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Editors Note... Happy New Year to you all The Grapevine Magazine would like to wish you a Happy, Healthy and Prosperous New Year. Thank you for all the support, contributions and local information you provide the magazine with on a regular basis. We promise to continue to produce a great local magazine all throughout 2019.

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If this is the year you want to buy your place in the sun then turn to page 54 as we have our Property Feature. Whether you are looking for a traditional townhouse or a large countryside villa then there is something for everyone. All the Estate Agents featured have a great reputation and are well known in the area. The next Property Feature is in April. If you are an Estate Agent and want to feature in the magazine do get in contact as soon as possible, as the April edition is usually a bumper one and there is only limited space. Also looking forward into 2019 there is the Artwalk in Competa. If you love art you won’t want to miss the 11th Cómpeta Art Walk on Sat 20th (first Easter day), Sun 21st, Tue 23rd & Wed 24th April 2019. It takes place during the Semana Santa/Easter week. So keep the dates free!

Enjoy and Keep Reading Editor

Inside This Month

38 An interview with Dani from Axarfusion Fibre Optics Comes to Competa 54 The Property Feature A selection of the best properties from the leading Estate Agents in this area

60 What is a DAFO? Andalucian Real Estates explains everything your need to know. 84 Camping Cuttings by Lorraine Cavanagh Bringing The New Year

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Beautifully unique 6 bed, 4 bath (254m²) country property, split into 3 separate units, each house has its own living/dining/kitchen. Separate laundry room with wc, private pool and terraces, garage, a great business opportunity.

Well priced 2 bed, 2 bath (132m²) villa, bright and airy living spaces with the benefit of 2 sunrooms. Mature Mediterranean gardens, beautiful sea, mountain and countryside views, garage perfect for conversion to 3rd bed and bath.

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A fabulous established 3 bed, 3 bath villa (158m²) including a separate guest house. Recently renovated including new fitted kitchen and new bathrooms. Stunning sea views and good access. A must to view!

Large immaculately presented 3 bed 3 bath townhouse (182 m²) with large living/dining room, huge basement room, double garage, 3 terraces, fantastic sea views and use of communal pool and garden.

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EPC - E

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Beautiful 3 bed, 2 bath plus wc (150m²) villa, living/dining and sun room, separate kitchen, spacious terrace and pool area, magnificent Lake Viñuela, countryside and mountain views, parking with car port, great rental opportunity.

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Charming 1 bed, 1 bath (60m²) townhouse, living room and first floor kitchen/dining, good size roof terrace, quiet village location, would make great holiday home, a must see property at a great price.

Charming 2 bed, 2 bath country villa (110m²), with an open plan living/dining/kitchen, covered terrace, private swimming pool with mountain, countryside and village views, within walking distance of village.

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Lovely 2 bed, 1 bath (80m²) traditional renovated townhouse in a quiet village location within walking distance of the local amenities, fantastic breakfast and roof terraces, south facing with sea, countryside and mountain views, a must see property.

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Torrox Beautifully reformed 2 bed 1 bath country house (76m²) with breathtaking panoramic mountain and countryside views situated on a fabulous large flat plot of land ideal for keeping horses and dogs.

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Alcaucin Beautiful rustic style villa (154.80m²) with 3 bed and 2 baths. Located on the edge of the national park, with good road access and stunning mountain, countryside and lake views.

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We can advertise your property on Rightmove Overseas – Sayalonga Give us a call now! Beautiful 3 bed, 2 bath villa (191m²). With an open plan living/dining space and fitted kitchen. The villa benefits from gas underfloor heating, a studio perfect for painting, a large garage, private pool, good access and exquisite views.

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Delightful 2 bed 2 bath villa plus 1 bed 1 bath apartment (146m²) with living room and separate dining room, utility room, garage/workshop, pool, courtyard, terrace and superb countryside views.

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A top floor, front line 2 bed, 1 bath duplex apartment (117m²), living/dining with separate kitchen, 2 good sized balconies with lovely sea views, allocated parking space, use of communal pool and tennis court, within easy walking distance of local amenities.

Price reduced!

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Canillas de Aceituno

Fabulous 3 bed 2 bath country villa (109m²) situated within an olive grove with spacious living accommodation, part-covered terrace, gazebo, pool, storage/utility rooms and breathtaking countryside views.

Spacious 3 bed, 3 bath + wc countryside villa (171m²), bright living/dining area with separate kitchen, fantastic outside space with mature garden, sunny private pool area with stunning views, great location only 15 minutes from coast, a must see property!

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Newly built townhouse (150m²), with 2/3 beds, 2 baths plus w. Built with high quality fixtures and fittings, fitted kitchen & bathrooms included. Solar hot water, air conditioning throughout, roof top pool with sea and village views.

Price reduced!

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Comares Rustic style 3 bed, 1 bath villa (110m²), with living/dining area and separate kitchen, fully enclosed garden with dipping pool, spacious terrace with bbq area, great roof terrace, would make a great project as the property requires some updating.

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self-governing British overseas territory. The Gibraltar issue is controversial with the Spanish public, with successive governments benefiting politically by grandstanding on the matter. It became an official policy of the Spanish government to regain control of the rock during the dictatorship of General Franco, and it has been so ever since.

A NEWS IN SPAIN This Months Update!

n increasing number of British people have applied for Spanish nationality since the United Kingdom voted to leave the European Union in a process known as Brexit. According to data from Spain’s General Department for Registries and Notaries, 166 Britons requested Spanish citizenship in the first 10 months of 2018. While the number is low compared to the 10,067 requests from Moroccans and 2,001 from Venezuelans, it is more than triple the 50 requests made by British nationals in 2015, the year before the Brexit referendum. This puts Britons in fourth place on the list of EU members who want Spanish citizenship, coming in after Romanians, Italians and Bulgarians

couples are having their first child later in life, something that reduces the probability of people having more children, according to Daniel Devolder, from the Demographic Studies Center at the Autonomous University of Barcelona. During the year 2017, first-time mothers were on average aged 32.1 in Spain, a record high. “The rise in the age when women are having their first child is the main problem that is affecting Spain’s fertility rate,” Devolder explains.

mother claims she dumped her new born daughter in a rubbish bin after becoming ‘overwhelmed and distressed’ at having given birth alone on the floor of an apartment in San Sebastian. The 28 year-old appeared in court in Gipuzkoa on Monday, charged with attempted murder with treachery and the aggravation of kinship, and faces up to 20 years in prison.The court heard that on November 22, 2016, CCTV captured a female wandering around the streets of the Old Town San Sebastian at around midnight, and putting something in a bin near Zuloaga Square. Two women passing by later heard the baby crying and called the police.

British man has died while abseiling down a mountain near Spain's Costa Blanca. It is understood that a woman who was with the 36-year-old man was rescued by helicopter.The climber, who has not been identified, fell 80ft while abseiling Monte Ponoig - a rocky mountain known locally as the edro Sanchez, Spain’s prime Sleeping Lion.The mountains in the minister, has publicly warned province of Alicante are a popular he will “veto Brexit” over the spot for walkers and rock climbers. issue of Gibraltar and warned the His death, will be investigated by a EU summit may be called off if no local magistrate. Reports say the agreement is reached. Spain says injured woman was the sister-in-law the future relationship to be of the dead man. "Emergency he natural demographic negotiated between the EU and UK responders spent some time trying decline in Spain has reached should not apply to Gibraltar and to save the life of the man who died a historic high, according to that it should only be decided but he suffered a serious wound to provisional data released by the bilaterally between itself and Britain. his chest which frustrated the country’s National Statistics But Theresa May has rejected this attempts to revive him."He fell from Institute (INE). In the first half of idea and said the plan must apply to a height of about 80ft and the 2018, there were just 179,794 “the whole United Kingdom family” woman he was with fell from a births in Spain, the lowest figure for – a group that apparently includes height of just over 25 feet. the same period since records the British Overseas Territory.The "They had climbed to the top of the began in 1941, and 5.8% down UK has held Gibraltar since 1704 mountain and were abseiling down from the first six months of 2017. and it was formally ceded as it when the tragedy occurred." A key factor in this change is that territory in a treaty in 1713. It is a

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Property Sales for Cómpeta & surrounding areas

3 Bed Villa On Popular Development Competa - €310,000 - V571

4 Bedroom Villa In Peaceful Location Competa - €275,000 - V569

Superb villa within walking distance of Competa. Pool and outside kitchen with stunning mountain and sea views. Garage for storage or motor vehicle.

Wonderful 4 bedroom villa with pool in a quiet location. Pool and roof terrace with panoramic views to the mountains and Mediterranean Sea.

3 Bedroom Villa With Stunning Sea Views Sayalonga - €299,000 - V568

4 Bedroom Rustic Townhouse Sedella - €210,000 - T723

Well presented villa with pool, terraces, outside kitchen and mature gardens. Easy access with stunning views to the Mediterranean Sea.

Fantastic 4 bedroom rustic townhouse on the edge of Sedella. Large roof terrace with uninterrupted countryside views. Option to purchase adjacent accommodation.

Large 5 Bedroom Townhouse Competa - €159,000 - T721

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Centrally located townhouse with 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and 2 kitchens. Great opportunity to purchase a property with good renovation possibilities.

Opportunity to purchase a rustic apartment with open plan lounge/dining/kitchen, terrace and good sized garden. Can be purchased with adjacent property. See this ad T723.

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Romans. Believing that Janus symbolically looked backwards into the previous year and ahead into the future, the Romans offered sacrifices to the deity and made promises of good conduct for the coming year.

NEW YEARS RESOLUTIONS Is This The Year We Stick to Them?

h, New Year’s resolutions. Those things you embark upon with such gusto on January 1, determined that this. Will. Be. The. Year. Then, as always, life gets in the way. Late nights at work laugh in the face of decision to clock a 10K each A.M. Friends, still throwing parties to soften the holidaysare-over sting, turn your Drynuary into Drown(in wine)uary. The list goes on, changing your habits, no matter how well-meaning, is hard. And if you're looking for New Year's resolution ideas you can actually stick to, well, you're probably going to have to look past the big, giant, obvious ones and seek ones that may seem smaller, but will have a bigger impact in the long run The most common New Year's resolutions include: * Exercise more * Lose weight * Eat more healthily * Take a more active approach * to health * Learn new skill or hobby * Spend more time on personal * wellbeing

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The ancient Babylonians are said to have been the first people to make New Year’s resolutions, some 4,000 years ago. They were also the first to hold recorded celebrations in honor of the new year—though for them the year began not in January but in midMarch, when the crops were planted. During a massive 12-day religious festival known as Akitu, the Babylonians crowned a new king or reaffirmed their loyalty to the reigning king. They also made promises to the gods to pay their debts and return any objects they had borrowed. These promises could be considered the forerunners of our New Year’s resolutions. If the Babylonians kept to their word, their (pagan) gods would bestow favor on them for the coming year. If not, they would fall out of the gods’ favor—a place no one wanted to be. A similar practice occurred in ancient Rome, after the reformminded emperor Julius Caesar tinkered with the calendar and established January 1 as the beginning of the new year circa 46 B.C. Named for Janus, the twofaced god whose spirit inhabited doorways and arches, January had special significance for the

For early Christians, the first day of the new year became the traditional occasion for thinking about one’s past mistakes and resolving to do and be better in the future. In 1740, the English clergyman John Wesley, founder of Methodism, created the Covenant Renewal Service, most commonly held on New Year’s Eve or New Year’s Day. Also known as known as watch night services, they included readings from Scriptures and hymn singing, and served as a spiritual alternative to the raucous celebrations normally held to celebrate the coming of the new year. Now popular within evangelical Protestant churches, especially African-American denominations and congregations, watch night services held on New Year’s Eve are often spent praying and making resolutions for the coming year. Despite the tradition’s religious roots, New Year’s resolutions today are a mostly secular practice. Instead of making promises to the gods, most people make resolutions only to themselves, and focus purely on self-improvement (which may explain why such resolutions seem so hard to follow through on). According to recent research, while as many as 45% of Americans say they usually make New Year’s resolutions, only 8 percent are successful in achieving their goals. But that dismal record probably won’t stop people from making resolutions anytime soon—after all, we’ve had about 4,000 years of practice.

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AXARQUIA SOLICITORS I Am A Foreigner And I Want To Buy A House On The Costa Del Sol: FAQ (Part I)

. What are the requirements for a foreigner to purchase property on the Costa del Sol? To purchase property on the Costa del Sol or elsewhere in Spain, foreigners only need an Identity Number for Foreigners, (Número de Identidad de Extranjero or NIE), which may be applied for at Government delegations or subdelegations or at any Foreign Office (Oficina de Extranjería). If you are unable to personally apply for a NIE, you may call in a legal representative, who will do the paperwork for you if duly authorised. To speed up the processing of the NIE (a personal, unique, sequential identification number) and enter into a mortgage contract for your home, do not hesitate to contact us through any of our offices. Our team of lawyers is at your service.

to pay taxes in Spain? When property is purchased in Spain, taxes and expenses related to the purchase must be paid in Spain. However, for a more comprehensive insight on this topic, please read our previous post oin line Time to formally become a tax resident in Spain 3. Should I get a mortgage from a Spanish bank? Or is it preferable to ask for one in my country of origin? No Spanish legislation forces buyers to get a mortgage in Spain to purchase a home. In fact, we recommend that you finance your property purchase in your country of origin. If you are not a legal resident, getting a mortgage in Spain means higher costs due to taxes.

4. Can I get a residence permit if I own an apartment in Spain? 2. If I buy an apartment in No, unless you invest over Spain but keep my residence in €500,000 in your home. my country of origin, do I need

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5. Would the residence permit be granted only to me as the property owner, or may my family also benefit from it? In Spain, family reunification is currently regulated under temporary residence. If you have purchased property in Spain worth over €500,000 and have obtained a residence permit, you may apply for an authorisation to register your family in the home you bought. Our next editorial will answer questions commonly asked by foreign buyers who wish to purchase a home in Spain. Meanwhile, if you need any further information or clarifications, please do not hesitate to contact us. We will happily help you with any legal need you might have. See Advert Opposite

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cyclemalaga.com No.1 for bike rental in the Axarquia. Don't just take our word for it! Wonderfull ride in Competa We were a group of 10 guys (for some it was ﬁrst time on a real race-bike), who rented bikes via cyclemalaga (Hellen and Steve) and can give our highest recommendation. We met them in the square at Competa as agreed, and they where ready with all the bikes, which was top-quality!!! carbon bikes, great helmets and also drink-bottles that we bought for 5€ each, and could keep afterwards. Our rute was Competa - Canillas de albaida, Archez, Arenas, Velez Malaga and down to the coast to have lunch. Then to Torrox and from there up to Competa. Very nice trip!! We can only give the best recommendations to cyclemalaga.com and would recommend everyone to take a biketrip is the most beautifull surroundings. micben86 Frederiksberg, Denmark Cycling trip with Steven Bert and Thomas did a cycling trip of 65 km with Steven. The equipment was perfect, the guidance and service were also the best. One telephone call two days in advance and everything was organised as agreed on. Thank you, Steven !! Katevande Herselt, Belgium

BIKE RENTAL Bikes delivered direct to your accommodation. .

Free delivery to most areas. (Subject to rental period)

Cycle Malaga = Excellent Highly recommended. Helen responds to emails quickly and the service from Steve is first class - delivery, set up, pedal options and very knowledgeable, about the excellent bikes and cycling terrain. A great experience. Stewart G London, United Kingdom “Great bike and great service” I hired a bike for 10 days whilst on holiday in Competa in August. Steve delivered an almost brand new Giant TCR Advanced road bike directly to my villa and gave me some great advice on local cycling routes. He even popped back again later to drop off a map of the area which came in very handy. The bike was great, nice and light for the climbs, 22 speed Ultegra groupset (that extra gear definitely came in handy) and a great fit for me (not always easy as I'm 6'6"). Whilst some of the climbs in the area are tough, the scenery when you get to the top is absolutely stunning and well worth the effort! A great service from Helen and Steve and I would recommend them to anyone cycling in the Competa/Nerja/Malaga area. I'll be back again myself next year! Terry R Huntingdon, United Kingdom

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A couple of people have asked me to write this and I speak from experience. I thought I was 'on the case' but when the time came, I had no idea about my husband's passwords. Luckily my sons worked them out, poking around and experimenting with different dates etc.

THOUGHTS FOR THE NEW YEAR ON BEREAVEMENT Josephine Drew Reports

lot of couples share everything which is great, but others like to leave the big decisions to one partner, and the smaller ones with the other one. How many times have you heard, 'Oh, he/she deals with all that', followed by an airy wave of the hand? When the sun is shining and there are activities and bars to keep one occupied, a visit from the 'grim reaper' is never much thought about. Oh!, you joke about it with friends, especially after a couple of pints when someone hears a song and says, 'I want this at my funeral', and everyone joins in a jolly discussion!

your partner want a cremation, or burial? Can you put your hands on the wills? Do you have up to date phone numbers for informing private pension companies, state pension, the social security number and maybe mother's maiden name! Nie Number. House paperwork. The list is endless. How do you know if you qualify for a state funeral benefit. ( Google it) Will the estate have to go to probate in the UK, and where is the solicitor you used in Spain and also in the UK? So many things to do and think about. And on a cold night, why not get to grips with the paperwork.

After a while there are the other difficulties to overcome, the electricity, telephone, internet etc, and all local bills. If the bills are in the name of the deceased, I would make a suggestion that you get someone to phone these companies on your behalf. Its The one left behind has all the very stressful having to explain clearing up to do. I am talking you have lost a partner. The same paperwork, not goods. applies to the car paperwork, which will need changing, if its not Initially you need to know if there in your name. The Spanish love is a funeral plan and do you know their paperwork! where the plastic card is? Did

Now that Winter is here, perhaps its time to seriously talk to your partner, about what will happen when the day arrives, and as sure as day turns to night, this will happen to all couples.

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I did the day to day bill payments, cash withdrawals, credit and debit card telephone calls. I knew where the paperwork was stored, in two huge cases, which still held 40 year old pay slips and P60s. The paperwork from Spain was in better order in another ancient suitcase. Knowing where the papers are, is not the same as knowing which ones are needed. It took days to wade through the paperwork before I found the relevant papers for pensions, investments etc. The rest I soaked in several baths of cold water, and put the pulp in bin bags. I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have a shredder! Another true story is of a retired couple who did most things together. He looked healthy, shopped most days, and made the large decisions. His wife didn't get out much on her own, as she had trouble walking, but apart from that was healthy. Then quite suddenly he became forgetful, and eventually was diagnosed with the start of dementia. He unexpectedly had a heart attack and died leaving the widow, knowing exactly where the wills were. She went to the place. found the envelope, only to discover the wills were not there. He had obviously put them in a safe place, whilst confused. They have not been found to this day. My apologies for such a sad subject on this Winter's day. But I felt it needed to be out there, because it affects quite alot of Retirees.

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El Cortijo

Bar & Restaurante

Avd Canillas 6, Competa Tel: 952 553 647 Mov: 617 066 855

Private on-site Parking email: elcortjocompeta.gmail.com

Best views to the coast Full Vegan & Vegetarian menu!

Unique to our restaurant in Competa Meat cooked on the stone to your liking alongside a full a la cart menu

Sunday Lunch Domingos de 13.00 -16.00 Sunday Lunch 13.00 -16.00 Sonntag von 13.00 -16.00

Ternera asada 7€ Roast Beef 7€ Roastbeef 7€

Abierto 6 noches cada semana de 18.30 - 23.00 Open 6 nights a week from 18.30 - 23.00 Jedeu / Abend / Geoffuet 18.30 -23.00 Cerrado el lunes Closed Mondays

A great venue for a special event and fantastic views of the hanging houses of Competa!

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JMS Services Maintenance and Services Servicios y Mantenimientos

We offer a full maintenance service for all of your home and everyday needs. We can help you with: Small building jobs Electrical & Plumbing Metal works/Welding Garden & Pool Maintenance Handy Man Services Painting & Decorating Septic Tank Issues Car ITV assistance and much more, call me for a quote We cover the areas:Native English Competa, Canillas de Albaida, & Fluent Spanish Archez, Salares, Sedella, Canillas de Aceituno, Corumbela, Arenas, Sayalonga, Torrox, Algarrobo and all the countryside in betweenâ&#x20AC;?.

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Jamie Hill (+34) 605 106 977 jamie@jms-services.es @jamiehilljms www.jms-services.es To advertise call 637 028 873

l Loca Your Partner a th Heal Axarqui e h t in Your Local Health Partner

General Medicine Paediatrics Acupuncture Physiotherapy & Osteopathy Urologist Other Specialists .

Dr Carlos Castillo GP and Paediatrician Lds. Ma Patrocinio Haro Lopez Psychology Dr Daniel Gaitan Cardiologist Dr Joaquin Mut Dermatologist Dr Federico Merino Plastic Surgery General Surgery Andalucian Surgical Institute Dr. Erik Schulten Urologist Dr. Elias Reyes Internal Medicine Echo Doppler Dr. Arielle Perkins Family Medicine .

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Dr Michael Mannish English Dentist (Univ. London Harley St. Cosmetic Dentist 25yrs) Dental Surgery

Cosmetic Dentistry Implantologist Surgery Complete Dental Clinic Modernisation

Free Check up and 2nd Opinion

Jose Antonio Gonzalez Maxillo Facial Surgeon

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The best English/Spanish team for your dental health

WIR SPRECHEN DEUTSCH - WE SPEAK ENGLISH - ON PARLE FRANCAIS

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Georgina at 90kgs+

Steve at 121kgs+

AFTER THE HO, HO, HO COMES THE TUM, TUM, TUM… Losing Weight after the Christmas Holidays

e have all been there, eaten a little (or a lot) too much? Possibly not in the best shape to begin with and feeling a little down? It’s OK, as its just a few days a year and of course we may have the intention to make it all right in the New Year with a resolution. (Ha, Ha!) Georgina and I (I’m Steve) were very overweight (Obese), we had tried so many diets, fads, Atkins and even spent a fortune on; lowcarb, low calorie drinks, meals and chocolate bars (Over £800) on a program that took off the weight very fast, but it then proceeded to pile it back on even faster… Plus juicing, Gym and in the past we also even took classes and attended slimmers clubs, like weight watchers but that also did not work.

pre-diabetic, with a Body Mass Index of 41 plus. Termed morbidly obese (It means that my weight was sending me to an early grave, not to put too fine a point on it! Anyway, we decided to try a new program of our own design based loosely on our failed experiences and researching new methods and techniques and basically just trying them and working harder at what worked and dropping what didn’t work. A classic basic trial and error process. Since the 22nd of Sept. 2018 I have Lost 12.9Kgs in total to Dec 11th. 2018. Over the 12 months I lost a staggering 26kgs in total. Georgina is now 76kgs and falling weekly, we are both averaging around 0.5 kilo per week and it is keeping off.

If anyone is interested in how we did it, you can come along to meet What to Do? I was 121.8 kilos a us and see how we really are now, year ago and just turned 60 and I as I have cut my blood pressure had been overweight for a very medication by 50% and can now long time. Then I had a serious exercise daily as previously, I got health problem and was diagnosed out of breath just tying my as having severe hypertension shoelaces (sad but very true) … (High Blood Pressure) and was There is NO Magic formula, science

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and biology teaches us very simply that if you burn more calories than you eat, you body will lose weight… Wow really that simple? Huh! NO, it’s not because there are many other factors to consider and counting calories? Well been there and done that, it was a total pain… And in the long run still ineffective. So, if you want to know more about what we did and how we did it? Please note we are a NOT FOR PROFIT Business… This is about helping others. We are planning to hold an informal meeting at 6.30pm with a short presentation just 30minutes, followed by a Question and Answer session of 30 mins on Thursday 10th January in Competa at our offices (We run a local dive and first-Aid Training business as well) 2A. II Avenida De Constiticion, (main street just above the tourist office, next to Schmid) Places are limited so please RSVP would be appreciated by mail to: ginacm@dietfocus.host or visit our web site at: www.dietfocus.host See Advert Opposite

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SIERRA NEVADA Its Time to Ski!

he Sierra Nevada Ski Station is a ski resort in the Sierra Nevada in the province of Granada in southeastern Spain. The ski area is on the northwestern slopes of Veleta, the third highest peak in peninsular Spain and the most southerly ski resort of Europe.

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The resort hosted the FIS Alpine World Ski Championships in 1996 and occasionally hosts World Cup races such as the last were women's technical races in 2007.[2] In recent years World Slope and Freestyle events have made a very successful appearance here. It was also host to the 2015 Winter Universiade,

the world university games. In March 2017, Sierra Nevada hosted the FIS Freestyle Ski and Snowboarding World Championships 2017. The facts at a glance The resort village is called Pradollano (2100m)

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Most of the ski area is on the northern slopes of Veleta, the third highest peak on mainland Spain. Set in the Penibetico mountain range, within the Sierra Nevada National Park and only 27 kilometres from the centre of Granada. The lowest point of the resort is 2,100m and the highest 3,300m above sea level. Sierra Nevada offers a total of 107 skiable kilometres, with a 115 runs. 40 are blue runs, 9 black, 50 red and 16 green. In addition, there are cross-country ski trails (1 set one) and snow-shoeing. The ski lifts have a capacity for 45,555 skiers an hour. There’s a modern artificial snow system that comprises of 353 cannons which covers 35 km of piste. Night skiing is available on Saturday nights, weather permitting. Sierra Nevada is home to Europe's largest freestyle snowboard park, known as Sulayr. Lifts schedule: Borreguiles and Al- Ándalus góndola: Every day, from 9.00 to 16.45 Parador chairlift: Monday to Sunday 8.30 to 17.30 The Tarifa Alta days, open until 19.45 h. Others lifts: All day from 9.00 to 16.45 Gondola for night skiing: Thursdays and Saturdays, from 19.30 to 21.30 Lift Passes Prices can be found here. https://sierranevada.es/en/winter/ ski-passes/

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The Sierra Nevada ski resort is located right in the heart of the Sierra Nevada National Park. The ski area is split into two main areas: Pradollano and Borreguiles. Pradollano is where all the hotels, restaurants, holiday apartments and most of the ski rental shops are based. Pradollano is divided into three sections; lower, mid and upper, according to the distance from the city centre. Freestyle Park Sierra Nevada is home to a huge freestyle park, known as Sulayr. The freestyle snow park is increasingly popular and attracting some of the biggest names in the international snowboarding community. Sulayr was previously located in the Borreguiles area. To separate the hardcore snowboarders from the normal skiers, Sulayr was moved to the Loma de Dilar. They recently opened a new beginners freestyle zone that is aimed specifically at children and people with no ‘freestyle’ experience.

toboggans, ski-bike, chair-bike, mini-ski, mini- snowboard and roller-sled, ("Trineo Ruso") - a combined bobsled / rollercoaster ride. There is a restaurant/cafeteria with indoor and outdoor terraced seating. Family rates In addition of free ski passes for children under 6 years, the family skiing support is complemented with special rates for the young ones, Junior and Youth from 6 to 14 years old with 30% discounts depending on the situations, 20% discounts on Junior passes from 6 to 12 year olds, and 30% discounts on Youth passes for 13 and 14 year olds. Apres Ski Sierra Nevada is well known for its lively "Spanish" night scene, especially during high and midseason periods. Regular public events are organised for most weekends in and around the central Plaza de Andalucia. Public notices are posted around the village and on the gondolas informing of events to come.

Family Area A new area for families to visit in Sierra Nevada.There is a new area for families to visit in Sierra Nevada, 'Pista del Mar' slope. Nestled in the heart of Borreguiles, has been the hub of family fun since last season, with its huge marine figures marking the route and its children's activities prepared for the entire family. The Veleta II lift will give access to the new installation.

Both the Pradollano and Andalucia plazas host a good selection of typical Spanish Tapas bars and restaurants that generate significant resort ambiance between 5 and 8pm, after which people typically drift off to have dinner before heading out later on to the night bars.

The Mirlo Blanco Recreation Zone This landscaped area is located just beyond the Jara chairlift and down from the Al-Andalus gondola (Fuente del Mirlo & the "Mirlo Blanco").

Website sierranevada.es

In typical Spanish fashion, you don´t go out until 11pm at the very earliest if you want to see others out and about!

Several activities for all the family are offered here including

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Restaurante Taberna

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Teteria Hierbabuena

Get the real & tasty Indian & Moroccan food as well as Traditional Spanish Food. All ingredients are fresh and all dishes homemade

Breakfasts - Tapas - Snacks - Main Dishes Thursday Curry Night - Traditional Fish and chips Served Every D We would like to wish all of our customers a Happy New Year! Outside Terrace with Heaters Teteria Hierbabuena Taberna Morrocan Shop inside the restaurant! Reservations call 951 70 76 38 Avenida de la Constitucion 35, CĂłmpeta We can be found next to the Car Park Reservations Recommended

Las Arrijana Sayalonga Our Self catering houses are at the foot of the Natural Park of Sierras Tejeda and Almijara. The Arrijana Rural House has 5 double bedrooms with bathrooms all in a Morrocan style, with swimming pool, Jacuzzi, BBQ and a beautiful Arab tent.Ideal for large groups and popular for Special Events. Ask for more information about our Christmas Lunch and Xmas Market

We also have Casa Rural Madre Tierra and three apartments (Alma, MontaĂąa y Reina). We are a family company with years of experience in the tourism sector You can reserve a table in our restaurant, book hiking trails and other outdoor activities We would love you to experince Andalucia from our rural country homes. .

Reservations Call 630 91 65 53

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casa rurales costa del sol

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Avenida De Constitucion, Competa Mobile 657 32 44 91

La Carpinteria

Drinks and snacks- Regular Live Music 4pm to Close - Open Tuesday to Fridays

Casa Paco Taberna y Restaurante Plaza Almijara, Competa

Visit Casa Paco in the centre of the village. Offering a large selection of Spanish wines and serving the best steaks in area See Map Spot 5

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Obtaining a Looking for a Applying for a

DAFO?

We will supply and install the new “Deposito Estanco”. These are required by Spanish Law before a DAFO Certicate can be issued. CONSTRUCCIONES

SCHMID S.L.

All necessary documents supplied

TEL. 652656066 OFFICE 691534444 construccionesschmid@hotmail.com www.construccionesschmid.com

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Competa Car Hire www.rentalcarplanet.com

Your rental car company on the Costa del Sol

For car rental in Competa and the surrounding areas Call for more details: Tel: +34 643 053 068 competacarhire@gmail.com

Fruteria Jara

Local produce of the area Lots of changing special offers

Also Fresh Herbs & Ambient Products Delivery Service to Restaurants Fruteria Jara, Avenida de la Constituciรณn Local 3, Competa

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NICK ATKINSON Professional Tiling & Bespoke Carpentry

Professional Tiler Bathrooms, kitchens, roof tiling, terraces, patios & swimming pools. General building and reforms.

Master Carpenter For all your be-spoke built-in furniture needs. Specialising in kitchen and bathroom reforms Laminate flooring. All aspects considered Email: nickjohngilding@yahoo.com Mobile 658151628

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AXARFUSION Fibre Optics Comes to Competa

XARFUSION is a telecommunications company who provides fibre optic internet connections in the village of Competa. For the other local villages eg: Canillas de Albaida, Archez, Sayalonga, Arenas, Torrox and the surrounding countryside AXARFUSION provides fast WIFI internet connections. They also offer very competitively priced mobile telephone contracts, fixed line phone numbers and television services. This month I met with Dani Hill and his business partner Borja Garcia for a chat about the services they offer and how this new business is going. Dani moved to Spain with his family in 2000, he finished his education in Spain and specialised in telecommunications at College. He has always been interested in computers and telecommunications and so it only seemed natural to pursue this line of employment. Upon leaving college he started to work for a telecommunications company in Malaga and then later worked for a local Internet service provider. He gained further experience working as a systems administrator for Axartel. It was here where he met his now business partner Borja. Borja is the owner of Axartel and was rolling our fibre optic networks along the coast to areas such as Nerja and Torrox. The opportunity

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arose for Dani to lead with this new technology in his home town of Competa. Dani and Borja had worked well together on previous projects and have developed an excellent working relationship. Borja's experience, the latest technology and Dani's local experience meant this new business had all the right elements for success. For many years the village of Competa has suffered with old and poor quality ADSL cables, so this was the perfect location to lay the new technology of fibre optic cables. Dani, under the new company name of AXARFUSION met with the town hall and presented them with a project of how the system would be rolled out and the proposed benefits for the village. It took some time to get the correct licenses in place, but in June this year the fibre optic cable installation was finished. Dani explained to me that fibre optics is the future and the latest technology, it is not affected by poor weather and there are fewer components to go wrong. The internet signal is then transmitted via WIFI to the countryside by what Dani describes as currently the most up to date technology available. Dani was keen to emphasise his service is reliable and the customer service impeccable. The AXARFUSION office is

beneath the Eroski supermarket on the La Rampa, the steep hill up to the la Plaza Almijara in Competa. There is a car park outside the office and Dani welcomes you to drop by if you would like to discuss your internet, telephone or television requirements. The office is open Mon to Fri 10.00am to 2.00pm and 4.00pm to 7.30pm and Sat 10.00am to 2.00pm. There is always someone in the office to help with your questions. And for out of office hours a tecnitian can be contacted via email or telephone. As he is â&#x20AC;&#x153;a localâ&#x20AC;? and knows many people in the area he is especially keen to ensure his service has no or very little down time and if there is a problem with the connection he will endeavour to resume the service as quickly as possible. Dani is very well known in the area and the business has grown quickly just by word of mouth. He and his colleague in the office both speak Spanish and English, so both the local Spanish residents and expats alike can benefit. AXARFUSION offer a wide range of services from home internet to business internet solutions and also mobile and landline telephone contracts that include international calls. It really does seem that Dani has all your internet, telephone and TV needs covered!

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FOOD: ECOLOGICAL, GLUTEN FREE VEGAN AND BABY MASSAGE (Chiropractic) REFLEXOLOGY AROMATHERAPY DIETICIAN HERBAL Customised Diets BACH FLOWERS REIKI Therapies by NATURALIST appointment IRIDOLOGY

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NEW SERVICES ENGLISH AND SPANISH SPOKEN .

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MUSCULAR SKELETON INJURIES SPECIALIST MOB 645559366 .

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TOTAL SATELLITE INSTALLATIONS WANT SATELLITE T.V CHANNELS? Have you lost BBC1,2,3,4 ITV, CH4, BBC New & BBC Radio? THEN HAVE IT BACK THROUGH SATELLITE To move your own dish and supply a new digibox - ONE OFF PRICE â&#x201A;¬280

UK IPTV is the answer! No dish required All UK channels including Sport & Films Catch Up TV On Demand Movies

Call Phil or Nigel on: 629 556 266 or email: totalsat@gmx.com To advertise call 637 028 873

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CHIMNEY SWEEP FOR A PORFESSIONAL CHIMNEY SWEEPING& MAINTENANCE SERVICE CALL CHIMNEY CARE

BE SAFE

BE SAFE, HAVE YOUR CHIMNEY INSPECTED & CLEANED BEFORE YOU USE YOUR FIRE THIS WINTER

TEL: KEITH 607 441 959 or RUSS 654 184 242

Beth's Soft Furnishings 11b Calle del Carmen, Competa

Tel: 952 55 34 64 Made to measure seating for benches and pool side areas. Cushions & pads for see map indoors or outside spot 62 Curtains Any alterations or repairs

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SPECIAL OFFER ON 2018 MODELS!

www.biciterraneo.com www.facebook.com/biciterraneo biciterraneo@gmail.com Bike & Repair Shop

Work Shop Full Check up, bike cleaning. We repair all brands. Original Parts Shimano, SRAM, Campanolo, etc E Bike diagnostics service Bosch, Yamaha, Brose Shimano

Bike Sales GIANT, BH, BIANCHI, DE ROSA and much more! E Bikes (Brose, Bosch, Yamaha, Shimano motors MTB Road Bikes City Bikes Trekking etc .

Bike Rentals Clothes & Accessories Bike Fitting Service

Mon - Fri 9.00am to 19.30pm Sat 9.00am -2.00pm c/ Romeria, 1 (in front of Maria Zambrano High Scool) 29740 Torre del Mar (Mรกlaga) 952 54 74 84

likely to stick with their workouts. Tips for home and gym exercisers Challenge yourself and avoid boredom. At home, you won't have the variety of equipment and classes that are available at a gym. So surf the Internet and browse fitness magazines to check out new workouts and make sure you're exercising correctly. Find an exercise partner. You'll be less likely to find excuses when you've arranged to work out with a friend. Schedule your workouts. Have a plan,l ook at a planner and write out your exercise appointments one month in advance. If something comes up and you have to change one, reschedule it immediately.

EXERCISE IN 2019 strength work three times a week. Be sure your strength workout covers all major muscle groups, in your upper body, lower body, abdominals and back. Aim for three sets of 10-15 repetitions of each strength exercise.

Use a diary to track your progress and jot down any breakthroughs you may have. When you have a bad day, write that down, too, to help you to find patterns you can break. For example, you may find an egg-white omelet gets you through your morning workout better than toast and cereal.

No matter what type of exercise you do, be sure to start slowly and gradually increase your workout time and intensity. And don't forget to listen to your body

Set goals, like training for a race or losing 20 pounds. Goals should be something you can't do right now, but you know is within your reach.

Working out at home has obvious advantages. But there are obstacles, too: distractions from the phone, the kids, the dog, the Internet and the refrigerator can derail a workout. And that's if you can get started in the first place. When you're at home, it's easy to find something else that needs to be done.

Give yourself mini-rewards along the way.Perhaps most important, make exercise as integral to your life as sleeping and eating. You have to think of it as a lifestyle change. It doesn't end. Get out of the mind frame that exercise is something you're only going to do for a period of time.

Its Never to Late to Start

n effective fitness program has five components, all of which you can do at home or at a gym. A warm up. A cardiovascular (aerobic) workout. Resistance (strength-building) exercises. Flexibility moves. A cooldown A warm-up could be an easy walk outside or on a treadmill, or a slow pace on a stationary bike. For the cardiovascular portion, walk or pedal faster, do step aerobics with a video, or jump rope -- whatever you enjoy that gets your heart rate up. Getting Started If you're a beginner, aim for 30 minutes of cardiovascular exercise at least three times a week, and 20 to 30 minutes of

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A good way to stay motivated and avoid distractions, the experts say, is to exercise early in the day. Morning exercisers are more

Whether you work out at home or at the gym make it an enjoyable part of your life for 2019

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For more info contact Maggie 952464378 Paul 657081492 To advertise call 637 028 873 or email info@skydigital.es The Grapevine

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 & French

Avd. Andalucía 65-A 29740 Torre del Mar Málaga Tel. 952 54 51 05 info@asesoriaaxarquia.es 50 The Grapevine

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Bar La PeĂąa Now Open

Fresh Tapas Available All Day - Changes Daily Example Tapas Menu Chicken Kebab 2.50 euro Pork Sausage 1.20 euro Bolongnese with Mash 1.20 euro Meat Loaf 1.20 euro Curry Sausage 1.20 euro Outside Terrace & Inside Dinning Area In Archez opposite the river just down from the Town Hall Open Tues to Sun from 11.00am until close No need to make a reservation just come by!

Breakfasts, tapas dishes, Lunch, A La Carte menu Come for coffee and cake! Variety of Ice creams Tel: 951 832 810 - 690 221 100

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A great venue for a special event and fantastic views of the hanging houses of Competa!

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1. Samusalud 3. Restaurante El Pilón 5. Restaurante Casa Paco 6. La Casa Bella 7. Taurus Real Estate 9. EGO Hair & Beauty 9. Revive Massage 11. Hotel Balcon 12. Fontaneria Román 13. Tu Rincon de Sol Estate Agents 14. Restaurante El Cortijo 15. Bar Restuarante Pericos 16. Teteria Hierbabuena 17. Jose Luis Persianas 18. Action For Animals Charity Shop 21. La Taperia 22. Asesoria Aljarife 24. Como Piensos - Pet Food 26. Tin Tin Hair & Beauty 27. Competa Properties 29. La Esquina de Miguel 30. El Bazar de Competa 33. Bar Restaurante El Recreo 37. Naturvets 38. La Gelateria 43. Jara Fruteria 46. Florist Mari Toñi 53. Marco Polo 54. Vespa del Sol 57. Restaurante El Pámpano 59. Bistro 6 60. Construcciones Schmid 62. Beth's Soft Furnishings 70. La Taberna de Oscar 72. Competa Framing 73. Central Dental Competa 74. Revive Massage

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TAURUS REAL ESTATE Service with Integrity Since 2004

EXCLUSIVE

PUENTE DON MANUEL Stunning villa of 136m² on a small well maintained urbanization with extensive panoramic views of the mountains and villages. Distributed over 2 floors and comprises: charming gated patio, super dual aspect f/f kitchen, large open plan living/dining room, 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and a covered terrace. Benefits from a log burner stove, air con/heating, fitted wardrobes, alarm, telephone, internet, SAT TV and mains water and electricity. The plot is approx. 558m² and is beautifully landscaped with mature Mediterranean plants and a variety of fruit trees. The pool terrace is a delight with an 8mt x 4mt tiled pool and a rattan covered pergola. .

A fantastic permanent residence or holiday house with excellent rental potential in an attractive and popular area.

REF: MS131 The Grapevine 54 info@taurusrealestate.com

Awaiting EPC Tel: (0034) 952 535 043

249,000€ To advertise 028670 873 Mb: (0034)call 660637 743

The Propert y Feature Bargain Bargain Price: 129,000€ Ref: 18HC046 Location: Cútar Beds: 3 Baths: 1 Size: 145m² Pool: No Andalucia Real Estate

Price: 102,000€ Ref: 490 Location: Competa Beds: 3 Baths:1 Size: 1305m² Pool: No Tu Rincon del Sol

Price: Price: 229,000€ 375,000€ Ref: 17HC047 Ref: T724 Location: Alcaucin Competa Beds: 3 Baths:3 Baths: 2 Size: 154m² 320m², Pool: Pool:Yes No Andalucia Real Estate Brogan Properties

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Price: 99,500€ Ref: C3581 Location: Canillas de Albaida Beds: 1 Baths: 1 Size: 40m² Pool: No Taurus Real Estate

Price: 399,000€ Ref: 278 Location: Torrox Beds: 2 Baths: 2 Size: 160m² Pool: Yes Tu Rincon del Sol

Price: 199,950€ Ref: C3500 Location: Archez Beds: 3 Baths: 2 Size: 105m² Pool: Yes Taurus Real Estate

Price: 399,000€ Ref: RC593 Location: Competa Beds: 4 Baths: 3 Size: 180m² Pool: Yes Brogan Properties

Price: 275,000€ Ref: IRE18101 Location: Cutar Beds: 4 Baths: 2 Size: 250m² Pool: Yes Immotions Real Estate

Price: 575,000€ Ref: v844 Location: Comares Beds: 5 Baths: 7 Size: 607m² Pool: Yes Sunset Properties Spain

Bargain Price: 135,000€ Ref: T55 Location: Sayalonga Beds: 1 Baths: 0 Size: 55m² Pool: No Taurus Real Estate

Price: 39,000€ Ref: t1261 Location: Sedella Beds: 1 Baths: 1 Size: 60m² Pool: No Sunset Properties Spain

Price: 230,000€ Ref: IRE18106 Location: Viñuela Beds: 3 Baths: 2 Size: 100m² Pool: Yes Immotions Real Estate

Price: 229,000€ Ref: 17HC047 Location: Alcaucin Beds: 3 Baths:3 Size: 154m² Pool: Yes Andalucia Real Estate

Price: 260,000€ Ref: v1273 Location: Los Romanes Beds: 3 Baths: 2 Size: 150m² Pool: Yes Sunset Properties Spain

Price: 99,000€ Ref: t1245 Location: Canillas de Aceituno Beds: 3 Baths: 1 Size: 100m² Pool: No Sunset Properties Spain

Price: 105,000€ Ref: 127 Location: Competa Beds: 4 Baths: 2 Size: 172m² Pool: No Tu Rincon del Sol

Price: 450,000€ Ref: IRE18116 Location: Competa Beds: 6 Baths: 6 Size: 650m² Pool: Yes Immotions Real Estate

Price: 205,000€ Ref: C3546 Location: Puente don Manuel Beds: 3 Baths: 3 Size: 135m² Pool: Yes Taurus Real Estate

Rustic Price: 345,000€ Ref: v572 Location: Competa Beds: 3 Baths: 2 Size: 221m² Pool: Yes Brogan Properties

Price: 225,000€ Ref: IRE18103 Location: Sedella Beds: 2 Baths: 2 Size: 204m² Pool: No Immotions Real Estate

Price: 399,000€ Ref: v1247 Location: Competa Beds: 4 Baths: 2 Size: 206m² Pool: Yes Sunset Properties Spain

Price: 325,000€ Ref: v1240 Location: Comares Beds: 3 Baths: 3 Size: 154m² Pool: Yes Sunset Properties Spain

Price: 210,000€ Ref: 455 Location: Competa Beds: 2 Baths: 1 Size: 72m² Pool: Yes Tu Rincon del Sol

Price: 200,000€ Ref: 16HC032 Location: Riogordo Beds: 4 Baths: 3 Size: 262m² Pool: No Andalucia Real Estate

Price: 100,000€ Ref: 468 Location: Torrox Beds: 2 Baths: 1 Size: 60m² Pool: No Tu Rincon del Sol

Price: 330,000€ Ref: 18HC069 Location: Alcaucin Beds: 3 Baths: 1 Size: 158m² Pool: Yes Andalucia Real Estate

Price: 299,000€ Ref: v1288 Location: Riogordo Beds: 6 Baths: 4 Size: 254m² Pool: Yes Sunset Properties Spain

Prestige Propert y Price: 675,000€ Ref: 18HC042 Location: Arenas Beds: 4 Baths: 2 Size: 246m² Pool: Yes Andalucia Real Estate

Price: 435,000€ Ref: T10 Location: Sedella Beds: 3 Baths: 2 Size: 165m² Pool: Yes Taurus Real Estate

Price: 475,000€ Ref: IRE18115 Location: Rincon de la Victoria Beds: 7 Baths: 3 Size: 260m² Pool: Yes Immotions Real Estate

Price: 425,000€ Ref: v1212 Location: Competa Beds: 3 Baths: 2 Size: 195m² Pool: Yes Sunset Properties Spain

Price: 598,000€ Ref: T52 Location: Sayalonga Beds: 3 Baths: 3 Size: 195m² Pool: Yes Taurus Real Estate

Price: 499,950€ Ref: v052 Location: Competa Beds: 5 Baths: 5 Size: 230m² Pool: Yes Sunset Properties Spain

Price: 594,000€ Ref: 18HC068 Location: Sayalonga Beds: 4 Baths: 3 Size: 185m² Pool: Yes Andalucia Real Estate

Price: 495,000€ Ref: 163 Location: Canillas de Albaida Beds: 3 Baths: 3 Size: 314m² Pool: Yes Tu Rincon del Sol

Price: 315,000€ Ref: IRE18114 Location: Los Romanes Beds: 3 Baths: 2 Size: 148m² Pool: Yes Immotions Real Estate

INMOBILIARIA TU RINCON DEL SOL PROPERTY SALES AND RENTALS Avd. de Torrox, 46 29754 CÓMPETA (Málaga) Tel: 952 51 63 58 Mov: 628 06 97 03

www.turincondelsol.com info@turincondelsol.com We speak your language

Canillas de Albaida Luxury private villa in a fabulous location, new to the market comprising of three double bedrooms, two bathrooms and ample living space. Guest apartment with kitchen and a 50m² garage with potential to be further guest accommodation. Heated pool with fantastic 360º views, all set upon a 8590m² fenced plot of land with many fruit trees.

449.000€ To advertise call 637 028 873

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WHAT IS A DAFO? Andalucian Real Estates Explains

WHAT IS A DAFO? In 2012 the government of Andalusia approved a regulation with the idea to regularize (NOT LEGALISE) properties located on non-development land in breach of urban planning regulations. The DAFO is a certificate with a specific date of when the property was built, how many years have elapsed since construction and to certify that the property continues to exist without penalties in the future. The procedure doesn't mean the legalization of the property but a regularisation. The Town Hall certifies the legal situation and confirms in writing that it will not be possible for this house to be subject to any future penalties due to the time elapsed. IS DAFO MANDATORY FOR THE SALE OF A PROPERTY? DAFO certificate is NOT a legal requirement to buy/sell your property. The DAFO provides certainty to the buyer that they

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will not have problems with the Town Hall in the future as thy will have in writing a document confirming the legal situation of the property. Therefore, we can say that DAFO is recommended but not required for the sale of a property. WHAT IS DAFO PROCEDURE? In order to apply for the DAFO certificate we need a project by an architect, to pay a fee on the value of the building which may range from 2.5% to 4.5% depending on the Town Hall and also the water and electricity supply needs to be verified as well as the need for a septic tank. Once the architect has prepared the documentation (photos, maps, etc) and the project is submitted, the technician from the Town Hall will make a visit to verify whether the property complies with all the requirements or not. Once this procedure is completed, which normally takes

6 and 12 months, the Town Hall will issue a resolution certifying Assimilated out of OrdinationAsimilado a Fuera de Ordenaciรณn from all structure built on the plot. WHAT IS THE COSTS? The costs of the DAFO certificate will depend on many factors. The biggest costs is the stamp duty taxes to be paid to the Town Hall which may range from 2.5% to 4.5% on the value of the building on the date it was built, which normally is around 4,000- 6,000 Euro. If a new septic tank is required, the cost of installing it is around 3,000 Euros. Also there is d the architect fee and legal fees, if any. Please contact your legal adviser for more info. If you would like any more information regarding the sale and buying process do not hesitate to contact us at Andalucian Real Estates. This text was checked by Axarquia Solicitors

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Competa Beautiful, well maintained south facing 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom villa in a picturesque setting with very good road access. This well presented villa is bright and airy with spacious internal rooms that includes 2 sunrooms. The easily accessible terraced garden is full of beautiful mature Mediterranean plants and has well laid out terraces for enjoying this peaceful setting. All documents are correct. This property would make a perfect permanent home or holiday retreat. EPC-G

Price 230,000â&#x201A;Ź

Ref: v1287

Sunset Properties Spain Avenida Andalucia 65C - 29740 - Torre del Mar - MĂĄlaga Tel Mob:(+34) 618 295 063 Office:(+34) 601 626 525 info@sunsetproperties-spain.com

www.sunsetproperties-spain.com

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Now even bigger and even better The largest supermarket in the village

Large International Section Home-made products from the Butchery Organic, Vegetarian and Vegan products Easy Parking We speak English and Spanish FREE HOME DELIVERY SERVICE

Supermercado Coviran Avenida de Canillas, 33 Cรณmpeta (Mรกlaga) Open 08.30m until 14.00 & 17.00 until 21.00 Mon to Sat Tel . 952 516 133 Mob. 648 163 886 Coviran Competa Coviran

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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 See Map (house, car, health, etc) Spot 22

We speak Spanish, English, German, Finnish, French, Italian

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

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

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

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Gymnasium (per month) 1 3 2 1

Month Pass / Gym & Classes – 40 euro Week Pass / Gym & Classes - 35 euro Week Pass / Gym & Classes - 30 euro Week Pass / Gym & Classes - 20 euro

One off session – 5 euro Gym Discount 3 months paid in advance - 15 euro 6 months paid in advance - 20 euro Annual Payment - 40 euro Family Discount – Gym and class for 2 people, 3rd person free

Monday-Friday 9:00-14:00 & 16:00-22:00 Saturday 10:00 - 14:00

Class Timetable Tonification Mon & Thu 10.30 to 11.30 Mon & Wed 19.15 to 20.15 ..

Taebo Tue & Thur 18.45 to 19.45 .

Spinning Mon,Wed & Fri 20.20 to 21.20 .

Kickboxing Tues & Thur 20.45 to 21.45 .

GAP Tues & Thur 19.45 to 20.35 .

Taekwondo Tues & Thur 16.00 to 17.00 .

Tonification Aerobox Kick Boxing Spinning Taekwondo Karate Shotokan GAP

Adult Classes (per month) Twice a week 25 euro Three times a week 35 euro .

Children’s Classes (per month) 2 days per week Taekwondo 25 euro

Classes Discount 3 months paid in advance discount - 5% 6 months paid in advance discount - 10% Annual payment -15% Family Discount - Gym plus Classes for 2 people , 3rd person is free .

One off Class - 5 euro

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TAJ MAHAL Traditional Indian Tandoori Restaurant Torrox Costa SPECIAL OFFER ONLY EAT AS MUCH AS YOU LIKE Dinning Room

10.95€ Children under 10 - 6.50€ King Prawns not included

Booked Recommended

10,95 Menu Available all over the Christmas Period Incl. New Years Eve, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

SPECIAL LUNCH MENU

12PM - 4PM

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Bar and Restaurant Open 6 days a week (incl. Kitchen) Closed Wednesdays 12.00pm until late - TEL: 654 869 083

Spit Roast Chickens 7.50 euro (Thur, Fri, Sat & Sun) call to order

Traditional Sunday Lunch Roast Chicken & Beef & with all the trimmings Lamb available if pre-ordered by Thursday afternoon 24th Christmas Eve Party 1 course 9 euro, From 2pm Live Music and Free Food 2 courses 10.50 euro or 3 courses 12 euro 25th Closed 26th Darts & Pool Knockout Tournament 5 euro entry and includes food closed Dec 27th to Jan 3rd

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Raza

TORROX

HOTEL

Hablamos Espanol

We Speak English

Your Pets will enjoy a wonderful holiday surrounded by nature and in modern facilities For more information call us on:952 535 417 : 686 904 792 : 616 371 034 Alternatively email us at: info@razahotel.com or visit our website at www.razahotel.com

Bistro 6

Gilly and Gary welcome you to Bistro 6 just down from Plaza Vendimia, Competa.

Seasonal Menu Special Menu & Regular menu Corkage Available For reservations callBar 951Open: 832 817 Kitchen Open: 12.00 to 3.00pm & 7.00 to 10.00pm

12.00 to 3.30pm & 6.30pm until late

Open from Midday: Tue, Thur, Fri & Sat Open 6 Evenings a week from 6.30pm Closed all day Sunday & Mon & Wed lunchtimes

Tel: 951 832 817

Mob: 635 302 806

Booking Highly Recommended

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KINGS DAY IN SPAIN

The Festivities Continue

hristmas may have come and gone, but many kids here in Spain are still eagerly awaiting their presents. That’s because it is not Santa Claus who brings them gifts on Christmas Day.

The tradition here in Spain is that Los Reyes Magos, known as the Three Wise Men or the Three Kings in English, bring Spanish children their gifts on the Day of the Epiphany, January 6th. According to Christian tradition, this was the day that Melchior (known as Melchor in Spanish), Caspar (Gaspar), and Balthasar (Baltasar) came to visit the baby Jesus and brought their gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. Read on to learn more about the Spanish Christmas tradition of Los Reyes Magos.

de los Reyes Magos, a reenactment of the arrival of the Three Kings. These parades are truly a sight to behold! Amidst dancers, musicians, and puppeteers, the Kings ride on camels or elaborate floats and throw goodies, usually candy or sweets, down to the children.

Later that evening, kids leave out their shoes in a spot where the Kings are sure to see them. Much like the traditional milk and cookies for Santa Claus and his reindeer, Spanish children often set out plates of food or sweets for los Reyes. The camels also receive dried grass or hay from the traditionalists, or milk and bread if those aren’t handy! The next morning, children are delighted to discover that los Reyes have nibbled the food or eaten it entirely. But most Cabalgata de Reyes importantly, next to their shoes Festivities officially start the day are the wrapped presents from before La Adoración de los Reyes los Reyes Magos, waiting to be Magos. On January 5th, in towns ripped open! and cities all around the country, Spanish families line the streets Roscón de Reyes to get a glimpse of the Cabalgata Another important tradition after

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the gift-opening is the breakfast of Roscón de Reyes. It’s a delicious round cake with candied fruit on top. The fruit symbolizes the precious gems that adorned the Wise Men’s clothing. You can purchase a plain roscón or one with fresh nata (whipped cream), trufa (truffle cream) or cabello de ángel (candied spaghetti squash). In addition, there will be two plastic-wrapped figurines inside the cake: a faba bean and a small king. Whoever gets the slice of the cake with the small king is the “king” or “queen” of the banquet. As a result, this person will have good luck for the rest of the year. On the other hand, whoever finds the faba bean has to pay for the roscón! Although sightings of Santa Claus are becoming more common in recent years, historically La Adoración de los Reyes Magos is the most important Christmas tradition in Spain.

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VICTOR ROMAN MULTISERVICIOS General Reforms Plumbing & Electrics Airconditioning Installation

Spanish & English Spoken

Free, no obligation quote

608 452 053

Competa and surrounding area.

El Recreo

El Recreo Tapasโ ขMesรณn

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Located next to the Town Hall in Competa

Antonio and Belen welcome you to their Bar and Restaurant

Pajareria Peluqueria canina Bird Shop Canine Hair dressing Los mejores products para tu mascota The best products for your pets Repartimos a Domicilio Home Deliveries

Tel: 952 51 61 18 664 84 50 51 Mobile: 654 466 768 Avda. Canillas 7, COMPETA (MALAGA)

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Breakfasts, Tapas, Pizza, Roscas Montaditos, Fish Dishes, Meat Dishes BBQ Meats, Ice Cream & Traditional Cocktails Inside Seating & Upstairs Restaurant Outside terrace and roof terrace Daily Specials Board

Open 9am until late Kitchen open 11-4pm & 7pm-11pm Closed Tuesdays - Tel: 952 51 60 43

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1. Young person (5) 4. Sharp pointed implements (7) 8. Butterfly larva (11) 9. Exhilarated (8) 10. Yield (4) 12. Humble (6) 13. Ineffectual (6) 16. Movable barrier (4) 18. Drover (8) 21. Glorious (11) 22. Scaling devices (7) 23. Surface boundaries (5)

11. Luxury craft (5) 2. Articulated (7) 3. Innocuous (8) 4. Disturbances (6) 5. Snakelike fish (4) 6. Big (5) 7. Earnest (7) 11. Sudden unexpected event (8) 12. Sorcerous (7) 14. Mass of frozen water (7) 15. Furniture items (6) 17. Diffident (5) 19. Days of the month (5) 20. Fiend (4)

Solution on page 82

1. Who was the only British player to win a title at any of the Grand Slam tennis events in 2018? 2. In November New Caledonia held an independence referendum at which a majority voted against independence. Which country were they voting to become independent from? 3. Who was the leading goalscorer at the 2018 FIFA World Cup? 4. A school mass shooting in February took place at which High School with the initials MSD. 5. In May President Trump announced his intention to withdraw from the nuclear agreement with which country? 6. Which country hosted the 2018 Winter Olympic Games? 7. Women were officially allowed to drive in which country (the last in the world to do so)? 8. Scott Morrison succeeded who as Prime Minister of Australia in August? 9. The 2018 Eurovision Song Contest was held in which city?

10. Former Russian double agent Sergei Skripal and daughter Yulia were poisoned by which substance? 11. The FIFA 2026 World Cup hosting rights were awarded in June to which combined bid of countries? 12. The Supreme Court of which Asian country decriminalised homosexuality in September?

See page 82 for answers

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taxiSILVIA déjate llevar

SILVIA CRISTINA RODRIGUEZ TORRES CALLE ESTACIÓN 3 CANILLAS DE ALBAIDA

T: +34 652 635 500 silviarotorres@hotmail.com

Your preferences From the village to the country side, a day trip to Granada, to the hospital, the airport or shopping in Málaga, traveling with Taxi Silvia is a pleasure. Prices With Taxi Silvia there are no unpleasant surprises about the price, we work with fixed rates for several journeys like to the airport or between the village and the country side. Before we drive off the price has been agreed upon.

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BBC - Home from Home - ITV BBC 1, 2, 4: ITV 1: Ch4: FILM 4: Ch5 - HD and recording options One Off Payment

NO INTERNET / NO BUFFERING Simple Install: Realign your dish with anew box 220 Euros Full Install: New dish with new box 285 Euros EXTRA CHANNELS ADDED FOR FREE!!! Fully loaded packages catch up, box sets, music etc. Please call for price options PACKAGES FROM 6 EUROS / MONTH

IPTV

We would like to wish all our clients a Happy New Year Paul 657 081 492 / Maggie 952 464 378 Email: paul@iptvdigital.es

All areas covered

Pressure Washer Cleaning

“Coro de Competa raised a wonderful €316 for the local charity “Caritas". The choir wishes thank all those that came to the evening of Christmas songs and carols, and for their generous donations. Greg and Carol Starr and Tom Robinson made the presentation to Alcalde, Obdulio and ayuntamiento assistant Adela on 18th December. Many thanks and we wish you all a Merry Christmas and a happy new year." 72 The Grapevine

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

Level: Easy

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Large selection of Tapas dishes

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PERICO Plaza Almijara no4, Cómpeta, Malaga Tel 952 553 739

Potage De Hinojo Pollo al Vino de Competa Pierna al Horno de Cordero Comidas Caseras .

6th December “Kings Day” Join us for food, live music & special activities for the Children in the Plaza Almijara.

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

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We would like to wish everybody a Healthy and Happy New Year Opening times Tuesday to Saturday 10.00 till 18.00 .

Beauty and HolisticTherapies: Including Specialist Facial Treatments, waxing, manicures & pedicures, Aromatherapy, Reflexology, Bowen technique, Reiki, Swedish massage, Lymphatic drainage, Acupuncture and more. .

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NEED A NEW KITCHEN? IDECOCINA, Torre Del Mar

ince 1980 IDECOCINA has been engaged in designing and fitting all types of kitchens in all range of styles, including accessories and electrical appliances. They offer comprehensive service performed by their own company staff.

They provide solutions for any space issues, storage and layout and provide the most convenient and economical option for you. They offer you solutions for your requirements and professionally advise you about any question regarding your kitchen.

From refurbishment works to installation of kitchens, they perform everything so that your kitchen is ready from the start in perfect conditions. Your only concern is to choose what you like the most and they will do the rest (See advert opposite for contact details).

Naturvets Competa

Avda de la. Constituciรณn 15, 29754 Cรณmpeta Please call for an appointment Tel: 952 55 38 50

Mon & Thur: 9:30 - 14:00 & 16:00- 18:00 Tue, Wed & Fri: 9:30 - 14:00 Sat: 10:00 - 13:00

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â&#x20AC;˘ January 2019 Horoscopes â&#x20AC;˘ ARIES

20th March - 19th April

TAURUS

new people may come into your life. If you get bad vibes from one of them, trust your instincts! Signs are that you will meet at least one new acquaintance who isn't trustworthy. Put all plans for cementing partnerships on hold for a few months!

GEMINI

ou might get the feeling that someone in your family is hiding something. The atmosphere might be strained .Your natural inclination is to try to spread oil on troubled waters but this isn't likely to be the right course of action here.

LEO

ou may be tired and a bit stressed out, Taurus, and more vulnerable than usual to any bugs may be going around at this time. Drink lots of juices and get some rest. You will probably feel much better soon.

CANCER

here is more than meets the eye to a money situation.There could be errors in your financial records, or someone may not be telling the truth.You're a caring, trusting person, but this isn't the day to blindly accept anyone's statements.

LIBRA

thers' unethical behavior could trigger some long-buried anger that might make you want to lash out at those responsible. This won't solve anything. The best way to handle these rather explosive emotions is honest communication.

SAGITTARIUS

22th November - 21st December

23rd August - 22th September

ou probably aren't going to feel very friendly. You're most likely to want to sequester yourself at home and not see or speak to anyone. If your need for solitude is that strong, indulge it. You won't do yourself any good by forcing contact with others.

SCORPIO

23rd October - 21st November

nger and resentment caused by past hurts could come up at times tempting you to burst into tears. Don't fight it. Just find someplace where you can be alone and let it out. This is only a symptom of personal and spiritual growth on your part.

CAPRICORN

22th December - 19th January

omething underhanded is going on. Unethical people could be trying to manipulate certain situations in order to turn them to their own benefit. Be careful! Steer clear of any "political" conversations.

omeone you think of as a friend may prove less than trustworthy.There are indications of deception all around you. Perhaps someone is keeping something from you or telling outright lies. Don't be too suspicious of anyone.

AQUARIUS

ossip you hear might make you angry. You're likely to sense it isn't true. Take nothing at face value today. Check the facts before making any judgments. Discontent is in the air and when people are disgruntled, they tend to say things they don't mean.

VIRGO

PISCES

oney matters look uncertain and a bit deceptive, Pisces. This isn't a good day to enter into any kind of investment program, negotiate salaries or commissions, or change banks.

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I have a friend with 5 legs. His pants fit like a glove. I started a business building Yachts in my loft. Sails are through the roof. I’ve started telling everyone about the benefits of eating dried grapes. It’s all about raisin awareness.

E K O J I just bought an expensive car, only to find the reverse gear broken. There’s no going back now. I taught a wolf to meditate. Now it’s aware wolf. What do you call a nun that sleepwalks? A roamin' catholic.

My friend is making a lot of money by selling photos of salmon dressed up in human clothes. It’s like shooting fish in apparel. IKEA has been accused of evading over £500 million in taxes. Apparently, prosecutors have been after them for years...

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But they're having a really hard time putting their case together. Why do riot police like to go to work early? To beat the crowd. I got a rejection letter from the origami university today. I’m not sure what to make of it.

“You're so childish!" screamed the wife. "Why do you always have to use that stupid walkie talkie with your stupid friends?! This is ridiculous, this relationship is over!" “This relationship is what? Over!” My girlfriend asked me to stop singing I'm a believer by The Monkees, because she found it annoying. At first I thought she was kidding. But then I saw her face.

I went to the shop to buy 6 cans of Sprite. It's only when I got home I realised I'd picked 7 up.

My Granddad just walked into my room with a young guy wearing skinny jeans and eating avocado toast. I asked, “Who's this?" My Granddad said, “He's my hip replacement.”

Someone broke into my house and stole a limbo stick. How low can you go?

My friend and I started a business where we weigh tiny objects. It’s a small scale operation.

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CAMPO CUTTINGS BY LORRAINE CAVANAGH Bringing The New Year

hope you all opened your doors on the last stroke of midnight to see out the old year and welcome in the new. I may not be the first person to cross your doorway in 2019 – nor am I tall, dark and handsome – and I won´t be carrying coal, bread, or money, but greenery, yes! But my wish and resolution would be to make a difference to our lives in 2019 and I know that many of you are willing, ready and already making that change. Let's resolve to help Mother

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of 'civilisation' we have wiped out 83% of wild mammals and half of all plant life; of all the mammals on Earth, 96% are livestock and humans, only 4% are wild Some might say the entire climatic mammals. Chicken bones are now ubiquitous across the planet; catastrophe is scare-mongering farmed poultry and domesticated nonsense. But it's hard to ignore birds make up 70% of birds on the ever-increasing deluge of Earth today. We've reached the signs – droughts, torrential stage where of all the mammals flooding, hurricanes, wild fires – it's daily and getting closer to all of on Earth, humans and livestock make up 96%, only 4% are wild us. Just look on the internet and creatures. Marine mammals suffer you'll see all kinds of scary the same; their numbers are statistics. The world's 7.6 billion people represent just 0.01% of life reckoned to be down by 80% in on our planet yet, since the dawn the last 300 years, largely as a Nature become natural, magical and beautiful again; she only needs our help; she knows how to heal if we will only allow her.

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result of whaling. We may think we are great and mighty but there are three times more viruses than humans; three times more worms (though you may say you never see one!); in spite of all our decimating efforts there are still 3 times more fish: 17 times more insects, spiders and crustaceans; 200 times more fungi; 1200 times more bacteria and 7500 times more plants. And plants still account for 82% of biomass on our planet. These statistics may seem, initially, encouraging but it just goes to show how teeming with life our planet once was. Nowadays, 200 species are being lost every day. This is the level of our destruction. We have a hugely disproportionate impact; it is our duty and responsibility to put things right. There is a tremendous gap between what needs to be done and what is being done. We all know the three R's – reduce, reuse, recycle but there's a new R on the block – rewilding. I like all the R words but I do find rewilding intensely exciting. It basically means letting Nature take care of itself, allowing her natural rhythms to create wilder and biodiverse habitats – with some help, instead of destruction, from us. It involves the reintroduction of key species of animals, often apex predators. You might say it's like returning to the 'good old days' but with modern twists. Is it feasible? You might well ask. The problem with lots of current-day conservation is that it is costly. Planting 50 million trees to help with CO2 levels is expensive, even when carried out by volunteers, and how many of the saplings will survive? And, worse, we are creating, in many cases, another mono-culture. If Nature were allowed a free hand, it would be far cheaper, more natural with greater bio-diversity and more effective. In those 'good old days' there was scrubland, often thorny, composed of plants like hawthorn, bramble,

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dog-rose and gorse. This provided a great buffer against predatory grazing animals, wind, drought, flooding and it helped the mycorrhizal world underground connect and develop. At the same time it provided great habitat for insects, birds and small animals who would pollinate and spread seeds around. And, coincidentally, provided us with materials for tools, furniture, thatching, firewood and charcoal, dyes and medicines. I was gobsmacked to read recently that a single jay can plant 7,500 acorns in just four weeks – and for free! They carry up to six acorns in their gullets at a time, flying, often, to protective scrub and store them there for feeding during the winter. Like the squirrel, many of these seeds are forgotten and develop into saplings nurtured by the thorny scrub. It's been said that once a squirrel could have ran through the tops of trees from John O'Groats to Lands End! I doubt the truth of it, because clearings and sunlight are part of the essential process; without sunlight there's little throb of insects, birdsong or wild flowers but it's a nice (bushy) tale! One thing is for sure, this type of planting ensures diversity, healthy trees and natural regeneration. So how can we help? Invite life back into our gardens! One of the great parts of living here is that we don't, generally, have pocket-handkerchief sized gardens – we have land. Land to give back to Mother Nature – leave it alone and let it rewild. Retain your garden patch around the house but use more natural plantings – species that are native, perhaps, or, at least, adapted to our climate. But the wilder parts of your garden could be just that – let the wildflowers have their day, the 'weeds' provide for a myriad of creatures, the scrub give

succour to our trees. Those of you who delight in strolling around Viveros Florena will recognise that we have long upheld this practise. We have no unfriendly aluminium and glass. Our garden areas are not immaculate; we do have scrubland, we have hedges, trees, overgrown corners and even weeds! Our recycling watering system provides shady, damp corners for frogs and toads. Birds nest in our trees, even though they're for sale! We'll reserve them and you can collect once the fledglings have flown – believe me, we've done that. We've spiders, snakes, robins and chameleons and we love them all- well, in truth, my daughters aren´t too keen on spiders and grasshoppers but it's a work in progress! Heal the Earth – every little square forms part of a big patchwork blanket that our Governments and Big Businesses cannot touch. As landowners and gardeners we owe it back to Mama Nature. (Figures taken from The Guardian newspaper) The Viveros Florena Team wish you all a very green 2019. We re-open on 2nd January 2019 when our weekly Florena Food and Health Market will be in full swing – naturally! The Viveros Florena Team, Cómpeta, Málaga, 29.754 Lorraine Cavanagh: Author of Mediterranean Garden Plants and Citrus, the Zest of Life. Garden Centre, Landscape Designers and Constructors. Winter Hours: 10-4 closed Sundays and Mondays. Bio Food and Health Market every Wednesday morning Tel: 689928201 Email: florenaspain@hotmail.com Web: www.viverosflorena.com Facebk: Lorraine Cavanagh's Garden Centre

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we enjoyed the exceptional performance of the Chilean tenor Rodrigo Orrego who delighted us with his rendering of "Noche de Paz" and "Adeste Fideles". The lights are dedicated to loved ones and all those present were wished Good Health and a Happy Christmas.

CUDECA LIGHT A LIGHT CELEBRATION On Friday 14th December, Cudeca Cancer Care Hospice once again celebrated the lighting of the Hospice Centre at Christmas in memory of loved ones. The lights will shine every night until 6 January 2018. On this special occasion the lights on the Hospice building were switched on by Joan Hunt O.B.E., Cudeca Founder, together with directors Marisa Martín and Rafael Olalla. In addition to switching on the lights, Father Christmas was present together with the choirs from Sunny View School and “Touch of Glass”.

This was followed by a special prayer of remembrance in honour of loved ones and was followed by the lights of Cudeca Hospice being switched on accompanied by more than 300 candles carried by the attendees. At that special moment,

ROD STEWART TIckets for Rod Stewart Live in Concert went on sale Friday, November 23rd for his July 3rd, 2019 show on Spain’s Costa del Sol. The summer concert will be staged at the Marenostrum Music Castle Park in the setting of Sohail Castle, Fuengirola. After the lighting, the solidarity raffle was drawn offering great prizes donated by Lucky Quilters International, Hospital Vithas Xanit Internacional, El Corte Inglés, Peña Nuestra señora de la Cruz, Carrefour Torremolinos, Club de Hielo Benalmádena, Unicaja Baloncesto, Málaga C.F., Nagomi Spa Reserva del Higuerón, Grupo GSV, GHD, Vila Clothes, Doña Lola, Hotel Las Palmeras, Bioparck, Selwo Marina, Acristalia, Los Mellizos, Consejo regulador de Mantecados de Estepa, Benalmádena Golf, Aceite Finca La Torre, Enigmaexitgames, Famadesa, Mariposario de Benalmádena, Postres Truffel y Coca Cola. If you wish to Light a Light for a loved one, please visit www.lightupcudeca.org You can also write a dedication which will be included in our “Light a Light” book.

As well as his classics the veteran rocker is expected to perform a selection of songs from his new Blood Red Roses album. Rod is one of the best-selling artists in the history of music, with more than 200 million albums sold worldwide. He will also be performing a show in Avila on June 29, 2019 if you can’t get to the gig on the Costa del Sol. Tickets are available from riffmusic.es, musicosenlanaturaleza.es Marenostrumcastlepark.com, Ticketmaster and El Corte Inglés. COMPETA POOL The Municipal Pool In Competa Re-opens 8th Januray 2019

Museum Free entrance. Mornings: Tuesday to Saturday 10:00 till 13:30H. Afternoons: Monday to Thursday, plus Saturday 16:30 till 19:00. Closed on Sunday. This is great way to find out more about the history of Cómpeta.

COMPETA TOWN HALL NEWS Wishing you all a very Happy New Year! Thanks to all who contributed to CARITAS over the Festive season, giving money, gifts, food and time. This means a lot for many Cómpeta families. Three Kings Join in the fun on the 5th of January, procession starts from the Museum at 17:00H. Ending in the Main Square with presentation of presents for local children! Foreign Residents Office Mondays 10:30 till 13:00H Appointments available with Gwen. Help with Town Hall issues in English. Padron, IBI, Water bills, registering a post office box number to receive letters from the Town Hall etc.…. Or simply checking that all is OK. Documents needed normally are, passport and NIE number on original paper.

Malaga Philharmonic Orchestra Extraordinary New Year’s Concert 3rd Jan 2019 Teatro Cervantes Calle Ramos Marín, 1, 29012 The Malaga Philharmonic Orchestra will once again see in the new year with music. Under the baton of the meastro from Salzburg, Georg Mark, who professes a particular interest in the compositions of Johann Strauss.

Michael Legend Trade Fair & Congress Center of Malaga Av. de José Ortega y Gasset, 201 Malaga is proud to present the For IBI related issues your, Michael Legend show (Jackson “escritrura” house title deeds. Remember the Padron registration Tribute), which is considered to be one of the best musical tributes to this is very important as it forms Michael Jackson. In this show you the basis on which services and will be able to see the world’s best funding are calculated, Police, Ambulance, Doctors, Fire Service, double accompanied by excellent Post Office etc.… The more people musical performers including 12 dancers, backing singers and registered the more funding the guest artists. This show offers a village gets for vital services. very close version of the kind of

show that the ‘King of Pop’ would have brought to the stage, using exact replicas of his outfits, his choreography and the same set design. Rock Cirk Time: 18:00 h 4 Jan 2019 Teatro Cervantes Calle Ramos Marín, 1, 29012 The stage of the Cervantes theatre will be filled with the circus and rock at the hands of the Rolabola company, winner of the National Circus Award 2017. Rock Cirk is chaotic circus fun featuring a troupe of eccentric characters, to a soundtrack of daring electric guitar chords and strumming, bizarre balancing acts and long hair flying around... on the trapeze.

Socios a cuatro manos (Partners in four hands) 19th Oct 2018 - 6th Jan 2019 CAC This new semi-permanent exhibition, on display until 2020, tells the story of the great utopias of the 20th and 21st centuries through great works from the Pompidou Centre. Themes, multimedia and chronology, this exhibition is organized into six major chapters: “The Great Utopia”, “The End of illusions”, “Together”, “The Radiant City”, “Imagine the future” and “The Golden Age”.

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 Salares Tel: 952 508 906 Sayalonga Tel : 952 552 404 Sedella Tel: 952 508 858 Nerja Tel: 952 523 131 Salobrena Tel: 958 829 332 Torre del Mar Tel: 952 542 396

Municipal Police Canillas de Aceituno Tel: 952 518 000 Tel: 952 518 002 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 Nerja Sayalonga Torre del Mar

Tel: 952 553 685 Tel: 952 521 531 Tel: 952 535 206 Tel: 952 541 104

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Alcaucin Tel: 952 510 002 Archez Tel: 952 553 159 Canillas de Albaida. Tel: 952 553 006 Canillas de Aceituno, Tel: 952 518 002 Cómpeta, Tel: 952 516 006 952 516 025 Periana Tel: 952 536 016 Rio Gordo Tel: 952 732 154 Sayalonga Tel: 952 535 021 Salares Tel: 952 508 903 Sedella Tel: 952 508 839 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 de Albaida Canillas Silvia: 952 553 180 Maria Jose: 952 553 018 Cómpeta Franquelo: 952 553 662 El Mellizo: 952 516 056 Maximo: 952 516 199 Cesáreo: 952 516 205 Sayalonga Ramiro: 952 535 029

Frigiliana Malaga Motril

952 533 231 952 327 950 958 600 164

Telephone Doctors General Enquires Tel: Speaking Clock Tel : Line Faults Tel: Directory Enquires Tel:

1004 093 1002 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 Canillas de Albaida - CompetaSayalonga - Malaga Mon-Fri Departs Canillas de Albaida 7.00 - 9.30 - 13.30 - 15.30 - 17.30 Sat, Sun & Festivals 9.00 Sat & Festivals 15.30 Sun 18.00 For Competa add 5 minutes For Sayalonga add 20 minutes Malaga - Torre del Mar Algarrobo Costa - Sayalonga Competa - Canillas de Albaida Mon-Fri Departs 11.30 - 13.15 - 18.30 Sat & Festivals 13.15 - 18.30 Sun 10.30 - 20.15

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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 Cรณmpeta, La Caleta de Velez Sunday Nerja Car Boot Sale, Sayalonga Sayolanga Municipal Market Mon- Fri 8.30am-2.30pm

Church Services Cรณmpeta 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

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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

Cรณmpeta & La Caleta:

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National Holidays

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January 1st

New Years Day

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January 6th

Three Kings Day

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February 28th

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May 1st

www.flybe.com

August 15th Virgin de la Asuncion

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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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BUSIN

Accommodation

Finca el Cerrillo

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

Finca Los Pinos Tel: 619 175 649 The Hotel Balcon Tel: 952 55 3662

Airconditioning / Heating

Computers

Furniture Stores

David Fenton Computer Help Specialist

Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer House calls, remote assistance or bring it to me. Help and impartial advice

TEL: 952 549 607 / MOB: 654 899 976

Construction

Glass, lighting & blinds

Rapid Construction All building works considered.

Phone: 952.539.742

Mobile: 606.423.869

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Cooling and Heating Solutions Sales, Service & Installation

Construcciones Schmid S.L Tel: 652 656 066 JMS Services Tel: 605 106 977

Air Con, Solar Systems & Pool Heat Pumps

Joe Jones 655 791167

Esola Systems Tel: 952 550 323 Klimacentro Tel: 952 540 786 Connect Airconditioning Tel: 951 282 196

Bike Hire

BIKE HIRE, TOURS & HOLIDAYS Road & Mountain Bikes Tel: 637 02 88 73

cyclemalaga.com Broadband

De Tropen Tel: 618 963609

Jose Luis Persianas Tel: 952 516 397

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

Health & Beauty

Drains Waynes Drains Tel: 657 862 628

Electricians

Electrician Tel 951242449

C&Gs 2381 & 2391

Clinica Europa Tel: 952 530 908 Rebeccah Curtis Tel: 952 530 122 Centro Dental Competa Tel: 634 35 12 37

Mob 666707297

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Electricians Roger 648 025 901

Food Stores & Shops

Bike Rental

BIKE HIRE, TOURS & HOLIDAYS Road & Mountain Bikes Tel: 637 02 88 73

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NESS Insurance

Mechanics & Recovery

Restaurants & Bars

Black Tower Tel: 607 845 603

Restaurante Cerezo

Tel: 952 507 144

Kennels & Pets

Large Terrace - 952 553 018 Canillas de Albaida (Málaga) C/Estacion 5 - restaurantecerezo@hotmail.com

Competa Motors

VENTA EL CURRO

General & Electrical Mechanic

Raza Hotel for dogs Tel: 952 535 417

Avda Torrox 35, Competa Tel 606 577 869

Locksmiths

Property Legal Advice

LOCKSMITH UK C&G Qualified, Callouts (24/7) and / or appointments

Call Paul Tel: 664367511 email: pcandmrogers@gmail.com

Plumbers & Water Solutions

Tel: 952 55 33 69

Asesoria Aljarife Tel:952 51 66 00 Asesoria Axarquia Tel:952 54 51 05 Thomas Gant Law Tel: 952 51 69 61 CS Lawyers Tel: 952 96 70 04 Axarquia Solictors Tel: 952 901 225

Mov:689 544 777

Real Estate

Leisure & Hobbies RENT / ALQUILAR VESPAS

Tel:(0034) 618 295 063 Tel:(0034) 601 626 525

Costa del Sol & Axarquia Tel:+34 628 44 15 32 +34 628 71 94 63

www.vespadelsol.com

Competa Hikes Tel: 619 175 649

Argentinian Grill

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www.ventaelcurro.com Restaurante El Pilon Tel: 952 553 512 - Cómpeta Taberna Teteria Hierbabuena Tel: 951 70 76 38 - Cómpeta The Pavo Real - Cómpeta/Torrox Tel: 654 86 90 83 The Balcon Hotel - - Cómpeta Tel: 952 55 36 62 El Recreo - Cómpeta Tel: 952 51 60 43 Casa Paco - Competa Tel: 952 516 077 El Pino Restaurant - Torrox Tel: 952 968 106 Perico’s - Competa Tel: 952 553 739 El Cortijo - Competa Tel:952 553 647 Restaurante El Pámpano Tel: 951 832 810 Bar Miguel - Competa Tel: 952 516 754 Jocavi - Sayalonga Tel: 952 535 177 The Beach Lounge - Torre del Mar team@thebeachlounge.es Plaza Lounge Bar - Benamargosa Tel: 633 808 224 Cantueso - Periana Tel: 699 946213 Bar Lorena - Competa 952 553 354 .

www.taurusrealestate.com 952 516 633 / 660 743 670

BIKE HIRE, TOURS & HOLIDAYS Road & Mountain Bikes Tel: 637 02 88 73

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INMOBILIARIA TU RINCON DEL SOL Tel: 952 51 63 58 Mov: 628 06 97 03

Brogan Properties Tel: 952 55 38 60 Axarquia Properties Tel: 609 436 537 Immotions Real Estate Tel: 654 899 531 Andalucia Real Estate Tel: 952 534481

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Swimming Pool Heating

Satellite Services

Total Satellite Installations Tel: 629 556 266 Sky Digital Tel: 952 464 378

Vets

Naturevets - Competa Tel: 952 553 850

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

Windows & Doors

Spaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s & Saunas

Solicitors

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

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

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

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January 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 at the Capillia de san jose calle linares 7 velez Malaga. website is www. stgeorgemalaga.org. All are welcome. Contact number 952 219 396. Roman Catholic Mass in English, held every Saturday, will now take place in Caleta de Velez, Parish Church of Nuestra Señora del Carmen, situated on the main street. Time 5pm. LUX MUNDI, TORRE DEL MAR Lux Mundi Ecumenical Centre, Torre del Mar. Avda. Moscatel 1”I”, (Jardines Viña Malága/Antigua Casa de la Viña Opening hours Monday through Friday 10.00 to 13.00 only. LUX MUNDI, TORRE DEL MAR DECEMBER COMING EVENTS AND EXCURSIONS. Every Friday – Coffee Morning. Time 11.00 to 13.00. Tuesday 1st The Centre will be closed for National Holiday Sunday 6th Three Kings Buffet 17:00 Monday 7th The Centre will be closed for National Holiday Tuesday 8th Photography Group 16:00 Monday 14th Half Orange Lunch 13:00 Monday 14th Film Night 19:30 Thursday 17th Trip to Gibraltar Friday 18th – Friday 25th Week of Prayer for Christian Unity Monday 21st Art Appreciation 10:30 Tuesday 22nd Photography Group 16:00 Thursday 24th Trip to Marbella Wednesday 30th Quiz Night 18:30 TRAPICHE SOCIAL CLUB The Trapiche Social Club meets every Wednesday at 12 noon until 2pm at the Trapiche Restaurant, just off the A356 Velez-Malaga to La

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Vinuela. The first Wednesday in the month is our regular lunch meeting, we enjoy a 3 course lunch with wine, casera and water for just €8.50. LOS ROMANES ROYAL BRITISH LEGION Los Romanes Royal British Legion. Los Romanes branch has two venues. We meet weekly at our NEW venue The Asador Restaurant Puente Don Manuel, and a NEW Day Monday 12.00 – 1400 hrs. And on a Wednesday at midday at the Bar La Vega, Torre Del Mar. Our friendly group get together not only to raise funds for and support TRBL in Spain, but also meet to be with friends and have some fun, including quizzes, bingo, monthly lunches etc. You do not have to have served in the Armed Forces to become a member. Interested? Then please Phone Branch Secretary Sue on M 691 544 140 or just pop in for a chat. NERJA BRANCH THE ROYAL BRITISH LEGION The Branch holds lunch meetings at the Hotel Al Andalus, Maro on the 3rd Thursday of each month. Also at the Restaurant Nueva Arenas, La Herradura on the 1st Friday of each month. Non members are always welcome. Booking is essential. For further information about the branch or to book for lunch , Please contact Vera, Tel 952967200 or Email: ozzybaldwin@yahoo.co.uk STEVE BROOKSTEIN The first winner of the X Factor 15 years since winning the world’s First Ever series of The X Factor,Steve Brookstein is celebrating this milestone with his fourth album and a new show. In 2004, Steve won the global hit show with a UK record 6 million votes in one night that resulted in both a number one album and single. Steve has completed three UK tours including an arena tour with X Factor and three theatre tours, one of which was with the award winning musical Our House. He has duetted with multi Grammy Award winner BeBe Winans, reggae artist Maxi Priest and jazz award winners Ian Shaw and Liane Carroll. Truly one of the UK’s premier male soul vocalists.Steve will be performing in venues along the Costa del Sol from Gibraltar to Nerja in January 2019. If you would like more information about booking for either the Dinner/Show or theatre show please contact martynwood@gmail.com

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TAURUS REAL ESTATE Service with Integrity Since 2004

COMPETA

VELEZ MALAGA

Beautiful villa of approx. 210m2 within walking distance to the village, comprising: 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, new fully fitted kitchen, huge living space, guest apartment, garage and large pool terrace with amazing sea and country views. Huge rental and B&B potential.

Beautiful modern town house in an attractive residential area, minutes to the coast and within walking distance to all amenities. 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, f/f kitchen, living/dining area, garden patio and spacious roof terrace. Garage, 2 communal swimming pools & landscaped gardens.

REF: C3583

REF: MS134

AWAITING EPC

350,000€

EPC Rating E

240,000€

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ALCAUCIN

CANILLAS DE ALBAIDA Outstanding village house in the upper part of the village with easy access and uninterrupted sea views. 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, fully fitted kitchen, dining room, lounge with patio and gorgeous sun terrace. Immaculate condition and sold fully furnished.

Wonderful, spacious apartment with large terrace, centrally located in the picturesque village of Alcaucin. 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, generous living/dining area, f/f kitchen, parking space. Finished to a high standard, with stunning views up to Lake Viñuela, only 20 minutes to the coast.

REF: C1395

REF:MS135

EPC Rating E

149,000€

Sayalonga Office Calle Calvario s/n, 29752 Sayalonga Malaga, Spain Tel: +34 952 535 043

Competa Office 31 Av. de la Constitucion, 29754 Competa Malaga, Spain Tel: +34 952 516 633

AWAITING EPC

89,950€

Caleta de Vélez Office Avenida de Andalucía 189 29751 Caleta de Vélez See Map Malaga, Spain Spot 7 Tel: +34 951 832 150