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Didn't we have lovely weather in September? Let's hope it continues into October. Although the summer was late in arriving it does seem to have just kept going! However, despite this, we have put together a short feature on how to prepare for the up and coming winter season. Most of you, that aren't new to the area, know by now that although there are still lovely and sunny days throughout the winter it does in fact start to get quite cold. Also, the rain, especially in the last few years, can be torrential. On pages 52 though to 55 we have detailed some ways in which to prepare for the colder and wetter days from putting up guttering to heating your home and also wait for it...... shopping for Christmas! Christmas isn't that far away but perhaps I will leave writing about that until the next issue! Instead there are plenty of other events happening in the area before then, such as the Multicultural Night of music in Canillas de Albaida, a David Goodland talk in Cómpeta and various bike rides and walks amongst the inland villages. More information on all these events and details of auditions for another CAMPO production are in this month magazine so enjoy and keep reading.

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Inside This Month 22 Alhama de Granada Cómpeta’s fledgling guides visit Alhama de Granada

34 Rare & Edible!

44 Comares A guided tour of the beautiful mountain village of Comares .

DEPOSITO LEGAL: NO. MA-711-2005

Another instalmant of Campo Cuttings with Lorraine Cavanagh

52 Preparing for Winter Ideas on how to prepare for the Winter from local businesses based in the Axarquia

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Play Pens Stairgates Travel Cots Booster Seats

TODO CASA HIRE SERVICES

Child Car Seats Mountain Bikes High Chairs Wheelchairs and much more...

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Sayalonga Fantastic 3 bed 2 bath villa and self-contained 1 bed 1 bath guest house (168 m²) with covered, heated pool, terraces, mature gardens, garage and breathtaking countryside, mountain and sea views.

Price:350,000 euros New this month!

Price:150,000 Euros

Sedella

Beautifully renovated and superbly finished 4 bed, 2 bath village house (120 m²) in Sedella. Full of rustic charm, this spacious property has a separate guest apartment. Anyone looking for a very special village house bursting with character will not be disappointed with this exceptional property and viewing is highly recommended.

ref: ts2--780

ref: vs1-776 New this month!

Price:165,000 Euros

New this month!

Price:315,000 Euros

Sayalonga

Canillas de Aceituno

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

Large well established 3 bed 2 bath open plan villa and separate 1 bed 1 bath guest house (188 m²) with good access, terraces, pool area, mature gardens and stunning countryside and mountain views. ref:tc2-509 ref: vc4-786

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!

Price reduced! New this month! Price:175,000 Price:195,000 Euros

Stunning Views! New this month!

Price: 235,700 150,000 Euros

Business Fantasticopportunity! Location! Price:299,950 Price:399,000

Euros

Cómpeta

Arenas Cómpeta A delightful 400 year old Delightful south facing bedheart 2 bath townhouse (130m²) in2the ofmodern villa (100 m²) in an elevated position with Competa, beautifully restored in traditional breathtaking uninterrupted seaWith views, great Andalucian/Moorish style. 5 beds open plan accommodation, pool area and and 5 baths and a tranquil internal covered terrace. courtyard, patio plus roof terrace it offers flexible accommodation for a family or for use as a guesthouse. ref: va6-749 vc1-788 Great valuerustic property! Renovated style!Price:135,000 Price:89,000 Euros Euros

This Month’s Special Offer!

Vinuela Cómpeta

Puente Don Manuel Velez Malaga

Archez. An attractive well established property with good access, a superb 40 m² approx covered terrace, plenty of outside space and stunning views down to the coast at Torre del Mar. ref: vc1-647 tc1-781

2 properties in 1! Fabulous modern 5/6 bed 5 Fabulous superbly renovated country house bath town villa incredible (263 m²) with ample spacious (288 m²) with 360º countryside, living accommodation, pool area, lovely mountain and sea views with a 2/3 bed 1 countryside and mountain and excellent bath main house, 2 bed 1views bath guest house, rental potential. walled courtyard, terrace, large pool, livestock facilities and lots of ref:ref: tpdm1-753 vv1-766 useable land.

Renovated rustic style!Price:145,000 New this month! Price:99,000 Euros

Price reduced! Versatile Property! Price:175,000 Price:265,000 Euros

This Month’s Special Offer!

Super single storey 2 bed21bed, bath2terraced villa A charming, traditional bath village (62 m²)inon a small location urbanisation fully house a central withsold stunning furnished with terrace, views from thea/c, roofprivate terrace. This parking, property is communal pool and views. full of character andlovely it has countryside been beautifully renovated to a high standard making it the perfect holiday or full time home. 100% mortgage available!

Great Loaction! New this month!

Fantastic traditional spacious 3 bed 2 bath village house (105 m²) with courtyard terrace and south facing roof terrace with dipping pool and wonderful sea views. Cómpeta A great property Delightful modern 3 bed 2 bathatvilla situated a bargain close to the villages of Competa, Sayalonga and price.

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Superb stylishly renovated spacious 3 bed 2 bath village house with a versatile layout, lots of lovely features and a south facing Cómpeta roof terrace A charming, traditional 2 bed, 2with bathstunning village house in a central location withsea, stunning views mountain from the roof terrace. This property is full of and countryside character and it has been beautifully renovated views. to a high standard making it the perfect holiday home.

ref: vv1-756 tc1-723

ref:tc1-723 tc2-777 ref:

Price:230,000 Price:249,000 Euros

Beautifully renovated! Exciting Project! Price:69,000 Euros Euros Price:110,000

Archez Cómpeta well established 3 bed ABeautiful 4 bed property consisting of 2 bath semi-villa (107.40 situated in a peaceful detachedm²) houses which could belocation used as with magnificent and one large familyviews homenear or asCorumbela a home plus Archez. This delightful property good rental house. The larger house has is fully access, spacious living accommodation, renovated and centrally heated. The superb outside space and mature gardens. smaller is in good condition but just needs Part exchange considered.

a little tlc.

ref: vc6-606 vc1-750

Great Opportunity! New this month! Price:109,000 Euros

Arenas

Canillas Cómpetade Albaida Large well established south facing 4 bed Very attractive 3 bed 2 bath country house 3(161 bath country house (146 m²) m²) in a lovely location withwith well easy laid out access, plenty of outside space, pool area, living accommodation, 3 terraces, plunge pool fantastic room and superb far reaching and superbsun views. sea, mountain and countryside views.

ref:vc21-720 ref:vc1-782

Large 2 bed 1 bath village house in Arenas with huge potential for further development. Former olive mill renovated to provide spacious living accommodation, roof terrace with wonderful views and a delightful courtyard garden. Sold with 4 Jatar additional rooms and Beautifully renovated rustic style 3 bed 1 patios which could bath village house (150 m²) withadditional lots of provide attractive features, terrace, courtyard patio accommodation, pool and on-street parking. Sold furnished at a and terrace areas. fantastic bargain price! A fantastic project!

ref:ta6-627 ref:tj1-784

Canillas Riogordode Albaida Spacious 3 traditional bed 1 bath village m² Charming 2 bed 1house bath(133 village approx)(82 in m²) Canillas Albaidaparking, situated within house withde on-street walking distance of all amenities with excellent spacious living area/kitchen, nice original access andwalled a garage. Thisand property lots of features, terrace 2 roofhas terraces potential with 2 terraces, sun room, open plan with lovely countryside views.

living accommodation and 3 good sized double bedrooms. ref:tc2-597 ref:tr2-775

“ The advertised prices include all of the sellers costs including any commissions. They do not include the buyers costs which can be between 10% and 13% of the advertised price, this includes notary and registry fees, buyers legal fees, purchase tax (7%) and any mortgage set up costs.”

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Property Sales for Cómpeta & surrounding areas

Torrox, Villa (V206)

285 ,000€

A spacious two storey villa situated in an easily accessible location in the Torrox contryside. Three double bedrooms, three bathrooms, living room, open plan kitchen/dining room, swimming pool, terraces and garage.

Corumbela, Townhouse (T099)

69,500€

A well maintained property with accommodation comprises of a kitchen/dining room, sitting room with fireplace, two double bedrooms, a shower room and a sun terrace with extensive views including the coast.

Cómpeta, Townhouse (T100)

139,000€

This sympathetically restored and extended townhouse has flexible accommodation. 2 or 3 bedrooms, 1 or 2 sitting rooms, a super dining kitchen, a shower room, additional w.c., utility room, 2 bodegas/store rooms, 4 terraces with terrific views.

Cómpeta,, Villa (V064)

165 ,000€

Set in a peaceful location with spectacular views this property offers three bedrooms, bathroom, fitted kitchen, living room, sun room, courtyard and gardens.

Canillas de Albiada, Villa (V164)

199,000€

A villa built to a high standard set in a peaceful and accessible location. The villa has three double bedrooms, two bathrooms with under floor heating, fitted kitchen, living/dining room with fireplace, air-conditioning, terraces and pool.

Cómpeta, Villa (V129)

220,000€

An established villa with sweeping views located close to the village. Two large bedrooms, two bathrooms, spacious living room, fitted kitchen, utility room, sun room, store rooms, mature gardens, pool.

www.brogan-properties.eu info@brogan-properties.eu (+34) 620 914 104 (+34) 951 321 359

News in Spain ANOTHER SHIPMENT OF COCAINE INSIDE PLASTIC BANANAS SEIZED IN SPAIN. The National Police have seized almost half a ton of cocaine which had been smuggled into Spain hidden inside plastic bananas transported in a normal cargo of the fruit. It’s a method which has been used by drug smugglers before, leading to four arrests after 162 kilos of cocaine were seized at Algeciras Port this January. The Interior Ministry said in a press release that the drugs were imported from Ecuador in containers of bananas by an import company which was set up for that purpose in San Roque, Cádiz province. The group is understood to have sent over a number of containers of real fruit from Ecuador before sending the cargo of cocaine. The gang’s rented warehouse in San Roque was kept under surveillance and raided after three containers were transported there at the end of June, where plastic bananas containing 448 kilos of cocaine were discovered amongst the fruit.Three people were later arrested in Roldán, Murcia, and in Pozuelo de Alarcón, Madrid, followed by a fourth suspect who was taken into custody in August in Alicante. MIJAS TO BAN SMOKING IN THE SIERRA YEAR ROUND Mijas Town Hall has announced it is to prohibit smoking, bar-b-ques and bonfires in the sierra all year round. Bar-b-ques on non building private land will now need municipal permission. The Town Hall also will revise the current emergency plan over the next six months to help future battles against fires. Undeveloped land will be cleaned under the scheme, and all the rural roads will be added to GPS systems so ‘any emergency vehicle can easily reach its correct destination’. It follows the recent fire, which it has now been determined was started by a bonfire, which

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resulted in 500 people being evacuated from their homes and affected more than 400 hectares of land. X-RAY REVEALS STOLEN DIAMOND SWALLOWED IN MARBELLA RESTUARANT A man who stole a 12,000 € diamond from a Marbella restaurant swallowed the gem to try and avoid detection by police. However the police found the diamond after carrying out a series of x-rays. The diamond and other items were stolen from two British women dining at the restaurant in Nueva Andalucía, who left their handbag on a chair next to the table. Minutes later it was gone. All the items reported missing, including 2,000 € and 400 pounds sterling were found inside a car containing four men which was stopped by the police. The only missing item was the diamond, but that was found with the x-rays. In total four people have been arrested by National Police based in the Torremolinos - Benalmádena police station. ALMUÑECAR MAN GETS FIVE AND A HALF YEARS IN PRISON FOR ROBBING PIZZA DELIVERY MAN The court in Motril has sentenced a man from Almuñécar to five and a half years in jail for the injuries he caused to a pizza delivery man. The court heard how the man hit the pizza man with a motorbike helmet in the street, to steal the takings he was carrying, after the man refused to give him one of his pizzas. The beating the pizza man received left him unconscious, and witnesses said that the aggressor was shouting ‘give me the money or I’ll kill you’. The victim was in hospital for a day and took 60 days to recover fully from his injuries. Source: www.typicallyspanish.com

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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 12.000€ 88.000€ Sole Agent

Ref. P121 Plot of land of approx. 2.135m² in a perfect location, just a 5 minute drive from the village. Access can be made directly from tarmac road. A lovely rural setting with many olive trees, a perfect place to construct your ideal home.

Cómpeta:

Ref. AP080 fully P122 ACharming, nice size plot ofreformed, land situated property situated the of upper part of of the in a lovely centralinarea the village village with stunning views down Cómpeta, just a few minutes walk over fromthe the pretty village theMeasuring verdant countryside central and plaza. 96m² to the Mediterranean. Onwhich one level witha2 approx. An ideal plot on to build beds, bath, 94m2 living space, roof family1home. terrace.

Now reduced to186.000€ 139.000€ Cómpeta: Canillas Cómpeta: de Albaida Canillas de Albaida:

Ref. TH337 Lovely modern property in immaculate condition situated on the edge of this beautiful village. Wonderful views over the village and the verdant Ref. TH316 Lovely townhouse situated in a countryside charming part of this pretty village within a to few the and with minutes walk of the central plaza Mediterranean. magnificent views over the village, across to the tiny village of Corumbela, up3/4 to the impressive beds, 2 Sierras and down to the Mediterranean from2 the baths, 130m three roof terraces. 3 beds, 2 baths, 120m2 living build, 2 terraces. space. A traditional village house that combines modern amenities with old world charm.

Cómpeta:

Now reduced to 239.000€ 165.000€

Ref. V251 charming property with villa beautiful V430 A Charming established in views oversouth the surrounding countryside the elevated facing position withtotruly Pretty mountain village of Cómpeta and up to the magnificent views down over the verdant impressive Sierras. 3 beds, 1 bath, 80m2 living countryside the Kitchen Mediterranean space, 1.000m2toplot. with new and units and across the coast recently, to Africa. 2 beds, baths, worktops installed utility room,2wood 2 100m2 living space + terraces, 1.827m burning fire in the living room. Excellent value for money, with good access and lovely views. 10 plot. Sold fully furnished.

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129.000€ 26.000€

194.000€ 145.000€

Ref. TH363 TH333 A A spacious lovely modern property townhouse situated on a quiet street in thiscondition charming mountain village, in immaculate in the upper withinofeasy of allwalking local part the walking village distance and within amenities. This property has beautiful views over distance of all local amenities. 3 beds, the village, up to 2the surrounding countryside and 2down baths, 120 m build, roof terrace. to the Mediterranean. 3 beds, 2 baths, Additional of a large garage. 138m² living advantage space. A stunning property Has to be the seen to be combining charm of appreciated! a traditional village house with modern conveniences.

Cómpeta:

199.000€

Ref. V456 An established property situated

Cómpeta:de Albaida : Canillas

179.000€ 96.000€

Ref. F077 Ref. TH358 AA charming traditionalfinca townhouse situated situated in the in the pretty village of Canillas de Albaida peaceful countryside within fifteenwith beautiful views from the roof terrace down over minutes drive of the village of Competa. village and the verdant countryside to the 2the beds, 1 bath, 80m2 living space,12.000m2 Mediterranean and up to the impressive Sierras. plot. original Spanish farmhouse 2 beds,An 1 bath, 91m²old living space. A bright and in need of some renovation that would make airy property at an excellent price.

it a truly magnificent home.

Cómpeta:

239.000€ 146.000€

Ref. Traditional village situated Ref. TH362 V431 Superb property inhouse elevated close to the central plazadistance and withof the position andpretty within walking 2 stunning the roof terrace, down village. 4views, beds,from 4 baths, 190m living over the5.000m village2and verdant countryside space, plot,theswimming pool. Veryto the Mediterranean, across to the tiny village of good access and beautiful views over the Corumbela and up to the impressive sierras. towards coast. 3verdant beds, 3countryside baths, 80m2 and living space +the 25m2 Excellent value! terrace.

Cómpeta:

249.000€

Ref. V459 V225 Wonderful A charming established villa in fantastic property set

within a few minutes drive of the village of in an elevated edge of location withsouth veryfacing goodposition, access.on3 the beds. 2 one of the145m beautiful Natural Parks 2ofplot. Spain. The Cómpeta, with beautiful views over the 3 baths. build, 2942m Wood views from this property are truly magnificent, verdant countryside and down to the coast. burning fire, Centralcountryside heating, Double down over the verdant to the 3 beds, 1 bath, 85m² living space, 1.600m2 glazing, Swimming pool, Mediterranean and across to theSolar coastsystem. of Africa. plot. Excellent access on a tarmac road. Fully kitchen. Also space, available for 4 beds,fitted 3 baths, 145m2 living 3.000m2 Fenced garden making it ideal for pet owners. plot, solar panels, Sky TV and landline telephone. rent both long and short term. Must be seen to be truly appreciated! To advertise call onbusiness 637 028 873 Possible small bedHelen and breakfast

Property of the Month

Arenas - 385.000€ Ref. V462 A charming property in a magnificent setting with stunning views over the verdant countryside down to the Mediterranean and across to the coast of Africa. Good access, within app. 15 mins drive of the coast and less than one hour from Málaga. The main house comprises of a spacious living room with patio doors to the front terrace, a bright and attractive dining room located in the side “tower” with a semicircular windowed wall, a luxury fully equipped kitchen, three bedrooms, including a superb master bedroom, located on the upper floor, and with a dressing area and private terrace. The guest cottage comprises of a bedroom, utility area and a shower room. The outside areas are just stunning with mature gardens, a 10 x 5 m swimming pool and breathtaking views.

Cómpeta:

Reduced to 259.000€

Ref. F075 An original old Spanish finca in need of some renovation but structurally sound. 3 / 4 beds, 1 bath, 85m2 build size, 20.000m2 plot, split level terrace. A perfect project for those who are looking for something that they can put their own mark on. Just a few minutes drive from the village.

Cómpeta:

Reduced to 275.000€

Ref. V304 Lovely established villa situated within a few minutes drive of the village of Cómpeta, with beautiful views over the verdant countryside and up to the mountains. 3 beds, 2 baths, 150m2 living space, 5.800m2 plot. Internet connection and satellite system connected. Good access, wonderful views Cómpeta: An condition extremely combine attractiveto and and immaculate make spacious property value with excellent access. this an excellent for money property. 3 beds, 2 baths. 105m² aprox. Build. 2531m² plot. Private garage. Swimming pool. Jacuzzi. Gas central heating. Wood burning fire. Fantastic views.

Archez/Sayalonga:

455.000€

Ref. V454 A truly stunning property in a fabulous location with magnificent views down over the the verdant countryside to the Mediterranean, across to the coast of Africa.and up to the Sierras. Only a short drive from the pretty village of Sayalonga and about fifteen minutes from the coast. 3 beds, 2 baths, 150m2 living space + garage and workshop, 3.000m2 plot. This is a real dream home!!

In conjunction with

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

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Weird and Wonderful from around the world!

wo US men face charges in Denver for allegedly driving around with the body of a friend after discovering him dead. Mr Young discovered Jarrett's body on 27 August 2011 when he arrived at his friend's home after being offered the chance to stay there for a while, according to a statement of probable cause released by Denver police. Instead of calling the police, he went to the restaurant where Mr Rubinson worked. The two men, both friends with Jarrett, put his body in the back seat of Mr Rubinson's car and took it to Teddy T's and Sam's No 3 - both bars in Denver - before taking the body back to Jarrett's home. They continued to Viva Burrito, a Mexican restaurant, and Shotgun Willie's, a strip club in nearby Glendale. At Shotgun Willie's they also withdrew $400 from Jarrett's account, although court documents do not make clear whether either of the men knew Jarrett's PIN number. The two men stayed at Shotgun Willie's until closing time, and reported Jarrett's death to the police at around 04:00 in the morning. Denver Police Department spokesman Sonny Jackson called the incident a "bizarre and unfortunate crime". He added: "This isn't anything you want to have happen to a loved one. You want them treated with respect in death." The two men have been released from custody on bail, and are due in court in late September and early October.

t seven feet tall (2.13m) and 23 stone (146kg), Valuev was the tallest and the heaviest boxing champion in history. The man called the "Beast from the East" is in Siberia to track down another beast, the yeti. There are said to have been several sightings in the mountains of Kemerovo Region in recent years. In 2009, local hunters witnessed what they described as "hairy humanoid creatures" near the Azass Cave in Mount Shoriya. The creatures were said to be about six feet tall. Veritable midgets compared to Mr Valuev. But big enough, and mysterious enough, to be dubbed the "Siberian Snowman". It's a story which has captured the boxer's imagination - but does he really believe

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he'll bump into bigfoot? "I'm only going to be here for two days, " Nikolai said on a crackly mobile phone connection from the expedition convoy. "And I believe that miracles only happen at Christmas time. I doubt whether the yeti is going to run into the road and greet our truck with open arms. But I'll let you know if I see anything." A spokesman for the

Kemerovo regional administration said that the boxer was keen to "talk to the yeti about life". That may prove difficult.

erlin police have appealed for information to help them establish the identity of a teenager who appeared in the city saying that he had been living in the woods for five years. The teenager is about 17, and speaks English and a little German. He told the police that he and his father went to live in the woods after his mother died. He said he left the woods in August when his father died, and walked for two weeks before reaching Berlin. He said he couldn't remember where his family came from, but that his name was Ray.

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VELEZ MALAGA REF: FP0825 A three bedroom villa of c.125m2 on a plot of 6,000m2 just 3 kms from Velez Malaga with easy access and enjoying panoramic views to the Mediterranean.

ONLY 225,000 euros

SAN JUAN DE CAPISTRANO FP0820

El MORCHE FP0819

A delightful one bedroom apartment with a south westerly aspect in this popular urbanisation with spacious sun/dining terrace

A delightful two bedroom terraced property of some 90m2 in the centre of the town with communal pools, gardens and only 200 metres to the beach.

PRICED TO SELL at ONLY 85,000 euros

169,000 euros

ARENAS FP0798

CASABERMEJA FP0532

A modern two bedroom villa with pool between Algarrobo and Arenas enjoying tremendous views down over Torre del Mar to the Mediterranean.

An impressive, part reformed, 405m2, 100 year old, country house set in the hills above Malaga . Potential for six bedrooms with extensive outbuildings and marvellous views.

REDUCED TO 175,000 euros

REDUCED TO 250,000 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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CAMPO (CÓMPETA AMATEUR PERFORMANCE ORGANISATION) presents ... Friday October 14th

Saints and Sinners

AMPO presents SAINTS and SINNERS… .a sideways squint.

A Talk by David Goodland at the Salon de Actos, Cómpeta on Friday October 14th 2011. In his third talk for CUDECA, David Goodland takes a sideways squint at some Saints in history and their influence on our lives today. From the beer that is San Miguel to St John of the Cross, St Bona of Pisa, Roger Moore, Lady Betjeman, Geoffrey Chaucer and Shirley MacLaine. The hour-long talk follows the pilgrimages of the famous and infamous from Nevern in Wales to the great shrine at Santiago de Compostella. Organiser Jean Sampson says “tickets once again will cost just 8€ to include a welcome drink courtesy of El Pilon and a variety of tapas”. If you have supported us before then you will already know that there will be a plentiful supply

of both thanks to the generosity of local businesses and Cudeca Volunteers. Doors open at 7pm and David will take the stage at 7.30pm prompt. Tickets go on sale Saturday, October 1st and can be purchased from Todo Papel or Sugar and Spice in Cómpeta. Seating is limited so to avoid disappointment please make sure you secure your tickets quickly. For further information please contact Jean Sampson 952 030 611 or go to our website www.competacampo.com where you can also send us an email. We look forward to seeing you then for a fun night whilst also supporting a good cause.

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Finding a perfect home With Country Properties S.A. since 1986 dealing in Real Estate in the Costa del Sol inland area between Rincon de la Victoria and Nerja/Málaga. We have considerable property experience in the selling of Spanish Villas, farmhouses, town houses and holiday rentals in the whitewashed villages of la Axarquia.

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Torrox Office

17 The GrapevineSince 1986

Winter Special Offer on Take-away Menu TAJ MAHAL Traditional Indian Tandoori Restaurant

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

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After visiting La Resinera the route back to Málaga province for Cómpeta’s fledgling guides led alongside the beautiful Embalse de los Bermejales (the reservoir you can see looking north from the Málaga hills), north and west to reach

Alhama de Granada

his beautiful town is about 20 km from Ventas de Zafarraya, the U shaped pass through the Sierras into Granada; easy to find, just follow the A402. We rolled in from the other direction and had 2 hours to look around. It’s beautiful. It sites on the edge of a breathtaking gorge through which the Rio Alhama flows and beside which are the hot springs, which gave the town its name are found. The Romans, always keen on a hot bath, built here first. The Muslims loved the springs and town too: Al Hammam is Arabic for hot springs, hence the town’s name. Apparently “Ay de mi Alhama”, a Spanish expression of regret, comes from here – Abu Al Hasen, the Muslim leader, cried this when he lost the town. The Tourist Office on Paseo Montes Jovellar gave

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us a good tourist map with sites of interest marked and described. I have since found the same map on the internet, with all the limitations of internet translation…“He was added to the church for a new stretch your feet covering in a starry dome”,,. But the tourist office map was enough. The victorious Catholics rebuilt much of this ancient town: there’s a lot of Spanish gothic, with buildings dating from the 16th Century on. Many are lovely: I liked Plaza de los Presos (prisoners’ square), built on the site of the Muslim souk. On one side is the Iglesia de Santa Maria de la Encarnación built on the site of the mosque; a lovely archway links it to a church museum. Across the square is the posito or granary; this building is thought to have been a synagogue for a resident Jewish community, built in the 13th Century. After the re-conquest the grain stored

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here was kept for locals to buy cheaply in times of trouble. Beyond that there is Hospital de la Reina. This was the first hospital the Catholic monarchs built in Granada province and they got started early, building on top of a Muslim structure from 1485. Alhama was wrenched from the Muslim population in a battle in 1482, so in 1485 it was still close to the frontline: somewhere to tend casualties would, I imagine, have been urgently needed. Through the archway beside the church I was thrilled to see a “casa de la inquisición”. It turned out to be just a house with a gothic frontage and the name is mythic. You might almost say I expected the Spanish Inquisition, but they were never there (sorry!). Head towards the other church, Iglesia del Carmen, and you find yourself looking up towards the castle and down (beyond the wall) into the gorge. Beside the water, far below you, there is a cluster of abandoned water-mills. Behind them the cliff-sides rise on either hand, showing the channel the Rio Alhama has cut down the centuries. The poplar groves and lush green

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growth looked cool from up in the hot town. The only thing that stopped me going to splash my hot feet with cold river water was the thought of the walk back up! There are lovely walks all around this area and the GR-7, the immense route you see marked with white and red ringed posts on our side of the mountains, runs through here. Walking the gorge is one reason I must revisit this town. The other? The hot springs. They are a little out of town near the Roman bridge and are said to contain some of the finest surviving examples of Almohad and Nazarid architecture. They are exceptionally beautiful. In winter steam rises gently from the surface of the waters reflecting the arches and patterns built around them. Maybe I’ll get back to visit them this winter. I can’t believe I went to Alhama de Granada without visiting the springs. Ay de mi Alhama! Rose Jones

Restaurante

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International Cuisine Specials Include: Duck Breast, Beef Sirloin & T-Bone Steak Open: 19.30 - 11.00 Closed Mondays Avda. De Torrox, 29, , Competa Tel: 952 55 35 36

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Opening times: Monday-Friday 09.00-1400 / 16.30-20.00 Closed Saturday and Sunday

CAMPO (CÓMPETA AMATEUR PERFORMANCE ORGANISATION) presents …

Christmas Cracker

cross-cultural Christmas Show with something for everyone, raising money for good causes and where local performers can showcase their talent! Don't miss out on this opportunity to join some familiar Panto faces and take part in something magical! We need your support! You will need to collect a simple bilingual Application Form, which can be found in most bars, restaurants and shops in Cómpeta and the surrounding villages to register your interest in taking part. Alternatively email info.competacampo@gmail.com to request a form and one will be sent by return. We would like you to present your act, which must be no more than 5 minutes long, on Monday, October 10th at the 'Salon de Actos' from 19.30hrs onwards. Forms must be completed and handed into Todo Papel or La Posada by 6th October. We will endeavour to give each act a specific time slot for their presentation. The theme obviously has a definite Christmas feel and we are aiming to include song, dance, sketches and it would not be

2nd & 3rd December

Christmas if we did not include a little bit of Panto with a sneak preview of next year's performance. “Arte Navideña “ – “Christmas Cracker” 2 y 3 de Diciembre 2011 Una noche Navideña para todas las nacionalidades y para recaudar dinero para una buena causa, ¡donde artistas locales pueden demostrar su talento! ¡No pierdas la oportunidad de participar en algo mágico! ¡Necesitamos vuestro apoyo! Por favor, rellena un formulario (se encuentran en todos los bares y restaurantes) y déjalo en “La Posada” o “Todo Papel” antes del día 6 de Octubre, y CAMPO se pondrá en contacto para presentar vuestro talento el día 10 de Octubre a partir de las 19.30H en al Salón de actos del Ayuntamiento de Cómpeta. www.competacampo.com

Clínica Radiológica Rubí Dr. Irene Rubí Palomares Español-English-Français

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C/Clara Campoamor nº1, bajo (next to Reñidero School) TEL/FAX: 951 25 83 91 VÉLEZ-MÁLAGA www.clinicaradiologicarubi.es

Spanish radiologist with experience in British and French hospitals Fluent Spanish English & French spoken. Authorised to work with various Health insurance companies To advertise call To advertise call Helen on 637 637 028 028 873 873

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CÓMPETA TOWN HALL NEWS OCTOBER 2011 DAY OF THE BICYCLE Sunday 9th October From Cómpeta to Canillas de Albaida. .

OUR LADY OF PILAR Wednesday 12th October Holy Mass at 12:00H. .

COLUMBUS DAY Wednesday 12th October Celebrating all things Spanish. .

CONFERENCE Friday 14th October Gastronomy : Fungi and Mushrooms. Museo de Arte y Costumbres 17:00H FREE ADMISSION .

DAVID GOODLAND TALK Friday 14th October Raising Funds for Cudeca. Salón de Actos Town Hall 19:00H Tickets 8 Euros.

Route 2 Sunday 30th October From Canillas de Aceituno to Cómpeta. 21K about 6 Hours From the Tourist Office in Cómpeta 08:00H GR 242 COURSES Monday 10th October Course 1: Herbs of the Natural Park Salón de Plenos – Town Hall 11:00H. Course 2: Medicinal Plants Monday 31st October Salón de Plenos – Town Hall 11:00H. SCHOOL OF SPORTS Football, Basketball, Badminton for 3, 4 and 5 year olds. Introduction to the three sports. For more information contact Isidro – 653 521 726 or Marcial.

BIKE RIDE : ALL UP HILL Sunday 16th October From Algarrobo to Cómpeta.

SWIMMING POOL Opening again for the Winter Season, keep a look out for further details.

BECOME A VOLUNTEER ! You´ll make all the difference. For more information contact Tom – 636 821 930 .

GR 242 WALKS Route 1 Sunday 9th October Periana to Canillas de Aceituno. 15K about 5 Hours The Tourist Office in Cómpeta 08:00H

B WTECH THE ORIGINAL BOWEN TECHNIQUE

Sylvia J Bowyer BTAA, ITEC The gentle form of bodywork By Appointment: Mon & Wed Cómpeta E.G.O hair & beauty TEL: 616 022 734

Tue & Fri Torrox Rebeccah Curtis Wellbeing Centre TEL: 952 530 122

Home: 952 115 981 Mob: 625 279 286

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NIGHT OF THE CHESTNUTS Monday 31st October Celebrated also as Halloween. “Trick or Treat” and Fancy Dress optional. SPANISH CLASSES In the Escuela de Adultos with a new teacher MARTA. Further details from the Escuela de Adultos. Calle San Antonio.

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La Taberna de Oscar Plaza Pantaleón Romero, 2, Cómpeta Tel: 952 55 37 22 email: tabernadeoscar@aol.com

Small dishes, Big flavours Authentic Valencian Paella Eat in or take away Meat Paella Seafood Paella Vegetable Paella Mixed Paella

....7.80¤ p/p ....9.00¤ p/p ....6.50¤ p/p ....7.80¤ p/p

Plus many more dishes Call us with your order (3 hours notice required) Delivery to Cómpeta and surrounding villages

David: 657 16 78 44 (Min 2 people) Oscar: 952 55 37 22 Situated just off the main square opposite the church, La Taberna de Oscar is the perfect place to relax and enjoy contemporary food

Now Open, New Menu & New Roof Terrace

Serving food from 1.00pm - 4.00pm 7.00pm - 11.00pm

Bar Open from 10.00am

Booking Recommended Closed Tuesdays

CORTIJO-PACO ? The restaurant is located in the upper part of the village and from here

you can enjoy beautiful views of the town, the sea and the Sierra Tejeda and on clear days of September and October you can even glimpse ? the mountains of Morocco and Gibraltar.

Great selection of Spanish wines at excellent prices High Quality Meat Dishes - T-Bone steak - Rib eye - Fillet of beef Shoulder of lamb and Leg of lamb often available as a special or order it in advance.

www.cortijopaco.es Closed Mondays Open Tues to Sun from 7pm for dinner

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Rare & Edible!

Campo Cuttings by Lorraine Cavanagh

e all love to wander into the garden for a handful of herbs, a few oranges to squeeze into juice or some juicy strawberries to perk up our cereals but we are so lucky, here in Spain, to have a huge range of more unusual fruits and leaves that we can grow too. At the garden centre, we’ve just received some rarer plants, so let me share them with you. Capparis spinosa, caper plant, Sp. alcaparra. Since I first wrote about the caper plant back in 2008 we’ve had a constant stream of people asking for this beautiful plant so I’m delighted to tell you that we now have plants in stock – at last! They are notoriously difficult to propagate although you will see them growing along roadsides in rubble or hanging over rock faces and they’re great for preventing soil erosion. Their fragile delicacy is deceptive as they are some of the toughest and most drought resistant plants known to survive as low as -10 C as long as normal conditions are intensely hot and dry. Of course, they supply us with capers, traditionally used with smoked salmon, in tartare sauce and served as a tapa in Spanish bars. It was once a very traditional crop in Spain. The plants form low arching shrubs, to 0.5 m tall, with long arching canes that can spread 5 m. The glaucous green leaves are studded in summer with large creamy-white flowers with long lilac stamens. Capers are unopened flower buds, the smaller size said to have the best flavour and, therefore, value. But the plants give three distinct crops: the young shoots, harvested in April, are a great delicacy said to taste like asparagus; the buds are collected during June and July for capers and August and September are the months for the fruits, also edible but considered inferior to the buds. Mature plants, at 4 to 5 years old, will produce approx. 5 kg of capers yearly. Each plant will live around 30 years. Pruning is carried out during November and December, shortening the long growths back to two leaf buds for the flowers are borne on new young shoots.

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Stevia rebaudiana, sweet herb or sweet leaf, Sp. Stevia or hierba dulce. In Paraguay, the home of stevia, it has been known since time immemorial that the leaf of ka’a he’e is a natural sweetener with medicinal properties. In 1966 a study showed that the plant could be used as an anti-diabetic and, since then, it has acquired great commercial importance in Brazil, Japan, Korea, Taiwan and, of course, Paraguay. The sweetness of the plant is due to steviosido which is found in the greatest concentration in the leaves and to a lesser extent in the stems and flowers. 2000 kgs of dried leaves can be harvested from a hectare of the plants, providing 200 kgs. of steviosido. Naturally plants grow in fairly acid soil on the edges of marshes or streams. It does not like to dry out, but nor should it be in standing water. It has been found to be tolerant of a wide range of soils, except saline conditions. It is hardy to around 0C and long summer days increase its flavour and yield. Young plants should be pinched regularly to encourage them to bush and grow strongly. Plant 25cm apart. Cuttings root easily under long-day conditions. The sweetness is greatest just before flowering, which is triggered by shortening days. Fresh leaves can be gathered to eat or use in teas. For a main harvest, cut the entire plant 10cm – 15cm above ground, leaving the roots untouched for this is a perennial plant. Hang the crop in bundles upside down in a light airy place, but out of the sun. The dried leaves can be ground down into green stevia powder and used in place of sugar. A much healthier alternative! Lycium barbarum, goji berry, Sp. bayas de goji. Goji berries have been heralded as the new ‘wonder’ fruit over the last few years and, certainly the berries are packed with vitamins and antioxidants but the plants have been known in Europe since the 1600’s and are, in fact, now naturalised in many areas. They used to be known as the Chinese wolfberry, Chinese boxthorn or matrimony vine. The name goji is fairly new and is from the Chinese gou qi zi. They are extremely easy; tolerant between -15C and +40C, self-fertile, wind, saline and drought tolerant. They do not like heavy clay soils. Plant in a sunny or partially shaded site – they’re a useful soil stabilising plant too. They can also be grown in large pots, attaining some 1m x 1m. Each plant will produce around 1kg of fruits yearly. Small purple/white trumpet flowers are followed by small orange/red fruits. Shake the fruits from the plant and eat them fresh or dried – they have a mild sweet liquorice flavour - and they can be infused into a tasty tea. Young shoots can

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also be cooked lightly and have a cress-like flavour. The leaves are more important in Asia than the berries. Prune lightly in early spring as the plant starts into growth. Ipomoea batata margarita and tricolor, sweet potato vine, Sp. batata, boniato. The beautiful lush foliage of the sweet potato vine is wonderful creeping between more permanent plantings providing groundcover over large areas or twining through a trellis. It’s soft, lush, vigorous and exotic looking! We have two varieties in stock – margarita which is a cooling lime green and tricolor, a wonderful combination of soft blue/green/grey and cream leaves splashed with pink. A tropical plant, their top foliage dies down here during the winter to emerge fresh and strong in springtime. The flowers, cup-shaped, are lilac/pink, the foliage is stunning and they have another plus – large tubers that are edible, or sweet potatoes, with their wonderful sweet/salty flavour. Try them roasted with your Sunday roast, amazing! The plants love heat and romp away at an amazing rate, covering 4m or 5m quickly. If you want a good crop, plant them 50cm apart in light shade and water regularly. A square metre will produce something like 10 kg of sweet potatoes which can be harvested as the leaves start to dry up (some three months after planting). They can be stored like normal potatoes. Save some tubers to start up your plants the following year.

We also have cymbopogon citratus, lemon grass, famous in Thai cooking and echinacea purpurea, purple coneflower, to fight the common cold - but more of those another time! Please remember the garden centre changes back to winter hours in October, 10 – 4, closed Sundays and Mondays. 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, or 15km up from the coastal motorway – 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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Restaurante Albaida Canillas de Albaida

(5 minutes from Cómpeta)

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

Menu del dia 9,50€ for 3 courses & Menu del noche 11.50€ for 3 courses both Wed to Sat

Sundays - Traditional Sunday lunch available choose from Beef or lamb with Yorkshire Puddings - Normal menu also available

New Menu Starts October New Chargrill Steak Menu Choose from beef fillet, sirloin and . rump. Choices of sauces All served with homemade chips. Prices from 10.00 Euros .

See our menus on

www.restaurantealbaida.com Sat 29th Oct - Quiz Night Curry Supper

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Wed-Sat Lunch 12pm -3.00pm Evening Meals 7pm-10.30pm Sunday Lunch 1pm-4pm Evening Meals 7pm -10.30pm Closed Mondays & Tuesdays

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PROPERTY OWNERS Nowadays it’s imperative that your property documents are correct – gone are the days when it didn’t really matter!

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Your “escritura” is your most important document – it describes your property and states who owns it. Is your “escritura” correct and up to date? Equally important is the “catastro” the overall register of all land and real estate in Spain. The information held in the “catastro” is often inaccurate. Is your property entered correctly on the “catastro”? The two documents must match if you wish to sell or have peace of mind that your documents are correct.

Do you have other issues relating to your:l property documents l electricity/water supplies l gas contracts l utility bills l IBI (council rates) bills l and many more…

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The English Shop Puente don Manuel Yes it´s October and although we hate to remind you, we are now taking orders for Christmas! Order all your favourite meats, fruit & veg, swede, parsnips, brussel sprouts, turkey crowns, lamb, beef topside, pork with crackling, duck, rib of beef, pheasant, gammon joints, chipolatas, cranberry, stuffing, cards, tags, bags, crackers and even tea lights!

... its all here at the English shop

So avoid the headache and let us take the strain. Year after year we have loyal customers coming back to us because it is so easy to pop in and order your goods, pay a deposit or pay each week towards your final bill

Pay as you go top ups here THE LONGEST RUNNING BRITISH FOOD SHOP EAST OF MALAGA A35 6

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Opening times Mon – Friday 9.30am-7.30pm Sat 9.30-6.00pm Sun 10.00-3.00pm Tel: 952 510 961

100’s of your favourite traditional British products under one roof Puente don Manuel

PROPERTY SPECIALISTS SINCE 2001 IF YOU HAVE PROPERTY TO SELL CALL SALLY ON 626 038 851 or 952 436 781

Email: sally@axarquiaproperties.com

Sally Harrison Owner / Agent

AS2551 Canillas de Albaida 79,000 euros

AS2525 Casabermeja 265,000 euros

Comares AS2547 120,000 euros

3 bedroom house with lounge, dining room, kitchen and fabulous roof terrace

408m² 7 bedroom, 2 bathroom country house with outbuildings to reform, mountain views

55m² 2 bedroom house with terrace and garden with distant sea views

Arenas AS2553 168,000 euros

AS2428 Benalmadena Pueblo 2,100,000 euros

As2389

98m² 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom country house with pool and 2,800m2 plot

624m² 6 bedroom, 5 bathroom villa with double garage, pool, sea views, walking distance to village

Cártama 99,500 euros

60m² 2 bedroom corner house situated in a small Hamlet 4kms from the village

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Multicultural Night of Music Sunday 9 October 2011 7.30pm, La Plaza, Canillas de Albaida

uring Canillas de Albaida Culture Week in October there will be a night of music celebrating the diverse cultural musical styles that abide in the area. This exciting event will be held in the main square in Canillas de Albaida on Sunday 9th October starting at 7.30pm. It will be funded by Canillas Town Hall and will be hosted by Roger Sparks and Inez Leniere who will translate into Spanish.

An excellent Belgian Flamenco guitarist, Pedro Sauviller will be performing and may be joined from time to time by a Flamenco singer.

The night will start with Grupo de Zambombas de Canillas de Albaida, a group of local ladies singing their beautiful haunting melodies. This is usually done at Christmas as they stroll through the streets banging tambourines.

The night will be rounded off with an hour of dance music from around the World by Acoustic Roots who will be joined by Geoff Murrell and other performers on stage.

The 3 piece multi-instrumental harmony group, Acoustic Roots, will be playing music from the UK, USA, Ireland and Spain and will be joined from time to time by Geoff Murrell on vocals. African Roots, an exciting African (and a Dutch couple) group of percussionists will entertain you with their pulsing rhythms. One Voice, a lovely 4 part harmony group, led by Tom Robinson, will give their harmonious renditions of such classics as Guantanamera and Volare amongst others, accompanied by Tom on keyboards. A young up and coming and very popular local Spanish group, Alcompas will be entertaining you with their own brand of music and they may be able to tempt a couple of their friends to dance some flamenco too.

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There will be Irish dancing (ceilidh) with Grainnie McCoy and everyone will be invited (with instructions) to dance the “Bridge of Athlone” while Acoustic Roots play. This is great fun!

The Grand Finale at around midnight will be the Rolling Stones’ “You Can’t Always Get What You Want” featuring One Voice, Geoff Murrell on lead vocals, Acoustic Roots, African Roots, Alcompas and Pedro Sauviller. It is hoped that there will be interaction between performers throughout the night with players from one band joining others for one or two songs. This will be a unique night of music and anything could happen, not to be missed. Admission is free in the square. There will be a bar and you can book a table at Restaurante La Plaza if you wish to eat. For more information contact Mitch France on 616 891473 or email him on mitchbanjo@hotmail.com.

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Restaurante El Pilón C/Laberinto , Competa Tel: 952 553 512 Open from 7pm, 7 Nights a week

Now open 1pm - 4pm for Sunday Lunch Winter cocktail lounge opening soon. Watch this space for more details.

Terrace with beautiful views to the coast ‘A La carte’ menu & extensive order in advance menu incl. • Beef Wellington • Stuffed Crown of lamb• Zarzuella de Mariscos • Fish and Seafood platter• Meat orgy and many more for 2 people upwards

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Comares S

o, you step off the plane, sigh with relief at the first sight of the sun in weeks, hit the beach and the pool for a few days and think 'What now?â&#x20AC;&#x2122; You know that Spain has more to offer than sunny beaches, a warm sea and beach front restaurants, very pleasant though they are, and maybe a trip inland to a more historic Spain would be of interest. A thirty minute drive from Velez-Malaga would take you to one of the most picturesque and historic villages in the Axarquia, Comares. Any mountain top with a water supply and an easily defensible position was always going to be seen as valuable by the different groups which have ruled Spain and this has been true for Comares. Over the centuries, various empires have held this part of Spain. The Roman, Islamic and Spanish empires have all, in their turn, controlled this important walled village. As you drive up towards the village from the coast, the white- walled houses on the peak of the mountain come in and out of view. You realise that at 735 metres above sea-level there are going to be tremendous views towards the coast, the surrounding 'campo' and the mountains. The village was built long before the motor car so the car parks are located just below the old entrance to the town itself. An addition to the tourist experience this year is the availability of donkeys and horses to hire for trips around the town and the campo from 'Burro Taxis'. Six euros will buy a trip around the village beginning at the

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car park nearest the entrance to the village. Slightly longer routes outside the village can also be experienced. These animals must be among the best looked after in Spain with their customised shade and copious supplies of water. Later in the year, more adventurous trips are planned, starting with a local breakfast and going further into the campo. This will have to wait until the weather is more suitable. From the car park, you pass the walls which defended the village and arrive in the Plaza. Most tourists can't resist going to the Balcon, a shaded space which projects from the hill top and provides spectacular views over the countryside; Mount Maroma to the left, the coast and sea to the front and the Mountains of Malaga to the right. The bar situated in the Plaza is an obvious attraction for those who are already thirsty, with its umbrellas shielding the customers from the sun. Slightly less obviously, is the hotel, 'Molino des Abuelos', with its entrance on the Plaza, an old mill, which has been transformed by the two Dutchmen who run it into a sophisticated centre of food and entertainment. It has the advantage of a terrace where every Saturday in August, and monthly thereafter, a show is presented to the diners on a Saturday night. Recently, these shows have included a 'Flamenco Night','1001 Nights', 'Bollywood Night' and 'Mama Mia'. Friday night is a Salsa night, when those who have attended the Salsa class run on a Monday turn up to demonstrate what they have learned,

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or not, as the case may be. Others turn up just because they enjoy the music and the ambience. On a Tuesday, a barbecue is run where for fifteen euros per head, the customers have the chance to enjoy the terrace view as well as the food. It also operates as a hotel as well as a restaurant and it is possible to stay as guests.

bend on the way down with a row of apartments on the left, there is a sign for the Mirador restaurant. Most English speakers refer to this as the Camping bar and even some Spanish speakers now refer to it as 'El Camping'. Currently it offers a 'Menu del Dia' for seven euros at lunchtime.

From the Plaza, if you walk away from the Balcon towards the arch at the back, you will see ceramic footsteps on the street suggesting a route around the village. If you follow the footsteps to the left up the Calle Real, it takes you to the Calle Perdon. The ceramic illustrates the conversion of a number of muslim families after the conquest of Spain by Ferdinand and Isabella in 1492. The route takes you to the top of the village, passed the church (which was originally a mosque. This is also marked by one of the ceramics. The route returns via the street of the Arab arches to a new arch, built in the Moorish style, with a spectacular vista of the campo to the rear of the village and from which the centuries old road went from the village to the fountain which provided water. Finally, the route climbs to the castle with one of the original watchtowers, dating back to the Romans, is still in place. From this elevation, it is very easy to give way to delusions of grandeur, imagining what it would be like to have dominated the surrounding area from this position.

Comares also have a number of festivals, the largest of which usually takes place towards the end of August.

The route goes back to the Plaza via two Spanish bars, Tres Balcones and Bar Tropicana. Many English tourists find their way to a restaurant just outside the village. As you approach the third

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If you drive up from the coast, you might see someone walking to or from his piece of land in the campo. Often, this person will look very familiar in that he will have a straw hat, a short sleeved check shirt, blue trousers, sandals, skin that looks as if has been longer in the sun than most health professionals would now recommend and a wooden handled tool such as a hoe. It is not hard to imagine that this image would be instantly recognised by anyone from the past one thousand years or more. The clothes might have changed but the work of making the land productive is constant. The land has been weeded, irrigated, harvested and fought over for centuries and Comares has been the key to controlling the land around. Come and discover Comares.

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TODO CASA is a service designed to help you manage your Spanish home with tailor made services to match your exact requirements Full property management including:Pool maintenance Changeover cleans for holiday rentals Pre-arrival cleans/airing for holiday home owners Keyholding Property security and wellbeing checks Promotion and marketing of your property for holiday rental General maintenance Hire services – See our main ad on page 3 For more information contact Alick 628 776 226 or Debbie 610 853 929 Visit our website www.todo-todo.co.uk Or visit our shop Todo Papel Avenida de la Constitución, 31 29754, Cómpeta Tel: 952 55 37 55

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First Foreigners’ Meeting Canillas de Albaida

anillas de Albaida, with a population of around 850, has about 150 foreign residents, in addition to people with holiday homes. The foreigners (Dutch, Danish, Slovakians and Germans as well as British), were courted by all parties at the local elections. So it was refreshing, at the end of the summer to see the first post-election Foreigners’ Meeting, as promised in the campaign, actually taking place. Jorge Martín Perez, the new mayor, was flanked by Eva-Maria Sigvardt acting as translator and Gustavo Romero, Counsellor for Tourism. People were evidently keen to hear what they had to say: the Salon de Actos filled up and even the extra chairs put out weren’t enough, which shows a positive interest in an apathetic era. The Town Hall gave an outline of their immediate concerns, mainly reflecting the counsel’s inherited debt of 1.2 million and measures taken or planned to rectify this. They also confirmed their intention to provide for better communication with the foreign community, via the collection of email addresses and a fortnightly

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clinic in the town hall with Eva available for consultation from 10 ‘til 2 for any queries or concerns. There’s also a “buzon de sugerencias” for people to post suggestions and ideas in writing, just outside the town hall. Issues raised and taken up in the questions related to faults in water-supply, local management of animals (barking semiabandoned dogs, collection of stray dogs and cleaning of the streets), changes in charges for the water supply and a local sneak-thief. Translating got rather lost in the middle! However, people generally approved the meeting as step forward and most look forward to the agenda for the next meeting, due to take place before Christmas. Rose Jones

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Some Ideas On How to Prepare for the Coming Winter Season!

TimeOut Spas Nerja

hat better way to prepare for those cold winter nights than to get yourself a nice Hot Tub! Just knowing that the tub is there, hot and cozy, whenever you want it makes the cold easier to bear. Surprisingly cheap to operate the beauty of a hot tub is that it is always ready to use. Just open the lid and climb in! Once in the tub the hot water and therapeutic jets will massage away your aches and pains in minutes leaving you feeling fresh and relaxed. A nice soak an hour or so before you go to bed and you will sleep like a baby! TimeOut Spas can offer you all types of spas – from 2 person spas to Theater spas for ten people including wide screen TV and stereo surround sound. We also offer SwimSpas which are half pool and half spa so not only can you have a good soak but you can also swim to your hearts content. Inside each SwimSpa are special, high power, swim jets that you swim against while staying in the same place so you can swim for as long as you want. With a built-in heating system you can keep the water at just the right temperature so if the family come for Christmas the grandchildren can actually get in the pool instead of just looking at it! Also, as a SwimSpa doesn't require a building permit those of you who cannot get a permit to build a pool can still have a pool and as it requires about a tenth of the water a pool does there is no problem filling it up. So if you're thinking about a pool or a spa come and see us at Timeout Spas in Nerja – you'll be surprised…

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The English Shop Puente Don Manuel

inter is always a busy time at the English shop so sourcing the best food for the customer starts in September. You can now stock up on all your favourite soups or even make your own as we stock some great winter vegetables such as suede, parsnips, lentils, leeks then you could add stock cubes and a few sweet potatoes for that heart warming thick soup and a huge chunk of crusty bread. We love winter time at the shop as we stock new lines so why not try some different stews or packet mixes for coq-au –vin, beef bourguignon or a liver and bacon casserole. The smell of Clementine's and cinnamon reminds us that Christmas is on the way ginger wine, whole turkeys, turkey crowns, New Zealand lamb ,pork with crackling, Duck, pheasants ,chipolatas, stuffing mix we have it all for a great dinner. Also don't forget the chocolate Quality Street, Heroes and Roses. What about some winter flowers holly and ivy and the unmistakable smell of pine. Winter means to me, going home to cuddle up on the sofa with a huge log fire, a good book while sipping mulled wine and eating lots of mince pies and afterwards, for me anyway, obviously weight watchers!

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E.G.O Hair and Beauty Cómpeta Winter skincare Despite the hot, sunny days of September, it's time to start thinking about winter skin care! So here are a few tips from Lujos to help you deal with the nasties of winter. All recommended products can be purchased at E.G.O Hair & Beauty in Competa. Call Mel or Andy on 616022734. Switch to a cream Creams are more moisturising than lotions, as the concentration of rich ingredients is greater. Creams also provide a protective barrier against heating systems and cold wind. If you are already using creams, consider switching to a richer cream for winter. Products Recommended: Absolutely Fab or 24 Seven face cream, Lujos Nourish range for body. Protect Your Lips Start moisturising early to prevent chapped lips. Look for lip balms that contain rich oils and butters. Good ingredients: cocoa butter, avocado oil, and mango butter. These moisturising lipids can work wonders for your lips. Products Recommended: MangoCoco lip balm Take care of those hands Hands damaged by sun and chlorine this summer need extra care to stay soft and moist all winter long. As the skin on hands tends to be thinner than elsewhere, and is often exposed to more drying agents, it needs special care. Products Recommended: Lovely Hands hand cream, Nightime Hand Balm. Hint: apply the balm just before bed, then pull on thin cotton gloves, for a super moisture treatment. Use gentle soaps Don't be afraid to use soap on your body and face, but use the right ones. DON'T buy harsh supermarket soaps, full of dyes and fragrances which strip your skin's essential oils, leaving your skin feeling tight and dry. Instead, use natural, handmade soap, which is rich in natural glycerin and moisturising oils. Products Recommended: any Lujos soap Continue with sun protection Despite the cooler weather, you still need to protect your skin from UV rays, so continue using SPF rated products when outdoors.

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The Cómpeta Properties S.L. Team

hen summer is ending it is time to think about what you need to do to help you enjoy your home in the cooler season as much as you did during the long hot summer days. Cómpeta Properties S.L. would like to offer you the benefit of our many years of experience in this matter and provide any of the services you need to have a warm and wonderful winter season.

The services our company offer include the following: ・ - Waterproofing roofs,terraces and facades, preventing rain water infiltrating that would later cause damp problems. ・ - Installation of new windows,both resistant, aluminium or PVC with double glazing, hermetically sealed to prevent the cold air entering. ・ - Installation of all types of heating with good quality radiators,each property independently assessed according to the m 2 of the room. ・ Installation of fireplaces of a high quality,with 5 years guarantee,with or with out decoration. ・ - Dry olive firewood we - include transport and the stacking of this in the place that the client indicates to us. ・ - Installing of a new PVC guttering system,that will collect the rain water from the roof and carry this downwards via PVC tubes on the façade of your property to a place where it will not cause any damage.If you already have a guttering system,we can check and make sure that this is working correctly,and if necessary replace the damaged parts. ・ - Installation of good quality heat pumps for your swimming pool, which allow you to enjoy the pool all year round. Each comes with guarantee. ・ We also have plumbers and electricians,who can assess any problems that you may be having and give you a quotation for the repair . If you wish for a quotation for any of the above mentioned work,or for any other type of work, please do not hesitate in getting in touch with us (tel:0034 952 55 34 35 or by email:celefernandez@competapropeties.com), and our company will be happy to prepare a non obligatory quotation for you.

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Malagaclima Torre Del Mar

Sugar and Spice Cómpeta

repare for this winter by entering the world of new technology, maximum efficiency and comfort with the minimum possible consumption

s shop owners we are constantly planning for the next season and beyond. I have had 2 Christmas 2011 spread-sheets on the go since February. My personal Christmas expenditure spread-sheet tracks all my planned Christmas outgoings, ideas for presents, what I have bought so far and what I have left to spend. I have a similar more complex spread-sheet for the shop; it is multi-sheeted, with look-up charts, pivot tables, bells and whistles. Right now I'm working on spread-sheet 3 which will contain all our customer orders.

Malagaclime promotes the new generation of systems for air conditioning in your home. The new generation of Inverter air conditioners can be used during the summer and winter, all year round and now with the new generation of air purifiers, we can breathe better air too. Whether it is fungi, or bacteria or viruses, or dust the new e-ion systems catch everything and and with a low electrical consumption too. Do you want more ecological, more economic and more efficient? We understand relying on forms of renewable energy is increasingly part of our present and in an area as privileged as ours, the use of SOLAR ENERGY, throughout the year, is a good investment of the greenest kind and also provides savings in your pocket. Forget the gas bottles and be surprised! Take some advice from true professionals in the sector. The new systems can be combined with solar energy for heating water in your home. These Systems minimize energy consumption, use solar energy and can be used for both radiators and underfloor heating and even support heating your pool. Want more? How about total warranty? We take care of EVERYTHING. From the free survey of customers needs, alternative quotes for different budgets, as well as installations, repairs and maintenance of all facilities. Our staff are highly qualified providing technical services on most brands. If you want more? Contact Malagaclima and you will be surprised.

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We have to place our first Christmas food order in June, so whilst you are just getting started on your summer tan, we're ordering mince pies in bulk. Then, just as the first pallets of Christmas goodies arrive, we have to fight our way through the piles of chocolates and cranberries to retrieve the e-mail informing us “1 week left to order Easter Eggs”. Early planning does pay off. I really enjoy choosing gifts for friends and family throughout the year rather than cramming it into a couple of stressful days. Likewise with the shop, the orders placed during the summer leave the Autumn free to source all the extra special harder to find bits that really make Christmas special. I started sourcing our Christmas giftware even earlier at Europe's largest trade exhibition, in February. This year you will be able to view and reserve some of our giftware on line by section i.e. his, hers, under 5€, easy to post etc. We will be having a beat the rush giftware sale at the end of November and our Christmas groceries will be available for pre-order from November 1st and we guarantee availability of everything ordered before December 1st. So there is no excuse - plan ahead, and leave December totally free to eat drink & be merry.

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Construcciones S. Chavos C贸mpeta

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The months of October to mid December have proved fruitful in the past for those wishing to sell their properties. Therefore our advice for owners is to be sure that their Title Deed and Inscription are fully up to date and correct. This means that all the property is listed on the Deed (Escritura) including any extensions that may have been built since the property was bought, garages, swimming pools and storerooms, that the land boundaries and measurements are correct, and that both the It would be a good idea to have the central heating property and the land are in the current owner's boiler serviced prior to needing the heating on name, also in the Catastro Department. Our again and the same for an under floor heating experience tells us that these things can often be system. If you have an open fireplace, why not consider installing an inset wood burning stove that wrong and the owner isn't even aware of it. Most people are not able to read their Deed so have no would be more efficient and give more heat to the idea what it actually house instead of going says. straight up the chimney. There are There is nothing also some subsidies worse than finally available for pellet finding a buyer who stoves that we can has made an arrange for as well as acceptable offer, the installation of the only for him to pull stove. out due to the fact If you live in the that some of these campo, then you most items mentioned are likely have an unmade wrong. Buyers are track to your very cautious these property, so now days and are easily would be a good time distracted to find to get the ditches another property if cleared out and the this situation arises. track graded to There has been so minimize the damage much negative press regarding 'illegal properties' and avoid ruts forming. that the slightest inconsistency can be enough to scare off a possible purchaser. Remember that it is Gardens could do with trimming and the cuttings a buyer's market and the choice is vast for anyone taken to the tip, and maybe replace any plants that seriously looking to purchase. We therefore have died during the dry summer months. encourage vendors to take advantage of our free At Sebastian Chavos Constructions we have a consultation and get your paperwork checked out complete team of employees that can take care of now and then be confident that as soon as someone all the above items for you, including; plumbers, falls in love with your property, the sale will go electricians, carpenters, metal workers, through without a hitch. It is far less stressful to bricklayers, general handymen, gardeners, and no address these issues in good time than to be forced job is too small, we can take care of any job from installing lamps to building new, quality homes. We into doing it while a contract is hanging in the balance. As the old saying goes, 'Prevention is are also good at offering advice and giving design better than Cure!' ideas to our customers who know they want to renovate but need some inspiration. . We would advise people to start to think in advance of the upkeep and maintenance of their property. We would suggest a review of the state of the roof, checking for broken or loose tiles and any places where water could enter. It would be good to clean out any guttering, down pipes and also any drains on the terrace so that when the rains come there are no blockages that might cause flooding.

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Rebeccah Curtis ITEC BEAUTY THERAPY AROMATHERAPY REFLEXOLOGY MANICURES PEDICURES FACIALS WAXING MICROPIGMENTATION RANGE OF BODY TREATMENTS PLEASE NOTE THE NEW OPENING TIMES: MONDAY TO FRIDAY 10:00 TIL 15:00 Urb. Laguna Beach, Centro Comercial B, no16 Torrox Costa, 29793 Malaga TELF: 952 53 0122 Mobile: 651 956 284 56

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Bull Dogs

hrough work we vets meet loads of different dogs and cats every day. I think they are all lovely although some are prettier than others.I often wonder why breeders will go so far as they do in order to obtain animals with the â&#x20AC;&#x153;rightâ&#x20AC;? look. Take for example the English bulldog. They have a wonderful temperament, but most of them are born with a series of faults that often only can be corrected via surgery. First of all, during the efforts of making them as flat nosed as possible, breeders have forgotten to take into account the dogs anatomy. The jaws have been made shorter, but their soft palate has conserved its length. It is therefore too long, and every time the dog takes a breath the palate gets sucked into its throat. The palate's mucosa gets irritated by the constant friction, gets inflamed and the condition gets worse. Furthermore, their nostrils are too small, so the dog is forced to breath with its mouth open all the time. In the worst case, the constant struggle for breath provokes a collapse of the trachea. In order to help the dog, we need to operate, cut a piece of the palate and open up the nostrils, sometimes we have to operate on the trachea as well. I am quite surprised by how few dog owners are aware of how hard their dog is struggling, and not many think the dog needs operating on at all. Recently I was having a cup of coffee next to the clinic, and a lady sat down at the neighbouring table with her French bulldog. It was quite early in the morning and not warm at all yet, but the dog was panting violently and standing with the

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elbows turned out ways to try and open the chest up more. It didn't lie down at all, but just stood there trying to get some oxygen into the lungs. The owner was happily reading her newspaper and drinking coffee, unaware that her best friend was choking to death under the table. Apart from the breathing problems, English bulldogs often get eye problems as well. They are often born with an extra line of eyelashes on the inside of the eyelid, so they scratch the cornea every time the dog blinks, a bit like having a grain of sand in the eye. Often the eyelids themselves are deformed, so they either tilt inwards (entropion) or outwards (ectopion), both conditions can be found on the same dog. The constant irritation of the eye can provokethe tear gland whihch pops out from under the eye lid, which is quite spectacular (cherry eye). This all needs to be surgically corrected or the dog will go blind. There is even more to know when you buy a Bulldog, they are also prone to get joint diseases due to their conformation, and skin diseases because it is difficult to keep all the wrinkles clean and dry. He might then need plastic surgery. I just think people have the right to know what they sign up for when they buy a dog of a specific breed, and when they do, they should be responsible and let it have the operations that are necessary to obtain a reasonable quality of life. A lot of breeders should also be more responsible for their actions and try to breed healthy dogs. Gunila - Naturvets

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Dowsing M

any of you will have heard of somebody who has the ability to find water or other things, by using a forked stick, dowsing rods or a pendulum and have wondered how it was done. Dowsing is something that anyone can learn. It’s like any other skill, it increases and becomes easier the more you practice. Interestingly, statistics show dowsers have a higher success rate in finding water or oil etc. than using geophysical surveys, and that in many companies the geophysical team is only used after the dowsers have located a site. To have an understanding of what is taking place when you are dowsing, goes a long way in helping develop these skills in yourself. It’s not really about the equipment you use (expensive, cheap, or home made dowsing rods pendulums or sticks, will all work in the same way), but more about communication. The first step in learning to dowse, is to really learn to communicate with your own body, or more specifically, with the cells of your body, which have energy and consciousness and can be communicated with. It’s less about the words and more about the feeling and intention behind them that counts. The development of this skill can be likened to a third, or alternative language, in the same way that Art or Music is. It helps to start with something you are familiar with, have an affinity to, or passion for. for example, I know a Spanish farmer who realised from about the age of 7, that he could sense water when it was nearby. Over the years he has developed this affinity to allow him to find underground water and can now, not only find hidden water courses but trace their direction, and say how far below the surface it is and approximate how much is there with great accuracy. The point is that he developed this affinity with a lot of practice, he now uses a pair of heavy metal pendulums and is a very successful water diviner. The area that I am practised in, is Dowsing of the Earth, and the tools I use are, myself and a pair of ‘L’ shaped metal dowsing rods (which my husband makes for me from old wire coathangars) I like to have a few pairs around, as I am forever leaving them behind and losing them! I start by doing a short meditation (only a minute or two) I use the Reiki Gassho meditiation, but any meditation

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process you are familiar with will be fine. Then I protect myself spiritually, for this I have learned to raise the vibration of my body while I work. Once you are able to connect with the cells of your body, you will find this quite easy and natural, you can also use any protection technique you already have or prefer. I then walk to the part of the Garden or Ground where I wish to start. I hold the dowsing rods, in a relaxed grip, parallel to the ground with my arms at right angles. I make a connection between myself and the earth where I am standing and when I feel this connection (which only takes a few seconds) I start asking questions. Such as, is there any negative energy here? As I walk across the garden the rods will cross over each other if there is, go the opposite way and splay apart if the energy is good, or stay as they were if neutral. There are many types of energies running through the earth, good and bad, caused by disturbances in the earth’s crust, leylines, lines of geopathic stress and places where there has been a lot of fear or tragedies (through battles, wars, accidents or many other things). You can ask about all of these things while you are dowsing and can build a picture and map out whole houses and gardens very accurately in this way and find out exactly what kind of energy you are living in. Also you will develop more subtle impressions as your intuition and experience develops. This in turn will give you more confidence. This is not a difficult skill to learn and as you become more practised, you will find it becomes very natural and easy. There are many ways you can change negative energy to positive, such as Earth Acupuncture, Reiki or some of the other Earth Healing techniques I have developed in Kinetic Healing. As the vibration in and around your home increases (good energy vibrates at a higher level) it will give you a much healthier and happier place to live. In the garden I have found that everything grows bigger and healthier, fruit trees give more fruit, our cabbages are twice the size of our neighbours, and the eggs from our chickens are amazing. Well, thats about it, I have developed these skills from my connection with the earth, and the relationship I have developed with he., Wishing you all happy dowsing. Julie Narewski.

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Orange Grove Services I

met Mark from Orange Grove services this month as he wanted to explain some of his offers for the coming month. Mark is keen to lend support to charitable and ex-military organisations in the area. If any of these charity groups need some work doing then he will offer a 10 % discount for his company's services. Further more, if as result of this support he gains further work from the members themselves he will donate 10% of his earnings back to that charity. … What a great idea.

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Mark works along side another Mark and has done for a number of years now providing a one stop solution for those seeking building work. They are specialists in Carpentry, Plumbing and Electrical services however they have vast experience in all other aspects of the building trade in Spain... Mark explained he often gets phone calls from people ringing for advice. Perhaps they are looking at a property and want some idea of what needs to be done to it and the costs involved before they actually buy the house. Mark is happy to provide this advice for free, obviously with the hope that maybe they will use him later on, but this is by no means obligatory! He also gets calls from people who want to know if he can recommend a good gardener or cleaner. Mark explained after all these years in Spain he has now built up a good list of contacts and would be happy to pass on details of those companies or individuals he recommends. He admits this year hasn't been the easiest of years work wise but the flow of work has been steady and they have been fortunate enough to have worked throughout the summer where for many work has dried up. He did add the advert in The Grapevine Magazine had helped with the increased work situation and would recommend it….. Thanks Mark! Finally, Mark would like to offer his carpentry services for free for one day to a family or individual that would really benefit from it. As such, he is running a competition where you can email him or email him on behalf of someone in no more than 350 words why that person should benefit from a days work from Mark at Orange Grove services. Please email him at lastgamesoon@hotmail.com and he will chose the worthy winner and announce it in The Grapevine Magazine.

Café Bar

“El Despacho De Fernan” (Behind the Townhall)

Open Monday - Sunday 9.00am - late Drinks, Snacks & Full Menu C/Rampa. Edif. Ayunatamiento, No.1 Competa, Malaga Tel: 952 553 518

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Orange Grove Services Let us quote for your kitchen. What have you got to lose? .

Tel: 661 713 238 Tel: 617 839 660 lastgamesoon@hotmail.com

References & visits to past customers available Kitchens to suit all budgets

Kitchens Electrical Services “The savings we make by Plumbing not having a high street or sales staff are Carpentry shop passed on to you. I’m confident we can beat any Plastering high street quote’. Tiling Painting and decorating Mark Sylvester

Works gallery for September

company aims To quote, honestly, and openly. To maintain a regular line of communication with the client. To arrive on time all day every day. To leave work areas clean and tidy at all times.

"the company we keep" Hotel Palacio Blanco Video Club Warner Bar Nautico 147 64 advertise To call 637Bar 028 873 The Grapevine

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Hotel Palacio Blanco Video Club Warner Bar Nautico 64 The Grapevine Bar 147

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ego hair & beauty More beauty treatments than before in our bigger premises with private consultation rooms and new therapists

New In

Lujos Luxury Skin Care Range We are now agents for Lujos who make natural organic luxury skin care for both men and women at affordable prices. The luxury skin care products are made fresh to order especially for you within a couple of days. Testers are available in the salon so please come in and try this new fantastic skin care range.

Now Offering

Nails

You can find us on facebook & tuenti

Transfers to create funky nails.

Calle Dr. Fleming, C贸mpeta Tel: 616 022 734 info@egohairandbeauty.com

Nails

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22nd October and 3rd December The markets raising money for local charities, all stall holder fees to go to the Mayor for him to distribute to deserving charities of his choice. The markets will be held on the Plaza running along the side of the church, in Competa (If it rains, the market's will be held in the underground car park beneath the Ayuntimiento)

So no-one need miss out on some great bargains Lots of the usual stalls selling an assortment of items. Home-made cakes, pastries, chutneys.U.K High Street Fashions – M&S, Laura Ashley, Monsoon plus many more. Jewellery, CosmeticsPet Supplies Hand decorated mirrors and clocks Knitted and sewn items PLUS So much more…… Come and browse 10a.m – 2p.m For more information contact Marion 952516144 / 610363589 Or e-mail marion_belton@yahoo.co.uk Live sporting events shown here

Restaurante Asador

Tlf: 952 553 314

MUSEO del VINO Calle Constitución, Cómpeta, Málaga

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

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

Menu del dia (3 courses) €7.50 1pm - 5pm Served Tuesday-Friday All new customers: come and introduce yourself to Pepe the owner for your free glass of local wine!

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free adhesive with all tiles purchased Excavation and Transport Building Materials Skip Service (Delivery and Collection)

Bathroom Furniture and Accessories Floor and Wall Tiles Construction Tools & Ironmongers Metal & Aluminium Carpentry Firewood Deliveries

Local natural stone for sale

CARRETERA DE TORROX KM 0.400 CĂ&#x201C;MPETA TELEFONO Y FAX: 952 51 61 49 MOVIL:656 60 75 21 EMAIL:info@gloypat.com

Art, Design & Quality DESIGN & MANUFACTURING OF ORNATE IRONWORK, IRONWORK. WINDOWS & DOORS

Glass Workshop, Windows, Doors, Shower Cubicles, Glass Curtains Fly Screens, Garage Doors, Automatic Controls

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Grapevine Printing Solutions For more details Call Steve 618 360 290 Email: grapevinesales@gmail.com

October Special Offers Business Cards

A5 Flyers

Full Colour, Double Sided. 350grm High Quality Card

Full Colour, Double Sided 135grm Paper

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Puente Don Manuel

Five Star Dental Care You Can Trust Clinic Opening Hours Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

10.00 09.30 16.00 10.00 10.00

- 16.00hrs (by appointments) - 14.00hrs (by appointments) - 19.00hrs (by appointments) - 16.00hrs (by appointments) - 16.00hrs (by appointments)

Ongoing Special Offer! A FREE oral health assessment in association with a full Scale and Polish for 35 Euros. This is in recognition by scientists that proper dental hygiene should reduce the risk of atherosclerosis, strokes and heart disease. Please call us to chat about this offer or any oral hygiene concerns with our hygienist Rosie or to make an appointment. Tel: 951 139 287 / 691 700 587

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Location Ian Pett Dental Care Edif. Al Zabel, Local 7 Cruce de Periana 29713 Alcaucin Mรกlaga Mobile (Spain) + 34 691 700 587 (Spain) + 34 951 139 287 Email ianpett@hotmail.com

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

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

10 % discount with this advert Contact us or visit the exhibition at our shop:

above: Picture heating panel

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

www.redwell.com, www.redwell.es

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

We speak Spanish, English, German, Finnish, French, Italian To advertise call 637 028 873

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

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

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

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Quick Crossword Across 1. Domesticates (5) 6. Highland (7) 8. Odd (7) 9. Cut off (3) 10. Capital of Peru (4) 12. Small harp-like musical instrument (4) 15. Eccentric (3) 16. British rock group (7) 18. Most tidy (7) 19. Perspire (5)

Down 1. Hollywood (6,4) 2. Heath (4) 3. Rotates (5) 4. Captures (5) 5. Actually (6) 7. Disagreeable (10) 11. Insane person (6) 13. Monastery of an abbot (5) 14. Trousers (5) 17. Similar (4)

The Pub Quiz on (pg84) 1. Madness 2. Ian Dury 3. Tina Turner 4. Northern Ireland 5. Dizzy 6. David Essex 7. Bill Hailey & His Comets 8. 1940s 9. Snap 10. Adam faith 11. Pilot 12. "Made him Shiver" 13. Felix Mendelssohn 14. Bambi 15. Maggie May 16. Carousel 17. Aglow 18. Kid Creole 19. "Septembers songâ&#x20AC;? 20. "It's now or neverâ&#x20AC;?

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CONSTRUCCIONES

SCHMID S.C.

New New builds, builds, renovations, renovations, pools, pools, concrete concrete walls walls and and structures. structures. Water deposits, deposits, septic septic tank tank installation installation & & emptying. emptying. Water Water deliveries, deliveries, mini mini digger, digger, Water deliveries, deliveries, Concrete Concrete beams beams supplied supplied and and fitted fitted for for pergolas pergolas in in wood wood effect effect (call (call to to see samples) samples) natural natural stone stone walls walls see All of of your your property property needs. needs. All

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

CĂ&#x201C;MPETA Plaza Almijara, 6

Menu All Day & Special Restaurant Menu Inside dining area upstairs with view of the Plaza Almijara Paella every Sunday Please call in for more information Tel: 952 55 37 01 To advertise call 637 028 873

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The Spanish Coffee Break Around the house Cook Dentist Doctor Driver Editor Electrician Engineer Farmer Firefighter Florist Geologist Guard Hotelier Jeweler Lawyer Librarian Mechanic Midwife Minister Musician Nurse

Cocinero Dentista Médico Conductor Redactor Electricista Ingeniero Granjero Bombero Florista Geólogo Guardia Hotelero Joyero Abogado Bibliotecario Mecánico Comadrona Pastor Músico Enfermero

Optometrist Painter Pharmacist Pilot President Professor Psychologist Sailor Scientist Secretary Servant/maid Social worker Soldier Student Surgeon Teacher Therapist Veterinarian Waiter/waitress Welder Writer

Optómetra Pintor Farmacéutico Piloto Presidente Profesor Sicológico Marinero Científico Secretario Riado/criada Asistente social Soldado Estudiante Cirujano Maestro Terapeuta Veterinario Camarero/camarera Soldador Escritor

Sopa de Letras Search & Learn with the very first “Sopa de Letras” in the Axarquia! Around the house Search Word Cocinero Dentista Médico Conductor Redactor Electricista Ingeniero Granjero Bombero Florista Geólogo Guardia Hotelero Joyero Abogado Bibliotecario Mecánico Comadrona Pastor Músico Enfermero Optometrist Painter Pharmacist Pilot President

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Translation Cook Dentist Doctor Driver Editor Electrician Engineer Farmer Firefighter Florist Geologist Guard Hotelier Jeweler Lawyer Librarian Mechanic Midwife Minister Musician Nurse Optómetra Pintor Farmacéutico Piloto Presidente

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

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

Bar Restaurante

La Peña

Specialising in Traditional Spanish Cuisine

Menu del Dia

“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

3 Courses + a drink Tuesday-Friday Lunchtime Only Avda. Paseo Turbilla, S/N Tel: 952 553 084 Árchez Málaga

7.00 Euros

Closed on Mondays

Large enclosed play area

FOR RENT 4 BEDROOM VILLA WITH POOL IN CÓMPETA

Chimney Care Costa del Sol

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

HOLIDAY LETS FROM €300 PER WEEK OR LONG LET AT €550 PER MONTH CONTACT DEBI: EMAIL CLPSALES@MSN.COM TELEPHONE UK 0044 (0) 1579 340624

Nick Turner Refurbs All aspects of building work undertaken Has been working on the Costa del Sol for the past 7 years & has a full knowledge of all local building materials and regulations. Specialising in full house refurbs including doors & windows, kitchens, bathrooms, plastering, carpentry and bricklaying. Also construct "made to measure" deckings and pergolas, constructed from tanalised timbers.

Nick Turner Refurbs Villa Cinco Vistas Buzon 175 Loma de Archez Competa, Malaga 29754 registered and legal

Mobile: 679 113 600 Telephone: 952 553 124 nick.turner@objectpower.net

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

Level: Easy

Level: Intermediate

The Butler A rich lady gives her butler the night off because she is going out on a date. When she arrives back home from the date she sees the butlerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s still home and sitting in the front room. The rich lady approaches the butler and requests that he remove her dress, so the butler removes her dress. She then asks the butler to remove her bra. She then asks him to remove her panties, which he does. The lady then tells the butler never to dress in her clothes again.

Electricians

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.

Roger 648 025 901 Mike 606 246 902 Answerphone: 952 553 282 74

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Nerja

Sofas

...and so much more!

With 5 years trading on the Costa we are now going fully Web based so we can give a 30% REDUCTION ON PRICES

www.nerjasofas.es Over 1000 furniture products on offer from the UK LEATHER SOFAS, CLOTH SOFAS, RECLINING SOFAS, SOFABEDS, DINING FURNITURE, OCCASIONAL FURNITURE, BEDROOM FURNITURE, UK MATTRESSES NEW PATIO & GARDEN FURNITURE

UK DELIVERIES WE CAN DELIVER YOUR GOODS TO THE UK AT VERY COMPETITIVE PRICES AS WE ONLY HAVE TO COVER OUR COSTS ONE WAY. ONLY PAY FOR 1 WAY. WE GO TO THE UK EVERY 2 WEEKS Telephone 951247240 or 608091660

Telephone 951247240 or 608091660

UK DELIVERIES

Email nerjasofas@hotmail.com Web: www.nerjasofas.com

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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 Toyota Corolla D4D

Jianshe 250cc Quad

Luna, 2 litre diesel, October 2006, 66,000K Average 58.2 mpg, Fully equipped,Full s/History, ITV until August 2012, Excellent condition

Road legal on car plates Two Seats, 2 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) 2 x Brand New Front Tyres Rear Tyres only 6 months old 1200 Euros (no offers) Tel: Steve 618 360 290 Competa

8000 euro, ono 674768102 Jeep Wrangler

2003 Volkswagen

2.5 petrol 149,000 km Left hand drive, Spanish plates, ITV Feb 2012 Comes with waterproof canvas roof cover

Bora 1.9 TDI ST Service History, Manual, right hand drive (Spanish Plates) Powerful and 60MPG

895 Euros ovno. Contact 630918579

Competa

€5500 Tel: 606 605 686 Assortment of Second Hand Tapestries & Pictures,

Fiat Punto 2003 85,000 kms. ITV 2012, cd, a/c, LHD, Spanish plates, 2 owners €3,750 euros ono Canillas de Albaida Tel: 606246902 Ping 3i Golf Clubs Oversize Right Handed +Callaway Big Bertha (3 wood) +Bag €220 Competa 6118 360 290 grapevinesales@gmail.com

House and Cash to Swap

From €15

More Items Available, Call into S. Chavos Constructions Office opposite Bar Bodega. Competa

Tel: 952 553 678

KEEWAY HURRICANE SCOOTER 50 good condition, low mileage. no longer wanted reason, health, full papers €320 (canillas de albaida) tel 685878506 HP DESKJET F300 ALL IN ONE PRINTER hp printer and scanner in very good condition colour and black ink new, disc €30 (canillas de albaida) tel 685878506

Looking to downsize, or move back to the UK but still maintain a bolt hole in Competa. We may be able to help.

We also have substantial readily available funds to facilitate purchase of 2/3 bedroom villa/finca. Call 952 516 812 Mobiles 634 370 756 or 679 880 464 steve-weir@hotmail.com

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Sell your items here from only

2.50€ p/month Advertise Here

We have a 2 bedroom 2 bathroom fully restored town house in a tranquil corner of the lower part of the village. Lounge, dining room, kitchen, large sun terrace 50% covered. A 4 storey property. Currently on market at 99,000 euros.

Call 637 028 873 for more details 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

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 CAR FOR SALE 1997 Fiat Brava 1.4 Spanish reg 138,000km. Good runner. 12 month MOT. Only 550€ o.n.o. 952 55 61 62 / 657 10 42 82 UK REG Nissan XTRAIL 2.2 DCI Sport RHD, 55 Plate, 62K Miles, SH, Taxed, MOT 8997 Euros ONO Call Andy 633 611 619 2 Sunbeds white/green in good condition. Only 60 Euros Competa Tel: 952 037 230 Tel: 638 622 325 Salisar Chrome mixer tap, excellent condition. €20. Tel: 622 761458 Garland ls1800 blowing/vacuum blower/vacuum for the garden dry leaves small branches, used only twice in very good condition €45 (canillas de albaida) tel 685878506 Bosch electric saw 40-17s the chain is intended for sawing of tree trunks, wooden branches , wooden beams etc cuts can be sawed with or across grains. in very good condition €50 (canillas de albaida) tel 685878506

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. Sell your items here from only Advertise Here

2.50€ p/month Call 637 028 873 for more details 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

Wanted 4x4 Wanted LHD Spanish Plated Freelander, RAV 4, Honda, Suzuki etc. Can Part Exchange Mint 2008 Sept, LHD Fiesta TDCI, White 24k K/M. Details to Paul at pjkingcat@hotmail.com I am looking for a nanny to take care of my daughters once a week. Ideally a British young lady living in Torre del Mar. Also I need a housekeeper. Please email for more details: irene.rubi2@gmail.com Double-bike carrier wanted for attachment to back of car. Contact 669334665 Classic motorcycles wanted Pre 1985, any condition, any plate, working or not. Cash paid. Tel: 633457509" Wanted person to share cost and use of a very nice natured horse. Competa campo,has her own paddock, with nice tracks for riding, must be an animal lover and respect animals, Tel: 618828580 Four Wheel Drive wanted. Must be in excellent condition, with service history & paperwork. Spanish registered left hand drive. Under 8 years old and less than 150,000 km. Range Rover preferred. Call UK +44 7789 612108 Trailer approx. 2.5mtrs x 1.5mtrs with drop tailgate and not too heavy. Tel: 952 553 553

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Wanted, Central heating radiators, any size! I dont mind, Its starting to get a bit nippy at night. Can pick up. Tel:696346715 Monte Arisa' or 'Agrofisa' Water Share Wanted Water Share wanted for Frigiliana area from either private system. Tel: 952 55 38 07 or 660 51 01 34 Small 4X4 Wanted. RAV4, X-Trail, CR-V or Suzuki Grand Vitara preferred but anything considered. LHD and Spanish plated. Any age or mileage. Please email details to Mac at mac_macd@hotmail.com

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

20th March - 19th April

TAURUS

GEMINI

CANCER

he spotlight is on the area of your home base. You could encounter some tension and obstacles in this area, but you will be able to deal with this in an intelligent way and harmony should prevail.

LEO

SCORPIO

22th November - 21st December

oney matters concerning your joint resources are in the spotlight for you. Your way of thinking could take you towards making a new investment that could be very important towards your future.

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23rd October - 21st November

CAPRICORN

22th December - 19th January

our career is very prominent this month for you. You are putting a lot of your thoughts in planning how to reach what you wish in life as you see the future in a very optimistic manner.

AQUARIUS

our area of friends, hope and wishes is in the limelight for you this month. You are having ambivalent feelings related to your past and present and circumstances that bind each other together.

ou will start this month with a strong feeling towards looking your best and a desire to take a trip for pure entertainment purposes to a far away place could come to you in a sudden manner.

SAGITTARIUS

23rd August - 22th September

his month you could find yourself trying to reconcile conflicts that you have related to your home and goals in your life. Your mate or partner could be of help in finding an answer for you on this matter.

here could be some tension connected to an investment or speculation and this could come through a friend. Some of your outside resources could save the day.

LIBRA

ommunication is the key for you. You could receive news connected to your future. Look at this with an open mind, as you might not be able to understand the whole scope of it.

VIRGO

our work area seems to be bringing you very surprising changes towards your future and consequently to your personal income. This should be favorable for you. .

our work area and things related to it seem to be on your mind this month. You could be having lots of interchange of ideas that could bring you the better future that you have dreamed of.

ome of you must be heading right now towards starting a much wanted higher education. All your thoughts are aimed towards a career that could open up a future for good job prospects for you.

PISCES

lucky break could be coming your way through your outside resources and this could bring much harmony at your home base as you have been bearing much of the burden in this area.

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"October Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Country Market Los Jardines del Trapiche

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

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

Every Tuesday 9.30am - 1.30pm

Weston Kennels & Cattery

10% discount on your breast screening when bringing this ad” WELL-THERM

Medical Thermography PREVENTION - EARLY DETECTION - MONITORING Non Invasive Pain Free Radiation Free Reliable Janet Van Dam Tel: 618 989 125 (by appointment only) www.medical-thermography.org janetvandam@live.com

Clinics in El Morche, Cómpeta, Puente Don Manuel

Michael ’s Upholstery

Cómpeta

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: 660167902 Email: terrygweston@yahoo.com We are on the Torrox-Competa road 100m from Pavo Real

A real home from home for your pets To advertise call 637 028 873

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A walk up the Rio Chillar

n August of this year – yes we waited for the hottest month of the year – a group of us walked up the river Chillar in Nerja. Now I am aware I am not the first person to write about this walk, but thought I would share the experience of yet another great thing to do for free in this lovely area we live in – the Axarquia. Sadly, my directions of how to get to the start of the walk are a bit vague; I was driving and my wife said we needed to go to where the Sunday car boot sale is held in Nerja. Totally ignoring the 'No Entry' sign we carried on to find a market in full swing. It was Tuesday and this, is as we now know, is where the street market is held. We did a swift u-turn and headed down some side street guided by my wife. Now, my wife had done this walk the previous year with a group of people and after regaling me with tales of strong currents, wading thigh-high through water and a flip-flop cruelly washed away by the sheer force of the water I was keen to see what all the fuss was about. Anyway, after driving for a few minutes we saw a track lined by bushes and my wife said she was “fairly sure” this was the way to go. Annoyingly she was right (she's always right) and soon we were driving alongside a trickle of water so inconsequential that describing it as a stream would be like calling the Cómpeta swimming pool Olympic sized. We drove on for about ten minutes and came upon a clearing where other cars were parked, got out of the car and started checking we had all of the essentials. Water (lots) - check. Suntan lotion - check. Pork pies and sausage rolls for lunch - check. So we were all set so took our first steps into the river, now more than a trickle but still not very exciting. The first few steps are a bit uncomfortable as the cold water infiltrates your trainers and then you begin to squelch with every step. After last year's floating flipflip we knew that trainers or walking boot were the best choice of footwear and soon after a while you forget the squelching and begin to concentrate on where to put your feet. In places the river is deeper than in others and the size of the stones differ, so looking where you step is a must. The river changes and begins to deepen and it was not long until we came to the first dammed area which had created a natural pool of clear, turquoise water. Despite leaving early to miss the heat of the day the pool had already been occupied by a large group of people happily frolicking in the water. And as we carried on the walk it was great to see friends and families of all ages playing and enjoying the walk. Three of our group,

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my nephews Josh and Jack (10 and 12 respectively) and my son, 22 had found sticks and were playing at being ninjas in the water. I would have joined in too if it was not for the burden of the pork pies safely stored in my man bag. The walk becomes more difficult as you go on and it is hard not to imagine yourself as an intrepid explorer discovering a new unseen area. This illusion was shattered when we rounded a bend and saw a 30 stone man lying on his back in a pool of water with his grandson bouncing on his belly. That said the recent incident of Mary-Anne Goossens, the Dutch tourist who got lost for 18 days on this very walk was always at the back of my mind. It is hard to see how she managed to get lost. I can only presume she deviated from the river and climbed away from where other walkers would have been. One of the most interesting parts of the walk is where the river goes through a canyon only a metre or so wide. Here the water is at its fastest but the canyon walls come in very handy to steady oneself. In fact this part of the walk on the way back is probably the hardest part of the walk as it is hard to see where to put your feet into the fast flowing water as it runs over fairly large rocks.

After 2 hours we came to the part we had decided would be our goal; a rocky area with a few large pools and waterfalls cascading rapidly. Within 10 metres of this point we had our first and only casualty of the day; ironically my son slipping on some dry rocks. With his pride hurt more than his badly grazed arm and cut thumb he ended up with some nice scarring to show his friends at university. We spent some time at the waterfalls eating our well-deserved lunch before starting our walk back. Everybody had had a good time and during the walk we had seen a few lizards and dragon flies not to mention the beautiful scenery along the river itself. There are many factors that make this a great day out; you can walk as far or as little as you like, the shady canyon means it does not get too hot, you do not have to drive far to get there and best of all it is free!

Andy Wilkes

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I tried breaking into a footballer’s house, but his children saw me and called the police. I probably would have gotten away with it if it wasn’t for those Heskey kids.

I've decided to fight my addiction to Ham Sandwiches...So from now on its Cold Turkey!! ...I got arrested for sexual assault I felt a right tit...

My mate said I was too tight to get a pint in. Six hours of surgery and 36 stitches later, I admitted he was right.

Just found a piece of fruit with some tits on it... Never seen a pear quite like it! My gf said she was leaving me because of my obsession with cheese...I told her that I didn't give edam

The pipes in our house have always been terrible, and over the past few months sediment has been building up in them. This morning, upon entering the airing cupboard, I was surprised to see a long green plant of the onion family growing out of the side of them. The pipes had sprung a leek.

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If a fire station can go up in flames, and a plumbing company can go down the drain, can a prostitute get layed off?

My neighbour knocked on my door at 2:30am this morning, can you believe that 2:30am?! Luckily for him I was still up playing my Bagpipes.

A man walks into his doctor’s office and whines, “Doc, you’ve got to help me; I’ve got a strawberry stuck up my ass.” The doctor pulls out his prescription pad and says, “I’ve got cream for that!”

The Grim Reaper came for me last night, and I beat him off with a vacuum cleaner. Bugger me, talk about Dyson with death. Did you hear about the fat alcoholic transvestite? All he wanted to do was eat, drink and be Mary.

What soup weighs 2,000 lbs? Won ton soup.

Paddy says "Mick, I'm thinking of buying a labrador." "Bugger that" says Mick "have you seen how many of their owners go blind”

A cowboy rides into town on Friday, and three days later, he leaves on Friday. How? The horse’s name is Friday.

A man walks into a Welsh pub and orders a white wine spritzer. The bar goes silent as everyone stares at him..."Where are you from? You sound English", "I'm from across the Severn," replies the man nervously. "What do you do, just across the Severn?", "I'm a taxidermist." "What on earth is one of those?", "I mount animals.”

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17. In the song "Calendar Girls" by Neil Sedaka the lyrics say July is like a firecracker all ..... 18. What did August Darnell change his name to when playing with the Coconuts? 9. What is the title of the song that begins "Well it's a long long time from May to December?

15. Name the title of Rod Stewart's first UK No1 hit single? 16. The song "June is bursting out all over" comes from which musical?

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Local News WHAT’S HAPPENING IN YOUR AREA

NEW MOTHER AND TODDLER BAY GROUP IN CÓMPETA We are forming a bilingual Mother and Baby group on Monday mornings in Cómpeta that will begin on 3rd October. If you are interested in coming along, have any ideas or would like to donate some toys, please get in touch with Zoe on 666725196 or Gemma on 655485944. We would love to see you and your baby there! AXARQUIA GARDEN CLUB Next meeting . Tuesday 11 October ; 11.00am : Sayalonga An interesting talk is promised on the subject of Bee Keeping by Antonio from the Axarquia Bee Keeping World. This small informal group meets on the second Tuesday of each month to share gardening information and advice, talks, garden visits and much more. For more information please contact Carol Starr 660994879 or email Caroljstarr@hotmail.com TOURIST TRAIN ACCIDENT IN TORRE DEL MAR Five people were injured in Torre del Mar when one of the wagons of the local tourist train overturned on a bend. Local Police have reported that

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although they have not yet concluded the investigation into the accident, the do not believe it was caused by a technical error. At the scene of the accident the didn’t find oil, soil or anything else that could have caused the train to overturn, and believe that it may have been travelling too fast, as confirmed by witnesses, causing it to hit the edge of a roundabout. Meanwhile, the train remains out of service. The five elderly passengers, three women and two men, were taken to the Axarquia Regional Hospital but were released shortly afterwards with slight

injuries, such as cuts and bruises. They have said that they had noticed the train was going too fast and was leaning to one side on bends. They were visiting Torre del Mar from Almaraz in Caceres, with a group of 104 people from an association for the elderly. There were another four people on the train at the time but they were in another wagon. A GAY VILLAGE A Gay association is said to be ‘outraged’ at the proposal of Moclinejo becoming an exclusively ‘gay village’.

If this proposal, put forth by the Expogays Fair organizer, is approved, the village could be painted pink and 600 ‘gay’ style homes built, doubling the number of properties. “It is discriminatory and segregates people for purely political and economic reasons,” said Salvador Rubio, president of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Collective, COLEGA. “This will not promote equal opportunity, it will create ghettos,” he said. “We fight for the freedom of individuals so that they can freely decide where they want to live.” Meanwhile, Frigiliana Town Hall’s concept would seem to be more in line with this view of ‘free choice’. Instead of becoming a ‘gay village’ business association Aecpaf proposes attracting gay tourism by specializing in gay weddings. Hotel rooms would be specially adapted to gay tastes and certain discounts offered to gay couples in the old town. This week the town’s Cultural Centre will be hosting its fourth gay wedding. These proposals will be presented at the Expogays Fair in Torremolinos between October 14 and 16. BIKE HIRE SERVICE Velez-Malaga Town Hall plans to put the management of the bike-hire service out for public tender. The local council has said it wants locals and visitors to be able to enjoy the service again as soon as possible.

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Local News orders against them. According to SOHA, the draft for the decree does not refer to this type of situation, and they believe that it offers no solutions for people whose homes are to be demolished despite them having built or purchased them in good faith. SAVE OUR HOMES AXARQUIA Save our homes axarquia (SOHA) has announced that it doesn’t plan to sit around and wait for the Junta to decide on the future of their homes, according to reports in Spanish media.The group represents some 400 foreign residents who want their homes to be legalized and protected, and avoid demolition. For four years they have been demanding a solution to the problem which affects some 12,760 houses in the Axarquia area, a figure closer to 22,000 according to environmentalists. Instead, they have decided to present allegations against the draft for a decree by which the Junta de Andalucia plans to legalize houses which were built on non-urban land in Andalucia, as well as offer solutions to improve it. Amongst the suggestions made to the Secretary General for Territorial Planning and Urban Development of the Council of Public Works, they are asking for a legal solution for houses built under licenses which were wrongly granted by local town halls and which have been later declared illegal by the Junta and have demolition

LOCAL GIGS The Dixie Swing Band, Sunday Roast - Every Sunday - 2pm - 6 pm. The Boatyard Bar - PlayaPlayazo - Nerja Tel. 659 778 105 Accoustic Roots Sunday Oct 9: Multicultural Night of Music, La Plaza, Canillas de Albaida. To book a table at La Plaza Restaurante Tel: 952 553254/609 167127.

STOLEN AVACODOS IN VELEZ MALAGA A 2,000-Kilo haul of unripe avocados worth €3,000 disappeared overnight from a plantation. Their unreadiness should help track down the thieves as it is too early for the Spanish crop and the only avocados currently available are from Chile or Israel. It was not the first time that Fabrice’s trees were stripped by thieves and after losing 60,000 kilos in 2009 he himself kept watch over his Valle Niza plantation as his crop ripened the following year. Despite his vigilance, however, thieves still made off with 30,000 kilos. It would have required at least six men working through the night to pick and load the stolen avocados, Fabrice said. The only consolation for his financial loss was knowing that although the fruit looked a good size, the avocados were still

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Friday Oct 14: Private Party, Fince el Cerrillo. Saturday Oct 22: Alberdini Restaurante, Competa: Tel: 952 516294. Geoff Murrell Saturday Oct 1st – Hotel Alberdini, Competa. To book a table call 952 516 294 Friday Oct 7th – Restaurante El Pino, Torrox Park. To book a table call 952967063 Saturday Oct 15th – Hotel Alberdini, Competa. To book a table call 952 516 294

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Emergency Numbers Emergency Services Ambulance Fire Brigade Guardia Civil

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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

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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

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

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Telephone

Alcaucin

Salares Sedella

952 533 231 952 327 950 958 600 164

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

Town Halls Doctors

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Tel: 952 519 002

Frigiliana

Tel: 952 533 122 Tel: 958 827 794

Nerja

Tel: 952 548 430

Torrox Pueblo Tel: 952 538 200

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

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

Ramiro: Velez Malaga Almunecar

952 535 029 952 540 016 958 630 017

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

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

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

Church Services C贸mpeta Catholic

Sat 8.00pm & Sun Midday

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

Consulates

Hospitals

Austria

Tel: 952 600 267

Carlos Haya Tel: 951 290 000

Belgium

Tel: 952 399 907

Motril

Denmark

Tel: 952 448 450

Velez Malaga Tel: 951 067 000

Finland

Tel: 952 212 435

France

Tel: 952 214 888

Germany

Tel: 952 363 591

Ireland

Tel: 952 475 108

Italy

Tel: 952 306 150

Tel: 958 603 506

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

Netherlands Tel: 913 537 500

Torrox Village & Torrox Costa

608 45 42 70

Norway

Tel: 952 210 331

La Herradura

625 233 778

Sweden

Tel: 917 020 000

Tel: 952 352 300

C贸mpeta & La Caleta:

657 582 225

USA

Tel: 952 474 891

Lake Vinuela Tel 888 888 888

National Holidays

Airlines www.easyjet.com

January 1st

New Years Day

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January 6th

Three Kings Day

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February 28th

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May 1st

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August 15th Virgin de la Asuncion

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Andalucia Day May Day

www.xl.com

October 12th Dia de la Hispanidad

English Radio Stations

November 1st

All Saints day

December 6th Dia de la Constitucion

Evangelical Church Tel: 952 532 825

Global Radio

96.5 FM

Wave

96.0 FM

Fellowship of the King Tel: 958 658 439

Coastline Radio

97.6 FM

December 8th Immaculate Conception

99.1 FM

December 25th Christmas Day

Anglican Church of Nerja & Almunecar Tel: 952 525 406

Radio Sol Almijara Spectrum

105.5 FM

REM FM

104.8 FM

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Accommodation

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

Hotel Restaurant Alberdini Tel: 952 51 62 94

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

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

Drains Phone: 952.539.742

Mobile: 606.423.869

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

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

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

Waynes Drains Tel: 657 862 628

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

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

Carpenters Tejeiro Tel: 952 516 149

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

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

www.clinicaradiologicarubi.es

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

Tel: +34 691 700 587

Ian Pett Dental Care Puente Don Manuel

Tel: +34 95 1139 287

Centro Mar y Salud Dr. Bernadette Veeger - General Practitioner

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

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Cruce de Periana, Puente Don Manuel

Beauty Treatments

Computers

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

Computer Services www.deltapc.net

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

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Furniture Stores

Unisex Hairdressers

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

Ceramic Giftware

Advanced Cosmetic Procedures & Electrolysis

Nerja Sofas Tel: 608 091 660

Hairdressers

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

www.lisaannedelman.com

Qualified Sports & Remedial Therapist

hair and beauty info@egohairandbeauty.com 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

hair and beauty info@egohairandbeauty.com Tel: 616 022 734

Clinica Europa (English Dentist) Tel: 952 53 09 08 Physiotherapist (Competa) Tel: 679564686

Internet & Telephone

Plumbers & Water Solutions

Real Estate

Property Legal Advice

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

Tel: 951 239 888

Nerja Solutions Tel: 952527145

Kennels

Solutions 4 U

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

Tel & Fax (00 34) 952 55 38 07

Mobile: (00 34) 660 51 01 34

www.solutions4u-competa.com

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

Kitchens IDE Cocina Tel: 952 541 895

Removals

Locksmiths REMOVALS UK - SPAIN - UK

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

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

Puffin Dive Centre

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

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

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

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

Competa Tel: 608 658 108

Tel: (+34) 620 914 104

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

Mechanics & Recovery

The

BIG Garage

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

35 Castillo alto, poligono industrial, Nerja 29780

Restaurants, Catering & Bars

REMY’S CATERING email: chesrem@gmail.com

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

Peter Pan Aventuras Tel: 952 553 708

www.b-smart.es

Tel: 952 553 825

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

Tel: 686 361 003

Tel: (+34) 951 321 359

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

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

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

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

Swimming Pool Heating

Villa Care House Martins

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

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

Spa’s & Saunas

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

Property Care and Management Services

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

Vets CLINICA VETERINARIA

Solicitors

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

Naturvets Tel: 952 55 38 50

+34 952 532 582 info@cdsolicitors.net

Delprado Solicitors Tel: 95 252 72 74

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

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

www.bluebadgemobility.com

Upholstery Lizzy Reilly Tel: 952 55 35 75

Website Design The Grapevine Magazine Tel: 618 360 290

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

Official Manufacturer

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

CALL TODAY FOR A FREE QUOTATION

www.walkersremovals.co.uk Established 1915

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

in October CHURCH SERVICESAlhama de Granada, St. Barnabas I.E.R.E (Anglican). Service in English at 11.30 first and third Sundays of the month now at La Joya Roman Catholic Church, Plaza Alfonso X11. contact Priest 95 203 0461 or Warden 95 252 0921. Torre del Mar( Lux Mundi Centre). St. Barnabas I.E.R.E, Spanish Episcopal service in English at 11 o'clock, first and third Sunday Morning Prayer, second and forth Sundays Holy Communion. Contact Rector 95 203 0461 or Wardens 25 251 0921 and 95 251 0056. St Barnabas IERE (Anglican). English services 11 a.m. Sundays at Iglesia Evangelica, Torre del Mar, opposite the bus station. Tel.952030461 (priest) or 618640132 (churchwarden) "Church of England" services every Sunday in the Sanysol Chapel, Torre del Mar at 10.30 a.m., and at Competa in the Parish Church at 5.30 p.m. All are welcome. Contact number 952 219 396. LAKE VINUELA SOCIAL CLUB We meet every Thursday from 12 o/c until approx 2.30 at the Bar Atila in Puente don Manuel to enjoy social activities and meet new like minded friends. For details of events:- tel no. 636203135. 6th General meeting 7th Walk along the front at Torre del Mar and Lunch at a Chinese restaurant 13th General meeting 14th Shopping trip to Gibraltar 20th general meeting 27th general meeting with Halloween dress and a Halloween cake baking competition LUX MUNDI TORRE DEL MAR Film Night. Time 7.00pm for 7.30. Snacks and one drink afterwards. Monday 3rd October - Blood Work Monday 7th November – The American President Monday 5th December – Space Cowboys Every Mon 3pm-5pm German speaking afternoon Every Tues Music Appreciation Soc. Every Wed 3pm-5pm Art Group - 5:30 Choir Prac. 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 Deposits required for all trips & events. THE PHOENIX SOCIAL & WELFARE CLUB. We meet every Tuesday between 12.30 and 2.30 pm in the SuperSol restaurant, Torre del Mar. . We

To advertise call Helen on 637 028 873

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.Bbookings call Gail 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. Various activities held at the Weekly Meetings Bookings 663 658 354 (9am-5pm), Welfare 628343198, Membership 617997095 6th Trip to Gibraltar 13-17 Cruise to Lisbon 26th Monthly Lunch 4th Nov Poppy Ball Visit our web site at: www.rbl-torredelmar.org.uk BENAJARAFE INTERNATIONAL SOCIAL CLUB ( B.I.S.C.) We meet every monday at 2.30 pm at the Esperanza Cafe /resturante on the coast road at km 261 in Benajarafe. We are a registered charity raising money for Help the Hero,s and another charity t the Children’s home in Torre del mar. For details phone Heather on 63497956 or see you Mondays at 2.30 APARIV ANIMAL PROTECTION SOCIETY QUIZ NIGHTS with Prizes, Raffles and Food Available. 14th Rincon 20:00 at Los Morenos Restaurant 19th Torrox Costa 19:30 Sands & Co 28th Torre del Mar 20:00 Bar Viva More Information call Stephen 952 514671 TRAPICHE SOCIAL CLUB We meet every Wednesday between 12 Noon and 2.00 pm at El Trapiche Restaurant, just off the A356 at Trapiche. If you are interested in any function, please visit us or call 680 764 130. 5 social meeting 12 social meeting 19 social meeting & monthly lunch 26 social meeting

in November

The Grapevine

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

Gas Fridge 95 Euros

Louvre Doors 60 Euros

New Stock Every Month

Armchair 60 Euros (Chair to match 40 €)

Chest of Drawers 30 Euros

Oak Drawers & Mirror 90 Euros

:952 553 678 :690 846 376

:952 553 807 :660 510 134

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

www.s-chavos.com

The Grapevine

To advertise call 637 028 873

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Tel: (0034) 952 535 043 .

Tel: (0034) 952 516 633 .

Fax: (0034) 952 516 635

email: clara@taurusrealestate.com

CÓMPETA

190,000 euro

Charming traditional semi detached country house. 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and a living room built around an open central patio. Habitable but would benefit from some renovation, a great project. Lovely views and easy access.

99,000 euro

Ref: C3285

SEDELLA

TORROX

Spacious (195 m2) country villa. 3 double bedrooms, each with en-suite wet rooms, large fitted kitchen / diner, lounge. 8mt x 3mt swimming pool. 7,900 m2 plot with concrete driveway, entrance gates and ample parking area. Super location. Ref: C3249

CÓMPETA: Avda. de la Constitución, 31,

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

Georgeous tranquil villa, 2 double bedrooms with fitted wardrobes, large lounge, fully fitted kitchen, family bathroom, double glazed windows. 8mt x 4mt pool, walled pool terrace, 2500m2 garden all fenced and gated. Fantastic value. Ref: C3293

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SAYALONGA: Calle Calvario s/n,

229,000 euro

Beautiful renovated traditional 2 bedroom country house with uninterrupted views of the sea. 2 bathrooms, f/f kitchen, open plan lounge. Exotic terraced garden, small pool, covered dining area and BBQ and a wooden chalet. 3720 m2 plot. Ref: C3252

230,000 euro

CÓMPETA Fantastic 3 bedroom renovated cortijo at a bargain price. Light & airy with high beamed ceilings and double glazed throughout. Open plan lounge, fully fitted kitchen, utility room, family bathroom. Great access.

Ref: T690

165,000 euro

CANILAS DE ALBAIDA Fully restored traditional village house. 3 double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, lounge with Juliet balcony, fully fitted kitchen, magnificent roof terrace with views over the village and to the coast.

Ref: T734

www.taurusrealestate.com

145,000 euro