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It’s that time of the year again when we look back and reflect on the events of the past 12 months. On Pages 32 & 33 Josephine Drew reflects on 2021 in the village of Competa. After reflection we attempt to make some resolutions for the year to come. In my opinion give yourself permission and equip yourself to have the resolve to tune out the clutter and not sweat the small stuff. I read this somewhere and rather liked it, “Our life is like a jar. If we fill it with sand, there’s no room to place rocks in it. But, if we put the larger rocks (more important things of life) in the jar first, then we can add sand (less significant items) later.” I also heard a quote the other day about no matter how busy you may be, take the time to be present in the moment and share your presence with those you are with. Find the time to put the phone down, make eye contact, and slow down to live in the moment. I think these things are really important to consider especially within our current environment of uncertainty still. What is certain is that The Grapevine Magazine comes out every month with relevant interesting articles about the area along with providing you with all the useful numbers you need, whether it is to book a restaurant or find a builder. I would like to wish you all a Happy New Year and here is to another 12 editions of The Grapevine Magazine in 2022.

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Inside This Month

18 A Thank-You From Cindy Jones Brilliant local community supports Competa Cudeca fundraising events 30 Cudeca Foundation Hospice Josephine Drew Talks About the Important Work of Cudeca

45 The Property Feature A selection of properties from the leading estate agents in the Axarquia region.

68 Citrus, The Zest Of Life Campo Cuttings by Lorraine Cavanagh of Viveros Florena, Cómpeta.

José Luis

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Competa Traditional village house (86m²) with 3 beds, 2 baths, open plan living room and kitchen, 2 roof terraces, one south facing with lovely open views. Needs some renovation work!

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Sayalonga Modern, well presented 3 bed, 2 bath villa (123m²) open plan living, large covered dining terrace, stunning far-reaching mountain, countryside and sea views. Great pool area & mature gardens.

ref: v1427

Price:310,000 Euros

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EPC - E

New this month!

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Av.Andalucia Denise Hill65c Torre del Mar 29740, Malaga

EPC - G

New this month!

ref: t1438 Price:159,000 Euros

Well established 3 bed 2 bath villa (110m²) with breath-taking sea views, easy access with no track, spacious living accommodation, private pool area, 2 shaded terrace areas and garage.

ref: v1436

EPC - E

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Salares Beautifully renovated traditional, 3 bed, 2 bath village house (144m²). Lots of original features in this welcoming home which is ideal for anyone wanting peace & quiet .

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ref: t1413

Price:95,000 Euros

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Remote country house (75m²) with 2 beds, 1 bath, cloak/wc, terrace and pool situated within a settlement of 4 houses in the foothills of the mountains with breathtaking views of the dramatic landscape.

Character 3 bed and 2 bath townhouse (13m²), separate lounge, dining and kitchen areas, enclosed patio, roof terrace with mountain, countryside and village views and easy walking distance to local amenities.

EPC - In progress

EPC - in progress

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ref: v1439 Price: 295,000 Euros

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Stylish fully modernised 2 bed 1 bath village house (84m²) with superb living accommodation and roof terrace with spectacular countryside and mountain views.

Beautiful rustic style 3 bed 2 bath villa (139m²) within walking distance of the village with spacious living accommodation, private pool, covered terrace, irrigated gardens and a successful rental history.

Fantastic & successful licenced B & B (296m²) with 8 letting rooms and independent apartment, beautiful communal sitting area with bar, roof terrace with sea and countryside views, central location and access by car.

EPC - G

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ref: t1148

EPC - E

ref: v1376 EPC - in progress

“ 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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Archez Wonderfully restored 4 bed 2 bath village house (119m²) including separate 1/2 bed 1 bath guest house (68m²) with separate entrance. Lots of original features, plenty of outside space and great rental potential.

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Lovely 3 bed, 2 bath villa (180m²) on a quiet urb, living/dining with separate kitchen, gated driveway and garage, additional room that could be developed into extra bed and bath, heated pool, easy access to Lake Vinuela. ref: v1368 EPC - D

Sea views!

ref: t1366

Price: 210,000 Euros

Benajarafe

Recently refurbished modern 4 bed, 2 bath + wc townhouse (81m²), spacious rooms with a pre-fitted kitchen, guest apartment, several terraces including a large south facing roof terrace, communal swimming pool and gardens.

Price: 102,500 Euros

Lovely 3 bed, 2 bath villa (116m²) living/dining area with separate kitchen, lush Mediterranean gardens with fruit trees & private pool. Great outside spaces for al fresco dining and relaxing with stunning mountain, countryside & village views.

We have many clients wanting to buy properties, so give us a call and we can market your property for sale! We advertise on:

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EPC - G

Price reduced

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EPC - D

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Canillas de Aceituno

Price:205,000 Euros

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Competa Superb 2 bed 2 bath villa (91m²) with lounge, kitchen/dining, separate wc, oil fired central heating, storage, fantastic views, several terrace areas, space for a surface pool.

ref: v1160

EPC - In progress

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Velez Malaga 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.

EPC - G

Urban plot!

ref: t1387 Price: 49,950 Euros

Delightful well established 3 bed 2 bath villa with separate self-contained 2 bed 2 bath apartment (200m²) located within walking distance of the village with easy access, garage and sea views. EPC - F

Unique property!

Torre del Mar

Fantastic top floor 2 beds, 1 bath apt (70m²) located next to the beach & all amenities. Benefits from fantastic views and communal pool & gardens. Ideal as lock up and leave or rental investment.

ref: v1125 EPC - E Price: 159,000 Euros

Large property!

ref: t1406 Price: 209,000 Euros

Competa

Salares

Urban building plot in the centre of Competa. Possible to build over 160m² plus roof terrace over 2 separate houses (one to live in and one to rent) or one large family home. Great opportunity!

Large beautifully renovated 3 bed 4 bath village house (200 m²) with on street parking right outside, huge living/dining room, 3 double en suite beds, terrace, walled courtyard with Jacuzzi and roof terrace.

EPC - F

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Archez Attractive 2 bed, 2 bath refurbished townhouse (127m²), retaining many original features. Modern kitchen, roof terrace with great views, within walking distance of local amenities.

ref: t1174 EPC - E

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EPC - D

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successes. Spanish media reported the alleged reason in September but we have had to wait until now for official confirmation. Now, Spain's Episcopal Conference (EEC) has confirmed that this is because of an unlikely suitor.

NEWS IN SPAIN This Months Update

ll persons over 12 years of age will be able to access the interior space of the hotel and leisure establishments, "as long as they have a certificate issued by the public health service or by an authorized laboratory" that accredits the concurrence of any of the following circumstances: Have the complete vaccination schedule against covid. Have a negative PCR test performed in the last 72 hours, or 48 hours in the case of antigen tests. Having had the disease in the last six months. How to obtain the covid certificate in Andalusia The COVID UE Digital Certificate is free and easily obtained, with the possibility of being stored on a mobile device in PDF format or used in its paper version. It has a QR code to ensure that the certificate is authentic. It is possible to obtain the Covid passport on the ClicSalud + website, the 'Salud Andalucía' App or pick up the certificate at the health center. Through the ClicSalud + website : It is

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he Spanish Health Ministry has given the green light to all those aged over 40 in Spain being offered a booster dose of a Covid-19 vaccine, if they would like it. The booster jabs will first be administered to those in the 50-59 age bracket. Up until now, the booster jabs had only been offered to those aged over 60, those who originally received the single-dose Janssen vaccine, people with underlying health conditions, and residents of care necessary to identify yourself in homes. The board of health experts that advises the health ClicSalud + with a digital ministry has now approved the certificate, DNIe or Cl @ ve. administration of a booster jab to with digital certificate, DNIe or all those aged over 40 – and Cl @ ve. The certificate is available in the 'Health' section, which will be given six months after receiving the second dose (or ' COVID-19 Certificates ' single dose in the case of having section. As explained by the received the Janssen vaccine). It Ministry of Health, once in this means that most of the 40-49 year section, correctly identified olds will receive the booster jab people will be able to access the corresponding certificate, as between January and February. This also includes those in Spain well as that of their Social Security beneficiaries under 16 who were given the AstraZeneca vaccine – and which was a large years of age. number of essential workers aged under 60. he youngest bishop in Spain will no longer be new Banksy exhibition able to do his job after entitled ‘Banksy: the Art of marrying a woman who turned Protest’ is on at out to be the author of eroticBarcelona’s Museu del Disseny satanic novels. Xavier Novell and displays over 70 works from became Spain's youngest bishop at the age of 41 in 2010. the elusive artist. Long renowned as one of the most important Allegedly a vocal proponent of artists of the 21st century, the gay conversion therapy and Banksy exhibition also includes a exorcisms at this time, he quickly gained recognition from range of multimedia exhibits from Spain's Catholic establishment. private collections. It opened on 12 November and runs until 13 In August of this year, Novell March 2022, offering a new space resigned from his post citing for the mysterious artist’s work. personal reasons. Speculation grew rife about the reason why given his widely discussed

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See Map Spot 27 Avd. Saylonga 24B, Cómpeta (Málaga) / Tel: 952 516 107 Avd. Constitución, Costezuela Local 1, Cómpeta (Málaga) / Tel: 952 553 589 Plaza de la Constitución 4Bajo Torrox-Pueblo (Málaga) / Tel: 952 538 337 www.competaproperties.com / info@competaproperties.com

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will is one of the most common legal needs, but less than 25% of Europeans have one We are now finishing the year and it could be a good moment to think about making a Spanish will or update the existing one. As you may know, a will is not exclusively about making sure that the right people will inherit without disagreement or problems. It is a formal declaration of intention made by a person in his life-time of his wishes concerning the disposal of his property after his death. We understand the need to preserve and protect your assets and those of your family. If you have purchased or already have a property in Spain, we strongly recommend you making a Spanish will in order to facilitate the distribution of your Spanish assets. We have arranged many wills in Spain for foreigner people just like you and we believe that it is a

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satisfying part of life's planning and not something which should simply be left to chance. It is a good idea to talk to your family about it so they understand your issues and know what you want. It may help those around you to understand your wishes in distressing circumstances. In Spain, the signing of wills must be made by the testator in the presence of a Public Notary who will keep in his file the original document until the day of death, and will register it in the Spanish Central Registry of wills which is situated in Madrid. If you have already made a will in Spain, please note that your financial and familiar circumstances can change and therefore your will should be reviewed and updated. If you decide to contact us, we can: 1 Advise and guide you in preparing or revising your Spanish will. You can make several wills, but it is only the last

signed will that is valid. 2. Advice on Inheritance Tax and explain the whole proceeding of distribution of the inheritance after death. 3. Assist you at the Notary Office when you sign your Spanish will. Our standard fees for helping you to prepare and sign a Spanish will are 150 Euros for one Will (21 % VAT and notary fees included) and 300 Euros for two Wills (21 % VAT and notary fees included). For further information on making Spanish wills and arrange a free appointment, please do not hesitate to contact us at mail@axarquiasolicitors.com. We will be pleased to study your particular case and help you to prepare a will. AXARQUIA SOLICITORS Mr Jose Manuel Garzon Senior Partner mail@axarquiasolicitors.com tel. 952 901225

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Rent a Car from Torre del Mar, Malaga and nearby, with prices starting as low as 25€ per day. We are an eco-friendly rent a car company based in Torre del Mar, Malaga, looking to satisfy the needs of any type of client we meet. Sierra Rentals offers brand new cars – hybrids or with very low emissions – ready for you to drive around the most beautiful places on Costa del Sol and beyond. You don’t have to come to our office, we can bring your car to you! More than that, we are now open every month of the year, so don’t hesitate to think about us if you are visiting Spain out of season. We are certain you will be pleasantly surprised by our fleet, as part of the amazing Andalusian experience! Check out our vehicle selection.

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BRILLIANT LOCAL COMMUNITY SUPPORTS COMPETA CUDECA FUNDRAISING EVENTS Cindy Jones Thanks You All

he brilliant community of Competa and surrounding villages really got behind and fully supported two recent fundraising events in aid of Cudeca Cancer Care. The first at the Competa Christmas Market on Saturday, 04 December, 2021 raised 1042.71 Euros The sales of the ever popular cake stall where once again the choice of loving baked cakes and savoury items was enormous, this year we needed one and half large tables to display all the goodies. Two local shops also supported the local bakers; Hierbabuena Competa and La Gelateria Heladeria Italiana Competa, thank you. The numbers board completely sold out for the generously donated prizes from local businesses; Casa Paco, La

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Taperia, Tin Tin and S. Fernandez Properties. People were queueing up to “have a go” on the terrific Tombola stall, our biggest ever with over 243 prizes, again so generously donated by our local community together with support from; El Pilon, La Carpinteria, La Taperia, Scattergood Aromatheraphy, Musician Skatz, and many more. Our second event took place just one week later, an evening on 11th December, 2021 instigated by local band “Dawgs” who devoted their time to Cudeca at Siddhartha on the Rock. Almost 100 people came along, for an evening of Christmas Music, dancing, eating and drinking. The main fund raiser of the evening was the raffle with 19 excellent prizes from local businesses;

Gerry The Sweep Robertson, Competa Properties, SysMartin, KiCo B&B, Martin Haley Solutions Fitness, Siddhartha on the Rock, Bar Cerezo, Canillas, Trattopizza l'talia, Archez, Kate Dakers, Bar Lorenas, L'Pampona Restaurante, Fruteria Jara, Coviran Competa, Venta de Palma Bar, For the Love of Beauty, SFernandez Properties, Alison Salmond, La Carpinteria, thank you to each and everyone of you. This evening raised a total of 1115 Euros. Competa, you never cease to amaze me with your generousity. Your continued support enables Cudeca to continue with 'Their special kind of Caring.' Thank you from the bottom of my heart. Cindy Jones Cudeca Volunteer - Competa

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VALENCIAN PUCHERO The Classic Winter Spanish Stew Explained

hen it comes to healthy Spanish comfort food, puchero is about as good as it gets. Puchero is a type of Spanish stew that varies from region to region and, of course, from house to house.

Community, puchero can vary from house to house, but you can buy pre-prepared trays of meats and vegetables at most supermarkets marked that they are meant for puchero, which gives you a fairly good idea of what most people use.

It is basically a type of “cocido,” which is a stew made from various meats, bones, and vegetables which may also include legumes and potatoes. Where in some regions the focus is on garbanzos and sausages, here in the Valencian community more focus is placed on the variety of meats and vegetables.

It is meant to be a simple yet complete meal that brings the entire family together.

The basic puchero usually uses beef bones (with a bit of meat still attached) mixed with some pork bones, a piece of beef for stewing, a bit of chicken or “hen” meat or both. It is said that hens, after they have finished laying eggs, have a much less tender meat which is perfect for giving flavour to stews like puchero. They also include a square of “tocino” also known as pork fatback, and usually add in a “pilota” or two (or three). The pilota is basically a big, oval meatball, the size of an ostrich egg, made with ground pork; it is cooked along with all of the other meat and vegetables. Here you can buy them premade and ready to cook in your puchero, but you can also easily make your own just as you would any other type of meatballs. ISome people add in some sausages such as blood sausage, but I don’t.

It’s hard to formulate a puchero recipe because it does vary so much. Even in the Valencian

As for the vegetables, puchero usually uses a mix of green vegetables and root veggies like

A basic puchero consists of broth obtained from a variety of meats and vegetables which is usually served first either alone or with rice or fine pasta noodles as a soup. The broth is followed by a large platter with all of the meat and vegetables which is placed in the center of the table and from which everybody can serve themselves.

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parsnips, turnips, rutabagas, and carrots. They add in some celery and leeks for flavouring the broth, and some “cardos” or “pencas” which are the tough leaf stalks of the artichoke thistle plant; those are my favourite greens for eating along with the beef. Usually potatoes and boniato are added in, along with some garbanzos, If you can’t find boniato, you can use any type of sweet potato instead! Puchero because is a hearty, well balanced and nourishing meal. Despite the fact that the idea of “low fat” has taken force here in Spain, most people aren’t afraid of the fat from the tocino (pork fatback) and they mash it into the potatoes or boniato the way many Americans mash in some butter. Puchero is a great meal for holiday get togethers, which makes it perfect for Christmas dinner. It can be eaten on Christmas day accompanied by the leftovers from Christmas Eve. Another interesting thing to note is that most people make more broth than they will need and save it for making “arroz al horno” afterwards. Those who throw garbanzos into the mix also can save some of those for their rice the next day.

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RINCON DE LA VICTORIA BluCee Reports On This Beautiful Coastal Town Near Malaga

fiestas and organised public events to a great selection of sport teams, arts and more.

This month we’d like to take you to Rincón de la Victoria which is a town as well as a municipality including the villages of La Cala del Moral, Torre de Benagalbon and Benagalbon. Favoured by people from Málaga and Madrid as a holiday and weekend destination, it keeps a very Spanish population which is becoming increasingly popular with international professionals. The area has excellent public and private schooling options.

Rincon de la Victoria is a sports lover’s paradise. There are great hiking and biking options along the coast and up into the hills. The region has produced some top athletes with the open swimmer Christian Jongeneel living and training here. Rubén Ruzafa Cueto is a professional triathlete, cyclo-cross and mountain bike cyclist from Rincón de la Victoria. Both have local sports centres named after them. The sports centre in Torre de Benagalbon is named after Rubén and the recently opened BeOne swimming pool and gym in Rincón de la Victoria named after Christian. Some inspiration for budding athletes! There are a number of triathlon clubs for children in the area, a number of rowing clubs, the young explorers club (Jovenes Exploradores), a great skate park and much more. With approximately 320 days of sunshine, you’ll always have plenty of time for the outdoor life!

hen people think of Málaga, the historic city and the resorts to the west are probably what springs to mind. But there is a lot to discover to the east of the city, with kilometres of coastline, national parks and traditional Andalusian white villages.

The town and its promenade are lively all year round, with plenty of bars and restaurants to choose from. It’s a fabulous place for families with many activities throughout the year, from local

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A visit to the Cuevas del Tesoro should be on your list of things to do (unique to Europe as one of only three marine caves in the world). We are also hoping that the excitedly awaited museum of Roman discoveries in the municipality, including a small Roman baths, will be opening soon. Perched on a hill above the sea is Benagalbon, with its pretty winding streets and great selection of restaurants shouldn’t be missed either. It’s a short drive from the main town or you can walk up the riverbed from Torre de Benagalbon and reward yourself with lunch at the end. Michelle and Henny both live in the area and we are always happy to help show people around or offer advice. We are also actively looking for more property to sell in response to many enquiries about Rincon - contact us at info@blucee.com See advert opposite

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CUDECA FOUNDATION HOSPICE Josephine Drew Talks About the Important Work of Cudeca

as anyone wondered why that name CUDECA? It means, Cuidados de Cancer! (Cancer care) Easy when you know. A lot of folks new to the area will have probably seen the ‘Sunflower Logo’ and badges and the green Cudeca sign on the local shops, one in Nerja and two in Torre del Mar, one of which is furniture only, and maybe wondered what it was all about! There are now twenty-five shops, the one in Malaga is quite

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upmarket and I like the lovely little one in the Maria Zambrano station concourse! There is also an online shopping site for vintage items, at: joanbycudeca.org. Why ‘Joan’, I hear you ask? Joan Hunt OBE was the founder and visionary of Cudeca in 1991, and sadly passed away on June 24th, 2021, aged 92, a truly remarkable lady. After her husband died of cancer in 1991, she realised that there was a need for a Hospice and

good palliative care in the area and indeed in Spain, and Cudeca was the first and still the only independent Hospice in the Country. There are now eleven in-patient bedrooms, each with an individual en-suite, well equipped bathroom, a tastefully decorated bedroom with hand knitted throws, embroidered cushions, and a reclining chair; also, a spare bed in which a loved one can stay. There are large patio doors in each room facing the garden, so that the beds can be slid outside in order for the patient to enjoy the benefits of the

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scented garden and the sea views. Within the building is a chapel, day centre, administration offices and a small play area for children and outside a small peaceful area, with lovingly written remembrance tiles. An area in which to either reflect or just to take a much-needed minute, and the whole atmosphere, from first walking into the reception, is gentle, friendly, and comforting. There are now seven home care teams, a training rotation for professionals in in-patient and out-patient care, teaching for a diploma and master’s degree in palliative care, in partnership with Malaga University, and in the past two years 74 undergraduates from all over the world have spent time in the in-patient and outpatient units. It’s not just a Hospice but a training ground for the best care. Joan Hunt was given an OBE in 2002 for her amazing work. La Caixa made Cudeca part of their integral attention program in 2008. Yusuf and Farida Hamied Foundation joined Cudeca in 2010. (They also give generously each year). Unijaca-Cudeca agreement was in 2012. A gold medal from Andalucia in 2013. Antonio Banderas is an honorary trustee, how cool is that? As you can imagine all this didn’t happen by magic, although reading the information on the website, www.cudeca.org, they make it sound like it was plain sailing, it wasn’t. It’s always a struggle to keep a dream alive and it’s now been a long thirty years, trying to raise funds and to

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think of new ways to encourage people to give support! Only a small percentage of the income comes from the Regional Ministry of Health, the rest is with regular donations, one off donations, legacies, tins, commemorative tiles, shops, and events large and small all over the Malaga province all year round. Since the Lockdown, some shops have not been running with a full staff and so far, the organization needs another 25% more volunteers. I along with many, were classed as vulnerable and could not go back to work initially, then over the past few months of inactivity some of us oldies found we were not as fit as we once were and had to stop working, so there is a great need to fill the gap by more volunteers, it’s only 4 hours a week, and good fun

This year’s Christmas market in Competa raised 1042.17 plus tins, beating 2020 of just over 720e. Normally Cindy and volunteers try to organise a coffee and cake morning, a walk for life or some other fund raiser, but sadly not this year. On December 11th there was an event in Restaurant Siddhartha on the Rock, (known by me as La Roca or Sid and Arthurs!) which raise 1115e I’m proud to say our village is very generous with support and donations from the businesses, including some in Archez and Canillas, to the general publics’ gifts for tombola, numbers board and raffle, which are normally left in at a box in La Esquina de Miguel, and of course the Grapevine magazine, who ‘held the front page’ so we could get our rather late notice in!

from the UK Government. Cudeca, over the years has helped 17,000 with one Hospice and very little official funding in the Malaga province. You can now appreciate the size of the Organization and how In the past expectations may have been unconsciously raised, both by individuals working for the charity, or by Cudeca itself and some folks are bound to fall through the ‘caring net’ and I know a few who have and others who have not. Year on year more outreach teams are being recruited and its no-good harping on about things that happened a few years ago when every year the service to the community is improving and we should get more facilities East of Malaga. Here in Competa there is a monthly Cancer support group meeting, every third Thursday at the room next to the Post Office, co-ordinated by Cindy Jones, 665156467 and grief counselling sessions are available via the Cudeca helpline, 952564910 or at local level. After Joan died, an appeal was launched for a Palliative Paediaric care centre, www.oneinamillion.es. She was one in a million and this is her legacy. This year’s calendars in her name are the shape of a sunflower, available from Cudeca shops. CUDECA-a special kind of care. Josephine Drew. www.cudeca.org

To put the funding into perspective, Marie Curie, started in 1948, and last year dealt with just over 35,000 patients and families with nine Hospices, getting a third of their funding

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his is unusual for me. Helen asked me to do a piece for Grapevine Magazine, so I guess it’s my first commission! I’m writing this in December 2021 and outside the sun is warm, with no real rain on the horizon. Who would have thought we would still be masked up for another Navidad? Me, obviously because I kept last year’s Christmas mask! January, and the village was still reeling from Adela’s untimely

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passing from Covid on December 8th, 2020, and the three days of mourning. On the evening of the 5th was the ‘Three Kings’ but instead of the regular procession, each child under ten had a visit from a king to the delight of each child. Some people collected their TIE cards from the police station and the talk at coffee time was, ‘have you got yours yet’? February 14th, and’ San Valentin’ was celebrated, but with only a few romantic souls

going out. On 28th,’ Andalucia day’, the Ayuntamiento arranged a walk for all ages, and those who attended had a good outing doing something active again. ‘Are we Level 2 or 3’, was the coffee cry? March brought decent rainfall for the first week but on 28th , ‘Palm Sunday’, it cleared and there was a small procession from ‘San Anton’. More cases were confirmed but overall, everyone stayed reasonably calm and careful.

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April was ‘Semana Santa’ and like last year, the processions did not go ahead. Malaga had non either, but that didn’t stop Spanish TV showing decorated ‘Tronos’ of yesteryear and playing sombre music repeatedly. The over seventyfives got vaccinated at Algarrobo, and the coffee talk was, ‘Have you had it, did it hurt’? Then another passing from Covid, which came as a shock because the figures had been getting lower. The gentleman belonged to a large family who had never left the confines of the village, and this got some wondering how it had been transmitted. Coffee talk was, ‘when will it end’? May, saw the ‘state of alert’ ending, but Andalucia did it in three stages, causing a bit of confusion, ‘which level are we on was the cry’? 3rd was Day of the Cross, and it went ahead from Plaza Carmen I believe. Travelling out of the region was allowed, and some visitors arrived from the UK to visit their neglected homes, and by now we were so used to masking up that when one was confronted with a ‘naked’ face, one tended to cross the road! The swimming pool opened with a ‘book in advance’ policy for 2e, and the showers sealed off. Other keep fit activities went ahead, some inside large venues and Yoga was performed outside. At last, us ‘beached whales’ could get moving. June 21st was the start culture week with various activities, one of which was the soap making. I watched fascinated as everyone stirred green or yellowish gloop in washing-up bowls, the mix expanding and eventually turned into soap! There was music on the Plaza on Saturday evening,

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the infection rate was reduced, and we were at last feeling that Competa had weathered the storm. The children broke up and there were many holiday activities for all ages. July the hotels were up and running with limited capacity. The Feria from 22nd was a small one, with no rides or stalls along the streets and no foam party either, but plenty of lower key activities. August 15th is normally the large ‘Noche de Vino’ but this year’s low key one had the local Fandango and music group entertaining everyone in the Plazas Almijara and Vendimia which was really like the ‘back to the roots’ of the first Noches. Holidaymakers arrived not wearing masks, many a coffee discussion about that! The beaches were used again, and then the jelly fish arrived! A ‘Miss and Mister Malaga’ competition heats took place, with Chicos parading, all masked up! There were unmasked photos of the contestants posing on Facebook all looking wonderful! September was’ Noche de las Lumbres’ which went ahead, I think without the fire, but with music in Plaza Carmen. The’ Art Walk’, which has artists from all over attending, was a big success and everyone seemed optimistic for the future. October was ‘Noche de las Casanas’ in Plaza Vendemia, the night was warm for the 31st and the tent was full with about as many outside as inside, enjoying the music. After the past few months, it was good to greet people that hadn’t been seen for ages. All the children young and old, were dressed for ‘Halloween’ including babies in pushchairs, with Mum and Dad

all dressed too! November 1st saw the ‘All Sains Day’ trip to the Cemetery with flowers or just to go and reflect. 2nd was a badminton competition for all ages and 3rd a workshop for young children in the Town Hall. December 7th there was a trip for pensioners to Malaga, the first for a long time. Arriving at the Diputacion de Malaga we were offered a small shot of Anis on the coach, went to see the Belen, then presented with a pair of gloves, and a small cake each. The Nativity was amazing. Then onto ‘the Flavour of Malaga’ food trucks, with free food vouchers, after which was a two hour threecourse meal, then the visit to the lights and back in Competa by 9.30pm! The 12th was the start of old folk’s week with chocolate and churros, and activities during the first part of the week. On the latter part of the week was a trip to Jerez for four days for 135e! On 26th the ‘San Silvestre’ run (turkey run). The village has managed to keep up spirits with two new bars opening and two reopening, and overall, I think we have been lucky, with most people adhered to the rules. The Ayuntamiento kept the streets disinfected and throughout the year arranged other activities to numerous to mention. Thank you. Happy 2022 to all. Josephine Drew

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closure and death. The symptoms of exposure to caterpillar hair are excessive drooling or frothing at the mouth, difficulty in breathing and/or white spots in the mouth or tongue. If you think your pet is suffering from these symptoms, our vet recommends you flush your animal's mouth with as much water as possible and immediately take your pet for emergency treatment. A final warning: if you are thinking of taking a pre-emptive strike against these nests you should bear in mind that they too are full of caterpillar hair, which can easily fall out when disturbed. Exposure in humans has been known to cause a severe skin irritation that can last up to three weeks, temporary blindness and/or respiratory problems. Make sure you take appropriate precautions or hire a professional.

CAS NEWS Pine Processionary Caterpillars.

ith the mild winter we are enjoying, the Costa Animal Society (CAS) would like to warn you that we can expect an early visit from the annual Pine Processionary Caterpillars in 2022. Pine Processionary Caterpillars usually start their annual march from their pine nest into underground burrows in late winter to early spring. They get their name because they undertake this journey in single file lines and follow one another much like a religious procession. The danger for your pets, and for humans, is that this is when we are most likely to come into contact with these rascals. At this stage of their lifecycle they possess an unusual defence mechanism. That is, they are covered in fine white poisonous hairs, which can cause reactions

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ranging from an extremely itchy rash to very deadly anaphylactic shock when they are touched or ingested. During the winter Pine Processionary Caterpillars make nests, which resemble large cotton balls or white cotton candy, in our local pine trees. If you live near pine trees, especially ones with white nests, extreme care must be taken with your pets as the weather begins to warm in the spring. You should not let your dog roam free and you should try to keep your cat indoors. Unfortunately, the inherently curious nature of your pet may lead them to investigate these unusual creatures. If your pet has the misfortune to sniff, lick our bite these caterpillars your animal would likely suffer a severe allergic reaction or anaphylactic shock, possibly causing airway

For more information you can contact CAS on 601 629 938, visit the shop, or see us online at www.casnerja.webs.com or on our Facebook page \casnerja. We are also now on Instagram at: cats_dogs29780, and you can find us on Twitter by searching for Costa Animal Society Nerja. Bank : Cajamar Account Name : Costa Animal Society Account Number : 3058 0728 03 2720100283 BIC-Swift Code : CCRIES2A *PayPal donations are also accepted through our website www.casnerja.webs.com, under the “Donate” tab.

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1 Vigilant (7) 2 A native of Australia (9) 3 Inane (7) 4 Bodily process of converting food (9) 5 Type of canoe (5) 6 A discourtesy (7) 7 A whip (5) 8 Extremist (7) 14 Amassing (9) 16 Substances that neutralize acids (9) 17 A movie with cowboys (7) 18 Instructor (7) 20 Opposite (7) 21 Declares under oath (7) 23 Cuts of lamb or pork (5) 24 The grave (5)

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1. In which part of your body would you find the cruciate ligament? 2. What is the name of the main antagonist in the Shakespeare play Othello? 3. What element is denoted by the chemical symbol Sn in the periodic table? 4. What is the name of the 1976 film about the Watergate scandal, starring Robert Redford and Dustin Hoffman? 5. How many of Henry VIII’s wives were called Catherine? 6. What was the most popular girls name in the UK in 2019? 7. Which comedian was the second permanent host of Never Mind the Buzzcocks after Mark Lamarr?

9. In what US State is the city Nashville?

8. Which popular video game franchise has released games with the subtitles

10. Which rock band was founded by Trent Reznor in 1988?

World At War and Black Ops?

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• JANUARY 2022 Horoscopes • ARIES

GEMINI

LEO

20th March - 19th April

ctivity around you is picking up and you should add your energy to the group. Don't feel like you need to get expensive accoutrements to be part of the crowd. What you need to connect you with the group is nothing you can buy in a store. It comes from your heart.

inding out the truth in a situation is key for you. Today you may want to take things to a higher level and loftier vantage point. This can't happen until all the facts are straight. Remember the promises you make and stick to them with confidence.

TAURUS

on't get too emotionally attached to your work. You'll have greater success when you distance yourself from what it is you're trying to achieve. A more neutral perspective on the issue will make you much more effective at getting things done.

CANCER

VIRGO

hat you can't find in one place, you'll be able to find in another. Don't give up until you find what you're looking for. A cynical attitude will only complicate matters and make it more difficult to work with other people.

LIBRA

on't get overwhelmed by the intense energy of the day. Instead of cowering from it, use it as fuel to keep your internal power strong. Your inner being has a tremendous amount of appeal that can lead the masses. Don't get bogged down by indecision.

SAGITTARIUS

22th November - 21st December

t would be best to do some deep meditation. Connection with your inner space is incredibly .valuable. Realize that great transformation comes when you release control. Keep things simple and easy.

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magine yourself as part of a magnificent choir. Your role is to sing beautifully but be aware of the other voices, too. Make sure your song isn't drowning out anyone else. Don't try to be overbearing, but make sure that your voice is heard.

23rd August - 22th September

f you're open to new ways of doing things, revolutionary thoughts may come to you. The same conventional method that has been working for years may not be the best solution for the job. Seek other methods.

SCORPIO

23rd October - 21st November

our emotions are going to be intense. There's a great deal of strength in your words. Let the fire burn red hot. The energy is contagious. Once the fire gets burning, it will continue raging for a long time. This is one of those days in which you can make

CAPRICORN

22th December - 19th January

ou've reached an emotional climax. This feeling may be extra powerful. Great transformations are possible under this current trend. Seek freedom from your normal routine and feel free to push the boundaries of your limitations.

hings may be happening all around you. You could feel like a spectator watching a foreign theater production. Don't sit this one out in the audience. In fact, your energy is needed on center stage.

AQUARIUS

PISCES

his is a wonderful time to express yourself in a powerful manner. You may go to extremes on this level, so be careful how you wield your power. The key is not to get too attached to your ideas.

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My wife asked me, “Why don’t you treat me like you did when we were first dating!?” So I took her to dinner and a movie...Then dropped her off at her parents’ house.

E K O J

Yesterday I saw an ad that said “Radio for sale, $1. Volume stuck on full blast.” I said to myself “You can’t turn that down. ”It's been months since I ordered the book "How To Scam People Online"... It still hasn't arrived yet.

Her: “Why do we need walkietalkies? Our relationship is over.” Me: “Our relationship is what? Over.” I tried to climb a really tall tower in France...... but Eiffel off. I accidentally drank a bottle of invisible ink last night. I'm in the hospital now, waiting to be seen. I was kidnapped by mad scientist who experimented on me, replacing my limbs with animal ones. If I ever see him

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again I'll tear him apart with my bear hands.

A priest, an atheist, and a rabbit walk into a bar. And the rabbit says, “Guys, I’m pretty sure I’m a typo.

I told the doctor’s receptionist I need an appointment. “How about 10 tomorrow?” she asked. “I don’t need that many,” I replied.

”Why couldn't anyone understand the retired perfume maker? Because he no longer made scents.

Picked up a hitchhiker last night. He asked, "How do you know I'm not a serial killer?” I replied, "The chances of two serial killers in one car is astronomical.

I’ve started saying mucho to my Mexican friends.It means a lot to them. I hate it when my wife gets mad at me for being lazy.It’s not like I did anything!

"What did Jay-Z call his wife before they got married? Feyoncé.

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CITRUS, THE ZEST OF LIFE Campo Cuttings by Lorraine Cavanagh of Viveros Florena, Cómpeta

tepping into 2022, we're right in the middle of all the festivities, which won´t really end until King's Day has passed. It's a long splurge of food and drink – generally too much of both! It seems like a great idea at the time but the body is on overload, jammed with too much! We've all had that YUK feeling in January, but there is

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a great way to revitalise your jaded body and that is with the super cleansing zingy taste of citrus! Around this time, the trees are producing yellow and golden globs of goodness to boost your tired immune system bringing that wonderful splash of sunshine to our gardens.

months, we'll take a close-up look at what citrus we can grow in pots or our gardens and how best to get them producing well. Many of you will have a lemon/ orange; they're such basic plantings in Spain but don´t let them lose their magic simply because they're common. Spain produces some 7.1 million tonnes of citrus annually, so join the crowd!

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The lemons that gardeners commonly grow are lunar type which means that they flower and fruit throughout the year instead of giving one large crop – it's affectionately known as the gin and tonic lemon and the variety is Eureka. Over the last few years, the Meyer lemon has entered the market in Europe. We planted a tree at Viveros Florena and it's prolific with a sweeter taste and more golden skin than a normal lemon, indicating its cross with mandarin. This is, however, a once-a-year cropper; in citrus, it is only the lunar lemon that spreads its cropping right through the year. There is also a sport of Eureka that has pink flesh and striped peel, the pink lemon. It is common enough in the USA but I've yet to see it here. One to look out for if you're a citrus collector. Oranges are one of the most important crops in Spain, some 3.7 million tonnes being produced annually. Therefore, it's no surprise that there are so many varieties, often very localised to suit conditions. Ask any Spanish person for their favourite variety of orange and they will invariably answer Washingtonia - listen to your campesino neighbours and they will all sing the praises of the "guachintonas" Its origins are unknown but it has risen from its murky background to become king of the oranges. A navel type, its fruits have a richness of flavour rarely matched; it's a great choice if you like a sweet eating orange, without sharpness. Crops from December to May. Navelina also has a great presence in Spain, and has become one of the most important varieties since its introduction from California during the 1930's. It gives large, good quality, almost seedless fruits of a cheerful orange-red colour. The trees are very productive, cropping from October through to

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January. Newhall is a mutation of the Washingon variety. The tree is vigorous and productive with large round fruits of a good orange-red colour. It is seedless with a rough skin but fine flavour; a dependable orange. Cropping October to January. Navelate is one to search out. It's not so commonly grown because it can be a little temperamental. But the flavour of its fruit is exquisite, soft and juicy. This is a late cropper, from January to May and fruits will keep well. Lane Late is another late cropper, fruits can be left on the tree, increasing their sweetness through the springtime. It's a good choice for small gardens as it is one of the smaller-growing trees but produces a good crop of medium-sized fruits of good flavour. And Valencia tells you where it originates but it grows very well for us too, making a vigorous mid-sized tree with top quality fruits. They have a very high juice content, so excellent for juicing but a quality eating orange too. Seedless and with high fibre and anti-oxidant content, it's becoming a very valued variety and a useful late cropper. Blood orange is another rarity, look for it as Sanguinelli; harvesting is February, March and April. Shops are full of mandarins at this time of the year. We use mandarin as a loose term to cover three types – clementine, satsuma and hybrids, also known as tangerines. Clementines are by far the most popular, sweet, seedless, juicy and easy-peel. Satsumas have a very loose puffy skin and, generally, a milder flavour – they are used a lot in conserves. Hybrids are useful because they are late harvesting, around March. The favourite clementine, by far, is Clemenules,

believed to be a natural sport from the area of Nules in the Valencian province. Harvesting is from November to January, so just right for Christmastime. Although we don´t juice mandarins as often as oranges, this one is exceptionally juicy, sweet and seedless. If you want an earlier cropper look for Marisol or Oronule. Hybrids for later cropping are Nova and Ortanique which has a very firm skin, best peeled with a knife. Grapefruits are most popular when pink! They're sweeter, less acidic, than the original yellow. They're easily recognised by their names - Ruby, Ruby Red, Star Ruby, Red Marsh. Of these, Star Ruby is the most cultivated; it is medium size, almost seedless with a fine smooth skin flushed pink. The pulp is a good deep red with abundant sweet juice. Its only down-side is that it does not store well. Rio Red is a newer variety and set to usurp the others in terms of both quality and extended harvesting season. If you want a good yellow grapefruit, look for Duncan or Marsh. Next month look out for some of the more unusual types of citrus – lots of limes, kumquats, Buddha's Hands – and how to look after them all. If you need still more information, I have copies of my book, Citrus, the Zest of Life, available at Viveros Florena. Packed with all sorts of information about citrus, during January, the price of it is reduced to just €10 Viveros Florena re-opens on 11th January, 10am until 4pm, closed Sundays and Mondays. Meanwhile the team would like to wish you all a very happy new year. Ever the optimist – it can only get better!

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ON- LINE CHURCH We are an exclusively online church based in Spain catering the needs of believers who either are not able to or not comfortable attending a physical chruch service. We have services both in English and Spanish during the week that include Suday Preaching, Daily 5 min Devotionals, Prayer meetings and Bible Study. We are available for personal counselling a time of prayer or just to answer any of your questions regarding faith. All our services are free. In these uncertain times, where there is an increase in anxiety, suicides and broken families, we are reaching out with a message of hope through the Gospel. The name of the ministry is Karma to Christ, as my wife and I both came out of Hinduism when we heard the message of salvation through Jesus. Pastor Mahesh Shivnani + (34) 623351281 www.karma2christ.com MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIRMAN OF THE ROYAL BRITISH LEGION NERJA BRANCH Last year saw us yet again in the middle of a global pandemic. As a proud branch of the Royal British Legion we coped extremely well. This is entirely due to our members and supporters who

never fail to amaze us with their generosity . In 2021 we raised approximately 9000 euro for the Poppy Appeal. An excellent result for a small branch. Thank you all for your donations and support. Moving forward we are delighted to welcome Dennis Bolsover as our new President and Sylvia le Duc as Secretary. I would like to take this opportunity to wish you all and your families a happy, healthy and prosperous 2022. Eddie Bowe Chairman Royal British Legion Nerja Branch

TORROX STREET LIGHTNING The mayor of Torrox, Óscar Medina, has reported on the work to replace the public lighting, being replaced by LED lights, which is being carried out in the municipality. Specifically, the light points on the access roads to Torrox both from Torrox Costa and from the Colina del Sol roundabout will be replaced. With this replacement, about 11,700 kg will no longer be emitted into the atmosphere. of CO2 per year and will mean a saving of more than 14,000 euros per year to the municipal coffers.

AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION Buzz is a young Border Collie type dog who was found on the San Juan de Capistrano urbanisation in Nerja last month after wandering the streets near the tower for a few days. His photos and story have been shared on social media as a found dog but no owner has come forward. The Costa Animal Society (CAS) is now advertising Buzz for rehoming. He is an 18 month-old male who has the coat, colouring and size of a smooth Collie with the temperament and good nature to match. Buzz is a sweet boy who loves to please people and he gets along well with other dogs. He would make a wonderful companion for a single person or a family of two or more and he will be easily trained. If you would like to meet one of the animals under the care of the Costa Animal Society (CAS), and are looking to adopt or are willing to foster a pet please contact Kurt and Laura at 95 252 1426 or view the CAS website and Facebook page. PETROL STATION ROBBERY Two men aged 29 and 30 have been arrested in Nerja by agents of the National Police as allegedly responsible for the robbery of a gas station in Vélez-Málaga; an action that was carried out in just under a minute, obtaining a loot of about 400 euros.

INVESTMENT IN NERJA Tourism invests more than 100,000 euros in the redevelopment of the Balcón de Europa in Nerja , as reported by the territorial delegate for Tourism of the Junta in Malaga, Nuria Rodríguez, who has visited the town of Axáquica. Rodríguez has met with the mayor, José Alberto Armijo Navas , and the Councilor for Tourism, Gema García. These aids granted by the Ministry of Tourism this year to the town are part of the line that is intended for Andalusian tourist municipalities. COUNCIL APPROVES WORKS PROJECTS IN TEN MUNICIPALITIES OF THE AXARQUÍA FOR 1.7 MILLION EUROS In its last meeting, the Governing Board of the Malaga Provincial Council approved works projects to be carried out in ten municipalities in the Axarquía for a total amount of 1,741,909.39 euros. These are actions to be financed by the provincial institution through the Provincial Assistance and Cooperation Plan and the Municipal Economy Boost Plan. In La Viñuela, two projects have been given the green light for a total of 418,974.89 euros. On the one hand, the adaptation of the platform and access to the Post Office and the A7205 road in Casado stream is

estimated at 236,544.12 euros, of which the provincial institution will contribute 120,000 euros and the rest (116,544.12 euros), the La Viñuela City Council And, on the other, taking advantage of the previous action, The second phase of the layout of the bike lane and peripheral pedestrian walk to the town center of the municipality, which runs parallel to the A-7205, will be developed. It will involve a disbursement of 182,430.77 euros, of which 172,260.47 euros will be financed by the Provincial Council and 10,170.30 euros by the City Council.In this case, a separate platform is projected 2.90 meters from the white line of the road, raised by curb and with metal railing protection. The bike path will be about two meters long and the pedestrian walkway, 2.10 meters. To save the Casado stream trough, a 25-meter wooden walkway will be built. Similarly, in Torrox the project of an urban park on the coastal strip of the town has been approved, on municipally owned land that has a total surface area. of 5,369.83 square meters. It will have a budget of 347,102, 98 euros, of which the Provincial Council will contribute 300,035.82 euros through the Provincial Assistance and Cooperation Plan The park will have pedestrian paths, seven green areas, a flower bed, a sports road, a biosaludable sports area and a square with a sheet of water In Salares, two other projects have also been approved, with a total amount of 233,530.30 euros. In one case, the improvement and expansion of the municipal sports center will involve an investment of 173,530.30 euros, of which the Provincial Council finances 164,577.69 euros. And, in

addition, the conditioning and widening of Avenida del Arroyo, estimated at 60,000 euros.Other projects approved have been the improvement of access to Cómpeta, in the vicinity of the link between the A-7207 road and Avenida de la Constitución, which it has a budget of 180,000 euros; In Canillas de Albaida 80,000 euros will be invested in the improvement of the sports area of the town and in Comares 40,000 euros will be allocated to the reform of Calvario street.

TORROX CAR PARK FIRE Last month a total of fourteen vehicles have been affected in a fire that occurred in the parking lot of the Plaza de la Concordia in Torrox. Nine of those vehicles have suffered damage in their entirety, as reported by the Provincial Firefighters Consortium of Malaga. RAISINS AND MUSCAT WINE SEEK A NEW PATH they plan a circular path in the Axarquía to enjoy them It will run through Moclinejo, El Borge, Almáchar and Macharaviaya, with a route of 28 kilometers, to promote the SIPAM obtained in 2018

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

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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-Sat Departs Canillas de Albaida 9.30 Sat & Festivals 15.30 See Loymerbus.es to check times (Times change after 10th December) 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 Cómpeta, La Caleta de Velez Sunday Nerja Car Boot Sale, Sayalonga Sayolanga Municipal Market Mon- Fri 8.30am-2.30pm

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Tel: 958 603 506

Velez Malaga Tel: 951 067 000

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

Cómpeta & La Caleta:

657 582 225

National Holidays

www.easyjet.com www.ryanair.com

Sat 8.00pm & Sun Midday

Carlos Haya Tel: 951 290 000 Motril

96.5 FM

99.1 FM

Spectrum

105.5 FM

REM FM

104.8 FM

January 1st New Years Day January 6th Three Kings Day February 28th Andalucia Day May 1st May Day August 15th Virgin de la Asuncion October 12th Dia de la Hispanidad November 1st All Saints day December 6th Dia de la Constitucion December 8th Immaculate Conception December 25th Christmas Day

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BUSIN

Accommodation

Finca el Cerrillo

Construction

Health & Beauty

La Gelateria Cómpeta

Happy Feet

Contrucciones Schmid Tel: 652 656 066

Foot Health Practitioner

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

Tel: 643 303 157 Ruth.Lansley@gmail.com

Drains

Clinica Europa Tel: 952 530 908

Waynes Drains Tel: 657 862 628

Electricians

Bike Rental

Electrician Tel 951242449 Phone: 952.539.742

Mobile: 606.423.869

www.redwell.com

C&Gs 2381 & 2391

Mob 666707297

www.english-electrician-nerja.com

Road & Mountain Bikes Tel: 637 02 88 73

Furniture Stores

cyclemalaga.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

Klimacentro Tel: 952 540 786 Connect Airconditioning Tel: 951 282 196 / 639 738 624

Broadband Axarfusion Tel: 951 83 33 33

Car Hire Estrella Car Rentals Tel: 952 511 209 Sierra Rentals Tel: 631 717 611

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BIKE HIRE, TOURS & HOLIDAYS

De Tropen Tel: 618 963609

Glass, lighting & blinds

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

cyclenerja.com

Jose Luis Persianas Tel: 952 516 397

Hairdressers Tin Tin Hairdressers Tel: 952 516 416

Icecream Parlour La Gelateria Cómpeta Tel: 641 826 546

BIKE RENTAL & CYCLING HOLIDAYS

cycletorredelmar.com

cyclealmunecar.com No.1 bike rental Racefor bike & MTB Rental in Nerja, on the Costa Tropical

To advertise call 637 028 873

NESS Insurance

Mechanics & Recovery

Restaurants & Bars

Black Tower Tel: 607 845 603

Leisure & Hobbies

RENT / ALQUILAR VESPAS Costa del Sol & Axarquia Tel:+34 628 44 15 32 +34 628 71 94 63

Restaurante Cerezo

Tel: 952 507 144

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

Competa Motors

VENTA EL CURRO

General & Electrical Mechanic Avda Torrox 35, Competa Tel 606 577 869

Argentinian Grill

ctra.Corumbela s/n Archez (Malaga)

www.ventaelcurro.com

www.vespadelsol.com

BIKE HIRE, TOURS & HOLIDAYS Road & Mountain Bikes Tel: 637 02 88 73

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

cyclenerja.com

Mobile Phone / Network Lobster.es Call free on 1661

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

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

BIKE RENTAL & CYCLING HOLIDAYS

cycletorredelmar.com

cyclealmunecar.com No.1 bike rental Racefor bike & MTB Rental in Nerja, on the Costa Tropical

Immotions Real Estate Tel: 654 899 531 Taurus Real Estate Tel: 952 516 633 BluCee Inmobiliaria Tel: 711 04 27 27 Competa Properties Tel: 952 51 61 07 Andalucian Vastgoed Tel: 952 53 44 81 Connect Casas Tel: 951 551 062

The Balcon Hotel - - Cómpeta Tel: 952 55 36 62 El Recreo - Cómpeta Tel: 952 51 60 43 Perico’s - Competa Tel: 952 553 739 Restaurante El Pámpano Tel: 951 832 810 .

ADVERTISE BELOW BUSINESS LISTING BOXES from only 60 Euros per year Call for more info: 637 028 873

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Satellite Services

TOTAL SATELLITE INSTALLATIONS Call Phil / Nigel on: 629 556 266 email: totalsat@gmx.com

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

Villa Care

ADVERTISE BELOW

PMS Petes Maintenance Services Tel: 622 776 643

BUSINESS LISTING BOXES from only 60 Euros per year Call for more info: 637 028 873

Vets Naturevets - Competa Tel: 952 553 850

Window Tinting

Solar

Cómpeta Solar

Tel: 644 546 176 ian@solarshadetinting.com

Call : 652 97 06 08 info@competasolar.es

www.competasolar.es

Wine / Bodega

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

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

Cars Wanted Cars Wanted Tel: 657 919 965

www.bluebadgemobility.com

cyclemalaga.com BIKE HIRE TOURS & HOLIDAYS

January 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) Tel: 657286284. Catholic Mass Tel: 952 543334 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). St Barnabas IERE (Anglican) Tel: 657286284. “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 Lux Mundi Ecumenical Centre, Torre del Mar, Avda. Moscatel 1”I”, (Jardines Viña Malága/Antigua Casa de la Viña), Torre del Mar, 29740. Open mornings only Monday and Wednesday 10.00 till 13.00 and Fridays as usual 11.00 - 13.00. Torre del Mar E-mail: luxmundi@lux-mundi.org EVENTS PRESS RELEASE Closed from January the 1st thru to re-opening on Friday 7th January. In the New Year we continue with our usual groups. Craft group on Mondays and art group on Wednesdays. Time 10.00 to 13.00. Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday – “Our Shop” is open with clothes for the winter season and also household goods. Time 11.00 to 13.00.

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Every Friday – Coffee Morning. Check out our Book shop, hundreds of second-hand books waiting to be read. CDs and DVDs too. Time 11.00 to 13.00. Thursday 6th January – Three ´Kings Party´. Lux Mundi enjoy a buffet tea to celebrate king’s day in the Centre. Price includes the buffet, a glass of Cava and music to dance to if you wish. Ticket Price: 18 Euros or with a Friends of Lux Mundi card 15 Euros.Time 16.00. Thursday 20th January - Coach Excursion to Marbella and Plaza Mayor/McArthur Glen Designer OutletThere will be time for you to have lunch before boarding the coach at 14.30 for the drive to Plaza Mayor in Malaga where you can enjoy shopping in the January sales of the Designer Retail Outlet, McArthur Glen. The coach will leave for the homeward journey at 17.30. Ticket Price: 19 Euros or 16 Euros with Friends of Lux Mundi card. Bus Departure Times: Viñuela (Football Pitch) 08.40, Algarrobo (Lidl) 09.05, Caleta (Vets) 09.10, Torre del Mar (Bus Station) 09.15. 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

To advertise call 637 028 873

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TAURUS REAL ESTATE Service with Integrity Since 2004

CALETA DE VELEZ

COMPETA

Wonderful town house in a prime corner position with spectacular sea views. Approx. 199m2 comprising 2 open plan lounge/dining areas with fully fitted kitchens & breakfast bars, 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, WC, private garden with Jacuzzi & roof terrace. Communal pool, close to the town centre, beach, promenade & amenities.

REF: MS177

EPC Rating E

335,000€

Stunning fully renovated townhouse in the centre of Cómpeta, being offered with own garage space. Light and airy open plan living space with fitted kitchen, smart modern shower room, large bedroom with own terrace and a wonderful roof terrace with gorgeous views over the village.

REF: C1519

Awaiting EPC

134,000€

www.taurusrealestate.com

COMPETA

ALGARROBO

Spacious property of approx. 122m2 set over one level with a huge lounge-diner, f/f kitchen, 3 bedrooms & 2 bathrooms. To the side is a 24m2 heated pool and 2 pergolas with retracting awnings. Ample terrace to the front with gorgeous views across the valley.

Traditional 2 bedroom townhouse with large outside terrace in the centre of this whitewashed village, located only 5 minutes' drive from the beach. Lounge, fitted kitchen, family bathroom & storeroom.

REF: C3786

REF: MS277

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EPC Rating E

369,000€

Awaiting EPC

105,000€

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

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