The Grapevine Magazine March 2013 by The Grapevine Magazine

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March 2013

Issue 95

Grapevine Magazine

Property Sales for C贸mpeta & surrounding areas

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Editors Note... Easter is early this year coming at the end of March and it appears to be a great time to be out and about in the area with plenty of activities and music events going on over the weekend. Of course this will be mixed with the local traditional festivities with various processions, the passion of Christ and family gatherings. Amongst the activities there is a small gathering of local craftsmen in Competa, in a couple of village houses, which is a must see along with the ester spectacular organised by CAMPO. Also, we have on the coast a weekend of live music at Bar Calypso. Front Cover: Hand Painted Spanish Eggs

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Don't forget next month is our quarterly property feature so if you have a house for sale or rent how about placing a private advert in the April edition of The Grapevine. If you are an agent use this feature to show case your properties in the area. The magazine is also still in flipping book format on our new revamped Grapevine website www.thegrapevine.es. This will also ensure all the properties in the feature will not just be seen by our readers in Spain. Also, on our website we are offering you free advertisements for all items for sale. You can either upload them yourself or send us the details and we will do it for you. So whether it is a house, car or household item that you have for sale the Grapevine can help with it all!

March Weather Days with rainfall: 5 Days Avg Max Temperature: 18.7 c Hours of Sunshine : 7.0 p/day The weather data is for guidance only and is the average monthly maximum for the Costa del Sol

Enjoy and keep reading (and looking!) The Editor

Inside This Month

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

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A professional kitchen at Bodegas Bentomiz

46 Quirky Pots More Campo Cuttings with Lorraine Cavanagh

58 A party for Eileen Bush An 80th Birthday Party thrown as a wake!

62 Winter Wanderings! The annual journey back to Cornwall

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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;

Sofa Price 70€ H84 L175 D86

Armchairs (2) Price 35€ Each

Hostess Price 100€ H70 L76 D40

Rustic Yoke Price 200€ L142

Round Table Price 25€ H47 L70 D70

Rustic Decoration Price 150€ L78

Gas Oven Price 160€

Wooden Table Price 230€ H78 L140 D86

Washing Machine & Dryer Price 120€ Each

Display Unit Price 35€ H205 L84 D40

White Unit Price 60€ H161 L60 D42

Television Unit Price 200€ H147 L110 D65

Plus many more items: Beds, Mattresses, Tables & Chairs, Exterior Doors, Windows, Crockery, Lamps and a Large Assortment of Decorative Items. And we are happy to announce that we will shortly be opening an additional premises for second hand items in Caleta, located opposite the new Mercadona. To advertise call 637 028 873

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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;

Sofa Price 70€ H84 L175 D86

Armchairs (2) Price 35€ Each

Hostess Price 100€ H70 L76 D40

Rustic Yoke Price 200€ L142

Round Table Price 25€ H47 L70 D70

Rustic Decoration Price 150€ L78

Gas Oven Price 160€

Wooden Table Price 230€ H78 L140 D86

Washing Machine & Dryer Price 120€ Each

Display Unit Price 35€ H205 L84 D40

White Unit Price 60€ H161 L60 D42

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RESTAURANTE CANTUESO Restaurante Cantueso opens again in Periana

risis what Crisis?

Oh how nice it would be to be able to write such a headline and mean it, but sadly we can't. Since the banking crash in 2008 we have all been suffering and many businesses have not survived. Expats on the Costas are badly hit, both by low interest rates on their savings, a poor exchange rate when converting their pensions to Euros and of course the ever-rising cost of living. No fun for the retired Help the Aged report increasing numbers of pensioners struggling financially in Spain and many wish to return to the UK but can't due to the collapse of the housing market. It isn't all gloom however and as can be seen by many of our regular advertisers they are fighting back strongly and some are even doing rather well. One such business is that of Restaurante Cantueso in Periana where the owner Nicky Scott reports that 2012 was a Curate's

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egg of a year, with cottage rentals being the best since she took over in 2007 and yet the restaurant suffered due to the downturn in tourists. If this seems to be a contradiction Nicky explains: “There are fewer tourists coming to the area but those that do favour a self catering holiday as it is so much cheaper, and we have a spectacular location overlooking Lake Viñuela with facilities to match.” A Pig is not just for Christmas She went on to explain that over the last few years they have concentrated on the family market and made sure the cottages have everything a family might need. Television and Wi Fi are expected as standard and a family with small children or a baby can forget travelling with buggies, sterilisers, baby alarms, changing mats, cots, toys and much more, as they are provided. And moreover each cottage has been made child safe with a fenced terrace which creates a secure area for the very young to play in. One Spanish family staying over Christmas took advantage of this

security in an unexpected way and brought along the family's pet pig! Nicky feels that part of Cantueso's success is down to their marketing which has seen many initiatives aimed at a worldwide market and last year yielded visitors from over a dozen different countries. Their live webcam attracts over 2,000 hits each week and they have a website in five languages (properly translated Nicky is quick to point out), and a blog that has a steadily climbing readership approaching 3,000 per week. Restaurant re-opens Nicky also told us that during the winter close-down of the restaurant they have not been idle and have trialled new menu ideas, and will re-open on 1st March with an extended Tapas menu and other variations designed to suit all pockets. Chef Carmen Muñoz and her team will be cooking as usual and making sure they keep the locals and visitors coming back for more.

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ariano Rajoy, the Spanish prime minister, is under increasing pressure over a corruption scandal engulfing the ruling conservative party as an online petition calling for his resignation collected more than a million signatures. .

NEWS IN SPAIN News from around the Country

he disgraced son-in-law of Spain's King Juan Carlos risked having his family home seized after failing to post bail in a corruption case that has brought shame on the Spanish Royal Family.Inaki Urdangarin and his former business partner Diego Torres Perez missed the Wednesday deadline to jointly post bond of 8.2 million euros as ordered by a court in Palma de Mallorca investigating their former company for embezzlement of public funds.Failure to post bail could lead to their property being seized including the luxury Barcelona town house shared by the King's son-in-law with his wife, Princess Cristina and their children.The home in the upmarket Pedralbes district of the Catalan capital was bought for 5.8 million euros in 2004 before being completely refurbished. Mr Urdangarin, a former professional handball player who became the Duke of Palma in 1997 upon marrying the King's youngest daughter, is accused of misusing his royal credentials to secure contracts from regional authorities for his not-for-profit Noos Institute and then siphoning off contract fees.

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n assistant chef in northern Spain has been accused of attempting to slowly poison ten of his kitchen colleagues over a period of six years using a drug he secretly added to staff meals The 55-year old man, who has not been named but who had worked at the restaurant in the coastal city of Gijon for seven years, was charged earlier this month with 14 counts of attempted murder and ordered to prison pending a judicial investigation. Co-workers reported their colleague to police late last year when they became suspicious after repeatedly falling ill. The only staff at the Asturian restaurant not to share symptoms was the assistant cook and his girlfriend, who also worked there. Police examined plates used by workers at the restaurant and detected traces of calcium cyanamide, a strong chemical used to treat chronic alcoholism that provokes nausea, dizziness and palpitations if mixed with alcohol and can have fatal results if taken long-term.The detained assistant cook is now under suspicion of causing the fatal heart attack of the former head chef who died in May 2011.

arlier this month, millions of burgers were taken off the shelves of UK and Irish supermarkets following similar research there. Spanish chain AhorraMas said Tuesday it would withdraw its Alipende brand burgers following the study. The Organization of Consumers Unions said traces of horsemeat were also found in one other supermarket brand. It said that, just as in Britain and Ireland, many brands failed to give a full breakdown of ingredients and percentages on their labels. The group said there was no danger to health. Horsemeat is produced in Spain but not commonly eaten.

n 11-year-old Spanish schoolboy faked his own kidnapping in an attempt to prevent his parents from attending a meeting with his teachers. The boy, who has not been identified, sent a text message to his father on Monday afternoon telling him he had been snatched off the street in his home town of Xinzo de Limia, in the Spanish northwestern region of Galicia. When his father called his son's mobile telephone, the boy, speaking in hushed tones told how he had been grabbed outside their home by a man while taking out the rubbish and was bundled into the back of a blue Seat. The father, a policeman in the Galician town of Xinzo de Limia, immediately issued a nationwide alert and Civil Guard colleagues swiftly set up roadblocks across the province. But within two hours of raising the alert, the boy was discovered hiding in an empty flat belonging to the family, after his father searched it on discovering its keys were missing from the usual place.

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Property Sales for Cómpeta & surrounding areas

Cómpeta, Villa (V269)

239,000€

An immaculate villa with easy access, 3 bedrooms, bathroom, cloakroom, spacious living room, kitchen, very large covered terrace, gardens, pool, store room/workshop.

Cómpeta, Villa (V275)

196,000€

A well established villa in tranquil but not isolated location. 2 double bedrooms, bathroom, fitted kitchen, living room with log burner, central heating, pool, terraces and garden.

Cómpeta, Villa (V250)

139,000€

2 bedrooms, bathroom, fitted kitchen, living room with fire place, store room, large roof terrace, BBQ terrace, good plot, amazing views.

Canillas de Albaida, Villa (V274)

295,000€

A very well presented property, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, large living room, dining room, fitted kitchen, 3 garages, central heating, pool with Jacuzzi, gardens, terraces, sweeping views.

Sedella, Villa (V268)

205,000€

Stunning property within walking distance of the village. 2 ensuite double bedrooms, living room, fitted breakfast kitchen, covered terrace with terrific views, pool, gardens.

Cómpeta, Villa (V212)

230,000€

Well built property, 3 double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, living room with fireplace, kitchen wired and plumbed ready for units, large store room/workshop, central heating, pool, wonderful views.

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was completed last summer a handful of locals complained that the size and colour scheme of the playground were not "in keeping" with the area. Developer Redrow Homes erected a metal fence around the site and vowed to repaint the swings and climbing frames, which are primarily red, green and blue. But the area has remained sealed off ever since and Redrow is now seeking planning permission to change the colour scheme and re-locate some of the equipment.

WEIRD AND WONDERFUL News From Around the World

he annual Blue Ribbon Bacon Festival event featured more than 10,000 pounds of bacon served in unusual ways, such as chocolatedipped bacon and bacon-flavored cupcakes and gelato.The smell of unique concoctions like bacon gumbo and chocolate bacon bourbon tarts wafted through one of two buildings at the Iowa State Fairgrounds.The other building had an Iceland theme, with a Viking boat and Icelandic dishes with bacon, to honour a group of delegates visiting from the country. Other events scheduled included lectures about bacon and an eating competition. The festival was preceded earlier in the week with a bacon queen pageant and a pig pardon by Gov Terry Branstad. Festival co-founder Brooks Reynolds, who officially started the event just a few years ago, said it is become the largest bacon showcase in the world.

rince Charles is preparing to battle authorities after Britain's oldest working fish smokehouse was shut down after a single resident complained about the smell.It had survived for more than 130 years and was bombed in the Blitz but Walter Purkis and Sons was told to close

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by Haringey council following a complaint from a resident in a nearby flat block in Crouch End, North London. The Purkis family were informed last month the smokehouse was in breach of the Environmental Protection Act 1990 and the Clean Air Act 1993. However, the Prince of Wales, a strong supporter of traditional and organic foods, has stepped in to help the owner of the business, John Purkis, whose family has been in the fish business for generations. Last week a female member of the Prince's staff came to see the Purkis family and asked for details about what had happened. It was explained that the smokehouse won a reprieve and was once again allowed to produce its kippers, smoked salmon and mackerel. However the family were worried the reversal of the ban may only be temporary.

children's playground in the Cotswolds has been fenced off while local residents argue whether it is too brightly coloured. The play area was a major attraction to families when they moved to the area, with some paying up to £500,000 for properties on the estate Corinium Via estate. But when the play area

carton of milk would set a family back by £10 and a roast chicken would have a £51 price tag if food costs had risen in line with house price increases over the last 40 yearsin England, research by Shelter has found. The charity said that the typical value of a house had increased by just over 43 times since 1971, from £5,632 to £245,319. If a family's weekly shop had increased at the same rate, it would now stand at £453, which is six times the actual figure of around £75. Applying the house price rate of inflation to everyday food and drink items means that a bunch of six bananas would cost £8.47, a four-pint carton of milk would cost £10.45 and a leg of lamb would be £53.18, Shelter said. Shelter's chief executive Campbell Robb said: ''The high cost of food is already a real concern for people, so if prices reached these levels there's no way we'd accept it.

mother who won £95,000 on TV game show Deal or No Deal is wanted for benefit fraud after allegedly failing to declare her winnings. Caroline Banana, 40, is accused of failing to notify the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) of her win while continuing to claim £5,000 in benefits.Claimants must notify the authorities if their bank balance exceeds £16,000 either through a windfall or inheritance.

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Mallorca Where? Mallorca, in the Balearic Islands. What? Classic car rally. March 17, 2013 Event: La Passio Where? Esparraguera, Catalonia. What? Famous performance of the Passion of Christ. March 22 - 31, 2013 Event: Semana Santa Where? All over Spain. What? Semana Santa completely dominates Spain in March, so no matter where you are, there'll be something to commemorate the Resurrection.

OUT AND ABOUT IN MARCH Lots to do and see in March all over Spain

March 1, 2013 Event: De Cajon Flamenco Festival Where? Barcelona. What? Concert by Tocaora, as part of the De Cajon flamenco festival. March 2 to 10, 2013 Event: Fiesta de la Magdalena Where? Castellon de la Plana, near Valencia What? Traditional festival to celebrate the historic victory of the Christians over the Moors. March 3, 2013 Event: Sant Medir Festival Where? Barcelona. What? Costumed processions in the Gracia area of Barcelona. March 3, 2013 Event: La Passio Where? Esparraguera, Catalonia. What? Famous performance of the Passion of Christ. March 5-17, 2013

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Event: International Festival of Art for Children Where? Madrid What? Art festival for children. The theatre will be in Spanish, but there is dance and circuses too than non-Spanish speakers will understand. : March 8-10, 2013 Event: Barcelona Beer Festival Where? Barcelona. What? Second beer festival of Barcelona, with over 300 limitedavailability beers. March 10, 2013 Event: La Passio Where? Esparraguera, Catalonia. What? Famous performance of the Passion of Christ. March 13-16, 2013 Event: Motortec 2013 Where? Ifema exhibition hall in Madrid. What? Motoring trade show. March 14-16, 2013 Event: Classic Car Rally of

March 24, 2013 Event: Bullfighting season begins. Where? Madrid. Other cities will have their first bullfight of the season around this date. What? The beginning of the year's bullfights. Fights run every Sunday until October, with extra events throughout the year. March 24, 2013 Event: Palm Sunday Where? All over Spain, but the most famous celebrations are in Elche, near Valencia. What? Processions to mark the Palm Sunday celebration. March 30 - April 7, 2013 Event: Spring festival Where? Murcia, south-east Spain. What? Street festival because the Murcians refuse to let Easter die.. . March 31, 2013 Event: Gaucin bull-run. Where? Gaucin, near Malaga. What? A mini bull-run, much like those at Pamplona. March 31 - April 1, 2013 Event: Pastry festival in Aviles Where? Aviles, Asturias. What? A celebration of local pastry goods.

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FOCUS ON SEMANA SANTA Easter in Spain

emana Santa (or Holy Week) is the Spanish name for Easter. It dates back to the 16th century when the Church decided to present the story of the Passion of Christ in a way that the layperson could understand. It was decided that the best way to do this would be a series of processions through the streets, depicting scenes from the story of the fall and rise again of Jesus Christ. Though the style and mood of Semana Santa in Spain varies from city to city, the basic components remain the same. Each day there is a number of processions, one from each brotherhood in the city, made up of floats which are carried from their church to the cathedral and back again. Most brotherhoods carry two floats, one with Christ and one with his mourning mother, Mary the Virgin.

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Each procession is different and each one has its own particular followers, either due to the location of the church or the exact nature of the procession (the presence of or type of music, the time of day, etc). The floats are heavy, especially so in Andalusia, which is the most extravagant region for Semana Santa. Strong men carry the floats, but with the procession lasting many hours, even they will feel the pain. The suffering experienced is likened to that experienced by Christ and the men (known as costaleros) consider it a great honor to carry the float, despite (and indeed, because of) the pain involved. In Andalusia Semana starts on the Sunday before Easter and lasts until Easter Sunday itself, while in Castilla-Leon events run from the Friday before, making ten days of events. In Toledo, Semana Santa

celebrations are even longer, starting on the Thursday two weeks before Semana Santa itself. During the period of Easter in Spain, torrijas are eaten. These are thick slices of bread, soaked in milk and beaten egg, fried in olive oil and served with sugar or honey. Another Easter food is un pestiño. This is a plain and simple little fritter. A flour mixture is fried in olive oil and then sprinkled with honey or sugar. Sesame is often added to the flour mixture. Viernes de Dolores March 22 Sábado de Pasión March 23 Domingo de Ramos March 24 Lunes Santo March 25 Martes Santo March 26 Miércoles Santo March 27 Jueves Santo March 28 Viernes Santo March 29

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BULL FIGHTING SEASON STARTS Part of Spain’s deep seated traditions

ullfighting is the most traditional of Spanish Fiestas. The Spanish people consider them art forms which are intimately linked with their country’s history, art and culture. Pressure groups attempt to lobby against bullfighting yet the King of Spain himself has allegedly stated that the day the EU bans bullfighting is the day Spain leaves the EU.

Bullfighting can be traced back to ancient days. They were popular spectacles in ancient Rome, but it was in the Iberian Peninsula that these contests were fully developed by the Moors from North Africa who overran Andalucia in AD 711. Bullfighting developed into a ritualistic occasion observed in connection with feast days, on which the conquering Moors, mounted on highly trained horses, confronted and killed the bulls. Today bullfighting is big business in Spain with the top matadores earning comparable salaries to

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the nation’s top soccer stars and rock idols.

bullfights in Seville from April through to October.

Bullfighting Arenas A Spanish bullfighting arena is called the Plaza de Toros. All major Spanish cities have impressive bullrings but probably the most outstanding are those in Madrid, Seville, and Ronda.

Ronda Bullring The Ronda bullring was built in 1785 and is one of the oldest and most beautiful in Spain. Previously it had been Philip II’s centre for horsemanship training (Real Maestranza de Caballeria). Bulls were used in this training and when one day an aristocrat fell from his horse one Francisco Romero came to his help by using his hat to distract it. The hat was replaced by a cape and modern day bullfighting was born. Romero’s grandson, Pedro Romero, developed all the passes and moves which to this day are seen at a bullfight. He retired in his eighties after killing more than 5,600 bulls without ever being hurt. Thus Ronda is considered the home of bullfighting.

Madrid’s Bullring La Plaza de Toros de Las Ventas was built in 1929 and was first used in 1931. It is the most important bullring in the world with a capacity of 25,000. Every seat is taken every evening during the world renowned San Isidro Bullfighting festival in June. Seville Bullring Building of the Maestranza Bullring in Seville began in 1758 making it Spain’s oldest Plaza de Toros. The origin of modern day bullfighting on foot (rather than horseback) can be traced back to here and Ronda. It is one of the most charming bullrings in the country and although its capacity is only 12,500, it attracts the top bullfighters. You can see

You can visit the bullring in Ronda which houses a small bullfighting museum. The bullfighting season in Ronda is from April to October though fights are quite infrequent.

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Win Win Win Win a Free Gelac Manicure at EGO, Competa (A glossy, hard-wearing manicure with no drying time that last for weeks without chipping and professional removal at EGO.)

Simply find the hidden wine glass within this months magazine. .

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

February’s Winner The Grapevine is pleased to announce Steve and Marie Heugh from Torre Del Mar as the winners of the “Find the Wine Glass” competition in the February edition. They win a meal for two and a bottle of wine on a Friday Night Jam Session at The Boatyard Bar, Nerja.

If you are a local business and would like to sponsor next month's competition prize, please contact The Grapevine Magazine

Paul, from The Boatyard Bar Nerja drawing the “Find the Wine Glass” winner

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Denise Hill UK 0844 7744860 Price:112,000 Euros

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

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Canillas de Albaida

Price:395,000 Euros

Immaculately presented and maintained 2 bed 2 bath villa (72 m²) with excellent access, potential 3rd bed, good sized living room, beautiful kitchen, covered terrace and plenty of outside space.

Charming beautifully renovated rustic style 2 bed, 1 bath village house (94 m²) with en suite cloak/wc, lots of attractive features, spacious living accommodation with clever use of space, garden with terrace and roof terrace.

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Salares

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Salares Charming beautifully renovated traditional 3 bed 1 bath village house (120 m²) with many attractive rustic features, comfortable well laid out living accommodation and a roof terrace with lovely views.

Sayalonga Stunning high quality 3 bed 2 bath villa (173 m²) with open plan living/dining area, fully glazed sun room, fantastic master bedroom, pool, covered terrace, open garage, workshop, mature gardens and sea views.

Price:120,000 Euros

Well established nicely presented 3 bed 2 bath villa (108 m²) within walking distance of the village with large open plan living/dining rooms, pool area, terraces, roof terrace, mature gardens and sea views.

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Ideal holiday home/rental property - 3 bed 2 bath village house (100 m²) with easy access, 3 double beds, 2 living rooms, utility room, 2 covered terraces and roof terrace.

Beautiful rustic style 4 bed 2 bath villa (140 m²) within walking distance of the village with spacious living accommodation, pool, covered terrace, gardens and an adjoining ruin in need of complete renovation.

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

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Pride reduced!

Price:119,000 Euros

Competa Large modern 3 bed 1 bath village house (94 m²) in a sought after location with ample living accommodation, spacious living/dining room, walled courtyard patio and garden and a good sized roof terrace with wonderful views.

Torrox

Sayalonga

Traditional 3 bed 2 bath country house (120 m²) set within a large plot of land and full of rustic charm with spacious living room, kitchen and separate dining room, covered terrace and pool.

Compact and bijou rustic style 1 bed 1 bath country house (42m²) in a peaceful rural location with beautiful gardens, terraces, summerhouse, garage and stunning countryside and mountain views. ref: vs1-787

ref:tc1-871 New this month!

Price:119,000 Euros

Competa

Price reduced!

Price:150,000 Euros

Archez

Delightful recently renovated traditional 2 bed 1 bath village house (106 m²) with good sized kitchen/diner, large living room and roof terrace with sea views – a great holiday home/rental property.

ref: tc1-875

New this month!

ref: vt1-878

Price:159,000 Euros

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

Price Reduced!

Price:196,000 Euros

Price reduced!

Price:299,995 Euros

Alcaucin Superb beautifully presented 2/3 bed 2 bath villa (130 m²) with easy access, spacious living accommodation, covered terrace, roof terrace, fabulous pool area, storage room and mature fully accessible gardens.

ref: va3-833

Price Reduced!

Price:160,000 Euros

Archez

Velez Malaga

Competa

Spacious modern 3 bed 2 bath apartment (99 m²) with reserved parking, large living/dining room, utility area, storage room/occasional bed 4 and a huge walled terrace with sea views.

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

ref: tv1-873 Distressed Sale!

Price:138,000 Euros

Wonderfully restored 2/3 bed 1 bath village house with separate 1 bed 1 bath guest house (186 m²) with lots of original features, plenty of outside space and great rental potential.

ref: va1-745

ref: vc1-795

New this month!

Price:199,000 Euros

Price Reduced!

Price:239,000 Euros

Canillas de Albaida

Competa

A spacious, modern 3 bed, 2 bath penthouse apartment (117m²) in a small, exclusive development in Competa. Finished to a very high standard and ready for immediate use. An ideal holiday home or rental property conveniently located within easy walking ref: tc1-466 distance of all amenities.

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

ref: tc2-870

Torrox Delightful well established south facing 3 bed 2 bath country house (142 m²) with easy access, large open plan living area/dining kitchen, sun room, 2nd sitting room, pool, terraces and mature gardens.

ref: vc1-848

If you are considering buying a property abroad, take the time to have a free consultation with the Foremost Currency Group. Make an informed decision on when to fix your rate and which type of contract is right for you. Most importantly, you will benefit from commercial exchange rates that could save you a lot of money compared to simply using your bank. .

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t the Foremost Currency Group we can save you money when buying your overseas property, transferring money from Spain to the UK after the sale of a property or receiving your regular monthly pension whilst abroad. As foreign exchange specialists we understand the currency markets and consistently achieve better exchange rates than the UK High Street banks. Contact us You can contact us by email daw@fcgworld.co.uk or by telephone +44 (0) 1442 892 079 where you will be allocated a personal currency broker and dedicated account manager. Recommendation by Sunset Properties Spain At Sunset Properties Spain www.sunsetpropertiesspain.com we have numerous satisfied clients who have successfully used the services of the Foremost Currency Group and have found them to be competitive, reliable and professional. We have no hesitation in recommending them – for an informal chat please feel free to call Denise on 618 295 063 or email info@sunsetpropertiesspain.com

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Services offered by the Foremost Currency Group Services for Buyers Purchasing a property abroad means you will usually need to convert your savings into a foreign currency. The natural inclination is to purchase your currency through your bank; however this is usually a very expensive way of doing it. The exchange rates banks offer are generally not competitive and a specialist currency broker can achieve rates that are up to 5% better. When converting large sums even a fractional difference in the rate can have a huge impact on the total cost so the rate you get is extremely important. You could save thousands of pounds by simply avoiding your bank and using a specialist exchange company such as the Foremost Currency Group. In addition to consistently achieving better exchange rates than the banks, Foremost Currency understand the currency markets in detail and can discuss your requirements providing you with information to help you decide when to convert your funds. Timing is important; buying at the right time and knowing the options open to you can make a huge difference.

Services for Sellers If you are considering selling your overseas property, the Forward Contract can help you take advantage of current exchange rates and you can fix the price now for a transaction that will take place up to two years in the future. You secure the Forward Contract with a deposit of 10% of the total value of your transaction (you need to pay this within two working days of agreeing the contract) and then pay the balance before the contract expires. Once secured, the agreed exchange rate will apply for the duration of the contract. Services for Pensioners For persons living abroad who are in receipt of a regular pension, you will find that using the Foremost Currency Group is a lot cheaper than going through your bank. If you transfer €1,000 per month through Foremost, over ten years you could save nearly £9,000. Our Overseas Regular Payment Plan (ORPP) is a stress free way of sending funds around the world and is ideally suited to those on a regular pension income. As with all of our currency transfer services, you won't pay any commission and you will benefit from the very best in personal service and exchange rates. All you have to do is set up a standing order and the Foremost Currency Group will take care of your payments ensuring that funds are transmitted via priority telegraphic transfer – all this without you having to visit your bank.

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ith Easter round the corner and summer rapidly approaching, nows the time to start getting fit and why not have a great time while you're doing it.

ZUMBA WITH NICOLA Check out the new timetable

Zumba is here in Competa and the surrounding pueblos and we caught up with Nicola, aka Zumba with Nicola to find out what's happening and where.“ Since we last spoke, classes have been amazing with new members of all nationalities joining every week. I say members, but it's not like a gym. Just turn up at whichever class suits you as and whenever you want.. there's no commitment.” The timetable outlines the different days, times and venues and we asked Nicola if there were any plans for new classes, “ I recently started up a new class in Sedella which has been great fun and I hope to start another in Canillas de Albaida in March. I'll post details on my Facebook page along with the timetable, music videos and votes for the next new song I'll do a routine to.” To the uninitiated Zumba is the popular fitness class that is based around dancing and having fun..typically to Latin and Spanish Pop music. ” The whole point of Zumba is that you're dancing and moving to the music so you have a great time, while you're getting fit and in shape. It's all about having fun and we're even started doing the odd belly dancing routine which everyone loves.. jangly sarongs are encouraged!!” Contact Nicola via Facebook, email or telephone for further information.

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this easter at

el taller

join our

the workshop

easter extravaganza Sat & Sun 30th & 31st March 11 - 4

Jo Dennison

“Let me face-lift your furniture” Michael’s Upholstery

Pictures by Swedish Photographer

Carin Tegner Sugar & Spice

Bar Oscars

Plaza Almijara EL TALLER

C/huertos 10

Picture Textiles & Demonstration

Café Competa

How to find us: C/huertos 10 Competa Tel: 952 553 774

Also the el taller (The workshop) will be open every Thurs & Fri 11.00 - 14.00 in April & May 2013

! W E N

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

Buggy Sales

BOOK NOW FOR A GREAT DAY OUT

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Restaurante El Pil贸n C/Laberinto 3, C贸mpeta, Malaga (+34) 952 553 512 Open 6 nights a week from 7PM. Open Sundays for lunch from 1:00-3:30 Closed Tuesdays Evenings

Cocktail Lounge Now Open Happy Hour now 4 nights a week! Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays 7:00-8:00 and now Saturdays from 10:00-11:00.

Entertainment and Events Saturday March 9th Megan Rose from 8:30 Friday March 22nd El Pil贸n Presents A Special Creole Caribbean Night Menu Saturday March 23rd Jonny Unplugged from 8:30 Wednesday March 27th Ballet on the Big Screen at 9pm The Royal Ballet, Les Patineurs, by Ashton and Infra, by Wayne MacGregor

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www.restaurantelpilon.com info@restaurantelpilon.com To advertise call 637 028 873

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

REDWELL Redwell® The Original for more than 12 years

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

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

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

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

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

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

above: Desk Heater

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

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Moreno Clavero CLINICA DENTAL

Clinica Dental Moreno Clavero Especialidades: Cirugía (implantes), odontología estética, endodoncia, ortodoncia, prótesis... Specialties: Surgery (implants), cosmetic dentistry, endodontics, orthodontics, prosthetics ... PERIANA C/ La Iglesia 14, Tlf. 952537125 English Dentist: Ian Pett 691700587 CANILLAS DE ACEITUNO C/ Placeta s/n Tlf. 952518071 English Dentist: Ian Pett 691700587 CALETA DE VELEZ C/ Colonia del Puerto III, 2C Tlf. 952550376 BENAMARGOSA C/ Real, s/n Tlf. 678671937

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FRIGILIANA C/ Plaza de las 3 culturas s/n Tlf. 678671955 MALAGA C/ Plaza Miramar del Palo, 4 2ºA Tlf. 952295649 NERJA C/ Plaza Rambla Río Chíllar 7 Tlf. 952966350

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MC Centro Médico MEDICAL CENTRE

Centro Médico - Medical Centre Plaza Rambla Río Chíllar, 7 29780 Nerja (Málaga) Tlf. 952 540 000

Specialising in: General Medicine Ophthalmology Physiotherapy Chiropody Aesthetic Medicine Psychology Fibromyalgia and stress Medical examinations for drivers Medical examinations to permit weapons & dangerous animals To advertise call 637 028 873

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

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

PERGODAS, SHADED AREAS & FENCING

Non Use of Chemicals

RETAINING WALLS & LAND TERRACING

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

IRRIGATION SYSTEMS & DRAINAGE

Supplied and Fitted .

CONCRETE FOOTINGS & DRIVEWAYS .

LARGE & SMALL JCB with Qualified Driver

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(previous owner of The Rib House)

TKâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

Bar & Restaurante

free wifi and use of PC

Laguna Beach - Torrox Costa

Breakfasts, Snacks & Full Menu Specialising in Ribs, Wings, Steaks & Chicken. Traditional Sunday Lunch 16th March Live Music with Jonny Hollywood

30th March Live Music with Bobby Mac

Call for more information

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

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A BIT BIZARRE STRANGE STUFF FROM AROUND THE WORLD.

Cookie Monster thief is holding one of Germany's most famous biscuitmakers to ransom over the safe return of its prized golden emblem. A ransom note has appeared in a German newspaper Hannoversche Allgemeine Zeitung which stated: "I have the cookie! And you want it" A picture of a man dressed as the Cookie Monster from US children’s television series Sesame Street posing with the Leibniz biscuit was also published.The Cookie Monster demanded that the Bahlsen biscuit company donates biscuits to children in hospitals across Hanover, its headquarters, and donate $1,000 to a local animal charity.

Replica of Michelangelo's David has prompted some in Japan to call for the naked masterpiece to be given underpants. Okuizumo town in western Shimane prefecture received five-metre replicas of David and of Greek treasure the Venus de Milo, as donations from a businessman who hails from the area.The statues were put up in a large public park that also includes a full-size running track, a baseball stadium, tennis courts, a mountain bike course and a play

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area with apparatus for children. "Some people have told the town's legislators that toddlers are afraid of the statues because they are so big and they appeared unexpectedly over the summer," town official Yoji Morinaga said. "They are statues of unclothed humans, and such pieces of art work are very rare in our area. Some people apparently said the statues might not be good for their children," he said. While many locals have welcomed the new cultural additions to the mountainside town of fewer than 15,000 residents, some have asked for David to wear underwear to preserve his modesty, the Yomiuri Shimbun said.

SIX-year-old girl took her mother's keys to her BMW while she slept and tried to drive to see her dad. The girl, who has not been named by Pittsburgh police, did not hurt anyone as she drove for just under a kilometre on icy roads across the town of Lawrenceville before crashing into two cars and a pole ."The girl decided she wanted to visit her father, who lived in a different location. She picked up the car keys and got in the car and drove

away," Police Sergeant. Jerry Parker told NBC affiliated TV station WPXI. "How she knew how to operate a car - your guess is as good as mine."

ustralia-Sri Lanka one-day international gave rise to a record-breaking beer snake.The sipping serpent made its way round the Sydney Cricket Ground during an evening break in play to mass cheers, with its two halves eventually being joined in a triumph of plastic engineering. As amused spectators - among them TV funnyman Julian Morrow - frantically uploaded photos and video to social media, the scoreboard announced that the snake had broken the previous record for length, set at the WACA in 2007.A spokesman for Cricket New South Wales said that while beer snakes – made by joining plastic cups together – were normally discouraged for safety reasons and to avoid annoying other spectators, this one was allowed because people were having so much fun. “The atmosphere in the rain break was as good as it’s ever been, people were having a good time,” he said, adding that it was harmless entertainment, even if the "record" was not proven.

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Ne riv Sto w in ck g D ai ly Ar

We Speak English & Spanish

La Boutique de Competa

Avda. Constitucion 21, Competa 952 553 331- 633 202 659

Bebe y juguettes Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Floor

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Decoration Regalo Giftware

Opening Hours 9.00 - 2.00 5.00 - 8.30

Cocina Kitchen & diningware

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Sebastian

Muffin

Freddy

Pipkin

ACTION FOR ANIMALS

riday 25th January saw the first ever CAMPO quiz at Competa's Bar Vendimia in aid of Action for Animals. Afterwards we were presented with a cheque for 290â&#x201A;Ź, money raised by the quiz and part of the proceeds from CAMPO's Christmas pantomime. A massive thanks to CAMPO for organising the quiz, especially to the excellent quizmaster Pat Kirkbright and to everyone who took part. Our shop was originally set up to provide funds for neutering Competa's strays and to provide financial assistance to local pet owners to encourage them to neuter their pets. Working with local vets Naturvets and Clinica Veterinaria, this is still the main focus of our work. However, these days we are often approached to rehome abandoned animals or by pet owners returning to the UK and leaving their animals behind. We always do our best to help but it is difficult for us without our own animal shelter. We have only a small handful of volunteers able to foster these animals until we can find permanent homes. Despite these obstacles, we have had a great deal of success with rehoming. Last month we were

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fortunate to find three lovely people willing to offer new homes to Freddy, Muffin and Pipkin, the lucky pups! If you would like to join our small team of fosterers please contact Nina on 660586040. More recently and further afield, Kritz al Taib contacted us about an abandoned dog in Alhama de Granada. Kritz, a previous resident of Competa now living in Alhama, had been feeding an abandoned galgo, who she had named Sebastian. Unable to find a home for him she contacted us for help. With increasingly colder weather we were worried the freezing nights on the streets would be the death of him despite Kritz making him a warm pullover. Unfortunately, our Facebook pleas provided no offers of a home. However, I was given the number of a mother and daughter team, Karin and Yaiza, who run a brand new shelter in La Herradura. They kindly offered to take Sebastian into their care hoping to find him a permanent home. We delivered Sebastian to the shelter, a magnificent modern refuge, nestling in the mountains of La Herradura. Until he finds a permanent home he couldn't wish for a more comfortable place to

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THE WINE ALTAR A professional kitchen at Bodegas Bentomiz

odegas Bentomiz, which lies just above Sayalonga, is visible from the road or for walkers from Sayalonga, from the track above. For years you could see an unfinished building: the production area on the lower floor was complete and furnished with modern viticulture equipment – fresh oak barrels, gleaming metal tanks, bottling machinery – but the bottling area was not enclosed, the area was unfenced and the upper storey was merely a skeleton of bare red brick walls and support pillars, awaiting development. But in 2012, month by month, this building has been transformed. The outer walls were finished, clad in a beautifully patterned slate whose dark, soft natural colours suit the rugged, slate soils of the nearby vineyard. The outside apron now boasts a strong wooden fence; the upper walkway features a beautiful metal railing. The upper storey will light and high-ceilinged, the creamy polished-marble finish reflecting without dazzling. All the blank gaps have taken shape: lots of big picture windows and a magnificent railed balcony running across the south-western face, with views that taken in the magnificent Sierra Tejeda, the depth and beauty of the patterned valley, the shadowy Montes de Málaga and the gleaming Mediterranean sea. A herb garden has been planted in the ground behind the railing: lemon grass and chillies, cardamoms, coriander, marjoram, thyme and mint are already flourishing. Even the access has been improved. To reach Bodega Bentomiz you drive up a track for 300 metres; most visitors parked in the space beside the small storage building, just before the

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paved driveway up to the bodega. Now just past that driveway you can instead turn into a bigger parking area, also with a wooden fence, with plenty of space for visitors. What is it all for? Well, Bodegas Bentomiz is a winery and that hasn´t changed: the building is for the presentation of fine wines. As ancient an art as wine making is, it is also a science – so the upper storey will include a laboratory to supplement the production facilities. But the main part is to allow visitors to taste, learn about, enjoy and purchase the Ariyanas wines. Since wine is complemented by and complements food – the Bodega have offered Tapas Tours for some years – beyond this will be a professional kitchen – so that herb garden isn´t just decorative. Gourmet lunches; tasting & tapas winery tours, and wine-tastings proper...special events in the summer...and perhaps, on special occasions, open days. The possibilities are dazzling, and not just for the Bodega itself. This daring venture will surely prove a new and exciting attraction for many visitors: the cultured and the curious; wine and food enthusiasts and hispanophiles, tempted into “Eno-tourism” in the Axarquía. That will be an inclusive guest list: disabled visitors will be accommodated; with toilet facilities and lift access from the ground floor, so all can reach the presentation room. This will have that dazzling view; a tasting area with ample seating and the “wine altar”. A wine altar! A glorious high table, a dedicated place to view, describe, present and serve the prize-winning Ariyanas wines with their elegant bottles and beautiful glass stoppers! Perhaps carefully selected guest wines, Spanish or Foreign will also enjoy presentation. Surely Dionysus will be giving it his blessing! Rose Jones

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CAMPO CUTTINGS BY LORRAINE CAVANAGH Quirky Pots

ith Easter just around the corner, March is the month when spring blows in and fills us full of optimism for new projects. It's the time when many gardeners come back to life and one of the first jobs to be tackled are pots around the house, poshing them up for the new season. We've lots of bedding plants coming into the garden centre all the time now but it's also sometimes fun to think out of the norm, think of quirky pots with rather strange plantings. Use form, shape and colour. Here are some ideas to inspire. Footwear makes great containers; try planting up a pair of bright rubber clogs or suspend a line of

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wellingtons on your fenceline, even that old walking boot can be given a lift with a plant. If you want elegant, how about a stiletto heeled shoe planted with a single prickly cactus? Boots and shoes can last for ages like this but part of the fun of it all, is that some of your quirky containers will not be long-lasting. They'll rot away slowly before you have time to get bored of them and then you can stun your friends with some other brilliant idea.

Search around the bins where broken/tired furniture is often dumped or check out the charity shop. A few euro will often buy you something that will give you and your friends immense pleasure.

Old chests of drawers overflowing with plants look great; try filling them, too, with lettuce, mini tumbling cherry tomatoes, hot peppers and chillies to form a portable veg garden. Or drawers full of leafy herbs look wonderful too. A left over section of

Old pots, pans, colanders and kettles are commonly seen as different containers. Try stacking discarded strawberry boxes with little succulents. I also love the idea of a wall of old tyres. Paint each tyre a different bold colour, stack them leaving spaces for

guttering, fixed to the wall, makes a useful planting space too especially if you've no garden but lust for fresh herbs. Single chairs, or pairs of them, have loads of possibilities.

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plants to tumble and erupt and you'll have a wall not easily forgotten. Think 'out of the box' for the most fun of all – a pink padded bra stuffed with rosy petunias, the bigger the cup size the better! And use all those old straw hats that you have lying around, simply lining them with a heavy duty plastic bag. They won't last forever but they'll brighten up several weeks, make you smile and it's better than them lying around collecting dust! Don't be frightened to use colour, it will often lift an idea from good to fantastic. Link it in to other colour schemes around your house to tie the whole scheme together. A line of old tin cans hanging on a white wall – paint

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them all a forget-me-not blue or, if you think the blue/white theme is overworked, try painting each one a distinctive and brilliant colour or shades of lilac, perhaps. Use plants to tone or contrast – the wilder the better. Remember that many of these ideas are ephemeral so you won't have time to tire of them. Once you start thinking quirky, the ideas will flow until your garden and patios overflow! Lorraine Cavanagh has lived in Spain for 26 years. A landscape gardener and writer, she's always happy to give advice. Call and see her at ViverosFlorena, 2km from Cómpeta, (Malaga), down the Sayalonga Road, or 15km up from the coastal motorway – have a free coffee or herbal tea in their tea-rooms.

Her book Lorraine Cavanagh's Mediterranean Garden Plantshas been

nicknamed 'the bible'. The new edition at €24.90 is now generally available throughout Spain. ViverosFlorenaDiscount Scheme: Every month for 1 week, always 13th to 19th inclusive, a class of plants will carry a 20% discount. Check our web page for details. If you'd like to join our mailing list to receive regular updates of what's happening in the garden centre, new stock, special offers etc. let us have your email address or mobile number. Summer Hours: June, July, September, 9 – 2, closed for August. Winter Hours: October to May 10 – 4 Always closed Sundays and Mondays. Tel: 689928201 Email:florenaspain@hotmail.comWeb page:www.viverosflorena.com See us on Facebook – Lorraine Cavanagh's Garden Centre source: pintprice.com

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Taberna - Teteria Hierbabuena Full Restaurant Menu, Tapas, Original Moroccan Foods in Tagines Traditional Homemade Food Thursday English Breakfasts Nights Indian Cuisine (Book Early to avoid disappointment)

Acoustic Music Nights

Friday Nights Fish & Chips

Take-aways Available

Reservations call 639 263 310 or 610 742 953 Avenida de la Constitucion, 35, Cómpeta Take away Food (10% Discount) Open 7 days a week Fish and Chips and Indian available on other days in the week for a booking of 10 people or more

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Kitchen now open all day

CÓMPETA Plaza Almijara, 6

CoffeeXXXL & Cake Coffee Sandwich Only&2.00€ (Every 3.20€ Afternoon)

APaella small every selection ofSunday properties Coffeepresented & Cake Sunday Paella every Only 2.00€ Please call in for more information Please call in for more information Tel:in952 55 37 01 to youTel: from local estate agents this area. 952 55 37 01 (Every Afternoon)

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Restaurante Asador

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

MUSEO del VINO Calle Constitución, Cómpeta, Málaga

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

Free Buffet Friday 8th March from 8pm 15 Euro p/person (To reserve tables please call into the bar)

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

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

Café Bar

“El Despacho De Fernan” C/Rampa. Edif. Ayunatamiento, No.1 Competa, Malaga Tel: 952 553 518

Behind the Town hall Sat March 9th Megan Rose and Geoff Murrell - from 2.00pm To book call 952 553 518, or just come along for a drink.

Open Mon - Sat (Closed Sundays) 9.00am till late - Drinks, Snacks & Full Menu

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69 FUN FACTS ABOUT SPAIN Some great facts to wow your frineds!

1. The name Spain diverged from the word Ispania, which means the land of rabbits. 2. Spain has over 8000 km of beaches. 3. There is no tooth fairy in Spain but rather a tooth mouse called Ratoncito Perez. 4. They have highest number of bars out of all the countries in the EU. 5. Barcelona’s city hall provided 1 million euro to fund the movie Vicky Cristina Barcelona . 6. Christopher Columbus (the famous explorer) is Spanish, but they have no idea where he was buried. 7. Spain has the lowest population density in western Europe (excluding Scandinavia) 8. Spaniards are famous for their contributes to art, with famous Spanish artists including Dali, Picasso, gaudi, el Greco, and Goya 9. Spain was not part of the first or

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second world war. 10. 40% of Spanish people between 17-24 smoke. 11. Spain is the country closest to Africa. 12. Spain produces 44% of the world’s olive oil. 13. Spaniards own more cars than cell phones. 14. Over 98% of the population used to be roman catholic… presently it is around 76% 15. The Spaniards aren’t known for very many inventions…but they did invent the mop. 16. …and the beret! 17. …and Chupa Chups! The famous lollipops that line cash registers across the world were initially created by the Catalonian Enric Bernat in 1958. 18. Juan Mica claims that his family were the first to invent the drink, called Nuez de Kola Coca’, which he then took to the US and sold the recipe.

Famous (and sexy) Spaniards 19. The tennis player Rafael Nadal first picked up a racket at the age of 3. 20. There’s a Facebook group called “I worship Rafael nadal’s biceps” 21. Nadal originally showed promise as a soccer player but gave it up at 12 to focus on tennis. 22. In 2003, a newly discovered asteroid belt was named 128036 Rafaelnadal, in his honor. 23. Javier Bardem was the first Spanish actor to win an Oscar. 24. Penelope Cruz was the first Spanish actor to win an Oscar for best supporting actress for Vicky Cristina Barcelona. 25. Cruz and Bardem got married in 2010 and have a son named Leo. 26. Many of the paintings by the Catalan artist augsti pugi appeared in Vicky Cristina Barcelona. 27. Enrique Iglesias is half Filipino, half Spanish.

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28. Enrique’s favorite movie is Raiders of the Lost Ark. 29. Antonio Banderas was a soccer player until he broke his foot at the age of 14 and instead became a famous movie star (not a bad alternative) 30. Also, in Spanish, Banderas means “flags”. 31. Nadal is messy at home, and when he was a teenager in Majorca, his mother used to complain about his room. 32. Nadal is naturally righthanded, except when it comes to playing tennis, which he does lefthanded. 33. Nadal was featured in Shakira’s music video “Gypsy” 34. Nadal’s favorite movies are Titanic and The Gladiator. The language of romance: 35. Spanish is the second most spoken language in the world. 36. There are 329 million native Spanish speakers in the world. 37. Spanish is spoken in 44 countries (with at least 3 million native speakers in each). 38. After Latin, the language that has the largest influence in Spanish is Arabic. 39. Spanish is expected to be the first language of 50% of the population of the United States within 50 years.

Spanish speakers than English. 44. The Spanish language began on the Iberian Peninsula, consisting of Spain, Portugal, Andorra and Gibraltar. 45. Every hour of every day over three thousand pedestrians stroll through Fontanella-Portal del Àngel. 46. Spain is the only country in Europe that produces bananas. 47. Spain is the only country that has the sports bull fighting counted as a sport. 48. Nearly 75% of the world’s saffron flower is grown in Spain 49. Tomatoes, potatoes, avocadoes, tobacco, and cacao, were all brought to Europe (then spread around the world) by the Spaniards from their American colonies 50. Spain was one of the first European countries to ban smoking in workplaces and bars (2006) Love and Sex: 51. On May 15th all the single women in Madrid visit the chapel called Ermita de San Isidro to prick their fingers with pins and put it in a vessel, in order to find a husband. 52. Same sex marriage has been legal in Spain since 2005. 53. 90% of prostitutes in Spain are illegal immigrants.

40. Spanish is the most popular foreign language to learn in America and Europe.

54. Teenagers in Spain normally start dating in groups when they’re 14.

41. Approximately 100 million people speak Spanish as a second language.

55. The divorce rate in Spain is 17% (relatively low compared to over 50% in the USA).

42. There are two types of Spanish – European Spanish and Latin American Spanish.

56. In Barcelona, on St George’s Day (23 April) it was custom to exchange a book and a rose with the person they loved. The best sport in the world…

43. There are more native

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57. Club president Joan Laporta, a self-proclaimed nationalist, requires all foreign Barça players to learn Catalan. 58. Fans of FC Barcelona are known as culés, the Catalan word for ‘ass’ 59. The two most successful Spanish football teams, FC Barcelona and Real Madrid are also fierce competitors. The rivalry stems from Franco’s dictatorship; Barcelona represented an opposition to Franco while Real Madrid was a symbol of nationalism and was favored by the regime and Franco. 60. FC Barcelona is the biggest privately owned stadium in the world (seating 100,000 people) 61. The 1992 summer Olympics were held in Barcelona. 62. Soccer is the most important sport. It’s also pretty much like a religion. 63. Real Madrid is the most popular club in the world with over 228 million supporters 64. Real Madrid is also the richest club in the world. Miscellaneous fun: 65. The name Madrid comes from the arabic “magerit” which means ‘place of many streams’. 66. Madrid enjoys more cloudless days than almost any other city in Europe. 67. The population of Madrid is just over 6 million…which is more than the population of some countries, such as Norway, Ireland, Scotland, denmark. 68. In Ibiza, tourists spend about 1430 million euros each year. 69. One in every five citizens registered in Ibiza lives in an isolated house in the country source: pintprice.com

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Thank-you to Wayne Wayne Newman first became involved with Artists when the late Juan Cuenca asked him to produce a web site for him, which Wayne had great fun setting up for him. At that time the artist gallery opposite El Pilon being run by several artists was still operating. When it closed Wayne asked several of them whether they would like to be on a combined art web site. Many said yes and hence the start of the Competaart web page. Wayne then organized monthly meetings which everyone enjoyed, and from that discussions led to what exhibitions the group would like to do. Some members suggested it would be good; both for the artists themselves but also Competa in general, if as many as possible opened their doors to the public over the Easter weekend. This was the start of the yearly Competaart Walkabout. It proved very successful and in 2011 Wayne was presented by the mayor with the Compitorum award on behalf of Competaart for the benefit the group had achieved for Competa by bringing in a lot more visitors to the village. Wayne has now decided that enough is enough as it has been a lot of hard work each year. Our thanks and appreciation to Wayne for what he has done over the past years, and hope that he will continue the Competaart web site. There will be no big Walkabout this year but plans are afoot for 2014 and several artists have exhibitions here and abroad these coming months. We would like to thank everyone who has expressed great interest in the Walkabouts and the activities of the many local artists and craftsmen/women here and you can be sure we will be back next year.

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Azuaga Asesoria Jose F. Azuaga Salido

Fiscal Representation Taxes Accountancy Insurance Residents and Non Residents Tax declaration Services for both Self employed and Businesses Appointments in English and German (Advance Booking Required)

18 years of experience working as an Asesoria in the area. Avda Constitucion 27, Competa (formally Inland Properties, on the car opposite CafĂŠ Competa) Tel/Fax: 952 55 78 28 Mobile: 654 893 255 e-mail: azuagaasesoria@gmail.com Model 720

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A PARTY FOR EILEEN BUSH An 80th Birthday Party thrown as a wake!

hen friend and fellow C贸mpeta dweller Eileen Bush invited my wife and I to her wake we were somewhat taken aback but not really surprised. She went on to explain that her 80th birthday was approaching, but rather than celebrating it she was going to hold and attend her own wake.

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Eileen had been making her will and funeral arrangements when the idea came to her. We laughed, put the date in our diary and looked forward to it. Eileen is one of those people who laughs in the face of adversity and can often be seen walking to her villa on the edge of the town slowly but steadily, walking-stick in hand despite being in pain from her knees, back, in fact it would probably be quicker to list the problems she does not have! Eileen would be the first to admit that she has seen the interior of hospitals far more then she would have liked.

were a few more people so that we could be filmed. We approached a board displaying a seating plan. The tables were all named after significant places in which Eileen had lived such as Brighton, Liskeard, Dunstable and of course Cómpeta where Eileen had placed herself (later explaining that her present place of residence is where she has been happiest). So after our cue to walk back in again we did so saying “rhubarb rhubarb rhubarb” and trying hard not to laugh as we walked towards the camera following strict instructions not to look at it.

The first that I was aware that the local press had latched onto the story was when I saw Eileen's husband Michael and his Daughter Judy on the day of the party. They told me that they were on their way to buy some Spanish newspapers as Eileen was on the cover. I asked which and they said Malaga Hoy and Sur. Sure enough I looked on the Malaga Hoy website and there was Eileen smiling as usual.

After a drink at the bar we all sat down at our tables; Eileen was nowhere to be seen. A humanist minister then called us to order and asked that the reporters and cameras move towards the back of the hall and then gave a eulogy about Eileen detailing her life and achievements one of which was a much enjoyed career working at Harrods, not as Malaga Hoy had reported the Hard Rock Café. I should have known something was amiss when the same article stated that the entertainment that night was to be provided by Darry Marx. I knew this was wrong as Eileen had chosen neighbour and local crooner Barry Marx to sing at the wake.

I read the article and was somewhat taken aback to learn that amongst other jobs and owning a boutique Eileen had worked at the Hard Rock Café. Somehow I could not see her wearing a t-shirt and cap but I thought, you can't judge a book by it's cover. That evening we entered the location of the wake, the Hotel Balcon, unusually for us we were early. The Balcon is one of Eileen's favourite places in the town and, like many of us, where she and Michael stayed when they first came to Cómpeta. We walked down the steps to the ballroom to be greeted by a bevy of reporters and photographers. One, clutching a microphone asked if we would not mind reentering the ballroom once there

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At the end of the eulogy we were asked to stand to toast Eileen; as we stood a curtain was thrown aside and there was Eileen standing in front of an open coffin proclaiming “I'm not dead!” before thanking her friends and family for coming. The evening proceeded with the meal; it was very disconcerting eating my tropical fruit cocktail with a TV camera pointing at me. This is what it must be like being famous I pondered, before pondering some more about the cash and glamorous lifestyle and

deciding that, sod it I would happily be filmed eating my dinner in return for that. An early request from Eileen was Sinatra's 'My Way' and Barry (Darry) gave a fine rendition. A few of decided that 'Come on Eileen' by Dexy's Midnight Runners would be a good and somewhat appropriate party song, so I connected to the hotel's WIFI with my phone and found the song on Spotify. We plugged into Barry's sound system and soon Eileen and many guests were on the dance floor singing and dancing to the 80s classic song. By the time the main courses were being served the press had drifted away their story secure and ready to be published. Eileen confessed she had been surprised by all the media attention and had found it all a bit overwhelming. It was a fun night and not in the slightest bit morbid, so thanks to Eileen and her family for making it so. A video on the El Mundo web site is just one of many reports of the party on the internet. http://www.elmundo.es/elmundo/ 2013/02/10/andalucia_malaga/1 360489939.html I can be seen with my wife and a friend looking at the seating plan near the beginning of the video. No we were not acting and if it looks like I have a bald patch on the back of my head I can assure you it is just a trick of the light. Latter news of the story has spread to the UK with an item in the Daily Mirror newspaper and an exclusive in a magazine. I am just pleased to say that I knew the famous Eileen before her wake!

Andy Wilkes

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Bar Calypso (formally Sol y Luna) Tom and Ray from El Pilon, Competa take on this new venture in Torrox Costa.

Nibbles and tapas available Coffee & Cake Full Cocktail menu 2.25 Euros pa Large selection of beers Small Beer & Ta Pool Table 2.00 Euros Easter weekend - Live music all weekend Friday Night (from 8.30pm approx) - Barry King (Elvis Impersonator) Saturday Night (from 8.30pm approx) - The Sweetest Thing with Kevin Sweet Sunday Afternoon (from 5.00pm approx.) - Vagablondes

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Located on the Promenade of Torrox Costa opposite the children's playground a 5 min walk from the lighthouse. Open everyday from 12.00am Open Late Fridays and Saturday Tel: 690 848 951

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a DVD. We decided to press on early the next morning and zoomed up to Bayonne and the west coast of France. It was an unexpectedly attractive run as every house seemed to be covered in wisteria and/or lilac, and it brightened up the drive no end. At Eulalie en Born we parked next to the lake, and were entertained by a huge gathering of mallards who were very bold in coming right up to us in search of food. They were watched over from a distance by an aloof heron who pretended not to notice his noisy and insistent neighbours, but who was quick to swoop down afterwards to retrieve any morsel they had missed.

Winter Wanderings! Part 2

o describe the province of Navarra I could talk endlessly about the beauty of the woodlands, flowers, streams..... but instead of waxing lyrical (ad nauseam!) I'll move swiftly on towards the crossing point into France Roncesvalles, one of the most important junctions of the many pilgrim routes which crisscross Europe. With its monastery set amongst the dark trees up in this mountain area, it certainly exudes that "spirit

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of place" feeling which you can experience from time to time. Next stop in France at St. Jean-Piedde-Port on the River Nive and, again, a well-known pilgrim site. The evidence of this was apparent in the scallop shells adorning the doors of the refuges, and in walking boots and backpacks piled against cafe doors while their foot-weary owners took refreshment inside. By this time the weather had closed in, and it became very cold and damp so we hunkered down for the evening with wine, chocolate and

On through the vineyards of Bordeaux and we were then at La Rochelle. Wow, and wow again! Coming into such a beautiful town as this was sheer delight. Fine old buildings, lovely shops set under vaulted walkways and, in the evening, the grandeur of a belleepoque brasserie, gleaming with chandeliers and mirrors. After this fix of the good life we took the bridge across to the charming Ile de Re - whitewashed houses with faded green shutters, chic shops fringing the harbour, quiet roads for walking and cycling, oysters all very sand dunes and salty air. I later found out that Johnny Depp has a house there. Had I known then I would, of course, have called in. But never mind, he missed his chance! As well as the "spirit of place" I also believe in the"spirit of food", and I just had to try some of the local crab soup. Delish! As we were driving off the island we saw many of the chocolate-brown shaggy-coated donkeys for which the island is famous and who wander about freely, taking absolutely no notice of the traffic. Back on the mainland, and further along the coast, we were in a landscape of fields and marshes in the region of Marais Poitevin. This area is intersected with canals, with flatbottomed boats being the most favoured and practical way of gaining access to the fields and

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their crops. There are so many canals that the area is also known as "Green Venice". We then hit upon the small coastal village of St. Vincent sur Jard- quite unremarkable in itself, but pleasant enough for a walk along the modest promenade skirting the beach and sand dunes, although it was a bit chilly. We came across the entrance to the "Maison et Jardins de Georges Clemenceau"which said that the gardens were designed by Claude Monet. Clemenceau was the French politician who signed the peace treaty which marked the end of the First World War, and who spent his later years in this village. My husband said he would wait outside with the dog, who wasn't allowed in, and I said I would just have a quick look around. After buying my ticket, however, I discovered that you had to go on an accompanied guided tour - in French! We were only a small group, but that did nothing to quell the enthusiasm of the excellent guide, whose lively and dramatic performance lasted for well over an hour. My head was whizzing with the concentration of following his talk, but it was very enjoyable. The house itself is a very plain wooden building known as "The Shack", and the informal gardens are based on wild flowers and the

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colour palette of Monet. All very delightful - the essence of which I tried to convey to my husband, who had been sitting outside in the cold all this time. I don't think he was convinced. We spent a day in the attractive medieval village of Malestroit, Brittany, and then, with the end of the journey in sight, pointed Merlin in the direction of St. Malo. But hold on a minute- not so fast. What's happened now? What had happened was that my husband had broken his dental plate (!) and was unable to eat- a serious problem I can assure you. Buoyed up by my French lesson at Clemenceau's house, I was on the phone to tourist information in St. Malo to find a dentist. Tim the SatNav man got us into the town - so far, so good - but then we discovered we had another flat tyre. Unbelievable! We were parked this time in a town square, and some very lovely Frenchmen tried to help,but to no avail. A case of calling out the breakdown truck this time, followed by a trip to the French equivalent of Halfords (guaranteed to make my husband see red!). They couldn't actually help, but directed us to someone who could. This fixed,it was back on the phone to call the dentist and make an appointment for the next day. In the meantime, ranged

husband "enjoyed" an evening meal of mashed food. When we walked into the waiting room the next day, I just knew it was going to be expensive - potted palms, a fountain, artfully arranged piles of white stones, white designer furniture - and it was! We both agreed that it was quite different from Padstow. Anyway, all mended, and ready to explore the town. St. Malo is an intriguing place. It is quite grey and sombre inside the town walls, the area known as Intra Muros, but with interesting buildings, shops, restaurants and galleries. I loved some of the street names - "Rue de Chat qui Danse" and "Rue de Pourquoi-Pas". The Maison International des Poetes et Ecrivains is one of the few remaining original buildings to survive both World War 2 bombings and a great fire in 1661. It is well worth having a look outside the town walls, where it is not quite so geared up for tourism, and where we found a great restaurant for a "last night"meal. This also cost an arm and a leg, but was fully justified in my opinion after all the trials and tribulations of the journey. The ferry crossing, I am pleased to say, passed without incident! Jan Rowlands source: pintprice.com Part 3 next month

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to help this Hospital, which in turn will help others, maybe even someone you know. This event will take place at Aerodromo La Juliana, Seville. Kim is briefed at 1pm on Sunday 24th March and will be jumping around 1.30pm. For any other information please call into Arkwrights in Puente Don Manuel where Kim can explain.

SUPPORT KIM FROM ARKWRIGHTS Tandem Parachute Jump for Carlos Haya

2007. So on Sunday 24th March Kim will be off to Seville where she will be doing the Tandem Parachute Jump.

As most people know Kim owes her life to the Hospital where they nursed her back to health in

Kim is hoping to raise lots of money to give something back to the Hospital where she spent many months. Please help Kim

im Edwards is doing a tandem parachute jump in order to collect money for the Carlos Haya Hospital in Malaga.

YOU CAN BE IN MY NEXT MYSTERY COMEDY Says Kat Shakespeare!

s you relax with friends in your favourite restaurant, does it ever cross your mind that the woman quietly jotting in her diary at a nearby table may be up to no good? Full-time author and part-time Competa resident e.c.saunders is setting her next Kat Shakespeare comedy mystery in the area. Her main character, the ex-community relations professional Kat, has become co-owner of a Flamenca Peña bar. In the book now in preparation, she turns amateur sleuth once more after encountering a dead body in an empty villa on the outskirts of the fictitious village of Benafuente. As readers of e.c.saunders’ earlier book, Kat Among the Pigeons, will

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know, the main character is a lifelong movie buff. The author is offering the reader who can identify (by the closing date of April 30th) the most film references in that book the opportunity to appear as a character in the sequel. The author told us: “My first Kat Shakespeare Mystery, Kat Among the Pigeons had the heroine troubleshooting a multimillionpound housing scheme on a South London council estate when a skeleton turns up and she must juggle the project with a little amateur detection. One online review described it as a laugh-outloud book with an opening that sets the story off on a trajectory of bizarre characters and quirky humour. My new book is also a

So many people have shown an interest in attending that Kim is in the process of finding out how much a mini bus will cost if anyone is interested in watching this spectacular event. We estimate this would be around 10€ per person. Donations can be given to Kim at Arkwrights between 10am to 6.30pm Monday to Saturday.

comedy mystery. In my opinion there is not much published these days that is noticeably troubled by anything likely to put a smile on anybody’s face. I didn’t set out to write a comedy,” Colleen said. “The humour came about quite naturally as my characters progressed and began to run the story. People seem to like what they call my ‘quirky’ style, and comedy is fun to write.” Do you fancy yourself a film buff? Like the idea of seeing your name in print? Identify those film references in Kat Among the Pigeons: a Kat Shakespeare Mystery by e.c.saunders and win a cameo role in the sequel to be published later this year. Email your findings to katamongthepigeons@gmail.com by April 30th. You can also ‘friend’ Kat on Facebook and follow the author’s katshakespeare.blogspot.com. Kat Among the Pigeons: a

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

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

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

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

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

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We have moved! Periana - Tel 952537125 No. 14 Calle Iglesia - 29710 1000-1330 Tueday, Thursday & Friday Canillas de Aceituno - Tel 952518071 Calle Placeta, Edf. Arboso,bajo, 29716 1000- 1330 Monday & Wednesday For Appointments and any Queries please call 691700587

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

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

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SPAIN - UK - SPAIN DELIVERIES We collect from your address and deliver direct No trans shipping

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

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THE QUICK CROSSWORD ACROSS

DOWN

1. Court game (10) 6. Make neat (6) 7. Arrived (4) 10. Navy (5) 11. Governed (5) 12. Outer edge (3) 13. Dull yellowish brown (5) 14. Artificial waterway (5) 16. Low in pitch (4) 18. Roof timber (6) 19. Meeting for consultation (10)

1. Scottish town (5) 2. Deadlock (9) 3. Involving electricity (8) 4. Curve (3) 5. Obscene (4) 8. US national cemetery (9) 9. Chair with sidepieces (8) 13. Young goats (4) 15. Big (5) 17. Writing instrument (3))

1. How many pairs of ribs would the normal human have? 2. Who wrote the classic novel Les Miserables? 3. What was the name of Sherlock Holmes Housekeeper? 4. Which actress played the part of Sybil Fawlty in Television’s Fawlty Towers? 5. What was the title of Beethoven’s only opera? 6. Which river flows through the city of Dublin? 7. Who appeared with David McCallum in the title role of the TV series Sapphire and Steel? 8. Which Irishman won the Tour de France in 1987? 9. In which European country is Cro-Magnon, famous for the discovery of four Palaeolithic skeletons in 1868? 10. Which town is the administrative centre for the Open University?

11. Who was dedicated to killing Moby .. G............ Dick? 12.

In which city is the Sacre Coeur?

13.

What does an entomologist study?

14. Which course hosts the Belgian G............ Grand Prix? 15.

Who painted The last Supper?

16. Which film was the first to feature a G............ laser gun? 17. What was George Washington wife’s G............ first name? See page 82 for answers

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

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

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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.

Both services fully mobile Phone: 951 321 446 / 616 264 067 As seen at Cómpeta Gardening Club

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

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The Spanish Coffee Break Home Renovation (Part 1) Alarm Aluminium Beam Boiler Brick Brush Builder Carpenter Ceiling Cellar Column Concrete Crack Damp Discount DIY Fence

Alarma Aluminio Viga Caldera Ladrillo Cepillo Constructor Carpintero Techo Sótano Pilar Hormigón Grieta Vapor Descuento Bricolage Valla

Fix Foreman Furniture Gloss Glue Gutter Hammer Handle Heating Hire Housing estate In stock Invoice Iron Ladder License Marble

Arreglar Encargado Muebles Brilliante Adhesivo Canalón Martillo Mango Calefacción Alquiler Urbanización Disponible Factura Hierro Escala Licencia Mármol

Sopa de Letras Search & Learn with the very first “Sopa de Letras” in the Axarquia! Home Renovation (Part 1) Search Word Translation Alarma Aluminio Viga Caldera Ladrillo Cepillo Constructor Carpintero Techo Sótano Pilar Hormigón Grieta Vapor Descuento Bricolage Valla Arreglar Encargado Muebles Brilliante Adhesivo Canalón Martillo Mango Calefacción Alquiler Urbanización Disponible Factura Hierro Escala Licencia Mármol

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

Rafters Rastro New 2 You Shop

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

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

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

Level: Easy

Level: Intermediate

***See Page 82 for completed puzzles

ancient art of belly dancing and will also have a contemporary piece to share with us.

EASTER EGGSTRAVAGANZA

There will be much cross cultural music with local Spanish and Expatriate talent, including, Katherine, Holly, Tom, Juan Luis and One Voice, plus other young Competanian singers.

CAMPO entertains you again this Easter

PDATE ON EASTER EGGSTRAVAGANZA Tickets are now on sale at 10 euros for this amazing set of shows on March 22nd and 23rd at Salon de Actos y Costumbres. Simeon, our fantastic tap dancer did an impromptu session with our young Competa break dancers last year. This year we are incorporating this into the event so should be stunning.

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Lara, a specialist professional in Flamenco dance from Belgium will be flying in. The use of the fan in Flamenco has huge significance and Lara will be explaining the meaning of fan movements as part of her performances. At CAMPO events not only do you get entertained, you also gain fascinating new knowledge. Merve will again share the

In the entrance area on both nights local groups from Competa will share their talents before the show and in the interval. There will be a bar service, so you can enjoy a drink, or maybe two!! The shows will be offering something to suit all tastes and demand is likely to be high. Do get in early and nab a ticket if you do not want to miss out on the Easter event of this year.

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Printer ink cartridges & Stationary Supplies.

Health & Beauty

You can find us at: Trapiche Market Every Tuesday

Rebeccah Curtis ITEC

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

AROMATHERAPY REFLEXOLOGY BOWEN TECHNIQUE CHIROPRACTOR Rebeccah Curtis COUNSELLING

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

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Mar 2013 Offer Free with every facial treatment during March Beauty Flash Serum or Eye Contour Lift Treatment - perfect for puffy eyes and dark circles TUESDAY TO SATURDAY 10:00 TIL 15:00 Urb. Laguna Beach, Centro Comercial B, no16 Torrox Costa, 29793 Malaga TELF: 952 53 0122 Mobile: 651 956 284

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

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Large Car Top Box: Thule Adventurer 225cm x 65cm x 35cm can carry 50 Kg, fits ski’s and much more. €90.00 Tel: 951 067758 Mob: (0033) 601 794 377 Stairville 4 colour floor spotlights €65 Digitech Vocal 300 vocal processor €75 80cm x 55cm Rockcase pedal board €75 Tel Mitch 616 891473 / mitchbanjo@hotmail.com

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•March 2013 Horoscopes• ARIES

20th March - 19th April

TAURUS

GEMINI

CANCER

his month, the focus is on career. Expect to be put in a position of respect and authority. You shall be treated favorably by superiors. It would also be a good month financially.

LEO

LIBRA

xpect huge pressure at work front, with better opportunities and outcomes. The second half is less active than the first. Health care is essential. You need to take care of ego hassles with your partner!

SCORPIO

22th November - 21st December

ou might like to experiment and take on challenging roles. Gather your confidence to chart out new paths. Relationships would also demand your attention during this month.

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rowth is on the cards in most areas of the work life. Avoid enmity with dear ones. Avoid aggression with seniors at work place, as it might back fire. People may oppose your ideas so be cautious. 23rd October - 21st November

CAPRICORN

22th December - 19th January

xpect pressure in the professional front but outcomes will be favourable. The second half may be low in activity so take care of your health. Growth in all spheres is predicted.

AQUARIUS

23rd August - 22th September

n a professional front, expect growth in all areas. However, try to avoid verbal enemity with anyone specially don’t be aggressive with superiors. On a personal front, issues may pop up with spouse.

ry to find inner peace as conflict within yourself may distract your attention from what should be focused on. A sudden financial gain from an older investment is on the cards.

SAGITTARIUS

esolve the problem areas that have long been plaguing you and obstructing your way up to the peak of the ladder. Determination will help you survive through the toughest of times.

VIRGO

areer related matters will be in your favor. Your position will get consolidated at work place. In the second half, income and gains will rise high. Overall this month is very good for you.

esponsibilities in the personal as well as professional sphere might weigh a little more in the month of March than the previous months. Keep your patience

e on guard about health concerns. Finances might take time to come in but there is unlikely to be any financial burden. There are personal as well as professional matters needing attention.

PISCES

eing too competitive at work may make eyes turn and generate lack of cooperation from colleagues. The trick is to balance professionalism with personal equation.

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Salon de Belleza Hair and Beauty Salon

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

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now giving you 2 tins worth of “light” coconut milk. Use a tins worth and freeze the rest in a freezer bag for next time. Some people might question the use of potatoes but I find it adds to the heartiness of the curry and helps to thicken the sauce as the potatoes soften.

THAI GREEN CHICKEN CURRY Recipe by Andy Wilkes, Sugar and Spice and www.ingredient.es

his recipe is one of my favourites for ease versus the tasty dish it returns and includes a money saving tip as an added bonus! The recipe uses ready-made paste but if you have the time you can mix and grind your own but every time I have done this I find the results no better than using a prepared paste. Added to that, my Indian wholesaler sells 2 litre tubs of Patak's curry pastes to many, many Indian restaurants so don't beat yourself up over it; if it tastes good then go for it. Ingredients 1 tbsp of sunflower or vegetable oil 1 large onion finely diced 1 tin of coconut milk (400ml) 400g Chicken breast cut into cubes 50g Thai green curry paste (according to taste. See below) 1 large potato cut into 2cm x 2cm cubes

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1 tsp of fish sauce Freshly ground black pepper 1 handful of fresh basil leaves roughly chopped 1 handful of fesh coriander leaves roughly chopped I have put that the amount of paste to use is according to taste as approximately a third of the ingredients of the paste is green chillis. So adding more paste means making your curry hotter. Other pastes may vary in terms of the percentage of chillis. My favourite make of paste is Cock brand (no sniggering at the back!) although others like Mae Ploy are also good. Regarding the coconut milk, some people prefer to use light as it has less fat in it. Light just means there is water added to the coconut milk so I would suggest buying “full fat” coconut milk then mixing it well with 400ml of water effectively

Method Heat the oil in a large saucepan over a medium heat. Add the onions and cook for about 5 minutes stirring regularly until they start to go brown. Reduce the heat to low and add the curry paste. Stir continuously to cook the paste through for at least a minute . Now increase the heat to medium high and add the chicken stirring to cover the pieces in the paste. Add the coconut milk and the potatoes and stir well to mix. Bring to the boil and add the fish sauce and then leave to simmer uncovered for 30 minutes or so. Add a good grind of black pepper and the coriander and basil. Mix well and check the sauce for flavour. If needed add a little more fish sauce (be careful not to overdo it). Leave to stand for 5 minutes and then serve with Thai Jasmine rice.

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WHERE CAN YOU...? â&#x20AC;Ś.Buy Traditional Spanish Goods? Spain's specialty artisan products are mainly available in the regions where they're produced. Furniture in Valencia, lace in Catalonia, jewelry in Cordoba.

over the country, but the highest proportion of such bars can be found in Granada and other cities in the area (such as Jaen). A long way behind Granada is the Castillian cities of Salamanca and Leon.

....Get the Best Spanish Ham (Jamon)? JamĂłn is a national obsession in Spain and the Spanish hold the cuts of meat with the same regard that other nations reserve for fine wine. The best jamon comes from the area around Salamanca, Huelva and the Alpujarras region, near Granada, though the good stuff can be found all round the country. When ordering, look out for the wordsbellota, which indicates the pig was reared on acorns or pata negra, which indicates that the pig is of the very best variety.

....See Bullfighting? Bullrings can be found throughout Spain. But a bullring doth not a bullfighting town make. Bullrings sprung up throughout Spain under dictator Franco as a part of his attempts to bring tourism into Spain. The main places to see bullfighting are in Andalusia (particular Seville) and Madrid. There is also a number of bullfighting festivals in Spain which are great places to catch a fight.

....Get Free Tapas with My Drink? Spain is one of the few places you can get something for free, as there are many bars where you get a bit of food with every drink you buy. There are such bars all

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....Get the Best Cider? Cider? In Spain? Cider is only popular in a handful of places in Spain, but where it is popular - it's a religion. Oviedoin Asturias, is the best place to drink cider in Spain (actually, the towns and villages around Oviedo are better, but Oviedo would certainly do). .

....See Flamenco? Flamenco is an art form that originated in Andalusia, though it has a strong tradition inMadrid and, more recently, Barcelona. . ...Get Good Paella? Paella comes from Valencia originally, though it can be found all over the country. ....Go Skiing and Sunbathing on the Same Day? Spain has a surprising number of ski resorts, the most southerly being the one in the Sierra Nevada, near Granada. The end of the ski season is your best chance to catch the last of the snow and the first of the sun, but you'll be lucky to get the right balance - chances are that there won't be enough snow left or it will still be a bit chilly for sunbathing. ....Stay out Until 6am (and Beyond)? Spain's nightlife is famously late and long, but the best city for going all night (and all morning) is Madrid.

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ES K JO

It's amazing how the muscle strength of a woman changes during the day... In the morning she's can't even open a jar of marmalade, while at night it's impossible to get a piece of the blanket... I work in McDonald's and a customer was rude to me today, so I got him back by not putting any Coke in his drink. Just ice was served.

Hungry? How many times have we all said, "I'm so hungry, I could eat a horse"?

Our neighbour's dog shat in our garden, so my mum told me to get a shovel and throw it over the fence.

Now we're all moaning about it!

I went up to a homeless man as I came out of a pub last night and said, "What would you say if I asked you to come back to my house for a few drinks and a 3 course meal in front of the fireplace?"

I don't see what that solved, now we've got dog mess in our garden and the neighbours have our shovel.

Some guy knocked on my door today and said, "I have a parcel for your next door neighbour."

One morning, a Hell's Angel goes into a coffee bar and orders a large cappuccino. As he is about to leave, he asks the waitress for his bill. "Two pounds sixty," she says. The Hell's Angel produces 260 penny coins, drops them on the floor and leaves. This happens every morning for the next few days until one morning the Hell's Angel wants to pay with a fiver. Gotcha, thinks the waitress, who has been waiting for this day to get her revenge: she drops 240 pennies onto the floor. "Your change," she says with a smug little smile.

"I'd say yes," he replied. "Exactly," I said, shaking my head and walking away, "What is wrong with women these days?â&#x20AC;?

Sudoko Answers from Page 74

I said, "You've got the wrong house then mate.â&#x20AC;?

The Hell's Angel produces a 20 pence coin and places it on the table. "Another large cappuccino, please."

QUIZ Answers from Page 70 1. 12

12. Paris

2. Victor Hugo

13. Insects

3. Mrs Hudson

14. Spa

4. Prunella Scale

15. Leonardo da Vinci

5. Fidelio 6. Liffey 7. Joanna Lumley

16. Goldfinger 17. Martha

8. Stephen Roche 9. France 10. Milton Keynes 11. Captain Ahab

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

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

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€9 per hour

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

Electricians Fully qualified All work undertaken Free Estimates

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

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

Bar-Restaurante

La Vendimia

Torre Del Mar

Cómpeta Cómpeta

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

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

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

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

Excellent food at great prices.

TALLER CANDIDO Car Spray Shop Mon Fri 9-1.30pm & 3.30pm - 8.00pm

QUICK PROFESSIONAL WORK PRE I.T.V INSPECTION & QUICK SERVICE NEW OIL FILTERS & BRAKE PADS

Try our exceptional Malaga wines:

Tel: 651 027 801 candidorodriguezperez@hotmail.com

Advertise Here

We are located on the top floor of the Q8 Garage Competa. Enter the Q8 Forecourt And take the slip road up by the Side of the car wash.

advertise here for only

10 Euros email: grapevinesales@gmail.com

To advertise call 637 028 873

Bodega Tour and Wine Tasting: 5€/pp Tour, Tapas & Tasting: 9€/pp (min. 8 people) Visit vineyard and winery for a personal account of the grape to glass development of Ariyanas Wines. Taste each, paired with a freshly made tapa for tapas tours.

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

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Local News WHAT’S HAPPENING IN YOUR AREA

TRUMPS BRIDGE CLUB The Trumps Bridge Group in Nerja held its annual Tournament on Saturday 9th February at the Al-Andalus Hotel in Maro near Nerja. The event was well attended with a total of 14 tables (56 players). The cup entitled The David Leake Memorial Trophy was awarded to the winning pair Martin Page & John Power, with runner-up pairs Helle Madsen & Daryl Paver and Sue Cobley & Liz Cogley. The trophy was named after David Leake who was a wellloved and prominent personality within the local Bridge community. The bridge playing in the afternoon was followed by dinner in the evening when the results were announced and the trophy and cash prizes awarded by Marion Talbot the Tournament organiser. Regular duplicate Bridge sessions take place on Monday and Thursday afternoons starting at 3.00pm at the Al-Andalus Hotel. All visitors welcome. For information see website www.bridgewebs.com/trumps nerja for current session times etc.

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CLOTHING RECYCLING CLUB- CRC Now over 1 year old FREE exchange of all clothing; whatever remains goes to a different charity every week. FRIDAYS 12 - 1PM Salon of Paco's Bar Puente Don Manuel (On the iron bridge). SAVING MONEY, SAVING THE ENVIRONMENT, HELPING CHARITY. TAIL IN TORROX At TAIL in Torrox we currently over 50 dogs and 14 puppies that have been rescued from many scenarios, too many to mention! if you are interested in adopting or fostering, in particular puppies.. please check out our website www.tailtorrox.webs.com for more info. Events update Sponsored walk - We had a Wonderful day - beautiful scenery, lovely people and raised over 1000€! As a result, it will now become an annual event in our calendar. The funds have already been spent on our ongoing building works. A huge thank you to everyone who took part. Also, thanks to Bob and Haley at Lew's for giving us some well earned drinks and some lovely food at the end of the walk. Renovations update The building works are almost complete, just a few more pens

to do… which will enable us to house our dogs in a safe and comfortable environment. Thank you to all our volunteers who have helped us along the way. If you can donate prizes or wish to help in any way, please call Jean on 650 965 143. Adoptions update We are proud to say that we re-homed 8 dogs during January 2013 to the UK, Spain and Luxembourg. Finally, as always we are looking for volunteers to help at refuge even for just 2 hours a week.Please call Karen 678 045 632

SEDELLA HEALTH IMPROVMENTS Heart attack victims will have a better chance of life after a town installed lifesaving equipment in its streets. From now on the 700 inhabitants of Sedella will be assured prompt attention in the event of suffering heart problems. Two semiautomatic defibrillators have been installed in two streets and eight people have received training in how to use them.

To advertise call 637 028 873

Local News (International tourism fair of Madrid) and VAKANTIESALON (Tourism fair of Antwerp-Belgium). We focus on tourism, highlighting the hospitality, culture, nature and gastronomy.

NEWS FORM THE TOWN HALL OF CÓMPETA Sunday 3rd of March The town hall has organized a visit to the virgin “El Rocio” in the town of Altamonte. We can The virgin can be seen in the chapel where she waits for the pilgrims. On this visit you can learn more about the tradition and the village of Altamonte. More information can be obtained at the town hall. ·24th- 31st Semana Santa Don´t miss out on the beautiful processions during the holy week from March 24 to March 31. The processions always start and finish at the church. For more information and a timetable contact the town hall. (Mon-Fri 10.30 – 14.00H) Saturday March 9th onwards You can visit the exhibition of Sacred Art in the Museo de artes y costumbres. ·Cómpeta bets on tourism! The city council has launched a plan to promote our town and its products internacionally. We have been present at FITUR

To advertise call 637 028 873

·“La voz de Cómpeta”. The town hall informs those who would like to collaborate with this newsletter (free, monthly and in Spanish and English) that they can send old or new photos and any information about activities in the village to lavozdecompeta@gmail.com

Geoff Murrell Live Gigs Saturday March 2nd Bar Internacional Diner, Arboleas, Almeria, from 7.30pm. To book call 950 430 925, or just come along for a drink. Saturday March 9th Fernan's Bar, Competa. From 2.00pm, Saturday afternoon in the plaza behind the town hall, with Megan Rose and Geoff Murrell. To book call 952 553 518, or just come along for a drink. Saturday March 16th Museo del Vino, Competa. From 8.30pm, 'The Elderly Brothers' with Mitch France and Martin Cart. To book call 952 553 314, or just come along for a drink.

Live Music Dates Wednesday 13th March Open Acoustic Music Session at the Teteria Hierbabuena on Wednesday March 13th . Everybody welcome to come and join in or just enjoy the music and the atmosphere. To reserve a table call 639 263310/610 742953. Saturday 16th March The Elderly Brothers (Geoff Murrell, Martin Cart and Mitch France) will be performing at the Museo del Vino on Saturday March 16th. As St Patricks day is the 17th, music after midnight will be all Irish! To reserve a table call 952 553314. Thursday 28th March Open Acoustic Music Session at the Alberdini on Thursday March 28th. Everybody welcome to come and join in or just enjoy the music and the atmosphere. To reserve a table call 952 516294

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

112 061 080 062

Torrox Costa Velez Malaga Frigiliana Almunecar Motril Maro

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

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

Alcaucin

Tel: 952 510 002

Archez

Tel: 952 553 159

Canillas de Albaida. Tel: 952 553 006

Salares

Tel: 952 508 906

Canillas de Aceituno, Tel: 952 518 002

Sayalonga

Tel : 952 552 404

Cómpeta,

Sedella

Tel: 952 508 858

Tel: 952 516 006 952 516 025

Nerja

Tel: 952 523 131

Periana

Tel: 952 536 016

Rio Gordo

Tel: 952 732 154

Sayalonga

Tel: 952 535 021

Salares

Tel: 952 508 903

Sedella

Tel: 952 508 839

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

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

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

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

Tel: 952 519 002

Frigiliana

Tel: 952 533 122

La Herradura Tel: 958 827 794 Nerja

Tel: 952 548 430

Torrox Pueblo Tel: 952 538 200

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

Frigiliana Malaga Motril

952 533 231 952 327 950 958 600 164

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

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

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

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

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

Church Services C贸mpeta Catholic

Sat 8.00pm & Sun Midday

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

To advertise call 637 028 873

Consulates

Hospitals

Austria

Tel: 952 600 267

Carlos Haya Tel: 951 290 000

Belgium

Tel: 952 399 907

Motril

Denmark

Tel: 952 211 797

Velez Malaga Tel: 951 067 000

Finland

Tel: 952 212 435

France

Tel: 952 214 888

Germany

Tel: 952 363 591

Ireland

Tel: 952 475 108

Italy

Tel: 952 306 150

Netherlands Tel: 913 537 500 Norway

Tel: 952 667 955

Sweden

Tel: 952 604 383

Tel: 952 352 300

USA

Tel: 952 474 891

Airlines

Tel: 958 603 506

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

608 45 42 70

La Herradura

625 233 778

C贸mpeta & La Caleta:

657 582 225

National Holidays

www.easyjet.com www.bmibaby.com

January 1st

New Years Day

www.ryanair.com

January 6th

Three Kings Day

www.thompsonfly.com

February 28th

www.flymonarch.com

May 1st

www.flybe.com

August 15th Virgin de la Asuncion

www.xl.com

English Radio Stations Global Radio

96.5 FM

Andalucia Day May Day

October 12th Dia de la Hispanidad November 1st

All Saints day

December 6th Dia de la Constitucion

Wave

96.0 FM

Coastline Radio

97.6 FM

Radio Sol Almijara

99.1 FM

December 8th Immaculate Conception

Spectrum

105.5 FM

December 25th Christmas Day

REM FM

104.8 FM

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Accommodation

Construction

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

Airconditioning / Heating

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

Drains Phone: 952.539.742

Mobile: 606.423.869

www.redwell.com 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

Waynes Drains Tel: 657 862 628

Electricians

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

Tel: 952 96 78 03 www.malagaclima.com

Food Stores & Bakeries

Tecnicas Tel: 952 52 95 38

Carpenters Furniture Stores

Computers

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

Health & Beauty Centro Mar y Salud Dr. Bernadette Veeger - General Practitioner

General Practitioner Psychology Physiotherapy Osteopathy Massage Acupuncture Gynaecology Medical Thermography Urology Iridology Vitamin and Mineral dificiencies testing Etioscan Food allergies testing Pedicure Colontherapy Nutritional coaching Yoga Classes Gym classes Costemetic treatments

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

Advice

Build

Repair

Upgrade

Antivirus

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

Competa Computers Professional Computer Repairs Tel: 952 96 78 03

Tel: 951 067 722 / 617 979 364

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

The Hair & Beauty Studio

Cruce de Periana, Puente Don Manuel

Beauty Treatments

Computer Repairs C & Services ta

Jose Luis Persianas Tel: 952 516 397

Paseo MarĂtimo, El Morche/Torrox Costa, 952 532 065 / 617 913 196, www.centromarysalud.com info@centromarysalud.com

Tejeiro Tel: 952 516 149

Glass, lighting & blinds

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

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

T-Shirt Printing

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

For all enquires please call: 693 740 575

Clinica Moreno Tel: 952 550 376 Competa Dentist Tel: 952 51 62 08 Cambridge 800 Tel: 666 282 893

Internet & Telephone

Leisure, Hobbie & Gifts Puffin Dive Centre

Always wanted to dive? Do it this Summer!

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

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

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

Nerja Solutions Tel: 952527145

An exclusive collection 925° Silver

Karin Gabrielle Van Camp Jewellery Designer

Tel: 633 897 499 - xiomacollection@gmail.com

Kennels & Pets

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

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

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

Plumbers & Water Solutions

Solutions 4 U Tel: 952 55 38 07 Taurus Real Estate, Tel: 952 535 043

Competa Tel: 608 658 108

Tel: 686 361 003

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

www.b-smart.es

Jewellery Design

Xioma

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Mechanics & Recovery

The

BIG Garage

Tel: 952 528 961

35 Castillo alto, poligono industrial, Nerja 29780

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

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

Mobile: (00 34) 660 51 01 34

www.solutions4u-competa.com

Asesoria Aljarife Tel:952 516 600 Asesoria Axarquia Tel:952 54 51 05 Azuaga Asesoria Tel:952 55 78 28

Restaurants & Bars La Casona - Cómpeta Tel: 952 55 37 01 Cantueso Restaurante Tel: 699 946 213 El Pilon Tel: 952 553 512 Bar Fernans Tel: 952 553 792 Taberna Teteria Hierbabuena Tel: 639 263 310 Museo del vino Tel: 952 553 314 Taj Majal - Torrox Costa Tel: 952 534 972 The Boatyard Bar Tel: 659 778 105 The Boathouse Tel: 610 131 569 The Pavo Real Tel: 654 869 083 Cantueso Tel: 699 946 213 Bar Calypso Tel: 690 848 951

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

Real Estate www.buggytours.net Tel: 653 635 180 Tel: (+34) 620 914 104

Tel: (+34) 951 321 359

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

Currency Exchange Foremost Currency Tel: 01442 892 060

The Business Directory Continued Satellite Services

Spa’s & Saunas

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

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

Naturevets Tel: 952 55 38 50

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

Solicitors

Wines Upholstery

Delprado Solicitors Tel: 95 252 72 74

Lizzy Reilly Tel: 952 55 35 75

Mobility

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

Mobility Products For Sale or Hire

House Martins

Tel: 95 296 7015 / Mob: 635 445 279

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

Swimming Pool Heating

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

Windows & Doors UPVC-WINDOWS/DOORS

Villa Care www.bluebadgemobility.com

Bodega Bentomiz Tel: 952 11 59 39

Official Manufacturer

First Glass Curtains Tel: 952 426 191

Property Care and Management Services

Todo Casa Tel: 628 776 226

Pet Supplies

Work Opportunities Retail Eyes euapplication@retaileyes.co.uk

Como Piensos Tel: 951 51 61 18

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

CALL TODAY FOR A FREE QUOTATION

www.walkersremovals.co.uk Established 1915

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

in June

March

CHURCH SERVICES Alhama de Granada, St. Barnabas I.E.R.E (Anglican). Service in English at 11.30 first and third Sundays of the month now at La Joya Roman Catholic Church, Plaza Alfonso X11. contact Priest 95 203 0461 or Warden 95 252 0921. Torre del Mar( Lux Mundi Centre). St. Barnabas I.E.R.E, Spanish Episcopal service in English at 11 o'clock, first and third Sunday Morning Prayer, second and forth Sundays Holy Communion. Contact Rector 95 203 0461 or Wardens 25 251 0921 and 95 251 0056. St Barnabas IERE (Anglican). English services 11 a.m. Sundays at Iglesia Evangelica, Torre del Mar, opposite the bus station. Tel.952030461 (priest) or 618640132 (churchwarden) "Church of England" services every Sunday in the Sanysol Chapel, Torre del Mar at 10.30 a.m., and at Competa in the Parish Church at 5.30 p.m. All are welcome. Contact number 952 219 396. LAKE VINUELA SOCIAL CLUB We meet on the first Wednesday of the month from 12 noon until approx. 2.30pm followed by lunch at the Bar Atila in Puente Don Manuel to enjoy social activities and meet like minded friends. We regularly have a quiz, bingo, open the box. For details of upcoming social events contact:- Telephone 634372130

Tuesday 12th – Archidona & the Lobo (wolf) park. Friday 15th – Easter Bazaar. Tuesday 19th - Wine Tasting Thursday 21st - – Coach trip to Gibraltar. Sunday 24th – Palm Sunday. Ecumenical church service at the centre 11.00am. Friday 29th – Ecumenical Prayer ´an hour before the cross´. Ecumenical service at the centre 2.00pm. Sunday 31st – Easter Sunday. Anglican Church Service at the Centre 11.00am. For further information and bookings please call in or contact the Centre. Torre Del Mar Tel. 952 543 334 / 952 540 432. E-mail: luxmundi@luxmundi.org

in November

FELLOWSHIP OF THE KING We meet at Fellowship of the King premises situated underneath Maroma Inmobiliaria, El Cruce de Puente don Manuel. Phone 952 115 220 or 952 518 185. Fellowship of the King Sunday Worship - 11am. Wednesday Fellowship 3 - 5 pm. Midweek activities Pilates - Tuesday midday - 1pm. Bridge Club Tuesday 2.15 - 6pm. Charity shop/Books open Wednesday, Friday & Saturday 10 - 1.30pm.

LUX MUNDI Ecumenical Centre, Torre del Mar. Avda. Moscatel 1”I”,(Jardines Viña Malága/Antigua Casa de la Viña), Torre del Mar. Opening hours Monday through Friday 10.00am to 1.00pm and 3.00pm to 6.00pm. Tel.952 543 334/952 540 432 email: luxmundi@lux-mundi.org. Web: www.luxmundi.org.

ROYAL BRITISH LEGION TORRE DEL MAR We meet every Wednesday at La Vega Rest Torre Del Mar between 12 & 1-30 For Bookings & Info Tel 663658354 e mail rbl-tdm@hotmail.com 15th Ceilidh Night @Trapiche 18th -20th 2Day trip to Cadiz 26th Trip to Gibraltar 28th Semana Santa in Malaga For more information Tel. 663654354 or

DAILY EVENTS IN THE CENTRE. Monday through Friday Spanish courses. Monday – Computer Know How. Half Orange (Widows/Widowers/Singles) Group. German Coffee. Wednesday – Art Group, ´Spanglish´. Thursday – Computer Know How. Friday – Regular Coffee Morning- library, boutique, bric-abrac, books, preserves and videos for sale. Mobility Equipment Available: Wheelchairs, crutches, walkers, child car seat and many other mobility aid for rent at very reasonable rates.

APARIV ANIMAL PROTECTION SOCIETY Will hold Quiz Nights with Prizes, Raffles and Food Available 8th- 8pm Los Morenos Restaurant, Rincon de la Victoria 20th- 7.30pm At Sands & C, Sandwiches Served,Torrox Costa 29th - 8pm Bar Viva, Torre del Mar More Information call Stephen 952 514671

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

Fax: (0034) 952 516 635

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Charming country villa in a tranquil location and in immaculate condition. 2 double bedrooms, family bathroom, a good size lounge, fitted kitchen, central heating, 2,400m2 plot with pool, covered and open terraces. A terrific buy!

Super apartment to the upper part of the village with great sea views. 2 double bedrooms, bright & airy living room & f/f kitchen, entrance hall & bathroom. SW facing terrace. Accessed on one level with parking outside and sold fully furnished.

Attractive villa in sought after location, just above the village with fabulous coastal views. 4 double bedrooms, 3 bathrooms (2 en suite), good size living room and fully fitted kitchen. Spacious pool terrace, gardens, garage and ample parking

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196,000 euro

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110,000 euro

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SAYALONGA Well presented fully renovated townhouse of 60m2 that would make an ideal holiday bolt hole. 2 double bedrooms, living room, fully fitted kitchen & shower room. Pretty private walled patio. Accessible by car, sold fully furnished & ready to move into. Ref: T804

99,000 euro

ALGARROBO COSTA Super 4th floor, 2 bedroom apartment in sought after location with just a stroll to the beachfront. Bright & airy living room, fully fitted kitchen, bathroom and balcony with wonderful views. Communal pool & gardens. Garage with lock-up. Ref: T803

168,000 euro

SAYALONGA Stunning villa with breathtaking Mediterranean views. Spacious, light & airy accommodation: lounge, open plan kitchen/diner, 3 double bedrooms, f/f luxury kitchen, 2 bathrooms. Plot of 7,500m2 with large pool terrace. Sold fully furnished. Ref: T598

345,000 euro