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Last month the in-laws came from England to look after the kids for the weekend while we took a trip to Barcelona to watch the Formula 1 Grand Prix, which was all part of a birthday present. Although it's true the coverage is better on TV, it’s great to be actually there watching it. You can really see how unbelievably fast the cars go and of course soak up the general atmosphere. It is a family day out, although to be honest it was great just to be ourselves without the kids! The Grand Prix circuit is actually in a very small village called Montmelo which is half an hour from Barcelona but extra trains and buses are laid on to the village over the race weekend. The organisation of it all was fantastic. Montmelo was easy to reach from Barcelona and walking from the train station to the track there were stalls throughout the village of Montmelo selling food, drink and F1 merchandise. We had general admission tickets which allowed us to choose from a number of grassy areas to watch the race with a number of well placed big screens all within easy sight. We had a great time and if you like F1, I would definitely recommend the Barcelona Grand Prix. It is easy to get to from Malaga and cheap too. We stayed in the centre of Barcelona so watched the racing by day and then ate out in the centre at night. Having been to Barcelona before, albeit 20 years ago, we didn't feel the need to do the sights. However, Barcelona itself is a great place to holiday, as it's a city on the beach, although admittedly it had all changed dramatically since our last visit. Thanks goes to the in-laws for coming over specially, we had a great time! Enjoy and keep reading The Editor
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16 A healthy addiction Maggie Woodward on her third camino.
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20 Free food at restaurants following new law Nicky Scott owner of Periana's Restaurante Cantueso explains more
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24 Hotel Finca El Cerillo Find some quiet time over the Competa Feria weekend.
84 The A Team – Agaves & Aloes More Campo Cuttings with Lorraine Cavanagh
José Luis PERSIANAS
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Stunning spacious 3 bed 2 bath villa (213 m²) with good access, open plan living/dining/kitchen area, covered terraces, pool, outdoor kitchen, car port, studio/office, storage rooms, furniture included, mature gardens and sea views.
Super top floor studio apartment (42 m²) situated within 50m of the beach with fantastic sea views, good sized living space, parking and use of communal pools, gardens and tennis court.
EPC - E
ref: v1018
ref: t1019
EPC - F
Price:275,000 Euros
Superb spacious 2 bed 2 bath villa and self contained 2 bed 1 bath guest annexe (216 m²) within walking distance of the village with open plan breakfast kitchen, sun room, outdoor kitchen, pool, covered terrace, workshop, mature gardens and spectacular views.
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New this month!
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Alcaucin
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Delightful spacious 4 bed 3 bath villa (161 m²) with easy access, large living/dining room, 4 double beds (2 en suite), garage with roof terrace, covered terrace, pool and lake and sea views.
Superb south west facing 3 bed 3 bath villa (136 m²) with good access. 2 en suite beds, car port, great outdoor spaces, BBQ, pool and stunning sea and mountain views.
Beautifully presented 2 storey 3 bed 2 bath villa (131 m²) located on a popular urbanisation with easy access, spacious living accommodation, terraces, garage and attractive pool area and gardens.
EPC - E
EPC - E
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ref: v981 Price: 295,000 Euros
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EPC - E
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ref: v1014 Price: 375,000 Euros
Competa
Alcaucin
Competa
Stunning 3 bed 2 bath villa (114 m²) with open plan living accommodation, en suite master bed with walk-in wardrobe, covered terrace, pool area and incredible far reaching countryside and mountain views.
Delightful modern 3 bed 2 bath villa (103.67m²) with excellent access, covered terrace, pool area with sun terrace and gardens - a great easy to maintain holiday home or rental property.
Fabulous 4 bed, 3 bath villa (191 m²) with incredible panoramic views close to Competa. A stunning property with spacious accommodation, secluded pool area and excellent access. Viewing highly recommended.
EPC - In process
ref: v1017
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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 registry fees, buyers legal fees, purchase tax (8%) and any mortgage set up costs.”
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Sedella
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Superb modern 3 bed 3 bath villa (143 m²) in a stunning rural location with easy access, open plan accommodation, huge sun terrace, covered terrace, pool area, garage, gardens and wonderful open mountain and countryside views.
Superb south east facing 3 bed 3 bath villa with separate 1 bed 1 bath guest apartment (243 m²) with easy access, 2 living rooms, sun room, covered terrace, walled terrace, pool area, garage, mature gardens and sea views.
Superb stylish 1st floor 2 bed 1 bath apartment (76 m²) with balcony terrace with sea views, parking space in underground garage, on-street parking, golf course and communal pool.
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Periana Attractive modern 3 bed 2 bath village house (159 m²) with good sized accommodation, huge garage, dipping pool, courtyard and 3 terraces with stunning countryside and mountain views.
EPC - D
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We urgently need properties in any area of the Axarquia .
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EPC - E
ref: t971
Spacious Penthouse! Price:172,000 Euros
Competa Fabulous modern 3 bed 1 bath penthouse apartment (93.50 m²) within walking distance of all amenities in Competa. This superb apartment has spacious accommodation, huge terrace with stunning sea views, lift access and parking space. Sold furnished. EPC - E ref: t685
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Price: 298,000 Euros Price:69,000 Euros
Los Romanes
Archez
Canillas de Albaida
Fabulous immaculately presented 4 bed 4 bath villa (181 m²) overlooking Lake Viñuela with superb living accommodation, secluded pool area, various terraces and mature gardens.
Superb 3 bed 2 bath village villa (242 m²) within walking distance of Archez and Canillas de Albaida with excellent access, off road parking, huge garage, spacious accommodation, 2 terraces and mature gardens. EPC - F ref: v862
Stunning south facing 4 bed 2 bath villa (134 m²) with spacious living accommodation including tower room, secluded pool area, terraces, covered terrace, superb outdoor kitchen and spectacular sea views. EPC - E ref: v1011
EPC - D
ref:v985
Business opportunity! Price:320,000
Euros
Building Project!
Price:79,000 Euros
New this month!
Price:480,000 Euros
Competa
Competa
Spacious 7 bed 6 bath villa includes 2 separate 2 bed guest apartments located within walking distance of Competa. This property has easy access, lots of outside space, a lovely pool area, stunning views and offers a good year round income – a fantastic business prospect.
EPC - E
ref: v567
A building project situated in the centre of Competa. Existing property is a ruin, but offers great potential to develop one large house or 2 separate houses, ideal as rental properties. The finished living space could be approx 160m². 2 separate title deeds in place. EPC - N/A
ref: t330
Competa Superb south east facing 3 bed 3 bath villa (256 m²) with excellent access, stunning sun room with glass curtains, fabulous master bed, garage, pool and Jacuzzi, terraces, fantastic outdoor kitchen/bar and sea views. EPC- In process ref: v1013
FRIGILIANA VALLEY An excellently presented 91m2 villa,2 beds, 2 baths, on a plot of 4,070m2, gated entrance, private pool, part furnished, many features, 10 mins drive from Frigiliana. EPC rating E.
Price 325,000 euros ZTM4233 ALGARROBO A very well presented 3 / 4 bed villa, high above the coast, 3,500m2 plot, 145m2 constructed, 7x3 pool. A/C and under floor heating. Outstanding views, furnishings negotiable. EPC pending.
Price 299.995 euros ZTM4231 VIĂ‘UELA A very well presented 3 bed, 2 bath villa, large terraces, outstanding lake and mountain views,1,700m2 plot, private pool, quality furnishings included. EPC rating E.
Price: 325,000 euros ZTM4228
TORROX-COMPETA Attractive villa with well appointed accommodation. Large living/dining room, fully fitted kitchen, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. Separate room in tower. Ample terrace space, pool. Country and sea views. EPC pending.
Price 265,000 euros ZTM3465 TORROX – COMPETA Off the Torrox / Competa road. A detached 3 bed, 2 bath villa, large level area, 3.370m2 plot, sea and mountain views, private pool, roof terrace, furnishings negotiable. EPC pending.
Price 249.000 euros ZTM4179 TORROX An attractive country property situated less than 500m from the village. Great charm and character with comfortable 2 bedroom accommodation. Pool and terraces. Great views, Stable + licence to stable 5 horses. EPC pending.
Price: 235,000 euros ZTM3707
the group detained him and beat him," Cosido said. The immigrant agreed to go ahead with the operation after the gang threatened to kill him. Spanish police arrested the gang boss and his son and three other people for the alleged kidneytrafficking deal.
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bullfighter narrowly avoided death after he was gored twice in the neck by a bull during Madrid’s annual taurine festival – and then asked the doctor if he could return to “kill the bull”. Saúl Jiménez Fortes, a matador from Malaga, had been fighting his second bull of the day when he was hoisted up on the animal’s horns and then injured. He managed to get to his feet when his fellow bullfighters arrived to distract the bull, and was carried off with his right hand pressed to his heavily bleeding neck. A combination of "luck" and immediate surgery by the inhouse doctor saved his life after the incident at the capital’s Las Ventas bullring. According to the medical report, Mr Jiménez Fortes suffered two gore wounds. One was more than five inches deep, damaging the carotid artery, jugular vein, thyroid gland and the oesophagus, reaching the vertebrae; the other four inch wound was close to the parotid
gland.Dr Máximo García Padrós, official surgeon at Las Ventas, said that the matador had asked him to sew up the wound so that he could continue the bullfight.
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Serb gangster in Spain was arrested after he attempted to buy a poor immigrant's kidney for 6,000 euros (£4,345) and threatened to kill him if he pulled out of the deal. The gangster, head of a clan based around the sunny beaches near Tarragona in northeastern Spain, wanted the organ for his grown-up son who had kidney disease. The plan came to light during a wider probe into a Serbian clan accused of burglaries in Spain and Germany, the chief of the Spanish police Ignacio Cosido told a news conference. While investigating the burglary racket, officers found the gang had persuaded an undocumented middle-aged Moroccan immigrant to donate his kidney. After undergoing medical tests, "he changed his mind, so
British sailor is reportedly in a vegetative state in hospital in Majorca after falling from the Russian-owned super yacht he worked on while cleaning it.The 22-year-old was rescued unconscious from the water after plunging from Kibo, a 265ft yacht owned by billionaire Alexander Mamut. The harness and seat he was cleaning the vessel from hit his head during his fall. Local press described him as being in a "vegetative state" a week on from the accident off the upmarket Majorcan resort of Puerto Portals. He was named locally as Jacob Nicol, a third assistant engineer on Kibo.An investigating magistrate has questioned the super yacht's captain as part of an ongoing investigation into the accident. It is understood the captain rescued the Brit sailor from the water after he was spotted underwater following his fall. He had been under the water for several minutes and was already nearly 100 feet from the vessel when he was pulled to safety. Kibo, the 74th largest yacht in the world, was delivered to its owner in June 2014.
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TAJ MAHAL Traditional Indian Tandoori Restaurant
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Summer opening: Lunch & Dinner Tuesday to Saturday. Sundays Lunch only and closed Monday. Tapas and light bites every day. A la carte always available. Please let us know you are coming – it helps with planning! See our website and blog for menu and latest information
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"Visit the stables and enjoy a coffee, a refreshment or an icecream in the shades of our terrace. “
of May. This time we will have the visit of Danish Equin Vet Heidi Nielsen, who is coming to teach us How to keep your horse durable, healthy and happy.Among other things Heidi will work us through; A chiropractical examination of Wills each horse. Inheritance A thorough examination of the hooves. Property Purchases A checking out the saddle of our horses. LOS CABALLOS DEL MOSQUIN Company Incorporations Spring has arrived! An analisis of our riding according Taxes (both residents & non residents) to the "Alexander technic". his month of May at Los and early mornings give us
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Caballos del Mosquin will be another good month.
Spring has arrived and the horses are looking really well after having changed their winter coat for the shint short summer coat. Flowers, birds, the bright light
another dimension to the experience of a ride in the natural park.
You can read more on Heidis web site: www.dyredoktorheidinielsen.dk
At the end of the month we will be Thomas López Enjoy spring Gant on horseback it is a Avenida Constitución, Local 6 the next clinic at Los organising wonderful treat.." Caballos del Mosquin. This will Abogado/Lawyer 29754 Cómpeta (Málaga) occur between the 22nd and 29th Tlf: 0034 952 51 69 61 The Grapevine To advertise call 637 028 873 14 The Grapevine advertise call 637 028 873 The Grapevine 63 The Grapevine ToTo advertise call 637 028 873 info@gantlaw.eu 2458 To advertise call 637 028 873 To advertise call 637 028 873 The Grapevine To advertise call 637 028 873 12 The Grapevine www.restaurantelpilon.com The Grapevine 41 To62 advertise call 637 028 873
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Salamanca and Zamora and marvelled at the architecture of these ancient places. I have posted to my bog every day with photos and a description of the route and albergue facilities, which has necessitated many hours sitting in bars in order to use the wifi, and of course it was necessary to order a glass of wine on occasion. I have eaten communal meals with many others and I have eaten alone.
A HEALTHY ADDICTION Maggie Woodward
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hen I wrote my last article for the May edition of Grapevine magazine in the middle of April, I had been walking for just a week. That seems a very long time ago! I have now been walking for a full five weeks (as at 13 May) and have covered 1,000 km's. I am stronger and fitter, a lot leaner and have the most ridiculous suntan marks around my ankles. I've long since parted company from my original walking partner back in Mérida, after walking 500 km's together, and have since met and parted from many interesting new pilgrims from various parts of the world. I am sincerely hoping that by the time this article appears on 1 June I will be safely back in Cómpeta enjoying some home comforts. I have been very lucky with the weather, and haven't suffered many days of rain, although there was one memorable day when I was so drenched that I could wring out my socks on reaching my destination. I have had to remove my boots to ford three rivers, tripped across countless
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stepping stones (and on one occasion slipped and a almost landed in the river). The scenery has mostly been spectacular, although occasionally rather boring, I have walked on stunning country tracks amongst beautiful wild flowers, and I have trudged trough construction sites of new motorways and rail lines, and along the narrow shoulders of busy highways with massive lorries hurtling past at frightening speed. I have walked every day for the last 36 days - shortest day 18 km, longest day 45 km, when I arrived at an Albergue to be told that it was full and I would have to find somewhere else to stay. But I wasn't planning on walking another step and after making a phone call to the hospitalera, on the verge of tears, a bed was magically conjured up. I have slept in mixed dormitories with countless men and very few women, have shared bathroom facilities that leave an awful lot to be desired and shared happy times with fabulous people. I have walked through some amazing cities, most notably to date Córdoba, Mérida, Cáceres,
I have never once felt like giving up or thought that I wasn't up to the task, and I am now bouyed up by the realisation that my original walking partner (who I met for the first time outside the church of Santiago in Málaga at 07:00 on 8 April, before setting off for eighteen days in each other's company) will be arriving in Santiago de Compostela, via a different route, on the same day that I will also arrive, and we can complete what we started such a long time ago and walk together to Finisterre - the end of the world - and in so doing will have walked from coast to coast. Don't ask me why I do it. I had never walked for pleasure three years ago when my daughter invited me to join her on the Camino Frances, but now that I have started, I can't seem to stop. I am constantly amazed at how my body reacts to my demands the energy is always there to complete the last few km's at the end of a long day, and I have become stronger with each of my three caminos. I can certainly recommend walking as a form of transport, you can reach so many interesting places and see such beautiful sights. If you would like to read about my Camino Mozárabe in more detail, please take a look at my blog http://www.magwood.me. You never know - you might be inspired to give it a go and become hooked on walking, like I have.
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3. Best Puppy (Male and Female) – Tee .
4. Best Veteran – Leon .
5. Best Six Legs (Dog and Owner) – Daisy and Liz .
6. Best Rescue Dog (Pedigree and Non-pedigree) – Sky .
7. Best Rescue Bitch (Pedigree and Non-pedigree) – Zoe .
8. Best Child Handler and Dog – Reg and Lottie .
9. Dog the Judges Want to Take Home – Osi 10. Waggiest Tail – Mufty
ACTION FOR ANIMALS SCRUFFS DOG SHOW 2015
11. Prettiest Eyes – Lara . BEST IN SHOW – Zoe .
This year we raised an amazing €2361.72!
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e'd like to thank everyone who came and supported us on the day and all who were involved in making it such a successful event. We hope you enjoy the photos on the adjoining page. The following people deserve special thanks: The Pavo Real for hosting the event. Nicky's Zumba team for getting the show off to a bootyshaking start. The Action for Animals team who worked so hard to make it happen. Steven Primrose-Smith for operating the sound system. John and Abdulio for organising the Park and Ride. Kevin Deavin
for selling lots of raffle tickets. Freya Aswynn for her ever-popular Rune Readings. The judges: Pete, Jenny and Jocelyn. Kenny Lewis for taking photos. Everyone who sponsored trophies, especially this year's main sponsors, Ayuntamiento de Cómpeta, and all who gave raffle prizes or made cakes for us to sell.We'd also like to thank Grapevine Magazine and Jane Kirk at Digame for advertising. Here's the full list of winners: Winners list Scruffs 2015 1. Best Pedigree over one year (Male and Female) – Tika . 2. Best Non – Pedigree over one year (Male and Female) – Sybil
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As we go to press, we have some unclaimed raffle prizes belonging to the following numbers: Blue: 71, 203, 263, 289, 391 Yellow: 5, 37, 38, 375 Call in to The Charity Shop to collect your prizes Action for Animals Charity Shop, Avenida de la Constitución 59, Cómpeta. Opening hours: 10.00-14.00 Monday to Friday and 10.00-13.30 Saturday Telephone 660586040 Action for Animals (UK/Spain)
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FREE FOOD AT RESTAURANTS FOLLOWING NEW LAW Owner of Periana's Restaurante Cantueso, Nicky Scott, explains the latest food regulation to come out of Brussels
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new EU law on food allergens means that gluten-free food will be more easily identified and available to those with coeliac disease or any of the many other common allergies triggered by problem foods. Since last December, Cantueso, along with other restaurants and food outlets, have been legally obliged to list and advise when dishes contain any one of 14 key allergens known to cause allergic reactions. They must display a notice advising customers that this information is available, and most restaurants will now have separate menus or lists available, and a member of staff trained to advise. Failure to do this can lead to fines up to 5,000â‚Ź. It is estimated that 1-2% of adults and 5-8% of children are affected by food allergies. This equates to millions of people
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throughout Europe with a food allergy, but does not include those with food intolerances. This means the actual number of affected people living with a food allergy and/or a food intolerance is considerably higher. (Interestingly when people in the UK were asked about allergies 20% claimed to suffer!) An allergic reaction can be produced by a tiny amount of a food ingredient that a person is sensitive to (for example a teaspoon of milk powder, a fragment of peanut or just one or two sesame seeds). Symptoms of an allergic reaction can range from being mild such as itching around the mouth and rashes; and can progress to more severe symptoms such as vomiting, diarrhoea, wheezing and on occasion anaphylaxis (shock).
and become seriously ill and died. In a recent case in England the restaurant owner was charged with manslaughter because his curry contained ground peanuts instead of the stated (and more expensive) ground almonds, and a customer died as a result. There is no sure cure for a food allergy and the only way to manage the condition is to avoid food that makes you ill. Each year in the UK there are over 5,000 admissions to hospital due to this problem and 10 deaths, so clearly not a trivial problem. In the past we have helped many families with children who come to stay in our cottages, or to eat at the restaurant, making sure we cook dishes for them that are safe to eat.
There have been many instances where people have ingested peanuts or just dust from them
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List of Allegens The new laws for food businesses relating to the labelling and provision of allergen information centres around a list of the 14 most common triggers: l Cereals containing gluten namely wheat (such as spelt and Khorasan wheat), rye, barley, and oats. l Crustaceans and products thereof (for example prawns, lobster, crabs and crayfish). l Eggs l Fish and fish products l Peanuts l Soy beans l Milk and milk products (including lactose). l Nuts (namely almond, hazelnut, walnut, cashew, pecan nut, Brazil nut, pistachio nut and Macadamia nut (Queensland nut) l Celery l Mustard l Sesame seeds l Sulphur dioxide and sulphites l Lupin seeds l Molluscs, for example: mussels, clams, oysters, scallops, snails
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l and squid. l mussels,
clams, oysters, scallops, snails and squid. Gluten-Free and Coeliacs It is becoming increasingly common to hear about coeliac disease which is triggered by gluten, and often thought to be an allergy, whereas it is actually an auto-immune disease. It is almost a trendy condition to have, when celebrities such as Gwyneth Paltrow buy gluten-free snacks for her kids or tennis star Novak Djokovic claims he is world number one due to his gluten-free lifestyle. Gluten is a protein found in wheat, barley and rye and therefore contained in many common foods such as: bread, pasta, flour, cereals, cakes and biscuits. It acts like a glue in bread, cakes and the like, giving them that chewy elasticity. For coeliacs it is the gluten that causes an auto-immune reaction
in the body which in turn damages the lining of the gut. There are fortunately many foods naturally free from gluten such as: eggs, fruit, vegetables, beans, seeds, nuts and most dairy products. Fish and poultry will also be fine as long as they have not been breaded or battered during cooking. In view of the serious consequences that can befall allergy sufferers, we at Cantueso are happy to cope with the considerable amount of work necessary to comply with the new law and will always try to adapt a dish to suit individual needs. However we will no doubt also have diners again who tell us they are lactose intolerant and carefully select their starter and main but when they see Carmen's home-made deserts, they look thoughtful and say “well I suppose a little won't hurt” :)! ¡Que aproveche!
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done, thought, said whatever we feel is more important 'now'. It takes practice to meditate; St. Bernard riding through the forest coming upon a peasant standing at a home made altar asked why he was there, and was told “ it is easy to pray here,” “Easy?” he exclaimed incredulously, the peasant nodded. Dismounting St. Bernard challenged, “if you can say the lords prayer without distraction I will give you my horse!”.. the old chap folds his hands, bows his head and begins “our father who art in heaven..” then opening his eyes asks ”does that include the saddle?”...
MINDFULNESS Jane Gudge reports.
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o be still, to be aware, to be mindful, is possibly the most simple, natural process the human can experience.. to be entirely calm and content, accepting that we are everything we could ever desire, is as close to an absolute truth as we might imagine. Can we just sit in tranquillity, in peaceful meditation only focussing on breathing in and breathing out even as we become aware that everything within us continues without our needing to control? Our eyes ears, mouth, skin, heart and brain do not stop when we opt out of the madness of our lives for a short while.
However, our heart rate, our brain activity, our digestion are calmed, the effects of meditation are measurable and have phenomenal benefit upon our health. Can we think of a single situation in our entire lives that has been improved upon by our worrying over it? Can we recall times when we thought we were absolutely right only to discover quite the reverse?. We have learned to abuse our minds and bodies; to not listen internally to not be watchful and caring, to ignore the sweet mind voices that we heard as children, to not do what we love but to be ever busy and anxious; happiness and contentment to be put aside until 'later' after we have
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There should be a desire to relax the mind, to let go all that we feel we know, all perceived truths prejudices and desires to be put aside, to become open to nothingness, a realisation that we are hardly a pinprick of existence and to accept this is a wondrous concept, to be insignificant and yet part of everything, to know what we know is no more real than what we do not know, to feel utterly at peace. Upon arising might we spend the first five full minutes being quiet; not considering what we must do, think or say during the coming day but just being ourselves and falling in love with that being?
Your preferences From the village to the country side, a day trip to Granada, to the hospital, the airport or shopping in Málaga, traveling with Taxi Silvia is a pleasure. Prices With Taxi Silvia there are no unpleasant surprises about the price, we work with fixed rates for several journeys like to the airport or between the village and the country side. Before we drive off the price has been agreed upon.
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This is a hot water accumulator to store hot and clean water. It is the way to have FREE HOT WATER for life using the solar energy in an easy and clever way.
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HOTEL FINCA EL CERRILLO Find some quiet time over the Competa Feria weekend.
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otel Finca el Cerrillo sits just outside the village of Canillas de Albaida. The Hotel was created from an olive mill that sat on this site for over two hundred years. The terraced gardens were once home to paseros (raisin beds) where the owners made raisins from the Moscatel grapes as families in the area still do today. Sue and Gordon Kind bought the run down property in 2001 and
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spent two years rebuilding to create a haven that is popular with walkers, painters and people who just want to relax. Their challenge was to preserve the charm and character of the old AndalucĂan Finca that they had fallen in love with whilst installing modern comforts.
provides a comfortable lounge that hardly changes temperature throughout the year.
Today their hard work has paid off and their 13 rooms boast airconditioning for the summer months and underfloor heating for the winter. The original mill room with its stone pillars
Guests are encouraged to feel ‘at home’. When we visited one guest was curled up on a sofa in the lounge with a book from the Hotel library and another
The sparkling pool and mature gardens have wonderful views down the valley as well as lots of shady spots to relax in.
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was relaxing outside in the shade of the carob tree. Lounging on the Moorish day bed and sipping a glass of wine from the Honesty bar, Margaret told us that she and her husband were regular visitors to the Finca. Over the years they had seen the gardens (literally) blossom into the leafy green oasis that it is today. We were staying for dinner served in good weather on the terrace. The tables were set with white tablecloths, fresh flowers and candles. Although everything was beautifully presented, there was no hint of stuffy formality. Sue told me that they want guests to feel relaxed and not to have to worry about what they are wearing. Some guests like to dress up as part of their holiday whist others welcome the chance not to have to bother. Nobody seems worried about anything as we
enjoy a pre-dinner drink. When the food arrives the buzz of conversation stops as the diners appreciate their wellpresented plates. We start with a selection of tapas. My companion, Lisa, loves the Morcilla (local black pudding made by Antonio in Canillas) drizzled with cane honey and the homemade chicken liver pate served with a red fruit sauce. I do not eat meat so prefer the shrimp fritters and the water melon and Burgos cheese salad with fresh mint dressing. For my main course Christine, the chef, has prepared a boneless fillet of bream served with a light vegetable broth and Patatas a lo Pobre (poor man’s potatoes.) Lisa and the other guests are enjoying a rack of lamb with a herby crust which she tells me is delicious. Lemon tart made with fruit from the garden is mouth-watering served
with Valencian orange slices and homemade ice cream. After dinner some people take their coffee to the carob tree to share a cigarette (and by the sound of it a very funny joke!) Lisa and I decide that we will skip the coffee and take a night cap in the Treehouse bar. A short stroll on a lighted path through the olive grove brings us to ‘Basil’s Bar’ at the Treehouse. We take our drinks into the overarching tree canopy, subtly illuminated by a softly glowing ‘moon’ hanging high in the branches. Looking back, the Finca is silhouetted against the starry night sky with Mount Maroma as a backdrop. It is one of those magical moments – a magic that Finca el Cerrillo weaves for its many returning visitors. See advert below.
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Why not spend a quiet week-end away? at Hotel Finca el Cerrillo, Canillas de Albaida Saturday 25th & Sunday 26th July
Our summer special includes: Dinner, Bed & Brunch for 2 nights with entertainment on Saturday night 299€ for two people sharing / 199€ single occupancy - 952 030 444 info@hotelfinca.com To advertise call 637 028 873
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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 SUNDAY LUNCH Every Sunday in JUNE (No Carvery) Traditional Roast Beef and Yorkshire Pudding (other dishes available) Choice of Starters and Deserts 1 course 7.50 euro 2 courses 10.50 euro 3 courses 13.50 euro BBQ NIGHT Every Saturday from 7.30pm On the Hotel Terrace, enjoy the fantastic BBQ food and views. Reservation recommended. SATURDAY 6TH JUNE - POOL OPENING PARTY from 12pm Pool Opening Party Join us at the Pool Bar for our official re-opening of the swimming pool with live music, bar snacks, ice creams and drinks available. SATURDAY 27TH and SUNDAY 28TH The Hotel Bar, Restaurant and Swimming Pool will be closed to the public due to a private wedding party Please come and try our New A La carte menu & New Wine List New Breakfast including a Full English Breakfast and a New Team... We would like to welcome Sergio, Alfonso Luisma & Head Chef Eva to the Hotel Balcon. Kitchen open daily for Lunch and Dinner in the Bar or Terrace Menu del dia for Lunch only 8 euros including one Drink (not available Sundays) Info & Reservations: +34 952553535 info@hotel-competa.com Taxi Service available 24h
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EL PINO RESTAURANT TORROX NEW SPITROAST CARVERY MENU CHOICE OF 7 MAIN COURSE MEAILS ONLY €8.95 Pepper Roast Topside of Beef Half a chicken in Lemon & Thyme with Pork & Sage stuffing Apple Cider Soaked Leg of Pork with real crackling Roast Sweet Potato & Butternut Squash Nut loaf with Tomato and herb gravy Cod, Salmon & Tiger Prawn Ocean Pie in Dill cream topped with Gratin Mashed Potato Oven baked Salmon Fillet with Lemon and Caper butter Honey Roast Gammon
Help yourself to 9 freshly prepared vegetables, homemade Yorkshire puddings, roasted Confit Potatoes, Pork & Sage stuffing, Crackling, Roast Onions, Potato dish of the day and vegetables or meat gravy
AVAILABLE EVERY SUNDAY STARTER MENU FROM 2€ EACH Each week we offer you 3 different choices to begin your meal CHOICE OF TEMPTING DESSERTS ONLY 4€ EACH Choose from our selection of freshly prepared desserts. Different unique desserts to temp you every week
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Now we also have clinical ethology consultations and counseling training. Please call for an appointment Tel: 952 55 38 50 URG: 617 00 17 23 Naturvets, Competa
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Restaurante El Pilón C/Laberinto 1, Cómpeta, Málaga (+34) 952 553 512 See Map Spot 3
Open 7 nights a week from 7PM Come and try our new Summer menu “We are a 2014 winner… and the only restaurant in Cómpeta to receive this award three years in a row!” info@restaurantelpilon.com
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AN EXPATS ROUGH GUIDE TO A POSITIVE STAY IN A SPANISH STATE HOSPITAL. As experienced by Martin Robinson
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here is always tension when cultures meet and none more so when you are a sick Expat, have poor Spanish and you have been admitted to a Spanish state hospital. Having spent over a week recovering from major surgery in Colemar Hospital I have made some observations to help the hospitalised Expat cope with the experience. Medical care in Spain is among the best in Europe, technical expertise is high and world class in some areas like cancer treatment. Wards are cleaned regularly and hygiene is superb. Food is nutritious and has a Spanish emphasis. Apart from the obvious language difficulties in a Spanish hospital (most hospitals now have part time translators to help you if your Spanish is weak) there are many other significant differences to contend with in attitude, expectations and family involvement with the patient. Not to mention living close to other patients that have an entourage of family supporters coming and going at all times that tend to set up 'camp' in your two person room. The partner or family carer of a patient is expected to work hands on along side nurses to
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tend the patient, change the bed linen daily, help wash and dress the patient, take them to the toilet if necessary and sleep next to them in a very uncomfortable hospital chair. If you or you patient do not meet these expectations then you will be an exception to the rule. This culture of care is managed by delightful nurses that are very helpful and professional. Some speak English and their smiles are plentiful. Nurses undergo a four year degree programme to fully qualify. The Spanish way of health support for patients by their families has to be commended. I know of no other culture so dedicated to looking after a loved one. Unfortunately the Expat will find this approach intrusive, noisy and out of their experience of patient care in their home country where hospitals regulate the movement of visitors, visiting times and impose rules on mobile use and noise generally. You may be well out of your comfort zone. When the extended family of the Spanish patient in the next bed take over the room they tend to use the opportunity to socialise, with grannies, mothers, uncles and aunties chatting forcefully.
The younger members of the family tend to sit and talk to each other or answer their phones and text incessantly or watch TV. All this tends to happen three times a day; lunch time, early evening when the younger children visit and late evening for the adults. Most of the double rooms stay with their doors permanently open day and night so the corridor is noisy with the coming and goings from other rooms. Once this is all over at about 10.30 life settles down, the noise subsides and the sleep interruptions set in. Spanish patients and partners get ready for bed after a busy day. The light is often left on in their half of the room the door is often left open to the corridor and sometimes the toilets are used in the night with the door open. You and your Spanish patient and their partner settle down for a peaceful night's sleep to let the healing process take its course. Most middle aged people snore and the two lovely people only two metres away from you are no exception. You might be a snorer yourself so you too can contribute to the cacophony of noise.
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So here are a few tips: Travel light; you need few clothes; you can get away with going home in the clothes you came to hospital in because you will have clean pyjamas, a towel and bed linen chanced daily. Rooms are warm and have air con; you will not need your winter warmers. Which bed? Ask for the bed nearest the window if you can or ask to change beds if the 'window' bed becomes vacant; the other bed is in the darker end of the room and is next to the bathroom and near the open door to the corridor. It has less fresh air from open windows. Also, every visitor going to the 'window' bed will have to pass by your bed first. Anyway, it is nicer to have some sort of outside view. Footwear; flip flops or sandals are best. Odd socks; you will be expected to wear anti DVT long socks most of the time, these are more amusing than anything else.
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Bed linen; linen will be put out for you so make the bed yourself or do it with the help of your visitors unless you cannot move from the bed because you are hooked up to drips and drains etc. in which case an orderly will miraculously make the bed with you in it. Always; take a sleep blindfold AND earplugs! (similar to those you get on a plane) Entertainment; take a tablet or kindle or I Pad or smart phone loaded with films or stuff to read or do;the TV in your room is small and is Spanish. Maybe even fall back on a traditional paper book! Noisy interruptions; take earphones or you will not hear anything if the room is full of people talking and the TV is on. There is no WiFi; consider buying a data sim card for the duration if you want to email etc. (about 10â‚Ź for a month for 1 GB) Keep all your personal stuff in your locker by the bed and try to keep the table top clear for your food tray; note. the vertical table
pulls up and out and the height and angle can be adjusted. Have lots of bottles of water in your locker and any other treats you are allowed. Washing and showering; Take your wash bag but you will not need a towel. Hygiene; always use the disinfectant hand wash on the wall regularly. If you do not speak good Spanish always take a native speaker on entry to hospital or ask for a translator (they a voluntary and only available until two pm. at their special desk near the reception area, if there are none there; wait) Food is adequate, healthy and nutritious but may not be to your liking. Get your visitors to bring you in some healthy supplementary items you like (unless you are on a controlled diet or drip) Get well soon! Martin Robinson
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Bar La Extreme単a Archez - C/. Camponamor 17
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We Serve Cocktails: Sex on the beach, Daiquiri, mojito, pi単a colada, coco loco etc
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El Cortijo
Bar & Restaurante
Aurelia and Natalia have taken over El Cortijo (formly Cortico Paco) with 10 years of experience as chefs at a previous restaurant in Competa they are now looking forward to having their own restaurant where they will offer new flavours and new ideas. They offer customers a relaxed atmosphere, fabulous food with spectacular views down to the coast. Open for dinner 'a la carte' menu 6.30pm until 11.00pm Open for Sunday lunch 1pm until 4.00pm Roast Beef and Yorkshire Pudding and veg 7 euro Choice of starters and deserts available. Summer Full ‘a la carte� menu also available
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increasing poverty because of the crisis. The country's murder rate in 2013 was 0.6 per 100,000 people, one of the lowest in western Europe. There were 302 murders in the country that year, down from 364 a year earlier. The crime rate per 100,000 people was 46.1, down from 48.0 in 2012 Police received 54,734 complaints related to sexual violence while 86,034 violent robberies were recorded, down 10.94 percent on 2012, according to Spain’s interior ministry Surviving cancer Spain's health system continues to be world-renowned and its organ donor system is generally held up to be the best in the world. Cancer survival rates mirror this trend with the five-year survival after diagnosis for all major types of tumour on the rise, according to a study published in The Lancet. Particularly strong improvements were seen for prostate cancer where the survival rate rose 73.7 percent from 1995 to 1999 tp 87.1 percent for 2005 to 2009. For breast cancer, the survival rate rose from 77.8 percent to 83.7 percent in the periods in question. Equal opportunity A total of 54.1 percent of women in Spain aged over 20 to 64 are working, compared to 64.5 percent of men, 2012 figures from Spain’s national statistics institute show. The biggest divide is in the 55 to 64 age group where 52.4 percent of men are working and 36 percent of women are in employment. Meanwhile 139 of Spain’s 350 MPs are women, or 39.7 percent. In the country senate, the figure is 33.5 percent.
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Falling fertility rates Spain’s fertility rate in 2012 was 1.32, a long way down from 2.20 notched up in 1980 but up from the 2000 figure of 1.23. Spain's first-time mums are also Europe's oldest with women putting off having their first baby until they are 32. While this trend towards having fewer babies is in line with European trends, there have been concerns raised about Spain's ageing population with representatives from the United Nations Children’s Fund warning Spain’s ageing population could cause serious social and economic problems that could damage the pensions and healthcare systems. Youth hardest hit by unemployment At 23.7 percent Spain's unemployment is one of the highest in Europe and consistently rates as one of Spanish citizens' chief preoccupations in the monthly polls carried out by the government research body CIS. While the figure has dropped from the 25.65 percent of mid-2014 it remains a serious problem, and for people under 25, the jobless rate is 52 percent. On top of that, there are 1.79 million families with all working-age members unemployed. Falling wages The economic crisis has hit Spanish workers harder than their counterparts in most other countries. Average salaries have fallen by an average of 2 per cent a year since 2007, more than anywhere else in Europe except Greece.
Spain's total workforce, some 7.7 million people, are so-called 'mileuristas', earning €1,000 a month or less. Rainbow marriages The expense of weddings and changing attitudes to traditional marriage have had an impact on post-crisis Spain. In 2000, the average rate of marriages per year per 1000 inhabitants was 5.4 but that fell to around 3.6 by 2010. The 2013 rate was just 3.3. There were 155,098 couples married in 2013, down 8 per cent on the previous year. Same-sex marriages accounted for 3,102 of those, a slight fall from 2012's 3,834 figure. A total of 30,453 gay and lesbian couples have been married in Spain since it was made legal in 2005. Life on the streets Figures on homelessness are notoriously difficult to obtain but Spain's national statistics institute reports that 22,938 people used the country's homeless hostels and shelters in 2012, the latest year for which numbers are available. Major Spanish charity Caritas, meanwhile, estimates there are over 30,000 people living on the streets in Spain, and highlights that there were 35.908 home evictions in the country from January to July 2013. Some 83 percent of the people evicted did not have another home, Caritas said. Source George Mills, local es
The mean average monthly salary in Spain in 2013 was just €1,324 while 34 per cent of the country's 16,682,861 employees earned the minimum wage of €645. Tax office figures show that almost half of Spain's total workforce, some 7.7 million people, are so-called
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INMOBILIARIA TU RINCON DEL SOL PROPERTY SALES AND RENTALS Avd. de Torrox, 46 29754 CÓMPETA (Málaga) Tel: 952 51 63 58 Mov: 628 06 97 03
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Have your headlights gone opaque or yellow ?This is now an ITV FAILURE. Have them professionally re-furbished to like new. Get your aircon and headlights done together at a special price.
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What’s On: 14/6 - 16.00 - “Music for life” Andy Time & Aire Flamenco in aid of Cudeca .
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A different place that will not leave you indifferent! “Steak on a hot stone @ Alberdini" High quality meat The original trademark hot stone The only place in Cómpeta
Hotel: rooms from 40,00€ a night with breakfast included
Check our website for more information Bar: and don´t miss out on our Enjoy our beautiful events on facebook: www.facebook.com/alberdinihotelrural terraces for a drink or a meal. Hotel Restaurante Alberdini Something to Pago La Lomilla 85 - Cómpeta 952516294 celebrate? info@alberdini.com www.alberdini.com Alberdini takes the time
Open 7 days a week. Kitchen open from 1pm-4pm and from 7-11pm
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Varied a la carte menu with honest food and a lot of vegetarian options. Every day a menu of the day between 1pm and 4pm for only 10,00€
to sit with you and make you a quotation!
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Special Offer on Sun Creams Buy 1 & receive a 5% discount on a second bottle
The month of June is our 1st Anniversary and we have lots of big surprises at La Gelateria. Open every day. .
Enjoy our Artisan ice creams, frozen deserts & home baked products made daily in our kitchens in Competa. .
Taste our cafe espresso, cappucino or cafĂŠ helado. Italian gourmet products & selection of Italian wines. Mini pastries and Cakes made to order We are located on Constitution Avenue s/n Local 2 Competa www.facebook.com/heladeriacompeta See Map lagelateriacompeta@gmail.com Spot 38
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1. Make base by mixing crushed biscuit crumbs with melted butter. Press into 22 cm flan tin. Bake for 10 minutes in 150c oven, then cool. 2. Beat egg yolks for 1 minute, add the condensed milk, beat again for 3 minutes, then add lime juice and zest, and beat for 3 more minutes. Pour onto the base and bake for 15 minutes. Chill overnight in fridge. Mars Bar Vodka Prep Time: 10 mins Cooking Time: 15 mins 1 bottle
RECIPES FROM THE COMMUNITY COOKBOOK Raising money for Cudeca.
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ere are a couple of recipes for those with a sweet tooth. Both are easy to make and can be prepared in advance so they are fantastic for entertaining.
These recipes are from the Community cookbook which costs 8,00 Euros from Sugar & Spice, La Boutique or Todo Papel all in Competa. The book contains brilliant 52 recipes donated by the local Spanish and international community. All the money raised (less printing costs) goes directly to
the local Cudeca charity. Easy Key Lime Pie Prep Time: 20 mins Cooking Time: 30 mins Serves: 6-8 people Ingredients 300g Hobnobs or digestive biscuits 150g melted butter 397g condensed milk 3 egg yolks 4 limes and zest
Ingredients 5 Mars Bars 100ml cream 400ml vodka You can also use Terry's Chocolate Orange, Peppermint Aeros, After Eight Mints, in fact anything you fancy!� 1. Cut up the Mars Bars into small pieces and melt in a pan on a low heat with the cream, stirring until smooth and mixed together. Let it cool slightly, and then add the vodka stirring all the time. Pour into a bottle; shake well and once cooled keep in the freezer. It will not freeze, shake before serving. Thanks to Elaine Greer for donating these two recipes.
This is a delicious tangy treat that is really easy to make but is sure to impress your guests.
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- Restaurant OutsideodTerrace ie Taberna -Taberna Teteria Hierbabuena & Inside Dining is Teteria Hierbabuena See Map Spot 16
Full English Breakfasts always available
Fish & Chips All Day Every Friday Indian Night with Indian Chef Every Thursday Evening Specialising in Moroccan Food& typical Spanish dishes Hot/Cold Tapas & Raciones
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Avenida de la Constitucion, 35, CĂłmpeta Restaurante Taberna Teteria Hierbabuena rafaelmolinasanchez@gmail.com (near the car park)
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Batalla del Vino
FESTIVALS OF THE WORLD: WHERE TO GO IN JUNE This is an excerpt from Lonely Planet's A Year of Festivals
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estivals are a living, dancing museum of cultures and traditions in an increasingly globalised world. There is no better place for travellers to understand a country than an event where it proudly celebrates its individuality, whether through music, camel races or monumental food fights. Duanwu Jié (Dragon Boat Festival) Location: Húnán province, China Date . 20 June 2015 During the Dragon Boat Festival, China’s rivers fill with colourful crafts decked out to look like dragons, from fearsome snout to scaly tail. The boat races are a lot of fun but the festival’s roots lie in
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tragedy. El Colacho (Baby-jumping Festival) Location: Castrillo de Murcia, Burgos, Spain Date: Sunday following Corpus Christi. 7 June 2015 Grown men dress up in red and yellow costumes and leap over babies. The little-known ritual has taken place in the equally obscure province of Castilla y León in northwest Spain since 1620. The idea behind El Colacho is that the jumpers, with their devil costumes, whips and truncheons, are personifications of diabolical evil. When they leap, evil follows them and the babies’ souls are cleansed.
Isle of Wight Festival Location: Seaclose Park, Newport, Isle of Wight, England Dates: The second Thursday in June for four days: 11-14 June 2015 The music event on one of Britain’s best-known satellites has had a patchy history. In 1968, the only major act on the first bill was Jefferson Airplane (of ‘White Rabbit’ fame), who played to a crowd of 10,000 on a stage made of two trailers. There was a large open sewer. In 1969 the audience swelled to 150,000, drawn by one Bob Dylan. Lajkonik Festival Location: Rynek Glówny, Krakow, Poland
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Date: Thursday after Corpus Christi. 11 June 2015. According to Polish legend, when the head of Krakoated a Tatar marauder in the 13th century, he slipped into the Mongolian’s robes and triumphantly rode into the city. Feast of St Anthony Location: Alfama, Lisbon, Portugal Dates: 12–14 June On the feast day of St Anthony, patron saint of Lisbon, the Portugese capital goes sardine crazy. The winding streets and steep staircases in Alfama, the city’s oldest quarter, fill with the smell of sardines being grilled outside little houses and restaurants. Sónar Location: Museum of Contemporary Art, Barcelona, Spain Dates: starts on the Thursday, the third week in June, 18-20 June 2015. Billing itself as a festival of progressive music and multimedia arts, Sónar began in 1993 as a hobnobbing opportunity for the music industry and now attracts 80,000 electronica lovers. The cutting-edge festival is an appropriate excuse to visit Barcelona, where Gaudí built psychedelic buildings in the early 1900s and the Spanish Civil War inspired great literary accounts. Riding of the Marches Location: Scottish Borders, Scotland Dates: from early June The Riding of the Marches, or Common Riding, takes place throughout the summer in major Scottish Borders towns. Like many Scottish festivals, it has ancient traditions, dating back to the Middle Ages, when riders would be sent to the town boundary to check on the common lands. In those dark days of brigands, rogues and highwaymen, the young riders faced many perils including clashes with incursive neighbouring settlements. Summer Solstice
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Location: Stonehenge, Wiltshire, England Date: 21 June Summer solstice is a subject of much controversy. Having inspired ancient druids to perform rituals at stone circles and Burning Man founder Larry Harvey to incinerate an effigy, its very name causes discord. The solar event, when the sun is directly above the northern hemisphere, indicates that hemisphere’s midsummer. However, because the same moment is midwinter in the southern hemisphere, it could more neutrally be called the northern solstice. Regatta of St Ranieri Location: Palazzo Medici, Pisa, Italy Date: 17 June Venice may be famous for its gondolas, but across the country, Pisa stages this 1500m dash up the River Arno, a tradition dating to the 1290s. The four narrow rowboats, differently coloured to represent the city’s four districts, each contain a steersman, a climber, and eight oarsmen struggling against the current. Pride Week Location: New York, USA Dates: 28-30 June 2013 The world’s LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender) communities party in the streets around 27 June, the date in 1969 when police raided the Stonewall Inn, a gay bar in New York’s West Village. The ensuing Stonewall riots lasted several days and are considered to be the beginning of the modern gay-rights movement. Bloomsday Location: Dublin, Ireland Date: 16 June In order to create the critical distance required to write about Dublin, the great Irish scribe James Joyce went into selfimposed exile. In contrast, the
biggest decision Bloomsday’s Joyce-loving participants face is which pub to visit next. Inti Raymi (Festival of the Sun) Location: Sacsayhuamán, Cuzco, Peru Date: 24 June Oft parodied by popular culture, for example the Tintin book Prisoners of the Sun, this Peruvian paean to the sun god, Inti, used to involve mass sacrifice. Llamas got the chop in the gory ritual, which was also dedicated to Pachmama, Inti’s wife and the goddess of fertility and harvests. Batalla del Vino (Battle of the Wines) Location: Biliblio, Haro, La Rioja, Spain Date: 29 June On St Pedro’s Day in Haro, capital of northern Spain’s Rioja producing region, thousands of people take to the streets toting water pistols loaded with wine. If they’re ambitious, the vino guerrillas might use a pump-action supersoaker or spray can, while traditionalists and masochists opt for gourds, buckets, bottles and old boots. Glastonbury Festival Location: Worthy Farm, Pilton, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, England Dates: 24-28 June. The colossal summer knees-up in King Arthur country is the world’s biggest and best music festival. It’s like Woodstock, except it takes place pretty much every year. The list of performers who have rocked the venue’s muddy fields reads like a who’s who of popular music: Dylan, Bowie, Oasis, Blur, Massive Attack, Orbital, Björk, Radiohead, The Cure.
Michael ’s Upholstery See Map Spot 24
Pajareria Peluqueria canina Bird Shop Canine Hair dressing Los mejores products para tu mascota The best products for your pets Repartimos a Domicilio Home Deliveries
Tel: 952 51 61 18 664 84 50 51 Mobile: 654 466 768 Avda. Canillas 7, COMPETA (MALAGA)
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11b Calle del Carmen Competa
www.michaelsupholstery.es Tel: 952 55 34 64 For solutions to any of your upholstery problems consult Michael. Large range of fabrics available. Garden and terrace cushions in outdoor quality materials. Parasol and gazebo cover repairs. Re-upholstery of antique and modern furniture. Free pick up and delivery on small items.
CALL US FOR OUR SPECIAL OFFERS Your Local Health Partner
See Map Located next to the Town Hall in Competa Spot 33 Antonio and Belen welcome you
to their Bar and Restaurant
Breakfasts, Tapas, Pizza, Roscas Montaditos, Fish Dishes, Meat Dishes BBQ Meats, Ice Cream & Traditional Cocktails Inside Seating & Upstairs Restaurant Outside terrace and roof terrace Daily Specials Board Open 9am until late Kitchen open 11-4pm & 7pm-11pm Closed Tuesdays - Tel: 952 51 60 43 El Recreo Tapas•Mesón
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Torrox Costa
Family Doctor Pediatrician Psychologist English Dentist (Free Check Up / 2nd opinion) Physiotherapy Acupuncture Specialists Centro International Bloque 86
Torrox Costa (Málaga)
T. 952 530 908 clinicaeuropatorroxcosta@gmail.com WIR SPRECHEN DEUTSCH - WE SPEAK ENGLISH - ON PARLE FRANCAIS
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El Bazar de Competa
El Cartucho
Calle San Antonio, Competa (next to the medical centre)
Perfumery, Herbalist, Cosmetics, Jewellery & Gifts
Coffee or Hot Chocolate and a cartucho de churros 2 euro Roast Chicken to eat in or take away 8 euro Chips with various sauces 1.00 euro Fried fish to eat in or take away Various Pitufos See Map
952 516 895 See Map Spot 30
Avenida Constitucion, Local 5, Competa
Open Tues to Sat 8.30am to 3.00pm & 5.00pm to 8.00pm Sun 8.30am to 3.00pm - Closed Mon 952 516 799
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For Sale
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Casa de la Pasa Wines, Spices, Raisins, Nuts and much much more!
Local Products Artesania & Ceramics A.V Constitucion No.4 Opposite the School, C贸mpeta
Glass dining table and four chairs. 50 euros Canillas de Albaida - Telephone 675071766
ALIOLI
Serving gourmet food just off Plaza Vendimia, Competa
Christian is really excited about his new venture and welcomes you to ALiOLi his gourmet chill out bar. Open 12.00 until late Closed Sunday evenings & all day Mondays .
Sunday Brunch 12 until 3pm incls. smoked salmon scrambled egg on home made bread and Eggs Benedict. .
Air con and WIFI now installed!! .
Try our popular lunchtime home made health drinks and wholemeal rolls See Map Spot 23
Tel: 952 516 137 - Mob: 633 172 519
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Casa Paco Taberna y Restaurante Plaza Almijara, Competa
Visit Casa Paco in the centre of the village and sample the best steaks in Competa and taste our fabulous wines from the local region. Upstair terrace with fantastic views now open for private parties Tues -Sun 9am until close
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Tues -Sun 9am until close
Catering & Eventos Cortijo Paco
Cortijo Paco caters for all types of functions, in your home, garden or venue of choice. Specialities incl. Hog Roasts, Giant Paellas, Tapas and formal dinning. Call Paco for more information or a quote.
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Large selection of Tapas dishes
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PERICO Plaza Almijara no4, C贸mpeta, Malaga Tel 952 553 739 / 952 516 043
Potage De Hinojo Pollo al Vino de Competa Pierna al Horno de Cordero Comidas Caseras
Enjoy, coffee, drinks and snacks and fabulous home cooked cuisine on the large terrace, in the bar or in our delightful restaurant.
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Traditional Spanish Cuisine Breakfast, Lunch & Dinners
Outside Terrace with Stunning views over the village and down to the coast 7 days a week 9.00am until late Tel: 651 30 96 84
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generously sponsored by Competa Hikes. Once again, I had a fantastic team of people helping me arrange the day;- Elaine Greer, Inez Leniere Lopez, Jenny Napier, Mave Moore, Remy Goeloe, Sandra Simpson, Scott McQuillin and Steve Condon – thank you all so much. On the actual day, I had over twenty volunteers who again dedicated their time to help me and Cudeca. I couldn't do this without any of you, thank you.
DAY FOR LIFE Adding life to days.
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t the end of April, many people from our local Competa community and surrounding villages came along and joined “Day for Life” – a family fund raising day in aid of our Cudeca Cancer Care Hospice and services . The day commenced for those who wanted to participate with the sponsored “Walk for Life” celebrating it's tenth year. Some forty two people joined the 5km walk around the village of Competa and for the first time, we had our very own Mr. Motivator!! “Remy Goeloe” encouraging us to warm up, albeit in the drizzling rain before we set off. There was a “watering hole stop en route” at Bar Vendimia where Jose generously donated a % of the walkers spend to Cudeca. The event then extended into “Day for Life” at the rural Alberdini Hotel, Competa with entertainment for both adults and children. The first challenge was to see who could hold the Body Plank for the longest length of time with a great achievement from Martine Linden and Wally de Walliuis who each held it for six minutes. Ten people fiercely competed for the Darts Challenge Cup throughout the afternoon sponsored by Pavo Real which
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was eventually won by Ian Greer with runner-up Dave Collier. The challenges in the Games Zone included Tin Can Alley, Hook the Bottle, Hoopla and Float the Lemon. On a relaxing note, you could enjoy a massage or reflexology from Martine, or have your nails and face painted!! It was then time to enjoy the infamous Paellagigante, of which the Alberdini donated 2euros of each portion sold to Cudeca and at the same time enjoy music from flamenco guitarist Pedro. Unfortunately due to the weather and space constraints, the other live musicians Andy Time and Aire Flamenco were unable to set up but they have generously donated their time to support Cudeca on Sunday 14th June, see separate advertisement. The stalls all enjoyed a successful time; especially the delicious homemade cakes and sausage rolls, the local produce where Jo was continually squeezing fresh oranges for juice and the Marmalady with her superb range of chutneys and jams. The day ended with the largest raffle sponsored by local businesses, a real community effort and over 50 prizes with an estimated value of 1700 euros. The first prize was worth 350euros
A special thank you to our generous sponsors Trailblazers who arranged the volunteers Tshirts to celebrate our 5th year of Day for Life and also one of the games. Another game prize was given by Sugar & Spice. Again, Sweet Kiosko Nino Bonito, Competa sponsored the sweets for Guess the Sweets in the Jar and the children's lollipops. The generosity of our wonderful community never ceases to amaze me, and at the time of going to press, we have raised over 4400 euros which includes an extremely generous anonymous donation of 200euros. There are still a couple of Cudeca tins still to be counted. So the exact final figure will be announced in next month's Grapevine. Thank you to everyone for your support in whatever way, helping on the day, walking, sponsoring a walker, baking a cake and for coming along on the day. You really do ensure that Cudeca continue adding life to days through their Special Kind of Caring, over 1000 patients during 2014. Cindy Jones Cudeca Volunteer – Competa
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Air conditioning - Installations & Repair Home Appliance Repairs - Sale & Hire of Sound Equipment - Renewable Energy Jordi - Tecnician - Canillas de Albaida - Mov: 689 50 96 66
Competa Webs c/ San Antonio, no 9, Competa Tel 952553473
200m² of shop downstairs
Internet café Mobiles & accessories Printers PC Repair Photocopying, Fax & Printing Services Available. Toys
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NICK ATKINSON RESTORATION PROJECTS & PROPERTY MAINTENANCE
General Building Services Carpentry, Roofing, Tiling, Walling etc. Kitchen and Bathroom refurbishments. Pool Maintenance and repairs. Land Clearing and gardening All aspects considered Email: nickjohngilding@yahoo.com Mobile 658151628 To advertise call 637 028 873
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ince 1980 IDECOCINA has been engaged in designing and fitting all types of kitchens in all range of styles, including accessories and electrical appliances. They offer comprehensive service performed by their own company staff.
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From refurbishment works to installation of kitchens, they perform everything so that your kitchen is ready from the start in perfect conditions. Your only concern is to choose what you like the most and they will do the rest (See advert opposite for contact details).
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Your Pets will enjoy a wonderful holiday surrounded by nature and in modern facilities For more information call us on:952 535 417 : 686 904 792 : 616 371 034
Periana - Tel 952 53 71 25 No. 14 Calle Iglesia - 29710 1000-1330 Tueday, Thursday & Friday Canillas de Aceituno - Tel 952 51 80 71 Calle Placeta, Edf. Arboso,bajo, 29716 1000- 1330 Monday & Wednesday Caleta de Velez - Tel 952 55 03 76 Calle Colonia de Puerto, 112 By appointment For appointments and any queries please call 691700587
Alternatively email us at: info@razahotel.com or visit our website at www.razahotel.com
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ASESORÍA ALJARIFE Notarial Title deeds, Wills, Catastral Corrections, etc. General Administration
More than 20 years ago Asesoría Aljarife opened its’ doors to the public. Since then, hundreds of companies and individuals in the Axarquia region and from the Malaga See Map Province have left in our hands the Spot 22 responsibility to advise them to get the best possible results for their businesses. We are a group of highly qualified professionals that work for you. Economists and administrators with a wealth of experience that are at your disposal any time in order to make your life easier.
Transfers of vehicles, driving licences, matriculations, etc.) Tax declarations Creation of businesses Accounts General insurances (house, car, health, etc)
We speak Spanish, English, German, Finnish, French, Italian
www.aljarife.com ASESORÍA ALJARIFE C/ San Antonio, 8 - 1º 29754 CÓMPETA Málaga Teléfono:(34) 952 51 66 00 Fax: (34) 952 51 67 29
GESTORÍA LÓPEZ NAVAS C/Ros Alférez 4 Bajo C 29740 TORRE DEL MAR Málaga Teléfono: (34) 952 54 25 04 Fax: (34) 952 54 17 47
CÓMPETA INTERNET SERVICES Silvia Fernandez Torres
Telephone & Mobile Internet See Map Spot 34 Repairs C/Laberinto, 3 (next to restaurant “el pilon”)
Second Hand Cars Bought & Sold Car Transfers & Paperwork
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Ready for the summer?
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Eyebrow Shaping & tinting
Holistic Healing with Andy Dabeba
Crystals - laying of hands Breathing, Meditation & Affirmations
Facials
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Cutting Massage
Colouring NEW THIS MONTH
Waxing
METALLIC TEMPORARY TATTOOS Look great for the beach and nights out this summer!!!
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1 Celebration (8) 2 Savage (8) 3 Vassal (5) 5 Answer (7) 6 Hive (9) 7 Summon (6) 8 Flail (6) 9 Bequest (6) 15 A travelling laborer (9) 17 Ruse (8) 18 Papers (8) 20 Not western (7) 21 Results (6) 22 Emotional pang (6) 23 Cultural (6) 25 Bad treatment (5)
1. In the Tarzan films, what was Jane's last name? 2. Which 1969 Oscar winning film was X-rated in the USA? 3. John 'the cat' Robie was the debonair central character in which popular film? 4. In which three Quentin Tarantino films has English actor Tim Roth played a role? One point for each correct answer. 5. What role was actor Elmo Lincoln playing when he stabbed his co-star to death while filming a 1918 movie? 6. Eric Claudin is the disfigured genius in which classic 1943 film? 7. Name the three films that have won the Oscar for best picture with the name of a city in the film title. One point for each correct answer. 8. The car in the Knightrider series was called KITT. What does this acronymn stand for? 9. Which famous film title is the Mexican name for the river known in the USA as 'Rio Grande'? 10. In which film did Sir Laurence Olivier play? a. A Nazi war criminal named Dr. Christian Szell,
b. An aging Jewish Nazi hunter named Ezra Lieberman, c. Nazi war criminal Rudolf Hess 11. In which animated Disney films would one find the following characters? One point for each correct answer: a. Pumba, b. Si & Am, c. Pongo, d. Edna E. Mode
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La Esquina de Miguel
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Special Menu Available Every Day & Evening 8 Euros
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Search & Learn with the very first “Sopa de Letras� in the Axarquia! Words you need to know Search Word presente mensaje palabras hora muchachos sal perro playa oceano helado telefono personas fiesta agua comprar ropa zapatos musica canciones camisa pantalon grupo problema cansado estupido iglesia biblia reino alabanza
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Pavo Real Bar and Restaurant Open 6 days a week (incl. Kitchen) 12.00pm until late (Closed Wednesdays) TEL: 654 869 083
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Asesoria Axarquia Our office has offered comprehensive help and advice to our foreign clients in the Axarquia area for more than 15 years Our experience is based on: Land Registry: • Registration of properties • Corrections/Update of properties • Plot measurements and ownership exchanges
Deeds: • Purchase and sale contracts • Property new building declarations • Inheritances • Wills
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For Sale NISSAN Terrano II, 207 SE TD 2004, 65,000 miles, RHD on Spanish plates Dark blue, roof bars, radio/CD,Price includes Transfer 3000€ Tel. Dani 951 239 888
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•June 2015 Horoscopes• ARIES
20th March - 19th April
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ou have a wonderful combination of optimism and spirituality, You believe in miracles as well as angels, and the Tooth Fairy. This month something may happen that only further solidifies your beliefs.
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t may be that your friends and family help you with a task or you discover a mechanized solution that does the job for you. Technology can be a wonderful thing.
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ou could receive some sort of windfall today, Gemini. Use it wisely. Consider buying some time to figure out what you want to do with your life. It's likely that your career isn't exactly ringing your bells these days.
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he reality of spiritual advancement through love is all around you. Your artistic sensibilities are very high, so you might want to write, draw, or paint something that captures your thoughts.
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22th December - 19th January
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feeling of unity with the billions you've never met could overwhelm you now. You might want to write down your impressions so you can refer to them later. You might otherwise forget it all.
ome friends associated with a group you admire might take you to some kind of rally, Sagittarius. This could be a lot of fun for you. You could make some new friends.
AQUARIUS
f you've been held back by worries over the integrity of a relationship or the long-term prospects of a partnership, you can dispel concerns by confronting the person directly.
ou face other people with a profound, spiritual love. They will return it! You might want to write down your thoughts or draw pictures of whatever pops into your mind, even if you don't feel you have talent.
our charm and social skills are at a high level, and your joviality and gift for conversation should make you a welcome guest at any social event. And you should be invited to a lot of them.
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our creativity is at an alltime high, so also try to work in some quiet time where you can do some writing or painting. If friends invite you out in the evening, by all means, take them up on the
ou could take better care of your health. What happened to that exercise regimen you vowed to start? It's never too late to improve your eating habits and begin working out.
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oney matters look positive, as your intuition regarding money management has been working well and is likely to continue. Your psychic and intuitive faculties are wide open and
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Salon de Belleza Hair and Beauty Salon
Tin Tin Tin Tin IS the place where you can go and have a full day of beauty treatment: Perm, colouring, hi and low light, wash & set also cuts for men and children, Acrylic nails, manicure, pedicure, facials, waxing, colouring eyelashes, eyebrows & make up. Nueva villa de C贸mpeta Mon-Wed -Fri (Just behind Caf茅 C贸mpeta) 10.00-13.30 &
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El Mosquin CĂłmpeta Tel: 608 658 108 www.horseriding-andalucia.com email: caballosmosquin@hotmail.com
"Visit the stables and enjoy a coffee, a refreshment or an icecream in the shades of our terrace. “
of May. This time we will have the visit of Danish Equin Vet Heidi Nielsen, who is coming to teach us How to keep your horse durable, healthy and happy.Among other things Heidi will work us through; A chiropractical examination of each horse. A thorough examination of the hooves.
LOS CABALLOS DEL MOSQUIN Spring has arrived!
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his month of May at Los Caballos del Mosquin will be another good month.
Spring has arrived and the horses are looking really well after having changed their winter coat for the shint short summer coat. Flowers, birds, the bright light
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and early mornings give us another dimension to the experience of a ride in the natural park. At the end of the month we will be organising the next clinic at Los Caballos del Mosquin. This will occur between the 22nd and 29th
A checking out the saddle of our horses. An analisis of our riding according to the "Alexander technic". You can read more on Heidis web site: www.dyredoktorheidinielsen.dk Enjoy spring on horseback it is a wonderful treat.."
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I convinced my wife to work for the CIA. So she wouldn't be allowed to tell me about her day.
My wife accused me of being self-important. I nearly fell off my throne.
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Tesco has reported a record loss of ÂŁ6.4 billion. Well, that's what you get for gambling on horses.
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They originated in Mexico and the American Southwest. Nowadays their 300 species extend from Utah into northern South America and the Caribbean. They like full sun and are found growing naturally in deserts and open grassland. They belong to the family Asparagales, sub-family Agavoideae. The name agave is from the Greek meaning 'stately or noble' and the Aztecs knew it as metl, translating as 'magnificent'.
THE A TEAM – AGAVES AND ALOES Campo Cuttings by Lorraine Cavanagh.
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ardeners and nongardeners alike often confuse agaves and aloes, understandably! Even experts can have some trouble with them as they often appear so alike. If we delve back into their fascinating history, the differences become a little clearer, though they are an example of what we call convergent evolution. This means that two completely distinct genera of plants develop in two different parts of the world yet develop a very similar appearance and way of living. Both have adapted to live in dry inhospitable places and are invaluable in our gardens to provide form, structure and drama with almost total neglect! The aloes and agaves are monocots - note the way that leaves wrap around the stem. Other examples are grasses, orchids and leeks. In spite of this initial similarity, the aloes and agaves are only distantly related, with their last common ancestor thought to have existed around 93
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million years ago when dinosaurs still walked the Earth. Both are succulents with fleshy leaves arranged in rosettes and have evolved in similar environments. Both can handle high summer heat and nutrient-poor soil and, importantly, long periods of drought. They look surprisingly similar and fill the same ecological niche yet they live continents apart. Aloe are “Old World” plants. They originally grew in sub-Saharan Africa on the Saudi Arabia Peninsula and on Madagascar. From there they spread along the coast of the Mediterranean and to South Africa where the aloe genus evolved into the 500 species that we know today. They belong to the family Liliaceae, along with alstroemeria, agapanthus and tulips and are in the sub-family Asphodeloideae. They range from small creepers to tree-like plants, hence arborescent. In our climate, in general, they prefer a little light shade. The name aloe probably stems from the Arabic word alloeh meaning shining bitter substance. .
Agave are “New World” plants.
Leaves: the leaves of aloe are fleshy, if you break one open it will ooze a clear mucilaginous gel. Think of the well-known aloe vera, the healing plant. By contrast, leaves of agaves are fibrous, the classic being agave sisalana which is cultivated for its tough stringy fibre which is turned into cord, string and rope – or sisal. Both plants store water in their leaves. Flowers: the flowers of aloe are tubular and quite fine, often produced in large clusters or candelabras atop long stems. They typically bloom in springtime and early summer and range from creamy-white, yellow, orange, bright red and purple. They are loved by insects and tiny birds with long beaks. Agaves also flower atop a long stalk that shoots up from the centre of the rosette of leaves. This flower spike is called an inflorescence and it towers over the plant with a bushy grouping of flowers at the top. The plant uses enormous reserves to produce such a massive spike and, typically, dies afterwards – literally flowering themselves to death. Consequently, agaves only flower once in their lifetime and this massive outpouring usually occurs after 10 to 30 years of life, though sometimes longer. It earns the plant the nickname of Century plant. Uses: aloes are mainly used as medicinal plants, the most
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common of which is aloe vera, typically used as a treatment/preventative for all types of skin complaints, burns, bites and stings. Internally it is believed to calm stomach and digestive problems and it is indicated as an anti-cancer and anti-AIDS plant. Agaves give us, predominantly, food, drink and household products. They have long been considered as one of the most important crops in their corner of the world with a multitude of uses. Their fibre made paper and brushes to write with, sisal for ropes and nets to hunt and fish, shoes and clothes and thread for sewing. Their extremely sharp spines became sewing needles and nails. The juice extracted was used in alcoholic drinks, to make bread, honey and sugar, vinegar, soap and, to a lesser degree, medicines. The strong flower stalks were used as beams in house construction and their tough dried leaves formed walls and roofs. Any surplus made fine firewood and the ashes were an excellent cleaning product! They were commonly planted as a stock-proof barrier and are often still seen here marking old boundaries or roadsides. It must be remembered that whilst many aloes soothe skin, many of the agave family have extremely irritating juice – so don´t mix your aloes and your agaves, identification is vitally important. Some popular aloes: Aloe arborescens, red hot poker aloe is from South Africa and a very popular choice for its bright glowing red winter colour. It branches and bulks rapidly and can build up to a height of 3m or more if left to its own devices. Young plants can be easily detached and spread around. It looks particularly good in lines, perhaps at the base of dark cypress trees. Aloe ferox, Cape aloe or bitter aloe. The leaves look similar to aloe marlothii but the flower spike
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is distinctive, being single and vertical and a glowing orange-red. Those of you who bit your nails in childhood will have fond memories of this plant – it is from this that bitter aloe is extracted! Aloe marlothii, the mountain aloe. A striking single-stemmed aloe with great presence which can reach 4m high. The leaves are large and broad covered with spines on the upper and lower surfaces with maroon coloured teeth along the leaf margins. The flowers are held candelabra style and can vary from the typical gold through yellow, orange or bright red. Aloe vera syn. barbadensis. This is one of the oldest plants on record due to its medicinal properties and health benefits. It is a must in every garden or in a pot on your terrace. It will reach maturity in 3 to 4 years with a height of 75cm and up to 21 leaves. It will produce ´pups´around the mother plant which can be carefully removed and replanted. Some popular agaves: Agave Americana, plain green colouring. Agave Americana marginata, with bold green and yellow stripes along the length of the leaves. Agave Americana medio-picta alba with solid cream bands down the centre of the leaves, edged with blue-grey. All of these form spectacularly statuesque plants that are exceedingly tough and drought resistant. They bear very vicious spines at the leaf tips (that can be cut off for safety) and all along the margins too. Agave attenuata, the foxtail or pearly agave. A much softer and spineless agave with a lovely pearly sheen and a dramatic curved foxtail flower spike. It is one of the more tender members of the family, not tolerating freezing conditions, snow or frost. Agave ferox, a giant agave which can easily reach 2m high with a width of 3m with a solid chunky appearance and vicious barbed leaves. It is one of the most
prolific agaves, so by planting just one you can quickly spread your collection. Yellow green flower. Please don´t forget, we will be changing to Summer Hours from 4th June, so open between 9am and 2pm. June Open Day as part of our Birthday Celebrations! Our next Open Day is on 3rd June and Sue Rodgers of Nevada Naturales is our guest speaker. As well as giving a talk on herbs in the garden and their usage in traditional medicines, she will also demonstrate how to make artisanal cheese. We will learn how easy it is to make goats cheese, ricotta, feta and Jben (Moroccan cheese). And there will be lots of home made cheese and membrillo to taste. After the huge turnout we had for our Bee Day, we have decided to hold 2 sessions on the same day to ease numbers and parking! So the first session will start at 11am and the second at 2pm There will be lots of Special Offers on the day too! Lorraine Cavanagh owns the specialist garden centre Viveros Florena, Competa, Malaga (garden centre, designers & landscapers) and is author of the bestselling Mediterranean Garden Plants and Citrus, The Zest of Life. Keep checking our web page for latest news and exciting new stock arriving at the garden centre. Join our mailing list to keep in constant touch. NEW: Shop on-line with us for unusual plants, plug plants, scented roses, coloured iris, bulbs, organic products and my books. Winter Hours October - May: 10 – 4, closed Sundays and Mondays. Summer Hours, June, July & September: 9 – 2, closed Sundays & Mondays (closed for the month of August) Tel: 689928201 Web: www.viverosflorena.com Email: florenaspain@hotmail.com Also see us on Facebook – Lorraine Cavanagh's Garden Centre
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A COMBINATION OF TWO CHOIRS One Voice" and "Coral CoraXalia" under the directorship of Eusebio Pita, are holding a joint Concert on Friday 26th June in Competa Church at 9pm. Another opportunity to hear these wonderful local choirs performing a variety of songs by Gershwin, Javier Busto, Paul Desmond, and includes "Insalata Italiana" by Richard Genee a comical parody of opera, “Deep River”, a traditional Spiritual song, and many others. Do come along and be entertained by these two choirs yu are promised a fantastic evening! CAS SUMMER BALL A Celebration of Summer will be held in Nerja on Friday, June 19. The evening will be the annual mid-year fund-raising event by the Costa Animal Society and it is already shaping up to be another terrific night.The summer ball will start with canapés and drinks on the terrace, after which guests will be served a three-course dinner, including wine and coffee. Then it will come the Grand Raffle with many quality prizes to be won as usual, followed by dancing through the evening with music from Mike and Geoff, the Flying Dolphins. This is one of the most important fund-raising events of the year for the Costa Animal Society and your participation helps to generate the
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cash needed to care for stray and abandoned animals in the area. All money raised from the evening will go directly to CAS. The venue will be the Caves Restaurant in Maro and tickets, at 35 euros each, can be reserved with the CAS office in Nerja, or by calling Diana on 679 714 612. Come and celebrate mid-summer with CAS and help a local charity at the same time.
CALLING SPRING FOSTERERS! Spring always brings an explosion of puppies and kittens and inevitably many are dumped at the Costa Animal Society (CAS) or other charities' front doors. Unfortunately, CAS and all animal protection groups are already full to the brim with adult abandoned animals and there are no spare funds to place these new waifs in kennels. Therefore, CAS urgently needs people to foster puppies and kittens, even if it is just for a couple of weeks, until a more permanent solution can be found. Please contact the CAS office on 95 252 3607 for a no-obligation chat if you could help with fostering. It's an ideal way for pet lovers who spend only part of the year in Spain to enjoy the company of an animal while they are here.
SAN JUAN The festival of San Juan is celebrated on the evening of the 23rd of June each year with people staying out late and even camping on the beaches. This yearly event is filled with rituals which are still popular today amongst many of the Spanish partly because of their religious roots but more likely because they're just fun. One of the most obvious spectacles of the San Juan festivities are the lighting of bonfires (Hogueras) which in coastal areas tend to take place on the beaches. These fires have two symbolic meanings, one is to give the sun more strength as from this day on the sun gets weaker and the days shorter and the second is to cleanse the onlookers of their sins. It's said that anybody who jumps over one of these bonfires three times will be purified of their sins and their problems burned away. You'll also sometimes see small pieces of paper being burnt on these fires too. It is a common tradition in some parts of Spain to write down wishes and throw them onto the fires for them to come true!
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Local News or La Taperia: 655 432659 Saturday 13th June Acoustic Roots Bar Extremena Archez Tel: 686 558 362 or 696 343 116
LIVE GIGS Every Sunday the fabulous Dixie Swing Band is playing at The Old Cellar in Calle Huertos 33, Nerja. Tel: 952 52 41 38 Roger Sparks is back from the Caribbean and Acoustic Roots are back in action this summer! Acoustic Roots are Roger Sparks and Mitch France. The Rooters are Tom Robinson, Rod Jones and Mitch France. These dates are subject to confirmation, please go to www.acoustic-roots.com for up to date information before making a booking.
Friday 19th June The Rooters Bar Cerezo Canillas de Albaida Tel: 699 933 026 Friday 26th June The Rooters Plaza Almijara Competa Tapa de Paco: 952 553 701, Pericos: 952 553 739 or La Taperia: 655 432 659 Saturday 27 June The Rooters Restaurante La Plaza Canillas de Albaida Tel: 952 553 254/609 167 127 infoposadalaplaza@gmail.com
Friday 5th June Acoustic Roots Restaurante La Plaza Canillas de Albaida Tel: 952 553 254/609 167 127 infoposadalaplaza@gmail.com Saturday 6th June Acoustic Roots El Recreo from 8.30pm Competa Tel: 952 516 043 Friday 12th June Acoustic Roots Plaza Almijara Competa Tapa de Paco: 952 553 701, Pericos: 952 553 739
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cent discount in fees. Infrastructure Councillor Nieves Atencia announced the news and explained that the project had been designed to encourage young people to open their own company in the town.
COMPETA SWIMMING POOL OPENING TIMES Monday to Friday : 9:30 - 13:00 & 16:30 - 20:30 Saturday: 9:30 - 13:00 Sunday: Closed ENTREPRENEUR GRANTS Nerja residents aged under 30 who wish to open a business will be able to benefit from a 50 per
NEW MUSEUM IN VELEZ MALAGA The contract for the construction of Velez-Malaga’s new museum has been awarded to the company Alabaida Infraestructuras SA. The total cost will amount to €908,386, €300,000 less than the original bidding price, which was around €1.2 million. Mayor Francisco Delgado Bonilla explained that the new museum would be located in the former Hospital San Juan de Dios and was expected to be completed by the end of the present year. “The chosen company has committed to reduce the period of completion, which had been estimated at 11 months,” said the mayor. “These new museum facilities have been designed to foster and promote our historic town centre.” He added that the museum would be home to 1,700 items from the town’s history including archaeological remains, documents, photographs belonging to private collections, as well as the municipal archive of Malaga.
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Torrox Costa Velez Malaga Frigiliana Almunecar Motril Maro
Tel: 952 538 010 Tel: 952 541 104 Tel: 952 533 002 Tel: 958 631 125 Tel: 958 823 591 Tel: 952 529 024
Town Doctors Halls Doctors Canillas de Aceituno Tel: 952 518 250 Cómpeta Calle San Antonio Tel: 951 289 791
Alcaucin
Tel: 952 510 002
Archez
Tel: 952 553 159
Canillas de Albaida. Tel: 952 553 006
Salares
Tel: 952 508 906
Canillas de Aceituno, Tel: 952 518 002
Sayalonga
Tel : 952 552 404
Cómpeta,
Sedella
Tel: 952 508 858
Tel: 952 516 006 952 516 025
Nerja
Tel: 952 523 131
Periana
Tel: 952 536 016
Rio Gordo
Tel: 952 732 154
Sayalonga
Tel: 952 535 021
Salares
Tel: 952 508 903
Sedella
Tel: 952 508 839
Salobrena Tel: 958 829 332 Torre del Mar Tel: 952 542 396
Municipal Police Canillas de Aceituno Tel: 952 518 000 Tel: 952 518 002 Cómpeta Tel: 605 276 302 Canillas de Albaida Tel: 952 558 321 Nerja Tel: 952 521 545 Torrox Pueblo Tel: 952 539 828 Torrox Costa Tel: 952 538 115 Velez Malaga Tel: 952 549 238 Torre del Mar Tel: 952 965 546 Emergencies 112
Tourist Information Cómpeta Tel: 952 553 685 Nerja Tel: 952 521 531 Sayalonga Tel: 952 535 206 Torre del MarTel: 952 541 104
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Torre del Mar Tel: 952 540 471 Torrox Costa Tel: 952 538 010 Velez Malaga Tel: 952 559 100 Vinuela
Tel: 952 519 002
Frigiliana
Tel: 952 533 122
La Herradura Tel: 958 827 794 Nerja
Tel: 952 548 430
Torrox Pueblo Tel: 952 538 200
Taxi’s Canillas de Albaida Maria Jose: 952 553 018 Cómpeta 952 553 662 Franquelo: El Mellizo: 952 516 056 Maximo: 952 516 199 Cesáreo: 952 516 205 Sayalonga Ramiro: 952 535 029 Velez Malaga 952 540 016
Frigiliana Malaga Motril
952 533 231 952 327 950 958 600 164
Telephone Doctors General Enquires Tel: 1004 Speaking Clock Tel : 093 Line Faults Tel: 1002 Directory Enquires Tel: 025
Airports Doctors Granada Airport Tel: 958 245 200 Malaga Airport Tel: 952 048 804
Bus Doctors Times L= Mon – Sat • D= Direct Nerja – Malaga 06.30L, 07.30, 08.30D, 08.55, 10.10D, 11.10, 11.55D, 12.40, 13.40, 14.55, 16.10, 17.10, 18.10D, 18.40, 19.40, 20.40, 21.15, 21.45D Malaga – Nerja 07.00, 08.15L, 09.15, 10.30, 11.00D, 11.45D, 12.30D, 13.00, 14.15, 15.15, 16.30, 17.30, 18.45, 19.30D, 20.15, 20.45D, 21.30D, 23.00 Nerja – Granada 06.30L, 09.45, 14.30, 15.45, 16.30, 19.15 Granada – Nerja 07.00, 09.00, 10.00, 13.00, 16.00, 17.30L, 20.00 Nerja – Sevilla 07.30D, 16.30, 02.00 Sevilla – Nerja 07.00, 18.00D, 24,00 Canillas de Albaida - CompetaSayalonga - Malaga Mon-Fri
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www.thegrapevine.es Street Markets Monday Torrox Costa Tuesday Nerja Wednesday Algarrobo Costa, Rincon de la Victoria Thursday Velez- Malaga, Frigiliana, Torre del Mar Friday Almunecar, Frigliana, Sayalonga, La Herradura Saturday C贸mpeta, La Caleta de Velez Sunday Nerja Car Boot Sale, Sayalonga Sayolanga Municipal Market Mon- Fri 8.30am-2.30pm
Church Services C贸mpeta Catholic
Sat 8.00pm & Sun Midday
Church of England Sundays 5.30pm Torre del Mar Lux Mundi Tel: 952 543 334 Evangelical Church Tel: 952 532 825 Fellowship of the King Tel: 958 658 439 Anglican Church of Nerja & Almunecar Tel: 952 525 406
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Consulates
Hospitals
Austria
Tel: 952 600 267
Carlos Haya Tel: 951 290 000
Belgium
Tel: 952 399 907
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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
UK
Tel: 952 352 300
USA
Tel: 952 474 891
Airlines
Tel: 958 603 506
Vets Naturevets: 952 55 38 50 URG: 617 00 17 23 Nerja Clinica San Fernando (vet Expedito) 609 982 941 Torrox Village & Torrox Costa
608 45 42 70
La Herradura
625 233 778
C贸mpeta & La Caleta:
657 582 225
National Holidays
www.easyjet.com www.bmibaby.com
January 1st
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www.ryanair.com
January 6th
Three Kings Day
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February 28th
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May 1st
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August 15th Virgin de la Asuncion
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English Radio Stations Global Radio
96.5 FM
Andalucia Day May Day
October 12th Dia de la Hispanidad November 1st
All Saints day
December 6th Dia de la Constitucion
Wave
96.0 FM
Coastline Radio
97.6 FM
Radio Sol Almijara
99.1 FM
December 8th Immaculate Conception
Spectrum
105.5 FM
December 25th Christmas Day
REM FM
104.8 FM
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Accommodation
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 Alberdini Hotel Restaurant Tel: 952 51 62 94
Airconditioning / Heating
Phone: 952.539.742
Mobile: 606.423.869
www.redwell.com
Tel: 952 96 78 03 www.malagaclima.com
Tecnicas Maro Tel: 952 52 95 38 Esola Systems Tel: 952 550 323 Klimacentro Tel: 952 540 786 Auto Cool Tel: 646 295 994
Construction
Hairdressers
Solar Shade Tel: 902 888 176 Nick Atkinson Tel: 658 151628 noneedtopaint.com Tel: 640 519 482 Pool Repairs - Carl Firth Tel: 646 686 463
Tin Tin Hairdressers Tel: 952 516 416 E.G.O Tel: 616 022 734 Chica Loca Tel: 622 305 532 Chique Tel: 680740545
Drains
Health & Beauty
Waynes Drains Tel: 657 862 628
Centro Mar y Salud Dr. Bernadette Veeger - General Practitioner
Electricians
Electricians Roger 648 025 901 Mike 606 246 902 Answerphone: 952 553 282
Electrician Tel 951242449
C&Gs 2381 & 2391
Mob 666707297
www.english-electrician-nerja.com
Food Stores & Shops
Carpenters Tejeiro Tel: 952 516 149
Computers
La Gelateria facebook/heladeriacompeta
Furniture Stores
printerink.es Ink Cartridges, Stationery, Printing Services & 2 euro selection at Trapiche Market & Divas Boutique Tel: 627242977 sales@printerink.es
Competa Computers Professional Computer Repairs
Tel: 952 96 78 03 www.malagaclima.com www.competa-computer.com john@competa-computers.com Tel: 951 067 722 / 617 979 364
General Practitioner Psychology Physiotherapy Osteopathy Massage Acupuncture Gynaecology Neurology Medical Thermography Dermatology Iridology Vitamin & Mineral dificiencies testing Food allergies testing Colontherapy Pedicure Nutritional Coaching Gym classes Mindfulness training Nursing Care Paseo MarĂtimo, El Morche/Torrox Costa, 952 532 065 / 617 913 196, www.centromarysalud.com info@centromarysalud.com
Samusalud Tel: 625029316 Clinica Europa Tel: 952 530 908 Ian Pett Dental Care Tel: 691 700 587
Internet CafĂŠ Competa Webs Tel: 952 553 473 Competa Internet Services Tel: 952 553 881
Nursing & Care Glass, lighting & blinds Jose Luis Persianas Tel: 952 516 397 Tejeiro Carpinteria Tel: 952 51 61 49
NURSE RGN Acute ILLNESS & ELDERLY CARE englishnurse@rocketmail.com Tel 951 242 449
Internet & Telephone Nerja Solutions Tel: 952 52 71 45 BB4S Tel: 951 239 888 Tecno-vision Tel: 952 520 946 Axarwifi Tel: 644 408 850
Insurance Essential Cover Tel: 951 39 07 00 Black Tower Tel: 607 845 603
Kitchens
Sunkitchens The Kitchen Professionals Doors & Wardrobes Raul Chica: 653 634 633 Torre del Mar (Malaga)
Kennels & Pets Raza Hotel for dogs Tel: 952 535 417
Language Schools Axareducation Tel: 655 48 59 44
Locksmiths LOCKSMITH UK C&G Qualified, Callouts (24/7) and / or appointments
Call Paul Tel: 664367511 email: pcandmrogers@gmail.com
Plumbers & Water Solutions
Plumbers Continued Fontifrio Tel: 689 509 666
Tel:(0034) 618 295 063 Tel:(0034) 951 067 711
Leisure & Hobbies
Buggy Tours www.buggytours.net Tel: 653 635 180 Competa Hikes Tel: 619 175 Los Caballos del Mosquin Tel: 608658 108
Solutions 4 U Tel: 952 55 38 07 Taurus Real Estate, Tel: 952 53 50 43 Inland-Property Tel: 952 252 7300 Tu Rincon del Sol Tel: 952 51 63 58 Competa Properties Tel: 952 516 107
Mechanics & Recovery Restaurants & Bars Tel: 952 507 144 CP Auto Aircon Tel: 649 307 966
Property Legal Advice Solutions 4 U Tel & Fax (00 34) 952 55 38 07
Mobile: (00 34) 660 51 01 34
www.solutions4u-competa.com
Asesoria Aljarife Tel:952 51 66 00 Asesoria Axarquia Tel:952 54 51 05 Thomas Gant Law Tel: 952 51 69 61
Property Management House Martins Tel: 692 40 83 06 HoneyBee Management Tel: 695 521 350
Removals UK Deliveries Tel: 951 247 240 / 608 091 660 Fontaneria Roman Tel: 952 55 33 69
Real Estate
El Pilon - Cómpeta Tel: 952 55 35 12 Taberna Teteria Hierbabuena Tel: 951 70 76 38 - Cómpeta Taj Majal - Torrox Costa Tel: 952 53 49 72 The Pavo Real - Cómpeta/Torrox Rd Tel: 654 86 90 83 The Balcon Hotel - - Cómpeta Tel: 952 55 36 62 El Recreo - Cómpeta Tel: 951 51 60 43 La Pergola - Torre del Mar Tel: 627 579 776 La Extremeña - Archez Tel: 686 558 362 Casa Paco - Competa Tel: 952 516 077 Alberdini Hotel Restaurant Competa Tel: 952 51 62 94 El Pino Restaurant - Torrox Tel: 952 968 106 Perico’s - Competa Tel: 952 553 739 El Cortico - Competa Tel:952 553 647 Cantueso - Periana Tel: 699 946 213 AliOli - Competa Tel: 952 516 137
The Business Directory Continued Satellite Services Nerja Solutions Tel: 952 527 145 Total Satellite Installations Tel: 629 556 266 Sky Digital Tel: 952 464 378
Swimming Pool Heating
Vets Naturevets - Competa Tel: 952 553 850
Tel: 652 970 608 info@hmheating.es www.hmheating.es
Windows & Doors
Spa’s & Saunas
Solicitors
UPVC-WINDOWS/DOORS Tel. 952 50 25 27 E-Mail: juanverdun@juanverdun.com
Official Manufacturer
Delprado Solicitors Tel: 95 252 72 74
Cars Bought & Sold Cars Wanted Tel: 657 919 965 Second Hand Cars Tel: 670 411 255
Solar
Tel: 652 970 608 info@hmheating.es www.hmheating.es
Solar Sundays Tel: 648 025 901
Mobility
Upholstery Michael’s Upholstery Tel: 952 55 34 64
Plants VetiverSpain Tel: 692 288 657
Villa Care
Mobility Products For Sale or Hire Tel: 95 296 7015 / Mob: 635 445 279
www.bluebadgemobility.com
STAIR-LIFTS Tel: 95 296 7015 / Mob: 635 445 279
House Martins tel:+44 (0)845 0041041 mob: +34 692 408 306 www.housemartins.es
Property Care and Management Services
HoneyBee Management Tel: 695 521 350
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JUNE 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. and at Competa in the Parish Church at 5.30 p.m. All are welcome. Contact number 952 219 396. LAKE VINUELA SOCIAL CLUB We meet on the 1st THURSDAY of the month from 12noon until approx. 2.30pm followed by lunch at Bar Atila, Puente Don Manuel to enjoy social activities and meet like minded friends. We regularly have a quiz, open the box, bingo and a guest speaker. For further details please contact 676772693 or email lake.vinuela@yahoo.co.uk LUX MUNDI LUX MUNDI, TORRE DEL MAR JUNE COMING EVENTS AND EXCURSIONS. Thursday 4th - Talk about Akshy and Curry Lunch. Talk by Raquel Mason, the Association Director of Akshy, which is a non-profit making Non Government Organization in India whose principal aim is to improve the living conditions and education of the poorest children the “untouchables” (or dalits). After the talk there will be a curry lunch and drink. All food has been donated so your contribution of 3.50 Euros or possibly more will enable Lux Mundi to send another donation to once again help the school, children and community. Time 11.30am at the Centre. Monday 8th – Quiz Night. Please come and enjoy our Quiz Night at the Centre. Ticket price 5 Euros available at the Centre. Proceeds to fund raising. Time 18.00pm for 18.30pm. Wednesday 10th June – Coach Excursion to Almeria. Ticket price 20 Euros available at the Centre. Departure times Viñuela (Football Pitch) 8.00am, Torre del Mar (Coach Station) 8.30am,
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Caleta 8.40am and Algarrobo (Lidl) 8.45am. Thursday 18th - Coach Excursion to Gibraltar. Ticket price 12 Euros available at the Centre, profits for fund raising. Departure times Puente don Manuel (Hotel Romero) 6.45, Algarrobo (Lidl) 7.15, Caleta 7.20 and Torre Del Mar (Bus Station) 7.30. Depart Gibraltar 15.00. PASSPORTS Friday 19th – Taizé Prayer. Lux Mundi, Torre del Mar are very pleased to be able to share with the Torre del Mar Spanish Evangelical Church (Presbyterian) the wish to provide a time of refection and prayer. The Services will take place on the 3rd Friday of every month at the Church premises situated in Calle San Andres, No 29 in Torre del Mar ( 2 doors towards the sea, from Clinica Rincon, on the left hand side of the street). All are welcome the Service is in Spanish and English and Lux Mundi look forward to meeting you there. Time 20.30. Tuesday 23rd – San Juan Festival on the Beach. Full information will be available later from the Centre. Friday 26th – Summer Bazaar. Please cTime 11.00am to 13.00pm. For further information and bookings please contact the Centre, Torre del Mar Tel.952 543 334 E-mail: luxmundi@lux-mundi.org .Please note you are unable to make bookings through the web site.
in November
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 TRAPICHE SOCIAL CLUB The Trapiche Social Club meets every Wednesday at 12 noon until 2pm at the Trapiche Restaurant, just off the A356 Velez-Malaga to La Vinuela. The first Wednesday in the month is our regular lunch meeting, we enjoy a 3 course lunch with wine, casera and water for just €8.50. 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-Losromanes.org.uk or Margaret Branch Sec. 951066079
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Attractive villa in beautiful country setting with sea views & only 10 mins to the coast. Large living area, fitted kitchen, 3 beds, 2 baths, 30m2 attic room, pool terrace with outside kitchen & pergola. Super property in sought after location.
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235,000 euro
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Wonderful country villa in a beautiful tranquil location. Luxury kitchen, living room, dining room, 2 double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms & utility room. Private terraces with stunning views. Gated drive and garage. Many features. EPC rating G Ref: C3325
275,000 euro
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Ideal family house located within walking distance from the popular & vibrant village of C贸mpeta. 4 Spacious double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms (1 en suite) large open lounge / dining, semi open f/f kitchen, 8mt x 4mt pool, garage. Stunning views to the sea, National Park and countryside. EPC rating F Ref: C3443
225,000 euro
Enchanting country villa in a fabulous location, close to a river and with easy walking distance to Archez. Rustic style, spacious open plan kitchen/diner, good size living room, 3 double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms (1 en suite). Secluded pool terrace. Awaiting EPC Ref: 3403
99,000 euro