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September 2014
Issue 113
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September to me is where the summer ends as the kids go back to school. This year it is the 10th for Primary children and 11th for Secondary school children. However, the weather is still lovely and for many the holidays are not over yet. There is still much going on in the area such as on the 19th, 20th and 21st of September there is the Arab festival in Salares, see page 46 & 47 for more details. On the 5th October there is a Multi Cultural Night of Music and Dance in Canillas de Albaida, more information can be found on pages 52 and 53. Also at the beginning of October is the Competa walking festival which is 4 days of walking with various routes to choose from. I would like to say well done to the organisers of Competa Rocks who put on a great show in Competa last month. We have some great photos of the evening in the magazine on page 54 courtesy of John Dunsford. This month the Mayor of Competa has again issued a statement via the magazine to encourage foreigners to talk to the town hall with regards to registering to vote. This doesn't just apply to Competa; all foreign residents have a right to vote in the up and coming elections. However, you need to register by the 31st of December in order to be able to exercise this right. Enjoy and keep reading The Editor
Inside This Month
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10 Walking Festival Cómpeta Return of the popular 4 days of walking festival.
52 Night of Multi-cultural Music and Dance The third “Night of Multi-cultural Music & Dance” held in Canillas de Albaida
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58 An Interview with Thomas Gant
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We catch up with the Competa based Lawyer 18 months after he opened his Competa office.
84 Amazing Artemisias More Campo Cuttings with Lorraine Cavanagh
La Boutique de Competa
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Avda. Constitucion 21, Competa 952 553 331- 633 202 659
Opening Hours - 9.00 - 2.00 & 5.00 - 8.30 3 The Grapevine
To advertise call 637 028 873
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Price:99,000 Euros
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” Sunset Properties is a proactive and innovative local company. We use the internet as our shop front and advertise extensively. If you would like to find out more we would be very pleased to talk to you by phone, by e-mail or to meet you for an informal chat.”
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Price:199,000 Euros
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Denise Hill UK 0844 7744860 Price:395,000 Euros
Sayalonga
Competa
Canillas de Albaida
Compact and bijou 1 bed 1 bath villa (74 m²) with open plan living/dining room and kitchen, double en suite bed, covered terrace, ample space for above ground pool and stunning sea views.
Charming beautifully renovated rustic style 2 bed 2 bath country house (104 m²) offering privacy and tranquility with open plan living/dining room and kitchen, covered terrace and pool area.
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.
ref: v983
EPC - E
Price:199,000 Euros
New this Month!
ref: v982
EPC - E
Great value!
Price: 99,950 Euros
ref: v979
EPC - In process
New this Month!
Price: 250,000 Euros
Arenas
Caleta de Velez
Alcaucin
Sensible offers considered! Delightful modern 3 bed 2 bath villa (128 m²) with large open plan living/dining room/kitchen, part-glazed sun room, secluded pool area and mature gardens.
Super well established 3 bed 1 bath apartment (103 m²) just across the road from the marina with large living/dining room, dining kitchen, 3 double beds and balcony terrace with sea views.
Delightful spacious 4 bed 3 bath villa (161 m²) with easy access, large living/dining room, 4 double beds (2 en suite), garage with roof terrace, covered terrace, pool and lake and sea views.
EPC - E
EPC - F
ref: v986
ref: t905 Price: 399,000 Euros
EPC - E
New this month!
ref: v981
New this month! Price:124,950 Euros
Price Reduced!
Velez Malaga
Competa
Canillas de Albaida
Stylishly renovated 2 bed 1 bath village house (83 m²) with open plan living room/kitchen, roof terrace and part-covered terrace with fabulous far reaching views.
3 for the price of 1! 5 bed 3 bath villa with pool, terraces and outdoor kitchen; 3 bed 2 bath villa with cloak/wc, plunge pool and terraces plus 1 bed 1 bath wooden chalet (231 m²) all with easy access and excellent rental potential.
Superb beautifully presented rustic style south facing 2 bed 2 bath country house (93 m²) with good access, large living room and open plan kitchen, 2 covered terraces and secluded pool area.
EPC - D
ref: t909
EPC - E
ref: v934
Price:199,950 Euros
EPC - E
“ 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.”
ref: v984
Price reduced!
Price:62,950 Euros
Great Property!
Price:250,000 Euros
Price Reduced!
Price:225,000 Euros
This Month’s Special Offer!
Torre del Mar
Canillas de Aceituno
Alcaucin
Compact centrally located 1 bed 1 bath apartment (44 m²) within walking distance of the beach and local amenities with open plan living room/kitchen and balcony terrace.
Open to sensible offers! Superb nicely presented 3 bed 2 bath villa (145 m²) with large living room, good sized kitchen, covered terrace, pool, garage and spectacular views of Lake Viñuela.
Delightful modern 3 bed 2 bath villa (103.67m²) with excellent access, covered terrace, pool area with sun terrace and gardens - a great easy to maintain holiday home or rental property.
ref:t890
EPC - F
Luxury Property! Price:425,000 Euros
We urgently need properties in any area of the Axarquia .
Los Romanes Fabulous immaculately presented 4 bed 4 bath villa (181 m²) overlooking Lake Viñuela with superb living accommodation, secluded pool area, various terraces and mature gardens.
ref:v985
EPC - D
Great location!
ref: v980
EPC- F
Price:250,000 Euros
Clients looking now! Bargain property! Price: 40,000 Euros
ref: v841
EPC - F
New this month!
Price:169,000 Euros
Competa Renovated rustic style 3 bed 2 bath country house (70m² approx) situated on the edge of the national park just a short drive from Competa. The tranquil location, excellent access, pool and terraces make this a lovely holiday or full time home.
EPC - In process
Great Location! New this month!
ref: v975 Price:199,000 Price:69,000 Euros
Torre del Mar
Algarrobo
Competa
Superb 3 bed 2 bath townhouse (151 m²) on a corner plot in a quiet residential area with spacious living accommodation, garage, garden, terraces, roof terrace, breathtaking sea views and use of communal pool. ref:t941 EPC - E
Very reasonably priced 3 bed 1 bath village house (43 m²) within easy reach of the coast with spacious living room, fitted kitchen and roof terrace – ideal ‘lock up and leave’ holiday home/rental property. ref: t857 EPC - G
Well established 3 bed 1 bath villa (110 m²) with easy access, self contained guest apartment, terrace, roof terrace, above ground pool, garage and sea views.
Great location!!
Price reduced!
Price:112,000 Euros
Price:250,000 Euros
EPC - In process
ref: v976
Price reduced!
Price:69,950 Euros
Torre del Mar
Arenas
Canillas de Albaida
Apartment (70m²) with 2 beds located just 50m from the beach. Glazed balcony and use of the communal swimming pool. Located on the 7th floor (lift available) with sea views. All amenities within walking distance. ref: t923 EPC - E
Spacious well established 3 bed 3 bath villa (176 m²) with easy access, large living/dining room and open plan kitchen, 2nd kitchen/living room or 4th bedroom, covered terraces and breathtaking sea and coastal views. ref: v885 EPC - F
A renovated, traditional 2 bed village (60m²) house at an excellent price. This would be a great holiday home or rental property and is ready to move into right away. Easy access and parking very close by. ref: t339 EPC- G
Tobacco Smuggling: Spain / Gibraltar border
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NEWS IN SPAIN News from around Spain
W
hen Ferran Adrià shut the doors of his el Bulli restaurant in 2011, he quickly reassured gastronomes that it was not closing for good, just for a revamp. El Bulli would become a cultural foundation , complete with museum and visitor centre called el Bulli 1846, all to reopen on an expanded plot in 2015. Foodies may have been reassured, but not so environmentalists, who are furious that the expanded el Bulli will eat up more space on the Cala Montjoi, one of Spain's few protected Mediterranean beaches Critics say the expansion project will increase el Bulli's footprint by more than 200% – far greater than that allowed by law. More than 71,000 people have signed an online petition urging the chef to build elsewhere. "A natural park is a protected space that belongs to all of us and is a legacy for future generations," reads the petition. The area, it adds, "does not need tourist attractions".
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Venezuelan woman with 1.7kg of cocaine hidden in her breast implants has
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been arrested at Madrid airport after arriving on a flight from Colombia. "During a check of passengers from a plane from Bogotá, the gestures and behaviour of a supposed tourist raised the suspicions of narcotics agents," police said. After a baggage search revealed nothing, female officers conducted a body search of the 43-year-old woman and discovered "certain irregularities and deformations in both breasts". At that moment, the suspect started to act nervously and "confessed that she was carrying implants with cocaine inside", police said. The woman was taken to a hospital where the implants were removed and found to contain 1.7kg (3.75lb) of the drug. Although unusual, it is not the first time Spanish police have seen drug smugglers using breast implants to try to beat detection.
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he EU is calling on Spain and Gibraltar to crack down on tobacco smuggling across the border
between the two countries, citing concerns about the involvement of organised crime. Wrapping up a one-year investigation, the European Anti-Fraud Office (Olaf) said in a statement that it had "raised a number of concerns" to UK and Spanish officials regarding its investigation into the increase of cigarette smuggling across the frontier. While the report was not made public, Olaf noted "a significant increase in the size of the Gibraltar market for cigarettes over the past four years" and that "the concerns include indications of the involvement of organised crime". The investigation was sparked by a complaint from Spanish authorities to the EU that between 2006 and 2011, Gibraltar nearly tripled the amount of tobacco it brought in. The Spanish government claims that much of this tobacco was then sold illegally in Spain. Hovering at around €26 (£20) a carton, tobacco prices in Gibraltar are much cheaper than in Spain, where the cost generally ranges from €40 to €44. According to figures from Spanish government officials, the amount of tobacco brought into Gibraltar has continued to rise in recent years, from 110m packs of cigarettes in 2012 to 117m packs in 2013. The figures, they argue, are excessive for the 30,000 or so inhabitants of Gibraltar. "Every resident of Gibraltar, including children who are nursing, would have to smoke nine packs of cigarettes each day," one government source told El País.
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pain’s government has given oil group Repsol the all-clear to explore for oil and gas off the coast of the tourism-dependent Canary Islands, sparking an outcry from environmental groups. The industry ministry gave Repsol a three-year licence to drill in three sites some 50km (30m) off the coast of the Spanish archipelago, which lies off the northwest coast of Africa.
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Restaurante y Casas Rurales Periana Tel: 699 946 213 e-mail: info@cantueso.net
See out website for menus, live webcam, videos and directions www.cantueso.net Blog: www.cantuesoblog.es
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ACTION FOR ANIMALS NEWS UPDATE Can you offer any of these animals a new home?
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his month's Action for Animals page is dedicated to trying to find homes for the animals pictured here, all currently in the Cómpeta area and desperate for new owners. Cheeky, a beautiful tricolour cat, used to have owners in Cómpeta, who left her behind when they returned to England. Many months later, Cheekie who is almost blind, was found thin and unkempt, wandering the streets of the village. She was taken into temporary foster care while we tried to find her a new owner. She's a very affectionate, placid cat who'll need a home where there are no other cats, as the vet has informed us that she has feline leukaemia virus. The virus is not transferable to humans or dogs, but carries a risk of infection to other cats. Sadly, her foster career can no longer keep her and we are now desperate for a home for poor Cheekie. Can you
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give her the love she deserves? The beautiful white Persian with one blue eye and one amber eye and the sweet grey tabby kitten are also both looking for new homes, due to relocation of their Spanish family. Both cats are male, the white Persian has already been neutered and Action for Animals will provide funding for neutering the tabby. Can you provide a new home for either of them? Maisy, a Labrador cross, about 5 months old, is currently being fostered by Tony and Julie Loughlan in Archez. She's very intelligent, house trained and walks well on and off her lead. She's playful, good natured and loves the company of other dogs and children. Maisy is completely vaccinated and if you choose to adopt her, Action for Animals will pay for her to be neutered when she's old enough for the
operation. Can you offer Maisy a loving, family environment? If you are able to help any of the animals you see here, please contact us. Our revamped shop and commission based selling venture is now up and running! If you have anything you'd like us to sell for you on a commission basis (goods must be valued upwards of 50€) please call in for a chat. Thank you all for your continued donations and much valued support! 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 www.actionforanimals.org
Action for Animals (UK/Spain)
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Saturday 4 October Easy walk ± 3,5 hours Cómpeta – Casa la Mina – Rio Torrox – El Pullido, from there back to Cómpeta by shuttle bus. Moderate walk ± 6,5 hours From Cómpeta along GR 249 to Acebuchal – Rio Torrox – El Pullido, from there back to Cómpeta by shuttle bus. Sunday 5 October Easy walk ± 4 hours shuttle bus to Salares, from there walk along GR 249 back to Cómpeta
2ND YEAR WALKING FESTIVAL CÓMPETA 4 days of walking: 2/3/4/5 October 2014
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he walks will be guided by experienced guides. Each day you will have a choice between an easy walk of 2,5 to 4 hours or a moderate walk of 4,5 to 6,5 hours.
Moderate walk ± 5,5 hours shuttle bus to Sedella, from there walk along GR 249 back to Cómpeta Organization: www.walkspain.co.uk and www.spanjeanders.nl The participation costs for all 4 days are € 20,- per person (incl. costs for shuttle buses). You may also enrol for 1 day only for € 7,50 per person. More information and reservations by email only to: walkingtoursinspain@gmail.com or spanjeanders@gmail.com
Cómpeta is part of the new 'GR 249 Gran Senda de Malaga' long distance walking route. To celebrate this project we have included 2 stages of this walk in this years Festival. Only the walks on the 2nd and 3rd day will go, for a smaller part, through the area affected by the forest fire of last 29 June. Programme Thursday 2 October Easy walk ± 2,5 hours Cómpeta – Archez – Rio frio – Roman bridge – Canillas de Albaida – Cómpeta Moderate walk ± 4,5 hours Cómpeta – Archez – Rio frio – Roman bridge – Rio Cajula – Cerro Cueva del Agua – Cómpeta7 Friday 3 October Easy walk ± 4 hours Cómpeta – Puerto del Collado – Cruz de Canillas – Footpath along irrigation channel (acequia) – Cómpeta Moderate walk ± 6 hours Cómpeta – Puerto del Collado – Casa la Mina – Loma del Daire – Puerto Blanquillo – Fabrica de la Luz – Cómpeta.
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Academia Axareducación Centro de cultura, educación y diversión
FROM THE 15TH SEPTEMBER WE WILL RESUME CLASSES WITH OUR BATTERIES FULLY CHARGED FOR THE NEW YEAR! EL 15 DE SEPTIEMBRE COMENZAMOS CON LAS PILAS PUESTAS Clases de refuerzo y ampliación académica. Preparación para B1 y B2 de Inglés. Spanish Classes for all levels. Pilates, Yoga, Meditation and much more... Spansk kurser for danskerer. Please contact us for more information:
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THE PLAZA RESTAURANT CANILLAS DE ALBAIDA The Plaza restaurant is set in a beautiful example of an andalucian village square. featuring a roof terrace with spectacular views and seating for 60 plus in the square We have put together a new a la carte menu featuring local produce and it's already receiving great reviews
Whilst on holiday why not make your Christmas reservation. Bookings now being taken for the Christmas Period!
To advertise call 637 028 873
Live music nights and BBQ's Snack lunch menu with dishes from 4 euros. La plaza is well worth a visit or re-visit! Open 6 days 12pm-4pm & 6pm -11pm Closed Wednesdays Tel: 952 55 48 07 Mob: 609 167 127
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WEIRD AND WONDERFUL Strange News from Around the World
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olice in China have begun punishing drivers who dazzle other motorists by forcing them to stare at full-beam headlights for five minutes. Officers in the southern city of Shenzhen are using the unusual penalty to crack down on motorists who inappropriately flash their lights. Drivers are ordered to sit on a small plastic stool and stare at the front of a police vehicle while its headlights are turned on full beam for five minutes. Shenzhen traffic police announced the optical ordeal on their Weibo account, a Chinese version of Twitter, saying it was an "appropriate experience" that would make offenders "sense the harm" of flashing their lights. "From now on, traffic police will make those found carelessly using bright lights to look at them for five minutes," they warned. Offenders are also lectured about properly using their headlights and fined 300 yuan (£30). The punishment has sparked ridicule
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and anger on Chinese social media.
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n Apple employee named after the company's arch enemy is selling his business card on eBay Sam Sung, from Vancouver, Canada, worked at the city's Apple store and has put his staff lanyard and business card up for grabs. They come complete with his distinctive blue employee sweater – and all three are framed behind glass. The money raised will go to a charity called Children's Wish. On the eBay listing, Mr Sung wrote: "I came across one of my old business cards the other day when it fell out of a book. A close-up view of the card Pic: Sam Sung/Ebay "So, with a view to raising money for a very deserving charity, I'm auctioning the only Apple Sam Sung business card I have left and I'm going to donate all of the proceeds minus eBay fees to Children's Wish.
man who pretended to be a ghost while behaving in a "rowdy" way in a cemetery has been fined. Anthony Stallard of Southsea, Hampshire, has been ordered to pay £35 after throwing his arms in the air and shouting: "Woooooo." Portsmouth Magistrates' Court heard that Stallard had been out drinking with friends when they went to Portsmouth's Kingston Cemetery where they played football. Hampshire police said a number of witnesses made a complaint that Stallard had acted rowdily and pretended to be a spooky apparition. A spokesman said: "The witnesses reported the group engaging in rowdy behaviour and one of them throwing their arms in the air and saying 'woooooo'." The 24-year-old pleaded guilty to using threatening or abusive words or behaviour likely to cause distress. Stallard was also ordered to pay a £20 victim surcharge and £20 in costs
T
he first UK International Open for the new sport of footgolf is hoping to showcase the game. It starts in Manchester, with competitors from across Europe hoping to win the title. The sport is a combination of two of the biggest participation sports in the world, so it is perhaps not surprising that its popularity is really kicking off. The UK is following in the footsteps of the US, where there are more than 200 courses, as well as countries including the Netherlands, Hungary and Italy. At a coaching session for young boys and girls at the UK Footgolf Academy at Doncaster College, ex-Premier League footballer Bryan Hughes teaches the basics "In the UK at the moment we've got more than 40 courses," he said. "By the end of the year we'll have 60 to 70, and by the end of next year there'll be 200. So it's showing really rapid growth." There has already been a footgolf world championship, won by Hungary in 2012.
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TAJ MAHAL Traditional Indian Tandoori Restaurant
9.95€
We offer an “eat as much as you like” menu, as many starters, main courses & desserts as you want. which is all freshly cooked to order. You do not have to move from your table as everything is served to you.
Children under 10 - 6.50€
7.00€
Menu del Dia
7.00€
Mon- Thurs 12pm - 4pm Starters: Poppadom & Pickle Tray Mains: Curry with rice or naan + Green Tea
Torrox Costa (Next to Post Office) Open 12.00-16.00 / 18.00-24.00 Daily Tel: 952 534 972 / 634 051 535 To advertise call 637 028 873
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ASESORÍA ALJARIFE
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Notarial Title deeds, Wills, Catastral Corrections, etc. General Administration Transfers of vehicles, driving licences, matriculations, etc.) Tax declarations Creation of businesses Accounts General insurances (house, car, health, etc)
We speak Spanish, English, German, Finnish, French, Italian
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More than 20 years ago Asesoría Aljarife opened its’ doors to the public. Since then, hundreds of companies and individuals in the Axarquia region and from the Malaga Province have left in our hands the responsibility to advise them to get the best possible results for their businesses. We are a group of highly qualified professionals that work for you. Economists and administrators with a wealth of experience that are at your disposal any time in order to make your life easier.
www.aljarife.com ASESORÍA ALJARIFE C/ San Antonio, 8 - 1º 29754 CÓMPETA Málaga Teléfono:(34) 952 51 66 00 Fax: (34) 952 51 67 29
GESTORÍA LÓPEZ NAVAS C/Ros Alférez 4 Bajo C 29740 TORRE DEL MAR Málaga Teléfono: (34) 952 54 25 04 Fax: (34) 952 54 17 47
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Restaurante El Pilón C/Laberinto 1, Cómpeta, Málaga (+34) 952 553 512
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Open 7 nights a week from 7PM Our new summer menu is now available “We are a 2014 winner… and the only restaurant in Cómpeta to receive this award three years in a row!” info@restaurantelpilon.com www.restaurantelpilon.com If you have a special occasion, we can help. Special menu, cake, entertainment.
INMOBILIARIA TU RINCON DEL SOL www.turincondelsol.com info@turincondelsol.com
ESTATE AGENTS Avd. de Torrox, 46 29754 CÓMPETA (Málaga) Tel: 952 51 63 58 Mov: 628 06 97 03
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Cómpeta Ref:223 Large townhouse Centrally located 6 bedrooms Huge potential
Cómpeta Ref:222 Townhouse with garden 120m² house 190m² plot Located at the edge of the village Easy access
Cómpeta Ref:224 2 bedroom country house Fabulous outside area Swimming pool with jacuzzi Quiet location
115.000€
190.000€
136.000€
Canillas de Albaida Ref:219 Beautiful country home Three bedrooms Two bathrooms High spec finish Private pool terrace
Cómpeta Ref:119 Three bedroom townhouse In need of some reform Located near to the top of the village. Well priced
Cómpeta Ref:140A Country house for rent Walking distance to the village 2 bedrooms 1 bathroom Small swimming pool
199.000€
65.000€
500€ per month
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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Archez Ref:229 Cosy country home Three bedrooms Small pool and stable Peaceful location, short track
Corumbela Ref:117 Country house with pool Four bedrooms 2000m² plot
Cómpeta Ref:227 Unique townhouse with garden Beautifully reformed Two bedrooms and storage rooms Must be seen
188.000€
180.000€
99.000€
Cómpeta Ref:228 Ground floor apartment Centrally located Terrace with views to the sea Three bedrooms
Archez Ref:105 Beautiful country house Three bedrooms, two bathrooms 140m² build 4600m² plot
Canillas de Albaida Ref:225 Townhouse with vehicle access Two bedrooms Roof terrace & large bodega with separate entrance
115.000€
Hugely Reduced!!! Was 280.000€ now 230,000€
Sedella Ref:214 Huge cortijo and additional guest house built to a very high specification. Great business opportunity, massive 80.000m² plot
Cómpeta Ref:208 Spacious country home Main house three bedrooms Separate apartment Two swimming pools & stables
695.000€
480.000€
70.000€
Algarrobo Ref:112 Beautiful country home Three bedrooms, two bathrooms Swimming pool Reduced Was 297.00€ now 289.000€
www.turincondelsol.com To advertise call 637 028 873
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Newly planted grass plugs on April 5, 2014
Photo shot of the same plants on July 27, 2014
VETIVER GRASS Local Suppliers in Sayalonga
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here are twelve known varieties of vetiver grass, the most important is Vetiveria zizanioides. For centuries the oil extract from the roots of V.zizanioides has been used in the perfume trade. Indigenous peoples have recognized vetiver for its medicinal uses, for thatching, mulch, and feed, and for soil and moisture conservation. In more modern times the sugar industry has used vetiver grass quite widely as contour conservation hedges and for the stabilization of road sides and embankments. Vetiver once thought to be confined to wetlands thrives over a range of ecological conditions. It grows both on highly acidic (< pH3) and alkaline soils (pH11). Its roots will grow to depths of 3 - 4 meters. It is not effected seriously by pests or diseases. Many cultivars are non flowering, these when combined with a non spreading root system prevents "escape". Each clump of vetiver is extremely dense, so dense that if configured
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correctly will act as a near perfect filter. The grass is easy and cheap to establish, and needs minimum maintenance. The average root strength is estimated at 75 Mpa. Roots of vetiver will increase soil shear strength by 35% at a depth of 0.6 meters When planted as a contour hedge it acts as a continuous filtering system, that slows down rainfall runoff, reduces rilling and gullying, and collects soil sediments at the hedge face. Soil and nutrient loss is reduced, soil moisture and ground water improves significantly, and natural terraces and ground leveling develops behind the hedge. An important feature is that vetiver grass takes up minimal space and is virtually non competitive with adjacent crops. Apart for soil conservation uses vetiver is seen to be an important grass for the stabilization of road embankments, canals, bridge abutments, landslide prevention etc. In other words it is a
biological alternative to structural reinforcing techniques. Due to its extensive and deep root system, vetiver is very tolerant of drought. It can stand extreme heat (50째C) and frost (-10째C) and can be established in areas with an annual rainfall from 450 mm and higher. Vetiver will survive very hot fires and will recover quickly to continue being an effective erosion barrier and slope stabilizer. Vetiver Grass is now used for the prevention of soil erosion and slope management all over the world. It is easily obtainable now from Vetiver spain distributers, see advert opposite. it is easy to plant and maintain. Now is definitely the time to buy some and plant it, in preparation for the wetter months. More information can be found on www.vetiverspain.com or by contacting David or Anna whose details can be found on the advert opposite.
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Having Erosion Problems? We have a GREEN solution We are suppliers of a unique grass called Vetiver, (Chrysopogon Zizaioides) It is used for stopping erosion and the grass has a huge vertical root system and grows to about 1 meter with roots 3-4 meters deep. The plants are 1 euro each. This grass needs no special soil, fertilizer, or care. To plant a slip (one stalk) you just make a small hole, and put the slip in. Nothing labour intensive. The plants are planted approximately 30cm apart, so the cost for 30 linear meters is 100 euro, a very cost effective way of stopping erosion. The Vetiver Grass can handle a great deal of water, or no water at all once established. The roots grow 3-4 meters deep in one year and the roots have the strength of 1.6 mil steel Take a look at the below interesting links to explain Vetiver Grass in more depth. To view these links please go to our website www.vetiverspain.com Understanding the Vetiver Grass System Vetiver.com Wikipedia.org Vetiver Conference in Columbia 2013 in Spanish and English. Many photos and articles. If you have further questions or would like to purchase some plants please contact us on the below number VetiverSpain - Sayalonga, Spain Contact David: (00 34) 692 288 657 email: info@vetiverspain.com
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LOS CABALLOS DEL MOSQUIN "Testimonial from a "Working Holiday Maker"
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y stay in Competa was a coincidence. I had read an article in a Danish magazine about a Danish woman who fulfils her dream by building a stable, where she can be with her lovely Andalusia horses.
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I have to say she has done well. A riding camp with currently 17 horses included 2 foals. The place is just up to the Natural Park; Sierras Almijara, Tejeda and Alhama de Granada. The fauna is fascinating; the good riding trails are at all levels. The views are
Los Caballos del Mosquin, with Eva Maria and the good people around her, has given me one of my life´s greatest experiences. I´m 74 years old and have been walking on the Camino as a Santiago Pilgrim for several years. My stay was booked as "Working Holiday" to perform practical jobs around the farm. This in itself was absolutely fantastic. Although I have not been riding for a long time, to have the opportunity, under guidance and security, to be allowed to ride up into the mountains was fantastic. My best wishes to all, who likes horses and riding; visit the place as a part of your stay in the wonderful Competa. I´LL BE BACK NEXT YEAR!. "
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The on-board parasol is rigged to a GPS tracker that follows the movement of the sun in relation to the deckchair's position on the beach - providing the perfect level of shade to the users. Deployable wind breaks keep the breeze at bay and provide a sense of privacy, whilst retractable towels ensure everything is kept dry and sand free.
WORLD'S FIRST DRIVEABLE DECKCHAIR UNVEILED t’s the ultimate way to get from beach to beach over the summer holiday. The world’s first driveable deckchair has been launched – complete with boom box and an ice drink machine. The ultimate open-top vehicle also has a parasol for shade and a sandpit at the front, so you can made castles en route to your next destination.
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Sun-cream, drinks and book holders provide the user with everything at arm's length, where as a stereo system, refrigerated slushy machine and built-in sandpit feature all the trappings of the seaside wherever the location. Rogers, the man behind the design said: ‘I [wanted] to make the holiday experience better than ever before and we wanted beach goers to enjoy a day at the seaside without having to worry about overcrowding, sand getting everywhere and forgetting the sun cream.’
the market is a public building everyone can access but we also want the council to know we're receiving more and more complaints from our members and something has to be done.
PAY UP, OR GET OUT! SPANISH STALL OWNERS SET TO CHARGE TOURISTS
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hogging up corridors to take photos. Stall holders are now urging the council to try to find a solution and say an entry fee for noncustomers similar to the 50 cent (40 pence) charge for using the market toilets introduced earlier this year, could be an answer. Market traders' association Francisco Dasi said: 'We know
'Tourist who arrive in large groups can cause problems for our regular customers. 'We believe asking the companies who bring these groups for a financial contribution could be looked at as an option.' Nearly 400 small traders work at the market, which was opened in 1928. Its spectacular architecture, including a 30-metre central dome, draws tourists from around the world. One holidaymaker on TripAdvisor described it as a 'piece of art', saying: 'When we first saw this grand building, we thought it was a cathedral or a railway station.'
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AYUNTAMIENTO DE Cร MPETA (Mรกlaga) INFORMATION Next year 2015, in May there will be municipal elections to decide who will be Mayor in our municipality. If you are a foreign resident and would like to exercise your right to vote you must ask about this in the town hall. This has to be done before the 31st of December 2014. Do not forget it is the right of all to vote. Thank you 38 The Grapevine
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HOTEL BALCÓN DE CÓMPETA THE THREE STAR HOTEL IN THE BEAUTIFUL VILLAGE OF CÓMPETA C/San Antonio, 75 - Cómpeta Tel: (+34) 952 55 3662 / 3535 Fax (+34) 952 51 6780 Email: info@hotel-competa.com WHATSAPP: (+ 34) 671132563 FACEBOOK: /HotelBalconDeCompeta Website: www.hotel-competa.com
RESTAURANTE MARIA This september the Dinner Themes are back! Pie Nights, Indian Nights, Music Nights, etc...
Wednesday 3rd - American Night Saturday 6th - BBQ Night Sunday 7th - White Wine Pairing Friday 12th - The Rooters Saturday 13th - BBQ Night Friday 19th - Pie Night Saturday 20th - BBQ Night Thursday 25th - Cinema Night Friday 26th - Aire Flamenco Saturday 27th - BBQ Night Sunday 28th - Indian Night Large groups welcome Childrens Menu available We host Birthday Partys, Weddings, Anniversarys, etc... All the Football shown at our Cafeteria Reservations: +34 952553535 - info@hotel-competa.com
Come and have lunch and then relax at our pool Swimming Pool Open: 11:00 - 19:00 Tennis available: 08:00 - 23:00 Taxi Service available 24h
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Competa 1. Samusalud Health Store 2. Chica Loca Hairdressing Salon 3. Restaurante El Pilón 4. Art Gallery Luz da la Vida 5. Restaurante La Casona 6. Sugar & Spice 7. Taurus Real Estate 8. Todo Papel 9. EGO Hair & Beauty 10. Axareducation Language School 11. Hotel Balcon 12. Fontaneria Román 13. Tu Rincon de Sol Estate Agents 14. Frutas Marisol 15. Restaurant Cortijo Paco 16. Teteria Hierbabuena 17. Jose Luis Persianas 18. Action For Animals 19. Thomas Gant Law 20. Bar Las Gemelas 21. Bar La Cantina 22. Asesoria Aljarife 23. Fruteria Jara 24. Como Piensos - Pet Food 25. Casa la Pasa (Local Produce) 26. Tin Tin Hair & Beauty 27. Michaels Upholstery 28. Bar Fernans 29. La Esquina de Miguel 30. El Bazar de Competa 31. Azuaga Asesoria 32. Restaurante Perico 33. Telas Retales 34. Competa Internet Services 35. Competa Webs Internet Café 36. La Boutique de Competa 37. La Gelateria 38. Restaurante El Recreo 39. Competa Properties 40. Marco Polo a. Municipal Swimming Pool b. Town Hall c. Plaza Almijara d. Plaza Vendemia e. Post Office f. Tourist Information g. Museo de Artes y Costumbres
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XIV FESTIVAL ARABE ANDALUSÍ in SALARES 19, 20 and 21 SEPTEMBER 2014 In the beautiful city of Salares which is part of the Mudéjar of Axarquia they celebrate on 19, 20 and 21 of September the XIV Festival Arabe Andalusi, a festival declared of Tourist Interest to remember the Arabic roots of the village. There will be a varied program of activities day and night for different audiences in addition to visiting the church, the Mudejar Tower, the newly restored Roman bridge, the labyrinth of streets and beautiful places full of flowers. The Arabic and-Andalusian folklore mix to enjoy and delight visitors of Salares plus there are several gastronomic tastings over the three days.
Belly Dancing by Groupo Salaria Tasting of Moorish tea and pastries Great Paella Parade by the Municipal Band Popular Breakfast Pastries and chocolate Children’s Entertainment Performance .by the choir Coro Luz de Amanacer Tasting food: Kebabs
The activities on Saturday and Sunday will be carried through the streets of the town and many of them in the BIG TENT. To participate or display the goods in the souk or have more information about the FESTIVAL, call Ayuntamiento phone: 952508903 -952 508 960. Hours may change on organizational needs. .
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XIV FESTIVAL ÁRABE ANDALUSÍ en SALARES 19, 20 y 21 DE SEPTIEMBRE 2014 En el bello municipio de Salares que forma parte de la Ruta Mudéjar de la Axarquía malagueña se celebra los días 19, 20 y 21 de septiembre el que ya es el XIV Festival Árabe Andalusí, fiesta declarada de Interés Turístico para recordar las raíces árabes de la localidad. Un programa muy variado con actividades de día y de noche para los diferentes públicos además de poder visitar la Iglesia, la Torre Mudéjar , el Puente Romano recién restaurado, sus calles laberínticas y sus hermosos rincones llenos de flores. El folclore árabe y andaluz se mezclan para disfrute y deleite de salareñ@s y visitantes además de varias degustaciones gastronómicas a lo largo de los tres días según programa.
Actuación de grupos de Danza del Vientre: Grupo Salaria Degustación de té y pastas morunas Desayuno popular Pasteles y chocolate Gran Paella Concierto de la Banda Municipal de Música Coro Luz de Amanecer
Las actividades del sábado y domingo se realizarán por las calles del pueblo y muchas de ellas en la GRAN CARPA. Para participar o exponer los productos en el zoco, o tener más información sobre el FESTIVAL, llamen a los teléfonos del Ayuntamiento: 952508903 -952508960. Los horarios pueden cambiar por necesidades de organización. Vengan y disfruten de la localidad de Salares, sus fiestas y sus bares los días 19,20 y 21 de Septiembre de 2014. The Grapevine SALARES
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NOCHE MULTICULTURAL DE MÚSICA Y BAILE Sunday October 5, La Plaza, Canillas de Albaida
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s part of its Cultural week, the Ayuntamiento of Canillas de Albaida proudly presents the third Night of Multi-cultural Music and Dance to be held in the Plaza (main square) in Canillas de Albaida on Sunday 5th October. Admission to the event is free but there will be opportunities to donate to local charities. The event will be hosted by Inez Leniere and Roger Sparks in Spanish and English and they will open the concert at 7.30pm. The first artists to perform will be the Canillas Children's flamenco dance group, Las Niñas de Canillas, this is a group of local Spanish and English children dancing traditional dances. Local band The Rooters, (Tom Robinson, Rod Jones and Mitch France) will then play a mix of American and British songs. Fantastic Belgian Flamenco guitarist, Pedro Sauviller, who learned his trade amongst the gypsies of Seville, will be performing next, followed by Tom Robinson who will play a selection of tunes on his clarinet including the well requested “Stranger on the Shore”. Up next will be another local group, Aire Flamenco, a band of 3 musicians, from Cómpeta and Árchez. They play all styles of music, rock & roll, reggea, etc, although they recognize that Spanish music is their first love. Irish music will be represented by Mitch France, who will play a selection of well know Irish drinking songs to sing along to and also some traditional tunes on tenor
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banjo and mandolin. Isidro and Cristina are two artists who dedicate their lives to spreading the Andalusian culture and customs through the discipline of dance, guitar and singing, and their sole intention is to try to convey their feelings to the audience, go beyond the image and folklore and make you want to smile. At around 11.30pm (if all goes to plan), as many musicians as is practical will join The Rooters and play some music for dancing to. This unique multi-cultural night of music was a huge success when held last year, please come along and make sure it is just as successful again this year. There will be an opportunity to donate to local charities, For Youtube footage of the last concert, key in "Canillas de Albaida Multicultural night". Espanyol Como parte de la Semana Cultura, el Ayuntamiento de Canillas de Albaida presenta con orgullo la 3ª Noche Multicultural de Música y Baile en la Plaza principal de Canillas de Albaida el 5 de Octubre. La entrada al evento es gratis pero tendrán la posibilidad de hacer donaciones a organizaciones benéficas locales. El evento lo presentará Inez Leniere en Español y Roger Sparks en Inglés quienes darán comienzo al concierto a las 19:30. Los primeros artistas en actuar serán las niñas del grupo de baile
de Canillas. “Las Niñas de Canillas” son un grupo de niñas españolas e inglesas de la localidad que bailan diferentes bailes tradicionales. La banda local “The Rooters” (Tom Robinson, Rod Jones y Mitch France) tocarán a continuación una mezcla de canciones americanas y británicas. El fantástico guitarrista flamenco belga, Peter Sauviller, quien aprendió su oficio entre los gitanos de Sevilla, será el siguiente en actuar seguido por Tom Robinson que tocará una selección de canciones con su clarinete, entre ellos el tema solicitado “Stranger on the Shore”. Los siguientes serán otro grupo local, “Aire Flamenco”, un grupo de 3 componentes de Cómpeta y Árchez. Este grupo interpreta todos los estilos de música, rock & roll, reggea, etc, aunque reconocen que la música española les encanta. La música irlandesa la interpretará Mitch France que tocará una selección de conocidas canciones de taberna irlandesas para cantar y también algunas canciones tradicionales con banjo y mandolina. Isi y Cristina son dos artistas que dedican sus vidas a divulgar la cultura y costumbres andaluzas a través de la disciplina del baile, la guitarra y el cante y su única intención es transmitir sus sentimientos al público, yendo más allá de la imagen y el folclore y hacer que su público sienta ganas de sonreir. Y sobre las 23:30 (si todo va sobre lo planeado) tantos músicos como deseen se unirán a “The Rooters” y tocarán música para bailar. Esta Noche Multicultural tuvo un gran éxito cuando se celebró el año pasado, por favor, venga y asegúrese de que este año sea de nuevo un gran éxito. Tendrá la oportunidad de hacer donaciones a organizaciones benéficas locales. Para ver el video en Youtube del último concierto, escriba “Canillas de Albaida multicultural night”. Si desea más información, llame a Mitch France al 616 891473 o envíele un email a mitchbanjo@hotmail.com
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Competa Rocks August 2014
place and this year the prizes surpassed themselves. Another big thank you to Kevin Deavin, the Raffle King who sold all 1000 tickets, unbelievable! Further thanks go to SailandStay, Marina del Este / Sergio & Cele Fernandez SF and Cómpeta Properties / Mike Cunningham / Los Olivillos Mountain Retreat / Caleta Cruise Club Nik & Jo Ramsey Whale / Muebles Piramides / Vinomar Torre del Mar and Hannah Murray TalkRadioEurope San Pedro for their generosity.
COMPETA ROCKS ON - UPDATE Raised a staggering 2,824 euro for charity.
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huge thank you! Your generosity and support is unwaivering as we raised an amazing 2824€ to be shared equally between cudeca and axarquia animal rescue. In its second year and back by popular demand, 'Cómpeta Rocks On' and the Drums of Africa welcomed 179 audience members and performers on a steamy August 8th night with a colourful and vibrant performance setting the bench mark for those who were to follow and we were not disappointed. 14 year old ELLA wowed with her very mature, delightfully melodic and entertaining performance, please come back and visit us again soon ELLA! Quoting Maggie Woodward “a grand buffet which would have been acceptable at the finest of occasions” followed and was again served by Despacho de Fernan. Cooked by Isabel, ably assisted by Debbie Lowe Atkinson and Megan Rose, they surpassed themselves once again. Well done ladies!
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Geoff Murrell slid smoothly from his hosting role … thank you Geoff … to join Martin and Phil and MPG took us very comfortably through the next hour as the moon rose over the roof tops. Meanwhile the Tombola Table and Jo Ramsey Whale were kept very busy handing out a smorgasbord of prizes from Teddy Bears to Cases of Wine and everything imaginable in between. Moving up in gear, the Booze Brothers, a late but welcome addition to the line-up were on stage next. Rob Downes and David Beale were joined by London based Songwriter and Producer Paul Stratham on keyboard and guitar and they delivered an eclectic mix, amongst others their take on the Sex Pistols and Gary Numan which was hugely entertaining. At this point the doors opened and we welcomed a further 145 paying guests swelling our numbers close to 350 and boy wasn't it electric! The Luxury Raffle then took
Next up and to close the evening were GUIRI and what a crowd pleaser, there was not an inch of space left on the dance floor. Before they went on Pix Pickford met a huge fan who had travelled all the way from Barcelona to see GUIRI and had even bought along some original 'O Band' vinyl albums in a hope for an autograph. Steve got to meet his idol and got his autograph, one happy customer! Thank you to all the performers who played for free, we could not do it without you. Thanks also to all the volunteers and visiting relatives who made a massive contribution in delivering the evening so smoothly and also to Antonio & Belen El Recreo who committed to be a part of this event without question. To quote John Dunford “a great night from first to last. Incredibly good food, great service from the bars, excellent organisation” and again Maggie Woodward who wrote “the atmosphere was superb with a great party vibe with much dancing” . Great result and thank you again for all the wonderful messages and for digging so deep. See you next year ….. Possibly! Debi, Sue and Jo To learn more about Cudeca go to www.cudeca.org and AAR go to www.axarquiaanimalrescue.com
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6. Corner Shot 40mm Grenade Launcher With a hinged frame that extends the barrel of this grenade launcher horizontally at a 60 degree angle, a digital camera on the barrel and video screen, the Corner Shot allows sharpshooters to fire around corners. Capable of firing 60mm rounds and tear gas, the grenade launcher has a target range of 150 metres.
US MILITARY’S TOP 10 WEIRD GADGETS Gadgets soon to be rolled out by the US Military
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e look at other weird gizmos and gadgets soon to be rolled out by the US army The Corner Shot 40mm Grenade Launcher can fire round corners, using a camera to view the target Rosa Prince By Rosa Prince, New York1:47PM BST 17 Jun 2014 A laser weapon capable of shooting down enemy drones is being developed for the US military, defence department officials have announced, but it is not the only weapon in the military's plans for the future. Here are 10 other gadgets and weapons the US military is preparing to roll out. 1. Transformer TX Real OffRoad The Transformer TX can be driven as a military ground vehicle then converted to fly as a helicopter and back again. These vehicles can be operated by humans or flydrive by themselves. Due for delivery in 2015. 2. Magpul Folding MachineGun-9 Developed for the US Secret Service, the Folding Machine-Gun can be disguised as a laptop battery before being unfolded into a fully functioning weapon capable of emptying a 9mm 30round clip. It fits into the back
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pocket of most civilian trousers. Still in prototype phase. 3. Wildcat robot Moving uncannily like a live creature, the Wildcat can run at 16mph on flat surfaces, bounding and galloping like a real animal. It is designed to support combat troops on the ground and will eventually be able to run even more quickly over all types of terrain. 4. Armatix Digital Revolver Digital handgun with an electronic safety which can automatically be disabled via a wristwatch. The watch can be configured to require fingerprint authorisation, which is then analysed through the device's internal database and becomes activated for a restricted time period or until it's manually deactivated. After registering the wireless signal sent from the watch, the revolver's LED light on the back flashes green (unlocked) or red (locked) to inform the user of the gun's initial setting. 5. M32 Multiple Grenade Launcher As well as firing 40mm grenades at a rate of 18 a minute, the M32 can shoot off rounds which float to the ground via a parachute and capture aerial video footage.
7. AH-64 Apache attack helicopters New technology just rolled out by the US military allows Apache helicopter pilots to see targeting and surveillance data in full, highresolution colour, rather than black and white, giving them a huge advantage in spotting enemy positions. 8. Navy's Google Glass The Navy is developing technology similar to that employed for Google Glass which would allow superimposed computer-generated information to appear in front of a sailor’s eyes. 9. Reliant Autonomous Underwater Vehicle The Reliant is a robot that operates underwater to protect Navy vessels and American waters from enemy mines. Capable of acting without human input, it recently set a record by successfully completing a 315mile mission. 10. Satellite traffic cops Scientists are developing satellites which will work like traffic police to protect military drones and other airborne equipment. The Space-Based Telescopes for Actionable Refinement of Ephemeris (STARE) system is being designed in response to the more than 500,000 pieces of “space junk” thought to be orbiting the Earth.
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have changed slightly and that there is a solution to most problems. Although, he did acknowledge that the solution could be costly with payments having to be made to the notary, lawyers, stamp duty etc. Having a clean title deed is still necessary in order to sell your house and whilst the situation has relaxed a bit Thomas does urge you to sort out any necessary paperwork issues sooner, rather than later. Also, there is no harm in getting your paperwork checked and a quote provided. Secondary to property sales, he is also involved in the making of wills for foreigners and dealing with their inheritance process. In the event of your death if you live or have assets in Spain the inheritance process could become very complicated and expensive for those relatives left behind. Also, inheritance tax could be very costly and making a Spanish Will could provide some tax relief. Thomas would also be happy to provide some advice on this matter.
THOMAS GANT LAW An interview with Thomas Gant
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homas Gant has had his premises in Competa for a year and a half now, having opened his lawyers practice in 2013. I spoke to him this month to find out how the business is going and any changes since we last met. Thomas explained he was exceptionally pleased with the business he receives from Competa and that it had indeed outweighed all expectations. He continues with the same work practice that he started with in 2013. That is, combining working for an extremely reputable lawyers company in the mornings on the coast, which he has been
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doing since 2008, followed by working for himself from his offices in Competa in the afternoons. His office is open in the mornings and is managed by his secretary to take enquiries and to make appointments for the afternoons with Thomas in person. I asked what the majority of his work is and he answered 80 to 90% of his work is in the sale and purchase of homes. In 2012 Thomas explained it was certainly harder to sort paperwork issues as the law had become very strict with regard to having a faultless title deed. However, he believes now things
Thomas Gant also provides many other services besides wills and property sales which can be seen listed on his advert opposite. You can book appointments in the morning between 10.00 and 1.30pm and the appointments times will be for the afternoons of Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday between 5 and 7.30pm. Clients feedback has been excellent over the last 1 ½ years and Thomas puts this down to really understanding the service that northern Europeans expect from a lawyer. Most of his clients are foreigners such as the British, Norwegian, Danish, Dutch, Swedish and Germans. He hopes that his business will continue to thrive in Competa for many years to come and hopes that he has become an invaluable asset to the village. See advert opposite.
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WWW.RENFE.COM TRAVEL FARES Train Travel explained
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panish train bookings usually open 60 days ahead, AVEs may open up to 90 days ahead. You can't book before reservations open! If you see 'Train blocked' in the search results it means that date or train hasn't opened for booking. The opening of reservations can be delayed for dates after the twiceyearly timetable change in June and December, as they're always late loading the data. The 60/90 days isn't exact, If you don't see the complete train service which you are expecting to see, and it's over a month to go before
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departure, the chances are that not all trains have been loaded yet. There is an alternative to Renfe.com: Buying direct from Renfe is the cheapest option, their site works fine for me and always accepts my credit card. But I guesstimate from feedback that 25% of overseas travellers have credit card rejection problems when using Renfe.com, especially Americans or Australians, so if you have any problems there's an easy alternative,
www.petrabax.com/renfe. This is a private agency which links directly to the Renfe ticketing system, with Renfe's prices converted to US$. There's a small markup, of course, but it's in plain English with no payment problems. But try Renfe.com first! Go to www.renfe.com. Click 'Welcome' top right to switch it to English. Use the journey planner to check prices & buy tickets online. Do not click 'Timetables and Prices' as this will only show train times & full-price fares, it won't allow you
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to buy tickets or check availability of the cheap Promo fares.
with a Mesa fare you must always buy all 4 seats. So if the Mesa fare is shown as €30, you pay €120 and
For a round trip, select 'Return', for a one-way trip, select 'Outward'. Enter your enquiry details and click 'search'. The system cannot generally handle changes of train, it will only show direct trains plus a few important connecting services that their webmasters have manually programmed in. So if you ask it for San Sebastian to Algeciras it won't show any trains as there are no direct ones. of course you'll see several trains if you ask it first for San Sebastian to Madrid, then separately for Madrid to Algeciras. On the search results page you'll see a list of trains, each with a price in all classes. 'Train blocked' simply means booking for that train or date haven't opened yet. Just wait and keep trying! Classes: Turista = 2nd class. Turista Plus = 2nd class service, but with a more comfortable Preferente-style seat. Preferente = 1st class. Club = premium 1st class, available only on AVE trains. If booking a sleeper, make sure it says 'cama' ('bed'). Cama Turista = bed in 4-berth sleeper. Cama Preferente = 1 or 2 bed, breakfast included. Cama G. Clase = gran clase 1 or 2 bed with private shower & toilet, dinner & breakfast included. Indiv = single-bed, doble = 2-berth. Fare types and what they mean: M = Mesa fare for small groups and families of up to 4 people. Mesa is Spanish for 'table'. The price shown is per seat for each of the four seats around a table, and
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get all 4 seats. Which obviously only works out as €30 per person if there's 4 of you, it's €40 if there's 3 of you, €60 if there's 2 of you, or €120 if there's only 1 of you. The cost per person will appear in a box if you select a Mesa fare, to save you working it out. Obviously, if there's only 1 or 2 of you, it is usually cheaper to ignore the Mesa fare and go for a Promo fare. P = Promo fare, no refunds, no changes to travel plans, no seat choice. This is the cheapest fare, you'll be allocated seats (but if there's 2 or more of you you'll still get seats together, so don't worry) but you aren't given the chance to select specific seats from a seating plan and in Preferente class you won't qualify for access to the Sala Club first class lounges at main stations. P+ = Promo Plus fare, limited refunds, limited changes, seat choice. The next cheapest fare, you'll be given the chance to select a specific seat from a seating plan when you book and (if you're booking a Preferente class ticket) you'll get access to the Sala Club first class lounges at main stations with complimentary snacks, tea, coffee and beer. Promo and Promo+ fares are available to anyone of any age, and are the best deal for Spanish rail travel. If booking at very short notice you may also see some cheap Ultima Hora (last minute) fares.
Double-arrow = Return fare. If you're enquiring for a return trip, you'll see this option. It's simply a fully-flexible return fare (half of the return fare is shown for the outward and half for the return), this is the same as a FullyFlexible fare but with the 20% round trip discount applied. It's usually cheaper to book a Promo or Promo+ fare each way. F = Flexible fare, also known as Tarifa General or General price = the full price. Seating choices & lounge access as for Promo+. D = Duo, M = Mini à Deux, only found on the international trainhotels, these are cheap advance-purchase fares for two people travelling together, no refunds, no changes to travel plans. Just buy whichever is the cheapest. Can't see any cheap Promo fares? The cheap Promo fares are sometimes not loaded for the whole 60 days ahead, so if none of these cheap fares appear on any of the trains on your date of travel, only expensive full price fares, it may be worth waiting a little longer and the promo fares may appear, assuming it isn't such a busy day for travel in Spain that they've decided not to offer any, of course. Ignore the "-- Descuento F. Numerosa" box as it's almost certainly irrelevant for you, so leave it alone. The Numerous Family discount is a political Spain-wide thing for Spanish residents only. Check the journey details & price and click 'Continue' again. If you want further inforamtion try calling renfe for help on 00 34 902 10 94 20. The operators usually speak English.
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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.
From refurbishment works to installation of kitchens, they perform everything so that your kitchen is ready from the start in perfect conditions. Your only concern is to choose what you like the most and they will do the rest (See advert opposite for contact details).
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Taberna - Teteria Hierbabuena Taberna - Restaurant
Teteria Hierbabuena Specialising in Moroccan Food& typical Spanish dishes Hot/Cold Tapas & Raciones
Outside Terrace & Inside Dining Full English Breakfasts always available
Reservations call 951 70 76 38 Avenida de la Constitucion, 35, Cómpeta
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Café Bar
“El Despacho De Fernan” C/Rampa. Edif. Ayunatamiento, No.1 Competa, Malaga Tel: 952 553 518
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Behind the Town hall
Open Mon - Sat (Closed Sundays) 9.00am till late - Drinks, Snacks & Full Menu
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Easy to install Free heat in winter 6 slimline models for roof or wall mounting Works all year round - even whilst you are away!
Marco Polo
Set in a traditional Townhouse just off the Plaza Almijara, Competa. Please come and look round
Dave Parker Party & Wedding Singer Available for all types of events along the costa del sol
Tel: 651884512 www.sinatratobuble.com
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Gifts both traditional, shabby chic and modern Souvenirs & Wall Art Maps, Guides and walking books Opening hours Books & Postcards Mon -Sat 10.00 - 2.00pm & DVD hire Mon - Fri 5.00pm 8.00pm Stationary Cards and all items for celebrations e.g. wrapping paper tags, confetti cannons, helium party balloons and pinatas. Home and garden ornaments Marco Polo, Calle Jose Antonio 3 - C贸mpeta
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HERBALIST & HEALTH CARE STORE
Samusalud Avenida de la Constitucion n.43, 29754 Competa - Malaga Tel: 952 516 601 Movil: 650 901 941 Monday to Saturday 9:00-14:00 & 17:00-20:30
FOOD: Ecological, Gluten Free, Vegan and Baby MASSAGE REFLEXOLOGY AROMATHERAPY HERBAL BACH FLOWERS REIKI MAGNET THERAPY
DIETICIAN (customized diets) NATURALISTA PSYCHOLOGY IRIDOLOGY PHOTODEPILATION PODOLOGIA FACIAL CARE CUSTOM DIETS
(Therapies by appointment)
Complete Health Care for all the Family
Asesoria Axarquia Our office has offered comprehensive help and advice to our foreign clients in the Axarquia area for more than 15 years Our experience is based on: Land Registry: • Registration of properties • Corrections/Update of properties • Plot measurements and ownership exchanges
Deeds: • Purchase and sale contracts • Property new building declarations • Inheritances • Wills
Taxes: • Non resident tax (for foreigners with properties in Spain) • Resident taxes (for foreigners with residency in Spain)
Property Management: • Advice in Community issues • Administration of incomes and expenses • AGMS
We speak Spanish, English, German, Italian & French
Avd. Andalucía 65-A 29740 Torre del Mar Málaga Tel. 952 54 51 05 info@asesoriaaxarquia.es To advertise call 637 028 873
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THE QUICK CROSSWORD Across 9 Took into one's family (7) 10 One who fantasizes (7) 11 Sticks (to) (7) 12 Loses validity (7) 13 Inspire with confidence (9) 15 Pertaining to ships (5) 16 Containerful (7) 19 Plaited (7) 20 Boredom (5) 21 Broken (9) 25 Military rank (7) 26 An unspecified future time (7) 28 5th letter of the Greek alphabet (7) 29 A country of the UK (7)
Down 1 Self-defense sport (6) 2 A style of
architecture (6) 3 Sun (4) 4 City in south central Ukraine (6) 5 Disciple (8) 6 Without hope (10) 7 Gets better (8) 8 Fought (8) 14 Hostile (10) 16 Forcibly broken through (8) 17 Lacking wings (8) 18 Rescue rope (8) 22 Response (6) 23 A type of rubber ply tire (6) 24 Wood nymphs (6) 27 Wise men (4)
1. A novel, a singer and a best picture winning Oscar film. Two words. 2. Which Russian word beginning with the letter B means great or large? 3. Name the three films that have won the Oscar for best picture with a city in the film title. One point for each correct answer. 4. Which country with a land mass of 9.6 million square kilometres has just one time zone? 5. Where in the human body is the LUNULA located? 6. What kind of storm is an HABOOB? 7. The car in the Knightrider series was called KITT. What does this acronymn stand for? 8. With the exception of The Sound Of Music (the original soundtrack), only three bands or singers had a number one album in the UK charts in 1965. Can you name the bands or singers? One point for each correct answer. 9. What is the English equivalent of the Welsh word "Popty Ping"?
d. Though I'm dressed in rags I'll wear sable someday e. She ain't got no money and her clothes are kinda funny f. Tom cat you know where it's at, come on let's go to my flat 11. One of the most expensive paintings ever sold is titled 'No 5, 1948'. Who painted it? 12. Since 1992, in which country have the most journalists been killed? 13. Which music commemorates the Battle of Borodino?
10. The following words are from songs with the word 'My' in the song title. Can you name the song? One point for each correct answer. a. That's me in the corner, that's me in the spotlight b. His welfare is my concern, no burden is he to bear c. Good evening and welcome to Slaggers featuring Dennis O'Bell
14. The animal "Struthio camelus", which can grow to nine feet (2.7 metres) tall, can be trained to successfully herd sheep. What is the more common name of this animal? 15. According to the most famous legend, what was the last song played by the band aboard the Titanic?
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Your preferences From the village to the country side, a day trip to Granada, to the hospital, the airport or shopping in Málaga, traveling with Taxi Silvia is a pleasure.
taxiSILVIA déjate llevar SILVIA CRISTINA RODRIGUEZ TORRES CALLE ESTACIÓN 3 CANILLAS DE ALBAIDA T: +34 952 553 180 / 652 635 500 silviarotorres@hotmail.com
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Prices With Taxi Silvia there are no unpleasant surprises about the price, we work with fixed rates for several journeys like to the airport or between the village and the country side. Before we drive off the price has been agreed upon.
INFORMATICA Tel: 952 553 473 C/ San Antonio No.9, (Malaga)
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Venetian blinds, canopies, fly-screens, beaded curtains. Aluminium & PVC Windows, doors, Sun lounges, extensions, Security doors Shower screens & curtains Lamps, lampshades, wall lights, strip lighting-wide range Picture/poster/photo frames & framing service. Laminating Glass (clear, tinted, textured) cut to size Avda. La Constitucion 2, Competa Tel: 952 516 397 / 952 553 450 Mobile: 658 847 421 persianasjoseluis.blogspot.com.es
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The Spanish Coffee Break Nationalities
alemÁn American0 argentino austrÍaco belga britÁnico chileno escocÉs espaÑol europeo extranjero francÉs galÉs griego
German American argentinian austrian belgium british chilean scottish spanish european foreigner french welsh greek
inglÉs irlandÉs holandÉs italiano mejicano norteamericano peruano PortuguÉs ruso sudamericano Sueco suizo venezolano
english irish dutch italian mexican american peruvian portuguese russian south american swedish swiss Venezuelan
Sopa de Letras
Search & Learn with the very first “Sopa de Letras” in the Axarquia! Nationalities Search Word alemÁn American0 argentino austrÍaco belga britÁnico chileno escocÉs espaÑol europeo extranjero francÉs galÉs griego inglÉs irlandÉs holandÉs italiano mejicano norteamericano peruano PortuguÉs ruso sudamericano Sueco suizo venezolano
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Translation German American argentinian austrian belgium british chilean scottish spanish european foreigner french welsh greek english irish dutch italian mexican american peruvian portuguese russian south american swedish swiss Venezuelan
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Do you want a perfect green lawn ??? Ever thought about Artificial Grass ? It is the perfect solution; green, lean and clean!
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Have your headlights gone opaque or yellow ?This is now an ITV FAILURE. Have them professionally re-furbished to like new. Get your aircon and headlights done together at a special price.
Both services fully mobile Phone: 951 321 446 / 616 264 067
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Michael â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Upholstery See Map Spot 27
11 Calle del Carmen Competa
www.competaart.com Tel: 952 55 34 64 Bring in summer with our complete repair and upholstery service 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.
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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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Rebeccah Curtis ITEC AROMATHERAPY REFLEXOLOGY INDIAN HEAD MASSAGE BOWEN TECHNIQUE CHIROPRACTOR COUNSELLING BODY MASSAGE Urb. Laguna Beach, Centro Comercial B, no16 Torrox Costa, 29793 Malaga TELF: 952 53 0122 Mobile: 651 956 284 TUESDAY TO SATURDAY 10:00 TIL 15:00
RADIO FREQUENCY Introducing state of the art anti-ageing facial treatments!! Reafirmation Anti wrinkle. Maximum results! A once only offer you can't refuse. The results speak for themselves. 3 sessions for only 100â&#x201A;Ź!! (to be redeemed within 5 weeks of 1st session) To advertise call 637 028 873
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Grapevine Bargain Ads Photo adverts only 15 Euro for two month Text adverts (max 30 words) free Payment in advance only- ads must be received by 17th of the month Suzuki Vitara 1.6.Soft top 1996,. Petrol . ITV till August, 4 good tyres. A bit scruffy but extremely reliable and has never been driven by one careful lady owner!! Tel 663 578 150 or 615 880 324 1500 Euros.
STUDIO - COMPETA Studio for Sale with Chimea and air con.
Near the Plaza Only 27,000 euro Tel 657 22 59 63
FLAMENCO GUITAR, Manuel Rodriguez FF, excellent condition. Price in Spain new €1,500, will accept €650, Canillas/Competa area. Call Mitch on 616 891473 or email mitchbanjo@hotmail.com
YAMAHA LL-11E ELECTRO ACOUSTIC GUITAR lovely guitar in good condition for year: €425 inc case. Canillas/Competa area Call Mitch on 616 891473 or email mitchbanjo@hotmail.com
CHILDREN'S WATER SLIDE Use dry or wet with hose attachment for poolside. As new. Packs flat. 65 euros. (0044)(0)7808739995. Leather sofas for sale, all very good condition, third of new price: 2 x 3 seater sofas €400 each 1 x 2 seater sofa €300 Flamenco Guitar, Manuel Rodriguez FF, excellent condition. Price new €1,500, will accept €750 Call Mitch on 616 891473 or mitchbanjo@hotmail.com
RANGE ROVER VOGUE AUTO Well maintained vehicle, one previous owner. Registered 2002, genuine mileage of 106,919, serviced by Landrover, & fitted with new tyres before it's journey to our house in Competa. Royal Blue with cream leather. Bargain at 5000 euro's. Can be viewed by appointment.00 44 1937 557938/00 44 7785 977722
Air Purifier Please call into our shop in for more bargains Action for Animals Avenida de la Constitucion 59 Competa 29754 (Malaga) only 100,00€
ORTHOPEDIC EQUIPMENT for sale. Second hand, but all in very good condition. Electric Bed, 250 euros Hoist, 250.euros Zimmer Frame, 30 euros. Swivel car seat 360 turn, new 30 euros, 2 chair cushions, water filled new, 30 euros. contact jandilyons@gmail.com Competa. Transport could be arranged.
Mothercare Travel Cot & Playpen Complete with carry holder on wheels
GAS-COOKER, 4 FLAMES
STRACHENOVER
space for a bottle, for in- + outside, 90 x 1,55 cm, good condition, 65,00€ Tel.: 625 85 91 88
Only used once 75,00€ Tel: 952 03 03 96 Mob: 680 60 86 99 Sedella
gas fired radiator wall mounted and room sealed, high output, no condensation or smell unlike cabinet heaters. 65,00 euros Tel: 634415531
split 50/50 between MacMillan Cancer Support, UK and Cudeca Cancer Care, Spain.
26 Sept In Aid of MacMillan Cancer Support and Cudeca Cancer Care
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ave you purchased your ticket yet for The World's Biggest Coffee Moning? This year's event is on Friday, 26th September at 11am at Restaurant El Pilon, Competa and tickets at only 5 euros to include tea/coffee and delicious home-made cakes are now available from Todo Papel, Competa. This is Competa's third year of participating in MacMillan Cancer Support's largest worldwide fund
raising event which promises to be even bigger and better!!!! In addition to tasting all those superb home-made cakes, you can try your luck at trying to win a prize from Liz's terrific tombola table plus other fun fundraising activities; eg. Guess the Beans in the Jar.
If you kindly wish to donate a tombola prize, please email Liz Bland, stewart.lizbland@hotmail.co.uk or wish to bake a cake, Sandra Simpson sandandar@yahoo.co.uk Any questions, please contact me, Cindy Jones on 665156467 or email cindyjones19@hotmail.com I look forward to seeing you on Friday 26th September. Thank you Cindy Jones, Cudeca Volunteer Competa.
Last year MacMillan, UK raised over ÂŁ20 million which is amazing for a coffee morning!!! Once again all funds raised at our Competa morning will be
NICK ATKINSON RESTORATION PROJECTS & PROPERTY MAINTENANCE
General Building Services Carpentry, Roofing, Tiling, Walling etc. Kitchen and Bathroom refurbishments. Pool Maintenance and repairs. Land Clearing and gardening All aspects considered Email: nickjohngilding@yahoo.com Mobile 658151628 To advertise call 637 028 873
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•September 2014 Horoscopes• ARIES
20th March - 19th April
TAURUS
A
CANCER
GEMINI
A
VIRGO
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omance should be going beautifully for you. Your romantic partner looks especially attractive and probably is in a great mood. You might decide to plan a weekend getaway.
LIBRA
love partner may hear some great career news this month and want to take you out to celebrate, Libra. Go no matter what you have to reschedule. Your friend is in a great mood.
SAGITTARIUS
22th November - 21st December
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23rd October - 21st November
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CAPRICORN
22th December - 19th January
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oney matters should be going well for you now, you might decide to make a long-desired expenditure for your home. You might decide to buy furniture or do some redecorating,
ords of love could be exchanged between you and your romantic interes. Obstacles to open and honest communication have been cleared away in the past few weeks. .
ou should look especially this month Aquarius, and feel outgoing and charming. Friends, neighbors, and strangers may comment on how great you look.
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elations with family and other household members should be at their very best this month. If you see colleagues outside of work, they could also be congenial and supportive.
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AQUARIUS
23rd August - 22th September
ou’ve worked hard for your money and this month you should reap the benefits of your efforts. Investments all should be worth considerably more than they were a year ago.
SCORPIO
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oes your job have a good profit-sharing plan, Cancer, or do you own company stock? If so, expect to hear that its value has skyrocketed beyond what anyone had hoped.
friend who lives far away might call or email you this month, Gemini. Your friend may be planning to visit your area and want to get together with you. This should make you very happy,
LEO
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ave you been pursuing a career involving the creative arts, Taurus? If so, news of an upcoming success could come your way This month. It is a gratifying month for you
social event could take place this month involving a number of friends you may not have seen for a long time, Aries. You'll feel good about catching up and meeting exciting new people, too.
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our imagination should be flying high this month, and your creative juices flowing freely. Ideas for projects involving writing, music could pop into your head.
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Salon de Belleza Hair and Beauty Salon
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Find us on the top floor of the Q8 Garage Competa. Enter the Q8 Forecourt And take the slip road up by the Side of the car wash.
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Fruteria Jara
Local produce of the area
Lots of changing special offers Also Fresh Herbs & Ambient Products Delivery Service to Restaurants Fruteria Jara, Avenida de la Constitución Local 3, Competa
Mon - Fri: 8.30-2.30 & 5.00-8.30
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Police in Paris have revealed that 51Kg of cocaine has gone missing from their central headquarters. The police chief said at a press conference, "We'll do whatever it takes to catch the culprits, even if we have to stay up all night. And all tomorrow night. And then maybe hit a club or something."
When I was working at Tesco today, a customer was being rude to me, so I scanned him in the eyes with the barcode reader. You should have seen the look on his face, it was priceless. I phoned my boss's mobile. "I'm on the train heading to the south coast now." "What..?" he answered, sounding a bit annoyed. "It's five o'clock in the morning! What are you doing on a train?"
â&#x20AC;&#x153;To Dave's fancy dress party," he replied. "I'm a tortoise." I said, "His party is not until tomorrow night!"
A fat bird started chatting me up in the club last night and I mentioned I'd just had my birthday this week.
He said, "I know, but I'm a tortoise."
"You tell me," I replied. "You're the one who told me to be in Brighton early this morning." Just like to give a shout out to the guy who plays triangle in our orchestra. As my flatmate Paddy headed towards the front door this morning, I said to him, "Where are you going dressed like that?"
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Thanks for every ting.
"Well, happy birthday, sexy," she purred, stroking down my chest. "If I come back to yours tonight, could you put a smile on my face?" "Probably not," I told her. "There's no cake left."
Pub Quiz Answers from Page 70 1. Tom Jones 2. Bolshoi 3. Casablanca, An American in Paris, Chicago 4. China 5. Fingernail (it is the white crescent shape at the base of the finger nail) 6. A sand or dust storm 7. Knight Industries Two Thousand 8. The Beatles, The Rolling Stones and Bob Dylan 9. Microwave oven 10. Six answers a. Losing my religion (REM)
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b. He ain't heavy (he's my brother) (Hollies) c. You know my name (look up the number) (Beatles) d. It's my life (Animals) e. Love grows where my Rosemary goes (Edison Lighthouse) f. My coo ca choo (Alvin Stardust) 11. Jackson Pollock 12. Iraq (source: CPJ 'Committee to Protect Journalists) 13. The 1812 Overture 14. The ostrich 15. Abide with me
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Country Market Los Jardines del Trapiche
Every Tuesday 9.30am - 1.30pm well established for 5 years now, we have a beautiful courtyard and a bar area with a large air conditioned indoor area, full of food, fruit and vegetables. A selection of stalls selling new and handmade items.
Something for everyone if you would like to join us or would like any information, please Call Anita 627877164 or Chrissie 617811030
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Southernwood
CAMPO CUTTINGS BY LORRAINE CAVANAGH Amazing Artemisias
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´m a bad driver in August, I admit, so perhaps I´m lucky to still be here in September. The problem with August is that we go away on holiday then; one eye is on the road and one is roaming through everyone's gardens. After all, it´s new turf and you have to see what´s growing there. This year we went to the beautiful Cantabrian coastline where the weather can be – and was – very changeable, often with strong salt-laden winds. Plantings were fairly predictable and there were four absolute stalwarts of coastal gardens – Pittosporum, Hortensia, Tamariscus and Artemisia. The first three fairly shout at you but Artemisia is a little more sneaky; not always instantly seen but almost always there.
the plants. Nevertheless it is found in most gardens, waysides, tracts of wasteland and large areas of the plains in the US are covered with it. Useless as a forage plants, even very few wild animals will feed on it, so it is left to run wild. It is amazingly tough, growing in extremes of heat, cold, wind, salt, drought – in general, all the inhospitable places.
If I call them wormwood or southernwood you´ll probably know better what I´m talking about for they are very common. One of our best loved culinary herbs – tarragon – is also an Artemisia though with a much better taste than other family members. “Bitter as wormwood” stems from the extreme bitterness of all parts of
The plants named after her are equally powerful, extremely aromatic, decorative and with a plethora of medicinal properties. Most are perennial and can be easily propagated from cuttings. Pruning is generally carried out in autumn though in cold areas it may be safer to leave them until early spring. In any case, a yearly
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Artemis is Apollo´s sister and Queen of the witches. She is the Goddess of the moon, a midwife and the wisest herbalist. She is an untamed wild woman who runs with the wolves and is the Mother of all Creatures. In country areas, if you see Artemisia growing by a cottage door, or the ancient plant symbol painted on the door, you are at the home of a herbalist or midwife.
trim is beneficial to stop them falling apart. Artemisia absinthium, wormwood, is perhaps the best known member of the genus; it is also the strongest and most dangerous. It is the main ingredient of the liqueur absinthe and if you´ve ever got drunk on that, you´ll respect its power. It stimulates brain activity and creativity but repeated use disturbs the central nervous system and can cause seizures and fits. The drink of the Green Goddess drove many artists to excellence and excess – think of Vincent Van Gogh, Gaugin, Degas, Picasso and ToulouseLautrec – and that famous quote from Oscar Wilde, “After the first glass of absinthe you see things as you wish they were”. With an extremely bitter taste, the plant, when used with knowledge, is useful to ease indigestion and improve liver function. As its name implies, as far back as 1600 BC it was used to dispel intestinal worms. For organic gardeners, it is also a great insect repellent. Make moth bags from the dried leaves and twigs and scatter trimmings from the plant to repel ants. A weak wormwood tea
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sprayed on mature plants is a great slug and snail deterrent don´t use on seedlings or soft young plants, nor on edible crops. (200 g wormwood leaves to 2 litres of water with a few drops of washing-up liquid) Artemisia arborescens Powis Castle has fine lacy branches that shimmer and glow. Extremely decorative, it makes a great silver contrast plant. Although usually situated in full sun, it will happily settle into quite shady areas too and is the one most commonly seen in mild maritime climates. Artemisia arbrotanum, or southernwood, can be used as a low growing and very aromatic hedge – similar to lavender. Try it around a chicken coop – the chickens won´t touch it but it will keep them clear of lice and fleas.
It has a delightful fruity camphor fragrance and lush feathery green leaves. Plant and admire Artemis´s plants under her piercing moonlight when she will make them glow softly, so they appear to be lightly dusted with silvery frost. P.S. Because I´ve been so struck by the devastation caused by the fire we´ve decided at the Garden Centre to help you all we can. So, for those of you who suffered with the recent Cómpeta/ Torrox fire, we are offering through September, October and November 2014, a 20% reduction on all trees, shrubs and plants to
on all trees, shrubs and plants to help you re-stock your gardens. Just on planting time and just when you need it most! We will pack away bikinis and be back in action on 2nd. September. Lorraine Cavanagh owns the specialist garden centre Viveros Florena, Competa, Malaga (garden centre, designers & landscapers) and is author of the bestselling Mediterranean Garden Plants and Citrus, The Zest of Life. Keep checking our web page for latest news and exciting new stock arriving at the garden centre. Join our mailing list to keep in constant touch. NEW: Shop on-line with us for unusual plants, plug plants, rare tomato seeds, 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 page: www.viverosflorena.com Email: florenaspain@hotmail.com Also see us on Facebook – Lorraine Cavanagh's Garden Centre
Traditional Italian Gelato Italian Artisan Gelato made daily in our kitchens in Competa. Also a selection of Italian wines and gourmet products. Constitution Avenue S / n Local 2 Competa www.facebook.com / heladeriacompeta lagelateriacompeta@gmail.com Open from 10.30am to Midnight Tuesdays 11.30am - 3.00pm & 5.30pm - 10pm To advertise call 637 028 873
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Local News WHAT’S HAPPENING IN YOUR AREA
THE FIRST PRODUCTION OF 2014 BY THE EL VALLE DRAMA GROUP WAS "MURDER AT CHECK MATE MANOR" On both nights a raffle was held, this was run by Jill Hayes the group´s secretary. As is the custom with the Drama Group, the money raised by the raffle is donated to a charity which is decided by the group members. This year the charity chosen was the Los Claveless which runs the radiotherapy unit in Marbella. The picture above is Jill handing over the donation of 207€ to Marion Winter, with Bernadette Lynch and John Bosworth (Drama Group Chairman) looking on. The group´s next production will be Aladdin on the 28th 29th 30th November. The group is looking to recruit additional people who are willing to take part either on stage or assist behind the scenes. Readings and castings will take place on the first Tuesday in September with rehearsals every Tuesday at 04.30 at the Trapiche Restaurant. For more information please contact John Bosworth on 951 240 867 or 692 551 385. THE WORLD’S LARGEST CRUISE SHIP OASIS SEAS DOCKS IN MALAGA On 11 September the Oasis of the Seas, the world’s largest cruise ship, will arrive in Malaga for a brief layover before returning to base in Barcelona. This Royal
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Caribbean cruise liner, (360 metres long, with 16 decks and weighing 100,000 tons), boasts a maximum capacity of 6,360 passengers and comes complete with a spectacular park with over 12,000 natural plants. There’s also a quiet zone inspired by the classic wooden piers - like at Coney Island - that stretch out into the sea, an open-air aquatic theatre suitably equipped for acrobatics, the deepest onboard swimming pool and the first carousel ever to sail the high seas.
Thousands of music lovers will head to Victoria Stadium for the event that has more than 20 acts appearing across four stages. Headlining the festival are Irish rock band The Script, whose singer Danny O’Donoghue starred as a coach on the BBC’s TV talent show ‘The Voice’. Other musicians include British singer Rita Ora, X-Factor winner James Arthur and fellow Brit and reggae legend Maxi Priest. Other acts include Roger Hodgson (formerly of English rock band Supertramp), chart sensation John Newman and Spandau Ballet’s Tony Hadley. Organisers said 10,000 attended last year and they are hoping for a similar turnout this year. General entry tickets are priced at £55 for anyone aged 13 and over. Seated tickets will be reserved this year and will cost £80 - but VIP tickets have already sold out.
All this as well as a gym, a spa, shops, 4 swimming pools, 2 surfing simulators and a wide variety of shows and musicals. The ship will be moored in Malaga’s port on 11 September from 8am until 8pm.
GIBRALTOR MUSIC FESTIVAL Gibraltar is once again set to rock when its third Music Festival opens on September 6.
MALAGA FERIA RAPE Three of the five young men accused of raping a 20-year-old woman at the Malaga Feria last month have been granted bail in Malaga. The three men, all over the age of 18, went before a judge to establish custody terms. After interrogating witnesses and the accused, the prosecutor did not think it necessary to ask for the defendants to be remanded in
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TOWN HALL NEWS Sunday the 7th of September we celebrate the “Noche de las lumbres”. A traditional night of lighting fires to honor the Virgin and say thanks for a good harvest. In town a big fire will be lit, together with live music and food and drinks. More information at the Town hall or the tourist office. School year starts!! After the summer the Cándido Lara school classes will start again September the 10th. Instituto Almijar will start September the 16th. Oficina de turismo. Do you need more information about Cómpeta? Visit our lovely tourist office at the entrance of the town! Opening hours: Monday - Saturday: 10.00 – 15.00 Sundays: 10.00 – 14.00 Also on Facebook you can follow up on the latest news: www.facebook.com/ayuntamiento decompeta TORROX DANCE FESTIVAL The 33rd edition of the International Dance Festival in Torrox was a huge success. Held between Thursday July 31 and Sunday August 3, the festival featured some of the best dance ensembles from Spain. This year’s programme included traditional dances from places as culturally diverse as Mexico, Castilla-La
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Mancha and Andalucia, said Culture Councillor Juanma Cortes. Dance Academy Lydia and Lucia began the proceedings with a breathtaking performance entitled ‘Sueños’ (Dreams), which was followed on Friday with a traditional flamenco show. First held in 1981, the Torrox International Dance Festival was the first event of its kind in the Axarquia to promote Andalucian folklore. SEQUENCE DANCING AT RESTAURANT EL TRAPICHE Our new season starts on Friday 5th September at 11 am. We look forward to welcoming old friends and new with a programme suitable for beginners and intermediate levels. For more information telephone Mike 952 510 189 or Joyce 699 156 471 or email kitchensheila@gmail.com THE ROOTERS (Live Music) Friday 29 August Bar Cerezo Canillas de Albaida Tel: 699 933026 Saturday 30 August Bar Fernan/El Recreo Competa Tel: Bar Fernan 952 553351, El Recreo 952 516043 Sunday 31 August Restaurante Maria Hotel Balcon Competa Tel: 952 553662 Friday 5 September Restaurante La Plaza Canillas de Albaida Tel: 952 553254 or 609 167127
Tel: La Casona: 952 553701, Pericos: 952 553739 or La Cantina: 658 338166 Friday 12 September Restaurante Maria Hotel Balcon, Competa Reservations: 952 553662 Friday 19 September Restaurante La Plaza Canillas de Albaida Tel: 952 553254 or 609 167127 Saturday 20 September Scirocco Live Puente Don Manuel Tel: 622 105809 Sunday 21 September Teteria Hierbabuena Competa Reservations: 951 707638 Friday 26 September Bar Cerezo Canillas de Albaida Tel: 699 933026 Saturday 27 September Plaza Almijara Competa Main Square Tel: La Casona: 952 553701, Pericos: 952 553739 or La Cantina: 658 338166 Tuesday 30 September Private Party Wedding, Torrox Pueblo Friday 3 October Restaurante Maria Hotel Balcon, Competa Reservations: 952 553662 Sunday 5 October Canillas Cultural Concert La Plaza Canillas de Albaida Tel: 952 553254 or 609 167127
Saturday 6 September Plaza Almijara Competa Main Square
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C NTACTS DIRECT RY Emergency Numbers Emergency Services Ambulance Fire Brigade Guardia Civil
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Torrox Costa Velez Malaga Frigiliana Almunecar Motril Maro
Tel: 952 538 010 Tel: 952 541 104 Tel: 952 533 002 Tel: 958 631 125 Tel: 958 823 591 Tel: 952 529 024
Town Doctors Halls Doctors Canillas de Aceituno Tel: 952 518 250 Cómpeta Calle San Antonio Tel: 951 289 791
Alcaucin
Tel: 952 510 002
Archez
Tel: 952 553 159
Canillas de Albaida. Tel: 952 553 006
Salares
Tel: 952 508 906
Canillas de Aceituno, Tel: 952 518 002
Sayalonga
Tel : 952 552 404
Cómpeta,
Sedella
Tel: 952 508 858
Tel: 952 516 006 952 516 025
Nerja
Tel: 952 523 131
Periana
Tel: 952 536 016
Rio Gordo
Tel: 952 732 154
Sayalonga
Tel: 952 535 021
Salares
Tel: 952 508 903
Sedella
Tel: 952 508 839
Salobrena Tel: 958 829 332 Torre del Mar Tel: 952 542 396
Municipal Police Canillas de Aceituno Tel: 952 518 000 Tel: 952 518 002 Cómpeta Tel: 605 276 302 Canillas de Albaida Tel: 952 558 321 Nerja Tel: 952 521 545 Torrox Pueblo Tel: 952 539 828 Torrox Costa Tel: 952 538 115 Velez Malaga Tel: 952 549 238 Torre del Mar Tel: 952 965 546 Emergencies 112
Tourist Information Cómpeta Tel: 952 553 685 Nerja Tel: 952 521 531 Sayalonga Tel: 952 535 206 Torre del MarTel: 952 541 104
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Torre del Mar Tel: 952 540 471 Torrox Costa Tel: 952 538 010 Velez Malaga Tel: 952 559 100 Vinuela
Tel: 952 519 002
Frigiliana
Tel: 952 533 122
La Herradura Tel: 958 827 794 Nerja
Tel: 952 548 430
Torrox Pueblo Tel: 952 538 200
Taxi’s Canillas de Albaida Maria Jose: 952 553 018 Cómpeta 952 553 662 Franquelo: El Mellizo: 952 516 056 Maximo: 952 516 199 Cesáreo: 952 516 205 Sayalonga Ramiro: 952 535 029 Velez Malaga 952 540 016
Frigiliana Malaga Motril
952 533 231 952 327 950 958 600 164
Telephone Doctors General Enquires Tel: 1004 Speaking Clock Tel : 093 Line Faults Tel: 1002 Directory Enquires Tel: 025
Airports Doctors Granada Airport Tel: 958 245 200 Malaga Airport Tel: 952 048 804
Bus Doctors Times L= Mon – Sat • D= Direct Nerja – Malaga 06.30L, 07.30, 08.30D, 08.55, 10.10D, 11.10, 11.55D, 12.40, 13.40, 14.55, 16.10, 17.10, 18.10D, 18.40, 19.40, 20.40, 21.15, 21.45D Malaga – Nerja 07.00, 08.15L, 09.15, 10.30, 11.00D, 11.45D, 12.30D, 13.00, 14.15, 15.15, 16.30, 17.30, 18.45, 19.30D, 20.15, 20.45D, 21.30D, 23.00 Nerja – Granada 06.30L, 09.45, 14.30, 15.45, 16.30, 19.15 Granada – Nerja 07.00, 09.00, 10.00, 13.00, 16.00, 17.30L, 20.00 Nerja – Sevilla 07.30D, 16.30, 02.00 Sevilla – Nerja 07.00, 18.00D, 24,00 Canillas de Albaida - CompetaSayalonga - Malaga Mon-Fri
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Church Services C贸mpeta Catholic
Sat 8.00pm & Sun Midday
Church of England Sundays 5.30pm Torre del Mar Lux Mundi Tel: 952 543 334 Evangelical Church Tel: 952 532 825 Fellowship of the King Tel: 958 658 439 Anglican Church of Nerja & Almunecar Tel: 952 525 406
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Carlos Haya Tel: 951 290 000
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UK
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USA
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Airlines
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Vets Naturevets: 952 55 38 50 URG: 617 00 17 23 Nerja Clinica San Fernando (vet Expedito) 609 982 941 Torrox Village & Torrox Costa
608 45 42 70
La Herradura
625 233 778
C贸mpeta & La Caleta:
657 582 225
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New Years Day
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January 6th
Three Kings Day
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May 1st
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August 15th Virgin de la Asuncion
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English Radio Stations Global Radio
96.5 FM
Andalucia Day May Day
October 12th Dia de la Hispanidad November 1st
All Saints day
December 6th Dia de la Constitucion
Wave
96.0 FM
Coastline Radio
97.6 FM
Radio Sol Almijara
99.1 FM
December 8th Immaculate Conception
Spectrum
105.5 FM
December 25th Christmas Day
REM FM
104.8 FM
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Accommodation
Finca el Cerrillo Canillas de Albaida, Malaga Tel: 952 03 04 44 email: info@hotelfinca.com www.hotelfinca.com
The Hotel Balcon Tel: 952 55 3662 Alberdini Hotel Restaurant Tel: 952 51 62 94
Construction Solar Shade Tel: 902 888 176 Glo y Pat Tel: 952 51 61 49
Hairdressers Drains Waynes Drains Tel: 657 862 628
Airconditioning / Heating
Electricians Phone: 952.539.742
Mobile: 606.423.869
www.redwell.com infrared panels for inside, low cost, healthy - Stops mould and damp
CALL NOW 952 967 015
Electricians Roger 648 025 901 Mike 606 246 902 Answerphone: 952 553 282
Infrared Heating Outside for patios bars, smoking areas - low running cost
Food Stores & Shops Tel: 952 96 78 03 www.malagaclima.com
Tecnicas Tel: 952 52 95 38 Esola Systems Tel: 952 550 323
Carpenters Tejeiro Tel: 952 516 149
Computers
Fruteria Jara Ave de la Constitucion 31 La Gelateria facebook/heladeriacompeta
Furniture Stores La Boutique de Competa 952 553 331
printerink.es Ink Cartridges & Stationery Tel: 627242977 sales@printerink.es
Competa Computers Professional Computer Repairs Tel: 952 96 78 03
Tel: 951 067 722 / 617 979 364
www.malagaclima.com www.competa-computer.com john@competa-computers.com
Glass, lighting & blinds Jose Luis Persianas Tel: 952 516 397
Tin Tin Hairdressers Tel: 952 516 416 E.G.O Tel: 616 022 734 Chica Loca Tel: 622 305 532
Health & Beauty Centro Mar y Salud Dr. Bernadette Veeger - General Practitioner
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
The Hair & Beauty Studio
Cruce de Periana, Puente Don Manuel
Beauty Treatments Pedicures - Manicures - Facials Hopi Ear Candles - Acrylic & Gel Nail Extensions - Eyelash Perming Aromatherapy Massage - Reiki - Waxing
Qualified Sports & Remedial Therapist Unisex Hairdressers
Gift Stores Marco Polo - Competa c/Jose Antonio 3, Competa
Advanced Cosmetic Procedures & Electrolysis Removal of Moles, Thread veins, Milia, Skin tags, Blood spots, Warts, Verrucas and Age spots
For all enquires please call: 693 740 575
Internet & Telephone Nerja Solutions Tel: 952 52 71 45 www.mimifi.com Tel: 693 777 065
Insurance Essential Cover Tel: 951 39 07 00
Kennels & Pets
Leisure, Hobbie & Gifts
Buggy Tours www.buggytours.net Tel: 653 635 180
Mechanics & Recovery
BIG Garage
Castillo alto, Mechanical Repairs35 & Servicing
The
4 x 4's &poligono cars
industrial,
Glenn 609Nerja 744 29780 371 Tel: 952 528on 961
Wagtails Boarding kennels for cats and dogs www.wagtails.es Tel: Val 655 579 792 or Richard 645 659 935
Como Piensos Tel: 952 51 61 18
Language Schools Axareducation Tel: 655 48 59 44
LOCKSMITH UK C&G Qualified, Callouts (24/7) and / or appointments
Call Paul Tel: 664367511 email: pcandmrogers@gmail.com
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 Creative Property Marketing Tel: 951 40 02 28 Tu Rincon del Sol Tel: 952 51 63 58 Competa Properties Tel: 952 51 61 07
Tel: 952 507 144
Restaurants & Bars
Taller Candido Tel: 651 02 78 01
Property Legal Advice Solutions 4 U Tel & Fax (00 34) 952 55 38 07
Locksmiths
Real Estate
Mobile: (00 34) 660 51 01 34
www.solutions4u-competa.com Asesoria Aljarife Tel:952 51 66 00 Asesoria Axarquia Tel:952 54 51 05 Thomas Gant Law Tel: 952 51 69 61
Plumbers & Water Solutions
Property Management House Martins Tel: 692 40 83 06 Todo Casa Tel: 628 77 62 26
Removals UK Deliveries Tel: 951 247 240 / 608 091 660
La Casona - Cómpeta Tel: 952 55 37 01 Restaurante La Plaza Tel: 952 55 48 07 El Pilon - Cómpeta Tel: 952 55 35 12 Bar Fernans - Cómpeta Tel: 952 55 37 92 Taberna Teteria Hierbabuena Tel: 951 70 76 38 - Cómpeta Museo del vino - Cómpeta Tel: 952 55 3314 Taj Majal - Torrox Costa Tel: 952 53 49 72 The Pavo Real - Cómpeta/Torrox Rd Tel: 654 86 90 83 Cantueso - Periana Tel: 699 94 62 13 The Balcon Hotel - - Cómpeta Tel: 952 55 36 62 Moreno’s Puente don Manuel El Recreo - Cómpeta Tel: 951 51 60 43
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Spa’s & Saunas
Nerja Solutions Tel: 952 527 145 Total Satellite Installations Tel: 629 556 266 IPTV Spain Tel: 951 390 567
Vets CLINICA VETERINARIA CÓMPETA Clinic 952 553 360 URG 657 582 225 LA CALETA Clinic 952 551 010 URG 657 582 225 PUENTE DON MANUEL Clinic 951 167 666 URG 657 582 225
Windows & Doors
Solicitors UPVC-WINDOWS/DOORS
Delprado Solicitors Tel: 95 252 72 74
Solar
Upholstery
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Official Manufacturer
Lizzy Reilly Tel: 952 55 35 75
Work Opportunities Tel: 652 970 608 info@hmheating.es www.hmheating.es
Retail Eyes
Villa Care
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House Martins
Mobility
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Mobility Products For Sale or Hire Tel: 95 296 7015 / Mob: 635 445 279
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Swimming Pool Heating
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Todo Casa Tel: 628 776 226
Pet Supplies Como Piensos Tel: 951 51 61 18
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in September 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
Mar (Bus Station) 19.00h. Friday 12th - Grand Charity Extravaganza. The event starts at 11.00am and at 12.00 noon there will be live music by Mr. Gram Russell, playing his guitar and singing ballads and blues. At 13.30 there will be a display of Flamenco dancing and at 15.00h the Grand Raffle will be drawn extravaganza will close at about 15.30 to 16.00h. Friends are asked to please bring 1 kilo of non perishable food, which will later be distributed to the Caritas Food Bank, Torre del Mar. Thursday 18th – Coach Excursion to Gibraltar. Ticket price 11 Euros, profits for fund raising. Departure times Puente don Manuel (Hotel Ramero) 6.45am,Algarrobo (Lidle) 7.15am, Caleta 7.20am and Torre Del Mar (Bus Station) 7.30am, PASSPORTS REQUIRED. Thursday 25th – Quiz Night. Time 18.00h for 18.30h. Ticket price 5 Euros. Monday 29th – Centre Closed for “San Miguel” Festival. For further information and bookings Tel.952 543 334 E-mail: luxmundi@lux-mundi.org .Please note you are unable to make bookings through the web site.
in November
FELLOWSHIP OF THE KING We meet at Fellowship of the King premises situated underneath Maroma Inmobillaria, El Cruce de Puente don Manuel. Phone 952 115 220 or 952 518 185 Fellowship of the King Sunday Worship - 11am. LUX MUNDI Lux Mundi Ecumenical Centre, Torre del Mar. Avda. Bible Study Thursday 5-7pm Moscatel 1”I”, (Jardines Viña Malága/Antigua Casa Midweek activities: Pilates - Tuesday midday - 1pm. de la Viña), Torre del Mar, 29740. Opening hours Friday only 11.00am to 13.00pm. Tel.952 543 334 E- Bridge Club Tuesday 2.15 - 6pm. Charity shop/Books open Wednesday, Friday & mail: luxmundi@lux-mundi.org. Web: www.luxSaturday 10 - 1.30pm. mundi.org CHURCH SERVICES Saturday Catholic Mass. 18.00h summer. Sunday Anglican Church of St. Barnabas (IERE). 11.00h. Morning Prayer DAILY EVENTS IN THE CENTRE FOR SEPTEMBER ONLY Tuesday 16th- Spanish Groups re-start please come to the Centre previously to see the full schedule and register Wednesday 17th- Art Group re-starts. Friday 5th - Carratraca “Bewitched Andalucia” excursion. The festival takes place during the early evening and night and aims to raise awareness of the cultural heritage of Andalucía. Ticket price 15 Euros. Profits raised for charity. Departure times Algarrobo (Lidle) 18.45h, Caleta 18.50h, Torre del
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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 We now meet on a 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 LOCAL MARKETS Every Tuesday Trapiche Farmers Market 10-2
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275,000 euro
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