The Grapevine Magazine July 2011 by The Grapevine Magazine

July 2011

Issue 75

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Editors Note..... I know it is very English talking about the weather all the time but it has to be said that it seems summer is finally here. Having said that I may have written that exact sentence a couple of months back too! Many of you have asked how we are getting on with the new addition to the family, Pipin our dog. Well he has been no trouble at all and has fitted right in with us. The novelty still hasn’t warned off with our daughter and I am not sure it will, she is besotted. I am not sure I relayed the story of how we came to adopt him. Well, after looking on the CAS website we rang up asking after Pipin and found he was living in Riogordo.

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We then went over there as a family to visit Pipin and get to know him. As it turned out he had been fostered by the Glenn Stuart local author and ex writer for the Grapevine and his family. We spent some time with Pipin in Riogordo and then decided he was right for us so we took him home then and then. A trip to the pet shop followed by a trip to the vets for a check up meant Pipin became part of the family with everything he needed... aah! So it was thanks to the work of these animal charities that ensured another dog was given a good home. Enjoy and keep Reading!

Inside This Month 22 Listmania Andy Wilkes on his need for creating a daily “to do list”!

26 CompetArt The Grapevine meets up with local artist Jo Dennison.

50 Save Our Herbs!

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Another installment of Campo Cuttings with Lorraine Cavanagh .

68 Grave Matters What happens when someone dies in Spain? by Rose Jones

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A delightful villa (160 m²) just a few minutes’ drive from Competa. It has 3/4 bedrooms and 2 baths but also a self contained 1 bedroom guest apartment. Fabulous views, lovely gardens surrounded by trees and a jacuzzi too.

A rustic 4 bed, 2 bath villa (133m²) with absolutely stunning views near Competa. To be sold furnished with a fully fitted kitchen and pool, this beautiful property offers very good value for money.

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ref: vc1-523

Spacious modern 4 bed 1 bath townhouse (160m²) located in an attractive gated urbanisation close to all amenities in Competa with parking nearby and use of a communal pool. This lovely property has ample accommodation, 2 terraces and a huge garage easily converted into a guest apartment.

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Almachar Traditional style 2 bed 2 bath country house (150 m²) with easy access, pool, terrace, gardens, good sized living accommodation and a garage easily converted into a 3rd bedroom.

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Caleta de Velez Beautiful spacious 3 bed 3 bath townhouse (137.76 m² approx ) within walking distance of the beach. Situated on a small, exclusive urbanisation with attractive communal gardens and 2 pools, this fabulous house has 3 terraces and a potential 4th bedroom or study/office. Viewing is highly recommended. ref: vc6-629

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Beautifully presented 3 bed 2 bath villa (133.78 m² ) located within walking distance of Competa. This superb property has easy access, spacious accommodation with large kitchen and stunning living room, attractive pool area, 2 terraces and wonderful views. ref: vc1-683 Sold furnished.

Price:199,950 Euros

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Fabulous spacious modern 3 bed 2 bath village house (114 m²) in immaculate condition with ample living accommodation, balcony terrace, roof terrace with lovely views and large garage.

ref: tc1-770 Price Reduced!

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Attractive well established 2 bed 1 bath villa (75.50m²) in Sedella with sea, mountain, countryside and village views. This charming property has easy access, onstreet parking, spacious living accommodation, covered terrace and mature gardens. The ideal permanent/holiday home. Possible to add a pool! ref: vc2-672

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

Stunning Views!

Price Reduced!

Price:189,950 Euros

Cómpeta Very attractive well

Cómpeta

maintained 3 bed 2 bath villa (100 m²) ideally located equidistant from Competa and Torrox with excellent access and sea views. The perfect holiday/rental property with open plan living accommodation, secluded pool area and a great choice of seating areas. ref:vc1-605

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

ref: va6-749 Price:219,000 Euros

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

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Property Sales for Cómpeta & surrounding areas

Cómpeta, Townhouse (T072) 149,000€ Modern townhouse with 4 bedrooms, fitted kitchen, living room, patio garden, huge garage, communal pool.

Archez, Villa (V238) 177,500€ Very well presented villa with 2 bedrooms, large bathroom, living room, dining/kitchen, spacious covered terrace, panoramic views.

Cómpeta, Villa (V228)

239,000€

Villa with 2 double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, living room, fitted kitchen, open and shaded terraces, pool, gardens, garage, stunning views including the Mediterranean.

Cómpeta, Villa (V239)

399 ,000€

Very large property with 6 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2 kitchens, 3 living rooms, sun room, swimming pool, gardens, dbl garage, huge basement.

Cómpeta, Apartment (A055)

169,000€

Spacious apartment with 4 double bedrooms, bathroom, separate cloakroom, large open plan living area, terrace, fitted kitchen, utility room, views to the coast.

Cómpeta, Villa (V111)

249,000€

Immaculate and spacious property with 3 double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, open plan living room with fireplace, fully fitted kitchen, pool, terraces and gardens.

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News in Spain VÉLEZ MÁLAGA TRAM COMPANY THREATENS TO END THE SERVICE NEXT MONTH The company which runs the local tram service in Vélez Málaga has said it will stop the service if, by Thursday July 7, it has not been paid the 2 million € it is owed by the Town Hall. El Mundo reports that Travelsa has also announced that it will present a layoff plan if the money is not urgently paid. La Opinión de Málaga meanwhile reports that the new Partido Popular Mayor of Vélez, Francisco Delgado Bonilla, has said he will demand that the Junta de Andalucía keep their promise for the loan which was agreed to pay off the Town Hall’s debt to Travelsa. The CCOO union has asked for an urgent meeting with the Junta’s public works department and the Town Hall to try and save a service which is used by more than 900,000 passengers a year. THREE GRAVES EXHUMED IN LA LÍNEA DE LA CONCEPCIÓN IN STOLEN BABIES INVESTIGATION The remains of three babies have been exhumed from the cemetery in La Línea de la Concepción, on a judicial order as part of an investigation into three suspected cases of ‘stolen babies’. The children’s mothers suspect that their babies were illegally given up for adoption to other families and did not, in fact, die shortly after birth as they were told. DNA testing will now take place on the bones found in the three graves. It’s understood that the court has ordered another two exhumations in Cádiz and a third in Málaga. Hundreds of cases of stolen babies are under investigation by state prosecutors in Spain, but La Línea is the only Spanish town so far where investigations have been referred on to a court, after prosecutors found evidence of a suspected crime. It was meanwhile confirmed that the

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National Toxicology and Forensic Sciences Institute will carry out free DNA testing for those affected by the irregular adoptions. El País said the database will only collect samples which have been previously authorised by a prosecutor or a court and will run on a programme provided by the FBI. DNA samples collected from those affected at private centres will not form part of the database. A network of Justice Ministry offices has been set up across the country to office advice and counselling. PASSENGER VOLUME AT MÁLAGA AIRPORT EXPECTED TO REACH 13 MILLION THIS YEAR Passenger volume at Málaga Airport is expected to reach 13 million this year, one million more than in 2010. The news came from the Socialist MP Miguel Ángel Heredia after a meeting on Tuesday with the airport’s new director, Salvador Merino. It’s understood that the outlook for the summer is a 10% increase in the number of passengers who use the airport. Heredia added that more passengers mean more employment and more income for Málaga province, and added that the new terminal, T3 which opened in March last year, represented a 40% increase in the number of staff employed at Málaga by AENA Spanish Airports alone. Added to that, he said, are the employees of all the other companies who operate at the terminal, on which more than 5,000 jobs currently depend. Passenger volume is up by 41% on the local train service to the airport and Heredia has indicated that from this September train frequency will be increased from one train every 20 minutes. The current service is one every half an hour.

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Cómpeta Properties S.L. Always at your service Avda. Sayalonga, 24B, Cómpeta (Málaga) Tel: (0034) 952 516 107 Avda. de Constitución, 37B, Cómpeta (Málaga)Tel (00 34) 952 553 589 .

www.competaproperties.com info@competaproperties.com Cómpeta:

Reduced to 65.000€ 88.000€ Sole Agent

Cómpeta:

129.000€ Just reduced to only 159.000€

Cómpeta:

Ref. TH349 F077 ABeautiful charmingrenovated finca situated village in the property countryside peaceful in ideal location, within close fifteen to all local minutes drive amenities and of with theimpressive village of Competa. views of the 2 2 down to the 2village, beds, 1mountains bath, 80mand living space,12.000m Mediterranean. beds, 1 bath,farmhouse 75m2 living plot. An original3old Spanish in space.ofRenovated with care attention need some renovation thatand would make toadetail, must be seen! it truly magnificent home.

Ref. AP081 Lovely apartment situated just outside of Cómpeta with lovely views of the Mediterranean and the surrounding mountains. 1 bed, 1 bath, 50m2 living space. An ideal first overseas home or investment opportunity set within a peaceful location.

Ref. AP080 V381 Lovely Charming, modern fully villa reformed, in a most sought propertyafter situated location, in the within upperwalking part of the distance village with of Cómpeta stunningand views with down beautiful over the views pretty of village the countryside. and the verdant 3 beds, countryside 2 baths, 75m2 to the Mediterranean. living space, 2000m2 On oneplot. level Very with 2 2 private1 location, access, beds, bath, 94mgood living space,swimming roof pool. Excellent value!! terrace.

Canillas Archez: de Albaida

188.000€ Cómpeta: Canillas Albaida: Just reduced to 194.000€ Cómpeta:

186.000€ 177.500€

Ref. TH337 Lovely modern property in immaculate condition situated on the edge of this beautiful village. Wonderful views over the village and the verdant Ref. V443 Beautiful villa in stunning countryside to location, just off of the road between Árchez the 110m2 living and Sayalonga. 2 beds, 1 bath, Mediterranean. space, 1.800m2 plot. Excellent access. The beds,beautiful, 2 views from this property are3/4 simply 2 baths, 130mLa and include, the countryside, the coast, build, 2 terraces. Maroma and four of the surrounding villages. Excellent value!!

Cómpeta:

Now reduced to 239.000€ 240.000€

Ref. V368 beautiful and charming V430 This Charming established villa in villa withsouth swimming has beautiful elevated facingpool position with truly views over the surrounding countryside. magnificent views down over the verdant At just 15 mins drive from the coast countryside to the Mediterranean andthis property the best of country across theallows coast one to Africa. 2 beds, 2 baths, 2 living a feeling of isolation. 100m without living space + terraces, 1.827m2 beds, 1 bath WC, 83m2 living space, plot. Sold fully+furnished. 10 22.513m2 The Grapevine plot.

179.000€ 169.000€

Now only 229.000€ 239.000€

Ref. TH226 TH333 A A beautifully lovely modern renovated townhouse large historical townhouse close to square in immaculate condition inthe themain upper of theofwhite washed and village of Canillas de part the village within walking Albaida. The property has sweeping views distance of all local amenities. 3 beds, 2 from the impressive Mount Maroma, over the 2 baths, 120 m build, roof terrace. rooftops of the village and down towards the Additional of aliving large space. garage. sea. 3 beds, advantage 2 baths, 110m2 A Has to be property seen to be wonderful fullappreciated! of charm and character

Ref. V312 V431 Established Superb property villa in situated elevated just a short distance position and within from the walking beautiful distance whiteof the 2 village Cómpeta. 2 beds, 1 bath, 65m2 village.of 4 beds, 4 baths, 190m living 2 living plot. The pool. Very space, space, 5.000m3583m2 plot, swimming superbaccess gardens terraces are just good andand beautiful views overperfect the for the alfresco life style of sunnythe Spain. verdant countryside and towards coast. Must be seen to be truly appreciated. Excellent value!

Cómpeta:

Just reduced to 255.000€ 295.000€

Just reduced to335.000€ 320.000€

Ref. V207 Pretty villa situated within a few minutes drive of the village of Cómpeta, with beautiful views over the verdant countryside, up to the mountains and down to the coast. Excellent access Lovely home with beautiful Ref. V397 V225 Wonderful villa in fantastic Ref. V425 A charming established villa on afacing tarmac road. views over thevery countryside and to the location with good access. 3 beds. situated in an elevated south 2 2 3 beds, 2 baths,and 3 Mediterranean.4 beds,2942m 2 baths.plot. 150m2 position with excellent access baths. 145m build, Wood living build + 80m2 garage.heating, 3000m2Double plot. magnificent views down135m2 over the verdant burning fire, Central space, 875m2 plot. SeparateSwimming guest accommodation, ideal for countryside to the Mediterranean and across glazing, pool, Solar system. The 2separate guest2 Fully visitors or for an extraAlso rental income.for fitted kitchen. available to the coast of Africa. 3 beds, baths, 107m 2 apartment is ideal Excellent access by a tarmac road. rent both long andmainly short term. build + terraces, 3.200m plot. Must beTo seen!advertise call Helen on 637 028 873 for visitors.

Property of the Month

Archez - 289.000€ Ref. V445 A spacious four bedroom villa, with excellent access and magnificent views up to the mountains and down to the Mediterranean. Less than a ten minute drive from four of the lovely white villages of the area, Cómpeta, Canillas de Albaida, Sayalonga or Archez. This charming, 130 sq.m. property is set in a plot of app.1400 sq.m.and comprises of a spacious open plan living area with fully fitted kitchen, four good sized bedrooms, two with en-suite bathrooms and the main family bathroom. The very large master bedroom has a semi circular windowed wall with a glass door opening to the garden and swimming pool. The property has central heating and double glazing making it comfortable for all year round residence. The mature well kept garden is just stunning.

New properties required!! We have clients looking for property. If you have a house for sale, or are thinking of selling, please contact us for a valuation. Cómpeta: An extremely attractive and spacious property with excellent access. 3 beds, 2 baths. 105m² aprox. Build. 2531m² plot. Private garage. Swimming pool. Jacuzzi. Gas central heating. Wood burning fire. Fantastic views.

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Cómpeta Properties S.L. Construction & Services “Care and quality combined” Avda. Sayalonga 24A, Cómpeta 29754 (Málaga)

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Weird and Wonderful from around the world!

kraine protest over NZ 'win a wife' competition prize

Ukrainian women's rights activists have held a protest over a New Zealand radio station's competition for listeners to "win" a Ukrainian wife. Nine women protested topless outside Kiev's marriage registration office, holding banners with slogans such as "Ukraine is not a brothel. The Rock FM announced the prize winner on Monday as a winemaker named Greg. The competition has caused controversy in New Zealand too, but the station said it was just "a bit of a laugh"."At the end of the day, it's up to both people if they decide to get married and return to New Zealand. We're not actually marrying anyone or bringing women back to New Zealand," Rock FM programme director, Brad King, was quoted as saying when the competition was first announced. But the information about the competition on the website suggests the radio station had anticipated a reaction. "It's actually going to happen. And oh boy are there going to be some people with their panties in a twist over this one," the website entry reads. The competition winner is due to fly into the coal mining town of Donetsk on 23 March, before travelling to Zaporizhia, as part of a 12-night holiday in Ukraine. As part of the prize terms and conditions, the winner chooses a woman from the Endless Love dating agency in advance. The agency then arranges the holiday to Ukraine and brings the two together. The prize also includes such things as the use of a translator and a river cruise Kenya MP Gidion Mbuvi to fight for right to wear bling! A Kenyan lawmaker thrown out of parliament for wearing ear studs and sunglasses says he will fight to change the dress regulations."I represent the youths who elected me to parliament," Gidion Mbuvi, 35, told the BBC. "This is our generation.

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It is our time," said the MP who drives a Hummer car, like many US rap stars. He says MPs should be allowed to wear "extras" such as sunglasses and earrings, as long as they wear suits. He said that Kenya had been governed by old men for too long. "I'm trying to prove to the world that it is the right time for the youth to be in charge of our nation," he said.He was thrown out of parliament after other MPs decided that the way he dressed offended the dignity of the assembly. Deputy Speaker Farah Maalim said the house had never before been entered by a male lawmaker wearing earrings. But one Kenyan reminded people on the internet that the speaker wears a white wig made of horsehair - and questioned who looked more ridiculous! The world's most expensive painting ever sold at auction is going on show in the UK. The work, called Nude, Green Leaves and Bust, was painted in 1932 by Pablo Picasso and is based on his muse, Marie-Therese Walter. The painting, which was sold in New York last year for $106.5m (ÂŁ65.5m), will go on display at the Tate Modern in London. Tate director Nicholas Serota: "This is an outstanding painting by Picasso.â&#x20AC;? "I am delighted that through the generosity of the lender we are able to bring it to the British public for the first time."

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NERJA-TORROX REF: FP0621 A luxury three bedroom villa with direct access from the coast road with marvellous views overlooking the sea. Private pool and off road parking.

REDUCED TO 345,000 euros

TORRE DEL MAR FP0815

ALMACHAR FP0805

A bright and airy, 58m², two bedroom apartment in the centre of the town, only 100 metres to the beach with westerly aspect and sea view.

An 80% completed project comprising 89m², semi detached property on over 7,000m² split in two flat levels approached across the river near the village.

129,000 euros

Priced to sell - 95,000 euros

TORROX FP0694

TORROX PUEBLO FP0581

An 80m2, two bedroom villa on a 2,300m2 plot with pool a few minutes drive from the village and enjoying spectacular sea views.

A newly refurbished 1-2 bedroom village house near to the centre of the town with a roof terrace enjoying marvellous views over the town to the sea..

ONLY 185,000 euros

ONLY 75,000 euros

TORRE DEL MAR - Calle Playa Marina, 2D Tel - 952547131 Mobile - 606087362 NERJA - Calle El Barrio, 11. Tel. - 952 52 41 40 Mob- 637 27 83 06

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Cómpeta Town Hall News - July 2011

Visit to la Resinera: Thirty course members visited Alhama de Granada and la Resinera on Sunday 12th June, as part of their course for guides and monitors.

Above: Toma de Posesion" New Corporation taking control

G.P.S. course: Out and about with course director Peter Braesch. . Intercambio – Spanish and English: this course will continue throughout the summer at the same time and place, for full details please contact Ann Graham.

eria 2011: Cómpeta’s annual festival in honour of San Sebastian will be from Thursday 21st July to Sunday 24th July

Summer school: A variety of activities for children throughout the summer, full details available from the primary school. Summer sports: Children’s sporting activities, football, swimming and festival sports activities, details from Isidro councillor for sports.

New book on the Sierras: Author and photographer Sebastian Garcia Acosta visited Cómpeta to present his incredible new book on the natural park. If you are interested in buying a copy please contact Tom at the town hall.

Womens Association : The association are going to raffle a fantastic designer patchwork quilt, tickets will be available from the town hall.

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Country Properties S.A. In harmony with nature

Since 1986

SAYALONGA REF. 4855

VILLA 100 M²

DREAM LOCATION MODERN VILLA 2 BEDS, 2 BATHS, PRIVATE POOL, PANORAMIC VIEWS, NEARBY THE VILLAGE & COAST, FURNISHED, LAND 6100 M2.

PRICE: 235.000€ TORROX REF. 5138 TOWNHOUSE 100 M²

REF. 5148

CÓMPETA VILLA 180 M²

FULL OF CHARACTER

BENAJARAFE REF. 5152 VILLA 141 M²

10 MINUTES FROM THE COAST

DESIRABLE VILLA 2 BEDS & 2 BED GUEST HOUSE, EASY ACCESS, POOL, MAGNIFICENT VIEWS, TERRACES, FURNISHED, LAND 1500M2

LIGHT FILLED MODERN VILLA, 3 BEDS, PRIVATE POOL, SHORT ACCESS TO THE BEACH, SEA VIEW, AIR CONDITION, LAND 4974M2

PRICE: 349.000€

PRICE: 399.000€

LONG TERM RENTALS SPECIALS MONTHLY

CÓMPETA REF. 5076 TOWNHOUSE 117 M²

TR 30 - TORROX 2 BEDS TOWNHOUSE 330€ TR 33 - TORROX 3 BEDS APARTMENT/TERRACE 440€ COMFORT & FLAIR .

TOWNHOUSE, 4 BEDS, 2 BATHS, PRIVATE PATIO, 3 ROOF TERRACES, GUEST APARTMENT, CENTRAL HEATING, SAUNA

PRICE: 170.000€

CR 10 - SAYALONGA 2 BEDS-VILLA/POOL/HEATING 650€ CR 04 - COMPETA 3 BEDS-VILLA/POOL/HEATING 850€

CENTRAL LOCATION

TOWNHOUSE, 3 BEDS, 1 BATH, GOOD LOCATION, NEARBY THE SQUARE, ROOF TERRACE, KITCHEN FURNISHED.

PRICE: 99.000€

Cómpeta: Plaza Almijara, 21 - 29754 Cómpeta -Tel. (0034) 952 516 178 Torrox: Calle Ortigosa, 7 – 29770 Torrox – Tel. (0034) 952 539 125 .

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Eat as much as you like TAJ MAHAL

9.95â&#x201A;Ź Daytime & Evening

Traditional Indian Tandoori Restaurant

We offer an all you can eat menu

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which is all freshly cooked to order. You do not have to move from your table as everything is served to you. Torrox Costa (Next to Post Office) Open 12.00-16.00 / 18.00-24.00 Daily Tel: 952 534 972 / 634 051 535 Closed Tuesday Lunchtime 18

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eing a bit of a stress-head my life has to be based around lists. I often wake up concerned that I have a million and one things to do, so getting everything down on paper can be therapeutic as more often than not once I have my “to do” list in front of me I realise that things are not as bad as I thought. Once complete I can begin prioritising what needs to be done. The problem with this system is that if my list has too many difficult things to do the “quick wins” become the priority. So by 10.30 I can proudly show my wife I have crossed off 4 things off of my list. Of course on closer inspection she would see that I have crossed off “write to do list”, “sort sock drawer”, “take rubbish” and “send email to sister”. The things that remain are “go to town hall and discuss problem with water bill”, “scrape flaky paint off wall and paint it”, “contact pet shop to see if they have an Alsatian / Chihuahua cross that answers to the name of Snooky”, “call friends to tell them you have lost their dog that you were looking after whilst they were away” etc.

Listmania by Andy Wilkes

So many times I have found a pad with a “to do” list from a few years before. Not only as you would expect are all things crossed off, but the list is almost identical to a current list. That tells me three things; I could be living in the film Groundhog Day, I need to stop stressing over things that will get done eventually, and lastly I must stop agreeing to look after the pets of vacationing friends. Some of my regular readers (can I just take this opportunity to say hi to all the inmates in the Psychiatric ward at Carlos Haya) may notice that I do indeed have a bit of an obsession with lists such as my 50 things to do before I am 50 and things to see in Spain. This is nothing new; on my second date with the current Mrs Wilkes she asked me who my 10 favourite women were ( I had already wowed her with my top ten favourite cars and my top 10 Smiths songs). Without thinking I launched into my list “Demi Moore, Sharleen Spiteri from the band Texas….” then I

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caught myself and said “do you mean women in general like my mum or women that I fancy?” The comment did not go down too well but I think I got away with. On the whole it appears to be men that have an obsession with lists. Come on chaps; surely I am not the only one with a top ten favourite editions of the Grapevine. No? Well maybe it is just me then. On that note I just Googled ‘obsession with writing lists’ to see if it has a name. On Yahoo Answers somebody has rather helpfully posted “I am not sure if it has a name, maybe you just really like to write lists” Thank you Mr Einstein – train spotting is a great example of this, basically just a list of all of the trains that person has seen. I wonder what these people do once they have completed their list. Maybe they go and spot something else like planes or visit all of the football league stadiums. God that last sentence was so depressing I found it hard to type. Do not get me wrong I love a bit of senseless collecting. When I was little my dad bought me loads of first day covers of stamps and I had loads including the first flight of Concorde and the Olympics in London in 1948. But what a waste of time; I tried to sell them in a stamp shop once and the look of disdain from the owner could not have been worse if I had try to sell him a piece of cardboard

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with the word “stamp” written on it. He did not buy them and I think I left them in the left of a previous house (probably on purpose). Probably the highlight of my collecting career was completing the Panini Euro ’77 football sticker album. I dread to think how much money it cost me to complete it and every playtime was spent with a stack of stickers saying “got it, got it, got it, NEED it!” Once again using the power of the Internet I have just looked on eBay and found that the stickers from this collection are still being sold. £1.39 for Colin Bell of Man City! I had 15 of them. This just goes to prove I am right about never throwing anything away.

A good example of how lists affect all of our lives is any voting process we take part in. I for one have taken part in many ‘decision by committee’ exercises where there is a list of options and everybody has to vote for their top 3 choices. Invariably the winners of these polls are the things that people put as their second or third choice and nobody gets their first choice. Just think Nick Clegg! Similarly the obsession with top ten whatever’s has spawned many TV programmes listing the best ever dances, comedy shows, car crashes etc and magazines and radio stations ask their audience to vote for their favourite pop artist or band ever. Once again these are flawed as the voting is based on the readers or listeners demographic so the result of the Radio1 best pop band or artist ever will have JLS (I don’t know who they are either) at number 1, Kylie Minogue at number 2 followed by the Beatles and the Rolling Stones, Elvis, Queen and so on. OK, that little rant off of my chest it is back to my “to do” list. .......Write Grapevine article Sorted.

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A current company cashing in on the obsessive collecting of boys / men is De Agostini which sells magazines with a part to build something week by week. The latest offering is model of a McLaren racing car and part 1 costs £1.99. However the other 83 issues over 21 months are £7.99 meaning the car will cost around £670 to build. Personally I would consider stealing the real car as if you got caught the fine would probably be less than that.

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Jo Dennison

his month I chatted to Jo Dennison from the CompetaArt group. I had met with Jo Dennison a few years ago when her husband Peter died. He was also an artist and she was exhibiting his work to raise money for UNICEF and so used The Grapevine Magazine to publicise the event. Jo later moved from the campo to the village of Competa and then was introduced to the CompetaArt group by Sandra Costello. So Jo and I meet again in her large workshop in Competa where she also displays her work. Inside the workshop I get a real feel for Jo's work. I can see her work space area and all her textiles, different colours of cottons, fabrics and her original drawings. The walls of her workshop are covered with her work and you can really see how she has developed over the years from small framed fabric pictures to three sectioned wall hangings. Her work is incredible and the attention to detail is fantastic and shows how talented she is. Jo's recent wall hanging work can take up to 6 months to do through a combination of hand and free machinery embroidery. Jo had always excelled in painting and drawing whilst at school but she explained in her day you were not encouraged to go onto Art school but to leave education and go out to work. She rebelled a little from this and went onto teacher training where she studied Art and Literature. Jo went on to became a teacher for up to 11 year olds and found her most enjoyable experience was when she taught Art and Pottery in a primary school. She especially loved the dance, drama and painting side of her teaching within schools. School plays were also a great time for her when she could get really involved in costume and

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scenery design. Often her husband Peter would help paint the sets they designed for these plays over their weekends. Jo recalls it being lots of hard work but great fun. 20 years ago Jo moved to Competa and loves living in the village and thinks Andalusia is a very special place to be. She is full of enthusiasm for the place and loves the people and she enjoys her work immensely. As I walked round her workshop Jo explained the wall hangings to me as they each tell a story. The story of Persephone and the Birth of the Seasons is depicted in three hangings. This was completed in the summer of 2010 and was exhibited for the first time in her Workshop during the 2011 Annual Walkabout. She is now working on a new hanging The Fall of Lucifer. It was easy to understand the wall hangings and the incredible details within them that told the story. I really enjoyed my time talking to Jo she is an interesting person with a great talent that needs to be seen other than in photo's. Please take some time to pop into her workshop and see her artwork on Friday mornings the first open day will be July 8th.

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"Adding Life to Days.”

A fun family day in aid of cudeca cancer care hospice

I am delighted to advise that the Day for Life raised e4150 for Cudeca Cancer Care Hospice, a wonderful achievement in the current economic climate. My grateful thanks to everyone who helped to make the day such a success; all the walkers together with their generous sponsors;

uring May the sixth annual sponsored Walk for Life took place, this year with 61 ¾ participants accompanied by seven dogs. The ¾ being Lily’s bump who walked at 8 ¾ months pregnant but now I am pleased to congratulate Lily on the arrival of her gorgeous baby girl, Leyla. The group included seven children who once again turned the walk into a race and for the second year running, Carla Gray won. The event then extended into a Day for Life at The Rural Alberdini Hotel, Competa where throughout the day, approximately two hundred people visited an open air general craft market and a separate Flavours of the World Food hall sponsored by Alison’s Cakes; Rummy’s Catering tasting Caribbean; Right Lifestyle – Healthy Mediterranean; Antonio Chavos, Alberdini – Spanish; Sugar and Spice – English; Teteria Hierbabuena – Moroccan. Children were entertained with a bouncy castle; face painting and a non-alcoholic cocktail bar. Andy Time, Fabel and DJ Tom provided wonderful musical entertainment during the day. The first raffle prize a”500e voucher to spend at Portichuelo store” was won by Oliver R with yellow ticket 247, at the time of going to press Oliver needs to claim his prize by contacting me, Cindy Jones.

Alberdini; The Grapevine Magazine; Sugar & Spice; Todo Papel; Jose Luis Gutierrez; Lynn Gallon; Rachel Winspear; all the volunteers who assisted on the day and everyone who came along and joined in the fun.

I also want to say a special “thank you” to the team who helped me arrange the day; I couldn’t have done it without your ideas and support; - two CAMPO team members, Debi Bond and Penny Sparks, together with Inez Leniere, Jean Sampson and Remy Goeloe. Fundraising events such as Day for Life enable Cudeca to continue to provide a “Special Kind of Caring” palliative care to over 5800 advanced cancer patients per year, throughout the province of Malaga. Cudeca may not be able to add Days to Life but they can and do add Life to Days. Again, thank you all for your wonderful, generous support. Cindy Jones

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eing a lawyer is more than just a profession. It is a way of life. The legal profession consists of many different ways of being able to practice law. The individual personality of each lawyer influences the type of lawyer one is. When someone is looking for a lawyer for a specific matter, apart from looking for a professional, he/she is looking for a person with particular qualities. In my opinion, important qualities are empathy (in order to understand the needs and worries of the client), theoretical and practical knowledge (broad knowledge thanks to a large, supportive team and structure; an important, established, well known and strong Firm), vocation for this profession (it is a pleasure to practice law in order to help people) and have that “spark” (and charisma) to achieve, with all the abovementioned, the best and most convenient results for our clients. In many cases this “spark” is innate, and must flow through ones veins.

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ooking for a reliable, trustworthy English garage? Well, look no further. With over 24 year's experience, Simon Alle of Talleres Simon is waiting to meet your motoring needs. In an interview with Simon, he talks about the opening of his new workshop, in the Poligono la Panoleta industrial estate, in Velez Malaga. So Simon, why did you decide to open this workshop? “I had been working as a mobile mechanic in this area for the past six years, and pretty much all of my work came through recommendation. It got to the point where demand became so great that opening a legal business, with a fully equipped workshop seemed the next logical step” Are there any special offers for new customers? “Absolutely. I am pleased to offer all new customers a free vehicle inspection. This includes brakes, tyres suspension and steering. If any work is needed, I will give a no obligation quote and explanation of what work is needed, and why. We are also offering a 10% discount this month on servicing this month” What is the most common service you provide and what does it involve? “The most popular service tends to be the full car service, which includes the following; The replacement of spark plugs, air filter, fuel filter, oil filter and oil. Check and top up of brake fluid, anti freeze strength and power steering fluid levels. Inspection of brake, steering, suspension, lighting, and washer and wiper systems. Full body and underbody inspection, tyres, tyre pressures and wheels/bearings.

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Call or send me an email for a quote. I think you will find the pricing very reasonable.” What other services are popular? “Our pre ITV inspection is very popular. Many people find the process of taking the car through Spain's MOT system, quite stressful, especially if they are not confident in Spanish. Clients tell me that just knowing the car has had a thorough once over, gives them peace of mind” “And if you find the whole process of the ITV a bit much, Talleres Simon offers an ITV package. I will book you an appointment, pre ITV inspect the car, and take it for its test. We can also offer a collect and deliver service, so we come to you!” Now the summer is on its way, is there anything we should be doing to maintain our cars? “My advice is to make sure you get your cooling system checked. Talleres Simon offers this service for free. If your antifreeze level and strength is correct, this reduces the likelihood of corrosion in the cooling system. This, in neglected systems leads to a buildup of an orange coloured sludge, which decreases efficiency and leads to overheating. By doing a little preventative maintenance now, you could potentially save yourself thousands of euros in repair bills. And let's face it, the last thing you need is to be stuck on the side of the motorway, with your family, in the blistering heat of the Spanish summer. Also, because of our mountainous landscape, and condition of our roads, it is important to know that your brakes are up to scratch, so come in for a free brake check.”

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Restaurante Albaida Canillas de Albaida

(5 minutes from Cómpeta)

Take the righthand road uphill as you enter Canillas: we’re on the right.

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Portichuelo Properties

Cómpeta Exceptionally good value house in excellent position on northern edge of Cómpeta. Large reduction in price due to necessity for quick sale. The house is located on a small, high standard, urbanisation with large, communal swimming pool. It comprises three bedrooms, two bathrooms, sunny lounge/diner, fitted kitchen and attractive walled garden to the rear. The subterranean garage is very large. The house has a total size of 165m². UK satellite TV and internet are connected. This price is at least 30% cheaper than neighbouring houses. Price: 149,000 euros We urgently need more villas, fincas & townhouses for our clients Please contact: 661912026

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2011 Offers Peter Pan Aventuras works in partnership with the Hotel Balcón de Cómpeta & Hotel Rural Alberdini. We can offer huge discounts for groups of 5 - 12 people.

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1st Offer: 4 nights accommodation including breakfast and 3 mountain bike routes or other activities, as outlined on our website. Only € 200 + VAT per person (minimum 6 people). 2nd Offer: 6 days stay at a rural villa and 4 mountain bike routes or other activities, as outlined on our website. Only 225 € + VAT per person (minimum 5 people). .

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Potholing -Delve into the dark world - Come and practice this amazing sport with us! - Different caves and two different levels. -Level 1 for beginners and Level 2 for amateurs.

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Save our Herbs! Campo Cuttings by Lorraine Cavanagh

his month, I'd like to draw your attention to a new EU regulation that came into force on 1st May 2011. Under this regulation hundreds of traditional herbal remedies have been banned. Our right to choose between herbal medication and the drugs offered by the powerful pharmaceutical companies has been removed. Under the ruling every herb used must be registered and it has been calculated that this will cost between €80,000 and €150,000 – a sum that is way beyond the reach of many small producers. Remember that this price is per herb; multiherbal products have to comply by registering every herb used, no matter how small the content. Proof of the difficulties being experienced by producers isapparent -80% of the products registered so far only contain a single herb. Many traditional medicines from China and Asia, for instance, can contain as many as eight or ten herbs. But there's another strangler too. Products have to have been marketed in Europe for a minimum of 15 years. Even then, only herbs that treat minor ailments will be allowed to apply for registration. So herbal products for more serious conditions, such as cancer treatment, diabetes, dementia, liver disease, arthritis etc.

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will not be available once existing stocks have gone. The new ruling will also affect 'simple' things like some herbal teas. We will not be able to buy, for instance, feverfew tea (great for alleviating headaches) yet sage tea will be available. What is the difference between feverfew and sage? Well one classifiesas a drug; the other as food. There are around 3000 botanical species known to have some curative/palliative effect in humans; there are probably thousands more of which we have already lost all knowledge. Currently just 1% of these have been registered. And, guess what? The registrations have all been made by large European pharmaceutical companies. This leads to yet another problem. Consumers of herbal products would (naturally) assume that they are taking a natural product. But the pharmaceutical companies mix the herbs with a multitude of other ingredients – things like artificial colourings, preservatives and sweeteners, detergents and polymers. In other words, all the things we are trying to escape – the E numbers and carcinogenic products. They do this to extend shelf life of their medications and make them more 'attractive' to consumers.

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Historically, of course, we have always used herbal medicine and 80% of the world population still relies upon it as their main form of healthcare. Modern medicine, on the contrary, is 'the new kid on the block' and somewhat brash too! World War I brought a huge demand for medicines and herbs were widely used. Garlic and thyme were highly respected for their antiseptic properties. And the great garden designer, Gertrude Jekyll, planted a large tract of land with calendula (marigolds) which were sent to France to treat burn victims. World War II saw a similar demand, but there was a sinister twist to events. In 1941 the UK Government was at odds with the pharmaceutical world for having, inadvertently, levied a double tax on them in the form of Stamp Duty and Purchase Tax. To avoid having to make a large repayment in cashstrapped times, and to placate the chemists, the 1941 Medicines Bill was passed. This precluded the sale of herbs in any form other than dried, thus dealing a huge blow to the herbal industry and leading many frustrated customers directly into the mouths of the pharmaceutical companies.

cases of chronic stress and to improve energy and memory levels, can have a blood thinning effect similar to warfarin. So care must be taken. But think of the thousands of cases of death/injury caused by orthodox medical mishaps. Think thalidomide. Think of the immense damage done by chemotherapy and radiotherapy. Think vaccine damage. Think how Governments poison us with fluoride, food additives, pesticides in food production, preservatives, genetically modified foods etc.

In recent years, natural producers have fought back and there has been a huge increase in sales of herbal products again. Surveys show that around 30% of adults in the UK have taken herbal medication in the last two years. The pharmaceutical companies are, once again, getting twitchy. They are losing control, losing markets and losing money! Their problem, of course, is that herbs, vitamins and natural supplements are all naturally occurring products and cannot, therefore, be patented. So, here is their answer. Ban production by all the little guys in the form of crippling legislation and they can then take over the market. You might ask why the EU is doing this. I think it's quite simple – they are in the power of the drug companies who really don't want people to live more healthily – after all, there's no money in that!

Herbal medicine is not the same as orthodox medicine. There is a place for both; let them coexist. Let's be safe, yes, but that doesn't mean a total ban.

The amount of herbal products on the market has proliferated. Sometimes, harm can be done because people are taking the medication inappropriately or mixing them with orthodox medicines. For instance, St. John's wort, commonly taken for depression and anxiety, can interfere with the functioning of some conventional medicines, including the contraceptive pill. Ginkgo and ginseng, used in cases of chronic stress and to improve energy and

Her book Lorraine Cavanagh's Mediterranean Garden Plantshas been nicknamed 'the bible'. The new edition at €24.90 is now generally available throughout Spain. ViverosFlorena: If you'd like to receive regular updates of what's happening in the garden centre, new stock etc. let us have your email address or mobile number.

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Why I am concerning myself with this? It is something I feel strongly about. It does affect us hugely as gardeners too. We have only, in fairly recent years, woken up to the heritage of plants that is being lost to us. For many plants it is already too late; they're extinct and who knows what wonderful cures may have been lost. If this law is allowed to stand very many more plants will be nudged closer to the abyss. Even if you don't agree with herbal medications, there is a wealth of plants for our gardens that may also be lost.

If you want to add your voice in support of our herbal medicines, go to http://www.avaaz.org/en/eu_herbal_medicine_ba n/?vl They are hoping to have the case referred to the European Court of Justice in Luxembourg. Please remember, if you're visiting the garden centre, as of June 1st we changed to summer hours, 9 – 2. Lorraine Cavanagh has lived in Spain for 25 years; a mother, grandmother and hispanófila, her passions are plants, the environment, food and drink, and travelling within Spain. A landscape gardener and writer, she's always happy to give advice. Call and see her at ViverosFlorena, 2km from Cómpeta down the Sayalonga Road – have a free coffee and cake in their tea-rooms.

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The Brits they are a-changing! ot so many years ago in the UK the going out for something to eat meant going to a Beefeater pub for a meal that consisted of prawn cocktail for starters, a well-done steak with chips for the main course, followed by a slice of black forest gateaux all washed down with a bottle of Blue Nun wine. But things have moved on now; it would probably be a sea food platter with Marie Rose sauce, a medium-rare steak with French fries, followed by Black Forest gateaux flavoured ice cream. The wine? Who knows, maybe something from the New World but certainly costing anything from £25 upwards. The main thing now is that Brits love food; cooking it, eating it and watching it made on the telly (gastro-porn as it is known) by celebrity chefs. For me there is nothing more satisfying than watching a top chef prepare a beautifully prepared meal whilst eating a packet of crisps or a fish finger sandwich. The recipe for the latter incidentally, is in an early Jamie Oliver cook book I have. And there was me thinking that chefs live on lobster thermidor and champagne.

served in British restaurants. The man responsible for this change was probably Egon Ronay, a Hungarian whoose Guide to British Eateries published in 1957 is believed to have been the first guide of its kind and went to become a bestseller and the restaurants mentioned in the book proudly displayed a disc in their window to publicise the fact. So maybe us Brits expect more now from our eateries, such as the gastro pub (which basically is a clean pub, nicely decorated and with sausage and mash for £5 more than the pub down the road) which could be a reason for us turning into a nation of complainers. Before it was easy; no matter how bad your meal was, when asked by your waiter/waitress how it was we always answered “lovely thank you” already knowing we would never eat there again and tell all our friends or even passers-by how bad the food was. No, now we have become all American and shouty, causing a scenes and demanding to see the manager etc. This does not sit easily with me; I still prefer the “everything is fine thanks” method.

The rise of the celebrity chef has primarily been down to the improvement in the standard of food

My niece has turned into a serial complainer,

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writing numerous letters about poor meals, poor service and general impoliteness. Although she does seem to have a point for each complaint letter, such as being pushed by a security guard or, my favourite which is when she was referred to as 'grey coat' by a shop worker in a well-known UK department store, as in “grey coat is next to be served”. Despite saying to said shop worker “I do have a name and it is Miss Smith” (real name changed to protect the innocent) he continued to refer to her as grey coat to a colleague, hence the letter which resulted in a letter of apology from the company and a gift voucher for £25. As with most things we do seem to follow America, where customer services are second to none. I could not believe it the first time I was in the states and ordered a beer in a bar. The barman was interested and friendly before throwing a bottle of beer into the air, catching it and removing the lid with a bottle opener in one movement before placing it lovingly on the bar. Sure, he was probably after a tip but this is so much nicer then the shouted “yes?!” a way I have been 'served' in a UK pub in the past. This again seems to have changed and I cannot imagine it

happening now, but with better customer services comes more opportunity to complain. Moving to Spain is a bit if a shock to the system and being curtly served or dealt with in a shop or bar is something you have to get used to. But maybe that is why us ex-pats are here; the simpler, less, shall we say false way of life. The barman mentioned above probably said goodbye to me with a “have a nice day” which always sounds so insincere that you wonder if they are taking the wotsit. I hope this does not come over as anti-American; it is not meant to at all by the way. So we seem to have changed a lot, even in the 40 years or so of my life time; just look at what is on television now. It is hard to imagine the youth of today (god, how old do I sound?) sitting down to watch a gentle comedy such as the Good Life isn't it? Not enough swearing and violence probably. Oh, we seem to be back to celebrity chefs again, Pot Noodle anybody? Andy Wilkes

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Diary of a Thespian – The Curtain Call

o we were rapidly approaching the actual performances of this year’s summer Panto, Snow White and the 7 Dwarfs. Every rehearsal was now as good as a dress rehearsal every night with all of us in full costume with props and most of the sound effects and lighting cues done. It was coming together but the ‘heard but not seen’ prompt, Mave was still audible as lines were still being forgotten. Would we just be acting while Mave read the whole script out loud? Tickets were moving fast and a few nights were pretty much sold out already. It was becoming the hottest ticket in Axarquia. We had a big promotional push to do as a few of the hackters were to head off to the studios of Talk Radio Europe to do a slot on the Hannah Murray afternoon show. Chester Williams (Snow White), Jean Sampson (Cruella Crone) and myself as Sleazy headed off to the ‘dark side’ of Málaga with Tom Sobel, the director and Debi Bond in her role as PR person. Now, the thing with the panto is, like it or not, you start to take on your character’s pseudonym. As you walk round the village you start to hear things like,

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“Morning Snowy.” “Morning Sleazy” “How are you Sickly?” “Fine thanks, Huntsman.” “Well, Cruella Crone. Ding Dong! Have you caught anything in your fishnets today?” “Still waiting, thanks, Sleazy!” You get the idea. As we set off for San Pedro and the TRE studios I acquired another pseudonym. As Hannah Murray introduced her show for the afternoon we were mentioned as being on with my introduction being, “….and Sleazy played by Alice Howard!” Alice? Who the **** is Alice? As if being Sleazy and all that came with it wasn’t bad enough it was being suggested I might now be a tranny. Listen, what goes on behind closed doors stays behind closed doors. Needless to say it stuck for a while. I don’t want you to get the wrong idea, but it isn’t the first time I’ve been called Alice. Since when does a “K” look like an “E”? Jean Sampson, who has a regular health slot on Harry…sorry, Hannah Murray’s show (I will get my revenge!) was concerned it might be her last appearance after bringing a male Snow White, a pervy dwarf and her own interpretation of a sexy,

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evil side-kick. Reputations were on the floor all in the name of charity. The interview went well and all along the Costa people would be flocking to Cómpeta to see the CAMPO’s version of Snow White. Well, maybe. We then reached the week we would be finally performing our version of Snow White. A rehearsal on Sunday evening was followed by a full dress rehearsal on the Monday. We had an audience of perhaps 15-20, who ended up sounding like a full house. It was great to get some feedback by way of response and heckling to our show. Now bring on the paying punters. We started on Wednesday with a half full ‘theatre’, but again the enthusiasm of the audience sounded almost like a full house. The hackters were buzzing and despite not being word perfect with the script some were already ad-libbing and bantering with the audience. With the full houses we were expecting this could get messy. Every night was different in its own way with drunk audience members shouting from the off, a few walk-outs apparently and a few whose vocal contribution means I’m sure we’ll have a few ‘newbie’ hackters next year. Oh yes we will! This year there were no enforced ejections (I said “ejections”!) and all audience participation was part of the evening’s entertainment. Whilst every evening’s audiences were great and we couldn’t have done without their generous contribution, I think Saturday night just got the award for the best night. The best hackter ad-lib had to be from ‘Huntsman’, Peter van der Water, about the cat fur used to make the ‘pudenda’ growing back in 3 months. Sorry, you had to be there but it resulted in the longest ‘corpsing’ as Queenie, Jo Robinson, was doubled up for 3 minutes. Brilliant! Every audience member made an invaluable contribution but a special accolade must be for Val Finesilver (should be on stage with a name like that!), Sickly's, sorry, Debi Bond’s Mum. When the dates for the Panto were announced Val had her flight booked and bought tickets for all five nights as well as sitting through the dress rehearsal. If we needed an understudy, for sure Val would have stepped in for any part as she must have known the show back to front. Wonder what she’d have looked like in a pair of Sleazy’s pervy glasses and a cod-piece? We’ll never know. She handled Crone’s vibrator more times than an Anne Summer's rep and had a leek every

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night....of the vegetable variety in preparation for Badger's entrance. Officially a Panto groupie. After the last night the cast and some audience members witnessed the equivalent of the CAMPO Oscars, voted for by the cast and crew. Diva went to Chester Williams as Snow White who generously handed it over to Peter van der Water (Huntsman) before Chester was awarded Most Battered and Bruised. This was in reference mainly to Phil Smith’s (Grumpy), treatment of Chester as he kicked and prodded him and threw him on the ‘death bed’! Phil managed to win Panto Virgin whilst Jean Sampson (Crone) was awarded Rising Star. Most Helpful backstage Member went to Penny Sparks and Tom Robinson received the Director’s unsung hero for his invaluable help on voice coaching as well as doing a worringly excellent job as a stand in for Jo as Queen while she was away. You’ll be in it next year, Tom. Sleazy, yours truly, got Biggest Ham – the actor who basically was the same on as off stage. I’ve never had an award for just being myself before, but hey ho. Or should that be Hi Ho? Despite all the individual recognition however acknowledged, everyone made as much contribution as the next person. It has to be remembered the hackters would be naked without great costumes and scenery, nobody would be greeted and made welcome without front of house, hackters would be stuffed when we forgot our lines without our Prompt and they’d be miming without props, unable to get on stage without the stage hands, there’d be no stage without theatre management, entrance cues would be missed without a stage manager, the show would be in the dark without lights and sound, everyone thirsty without our drinks runner, pale without make-up, clueless without great direction and a Panto with no point or purpose without production and publicity. If I’ve missed anybody then a huge thanks to them as well. Most important of all, at the time of going to print, the Panto has raised in excess of €5,000 for the chosen charities. A sterling – or should that be euro – effort by everybody. So that, dear reader, is the end of the Thespian’s Diary on the annual Panto farce. Call that an ending? Ending my a***! ALICK HOWARD

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FIRES IN THE CAMPO ARE BACK

espite the wettest winter on record, Fires in the Campo are back with us. Photo's show the quick and easy devastation which took place one sunday morning off the TorroxCómpeta Road. The fires are the subject of a special Police Investigation. Campesinos are said to be reluctant to leave their homes when firework parties take place on neighbouring properties. Laws governing fires and fireworks are regularly disregarded. One lady is reported to be suffering severe nervous exhaustion since flames came within 20 feet of her bedroom. In summer, Sierra Cómpeta is like a tinder box and residents are being asked to be extra careful with barbecues, cigarette ends etc.. Residents recently found themselves fighting 10 foot flames at 4 in the morning. Fire Engines from Nerja and

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Grave Matters

“Send not to ask for whom the bell tolls: it tolls for thee” John Donne

eath comes to us all. Quite apart from our own departure, we all have to deal with the death of family or friends. This is hard on home turf; what happens when someone dies in Spain? It's uncomfortable to think about but you need to know. With Spain's different traditions you may otherwise be rushed into a funeral 24 hours after the death, with half the family still in England, and an inappropriate service delivered in Spanish by someone who never knew the deceased. This is a horrible way to say goodbye, leaving family confused and without closure – but it can be avoided. Who to contact An interpreter. Unless your Spanish is good the language barrier leaves you vulnerable at a time of grief. If you locate an interpreter who knows the system then they can guide you through it, making every step easier. The deceased's doctor if they were getting medical care, and/or the police (Guardia Civil), to inform them of the death. A funeral home or “tanatorio”. There are many – search on the internet, in the yellow pages or ask your town hall. If death occurred in hospital, the hospital authorities may recommend one, but

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beware: some hospital staff take commissions from funeral homes, so they may recommend one that's best for them but not for you. Do NOT sign anything unless you understand exactly what it commits you to. Don't let yourself be rushed into a decision that might affect time, place and nature of the funeral. Procedures If death occurs at home and the deceased saw a doctor in the previous four weeks you should contact that doctor. He/She will attend the body, issue a certificate and may contact a tanatorio to arrange to have the body collected. If the deceased wasn't 'under the doctor' you must contact the local police. They'll want the deceased's passport and/or residencia, and confirmation of who is next of kin. They will attend the body to authorise its removal or, if necessary, to inform a Forensic Judge; in the event that an autopsy is required this Judge will authorise removal of the body. Before the body is taken, you may wish to remove rings and other jewellery. You will be asked to visit the office of the tanatorio to which the body is taken to make funeral arrangements. Remember, you don't have to use a tanatorio you don't like; you can have the body transferred to one of your choosing.

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When someone dies in hospital they call the contact number given when the person signed in (not always next of kin!). They'll want to know where the funeral is to be held. If they receive no instructions within 24 hours they will cremate the body; there's no service and the ashes are disposed of to a communal site. But don't be rushed into a decision – there is NO OBLIGATION to cremate or inter the body immediately, as long as the hospital (or the tanatorio) are informed. The body can be held at the hospital/tanatorio mortuary for a daily charge of around €80, while you consult the family and decide what to do. It can stay there for 6 months, if you want – as long as someone is “in charge”. You should visit the tanatorio you select as soon as possible. They need to see deceased's passport and residencia (unless the police already have them) and need to be told the deceased's place and date of birth, marital status, address and the names of both their parents. They'll also need to see your passport and residencia for you to make arrangements. Choices The funeral arrangements are your choice. There is a daily charge for use of the morgue to preserve the body prior to burial, or you can arrange for the body to be cremated and the ashes returned to you, but you are NOT obliged to have a funeral within a day or two of a death. The tanatorio may invite you to view coffins for purchase and will want to know if the body is to be dressed (you should provide the clothes), and 'laid out' for viewing - this is the Spanish tradition, with viewing in an open casket, usually at the deceased's home, for at least 24 hours after death. If you plan a cremation you are asked what you wish to do with the ashes, since there are regulations on different urns; for example, ashes to be taken back to the U.K. need a special sealed container. However, tanatorios are liable to assuming that any service will be Roman Catholic and delivered in Spanish; costs of a non-Catholic officiate will not be included in normal charges and you need to make it clear that you will be arranging something different. For an English language service you should liaise yourself with the relevant church. You may prefer to arrange for non-religious service with a humanist celebrant: I know of two in the area,

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Bryan Stapley (bryanstapley40@yahoo.co.uk) and Natasha Johnson (info@malagaminister.com). Such a service focuses on the life and beliefs of the deceased and offers opportunities for individual testimonials, with the aim of making the funeral a celebration of the departed life.

Preparation To avoid distressing the people you leave behind, think what you want for your own funeral and TELL someone, whether it's next of kin, your will executors or a close friend). Maybe put it in writing with a copy with your i.d. papers or your will. A second issue is cost. Funerals in Spain are expensive and the deceased's assets may be frozen at death, complicating arrangements – not least because tanatorios won't release the ashes until the bill's settled! Repatriation of a body is also complicated and expensive. The simplest solution is to buy, and pay for, a funeral plan. They can usually be paid in either a lump sum or by interest free instalments. If you go back to the U.K. you can normally recover up to 80% of the money - this is different from Death Insurance policies, which are more expensive but will pay out wherever you die. By making a plan you can design your own service: it is possible to have a traditional British funeral in the town church, pall-bearers and all – if you arrange it in advance. It is straightforward (and cheap) to 'book' a niche in your local cemetery – but again, this is also best organised in advance. If you don't have a plan the Town Hall do pay for some funerals (on a rotation basis with the funeral directors in Torre del Mar and Velez Malaga)…but only if you have less than €1000 in your bank account: otherwise the cost must be recouped from your estate.

As for me, I planned for my ashes to be scattered in these wonderful hills I walk among. That way, a whole generation of walkers, when they got a bit of grit in their boots, would take me walking again. Sadly, scattering human ashes in the mountains is illegal…so I'll have to think of something else! Rose Jones

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Quick Crossword Across 6. Stately mansion (6) 7. Wife of one's uncle (4) 8. Anger (4) 9. Minister (6) 10. Bring (5) 12. Wraith (5) 15. An opportunity (6) 17. Inner surface of the hand (4) 18. Ballot choice (4) 19. Departs (6) 21. Queues (5)

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The Pub Quiz on (pg84) 1. Skylab 2. Equity 3. Hugh Gaitskill 4. Mastermind 5. Lincolnshire 6. The Tolupuddle Martyrs 7. Bluewater 8. The Stud 9. 1994 10. Patriots 11. Alcohols 12. The Lungs 13. Grapes or Vines 14. He stunned him with a stone from a sling and then slew him with a sword 15. Professor Robert Winston 16. Ivan the Terrible 17. Walls (Plaster) 18. Peter and Paul 19. Piccadilly Circus 20. A Gay Club 21. I am the Walrus 22. A Fistful of Dollars. 23. 50 24. Swan 25. Iron 26. A Watch 27. It could talk

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The Spanish Coffee Break In class el acento los apuntas la asignatura la atencion la cartelera la casilla el castigo la clase el colegio el conocimiento la contestacion los correcciones el curso los deberes el detalle el dibujo

accent notes subject attention notice board box punishment class school knowledge answer corrections course homework detail drawing

el diccionario la disciplina la educacion el ejemplo el error el esfuerzo los estudios el exam la figura la frase el gimnasio la letra el modo la nota la orden la palabra

dictionary discipline education exercise mistake effort studies exam shape sentence gymnasium letter way mark command word

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Translation accent notes subject attention notice board box punishment class school knowledge answer corrections course homework detail drawing dictionary discipline education exercise mistake effort studies exam shape sentence gymnasium letter way mark command word

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

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“El Despacho De Fernan” (Behind the Townhall)

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The Indian While riding one day, a cowboy meets an Indian riding along with a dog and a sheep and begins a conversation. “Hey, nice dog you got there. Mind if I speak to him?” “Dog no talk,” replies the Indian. Unperturbed, the cowboy continues. “Hey dog, how's it going?” he queries. “Doin' alright,” shrugs the dog, looking up. The Indian looks shocked. “How does your owner treat you?” he continues. “Real good,” replies the pooch. “He walks me twice a day, feeds me great food, and takes me to the lake once a week to play.” The Indian's jaw drops in disbelief. “Mind if I talk to your horse?” continues the cowboy. “Horse no talk,” states the Native American. “We'll see,” says the cowboy. “Hey horse, how's it going?” “Good,” smiles the nag. “And how does your owner treat you?” “Pretty good,” says the horse. “He rides me regularly, brushes me down often, and keeps me in a shed to protect me.” “Good, mind if I talk to your sheep?” asks the cowboy. “Sheep liar,” snaps the Indian.

Electricians

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Grapevine Bargain Ads Photo adverts only 15 Euro per month Text adverts (max 30 words) 5 Euros for 2 months Payment in advance only- ads must be received by 17th of the month Turntable–transfer your LPs to MP3 via your PC with this ION usb turntable. As new with dust cover and 2 spare styli 40 euros. Call Sue 634492382 Bass amplifier – Ashdown magnifier combo. Powerful amp suitable for use in a live band. Offers to Sue on 634492382. Wireless router bought in 2010 with booster antenna. 30 euros. Call Sue on 634492382. 2 Sunbeds white/green in good condition. Only 60 Euros Competa Tel: 952 037 230 Tel: 638 622 325 UK REG Nissan XTRAIL 2.2 DCI Sport RHD, 55 Plate, 62K Miles, SH, Taxed, MOT 8997 Euros ONO Call Andy 633 611 619 Salisar Chrome mixer tap, excellent condition. €20. Tel: 622 761458 1 Oil filled Electric oil heater - 15 euros 1 Oil filled Electric oil heater - 10 euros. Tel Peter 951242461 or email petegillh@yahoo.co.uk

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HH SM200w Stereo Mixer/Amp with Klynstrom speakers & cables Boss MS100w monitor with stand Ghananian Djembe with Kenti cloth shoulder bag CD Library in cases (hundreds – many, collector's items) Book Library in crates Toolboxes (well-stocked) 'as new’ Call: 677 215 371 or email: gramrussell@gmail.com

Wanted Double-bike carrier wanted for attachment to back of car. Contact 669334665 Classic motorcycles wanted Pre 1985, any condition, any plate, working or not. Cash paid. Tel: 633457509" Wanted person to share cost and use of a very nice natured horse. Competa campo,has her own paddock, with nice tracks for riding, must be an animal lover and respect animals, Tel: 618828580 Four Wheel Drive wanted. Must be in excellent condition, with service history & paperwork. Spanish registered left hand drive. Under 8 years old and less than 150,000 km. Range Rover preferred. Call UK +44 7789 612108 Trailer approx. 2.5mtrs x 1.5mtrs with drop tailgate and not too heavy. Tel: 952 553 553

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Wanted, Central heating radiators, any size! I dont mind, Its starting to get a bit nippy at night. Can pick up. Tel:696346715 Monte Arisa' or 'Agrofisa' Water Share Wanted Water Share wanted for Frigiliana area from either private system. Tel: 952 55 38 07 or 660 51 01 34 Small 4X4 Wanted. RAV4, X-Trail, CR-V or Suzuki Grand Vitara preferred but anything considered. LHD and Spanish plated. Any age or mileage. Please email details to Mac at mac_macd@hotmail.com IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO PLACE A WANTED advertisement you can do this free of charge. Please make sure your have sent all of your details by 15th of the Month

â&#x20AC;˘July 2011 Horoscopesâ&#x20AC;˘ ARIES

GEMINI

20th March - 19th April

ommunication is the key word for Aries this month. There are some issues that have gone unresolved with a friend or acquaintance and there could be a good opportunity to resolve this situation

TAURUS

CANCER

ou are aware of certain situation concerning your marriage as there are many slow changes occurring in this area. There are also lessons you are receiving concerning your personal income.

LEO

SCORPIO

22th November - 21st December

our relationship with a loved one could be improving as you try to clear the air and try to see the other person's point of view. You are having some differences of opinion right now.

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23rd October - 21st November

CAPRICORN

22th December - 19th January

atters concerning your marriage and partnership are in the forefront for you this month. You are trying to adjust mentally to the many slow changes that have occurred.

AQUARIUS

23rd August - 22th September

our area of outside and shared sources of income is in the limelight this month for you. You will be getting much cooperation from your home front. You should be getting whatever you deserve.

ny problem that you might have concerning children or a loved one could be on the way to getting better as you get rid of some rough patches that you have encountered in the past.

SAGITTARIUS

ension could be present due to some unseen circumstances concerning your partner. Lessons connected to a friend could bring to you a major lesson.

ou are looking at your personal responsibilities as you feel that you have much on your plate but at the same time you are learning how to cope with tough situations

LIBRA

our area of personal income and values is in the spotlight. You will be looking at your goals and you will be trying to change things that you have done in the past that might be in your way to reach them.

ou will be putting a lot of your energy into getting input from others trying to get what you wish for in life from your work performance and you will find much cooperation at work on this matter

VIRGO

mployment matters are highlighted for you. You are having some feelings of uncertainty connected to your income and work matters and you will be finding some cooperation from your work.

PISCES

ome is the central point for you this month. All your thoughts will be connected to issues there. Luck will be with you in reference to some unresolved issues that you may have.

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Country Market Los Jardines del Trapiche

Home now urgently needed for these two beautiful young adult cats known (unsurprisingly!) as Black Cat and Ginger Cat

Every Tuesday 9.30am - 1.30pm For an extremely organized fun day out, join us here at our indoor outdoor market. Lots of variation stalls to browse around, and a beautiful seating area for coffees teas, with hotdogs and bacon butties etc available at the outside bar Call Anita 627877164 or Chrissie 617811030 for more information Web page www. countrymarketspain.com

Junction 272 onto the a356, Velez Malaga Turn off at el cruce towards benamargosa and we are just before the private airport

Weston Kennels & Cattery

We are relocating and sadly need to find a home for our beloved cats. They have always been together so would like to stay together if at all possible. Both cats have been neutered, are clean, affectionate and gentle and spend a lot of time in each other's company. We will miss them very much but will be happy if we can find them a new loving home. Ginger is male and Black Cat is female. They are both around 6 years old and are in excellent health. We will supply cat food, Frontline, cat beds and a carrying basket. We can even supply and fit a cat flap. If you can help, please give Sue a call on 634492382.

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Yo Jive Y

o Jive Modern Jive Dance Classes are held every Tuesday evening at El Ancla del Cirilo, a fabulous location right on the beach on Calle Penoncillo, N340 between Torrox Costa and Nerja. We have two classes during the evening, the first is a beginners class which starts from 8.30pm, for approximately 40/50 minutes. The second and improvers/intermediate class. We have a break between classes so you can just dance, or practise what you have just learnt or simply take a drink and socialise. This type of dancing is incredibly popular in the UK and is a fusion of many different styles danced to modern day music. It is a fun evening with plenty of laughter, good company and a great way to meet new people. You do not need a partner, come by yourself or bring a friend. If you want to know anymore about the classes then call on 651 564 046 or email info@yojive.com otherwise just come down on a Tuesday night and join in the fun.

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CLINICA DENTAL

Congelados la Plaza

Dr. Fernando G. Bajos Blindhuber

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Wide variety of Seafood, fish & meat RAFFLE EVERY MONTH

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All the freezers are labeled in English, German and Spanish for your ease Open 9.30am - 2.00pm & 5.00pm - 8.00pm

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

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

Cómpeta’s First Physiotherapy Centre

Physiotherapy Centre

Fisiosalud Ana C/ del Carmen nº 9, Cómpeta Telephone: 679564686 If you have any discomfort, have back problems or musculo - skeletal problems or any other please call for an appointment. If you need to relax, we offer full massage or lymphatic drainage of the face.

New builds, Reforms and renovations, Swimming pools, Decorative brickwork, Tiling, Plastering, All aspects of plumbing and electrical works, Kitchens a speciality (design service available), Wood work for the garden including Gazebos and decking. Retaining walls and concrete work. Maintenance for property rentals. All works large and small undertaken. For a free quotation or more information please call Steve

Tel: 655067466 steveconstruct@gmail.com

Gift Vouchers available for massages Physiotherapy session: 20 euros (includes acupuncture)

Acupuncture session: 15 euros Lymphatic drainage session: 25 euros Neurological physiotherapy session: 25 euros Full massage session: 30 euros .

Other Services incl: Kinesio taping Osteopathic Treatment after traffic accidents

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ULTRAMARINO’S TOÑI 08.45am-2.30pm & 17.30pm-10.00pm (Opposite Post Office)- Cómpeta We have something for everyone Fresh fruit & Vegetables cheaper than anywhere else

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

Fresh warm bread Ice creams Frozen fish freezer Cleaning, painting & kitchen products Fresh meat counter Tins & Sauces Ecological products Sweets, crisps & chocolate

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Before & After Refurbished Headlights

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

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1. The international space station is the second space station that the USA has been involved with, what was their first effort called? 2. What is the name of the actor?s union? 3. Who led the British labour party from 1955-1963? 4. Which TV series was based on the producer's experience with the Gestapo? 5. In which county is Skegness? 6. What name was given to the six Dorset farm workers transported in 1834 for trying to form a trade union? 7. The Trafford centre was Europe's largest shopping centre for 5 months until it was overtaken by which other UK based shopping mall? 8. In the film the Bitch, Joan Collins flies to London from New York. What movie does she watch on the in flight system? 9. In which year did the channel tunnel open? 10. What was the name of the anti-missile missiles used by the US during the gulf war to shoot incoming scuds? 11. Methanol and ethanol belong to which group of liquids? 12. Pneumonia is a disease of what? 13. What does a viticulturist grow? 14. How did the boy David defeat the giant Goliath? 15. Which fertility expert presented the epic bbc1 factual series the human body? 16. What was the nickname of Ivan IV, tsar of Russia in the 16th century? 17. Onto what surfaces are frescos painted? 18. According to the popular rhyme, what were the names of the two little dicky birds? 19. Where does the statue called Eros stand in London? 20. What did a selly oak pensioner?s club reclassify itself as in the hope of gaining a lottery grant in 1997?

21. "I am the egg man" is a line from which Beatles song? 22. "Per un Pugno di Dollari"; Which Clint Eastwood film was it? 23. In the USA, 100% proof whisky contains what percentage of alcohol? 24. A cob is a male of which creature? 25. A deficiency in what mineral causes anaemia 26. A group of nightingales is called a what 27. In the Bible what was remarkable about Balaam's ass

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

SPORTS MASSAGE THERAPY ULTRASOUND REFLEXOLOGY

HOT STONE MASSAGE SWEDISH BODY MASSAGE INDIAN HEAD MASSAGE HOPI EAR CANDLES

LINDA JARRETT MHFST, IHHT, DIP. AOR Telephone 620 566 402 NOW AT E.G.O. ON FRIDAYS

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

Cómpeta All Areas Cómpeta All Areas

Phone Rob on 690 076 988 or 951 247 171

Protect your home with a GSM auto dial alarm system. No landline required. Landscape, Gardening, Visit our website for more information call Mick on: , StormorDamage,

Tel:951 067 752 Mob: 633 Clearing 608 619 Lanslides & Track m.bealarmed@gmail.com

www.bealarmed.es

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

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

MOT MOBILE ENGLISH MOT STATION

99 EUROS CALL MARK ON 659 684 123

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

Car Mechanic & Car Electrics Rubén Fernández Ruiz Mobile: 606 577 869 Avenida de Torrox 34 Cómpeta

Every Sunday Trype & Paella

Tel: 952 50 85 14 - 680 651 895

email: audis-line@hotmail,com

Salares, (Malaga)

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All Areas Canillas de Albaida

Cómpeta Cómpeta Cómpeta Salares

€9 per hour

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advertise here for only

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Local News WHAT’S HAPPENING IN YOUR AREA themselves with the Malaga Captain at the Basketball campus.

SNOW WHITE HAS LEFT THE BUILDING ..........followed shortly by the Dwarfs! The entire 40 strong CAMPO Team what to pass on a huge thank you to our audience of over 350 who came and supported our rather cheeky and definitely adult version of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. We hoped you enjoyed it as much as we enjoyed performing for you. So far we have raised 4.956€ which will be distributed to our nominated charities. You can follow our activities and get up to date news on future events on CAMPO’s band new website www.competacampo.com or join our Facebook Group: Cómpeta AMateur Performance Organisation. With much gratitude to all our sponsors, supporters, audience, friends and family. Debi Bond and the CAMPO Team BERNI RODRÍGUEZ CLOSES THE REGIONAL BASKETBALL CAMPUS IN CÓMPETA Berni Rodriguez of Malaga closed the 3 x3 basketball tournamnet in Competa More than 150 guests enjoyed

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First photos with anyone who requested it, players, parents, companions, friends, and later Berni responded to any questions raised, from how tall are you? or how did you feel when you won the world cup in Japan? so why did you touch your ear every time you hit a triple?. Berni had an answer for them all.

Awards were presented by the Mayor of Competa, José Luis Torres Gutierrez, Councilman for sports, Isidro Sánchez Ortega, the director of sports, Martial Navas, and the captain of Unicaja, Berni Rodriguez. Berni Rodriguez gave the Mayor of Competa, José Luis Torres, a shirt with the number of Unicaja No. 5 to commemorate the campus.

COMPETA SUMMER SWIMMING 2011 Swim school for Children July: Monday 4 de July until Friday 29 de July. Price 20 euros. August: Monday 1 until Friday 26 de August. Price 20 euros. *** For those that take part in both months the price in total is 30 euro.

The Cómpeta provincial basketball campus was organized by the Diputación Provincial de Málaga, the Townhall of Competa and the Malaga Andalusian Federation of Basketball. The campus will move to province of Manilva on Thursday June 30.

Swimming for Adults (two days a week). July: 10 euros. August: 10 euros. Water Physio (for the back) July; Monday and Wednesdays 19:30 a 20:30. Price 20 euros. Free swim Price 2 euros all ages Special summer ticket for free swim 1st of July until 24th of September: 40 euros For more information ask at the town hall or in the swimming pool

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Local News

NEW GOVERNMENT IN ALCAUCIN The new government in Alcaucin has promised that the legalisation of illegally built homes in the town will be one of its main objectives. All those who voted for the two SOHA (Save Our Homes Axarquia) candidates in Alcaucin, Mario Blancke and Michael Stevenson, have made a real difference. Their party, Los Verdes, won two seats and hold the balance of power. As a result they have formed a coalition with the Partido Andalucista and the Partido Popular to throw the PSOE out of power for the first time in almost 30 years. The coalition's biggest priority is the legalisation of houses. The new mayor, PP’s Domingo Lozano, has said that they will also make sure that the town’s new General Plan for Urban Development (PGOU) is completed. DRUG SALES AT RINCON SCHOOL A 17-year-old boy was arrested in Rincon de la Victoria for allegedly selling hashish at the entrance to a local high school. Local Police, who were watching the school as part of

an operation to prevent drugs sales at schools, saw a suspicious encounter between two pupils where a girl gave a boy a €10 note in exchange for a small bag. The police identified the girl and found that what she had bought was a small amount of hashish. They then intercepted the seller, who studies at the same high school and found he had 10 more doses hidden in a glasses case in his pocket. He was taken to the Local Police station and then handed over to the minors’ prosecutor.

LOCAL GIGS The Dixie Swing Band, Sunday Roast - Every Sunday 2pm - 6 pm. The Boatyard Bar - PlayaPlayazo - Nerja Tel. 659 778 105 Accoustic Roots Saturday 2 July: Meson Morisco Sayalonga. Tel: 952 535270 Sunday 3 July: VivoAid Balcon Hotel, Competa Friday 8 July: La Plaza Restaurante Canillas Albaida. Tel: 952 553254/609 167127 Friday 15 July: La Peña Archez. Tel: 952 553084 Saturday 16 July: Alberdini Competa. Tel: 952 516294 Friday 22 July: El Ancla Torrox Costa. Tel: 952 967103,

NERJA BEACHES Divers have alerted that the pipes which carry fecal waste into the sea in Nerja are cracked and broken in several places. For more than 40 years, Nerja has been waiting for a water purification plant which has never seen the light, meaning that all waste from houses, hotels and other businesses in the area is carried, untreated, into the sea. The untreated waste is carried by pipes, measuring more than a metre in diametre a distance of 1.8 kilometres from the coast.

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Saturday 23 July: Almijara Canillas de Albaida. Tel: 607 925981 Friday 29 Jul: Meson Morisco Sayalonga. Tel: 952 535270 Saturday 30 July: Alberdini Competa. Tel: 952 516294 Friday 5 Aug: Meson Morisco Sayalonga. Tel: 952 535270 Saturday 6 Aug: La Peña Restaurant Archez. Tel: 952 553084 For all Acoustic Roots gigs go to www.acoustic-roots.com

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C NTACTS DIRECT RY Sponsored by:

Emergency Numbers Emergency Services Ambulance Fire Brigade Guardia Civil

112 061 080 062

Torrox Costa Velez Malaga Frigiliana Almunecar Motril Maro

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

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

Tel: 952 510 002

Archez

Tel: 952 553 159

Airports

Canillas de Albaida. Tel: 952 553 006

Tel: 952 508 906

Canillas de Aceituno, Tel: 952 518 002 Cómpeta,

Tel: 952 516 006 952 516 025

Periana

Tel: 952 536 016

Rio Gordo

Tel: 952 732 154

Sayalonga

Tel: 952 535 021

Salares

Tel: 952 508 903

Sedella

Tel: 952 508 839

Sayalonga

Tel : 952 552 404 Tel: 952 508 858

Nerja

Tel: 952 523 131

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

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

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

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

Velez Malaga Tel: 952 559 100

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

La Herradura

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

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Telephone

Alcaucin

Salares Sedella

952 533 231 952 327 950 958 600 164

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

Town Halls Doctors

Frigiliana Malaga Motril

Vinuela

Tel: 952 519 002

Frigiliana

Tel: 952 533 122 Tel: 958 827 794

Nerja

Tel: 952 548 430

Torrox Pueblo Tel: 952 538 200

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

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

Ramiro: Velez Malaga Almunecar

952 535 029 952 540 016 958 630 017

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

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

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

Church Services C贸mpeta Catholic

Sat 8.00pm & Sun Midday

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

Consulates

Hospitals

Austria

Tel: 952 600 267

Carlos Haya Tel: 951 290 000

Belgium

Tel: 952 399 907

Motril

Denmark

Tel: 952 448 450

Velez Malaga Tel: 951 067 000

Finland

Tel: 952 212 435

France

Tel: 952 214 888

Germany

Tel: 952 363 591

Ireland

Tel: 952 475 108

Italy

Tel: 952 306 150

Tel: 958 603 506

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

Netherlands Tel: 913 537 500

Torrox Village & Torrox Costa

608 45 42 70

Norway

Tel: 952 210 331

La Herradura

625 233 778

Sweden

Tel: 917 020 000

Tel: 952 352 300

C贸mpeta & La Caleta:

657 582 225

USA

Tel: 952 474 891

Lake Vinuela Tel 888 888 888

National Holidays

Airlines www.easyjet.com

January 1st

New Years Day

www.bmibaby.com

January 6th

Three Kings Day

www.ryanair.com

February 28th

www.thompsonfly.com

May 1st

www.flymonarch.com

August 15th Virgin de la Asuncion

www.flybe.com

Andalucia Day May Day

www.xl.com

October 12th Dia de la Hispanidad

English Radio Stations

November 1st

All Saints day

December 6th Dia de la Constitucion

Evangelical Church Tel: 952 532 825

Global Radio

96.5 FM

Wave

96.0 FM

Fellowship of the King Tel: 958 658 439

Coastline Radio

97.6 FM

December 8th Immaculate Conception

99.1 FM

December 25th Christmas Day

Anglican Church of Nerja & Almunecar Tel: 952 525 406

Radio Sol Almijara Spectrum

105.5 FM

REM FM

104.8 FM

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Accommodation

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

Hotel Restaurant Alberdini Tel: 952 51 62 94

Airconditioning / Heating Tel: 638 015 879 www.calor-verde.com

Construction Construcciones S. Chavos Tel: 952 553 807 Construcciones Schmid Tel 652 656 066 Steve Smith Construction Tel: 655 067 466 Lee Talbot Construction Tel: 659 324 586 Luis Construcciones Tel: 645 974 146 Glo y Pat Tel: 952 51 61 49

Drains Phone: 952.539.742

Mobile: 606.423.869

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

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

Malagaclima Tel: 952 96 78 03 Tecnicas Tel: 952 52 95 38

Waynes Drains Tel: 657 862 628

Electricians Roger & Mike Tel: 648 025 901/ 606 246 902 Electromontajes Gaviana S.L Tel: 952 55 38 07

Food Stores & Bakeries The English Shop Tel: 687 384 191 Ultra Marino’s Toni Opposite Post Office, Competa

Carpenters Tejeiro Tel: 952 516 149

Hairdressers Continued Tin Tin Hairdressers Tel: 952 516 416 Peluqueria Nati Tel: 952 51 62 89

Health & Beauty Clínica Radiológica Rubí Dr. Irene Rubí Palomares TEL/FAX: 951 25 83 91

www.clinicaradiologicarubi.es

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

Tel: +34 691 700 587

Ian Pett Dental Care Puente Don Manuel

Tel: +34 95 1139 287

Centro Mar y Salud Dr. Bernadette Veeger - General Practitioner

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

The Hair & Beauty Studio Cruce de Periana, Puente Don Manuel

Computers

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

Computer Services www.deltapc.net

Mobile : 650 870 625 Email peter@deltapc.net Advice

Build

Repair

Upgrade Antivirus

Furniture Stores

Competa Computers Tel: 617 979 364 Nerja Solutions Tel: 952527145

Ceramic Giftware

Unisex Hairdressers Advanced Cosmetic Procedures & Electrolysis

Nerja Sofas Tel: 608 091 660

Hairdressers

Lisa Anne Edelman Handmade Ceramic Giftware Tel: (0034) 951 24 24 42 / 633 202 659

www.lisaannedelman.com

Qualified Sports & Remedial Therapist

hair and beauty Calle Dr. Fleming 7, Competa Tel: 616 022 734

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

For all enquires please call: 693 740 575

Rebeccah Curtis Centre Tel: 952 53 0122 Clinica Europa (English Dentist) Tel: 952 53 09 08 Physiotherapist (Competa) Tel: 679564686

Internet & Telephone

Plumbers & Water Solutions

Real Estate

Property Legal Advice

Competa Properties Tel: 952 516 107 Country Properties Tel: 952 516 178 Inland Property Tel: 952 553 498 Axarquia Properties Tel:626 038 851 Portichuelo Properties Tel:661 912 026 www.casa-competa.com Property Direct Portal

Tel: 951 239 888

Nerja Solutions Tel: 952527145

Kennels

Solutions 4 U

Weston Kennels Tel: 951 254 134 Wagtails Tel: 655 579 792

Tel & Fax (00 34) 952 55 38 07

Mobile: (00 34) 660 51 01 34

www.solutions4u-competa.com

Sunset Properties Tel: 618 295 063 Asesoria Aljarife Tel:952 516 600

Kitchens IDE Cocina Tel: 952 541 895

Removals

Locksmiths REMOVALS UK - SPAIN - UK

LOCKSMITH

Also Local Removals & Storage Mobile Home Sales & Transportation

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

www.ramseydouglas.com (00 34) 952 115 322

Puffin Dive Centre

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

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

www.advancemoves.co.uk TELEPHONE 0034 968 654 667 OR 0034 968 655 171

Nerja Sofa’s & removals Tel: 951 247 240 / 608 091 660

Competa Tel: 608 658 108

Tel: (+34) 620 914 104

Golf Services, Lessons, Club Hire, Repairs, Tel Chris 637441743

Mechanics & Recovery

The

BIG Garage

Tel: 952 528 961 Talleres Simon Tel: 609 823 137

35 Castillo alto, poligono industrial, Nerja 29780

Restaurants, Catering & Bars

REMY’S CATERING email: chesrem@gmail.com

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

Peter Pan Aventuras Tel: 952 553 708

www.b-smart.es

Tel: 952 553 825

Leisure, Hobbie & Gifts Always wanted to dive? Do it this Summer!

Tel: 686 361 003

Tel: (+34) 951 321 359

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

Solutions 4 U Tel: 952 55 38 07 Taurus Real Estate, Tel: 952 535 043 Fleming Properties Tel: 952 547 131

Alberdini Restaurante Tel: 661 188 466 Albaida Restaurante Tel: 952 554 812 La Casona - Cómpeta Tel: 952 55 37 01 Cantueso Restaurante Tel: 699 946 213 Bar Fernans Tel: 952 553 792 Hotel Balcon Tel: 952 553 662 Taberna de Oscar Tel: 952 553 722 Taberna Teteria Hierbabuena Competa Rustico Tel: 952 553 536

The Business Directory Continued Satellite Services Nerja Solutions Tel: 952 527 145 Total Satellite Installations Tel: 629 556 266

Swimming Pool Heating

Villa Care House Martins

Tel: 638 015 879 www.calor-verde.com

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

Spa’s & Saunas

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

Property Care and Management Services

Todo Casa Tel: 628 776 226 Country Maintenance Tel: 952 516 236

Vets CLINICA VETERINARIA

Solicitors

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

Naturvets Tel: 952 55 38 50

+34 952 532 582 info@cdsolicitors.net

Delprado Solicitors Tel: 95 252 72 74

Translator Need a translator? Tel:606 010 580 Translating Services Tel: 661 023 753

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

www.bluebadgemobility.com

Upholstery Lizzy Reilly Tel: 952 55 35 75

Website Design The Grapevine Magazine Tel: 618 360 290

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

Official Manufacturer

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

CALL TODAY FOR A FREE QUOTATION

www.walkersremovals.co.uk Established 1915

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

in July 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 or95 2510056. Torre del Mar( Lux Mundi Centre). St. Barnabas I.E.R.E, Spanish Episcopal service in English at 11 o'clock, first and third Sunday Morning Prayer, second and forth Sundays Holy Communion. Contact Rector 95 203 0461 or Wardens 25 251 0921 and 95 251 0056. St Barnabas IERE (Anglican). English services 11 a.m. Sundays at Iglesia Evangelica, Torre del Mar, opposite the bus station. Tel.952030461 (priest) or 618640132 (churchwarden) "Church of England" services every Sunday in the Sanysol Chapel, Torre del Mar at 10.30 a.m., and at Competa in the Parish Church at 5.30 p.m. All are welcome. Contact number 952 219 396. LAKE VINUELA SOCIAL CLUB We meet every Thursday from 12 o/c until approx 2.30 at the Bar Atila in Puente don Manuel to enjoy social activities and meet new like minded friends. We regularly have a quiz, bingo, surprise events and presentations, also a monthly lunch at various restaurants in the area. Our aim is to enjoy ourselves and to raise monies for various local and international charities and organisations. For details of upcoming social events contact:- telephone no. 636203135 7th general meeting and Cake baking competion 14th general meeting and Grand Midsummer Draw 21st general meeting 28th general meeting 30th Quiz night LUX MUNDI TORRE DEL MAR Every Mon. & Wed Sevilliana Dance Class 9:30am Ever Wed Art Group 10:45-12:45 21st Trip to Gibraltar Deposits required for all trips & events. For more information tel 952543334 THE PHOENIX SOCIAL & WELFARE CLUB. We meet every Tuesday between 12.30 and 2.30 pm in the SuperSol restaurant, Torre del Mar.

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We are social & welfare club offering an opportunity to make lasting friendships, to help each other & share information but primarily to have fun in a friendly and inclusive association. You do not have to be a member to join us on our trips. We hope to raise for the members’ choice of Charity, which for 2010 will be AVISA, The Volunteer Interpreters Association at the Comarcal Hospital and Help4Heroes. For bookings call Gail on 951 167 400 FELLOWSHIP OF THE KING Evangelical Church - Underneath Maroma Inmobiliaria, El Cruce de Puente don Manuel Contacts:- 952 518 185 & 952 115 220 Worship Sunday 11 am Midweek Fellowship Alternate Wednesdays 7 pm Midweek Activities PILATES Tuesday 12 - 1pm BRIDGE CLUB Tuesday 2.15 - 6pm ART GROUP Thursday 3 - 5pm CHARITY SHOP/BOOKS Friday 10 - 2pm CAMERA CLUB First Friday in Month 2.30 5pm ROYAL BRITISH LEGION TORRE DEL MAR We meet every Wed between 12 - 2 pm at the La Vega Rest. next to Mercadona supermarket. All ages welcome-various activities held at the Weekly Meetings 6th Weekly Meeting 13th Weekly Meeting with Games Club 20th Weekly Meeting with Games Club 21st July - Trip to Miramar Centre & Iceland, Fuengirola 12.50€ mem 13.50€ non mem. 27th Weekly Meeting with Games Club Bookings 663 658 354 (9am-5pm) Welfare 628343198 Membership 617997095 rbl-tdm@hotmail.com. BENAJARAFE INTERNATIONAL SOCIAL CLUB ( B.I.S.C.) We meet every monday at 2.30 pm at the Esperanza Cafe /resturante on the coast road at km 261 in Benajarafe. We welcome all to join us, we are a registered charity that are proud to be raising money for Help the Hero,s and another charity that is our members choice, which this year was the Children’s home in Torre del mar. So please feel free to come along and join in the quiz’s, bingo, and much more, for details phone Heather on 63497956 or see you there Mondays at 2.30.

in November

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Separate to our Main Construction Office we have a warehouse for the sale of second hand furniture, and some of this months offers are;

Assorted Sanitary Goods

Cookers

New Stock This Month Also, Windows, Doors, Grills, Bathroom Accessories

Bedroom Furniture

Sofas

:952 553 678 :690 846 376

:952 553 807 :660 510 134

CONSTRUCCIONES S. CHAVOS S.L Avda. Constitución 33 , 29754 Cómpeta, Málaga info@s-chavos.com or info@solutions4u-competa.com

www.s-chavos.com

HOURS: WEEK DAYS: 9.30-13.30 MON - FRI & 17.00-20.00 MON & WED SAT: 10.00-13.00 CLOSED: SUN Clínica Veterinaria Naturvets Cómpeta Avda. de La Constitución 15 29754 Cómpeta Tel 952 55 38 50

Clínica Veterinaria Naturvets Benajarafe N-340 Málaga-Almería 164 29790 Benajarafe Tel 952 51 32 07 URG: 617001723

www.naturvets.com - now also on Facebook, check out our puppies and kittens for adoption.

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Tel: (0034) 952 535 043 .

CÓMPETA: Avda. de la Constitución, 31,

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

CÓMPETA

Tel: (0034) 952 516 633 .

229,000 euro

Attractive mature country villa with pool in great location between Cómpeta & Torrox. 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, lounge diner, kitchen, glazed sun room, 1990 plot with fruit trees and garage. In need of complete renovation. Ref: C3284

Fax: (0034) 952 516 635

email: clara@taurusrealestate.com

TORROX

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

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SAYALONGA: Calle Calvario s/n,

229,000 euro

CANILLAS DE ALBAIDA Charming country villa near Canillas & Archez. Traditional rustic style with large lounge, fitted kitchen, 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, pergola terrace, outside kitchen and lovely pool terrace. Excellent access and great views. Ref: T703

239,000 euro

SAYALONGA

CANILLAS DE ALBAIDA

CÓMPETA

Luxury country villa of approx. 171 m2 in easily accessible location with 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, fully fitted kitchen large lounge, huge glazed sun room, workshop, garage and gorgeous mature garden with 8mt x 4 mt pool.

Traditional village house in a super location with excellent views down to the coast. 3 bedrooms, family bathroom, fitted kitchen, utility room and good size lounge. Fantastic roof terrace overlooking the village.

Super modern apartment very close to the village with 2 bedrooms, family bathroom, good size lounge, fully fitted kitchen and a magnificent terrace with fabulous views down to the Mediterranean sea. Excellent access and parking.

Ref: T712

455,000 euro

Ref: C1117

121,000 euro

Ref: C1182

www.taurusrealestate.com

117,000 euro