON ORGINS AND RECIPE

The Lovely Sweet Spanish Christmas Treat

his Spanish sweet treat is enjoyed throughout the year but is really most popular during the festive season when it is an essential component of any Christmas meal. While today a number of different varieties exist – with many regions having their own special recipes – the history of turrón can be traced back to one common origin: the Moorish Conquests of the early Middle Ages. What is turrón? Turrón is a sweet treat made from

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a mixture of honey, eggs, sugar and, perhaps most importantly of all, toasted nuts. The most common type of nut to be used in the elaboration of turrón is almonds, although other nuts such as pistachios can sometimes be used instead. These days turrón comes in a number of different types and flavors, depending on the ingredients used and the method of preparation. The most important distinction between types of turrón is whether it is hard and brittle, or soft and chewy. The harder variety is

known as turrón duro or Turrón de Alicante, whereas the softer kind is known as turrón blando or turrón de Jijona, in reference to the two towns in which each kind became most famous. To make turrón, the artisan-maker first starts by heating the honey until it begins to caramelize, before then adding sugar and egg whites to the preparation. The next step is to add the toasted nuts to the mixture and blend it all together before leaving it to rest and set. Once the turrón is set it can be kept for up to a year if it is

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carefully stored. Tracing the historic origins of turrón While today turrón is one of the most quintessential Spanish sweet treats, its origins can actually be traced back to the Moors who invaded the country back in the early Middle Ages. In addition to their architecture (such as Mudéjar art), and their language (the Arabic prefix al- is still present in front of many Spanish words), the Moors also inevitably brought with them a rich culinary heritage. Most food historians concur that it was in the Arabic peninsula that the early versions of turrón were first made, and one of the first references to a treat named ‘turun’ appears to come in an 11th-century document named ‘De medicinis et cibis semplicibus’ which was written by an Arab doctor. The Moors brought the treat to Europe where it became popular, most of all in Spain, France and Italy. By the 15th century, turrón had already made its way into the repertoire of popular confectioners throughout Spain and especially around the town of Alicante. A document dating back to 1582 claims that it was common for patrons to offer their workers turrón around Christmas time, and a few years later a law was passed by King Felipe II restricting the amount of turrón which could be purchased by each household so as to limit the expenses made for the treat each year. While honey was used in the preparation from the beginning, it would seem that sugar was only added to the list of ingredients when the first sugar plantations were discovered in South America and sugar became a more common ingredient in Spanish cuisine.

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Turrón in Spain today Nowadays turrón remains one of the most common treats to be offered around the time of the Christmas holidays. In 2010, the province of Alicante alone produced over 15 million tons of turrón that year, 89 per cent of which is sold around Christmas time. During the holiday season, it is not uncommon for turrón to be one of the many gifts ‘pooped’ by the famous Caga Tío – a pooping log which produces gifts to the amazement of little ones when hit with a wooden stick on Christmas Eve. While modern methods of production have made the process easier, much of Spain’s turrón is still made according to traditional recipes and methods, using the same basic ingredients as always. The country is the biggest exporter of turrón in the world, primarily to South America but also Japan and the Middle East, as well as neighboring countries such as Germany and Italy. Easy Turron Ice Cream With Chocolate Recipe This Turrón ice cream recipe uses both the two traditional soft and hard varieties of turrón to create a spectacular summer dessert that is truly simple to make. It is also a great way to use turrón left from Christmas!

Gather the ingredients. Cut soft turrón into one inch cubes. Scoop ice cream into blender. Add whipping cream and turrón. Pulse blender on and off until the turrón is completely blended into the ice cream. Pour the ice cream mixture into a 9” x 12” glass baking dish and spread evenly. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and place in freezer. Break up the chocolate into pieces and place in a small saucepan with powdered sugar, milk, and butter. Heat on low, stirring constantly until chocolate is melted and sauce is smooth. If sauce is too thick, add 2 to 3 tbsp milk and blend again until smooth. Break hard turrón into pieces and place in food processor. Pulse on and off until turrón is broken into smaller pieces. The turrón should not be processed too much but should be small chunks. Remove ice cream mixture from freezer and pour chocolate sauce over the top, spreading it to the edges with a wooden spoon if necessary. Sprinkle crushed turrón over the top. Freeze for at least 3 hours, until ice cream has hardened. When ready to serve, remove from freezer for 5 minutes before cutting. Cut into squares to serve. Enjoy!

Ingredients 1 quart French vanilla ice cream 1 cup light whipping cream 1 tablet of 10.5 oz (300 gr) soft turrón (“turrón blando”) 3 oz baking chocolate 3 tbsp powdered sugar 4 oz milk 1 tsp butter 1 tablet of 5.25 oz (150 gr) hard turron (almond nougat candy) Steps to Make It

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THOUGHTS OF AN OLDIE

Euro 2008 Final (Spain v Germany)

Josephine Drew Ponders On The Past

he Museo â&#x20AC;Śâ&#x20AC;Śwalking past it last week reminded me of when we used to have concerts and other things going on upstairs, this was when Jose Luis was the mayor, so talking about from 2006 to 2014. On one occasion the newly formed Ladies Association held an exhibition of wedding dresses of all the villagers. The room was packed with just a few nonSpanish but mainly every lady of every age from the newly formed Association. The stage was decorated with flowers and Jose

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Luis was dressed as a bridegroom. The noise was incredible as usual, with Marias shouting to Marias across the room, and us sitting quietly at the back. During the evening some ladies got so excited they stood at the front (especially one female who I think fancied Jose Luis). The models were family members and the evening started with the oldest dresses, homemade and charming. No frills and furbelows just plain, simple and tiny, and the few dresses that had survived were modelled mainly by thirteenyear-old grand or great granddaughters. They seriously

walked on the stage carrying flowers, with Jose Luis describing each dress and the family and then he linked arms with the model and kissed her on the cheek, it was so lovely. As the dresses got newer, the models got older but still school age, whilst Gran and Great-gran looked on with pride. We then got to the 1980s and the dresses got larger, frillier and puffier, (Princess Di style) and the models got taller and from the next generation, until in the end modern dresses were worn by their owners! The whole room

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was interested as most remembered these dresses, and the noise level rose, especially when Jose Luis really got into his bridegroom role, kneeling and flirting, what a great evening. Technology…..Mobiles and Computers were not that prevalent even for the youngsters, though the world had them, Competa was quite behind, ( It was rather like being the 1950s), but within a couple of years the village seemed to have woken up, missing out all the other decades and catapulting into the twenty first century, but to me something charming was lost but the village heart stayed. Our TV came through a huge satellite dish which I am convinced could have tracked the space mission! Also, some phones on the campo were satellite. The Internet was through your landline. A friend of mine who has been here over thirty years had to come into the village to make a call at the Post Office, which was situated near Mari Sol’s Veg shop, and she said you sat there making your call with everyone listening! In 2006 my husband used to drink in Bar David with a Spaniard who spoke no English and my husband no Spanish, (he learned Latin at school), and they got on like a house on fire every Friday evening. Our local friend had a computer, but none of his mates did and he wanted someone he could communicate with, so he and my husband sent each other graphic jokes and presumably discussed it, judging by the laughter! Half way through the evening most of the men disappeared for a while over to the other bar, coming back laughing, and I can only assume they watched something on a film or DVD! Exercise….‘Keep fit’ was started in the ‘Knicker Factory’ with the leaky roof, It was a hoot. The ladies were not sure what to wear

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so wore either regular skirts or trousers with outdoor shoes, but attended the first session determined to have fun, and fun we had. Four paces forward and four back confused some, but when a Spanish dance tune was played, they became coordinated and the years fell away while they danced with each other. They tried to get us uptight English to join, but we declined, they were so good. The instructor, a great dancer, laughed and danced with the best of them. After a while someone donated money to the Town Hall for track suits for us all, and after they arrived amid much excitement and laughter, we tried them on. These tracksuits seemed to have been designed for long legged people not small village ladies and after much swapping of large tops for small bottoms etc we were kitted out with navy polyester suits, with the village crest on the front and Competa on the back! To compliment the new suits some bought trainers from the market others embroidered their names on the front, but their counting of steps didn’t improve. It was such a happy hour twice a week chatting, laughing and generally having fun, which did us more good than the gentle exercises. In the Winter we had to prance around buckets and empty them during classes. When the Post Office took over the building, we moved to the new Sports Hall. Our instructor was fresh from College and everyone knew him, his family, his ancestors, his dog! He was so patient, quickly realising that he wasn’t in charge at all, we were. So many of my keep fit companions are’ limpy legged ‘now, but a few still go to the classes and I meet them coming back, all asking me when I am joining them again. The Town Hall started swimming classes for the pensioners and that was another fun hour in the

pool, most were non swimmers, and a bit scared of the water, but it was the sheer freedom and joy that was radiating around the pool that I loved, I have always been a swimmer and used to make sure I attended when their class was on. A few kept it up after the classes ended, but now we will have to wait a while before the pool is open again, and by then we will all be ‘limpy legged’. December… It won’t be the same this year I think we all can agree, the National holiday of the 6th and 8th, usually is the start of the erecting of the Christmas lights around the streets but as I write this, I think they have started and its still November. Normally there is the selling of the Poinsettia for Christmas either door to door or on the street, by the school children and parents, to help with the funds. Then there is the Christmas Market outside and around the side of the Church. Nativity (called Belen) in the Town Hall complete with all the traditional figures and a couple of Disney characters thrown in to fill some spaces! Various carol concerts and my favourite the ‘Bun Fight’ (Christmas Party) for pensioners. Normally the week before Christmas we gather, more every year, to eat, drink, listen to speeches and watch presentations of certificates of congratulation for reaching sixtyfive amid mummering’s of, ‘Oh, thought he was older etc’! After which there is local entertainment, then dancing, and before leaving at about 7.30, in time for Mass, everyone is presented with a gift. Let’s hope this past couple of weeks lockdown have had a impact and we can be nearly normal in December. Have a safe and Covid free Christmas.

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THE QUICK CROSSWORD Across

Down

8. Replicate (4) 9. Spare (5) 10. Extremely (4) 11. Leave suddenly (6) 12. Vegetarian (8) 13. Arboreal rodent (8) 15. Black Sea port (6) 17. Under (7) 19. Sasquatch (7) 22. Beginning (6) 24. Block (8) 26. Outmaneuver (8) 28. Novice (6) 30. Formally surrender (4) 31. Take forcibly (5) 32. Secluded valley (4)

1. Interlaced (4) 2. Voluptuary (8) 3. A sudden outburst of anger (6) 4. Misstep (7) 5. Type of pasta (8) 6. Develop (6) 7. Colored part of an eye (4) 14. Peculiar (5) 16. Unemotional (5) 18. Its symbol is Ta (8) 20. A temporary leave of absence (8) 21. Keep out (7) 23. Talented (6) 25. Angel (6) 27. Applications (4) 29. Bit of gossip (4) Solution on page 82

1. What is the name given to the study of flight dynamics of projectiles? 2. What is the surname of the Everest conqueror, Sherpa Tenzing? 3. Which 2 countries parliaments have an annual ski race dating back to 1957? 4. What does AMSTRAD stand for? 5. What is the name of a one-ounce gold coin of the republic of South Africa? 6. Which abbreviation means ?Which Was To Be Proved?? 7. What is the name of a female superior of a convent? 8. What was the previous name of the advertising agency ?Cordiant PLC??

11. What was the Bunny Hug? 12. What is meant by the term ?Perestroika?? 13. What kind of mammal is a bighorn?

9. Which month of the year was named from the latin to Open??

14. How many sides does a heptagon have?

10. How do clowns copyright their faces?

15. In the 1920s who or what was a flapper? See page 82 for answers

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paintings), prints of paintings (framed or unframed) and ceramic bowls, plates, figures, tiles and plaques. Prints are produced on high quality photo paper here at the gallery and presented in an A3 cellophane envelope with stiff backing board and would make an ideal Christmas present. Prints can also be made to fit any existing frames you may have (up to A3 size), or ordered out for bigger sizes.

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ith the current travel restrictions are you stuck for Christmas present ideas?

villages. Or if you know which print, ceramic or piece of art you want I can meet you with that too.

We have Gift Vouchers available for Christmas, digital or printed to the value of your choosing. Just let me know the value and while municipal travel restrictions last, I can either send you a digital file for you to print or send on, or I can post it to you. The gallery is in Canillas de Albaida, so if you live in Competa, Archez or Salares I can meet you at the border of the 2

After restrictions are lifted or if you live in Canillas you will be very welcome to come and visit our gallery any day of the week from 11.00am to 7.00pm by appointment only. Masks and social distancing will be observed and the gallery is well ventilated with sanitizer available. We have original paintings on canvas in oils and acrylics, paintographs (photographs made to look like

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Subject matter covers Moroccan cityscapes and people (inspiration taken from trips to Chefchaouen and Marrakesh), Cuban musicians, Flamenco dancers, local scenes and famous musicians, Keith Richards, Ray Charles, David Bowie, John Lennon etc. Commissions considered also. Check out our website: www.artroom-gallery.com to view all the works and find directions to the gallery which is just 5 minutes outside Canillas de Albaida.

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WHITSUNDAY ISLANDS OZ Adventures

arrived back at ‘Beaches’ early evening, after my Fraser Island adventure, showered, and collected my bits and pieces which had been stored for me whilst I was away. I then shared a pizza with my two friends who had arrived back from their 4x4 two-day safari, and we swapped stories before I caught the hostel bus to the bus station at 8.15pm, for my overnight bus to Airlie Beach. There were a lot of people, all waiting for different buses heading for different destinations. Everyone seemed to have been at Fraser on different trips, some camping out in the wild, some driving the hired 4x4 cars and so it was a noisy excited evening

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waiting for the Greyhound bus to arrive. I got on with two Dutch boys and one German and we decided to sit together and look out for each other during the long night. (If I had known, I would have booked a day bus because there are kangaroos to be seen on one of the beaches on route and other interesting sights, like Platypus (or Platypussies?) on a river, but knowing my luck I would not have even seen a fly. ‘Beaches’ hostel at Airlie Beach was one of the busiest in the group, and it was huge, more like a hotel, with a lovely pool in the centre of the complex and a long bar running adjacent to it with seats and tables all round. There was a queue of people trying to book in, some with previous bookings and some being turned away, all shouting in their respective languages, and after a

night on the bus I was not in the best of moods, but I eventually got my key and found I was sharing with four girls and two boys, all very friendly. One of the boys was a Geordie called Stu and he and I hit it off immediately and he offered to show me around. The kitchen was large and very clean with plenty of equipment and security cameras, bathrooms were en suite, and the pool was full of swimmers and I wondered why they didn’t go to the beach, until I saw it for myself, more like a grey gritty harbour! The bay was dangerous and the ocean has salt water crocodiles amongst other wildlife! (By the pool I noticed free Factor 50 sun lotion, ‘Slip, Slap, Slop’ was that year’s slogan)! Stu and I had a snack and a beer and he told me he was working his way around Australia and staying several weeks in ‘Beaches’, but obviously no work on that day! After lunch I went to the harbour to confirm my booking and to get information for my next day’s trip on a catamaran to the Whitsunday Islands. I was told that all food was provided, but not alcohol, so they pointed me to the nearest bottle shop, and advised me to get the wine in boxes! The plan was to leave on the midday tide, sail around the top of the islands and down the other side to Whitehaven beach and then round and back to Airlie taking two nights, sleeping under the stars in our (provided) sleeping bags, snorkelling off the boat (equipment provided), swimming in the Ocean, wearing stinger suits (provided). We were due the following day to walk over Whitehaven beach on white sands, and with more snorkelling and sun bathing and then back to the harbour. I was not the only older person on the trip, another lady, Liz was due and she was in her fifties. I was quite excited with the prospect of sleeping

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under the stars and seeing the white beach.

were lugging their backpacks and bottles of vodka! These were my sailing companions and I hoped I trotted off, for my wine boxes all would be well! The captain and put my photos of Fraser into was a twenty-five-year-old the shop, and bought a larger stunning blonde in tiny shorts, the memory card, and then explored cook was a quiet man, and the Airlie Beach town, which has other crew member was an plenty of gift shops and bars interesting university dropout and considering that the population is surfer who had a host of fun only about 1200 residents. (Not stories. (The ‘giggling girls’ it only is it the starting point for the turned out were teachers and Whitsundays but also for the after only a couple of hours in Great Barrier Reef). their company I felt sorry for their pupils)! After a safety talk and a Now in the pandemic, it’s been walk around to get our bearings named as one of the most we cast off, stowing our bags affected areas in Australia. downstairs in a small salon, come dining room, then we were There is not a beach as such, so allocated our sleeping bags and in 2001 they built a man-made pillows, and started getting to Lagoon, with all free facilities. know each other while getting our Picnic tables on grass under the sea legs. Our life at sea would shade of trees and pergolas, be spent up on the deck and so changing rooms, lifeguards, we lugged our sleeping bags up kiosks for food and drinks, and a the narrow stairs and bagged a huge lagoon all a bit like a film spot, and then sat and enjoyed set! I explored and then went the gentle swaying of the boat. back to get my pot noodles ready We had an early afternoon meal, for my evening meal and shared of salads, cold meats and there a long table with Stu and his were plenty of soft drinks, and the mates and had a beer or two, as cook said if anyone needed more there was no early start in the food, they only had to put their morning! My female dormitory head in the galley and ask. Then companions were getting ready to Liz and I decided that the sun go out when I got to bed, all had gone over the yardarm, (well dolled up for a night on the town somewhere it had), and cracked and invited me, (Airlie has quite a open the booze, along with nightlife) I declined, slept soundly everyone else, except our and never heard them stumble in. ‘teachers’ who had been steadily When I left at mid-morning they swigging since we set sail! All of hadn’t surfaced and the dormitory a sudden, as we reached the smelled like a brewery, obviously open sea at the top of the a good night! Whitsundays, a wind came up, the sky went black, and we were I arrived at the jetty and met my told the tail end of hurricane fellow travellers, Liz was great, ‘Olga’ was coming, and ‘all she had brought beer and said hands-on deck’. We had to get we should share our drinks, the tarpaulin over the deck where which we did. There were five we were going to sleep, while the lads from Ireland who were crew quickly unfurled the large determined to have fun, and they sail and we took shelter in a cove kept our spirits up during the trip. on the other side of the A Canadian and two French boys Whitsundays, called Hook Island. who immediately got together, We all huddled in our sleeping and then we heard shrill voices, bags, chatting by the light of giggling and swearing and two torches, with the hurricane young ladies in their mid-twenties lashing us about. It was also

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very hot and humid, but it was best to stay under the sleeping bags just to keep relatively dry! There were only ten of us playing sardines, the two girls had passed out in the salon downstairs, and missed the wet fun! None of us got much sleep because apart from the adventure of being tossed up and down, just as you dozed off, someone would tread on you in the dark on their way to the loo or to the side! At 5am we stumbled to breakfast and although the rain had ceased, it was very grey and cloudy. Then our ears were assailed by the dulcet tones of one of the ‘teachers’ saying, (and I quote) ‘I am f***ing fed up with this boat’, she then proceeded to sulk for the rest of the trip and drink vodka! Her companion was very quiet and white. After helping to tidy the boat and fold the tarpaulin, we set sail down the side of the Islands to Whitehaven beach. We anchored and we all grumpily trudged over the soft sand to the grey sea under a grey sky, to put stinger suits on because of the jellyfish (no, seen more in Torre). After a reviving swim the crew put out a picnic and gradually one by one, we dozed with not a soul in sight. After a couple of hours, the sun started peeking through and the crew woke us and led us back to the boat for a little sail to a sheltered cove where we snorkelled. After that evening’s meal, the cook threw leftover food to the huge non dangerous fishes which circled the boat and some of the lads went into the water for a non wetsuit swim joining the fishes. We drank, told stories and saw the amazing night sky and stars at last. Then the wind came again. More next time. Josephine Drew

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EL GORDO

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Try your luck and buy a lottery ticket for your family or friends! From its inception Cudeca Hospice has always been an important part of the community. Thanks to the people of Málaga, we have been able to attend to the most vulnerable needing our help at the end of their life.

he Cudeca Hospice El Gordo Christmas Lottery is a way of helping us to raise funds to continue giving Life to Days. Cudeca Hospice continues to need the support of the community, so that we can carry on reaching out to those who need our help, now more than ever. #CaringTogether

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The current crisis has presented us with many obstacles to overcome and all of us have seen the need to help those who are approaching their last days. They will not die alone, they will be cared for with special medical attention, including psychological and spiritual care, which will also extend to their families. GOOD LUCK!

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HISTORY OF THE POINSETTIAS The Spanish Christmas Flower

he reason we associate poinsettias with the holidays comes from an old Mexican legend. A young girl named Pepita was sad that she didn’t have a gift to leave for the baby Jesus at Christmas Eve services. Her cousin tried to comfort her and said that Jesus would love any present from her, even the smallest one. With no money to buy a real gift, Pepita picked a bouquet of weeds that she walked past on the way to church. (Other versions of the story say an angel came to her and instructed her to pick the plants.) When she got there, she left the weeds at the bottom of the nativity scene. All of a sudden, the weeds transformed into beautiful red flowers we know today. For this reason, in Spanish speaking countries, Poinsettia is known as “Flores de Noche Buena” or Flowers of the holy night.

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Symbolically the star shape of the flowers is also considered to be similar to the star that led the wise men to Jesus, which is why many people make it part of their Christmas decorations. Or in a slightly more gruesome interpretation, the red leaves could be a symbol of the blood of Christ. A poinsettia can say a lot to someone during the holiday season or add much to your Christmas decor if you keep one in your own home. It definitely deserves its place as one of the best flowers for Christmas. Poinsettias: The Christmas Eve Flower. In Mexico, the poinsettia is known as Flor de Nochebuena, or Christmas Eve Flower. You may also see it written as La Flor de la Nochebuena, which means Flower of Christmas Eve. In Spain, Puerto Rico, and other Central America countries it’s

known as Flor de Pascua or Pascua, meaning Christmas Flower. Poinsettias have served important roles throughout history: The Aztecs used the plant to produce reddish-purple dye and as an antipyretic (fever reduction) medication. 10 Interesting Facts About Poinsettias lNo flower says Christmas like the beautiful poinsettia. Learn a few facts about this traditional Christmas plant. lPoinsettias are part of the Euphorbiaceae or Spurge family. Botanically, the plant is known as Euphorbia pulcherrima. lMany plants in the Euphorbiaceae family ooze a milky sap. Some people with latex allergies have had a skin reaction (most likely to the sap) after touching the leaves. For pets, the poinsettia sap may cause mild irritation or nausea. Probably best to keep pets away from the plant, especially puppies and kittens.

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lPoinsettias are not poisonous. A study at Ohio State University showed that a 50-pound child would have to eat more than 500 leaves to have any harmful effect. Plus poinsettia leaves have an awful taste. You might want to keep your pets from snacking on poinsettia leaves. Eating the leaves can cause vomiting and diarrhea. lThe showy colored parts of poinsettias that most people think of as the flowers are actually colored bracts (modified leaves). lPoinsettias have also been called the lobster flower and the flameleaf flower, due to the red color. lJoel Roberts Poinsett introduced the poinsettia plant to the United States from Mexico. Poinsett was a botanist, physician and the first United States Ambassador to Mexico. lIn Mexico the poinsettia is a perennial shrub that will grow 1015 feet tall. lThere are more than 100

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lvarieties of poinsettias available today. Poinsettias come in colors like the traditional red, white, pink, burgundy, marbled and speckled. lThe Paul Ecke Ranch in California grows over 70% of all Poinsettias purchased in the United States and does about 50% of the world-wide sales of Poinsettias. lDecember 12th is Poinsettia Day, which marks the death of Joel Roberts Poinsett in 1851.

Why are Poinsettias Wrapped Like That? When you buy or receive a gifted poinsettia you will usually find that it is wrapped in foil or thick wrap. Not only is the wrap attractive but it serves a purpose of keeping the poinsettia away from the cold. Despite being a seasonal plant, poinsettias are actually tropical which means they hate nothing more than being cold!

Buying poinsettias Many supermarkets scoop poinsettias in with flowers, placing them by the store's front door in the hope customers will be tempted on the way in or out. But, you should never buy a poinsettia sat next to a set of automatic doors that open every 30 seconds because it will have been damaged by those winds and the cold it never had to experience in Mexico. Exposure to draught or temperatures below 12°C will cause damage. Although it's not visible at first, it may cause the poinsettia to drop its leaves soon after being brought home. A healthy poinsettia plant will have intact bracts. If the little yellow buds between the coloured bracts – the actual flowers – still look tight then you'll know that the quality of the poinsettia plant is good.

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â&#x20AC;˘ december 2020 Horoscopes â&#x20AC;˘ ARIES

20th March - 19th April

ou may be feeling emotionally good, Aries, but unfortunately the people around you don't seem to share this feeling. Your first instinct may be to sacrifice yourself in order to make the path easier for the next guy. Remember that other people need to learn how to do things on their own.

GEMINI

alm down and get organized before you spread your ideas to others. This is especially true when it comes to love and romance. As soon as this topic comes up, you tense up and erupt inappropriately. Ground yourself and find your center of balance.

LEO

TAURUS

here's an advantage to joining people in a social or family situation if possible, Taurus. Your role is to bridge communication gaps. Be aware of details that need doing, but don't feel like you have to do them all yourself. This is a good time to delegate.

CANCER

our emotions are solid, and you feel good, Leo. At the same time, you may be tongue-tied. You're having a hard time expressing your true feelings in the way you'd like to, especially when it comes to love and romance.

LIBRA

ou just go with the flow. But now things are flowing in multiple directions and you need to figure out which way to go. Stick with the way that seems most natural. Remember that whatever choice you make will be the right one.

SAGITTARIUS

22th November - 21st December

erhaps you're frustrated at hearing the same shallow conversations over and over. While you have to mingle with different people, all you can think about is how nice it would be if you could be alone in front of the TV.

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23rd October - 21st November

our plane is fuelled, your bags packed, and you have clearance from the control tower, but for some reason, Scorpio, you just can't seem to get off the ground. Perhaps there are details of the trip that you haven't taken into account.

CAPRICORN

22th December - 19th January

he person who is most organized and stable will win the race, so let it be you. Be careful, though. Other people may try to distract you from your work. Before you know it, the phone rings and suddenly you're trapped with no escape.

AQUARIUS

23rd August - 22th September

atters of love and romance should be going well, but try not to overdo it. Be careful of getting so caught up in the fantasy of romance that you fail to take care of the details. This month is good to get the foundation solid before you start. building.

SCORPIO

ou've reached a climactic time of year regarding love and romance. This is the time when your dream finally materializes, or you realize that all your efforts are failures. It all depends on how you played your cards over the past few months.

VIRGO

our brain is buzzing in high gear. Anyone else would get dizzy trying to process even a fraction of the things that filter through your head in one day. The key for you is to not speak every single thought aloud but to keep your processing internal.

PISCES

hings have probably been going well lately in the love and romance department. You find that communication has improved, and the banter is invigorating and educational.

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CAVA SPANISH SPARKLING WINE Spanish Sparkling Rivals The Quality Of Champagne At A Fraction Of The Cost

pain’s traditional sparkling wine, called cava, derives its name from the caves in which the wine is aged. It is a traditional method wine, meaning it is produced using the same process employed to produce Champagne, which leads to high-quality bottlings. The grapes grown and used for cava are distinct from those used in Champagne, and range in sweetness, similar to Champagne.

The story of European sparkling wine begins in the Champagne region of France as early as 1715. In 1872, 18th-generation Spanish winemaker Josep Raventós I Fatjó traveled to this storied French wine region to learn and discover its celebrated winemaking process. Upon his return, Fatjó employed the same “Methode Traditionnelle” process at his family winery to produce the first-ever Spanish sparkling wine. By 1888, the Raventós family had transitioned their winery to producing cava with

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only grape varieties native to the Spanish region of Penedés, where their facility and vineyards are located. This winery, today called Raventós i Blanc, is still owned and operated by the Raventós family and continues to produce quality cava wines with geographical distinction.

Extremadura, La Rioja, Castilla y Leon, and others.

Spain remains on the cutting edge of sparkling wine production, employing new and burgeoning technologies to produce a consistent product with less human error and product loss.

The choice to employ native grape varieties in cava's white and rosé base wine blends provides distinctive flavour profiles and serves as a costsaving measure. Using native grapes decreases the number of labour hours trying to stave off disease and ripen the French grapes that are traditionally found in the sparkling wines, though some French grapes are still grown and employed in winemaking in Spain.

All wine is a reflection of the land and climate in which it was grown, and quality cava is no different. This expression of a sense of place, called “terroir,” makes a wine distinct and gives it character. The historic Penedés region, where Raventos first produced this sparkling style, is the region of Catalonia. Today, this wine may be produced in an array of Spanish regions to include the neighbouring Basque region, as well as Aragon,

Cava, like other sparkling wines, comes in an array of dryness levels as well, from the extremely dry brut nature all the way to the unctuously sweet dolce. The vast majority of wine produced and exported for consumption internationally is of the brut variety, though the brut nature category can be found more and more on wine lists and on retail shelves as Spanish cuisine, especially tapas, increases in popularity.

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Ancient Carob Tree

A CHRISTMAS TALE

Campo Cuttings by Lorraine Cavanagh of Viveros Florena, Cómpeta

he woodland wailed like banshees warning of death. Chattering branches, shivering leaves, trunks distorting in agony and the roots running and writhing with the terrible news. The wood wide web was shocked and horrified, shaken to their very roots by the bitter death sentence. Even the wind swirled in horror, sucking up man-made nonsenses and flinging them far into the wild night in pure spite. Their giant benefactress, the carob tree, had sadly told them the news, gathering up her wide-spread family to ensure that all knew. Mycorrhizal fungi strained further to pass the news, root to root, tree to tree in the great web of plant language. Mother trees wrapped arms around their little saplings, trying to comfort, but it was bleak – none of them would ever reach

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their dancing and prancing teenage years. Ripped from the ground before they had a chance to procreate. The queenly carob was ancient and truly wise. Magnificent in her love and compassion for all wild things, humans would call her the queen of the wood, but plants know no such distinctions – they are all equal and have their own specific roles. She stood out because of her great girth, her magnificent lap for curling into when times seemed hard. She gave shelter and food to a myriad of creatures but was most loved because of her empathy – a truly great grandmother of the forest, she hugged all living things to her knowing that each was there for a purpose and that, only by living together and helping each other, could all survive and live happily.

She had seen the men first, walking through her woods, careless with their big boots, banging stakes into the ground, killing the beetles and worms as they recklessly slithered and scuttled, trying to escape. There had been a lot of talking and headshaking but, eventually, the man they knew as the farmer had reached into his back pocket, a bundle of green notes were produced and handed over to the man with the clipboard. Hands were shaken, the deal was done. The carob had seen this before; men seemed to have some strange desire for these coloured notes, their body language spoke of greed and lust, their faces became twisted with lascivious grins. The tree knew what was happening, her friend Amaranth, the daughter of the farmer, had warned them to flee before the wicked yellow machines ripped

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their roots from the ground, the fewer too and demand for land and mighty trees crashing, sending food was more tempered. The old shock waves across the earth. But, ancients are now almost all gone, of course, they could not run. Carob didn´t mind so much for herself, she was very old and had seen too many bad things to cry anymore. Her one regret was that she would not slowly decay and rot into the ground, thus giving life to millions of little heartbeats who would follow on after her, each growing strong in their own way. Whilst she would not weep for herself, her Carob Beans big old heart was heavy for all her wiped out by the greed of their own family of trees who would be cut people. They knew how to use the down, their bodies and limbs plant and animal worlds but always ripped asunder, hacked by chain replace, to take only what was saws and their twigs and leaves needed to survive. Pestilence has seared to cinders. always been present; our Mother Nature, honed by time and with Amaranth had a child's wild and immense wisdom, uses it as a loving heart; she spent most of her warning that things are wrong. She time with her tree friends, hugging likes a harmony, a balance and will them and telling them of her not tolerate monocrops and dreams and passions. She had monopolies. In very modern times, told carob that her father wanted to the elms were the first sign of a use the ancient woodland to plant problem when they were struck avocados and, in more sheltered down by the disease man called spots, mangos. Carob knew that DED, Dutch elm disease. The these were very distant family olives were the next to suffer with members of hers, but they came a bacterial disease called xylella from far-flung countries where the fastidiosa or olive tree Ebola. More climate was very different, more recently carob had heard tales in tropical. To live here they had to be her nearby plant world of constantly watered and fed and pestilence in palms, prickly pear fussed over. Not like her closer cacti, agaves and yuccas. All family members and friends, the planted in abundance by man. oaks, poplars, blackthorn and mastic. Millenia back olives, figs Every day, the trees waited for the and almonds had been introduced machines to arrive, but the land to the land and were now almost was strangely quiet. Men were considered autochthonous; they hardly seen, an occasional dogwere undemanding, though still not walker, but even the distant road the furnace of wild-life activity that which was usually full of cars and was provided by the true natives. lorries belching out toxic fumes But avocados and mangos were was quiet. Creatures started to strange exotic cousins who should venture beyond their usual stay in their homelands – they confines. A couple of fox cubs were temperamental and frolicked in the road by night, clamorous of attention. hedgehogs snuffled around wary of the distant badger who had Ancient men were wiser; they were taken up residence in the bole of a

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gnarled oak. By day, the woods were throbbing with scents from the broom, gorse and myrtle; kaleidoscopes of butterflies hovered in the warm still air. The wild world was busy, living for the day, for the moment. The farmer, his wife and son all died of covid-19. Plague and pestilence hits humans too; the great plague, Spanish flu', AIDS, Ebola and corona virus are just some we will not forget. Amaranth was the only one of her family to survive, the land passed to her. Carob wrapped her enormous arms around all her plant family, Amaranth, and the creatures who had been saved. The youngsters let out little squeaks of joy and happiness; the elders were content, they smiled and sighed with relief. The world lived on. And carob gave freely of her rich chocolate crop for the children's Christmas stockings. Stay safe everyone and enjoy your Christmastime from the team at Viveros Florena. Viveros Florena, Cómpeta, Málaga. Tel: 689928201, 681168400 633884096 Email: florenaspain@hotmail.com/viver osflorena@gmail.com Web: viverosflorena.com A wide range of Mediterraneanstyle plants, pots and composts with Shabby Shed Shop. Have a free coffee in our leafy patio, safe in the open air. Our Food and Health Market takes place every Wednesday morning. We will close on 23rd December 2020 until 7th January 2021.

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THE JUNTA CUTS 23% OF THE WATER FOR IRRIGATION IN THE AXARQUÍA DUE TO THE DROUGHT Farmers in the Axarquía region will suffer a 23% cut in the amount of water they currently have allocated for irrigation due to the drought, caused by the lack of rainfall and the decrease in the existing water reserves in the La Viñuela reservoir , which barely has 44.6 cubic hectometres, being at 26% of its total capacity (165.4), according to Diario SUR . This means that the producers will see the allocation for irrigation reduced from the current 3,899 cubic meters per hectare per year to just 3,000 . This is a cut similar to the one that the tropical sector already suffered between November 2019 and June 2020. During these months, irrigators were only able to have 3,003 cubic meters per hectare per year. However, the Board leaves the door open to remove this restriction whenever the reserve situation improves . A MAN DIES AFTER BEING ATTACKED BY A BULL IN A FARMHOUSE IN CALETA DE VÉLEZ Members of the Public Health Emergencies Company (EPES) called 112 . to request the presence of the Local Police, since

a bull had hit a man in a farmhouse in the Caleta de Vélez area . The paramedics indicated that the animal was still at large at the scene of the event, so the presence of the forces was necessary. The 112 room immediately activated the Local Police. Health sources then confirmed the death of a 59-yearold man,

CHANGE IN SPEED LIMIT The Government has taken a drastic decision to stop the increase in accidents that are being detected in cities. The Executive will limit to 30 kilometers per hour the maximum speed at which all vehicles can circulate on streets with a single lane in each direction of travel, and even to 20 km / h on roads where there is no difference clear between the sidewalk and the road. The current limit of 50 kilometers per hour will only be maintained on roads with two or more lanes in each direction. "We are taking another step to build more humane and sustainable cities," said Interior Minister Fernando Grande Marlaska, at the press conference after the Council of Ministers on Tuesday. These measures will not be applied for another six months, but they are final. "The fatalities in urban areas have grown by 6%," the minister assured to justify this decision. On

the contrary, the accident rate outside the cities continues to decrease.

THE ZEBRA MUSSEL Public administrations have been trying to fight the zebra mussel for more than two decades , an invasive exotic species from the Black Sea that was first discovered in the Conde del Guadalhorce, Guadalteba and Tajo de la Encantada swamps in October 2014. Now According to Diario SUR , the species has also spread to the La Viñuela reservoir It is an inedible freshwater mussel, with special preference for the waters of reservoirs and swamps, which can reach about three centimeters in length and with a characteristic pattern of black and white zigzag bands on the shell that gives it its name and that makes it very recognizable. The company of Aguas de la Mancomunidad de la Axarquía, Axaragua , which manages the water at the top of the reservoir and supplies 14 towns in the region, has already announced that it will install test stations in the decanter and filter plants of El Trapiche , in order to detect their presence and act quickly.

carried out in the different streets of Vélez-Málaga, Torre del Mar, Caleta de Vélez, Almayate and Chilches Costa, in order to increase road safety and favour the generation of wealth and employment in the municipality. These actions will employ a total of 54 people in the next six months, including officers and labourers, with a total investment that exceeds 131,000 euros. DRUG TRAFFICKER A man who claimed that he was coming from working as a painter has been arrested in Fuengirola by the National Police when 77.2 kilograms of marijuana were detected in his van, all of it hidden inside a pallet. The 33-year-old detainee, of Spanish nationality, was arrested for drug trafficking and when he was arrested he assured the agents that he had just come from working as a painter and that the van belonged to a friend! The man first aised suspicion due to his driving and so the Police proceeded to stop him. At first, the suspect ignored the Police trying to stop the vehicle, although eventually several patrols managed to stop the van and identify its occupant. After an inspection, the Police found that when opening the rear door of the vehicle there was a strong smell of marijuana and they also detected that he was carrying garbage bags with 77.2 kilograms of marijuana, all of them hidden inside a pallet. VELEZ MALAGA CITY WORKS The City Council of Vélez-Málaga continues to carry out improvements in the different municipal infrastructures. Road painting has begun, which will be

The Mayor of Vélez-Málaga, Antonio Moreno Ferrer, the First Deputy Mayor, Jesús Pérez Atencia, the Councilor for Infrastructure, Juan García, and the

Deputy Mayor of Caleta de Vélez, David Segura, visited the works that have started in the Baviera Golf urbanization, located in Caleta de Vélez, and to which the rest of the works will be added, "so that the investments and municipal improvements are distributed in a balanced way among all the territories of the city", according to the mayor of Infrastructures. Both the mayor of Vélez-Málaga, Antonio Moreno Ferrer, and the first deputy mayor, Jesús Pérez Atencia, highlighted the importance of the different administrations working together to make possible these much-needed improvements, which meet the priority of the municipal government to guarantee the safety and well-being of everybody.

MALAGUETA CULTURAL CENTRE The La Malagueta cultural center will host from November 20 to March 31, 2020 the exhibition 'The Bealtes Vs. Rolling Stones' by photographers Terry O'Neill and Gered Makowitz. The photographer of the stars, is postponed to 2021 due to the technical difficulties derived from the Covid-19 pandemic. Snapshots of personalities from film, fashion, theater or dance such as Johnny Hallyday and Sylvie Vartan, Françoise Hardy and Jacques Dutronc, Alain Delon, or Sheila, passing through the English myths Bob Dylan, Stevie Wonder, Mick Jagger or the giants of haute couture such as Saint Laurent, Lagerfeld, Valentino, Versace Alaïa, or Kenzo, among others, will have to wait to be seen on the walls of the new cultural center of the capital dependent on the Diputación de Málaga. Instead it will be the photographs of The Beatles and The Rolling Stones that will star in the La Malagueta exhibition space. 'The Beatles Vs. The Rolling Stones' which received more than 12,000 visits in 2018 in La Térmica, and traveled through various municipalities of the province, now stops in La Malagueta until March 31, 2021, 11.00 to 17.45 hours from Tuesday to Sunday. Admission will be free.

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Delprado Solicitors Tel: 95 252 72 74 Axarquia Solicitors Tel: 951 901 225

Official Manufacturer

Window Tinting

Solar Tel: 644 546 176 ian@solarshadetinting.com

Cómpeta Solar Call : 652 97 06 08 info@competasolar.es

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Upholstery

Wine / Bodega

Michael’s Upholstery Tel: 952 55 34 64

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

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STAIR-LIFTS Tel: 95 296 7015 / Mob: 635 445 279

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Villa Care PMS Petes Maintenance Services Tel: 622 776 643 Competa Chimney Sweep Tel: 601 63 70 30

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December 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 952 030 461 or Warden 952 520 921 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 11am Sundays at Iglesia Evangelica, Torre del Mar, opposite the bus station. Tel.952030461 (priest) or 618640132 (churchwarden) "Church of England" services at the Capillia de san jose calle linares 7 velez Malaga. www.stgeorgemalaga.org. All are welcome. Contact number 952 219 396. Roman Catholic Mass in English, held every Saturday Caleta de Velez, Parish Church of Nuestra Señora del Carmen, situated on the main street. Time 5pm.

beverage in our lovely shady garden. Time 11.00 to 13.00. Monday 7th December – The Centre will be closed for the Public Holiday of Constitution day. Tuesday 8th December – The Centre will be closed for the Public Holiday of the Immaculate Conception. Saturday 12th December – Ecumenical Christmas Carol Service. Details to be announced nearer to the date depending on restrictions. Time 18.00. Monday 14th December - Half Orange “Bring and Share” Lunch, for those who are alone. Time 13.30 in the Centre. Thursday 17th December - Coach Excursion to Gibraltar. Departure times Puente don Manuel (Bar Mis Tapitas) 6.45, Algarrobo (Lidl) 7.15, Caleta (Vets) 7.20 and Torre Del Mar (Bus Station) 7.30. Depart Gibraltar 15.30 approximately. Friday 18th December - Taizé Prayer Meeting at the San Andrés, Parish Church in Torre del Mar. Time 20.45. Friday 18th December – Special Christmas themed Coffee morning. Thursday & Friday 24th & 25th December – Centre will be closed for Public Holidays.

Fellowship of Jesus Christ the King in Nerja. Our meetings are characterised by uplifting Christian songs and relevant sermons and a modern but reverent service, followed by free tea or coffee & biscuits. Why not come along and make new friends, every Sunday at 10.30. Also Prayer meetings every Thursday at 11.00. Pasaje San Miguel, Nerja , 29780

EL PUENTE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP We meet at El Puente Christian Fellowship premises situated underneath Maroma Inmobiliaria, El Cruce de Puente don Manual, Phone 952 115 220 or 952 518 185.El Puente Christian Fellowship Sunday Worship - 11am. Bible Study Thursday 5-7pm Midweek activities: Pilates - Monday 1pm - 2pm Bridge Club Tuesday 2pm -6pm. Pilates - Wednesday 1.30 - 2.30pm Charity Shop/Books open Wednesday, Friday & Saturday 10-1.30pm

LUX MUNDI, TORRE DEL MAR Lux Mundi Ecumenical Centre, Torre del Mar, Avda. Moscatel 1”I”, (Jardines Viña Malága/Antigua Casa de la Viña), Torre del Mar, 29740. Open mornings only Monday to Thursday 10.00 till 13.00 and Fridays as usual 11.00 - 13.00. We would like to assure you that we are complying with all the Covid regulations. We do ask you to wear your mask at all times and maintain social distance. Tel. 952 543 334 luxmundi@lux-mundi.org www.lux-mundi.org Every Monday - Craft Group. Time 10.00 – 13.00 in the Centre. 5€ or with Friends of Lux Mundi Card 4€. Proceeds for fundraising. Every Monday –Knitting & Crochet Group. . Time 10.30 to 13.00 in the Centre. Every Wednesday – Art Group. Time 10.00 – 13.00 at the Centre. 5€ or with Friends of Lux Mundi Card 4€. Proceeds for fundraising. Every Friday – Coffee Morning. Come and enjoy a

94 The Grapevine

LOS ROMANES ROYAL BRITISH LEGION Monday from 12-2.00 pm in the Garden Restaurant, La Vinuela. Information can be obtained from our website www.RBL-Los Romanes.org.uk or Margaret Branch Sec. 951066079 NERJA BRANCH THE ROYAL BRITISH LEGION The Branch holds lunch meetings at the Hotel Al Andalus, Maro, on the third Thursday of each month. Also at Pena Parda Hotel, La Herradura on the 1st Friday of each month. Non members are always welcome. Booking is essential. For further information on the branch please contact 00 34 711077576 or bsiterblnerja.wordpress.com "

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The Grapevine 95

TAURUS REAL ESTATE Service with Integrity Since 2004

CALETA DE VÉLEZ

COMPETA

Beautiful modern apartment comprising 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, fully fitted kitchen, private terrace, private parking space, communal pool and gardens. Just 5 minutes from the beach and main amenities.

Beautiful country residence with easy access and within walking distance to the village. Approx. 200m2 comprising 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, kitchen, 2 dining rooms, snug, huge living room, garage of approx. 56m2 and storage rooms. South facing pool terrace and breathtaking sea views.

REF: MS245

REF: C3590

Awaiting EPC

190,000€

EPC Rating E

369,000€

www.taurusrealestate.com

TORRE DEL MAR

COMPETA Delightful village house close to the centre with attractive, easy street access. 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, WC, A/C, solar heated water, internet, independent store room and lovely south facing roof terrace with kitchenette. Ready to move into.

REF: C1529

EPC Rating D

120,000€

Exclusive luxury town villa in a private residential area. Approx. 360m2 with 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, WC, roof terrace, patio, swimming pool, carport and Jacuzzi. Oasis of tranquillity yet close to local amenities and the beach.

REF: MS246

EPC Rating C

370,000€

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