The Grapevine Magazine February 2013 by The Grapevine Magazine

February 2013

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Issue 94

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Editors Note...

Front Cover: Caleta de Velez

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Where I live winter has truly set in with low temperatures and incessant winds. However, there can’t be many places where you can see the mountains with snow on and also be only 20 minutes from the coast. Probably by the time you are reading this my family and I will have driven into the mountains, to find the snow and will have built a snowman!! A few events are going on over the coming months the one I would like to especially promote is the Cudeca popup diners club. This is a new venture in order to raise funds for Cudeca. The first dinner with a guest chef will be held at the Alberdini Restaurant on 22nd February. More information on how to buy tickets or be a host venue can be found on page 26. We haven’t forgotten its Valentines Day this month with a couple of pages dedicated to facts and history to get you in the mood. Many places are advertising Valentines day dinners and parties so there is no excuse not to take you loved one out for the evening, (unless you have kids!). Finally well done to Maxwell and Janice Reeves who won the “Find the wine glass competition” and win a meal at Tk’s Bar & Restaurante in Torrox Costa.

February Weather Days with rainfall: 6 Days Avg Max Temperature: 16.9 c Hours of Sunshine : 6.4 p/day The weather data is for guidance only and is the average monthly maximum for the Costa del Sol

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

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Enjoy and keep reading (and looking!) The Editor

Inside This Month 44 Jansen Riley does the Turkey Trot! Raising money for Action for Animals

46 Sun or Rock Roses More Campo Cuttings with Lorraine Cavanagh

54 La Boutique opens in Competa

A John Lewis in Spain

62 Winter Wanderings! The annual journey back to Cornwall

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after the Decree came into force, very few of them have approached their Town Halls to ask for their homes to be made legal, some of them because the Town Halls have advised them not to do so and others because the owners are not in agreement with the solutions which are being offered to them by the Junta.

E NEWS IN SPAIN News from the Axarquia

alaga City Hall declared two days of mourning in January after a six-yearold boy lost his life when he was run over by one of the floats in the annual ‘cabalgata’, the Three Kings parade held on January 5th. Miguel R. M. was among thousands of children who lined the streets with their families to enjoy the parade and catch a glimpse of the Three Kings who would later bring them presents. However tragedy struck when, soon after the start of the event, at around 5.30 p.m., in Plaza del General Torrijos, the boy was caught under one of the front wheels of a float, apparently while searching for sweets thrown from above.Volunteers accompanying the float, that was pulled by a four wheel drive vehicle, had managed to prevent other children from getting too close to the wheels after sweets had fallen in the gap in front of the trailer.

ecree 2/2012 of the Junta de Andalucía, which aims to regulate buildings which exist on land which is not classified for construction, is failing to convince the owners of illegal properties in the

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countryside of La Axarquía region. In fact, ten months after the new regulations came into force, their effect has been practically nonexistent as the majority of owners of illegal houses have not applied for them to be made legal. Nor are the local councils playing their part. Very few of them have drawn up the report on illegal settlements which will help in making the properties legal. This is a document which is required by the decree, which stipulates that in the absence of an Urban Plan the Town Halls should supply details of their future planning, to identify the places which have a high concentration of buildings on land not zoned for construction. Nor have most of the councils drawn up the regulations about minimum conditions of habitation and sanitation with which all illegal properties will have to comply. The reason for this is that many of them are waiting for the Junta to approve the guidelines which will help Town Halls to set up their general urban plans or, in the absence of that regulation, their municipal bylaws.Although there is considerable concern among the owners of illegal properties, the reality is that nearly one year

lectricity has risen by 3 per cent for millions of domestic customers, although for some - those whose contracted supply is lower than 3 kilowatts, families where all members are out of work, pensioners on the lowest income - the price has been frozen. The government is also going to penalise increases in consumption by charging more and has therefore had to eradicate the estimated monthly meter readings. There will be further increases during the year, because the tax of 7 per cent which has to be paid by the suppliers will end up being passed on to the public.

U citizens in Spain could face proof of income tests if they wish to reside in the country for more than three months, as the Spanish government implements what has been described as "a crackdown on migrants" as it seeks to resolve the ongoing economic crisis. As such, municipal councils, the National Police and international embassies are urging nonSpanish nationals to familiarise themselves with the new residency requirements (they can be found on many town hall and embassy websites), which have been introduced by the Spanish government.Under the new rules, EU nationals registering on the 'Registro Central de Extranjeros' (National Foreigners Register) in order to obtain residency in Spain may be required to produce evidence of "sufficient financial means to support themselves and their dependants.” Applicants may also be asked for proof of private or public healthcare insurance.

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the grooms have gone out all dressed up and wearing their fiancee's jewellery, which then hasn't come off."On six occasions - again mainly on stag or hen parties - handcuffs have had to be cut off.

Weird and Wonderful News From Around the World

aby born on Armenia plane 'named after stewardess'. The flight had been heading to Armenia from Russia when the girl was born. A woman has given birth to a baby girl on a plane flying from Russia to Armenia, local media say. They say the baby was named Hasmik - after the flight attendant who helped deliver her, Hasmik Ghevondyan. The mother's identity has not been revealed. Both she and the baby are reportedly doing well. The flight, operated by Armenia's Armavia airline, landed in Yerevan. Ms Ghevondyan is quoted as saying that the whole crew helped deliver the baby.

irefighters, paramedics, a mountain rescue team and even a helicopter were called out to recover a couple after they plunged 12ft down a steep embankment at a beauty spot in the Yorkshire Dales. The couple, who are in their early 30s, were in a clinch when the woman fell backwards over the

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wall.Her partner tried to grab her back, but she pulled him over with her and they both tumbled down the bank on the other side. The man, who suffered possible abdominal and leg injuries, was flown to hospital by air ambulance. The woman was taken by road to hospital with suspected pelvic injuries. The accident happened on a country road on the outskirts of the market town of Hawes in Wensleydale, North Yorkshire.

Freedom of Information Act request revealed Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service responded to 63 oddball emergencies last year. One woman needed rescuing after she was trapped inside a flat-pack wardrobe while she assembled it at her home. A firefighter said: "She wasn't that unhappy as she had her cigarettes with her while she was waiting to be rescued." A staggering 49 people also dialled 999 to have RINGS removed from their fingers. A fire service spokesman said: "We've had some stag do's where

cientists, psychologists and English academics at Liverpool University have found that reading the works of the Bard and other classical writers has a beneficial effect on the mind, catches the reader’s attention and triggers moments of self-reflection. Using scanners, they monitored the brain activity of volunteers as they read works by William Shakespeare, William Wordsworth, T.S Eliot and others. They then “translated” the texts into more “straightforward”, modern language and again monitored the readers’ brains as they read the words. Scans showed that the more “challenging” prose and poetry set off far more electrical activity in the brain than the more pedestrian versions.Scientists were able to study the brain activity as it responded to each word and record how it “lit up” as the readers encountered unusual words, surprising phrases or difficult sentence structure.

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the wooden spoons. This Valentine decoration meant, "You unlock my heart!"

Valentines Day Facts

other's day and valentine's day are the two biggest occasions on which flowers are given, Numerous early Christian martyrs were named Valentine. In Finland Valentine's Day is called Ystävänpäivä which translates into "Friend's day". In Slovenia, a proverb says that "St Valentine brings the keys of roots", so on February 14, plants and flowers start to grow. In some Latin American countries Valentine's Day is known as "Día del Amor y la Amistad" (Day of Love and Friendship). In Korea, if you do not receive any gift on Valentine's day then all the singles go to Korean restaurants and eat black noodles to mourn their single status. Valentine Cards ? Every year around 1 billion

Valentine cards are sent across. ? After Christmas it's a single largest seasonal card-sending occasion. ? Teachers receive the most Valentine's Day cards, followed by children, mothers, wives, and then, sweethearts. ? Children between ages 6 to 10 exchange more than 650 million Valentine's cards with teachers, classmates, and family members. Valentine Flowers/Roses Received Valentine Flowers? Well I guess you are a woman. Of the 73% of people who buy Valentine's Day flowers are men, while only 27 percent are women. A single perfect red rose framed with baby's breath is named by some florists as a "signature rose," and is the preferred choice for most for giving on Valentine's

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Day, anniversaries and birthdays. The red rose was the favorite flower of Venus, the Roman goddess of love. The color red stands for strong romantic feelings making the red rose the flower of love. Cupid Cupid is a symbol of Valentine's Day. Cupid was associated with Valentine's Day because he was the son of Venus, the Roman god of love and beauty. Cupid often appears on Valentine cards and gift tokens holding a bow and arrows as he is believed to use magical arrows to arouse feelings of love. Love Letters and Poems Verona, the Italian city where Shakespeare's play lovers Romeo and Juliet lived, receives about 1,000 letters every year sent to Juliet on Valentine's Day. The oldest surviving love poem till date is written in a clay tablet from the times of the Sumerians, inventors of writing, around 3500 B.C. Wear your Heart on your Sleeve In the Middle Ages young men and women drew the names from a bowl to see who would be their Valentine. They would wear this name pinned on their sleeves for one week. This was done so that it becomes easy for other people to know your true feelings. This was known as "to wear your heart on your sleeve" Valentine Gifts On February 14th wooden love spoons were carved and given as gifts on Valentine's Day in Wales. Hearts, keys and keyholes were favorite Valentine decorations on

The most beautiful and incredible gift of love is the monument Taj Mahal in India. Built by Mughal Emperor Shahjahan as a memorial to his wife it stands as the emblem of the eternal love story. Work on the Taj Mahal began in 1634 and continued for almost 22 years and required the labor of 20,000 workers from all over India and Central Asia. In America, the pilgrims used to send confections, such as sugar wafers, marzipan, sweetmeats and sugar plums, to their affianced. Lot of value was placed on these gifts because they included what was then a rare product, sugar. After the late 1800's, beet sugar became widely used and more available, and sweet gifts continued to be cherished and enjoyed. Amongst the earliest Valentine's Day gifts were candies. The most common were chocolates in heart shaped boxes. The Valentine Heart The heart is associated to Valentine's Day as it is considered the source of all human emotions. The custom of drawing a heart shape is supposed to have come from early attempts to draw an organ that no one had seen. The symbol came on to become as a sign of love. The heart has been the most common figure of romantic love over the decades. Ancient cultures believed the human soul lived in the heart. The heart may be linked with love because the ancient Greeks believed it was the goal of Eros, known as Cupid to the Romans. Anyone shot in the heart by one of Cupid's arrows would fall hopelessly in love. Because the heart is also closely linked to love, its red color is considered as most romantic.

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with romance goes to the credit of great writer Geoffrey Chaucer, who writes in his Parliament of Foules, 1382, For this was on seynt Volantynys day, Whan euery bryd comyth there to chese his make?, therefore beginning the tradition. During 19th century, physicians would prescribe chocolates to their patients, who would pine for a lost love. their patients, who would pine for a lost love. The cops of Saudi Arabia banned the sale of anything red or symbolizing love in 2002 and 2008, believing that this is a Christian festival, resulting in a black market of Valentine's Day gifts in 2008, which witnessed an even bigger number of customers. Apart from lovers, spouses, and sweethearts, the other people who receive maximum number of flowers, cards and gifts on the day are, mothers and teachers.

More Valentines Day Facts Birds Lovebirds are often associated with Valentine's Day. These lovebirds found in Africa, are brightly coloured and sit very close together with their mates, earning them their name.

Love Knots A love knot is a symbol of undying love, as its twisting loops have no beginnings or ends. In olden times, they were made of ribbon or drawn on paper to prove ones eternal love.

Doves are also part of the Valentine tradition. These birds are symbols of love and loyalty because they mate for life. A pair of doves will also share the care of all their babies.

Past Times Pope Gelasius I of Rome, declared Saint Valentine's burial day as the Valentine's Day, on 496 AD.

In olden times some people used to believe that if a woman saw a robin flying overhead on Valentine's Day, it meant she would marry a sailor. If she saw a sparrow, she would marry a poor man and be very happy. If she saw a goldfinch, she would marry a millionaire.

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The girls during Medieval times, used to eat strange food items, as it was believed that by doing so, they would dream of their future spouse or lover. The Saint to which the day has been dedicated brought nothing romantic to be attached to the day, though the earliest association of Valentine's Day dit

The University of Maryland, educates the masses and media about the Valentine's day, through its academic experts. The day is also a great day for the beloved pets of many families, as it has been surveyed that people bring gifts for their pets also on Valentine's Day, in huge numbers. The famous gifts and cards company Hallmark, launched its first valentine product in 1913 The Medieval concept of Courtly Love, where male lover would court and praise the beloved through chivalrous deeds and poetry, descended from the ancient traditions associated with Valentine's Day. . So now that we know the Valentine day facts, start your shopping today and express your love to your sweetheart. Happy Valentine's Day!

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February 8 -22 (approx dates) 2013 Event: De Cajon Flamenco Festival Where? Barcelona. What? Various Concerts

OUT AND ABOUT IN FEBRUARY Lots to do and see in February all over Spain January 19 - February 3, 2013 Event Gastrofestival Where? Madrid What? Special meal deals in restaurants, exhibitions on gastronomy in culture and more.

February 2 to 5, 2013 Event Moros y Cristianos . (the dates in the link are wrong) Where? in Bocairente/Bocairent, near Valencia What? mock battle

January 28 to February 11 2013 Event Rubrifolkum Folk Music Festival Where? Sant Boi de Llobregat What? Local folk festival.

February 2 to 5 2013 Event Flamenco Fashion Show Where? Seville. What? See the latest designs in flamenco dresses.

February 1 2013 Event: De Cajon Flamenco Festival Where? Barcelona. What? Concert by Llorona y Cantares, as part of the De Cajon flamenco festival.

February 2-3 2013 Event La Candaleria Where? Nationwide but especially popular in Madrid. What? A celebration of when Mary and Joseph took Baby Jesus to the temple in Jerusalem, forty days after his birth.

February 3 (first Sunday of the month), 2013 Event San Cecilio festival Where? Granada What? A gypsy festival in the Sacromonte area of Granada. The whole city converges on the Sacromonte monastery where there is lots of partying and some flamenco performances. February 1-3, 2013 Event La Endiablada Where? festival in Almonacid, near Cuenca, What? where everyone dresses up as devils.

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February 6, 2013 Event: 24 Guitar Festival BCN Where? Barcelona, Catalonia. What? A concert by Vinicio Capossella, forming part of Barcelona's guitar festival. February 9-12, 2013 Event Peropalo Where? Villanueva de la Vera in Extremadura. What? Villanueva de la Vera's take on carnival time includes a giant puppet, called the Peropalo. Lots of drinking in the streets, and a donkey is paraded around the town, for some reason!

Around February 12 2013 (Week before Lent) Event Carnival Where? All over Spain. What? It's Carnival time! Spain's two main gay communities, Chueca in Madrid and Sitges near Barcelona , are the stars of the shows here. Cadiz and Tenerife also host famous processions. February 14 2013 Event: Valentine's Day Where? All over the world! What? Lovers go out for dinner and buy chocolates. February 17 2013 Event Barcelona Half-Marathon Where? Barcelona. What? It's a half marathon! February 13-17 2013 Event International Contemporary Art Fair Where? Madrid What? Often referred to as ARCOmadrid. February 20 2013 Event: 24 Guitar Festival BCN Where? Barcelona, Catalonia. What? A concert by Antonio Font, forming part of Barcelona's guitar festival. February 22 to March 9, 2013 Event Festival De Jerez Where? Jerez, in Andalusia What? Flamenco festival. February 24 2013 Event Seville Marathon Where? Seville What? It's a marathon, through the gorgeous streets of Seville. February 28 to March 3, 2013 Event Amimac Mostra Internacional de Cinema d'Animaci贸 Where? Lleida, Catalonia. What? Animated film festival.

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section in European countries like Germany, France, Italy, Switzerland, Poland, Belgium and the Czech Republic, among others. However, the ‘global village’ dimension which the courses acquire every year is reflected in the notable presence of students coming from places as distant as the United States, Canada and Brazil, as well as Hungary, Romania and Argentina, to name a few.

THE JEREZ FESTIVAL Jerez‘s Flamenco Festival

ndalusia is the birthplace of Flamenco, making Jerez a fitting host for the world's leading Flamenco festival. Thousands of dance students gather each year for workshops and master classes on the full range of flamenco styles and skills such as flamenco compás and clapping and learning how to handle the bata de cola and other elements such as the shawl and the fan. It is a once in a lifetime chance to learn from the masters, which helps explain the fierce competition from around the world to claim one of the 1,000 student spots. For those who are not lucky enough to get one of the coveted student invitation, it is still worth making the journey to Jerez to witness the most famous bailaores of our time performing throughout the festival at the Teatro Villamarta.

So far a total of 624 students

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coming from 30 countries have formally registered for the baile courses of Festival de Jerez 2013, which is to be held from February 22nd to March 9th. Registration for the 44 courses in the event’s training section - which also includes compás and clapping workshops - opened on September 6th. In this short period of time, the level of occupation has already reached 57.5% for an offer which rises to 1,085 places. There are currently 8 courses which have filled up and, just like in past editions, predictions point to a figure of nearly one hundred percent occupation being reached. Of the 30 countries represented, belonging to every continent, this first statistical survey is highlighted by the traditional dominion of the students coming from Japan and the strong establishment of this training

The training section of Festival de Jerez is one of the most unique proposals in this event which moreover includes an extensive program of shows and concerts together with other activities. All of them have flamenco dancing and Spanish dance as their common thread. The interest in the festival’s courses and workshops responds to the existence of a varied offer – of styles and academic level - and the presence of the greatest maestros, many of whom are active artists. There are four learning levels. This diversification covers everything from beginners’ level to advanced. NOVELTIES Highlighting the novelties of the upcoming edition is the workshopseminar which Eva Yerbabuena will teach about a show’s creative process, which is complemented with practical classes on knowledge of the body through technique. Moreover, a related program includes the collaboration of two private companies specializing in cultural management. On the one hand, Monto Cultura will set up a course on flamenco photography taught by Gilles Larrain, a prestigious artist whose works have been seen in New York, Paris and Hamburg, among other cities. On the other, the International Flamenco Institute of Jerez will carry out courses in cante, guitar, soniquete and introduction to flamenco, in such a way that the training offer extends to other artistic disciplines besides baile.

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Win Win Win A meal for two and a bottle of wine on Friday Night Jam Session at the Boatyard Bar in Nerja Simply find the hidden wine glass within this months magazine. .

To the right, you can see the size of the wine glass that you are looking for.

Actual Size!

To enter send an email to grapevinesales@gmail.com Do not forget to include: Which page the glass is on Your full name, address and your telephone number. In the subject field of the email please write February 2013 COMPETITION The winning entry will be drawn on 20th February 2013 and will be contacted within 2 days. TERMS & CONDITIONS This competition is open from the 1st - 20th February 2013. Winners will agree to have their photo’s published in the March 2013 Edition of The Grapevine Magazine. Only one entry per person.

January’s Winner The Grapevine is pleased to announce Maxwell and Janice Reeves from Torrox as the winners of the “Find the Wine Glass” competition in the January edition. They win a meal for two at TK’s Bar & Restaurante in Torrox Costa

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Thomas Hirth, from TK's Bar and Restaurante, Torrox Costa drawing the “Find the Wine Glass” winner

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EXERCISES YOU CAN DO ROUND THE HOUSE Tips to keep the fitness New Years Resolution going Side Plank There are many great core exercises you can do in the home, the side plank being one of them. To perform a side plank first lie down on your side. Make sure that your shoulders are in line with your elbow, then lift yourself so that your thighs are off the ground and hold that position for roughly a minute.

bend your knees, bringing you into the squat position.

Repeat this exercise again but on the other side. By completing 3 sets of this exercise every couple of days, you should begin to see better stamina, core strength and oblique definition.

Tricep dips If you’re looking to tone up your arms, tricep dips are an easy home exercise. All you need is a chair or a bench to perform this exercise.

Push ups work your core, pectoral muscles, triceps and deltoids. You should aim to complete at least 3 sets of 10 push ups per day.

Squat Thrusts The Squat thrust is a great muscle-building and cardiovascular exercise that can easily be done in the home. To start, stand up straight with your hands to your side. You must then

While sitting on a chair or bench, place your hands on your side. Lift off onto your hands and push your hips forward, bending your elbows as you move forward.

Diet and supplements: Eating well is essential when exercising. While it can be tempting to graze all day at home, eating a balanced diet is a must if you’re hoping to get results from your home workout.

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Fall forwards placing your palms on the ground then extend your legs behind you, assuming a press-up position. Bring your legs back in and go back to the starting position. You should aim to do three sets of 10 squat thrusts per day.

When doing tricep curls, make sure that your hips don’t move too far from the bench or you could end up working your shoulders more than your triceps. Press ups Press ups are one of the most common forms of callisthenic exercise, and the sheer number of variants makes this exercise infinitely valuable.

Push yourself back up and repeat.

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New Covered Heated Terrace

New -

Traditional Engli Apple Pie, S sh Deserts Baileys Che potted Dick, ese cake, Chocolate s Jam sponge ponge Treacle pud & ding

The Town Frier

Includes free portion of: Coleslaw, mushy peas, gravy or curry sauce Orders over 25.oo include a bottle of wine, beer or soft drink

Please pop in for a take-away menu

Opening Hours

Tuesday to Sat 12-9pm Wednesday & Thurs 5.30pm-9pm Now Open All Day on Bank Holidays

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Small cod or haddock & chips 6.50 Large cod or haddock & chips 7.50 Plaice & chips 8.00

Awkwrights English Shop

Town Frier To Venta Baja

To Velez Malaga To advertise call

637 028 873

www.sunsetproperties-spain.com :sunsetproperties

Tel:(0034) 618 295 063 Price Reduced!

info@sunsetproperties-spain.com

Price:150,000 Euros

New this Month!

Price:199,000 Euros

Superb immaculately presented 4 bed 3 bath village house (230 m²) with large living/dining room, beautiful fitted kitchen, garage and roof terrace with sea views.

Archez Beautiful well established 3 bed 2 bath villa (107.40 m²) situated in a peaceful location with magnificent views near Corumbela and Archez. This delightful property has good access, spacious living accommodation, superb outside space and mature gardens. Part exchange considered. ref: vc6-606

Price:239,000 Euros

Fax:(0034) 951 067 711

Price:160,000 Euros

Canillas de Aceituno Charming beautifully renovated rustic style 2 bed 1 bath country house (127m²) with covered terrace, wooden decked pool area, large kitchen, wonderful cottage garden and superb countryside views.

ref: vc4-772

ref: tc2-870 Price reduced!

Price:275,000 Euros

Competa

Canillas de Aceituno

Modern well established 3 bed 1 bath villa (89.29 m²) just a five minute drive from Competa. The perfect holiday home/rental property, this villa has excellent access, attractive pool area, large terrace and superb sea, mountain and countryside views.

Large well established 3 bed 2 bath open plan villa and separate 1 bed 1 bath guest house (188 m²) with good access, terraces, pool area, mature gardens and stunning countryside and mountain views.

New this Month!

Price Reduced!

ref: vc4-786

ref: vc1-615

Price:249,950 Euros

Price reduction!

Denise Hill UK 0844 7744860

Canillas de Albaida

This Month’s Special Offer!

Price Reduced!

” Sunset Properties is a proactive and innovative local company. We use the internet as our shop front and advertise extensively. If you would like to find out more we would be very pleased to talk to you by phone, by e-mail or to meet you for an informal chat.”

Price:119,000 Euros

Wonderful Property! Price:365,000 Euros

Canillas de Albaida

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

Price Reduced!

Price:76,000 Euros

Salares

Mondron

Sayalonga

Attractive modern 3 bed 3 bath villa (109 m²) in a small village development with easy access, on-street parking, pool, terraces, roof terrace, garage and mature gardens.

Compact and bijou rustic style 1 bed 1 bath country house (42m²) in a peaceful rural location with beautiful gardens, terraces, summerhouse, garage and stunning countryside and mountain views.

ref: vm3-868

ref: vs1-787

Gorgeous traditional Moorish style 3 bed 1 bath village house (71 m²) with attractive rustic features, colourfully decorated interior, good sized accommodation, courtyard and roof terrace.

ref: vs3-832

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

New this month!

Price:179,000 Euros

Price reduction!

Price:99,000 Euros

Viñuela Well established beautifully maintained 2 bed 2 bath villa (82 m²) located on a small development with excellent access, good sized living accommodation, separate studio/workshop/office, terraces and mature gardens.

Traditional 4 bed 2 bath village house (100m²) in a fantastic central location in Competa. With spacious rooms, versatile layout and lots of original features, this charming house would make a superb permanent /holiday home or an excellent rental property.

Offers Welcome! Price:235,000 Euros

New this month!

ref: vv1-860

Competa

ref: tc1-577

Price:175,000 Euros

Canillas de Albaida

Well designed new 3 bed 2 bath modern villa (92 m²) with large living/dining room, open plan kitchen, terrace, including pool (to be constructed), plenty of flat outside space and stunning sea views.

Large 6 bed 3 bath village house (210 m²) in a central village location in need of some TLC with good sized accommodation spread over 2 floors and great rental potential.

New this month!

Offers Welcome!

ref: vc2-852

Price:189,000 Euros

ref: tc2-869 Price:134,000 Euros

Price reduction!

Price:240,000 Euros

Competa Stunning property (273m²) consisting of a 1 bed 1 bath villa and a separate 2 bed 1 bath guest house and a huge double garage within walking distance of Competa. An outstanding property with spectacular views, beautiful gardens and ref: vc1-563 excellent rental potential.

Great value!

Price:159,000 Euros

Competa Delightful 2 bed 1 bath country house (150 m² approx ) with stunning views close Competa. A lovely property with good access, 2 superb terraces, outside kitchen and spacious open plan living accommodation. A great full time/ holiday home or rental property. ref: vc1-578 Price Reduced!

Price:199,950 Euros

Competa

Alcaucin

Very spacious nicely situated 3 bed 2 bath village house (174 m²) with on-street parking, garage, studio/bedroom 4, open plan kitchen/diner, terraces, huge roof terrace, mature gardens and sea views.

Well established 2 bed 1 bath villa (95 m²) with good access, sun room, terraces, pool area, garage and spectacular sea views - an ideal holiday home/rental property.

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

Super Property!

Lake Views!

ref: tc1-867

Price:235,000 Euros

ref: vc1-708 Price:350,000 Euros

ref: va3-823

Luxury Property!

Price:599,000 Euros

Comares

Los Romanes

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

Competa

Superb substantial 3 bed 3 bath villa plus a self contained 1 bed 1 bath guest apartment (178m²) overlooking Lake Viñuela with lots of outside space, good rental potential and spectacular views.

2 superb luxury villas – 3 beds, 3 baths (229 m²) & 2 beds, 2 baths (119 m²) with secluded pool area, sun terrace, mature gardens, excellent access and breathtaking views.

ref:vc7-843

ref: vv1-799

ref: vc1-052

THE CUDECA POP-UP DINERS CLUB Supporting a good cause

hat is The Cudeca Popup Diners Club? Simply put, we are a bunch of ordinary people keen to assist Cudeca and Macmillan to raise much needed essential funds. We Pop-up at different Host Venues each quarter of the year – Feb/May/Aug/Nov with each event providing a different themed Menu. Amongst us are foodies who not only enjoy cooking good food, but also the ultimate prize of consuming the delicious dishes. Of course, everybody has their own ideas of "their perfect meal" and it is therefore our aim to organise events that appeal to all tastes. Each event is themed accordingly. How does the diner benefit? Our Diners are provided with a themed dining experience in exchange for paying for their meals, just as you

The Pop-up Diners Club Pueblos de moñtana por encima de Velez Málaga

would in any restaurant! It's a win, win situation for everyone. Our diners eat good food and ALL profits are donated to Cudeca and on some occasions Mamillan UK too. How do the volunteers benefit? None of our volunteers benefit financially. They benefit not only from the mere satisfaction of assisting Cudeca and Macmillan to raise funds, but also knowing they are assisting in keeping these essential services running! Statistically, everybody at some point in their lives will be/has been affected by Cancer! This statistic is too high and with your help this could be dramatically reduced. More and more Cancer patients are survivors these days, but the terminally ill patients are still in the high numbers. Together we can stamp this out.

How do Host Venues Benefit? By donating the use of restaurant dining areas and kitchen/s for our events, the owner/proprietor is requested only to take full control of the bar, thus earning profits from all drinks/beverages only. They are not required to donate financially at all, this is purely voluntary. All we ask is the use of the venue on a day/evening they would normally close during the week and our own volunteers take full control of the menu and food for diners. By becoming a Host Restaurant, they naturally receive much publicity in addition to bar profits. How does Cudeca/Macmillan benefit? Our financial assistance in raising donations!!. Want to become a Volunteer or Diner? Or maybe start a club for your area? Contact Debbie at cpudclub@gmail.com or Cindy at cindyjones19@hotmail.com also refer to website www.thecudecapop-updinersclub.blogspot.com

Announcing The First

Cudeca Pop-up Diners Event Popping-up at The Alberdini Rural Hotel, Competa Friday 22nd February 2013 7.30pm Arrival - Service commences 8pm

ALL PROFITS DONATED TO CUDECA

3 courses €16,50 euro pp (ticket admission only)

Vietnamese Vegetarian Spring Roll, Indian Onion Bhaji & Thai Son-in-Law Eggs Vietnamese Chicken Curry, Indian Vegetarian Curry, Thai Pork Jungle Curry, White Rice & Indian Naan Bread

Profiteroles with Hot Chocolate Fudge Sauce Ticket Purchases – The Alberdini Rural Hotel and La Boutique de Competa (Payment in full €16,50 per ticket at time of purchase)

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Restaurante El Pilón C/Laberinto 3, Cómpeta, Malaga (+34) 952 553 512 Open 6 nights a week from 7PM. Open Sundays for lunch from 1:00-3:30 Closed Tuesdays Evenings Cocktail Lounge Now Open Happy Hour on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 7PM - 8PM

Upcoming Events: Valentine's Day - February 14th Beef Wellington for two, a chocolate fondant to share, and a glass a cava €25 per person. Entertainment provided Friday February 22nd Authentic Tex Mex Night! Special Menu and drinks. Live music provided by Jonny Unplugged Wednesday February 20th Royal Ballet in Still Life at the Penguin Cafe and Rare Russian pieces, starting at 9 pm.

www.restaurantelpilon.com info@restaurantelpilon.com

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Why no t treat y o partner ur action p to a Valentin acked es Gift!

REAL FUN! New powerful 500cc 4x4 buggys on the Costa del Sol. Discover Inland Andalucian a spectacular way •Half day tour (3.5hr) •Ideal for Birthdays or just a day out •Drivers must be 21 with a licence •Passengers all ages welcome

Buggy Sales

BOOK NOW FOR A GREAT DAY OUT

To 028 873 To advertise advertise call call 637 028on 873 To advertise call 637 Helen 637 028 873

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by arranging for your property and/or your land to be remeasured, producing the necessary documentation that will be required by the Notary and Land Registry and accompanying you to the office of the Notary.

Welcome to Asesoría Axarquía

t Asesoría Axarquía we have been providing professional assistance to many satisfied foreign clients for over 15 years. Based in the centre of Torre del Mar, our offices are easy to find with parking available right outside. We can offer all of our services in Spanish, English, German, Italian and French We pride ourselves on our friendly approach and like to get to know all of our clients so that we can offer a personal service. Contact us There’s no need to make an appointment, just call into our office at Avd. Andalucía 65-A, Torre del Mar – head towards Málaga from the police station and our office is further along on the left – or ‘phone 952 54 51 05 and speak to Antonio or Marcos or email info@asesoriaaxarquia.es Services offered by Asesoría Axarquía Purchase of a Property As a buyer you must take advice from a legal adviser before you sign anything or pay any deposit. Buying a property in a foreign country can be a daunting

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prospect but you need not worry, at Asesoría Axarquía we will provide you with a reliable, professional service in your language tailored to your needs and we will advise and assist you through every stage of the process by: • Helping you to obtain an NIE number. • Preparing the purchase contract. • Carrying out the necessary searches. • Arranging for payment of the deposits when required. • Preparing all necessary documentation for the visit to the Notary. • Accompanying you to the Notary and translating the title deed. • Registering the new title deed at the Land Registry. • Arranging for utilities to be transferred into your name. Updating of Deeds We can also help you to update your Escritura or title deed. If you bought your property a number of years ago, it may be that the description in the deeds is not entirely correct or you may have added a pool, room or building since you bought it. At Asesoría Axarquía we can guide you through every step of the process

Taxes As an Asesoría, Antonio is a qualified tax accountant and can prepare and submit your taxes for you on an annual basis whether you are a foreign non-resident (you own property in Spain but you do not live here) or a foreign resident (you live in Spain on a permanent basis). Tax returns for non-residents are due before the end of every year and those for residents during May and June. Tax liabilities are different for each individual so it is important to obtain our professional advice for your particular situation. Contact the office and we will give you details of the paperwork we need in order to prepare your tax return. Property Management At Asesoría Axarquía we can also advise you with regard to all manner of community issues. Take the stress out of running a club or society and leave us to do the administration of your income and expenses and come to us for advice about your AGM. We can also help you with any issues relating to your community if you live on an urbanisation. Other services we provide include: • Preparation of Spanish wills. • Issues relating to inheritance. • Transfer of car ownership and registration. • Enrolment of vehicles with foreign plates. • Applications for Spanish residency. • Applications for Spanish driving licences. • Rental contracts. • Administrative accounting for self-employed workers and companies.

To advertise call 637 028 873

Asesoria Axarquia Our office has offered comprehensive help and advice to our foreign clients in the Axarquia area for more than 15 years Our experience is based on:

Land Registry: • Registration of properties • Corrections/Update of properties • Plot measurements and ownership exchanges

Deeds: • Purchase and sale contracts • Property new building declarations • Inheritances • Wills

Taxes: • Non resident tax (for foreigners with properties in Spain) • Resident taxes (for foreigners with residency in Spain)

Property Management: • Advice in Community issues • Administration of incomes and expenses • AGMS

We speak Spanish, English, German, Italian and French Avd. Andalucía 65-A 29740 Torre del Mar Málaga Tel. 952 54 51 05 info@asesoriaaxarquia.es

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Vista Glass Curtains Vista Glass Curtains are official distributors of Glass Curtains. We also do... Aluminium - UPVC Windows & Doors Glass Balustrades e Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll beat any lik e ot qu Pool Surrounds e lik r fo by 10% Glass Roofs

So why not contact us on: 952 426 191 - 615 010 612 OR Visit our Webpage: www.cierredecristal.es Also you can send us an email: vistaglasscurtains@gmail.com

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NEW: No more cold feet with the 'Desk Heater' - this little heater is elegant in design with a massive wooden base. It is the ideal auxiliary heater that fits on or under the table. Heat supply comes from both sides. Redwell® Infrared Heaters offer the best benefits – for your property, your electricity bill and yourself

REDWELL Redwell® The Original for more than 12 years

or more than 12 years Infrared Heaters from Redwell® have provided unique designs and the highest manufactured quality. It is an Austrian manufacturer that specializes in the production of these infrared heating systems. It is also the continuous research and development in cooperation with universities which guarantee outstanding product quality and the latest technology.

WHY Redwell®? * Infrared heaters have specially developed storage inside this keeps running times lower so its heat without the cost of electricity! White panels from 250 upto 1400 Watt in 17 sizes - The heating solution for every room! * Picture Heaters in enamel print colourfast and no optical reflection * Long operating distance of the heating waves - suitable for big rooms * 7 years experience on the Spanish market. * 5 years vendor warranty

*Protect your property against dampness and mould! *Reduce your electricity bill with Redwell® heaters! *Enjoy the clean air in your home without dust, pollen, bacteria and mould spores! Treat yourself to energy savings, high comfort, healthy indoor environment and NO maintenance costs!

The leading brand in Infrared Heating Heat up your home in a healthy and economical way! Infrared Design Heating System: Pictures, Mirrors, Glass, Blackboards, Columns etc. -New additional product line of frameless white panels: More power for the money .

-All Redwell® heaters have a partial storage heater to keep running times lower

NEW: Desk Heater! Contact us or visit the exhibition at our shop:

above: Desk Heater

Redwell, Dipl.-Ing. Svend Scharler, Avda. El Faro, Bl. 75, bajo 9, Torrox Costa phone: 952539742, mobile: 606423869, Email: sscharler@gmx.de

www.redwell.com To advertise call 637 028 873

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CONSTRUCCIONES

SCHMID S.C. 10 Year Anniversary of Construcciones SCHMID We would like to thank all our clients, friends and everybody that knows us for their support over the last 10 years. We look forward to working with you all again in the near future. 10 years of providing top quality work.

TEL.652656066 construccionesschmid@hotmail.com www.construccionesschmid.com To advertise call 637 028 873 36 The Grapevine

CONSTRUCCIONES

SCHMID S.C.

We clean septic tanks & deliver water.

Garden soil 1 m3 : 25€ 2 m3 : 40 € + transport 25€

New builds Renovations Swimming pools Concrete walls and structures. Water deposits septic tank installation & emptying. Mini digger hire Deliveries Concrete beams supplied and fitted for pergolas in wood effect (call to see samples) Natural stone walls All of your property needs.

TEL.652656066 construccionesschmid@hotmail.com www.construccionesschmid.com

ANDREWS HOME IMPROVEMENTS WE EMPLOY ONLY TIME SERVED, QUALITY CRAFTSMEN CENTRAL HEATING WHOSE WORK WILL STAND THE CLOSEST SCRUTINY AIR CONDITIONING WE ARE AVAILABLE SIX DAYS A SOLAR WATER HEATING SPECIAL PRICES ON AIR WEEK AND THE TELEPHONE SOLAR POOL HEATING CONDITIONING IS ON LINE 24 HOURS A DAY. SPECIALISTS IN DAMP AND AND SOLAR WATER HEATING SYSTEMS HUMIDITY PROBLEMS Call 686 322 328 Upvc WINDOWS & DOORS or email ahimprovements@gmail.com DECKING AND PERGOLAS All areas from Nerja to Malaga and inland. GAZEBOS & CAR PORTS Free quotations in your home. ·

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

PERGODAS, SHADED AREAS & FENCING

Non Use of Chemicals

RETAINING WALLS & LAND TERRACING

TREE FELLING AND POLLARDING All waste removed and disposed of. .

IRRIGATION SYSTEMS & DRAINAGE

Supplied and Fitted .

CONCRETE FOOTINGS & DRIVEWAYS .

LARGE & SMALL JCB with Qualified Driver

All Prices Guaranteed

TELEPHONE: Simon 686 650 138 38 The Grapevine

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(previous owner of The Rib House)

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free wifi and use of PC

Bar & Restaurante Laguna Beach - Torrox Costa

Breakfasts, Snacks & Full Menu Specialising in Ribs, Wings, Steaks & Chicken. Traditional Sunday Lunch Quiz Night last Saturday of every Month

Saturday 19th January Live Music with Alan Miles a.k.a Neil Diamond!

Valentines Day -Thursday 14th 5 Course Candle Lit Dinner Live music with Bobby Mac Call for more information

Don't forget Mothers Day on the 10th March 9am - 3pm / 6pm - late / Sunday 1pm - 8pm / Closed Wednesday For more info call Thomas or Kerstin 952 968 100 / 696 516 534

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GM EVENTS PRESENTS

THE HOMES, GARDENS & LIFESTYLE SHOW Next stop TORREMOLINOS!!

Sponsored by

It's back and the next stop is TORREMOLINOS blooming into action on Saturday 27 & Sunday 28 April 2013 after 3 resounding successes this Show has all the ingredients to generate YOU more business, more potential clients and leads as well as improve your networking.

CAN YOU AFFORD NOT TO BE THERE? - THIS IS THE SHOW NOT TO BE MISSED! · Celebrity Status - UK TV's Building Expert and Gardener Tommy Walsh from Ground Force · Showcase Garden, Plants, Herbs, Local Celeb Gardeners, Authors & Landscape Gardeners · Homes & Furniture, Interior Design, Local Art Gallery & Art Competition · DIY, Construction, Indoor and Outdoor Living Solutions · Antique Valuations, Stamps and Coins · Wine Tasting, International Cuisine and Gastronomy · Activities, Leisure, Travel, Hobbies and Pastimes · Dedicated Health & Wellbeing Area · Personal Finance & Wealth Management, Legal & Fiscal plus free legal check ups · Demonstrations, Presentations, Talks and Raffles with fantastic prizes and give-aways · UK Ex-Pat, International Markets and Spanish Stands · Show-Guide Map is being produced for the visitors, extra advertising opportunities available. · With over 90 stands and over 5,000 visitors expected from Marbella to Malaga, costal & inland · The Palacio de Congresos – Torremolinos featuring 3,000 indoor square meters an outside area, FREE car parking, conveniently situated 2 minutes from the town and is well sign posted with easy motorway access from the AP 7 · As Always Promoting the Show with a Massive Media, PR and Advertising Campaign · Next step, read the testimonials, look at the floor plan…Then book your stand and join us for the event of the year in Torremolinos, Costa del Sol, you can even join us in the Costa Blanca to in May 2013 too! If your business revolves around the homes, gardens and lifestyle industries this is a unique opportunity to reach European citizens with residence in the province of Andalucía, It makes good marketing and business sense to promote your business personally to thousands of potential clients and customers, make new contacts and generate new business leads to keep YOUR business thriving. To participate in the show please contact the sales department at GM Events office@solproductions.tv Tel. 966 761 050 (English)/ 634 399 125 (English/Spanish)

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GM Events…going the extra mile...Providing an exhibitor open day….sourcing media discounts for participating clients in relation to Show advertising….. GM Events Networking Party with an exhibitor only prize draw We have thousands of happy visitors and hundreds of satisfied and happy clients...

The reactions to three hugely successful GM Events "Phenomenal success by 4.00 p.m on Day 1 we had to get more stock as we had completely sold out of cheese!" Janine Harrison The British Cheese Store (Quesada)

taking catalogues down from Javea to the exhibition. Great show Gina and we're looking forward to the next. Andrew Kings Easy Flatpax Javea

“We at Milton Express found the previous exhibition fresh, innovative and professionally organized by GM Events, over 2 days it proved to be very beneficial, generating excellent business results, an ideal opportunity to promote our

When being approached by Gina at GM Events about the HG & Outdoor Living Expo, I was excited and ready for a challenge as it was something new to the Costa Blanca. After Gina, Sue and my team sat down I was impressed with the amount of input and effort from GM Events helping to ensure there would be a positive outcome from exhibition for Avalon. Not only was the 2 day event a complete success but it helped Avalon in a number of ways 1. Lead Generation in a different Unique & FUN way 2. It got Avalon out there!!! back to the top where it should be, in the Funeral Planning market Nº1 . 3. Great Experience for the staff at Avalon to attend and put individual ideas and planning to the test!! We look forward to the next event GM Events Organises & we only hope we get an invite!! ¨ Natasha Humphrey – Marketing Manager Avalon SL Europe

services.” Milton Express and the Winning Express Just a little note to say thank you for a very successful show and many more to come! Sam Oldbury www.gemstonz.eu www.facebook.com/GemstonzSil ver Well done Gina Marks with the Homes & Gardens exhibition. I know a bit about organising events like these, and know all the stress and hard work that goes into it. The easy flatpax stand was packed almost the whole show. We ran out of catalogues twice and had to call for reinforcements. Thanks also to Gaile Griffin Peers for

To advertise call 637 028 873

I enjoyed being Santa for half an hour! I appreciate all the hard work & it worked for us……… Richard Alexander Financial Planning (Estepona)

Great results for us…..not just at the show but received many more people into our garden centre after the show at the Castle. Thank You Jose Villa Martin Garden Centre Costa Blanca Congratulations on another great success Glenn Tullett Rabit FX (Javea) Let us know as soon as possible the dates for Torremolinos David and Dawn RatcliffePeterson We just wanted to say a big thank you to you and your team. We had a good show and appreciate all the effort you put into it. Lorraine Cavanagh, Viveros Florena, Competa, Malaga

Good Job Done Again………… Jan Beale The Naked Flame Spain (Javea) Enjoyed it and would certainly think about doing another one Jane Culleton The Sail Shade Company

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Avenida de la Constitución, 31, Cómpeta, email: info@todo-todo.co.uk WEB: www.todo-todo.co.uk

A new service offered by Todo Papel as an alternative to the Correos apartado service. Own personal box for an annual fee of €45 per box (not per individual) . Possibility of sharing a box with another household one permanent resident household and one temporary/occasional resident . Receipt of courier items to the shop at no extra charge e.g. Amazon or other on-line purchases (these are currently not accepted by the Correos) . For a charge of €5 per annum we can also offer an email notification service each time mail is received into your box. . For those residents who do not live here permanently we can offer a post forwarding service. Details on application. Mailboxes are for anybody, not just residents of Competa. Ideal also for businesses that do not have a physical address but want correspondence sent to a registered postal address. For more information please email info@todo-todo.co.uk or just pop into the shop New Winter Hours .

Monday 09.00-14.00 and 17.00-19.00 Tuesday and Wednesday 09.00-14.00 Thursday 09.00-14.00 and 17.00-19.00 Friday and Saturday 09.00-14.00 Sunday Closed

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JANSEN RILEY DOES THE TURKEY TROT! Raising money for Action for Animals, Competa t was the 9th December and there I was standing on the start line of the Keyworth Scouts 30th annual Turkey Trot Half Marathon.

and take part. A phone call a month later led to informing me that she had applied for the both of us to take part in the Turkey Trot and that we were in!

The reason I was there had all begun with a conversation I’d had with my sister some three months earlier. She had, in the past two years, at the tender age of ** (she wouldn’t appreciate me advertising her age!) taken up running and had been regularly running 10KM and half marathons, she had also completed the Edinburgh Marathon earlier in 2012.

GULP….training commenced, although several years ago I had completed half marathons and three marathons, the previous decade had passed without any form of training. It was during these early training runs that I began to think of how my pain could be turned into gain and having run the 2003 Flora London Marathon for Children with Leukemia I felt that raising money for a local charity would be a good idea. We had recently been involved with the rehoming of Dee’s dogs through Action for Animals and realised how essential funding is in order for it to carry out its work.

As I was due to fly back to the UK to see my parents at Christmas I had jokingly said to my sister that if there was a 10KM or fun run in the local area I would support her

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So there I was Action for Animals T shirt and Elf hat in place ready to go. 2hrs 14 minutes and 19seconds later and in 732 and 733 places respectively from a starting lineup of 1100, my sister and I crossed the line. Many thanks go to all of the individual sponsors, to Nina at the Action for Animals shop, Lisa and Juan of Naturvets, Gloypat, Marco Polo, Terteria Herbabuena who have all donated and managed to raise €380 which will all go to helping animals in distress. On the 3rd February 2013 I will be taking part in the Torremolinos Half Marathon in preparation for the Mablethorpe Marathon in October, watch out for those sponsorship forms!

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Bar-Restaurante

La Vendimia

Avda. de Nerja, s/n 29754 COMPETA Tel: 952 55 38 80

Excellent food at great prices.

Valentines Day - Thursday 14th February Live Music with Megan Rose and Geoff Murrell Special Menu - 25p/p Aperitif on arrival - Oysters & Scallops Prawn Cocktail Starter Roast Dinner stuffed with herbs served with vegetables and roast potatoes or Grilled Sole with vegetables and roast potatoes Tarta de San Valentin Price also includes a glass of Cava and a bottle of red or white wine per couple

Please call to reserve your table. The New Mirador is now completed in Plaza Vendimia Tel 952 55 38 80 Fantastic space and deals for large groups and parties, music can be supplied.

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Sun or Rock Roses Campo Cuttings by Lorraine Cavanagh.

e sun roses (cistus spp) are some of the most lovely, fleeting and delicate of flowers and yet the plants are as tough as old boots! Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re the ones you see growing wild in the campo, smothered in palepetalled tissue-paper like flowers in springtime. Thoroughly Mediterranean, native to dry parts of the Iberian Peninsula and the Canaries, they grow in impossibly rough ground, rocky, stony, and in full sun, exposed to all the elements and they obviously relish it. There are some 20 species of cistus and, I think Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m safe in saying that, we now have in stock more types than any other garden centre in Spain! So let me tell you a little about these wonderful

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plants. Romantic and ephemeral as wild roses and as appealing as poppies with their wrinkled and furry flower buds, they have foliage with a warm aroma and taste to deter the nibbles of wild animals and they fill the air with their musty perfume on warm spring days. They are all happy in poor rough alkaline soil, baking hot spots and they need no irrigation, once established. They will also grow happily in exposed coastal conditions and support cold weather down to around 10C. They are perfect plants for those impossibly steep banks that we are all trying to tame! Cistus albidus, white-leaved sun

rose or, in Spanish jara estepa has very felted, aromatic, grey leaves (a water saving measure) and is some 75cm high x 50cm wide. The spring and summer flowers are a very pretty pale pink and rather like a wild rose. In several Arab countries the leaves are made into a tea which is said to be very good for the digestion. During the Civil War when food and supplies were scarce, the leaves were used as a tobacco substitute. Cistus ladanifer, gum cistus or, in Spanish, jara pringosa. Forms a large shrub varying between 1m and 3m high with very sticky foliage, strongly aromatic and smelling of balsam. The name ladanifer alludes to the resin

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labdanum, the fragrant gum that is emitted by the plant and, nowadays, much sought after in the perfumery trade as a substitute for ambergris which gives us that heady and rich amber aroma. Ambergris used to be extracted from slaughtered sperm whales, now a protected species. The flowers are generally white, five-petalled with deep burgundy blotches staining the centre. The flowers are fleeting but abundantly produced.

cistus ladanifer

Cistus salvifolius, sageleaved sun rose, in Spanish jara negra. The leaves on this one are oval, rough and hairy, rather like our culinary sage, hence the name. The spring and early summer flowers are white, around 5cm across and the bush reaches 1m. Medicinally used as an astringent and to heal wounds. Cistus purpureus, purple sun rose, in Spanish, jara purpura. A moderate grower to 1m cistus purpureus tall and 2m spread. The fragrant purple-pink flowers are showy, flattening as they open and revealing the typical five deeper splodges at the base of the petals. It is, arguably, the most graceful of the cistus, billowing and spilling down rugged hillsides. It can layer and root as it spreads. Cistus x florentinus, the fontfroide sun rose. A cistus with cistus albidus mid-green foliage to around 30cm tall and spreading, it encourage bushiness but never produces myriads of snow-white prune hard as they dislike this and flowers through springtime and may not regenerate, rather like early summer. A great ground lavenders. They are lovely plants covering plant. for rustic gardens and combine Another advantage to these easy beautifully with other and lovely plants is that they Mediterranean type plants such require little maintenance. Give as lavenders, rosemaries, them a light trim after flowering to platinum sheened artemisias,

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platinum sheened artemisias, denim blue teucriums, silvery convolvulus cneorum, sky-blue ceanothus, sunshine-yellow genistas and the blue-purple of Russian sage perovskia atriplicifolia. And one more important advantage is that, unlike many other dry condition plants, they are relatively fire-resistant so can be used as a fire-retardant barrier around your garden. In fact, if really fierce fire strikes and burns them, this seems to augment their power of germination and they’ll often return better than ever. But one little warning, don’t give one of these plants to your loved one, as they symbolise, in the language of flowers, infidelity or even imminent death! That’s perhaps the only bad thing you can say about these lovely flowers!! Lorraine Cavanagh has lived in Spain for 26 years. A landscape gardener and writer, she’s always happy to give advice. Call and see her at Viveros Florena, 2km from Cómpeta, (Malaga), down the Sayalonga Road, or 15km up from the coastal motorway – have a free coffee or herbal tea in their tea-rooms. Her book Lorraine Cavanagh’s Mediterranean Garden Plants has been nicknamed ‘the bible’. The new edition at €24.90 is now generally available throughout Spain. Viveros Florena Discount Scheme: Every month for 1 week, always 13th to 19th inclusive, a class of plants will carry a 20% discount. Check our web page for details. If you’d like to join our mailing list to receive regular updates of what’s happening in the garden centre, new stock, special offers etc. let us have your email address or mobile number. Summer Hours: June, July, September, 9 – 2, closed for August. Winter Hours: October to May 10 – 4 Always closed Sundays and Mondays. Tel: 689928201 Email: florenaspain@hotmail.com Web page: www.viverosflorena.com See us on Facebook – Lorraine Cavanagh’s Garden Centre

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Live Music Every Friday from 9.00pm Tlf: 952 553 314

MUSEO del VINO Calle Constitución, Cómpeta, Málaga

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

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

Menu del dia (3 courses) €8.00 1pm - 5pm Served Tuesday-Friday All new customers: come and introduce yourself to Pepe the owner for your free glass of local wine!

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LA BOUTIQUE OPENS IN COMPETA A John Lewis in Spain

t last La boutique in the village of competa is now open. The huge 3 floor department store has been the vision of Jose (owner of Portichuello FerreterĂa) and his fiancĂŠe Lisa. It has taken him nearly 8 years to transform the original second floor shop within the family building to the store it is today. The building can be found on the left hand side as you enter Competa on the way to the car park. This building started as a ground level herbal and drug store run by Jose's family. When Jose returned from military service 15 years ago he opened his own independent store on the second floor of the building .In its time it was the place to do your wedding list and buy items for your home. Over the next couple of years Jose went on to set up and create the massive ferriteria complex on the Venta de Palma and Competa crossoads. Once achieving success in the

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hardware arena he looked for his next project. Rather than starting a business from scratch it seemed to make sense to invest in the family building in the village and to expand an already successful shop albeit a small business. When the time came his family was happy to move the Herbalist across the road to a new shop allowing Jose to resurrect the whole building and expand it underneath. Over an 8 year period work stopped and started on what is now La boutique. La boutique has 3 levels which can be accessed by a lift or stairs. Each level is different and all is good quality and in expensive items. Lisa prides herself on the relationships she has developed direct with suppliers both here in Spain and in the UK. She admitted the buying process for the store started over 3 years ago to the point they had to open soon as they were running out of

storage space both in the warehouse and her and JosĂŠ's' apartment. Jose has controlled the build project and Lisa all the buying and displaying. They have both worked hard to overcome various setbacks, regulations and permissions and finally they opened the store on 20th December 2013. Lisa was happy to report an excellent start which was helped by sales over the festive period in the extensive toys section on the lower floor. However, it wasn't just the toy section that received praise but also the baking department. This level seems to have any tool or machine to make any creation in the kitchen! La boutique at present has the gift and home ware department accessed from street level via automatic glass double doors. The lower floor is baking and dinning and the final floor on lower level is the toy, children's

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over the coming months. For example on the kitchen level a Vegetarian chef will be providing demonstrations along with bread making, cupcake making and cake decorating demonstrations. On these special days discounts will be available on associated products.

and baby department along with a travel section which incorporates well priced suitcases and bags Lisa was keen to point out items you may have missed when visiting and encourages you to visit again to see, for example, their beautiful ITAL silverware. These are perfect gift items for the important occasions such as births, weddings and communions. Lisa has also sourced traditional Peter Rabbit Christening sets. She is currently working with a couple of English companies for their kitchen and baking section. Currently Kitchencraft from the UK supply 50% of their stock. Lisa will constantly strive to improve and evolve each section and current plans for the spring include a party section for all the party products you will ever need

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from Helium balloons to wedding favors. Plans for a lingerie section and cosy slippers and socks are also underway. Lisa is also talking to “Jane” a new baby products supplier in order to stock their famous “Jane “ prams and baby walkers. Finally, she plans to evolve the bedding section more with more products and styles from European suppliers. La boutique will also be hosting a variety of events

La Boutique de Competa

Avda. Constitucion 21, Competa

Lisa is bilingual and her role is the ongoing stock purchases and managing of the four staff, Jodie also bilingual and Inma and Lydia who are Spanish. I asked what is next for you both as Jose is not one to stand still? To be honest I didn't really need to ask this question because of course their next project has to be their wedding this year! Good Luck to them both

Opening Hours 9.00 - 2.00 5.00 - 8.30

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A BIT BIZARRE! News facts and theories!

ow tipping is an activity allegedly performed by sneaking up on an upright, sleeping cow and pushing it over for fun. There are factors that make success in this effort unlikely, and a variety of calculations have been performed, sometimes with humorous intent, to determine if cow tipping is physically possible. Academics in the zoology department of the University of British Columbia have concluded that cow tipping is impossible, noting also that cows sleep while lying down. Some consider the attempt to practice it an act of animal abuse. In 2004, a Florida legislator proposed a ban on "cruelty to bovines", which while not specifically addressing cow tipping, included language that would apply to the practice: "A person who, for the purpose of practice, entertainment, or sport, intentionally fells, trips, or otherwise causes a cow to fall or lose its balance by means of roping, lassoing, dragging, or otherwise touching the tail of the cow commits a misdemeanor of the first degree." The proposal did not become law.

he Puppy Channel was a short-lived American cable television channel

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whose programming consisted entirely of video footage of puppies.The network was created in 1997 by retired advertising executive Dan FitzSimons. FitzSimons and his daughter Molly stated in a featured segment on This American Life that he came up with the idea when he was watching the O.J. Simpson murder case during the daytime and kept flipping through the channels during lulls in the trial only to see nothing was on but game shows, soaps, and reruns. FitzSimons said he thought "Something else is necessary. There's a need for a parking place on television. If you don't want to watch something that is there, you could have the TV set on, and it'd be playing something that didn't bother you, and would hold the place until your favourite show or what you chose to watch." To fill this need, he conceived of a channel that would show "24 hours a day, 7 days a week, footage of puppies fooling around like puppies do, acting the natural comedians and cuties that they are, with no people, no talk, accompanied only by relaxing instrumental music."According to Molly FitzSimons, 41% of people in focus group surveys said they would prefer watching the channel

to CNBC and 37% preferred it to TBS. At its peak in 1998, The Puppy Channel was seen on four local cable systems around the U.S., before FitzSimons decided to give up in 2001

California woman has been arrested after authorities said she cut off her husband's penis with a kitchen knife and ground it up in a garbage disposal. Catherine Kieu, 48, is accused of tying her sleeping husband to a bed with nylon ropes, pulling down his pants and slicing off his penis. The Garden Grove woman then took the severed penis into the kitchen, threw it into the garbage disposal and turned it on, mutilating the organ. She then called 911!

39-year old woman, Lakeysha Beard, talked for more than half a day while on an Amtrak train going from Oakland, California, to Salem, Oregon. The loud cellphone conversation lasted sixteen hours after which police stopped the train for twenty minutes to arrest the woman..

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Cadiz Carnival

FOCUS ON......Carnival The Top 3 places to spend Carnival in Spain 7th-17th February 2013

he week before Lent is carnival time in Spain. There is no one way that carnival is celebrated in Spain each one of the below cities has a slightly different style. You will find some sort of celebration in most cities in Spain, but the following three are the best places to be. 1. Carnival in Tenerife, Spain Each year a different theme is chosen and the carnival kicks off with the presentation of the Carnival Queen Contestants. Days of band and murga (comedic folk singers) contests and concerts follow and culminate in the Grand Parade. Though the Grand Parade is really the highlight of the Carnival season, more events follow. Festivities focus on Santa Cruz to begin with but gradually spread out to other areas as each town and village

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celebrates its own fiesta. Apart from the singing, dancing, parading and joking by organised groups there are also live bands and dancing in the open air for everyone most nights from around 2300 until daylight. There are official stalls all around the streets selling drinks and ‘tapas’ to the thirsty, hungry revellers, these stalls and their positions are bid for by tender each year and sell for amazing amounts of money to help offset the huge costs of carnival. All manner of other events are grouped under the banner of carnaval from football to anta Cruz to begin with but gradually spread out to other areas as each town and village celebrates its own fiesta. Apart from the singing, dancing, parading and joking by organised groups there are also live bands and dancing in the open air for

everyone most nights from around 2300 until daylight. There are official stalls all around the streets selling drinks and ‘tapas’ to the thirsty, hungry revellers, these stalls and their positions are bid for by tender each year and sell for amazing amounts of money to help offset the huge costs of carnival. All manner of other events are grouped under the banner of carnaval from football to clay pigeon shooting to vintage car rallies, there is literally something for everyone. Tenerife carnival is finished with the burial of the sardine; a huge papier-mache sardine is paraded through the city followed by hundreds of weeping ‘widows’ this gives the Tenerife male population one last chance to dress as widowed ladies, all in black, the only thing is that their idea of ‘widows weeds’ is mini dress and fishnet tights! Woe betide any

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good looking young tourist innocently watching proceedings, he’s likely to be showered with kisses from the widows. The sardine is then burnt accompanied by the inevitable massive firework display. 2. Carnival in Cadiz, Spain The carnival in Cadiz has a healthy dose of music and comedy added to the mix. As one of Spain's major ports during the 16th century, Cadiz copied the carnival of Venice, a city with which it had much trade, and since then it has become the liveliest and most dazzling carnival town in mainland Spain, famous for its amusing and creative characters and satirical song groups.

Chirigotas - These are humorous groups that perform satirical pieces about everything from politics to current events. Choirs - These groups of singers may be funny at times, serious at others. They tend to be out and about, entertaining people in the streets accompanied by stringed instruments. Comparsas - These are the most serious singers at the festival. They are known for their more classic musical talents and the more serious content of their songs. Quartets - They don't have to stick to the traditional four - but then, this is the carnival, after all. Time to break the rules! And they are most often accompanied by none other than a kazoo and the beating of sticks. Romanceros - These are the solo acts at that roam the streets to entertain visitors and locals alike.

Cádiz is home to mainland Spain's premier carnival. In fact, numerous groups and associations throughout the city along with the city hall, of course spend the entire year preparing for the next carnival. Such dedication does, therefore, deserve more than just a weekend of festivities, which is why this most ancient of European cities keeps the Sitges Carnival celebration going for at least a good 10 days. 3. Carnival in Sitges, Spain The carnival in Sitges starts with Newcomers to the Cádiz carnival the Dijous Gras, which means Fat will probably first notice the Thursday. Resembling the famous elaborate costumes which are on Mardi Gras, on this day the king of par with those of any great festival the carnival, the Carnestoltes, of this nature. However, music is arrives and starts the festivities. possibly the most outstanding Of course queens are also elected feature at this particular marathon during the carnival in Sitges, the event with locals working hard so-called reinas, wearing amazing throughout the year to develop costumes and masks and their acts and perfect their following the king’s parade which performances. is called Gran Rua. Here's a look at the main types of performances

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People dance on the street, fully celebrating the spirit of carnival and enjoying traditional local dishes during this festival. One of these dishes is the Xató, a salad with cold Cod and a catalan sauce, which has different recipes in many towns of the area, which is called Ruta del Xató. Traditions: The ending of the festival period is marked by the Entierro de Sardina, where the Sardine, a giant statue is burned at the beach and buried there. As a symbol of the end of the good times, during the 40 days of Lent no fish or sweets are consumed. This custom is well-known in different countries as well, but Sitges adds its own style and version to this carnival tradition; attracting many visitors each year who admire and gaze upon the traditional dances, the amazing costumes and masks and the local cuisine in Sitges during this festival. Gay Carnival in Sitges Sitges also helds a second carnival, parallel to the Carnival de Sitges; the gay carnival of Sitges. Shows and events such as the Glamour Night, Carnival Bingo or Tourist Night are organized and promise fun and excitement during the festival time. Visiting the Carnival in Sitges means experiencing a unique festival in a town situated directly next to the Mediterranean Sea and surrounded by the Natural Park of Garraf. And although the carnival was prohibited during the Franco regime in Spain, the tradition survived and today displays itself with all pride.

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cardiovascular disease. Why is it bad? Aside from being high in fat and calories, peanuts also are loaded with omega-6 fats that distort the omega-3 to omega-6 ratio. This ratio says that your intake of each omega fatty acid should be 1:1. . Peanuts are often contaminated with a carcinogenic mold called aflatoxin, and they are also one of the most pesticide-contaminated crops. Instead choose: almonds or all natural organic peanut butter, but pour off the top layer of oil and replace with olive oil if the resulting peanut brick is too stiff. Olive oil is very low in omega-6 fats.

HEALTHY FOODS! Unhealthy foods which are often thought of as healthy 1. Diet Drinks Why is it good? A sugar free version of the popular carbonated beverage that you can drink on the go. Why is it bad? Take out the sugar and add in carcinogenic artificial sweeteners, combined with the artificial flavours and colours that are in all diet drinks, and you have a recipe for a Tumor in a Can. Then of course you’ve got the caffeine factor, which is linked to hyperactivity, high blood pressure, and can mess with your blood sugar. Instead choose: Filtered water and the occasional glass of milk 2. Sushi made with white rice and imitation crab meat or vegetables Why is it good? Seaweed contains essential nutrients such as selenium, calcium, iodine, and omega-3 fats. Sushi is nearly always wrapped in seaweed. Why is it bad? They are just

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small, compact, high glycemic, high calorie, carbohydrate nuggets. There’s not even much protein in these things. Aside from that, imitation crab meat isn’t even good for you. It is mostly just a crab flavored tofu-like substance fortified with sugar, sugar, and more sugar. Instead choose: In order to get some healthy carbs, some highquality protein, and the benefits of omega-3 fats, choose real sushi made with salmon or tuna. To make it even healthier, order sashimi instead of white rice. 3. Peanuts Why is it good? Peanuts contain healthy fats that contribute to the reduction in triglycerides, which are known to promote cardiovascular disease. In addition to monosaturated fatty acids, peanuts also contain magnesium, vitamin E, arginine, fiber, copper and folate all of which help to reduce the risk of

4. Reduced-Fat Peanut Butter Why is it good? All peanut butter provides a heart-healthy substantial quantity of monounsaturated fat. Why is it bad? Most commercial peanut butters are made with the same type of sugar that cake frosting is made with. Reducing the fat makes it even worse because even MORE nasty sugar is added and they contain less healthy fat. Instead choose: As with peanuts, choose almonds or all natural organic peanut butter instead. Just remember to pour off the top layer of oil and replace it with olive oil if the resulting peanut brick is too stiff. Olive oil is very low in omega-6 fats. 5. Corn Oil Why is it good? It contains omega-6 fatty acids, which are unsaturated fats that don’t raise cholesterol. Why is it bad? In the true spirit of peanuts, corn oil has 60 times more omega-6s than omega-3s. Omega-6 fatty acids increase inflammation, which boosts your risk of cancer, arthritis, and obesity. Instead choose: Canola or Olive oils, which have a far better ratio of omega-6s to omega-3s.

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Winter Wanderings! Part 1 here was a certain amount of apathy as we packed Merlin the Motorhome for our annual journey back to Cornwall. When you've made the journey so many times it can start to look a bit like a chore rather than adventure, so we decided to try and vary the route as much as possible and to do overnight stops in new places. Our first new place was, in fact, Salobrena!

an overnighter - a short stroll to the beach, bars and shop - and we were able to make an early start the next morning. So much for our new places as our next port of call was Almerimar (again!). Sometimes you just have to go with what you know. However, it's always interesting to walk around the harbour, looking at where the boats have come from and pointing out their often very imaginative names.

Yes, I know it's only just down the road, so to speak, but it actually meant that we could take our time on our last day here, which can become a bit fraught as I try to remember everything we'll need for the summer. We were then able to tootle on down to the coast, do a leisurely shop and meander on to the parking place just outside the town. It's a bit of an unofficial place to stop, but we had seen motorhomes there on several occasions before so we thought we'd give it a try. Fine for

Circumstances dictated our next stop. We were bowling along quite happily heading up towards Alicante when, oh no! a puncture and on the motorway too, and on the offside. Couldn't be worse! My husband, fortunately, spent many years as a long-distance lorry driver so this kind of thing doesn't really faze him (I'm the one having the nervous breakdown as he's changing the wheel with the traffic thundering past him). Within minutes, though, the traffic police arrived and couldn't have been .

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more helpful, immediately setting up diversion signs around us, and advising us as to where we could go to get a new spare. As soon as we were on our way again, a quick look in our guide book told us of an aire at Santa Pola, where there was a vehicle workshop. The young chap who ran the aire was very friendly and even offered to take my husband into town for the spare when he came back from lunch. As it happened, we managed to sort things out before then, but we appreciated the gesture. Even though the aire was on an industrial estate, there was access to an ecopark which made for very pleasant walking, especially as it was bursting with orchids. On now in the direction of Alcoy, through some beautiful mountain scenery. I was especially taken with some artwork - three huge open-ironwork heads- at the entrance to a tunnel. I still find it amazing, and uplifting, that so much trouble is taken in Spain to

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display works of art all over the place, and so very often in the most unlikely of settings. Our next stop was at El Saler, just south of Valencia. Again, a dedicated parking area for motorhomes, with great access to the beach through wooded walks. The whole area is part of the Parque Natural de Albufera, and the huge lake there abounds with all sorts of birdlife. At weekends it seems that the whole of Valencia comes here for outdoor pursuits- cycling, hiking,canoeing etc.. And then on to Valencia. We hadn't planned to stop here, but the traffic was so slow going in that we were able to have a good look at La Cuidad de las Artes y Ciencias buildings as we snail-paced past. Cutting-edge modern design - impossible to be ignored! Many photographs later, and further up the coast, we headed for Benicarlo and our next stop. Just a few streets inland from the coast, with its promenades and hotels,this area is agricultural - its main crop being globe artichokes. Fields and fields of the biggest you've ever seen. Almost mutant, and such a huge plant for so little edible return. It must be a lucrative crop, though, as these vegetables were guarded by very ferocious dogs. Back along the coast then, at Vinaros, we turned inland and travelled cross country to Tortosa, heading towards Lleida. It was Easter Day, and this beautiful area was covered with flowers and plants resplendent in the Easter colours of purple, yellow, green and white - quite magical. We were now in the valley of the Ebro river, where the pine-clad mountains reach right down to the water's edge, and hilltop castles look as if they've risen organically from the rock on which they're built. Cyclists were out in force along this road, and we carefully passed a very professional and determined Russian group, kitted out in iridescent blue Lycra. This eye-catching colour was only surpassed moments later by the kingfishers I saw skimming the

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water. A rare treat (the kingfishers, not the blue bottoms!). Further up the valley, above the town of Asco, we were in another agricultural area, but this time the main crop was pistachiosinteresting, as I'd never seen them growing before. After having done many trips in our motorhome, we have (almost) managed to embrace the adage "A place for everything and everything in its place". In a confined space this is essential if you wish not only to enjoy the journey, but to stay sane as well. So we keep rigidly to our own cupboard space and areas, with severe penalties for infringements! The dog has trouble with this, however, and either doesn't (or refuses to) recognise the seat designated as her bed, despite the clue that it is covered with a paw-print blanket, and selects seats at random. I allow her the privilege of old age something which is not extended to my husband, though, who has quite a reputation in the family for untidiness. His cupboards must remain firmly closed. A case of "what lurks within"! Tamarite de Litera is a small town which seems not to have quite decided if it wants to celebrate its heritage, or dispense with it altogether and become completely modern. Much of the town is derelict, which could possibly have been due to the Civil War, although I couldn't find out any information about this. Money has been spent here, though, because there are some very pleasant public areas and new buildings. We were now past Huesca and heading towards Pamplona. We pulled up at the side of the road at the attractive town of Ayerbe, as we just had to take photographs of the amazing rock formations. This stunning scenery was leading us into the "Route of the Bridges" along the Rio Gallego, one of the few historic communication routes between France and Spain. Up on

now into the province of Aragon and, past Jaca, we turned off the main road to explore the Echo and Anso Valleys. Such a picturesque drive which was well worth the detour. During the early 1970s, the village of Echo attracted all kinds of artists from Europe and beyond. One in particular, a sculptor named Pedro Tramullas, formed the Echo Symposium de Arte with the intention of creating an Abstract Art Route between the Echo Valley, Spain, and the Aspe Valley, France, along the Camino Romano. This A.A.R. is not yet complete but, nevertheless, during the years 1975 to 1984 one hundred artists of all art forms lived and worked in Echo, with the result that there is now an openair exhibition of 46 sculptures dotted over a hillside at the edge of the village. The sculptures are positioned in line with planetary constellations- what Tramullas called "the symbolism of the ancient culture". In addition, next to the entrance to the sculptures, is an information point and art gallery. Altogether a very worth while visit. From Echo we went on to the next village of Anso which, over the years, has been"prettified", but not to its detriment, and whose restored houses are the holiday homes of people from both sides of the French/Spanish border. We wandered through the narrow,cobbled streets and then sat in a lovely park area, while red kites wheeled overhead. Onwards and upwards into the remote regions of the Western Pyrenees, an area known to still contain wolves and bears! Into the gorge of the Rio Esca, we were able to park overnight at the rear of a rural hotel. It was surprisingly hot for an evening in April this far north, and we relished sitting in the sunshine while watching a field of about twenty horses who seemed to be playing games of "tag"and"catch me if you can". Part 2 next month Jan Rowlandssource: pintprice.com

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If you have a property to sell or a home that you would like to rent, book your private ad now in the next property feature (April 2013) Call sales on 637 028 873 or email grapevinesales@gmail.com The Association of Eco Oasis together with Cacma (Andalusian Group against the maltreatment of animals) are organizing in Cómpeta on Saturday 2nd February. ¨The purpose of “The Day of the Animals¨ is to spread the education of the rights of animals and to sensitize society in order to improve their treatment towards them. The day will begin at 10 a.m. with two information tables from which there will be distributed information about diverse topics of the treatment of animals. In the salon de actos, at the Town Hall, there will be several showings of the movie Earthlings; also there will be free tasters of food made without animal ingredients. For further info please contact nikki@ecoasis.es 658 409 531 64 The Grapevine

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Ian has had over 30 years experience treating patients both in hospital and his own clinic settings, in the UK and abroad. Six years here in Spain has not diminished his enthusiasm for his work.

IAN PETT DENTAL CARE IS READY AGAIN!! Now in Periana, Canillas de Aceituno and Caleta de Velez

t is with a sense of personal relief that Ian announces the opening of his appointment book again. He saysâ&#x20AC;? Living in Spain is full of surprises, some welcome some not so, and the business of making a living in Spain has this unpredictability more potently felt when it an unwelcome surprise. I sincerely apologise to all those people who were inconvenienced in the period of confusion. The arrival of a new grandson and the

festive season made matters even more chaotic!â&#x20AC;? So it was not to be Velez Malaga, nor Alcaucin that Ian had proposed as his new clinic premises. He has now opened his appointment book at the established Clinica Dental, in Periana. No14, Calle Iglesia 29710. Furthermore, he is able to treat patients at the Clinica Dental in Canillas de Aceituno. C/Placeta,Edf . Arboso,bajo.

He is a father of four and with the experience of his own childhood fears of dentistry he has a skillful way of reassuring younger and nervous patients. Trained in Sheffield, he gained further qualifications in oral surgery, forensic odontology and was engaged in dento-legal work as an expert witness. He is also trained in hypnosis and has helped many who have found this type of treatment useful. He invites people to call to make an appointment to discuss their dental needs. Book an appointment with either Rosana in Periana or Olga in Canillas as they are both charming!

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

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

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CLINICA EUROPA General Medicine Paediatrics Ear, Nose and Throat Doctor Physiotherapy & Podiatrist Acupuncture Asthetic Medicine Special treatment for Fibromyalgia and Stress* *For more information: www.azentasalud.es

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UK DELIVERIES Door to door service We also take pets

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

Country Market Los Jardines del Trapiche

Every Tuesday 9.30am - 1.30pm well established for 5 years now, we have a beautiful courtyard and a bar area with a large air conditioned indoor area, full of food, fruit and vegetables. A selection of stalls selling new and handmade items. Something for everyone if you would like to join us or would like any information, please Call Anita 627877164 or Chrissie

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take the 272 onto the a356, Velez Malaga,Turn off at el cruce towards benamargosaGo over the roundabout and we are on the left hand side just before the private airport www.countrymarketsspain.com

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THE QUICK CROSSWORD ACROSS

DOWN

1. Biased (10) 8. Vacant (5) 9. Sharppointed plant outgrowth (5) 10. Hoodlum (4) 12. Bookmaker (6) 14. Move slowly (6) 17. Move along in a stream (4) 21. Garment (5) 22. Rings of a chain (5) 23. Stiffness in the joints (10)

2. Become ripe (5) 3. Delights (4) 4. As before (5) 5. Earthenware pot (5) 6. Move rhythmically (5) 7. Shed tears (4) 11. Young goat (3) 13. Idiot (3) 14. Prevent (5) 15. Flinch (5) 16. Doctor's replacement (5) 18. Makes a loan (5) 19. Insect (4) 20. Narrow opening (4)

1. Mike Hawthorn was the first Englishman to win which title? 2. The name of which little island country, popular with tourists, stems from the Portuguese for 'bearded ones'? 3. What would the waiter bring to your table if you ordered 'priest choker' in an Italian restaurant? 4. Name the fictional detective associated with each of the following women. One point for each correct answer. a. Mrs Hudson b. Miss Felicity Lemon c. Dowager Duchess of Denver 5. The Greek root 'syn', found in words like synonym and syntax, means what? 6. There were four number one singles in the UK charts during the 1980s with 'town' somewhere in the song title. Can you name them? One point for each correct answer.

7. Which fabric derived its name from a middle eastern capital city? Six letters 8. What is the name of Bill Sikes' vicious dog in the novel 'Oliver Twist'? 9. Which famous rock, also known as 'Ireland's teardrop', is the most southerly point of Ireland? 10. Which two football players in England's 1986 World Cup squad had the same first and last name?

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

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

Tel: 655067466 steveconstruct@gmail.com

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

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

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The Spanish Coffee Break Gardening aesthetic leaf bush design edge environment flower forest functional garden grass ground heat hedge hoe horticulture

estético hoja arbusto diseño borde ambiente flor bosque funcional jardín hierba tierra calor seto azada horticultura

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

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

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

J.L Rodriguez Stone walling, patios, tiling & General Building Tel: 650 563 872 English/Spanish speaking email: jose@jlrodriguezconstrucciones.com www.jlrodriguezconstrucciones.com

BAR EL THEO Open 10.00 until late Menu del Dia House Specials Potaje de Hinojos - Chivo y Codero Salares: Follow the signs off the main rd Tel: 606 44 89 39 - salares1954@hotmail.com - Malaga

COMPETA 2 Bed Modern Compact Apartment For Rent Long or Short Term Tel: 633 202 659 Email: laboutiquedecompeta@hotmail.com

Tanya Cannon The One Stop Haberdashery Shop

Alterations Full haberdashery service Soft furnishings, Curtains and Blinds You can find me at the Trapiche Market every Tuesday or call 686 438 925

Clear-View Home Improvements Spring Madness 6 replacement windows from 1495 euro + IVA 12 replacement windows from 2950 euro + IVA Includes FREE entrance door

Chimney Care Costa del Sol

FOR A PROFESSIONAL INEXPENSIVE CHIMNEY SWEEPING & MAINTENANCE SERVICE Telephone: Russ Heath 654 184 242

CAR BOOT SALE OLD & NEW

BARGAINS GALORE 1st Sunday of every month December Dates: 2nd & 16th December

Restaurant El Pantano

Tel 626 458 954 email: glasscurtainsdirect@gmail.com

(on the a356 towards Colmenar overlooking the lake)

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

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As seen at Cómpeta Gardening Club

Merry s a m t s i hr C Ken the digger man Mini Excavator with certified operator. Land clearance, Terracing, levelling etc.

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Do you face new circumstances? Desire to be settled again in Home territory? Attractive purpose-built retirement ground floor apartment for sale 6 Cavendish Court, Herne Bay, Kent, CT6 5LB at the reduced price of £74,995 from £84,995 for a quick sale. 1 bedroom, close to seafront (60m),all amenities at hand, shops, bus routes, historic Canterbury only 8 miles, adjacent town to Whitstable, famous for its oysters and restaurants. Please contact Ian Pett 691700587

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Printer ink cartridges & Stationary Supplies.

Health & Beauty

You can find us at: Trapiche Market Every Tuesday

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El Pino Market, Torrox Park & Hotel Saydo,Mollina Market Alternate Wednesdays

AROMATHERAPY REFLEXOLOGY BOWEN TECHNIQUE CHIROPRACTOR Rebeccah Curtis COUNSELLING

Puente don Manuel Market Every Friday To Order Tel: Andy 627 242 977 Email: sales@printerink.es

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Grapevine Bargain Ads Photo adverts only 15 Euro for two month Text adverts (max 30 words) free Payment in advance only- ads must be received by 17th of the month HONDA TRANSALP 650V

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LHD Peugeot 206 2 seater van, 87,305 kms 1900cc Diesel 11 years old ITV and taxed Excellent condition White €1,300 ono Tel: 952557839

2006 FIAT PUNTO 1.3 Multijet 16V Diesel, Manual LHD, Spanish Plate, 60+ mpg, 123k km, ITV to April2014, Air Con , Central Locking, Electric front windows, Radio/CD, ABS €3900 (Sedella) Tel: 951 067 758 Mob: (0033) 601 794 377

1997 TOYOTA RAV 4 Metalic Blue - 3 door Serviced annually - LHD 133k km ITV Nov.2013 Central Locking - Air Con Manual - PetrolGood condition 3,200 euros Canillas de Albaida Tel: 952557864 Mob 677 167 169

Peugot 206 1900cc Diesel 2 Seater Van 11 years old ITV and taxed Excellent condition 1,600 euro ONO Tel: 952 557 839 Canillas de Albaida Two comfortable sofas 2-seater (175x70x90 cm) & 3-seater (195x70x90 cm), loose covers in terracotta, low back with scatter cushions, seat cushions recently re-filled, 140 euros the pair. Tel 616 517 836. Large Car Top Box: Thule Adventurer 225cm x 65cm x 35cm can carry 50 Kg, fits ski’s and much more. €90.00 Tel: 951 067758 Mob: (0033) 601 794 377 HP DESKJET F300 ALL IN ONE PRINTER hp printer and scanner in very good condition colour and black ink new, disc €30.00 (canillas de albaida) tel 685878506

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Grapevine Bargain Ads Photo adverts only 15 Euro for two months Text adverts (max 30 words) Free!!! Payment in advance only- ads must be received by 17th of the month Plastic glasses, fantastic quality, used once for wedding, hand washed. Pints, tubos, large and small wine, tumblers, cava. - €2 each. Pool cover 10 x 5 metres on roller, bubble type. - €200. Call Mitch on 616 891473 or email mitchbanjo@hotmail.com

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Wanted FISHING: Does anyone have a boat and has spare places so I/we can go fishing - shared costs. Tel 952 518 036 I am looking for anything old - English, Spanish, Indian or Far East. Something out of the ordinary, mirrors, jewellery, paintings, medals, old lighters, watches, rings... whatever. Call Mike 600843794 "Wanted English speaking host families. Wanted for Spanish students (children or adults) who want to improve their English. From 1 to 3 weeks. Anytime or during summer. We pay 100 € per week. Please, contact: interfamilyproject@gmail.com or 630738504 PENTHOUSE OR SEMIDETACHED HOUSE on the coast, first beach line Part-Exchange with 3 Bed Villa + Pool email: kramer.spain@gmail.com MOTOR HOME in good condition with Spanish plates email: kramer.spain@gmail.com NEW, OLD AND ARTISAN Well established market at Puente don Manuel looking for a few more stalls for Friday morning market. NO PITCH FEE during February !!! For details ring Karen on 674526968. 4x4 Wanted LHD Spanish Plated Freelander, RAV 4, Honda, Suzuki etc. Can Part Exchange Mint 2008 Sept, LHD Fiesta TDCI, White 24k K/M. Details to Paul at pjkingcat@hotmail.com

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â&#x20AC;˘February 2013 Horoscopesâ&#x20AC;˘ ARIES

GEMINI

LEO

20th March - 19th April

ou should find that though financially things are less than stable, you've grown to live with the chaos and unpredictability and that entrepreneurially, you're making progress that a year ago was unthinkable.

lans might be made now for travel, education, or other forms of exploration. New Year's resolutions to kick a bad habit make a lot of sense this month, when your mind is focussed on self-improvement and self-mastery skills.

TAURUS

CANCER

VIRGO

hile you should watch for impatience with love interests, this is a good time to have the courage to pursue who and what you want. News of a trip or an adventure in the near future could figure strongly.

SAGITTARIUS

22th November - 21st December

SCORPIO

omplications surrounding work or travel plans can arise in the last week of the month. Be especially vigilant about taking breaks and rest periods all through out February.

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e willing to compromise and to make a fresh start with others, but if you truly feel short-changed, stand up for your needs and desires. This can be an excellent month for getting the kind of feedback you really need.

23rd August - 22th September

23rd October - 21st November

ou might be redecorating or reorganizing, or you could be receiving many visitors. Channel this energy constructively instead of letting it turn into restlessness or conflict.

CAPRICORN

22th December - 19th January

ou'll be getting a lot of attention, sometimes unexpected, in the first three weeks of the month, after which you tend to settle quite nicely into usual routines.

AQUARIUS

ome of you are up for a promotion or raise, and others might have big plans for using their savings account for purchasing something prestigious, or something that you've wanted for a very long time.

o take advantage of your increased motivation and energy for work and health routines, but remember that overdoing it will set you back, iso don't ignore this valuable warning.

he last week of the month are influential for earning respect, mending fences, and signing contracts, but do remember that emotions run especially high with the Full Moon in your sign on the 26th.

LIBRA

project or investment that you may have given up on could surprise you with some movement and possible returns. Love is complicated, private, and intense this month.

PISCES

his is a strong month for creating balance in your work and home environments, as well as in your interactions with loved ones. Negotiating is especially favoured from the 19th forward.

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Salon de Belleza Hair and Beauty Salon

Tin Tin . .

Tin Tin IS the place where you can go and have a full day of beauty treatment: Perm, colouring, hi and low light, wash & set also cuts for men and children, Acrylic nails, manicure, pedicure, facials, waxing, colouring eyelashes, eyebrows & make up. Nueva villa de Cómpeta Mon-Wed -Fri (Just behind Café Cómpeta) 10.00-13.30 &

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Season with the salt and pepper and then gradually add in the gram flour. Finally bind the mixture together with the egg and leave to cool in the fridge for at least 1 hour. Heat the remaining 2 tbsp of olive oil in a non-stick frying pan. With wet hands, divide the falafel mixture into 4 equal amounts and the roll into a ball before squashing into a burger shape. Place them into the frying pan and fry for about 3 to 3 ½ minutes per side until golden brown.

FALAFEL RECIPE

Option – ½ tsp of chilli powder of flakes

A quick and easy sauce to accompany your falafel is as follows: 1 tomato finely chopped 1 pinch of salt ½ tsp of harissa paste 3 tbsp of diet mayonnaise 1 tbsp fresh coriander leaves chopped

Drain the chickpeas and pour into a bowl. Roughly crush the chickpeas with a fork.

Put the chopped tomatoes into and bowl and sprinkle the salt on top.

Add the chopped onion, garlic, parsley and fresh coriander. I tend to mix in each ingredient separately.

Add the harissa and then mix in the mayonnaise.

Recipe by Andy Wilkes, Sugar and Spice and www.ingredient.es

alafel is delicious and bursting with flavour yet is easy to make and is great to experiment with. This will make 4 patties. 270g jar or tin of chickpeas (I use half of an Eroski 540g jar) 2 tbsp gram (chickpea) flour 1 onion finely chopped 2 tsp garlic puree or fresh grated or finely chopped 2 tbsp fresh parsley roughly chopped 2 tbsp fresh coriander (including stalks) roughly chopped 1 tsp cumin powder 1 tsp coriander powder 1 tbsp dried fenugreek leaves ½ tsp salt

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Serve wrapped in pitta bread, tortilla or flatbread.

½ tsp freshly ground black pepper 1 egg 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

Then add 1 tbsp of olive oil and mix in the cumin powder, coriander powder and fenugreek leaves.

Once combined add the coriander leaves and then serve with your falafel and bread.

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

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sleeping rough!" he snapped. "Of course I do, I'd a 24 oz Tbone late last night followed by a stodgy chocolate pudding.”

What do you call a drunk Afghan? Bin Drinkin.

I took back this pretty scouser girl to my apartment last night.

The Crash "Are you mad!," I shouted, "you pulled out right in front of me!"

someone the old fashioned way. Through alcohol and poor judgement.

"That was your fault," she snapped. "I don't think so, love. Look at the damage; you've buckled my front left wheel!" "You're just being ridiculous now," she responded. "What the hell is wrong with you?"

I rang the RSPCA yesterday and said, "I have just found my dog lying down in a puddle of blood in my back garden." "That's awful," she said. "Is it moving?"

As we were kissing on the sofa, I grasped both of my hands around her body. ''Trying to show how tough you are, eh!'' she smiled. I said, ''I'm just making sure you don't nick anything from this house.'’

"Look," I replied. "Let's exchange details and get this mess sorted out."

"Quite emotional, yes.”

The best curve on a women is her smile :) Its the only one that doesn't get bigger.

"Oh for Christ’s sake," she retorted, "just get another trolley and grow up.”

"Spare a bit of change?" begged this homeless guy.

For those of you wondering what it's like to be married...

"Not a chance mate, get a job!" I sneered.

I just found out this morning I'm on day 3 of an argument I didn't know I was having.

I'll never join one of those online dating services. I prefer to meet

Sudoko Answers from Page 74

"You've no idea what it's like

QUIZ Answers from Page 70 1. Formula One World Drivers Championship (1958) 2. Barbados 3. Pasta (Strozzapreti pasta, means 'priest choker') 4. Three answers a. Sherlock Holmes b. Hercule Poirot c. Lord Peter Wimsey 5. With or together

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6. Ghost Town (Specials), Town Called Malice (The Jam), Uptown Girl (Billy Joel) and Reet Petite (The Sweetest Girl in Town) (Jackie Wilson) 7. Damask (from Damascus) 8. Bulls Eye 9. Fastnet Rock 10. Gary Stevens and Gary Stevens!

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

Ribs Wide range of home made pies Thai Curry

Spit Roast Chickens 7.50 euro (Thur, Fri, Sat & Sun) call to order Valentines Day Party Thursday February 14th live music with Barry Marx Special Valentines Menu Call to reserve a table

Full English Breakfast and tea 7 euro Cod and Chips and mushy peas 9.50 euro

½ chicken, chips, salad & glass of beer/wine to eat in Thu, Fri & Sat 9 euro

Bottles 1.25 - Pints 2 euro - Tubo 1 euro

New 2 TV' s 50" & 50” so can show different matches at the same time

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"CAMPO are pleased to announce that an Easter Eggstravanza will be held for 2 nights, Friday March 22nd and Saturday March 23rd at the Salon de Actos y Costumbres. These two Gala events will include cross-cultural song and dance. Simeon, the amazing Tap Dancer from STOMP and Merve, his talented partner will be making a return visit to Competa and a special guest dancer from Belgium will also appear. The shows will also involve local Spanish artists and inputs from other nations, including Ireland. Tickets at 10 euros will be available through Todo Papel and Sugar and Spice soon. Watch out for more details on the CAMPO website and posters. Proceeds will go to CUDECA and local good causes."

José Luis PERSIANAS

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

Inma Ruiz is pleased to welcome you to the brand new premises of

El Bazar de Competa

Perfumery, Herbalist, Cosmetics & Gifts

952 516 895 84 The Grapevine

To advertise call 637 028 873

Phone Rob on 690 076 988 or 951 247 171

Cómpeta

All Areas

€9 per hour

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

Electricians Fully qualified All work undertaken Free Estimates

Loose Covers, Curtains & Cushion Covers Dressmaking, Alterations from zips & hems to remodelling clothes 20 Years Experience Professional Machines English & Spanish Spoken Collection & Delivery Fixed quotes given on all jobs

Seamstress & Soft Furnishings Lizzy Reilly - Tel: 952 55 35 75 Mob: 651 472 952

ADVERTISE HERE! From only 30 Euros p/month Email: grapevinesales@gmail.com To advertise call 637 028 873

SPANISH LESSONS

Torre Del Mar

Cómpeta

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

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

Rafters Rastro New 2 You Shop

Household Furniture, Bric-a-brac, Restaurant Equipment, Terrace Furniture, Kitchen Equipment, Wooden Distressed Furniture, Mirrors, Lamps, plus much more... (We buy unwanted household items) Tel: Alan or Wendy 697 276 230 Email: alanbridge20@hotmail.com www.raftersrastro.com C/ Antonio Millón 16 (behind Hotel Jimesol, down steps) Nerja

Ink & Chips

www.inknchips.com

LAPTOPS - DESKTOP SALES AND REPAIR INKJET AND TONER CARTRIDGES PRINTERS - COMPONENTS - CABLES GAME CONSOLES AND MOBILE PHONE REPAIRS DATA RECOVERY - VIRUS CLEANING Visit us at: Av. Castilla Pérez, 62 29780 Nerja (Málaga)

Tlf./Fax: 951 284 371 Mobile: 609 271 652 email: inkchips@gmail.com

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Local News WHAT’S HAPPENING IN YOUR AREA announced music will be played and information provided through a new loudspeaker system inside the caves.

NERJA MUSEUM AND CAVES The €5 million Museo de Nerja museum received less than half the visits the managing board had hoped for since it opened in December 2011. Just 19,500 people visited the museum, when the Fundacion Cueva de Nerja company which manages the museum and NerjaCaves, expected at least 40,000.“We are not happy with the results and what it is on display at the museum, but we are not replacing it all of a sudden,” Fundacion managing director Angel Ruiz said. “The museum has just started. There is still a broad leeway for improvement,” Enrique Lopez, manager of Nerja centre’s shops association said .one of the solutions considered by the board to boost visits is to start a ‘train’ service to bring tourists from Nerja Cave to the Museum. The service, which would cover the four kilometres between the caves at Maro and the museum in Nerja centre, could be started by Easter. The Nerja Caves were visited by 400,000 people last year. In order to improve results, the Fundacion

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EVICTION PROCEEDINGS Banks are seizing an average of three premises a week for mortgage defaults in the Axarquia. Currently, there are around 100 eviction proceedings in the Velez and Torrox courts. These are the figures recorded since September, when a legal unit was created by the Malaga provincial government to give free professional help to families and individuals at risk of losing their properties. Most of the eviction proceedings are on second homes, properties that were bought as an investment or business premises. In about 10 per cent of the cases people are being forced to give up their main home. The information was provided by attorney Juan Fernandez from the Lawyers Bar Association in Malaga, and the Ignacio Fernandez lawyer’s office. The attorney confirmed that, so far, they have recorded one case in the Axarquia when the

bank has repossessed not only the mortgaged house, but also the home of a relative who acted as guarantor. CUDECA NERJA FASHION Show to be held on Friday 15 February 2013 at 14.30 in the Villa Flamenca Hotel, Nerja. Entrance tickets 10 euros to include glass cava and nibbles, tea and coffee. Raffle prize quiz, music by Bill Farren, and sales of clothes, accessories, cards and books. Tickets can be purchased at the Nerja CUDECA shop in Calle Almirante Carranza 15, tel no 663 083 503. Come and enjoy!

ART EXHIBITION Local artist Margaret Riordan has two small art exhibitions currently running until spring 2013, one in café bar Sands & co near the lighthouse on Torrox Costa, open 12 noon until late every day (not thurs) and another exhibition at Bar Choto playa at Peñoncillo beach, Torrox costa, (not tues).

To advertise call 637 028 873

Local News NEWS FORM THE TOWN HALL OF CÓMPETA Saturday 2nd February The Salón de Actos Cómpeta organizes the 1st “Jornada de animalista” (day for animal lovers). From 10am onwards you can watch movies, and much more.

More information? Visit the tourist office! ALGARROBO WORK FINISHED The main street in Algarrobo, Avenida Karat, is now fully finished after €800,000 worth of refurbishments.Works included building a viewpoint towards the Algarrobo River, providing 25 parking places, a new wall along the 215 metre long street and repairing the pavement. “It is important that we spent this money so the town had an entrance worthy of it,” Malaga province President Elias Bendodo said.

Sunday 3rd February Cómpeta celebrates “San Blas”. In the church of Cómpeta you can bring your “roscas” and the priest will bless them! Sunday 28th February The town hall will hand out the prizes “Cómpeta Compitorum”. These prizes are for people who have done a lot for the village of Cómpeta. One of the prize will go to the very first foreigner becoming resident in Cómpeta. Curious who this is? Come to the Museo de artes y costumbres at 12.00H and you will find out! The town hall would like to inform you all that the renovation of the viewing point “Mirador del collado” has finished. Walkers can now enjoy the beautiful views and relax in a whole new setting.

To advertise call 637 028 873

NERJA AS FILM BACKDROP Nerja is going to be the backdrop for two different film shoots, using the streets and beaches of the town. The first is for a fashion catalogue and the second a TV commercial for a multinational corporation. For the commercial, the team will consist of around 40 people, including two actors playing a mother and her child. Filming is to start in January. For the fashion catalogue shoot, for a French company, the team will be made up of six people, including the technicians and

models. Last year Nerja was the scene for twelve different film and TV productions, including filming for a Bollywood musical, and the council claim that 2013 is likely to be just as busy, judging by the applications they have so far received. THE CUDECA DINERS CLUB Popping-Up at The Alberdini Hotel Restaurante, Competa Friday 22nd February 2013 7.30pm welcome with service commecing at 8pm. Tickets available for purchase (payment must be made in full at time of purchase) from Tuesday 15th January 2013 available from either The Alberdini, Competa or La Boutique de Competa. Tickets sales will close as of Thursday 14th February 2013. Diner includes a three course meal (excluding drinks) only €16.50 euros per person. Prepared by a quest chef. The Grapevine would like to wish this event well and encourages you to support it. GEOFF MURRELL Thursday Feb 14th Bar Vendimia, Competa. Valentine's Night with Geoff Murrell and Megan Rose. For details call 605 910 240 or 952 553 880. Friday Feb 15th Trapiche Social Club Valentines Dance, Trapiche. For details call 680 764 130

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C NTACTS DIRECT RY Emergency Numbers Emergency Services Ambulance Fire Brigade Guardia Civil

112 061 080 062

Torrox Costa Velez Malaga Frigiliana Almunecar Motril Maro

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

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

Alcaucin

Tel: 952 510 002

Archez

Tel: 952 553 159

Canillas de Albaida. Tel: 952 553 006

Salares

Tel: 952 508 906

Canillas de Aceituno, Tel: 952 518 002

Sayalonga

Tel : 952 552 404

Cómpeta,

Sedella

Tel: 952 508 858

Tel: 952 516 006 952 516 025

Nerja

Tel: 952 523 131

Periana

Tel: 952 536 016

Rio Gordo

Tel: 952 732 154

Sayalonga

Tel: 952 535 021

Salares

Tel: 952 508 903

Sedella

Tel: 952 508 839

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

Municipal Police Canillas de Aceituno Tel: 952 518 000 Tel: 952 518 002 Cómpeta Tel: 605 276 302 Canillas de Albaida Tel: 952 558 321 Nerja Tel: 952 521 545 Torrox Pueblo Tel: 952 539 828 Torrox Costa Tel: 952 538 115 Velez Malaga Tel: 952 549 238 Torre del Mar Tel: 952 965 546 Emergencies 112

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

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Torre del Mar Tel: 952 540 471 Torrox Costa Tel: 952 538 010 Velez Malaga Tel: 952 559 100 Vinuela

Tel: 952 519 002

Frigiliana

Tel: 952 533 122

La Herradura Tel: 958 827 794 Nerja

Tel: 952 548 430

Torrox Pueblo Tel: 952 538 200

Taxi’s Canillas de Albaida Maria Jose: 952 553 018 Cómpeta 952 553 662 Franquelo: El Mellizo: 952 516 056 Maximo: 952 516 199 Cesáreo: 952 516 205 Sayalonga Ramiro: 952 535 029 Velez Malaga 952 540 016

Frigiliana Malaga Motril

952 533 231 952 327 950 958 600 164

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

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

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

To advertise call 637 028 873

www.thegrapevine.es You can now advertise your items for sale free on

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

Church Services C贸mpeta Catholic

Sat 8.00pm & Sun Midday

Church of England Sundays 5.30pm Torre del Mar Lux Mundi Tel: 952 543 334 Evangelical Church Tel: 952 532 825 Fellowship of the King Tel: 958 658 439 Anglican Church of Nerja & Almunecar Tel: 952 525 406

To advertise call 637 028 873

Consulates

Hospitals

Austria

Tel: 952 600 267

Carlos Haya Tel: 951 290 000

Belgium

Tel: 952 399 907

Motril

Denmark

Tel: 952 211 797

Velez Malaga Tel: 951 067 000

Finland

Tel: 952 212 435

France

Tel: 952 214 888

Germany

Tel: 952 363 591

Ireland

Tel: 952 475 108

Italy

Tel: 952 306 150

Netherlands Tel: 913 537 500 Norway

Tel: 952 667 955

Sweden

Tel: 952 604 383

Tel: 952 352 300

USA

Tel: 952 474 891

Airlines

Tel: 958 603 506

Vets Naturevets: 952 55 38 50 URG: 617 00 17 23 Nerja Clinica San Fernando (vet Expedito) 609 982 941 Torrox Village & Torrox Costa

608 45 42 70

La Herradura

625 233 778

C贸mpeta & La Caleta:

657 582 225

National Holidays

www.easyjet.com www.bmibaby.com

January 1st

New Years Day

www.ryanair.com

January 6th

Three Kings Day

www.thompsonfly.com

February 28th

www.flymonarch.com

May 1st

www.flybe.com

August 15th Virgin de la Asuncion

www.xl.com

English Radio Stations Global Radio

96.5 FM

Andalucia Day May Day

October 12th Dia de la Hispanidad November 1st

All Saints day

December 6th Dia de la Constitucion

Wave

96.0 FM

Coastline Radio

97.6 FM

Radio Sol Almijara

99.1 FM

December 8th Immaculate Conception

Spectrum

105.5 FM

December 25th Christmas Day

REM FM

104.8 FM

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Accommodation

Damp Control

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

Hotel Restaurant Alberdini Tel: 952 51 62 94

Airconditioning / Heating

Phone: 952.539.742

Mobile: 606.423.869

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

Damp Control Professional control of all external & internal dampness in your home/terraces etc.

Construction Steve Smith Construction Tel: 655 067 466 Construcciones Chavos Tel: 952 553 807 Solar Shade Tel: 902 888 176

Drains Waynes Drains Tel: 657 862 628

Electricians

Tecnicas Tel: 952 52 95 38

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

Carpenters Food Stores & Bakeries

Tejeiro Tel: 952 516 149

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

Advice

Build

Repair

Upgrade

Antivirus

printerink.es Ink Cartridges & Stationery Tel: 627242977 sales@printerink.es

Competa Computers Professional Computer Repairs Tel: 952 96 78 03

Tel: 951 067 722 / 617 979 364

www.malagaclima.com www.competa-computer.com john@competa-computers.com

Nerja Solutions Tel: 952527145

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

The Hair & Beauty Studio Beauty Treatments

Computer Repairs C & Services P

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

Cruce de Periana, Puente Don Manuel

Computers

ta el

Hairdressers

Dr. Bernadette Veeger - General Practitioner

Electricians Tel: 952 96 78 03 www.malagaclima.com

Jose Luis Persianas Tel: 952 516 397

Please call 666 991 041 for advice & free survey without obligation.

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

Glass, lighting & blinds

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

Furniture Stores

Qualified Sports & Remedial Therapist Unisex Hairdressers Advanced Cosmetic Procedures & Electrolysis Removal of Moles, Thread veins, Milia, Skin tags, Blood spots, Warts, Verrucas and Age spots

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

T-Shirt Printing

For all enquires please call: 693 740 575

Clinica Europa Tel: 952 53 09 08 Competa Dentist Tel: 952 51 62 08 Cambridge 800 Tel: 666 282 893

Internet & Telephone

Leisure, Hobbie & Gifts Puffin Dive Centre

Always wanted to dive? Do it this Summer!

Learn to scuba dive in your pool or ours 1 on 1 tuition Must be under 75 years old!

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

InterVision Broadband Internet - Satellite - Television

Tel: 645 223 933 - www.intervision.co

Nerja Solutions Tel: 952527145

Jewellery Design

Xioma

An exclusive collection 925° Silver

Karin Gabrielle Van Camp Jewellery Designer

Tel: 633 897 499 - xiomacollection@gmail.com

Kennels & Pets

www.puffin.org.uk +44 800 542 8181

Competa Tel: 608 658 108

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

www.buggytours.net Tel: 653 635 180

Mechanics & Recovery

The

BIG Garage

Tel: 952 528 961

35 Castillo alto, poligono industrial, Nerja 29780

Pro Neumaticos Tel: 952 507 144 Taller Candido Tel: 651 027 801

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

Como Piensos Tel: 952 516 118 Raza Hotel Tel: 616 371 034

Kitchens IDE Cocina Tel: 952 541 895

Locksmiths LOCKSMITH

Property Legal Advice Solutions 4 U Tel & Fax (00 34) 952 55 38 07

Mobile: (00 34) 660 51 01 34

www.solutions4u-competa.com

Asesoria Aljarife Tel:952 516 600

Removals UK Deliveries Tel: 951 247 240 / 608 091 6

Real Estate

UK C&G Qualified, Callouts (24/7) and / or appointments Call Paul Tel: 664367511 – email: pcandmrogers@gmail.com Tel: (+34) 620 914 104

Tel: (+34) 951 321 359

Plumbers & Water Solutions Tel:(0034) 618 295 063 Tel:(0034) 951 067 711

Real Estate Continued Solutions 4 U Tel: 952 55 38 07 Taurus Real Estate, Tel: 952 535 043 www.casacompeta.com Property Direct Portal Tel: 686 361 003

www.b-smart.es Restaurants & Bars Alberdini Restaurante Tel: 661 188 466 La Casona - Cómpeta Tel: 952 55 37 01 Cantueso Restaurante Tel: 699 946 213 El Pilon Tel: 952 553 512 Bar Fernans Tel: 952 553 792 Cortijo Paco Tel: 952 553 647 Taberna Teteria Hierbabuena Tel: 639 263 310 Museo del vino Tel: 952 553 314 Taj Majal - Torrox Costa Tel: 952 534 972 Bar Miguel Tel: 952 51 67 54 The Boatyard Bar Tel: 659 778 105 The Boathouse Tel: 610 131 569 The Pavo Real Tel: 654 869 083 Hotel Casa La Mina Tel: 951 321 996 The Town Frier Tel: 608 531 601

The Business Directory Continued Satellite Services

Spa’s & Saunas

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

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

Naturevets Tel: 952 55 38 50

Shops El Bazar de Competa (health) Tel: 952 516 895

Solicitors

Wines Upholstery

Delprado Solicitors Tel: 95 252 72 74

Lizzy Reilly Tel: 952 55 35 75

Mobility

Tel. 952 50 25 27 E-Mail: juanverdun@juanverdun.com

Mobility Products For Sale or Hire

House Martins

Tel: 95 296 7015 / Mob: 635 445 279

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

Swimming Pool Heating

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

Windows & Doors UPVC-WINDOWS/DOORS

Villa Care www.bluebadgemobility.com

Bodega Bentomiz Tel: 952 11 59 39

Official Manufacturer

First Glass Curtains Tel: 952 426 191

Property Care and Management Services

Todo Casa Tel: 628 776 226

Pet Supplies

Work Opportunities Retail Eyes euapplication@retaileyes.co.uk

Como Piensos Tel: 951 51 61 18

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

CALL TODAY FOR A FREE QUOTATION

www.walkersremovals.co.uk Established 1915

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

February CHURCH SERVICES Alhama de Granada, St. Barnabas I.E.R.E (Anglican). Service in English at 11.30 first and third Sundays of the month now at La Joya Roman Catholic Church, Plaza Alfonso X11. contact Priest 95 203 0461 or Warden 95 252 0921. Torre del Mar( Lux Mundi Centre). St. Barnabas I.E.R.E, Spanish Episcopal service in English at 11 o'clock, first and third Sunday Morning Prayer, second and forth Sundays Holy Communion. Contact Rector 95 203 0461 or Wardens 25 251 0921 and 95 251 0056. St Barnabas IERE (Anglican). English services 11 a.m. Sundays at Iglesia Evangelica, Torre del Mar, opposite the bus station. Tel.952030461 (priest) or 618640132 (churchwarden) "Church of England" services every Sunday in the Sanysol Chapel, Torre del Mar at 10.30 a.m., and at Competa in the Parish Church at 5.30 p.m. All are welcome. Contact number 952 219 396. LAKE VINUELA SOCIAL CLUB We meet on the first Wednesday of the month from 12 noon until approx. 2.30pm followed by lunch at the Bar Atila in Puente Don Manuel to enjoy social activities and meet like minded friends. We regularly have a quiz, bingo, open the box. For details of upcoming social events contact:- Telephone 634372130 LUX MUNDI Ecumenical Centre, Torre del Mar. Avda. Moscatel 1”I”,(Jardines Viña Malága/Antigua Casa de la Viña), Torre del Mar. Opening hours Monday through Friday 10.00am to 1.00pm and 3.00pm to 6.00pm. Tel.952 543 334/952 540 432 email: luxmundi@lux-mundi.org. Web: www.luxmundi.org. DAILY EVENTS IN THE CENTRE. Monday through Friday Spanish courses. Monday – Computer Know How. Half Orange (Widows/Widowers/Singles) Group. German Coffee. Wednesday – Art Group, ´Spanglish´. Thursday – Computer Know How. Friday – Regular Coffee Morning- library, boutique, bric-abrac, books, preserves and videos for sale. Mobility Equipment Available: Wheelchairs, crutches, walkers, child car seat and many other mobility aid for rent at very reasonable rates.

To advertise call 637 028 873

Thursday 14th - St Valentines Dinner. Lux Mundi, Torre del Mar in conjunction with Axarquia Groups and Associations will hold a dinner at Hotel la Vinuela. The event will include a three course dinner, wine and soft drinks, there will be a raffle and also music, so a chance to dance the evening away. Ticket Price 25 Euros per person. Time 7.00pm and there will also be a coach available from Torre Del Mar Coach Station leaving at 6.30pm. Price 6 Euros per person. Wednesday 11th – Ash Wednesday Ecumenical Church Service at the Centre in English. Time 1.00pm. Thursday 21st - Coach Trip To Gibraltar. Wednesday 27th – Quiz Night. At the Centre, a Light Super and one drink included. Time 6.30 for 7.00pm. Ticket Price 6 Euros.

in November

FELLOWSHIP OF THE KING We meet at Fellowship of the King premises situated underneath Maroma Inmobiliaria, El Cruce de Puente don Manuel. Phone 952 115 220 or 952 518 185. Fellowship of the King Sunday Worship - 11am. Wednesday Fellowship 3 - 5 pm. Midweek activities Pilates - Tuesday midday - 1 pm. . Charity Shop/Books open Wednesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday 10 -1.30 pm, Bridge Club Friday 2.15. ROYAL BRITISH LEGION TORRE DEL MAR We meet every Wednesday at La Vega Rest Torre Del Mar between 12 & 1-30 For Bookings & Info Tel 663658354 e mail rbl-tdm@hotmail.com 7th Trip to Gibraltar 14th St. Valentines Dinner & Dance For more information Tel. 663654354 or TRAPICHE SOCIAL CLUB We meet every Wednesday between 12 Noon and 2.00 pm at El Trapiche Restaurant. If you are interested in any function, please visit us at El Trapiche on Wednesdays, or call 680 764 130 6 Social Meeting followed by Monthly Lunch at El Trapiche Restaurant 13, 20 & 27 Social Meetings 15 Supper followed by Valentines Dance at El Trapiche Restaurant

The Grapevine 93

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

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

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

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

Fax: (0034) 952 516 635

email: clara@taurusrealestate.com

COMPETA

SAYALONGA

COMPETA

Large traditional country residence of 164m2 in secluded location. Split level living room with dining area, f/f kitchen, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. 2 exotic bird aviaries, stables & tack room, exercise corral. Lush gardens & salt water swimming pool.

Delightful village residence in a central & tranquil position. Attractive living room, 4 bedrooms, 2 lounges , sun room, 2 kitchens, walled garden with wonderful shaded vine covered terrace with sitting area. Private pool & delightful patio.

Lovely modern country villa with 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, large lounge, fully fitted kitchen and covered terrace. 1,296 m2 fenced plot with mature olives & vines. Excellent access and super mountain views. Sold fully furnished

Ref: C3298

315,000 euro

Ref: T778

195,000 euro

149,000 euro

Ref: C3291

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CANILLAS DE ALBAIDA

COMPETA

Immaculate 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom villa in the hills of Canillas. Large open plan living room, fully fitted kitchen, super covered terrace. High spec with d/g windows, central heating, fitted wardrobes. Fantastic pool & dining terrace.

Gorgeous traditional town house in central location. 2 beds, 2 baths, fitted kitchen, reception/dining room, lounge, study area & bodega. Great roof terrace with breathtaking sea views. Ideal permanent/holiday home with rental potential.

Ref: C3297

299,000 euro

Ref: C1176

99,000 euro

COMPETA Beautiful country villa with separate guest apartment. Main 2 bed villa with glazed sun room, large living/dining room, fully fitted kitchen. Guest suite with shower room, 6mt x 4mt pool & beautiful garden. Walking distance to the village. Ref: C3230

179,000 euro