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September 2020 Issue 183

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Editors Note... As we enter September, we are still unclear if the kids are going back to school. They have been off since March and if both sets of parents work it has been a very difficult time for these families. There are conflicting views as to whether it is a good idea for children to return yet . Many see the spread of the virus will become rife again, while others believe the return to some sort of normality is imperative and life must go on. Whichever school of thought is yours you are not alone. If you have just moved here and have children and are relatively new to the Spanish Education system, turn to pages 58 and 59 for a good summary of the system from Nursery to University.

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At the moment it is very easy to read negative press about Spain so I thought it was important to include an article this month on the reasons why we live in Spain which can be found on P86 and P87. Many people are still looking to relocate here and are still looking for their place in the sun. Look out for next month's property feature where reputable Estate Agents in the area will show case more properties to help you in your search. If you would like to be part of this feature whether you are a private seller or an Estate Agent please do get in contact . Enjoy and Keep Reading The Editor

September Weather Days with rainfall: 2 Days Avg Max Temperature: 27.7c Hours of Sunshine : 8.2 p/day The weather data is for guidance only and is the average monthly maximum for the Costa del Sol No part of this publication may be used or reproduced or scanned without prior consent of The Grapevine Magazine. The Grapevine Magazine accepts no responsibility for any alterations to events listed, claims made by our advertisers or information provided by our contributors.

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Inside This Month

16 TIE - The New Residents Card Axarquia Solicitors explains the process and the requirements. 34 Immotions Real Estate An Interview with Charlotte Van Mele about their successful Real Estate Agency.

46 Recycling In Spain What do you put in each container? Yellow Blue, Green or Brown? 84 Camping Cuttings by Lorraine Cavanagh Lantana lanes

José Luis

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Sunset Properties Spain on the Costa del Sol See new properties for sale on Facebook

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Tel: +34 618 295 063 New this month!

Price:385,000 Euros

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Av.Andalucia Denise Hill65c Torre del Mar 29740, Malaga Price:117,000 Euros

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Beautiful and modern 3 bed, 2 bath villa (114m²), living/dining space and kitchen, large terraces with private pool, dining terrace and outside kitchen/barbeque area, large driveway, stunning open views. EPC - D ref: v1386

Velez Malaga

Wonderful traditional rustic style 3 bed 2 bath village house (132 m²) with dining kitchen, large living room, fantastic courtyard terrace, 2 balcony terraces and garage. EPC - In process

Traditional townhouse, living space over one level, with 3 beds, 1 bath (72m²), living/dining with separate kitchen, spacious roof terrace with lovely countryside and town views, 10 min drive from the beach. ref: t1387 EPC - E

New this month!

Super value!

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Fantastic 3 bed, 3 bath reformed/refurbished (190m²) countryside villa, large lounge, dining area and kitchen (pre-installation), modern interior with modern finishes, great outside space with room for above ground pool, detached garage.

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Lovely townhouse with 3 beds and 1 bath (128m²), roof terrace and patio and a garden, located in the heart of the village, close to all amenities.

Stunning 3 bed, 2 bath (195m²) villa, with large lounge and separate dining room. The sun room and fully fitted kitchen add to the immaculate presentation of this villa. Outside there is a private pool, sea and mountain views and just a short drive to Competa.

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Spacious villa!

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Canillas de Aceituno Magnificent 4/5 bed, 4 bath villa (268m²), open plan living/kitchen/dining with many bespoke features, fantastic outside terraces with stunning views, decked area with hot tub. A successful rental business and a must see property!

EPC - E

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Traditional village house (84m²) with 2 beds, 1 bath, roof terrace, open views. A great opportunity to develop this lovely village house.

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Lovely spacious 4 bed, 2 bath country villa (134m²) with living/dining & open kitchen. Stunning views of the mountains, set in a quiet location, great outside spaces and a EPC - In process covered pool (retractable). A must to view!

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“ 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 Grapevine To advertise call 637 registry fees, buyers legal fees, purchase tax (8%) and any mortgage set up costs.”

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Character 3 bed and 2 bath townhouse (131m²), separate lounge, dining and kitchen areas, enclosed patio, roof terrace with mountain, countryside and village views and easy walking distance to local amenities. ref: t1330 EPC - In progress

Great property!

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Close to village! Price: 209,000 Euros

Modern bright & airy 3 bed, 2 bath villa (118m²), living/dining with separate kitchen, pool with BBQ, large terrace, fantastic unobstructed sea views, terraced land with many fruit trees, easy access and close to local amenities. ref: v1342 EPC - D

Large modern detached town villa (198m²) just a short walk to the village, 15 minute drive to coast, integrated garage, outside patio and terrace, first floor terrace with countryside and mountain views. ref: t1359 EPC - D

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Beautiful 4 bed, 3 bath villa (170m²) including an independent 1 bed apt, open plan living space, fantastic outside spaces with gardens and mature planting, large pool area, great terraces, breath-taking lake, mountain and countryside views.

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Canillas de Albaida A well-presented 3 bed, 3 bath villa (105m²), Lshaped open plan living/dining/kitchen, recently renovated, swimming pool, terrace with outside kitchen, within easy walking distance of village, business opportunity with rental licences in place.

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Delightful 3 bed, 2 bath villa (150m²), open plan living/dining/kitchen in a peaceful location with a covered terrace, attractive mature gardens, a private pool and mountain and countryside views. ref: v1197 EPC - E

A beautifully presented 2 bed 1 bath villa (98m²) near Competa. This delightful fully furnished property has spacious accommodation, private pool area, good access and wonderful views. EPC - E ref: v1379

Modern 4 bed, 2 bath townhouse (112m²) with stylish interior, living/dining with separate kitchen, immaculately presented, modern fixtures and fittings in bathrooms and kitchen, balcony and L-shaped terrace with outside kitchen, upper village location.

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Beautiful property!Price: 325,000 Euros

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Superb beautifully presented 3 bed 2 bath villa (130m²) with easy access, spacious living accommodation, covered terrace, roof terrace, fabulous pool area, storage room and mature fully accessible gardens. ref: v1215 EPC - F

Recently finished 3 bed, 2 bath + 2 wc (180m²) modern apartment set over 3 floors, living/dining/kitch en, ultra-modern fixtures and fittings, spacious Beautiful 3/4 bed 2 bath garage, balcony villa (130m²) in a peaceful location with with sea and countryside views. good access and stunning open views. With lots of terrace space, attractive pool area, fantastic roof terrace with outside EPC - E kitchen and lovely garden. ref: t1300 EPC - E ref: v1220

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The royal palace had up until now refused to reveal where Juan Carlos is living, saying he would announce it himself if necessary. It was first reported that he had travelled to the Dominican Republic or Portugal, where he spent part of his youth, but promonarchy Spanish daily ABC later said the former king had gone to Abu Dhabi, the capital of the UAE. While Juan Carlos is not under formal investigation, revelations by a former mistress, German businesswoman Corinna Larsen (pictured below), raise legal questions about his financial affairs which officials are looking into in Spain and Switzerland.

NEWS IN SPAIN

n the southern Spanish province of Granada, a drug This Months Update trafficker known as El Nata was working hard at becoming the next etting all your cardboard different routes used by the Pablo Escobar. He even created a recycled may often seem various gangs.Seprona was replica of the Colombian drug like a pain, but there is big brought in to help tackle the lord’s famous Hacienda Nápoles in money to be made from all this so- problem in 2018 after Madrid's Santa Fe, a town in Granada that called "beige gold". And sadly this city police force, the Policia is home to fewer than 15,000 is attracting criminals around the Municipal Madrid, had failed to people. Just like Escobar, El Nata world.Thieves are making a solve the issue with its policy of placed a real-sized light aircraft on fortune from stealing used fining anyone caught stealing top of the entrance to the property. cardboard that's been left out to be used cardboard. It was estimated But in emulating the notorious recycled, and selling it on. This that almost half of all cardboard trafficker, El Nata also emulated means that legitimate recycling put into recycling in Madrid was his mistakes with the justice firms, and the city and other local being stolen. system: he has been accused of authorities who take a cut from belonging to an international drug their sales, are missing out on pain's former king Juan ring that exported marijuana to tens of millions."To be honest, Carlos, who went into exile Polish traffickers. The fortune most of us don't care who takes it this month in the face of allowed the drug traffickers to lead away, as long as it goes," says a graft allegations, is in the United a life of luxury and excess – which shopkeeper in the bustling Arab Emirates, the royal palace was particularly evident in El Chamartin district of central said Monday, ending the mystery Nata’s replica of Hacienda Madrid.Behind him stand two of over his whereabouts. The 82Nápoles El Nata has been in the Spanish capital's well-known year-old, who has long had warm prison since October 2019, but it is blue municipal recycling bins, relations with the Gulf only now that Operation Vangelis – which until February of this year monarchies, "travelled to the the Civil Guard investigation into had been raided daily by one of United Arab Emirates on August his drug ring – has come to an the city's numerous recycled 3rd and he remains there," a end, culminating with the arrest of cardboard trafficking gangs. spokesman said without giving 75 gang members in Spain and Meanwhile, a few miles away, at further details. In a surprise move, Poland. With the money from the headquarters of the Nature Juan Carlos announced on selling and transporting marijuana, Protection Service (Seprona) of August 3 that he was leaving El Nata and his crew amassed up the Spanish Guardia Civil police Spain to prevent his personal to €8 million in assets, property force, hangs a map of Madrid affairs from undermining his son and cash. covered in different coloured dots. King Felipe VI's reign, but did not The 18 colours mark out the 18 say where he would be going.

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

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lane would you need to be in? Of course, that is a no brainer we would have to be in the inside (right hand) lane in order to carry out this maneuver safely. I would hope that none of our readers would consider using the outside lane in these circumstances where you would potentially cut across another vehicle perhaps causing an accident or incident to occur. If the road was the same but with various curves the same rule would apply. So, if you apply the above rules to a roundabout then you would be in the righthand lane to safely and correctly exit the roundabout. According to the DGT when asked “can I exit a roundabout from the inside lane” the firm answer is “no” and if an accident occurs the DGT will blame the person not using the roundabout “correctly” i.e. if a car on the inside lane cuts across a car in the right-hand lane who has not yet exited the roundabout.

ROUNDABOUTS Driving in Spain

ost foreign, and even local drivers in Spain find the prospect of using a roundabout daunting and at times frustrating as so many people seem to have their own “rules” when it comes to using them! First and foremost a round-about is designed to improve the flow of traffic and not to hinder it, but sadly that’s more often than not what happens. Traffic flows anti-clockwise around roundabouts (traffic circles). When approaching a roundabout, you must give way to traffic on the roundabout (coming from your left). There’s usually a give-way sign (which may be painted on the road) on all roads approaching the roundabout. You must also remember to use the right lane to take an exit. Most accidents in roundabouts happen when the vehicle driving on the left lane wants to leave the roundabout directly from the left

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by crossing the right lane. Most accidents on roundabouts occur when exiting not entering, although of course there are incidents when we drive into the rear of a vehicle as we thought/judged that they had entered the roundabout, only to find out BANG they haven’t. In Spain we drive a left-hand drive car but our normal driving position on a road should always be as far to the right of the road as is possible and this applies to a roundabout as well. If you think of a roundabout as nothing more than a road with curves. We should ALWAYS exit a roundabout from the right-hand lane, unless there are signs or signals that indicate otherwise. So, to put this into prospective let’s consider a normal journey along a reasonably straight road with two lanes i.e. a dual carriage way perhaps. We wish to turn right at the next junction, which

According to the DGT the vehicles which are circulating on the inside lane always have the right of way. On entering the roundabout drivers must choose the appropriate lane for the direction they are going to take, for example, if they are taking the last exit and the outside lane is very congested they can circulate for the inside lanes. The use of indicators is not obligatory on entering the roundabout, especially when drivers are going to take the first exit. But indicators must always be used for changing lanes and when leaving the roundabout for any of the other exits the right hand indicator should be employed at the point of exit. Drivers should not exit the roundabout from the inside lane unless there are signs or road markings indicating that this is permitted. Photo from N332 Facebook Group

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AXARQUIA SOLICITORS TIE - New Residents Card

om 1st January 2021 the UK will no longer be a member of the European Union, that means all the British citizens who would like to become a Spanish Resident would need to apply for the new residents card, called the “TIE” The Spanish Government has established a new procedure for British people

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who wish to reside in Spain which is in operation now. Following is an explanation of the process and the requirements FIRST TIME APPLICATION (WITH NO RESIDENT CARD OR CERTIFICATE)

This is done in two stages: Stage 1 (Can take up to 3 months). If you are not in possession of a residents Card /Certificate you must first apply for authorisation from the Foreign office in Málaga by appointment only. (One of our lawyers can do this on your

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behalf if you wish). To acquire this Authorisation, you must supply the following documents. 1. IDENTITY DOCUMENT – British passport + photocopy 2. “EMPADRONAMIENTO” CERTIFICATE (Census Registry Certificate from the local Town Hall) – NOTE: Must be less than 3 months old + photocopy. 3. PROOF OF INCOME PROPERTY OWNER - A Nota Simple from the Property Registry Office SELF EMPLOYED - Registry Document +3 month's proof of payment of the quotas + photocopies. - Bank Statement showing income for last 3 months + photocopies. PENSIONERS - Pension Notification + official translation + photocopy. - Bank Statement for the last 3 months showing pension payments + photocopy. EMPLOYED - Work Contract + Photocopy + if not in Spanish official translation with photocopies). - Last wage slip + Photocopy + if not in Spanish official translation with photocopies) + If employed in Gibraltar the yellow page of your contract with conditions and official stamp + photocopy. RETIRED – NO PENSION – - Bank Certificate indicating account number, title holders of account, date of opening account, and average annual balance for the last year. This document must be stamped, dated, and signed by the bank. + photocopy.

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4. HEALTH COVER - Spanish Social Security Card + photocopy. OR - Social security Document from your UK- (S1 / E106 / E109 / S072 / E121) + photocopy. OR - Private Insurance Certificate specifying no excess (part payment) + photocopy. *NOTES: - Remember to take the original documents to show together with a photocopy of each to hand in. - Where mentioned above an official translation of the document must be obtained. Stage 2 Once you are in possession of the Authorisation from the Immigration office, which can take some time, you would need to make an appointment at your local National Police Station. The appointments must be made online, and you would need the following: - Authorisation from the Immigration Office + copy - Form EX23 (Application Form) + copy - MODELO 790 codigo12 (Stamp duty payment form) - Resident certificate or card +copy - Passport + copy. - 1 Photo (taken in accordance with the rules for the Spanish National Identity Document). TIE FOR UK NATIONALS WITH A RESIDENT CARD OR CERTIFICATE UK Nationals that already have the Resident Card or Certificate are not obliged to apply for a TIE as together with a passport they are sufficient proof of residency and identity. However, some people may still want to apply for the TIE which is also possible although as I said not necessary.

Firstly, you would need to make an appointment with the local National Police and then attend in person at the allotted time. You would need to take the following with you: - Form EX23 (Application Form) + copy - MODELO 790 codigo12 (Stamp duty payment form) - Resident certificate or card + copy - Passport + copy -1 Photo (taken in accordance with the rules for the Spanish National Identity Document). - If you have changed your address since the acquisition of your current resident card or certificate you would also need “EMPADRONAMIENTO” CERTIFICATE – (Census Registry Certificate from the local Town Hall), less than 3 months old + photocopy. NOTE ***People with under 5 years residency will get a TIE valid for 5 years and those with over 5 years residency will get a TIE valid for 10 years, both automatically renewable upon application. As you can see to obtain a residency card now for British subjects is more involved and requires, more patience, more documents and time to deal with each public office. We can take care of all of this for you. We can obtain all the appointments, assist you in person, check your documents, submit the official forms for each meeting and the payment of the stamp duty. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you require assistance, we will be happy to help you through the whole procedure. Please see advert on page 15

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El Cortijo

Bar & Restaurante

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

Stunning views to the coast

Abierto 6 noches cada semana de 19.00 - 23.00 Open 6 nights a week from 19.00 - 23.00 Jedeu / Abend / Geoffuet 19.00 - 23.00 Cerrado el lunes Closed Mondays

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repellent which contains DEET. DEET was invented for US military use after WW2 and recent research suggests that mozzies just hate the smell of this stuff and will stay well away. Some people worry that DEET is harmful to humans, but in fact there is absolutely no evidence that this is the case. Mosquito nets are great if you don’t mind sleeping under them, and of course long trousers and sleeves will help when you are out and about, although this isn’t necessarily ideal in the Spanish summer.

MOSQUITOES Why Do Some People Get Bit More Than Others?

ou will almost certainly come into contact with irritating mosquitoes in Spain but fortunately for the most part they are just aggravating rather than anything more dangerous than that. Why Do Mosquitoes Bite? Only female mosquitoes bite, and they do so to stock up on the protein found in blood so that they can reproduce. That buzzing sound you hear is made by the vibrations of the mosquitoes wings, and although both male and females emit the sound you are more likely to notice the female since she is the one doing the biting. How often have you and your partner compared bites after a night-time mozzie visitation to discover one person has been bitten far more than the other? Well there may be very good reasons for this, with an estimated 20% of people more attractive to mosquitoes. The

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primary way that mosquitoes identify their prey is by CO2, so if you are producing more of this stuff than your partner, you are more likely to be bitten. The amount of CO2 you produce depends on your metabolic rate, and though there’s not much you can do about that generally speaking, obese people and those who have been drinking alcohol tend to increase that rate. There are various other secondary factors which can also impact on how likely you are to be bitten by a mosquito: Having type O blood Wearing black Staying closer to ground floor Being near standing water Sweet smelling fragrances or perfumes Lactic acid produced by skin Alcohol Heat Being outside at dusk or dawn rPobably the best way to avoid being bitten by mosquitoes is by spraying yourself in mosquito

Alternative Mosquito Repellents For a more ‘natural’ type of repellent you could go with one using lemon juice, as it seems our winged tormentors don’t enjoy the smell of this either. Burning mosquito coils can help too, as these generally contain substances that either kill or deter mosquitoes. The smell puts some people off too though, so it’s not a solution for everyone. There are various wrist-bands and plug-in devices that are supposed to ward off mozzies. Disappointingly, downing Gin & Tonics aren’t going to help to ward off mosquitoes either. While quinine was used in the treatment of malaria in the past there is no evidence it ever deterred mosquitoes from biting. Besides, there is not enough quinine in your tonic to put off those mozzies even if they did have an aversion to the stuff. Although Spain is certainly seeing an increase in the population of potentially disease-carrying Tiger Mosquitoes, don’t let that put you off Spain. The chances of your getting anything more serious than some irritating itchy bites are vanishingly small. And when you take some of the precautions outlined above you can avoid even that annoyance.

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Unfortunately, after waiting two months the family in Sweden decided to cancel the adoption so Foxy is back on the market again. big thank you to all who contact Jane Howard on 0034 His older sister Canela is the attended our last Costa 643515428. We hope to see you friendliest of the female pups and Animal Society (CAS) there! she loves to play. She has just Quiz at Fitzgeralds Nerja. A 12.00-16.00 Open 6indays aDAY week (incl. Kitchen)/ 18.00-24.00 OPEN EVERY been spayed and while she is great attendance resulted in Foxy, Cara, Canela and Patch are recovering CAS is working with Closed Wednesdays TEL: 952 534 972 / 612 482 062 €600 being raised for four pups who were discovered her one-on-one to get her more 12.00pm TEL: 654 083TO distressed animals inuntil late - -340 CTRA NACIONAL (NEXT living in869 a field near POST a hotel onOFFICE) the used to being handled by people. 2x 50"TV's so we can show different Nerja/Maro. road between Torrox and Frigliana Cara and Patch are a bit more TORROX COSTA at the same time by a caring German couple back matches wary, which is understandable We are pleased to announce that in February. Three Costa Animal considering they started life living another special quiz night will be Society (CAS) volunteers spent a free in a field, but after a few more held at Fitzgeralds on Tuesday 15 good part of two weeks with the months of human contact they September beginning at 7.30pm. help of the German couple should be ready for adoption. If Tickets are only €5 per person, up capturing these elusive pups and you would like to meet one of the to six people per team, with prizes they were vaccinated and placed animals under CAS's care and are for both the best and worst teams. in kennels in early March. Foxy, looking to adopt or are willing to Be sure to book early as these the lone boy is the most outgoing foster a pet please contact Kurt evenings are great fun and quite of these pups and he was and Laura at 95 252 1426 or literally a life-saver for the animals reserved for adoption to a family Fiona through the CAS website in CAS's care. Fitzgeralds is in Sweden but due to travel www.casnerja.webs.com, or located under Supersol on Calle restrictions brought on by Facebook page \casnerja. Antonio Ferrandis 'Chaquete, 2 in lockdown CAS was not able to Nerja. Tickets are available from transport him to his new home. To find out more about helping Fritzgeralds, 951 55 0585, or CAS contact May via the CAS shop on 643 625 334

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IMMOTIONS An Interview with Charlotte Van Mele from Immotions Real Estate

mmotions Real Estate is a young and Innovative Estate Agent run by Charlotte, Patrick and Karla Van Mele. It is a family run business set up by Charlotte alongside her mother and father. Originally from Belgium, between them all they have experienced the relocation and buying process here in Spain, due to having done it themselves not long ago. Patrick and Karla were ready to try something and somewhere different and it was at a Home Fair Exhibition where they saw a picture of the Lake Vinuela area of the Axarquia. This was not their perception of Spain at all. The hills, greenness and tranquillity draw them in and so

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the following week they came to Spain to explore. After a few visits they bought a villa in Alcaucin with the view of a permanent move when Charlotte had finished her studying and was settled. Charlotte visited her parents holiday home (without her husband Nicolas) and immediately fell in love with the area and also wanted to move out to Spain, but knew she needed to convince her husband first! So, they both visited the area soon after and Nicolas immediately said “I could see myself living here” and so the process started for them to find a home too. They bought a villa in Alcaucin and Charlotte was offered a job so they made the

brave decision to move out to their new home on a permanent basis in 2014. It was then 3 years later once her parents were established in Spain, they set up Immotions Real Estate. They believed they had experienced so much in a short space of time that they were knowledgeable in the Industry and that their language skills meant they were perfectly placed not only to help their fellow Belgium’s find a home but those that spoke English, Flemish, French and German. Charlotte is a Spanish speaker so conversing with the locals is not a problem either! I asked Charlotte how they came up with the name for their business. She explained they recognize that the house buying

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process, especially in a different country, can be very emotional. Whether it’s for an investment, a holiday or permanent home you need to feel and click with your purchase, it just isn’t all about the money. So, the combination of Immo, which is Flemish for Real Estate and the importance of emotions, their name was created. Initially it was Charlotte and Patrick who worked in the business but very quickly they needed further help so now Karla works on the website and the paperwork side of the business needs. They became very successful, very quickly amongst the Belgium’s and more recently almost all the nationalities for being organized, empathic,

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professional, trustworthy and likeable. Charlotte studied Film and TV in Belgium and has used this interest and experience to film those houses that would benefit from a video to enhance their sale potential. She enjoys editing and putting together both photos and films of her clients houses to give them the best possible chance of a sale. They also provide live video viewings. Charlotte admitted that even after their purchase they needed some form of guidance, even with their language skills! So, she knows how important after sales care is. Many clients are friends and both friends and clients ask for help with more than just buying and selling but help with local

builders, solicitors, town halls etc. She particularly likes helping with reforms, watching and aiding the transformation of a purchase to somebody’s dream home through reform and refurbishment. Immotions is a home-based Estate Agents listing all types of property for sale in the Axarquia. As they get many referrals from friends and previous clients, they are happy to help anyone buy a home even if it’s not in the Axarquia. They are backed up by reputable Solicitors and they pride themselves on their service from start to finish. If you are looking to sell or buy, give Charlotte a call. See contact details on pages 32 and 33.

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HOTEL BALCÓN DE CÓMPETA THE THREE STAR HOTEL IN THE BEAUTIFUL VILLAGE OF CÓMPETA C/San Antonio, 75 - Cómpeta Tel: (+34) 952 55 3662 / 3535 Fax (+34) 952 51 6780 Email: info@hotel-competa.com WHATSAPP: (+ 34) 671132563 FACEBOOK: /HotelBalconDeCompeta Website: www.hotel-competa.com

RESTAURANTE MARIA Restaurant Maria has an international and family atmosphere and offers the perfect environment to taste wonderful dishes made with the freshest of local products. Open to guests, locals and visitors to the village.

The Hotel Pool is Closed to the public Info & Reservations: +34 952553535 info@hotel-competa.com

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We have a huge selection of greetings cards that will never change souvenirs, gifts, helium balloons etc. A huge selection of British goods for 2€ Don’t forget we take Passport photos We have Second hand books, New Books and a Book Exchange is Available.We are the place to buy your maps and walking routes of the area. Opening hours: Mon-Sat 10am-2pm 36 The Grapevine

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POOL SERVICES GROUP

Wholesale Prices Direct To The Public

e would like to start this months feature by saying a big thank you to all the grapevine readers, There was a fantastic response to our first feature and so many of you chose to take up some of our special offers.

To help you make a decision we are going to introduce a September only special offer, order your heater in September for installation before the end of this year and we will give you an additional 10% off our already unrivalled prices.

As sole distributors for Mega Group Export, Norsup and Coveryourpool.com we will continue to bring wholesale prices direct to public. It might seem like a strange time to start thinking about heating your pool, In actual fact itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the perfect time and you should be thinking of installing a heater during autumn whilst your pool is still retaining the summer heat. This will enable the heater to bring the water to your desired temperature without having to work to its maximum thus becoming more efficient and saving on electricity.

If you need a new bubble cover or wish to replace an old cover we will give you an additional 20% off the covers.

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All our heaters are this years models offering the latest technology, you can visit www.poolservicesgroup.com for extensive information on all our heaters. We still hold to old fashion values and enjoy person to person contact so we will always welcome your calls where we will be able to discuss your requirements.

You may be reading these features thinking these are just introductory offers. No, PSG will always endeavour to bring you the best prices on all equipment at all times. If your looking for installation of our equipment, a new pool build or pool reform of your existing pool we are pleased to say that we are appointing a well known local building company / installer who has worked in the area for many years and has an excellent reputation. In the next edition we will be covering complete pool builds and reforms and include an introduction to appointed representatives. See advert opposite

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Gymnasium (per month) 1 Month Pass / Gym & Classes – 40 euro 3 Week Pass / Gym & Classes - 35 euro 2 Week Pass / Gym & Classes - 30 euro 1 Week Pass / Gym & Classes - 20 euro New Deal! - 2 Days a week for only 30 euro a month One off session – 5 euro

Monday-Friday Gym Discount 9:00-14:00 & 17:00-22:00 3 months paid in advance - 15 euro Saturday 6 months paid in advance - 20 euro 10:00 - 14:00 Annual Payment - 40 euro Family Discount – Gym and class for 2 people, 3rd person free

Spinning Mon & Wed 20.45 - 21.45 .

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Adult Classes (per month) Twice a week 25 euro Three times a week 35 euro Children’s Classes (per month) Classes Discount 2 days per week 3 months paid in advance discount - 5% Taekwondo 25 euro 6 months paid in advance discount - 10% See Map Annual payment -15% Spot 5 Family Discount - Gym plus Classes for 2 people , 3rd person is free .

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RECYCLING IN SPAIN What Do You Put In Each Container?

ike any responsible society, Spain has a welldeveloped system of recycling used materials like paper, plastic, or soda cans. You can find recycling bins, receptacles, and containers all over the country, from the biggest metropolises to the tiniest villages. However, these bins usually come in multicolored troupes of four, and unless you know the specific vocabulary surrounding, waste, it can be a little confusing the first couple times you have to throw stuff away.

Aluminium trays Tin foil and aluminium foil Aerosols Deodorant spray cans Plastic bags (except garbage bags) Yogurt pots and lids Tetrapaks: milk, juice, soup, etc. White foam trays Toothpaste tubes

Choose the right container

Here is a list of things you can thrown into the Blue bin:

Here is a list of things you can thrown into the yellow bin: Plastic bottles Tins Plastic, tin or metal caps and plugs

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Do not assume that any plastic object is deposited here. Use the non-recyclable waste bin if you have to throw away toys, baby bottles, kitchen utensils, lunch boxes, aluminium coffee capsules, silicone cooking mouldsâ&#x20AC;Ś

Only paper and cardboard can be deposited in itWe recommend that you fold the boxes before throwing them away so that they take up less space. The most common paper and

cardboard wastes are: Food containers Shoe boxes Frozen product packaging Wrapping paper Used sheets of paper The most common mistake we make with the blue bin is depositing tetrapaks in it because we mistake them for cardboard. But that is not the case! Tetrapaks always go in the yellow bin because they are made of cardboard, plastic and aluminium. If you throw away dirty napkins or papers, remember that they go in the organic waste container, as they are impregnated with other substances. Here is a list of things you can thrown into the Green bin: Very often we mistake glass for crystal, and end up depositing objects in this bin that should not go here. Avoid throwing light bulbs (they should be taken to

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your local recycling centre), mirrors, ashtrays, drinking glasses, dishes… and stick to this: Glass bottles (wine, champagne) Glass flasks (such as perfume or cologne containers) Food jars (jams, preserves, etc.) Spain is one of the countries with more green bins per capita. Let’s make the most of them! Here is a list of things you can thrown into the brown bin: You may never have seen a brown container, and not all Autonomous Communities have them. If you are lucky enough to have one close to home, you should know that these are the bins where you should deposit your organic waste. This bin was created as a complement to the grey bin in order to group waste that can be composted and used as a

fertilizer or energy generator, such as: food scraps (fruit skins, fish bones, plants, eggshells…) used napkins and kitchen towels

all the recycling of glass packaging waste in Spain. The company was founded in 1997 with the aim of increasing glass recycling. The first green dome bin was installed in Barcelona in 1982 and today there are over 225,000 green dome bins throughout the country. Seven out of every 10 glass packaging is now recycled in Spain and more than 11 million tonnes of glass waste has been recycled since 1998. Over 894,000 tonnes was recycled last year in Spain and each person recycles 18kg of glass on average per year (around 68 bottles).

Now that you have separated all types of recyclable waste, the waste you have left is the waste that cannot be recycled or used to make compost. This type of waste is deposited in the grey bin. Toys, baby bottles, pacifiers, kitchen utensils, nappies, ceramic objects, sanitary towels, pet litter, hair, dust, cigarette butts… simple! In Andalucia there are over 33,600 green dome bins which collected In Spain there a total of 384,000 over 102.7 million kilograms of yellow containers and 217,000 glass last year. In the Malaga blue containers. There are a total province there are 7,460 bins of 95 sorting plants through the which collected over 26.8 million country of which there are 19 in kilograms of glass last year. Andalucia. In the province of Malaga waste collection service is divided into three zones – Costa del Sol, Malaga city and Inland.

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1. Axarfusion 2. La Posasa del Cani 3. Restaurante El Pilón 4. Grandad’s Chippy 5. Coliseum Gym 6. La Casa Bella 7. Taurus Real Estate 9. EGO Hair & Beauty 11. Hotel Balcon 14. Restaurante El Cortijo 15. Bar Restuarante Pericos 16. Teteria Hierbabuena 17. Jose Luis Persianas 18. Action For Animals Charity Shop 21. La Taperia 22. Asesoria Aljarife 24. Como Piensos - Pet Food 26. Tin Tin Hair & Beauty 27. Competa Properties 30. El Bazar de Competa 33. Bar Restaurante El Recreo 37. Naturvets 38. La Gelateria 46. Florist Mari Toñi 53. Marco Polo 54. Vespa del Sol 57. Restaurante El Pámpano 59. Bistro 6 60. Construcciones Schmid 62. Beth's Soft Furnishings 77. Competa Homes 78. Happy Feet - Foot Practitioner 79 & 80 Axarwifi

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EL CORTES INGLES A Bit of History

resent in all the major Spanish cities, today El Corte Inglés is the only remaining department store group in Spain and has become a staple of the Spanish high-street. Having expanded in other countries since the early 2000s, and currently the largest department store group in Spain, El Corte Inglés is a Spanish business success story which began over a hundred years ago. The origins of El Corte Inglés can be traced back to a small tailor’s shop on the Calle Preciados in Madrid, which opened in 1890 and was acquired in the 1930s by the Asturian entrepreneur Pepín Fernández. Fernández had worked at the Almacenes El Encanto in La Havana – one of the first and most innovative department stores to exist in Cuba, alongside relatives César Rodríguez González and Ramón Areces. Soon, the entire building

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was acquired and turned into a multi-space shopping area which he named the Galerías Preciados; this would be El Corte Inglés’s main competitor for over fifty years. In 1935, following an agreement between the two, El Corte Inglés was signed over to Rodríguez who immediately hired his cousin Ramón Areces, recently returned from Cuba, to manage the store. A few years later, following a fall out between the entrepreneurs, El Corte Inglés was relocated to a few doors down on the same street. Throughout the 1940s, the two shops – El Corte Inglés and the Galerías Preciados – would be at the forefront of innovation in clothing retail, introducing concepts such as seasonal sales, advertising campaigns and even air conditioning. The stores grew in size and El Corte Inglés was expanded to five stores with different ‘departments’ for each type of product – a system first

introduced across the road at Galerías Preciados. The Corte Inglés first expanded outside Madrid in 1962, when it opened its first store in Barcelona and gradually introduced a number of different branches to its business, such as Viajes El Corte Inglés, a travel company opened in 1969, or sister stores such as the Hipercor that opened in Seville in 1980. However, the most significant development came in 1995 when El Corte Inglés acquired its rival Galerías Preciados, which had recently filed for bankruptcy following some unsuccessful investments. As a result, El Corte Inglés has established itself as the only remaining department store group in Spain and is today the leading group in Europe.

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THE 4TH ART ROUTE OF FRIGILIANA 2020 From October 2nd to 4th, from 11:00am to 2:00pm

nce again, despite the special circumstances of this year 2020, the beautiful streets of Frigiliana (one of the most beautiful towns in Spain) and its white houses are once again filled with art. With all the security measures in force against COVID19, you can visit the 26 locations distributed throughout the whole village and discover the works of more than 40 artists from 14 different nationalities in the different spaces. An artistic tour full of charm in a safe environment. Come and enjoy it! The 4th ART ROUTE OF FRIGILIANA 2020 will fascinate you! From October 2 to 4, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

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There will be a wide variety of disciplines: painting, drawing, photography, sculpture, mosaic, ceramics, collage ... Different techniques and materials: encaustic, watercolor, oil, acrylic, clay, wood, plastic, canvas, cardboard, plaster, polyester, latex , stone ... And as many styles as authors. You will have the opportunity to meet each artist personally and chat with them and discover the secrets of their creative process. You'll visit the studios of many of these artists and you will even find some of them working at their location. We want to highlight the FRIGILIANA ART ROUTE as a protected environment against the covid19 in which all the

preventive measures in force at the time will be taken, in addition to the regulatory safety distance and limited capacity, the use of mask and hydroalcoholic gel is mandatory along with the disinfection of all spaces. We will put at your disposal a QR CODE that can be scanned with your mobile phone to access the entire brochure of the 4th FRIGILIANA ART ROUTE 2020, where you will find all the participating artists, an example of the work of each one and the map that allows you to discover the whereabouts of the 26 locations distributed throughout the whole village. You will be able to scan this QR code in the tourist offices of Frigiliana, Nerja and Torrox, on

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For another year, we want you to enjoy the walk and the art in a safe environment full of charm, beauty and creativity. Thanks all the people and groups that have supported us and made it possible for this project to grow and become an annual event for residents, participants and visitors. Special thanks to the collaboration of the establishments: HOTEL CASA TORREÓN109, HOTEL VILLA FRIGILIANA, PELUQUERÍA MARÍA ISABEL; to the Association EL ABÁNICO and to individuals BASILIZA SÁNCHEZ and LOLITA GUTIÉRREZ for generously offering us their spaces for the locations of our artists. Also thank you to the association FRIGILIANARTE for preparing each year the welcome catering for the participants.

our social networks, in each one of the 26 locations and at the route information booth. Along with the INFORMATION STAND, where you can access the QR code and answer your questions about the route and its exhibitions, you will find our PHOTOCALL so that you can take a photo or selfie and immortalize your visit to the 4th FRIGILIANA ART ROUTE by sharing it on your social networks and tagging us @rutadelartefrigiliana or using #rutadelartefrigiliana # rutadelartefrigiliana2020 #fotocolrutadelartefrigiliana #photocallrutadelartefrigiliana We also want to remember the charitable initiative A DAFFODIL FOR SOLEDAD that emerged last year for the 3rd FRIGILIANA

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ART ROUTE 2019 as a posthumous tribute to Soledad Platero and with the aim of raising funds for sarcoma research. Thanks to all the artists who donated their works with daffodils to the cause and to all the visitors who bought them during the Frigiliana Art Route 2019 allowing the ASSOCIATION A DAFFODIL FOR SOLEDAD to make a donation of 13021,45 € to the project IMPERAS de GEIS (Spanish Research Group in Sarcomas).

Thank you also, to all those who, in one way or another, have contributed to make the FRIGILIANA ART ROUTE possible. Organized by Maribel Martín and Brendon Taylor (AMARTE studiogallery) in collaboration with the Frigiliana Town Hall. For more information: @rutadelartefrigiliana rutadelartefrigiliana@gmail.com AmArte Frigiliana studio-gallery

This year, the ASSOCIATION A DAFFODIL FOR SOLEDAD will again participate in the Art Route, with donated pictures still from the previous year and with part of Soledad's drawings.

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THE SCHOOL EDUCATION SYSTEM From Nursery To University n Spain, the education regulating body is “Ministry of Education”. In Spain it is the “Law Of Education” that makes the regulations. According to this law, education in Spain is compulsory and should be free from “six years to sixteen years of age”. This is supported by the government of Spain. From 6 to 16, the school attendance is compulsory for every child.

three years and teaches children about social, personal and environmental values, as well as developing their physical and mental skills. They are gradually introduced to reading and writing from 4 years old and will have covered their alphabet by the end of EI, although fluent reading ability is not expected. EI is one of the newest areas of Spanish education and is generally welltaught by dedicated specialist teachers.

Children are admitted once a year (in September), strictly according to the calendar year of their birth. This means that children born in January are the oldest in their class, and children born between October and December actually start school before their third birthday. The normal registration period for all ages is in May for the following September, and may be done via the local town hall, or by applying directly to a school.

Primary Education At six (or nearly six), children progress to Educación Primaria (EP). This lasts for six years and is divided into three cycles (ciclos). The objectives of primary education are planned over each two-year period, at the end of which any child who is considered not to have achieved these objectives may be required to repeat the second year of the cycle. Students study the following subjects throughout Primary education: Spanish language (lengua), Maths (mates), Conocimiento del Medio,

Infant Education Educación Infantil (EI) lasts for

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also known as Cono (a general knowledge subject which includes biology, history, geography, general and local knowledge and social awareness, Physical Education (Educación Física or EP); Arts and Crafts (plástica), and a second language, usually English (inglés). English will be taught by a specialist, but there is no obligation for the class teacher to speak English. Classes are always mixed ability in Spain; the concept of “streaming” is unknown. In addition many students will study Religion (religión) which mainly consists of teaching Catholic doctrine. The state system provides support teams of psychologist, sociologist and speech therapist which are shared by several schools. Children normally have the same class teacher for each two-year cycle. Teachers make themselves available one hour a week to speak to parents about their children’s progress (tutoría). There are also parents’ meetings every term to discuss class work and special projects and trips.

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From about year 3 children are introduced to termly exams, but there is no equivalent to national testing in the Spanish system (at this age). Although state education is free, parents will have to buy all textbooks and materials. Uniforms are generally worn by students in religious private schools and grantassisted schools. Secondary Education From age 12 (or nearly 12) children move on to Secondary school (el Instituto). Until about ten years ago, secondary school started at 14 and in some areas the first two years of secondary are still accommodated in the Primary building if the local Instituto is not physically big enough to hold them. The new secondary system is modelled loosely on the British comprehensive system, moving away from a two-level system (similar to Grammar and Secondary Modern) to complete mixed ability schooling. The first four years are called la ESO (EducaciĂłn Secundaria Obligatoria). Children can leave school at the end of this period or at the age of 16 if they reach this sooner. ESO is divided into two cycles with the same system of repeated years at the end of each cycle as occurs in primary education. A wide range of secondary subjects are taught, including a language choice between French and English. Until recent years secondary education in Spain was very conventional with a lot of rote learning and constant tests and examinations. There have been marked improvements with the introduction of project work, continuous assessment and more up-to-date and relevant syllabuses. However, much still depends on the approach of individual teachers, and there has been a general lack of investment in retraining and resources to

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make a total success of the scheme. One of the main criticisms of the new secondary system centres on the discipline problems which result when teenage children who are repeating courses are placed in the same classes as younger and more academically-inclined children. There is still much debate about the success of reforms in secondary education, and more improvements are being introduced. At the end of the four years of ESO, students may leave school, go on to the two-year Bachillerato academic course, or enroll on practical training courses called modulos. There are four types of Bachillerato â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Arts, Humanities, Natural and Health Sciences and Technology. Modulos include office and administrative skills, mechanics, catering, and hairdressing. University After two years in Bachillerato, students have intensive examinations during the month of May and their final mark is based on a combination of examination results and continuous assessment. A month later, in June, students who wish to go to University take a general university entrance examination (Selectividad) and the university course they are able to follow depends on the result of this examination along with their Bachillerato results. A far higher percentage of students attend university in Spain than in Britain or Ireland. There are few university grants in Spain so sending a child to university is a major investment. Students may take as long as necessary to complete a university course, repeating courses and spreading out

examinations over years. There is a general tendency to attend the university nearest to your home, and many students stay at home or live with relatives in the city to save money. School Calendar and Timetable The Spanish school year starts in mid-September and ends in the third week of June. There is usually a break of two weeks or so at Christmas and about a week at Easter. There are no half-term holidays as such, but there are short breaks throughout the year which are organised around national, regional and local saintsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; days and festivals. There are two kinds of timetables, a divided day which allows at least two hours for lunch, or the innovation of the jornada continua, a blocked day which finishes in the early afternoon. Many public secondary schools have now adopted this blocked-day timetable, and teenagers are free from about 3 p.m. every day. Grant-assisted and private schools, however, have classes until the early evening several days a week. Homework In primary school, homework is at the discretion of individual class teachers, but may be given from the first year of primary school onward. It is usually assumed that parents will be involved in helping children with their homework, and parents who are unable to do this for any reason sometimes pay for tutors to help their children for an hour or so every evening. At secondary school there is usually a fairly heavy load of homework and exam studying which require considerable sacrifice and self-discipline on the part of students who wish to do well at school.

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SURF CAMP Part Three of Josephine Drews Backpacking Trip On The East Coast of OZ

fter my Sydney experience I was a bit concerned about my next twelve-hour bus ride, and what was waiting for me at the end of the line. i.e. Surf Camp. I could swim, but had received major heart surgery in 2000 and was apprehensive to say the least. I booked all my trips in advance via a student agency in Australia, and requested to be housed in 'women only 'accommodation. I had a seat reserved on The Greyhound bus at 7am from Sydney railway station which was crammed full of youngsters, and the fact I had a seat number was irrelevant. The system, I quickly learned, was that one person queued for the bus and got on while the other person stowed the backpacks underneath. It could be a friend, or a random soul met at the stop. Everyone was friendly and in the same boat, travelling around Australia as cheaply as possible! The drivers were a good-natured bunch,

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joking and putting on films all throughout the journey. They also pointed out interesting things on the way, whilst hurtling through miles of countryside. Quite a few passengers got off at the first stop which was Newcastle. The suburbs all had names from the North East of England (where I used to live). We had regular comfort stops, and there was cold water readily available on the bus and a decent toilet. By the end of my journey I had made friends and laughed a lot. I arrived at 5.55pm at a crossroads with a Chinese Pagoda on the side of the road, this was Coffs Harbour. Four roads from what looked like nowhere, converging at a roundabout, and nothing in sight but vegetation with the ocean in the distance. My new chums on the bus waved me goodbye and there I stood hot and all alone. Ten minutes later a wagon turned up with surf symbols on the side driven by a dread locked fiftyyear-old, very cheerful and apologising for the late pick up.

We drove for about half an hour along a bumpy road to the camp, passing through amazing scenery, blue sky and sea, bush and no homesteads. The camp was hidden in an ecological area, with caravans and huts with surfing motifs with four to a hut. The toilets were central to the camp and very clean and the showers very hot and washers and dryers for a few dollars. After booking in, I was shown the community area, with games machines, a bar, and a dining hall, with open sides and long trestle tables. Then on to my hut. Two bunks were occupied by good-looking Frenchmen, one about forty and other about thirty! 'Oh, no', I said, lapsing into Hyacinth Bucket, I asked to be housed with Ladies! 'Sorry', but non available was the reply. 'Unless you bunk in with the staff'. So, I smiled and asked the men if they minded bunking with their Granny! They laughed and the ice was broken.

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They were such gentlemen, leaving the hut when I unpacked and changed, then escorting me to dinner and showing me the ropes in general. I had been allocated the top bunk. I put clean underclothes under the pillow and wore knickers and a tee to sleep in, as I didn't fancy climbing down a ladder 'sans nixs'. A tip the girls in Sydney backpackers gave me.

the consistency of fine salt. It was just us learners on the beach. However, my French companions said it was not a good day for surfing, the waves were too small.

After being instructed for half an hour on the sand, by two 'fit' young men, who had the girls giggling, and flirting. We were encouraged to run into the waves, with said heavy board There was an early call in the under one arm. Not quite morning, and after breakfast we running for me, more staggering assembled and I was squeezed into the sea to collapse, I was into a wet suit, (feeling pretty ready for a sleep! I was cool), all the youngsters took hopeless, some grasped it very photos of each other, (cameras well, others like me, falling off then, not many phones). Then put every time we climbed on. It was free factor 50 cream on exposed hard work. By the end of the two areas. After a safety talk, we hours, everyone had stayed on went in pairs and were given surf for one wave, except me! The boards, one under each arm with two instructors came side by side two of you carrying. They are and told me I could, I nearly did, unbelievably heavy, and we had but didn't! to walk along a track, over a bridge to the most amazing Before lunch, they moved me to a stretch of sand I had ever seen, caravan, and I was greeted by my palm trees to the left and the blue Frenchmen, we all stayed in a ocean to the right, with the sand caravan together! One spoke

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English the other Spanish! It was less cramped. The next day off to the surf again, I was still tired and aching from the day before, and made a decision that if I wanted to survive my trip I needed to listen to my body. So, I sat on the beach, wearing my wet suit, taking pictures with everyone's cameras. After lunch I stayed on the beach swimming, and relaxing. That afternoon there were surfers to watch, because the waves were good. The next day it was not a good surf day, so the youngsters played beer games, the Frenchmen football outside on the grass, and I went to the beach, it was a mini paradise. The next day I had to leave on a bus to Byron Bay. It was the same bus route that I had used from Sydney, but only me got on, and it was the same driver! At last thinking, I can do this adventure!

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TENNIS IN SPAIN An Ace Place for Tennis

ong regarded as an elite sport in Spain, tennis, along with most other racquet sports, has taken a little longer to attract Spaniards to jump on the bandwagon. For years tennis lacked in appeal due to a shortage of public tennis courts, in conjunction with high prices for private clubs. Lately, however, Spain has become one of the world's strongest tennis countries and now produces some of the world's best players. Growing steadily in popularity, tennis is fast becoming the new “it” sport in Spain. Thanks to Rafael Nadal's continuous rise to stardom and the increase in tennis courts and clubs across the country, tennis is becoming the new sport of choice for singles, families and those looking to get a little exercise all year round. Due to Spain's

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incredibly accommodating climate, tennis lovers can play outside most of the year on the thousands of courts around the country. History The Spanish have a proud tennis culture and believe strongly in honour and tradition. The first great Spanish champion, Manuel Alonzo reached the Wimbledon final in 1921. They've had Grand Slam winners from Manuel Santana in the 1960s, to Andres Gimeno and Manuel Orantes in the 1970s. Starting with Sergi Bruguera and then Carlos Moya (who was the first Spanish man to reach the No.1 ranking) in the 1990s, and of course Rafael Nadal in the 2000s (one of the greatest players ever), young Spanish players have a tradition of champions that makes them

believe that it is indeed possible to be the best in the world and win major titles. There is also a strong tradition of sportsmanship that permeates training models. All students are expected to give their best and to win with honour and integrity. In Spain, tennis is inevitably associated with the country's leading player, Rafael Nadal. With 14 Grand Slam wins – including a record nine French Open titles – and two Olympic gold medals to his name, he is considered to be the best claycourt tennis player in history. Nadal aside, Spain's famous clay courts have produced a number of international tennis stars, including Manuel Orantes, Manolo Santana, Juan Carlos Ferrero, Carlos Moyá, Arantxa Sánchez Vicario and Conchita Martínez, the country's second

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most successful tennis player. Furthermore, there have been more than 10 Spanish players in the top 100 of the ATP World Rankings at the same time on several occasions this century, while Garbiñe Muguruza is another current Spanish Grand Slam winner. Indeed, even Britain's Andy Murray owes some of his development to the Spanish tennis culture, having trained in the country as a teenager. Most tennis courts in Spain are outdoor clay courts, although hard courts are also not uncommon. Clubs throughout the country help promote the organisation of tennis tournaments through the Royal Spanish Tennis Federation (known in Spanish as the Real Federación Española de Tenis, or RFET).

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While it is sometimes possible to obtain special passes and/or hire courts by the hour, at many clubs you have to be a member to play. This tends to restrict club tennis to a certain minority. Fortunately, hotels and campsites increasingly include tennis courts among their facilities. The most prestigious tennis club in Spain is in Barcelona. The Real Club de Tenis de Barcelona has served as a launchpad for some of the most successful international tennis players and plays host to the historic Barcelona Open, where the Conde de Godó Trophy has been contested since 1953. However, Barcelona is far from the only destination to watch tennis in Spain. This is because the Madrid Open is among the top tournaments on both the men's and women's professional

circuits, for which it respectively has ATP World Tour Masters 1000 and Premier Mandatory status. It takes place at the spectacular Caja Mágica (Magic Box) venue, usually at the beginning of May. There is also a WTA event held on grass in Majorca, the island where Nadal was born and still lives. In addition, ATP Challenger tournaments – which, though somewhat less illustrious, are easier to get tickets for and cheaper, and can be a good place to spot rising stars – are staged in Seville and Segovia. Spain has many strong local club programs and the clubs offer interleague competition teams which serve to help identify young, competitive kids who may have the talent to play the game at a high level.

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was no danger of anyone but the kitchen staff touching the food. We felt safe. Then back to the cocktails, mojitos this time, not sure if it was them or the pain killers, but she felt a bit better the next day!

A HOLIDAY IN EL MORCHE

Josephine Drew Has A Mini-Break

friend and I have been on a mini holiday to an hotel in El Morche. Not on a bus, a friend took us there and another back. It was so hot in Competa, all we wanted to do was to swim in a pool. We never even got as far as the beach! Each morning, including the one when we arrived, we stayed in and around the pool all morning, and then ate lunch in our room (we got snacks from the local Supermarket) then a siesta in the Air-Conditioned room.

looked at the second day!) At the other end of El Morche, near the Church, there are more bars open, including the Bio bar but unfortunately, we never go there. Where we were a lot hadn't even opened their kitchens, but you could have a drink and tapas, which we did. A sizable G&T each. Then back to the poolside bar for two mojitos each, whilst looking out over the sea and the twinkling lights in the distance. We know how to live, half an hour from home!

On an evening wander around El Morche the first night, we discovered there was not much open at the end where we were staying. We were in Urban Beach Hotel, by the roundabout where there is a statue of the man pulling a girder! My friend had trouble walking so we didn't get far. (She developed a bad knee the day before and indeed had to go to A&E by taxi to get it

Same again the second day for me, whilst my friend was at the hospital for 5 hours! At sundown before dinner we decided to have a Pina Colada, never had one before, we loved them, and then we ate in the restaurant that evening. They do a buffet with the chef serving behind a clear screen and each dish has a notice of its contents. Rather like posh school dinners, but with two waiters to serve drinks. There

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On the third day we got adventurous, and caught an afternoon bus to Torrox and sat at the beach drinking mojitos, noticing that there were not a lot of people on the beach. Two lifeguards came by wheeling a contraption with floats on either side, we were so intrigued and watched them while they went down to the beach umbrellas and helped a wheelchair bound young lady onto this vehicle and then put the floats down like arm rests and played in the waves, splashing her for about half an hour, all the while they looked as if they were all having fun. Then they wheeled her to the showers and used a small bucket to rinse her, amid much hilarity, before returning her to her companions. Apparently, this is a Torrox service for the disabled, they can also take you into the sea, and stay with you while you swim. I guess the information is on their website. After that we ate in New Goa an Indian Restaurant, which has only been open for two weeks, the food was excellent and the owner and waiter, was a very pleasant man from Goa. Yes, clue in the name. It's at the Bus Station end of Torrox, and after waiting for the advertised bus for fortyfive minutes, we got a taxi back to the Hotel for a gin in bed as a nightcap! Our friend came at 10am for us and I guess that was my holiday for this year. It was good to get away even if only a few days. I had been booked for August in Australia, but maybe another year.

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1. What does Au stand for in the periodic table? 2. Hamilton has become one of the biggest musical theatre shows of all time since it debuted in 2015 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; but what is the name of the acclaimed star who wrote it? 3. Name the current Foreign Secretary. 4. Who won the Best Actress Award at the most recent Oscar? 5. Which artist sings the latest Bond theme for No Time To Die? 6. Who is the main character in Catcher in the Rye?

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9. In what US State is the city Nashville? 7. Which band had a number one hit with Keep on Running in 1966? 10. Who is the current editor of British Vogue? See page 82 for answers

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CORDOBA A Fascinating City Full Of Culture And History

oasting a fascinating and multi-faceted history, Córdoba is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Spain. From its iconic Mosque-Cathedral to the beautiful flower-adorned patios open to the public every May, this is a city with something for everyone. Córdoba doesn’t suffer from a lack of things to do or see. From its great mosquecathedral to some of Andalusia’s most enchanting neighbourhoods, there is something here for everyone.

1. Jewish Quarter of Cordoba (La Judería), the heart of the city To enter the historic center of Cordoba, you will pass through the Almodovar Gate, surrounded by its high walls and battlements. It marks the entrance to La Judería, the old Jewish quarter of Cordoba. Stroll through its typical Andalusian streets with

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whitewashed facades and flowery balconies. Don’t miss la calleja de las Flores, Cordoba’s most famous little alley, which leads to a nice view of Cordoba’s Mosque-Cathedral. This neighborhood is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and includes the majority of historical monuments to visit in Cordoba. It’s the place where you will find the city’s main attractions such as the Mosque Cathedral and the Alcázar. I will tell you more about them below. In this area, you can also shop in the numerous lather crafts and jewellery stores. 2. Mosque-Cathedral Going to Córdoba and not visiting the Mezquita-Catedral would be like leaving the Alhambra out of a trip to Granada: it is the city’s greatest monument. After the Moors captured Córdoba in 711, what had previously been a Visigoth Christian church was

split in two and used by both Christians and Muslims as a place of worship. But in 784, on the orders of the Emir Abd alRahman, the church was destroyed and work began on a great mosque. Construction lasted for over two centuries and the building was eventually completed in 987, by which point Córdoba was the most important city in the Islamic Kingdom. When the city was reclaimed by Christians in 1236, the mosque was converted into a church, and in the 16th century Charles V added a Renaissance nave on top of the Moorish structure. The hybrid structure that resulted has fascinated, outraged and confused in equal measure ever since. 1 Calle del Cardenal Herrero, Córdoba, Spain, +34 957 47 05 12 3.Palacio de Viana Top choice museum in Córdoba A stunning Renaissance palace

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with 12 beautiful, plant-filled patios. Occupied by the aristocratic Marqueses de Viana until 1980, the large building is packed with art and antiques. You can just walk round the lovely patios and garden with a selfguiding leaflet, or take a guided tour of the rooms as well. It's an 800m walk northeast from Plaza de las Tendillas. 4. Alcázar de los Reyes Cristianos This is the other must-see monument when visiting Cordoba: the Alcázar de los Reyes Cristianos (“Alcázar of the Christian Kings” in English). It served as a residence for Catholic kings, but was also the headquarter of the Holy Office during the inquisition. At that time, it was converted to a prison. You can start your visit by climbing into one of the Alcázar’s 4 towers. You will end up on the ramparts, with a unique panorama of the city to enjoy.

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Then go back downstairs to visit the interior of the Alcázar of Cordoba, with its mosaic salon, the royal baths and the moorish patio. You can then enjoy the highlight of the visit, the beautiful gardens. Large paths lined with trees and orange trees with beautiful fountains and ponds in the center. Visiting the gardens is truly relaxing and refreshing, the perfect opportunity to have a break in the shade and quiet. 5. Cordoba Synagogue The main attraction in the Jewish Quarter today is the ancient synagogue (La Sinagoga) on the Calle de los Judios; it is one of only three original synagogues remaining in Spain. Built in the 14th century the synagogue was turned into a hospital after the Jews were expelled from Spain in 1492. It became a Catholic chapel in 1588. Today it is a museum. The interior still contains inscriptions of Hebrew

psalms. The main hall is rectangular in shape and decorated with Mudejar-style plant motifs. The wall supporting the women’s tribune has three arches with exquisite decorative plaster work. 6.The Roman Bridge, or Puente Romano. This is an awesome sight as it spans the Guadalquivir River. Located in the historic center of Cordoba, the bridge dates back to the first century AD when it was built by the Romans; it has been rebuilt several times over the centuries. The current bridge retains the Islamic flavor of the Moorish reconstruction that dropped the number of arcades from 17 to 16. It is best viewed at dusk, with the Mezquita in the background, when the setting sun turns the stone a deep red. Halfway across the bridge is a statue of San Rafael that was added in the 16th century.

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THE SPANISH FAN The Use Of The Fan To Covey A Message

ans first became popular in Europe when they were introduced from East Asia in the 17th century. They were initially intended for both men and women but it was the upper class female society members who began to discover all the secret benefits they had: a useful tool that served as a way to communicate their feelings and emotions. A sort of language or secret code needed to comply with the social etiquette of the time. The first master fan makers (maestros abaniqueros, in Spanish) began in the 17th century. Some of the most important were Juan Sánchez Cabezas, Juan García de la Rosa, Francisco Álvarez de Borja or Jerónimo García. But fans also needed to be painted or decorated so the master fan makers began to rely on painters like Duarte de Pinto and Juan Cano de Arévalo. Museums in Madrid, Spain featuring Spanish Fans If you find yourself in Madrid, make sure you visit the astounding

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Museo del Traje to admire some of the greatest examples of fans in Spain. We also suggest you drop by Casa de Diego, Spain´s oldest fan store opened in 1858. They continue to manufacture their very own fans and other Spanish delights such as mantones de manila, castañuelas and peinetas.

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Deciphering Secret Codes Would you like you know how to say “I´m married” or “I´m available” with an abanico? Just for fun, here's the run down but remember, people in Spain aren´t familiar with these old secret codes anymore, unless they are fan experts!!

To say “yes”, all a woman has to do is lean her fan against her right cheek. If she uses her left cheek, it means “no”.

Fanning yourself quickly while gazing into his eyes means: “I am crazy about you.” Doing the same thing but slowly: “I´m married and feel indifferent about you.” Opening the fan with one hand and displaying it entirely means, “Wait for me.”

If a woman lets her fan drop to the floor in front of a man, it means “I belong to you.” If a woman covers her face with an open fan: “Follow me when I leave.”

If a woman uses her fan to cover her head, she may be protecting herself from the sun but it could also mean that she had no interest in meeting you. When a woman taps or hits her fan against the table or an object, she´s impatient. If she closes her fan and lightly touches her eyelids, she asking when she can see you again.

Doing it with both hands: “You

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humble beet is often overlooked as one of the healthiest foods on earth. The brightly-colored root vegetable is filled with folate, magnesium and Vitamin C. EASY EATING TIP: Grate them into salads for a sweet, crunchy boost. 5. AVOCADO Eating just one or two avocados a week gives you all the benefit of healthy monounsaturated fats, Vitamin B6 and loads of folate. EASY EATING TIP: On toast with salt and pepper, or a slice of cheese if you’re that way inclined.

provides Vitamin A, Vitamin K, and essential folate. EASY EATING TIP: Sauté with onion and add to an omelet for an easy, healthy meal.

6. DARK CHOCOLATE According to recent research, chocolate contains more antioxidants, gram-for-gram, than most fruit juices - great news for chocoholics! On top of protecting the body from diseases and helping to prevent heart conditions, dark chocolate is a natural mood-booster. EASY EATING TIP: Eat this healthy food in moderation - just one or two squares per day is enough to reap the benefits.

2. BLACK BEANS Filled with super healthy antioxidants, black beans digest slowly - keeping you feeling full for longer. These little beauties are full of calcium, protein and fiber, and they also taste great! EASY EATING TIP: Think Mexican food! Burritos, nachos, tacos… whatever tickles your fancy.

7. RASPBERRIES Like most berries, raspberries are filled with antioxidants, to help keep the body healthy and free of disease. Fresh or frozen, they also provide Vitamin C, calcium and iron. EASY EATING TIP: Sprinkle them on yogurt or porridge in the morning to start your day in a sweet and delicious way.

3. WALNUTS With more antioxidants than any other nut, walnuts are also brimming with Vitamin E, and rich in plant serums, omega 3 oils, and healthy fats. EASY EATING TIP: Keep a supply in your bag for an easy, healthy snack on-the-go

8. GARLIC This pungent bulb has been used to ward off disease for centuries, as it inhibits the growth of bacteria, lowers cholesterol and blood pressure and has some serious anti-inflammatory power. EASY EATING TIP: Crush it and cook it. Garlic tastes great in everything from dressings and sauces to curries and soups.

THE WORLDS HEALTHIEST FOODS Be Happier And More Productive

ating healthy has oodles of positive benefits - for the body and the mind alike. When we eat well we feel good, when we feel good we’re happier, when we’re happier we’re more productive… and the wonderful cycle continues. Increasingly, shops and restaurants around the world are getting on the healthy eating bandwagon - making it easier for people to treat their bodies right. This list of 8 of the healthiest foods in the world is just a beginning guide - a way to understand the essential vitamins and minerals the human body needs to stay functioning at its best. And as an added boost these healthy foods are all downright delicious! 1. SPINACH This nutrient-dense green superfood is readily available fresh, frozen or even canned. One of the healthiest foods on the planet, spinach is packed with energy while low in calories, and

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â&#x20AC;˘ september 2020 Horoscopes â&#x20AC;˘ ARIES

GEMINI

20th March - 19th April

TAURUS

ou aren't likely to be as productive as usual. You won't have much to say, and you'll feel sleepy and somewhat grumpy. In other words go back to bed with that novel. Take a nap - or several naps - and follow your desire to do as little as possible. There will be plenty of time to catch up on work.

ride comes before a fall," as the expression goes. You should be wary of the way you treat your lover now. You're likely to be dismayed by your sweetie's attitude, yet you're the one who has strayed from reality.

CANCER

he people you meet will be cordial and caring, and the future will seem like a bright, attractive place to live. In other words, you feel as though you're living in a fabulous dream. Alas, the alarm clock is bound to wake you up soon. the day ahead while it

LEO

SCORPIO

22th November - 21st December

ou'll see that people either have their heads in the clouds, are depressed, or seem to be trying to keep up a good front. You feel frustrated by an inability to realize their dreams.

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23rd October - 21st November

CAPRICORN

22th December - 19th January

he grass may be greener on the other side of the world, but have you considered the possibility that it isn't? Could it be that the dream of working abroad is a convenient explanation for the dissatisfaction you feel at work? It's important to solve this riddle.

ou no longer seem to know what you want. Work or time off? Redecorate your house or live in a beach shack? It's hard to communicate because you feel it's pointless to try to explain your point of view, especially when you don't know what it is.

AQUARIUS

ollective currents of concern are imposing upon your life and you're powerless to stop them. Some soul searching may help. True, at the moment you do feel like you're just a grain of sand in a vast universe, but is that really so bad?

t times like now, you're so compassionate that you find it easy to listen to others, and life is truly rewarding. People find your company soothing and pleasant, and they are likely to thank you for it.

SAGITTARIUS

23rd August - 22th September

o doubt there have been a lot of changes both at work and at home. You're bursting with new ambition. You're likely to put all these experiences into the hopper, stir them up, and be grateful for the thrilling life you lead right now!

f you count the number of times when you do things against your will or better judgment, it becomes obvious that logic and reason don't always apply to this world. Don't even try to understand, Leo, just enjoy!

LIBRA

t has been difficult for you to find material satisfaction of late, but this month offers you a view into the world of the intangible and unreal. You may find it especially gratifying to participate in an artistic or religious activity.

VIRGO

PISCES

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I often worry about German sausages Basically I fear the wurst. My wife threatened to divorce me when I said I was going to give our daughter a silly name... So I called her Bluff... My friend joined a cult. They believe that one day they will cease to exist in their human form, and become water vapor. I told him, "you will be mist".

I bought my wife a Pug as a present. Despite the squashed nose, bulging eyes and rolls of fat, the dog seems to like her. Simon is in the school play and invites his parents, who don't think he'll be very good. Halfway through the play a floorboard breaks underneath Simon and he falls through. 'Dont worry' Simon's dad whispers to his mum ‘'It's just a stage he's going through!’ One day a man accidentally runs over a cat. He finds the cats address on its collar and visits the owner. 'I'm so sorry' he says when she opens the

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door 'But I'm afraid I've run over your cat. I'd like to replace it if you'll let me'. ‘Hmm' She says, looking at him, 'Well, that's all very well’ But you'll have to sleep in the kitchen!' I broke my finger last week. On the other hand, I'm okay! My friend went bald years ago, but still carries his old comb with him. He just can’t part with it.

I've got this awful disease where I can't stop telling airport jokes. My doctor says it's terminal. A hungry traveller stopped at a monastery and was taken to the kitchen where there was a brother frying chips. “Are you the friar?" he asked. The brother replied, "No, I'm the chip monk". The last thing my grandfather said to me before he died was “Pints! Gallons! Litres!” That spoke volumes.

My Wife is really mad at me for having no sense of direction in

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LANTANA LANES

Campo Cuttings by Lorraine Cavanagh of Viveros Florena, Cómpeta

e're back! The garden centre is re-opening on 1st September and we're ready and raring to go! We've been lucky enough to have a whole month in the Tarifa area, Atlantic coastline of Cádiz province where the weather is always a little cooler and a little - or a lot – breezier. Sometimes it's enough to sandblast you but, with temperatures around 30C, cooler mornings and evenings, it was a welcome relief. Our 10 minute walk to the beach was lined for a lot of the way with lantana camara, commonly just known as lantana. They were growing in pure sand, often with burning winds and, of course, no water throughout the summer at least. They marched beside us all the way to the tops of the dunes. We know and recognise them as

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a tough plant but I don´t think any of us think to grow them that tough! Yet they were fine big bushes and absolutely smothered with flowers. Originally from Central and South America, lantana is a tropical and semi-tropical plant belonging to the verbanaceae family – you can see that immediately in the leaves and flowers. In warm conditions they are evergreen though, around Cómpeta, they will almost always lose their leaves in wintertime. They're a wonderfully useful garden shrub, a real performer flowering from spring through to cold conditions. They have naturalised in parts of the Australian/Pacific region, parts of India, areas like California and Florida in U.S. and, of course, in Iberia. In some of those areas, their rampant nature has led them to be classified as

noxious weeds. In Fiji, for instance, its bullying habits have taken over 50% of grazing ground, rendering it useless. And infestations are reported in parts of Africa, Asia, Australia, North and South America and many of the Caribbean and South Pacific Islands. It can spread to form very dense and impenetrable thickets, as we noted on our walks, but the bushes were full of birds and, in one area, there were obviously blackbirds nesting as they kicked up a raucous din every time we walked past them – even if we tiptoed! There's a restaurant in the area named after the blackbirds so they've obviously been nesting there for a long time. I didn´t know, so had to check, blackbirds commonly produce three broods a year of three to five chicks but rarely use the same nest. I'd guess the lantana thicket is full of discarded

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homes. Lantana certainly grow best when treated hard. Overwatering, too much shade and poor airflow can cause sulking and fungal infectons such as mildew. With a height varying between 1m and 2m and 1m spread, they make good windbreak material and, once established, stand up to wind well. Livestock will usually keep well away from them as they are toxic to cattle, sheep, horses, goats, deer, rabbits, guinea pigs and rats â&#x20AC;&#x201C; though male rats, horses and goats show less sensitivity. The roughwrinkled leaves, that feel like cats' tongues, can cause contact dermatitis in humans and the green berries are toxic if eaten, less so as they ripen, and, dangerously, looking remarkably like verge-grown blackberries. The entire plant has allelopathic

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tendencies, meaning it makes its own space by emitting a chemical that other plants dislike. The leaves are aromatic if bruised, though many gardeners find the pungent sage-like smell rather unpleasant. The 5-lobed flowers form in dense clusters often in fluorescent shades of yellow, orange, red, pink, cherry, coral, peach, magenta, cream and white. They typically change colour as they mature, resulting in flower heads of two or three colours. The red-yellow combination is known as the Spanish flag. They are useful flowers for pollinators, swallowtail butterflies particularly like them. Then if you want to contain their spread, trim the green berries off as they form. In a garden situation, a yearly hard pruning in very early springtime keeps the

bushes more compact and dense. But wear gloves and protective clothing. There are over 150 recognised species of lantana but lantana camara and lantana montevidensis (syn. sellowiana) are the most popular and planted. This latter one is a groundcoverer and comes in lilac, yellow or white, but solid colours not mixed like l. camara. All are great splashes of much-needed colour in drought-hit summer gardens and they might bring the blackbirds with them! Viveros Florena re-opens on 1st September after our summer break. Hours: 9 until 2 during September, changing to winter hours, 10 until 4, in October. Always closed on Sundays and Mondays.

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WHY WE LIVE IN SPAIN

10 Reasons To Live In Spain

pain is often portrayed as the world’s Number One lifestyle destination, and it is not difficult to understand why. There are few countries that can offer such a diverse landscape, exciting architecture and a deep-rooted historical heritage not to mention its fantastic climate and beautiful beaches. Here ten reasons why we believe Spain’s position as the world’s lifestyle hotspot is secure for a very long time: 1. The Climate The world-class beach lifestyle explains the widely held belief that the Iberian peninsula has a Mediterranean climate, but in reality this is just a part of the whole warm, welcoming story. Spain is big, and with its immense central plain, spectacular mountainous regions and the significant length of coastline that also bumps the Atlantic, this is a country of subtle climactic differences – all of which are fair set for enjoying life. Sure, it rains on the plain, but while the weather might let you down occasionally the climate won’t. Whether you’re basking on the white sands of

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Ibiza, cruising the ski slopes of the Pyrenees or picnicking in verdant meadows overlooking the dramatic Galician coastline of the north, conditions will be on your side. 2. Beaches Spain has 8,000km of mainland and island coastline, including some of the world’s most beautiful beaches. Think crystal clear blue water, white sand, picturesque rocky cliffs, hidden coves and beautiful dunes. Choose walking, promenading or basking in the sun, bobbing about, surfing or training for a triathlon. 3. Gastronomy Spanish eateries have appeared in the top three of the ‘World’s Best Restaurants’ list since it started in 2012. The list has made international household names of Ferran Adriá and El Bullí (won three times) and The Roca Brothers and El Celler Can Roca (won twice). But to dwell at the ‘top end’ of the culinary scale is to betray the sheer depth and variety of Spain’s exceptional gastronomic offering, from tapas to tortilla, bacalao to jubago and pulpo to paella. There are regional specialities to suit any taste, and venues for any occasion.

Spain is also the world’s third biggest wine producer (after Italy and France), with a million-plus hectares of cultivated vines and 500+ native grape varieties. Rioja, Cava, Tempranillo and Valdepeñas (a favourite of Hemingway) trip romantically off the tongue as easily as they arouse the palate. Whatever your taste, you’ll find world famous reds, whites, Cavas and Sherries to remember. 4. Art and Creativity Spain is about so much more than bullfighting and flamenco, although these traditions are woven into the country’s history. It has also given the world iconic artists, musicians and writers, and continues to do so. Goya, Velásquez, Picasso, Miró, Dalí, Cervantes and Gaudí… the enviable roster of greats can be enjoyed in museums, on streets and in the many theatres and concert venues where Spanish culture is celebrated. Spain loves to rejoice in its past but also embraces constant evolution and is using its deeply rooted past creativity to develop a leading role on the world’s cultural stage into the future. Wherever you go in Spain this is being played out, from Castellers

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building gravity-defying towers in plaças, to choirs performing open air in parks or buskers trying to catch your eye on street corners. In town and country, art and culture rules, and is a highly enriching part of the lifestyle.

even more strongly and authentically in ‘real’ Spain.

6. Culture and Festivals Fiestas are an art form in Spain. It’s virtually unheard of for a week to pass by without a celebration that everyone can enjoy. As a Catholic country Spain has plenty of religious festivals and parades. Giants, costumes, long tables on closed streets and the echo of drums are integral to life in every city, town and village.

From mountain biking and climbing to swimming and surfing, from football and basketball to tennis and handball, and from an afterwork jog or gentle game of Padel at the club to wandering along a seaside town in search of a restaurant, physical activity is very difficult to avoid.

An appreciation of architecture is a cornerstone of the Spanish Also, while many countries claim to lifestyle, fuelled no doubt by the many UNESCO World Heritage have café cultures, but junk-food versions can’t hold a cappucino to sites – Barcelona’s Sagrada Spain’s seemingly endless array of Familia, Granada’s Alhambra, individual, characterful, welcoming Salamanca’s Old City and La Mesquita in Córdoba – a fusion of 5. Infrastructure and and often rowdy establishments. baroque, gothic, renaissance and Communication Moorish Mudéjar, as well as a The World Economic Forum These places have no time for cathedral and mosque in one. placed Spain at number 12 in the baristas and overpriced beans. world and a ‘role model’ for They are community staples, an infrastructure and logistical essential part of the lifestyle where Beautiful masias rise from manicured grounds in the country, services. It has one of the largest a businessman can take a fast cabins nestle in the embrace of road networks with 17,000km of cortado alongside workmen highways, Europe’s longest higheasting sandwiches from silver foil mountain valleys, proud but untended church towers stand speed rail network that now links and enjoying a hard-earned above the plain and host the Barcelona with Paris, and excellent breakfast beer. And where a gin incongruous nests of stork air and sea links. and tonic or glass of wine is taken families, and tourist throngs jostle on the terrace or on rickety chairs to take selfies against a Gaudí So getting around is easy, and perched on pavements. masterpiece… Spain gives people plenty of reasons to travel and explore. It is 7. Sport From ancient ruins to tiny details, also developing infrastructure for a The outdoor lifestyle has fostered dynamic future. Growth in digital many Spanish sporting champions. Spain’s architecture is a constant source of surprise and industries is exceptional, while Individuals such as Seve amazement. comprehensive broadband Ballesteros, Rafa Nadal, Garbiñe coverage connects households Muguruza, Miguel Indurain and 9. The People and even the government and Fernando Alonso sit alongside health service are embracing eclubs such as Barcelona and Real A friendly sense of community pervades Spanish society. People platforms. Madrid who dominate the world pull together to discuss, to protest stage. and to celebrate. Age is respected Education is excellent – there are and enjoyed and family is 226 registered international Since the iconic 1992 Olympics, everything – whether you’re the schools – healthcare is admired the number of women athletes throughout Europe and beyond, making a career in sport has risen latest addition or the oldest you’ll be a part of things, never more parks are tended to, streets are from 300,000 to 700,000. But cleaned and rubbish and recycling anyone can take advantage of the than in a restaurant on a Sunday lunchtime. are dealt with neatly and efficiently. Spanish sporting lifestyle.

Pamplona’s San Fermin festival, the famous ‘running of the bulls’, and the very messy 40,000 person fruit-based flingfest of La Tomatina in Valencia may grab the international headlines but rich traditions and the love of a day off, a dance or a firework – live on

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8. Architecture The Iberian peninsula’s tempestuous history has left its scars but also donated cultural gems that turn the country into a free, open air museum ready to reward the interested with architectural landmarks with Roman, Arabic, Gothic and Modernist influences.

10. Spain Itself We all have different ideas as to what constitutes the perfect lifestyle, but Spain’s appeal lies in a wealth of natural attributes that have been forged from the earth over millions of years Whatever you’re looking for, Spain has countryside, islands and coasts that deliver the perfect setting for your version of your best life. It has vibrant cosmopolitan cities, sleepy fishing villages, bustling market towns and countryside idylls that provide peace and tranquility miles from anywhere.

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

112 061 080 062

Torrox Costa Velez Malaga Frigiliana Almunecar Motril Maro

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

Town Doctors Halls Doctors Canillas de Aceituno Tel: 952 518 250 Cómpeta Calle San Antonio Tel: 951 289 791 Salares Tel: 952 508 906 Sayalonga Tel : 952 552 404 Sedella Tel: 952 508 858 Nerja Tel: 952 523 131 Salobrena Tel: 958 829 332 Torre del Mar Tel: 952 542 396

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

Tourist Information Cómpeta Nerja Sayalonga Torre del Mar

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

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Alcaucin Tel: 952 510 002 Archez Tel: 952 553 159 Canillas de Albaida. Tel: 952 553 006 Canillas de Aceituno, Tel: 952 518 002 Cómpeta, Tel: 952 516 006 952 516 025 Periana Tel: 952 536 016 Rio Gordo Tel: 952 732 154 Sayalonga Tel: 952 535 021 Salares Tel: 952 508 903 Sedella Tel: 952 508 839 Torre del Mar Tel: 952 540 471 Torrox Costa Tel: 952 538 010 Velez Malaga Tel: 952 559 100 Vinuela Tel: 952 519 002 Frigiliana Tel: 952 533 122 La Herradura Tel: 958 827 794 Nerja Tel: 952 548 430 Torrox Pueblo Tel: 952 538 200

Taxi’s de Albaida Canillas Silvia: 952 553 180 Maria Jose: 952 553 018 Cómpeta Franquelo: 952 553 662 El Mellizo: 952 516 056 Maximo: 952 516 199 Cesáreo: 952 516 205 Sayalonga Ramiro: 952 535 029

Frigiliana Malaga Motril

952 533 231 952 327 950 958 600 164

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

1004 093 1002 025

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

Bus Doctors Times L= Mon – Sat • D= Direct Nerja – Malaga 06.30L, 07.30, 08.30D, 08.55, 10.10D, 11.10, 11.55D, 12.40, 13.40, 14.55, 16.10, 17.10, 18.10D, 18.40, 19.40, 20.40, 21.15, 21.45D Malaga – Nerja 07.00, 08.15L, 09.15, 10.30, 11.00D, 11.45D, 12.30D, 13.00, 14.15, 15.15, 16.30, 17.30, 18.45, 19.30D, 20.15, 20.45D, 21.30D, 23.00 Canillas de Albaida - CompetaSayalonga - Malaga Mon-Fri Departs Canillas de Albaida 7.00 - 9.30 - 13.30 - 15.30 - 17.30 Sat, Sun & Festivals 9.00 Sat & Festivals 15.30 Sun 18.00 For Competa add 5 minutes For Sayalonga add 20 minutes Malaga - Torre del Mar Algarrobo Costa - Sayalonga Competa - Canillas de Albaida Mon-Fri Departs 11.30 - 13.15 - 18.30 Sat & Festivals 13.15 - 18.30 Sun 10.30 - 20.15

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

Church Services Cรณmpeta Catholic

Sat 8.00pm & Sun Midday

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

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Consulates

Hospitals

Austria

Tel: 952 600 267

Carlos Haya Tel: 951 290 000

Belgium

Tel: 952 399 907

Motril

Denmark

Tel: 952 211 797

Velez Malaga Tel: 951 067 000

Finland

Tel: 952 212 435

France

Tel: 952 214 888

Germany

Tel: 952 363 591

Ireland

Tel: 952 475 108

Italy

Tel: 952 306 150

Netherlands Tel: 913 537 500 Norway

Tel: 952 667 955

Sweden

Tel: 952 604 383

Tel: 952 352 300

USA

Tel: 952 474 891

Airlines

Tel: 958 603 506

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

608 45 42 70

La Herradura

625 233 778

Cรณmpeta & La Caleta:

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Accommodation

Finca el Cerrillo

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

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

Airconditioning / Heating

Carpenters

Glass, lighting & blinds

CARPENTRY

All Types of Carpentry Work Undertaken, Kitchens, Wardrobes, Locks Etc Time Served 30 Years Experience

Andrew: 660 597 894 Andrewthecarpenter@gmail.com

Construction

Mobile: 606.423.869

www.redwell.com

Tel: 952 96 78 03 www.malagaclima.com

Cooling and Heating Solutions Sales, Service & Installation Air Con, Solar Systems & Pool Heat Pumps

Joe Jones 655 791167

Esola Systems Tel: 952 550 323 Klimacentro Tel: 952 540 786 Connect Airconditioning Tel: 951 282 196 / 639 738 624

Broadband Axarfusion Tel: 951 83 33 33

All building works considered. ◊◊◊ Fair prices ◊◊◊ ◊ English & Spanish speaking. ◊ Phone: 602 56 65 84 email: kainesimard16@hotmail.com Competa and surrounding Areas

Construcciones Schmid S.L Tel: 652 656 066

Tin Tin Hairdressers Tel: 952 516 416 E.G.O Tel: 622 55 38 64

Clinica Europa Tel: 952 530 908 Rebeccah Curtis Tel: 952 530 122 Happy Feet Foot Health Tel: 643 303 157

Bike Rental

BIKE HIRE, TOURS & HOLIDAYS

Drains Waynes Drains Tel: 657 862 628

Road & Mountain Bikes Tel: 637 02 88 73

Electricians

cyclemalaga.com

Electrician Tel 951242449

Hairdressers

Health & Beauty

Rapid Construction Phone: 952.539.742

Jose Luis Persianas Tel: 952 516 397

C&Gs 2381 & 2391

Mob 666707297

www.english-electrician-nerja.com

Electricians Roger 648 025 901

We deliver bikes direct to you! Race bike & MTB Rental in Nerja, Torrox & Frigiliana

cyclenerja.com

Car Hire Estrella Car Rentals Tel: 952 511 209 Competa Car Hire Tel: 643 053 068

Furniture Stores BIKE RENTAL & CYCLING HOLIDAYS

De Tropen Tel: 618 963609

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cycletorredelmar.com

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NESS Insurance

Mechanics & Recovery

Restaurants & Bars

Black Tower Tel: 607 845 603

Restaurante Cerezo

Tel: 952 507 144

Leisure & Hobbies

Competa Motors

RENT / ALQUILAR VESPAS

Avda Torrox 35, Competa Tel 606 577 869

Tel:+34 628 44 15 32 +34 628 71 94 63

www.vespadelsol.com

Road & Mountain Bikes Tel: 637 02 88 73

cyclemalaga.com

VENTA EL CURRO

General & Electrical Mechanic

Costa del Sol & Axarquia

BIKE HIRE, TOURS & HOLIDAYS

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

Property Legal Advice Asesoria Aljarife Tel:952 51 66 00 Asesoria Axarquia Tel:952 54 51 05 Axarquia Solictors Tel: 952 901 225

We deliver bikes direct to you! Competa RaceHikes bike & MTB Tel: 619Rental 175 649in Nerja, Torrox & Frigiliana

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

cyclenerja.com

www.taurusrealestate.com

Argentinian Grill

ctra.Corumbela s/n Archez (Malaga)

www.ventaelcurro.com Restaurante El Pilon Tel: 952 553 512 - Cómpeta Taberna Teteria Hierbabuena Tel: 951 70 76 38 - Cómpeta The Pavo Real - Cómpeta/Torrox Tel: 654 86 90 83 The Balcon Hotel - - Cómpeta Tel: 952 55 36 62 El Recreo - Cómpeta Tel: 952 51 60 43 Casa Paco - Competa Tel: 952 516 077 Perico’s - Competa Tel: 952 553 739 El Cortijo - Competa Tel:952 553 647 Restaurante El Pámpano Tel: 951 832 810 Bar Miguel - Competa Tel: 952 516 754 .

BIKE RENTAL & CYCLING HOLIDAYS

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

Restaurante Bistro 6 Tel: 951 832 817 .

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Satellite Services

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

Solicitors

Swimming Pool Heating

Cómpeta Solar Call : 652 97 06 08 info@competasolar.es

www.competasolar.es

Spa’s & Saunas

Vets

Naturevets - Competa Tel: 952 553 850

Windows & Doors

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

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

Official Manufacturer

Window Tinting

Solar Tel: 644 546 176 ian@solarshadetinting.com

Cómpeta Solar Call : 652 97 06 08 info@competasolar.es

www.competasolar.es

Upholstery

Wine / Bodega

Michael’s Upholstery Tel: 952 55 34 64

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

www.bluebadgemobility.com

STAIR-LIFTS Tel: 95 296 7015 / Mob: 635 445 279

www.bluebadgemobility.com

Villa Care PMS Petes Maintenance Services Tel: 622 776 643 Competa Chimney Sweep Tel: 601 63 70 30

M:(+34) 658 845 285 reservas@bodegasbentomiz.com

Cars Wanted Tel: 657 919 965

cyclemalaga.com BIKE HIRE TOURS & HOLIDAYS

cyclemalaga.com Electric Mountain Bike Rental

A full battery recharge takes 4-5 hours and will allow you up to 100 Kilometres of cycling dependent on mode, terrain, rider weight and rider input.

Electric Mountain Bike Rental Electric-assist mountain bikes amplify your pedaling power while amplifying the amount of fun you'll have on the trail. Go further, go faster, and go more places ...

Guided Road & Mountain Bike Tours Available (for more details see the website) CHECK OUT STEVE TWISELTON’S RIDES ONcall STRAVA To advertise 637 028 873

Electric Mountain Bike Rental 1 day 40€ p/day 2 - 4 days 35€ p/day 5 plus days 30€ p/day

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September Please find below the regular activities for each organisation, however due to the current Coronavirus situation we are unable to confirm what will go ahead. Please contact the various phone numbers directly before you travel. CHURCH SERVICES Alhama de Granada, St. Barnabas I.E.R.E (Anglican). Service in English at 11.30 first and third Sundays of the month now at La Joya Roman Catholic Church, Plaza Alfonso X11. contact Priest 95 203 0461 or Warden 95 252 0921. Torre del Mar( Lux Mundi Centre). St. Barnabas I.E.R.E, Spanish Episcopal service in English at 11 o'clock, first and third Sunday Morning Prayer, second and forth Sundays Holy Communion. Contact Rector 95 203 0461 or Wardens 25 251 0921 and 95 251 0056. St Barnabas IERE (Anglican). English services 11 a.m. Sundays at Iglesia Evangelica, Torre del Mar, opposite the bus station. Tel.952030461 (priest) or 618640132 (churchwarden) "Church of England" services at the Capillia de san jose calle linares 7 velez Malaga. website is www. stgeorgemalaga.org. All are welcome. Contact number 952 219 396. Roman Catholic Mass in English, held every Saturday Caleta de Velez, Parish Church of Nuestra Señora del Carmen, situated on the main street. Time 5pm. Fellowship of Jesus Christ the King e Fellowship of Jesus Christ the King in Nerja. Our meetings are characterised by uplifting Christian songs and relevant sermons and a modern but reverent service, followed by free tea or coffee & biscuits. Why not come along and make new friends, every Sunday at 10.30. Also Prayer meetings every Thursday at 11.00. Pasaje San Miguel, Nerja , 29780. LUX MUNDI, TORRE DEL MAR UX MUNDI, TORRE DEL MAR Lux Mundi Ecumenical Centre, Torre del Mar, Avda. Moscatel 1”I”, (Jardines Viña Malága/Antigua Casa de la Viña), Torre del Mar, 29740 From Monday 14th September the Centre will be open every morning Monday to Friday. Time 10.00 to 13.00 (except Fridays 11.00 - 13.00) 14th September – Learning Spanish. We are pleased to say that if you are interested in

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having help with learning Spanish please come and enrol at the Centre. Proposed times for learning will be Tuesday and Thursday from 9.30 to 13.00. Following Health guidelines and you will be required to wear a face mask. Wednesday 16th September and every Wednesday – Art Group. Join friends in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. The Art group meet and help each other with various forms of art, water colours, pastels etc. Following health guidelines and you will be required to wear a face mask. Time 10.00 – 13.00 at the Centre. 5€ for room fee or with Friends of Lux Mundi Card 4€. Proceeds for fundraising. Friday 18th September – Taizé Prayer at the San Andrés, Parish Church. Time 20.15. Social distancing and wearing of face masks will be required. Friday 25th September. Special Ecumenical Prayer in Malaga Cathedral for the victims of the pandemic. There will be social distancing and face masks will be required. Time 20.00 EL PUENTE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP We meet at El Puente Christian Fellowship premises situated underneath Maroma Inmobiliaria, El Cruce de Puente don Manual, Phone 952 115 220 or 952 518 185.El Puente Christian Fellowship Sunday Worship - 11am. Bible Study Thursday 5-7pm Midweek activities: Pilates - Monday 1pm - 2pm Bridge Club Tuesday 2pm -6pm. Pilates - Wednesday 1.30 - 2.30pm Charity Shop/Books open Wednesday, Friday & Saturday 10-1.30pm LOS ROMANES ROYAL BRITISH LEGION Monday from 12-2.00 pm in the Garden Restaurant, La Vinuela. Information can be obtained from our website www.RBL-Los Romanes.org.uk or Margaret Branch Sec. 951066079 NERJA BRANCH THE ROYAL BRITISH LEGION The Branch holds lunch meetings at the Hotel Al Andalus, Maro, on the third Thursday of each month. Also at Pena Parda Hotel, La Herradura on the 1st Friday of each month. Non members are always welcome. Booking is essential. For further information on the branch please contact 00 34 711077576 or bsiterblnerja.wordpress.com

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Open for business as normal We looking forward to seeing you soon

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COLMENAR

COMPETA

Old Inn with separate annex. Main house with 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, cloakroom. 2 storey annex with large open-plan studio, bathroom, lobby and workshop/garage. Pool,gardens and 12,000m2 plot. Fabulous location and access, 30 mins from Malaga.

Stunning fully renovated traditional country house in idyllic setting with 2 double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, open plan living room with dining area, fitted kitchen & large front terrace. 8mt x 4mt solar heated pool, large plot, parking and recreation area.

REF: C3731

REF: C3732

Awaiting EPC

480,000€

EPC E

259,000€

www.taurusrealestate.com

CANILLAS DE ALBAIDA

CALETA DE VELEZ

Beautiful town house (115m2) on the edge of the village with 3 double bedrooms, modern fully fitted kitchen, large living room with direct access to spacious balcony, roof terrace with sea views and charming patio garden.

Wonderful terraced house in a tranquil location comprising open plan fully fitted kitchen, living room, 2 bedrooms, bathroom, two terraces, balcony and utility room. Communal pool and parking close by. Sold furnished!

REF: C1518

REF: MS236 EPC RATING G

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Awaiting EPC

149,000€

187,000€

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

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