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May 2015

Issue 121

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Editors Note... It's been great that the local candidates for Mayor have used our magazine to get their message across to the foreigners in the area. The local elections are at the end of May and hopefully you will be voting as the foreign vote can now make a big difference. Take a look on pages 20 to 24 to see what some of the candidates have to say.

Front Cover: Andalucian Paella

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May Weather Days with rainfall: 3 Days Avg Max Temperature: 23.2 c Hours of Sunshine : 9.4 p/day The weather data is for guidance only and is the average monthly maximum for the Costa del Sol

Also, this month is the annual Scruffs Dog Show at The Pavo Real on the Torrox to Competa Road. This promises to be a day of fun for you and your dog and all proceeds go to CAS, see advert on page 19. Later on in May also in aid of charity FUNCOM organise their annual Hoe Down again at The Hotel Balcon, Competa. Tickets are only 10 euro and are available at Todo Papel. (see advert on page 58). You may have also seen some of our facebook postings recently showing two locals Jansen and Steve (Grapevine) from Competa competing in this years Andalucian Triathlon circuit. The season started in Benalmadena in April and ends in October in Torre del Mar. We will keep you updated with their progress via facebook and in next months magazine. If you are holding an event for charity or are doing something that might inspire others we would love to hear about it and post it on our face book page. Enjoy and keep reading The Editor

Inside This Month

36 Walking the length of Spain Maggie Woodward on her third camino.

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54 Come and meet Oscar!

Find him at Moreno’s Bar Restaurant in Puente Don Manuel.

84 The Mediterranean Fruit Fly – Medfly – Ceratitis Capitata More Campo Cuttings with Lorraine Cavanagh

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Canillas de Aceituno

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Competa

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.

Spacious well established 3/4 bed 2 bath country house (148 m²) within walking distance of the village with easy access, sun room, terraces, 2 balcony terraces, garage and Jacuzzi. Offers considered!

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.

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Competa

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Competa

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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.

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.

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EPC - D

Rustic Style!

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Almayate

Sayalonga / Competa Charming rustic style 3 bed 2 bath country house (106 m²) with spacious living/dining room and open plan kitchen, 2 covered terraces, secluded pool area with sun terrace and spectacular countryside views.

EPC - E

Price Reduced!

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Beautiful superbly renovated south facing 2 bed 1 bath country house (203 m²) with easy access, walled courtyard, covered terrace, mature gardens, plenty of land and sea views.

EPC - In process

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Price: 179,950 Euros

EPC - E

Price Reduced!

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Competa Well established south west facing 4 bed 2 bath villa (164 m²) with easy access, sun room, covered terrace, pool area with sun terrace, laundry room and sea views.

EPC - In process

“ 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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Great Value Duplex! Price:180,000 Euros

Walking to village! Price:235,000 Euros

Large property!

Algarrobo Costa

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Superb spacious 4 bed 2 bath apartment (111 m²) located frontline with covered terrace, 2 balcony terraces, roof terrace, sea views and communal tennis court, pool and garden.

Beautiful immaculately presented rustic style 3 bed 2 bath country house (104 m²) within walking distance of the village with excellent access, covered terrace, pool area and huge kitchen/dining area.

Well established spacious 4 bed 3 bath villa including self contained guest house (200 m²) within walking distance of the village with large living/dining room + 2nd reception room, sun room, pool, garage, terraces, gardens and sea views. EPC - In process ref: v1008

EPC - In process

Price reduced!

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Competa Attractive well established 2 bed 2 bath villa (97 m²) in a tranquil rural setting near Competa. Spacious accommodation, great outside space and stunning mountain and countryside views make this the perfect location for anyone

EPC - G

ref:v561

Modern village house! Price:189,000

Euros

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We urgently need properties in any area of the Axarquia .

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Salares

Charming beautifully renovated rustic style 2 bed, 1 bath village house (94 m²) with en suite cloak/wc, lots of attractive features, spacious living accommodation with clever use of space, garden with terrace and roof terrace.

EPC - E

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Price:139,995 Euros

Canillas de Albaida Charming traditional rustic style 2 bed 2 bath country house (76 m²) within walking distance of the village with country kitchen, covered terrace, Jacuzzi, summerhouse and facilities for animals.

EPC - E

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62,000 Euros Greatopportunity! Location! Price: Price:69,000 Euros Great

Canillas de Albaida Superb immaculately presented 4 bed 3 bath village house (230 m²) with large living/dining room, beautiful fitted kitchen, garage and roof terrace with sea views.

Price:375,000 Euros

Salares Gorgeous traditional Moorish style 3 bed 1 bath village house (71 m²) with attractive rustic features, good sized accommodation, courtyard and roof terrace. buy next door to extend for just 10,000€.

Canillas de Albaida Beautiful spacious 2 storey 4 bed 3 bath villa (177 m²) with good access, large living/dining room and open plan kitchen, fabulous master bedroom suite, pool, terraces and spectacular views EPC - In process ref: v979

Price reduced!

Price:149,000 Euros

ref: t832 Price reduced!

Price:110,000 Euros

Competa

Canillas de Albaida Large 6 bed 3 bath village house (210 m²) in a central village location in need of some TLC with good sized accommodation spread over 2 floors and great rental potential.

EPC - F

EPC - in process

ref: t869

A charming 2 bed village house (88m2) with good access and parking nearby. This delightful property is set within superb mature gardens Easy to maintain permanent home or holiday/rental property. EPC- G ref: t689

TORROX Attractive villa situated within easy reach of Torrox Pueblo and the coast. 2 beds, 2 baths, private pool, roof terrace, good sea and mountain views. EPC pending.

Price 199,000 euros ZTM3991 COMPETA In the heart of the Competa countryside a villa in a most tranquil setting, lovely views, 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, pool. EPC pending.

Price 185.000 euros ZTM3843 TORROX / COMPETA Just 6kms north of Torrox, excellent easy access, 3 reception rooms,3 beds, 3 baths, lots of features, swimming pool. Sea and mountain views, Garage, internet access. EPC pending.

Price: 299,000 euros ZTM3467

COMPETA A 2 bed villa situated around 10 minutes from Competa. South facing, great views, attractive 7x3.5 pool, ample parking, storage GCH throughout, a/c in main bedroom, internet access. EPC pending.

Price 196,000 euros ZTM4072 COMPETA Large villa with 3 receptions, 3 beds, two baths, lovely pool terrace and stunning views, situated within easy walking distance of the village. EPC pending.

Price 295.000 euros ZTM3879 COMPETA A quality built 2 bed, 2 bath, wooden country house of 130m2 built construction, a very rural location, outstanding sea and mountain views, 5,600m2 plot, fully furnished. EPC pending.

Price: 165,000 euros ZTM4220

into a special insurance scheme. The only exceptions were pregnant mothers, children and access to A&E in emergency cases. It is estimated that over 800,000 migrants had their health cards removed while the government reported that only 500 people had signed up to the special insurance policy.

NEWS IN SPAIN News from around the Country

t would seem that not everyone considers it a blessing for the Way of St James pilgrimage route to the holy Spanish city of Santiago de Compostela to pass by their doorstep. A village in Galicia, north-western Spain, has put up signs asking pilgrims to stop defecating in the vicinity as they trudge towards Santiago de Compostela cathedral, where the apostle Saint James is said to be buried. The unseemly side of the pilgrimage route's booming popularity has led to the appearance of signs showing a red-circled and barred squatting figure. According to the Pilgrims Office in Santiago cathedral, 238,000 people followed the Way of St James in 2014, starting in various parts of Spain, France or elsewhere in Europe. A spokesman for the Federation of Friends of the Camino de Santiago said that the organisation had not received any specific complaints from anyone

in Lastres, but did say that farmers from other points along the route had called in to say that a field of their was being used as an open-air lavatory by a large number of pilgrims.

he Spanish government has announced that it will allow illegal immigrants to access free public health care after banning undocumented migrants from seeing GPs as an austerity measure. Mariano Rajoy, the Spanish prime minister, announced the u-turn on Tuesday, admitting that the 2012 rule change which barred foreigners not registered with the Spanish tax office from health centres had led to a â&#x20AC;&#x153;saturationâ&#x20AC;? of accident and emergency wards in hospitals. Under the reform pushed through three years ago by Mr Rajoyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s conservative Popular Party, illegal immigrants were banned from the public health service unless they paid

he new director of Spain's state-funded history academy has said that the official biography of General Franco will be amended to define the man who led the country for almost four decades as a dictator. Carmen Iglesias, the director of the Royal Academy of History, announced the move in response to a controversy surrounding the existing entry on the Spanish military leader in the institution's biographical dictionary which described the Franco regime as "authoritarian but not totalitarian". Speaking at a conference in Madrid, Ms Iglesias said that the 2011 publication would be corrected to reflect the dictatorial style of the man who ruled Spain with an iron fist from the end of the country's civil war in 1939 until his death in 1975. Ms Iglesias, the first woman to preside over the academy, said the entry for Franco had created an "unnecessary controversy" which would be addressed in the first digital edition of the biographical dictionary currently being produced.

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El Mosquin CĂłmpeta Tel: 608 658 108 www.horseriding-andalucia.com email: caballosmosquin@hotmail.com

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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!

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

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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When we opt to say thank you for EVERYTHING; our comfortable bed, the rain, the sunshine, our food, the smiling supermarket cashier, the grumpy neighbour, the smell of orange blossom, the weeds in the garden, we realise that everything in our lives is a blessing and a perfect lesson in our beautiful lives.

LOVE IS THE BEST FEELING EVER hether it is our first teddy bear, our family friends and lovers, a piece of music or watching a sunrise, the sensation of gratitude, contentment and joy we experience from them makes us realise one of the easiest emotions to feel is love.

internal monster called the ego. It causes us to compare ourselves with others, what they think , what they know, what they do, what they have, which can only lead to disappointment and frustration because we are uniquely gloriously who we are, and they are not..

Love is not complicated, not cruel, not painful, not dangerous not a waste of time and energy. Love is the most generous, honourable and healthy state we can be in. As st Paul writes..."Love is patient and kind; love is not jealous or boastful; it is not arrogant or rude Love does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful..."

When we consider what causes us to argue, bitch and complain at those we claim to love it is invariably nothing to do with love it is about insecurity, a feeling of dis empowerment. So we indulge in hissy fits, sulks, demands that we are right and need to be in control. We are not in balance when we become arrogant and unreasonable, the system becomes acidic; muscles tense, blood pressure rises head thumps, tummy churn, causing us to become tired ache-y and unhappy.

What we may do is complicate this wonderful simple honest emotion with a rather nasty little

Love works best when it goes hand in hand with gratitude. Feeling grateful opens up our hearts and minds and when this happens the primary emotion is love and love triggers the most sensational chemical reaction within ourselves. Our brains accelerate healing, wholesome activity; our skin glows, our internal organs moderate, and yes the heart rate may increase but love is a healthy process we will come to no harm when we feel love. Being in love is beautiful, being loved is fabulous but at it most rewarding and fulfilling feeling and giving love just cannot be bettered. love is the best feeling ever .. Jane Gudge

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haven't yet been approached by Cómpeta's finest ticket seller, King Kevin of Raffles you can still buy tickets at our Charity Shop or on the day, at The Pavo Real. Here are the entry categories for Scruff's 2015:

COME ON DOWN TO SCRUFFS DOG SHOW! Saturday May 9th

n Saturday May 9th at 2pm Action for Animals presents “Scruffs” our annual fun dog show at The Pavo Real on the TorroxCómpeta road. It's a great day out and you don't have to have a dog to come along and join in the fun, so don't get in a sweat if you haven't got a pet! It's more than just a doggy do– there's lots going on for all the family. We'll have some great stalls for you to browse, plus tombola and lucky dip and a host of other activities, including tin can alley, pin the tail on the dog (not a real one of course!) guess the weight and many more. Last year, Freya Aswynn's rune readings were very much in demand and this year she's back - so if you missed her last year

here's another chance to take a peek into your future. We've even got a hoola hoop competition this year, so if you fancy a twirl – get practising now! Our ever popular home-made cake stall promises to be as scrummy as ever, though if you're planning on entering the hoola hoop competition we suggest you do it before you stuff yourself full of cake. Once again, we're incredibly grateful to our sponsors and supporters who've provided a bunch of excellent prizes for our raffle, including massage and beauty treatments, designer fragrances, meals for two at many of our top local restaurants, horse riding, doggy goodies, champagne, jewellery and tons more. Don't miss out! If you

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BEST PEDIGREE, BEST NONPEDIGREE, BEST PUPPY, BEST FANCY DRESS, BEST SIX LEGS, BEST RESCUE DOG, BEST RESCUE BITCH, BEST CHILD HANDLER AND DOG, JUDGES FAVOURITE, WAGGIEST TAIL, BEST OLDIE, PRETTIEST EYES and BEST IN SHOW. Registration starts at 1pm and is 3€ per category or you can enter as many categories as you like for just 10€. You could win a rosette, a medal or a trophy! Park and Ride will be available from the Cómpeta helipad again this year, so no need to worry about finding a parking space. Come along and join in the fun – you'd be barking mad not to! 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) See

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GRAPEVINE SPEAKS TO MARI CARMEN MORENO ABOUT ARCHEZ

s we get closer to the 2015 municipal elections, I would like to present myself Mari Carmen Moreno, as selected candidate for the mayor's office in Archez by the Partido Popular . My team and I have great enthusiasm to work and have many projects, with the hope that the people of Archez will support us and we well be able to carry out these projects in our town. It is time for a change in Archez in order to be able to advance, progress and improve. The Archeros deserve a town with a future and equal opportunities for all, where the thing that comes first will be the citizens and their needs. We are a young, political team, ready to govern in the twentyfirst century, determined to work for Archez, defend democracy in our town, boost the economy, create jobs for all and not just the few, and ultimately improve the quality of life for all Archeros.

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Here are some of our ideas and projects that will be our priority to develop the village of Archez and put it in on parr with some of our neighbours 1 – To promote and utilise the greatest natural asset within Archez – the 'Turbilla' river. Our aim is to clean and develop the river in order to generate tourism in the form of hiking trails and local walks, plus utilise the river for the irrigation of local agriculture. 2 – To provide equal employment opportunities for all residents within Archez. All residents seeking employment will be welcomed to register on the 'Bolsa de Trabajo' (Town Hall employment list) and therefore have equal access to all jobs offered by the Town Hall. 3 – To promote all local companies and businesses within our municipality. In order to generate growth within the village, we aim to provide full support and assistance to both

4 – To improve services within the village for all our residents. We aim to provide new and improved services , all free of charge, to make life easier and provide a variety of associations and activities for everyone. These include post boxes which will be locally placed and more easily accessible for our campo residents, various sporting facilities with trained monitors for both sport and culture, plus support for existing associations along with the creation of new associations for foreign residents, youth and pensioners. We will also have an English speaking person within the Town Hall who will be dedicated to helping and assisting with the foreign residents within our community on matters such as water, electricity and rural road maintenance . These are just a few of the projects proposed by the Partido Popular for the 2015-2019 term. First and foremost though, we would like to stress that our primary intention is to govern with complete honesty and transparency, with total equality for all our citizens of Archez. Finally, I would like to invite all our foreign residents to our next meeting, which is to be held on Mon 11th May at 8pm in Bar Avenida, Archez where we can discuss in full our other projects and aims. Please come along and discuss with us any ideas you may have for the improvement of our village. We care about your thoughts and your opinions are very important to us. Contact us by phone or email : Mª CARMEN 696172179 maricmc@hotmail.es PHIL 657 149 712 Advertorial

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LA REVISTA GRAPEVINE HABLA CON MARI CARMEN MORENO DE ARCHEZ e acercan las elecciones municipales 2015 y yo, Mari Carmen Moreno, candidata a la alcaldía por el Partido Popular en Archez y mi equipo nos presentamos con ilusion, ganas de trabajar y llenos de proyectos, con la esperanza de que el pueblo de Archez nos apoye y asi poder llevarlos a cabo en nuestro pueblo.

1. Aprovechamiento de la máxima fuente de riqueza que posee Archez, el río Turbilla. Queremos poner en valor nuestro río manteniéndolo limpio y cuidado, para así poder sacarle el máximo rendimiento como fuente de ingresos para los Archeros, mediante el fomento de la agricultura de regadío y el turismo con la creación de caminos de senderismo.

Es hora de un cambio en Archez para poder progresar avanzar y mejorar. Porque los Archeros merecemos un pueblo con futuro e igualdad de posibilidades para todos, donde lo primero sean los ciudadanos y sus necesidades.

2. Igualdad de posibilidades laborales para todos los vecinos de Archez. Para ello, se creará una bolsa de trabajo pública con distintos puestos a ocupar, donde todos los vecinos del pueblo podrán inscribirse y tendrán acceso en igualdad de condiciones a los puestos ofertados por el Ayuntamiento.

Somos un equipo politíco de gente joven, preparados para gobernar en el siglo XXI, decididos a trabajar por Archez, defender la democracia en nuestro pueblo, activar la economía y crear empleo para todos y no solo para unos pocos y en definitiva mejorar la calidad de vida de todos los Archeros. A continuación os presentamos algunas de nuestras ideas y proyectos que serán nuestra prioridad para desarrollar el municipio de Archez y ponerlo en valor en favor de sus vecinos.

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3. Fomento de las empresas del municipio. Se prestará apoyo de todo tipo a empresas ya creadas en el pueblo y a empresas de nueva creación para ayudarlas en su funcionamiento y sus necesidades. 4. Mejora de la calidad de vida de los Archeros. Se prestarán servicios que hasta ahora son inexistentes en el pueblo y todo ello de forma gratuita, como por ejemplo: buzoneras con reparto

gratuito para las casas de campo, monitores de deporte y cultura entre otros, apoyo a asociaciones del municipio y creación de nuevas asociaciones de extranjeros, mayores, juventud, etc, contratación de una persona de contacto en el Ayuntamiento para que se encargue de los tramites para la comunidad extranjera, mantenimiento de caminos rurales, etc. Todos estos y algunos mas son los proyectos que el PP de Archez propone para la legislatura 2015-2019, pero ante todo queremos destacar que nuestra intención es gobernar con completa transparencia y por igual para todos los ciudadanos de Archez. Por último añadir que el día 11 de mayo el PP de Archez celebrará una reunión en el Bar Avenida a las 20:00 horas para todo el que desee asistir y proponernos e intercambiar ideas sobre futuras actuaciones a llevar a cabo en Archez, porque la opinión de los vecinos de Archez nos importa y queremos contar con vosotros. e-mail y teléfonos de contacto Mª CARMEN 696172179 maricmc@hotmail.es Advertorial

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Francisco Abolafio Rodriguez, Mayor of Sedella " All neighbours to me are equal" I have been on Sedella council for nearly 12 years, the last year as Mayor. I served as deputy mayor for seven years. During this time I have lived full time in the village of Sedella and was responsible for public works and maintenence of infastructure. In recent months we have made new improvements such as a new gym, work on the cemetary, a gallery, improvements to the fountain, new village lighting, new TV antenna, a park and also a new water deposit to alleviate the water problems. This has created much needed employment in the village. We hope to be able to do much more work. Health and social care is very important to me. We provide transport to hospital appointments for elderly residents. I welcome everyone to come and see me with any problem or idea they have. Translation to English is available.

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SO THAT COMPETA CONTINUES GROWING

José Luis Torrés Gutiérrez

Jose aLuis Torres Guttierrez Candidato Alcalde de Cómpeta en las elecciones del 24/5/2015. Candidate for Mayor of Cómpeta at the elections the 24th of May 2015

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DON’T WASTE THIS OPPORTUNITY!

“La Fuerza del cambio” “El sentir de Cómpeta”

It may well be that your political opinions or leanings do not always agree with the prospective candidates in the forthcoming local elections, but remember the old adage that “Local Politics is all about local issues”, and try to pick the best man for the job. There has been much promised in the past, but whether your first worry is the response time of the police, the dedicated medical staff at the Health Centre doing their best in overcrowded conditions, road repairs, signposting in the campo, or free Spanish courses for the children of expatriates who live in Cómpeta, we are now in 2015 and many people who made a choice four years ago have not seen their hopes realised. Now you will soon have the opportunity to choose again. For many residents one of their most important desires is fair representation for everyone, no matter whom you are. It is the starting point for progressive and successful local government. My name is Raúl Martín López, I am the PSOE candidate, and I have strong views about fairness and improving the quality of life for everybody in Cómpeta. One of my strongest wishes would be to put in place improved information and help facilities for everyone including a strengthened Foreigner’s department, and already I have a multinational team of residents of Cómpeta who would be dedicated to this task. Think about the benefits of that to you! I always listen to the wishes of the residents of Cómpeta and try to act accordingly. I want everything that you want. But to get these improvements in our village you need to give your support to a team of people who will put your wishes into practice. 43% of Cómpeta residents are expatriates so if you all take this opportunity it will make a huge difference to the result of the election. Don’t leave it to somebody else! Your decisions today will affect your options tomorrow. Don’t waste this opportunity.

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New Menu & New Wine List New Breakfast including a Full English Breakfast and a New Team... We would like to welcome Sergio, Alfonso & 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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Restaurante El Pilón C/Laberinto 1, Cómpeta, Málaga (+34) 952 553 512

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WALKING THE LENGTH OF SPAIN Maggie Woodward on her third camino.

s I write this article I have walked the first seven days of the Camino Mozárabe (Grapevine deadline 15th of the month) and as you read it on or after publication day on 1 May I will have walked for over three weeks of the six to seven week journey that spans 1,200 - 1,300 km, depending on whether I make it beyond Santiago de Compostela to Finisterre. The Mozárabe has starting points in Almeria, Granada, Jaén and Málaga which converge just before Córdoba and continue to Mérida where it joins the Via de la Plata, the route from Seville. From here the camino continues to northern Spain in the city of Santiago de Compostela - the end point of a network of many ancient pilgrimage routes from all over Europe and the resting place of the remains of the apostle St James. This is my third Camino de Santiago and they are all very different. The Camino Mozárabe is much less travelled and so far I have not encountered any other pilgrims (other than my walking companion). I have been very well catered for by the Amigos

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(volunteers) of the camino who have painted sufficient yellow arrows to guide my way and organised the towns and villages en route to provide basic accommodation. On leaving Málaga at the church of Santiago, it was a long trek through the city and the suburbs to the village of Junta de Los Caminos, after which point the route passed entirely through the beautiful countryside. Day 2 was also entirely off road, and day 3 took me over El Torcal and into Antequera. Since then I have been walking through vast areas of olive groves and am now two days away from Córdoba and hoping that since the various routes of the Mozárabe have converged (in Baena), I might meet some other pilgrims. I have walked through a variety of weather conditions including lovely sunshine, not so lovely rain and very eerie deep mist up and over El Torcal. The rain brought sticky mud, so horrendous that I could hardly walk uphill due to the weight of my boots and the lack of traction that had me sliding backwards almost as far as I stepped forward.

I have walked an average of 27 km per day over the last seven days, carrying everything I need on my back. This being my third camino, I have refined my packing list to a tried and tested minimum. My pack weighs around 8 kilos plus water supplies and (other than hoisting it on) I am not really that aware of it. I have built a lot of 'muscle memory' over the last couple of years and my body now knows what is expected of it. I have to say though, that I am glad I've had the opportunity to take practice hikes in the mountains around Cómpeta and Canillas de Albaida because I am coping much better with the serious elevations and descents we are encountering than my urban trekker companion. I am very happy to have a walking partner as this would be a lonely route for a solo walker. To be honest, we don't actually walk together very often, as we each have our own pace, but it is nice to have someone to touch base with in the evenings. While I am walking my partner David Wolfe is collecting sponsorship money in aid of CUDECA Cancer Hospice. I know this coincides with the 'Walk for Life' event, also raising funds for the same good cause, but hopefully the very generous people of Cómpeta and Canillas (and even further afield) will find it in their hearts to donate in support of my efforts. (All funds raised will be handed to CUDECA - I am totally funding the walk myself.) I am posting to my blog each day with lots of photos of the countryside and wild flowers. If you would like to join me on my journey, take a look at my blog, and if you would like to receive an email whenever I make a new post, just sign up at the top of the right margin - I will be glad of your company! http://www.magwood.me Maggie Woodward

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16th May Latin Night with Remy Special South Americano Menu in the restaurant Choice of four starters , fours main courses & three deserts,”al la cart menu'' is also available Reservation is advised.

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22nd May Duo Almijara10.00pm in the Bar No need to eat just come for the entertainment .

Happy Hour on both these nights between 10.30 and 11.30pm.

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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 Full ‘a la carte” menu also available Avd Canillas 6, Competa, Tel: 952 553 647, Mov: 679 080 521 / 617 066 855 40 The Grapevine

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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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Most cooling units are also capable of heating our home, but also have much lower consumption than any other system powered by electricity and are 4-5 times more efficient. So if we don't feel comfortable with our heating, it is best to get a professionals advice. Nothing produces more power and consumes less than a modern Inverter System. You should have your systems checked periodically for problems to maintain the units efficiency and extend its life. How does it guarantee the absence of fungi and bacteria? Our air conditioning moves thousands of litres of air. As the air

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passes through the unit it leaves particles and organisms that can reproduce and form colonies. This can have a harmful effect on our health. This is why it is the most important thing in our house to keep clean... it is the air we breathe!

Why we remove odours Equipment duly treated with products specifically for air conditioning guarantees the absence of odours caused by micro-organisms. This helps us to locate other problems with the drain and filtration. It will also make our environment healthier.

Why do I need a maintenance check now? Because your unit will use less energy. An air conditioning unit is a heat exchanger, ie. it takes in hot air and gives out cold in summer, it produces the opposite effect in winter. This operation is performed with two units, one inside and one outside of our home. Its efficiency depends of how clean our units are, it will not stop working because it is dirty but it will use a lot more electricity.

In summary Maintenance will allow us to locate problems undetectable to the user, such as operating without the proper refrigerant, which will result in increased consumption and the possibility of damage to the compressor. Equipment properly installed and working under normal conditions will need maintenance at least every two years. Good maintenance is quality for our health and savings for our pocket.

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Enjoy our Artisan ice creams, frozen deserts & home baked products made daily in our kitchens in Competa. .

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3 tbsp Hoisin sauce thumb-sized piece of ginger grated 4 fat cloves of garlic, crushed

*Glaze* 2 tbsp runny honey 1 tbsp dark soy sauce 1 tbsp vegetable oil 1) Mix all the marinade ingredients together and warm in a saucepan until sugar has dissolved. Pour it over the pork and leave for at least 8 hours in the fridge. The longer the better.

CHAR SIU CHINESE BBQ PORK Martin Thurlow provided this recipe. It is delicious, easy to make, and tastes just like your favourite take-away

his recipe is one of 52 donated by local residents for the Community Cookbook. The book has been printed in Spanish and English and you can buy it at the Day For Life event at the Alberdini, Competa on the 26th April. From May you can also buy it from Sugar & Spice and La Boutique de Cómpeta. The book costs €8 and all proceeds (less printing costs) are donated to Day for Life.

Martin Thurlow provided this recipe. It is delicious, easy to make, and tastes just like your favourite take-away. Ingredients 1 pork fillet Marinade 5 tbsp light soy sauce 3 tbsp dark soy sauce 5 tbsp runny honey 3 tbsp sugar 1 tsp five spice powder ½ glass Chinese rice wine (sherry will do if you can’t find any)

2) Heat the oven to 210° C and place the meat, basted with marinade on a rack over a roasting tin with a couple of centimetres of water in it. Roast for 20 minutes, then baste, turn the meat over and reduce the heat to 180° C. Roast for another 10 minutes, then baste and turn again and roast for a final ten minutes. 3) Transfer the meat to a plate, empty the tin of water and line it with foil. Place the meat and rack back on the tin, then brush it liberally with the glaze and put it under the grill for about 5 minutes until the glaze is glossy. Turn the meat, glaze again and put back under the grill until the other side is also glossy and starting to caramelise. Store in the fridge but give it 30 minutes at room temperature before serving.

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1. Samusalud Health Store 2. Chica Loca Hairdressing Salon 3. Restaurante El Pilón 4. Art Gallery Luz da la Vida 5. Restaurante Casa Paco 6. Sugar & Spice 7. Taurus Real Estate 8. Café Cartucho 9. EGO Hair & Beauty 10. Axareducation Language School 11. Hotel Balcon 12. Fontaneria Román 13. Tu Rincon de Sol Estate Agents 14. Restaurante El Cortijo 16. Teteria Hierbabuena 17. Jose Luis Persianas 18. Action For Animals Charity Shop 19. Thomas Gant Law 20. Bar Las Gemelas 21. La Taperia 22. Asesoria Aljarife 23. Bar Restaurant AliOli 24. Como Piensos - Pet Food 25. Casa la Pasa (Local Produce) 26. Tin Tin Hair & Beauty 27. Michaels Upholstery 28. Clinica Dental 29. La Esquina de Miguel 30. El Bazar de Competa 33. Bar Restaurante El Recreo 34. Competa Internet Services 37. Naturvets 38. La Gelateria 39. Solutions4 U 40. Competa Properties A. Plaza Almijara B. Plaza Vendemia C. Plaza del Carmen D. Covered Swimming Pool E. Museum of Arts & Customs F. Hanging Houses

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Moreno's offers English beers and ciders and German lagers. Twice monthly there are live music evenings with the best local bands which include Zimmerz, Chicago Jim Trio and Rivermen. These nights are excellent fun and often pull a crowd. If music nights aren't your thing Moreno's offers many other events and special evenings throughout the month such as quiz nights, disco nights, murder mystery nights and much more. It is also available for private parties, reunions, business meetings and birthdays. Moreno's is a stylish environment. The relaxing lounge offers a stylish red and black interior with leather sofas and chairs and wifi is available for customers wishing to use the internet on their own devices. The interior is fully air conditions and there is a friendly atmosphere with friendly staff. They have a Sky Sports surround sound system which shows not only football and rugby but all major sporting events with of course English commentary.

COME AND MEET OSCAR! Find him at Morenos in Puente Don Manuel.

n the village of Puente Don Manuel Moreno's bar restaurant is very popular with the locals and tourists and so I understand is their barman Oscar! Oscar is Spanish but speaks perfect English and brings a great personality to the premises. Besides Oscar other reasons why Moreno's remains so popular is because of its food and regular entertainment. It has recently launched its stunning new menu which includes snacks, platters, regular specials and breakfasts. The specials that are already a hit

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are the Langoustine Prawn Salad, Thai chilli with noodles, English Pork Pie and coslew and Pulled Pork. If you only want to stop for a coffee why not try one of their delicious cakes with it such us cheesecake, lemon meringue pie, orange rum and raisin cake, carrot cake or the most popular Bake well tart! Moreno's is open 7 days a week 10am until late and the kitchen is open 11 until 4pm. They have free tapas with every drink on a Sunday, an outside terrace and inside formal and informal dinning.

Trip Adviser Review â&#x20AC;&#x153;Moreno's is a cafe - bar near to Puente Don Manuel and on the cross road to Periana and Venta Baja. We had a nice lunch with a couple of wines, and had change from 15 euro. Not each - the total for the two of us. The bar is English owned but the staff are mainly Spanish. Everyone spoke English and the food could be as simple a a tapas to a main meal. Air conditioned and modern. Certainly something to give a try, we will againâ&#x20AC;? Morenos has been open for 8 years and 3 years ago was taken over by new management but it remains a favourite in the area along with Oscar! .

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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.

El Recreo

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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Family Doctor Pediatrician Psychologist English Dentist 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 Perfumery, Herbalist, Cosmetics, Jewellery & Gifts

Coffee or Hot Chocolate and a cartucho de churros 2 euro Coffee or Hot Chocolate and swirls of churros 2 euro Roast Chicken to eat in or take away 8 euro Chips with various sauces 1.00 euro See Map Various Pitufos

952 516 895 See Map Spot 30

Cartucho

Calle San Antonio, Competa (next to the medical centre)

Avenida Constitucion, Local 5, Competa

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Open Tues to Sat 8.30am to 3.00pm & 5.00pm to 8.00pm Sun 8.30am to 3.00pm - Closed Mon

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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 evening & Thursday lunchtime Sunday Brunch 12 until 3pm incls. smoked salmon scrambled egg on home made bread and Eggs Benedict. New In May Try our lunchtime home made health drinks and wholemeal rolls,

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Presented by FUNCOM - IN AID OF ACTION FOR ANIMALS, AECC, CARITAS COMPETA & CUDECA

HOE DOWN Friday May 29th Hotel Balcon, Competa Doors Open 7.30pm

ENTRY INCLUDING HOE DOWN MEAL 10 EUROS Tickets from Todo Papel or Hotel Balcon, Competa 58 The Grapevine

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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

Torrox Costa

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www.turincondelsol.com info@turincondelsol.com We speak your language

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Acebuchal

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Good size one bed apartment Close to beach, shops and bars 60m2 plus garage space

Two bedroom traditional townhouse with roof terrace and separate basement. Good condition. 90m2

Townhouse in this very pretty village. Two bedrooms. Good rental potential. 80m2

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Country house with two bedrooms and Three bedroom country house in swimming pool. 3200m2 plot. Build size walking distance to the village. 65m2. Bargain 2000m2 plot. 180m2 build. Swimming pool..

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Four bedrooms, three bathrooms, two living rooms.Easy access, less than 5 minutes from the village Swimming pool and well designed gardens. Plot 2400m2, 200m2 build

289.000€

We currently have a high demand for country homes, please call to place your house for sale with us. Wrought Iron & Aluminum Metal Work

Carpinteria Metalica y de Aluminio .

Felipe Arrebola Lopez .

Avd de Torrox, 46 29754, CÓMPETA (MÁLAGA) TEL: 952 51 63 58 Movil: 608 656 746

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WEIRD AND WONDERFUL Strange News from Around the World

ales of the traditional treat are soaring after years in the baked-goods wilderness, thanks not least to The Great British Bake Off. Since as long ago as the 1970s, fancier alternatives such as fresh doughnuts, cream cakes, muffins and flapjacks have dominated the market. Only at Easter, when the version known as the hot cross bun is on sale, do tea cakes make an impact. But now they are back as an afternoon treat, filled with currants and served toasted with lashings of butter. Tea cake sales are up by a quarter, according to data from retail analysts Kantar. And Tesco last reported it had seen even stronger growth with a sales surge of 42 per cent in the past year – the equivalent of an extra 1.5 million tea cakes sold by the supermarket giant. Tesco bakery buyer Andy Dixon said: “The teacake has again become one of the nation’s trendiest bakery treats after taking a backseat to American-style tray bakes like muffins and flapjacks. “The revival of afternoon tea as well as a surging interest in bakery items brought about by the massive popularity of TV’s Great British Bake Off have helped bring the teacake back into fashion.

illows are great if you're sleeping, but, frankly, their conversational skills are lacking! Japanese inventor Koichi Uchimura has attempted to solve

that problem by developing the "Ita-Supo," a talking pillow that verbally responds to the user's touch, RocketNews24.com reports. The pillowcase features the face and torso of a blonde female anime character on the outside and two sensors placed in pouches located in the breast and crotch area. Massage the pillow's cartoon breasts and it will coo in delight, saying things like, "What if I start loving you even more than I already do?" according to Anime News Network. Get too grabby and you will hear the Japanese equivalent of "Hey! That hurts!" or "Not there!" Uchimura is currently raising money to market the "ItaSupo" through a crowd-funding campaign. People can purchase it for around $167, but be warned: Your other pillows could get jealous!

uper strong Wang Xiaobei, 81, stunned talent show viewers when she clamped her jaw round a rope attached to the front of her car and began successfully pulling. And it was no mean feat because the one-tonne car was carrying her friend, grandson and his wife. Appearing on the Chinese equivalent of Britain's Got Talent, called 'Amazing Chinese', the pensioner told the host she had been practising for the stunt. Ms Wang, from Shandong in north

China, said: "I have a healthy body and healthy mind and I don't think there's any difference between how I feel now and how I felt when I was younger." As the grandmother pulled the car over the finishing line in just 38 seconds, the audience erupted into applause.

young “Del Boy” market trader has been caught flogging dodgy perfumes labelled as Chamele No 5.. In deals that were in fact too good to be true the young market trader was caught flogging boxes of what appeared to be 96 Chanel No 5 for less than a tenner. An unhappy customer discovered the perfume bottle inside what looked like legitimate looking boxes. In fact what was inside was “Chamele”. The disgruntled customer then complained to a market inspector. Police were called but the dodgy dealer managed to scarper before they arrived at Surrey Street market, in Croydon, south London Councillor Tony Newman, leader of Croydon Council, said: “It’s a shame this rogue chose to target Surrey Street for his criminal activities. “Our historic market is the workplace of many good, decent traders, making an honest living, and they certainly don’t want this sort of thing happening in their midst.

Air conditioning - Installations & Repair Home Appliance Repairs - Sale & Hire of Sound Equipment - Renewable Energy Jordi - Tecnician - Canillas de Albaida - Mov: 689 50 96 66 60 The Grapevine

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House Martins Property Care and Management Services Let us look after your property whilst you are not in Spain

* Holiday change-over * Regular Cleaning * Laundry * Pool Cleaning * Gardening * Property Maintenance * 24hr Emergency call out * Security Checks

Tel: +44 (0)845 004 1041 Mob: +34 692 408 306 www.housemartins.es

ouse Martins is an established 'Competa' based Company and has been managing holiday home properties for our clients for a number of years. We pride ourselves on our professional and reliable service and take great satisfaction in providing the ''Personal Touch' . We recognise that your holiday home is a huge investment and it is essential that it is managed with care and attention. RENTING YOUR PROPERTY Property Owners decide to rent out their properties for many reasons but for whatever reason, the one question most frequently asked is which type of property offers the best return in terms of rentals â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and the simple answer to this is the one that is maintained to the highest specification at all times and which is furnished and equipped with every possible convenience. To enjoy the best possible rental income from your property, it is essential that it is kept in pristine condition, 'well presented' both inside and out and in return you will be delighted to welcome back returning guest's

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WE DON'T JUST MANAGE YOUR INVESTMENT â&#x20AC;&#x201C; WE CARE FOR YOUR PROPERTY Rental Services - We also provide the following !Holiday Changeovers !Laundry Service !Weekly Pool Maintenance !Meet & Greet Service !Welcome Grocery Packs !Cot & High Chair Hire !24hr Emergency Number !Key Holding Service !Supply New Bedding & Towels !Garden Maintenance !Building/Plumbing/Electrical Work !Interior/Exterior Painting !Pool Heating !Pool Covers (Solar & Winter) !Pool Rollers !Septic Tank Odour Filters

For full detailed information on our services and rates please contact Christine or Malcolm Tel: 0034 692 408 306 & 657 483 270

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As we all know we have days when it is warmer outside than inside the house, well now you can do something about that with a very efficient system. The Sun and the warm days that we have can be used with a new hybrid solar / heat pump combination for underfloor heating or radiators, it works with the heat from the Sun and air temperature during the night, so the main advantage of this system is for 24 hours you have heat available to heat your house. The other main advantage is it can be turned off when not required in the summer months with no worry about over heating in the solar panels.

* Works with .....heat the pool.

air ...temperatures down to -15c * No worries with solar ...panels overheating * Very quiet system

* Solar Panels do not have ...to be facing the sun

H M Heating powered by the Sun

* Works with underfloor ...water systems or ...radiators

H M Heating (Spain) Tel: +34 652970608 Email: info@hmheating.es Web: www.hmheating.es

* Very low running cost due ...to 7 times return on input

Electric from the Sun and Wind Photo Voltaic solar panels Connected or not grid connected Wind Turbine .

Pool Cover and Rollers Geobubble Pool Cover Pool Cover Roller Winter pool cover .

Pool Heating Solar Panels or Heat Pump .

Hot Water Solar Panels or Heat Pump .

HM HEATING

M Heating are experts in tailor made solutions to heat and cover your swimming pool, based in Spain they supply and install a complete range of efficient pool heaters as well pool covers. Pool heaters allow you to enjoy your pool throughout the year and when fitted with a pool cover to insulate the water, the running cost is suprisingly low.

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Under Floor Heating or Radiators Our bubble covers offers an economical way to raise the water temperature and extend your swimming season.

Heat Pump Solar / Heat Pump

Safety around your pool is also our concern so take a look on our website for further information and products.

Prepare for the summer and winter with HM Heating.

Other items that H M Heating can help with are listed to the right

Septic Tank Odour Filter

See our website for more details or visit our online shop. http://www.hmheating.es/

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find out your needs, and work with you to ensure those needs are fulfilled. With the main holiday rental season starting, it is still not too late to get in touch and find out how we can help you this spring and summer! Or if your bookings have been a little bit slow this year, we can help get you out there and save your summer!

HONEY BEE MANAGEMENT A family run business in Competa

oneyBee Management is a family business based in Competa.

Ali and Dan both have their own expertise that they have brought over with them from the UK. Dan previously worked in gardening and property maintenance, whereas Ali has the most experience in marketing and graphic and web design.

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Services provided vary from one off spring-cleans to property maintenance and full or part holiday management, key holding and holiday rental marketing. They help you find the right websites for you to advertise on, offer a full web design service and offer a wide range of packages for your property management. The packages vary in price and are very competitive for the area. Ali will meet with you personally to

For more information or to meet to discuss any of our packages or to build your own custom package, please feel free to contact us for a no obligation chat or to request more information! www.honeybee-management.com info@honeybee-management.com (+34) 695521350

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C/Los Prados, 4.- Torre del Mar

Tel./Fax: 952 541 895 TheGrapevine Grapevine 64The www.idecocina.com 64

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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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They provide solutions for any space issues, storage and layout and provide the most convenient and economical option for you. They offer you solutions for your requirements and professionally advise you about any question regarding your kitchen.

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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).

Puente Don Manuel

Five Star Dental Care You Can Trust

We Speak English

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

rafaelmolinasanchez@gmail.com

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Contact Marc Tel: 670 411 255 To advertise call 637 028 873

Ready for the summer?

www.tecnicasmaro.com

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Eyebrow Shaping & tinting

Holistic Healing with Andy Dabeba

Crystals - laying of hands Breathing, Meditation & Affirmations

Facials

Manicures

Massage Cutting

Colouring

SPECIAL OFFER THIS MONTH ONLY Full Body Massages

20% OFF Before 40€ / Now 32€

Pedicures

Waxing

NEW EMAIL: egocompeta@gmail.com

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1. What is the common name for Japanese horseradish? 2. What is a 'kylie' in Australia? a. A boomerang that won't come back b. A female crocodile c. A hen night d. A surf board 3. The Daiquiri cocktail was named after a village on which island country? 4. Only one man has won more PGA titles than Tiger Woods. Can you name him? 5. The name of which American rock band was also the term used by Allied pilots in WW II to describe UFO's? 6. In film. who has played characters named John Smith, Aldo Raine, Tyler Durden and Rusty Ryan? 7. In which hit song would you find the despicable 'Gatlin boys'? 8. What is the sum of Charles, Williams and Henrys that have been King of England? 9. Which colour of blue has been named after a mecca for surfers in Australia? 10. The following are the last words to number one UK hit songs from the year 1980. Can you name the

song? One point for each correct answer. a. I'm gonna be your number one b. Let's take a chance and fly away somewhere c. I gotta have some of your attention give it to me d. Cause somewhere in the crowd there's you 11. What is the name of the popular North African condiment or hot sauce consisting of piri piri chilis, garlic, olive oil and various spices? 7 letters

See page 82 for answers

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La Esquina de Miguel

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Special Menu Available Every Day & Evening 8 Euros

Typical Spanish dishes, Breakfast,tapas & meals Free Tapa with every drink on Saturdays We have traditional battered fish & chips, mushy peas & tartar sauce

Quiet terrace Plaza Axarquia, C贸mpeta Tel: 952 51 67 54

www.laesquinademiguel.es To advertise call 637 028 873

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The Spanish Coffee Break Car’s & Motoring gato recambio neumático rueda limpiaparabrisas acelerador batería capó maletero freno la luz de freno el parachoques embrague salpicadero puerta motor

tubo de escape jack caja de cambios spare part guantera tyre freno de mano wheel faro windscreen wiper claxon accelerator intermitente battery tapón bonnet retrovisor boot baca brake bujía brake light volante bumper ventanilla clutch carril dashboard autovía door autopista engine

exhaust gear box glove box glove compartment headlamp horn indicator petrol cap rear-view mirror roof rack spark plug steering wheel window lane dual carriageway motorway

Sopa de Letras

Search & Learn with the very first “Sopa de Letras” in the Axarquia! Words you need to know Search Word gato recambio neumático rueda limpiaparabrisas acelerador batería capó maletero freno parachoques embrague salpicadero puerta motor guantera faro claxon intermitente tapón retrovisor baca bujía volante ventanilla carril autovía autopista

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Translation jack spare part tyre wheel windscreen wiper accelerator battery bonnet boot brake bumper clutch dashboard door engine glove box headlamp horn indicator petrol cap rear-view mirror roof rack spark plug steering wheel window lane dual carriageway motorway

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Chica Loca Chica Loca

LYN JONES HAIR STYLIST

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OALIA AMMONIA FREE COLOUR Enriched with Argan oil, rich in omega 6 tocreate rich vibrant colour whilst enhancing shine yet protecting scalp and hair

PRESCRIPTIVE MONTIBELO Conditioning treatments now available

Monday to Saturday 9am - 5pm For special occasions earlier or later appointments available

OFFER FOR MAY Conditioning semi permanent colour to add tone and sheen only 10 Euros with a cut and blow dry Chica Loca, Avenida de la Constitucion Competa, Malaga (Next door to La Boutique, Competa) Tel: 622 305 532 Email: chicalocacompeta@gmail.com For special occasions earlier or later appointments available Spanish & English spoken

ChicaSat British TV in Spain Established here in Spain over 15 years, our installer can connect you to British TV at a fraction of the coast of the competitors. For a one off payment you can watch your favorite channels in super high definition. Cost: To install the new satellite box and realign your old dish the price is only 200.00 Euros (Installed and fully working)

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

Level: Easy

Level: Intermediate

See page 82 for Sudoko Answers

CLINICA DENTAL Dr. Fernando G. Bajos Blindhuber

24hr Emergencies

Monday - Friday 9.am - 2pm & 4pm - 8pm Tel: 952 51 62 08 Avda Constitucion, 10 Urb Nueva Villa de Competa, Casa No.6

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(Situated in the Main Car Park Area Above La Caixa Bank)

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Health & Beauty Rebeccah Curtis ITEC AROMATHERAPY REFLEXOLOGY INDIAN HEAD MASSAGE BOWEN TECHNIQUE CHIROPRACTOR BODY MASSAGE THERMOGRAPHY BREAST SCREENING

May Offer Two superb Anti ageing facial treatments

Pool Repairs New Pools (incl planning and architects etc) Pump Replacements Filters & Sand Changes, Salt Systems & Pure Water Systems Automatic Injection Systems, Re-grouting , Re-tilling, Heat Pumps , Pool Covers Building & Repairing Pools 11 yrs on the costa del sol Call for a free no obligation quote Tel. 646686463 To advertise call 637 028 873

1.RADIO FREQUENCY 2.“CRISTAL CLEAR” OXYGEN THERAPY 50€ each OR 120€ for 3 sessions (Same or mixed) (Sessions to be completed within 6 weeks) Urb. Laguna Beach, Centro Comercial B, no16 Torrox Costa, 29793 Malaga TELF: 952 53 0122 Mobile: 651 956 284

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Pavo Real Bar and Restaurant Open 6 days a week (incl. Kitchen) 12.00pm until late (Closed Wednesdays)

Traditional Sunday Lunch Roast Chicken, Beef & Lamb with a ll the trimmings 1 course 9.00 euro, / 2 courses 10.00 euro or 3 courses 11.00 euro

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Saturday May 9th at 2pm Action for Animals presents “Scruffs” an annual fun dog show at The Pavo Real

2x 50"TV's so can show different matches at the same time

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â&#x20AC;˘May 2015 Horoscopesâ&#x20AC;˘ ARIES

20th March - 19th April

TAURUS

ou could either be planning or preparing for a long journey by air, Aries. Your plans may still need to be confirmed. This is the perfect month to do this. Spiritual matters might be very much on your mind right now.

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LEO

LIBRA

CANCER

or the past few days your mind has been primarily on the loftier side of romance emotional support, a spiritual bond, the highest kind of love. This month your mind is likely to be on nothing more exalted than physical passion.

here could be a meeting in your community regarding some extensive changes in the not too distant future,. The meeting could bring facts to your attention that you should be aware of. The changes are likely to be positive in the end,

VIRGO

22th November - 21st December

alk of travelling to distant and exotic places could come up at a gathering of family and friends. Some of the talk is pure fantasy, but there are a few people among you who are genuinely serious about their plans.

AQUARIUS

o many fascinating ideas have come your way over the past few months that your mind is spinning. Some of what you've heard could be so radical that it will take some time to make sense of it.

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ver the past few months you may have thrown yourself into your work, accomplishing feats that ordinary people would never even try. This month you should give your brain a day off! Don't worry.

discussion could take place in your home between you, friends, and household members and loved one. The conversation will concern controversial issues that the people feel very strongly about,

23rd August - 22th September

areer matters might prove frustrating today, Virgo. You're aiming for a specific goal of some kind that you're anxious to reach, but it seems to hit one setback after another. Hang in there!

SCORPIO

23rd October - 21st November

he planetary energy leaves you in a contemplative mood. A lot of different possibilities have opened up for you recently, and you're trying to figure out which is the most appropriate now.

message from a friend could make your day, Libra. The good news may involve travel, money, or a love relationship. There could also be an intellectual matter that you're anxious to look into.

SAGITTARIUS

CAPRICORN

22th December - 19th January

PISCES

our professional future probably won't be far from your thoughts, even in the midst of time spent with family and friends. You want to improve your financial situation, and a number of possibilities have come up.

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I tried using a colander to view the eclipse. I think I've strained my eyes.

"I ran a half marathon" sounds so much better than: "I quit halfway through a marathon"

New owners have taken over the snow globe factory where I work. I hope they don't come in and try and shake everything up.

One day, shortly after joining the PGA tour in 1965, Lee Trevino, a professional golfer and married man, was at his home in Dallas, Texas, mowing his front lawn, as he always did. A lady driving by in a big, shiny Cadillac stopped in front of his house, lowered the window and asked: Excuse me, do you speak English?

My wife asked me what my plans are for Easter. The same as Jesus: disappear on Friday, show up on Monday.

It wasn't until my 13th birthday that I realised what a heavy smoker my dad was. I turned into a cat earlier. Don't ask meow.

Every time a balloon burst the fire alarm went off.

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I got in at 3am last night. My wife was up waiting for meIf looks could kill, I'd be a dead man.

Lee responded: Yes Ma'am, I do. The lady then asked: What do you charge to do yard work? Lee said: Well, the lady in this house lets me sleep with her. The lady hurriedly put the car into gear and sped off.

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recognisable feature – brick- red in colour. They can fly short distances (and are often carried further by the wind) when searching for host fruit but, within an orchard situation with plenty of food possibilities, they will not normally move more than 150m. The female lays eggs in batches of around a dozen, just under the skin of the fruit, and, in a lifetime can lay 300 eggs. Under optimum conditions, a life cycle can be completed within 21 days. Activity will stop at temperatures below 10C.

THE MEDITERRANEAN FRUIT FLY – MEDFLY – CERATITIS CAPITATA Campo Cuttings by Lorraine Cavanagh

he Medfly originated in sub-Saharan Africa and in the last 160 years has spread through most tropical and sub-tropical countries Southern Europe, the Middle East, large parts of Australia, most of Africa, Southern and Central America and Hawaii. In Spain, they are a huge problem throughout the south and along the Mediterranean coastline. Our habit of transporting fruits from one continent to another has given them a free ride! The Medfly has spread more than any other type of fruit fly and is now considered to be the biggest agricultural pest in the world.

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It has achieved this position because it is more cold tolerant than most species and has a huge range of host fruits – over 260 fruits, vegetables and nuts. Thinskinned ripe juicy fruits are preferred, especially citrus, stone fruits such as apricot and peach, fruits with small seeds such as apple and pear as well as peppers, tomatoes and figs. The adult Medfly is somewhat smaller than the common house fly, measuring around 5mm long. It is yellowish in colour with a brown tinge to the lower abdomen and has wings with brown and yellow markings. The eyes are the most

Within a few days of egg laying the maggots or larvae will hatch out and it is their feeding on the fruit pulp that destroys our potential crops. The larvae will eat for two or three weeks, reaching 1cm long. Their tunnelling through the fruits allows entry to bacterial and fungal infections. The fruits slowly decompose. Once mature, the larvae they will come to the surface of the fruit, drop to the ground, tunnel under and pupate. This is when chickens are incredibly useful!! The adult fly will emerge with 8 to 45 days; they then require a few days to mature, copulate and start laying eggs. There is evidence that the larval time varies from fruit to fruit. In a peach it is around 10 days but is considerably longer in citrus, reaching up to as much as 20 days in lemons and limes under the same climatic conditions. This is probably because the larvae need the sweetness of the fruit to mature sexually. They prefer thin-skinned succulent fruits, preferably yellow/orange colouring and they are very susceptible to lack of food, with some 50% of young flies dying within the first two months. The sequence of attacks on fruits within Spain is: 1st generation in winter to oranges and mandarins; 2nd generation in spring to early apricots; 3rd

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generation in late spring/early summer to early peaches, nectarines. During summer, 4th generation attack late peaches, nectarines, pears, mangoes and papayas. The 5th generation, during September, attack figs, apples and grapes. During October, the sixth generation, attack prickly pear fruits, dates and early citrus. If the weather stays good, a seventh generation will attack persimmons (kaki) and citrus. Other fruits such as plums, loquats (nispero), cherries, pomegranate, avocadp, guava and custard apples are not immune either. Commercially they are the most damaging pest. Huge sums of money have been and are being spent on control but, even so, in certain areas commercial growers avoid varieties of fruits that mature late because of the sheer numbers of Medflies. Damage to the environment and, of course, ultimately us, is immense and

immeasurable. As gardeners, we love to grow our own fruit and veg and nothing is more disappointing than cutting into freshly picked fruit and finding it inedible. We have the answer and it's environmentally friendly – the Ceratrap. It's a plastic pot that hangs in a fruit tree. It contains an attractant that the female flies find irresistible and they are drawn into the pot where they drown, unable to escape. The pots should be hung at a height of approximately 1.5m and on the sunny side of the tree. One pot will protect an area of approx. 150m2 and the effect will last for around three months. Then the pots can be refilled. Simple, clean and effective. Price €8.50 each pot at Viveros Florena.

Lorraine Cavanagh owns the specialist garden centre Viveros Florena, Competa, Malaga (garden centre, designers & landscapers) and is author of the best-selling 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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Local News WHAT’S HAPPENING IN YOUR AREA p.m. in the Salon de Actos & the Gallery Information: www.luzdelavida.es or Fb:symposiumluz Maps and information are also available at the Tourist Information Centre in Competa.

INTERNATIONAL ART SYMPOSIUM: The Galeria Luz de la Vida has organized an International Art Symposium 'LUZ' in Competa from 25/4 to 3/5 2015. The concept of a symposium is to create an environment where artists from all over the world can meet to exchange information, techniques and ideas related to their chosen profession. The artists will work on new art pieces for a week. It is a public event using local spaces in the village, where local people, art-lovers and tourists will be able to experience artists creating their own particular style in real time. The whole event will help improve understanding of art and other cultures. The 14 invited artists, painters in different media and sculptors, will get inspired by the Spanish culture, environment and the beautiful nature of Andalusia. Participants, from many different countries are working professionally and exhibiting worldwide. Have a look at their c.v.'s and you'll be impressed. Looking for a good quality artwork? The art is for sale during the exhibition. The event is supported by the Town hall, The Grapevine, Museo del Vino, La Taberna de Oscar, Restaurant Paco, Teteria Herbabuena, Chavos & S. Lopez Duran.Fri. 1 st of May 3 - 6 p.m. artists work in public. The inauguration: Sat. 2-5 at 12p.m. 'Salon de Actos'. Exhibition 2 & 3 May 12p.m. - 3

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COMPETA ZUMBATHON The first Competa Zumbathon took place on Saturday, 11th April in the magnificent Sports Hall as part of the “Day for Life” challenges to raise funds for Cudeca. Over sixty people of all nationalities; Spanish, Belgian, Danish, Dutch, British and German, including our Mayor came along to join in the two hour marathon, have fun, burn upto 1700 calories and support our Cancer charity. The Zumba was led by our local teacher, Nicola Purkis McEvoy ably assisted by her two helpers, Karin Timmermans and Michelle Hotten. A further three enthusiastic Zumba teachers from Nerja joined us and led some of the dances; Gema Correas Herrero, Jotxan Ruiz Quinones and Sara Rodriguez Hernandez. After one hour of Zumba, we had a short break when the local Competa

Spanish dancers gave us a lovely display of local dances receiving many loud applauses. There was also the opportunity to purchase a huge selection of goodies, sponsored by Jenny King from the tuck shop. The volunteers sold lots of water!!!! In addition to the sixty people participating in the Zumba, a further twenty nine residents made generous donations or came along to watch and the total amount raised was 472 euros, a magnificent achievement from a morning full of Zumba and fun. It was wonderful to have so many different nationalities of Competa joining together for Cudeca whose aim is to provide specialised palliative care to people of all nationalities throughout the province of Malaga suffering from noncurable cancer. Last year Cudeca supported over one thousand patients. The success of the first Zumbathon indicates that this may become an annual event as part of Day for Life. Thank you to Nicola and everyone involved. Cindy Jones Cudeca Volunteer - Competa

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Local News EXHIBITION 2/5 TILL 30/5 GALERIA LUZ DE LA VIDA

the “Professional card of construction”. Register at the Town Hall. Price: €. 30,-

Thurs & Fri 11a.m.- 2p.m. & 5 - 8p.m. Sat. 11a.m. - 2p.m. Artworks by international artists, participants of Symposium LUZ more information: www.luzdelavida.es or Fb/symposiumluz. 1st May 3 - 5 p.m. International Art Symposium 14 artists will create in public spaces. Sat 2nd May 12p.m. Inauguration of the Exhibition of the Artworks made during the International Art Symposium LUZ and giving the certificates to the artists, Salon de Actos. And from 1pm on also in Gallery Luz de la Vida. Parking possible underneath the Ayuntamiento Sat 2nd -Sun. 3rd May 12p.m 3p.m. Exhibition in Salon de Actos + Galeria Luz de la Vida More information: www.luzdelavida.es or Fb/symposiumluz. Parking possible underneath the Ayuntamiento

COMPETA TOWN HALL NEWS On Sunday 3rd of May we celebrate the Day of the Cross in Cómpeta. There will be a procession starting in the Plaza del Carmen towards the Cruz (Cruz del Monte) where there will be celebrations! From the 8th until the 10th of May the Town Hall organizes a cultural visit to the Provincial Deputation in Málaga. Everyone who´s over 60 can register at the Town Hall before the 5th of May for this weekend. Cómpeta has a new museum! Come and visit 3 museums in 1 building: The museum of arts and customs, the museum of Sacred Art and the new: Museum of costumes. This new museum tells the story of clothing during the history of Cómpeta. Entrance to all 3 museums is free: Tuesday to Friday from 10.00 – 15.00 and from 16.30 – 20.30 Saturday and Sunday from 10.00 – 15.00 All young people from 18 to 24 years of age can participate in the “Empleo Joven” program. More information at the Town Hall.

COSTA ANIMAL SOCIETY The date of one of the year's biggest fund-raisers for the Costa Animal Society has been set for Friday, June 19. The Celebration of Summer Ball will be held at the Caves Restaurant in Maro and promises an evening of music, dancing and fun. As usual, the evening will start with canapés and drinks, followed by a three-course dinner served with wine and coffee. Afterwards, dance until late to entertainment provided by the ever-popular Flying Dolphins who have been CAS members' favourites for many years. And of course there will be another of CAS's Grand Raffles with a selection of quality prizes for the lucky winners. Tickets at 35 euros per person are now available, and early booking is recommended for this popular annual event. To reserve, please call the CAS office in Nerja on 952 253 607 or ring Diana on 679 714 612. All proceeds from the evening will go the work of the Costa Animal Society.

LIVE GIGS Every Sunday from the 16th of March The fabulous Dixie Swing Band is back on Playazo, Nerja. Tel: 600 513 854

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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

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General Practitioner Psychology Physiotherapy Osteopathy Massage Acupuncture Neurology Gynaecology Medical Thermography Dermatology Iridology Vitamin & Mineral dificiencies testing Etioscan Food allergies testing Pedicure Colontherapy Nutritional Coaching Energy Healing Gym classes Cosmetic treatments Nursing Care Paseo MarĂtimo, El Morche/Torrox Costa, 952 532 065 / 617 913 196, www.centromarysalud.com info@centromarysalud.com

Samusalud Tel: 625029316 Dr Irene Rubi Tel: 951 25 83 91 Ian Pett Dental Care Tel: 691 700 587

Nursing & Care 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

Insurance Essential Cover Tel: 951 39 07 00 Black Tower Tel: 607 845 603

Leisure &Hobbies

Buggy Tours www.buggytours.net Tel: 653 635 180 Competa Hikes Tel: 619 175 649 Los Caballos del Mosquin Tel: 608658 108

Mechanics & Recovery

Kennels & Pets Raza Hotel for dogs Tel: 952 535 417

Language Schools Axareducation Tel: 655 48 59 44

Locksmiths

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

LOCKSMITH UK C&G Qualified, Callouts (24/7) and / or appointments

Call Paul Tel: 664367511 email: pcandmrogers@gmail.com

Plumbers & Water Solutions

Mobile: (00 34) 660 51 01 34

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Asesoria Aljarife Tel:952 51 66 00 Asesoria Axarquia Tel:952 54 51 05 Thomas Gant Law Tel: 952 51 69 61

Property Management Fontaneria Roman Tel: 952 55 33 69

House Martins Tel: 692 40 83 06 HoneyBee Management Tel: 695 521 350

Removals UK Deliveries Tel: 951 247 240 / 608 091 660

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

Solutions 4 U Tel: 952 55 38 07 Taurus Real Estate, Tel: 952 53 50 43

Restaurants & Bars Restaurante La Plaza Tel: 952 55 48 07 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 Casa Paco - Competa Tel:952 516 077 Cortico Paco - Competa Tel:952 553 647

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

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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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May CHURCH SERVICES Alhama de Granada, St. Barnabas I.E.R.E (Anglican). Service in English at 11.30 first and third Sundays of the month now at La Joya Roman Catholic Church, Plaza Alfonso X11. contact Priest 95 203 0461 or Warden 95 252 0921. 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 DAILY ACTIVITIES IN THE CENTRE. Tuesday through Thursday Spanish courses. Monday – Support Group. Half Orange (Widows/Widowers/Singles) Group. German Coffee. Tuesday –“Espan-Glish” (exchange conversation group), English for children. Wednesday – Bible study, Art & Craft Group. Thursday – Prayer Group. Bible Study. “Espan- Glish” (exchange conversation group). Friday – Spanish conversation, Coffee Morning Refreshments with a Boutique, Bric-a-brac, preserves books and cards for sale. Library and Tourist Reference Library. 11.00am – 13.00pm. LUX MUNDI, TORRE DEL MAR APRIL COMING EVENTS AND EXCURSIONS. Friday 1st – National Fiesta, Labour Day. Centre closed. Monday 11th – Coach Excursion to Alcalá la Real. One day coach excursion to the city of Alcalá la Real. Aarrive in Alcalá at approx 11.30 am. There will be free time visit the La Mota Fortress, of Islamic origin, and Alazaba where audio guides are available. Other places to visit are the Palacio Abacial. You will also have free time for lunch. You

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will then re-join the coach for a visit to the Bodega Marcelino Serran. Ticket price 28 Euros available at the Centre, all proceeds to fund raising. Departure times Viñuela (Football pitch) 8.00am, Torre del Mar coach station 8.30am, Caleta 8.40am, Algarrobo (Lidl) 8.45am. Friday 15th – Taizé Prayer. We are very pleased to be able to share with the Torre del Mar Spanish Evangelical Church (Presbyterian). 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). Service in Spanish and English Time 20.30. Thursday 21st - Eexcursion to Gibraltar. 12 Euros 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 REQUIRED. Sunday 24th May – Concert “Touch of Class Choir” and Cream Tea. You will receive a glass of wine on arrival and during the interval cream teas will be served. A bar is also available. 10 Euros available at the Centre and a donation of 1 kilo of non perishable food would be appreciated. 16.00. For further information and bookings please contact Tel.952 543 334 E-mail: luxmundi@luxmundi.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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OFFERS LEADING MANUFACTURER’S INVERTER AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM ( A / A+ / A++ CLASS ENERGY EFF.) 2,5KW SYSTEMS FROM 449€ 3,5KW SYSTEMS FROM 499€ (INSTALLATION NOT INCLUDED) HURRY WHILE STOCKS LAST........

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SAYALONGA: Calle Calvario s/n, Tel: (0034) 952 535 043 .

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

COMPETA: Avda. de la Constituci贸n, 31, Tel: (0034) 952 516 633

Fax: (0034) 952 516 635

email: clara@taurusrealestate.com

COMPETA Stunning 2 bedroom villa in a great location with 8mt x 4mt pool, outside kitchen with BBQ and super terraces. Quality finish with under floor heating /air con, d/g windows. Must be seen to be fully appreciated. Awaiting EPC Ref: T602

209,000 euro

COMPETA

SAYALONGA Beautiful quality country house located in a secluded position but with excellent access. 2 Bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, open lounge/dining with adjoining sunroom, stunning views to the Mediterranean and National Park. 20 min from the beach. Sold furnished! Awaiting EPC Ref: T877

220,000 euro

Pretty town house within walking distance to all the local amenities. 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, fitted kitchen, sitting room & dining room. Great outside space, large terrace with coastal views. Ideal full time, holiday home or rental potential. EPC rating G

85,000 euro

Ref: C1143

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ARENAS / ALGARROBO

COMPETA

Beautiful new build cortijo in a wonderful rural and elevated location. 2 Bedrooms, 1 bathroom, spacious open lounge, dining area and unfitted kitchen, wood burning stove, free form swimming pool. Easy access and only 15min from the coast. Stunning views! EPC rating E

Traditional village house in easily accessible location to the edge of the village. Living/dining room, kitchen, shower room, workshop & utility/store room. Roof terrace with lovely views. Requires some updating & renovation. Ideal holiday retreat at a bargain price! EPC rating G

Ref: C3427

179,000 euro

Ref: C1256

47,000 euro

ARCHEZ 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: T763

235,000 euro