The Sentinella Competition

Amanda Payne Edge BSC HONS; RSA Qualified Sports, Remedial & Rehabilitation Therapist

1. Flowers 2. Chocolates 3. Jewellery 4. Clothes 5. Dinner 6. Spa Session 7. Hotel Stay 8. Holiday 9. Just a Card 10. Nothing

Specialising in; wSoft tissue massage and manipulation treatments (Joints, muscle & nerve release) wLymphatic & relaxing massage wG5 GBM massage & trigger points wPassive & active stretching wTherapeutic ultrasound wKinesiology taping wRehabilitation programmes wWeight management guidance Full Anti-Covid measures during all treatments and classes

Competition closes 21st February

Beautiful Places: Cortijo El Caseron - All About Living In Nature!

Sometimes in the country real estate business, we come across true, unique treasures! Cortijo La Breña, an amazing, ancient cortijo in a tiny, isolated hamlet, that we discovered a few years ago, was a wonderful example – now sold. And today we have a new one. This one has been restored with such love, taste and style, it is worthy of appearing in Casa & Campo magazine! Set on a plot of almost 100,000 square metres, El Caseron has undergone a transformation, bringing it up to date and back to life, and yet bursting with character. This is not your standard cortijo, this one is stylish and comfortable, light, beautiful, modern in places and yet still ancient - inspiring! The owners invite you to remove your shoes when you step from the wide, flagstone front terrace with its beautiful views, over the threshold and into the hallway – but you don’t need to be invited, it is just natural to do that in such a house! El Caseron has beautiful rooms throughout, with beams, painted woodwork, stunning floors, and all complemented with the most exquisite furniture that seems made for it! And to the rear is a lovely courtyard with an elegant pool, and guest rooms set around the courtyard. The land rambles up and down the hills of the Montes de Malaga, and nature is a constant companion, with wild boar, rabbits, and a myriad of birds and plants to discover. The drive up from Malaga (25 minutes) is as beautiful as the property itself, through pine forests with views of high mountain peaks and the sea to the south glinting in the sun, and plenty of lovely places along the way to stop and eat or enjoy a coffee. How wonderful it is to offer such a delightful and surprising property, a true privilege and one of the perks of the job! See details below.

Toni Waterman Unspoilt Andalusia Real Estate

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Please mention The Sentinella when responding to adverts Joke Book - Out Now! Want To Join A Choir?

Oh My Good Gawld 2 Yours truly has put together the 2nd joke book containing 84 pages of solid jokes & funnies. No pictures, no spaces, just pure unadulterated laughter.

Priced at just a fiver!

Available at the Tuesday Trapiche Market or email: tonyknight13@yahoo.co.uk or call 664 689 138 Velez-Malaga’s Coraxalia International Choir’s next project is Paul McCartney’s “Liverpool Oratorio” (Paul McCartney & Carl Davis) which we will perform at the Manuel de Falla auditorium in Granada on 30th April 2022.

Combined choirs, soloists, children’s choir and symphony orchestra. We welcome new singers to come and take part. We rehearse, Thursdays, 17:30 – 20:00 in the Casa Hermandad de la Cofradía de los Estudiantes, Plaza de los Sastres, 1, CP 29700 Vélez-Málaga, near San Juan Church and the Language School. Parking nearby at the San Francisco market (1 euro). For more information please contact 657 951 755 (English) or 689 111 352 (Spanish), Also our sister choirs of Almuñecar (Coro Ciudad de Almuñecar) and Salobreña (Coro Villa de Salobreña) Tel: 689 111 352.

Please note that you may join Coraxalia at any point in the Term time. Don’t hesitate to give us a call!

Please mention The Sentinella when responding to adverts Lux Mundi - Torre Del Mar Costa Animal Society ( CAS)

Coming events in January We are very pleased to announce that from February the Centre will be open from Monday to Friday from 10.00 -13.00 hours. The Spanish groups will be restarting again so if you are interested please contact the Centre about timetables and groups, as because of the restrictions groups will be very limited!!

We continue our regular activities: Our shop will be open Monday, Wednesday and Fridays. Time 11.00 to 13.00. Craft group on Mondays, art group on Wednesdays and coffee morning every Friday. Thursday 24th February – Coach Excursion to Osuna. Please join friends on a visit to the town of Osuna, in the province of Seville, where part of The Game of Thrones television series was filmed. There will be a stop for coffee on the way. On arrival in Osuna, at approx. 10:15, there will be a 2-hour guided walking tour of the old town, viewing the exteriors of the university building, the Collegiate Church, the viewpoint, Seville Street, San Pedro Street, the main square and the food market. After the tour there will be free time to visit the museum and have lunch. Entrance to the museum (2.50€), which has two rooms dedicated to The Game of Thrones, is not included. Departure from Osuna at 16.30.Ticket price 29€ or with a Friends of Lux Mundi card 25€. (Proceeds for fundraising). Departure Times: Algarrobo (Lidl) 7.15, Caleta (Vets) 7.20, Torre del Mar (Bus Station) 7.30, Viñuela (Football Pitch) 7.50.

Friday 25th February – Special Coffee morning for the Day of Andalucía. We invite you especially to celebrate the Day of Andalucía with a touch of Spain and a touch of Britain. We will be serving clotted, strawberry cream teas. Friday 25th February - Taize Prayer. At the Parish Church of San Andrés, Torre del Mar. Time 19.45.

Monday 28th February- Centre will be closed for the Day of Andalucia.

Forthcoming excursion.

March 31st – Tarifa and the Roman Ruins of Baelo Claudia set on the beach in a beautiful location. CAS needs you!

The Costa Animal Society (CAS) is seeking animal-loving, energetic, social media savvy persons to come on board. If you’re a compassionate person who respects the lives of unfortunate animals who live a treacherous life in the wild, hop aboard. There is an occasional heartache, but the rewards in homing animals and receiving videos of these rescue dogs and cats romping about in their forever homes is something to behold.

We are a small, voluntary charity organisation that has been successfully rehoming and assisting abandoned animals in the Nerja, Frigiliana and Maro for over 30 years. We are presently looking for enthusiastic people to join our committee, continuing the work started by the sitting committee, some of whom have recently stepped down after many, many (some, decades) of years of service.

Most importantly, the official posts of President and Secretary need to be filled. For more information, please contact acting President Mae Delaney on 601 629 938. (It should be noted that these are voluntary, unpaid). If interested, there will be a long-standing cadre of volunteers to provide all the necessary details and assist you along the way. We look forward to hearing from you soon.

For more information please stop by the shop or feel free to call our shop manager May Delaney on 601 629 938

Winning Wines: Thailand

Thailand (officially the Kingdom of Thailand and previously known as Siam) is a country in Southeast Asia. The capital city is Bangkok.

Today, manufacturing, plus tourism and agriculture are leading parts of Thailand’s economy. Countless tourists visit Thailand, constantly. From the shopping malls of Bangkok, through the fabulous coastal beaches, with hundreds of tropical islands, plus the nightlife and world heritage attractions, culture, history, sports and more, there is something for all to appreciate and enjoy. Thai cuisine and wines are very popular and can now be found globally.

Monsoon Valley is a multi award-winning fine wine producer. Grapes are carefully selected and transported in air-conditioned vehicles from the Monsoon Valley Vineyard to the Siam Winery. Producing splendid wines, with grapes only grown in Thailand, Monsoon Valley wines are now recognised around the world and enjoyed by numerous connoisseurs, as well as being available in 5-star hotels and restaurants, in Thailand and many countries, worldwide.

Monsoon Valley White wine has a pleasant bouquet, plus a good mouthfeel and palate. Excellent with seafood and white meats. The Monsoon Valley Red has good red fruits for the bouquet and for the mouth’s pleasures. This pairs wonderfully with red meats, etc. If it’s a rosé that is preferred, then the Monsoon Valley Rosé will not disappoint, having grapes grown on ‘floating vineyards’ and at the Monsoon Valley Vineyard. This wine has a delicate nose, excellent mouthfeel and palate. A wine that is extremely popular, with many, on numerous occasions. If a Shiraz is required, for satisfaction, then Monsoon Valley Shiraz, from the Premium Range, with its ruby-red, enticing appearance, has it all. Dark fruits are in abundance, with oak-aged barrels contributing to the exceptional pleasures of this wine. Fantastic with red meats. For an aromatic, sweet wine, Chenin Blanc Dessert Wine (flagship) ‘ticks all the boxes’, for me. Having Chenin Blanc

grapes, left on the vines for several days more, ensures provision of the added sugars required to produce this impressive delight, which gives a grand finish. These are just some of the wines from the Monsoon Valley ranges.

For all details please visit monsoonvalleywine.co.uk siamwinery.com

As Always, Enjoy! Trevor Langley

Charities

What´s on in your area? Dates For Diary

SEEKING CHARITIES - People helping People Do you know of any SPANISH Charities (O.N.G) who help people and are seeking funding? The American International Club is currently seeking Spanish Organisations who are seeking assistance. If you are aware of an organisation that assists Spanish people, please send an email with contact information to nerjaclub@yahoo.com

The American International Club is a social club open to all nationalities which spans the area from Almunecar to Torrox and beyond. Activities include tapas runs, monthly excursions, petanque, coffee mornings, dinners and walks. The Club raises funds for Spanish charities and each year makes a significant donation to a local organisation as a way of saying "thank you" to our host nation. Our motto is "If it isn't fun, we don't do it". To join in the fun email: nerjaclub@yahoo.com http://www.americaninternationalclub.com

Los Romanes Royal British Legion. Los Romanes branch has two venues. We meet weekly at The Asador Restaurant Puente Don Manuel, on Mon 12.00 – 1400 hrs. And on a Wed at midday at the Bar La Vega, Torre Del Mar. Our friendly group get together not only to raise funds for and support TRBL in Spain, but also meet to be with friends and have some fun, including quizzes, bingo, monthly lunches etc. You do not have to have served in the Armed Forces to become a member. Interested? Then please Phone Branch Secretary Sue on 691 544 140 or just pop in for a chat.

Furniture shop, Torre del Mar is looking for volunteers who have a free morning or afternoon every week to help us to sell second hand furniture and attend to customers in the new store. Would you like to help us? Contact 952564910/671048304 voluntariado@cudeca.org

PIPPA’S PAWPRINTS CHARITY SHOP Calle Antonio Jimenez No. 4b, behind the Bus Station and the Notary. Cards, bric-a-brac, bags, shoes and quality clothing at knock-down prices. Now open from Tues to Sat 10.30am - 2pm. 622574174 Every 2nd Wednesday in the month - AAR monthly quiz at La Tasca. 3pm start. Opposite the police station, Torre del Mar. Call Shelia for details 640 328 051

Every Tuesday is Tony’s Bingo Quiz at The Belvedere at 3pm in Torre del Mar. Come along for a great fun afternoon! Call 610 100 908 to reserve a table.

Every Thursday Quiz at Bar Samba 7pm.

Every Tuesday Country Farmers Market between 9.30am and 1.30pm. Los Jardines del Trapiche Call: Anita 627 877 164

Argentine Tango classes in Torrox: Wed 5pm - 6pm Salón Pilates con Lorena Calle Deire, edificio fantasia, sótano 2 derecha, Torrox pueblo Mario Correa 649 59 55 94 mac1710@gmail.com

Scottish Country Dance Classes Every Tuesday evening from 7.15pm - 9pm at El Trapiche Restaurant, for all levels, with or without partners. For further information please contact George Bain on 619 069 966

The Nerja Players meet on 1st and 3rd Tues of the month between Oct and Apr. Perfomances are rehearsed readings. Calle Castilla Perez 1, Nerja. Look for the very large BLUE entrance door. We are between Salon de Juegos and a Supermarket. Reservations on our website. Email: admin@thenerjaplayers.com

Torrox Tornadoes Walking Football Club Looking for players of this new team based in Torrox, for 50 and over men’s physical and mental health and to make new friends. Joining the new league on the Costa Del Sol. Join us on Facebook “Torrox Tornadoes Walking Football Club”

New Life Church Whether you live in Nerja or are visiting our area, we would be delighted to welcome you. Our meetings are characterised by uplifting songs, relevant sermons and a modern but reverent service. During this time of uncertainty, God's word reminds us that the Gospel shines brightest in times of darkness. We are a Bible based Church community continuing to help people find their way back to God. Sunday Service 11.00am Prayer Meetings Wednesdays 11.00am Pasaje San Miguel, Nerja, info@nlcnerja.com / www.nlcnerja.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/nlcne