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Approx. 80m² 2-3 Bedrooms Lounge Bathroom Approx. 4,000m² Land Water & Electric Sea Views, No Unmade Track Price: 156,000 Euros
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Editors Note..... The magazine has reviewed, mainly in pictures the past months happenings in the area, so see if you or any of your friends are in the magazine this month! May continues to be eventful with the up and coming elections, Day for Life and Panto preparations! If you have any photo’s of an event you went to recently please email them to us or post them on our Facebook site. It is always good see what else is going on in the area
Front Cover: Re-opening of Oscars Taberna in Cómpeta
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May Weather Days with rainfall: 3 Days Avg Max Temperature: 23.2c Hours of Sunshine : 9.1 p/day The weather data is for guidance only and is the average monthly maximum for the Costa del Sol
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DEPOSITO LEGAL: NO. MA-711-2005
As I am writing, the weather has gone from hot to wet and cold over night, I hoping that by the time you read this we are back on track to summer. There is nothing worse than having visitors who relay to you the weather is so much better back home! The Grapevine would like to say well done to Martin Robinson who descended Mount Maroma by mountain bike, raising 1000euros for The help 4 Heros Charity and congratulations to Gemma and Jose on the birth of their baby boy Nicolas. Finally, remember to vote this month as the election results can and do affect future decisions where you live. Most candidates for Mayor and their teams are also providing information on their campaign in English so there is no excuse now!
Helen
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42 The Palm Moth Another instalment of Campo Cuttings with Lorraine Cavanagh.
54 Diary of a Thespian Alick Howard on his love of acting and the arts.
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62 Customer service as it used to be! Local business review with Coviran Supermarket, Cómpeta .
66 Beyond Romania's ice hotel Budget Airlines, Palace of Parliament & Dracula! by Andy Wilkes
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Play Pens Stairgates Travel Cots Booster Seats
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Child Car Seats Mountain Bikes High Chairs Wheelchairs and much more...
Pop into the shop Todo Papel, Avenida de la Constitución, 31, Cómpeta, email: info@todo-todo.co.uk
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Competa/Torrox Traditional style 3 bed 2 bath country house(114 m²) in need of updating in a superb tranquil rural location with stunning open views, garage (48m²) and a swimming pool – a great property with lots of potential at a very reasonable price. Price:210,000 euros New this month!
Price:135,000 Euros
ref: vc1-751 New this month!
Price:349,000 Euros
New this month!
Price:30,000 Euros
This Month’s Special Offer!
Viñuela Super single storey 2 bed 1 bath terraced villa (62 m²) on a small urbanisation sold fully furnished with a/c, private terrace, parking, communal pool and lovely countryside views.
ref: vv1-756
Competa
Torrox pueblo
A traditional and well presented rustic style 5 bed 3 bath country house (180 m²) including a separate guest house. Lots of character and great outside space including terraces, pool, garage and mature gardens.
Single storey village house (27 m²) comprising 4 rooms in need of complete renovation. An excellent project for someone with vision and enthusiasm!
ref: va1-747
ref: tt1-742a ref:tc2-509
Selling your house? With property sales on the increase, demand is exceeding supply. We urgently need your property to offer to our clients. Vendors – don’t delay, contact us today!
New this month! Price:395,000 Euros
Great Property!
Price: 235,000 Euros
New this month!
Price:179,000 Euros
Cómpeta Nicely renovated spacious traditional 3/4 bed 1 bath village house (130 m²) with lots of character, good sized rooms and plenty of outside space including a garden and 3 roof terraces.
Totalan
Archez
Very large well established 6 bed 2 bath villa and 2 x 1 bed 1 bath guest apartments (385 m²) with great potential as a B & B or as a substantial family home with 2 rental apartments.
Beautifully presented 2 bed 2 bath villa (92 m²) with easy access, open plan accommodation, pool, sun terrace, covered terrace, sold fully furnished and equipped ready for immediate use.
ref: va1-710
ref: vt2-757 Lots of Character! Price: 120,000 Euros
New this month!
Price:175,000 Euros
ref: tc1-758 Large sea views!
Price:199,950 Euros
Cómpeta A charming, traditional 2 bed, 2 bath townhouse full of character with many superb original features including its own bodega. Conveniently located the house is ready for immediate use. A really lovely property well worth viewing.
Price reduced!
Canillas de Albaida
Cómpeta
Stunning beautifully renovated rustic style 4 bed 4 bath village house (136m²) with lots of attractive features, ample accommodation, great layout, 2 walled terraces and a roof terrace.
Very attractive rustic style 2 bed 1 bath villa (65m²) situated in the countryside. This lovely property has lots of outside space, fabulous pool area, mature gardens, large terrace and truly stunning views. A fantastic permanent home or holiday retreat. ref: vc2-613
ref: tc1-460
ref: tc2-759
Price:299,000 Euros
Wonderful Property! Price:89,000 Euros
Stunning Views!
Price:269,000 Euros
Corumbela Charming 2 bed 1 bath village house (60 m²) in a great location with good sized accommodation, fantastic roof terrace with stunning views and parking nearby.
Sedella
Canillas de Albaida
Beautiful spacious rustic style 3 bed 2 bath villa (200 m²) with ample living accommodation, great layout, good access, pool, stunning master bedroom with roof terrace and glorious views.
In a stunning and accessible location, this 3 bed, 2 bath villa (138m²) near Canillas de Albaida has been built to a high quality standard and would make a fabulous and comfortable home. The views are panoramic and the Natural Park on the doorstep.
ref:vs2-717
ref:vc6-712
ref:vc2-376
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Property Sales for Cómpeta & surrounding areas
Cómpeta, Apartment (A056)
89,000€
A well presented apartment located above the village of Competa. Currently 1 dbl bedroom (possible to create a second), open plan living room with kitchen, bathroom, large terrace with stunning views, communal pool.
Cómpeta, Villa (V233)
290,000€
Finca style property with 3 double bedrooms, a bathroom, a large living room, a spacious kitchen, shaded courtyard, various terraces, outdoor kitchen, free form swimming pool, sea views.
Canillas de Albaida, Villa (V232)
390,000€
An immaculate property with sweeping views of the countryside and the Mediterranean. 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, living room, fully fitted kitchen, wonderful outdoor living room, BBQ house with w.c. and shower, gardens, car port, pool and terraces.
Cómpeta, Villa (V084)
269 ,950€
This spacious villa has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 living rooms, fitted kitchen, large store room, car port, pool, gardens, views of the mountains and of the sea..
Cómpeta, Villa (V234)
185,000€
A spacious villa with very attractive gardens and an almond grove. 2 double bedrooms, bathroom, open plan dining/kitchen, sitting room, 2 shaded terraces, storage area, garage. Lovely views including the sea.
Cómpeta, Villa (V235)
240,000€
A large villa with 4 double bedrooms, 3 en-suite bathrooms, family bathroom, guest w.c., fitted kitchen, 2 living rooms with fireplaces, large dining room, utility room, extensive grounds, pool, open and shaded terraces, panoramic views.
www.brogan-properties.eu info@brogan-properties.eu (+34) 620 914 104 (+34) 951 321 359
News in Spain OPTIMISM IN THE TOURIST SECTOR IN
Net, free of charge, after registering and being
ANDALUCÍA FOR EASTER
provided with a user name and a password. Gowex
The forecasts for Easter on the Costa del Sol have
has a network of WiFi kiosks across the country,
brought optimism back to the regional tourist
including a number in Málaga, where free Internet
industry, with some hoteliers talking of the best
access is also available.
ever Easter week in history. Easter is seen as the
THREE YEARS IN PRISON FOR COUPLE WHO
best indicator as to the summer season to follow,
BUILT ILLEGAL PROPERTY IN ALFARNATE.
and the year has started with some hopeful
They planned to build a tourist complex and
indicators. Hotels currently report 75% occupancy
ignored orders from the Town Hall to stop the
levels and say bookings are up 18% on last year,
work. A married couple resident in Alfarnate, a
according to the regional tourism department of
small village in the north of Málaga province near
the Junta. Jaén is proving less popular at 42%,
the border with Granada, have been sentenced to
while Málaga and Granada were ranging between
three years in prison for building a two-storey
62% and 65%.415,000 overnight stays are forecast
dwelling on land classified as unsuitable for
in Málaga and the Costa del Sol where bookings
development. They had no planning permission to
have been made earlier than usual and where
go ahead with the work, and are reported to have
occupancy is expected to hit 90% at the end of the
built the house as the start of a more extensive
week. A last minute rush may be tempered by the
project for a tourist complex, which would have
poor weather forecast, although the Junta says it is
included other houses and a common area for the
satisfied with its Easter advertising campaign
guests. EFE reports that the couple ignored
where 450,000 € has been spent promoting
several orders from the local Town Hall to stop the
Andalucía to areas where there is a high speed
building work and have now been found guilty of
train connection. They say there is high demand
planning crimes and disobedience. They have also
for the inland parks of Cazorla and Grazalema, and
been ordered to demolish the construction and
that the towns of Úbeda, Baeza and Ronda are also
return the land to its previous condition. There has
in demand.
been no indication in reports of the couple’s
WIFI ON THE BEACH IN MÁLAGA
nationalities.
There is to be free WiFi access on the beaches of
MARBELLA RESTAURANT OWNER SAYS HE
Málaga this Easter, thanks to an agreement
MAY HAVE TO CLOSE AFTER COMPLYING
between the Costa del Sol’s beach businesses
WITH SPAIN'S SMOKING LAW
association and Gowex, the company which
José Eugenio Arias Camisón’s establishment was
sponsors WiFi Internet connections on the
closed down on February 10 for failing to comply
municipal buses in Madrid. Diario Sur reports that
with Spain’s new smoking legislation which came
the service will be available later this week on La
into force on January 2 this year. He reopened a
Malagueta in Málaga City, and on La Carihuela
month later, after giving a written commitment
and El Bajondillo, in Torremolinos. The aim is to
that he would comply with the law, but now says
extend the project across the coast to 50
he may have to close down if his income does not
connection points for the summer. The sign-posted
improve.
points of access will be at chiringuitos and beach bed areas where users will be able to access the
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Cómpeta Properties S.L. Always at your service Avda. Sayalonga, 24B, Cómpeta (Málaga) Tel: (0034) 952 516 107 Avda. de Constitución, 37B, Cómpeta (Málaga)Tel (00 34) 952 553 589 .
www.competaproperties.com info@competaproperties.com Cómpeta:
Reduced to 88.000€ Sole Agent
Ref. AP073 Stunning 1 bed apartment, recently renovated by the present owners. Open plan living area with doors opening onto balcony. Entry phone system. Ideal holiday home or first step on Spanish property ladder.
Canillas de Albaida
186.000€
Ref. TH337 Lovely modern property in immaculate condition situated on the edge of this beautiful village. Wonderful views over the village and the verdant countryside to the Mediterranean. 3/4 beds, 2 baths, 130m2 build, 2 terraces.
Cómpeta:
239.000€
Ref. V430 Charming established villa in elevated south facing position with truly magnificent views down over the verdant countryside to the Mediterranean and across the coast to Africa. 2 beds, 2 baths, 100m2 living space + terraces, 1.827m2 10 plot. Sold fully furnished.
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Cómpeta:
129.000€
Cómpeta:
179.000€
Ref. AP080 Charming, fully reformed, property situated in the upper part of the village with stunning views down over the pretty village and the verdant countryside to the Mediterranean. On one level with 2 beds, 1 bath, 94m2 living space, roof terrace.
Ref. F077 A charming finca situated in the peaceful countryside within fifteen minutes drive of the village of Competa. 2 beds, 1 bath, 80m2 living space,12.000m2 plot. An original old Spanish farmhouse in need of some renovation that would make it a truly magnificent home.
Cómpeta:
Cómpeta:
194.000€
239.000€
Ref. TH333 A lovely modern townhouse in immaculate condition in the upper part of the village and within walking distance of all local amenities. 3 beds, 2 baths, 120 m2 build, roof terrace. Additional advantage of a large garage. Has to be seen to be appreciated!
Ref. V431 Superb property in elevated position and within walking distance of the village. 4 beds, 4 baths, 190m2 living space, 5.000m2 plot, swimming pool. Very good access and beautiful views over the verdant countryside and towards the coast. Excellent value!
Cómpeta:
Cómpeta:
295.000€
335.000€
Ref. V225 Wonderful villa in fantastic Ref. V425 A charming established villa location with very good access. 3 beds. situated in an elevated south facing position with excellent access and 3 baths. 145m2 build, 2942m2 plot. Wood magnificent views down over the verdant burning fire, Central heating, Double countryside to the Mediterranean and across glazing, Swimming pool, Solar system. to the coast of Africa. 3 beds, 2 baths, 107m2 Fully fitted kitchen. Also available for rent both long and short term. build + terraces, 3.200m2 plot. Must beTo seen!advertise call Helen on 637 028 873
Property of the Month
Cómpeta - 260.000€ Ref. V412 Lovely 3 bed, 2 bath property in immaculate condition with 120m2 living accommodation and 2.500m² of land. This south facing property is situated in a wonderful location of the countryside and is easily accessible by a tarmac road. This property has truly magnificent views over the verdant countryside down to the Mediterranean. Mature gardens, attractive terraces and the special feature of a fish pond with koi carp make this house what it is. The property also has its own registered well and an 8000 lts. water tank. Landline telephone, internet and satellite TV are all connected. Central heating and double glazing throughout make it perfect for all year round residence. This property is very good value for money and really must be seen to be fully appreciated.
Alcaucin:
299.950€ Cómpeta:
. Reduced to 326.000€ Cómpeta:
395.000€
Ref. TH326 Large spacious townhouse within a few minutes drive of the beautiful village of Alcaucin. This is an ideal large family home or could be converted to provide bed and breakfast accommodation. 5/6 beds, 5 baths, 220m² build, Swimming pool and large terrace. Excellent opportunity for an extremely large property at a reasonable price.
Ref. TH134 Charming traditional townhouse in a very central location currently used as a successful guest house in one part of the property and living accommodation in the other part. 7 beds, 6 baths, 170m² build + terrace, with Cómpeta: An extremely attractive and stunning views of the village, the spacious property with excellent access. and105m² down aprox. to the Build. coast.2531m² 3mountains beds, 2 baths.
Ref. F081 A truly fantastic property situated just 10 minutes from Cómpeta, in a sheltered valley with beautiful views of the countryside, the lovely Natural Park and down to the Mediterranean coast. Separate guest apartment. 5 beds, 3 baths in total. 200m² build, 60.000m² plot.
plot. Private garage. Swimming pool. Jacuzzi. Gas central heating. Wood burning fire. Fantastic views.
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Cómpeta Properties S.L. Construction & Services “Care and quality combined” Avda. Sayalonga 24A, Cómpeta 29754 (Málaga)
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CÓMPETA'S very own SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE ….
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wonderful costumes including a pair of shoes flown in especially from Curacao (there is a definite whiff of Chester about this!) and a keen cast will ensure a hugely entertaining evening.
CAMPO’s choreographer Vonya Plush really has her hands full this year with a complicated dance routine featuring all seven virgin Dwarfs. “I’m really up against it due to a variety of body shapes and sizes” says Vonja “not to mention the gender mix, but it will all be alright on the night”. And to all you Aretha Franklin fans, the dwarfs promise to treat the performance with respect.
Tickets go on sale Monday May 2nd priced at just 12.50€ each and can be purchased direct from Todo Papel www.todo-todo.co.uk and Sugar & Spice www.sugarandspice.es Cómpeta. Seats are limited to 80 per night so please book early. Opening night is Wednesday June 8th and we will be performing through until Sunday June 12th. The ticket price includes a welcome drink and tapas.
inderella’s Ugly Sisters Chester and Ray certainly thought they could dance in last year’s production of Cinderella but I’m not sure what Arlene Phillips or Nigel Lythgoe would have said!
Choreography Camp continues and only the fittest will survive until opening night when only you the audience can judge whether the dwarfs have studied hard and CAN REALLY DANCE! To quote Walt Disney “if you can dream it you can do it” so we are all dreaming very hard! Much of last year’s talented cast and crew will once again be supporting the production along with a few new welcome additions including a well-known shopkeeper who is very popular on Saturday mornings. Can you guess who? “A great deal of work is underway to bring the audience a better visual and audio experience this year so not a single one of the multitudes of innuendos is missed” says Stage Manager Martin Robinson. Specialist lighting and sound provided by Ben Alford from Nerja Solutions, incredible sets courtesy of the ingenious John Plush,
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VENUE CHANGE this year’s performances will now be staged at the new Museo de Artes y Costumbres in Cómpeta given over to us by Alcalde José Luis Torres Gutiérrez. He was so impressed with the Dance Gala last year he committed to help us when and wherever he can. What this means in practical terms is more money for the nominated charities to include the new Youth Centre here in our home village. The Museo will be transformed into a wonderful theatre complete with bar facilities so get your glad rags on! For further details please contact Debi on 626 192 117 or email debi.bond@gmail.com plus follow us on Facebook: Cómpeta AMateur Performance Organisation (CAMPO) Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs is sponsored by Puffin Dive Centre www.puffin.org.uk
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CALETA DE VELEZ REF: FP0803 A spacious, 166m2, two bedroom villa with separate apartment on a 568m2 plot with private pool, extensive sun terracing, two garages and enjoying views to the sea.
340,000 euros
NERJA FP0808
ALMACHAR FP0763
A rare opportunity to purchase a finca with a 105m2 construction to reform on a plot 1044m2 with good access, southerly aspect and views to the sea.
A detached 150m2 country property with 9m x4m pool, 2,000m2 plot, easy access and walking distance of the village. Two bedrooms with easy conversion of the integral garage to a third.
197,000 euros
230,000 euros
IZNATE FP0799
NERJA FP0727
A small, 23m2 studio property in the village suitable for reform. Habitable with water, electricity and sewage. Subject to licenses could be extended.
A beautiful one bedroom apartment in Capistrano with private terrace and garden. This is a great property for sale at a very reasonable price.
ONLY 29,500 euros
100,000 euros
TORRE DEL MAR - Calle Playa Marina, 2D Tel - 952547131 Mobile - 606087362 NERJA - Calle El Barrio, 11. Tel. - 952 52 41 40 Mob- 637 27 83 06
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May Events in Cómpeta Sunday 1st May: ‘Fiesta de Trabajo’ A trip to Játar in the Province of Granada has been arranged to celebrate the 1st of May.
Sunday 15th May At the Alberdini, The Mayor will be present supporting the Cudeca Charity ‘Walk for Life’
Monday 2nd of May ‘First Aid Course’ As part of the ongoing course for ‘Guides and Monitors in the Sierra’ Doctor Peter Wehrenfennig will be giving this course in the Salon de Actos in the Town Hall. While priority will be given to course members there are a few places still available, if you are interested please contact Tom Ferber on 636-821-930.
Wednesday 18th May There will be an evening of Musical Entertainment with “ONE VOICE” at 20-00H in the Museum of Arts and Customs, to celebrate the ‘International day of Museums’
There will also be a course on using G.P.S. in the Sierra on the same day following the First Aid Course, to be confirmed. Tuesday 3rd May ‘Dia de la Cruz’ Procession starts at 6.30pm
Sunday the 22nd May ‘Vote with your Feet’ Walk to VOTE and then go for a Walk/Ramble leaving the Tourist Office at 9am. 30th April 12:00 Opening of Cómpeta Art Exhibition The Museum of Arts and Customs. For further information on any of these activities and events ask in the Town Hall or contact Tom Ferber on 636821930
Wednesday 4th to Sunday 8th of May ‘Week of Theatre’ Theatrical activities for all ages.
Day for life Sunday 15th May
"Adding Life to Days.”
A fun family day in aid of cudeca cancer care hospice
F
ree, (yes free!!) Park and Ride. Due to the overwhelming interest for Craft Market Stalls for our Day for Life, the total lower car park of the Alberdini Hotel will be dedicated to the Craft Market. This means there will be NO parking at the Alberdini on Sunday 15th May but The Ayuntamiento are kindly providing free transportation. This will depart from outside The Portichuelo Store, Venta de Palma to the Alberdini at 11.00am and every half Hour.
Walk For Life Registration details contact Cindy Jones .
Family Fun day 11.00am until 5.00pm Bouncy Castle, Face Painting etc. .
Open Air Market 11.00am until 4.00pm Lots of goodies! .
World Food Stalls 12.00am until 4.00pm Cakes, Spanish, English, Mediterranean, Moroccan, Carribean. .
If on 15th May, you wish to reserve your seat, please call 952516294. For full information, contact our website; www.alberdini.com/day for life
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Live Music 11.00 until dark Andy Time, DJ Tom and Fabel .
Raffle Top prize 500 euro Portichuelo voucher
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Country Properties S.A. In harmony with nature
Since 1986
CÓMPETA REF. 5123 COUNTRY VILLA 143 M²
RINCON DE LA VICTORIA REF. 4947 VILLA 300 M²
GOLF & COAST
ELEGANT & QUALITY .
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COUNTRY VILLA 4 BEDS , 3 BATHS, 180 º UNBROKEN VIEWS TO THE COASTLINE & MOUNTAINS, LONG POOL, PATIOS, CENTRAL HEATING, MARBLE FLOORS, 14000 M²
MAGNIFICENT VILLA 15 ROOMS, EXLUSIVE URBANISATION NEARBY THE GOLF COURSE, CLOSE TO THE BEACH & MALAGA,EXQUISITE LAYOUT & DECORATION, POOL, GARAGE, SELF CONTAINED ACCOMMODATIONS. MUST BE SEEN.
TORROX VILLA 120 M²
LONG TERM RENTALS SPECIALS MONTHLY
TORROX VILLA 143 M²
SPECIAL OFFER .
2 BEDS, GUEST APARTMENT, 2 BATHS, POOL, GARAGE, ROOF TERRACE, FURNISHED, LAND 3932M²
PRICE: 49.000€
PRICE: 780.000€
REF. 5108
REF. 4958
PRICE: 200.000€
REF. 5130
TORROX VILLA 195 M²
TR 30 - TORROX 2 BEDS TOWNHOUSE 330€ TR 33 - TORROX 3 BEDS APARTMENT/TERRACE 440€ 10 MINUTES TO THE COAST .
VILLA 2 BEDS, 2 BATHS, SOUTHEAST FACING ABOVE TORROX, PANORAMIC VIEWS, GOOD LOCATION, SOLD FURNISHED, 2000 M² LAND
PRICE: 180.000€
CR 10 - SAYALONGA 2 BEDS-VILLA/POOL/HEATING 650€ CR 04 - COMPETA 3 BEDS-VILLA/POOL/HEATING 850€
ELEGANT & QUALITY EXCLUSIVE: ELEGANT VILLA 2 BEDS, 2 BATHS, GARAGE, POOL, GOOD ACCESS, CARPORT, SOLD SEMI FURNSIHED, 10000 M² LAND. .
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PRICE: 385.000€
Cómpeta: Plaza Almijara, 21 - 29754 Cómpeta -Tel. (0034) 952 516 178 Torrox: Calle Ortigosa, 7 – 29770 Torrox – Tel. (0034) 952 539 125 .
Email: sales@countryproperties.net
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Eat as much as you like TAJ MAHAL
9.95â‚Ź Daytime & Evening
Traditional Indian Tandoori Restaurant
We offer an all you can eat menu
(As many starters, main courses and desserts as you want)
which is all freshly cooked to order. You do not have to move from your table as everything is served to you. Torrox Costa (Next to Post Office) Open 12.00-16.00 / 18.00-24.00 Daily Tel: 952 534 972 / 634 051 535 18
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Weird and Wonderful from around the world!
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ndonesia anti-porn MP quits for watching porn!A member of parliament from an Islamic party which promoted antipornography legislation has resigned after being caught watching porn in parliament. Mr Arifinto of the Islamic Prosperous Justice Party (PKS) was photographed looking at the images on Friday. He said he had inadvertently opened an email link which led him to the images. Pornography has become one of the testing grounds of conservative Islam's influence over politics in Indonesia. "For the recent developing media coverage, I apologise to all members of the party and parliament," Mr Arifinto - who goes by one name - told a news conference. "I will continue to work for my party. I'm also going to continue to better myself, by repentance, reading the Koran and asking for guidance." The BBC's Kate McGeown in Jakarta says the PKS was the driving force behind anti-pornography legislation, so that when one of its lawmakers was caught out, he was shown no mercy. If it is proved that Mr Arifinto was indeed downloading a pornographic movie, as photography of his behaviour appears to show, he could find himself charged with a law of his own party's making
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S to fund $20m remake of Sesame Street for Pakistan. The United States is funding a Pakistani remake of the popular TV children's show Sesame Street. In a new effort to win hearts and minds in Pakistan, USAID - the development arm of the US government - is donating $20m (ÂŁ12m) to the country to create a local Urdu version of the show. The project aims to boost education in Pakistan, where many children have no access to regular schooling. The show is to be filmed in Lahore and aired later in the year "The programme is part of a series of ventures that is aimed at developing the educational infrastructure in the country,"
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Virginia Morgan, a spokesperson for USAID, told the BBC. "Education is one of the vital sectors that need help in Pakistan." The show will be set in a village in Pakistan - rather than the streets of New York - with roadside tea shop and residents sitting on their verandas. The remake will star a puppet called Rani, the six-year-old daughter of a peasant farmer, with pigtails and a school uniform, according to Britain's Guardian newspaper.
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lympian Carl Lewis announces bid for New Jersey. Nine-time Olympic champion Carl Lewis has said he will run again, but this time for a Senate seat in the state of New Jersey. "When I run, as you see from my record, I run to win," Mr Lewis said. The 49-yearold said he wanted to give back to the southern New Jersey district where he grew up by running for the Senate as a Democrat. Mr Lewis, a former sprinter and long-jumper, is considered one of the greatest athletes of all time. He said he was seeking a Senate seat in order to inspire people and improve educational opportunities, particularly in the area of physical education for children. He also said he hoped to bring civility to the currently bitter US political climate. "The people are fed up with their elected officials playing the blame game and treating their political counterparts as enemies," he said. Mr Lewis, who will run in the 8th legislative district now represented by Republican Dawn Addiego, added that he would announce an issue-based platform within the next several days. It will be the first time Mr Lewis has sought elected office.
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his month I had the pleasure of having a chat with Wayne Newman founder of CompetaArt. We talked about the talent and personalities of the various artists and wouldn't it be interesting to get to know each one individually. So, over the course of the next few months I will also be speaking to some of the group members about their work and life in Spain. To start the series off I thought it would be interesting for people to know a little bit more about CompetaArt, how it was formed and what they do. Wayne moved to Competa over 6 years ago with his Spanish wife Aurora, he formally worked in IT and it was these skills that led to the creation of ComeptaArt. It started with an artist friend asking Wayne to help create a CD which he could post out to exhibition halls. Wayne obliged and suggested a webpage would also be beneficial for self promotion. It was through this first web page that the idea of providing a platform for artists to come together both on the web and in person was developed. Wayne’s objective was to bring together artists and crafts people in the area so they could share ideas and projects common to all. What was initially a single web page for one artist soon became more than twenty pages showcasing artists and crafts people. Wayne then invited to them to his home for a glass of wine and as the ideas flowed, suggested they were now a group….. thus ComeptaArt was born! Each artist has now their own page with a description of themselves and a photo display of works. The group now also meet on the 2nd Wednesday of each month. Anybody is welcome to have a chat with Wayne
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with regards to joining the group and he describes Competart as an incredible mixture of nationalities, personalities, skills which is democratically run. One of their major projects is the annual walkabout the group organises. It is a walking tour of artist studios and exhibits, normally over the Easter weekend around Competa on both the Saturday and Sunday between 11.00am and 19.00. Wayne explained each member of the group helps with organising the weekend “for example I am in charge of logistics, Debbie sorts publicity , Karen the Swedish translation and we all pull together and work as fantastic team”. The walkabout is not only good self promotion for the artists and crafts people but also great promotion for the village of Competa. We are happy for others to join the walkabout for one year as an invited artist but after that they need to become a full member of the group to continue. Also throughout the year CompetaArt hold other exhibitions. Last year they held exhibitions in Nerja and Kenitra Morocco and after the walkabout and this year will be holding an exhibition at the Museo de Arte y Costumes in Competa from May 1st to July 15th. I am really looking forward to meeting the CompetaArt members as they sound a really interesting group of people and I hope The Grapevine will do them justice over the coming months.
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Spring is here!
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ummer is here and it's back to long cold drinks and ice cubes from the freezer. But how many of us are still paying way too much for our drinking water? The WaterWorks Man is currently advertising a Two Stage Water Filter for just 99€, complete and fitted, but what are they, and what are the advantages of having one? Could you explain what your filters do? .
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issues. Does the filter need much space? And can you put them anywhere? .
The filter cartridges fit neatly in the cupboard under your sink and the pure water faucet (tap) fits either into your sink top or your worktop. There's a picture of one in this month's Grapevine. Finally Geoff, do your filters soften the water? .
No, to soften your water you would need a water softener or an electronic conditioner, both of which I can also supply incidentally. Water filters do take a small amount of hardness (cal) out of the water, but they don't have a dramatic effect on the hardness. They are designed to improve water purity and taste. See advert on page 39
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The Palm Moth (paysandisia archon)
Campo Cuttings by Lorraine Cavanagh.
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any of you, by now, will have become intimately acquainted with the rhynchophorus ferrugineos, or red palm weevil. As if our palms didn’t have enough problems at the moment, there is now a new threat on the horizon – paysandisia archon or the palm moth. It’s rather ironic that both of these insects, which so tragically devastate our palms, are also very beautiful creatures. This new danger looks like a large and impressive butterfly but is, in fact, a moth though, exceptionally, it flies during daylight hours. (In case you’re wondering, one of the main differences between moths and butterflies is that butterflies hold their wings vertically when resting whereas moths hold them flat against their body). This beauty has a wingspan of around 10cm; the forewings are dark green with brown streaks and the rear wings are bright red with bold black and white markings. The females
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are larger than the males and have a prominent ovipositor. A native of South America – Uruguay, Paraguay, Argentina and southern Brazil in particular – it arrived in Europe via a batch of infected palms. Have you heard this story somewhere before?? So far it has been sighted in certain areas of France, Italy, Portugal and – importantly for us - in Gerona, Alicante, Valencia and Mallorca. In its homeland, it is not considered a particular pest because it has natural enemies in the form of predators and parasitic mites which limit its spread and because it attacks naturally occurring palms which are not a food crop and, therefore, considered relatively unimportant. Thus its life cycle has not been studied, so we are rather ‘in the dark’. However, since its arrival in Europe, it has been noted that it has a very wide range of food
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sources: brahea armata, chamaerops humilis, phoenix canariensis, phoenix dactylifera, phoenix roebelenii, trachycarpus fortune, washingtonia filifera and washingtonia robusta. To a lesser degree, it seems to also have a taste for butia, livistonia, sabal and trithrinax. So, it could be said that, almost all of our palms are under attack. Initial investigations suggest that the moth has a long development cycle in comparison with the red palm weevil. Adults can usually be sighted Typical leaf damage between June and September. Eggs are laid at the base of the palm leaf or in the heart of the palm. Newly hatched larvae are pink initially but, as they fatten up, they turn creamywhite and reach 6cm long. The larvae bore long tunnels through the young leaves developing in the crown and down into the trunk. Chewed leaves, as the picture, are a typical warning. These larvae live for 9 months and weaken the palm fatally. When they pupate, they wrap palm fibres around themselves, forming cocoons which markedly resemble those formed by the red palm weevil. Larvae Because of their slower development rate, and the reduced number of larvae, the devastation is not usually as quick as that caused by the palm weevil; large palms will sometimes survive but young palms are often destroyed, as are those in pots. But, because little is known of the invader, no method of control has yet been found. Chemicals need to be tested before general release in public parks and private gardens and biological control, in the form of natural (and safe) enemies need several years to develop. This very lovely looking insect – the largest that has ever been accidentally introduced into Europe – is yet another threat to our beleaguered palms. It’s almost certainly going to be heading our way soon so study the accompanying photos and be on the lookout for beautiful moths!
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Lorraine Cavanagh has lived in Spain for 25 years; a mother, grandmother and hispanófila, her passions are plants, the environment, food and drink, and travelling within Spain. A landscape gardener and writer, she’s always happy to give advice. Call and see her at Viveros Florena, 2km from Cómpeta down the Sayalonga Road – have a free coffee and cake in their tea-rooms. Her book Lorraine Cavanagh’s Mediterranean Garden Plants has been nicknamed ‘the bible’. The new edition at €24.90 is now generally available throughout Spain. Viveros Florena: If you’d like to receive regular updates of what’s happening in the garden centre, new stock etc. let us have your email address or mobile number. Hours:
June, July, September, 9 – 2, closed for August. October to May 10 – 4 Closed Sundays and Mondays Tel: 689928201 E-mail: florenaspain@hotmail.com
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TU PUEDES CONFIAR EN NUESTRO GRUPO YOU CAN HAVE CONFIDENCE WITH OUR TEAM
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am pleased to be supporting the campaign of José Luis Torres Gutiérrez for a second term as Mayor of our beloved Cómpeta. I got to know the Mayor through organising the Ballet and Dance Gala last year. I was impressed by his interest and involvement in the project, and importantly, everything he promised was delivered.
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As our Mayor he paid out of his own pocket for Gala tickets so that some of the poorer families of the town could enjoy the show.
ü Mindful of the impact of recession on the whole community he took a voluntary pay cut on his Mayoral salary.
ü An elderly British lady who needed handrails to assist her mobility was visited personally by the Mayor to ensure that he understood her needs and arranged immediate installation.
ü When a family from Malaga went missing on a mountain walk the Mayor went out personally at 1.30 am to assist the Guardia Civil in finding our lost visitors.
ü On the back of the Dance Gala and other
cultural events the Mayor is committed to establishing a community theatre where genuine cross-cultural arts programmes can be held. He is also committed to supporting young unemployed people from across the community to become involved in the theatre project, letting them gain practical skills to boost their confidence.
ü Our Mayor is no faceless politician, he is a ands on Mayor and his door is open to all.
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The Mayor wishes to provide a window across the community through which all can share a vision for our town. He wishes to ensure that he can support all in ensuring that doors are open to all in getting involved in opportunities within our community. He wishes to build bridges across our community so that Cómpeta remains quintessentially Spanish, but values and enjoys the contribution from all nationalities that live here and consider Cómpeta to be their home. In respecting and valuing the crosscultural richness in our community the Mayor is thinking about ways in which communications across the community can be improved. Our so called “Foreigners Department” sees over 500 people each year, but this also includes Spanish citizens, for example an older Spanish couple who were entitled to a French pension were given assistance in translating all their correspondence from French into Spanish. With many languages other than English being used in our community it is vital that as many other languages as possible are catered for. The Mayor has also agreed that he will provide regular updates via The Grapevine on what is going on in the Town Hall, including briefings on key issues. He has established a Facebook page, which will be updated regularly and will invite ideas and suggestions from all citizens. I should finally add that our Mayor has done his utmost to ensure that the governance of our community is transparent. One reads of corruption in local politics, even in the UK, but Jose Luis can be trusted to keep local government clean. Please consider supporting our Mayor in serving our community for a further term. In José Luis you’ve got a friend.. Dr. Ray Rowden, Former Special Adviser, House of Commons Health Select Committee.
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t may well be that your political opinions or leanings do not always agree with the prospective candidates in the forthcoming local elections, but remember the old adage that “Local Politics is all about local issues”, and try to pick the best man for the job.
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One of my strongest wishes would be to put in place improved information and help facilities for everyone including a strengthened Foreigner's department, and already I have a multinational team of residents of Cómpeta who would be dedicated to this task.
There has been much promised in the past, but whether your first worry is the response time of the police, the dedicated medical staff at the Health Centre doing their best in overcrowded conditions, road repairs, signposting in the campo, or free Spanish courses for the children of expatriates who live in Cómpeta, we are now in 2011 and many people who made a choice four years ago have not seen their hopes realised. Now you will soon have the opportunity to choose again.
Think about the benefits of that to you! I always listen to the wishes of the residents of Cómpeta and try to act accordingly. I want everything that you want.
For many residents one of their most important desires is fair representation for everyone, no matter whom you are. It is the starting point for progressive and successful local government. My name is Raúl Martín López, I am the PSOE candidate, and I have strong views about fairness and improving the quality of life for everybody in Cómpeta.
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But to get these improvements in our village you need to give your support to a team of people who will put your wishes into practice. 43% of Cómpeta residents are expatriates so if you all take this opportunity it will make a huge difference to the result of the election. Don't leave it to somebody else! If you have any questions you are welcome to email me: raulmartin2011@hotmail.com For more information: www.psoecompeta.blogspot.com Your decisions today will affect your options tomorrow. Don't waste this opportunity. To advertise call Helen on 637 028 873
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Portichuelo Properties T365 VERY LARGE, TRADITIONAL VILLAGE HOUSE IN CÓMPETA Set over several floors, this house of approx. 260 m2 would be ideal for a family, or could be redeveloped to provide guest apartments. Includes a mature, patio garden. Some parts are in need of modernisation.
F612 LIGHT-FILLED, SPACIOUS VILLA CLOSE TO COMPETA Finca style villa in Competa countryside with 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, lounge with woodburner and storeroom. The plot is 3,786 m2 with a large, flat area for the development of a garden. Offered at an extremely good price.
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T316 , MODERNISED 3 BEDROOM TOWNHOUSE IN COMPETA This townhouse in the upper part of the village, has been renovated to provide all modern conveniences. With entrances on two levels, the accommodation comprises fitted kitchen, lounge, 3 bedrooms, bathroom & terraces.
F432 DELIGHTFUL CORTIJO ON THE EDGE OF THE NATIONAL PARK A typical, open-plan Andalucian cortijo renovated to complement its stunning location & fabulous, mature gardens. With spacious accommodation, separate guesthouse & infinity swimming pool, this property is really special.
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A375 MODERN, WELL DESIGNED APARTMENTS IN CENTRAL COMPETA These lovely apartments are nearing completion, and have a location that would be hard to beat. Built & finished using high quality materials they range from one to three bedrooms, & are individually designed to make the most of the space & views. Very reasonably priced, they start at 99,000 Euros for a one bedroom, including a parking space. Perfect as a family home, for holidays, or rentals.
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Diary of a Thespian (I said, “Thespian”!)
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ow the hell did I get here? Last year I was one of many who attended the successful adult Panto, Cinderella, in aid of CUDECA and other local charities and if you read my review you might remember I was a little apprehensive about amateur dramatics. That is despite having done a little acting darlings, in my youth, don’t you know; a sidekick hunchback to Dracula, a badger and a lamplighter is the sum total. My dubious claim to fame is the guy who I replaced as the hunchback sidekick went on to be a star of The Full Monty, Flintstones, the TV comedy Thin Blue Line and now appears in adverts for Tesco. Look where it got me. Maybe that was it. It hit a nerve and the pull of treading the boards again was too much. Or was it peer pressure from friends who, in some strange way, were encouraging me for some private joke so they could ‘extract the urine’ so to speak. “Go on, we think you should do it. You’d be good. It’ll only be a laugh” A laugh for whom? I’m easily led. More credence is given to this latter theory when I persuaded another friend to take part for this “laugh”, who then promptly pulled out after the first script meeting. I won’t embarrass him by mentioning any names. Oh, sorry, I have to interrupt this article briefly as my wife has asked me to pop and buy some SUGAR and we need something to SPICE up tonight’s curry……..right I’m back with you. As I was saying, I won’t mention any names.
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So the first meeting was held to announce the next CAMPO Panto and it was to be Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. All those interested were asked to register their interest, whether it was acting or working behind scenes and we were given a taste of what we were in for as some of last year’s participants recounted their experiences. I think some were still in character from last year. Blimey, does it last that long? Next it was the script meeting, which I was drafted in on along with my then partner in crime. For the purpose of this article we’ll just call him ‘Judas’! Now, this is an adult panto but despite this some of the lines still had to be removed or changed to suit the audience we would be performing in front of in Cómpeta. If you are reasonably broadminded you will find it entertaining but if you think ´bashing the bishop’ is an assault on the clergy and a ‘sizeable lunchbox’ is something you take to work packed full of cheese sandwiches and a Kit Kat, then maybe it won’t be your thing. Some scenes needed to be re-written so a few of us were to work on that. Whilst that was being done we were all eventually contacted by Tom, the Director, to confirm the parts we would be playing. Although Snow White doesn’t have a Dame, as this is no normal panto, Chester Williams would take the lead role of Snow White. As not many 3 foot high people applied for the part of dwarfs, Tom had to make do with what he had. Geoff Tyler (6’ 4”) would be Bashful, Ray Rowden (6’ 1”) would be Dopey, Phil Smith (6’)
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Following the allocation of the panto’s roles, we then had the first full read through so we could all get a feel of how the script sounded and each “hackter” had the opportunity to get a feel for their own part. Being Sleazy there was plenty of opportunity to feel my part and deliver lines along the same theme. I did warn you. Immediately, some characters already seemed to be some way down the line of being formed, or was it just clever casting? Some of the more risqué sounding lines actually took on a new life and sounded less risqué with emphasis and character behind them. It was already taking shape. .
Rehearsals started shortly afterwards and we started to get a good idea as to how the panto was going to look as well as sound. Some “hackters” had even gone as far as using props and even breaking in costume items to enhance their character at this early stage. Women’s shoes with a man’s jeans and shirt was a sight needing a double take. .
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The script was still evolving as we rehearsed and no doubt we will have further changes as we go. Behind the scenes, so to speak, people were working away on costume design, further script rewrites, scenery, venue and even dance routines. You’ve heard of the film, My Left Foot? Well this was like the sequel, Two Left Feet. I’ll say no more at this stage. .
As we approach May’s rehearsal schedule, thoughts start to turn to actually learning lines and not reading them from our scripts. The show will start to take further shape as “hackters” won’t be able to hide behind their scripts in between lines but will need to start acting or risk looking like a stage prop that only comes to life in short, sharp bursts. If you don’t learn them well enough it’s when the Prompt, Mave Moore, becomes your best friend. Upset her and our prompt won’t be forthcoming, you’ll look like a lemon and your fellow “hackters” won’t thank you as the cue for their line fails to deliver. Still, that’s half the fun of amateur dramatics, isn’t it? It’s like watching F1 motor racing, nobody watches to see a flawless performance they want to see a spectacular crash and the ensuing chaos that follows. I’m sure there’ll be plenty of that as we continue to the big night. Now back to work on my character of Sleazy – another normal day in the shop, then. .
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The characters of each “hackter” outside their actual part also started to show themselves; divas, method actors, type cast actors but far be it for me to pinpoint which type applied to whom. We can’t have any backstage ego clashes now can we? Well, you know what these actor types can be like don’t you, sweetie. I’m still waiting for confirmation of
my own dressing room with a gold star with my name on the door, by the way. The ego has landed.
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Customer Service as it used to be!
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erhaps one of the most obvious differences between life in Cómpeta and our old life in the UK can be seen every time we walk into a supermarket. There are no bright fluorescent lights, no supermarket jangles being played on the radio or twenty different aisles trying to tempt us with everything from aspic to zucchini. Now let’s be honest, there are times when we all might miss being able to wander aimlessly around a huge superstore, choosing between 20 different varieties of baked beans! However, there is one thing that you most definitely don’t get at ASDA or Tesco and that is the old fashioned service that many of you will remember from the good old days! Being able to walk into a local supermarket where they know you and exactly what you want: somewhere that spend you a little while having a chat about the weather, the family and the latest happenings in the village! For those of you who already shop at the Coviran at the top of the village, close to Plaza del Carmen, you will recognize that this is in fact just the treatment that you get every time you walk through the door! Ana, Santiago and their two sons are always to willing to help you find just what you need. Anything that you can’t find in the shop, whether that be English or Spanish products, you can order and they will do their best to have it for the next time you visit. After 30 years of running the family business the thing that makes this particular supermarket unique is their delivery service: not only do they deliver to both Cómpeta and Canillas but also to the campo. In fact, if you need to get to the shop and don’t have transport of your own, they will even come and pick you up and take you home when you’re ready! If you’re thinking that all this is well and good but how are you going to tell explain to them where
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Beyond Romania's ice hotel
by Andy Wilkes
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n the March Grapevine magazine I wrote about me and my wife's experience in an ice hotel. If I am honest the ice hotel was our reason for being in Romania and as we were busy in the lead up to Christmas we did not really have any chance to research about the country which meant that upon arrival we had little idea what to expect or even what the hotels we would be staying in would be like. Being a natural pessimist I was not expecting much but a quick read through the in-flight magazine and our recently purchased guide book on our flight into Bucharest had raised my hopes. We flew with Romania's budget airline Blue Air which was like flying with EasyJet but just a little shabbier. As we circled over a Bucharest everything was white with snow; the recent disruption at Heathrow airport sprang to mind, but the pilot adeptly landed the plane on the snow covered runway without a problem. An English speaking taxi driver later told us that the year before there was a metre of snow in the streets of Bucharest and yet everything was back to normal within a day which just shows that BAA have a lot to learn and to explain. We shuffled off of the plane and through passport control. Just behind passport control was a small baggage collection belt. We looked around to see which belt our bags would be appearing only to realise that the 10 foot long belt circling before me, so laden with bags and suitcases that they were falling off was it, the only belt. Being British at first I politely stood near the belt trying not to actually knock into or touch anybody, before then getting a bit angry and then finally wading in rudely and grabbing our bags as they emerged. This was our first ever visit to an eastern block country and the baggage collection belt experience felt exactly like my preconception of such a (former communist) country. But this was not Ceauþescu's communist country; this was Romania, member of the European Union since 2007. I later discovered that the airport we had flown into, Baneasa, was the airport used by Blue Air and the main international airport. Ah well. You get what you pay for! Once out of the airport we got into a taxi to go to our hotel; the taxi driver started the engine of his
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Peugeot and huge icon of an engine appeared on the dashboard. The taxi driver calmly took his wallet out of his pocket and put it over the dashboard display covering the worrying engine icon. His magic wallet obviously worked as we go to our hotel without a hitch. There is much to see in Bucharest; the Palace of Parliament is the second-largest building in the world after the Pentagon. This audacious building gives a perfect insight into Ceauþescu's megalomania and boasts some unbelievable statistics; designed and built by 4,000 architects and 20,000 builders, 4,500 chandeliers, 1,100 rooms the list goes on. After our guided tour of the building (mainly in Romanian as we were the only foriegners there) that lasted for around an hour, we were informed that we had just seen 1% of the building. I asked our guide to clarfiy two items in our Insight Guide to Romania. Firstly, as stated in said book was there a sliding roof to allow a helicopter to land inside. She said the was a myth. Secondly, are there secret tunnels in the building. She said there were but she did not know about them as they are secret. I did not pluck-up the courage to ask if the tunnels we build by death-row prisoners to maintain their secrecy. In case you are wondering the guide did speak English, which was lucky as my Romanian is a bit rusty. That said Romanian does share many words with Spanish as it is the only Balkan language with Latin roots. It is quite strange to hear words like 'factura' or 'piscina' in the middle of a Russian sounding sentence. Also in Bucharest we happened upon a traditional shopping centre; not some glossy mall of wellknown shops – although these do exist in Bucharest – but a higgledy-piggledy collection of various stalls selling their wares. Here we witnessed a hangover from the communist days we had read about in our guidebook; downward escalators were blocked and there were security guards stopping people from going down in the lift. Later on in the trip we mentioned this to a local who said he had never heard of such a thing. Having spoken to a number of Romanian's the general feeling was that they were the poor man of Europe and that all other countries are prosperous
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and living well. They thought the roads were terrible in Romania and that the trains were always late, neither of which we found to be accurate. My wife Debbie is a much more avid reader than me and before our trip a book called Along the Enchanted Way by William Blacker. The book is an autobiographical story of how Blacker moved to Romania in the early 80's, fell in love with a gypsy woman and lived with a group of gypsies (I just looked at the pictures). The book regularly mentioned a plum vodka called Þuicã and she was very keen to try some, so in a restaurant on our first night she ordered a glass. Let's suffice to say we did not bring a bottle back with; rather than a fruity little number it tasted like agua fuerte mixed with vodka. I too came a cropper on the alcohol front. Another item on our list of things to do before we ar 50 is for me to drink vodka in the eastern block, so one night in a less than salubrious bar I ordered a nice sounding concoction from the cocktail menu. The waitress carried drinks over and handed a bright pink mixture in a cocktail glass to my wife. She informed the waitress that the pink drink was in fact for me. I did drink it. It was very nice. But I did ask the waitress to put it in a straight glass for me!
with our food said “if anybody in here annoys you, just let me know and I will beat them up for you”. Normally you could laugh off such a comment, but we were after all in vampire territory, Transylvania. In fact a visit to Bran castle, a delightful castle that has somehow become intertwined with the Dracula story, we began to 'see' more and more vampires. In fact the more we drank the more we saw. Bran castle has no real links with the Dracula, despite a number of vampire films being shot there. In fact Vlad the Impaler, who the story is based, never lived there. However it is still worth a visit. A must see when in the region is Sighisoara, which is one of the best-preserved mediaeval towns in Europe. After 5 minutes of wandering around it is easy to th see why this almost intact 16 century town is a Unesco world heritage site. If it was not for cars parked in the street it is like going back in time. Time seems to have stood still too for some Romanians living their simple life working the land seemingly oblivious to the fact we are in the st 21 century. See these people wearing their sheep skins and driving horse drawn carts is a sight to behold.
Bran (Dracula's) Castle, Romania
Every hotel we stayed in on our trip had warm hotel rooms. In fact so warm that although it was snowing outside we had to open the bedroom windows in each one. The hotel we stayed in prior to visiting the ice hotel was in Brasov overlooked the main square and contained probably the biggest real Christmas tree I have ever seen; it was bedecked in lights and stood over small wooden huts selling hot mulled wine and other delicacies. It was very romantic and looked truly magical in fact just like one of the high quality Christmas cards available in Todo Papel, Cómpeta. Sorry I should point out here that like commercial TV stations in the UK I have begun to offer product placement. If all goes well next month's article will be a review of my new Rolls Royce. The list goes on of the things we did during our 8 days in Romania; we visited the European city of culture 2007, Sibiu, where a waitress said to me the strangest thing I have ever heard in a restaurant. After asking us if everything was OK ff
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The people of Romania were very friendly and welcoming, the food was good and we only had chance to see about 10% of the things in our guide book. We would not hesitate to go back to see the painted monasteries in Moldavia, sample the Turkish influenced area of Dobrogea overlooking the Black Sea or to visit the more cosmopolitan Banat region in the west of the country. Maybe one day the locals will realise just what a gem of a country they live in .
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Electronic Cigarettes Switch to a healthier way of smoking any time, any place, anywhere. Less than half the price of normal cigarettes. Benefits. Tastes like a real cigarette Doesn’t smell 90% less harmful No nicotine withdrawal No yellowing of teeth or bad breath Can be smoked anywhere including on planes Doesn’t offend non smokers Less than half the price of normal cigarettes So change to a healthier way of life and save money! Starter Kit T.C.Flight 2 1 Battery.1atomizer. 3 cartridges. (aprox 60 cigs) 1 usb wall charger And Bonus offer 10 refill cartridges (approx 200 cigs) Normal cost 20 Euros .Limited offer while stocks last! All for the low price of 39.95 Euros Disposable in-flight cigs 9.95 Euros
Find us at the Country Farmers Market at Trapiche & markets at Puente don Manuel, Molina & Hippadromo Mijas Costa
Ring: 645 066 502 ask for Mandy
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The Spanish Coffee Break Spanish Political & Election Vocabulary la política político gobierno constitución ciudadano derechos presidente congreso senado diputado senador gobernador votar el voto la elección elegido
politics politician government constitution citizen rights president congress senate congressman senator governor to vote the vote the election elected
campaña partido encuesta republicanos demócratas independientes derechista izquierdista conservador liberal debate candidato/nominee delegado colegio electoral ideología lobby
campaign party poll republicans democrats independents right wing left wing conservative liberal debate candidate delegate electoral college ideology lobby
Sopa de Letras Search & Learn with the very first “Sopa de Letras” in the Axarquia! Political & Election Vocabulary Search Word la política político gobierno constitución ciudadano derechos presidente congreso senado diputado senador gobernador votar el voto la elección elegido campaña partido encuesta republicanos demócratas independientes derechista izquierdista conservador liberal debate candidato/nominee delegado colegio electoral ideología lobby
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Translation politics politician government constitution citizen rights president congress senate congressman senator governor to vote the vote the election elected campaign party poll republicans democrats independents right wing left wing conservative liberal debate candidate delegate electoral college ideology lobby
To advertise call Helen on 637 028 873
Translating Services Helping you with all of your English – Spanish translating challenges, including; *Townhall-related queries *Doctor/Hospital appointments *Arranging for a builder, plumber, electrician *Sorting out your Residencia, Empadronamiento, NIE number *Setting up a bank account *Queries with Telefonica or Endesa Or if you'd like to brush up on your Spanish, perhaps a conversation class? (either one-to-one or small groups)
BAR EL THEO Open 10.00 until late Menu del Dia House Specials Potaje de Hinojos - Chivo y Codero
For a friendly, no-obligation chat call me on:661023753, or email:Joanna@quaintmere.com
Salares: Follow the signs off the main rd
Located in Cómpeta
Tel: 606 44 89 39 - salares1954@hotmail.com - Malaga
Large enclosed play area Lots of country walks Pet collection & Delivery service
Café Bar
“El Despacho De Fernan” (Behind the Townhall)
C/Rampa. Edif. Ayunatamiento, No.1 Competa, Malaga Tel: 952 553 518
PCTORROX.COM For all your computing problems No Fix No Fee Free advice
Torrox/Nerja and surrounding areas Call Rab on 952 967 124 or 645 236 259 Email: info@pctorrox.com
Vet Services On Call Gourmet Meals if Required
THE DOG HOUSE While you are away on holiday or a weekend break, your dogs live in our house alongside our dog
“Only the best for your pal” Ring: Phil (mob) 649 079 321 email: philipclayton_1@msn.com Comares / Benamargosa Ex- cat & dog airlines.uk Recommended Refs Available
English Lessons
Located in Cómpeta
Are you worried that your child may not be realising their full potential when it comes to English? Would they benefit from a little extra help with their reading, their writing or their grammar? Let me help your child gain confidence and improve their English skills. Lessons can be conducted on a one-to-one basis or alternatively in small groups.
For a friendly, no-obligation chat call me on:661023753 or email:Joanna@quaintmere.com
Thomas Sobel
Karaoke & DJ Bars, Hotels, Restaurants & Private functions Selection of English & Spanish music
Tel: 689 704 378 email: tom@tomsobel.com
To advertise call Helen on 637 028 873
Chimney Care Costa del Sol
FOR A PROFESSIONAL INEXPENSIVE CHIMNEY SWEEPING & MAINTENANCE SERVICE Telephone: Russ Heath 654 184 242 The Grapevine
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Sudoku Challenge A true Sudoku Master can complete the puzzles below in less than fifteen minutes!
Level: Easy
Level: Intermediate
Taking the wife to the Rodeo A man took his wife to the rodeo and one of the exhibits is that of breeding bulls. They went up to the first pen and there was a sign that said, "This bull mated 50 times last year." The wife poked her husband in the ribs and said, "He mated 50 times last year." They walked a little further and saw another pen with a sign that said, "This bull mated 120 times last year." The wife hit her husband and said, "That's more than twice a week! You could learn a lot from him." They walked further and a third pen had a bull with a sign saying, "This bull mated 365 times last year." The wife got really excited and said, "That's once a day. You could REALLY learn something from this one." The husband looked at her and said, "Go up and ask him if it was with the same cow." The husband's condition has been reduced from critical to stable and he should make a full recovery
Esencia Salon de belleza y peluqueria “NATI� Av. Canillas, 33, 29754, Competa, (Malaga)
Tel: 952 51 62 89 / 654 52 85 25
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Hairdresser Facial Treatments General Treatments Alternative Therapies Laser Hair Removal Photorejuvenation Prensoterapia Hidrotherapy Hair Removal Massages To advertise call Helen on 637 028 873
Taberna -Teteria Hierbabuena Avenida de la Constitucion, 37, C贸mpeta
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New.... Fresh, cold, natural fruit juices e.g strawberry, raspberry, melon, pineapple and more!
Pensaditos Excellent variety of salads Morrocan pancakes Crepes Breakfasts .
A Bar,Tea Room & Morrocan shop Come and try our menu of traditional, Spanish and Morrocan dishes Inside and outside dinning on the terrace, Tapas available,
Electricians
Chocolate drinks and Fruit juices A large selection of tea's & traditional homemade cakes .
Come inside and browse our beautiful shop, perhaps buy some different teas, candles or some incense. Open 6 days a week Kitchen Open all day Closed Tuesdays
ICP Fitted
(Interruptor de control de Potencia) Lowest rates, all negotiations to Endesa specification for supply and meter upgrades. UK City and Guilds qualified , working in Spain for over 5 years. Fully registered with liability insurance. From fault finding to complete installation with an official bulletin issued.
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Roger 648 025 901 Mike 606 246 902 Answerphone: 952 553 282
Boarding kennels for cats and dogs Large enclosed kennels with individual covered outside runs. Including two family sized. Dogs walked 2-3 times a day in 36000 sq mtrs of fenced almond groves. , plus time in exercise/play area with tree house and shelter. Food and treats included, as well as plenty of T.L.C. Lovely new Tarmac road from the town
situated in Alhama de Granada
To advertise call Helen on 637 028 873
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Grapevine Bargain Ads Photo adverts only 15 Euro per month Text adverts (max 30 words) 5 Euros for 2 months Payment in advance only- ads must be received by 17th of the month Jianshe 250cc Quad
Range Rover 2.5 DSE Fully loaded (all the extras) Leather interior 188.000 km €5500 Competa Tel: 952 516 294
Road legal on car plates Two Seats, 1 Years ITV 4 ½ Years Old (Body work has faded, and there is some rust on the handlebars so this is reflected in the price) Rear Tyres and Battery only 6 months old 1000 Euros (no offers) Tel: Steve 618 360 290 Competa
FREELANDER 2005 41,000Km Leather Upholstery Sunroofs One owner Full Service History ITV €12,000 Competa 952030215 / 665156467 Ssangyong Musso Sports Pickup Oct 2004 2.9TDI Mercedes engine,manual,Spanish reg lhd Careful lady driver,Full service historyExcellent condition throughout, 83,000 kms (51,000miles) 8,000 Euros, open to offers, Full details 618422446
Assortment of Second Tables & Chairs More Items Available, Call into S. Chavos Constructions Office opposite Bar Bodega Competa.
From €150 Tel: 952 553 678
1998 Toyota Carina E. 1600 xli. UK Plates, Petrol, Left Hand Drive, Tow Bar, Good all round condition, Totally reliable . 475 Euros. Contact 630918579 or UK 0044 7803134161 Carriage with Pony! Business for sale Sold together or seperatly. Carriage like new
Gardening and poolFree maintenance Delivery Established Together 6 yearsonly includes van, tools,€2300 machines and 626 836 736 full client list - Basic Tel: Spanish esential For more details call: 680 496 673 Assortment of Second Hand Cabinets & Lamps,
Assortment of Second Hand Cabinets & Lamps, More Items Available, Call into S. Chavos Constructions Office opposite Bar Bodega From €25 Competa.
Tel: 952 553 678
From €15
Hotel contents for sale Hundreds of quality items, kitchen equipment, dining tables & chairs, crockery, cutlery, glassware. To view phone, David 666886611 or email for more info & photos magwood@live.com
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More Items Available, Call into S. Chavos Constructions Office opposite Bar Bodega Competa.
Tel: 952 553 678 Assortment of Second Hand Tapestries & Pictures,
From €15
More Items Available, Call into S. Chavos Constructions Office opposite Bar Bodega. Competa
Tel: 952 553 678
Grapevine Bargain Ads Photo adverts only 15 Euro per month Text adverts (max 30 words) 5 Euros for 2 months Payment in advance only- ads must be received by 17th of the month Turntable–transfer your LPs to MP3 via your PC with this ION usb turntable. As new with dust cover and 2 spare styli 40 euros. Call Sue 634492382 Bass amplifier – Ashdown magnifier combo. Powerful amp suitable for use in a live band. Offers to Sue on 634492382. Wireless router bought in 2010 with booster antenna. 30 euros. Call Sue on 634492382. “2 NISSAN TERRANOS, one Spanish plates 2.4 petrol, manual, new clutch fitted and one green English plates, 2.7 turbo diesel, automatic, had fitted reconditioned fuel pump, new fuel filter and battery. 2995€ the pair!!! Almayate, 952556583 /699828363 / 600832099 E-Mail: lydiawallington@yahoo.com UK REG Nissan XTRAIL 2.2 DCI Sport RHD, 55 Plate, 62K Miles, SH, Taxed, MOT 8997 Euros ONO Call Andy 633 611 619 Salisar Chrome mixer tap, excellent condition. €20. Tel: 622 761458 Black Metal Fire Screen 67x60cm as new and with box - 10 euros. RAC Auto Battery Charger 6V & 12V as new hardly used - 10 euros 1 Oil filled Electric oil heater - 15 euros 1 Oil filled Electric oil heater - 10 euros. Tel Peter 951242461 or email petegillh@yahoo.co.uk
Furnished townhouse in Sayalonga for rent. Double bedroom, sitting room, shower room, kitchen, terrace with wonderful views. 300 euros pcm plus bills. More info call 605 598959.
HH SM200w Stereo Mixer/Amp with Klynstrom speakers & cables Boss MS100w monitor with stand Ghananian Djembe with Kenti cloth shoulder bag CD Library in cases (hundreds – many, collector's items) Book Library in crates Toolboxes (well-stocked) 'as new’ Call: 677 215 371 or email: gramrussell@gmail.com
Wanted Double-bike carrier wanted for attachment to back of car. Contact 669334665 Classic motorcycles wanted Pre 1985, any condition, any plate, working or not. Cash paid. Tel: 633457509" Wanted person to share cost and use of a very nice natured horse. Competa campo,has her own paddock, with nice tracks for riding, must be an animal lover and respect animals, Tel: 618828580 Four Wheel Drive wanted. Must be in excellent condition, with service history & paperwork. Spanish registered left hand drive. Under 8 years old and less than 150,000 km. Range Rover preferred. Call UK +44 7789 612108 Trailer approx. 2.5mtrs x 1.5mtrs with drop tailgate and not too heavy. Tel: 952 553 553
www.CheapLaptops.es
Wanted, Central heating radiators, any size! I dont mind, Its starting to get a bit nippy at night. Can pick up. Tel:696346715 Monte Arisa' or 'Agrofisa' Water Share Wanted Water Share wanted for Frigiliana area from either private system. Tel: 952 55 38 07 or 660 51 01 34 Small 4X4 Wanted. RAV4, X-Trail, CR-V or Suzuki Grand Vitara preferred but anything considered. LHD and Spanish plated. Any age or mileage. Please email details to Mac at mac_macd@hotmail.com IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO PLACE A WANTED advertisement you can do this free of charge. Please make sure your have sent all of your details by 15th of the Month
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•May 2011 Horoscopes• ARIES
20th March - 19th April
Y
TAURUS
GEMINI
CANCER
Y
ou will be using a path of restraint in the way you communicate as you will not be saying all that comes to your mind and you will be using some discretion.
LEO
SCORPIO
L
22th November - 21st December
Y
Y
our home life could be a little tense now due to some obstacles that you need to address with your partner. There is the need for some adjustments and reorientation.
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23rd October - 21st November
Y
CAPRICORN
22th December - 19th January
T
ou are going through a period of expansion that could have given some of you Sagittarians some weight gain. This needs to be handled in a constructive way.
AQUARIUS
T
our lucky break might be closer than you think as you continue to proceed with caution and hard work toward your much dreamed personal goals.
ines of communication are open providing growth in your relationships. There is a person who could be a friend who has grown on you as time and truth have progressed.
SAGITTARIUS
23rd August - 22th September
here is much harmony surrounding your home life this month. It is connected to your shared resources which you are dealing with behind closed door.
ome of you might meet the love of your life although you should walk on tip toes on this and ask many questions before you get into anything too serious.
LIBRA
Y
our way of coming across with new ideas could bring an increase with your outside sources of income in spite of feelings of restlessness and mental anxiety.
VIRGO
S
Y
our home responsibilities and your outside resources of income all seem to be coming together for you in a very harmonious way. Enjoy the moment!
our thoughts are going a mile a minute trying to sort out all the obstacles that you may encounter and you could find yourself changing your mind a few times.
here is some friction concerning some personal expenses Communication concerning this could bring a positive agreement
PISCES
A
big opportunity for you to reach some of your greatest ambitions in life is present due to your hard work and diligence at work.
To advertise call Helen on 637 028 873
Country Markets
Los Jardines del Trapiche
Home now urgently needed for these two beautiful young adult cats known (unsurprisingly!) as Black Cat and Ginger Cat
Variety of stalls old & new Every Tuesday 9.30am - 1.30pm Indoor & outdoor market set in a beautiful courtyard all year round Los Jardines del Trapiche Ctra. de Benamargosa km 0´5 29719 El Trapiche. Vélez- Málaga
If you would like to have a stall or would like more information call Anita 627 877 164
website coming soon
S&G LEGAL SOLICITORS - ABOGADOS- RECHTSANWÄLTE
We are relocating and sadly need to find a home for our beloved cats. They are not related but have been raised together since kittenhood in the campo close to Competa. They would like really like to find a new home in a rural location..... and they want to stay together if at all possible. Both cats have been neutered, are clean, affectionate and gentle and spend a lot of time in each other's company. We will miss them very much but will be happy if we can find them a new loving home. Ginger is male and Black Cat is female. They are both around 6 years old and are in excellent health. They come with a stock of cat food and Frontline plus cat beds and a carrying basket! We can even supply and fit a cat flap. If you can help, please give Sue a call on 634492382.
Michael ’s Upholstery
SPECIALIST:
* Legalization of Properties. * Cadastre. * Sale or purchase of properties. * Inheritance Process and Wills. * Family, Divorce…. * Litigations before Spanish Courts… * All type of Contracts….
20% discount for new clients TLF: 952 967 932/ 691 302 343 sglegals@hotmail.com MÁLAGA –TORRE DEL MAR (VÉLEZ-MÁLAGA)
To advertise call Helen on 637 028 873
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Spanish National Darts Championship Congratulations to the Cyber Café Darts Team in Torre del Mar, they recently won the Andalucian Team Steel Tip Championships and at time of going to print they are currently competing against the best teams in Spain in the Spanish National Finals being held in Valencia. Also once again well done to Phil Stockton for winning the Individuals event against the best players in Andualucia. The Cyber Café Darts Team is Sponsored by www.tiendadedardos.es
“campeones campeones oe oe oe”
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THE STEWARDESS A guy is sitting in the bar in departures at a busy airport. A beautiful woman walks in and sits down at the table next to him. He decides because she's got a uniform on, she's probably an off-duty flight attendant.
ONE LINERS My wife wants me to give her a Rastafarian hair do. I'm dreading it. For some weird reason today, I had the urge to get a caricature done of me...I was strangely drawn...! I thought about Chessington, Woodlands and Thorpe Park before deciding on Disneyland... It was the last resort.
So he decides to have a go at picking her up by identifying the airline she flies for, thereby impressing her greatly.
I'm a pretty good Ventriloquist... Even though I say so myself
He leans across to her and says the Delta Airlines motto 'We love to fly and it shows'.
My new dating web site for chickens has not turned into the financial success that I was hoping for... I'm struggling to make hens meet
The woman looks at him blankly. He sits back and thinks up another line.
I accidently drank a litre of food colouring... I feel like I'm dyeing inside!
He leans forward again and delivers the Air France motto 'Winning the hearts of the world'.
I just bought a Monopoly set which had no instructions... What are the chances?
Again she just stares at him with a slightly puzzled look on her face.
I've been described as a cracker, probably because I'm embarrassing to pull, you don't always get a bang and my jokes are terrible...
Undeterred, he tries again, this time saying the Malaysian Airlines motto ‘Going beyond expectations'. The woman looks at him sternly and says 'What the f**k do you want?' 'Ah!' he says, sitting back with a smile on his face. "Ryanair
Dave Dawson - Canillas de Albaida
Email your jokes to grapevinesales@gmail.com
I sell balloons for 10p each or if you want them blown up it's 15p...I've adjusted the price to allow for inflation... Currently stuck at an auction bidding for a house with a lengthy corridor... I'm in it for the long hall. I'm not a fan of violent sex... I won't beat around the bush I had a threesome with an obtuse and an isosceles It was a love triangle! I was walking into my local pub, when I suddenly realised it was darts night... So I did a 180, and left!!
Darren Twiselton - Northampton
José Luis PERSIANAS
SUPPLY & FITTING
Avda. La Constitucion 2, Competa Tel: 952 516 397 / 952 553 450 Mobile: 658 847 421 Email: persianas9@hotmail.com
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Venetian blinds, canopies, fly-screens, beaded curtains. Aluminium &PVC Windows, doors, sun lounges, extensions, security doors Shower screens & curtains Lamps, lampshades, wall lights, strip lighting-wide range Picture/poster/photo frames & framing service. Laminating Glass (clear, tinted, textured) cut to size
To advertise call Helen on 637 028 873
CONSTRUCTIONS STEVE SMITH A small dedicated company living and working in the area for nine years offering the following services.
New builds, Reforms and renovations, Swimming pools, Decorative brickwork, Tiling, Plastering, All aspects of plumbing and electrical works, Kitchens a speciality (design service available), Wood work for the garden including Gazebos and decking. Retaining walls and concrete work. Maintenance for property rentals. All works large and small undertaken. For a free quotation or more information please call Steve
Tel: 655067466
Weston Kennels & Cattery Fully Licensed Kennels Over 18 Years Experience Collection Service Long stays our speciality We also have CAS Dogs & Cats looking For a home. Tel: 951254134
Tel: 639406527
Email: terrygweston@yahoo.com we are on the Torrox-Competa road 100m from Pavo Real
steveconstruct@gmail.com
A real home from home for your pets
To advertise call Helen on 637 028 873
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1. The name for which kind of very elderly person stems from the Persian word for 'wax'? 2. Which popular 70s band was named after an American high school gym teacher? 3. The two films 'Village of the Damned' were based on which book? 4. Which trophy, which has been played for since 1900, has often been called "The ugliest salad bowl in the world"? 5. Which unpopular little word is Latin for poison or slimy liquid? 6. St. Paul's cathedral in London is an example of which architectural style? 7. The majority of immigrants to the USA between 1820 and 1900 came from which two countries? 8. In which film is corn bread, meat loaf, mashed potatoes with gravy, okra and peach cobbler the last meal request of condemned prisoner John Coffey? 9. Which maritime explorer gave the Pacific ocean its name? 10. The following are the first words to songs with the word 'Mother' in the song title. Can you name the song? One point for each correct answer. a. No I would not give you false hope on this strange and mournful day b. Born a poor young country boy c. What a drag it is getting old d. You're so hot teasing me e. Let's all get up and dance to a song 11. For many years after WW II the part of Major Strasser was removed from which cult film in German cinemas? 12. Who was the most infamous of all the seraphim?
17. Who released each of the following chart topping albums in 1977? One point for each correct answer.
13. Christine Jorgensen was the first person to undergo what in 1953? 14. Shiguli and Zil are both examples of what in Russia? 15. The name for which vessel, often a habitat, stems from the Chinese for 'three' and 'plank'? 16. Which two British aviators were the first to be able to say 'yesterday I was in the Americas, today I'm in Europe'?
a. Songs In The Key Of Life b. Arrival c. A Night On The Town d. Low e. Love At The Greek f. Works
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Restaurante Albaida Canillas de Albaida
(5 minutes from Cómpeta)
Take the righthand road uphill as you enter Canillas: we’re on the right.
Quality “a la carta” menu, Traditional Sunday Lunch and Weekday Menú del Día! Sundays - Traditional Sunday lunch available choose from Beef or lamb with Yorkshire Puddings - Normal menu also available
New chargrill steak Choose from beef fillet, sirloin and rump. Choices of sauces All served with homemade chips. Prices from 10.00 Euros .
Sat 7th May See our menus on
blues and beyond live tapas menu 13.50 Euros .
www.restaurantealbaida.com Sat 28th May To book call: 952 55 48 12 / 628 30 74 90 84
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Quiz night Lasagne supper Wed-Sat Lunch 12pm -3.00pm Evening Meals 7pm-10.30pm Sunday Lunch 1pm-4pm Evening Meals 7pm -10.30pm Closed Mondays & Tuesdays
To advertise call Helen on 637 028 873
with 25 years experience I’ll come to you
Just €7 Tel - 686 626 207 or email: nigelpendry@hotmail.com
SAXON S.L mini digger with driver
Landscape, Gardening, , Storm Damage, Lanslides & Track Clearing
Cómpeta All Areas
Nigel Pendry Axarquia Mobile Barber
All Areas
Phone Rob on 690 076 988 or 951 247 171
Tel: 662 39 83 72 / 678 23 22 53
Stone walling, patios, tiling and general building Tel: 650563872 English/Spanish speaking
Cómpeta
J.L Rodriguez
Protect your home with a GSM auto dial alarm system. No landline required. Landscape, Gardening, Visit our website for more information call Mick on: , StormorDamage,
Tel:951 067 752 Mob: 633 Clearing 608 619 Lanslides & Track m.bealarmed@gmail.com
www.bealarmed.es
Loose Covers, Curtains & Cushion Covers Dressmaking, Alterations from zips & hems to remodelling clothes 20 Years Experience Professional Machines English & Spanish Spoken Collection & Delivery Fixed quotes given on all jobs
Seamstress & Soft Furnishings Lizzy Reilly - Tel: 952 55 35 75 Mob: 651 472 952
www.printerink.es PRINTER INK CARTRIDGES Visit us at the Farmers Markets or email your order Trapiche - Tuesday Puente don Manuel - Friday
Tel: 606 126 435 sales@printerink.es
Car Mechanic & Car Electrics Rubén Fernández Ruiz Mobile: 606 577 869 Avenida de Torrox 34 Cómpeta
Massage & Beauty Treatments C./ Casas Nuevas, 48 - Torrox-Costa Telephone: 644 58 99 83 www.wellness-vital-torrox.com Every Sunday Trype & Paella
Tel: 952 50 85 14 - 680 651 895
email: audis-line@hotmail,com
Salares, (Malaga)
To advertise call Helen on 637 028 873
Cómpeta
Cómpeta All Areas Axarquia All Areas Torrox Costa
Salares
€9 per hour
Be Alarmed
ER MELLI Large selection of white goods Homeware, Gifts, Jewelry School Material and Stationary
New & Second Hand
Avda. Constitucion, 53 Oppostite the school Tel: 952 553 698 Mob: 696 793 477 email: factorycompeta@hotmail.com
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Local News WHAT’S HAPPENING IN YOUR AREA
"ON YOUR BIKE!" Martin Robinson, aged 63 and living in Canillas de Albaida, did get on his bike to raise money for the Help 4 Heroes charity. As an adventure sports enthusiast Martin looked at our local mountain to provide this unique challenge. On Wednesday 13th April Martin successfully completed probably the first descent of Mount Maroma (2068 mtrs) from the summit to the village of Canillas de Albaida; a distance of 15 km and a drop of about 6,000 ft; on a mountain bike. The descent was of course preceded by the ascent that turned out to be very tiring as all the bike parts had to be carried to the summit and reassembled for the descent. Martin and his team managed to push, carry and pull the bike over really rough ground. He managed to ride most of the way down the top section to the meadow for phase two of the trip. Martin arrived at the high meadow after descending the steepest part three hours later absolutely exhausted but pleased that he had got over the worst section, ahead of schedule. He then set off from the high meadow to ride the 10
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km down the winding mountain tracks through the forest to the Hotel Finca El Cerrillo near Canillas that marked the end of the event. A motor cycle escort from 'Trailblazer's' went ahead of Martin arriving at the finish in record time as they descended down to the finish at the hotel; the major sponsor of the event. They finished the day with a few cold beers
with loyal supporters and hotel guests kindly donated over 100€ to the H4H charity. A memorable day for all. Help 4 Heroes is a charity devoted to the rehabilitation of injured service personnel. Martin said that "there is no doubt that I could not have completed this fund raiser without the help of my supporters who encouraged me when I was exhausted and were strong and willing when I needed help with all my kit. They helped me reach my target of 1000€ along with many others that contributed on line to H4H” Martin summed up this event by saying "I think that I should seriously consider my next challenge; maybe a sponsored week in a luxury spa perhaps?”
BIRDS AND THE BEES There were two courses in April in Cómpeta one in the Town Hall with Birgit, Nacho and Jose Maria all experts on the environment in particular flowers, plants and wildlife. The second course was held in the open air at Casa La Mina, what the Spanish call, "Aula en la Naturaleza". In total there were 51 participants representing a dozen different nationalities. Jose Maria Arjona led the course and explained in great detail all about "The Birds and the Bees", and the "Flora and Fauna" in the Sierra. For more information on courses in Cómpeta please contact Tom Ferber at the Town Hall.
SOCIALIST (PSOE) Pilar Ortiz Hidalgo was named the new mayor of Canillas de Aceituno in April, becoming the town’s first female mayor. She has taken over from Jose Manuel Aranda, mayor since 1999, who resigned on March 16 after being disqualified from public office for nine years for town planning offences. She will be mayor until the mayoral elections.
To advertise call Helen on 637 028 873
Local News LOCAL GIGS The Dixie Swing Band, Sunday Roast - Every Sunday 2pm - 6 pm. The Boatyard Bar - Playa Playazo - Nerja Tel. 659 778 105
REMAINS OF ANCIENT ROMAN TEMPLE UNCOVERED Work being carried out in the area surrounding the Roman ruins in Torrox have uncovered remains of a temple dating back to the first century. Between 30 and 40 pieces, mainly lintels and fragments of columns have been found near the coast and work is ongoing in the hopes of discovering other hidden remains. The archaeologist supervising the works, Aurora Urdiales, has classified it as an “impressive discovery, both due to the magnitude and dimension of each element and due to the state of conservation in which they have been found”. The temple is believed to be part of the old Roman town of Caviclum, located in the area where the lighthouse can now be seen. SPAIN’S ONLY SEVEN-STAR HOTEL TO OPEN IN ALMUÑECAR WORK on the first seven-star hotel in Spain, the Bahia Fenicia, planned in Almuñecar, is due to begin in 2013. This will be the second seven-star hotel in Europe. the project for the complex.
TRAM SERVICE WILL NOT BE EXTENDED UNTIL AFTER THE ELECTIONS Operation of the second phase of the tram service in VelezMalaga will not start until after the municipal elections on May 22. The current mayor and PSOE candidate in the town, Salome Arroyo, has said that the second part of the tram route which work was completed more than two years ago, and which will add two new stops to the service, will not begin to run until after the elections.
Accoustic Roots Friday 13 May Meson Morisco, Sayalonga. Tel: 952 535270. Saturday 21 May Alberdini Restaurant, Competa. Tel: 952 516294. Friday 3 June El Ancla, Torrox Costa. Tel: 952 967103. For all Acoustic Roots gigs: www.acoustic-roots.com Geoff Murrell Friday 6th May Restaurante El Pino, Torrox Park 952 530 006 Sunday 5th May Music and BBQ in the afternoon at Restaurante Almijara, Canillas de Albaida Tel 607 925 981 Alberdini, Competa Tel 952 516 294
TORROX SPEED TRAP More than 1,000 drivers have been caught by the new speed radars in the tunnel section of the A-7 in Torrox since they came into operation on March 1. The maximum permitted speed in the tunnel, located near the municipal border with Nerja, is 100 kilometres per hour.
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Albaida Restaurant Saturday 7th May Blues and Beyond Live Saturday 28th Quiz Night with Lasagne supper
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Emergency Numbers Emergency Services Ambulance Fire Brigade Guardia Civil
112 061 080 062
Torrox Costa Velez Malaga Frigiliana Almunecar Motril Maro
Tel: 952 538 010 Tel: 952 541 104 Tel: 952 533 002 Tel: 958 631 125 Tel: 958 823 591 Tel: 952 529 024
Canillas de Aceituno Tel: 952 518 250 Cómpeta Calle San Antonio Tel: 951 289 791
Tel: 952 510 002
Archez
Tel: 952 553 159
Airports
Canillas de Albaida. Tel: 952 553 006
Tel: 952 508 906
Canillas de Aceituno, Tel: 952 518 002 Cómpeta,
Tel: 952 516 006 952 516 025
Periana
Tel: 952 536 016
Rio Gordo
Tel: 952 732 154
Sayalonga
Tel: 952 535 021
Salares
Tel: 952 508 903
Sedella
Tel: 952 508 839
Sayalonga
Tel : 952 552 404 Tel: 952 508 858
Nerja
Tel: 952 523 131
Salobrena Tel: 958 829 332 Torre del Mar Tel: 952 542 396
Municipal Police Canillas de Aceituno Tel: 952 518 000 Tel: 952 518 002
Torre del Mar Tel: 952 540 471 Torrox Costa Tel: 952 538 010
Cómpeta Tel: 605 276 302 Canillas de Albaida Tel: 952 558 321
Velez Malaga Tel: 952 559 100
Nerja Tel: 952 521 545 Torrox Pueblo Tel: 952 539 828 Torrox Costa Tel: 952 538 115 Velez Malaga Tel: 952 549 238 Torre del Mar Tel: 952 965 546 Emergencies 112
La Herradura
Tourist Information Cómpeta Tel: 952 553 685 Nerja Tel: 952 521 531 Sayalonga Tel: 952 535 206 Torre del MarTel: 952 541 104
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Alcaucin
Salares Sedella
952 533 231 952 327 950 958 600 164
General Enquires Tel: 1004 Speaking Clock Tel : 093 Line Faults Tel: 1002 Directory Enquires Tel: 025
Town Halls Doctors
Frigiliana Malaga Motril
Vinuela
Tel: 952 519 002
Frigiliana
Tel: 952 533 122 Tel: 958 827 794
Nerja
Tel: 952 548 430
Torrox Pueblo Tel: 952 538 200
Taxi Ranks & Drivers Cómpeta Franquelo: El Mellizo: Maximo: Cesáreo: Sayalonga
952 553 535 952 516 056 952 516 199 952 516 205
Ramiro: Velez Malaga Almunecar
952 535 029 952 540 016 958 630 017
Granada Airport Tel: 958 245 200 Malaga Airport Tel: 952 048 804
Bus Times L= Mon – Sat • D= Direct Nerja – Malaga 06.30L, 07.30, 08.30D, 08.55, 10.10D, 11.10, 11.55D, 12.40, 13.40, 14.55, 16.10, 17.10, 18.10D, 18.40, 19.40, 20.40, 21.15, 21.45D Malaga – Nerja 07.00, 08.15L, 09.15, 10.30, 11.00D, 11.45D, 12.30D, 13.00, 14.15, 15.15, 16.30, 17.30, 18.45, 19.30D, 20.15, 20.45D, 21.30D, 23.00 Nerja – Granada 06.30L, 09.45, 14.30, 15.45, 16.30, 19.15 Granada – Nerja 07.00, 09.00, 10.00, 13.00, 16.00, 17.30L, 20.00 Nerja – Sevilla 07.30D, 16.30, 02.00 Sevilla – Nerja 07.00, 18.00D, 24,00 Canillas de Albaida - CompetaSayalonga - Malaga Mon-Fri Departs Canillas de Albaida 7.00 - 9.30 - 15.30 For Competa add 5 minutes For Sayalonga add 20 minutes
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Street Markets Monday Torrox Costa Tuesday Nerja Wednesday Algarrobo Costa, Rincon de la Victoria Thursday Velez- Malaga, Frigiliana, Torre del Mar Friday Almunecar, Frigliana, Sayalonga, La Herradura Saturday C贸mpeta, La Caleta de Velez Sunday Nerja Car Boot Sale, Sayalonga Sayolanga Municipal Market Mon- Fri 8.30am-2.30pm
Church Services C贸mpeta Catholic
Sat 8.00pm & Sun Midday
Church of England Sundays 5.30pm Torre del Mar Lux Mundi Tel: 952 543 334
Consulates
Hospitals
Austria
Tel: 952 600 267
Carlos Haya Tel: 951 290 000
Belgium
Tel: 952 399 907
Motril
Denmark
Tel: 952 448 450
Velez Malaga Tel: 951 067 000
Finland
Tel: 952 212 435
France
Tel: 952 214 888
Germany
Tel: 952 363 591
Ireland
Tel: 952 475 108
Italy
Tel: 952 306 150
Tel: 958 603 506
Vets Nerja Clinica San Fernando (vet Expedito) 609 982 941
Netherlands Tel: 913 537 500
Torrox Village & Torrox Costa
608 45 42 70
Norway
Tel: 952 210 331
La Herradura
625 233 778
Sweden
Tel: 917 020 000
UK
Tel: 952 352 300
C贸mpeta & La Caleta:
657 582 225
USA
Tel: 952 474 891
Lake Vinuela Tel 888 888 888
National Holidays
Airlines www.easyjet.com
January 1st
New Years Day
www.bmibaby.com
January 6th
Three Kings Day
www.ryanair.com
February 28th
www.thompsonfly.com
May 1st
www.flymonarch.com
August 15th Virgin de la Asuncion
www.flybe.com
Andalucia Day May Day
www.xl.com
October 12th Dia de la Hispanidad
English Radio Stations
November 1st
All Saints day
December 6th Dia de la Constitucion
Evangelical Church Tel: 952 532 825
Global Radio
96.5 FM
Wave
96.0 FM
Fellowship of the King Tel: 958 658 439
Coastline Radio
97.6 FM
December 8th Immaculate Conception
99.1 FM
December 25th Christmas Day
Anglican Church of Nerja & Almunecar Tel: 952 525 406
Radio Sol Almijara Spectrum
105.5 FM
REM FM
104.8 FM
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Accommodation
Finca el Cerrillo Canillas de Albaida, Malaga Tel: 952 03 04 44 email: info@hotelfinca.com www.hotelfinca.com
Hotel Restaurant Alberdini Tel: 952 51 62 94
Airconditioning / Heating Tel: 638 015 879 www.calor-verde.com
Construction Construcciones S. Chavos Tel: 952 553 807 Construcciones Schmid Tel 652 656 066 Dry-stone Gabion Walls Tel: 660 792 282 Steve Smith Construction Tel: 655 067 466 Lee Talbot Construction Tel: 659 324 586 General Handyman Tel: 655 485 944
Drains Phone: 952.539.742
Mobile: 606.423.869
www.redwell.es infrared panels for inside, low cost, healthy - Stops mould and damp
CALL NOW 952 967 015 Infrared Heating Outside for patios bars, smoking areas - low running cost
Malagaclima Tel: 952 96 78 03 Tecnicas Tel: 952 52 95 38
Waynes Drains Tel: 657 862 628
Electricians Roger & Mike Tel: 648 025 901/ 606 246 902 Electromontajes Gaviana S.L Tel: 952 55 38 07
Food Stores & Bakeries The English Shop Tel: 687 384 191 Coviran Tel: 952 516 133
Carpenters Tejeiro Tel: 952 516 149
Hairdressers Continued Tin Tin Hairdressers Tel: 952 516 416 Peluqueria Nati Tel: 952 51 62 89
Health & Beauty Clínica Radiológica Rubí Dr. Irene Rubí Palomares TEL/FAX: 951 25 83 91
www.clinicaradiologicarubi.es
Edif. Al-zabel, Local 7 Cruce de Periana 29713 Alcaucin Malaga
Tel: +34 691 700 587
Ian Pett Dental Care Puente Don Manuel
Tel: +34 95 1139 287
Centro Mar y Salud Dr. Bernadette Veeger - General Practitioner
Physiotherapy Psychology Osteopathy Obstetrics Massage Acupuncture Gynaecology Medical Thermography Urology Vitamin and Mineral Iridology dificiencies testing Food allergies testing Colontherapy Pedicure Nutritional coaching Yoga Classes Gym classes Costemetic treatments Paseo Marítimo, El Morche/Torrox Costa, 952 532 065 / 617 913 196, www.centromarysalud.com info@centromarysalud.com
The Hair & Beauty Studio Cruce de Periana, Puente Don Manuel
Computers
Beauty Treatments
Computer Services www.deltapc.net Mobile : 650 870 625 Email peter@deltapc.net see main advert Advice
Build
Repair
Furniture Stores
Upgrade Antivirus
Competa Computers Tel: 617 979 364 Nerja Solutions Tel: 952527145
Ceramic Giftware
Advanced Cosmetic Procedures & Electrolysis
Nerja Sofas Tel: 608 091 660
Hairdressers
Handmade Ceramic Giftware www.lisaannedelman.com
Qualified Sports & Remedial Therapist Unisex Hairdressers
Lisa Anne Edelman Tel: (0034) 951 24 24 42 / 633 202 659
Pedicures - Manicures - Facials Hopi Ear Candles - Acrylic & Gel Nail Extensions - Eyelash Perming Aromatherapy Massage - Reiki - Waxing
hair and beauty Calle Dr. Fleming 7, Competa Tel: 616 022 734
Removal of Moles, Thread veins, Milia, Skin tags, Blood spots, Warts, Verrucas and Age spots
For all enquires please call: 693 740 575
Rebeccah Curtis Centre Tel: 952 53 0122 Clinica Europa (English Dentist) Tel: 952 53 09 08 Physiotherapist (Competa) Tel: 679564686
Internet & Telephone
Plumbers & Water Solutions
Tel: 951 239 888
Nerja Solutions Tel: 952527145
The Waterworks Man Tel: 952 554 870
Kennels
Psychologist
Weston Kennels Tel: 951 254 134 Wagtails Tel: 655 579 792
Thomas Sobel Tel: 689 704 378
Property Legal Advice
Kitchens
Solutions 4 U Tel: 952 55 38 07 Taurus Real Estate, Tel: 952 535 043 Fleming Properties Tel: 952 547 131 Competa Properties Tel: 952 516 107 Country Properties Tel: 952 516 178 Inland Property Tel: 952 553 498 Axarquia Properties Tel:626 038 851 Portichuelo Properties Tel:661 912 026 Tel: 686 361 003
Solutions 4 U
IDE Cocina Tel: 952 541 895
Tel & Fax (00 34) 952 55 38 07
Locksmiths LOCKSMITH UK C&G Qualified, Callouts (24/7) and / or appointments Call Paul Tel: 664367511 – email: pcandmrogers@gmail.com
Leisure, Hobbie & Gifts
Mobile: (00 34) 660 51 01 34
www.solutions4u-competa.com
www.b-smart.es
Sunset Properties Tel: 618 295 063 Asesoria Aljarife Tel:952 516 600
Restaurants, Catering & Bars
Removals
REMY’S CATERING Tel: 952 553 825
REMOVALS UK - SPAIN - UK
Puffin Dive Centre
Also Local Removals & Storage Mobile Home Sales & Transportation
Learn to scuba dive in your pool or ours 1 on 1 tuition Must be under 75 years old!
www.ramseydouglas.com (00 34) 952 115 322
Always wanted to dive? Do it this Summer!
www.puffin.org.uk +44 800 542 8181
Competa Tel: 608 658 108
www.horseriding-andalucia.com email: caballosmosquin@hotmail.com
www.advancemoves.co.uk TELEPHONE 0034 968 654 667 OR 0034 968 655 171
Nerja Sofa’s & removals Tel: 951 247 240 / 608 091 660
Tel: 952 553 493
www.malaga-aventura.com Mechanics & Recovery
The
BIG Garage
Tel: 952 528 961 Talleres Simon Tel: 609 823 137
35 Castillo alto, poligono industrial, Nerja 29780
email: chesrem@gmail.com
Alberdini Restaurante Tel: 661 188 466 Albaida Restaurante Tel: 952 554 812 La Casona - Cómpeta Tel: 952 55 37 01 Cantueso Restaurante Tel: 699 946 213 Bar Fernans Tel: 952 553 792 Hotel Balcon Tel: 952 553 662 .
Taberna de Oscar Tel: 952 553 722
Real Estate
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Bar Nautico Tel: 666 698 104 .
Tel: (+34) 620 914 104
Tel: (+34) 951 321 359
Tel:(0034) 618 295 063 Fax:(0034) 952 516 373
Bar Continental Tel: 635 835 44 Fonzies Tel: 952 519 733
The Business Directory Continued Satellite Services Nerja Solutions Tel: 952 527 145 Total Satellite Installations Tel: 629 556 266
Tel: 951 238 661
Signmakers
Swimming Pool Heating
Villa Care House Martins
Tel: 638 015 879 www.calor-verde.com
Tel: 652 970 608 info@hmheating.es www.hmheating.es
Spa’s & Saunas
tel:+44 (0)845 0041041 mob: +34 692 408 306 www.housemartins.es
Property Care and Management Services
Todo Casa Tel: 628 776 226 Country Maintenance Tel: 952 516 236
Vets Naturvets Tel: 952 55 38 50
Website Design Solicitors
The Grapevine Magazine Tel: 618 360 290
+34 952 532 582 info@cdsolicitors.net
Mobility
Upholstery Michael’s Upholstery Tel:952 55 34 64 Lizzy Reilly Tel: 952 55 35 75
Windows & Doors UPVC-WINDOWS/DOORS Tel. 952 50 25 27 E-Mail: juanverdun@juanverdun.com
Official Manufacturer
Mobility Products For Sale or Hire Tel: 95 296 7015 / Mob: 635 445 279
www.bluebadgemobility.com
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
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Northampton (00 44) 1604 704 030 Email: Removals@walkerpack.co.uk Head Office 33-34 Liliput Road, Brackmills, Northampton NN4 7DT
in May CHURCH SERVICES Alhama de Granada, St. Barnabas I.E.R.E (Anglican). Service in English at 11.30 first and third Sundays of the month now at La Joya Roman Catholic Church, Plaza Alfonso X11. contact Priest 95 203 0461 or Warden 95 252 0921 or95 2510056. Torre del Mar( Lux Mundi Centre). St. Barnabas I.E.R.E, Spanish Episcopal service in English at 11 o'clock, first and third Sunday Morning Prayer, second and forth Sundays Holy Communion. Contact Rector 95 203 0461 or Wardens 25 251 0921 and 95 251 0056. St Barnabas IERE (Anglican). English services 11 a.m. Sundays at Iglesia Evangelica, Torre del Mar, opposite the bus station. Tel.952030461 (priest) or 618640132 (churchwarden) "Church of England" services every Sunday in the Sanysol Chapel, Torre del Mar at 10.30 a.m., and at Competa in the Parish Church at 5.30 p.m. All are welcome. Contact number 952 219 396. TRAPICHE SOCIAL CLUB We meet every Wednesday from 12 Noon at El Trapiche Restaurant. We organise social activities every week including card games (bridge and cribbage and any other requested), dominoes, skittles beetle drives and occasionally FREE bingo. Further information from the Publicity Office run by Gordon Reith, by phone 951 239 366, by email suegordonr@yahoo.co.uk or from any Officer or Committee Member. If you are interested in any function, please visit us at El Trapiche on Wednesdays, or call our dedicated booking line – 680 768 130 4 Social Activities 11 Social Activities 18 Social Activities and Monthly Lunch 25 Social Activities 26 Coach Trip to Antequera Advance Notice 15 August Almunecar Fireworks by coach LUX MUNDI TORRE DEL MAR 1st Mother Day Lunch 11th Fashion Show 4pm 19th Trip to Gibraltar 25th Craft Fayre 29/5-2/6 Trip to Lisbon Every Mon 3pm-5pm German speaking afternoon Every Tues Music Appreciation Soc.
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Every Wed 3pm-5pm Art Group - 5:30 Choir Practice Every Fri 11am-1pm Coffee morning & Boutique Every Sat 5pm Catholic Church service Every Sun 10:30am Anglican Service St. Barnabas Deposits required for all trips & events. For more information tel 952543334
in November
THE PHOENIX SOCIAL & WELFARE CLUB. We meet every Tuesday between 12.30 and 2.30 pm in the SuperSol restaurant, Torre del Mar. We are social & welfare club offering an opportunity to make lasting friendships, to help each other & share information but primarily to have fun in a friendly and inclusive association. You do not have to be a member to join us on our trips. We hope to raise for the members’ choice of Charity, which for 2010 will be AVISA, The Volunteer Interpreters Association at the Comarcal Hospital and Help4Heroes. For bookings call Gail on 951 167 400 FELLOWSHIP OF THE KING Evangelical Church - Underneath Maroma Inmobiliaria, El Cruce de Puente don Manuel Contacts:- 952 518 185 & 952 115 220 Worship Sunday 11 am Midweek Fellowship Alternate Wednesdays 7 pm Midweek Activities PILATES Tuesday 12 - 1pm BRIDGE CLUB Tuesday 2.15 - 6pm ART GROUP Thursday 3 - 5pm CHARITY SHOP/BOOKS Friday 10 - 2pm CAMERA CLUB First Friday in Month 2.30 -5pm ROYAL BRITISH LEGION TORRE DEL MAR We meet every Wed between 12 - 2 pm at the La Vega Rest. next to Mercadona supermarket. All ages welcome-various activities held at the Weekly Meetings May 10th - 12th, Trip to Cordoba & Patios Festival, 2 nights 140€ mem/150€ non-mem B&B Limited availability 20th Almunecar Market & Lunch 12.50 inc mem 13.50 non mem. THE 5th NERJA FESTIVAL OF ART 2011 2 MAY- 10 MAY. Mornings:11am -13.30 Afternoons:18.00- 21.30 SALA MERCADO c/ San Miguel, Nerja. FREE ENTRY!!!
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Tel: (0034) 952 535 043 .
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SAYALONGA: Calle Calvario s/n,
CÓMPETA: Avda. de la Constitución, 31,
Mb: (0034) 660 743 670 email: info@taurusrealestate.com
Tel: (0034) 952 516 633 .
Fax: (0034) 952 516 635
email: clara@taurusrealestate.com
CÓMPETA
CANILLAS DE ACEITUNO
CÓMPETA
Luxury 4 bed villa of 133m2. All bedrooms have fitted wardrobes, 2 bathrooms, fully fitted kitchen, open plan lounge / dining room. Large terraces with inset 7 x 3mt pool. Sold furnished and ready to move into. Great bargain.
Pretty 2 bedroom villa in wonderful countryside location with good access. Charming pool terrace, various patios and a garage. 3,700 m2 plot with mature garden, super mountain views. Excellent value for money.
Stunning 2 bedroom villa in a great location with 8mt x 4mt pool, outside kitchen with BBQ and super terraces. Quality finish with underfloor heating / air con, d/g windows. Must be seen to be fully appreciated.
Ref: C3178
224,000 euro
Ref: T633
CÓMPETA
89,000 euro
Gorgeous fully reformed 3 bedroom,2 bath town house with split level roof terraces and summer kitchen. Super central location and fantastic views over the village and down to the sea. Lots of character.
Ref: C1174
149,000 euro
239,000 euro
Ref: T602
CÓMPETA
The perfect holiday home. Immaculate one bedroom apartment in a small select block on the edge of the Natural Park & close to the village. Light and airy accommodation, large private terrace, communal swimming pool and gorgeous views. Ref: C1162
180,000 euro
TORROX Fantastic studio apartment in a prime location in Torrox Costa with stunning sea views. Opan plan living area with kitchenette, family bathroom, sun lounge. Comunal swimming pool, walking distance to the beach.
Ref: T707
www.taurusrealestate.com
65,000 euro