The Sentinella Axarquia November 2021 Edition by The Sentinella Axarquia Magazine

The Axarquia Sentinella Edition No 207

www.thesentinella.com

CHIMNEY SWEEP

INSPECTED & CLEANED BEFORE YOU USE YOUR FIRE THIS WINTER!

Since 2002

+34 696 522 171

www.redwell.com 952 539 742

BE SAFE, HAVE YOUR CHIMNEY

November 21

BE SAFE

Tel: 654 184 242

Torrox Costa since 2008

www.nerjabeachholidays.com

Experts in Holiday Accommodation Tel: 644 793 168

admin@nerjabeachholidays.com

Osteopathy, Pain Relief Technique Massage, Bowen Technique & more Tel: 952 967 628 or 659 374 673 See main advert on page 40

The ‘FREE’ little mag that fits in your bag

To advertise call 664 210 468 or email sales@thesentinella.com

m Fro Ed... the

Well at the time of writing this, it is still OK for me to say a very warm welcome to the November edition — let’s hope I haven’t jinxed anything. I cannot remember an October that has been quite so hot. I got a Facebook memory the other day from four years ago and it mentioned one of the worst storms we have ever had — it happened on that very day! Fingers crossed we have an extra-warm winter to save on those rising electricity bills, but we must remember we do need enough water to refill Lake Vinuela; I drove past it the other week and it was looking scarily low. I hope you all had a brilliant Halloween; we can of course now start thinking about the next major festivity — ‘Christmas’. I just can’t believe where this year has gone — time really needs to slow down, but perhaps it’s my age starting to play a part in that?

November 2021 marks the 100th anniversary of the Remembrance Poppy. The poppy is a symbol for all soldiers who have given up their lives, and we also remember and thank their families who suffered so that others around the world can actually enjoy freedom and all the other privileges that go with living in peace. We have dedicated our front cover to them to show our respect for all involved.

At The Sentinella we have been busy this past year developing our new website www.thesentinella.com It is a very unique site and we have yet to find one quite like it. This site allows you to log in and ‘add your own listing’ but not only add it, you can manage it too: hourly, daily, weekly, monthly — you decide, 365 days per year!

Once you have constructed your listing, choosing from a wide selection of great features, you can then easily share it on many social media sites for maximum exposure and it will be guaranteed to hit an even bigger audience. Business Directory websites are

Editor: Kami Knight sales@thesentinella.com Sales: 664 210 468 / 664 689 138 www.thesentinella.com

Sentinella Axarquia Edition

Deposito Legal MA-1435-2005

No part of this publication, including pictures may be copied, used or reproduced without our prior written consent. The Sentinella accepts no responsibility for alterations to events listed, claims made by our advertisers or information provided by our contributors.

The Sentinella is eternally dedicated to Colin Checkley, the founder and editor of The Sentinel Magazine. May he rest in peace. (Born; 1960 Died; 2004) The Sentinella is a registered trademark

www.thesentinella.com

in Spain

Please mention The Sentinella when replying to ads!

Strange News

great and you may think it’s good to be found on many, but if your details are not up-to-date, this can have a negative effect on your business reputation and frustrate customers who may want to spend money with you; these clients will generally go elsewhere. With The Sentinella website, you will never have this issue again as you can manage your own success. Once your listing is live and your keywords are added, you can leave the rest to us. We will do all the online web promotion for you — including search engine optimisation (SEO) — and help you to share your listing around the World Wide Web. So grab yourself a coffee and take 20 minutes out of your schedule to prepare a business listing which will enhance your online presence and make your business even more profitable in the coming year! Have a great November, everyone! Kami Knight x The Editor (of the original little mag)!

PLEASE NOTE:

All the opening and closing times in this publication will meet with the COVID 19 restrictions. If you are unsure, please call the business in the first instant. Thank you SUPPORT LOCAL BUSINESSES

The Sentinella

DEADLINE FOR DECEMBER FRIDAY 19th NOVEMBER Enquiries: 664 210 468

Email: sales@thesentinella.com

Weird welcome A North Yorkshire farmer got ready for both Halloween and the pumpkin picking season last month with the creation of a giant creepy crawlie to welcome visitors. William Alderson, 28, grew up to 10,000 pumpkins on his Hambleton farm in preparation for October 31. And to add some Halloween thrills to the pumpkin-picking experience, he created a giant spider sculpture to delight — or terrify — visitors. “We had about four and a half acres of pumpkins,” said Mr Alderson, who started the venture five years ago. “People travel from all over the North-East to pick their own. “When families arrive, they are given a wheelbarrow and they enter the pumpkin patch to go and pick what they want. "It’s good for children to learn about growing things, and to get out in a field and get some fresh air and exercise.” Ploughed proposal Each and every proposal story has its own unique set of highlights - from the location to the method of asking. They can be a stressful affair - as many tend to overthink the nerve-wracking situation where they ask the love of their life to marry them. One farmer went viral after ploughing the words 'will you marry me?' into a field before flying his girlfriend over the top in a hot air balloon. Romantic Sam Tucker, 24, ploughed the words into the ground at his dairy farm in Wellington, Somerset. It took him two hours to make the message which stretches over 100 metres - using a machine of just three metres wide. "It was a beautiful day too, which was lucky,” he said. “October wasn't the best month for British weather to do it, but it was a really perfect morning.

Your reliable partner in real estate for 20 years!

Ref: AD360 Colmenar

3 bedrooms

2 bathrooms Perfect

Investment

Price Reduction!

Ref: AC024 Almayate 6 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms Price: 260,000€

Are you buying or selling a property? We can help you!

Property

Price: 140,000€

Ref: AC039 Viñuela 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms Price: 340,000€

We have everything from beautiful countryside homes to villas and city apartments. Contact us or check out our web to discover the hidden gems of Andalucia!

+34 952 436 781 / +34 609 436 537

Website: www.axarquiaproperties.com Email: sa@axarquiaproperties.com

Please mention The Sentinella when responding to adverts

Strange News (Continued)

Sprinkle strike A fuming bakery owner's rant went viral after a customer reported his 'illegal sprinkles' to the Trading Standards office. Leeds-based Rich Myers slammed the unknown customer who reported him to Trading Standards over the best-selling cake topping - and claimed the British-made ones taste like "crap." The baker said officers from Trading Standards officer visited his bakery recently before ruling that the US-imported sprinkles that he uses are banned. The colourful sprinkles contain E127, which is 'not permitted' for use in sprinkles in the UK. The 32-year-old branded the whole ordeal 'ridiculous' and went viral after the bakery recorded the ordeal online. In one post, he wrote: "To whoever reported us to Trading Standards, all I have to say is, dear lord, what a sad little life you have. My daughter, who is now seven months, has to live with the fact that daddy can't take her to Disneyland, because I’m not allowed to sell any ******* cookies."

Mushroom porridge? Most of us likely don't stray far from raisins and berries when it comes to sprucing up our porridge, but a savoury dish containing mushrooms and white wine has won this year's World Porridge Making Championship. Other ingredients in the oat arancini, made by Dutch food blogger Miriam Groot, 25, included vegetable stock, lemon zest and pepper. Arancini are stuffed Italian rice balls that are coated in breadcrumbs and deep-fried. In hers, Ms Groot used pinhead oatmeal instead of rice. Judges assessing the various dishes decided Ms Groot's was the one they most wanted to try. The competition usually takes place in Carrbridge in the Scottish Highlands but went online because of the coronavirus pandemic.Those making up the top 10 included two Americans, two Australians, one cook from Germany, two from England and one from Scotland. Her blog, for anyone interested in her recipe, is called the Veggie Reporter.

Gift Vouchers available for Hair treatments and products

952 965 646

Hi-lights / Lowlights Balayage / Ombre / Roots / Colouring Colour Correction Wash Cut & Blow Dry Re-Style/Gents Cuts SWEET Professional Straightening System Scalp & Hair Therapy Treatments

608 782 348

https://facebook.com/IZZICAPELLI/ Paseo Maritimo de Poniente 17, Torre del Mar (Close to the Lighthouse & Tennis courts)

Check out our new website for all our Hair & Beauty price lists https://thestudiospain.com

Hairdressers * Massage * Manicures * Pedicures Lash Lifts * Threading & Waxing Depigmentation Treatments * Advanced Facials Dermaplaning * CACI Anti-aging treatments Brow Henna / Brow Lamination LED Light Therapy * Microblading now available

Ask about our recommend a friend scheme!

Gift Vouchers & Pamper packages available for Hair & Beauty treatments and products Personalised Gift Sets also available

Cruce de Periana, Puente don Manuel Call: 951 204 158 / 654 897 410 The Hair and Beauty Studio (keep up to date)

Check out our new website for all our Hair & Beauty price lists https://thestudiospain.com

Menu del Dia - 7.50€ (Vegetarian 6.95€) Monday - Friday 12pm - 4pm 3 courses (including vegetarian)

Special Menu Monday to Friday - 11€ Choice of starter, Choice of curry, Rice or Naan / Tea or Coffee Avda Andalucia, Bloque Jupiter, Pasaje Timon 2, Calle Timon, Torre del Mar

Tel: 952 547 798 or 631 34 21 93

Open: 12.00 - 16.00 18.00 - 24.00 everyday (closed Tuesday evenings) TAJ Mahal Restaurant www.publisur.net/empresa/1390/taj-mahal-indian-restaurant

Please mention The Sentinella when responding to adverts Things NOT to say at work…

Making Friends At Work

I’m really easy to get along with once you people learn to see it my way.

I’ll try being nicer if you’ll try being smarter.

It sounds like English, but I can’t understand a damn word you’re saying. I like you. You remind me of myself when I was young and stupid.

I’m already visualising the duct tape over your mouth. I will always cherish the initial misconceptions I had about you. I’m not being rude. You’re just insignificant.

Do I look like a people person?

I started out with nothing and I still have most of it left.

If I throw a stick, will you leave?

Errors have been made. Others will be blamed.

I’m trying to imagine you with a personality. Nice perfume. Must you marinate in it?

Chaos, panic and disorder. My work here is done. How do I set a laser printer to stun?

Too many freaks, not enough circuses.

Please mention The Sentinella when responding to adverts

What we learn from films

In A Film’s World

All hotel beds have special L-shaped cover sheets which reach up to the armpit level on a woman, but only to waist level on the man lying beside her. All grocery shopping bags contain at least one loaf of French bread. It’s easy for someone to land a plane providing there is someone in the control tower to talk you down.

The ventilation system of any building is the perfect hiding place. No one will ever think of looking for you in there and you can travel to any part of the building you want without difficulty. The Eiffel Tower can be seen from any window in Paris.

Medieval peasants had perfect teeth.

Any person waking from a nightmare will sit bolt upright and pant.

Any lock can be picked by a credit card or a paper clip in seconds – unless it’s the door to a burning building with a child trapped inside.

A man will show no pain while taking the most ferocious beating, but will wince when a woman tries to clean his wounds. All bombs are fitted with electronic timing devices with large red readouts so you know exactly when they are going to go off. A detective can only solve a case once he has been suspended from duty.

If you need to reload your gun, you will always have more ammunition, even if you haven’t been carrying any before now.

T A J M A H A L I N D I A N R E S T A U R A N T LIVE MUSIC @ The Sky Lounge!

CLOSED FOR HOLIDAY 23RD - 30TH NOVEMBER wSTARTER

MENU DEL DIA - 12.50€

MoNDAy - FRIDAy LUNcHTIME (ExcEpT TUESDAy)

wMAIN coURSE wSUppLEMENT (rice or naan) MAKE YOUR RESERVATION

wDRINK

opening Hours Wednesday - Monday 1pm - 4pm and 6pm - 12am every day puente don Manuel (chiringuito Antonio) Tel: 952 510 886 Mob: 667 934 731

TAJ MAHAL The Best curry House tajmahalalcaucín http://tajmahalalcaucin.com/

Ref: VIN034 Property of the month Price: 325,000€ 'ANNEMIRI' IS A SPACIOUS VILLA WITH BEAUTIFUL LAKE VIEWS. The property is located between olive groves and farmlands and divided into a lounge/dining room, a beautiful installed kitchen, 2 double bedrooms with ceiling fans, 1 single bedroom and 2 bathrooms. Furthermore, the house has a nicely furnished veranda with a beautiful view of the lake For more Dream Properties, consult our website www.country-life-properties.com DON’T DREAM YOUR LIFE, LIVE YOUR DREAM!!! Thinking of selling your home? Contact us: +34 623 180 937

Selling your property? Contact us: countrylifeproperties@outlook.es

Mario Blancke

Please mention The Sentinella when responding to adverts

Very Strange

MáLAGA LEGAL

Calle Puerta del Mar 3, Local 17, TORRE DEL MAR (directly opposite the new police station)

Calle San Lorenzo 27, 4b, MáLAGA

info@malagalegal.com Tel: 659 752 538 www.malagalegal.com Emma Romero Lawyer Family law Inheritance

Marta Moreno Lawyer Residence & immigration Criminal defence

Ignacio García - Lawyer Conveyancing, Contracts Litigation

José Bengoechea Gestor Accountant, Tax Vehicle transfers

Debbie Ryder - Paralegal Interpreter, Wills, Power of Attorney

Experts in visas (non-lucrative, golden visa and more), applications and renewals

Professional, friendly experts and ALL in English. Free initial consultation

Please mention The Sentinella when responding to adverts

Vanilla Pudding Robbery

Excerpted from an article which appeared in The Dublin Times about a bank robbery.

‘Once inside the bank shortly after midnight, their efforts at disabling the security system got underway immediately. The robbers, who expected to find one or two large safes filled with cash & valuables, were surprised to see hundreds of smaller safes throughout the bank. The robbers cracked the first safe's combination, and inside they found only a small bowl of vanilla pudding. As recorded on the bank's audio tape system, one robber said, 'At least we'll have a bit to eat.' The robbers opened up a second safe, and it also contained nothing but vanilla pudding. The process continued until all safes were opened.

They did not find one pound sterling, a diamond, or an ounce of gold. Instead, all the safes contained covered little bowls of pudding. Disappointed, the robbers made a quiet exit, each leaving with nothing more than a queasy, uncomfortably full stomach. The newspaper headline read: ‘Ireland’s largest Sperm Bank robbed early this morning’ I don’t know about you but I feel a bit queasy just reading it!!

Your specialists on the Axarquia Coast

Ref. SH1076

265,000€

Beautiful house with sea views, near the road to Arenas. At the entrance of the land is a wooden house for guests with 2 bedrooms, kitchen and living room, shower and toilet and a garage for 2 cars. The main house with 3 bedrooms and 3 en-suite bathrooms, big living and dining room, fitted kitchen, terrace around the house with sea views, swimming pool and all in one floor

C / Infante 23, Edif. Faro 1, bajo, 29740 Torre del Mar, Málaga, España Tel./Fax. 0034 / 952 54 70 76 / 658 93 31 87 e-mail: info@suissehome.com www.suissehome.com

Please mention The Sentinella when responding to adverts

De Tropen Partners Up With Alfa Forni

Italian company ALFA Forni, producer of domestic outdoor Pizza ovens, established a collaboration with De Tropen to grow further on the Spanish market.

– On the 22nd September, 2021 De Tropen S.L.U., the leading specialist in Outdoor furniture, today announced it has extended its collection due to a new collaboration with ALFA Forni, the world´s leading producer of domestic pizza ovens.

Effective immediately, the agreement entitles De Tropen S.L.U. the rights to distribute ALFA Forni ovens in all of Spain. Through De Tropen S.L.U. its network of partners and contacts across Spain, ALFA Forni will be able to strengthen its presence in the market of domestic pizza ovens. De Tropen S.L.U. presently imports and distributes high-quality outdoor furniture in Spain. Besides this, in Vélez-Málaga there is a large exposition of 13,000m2 where customers will get a pleasant experience due to personal attention

and expertise.

“We from De Tropen S.L.U. believe that the products of ALFA have great potential for the Spanish market. Both companies will definitely benefit from this collaboration.” Said Marcel Kluijtmans, CEO of De Tropen S.L.U.

About De Tropen Founded in 1996, De Tropen is a specialist in outdoor furniture. It is known for its great service and excellent price to quality ratio and considers customer satisfaction of great importance. The company´s mission is to enhance gardens, terraces and balconies in Spain with its original and innovating collection of outdoor products. For more information visit De Tropen S.L.U. at www.detropen.es or visit ALFA Forni at www.alfaforni.com

See main De Tropen advert opposite

Contact your nearest GLS point: Calle Explanada de la Estacion 21, Vélez-Málaga, 29700 Email: agencia.570@gls-spain.es l +34 952 615 250

Mobile: +34 680 480 276 Email: info@detropen.es Web: www.detropen.es Autovia del Mediterráneo A7, exit 272, Vélez-Málaga Open Monday to Saturday 9am to 8pm

13,000m2 Showroom

Funda de protección para rinconera 300/90×300/90×70 €122.95 €96.95

Gas Lantern COSISCOOP Original XL €139 €199

Dining table & chairs ALEXANDER Outdoor Covers™ Tumbona 200x75x40 €36.65 €28.95 €1,499 €1,318.80

www.detropen.es

Please mention The Sentinella when responding to adverts

Roaming Charges In Spain With UK SIMs

Lobster, the only mobile network in Spain to offer a service completely in English, has always recommended getting a local SIM in Spain for British living or spending time in Spain. With Lobster you can be in Spain for as long as you like and use your tariff plan as much as you like, and never have to worry about any surprise expensive mobile roaming charges.

Brexit brought with it a lot of uncertainty for British living in Spain, but one thing for certain is that Lobster customers continue to enjoy a great mobile service in Spain with no changes. The same cannot be said for British in Spain using their UK SIMs. One of the changes since Brexit that we are now seeing is that a lot of the UK mobile networks are introducing, or about to introduce, mobile charges when roaming in Spain. These mobile roaming charges can be very expensive and lead to bill shocks. Avoid any worries or bill shocks when in Spain by getting a local SIM with Lobster. Lobster is the only mobile operator in Spain to offer a service completely in English.

Everything is in English, the Lobster website, the app, the advertising, and most importantly the Lobster Customer Contact Centre agents are all native English speakers. They look after customers with its best-in-class Customer Contact Centre. There are no automated answering machines. Lobster answers all calls with real people, always. Customers can choose from 3 simple and competitive tariff plans. They are tailor-made for British so you can keep in touch with loved ones and friends back home. They all come with unlimited calls and texts in Spain, to the UK and other countries, and big data deals, and start from just 12€ per month VAT included. And what's more Lobster has a promotion currently running where you get 50% more data in all tariff plans until the end of 2021! With Lobster there are no commitments, lock-ins or hidden surprises. Lobster wants its customers to stay because they're happy with the service! See main advert opposite

Please mention The Sentinella when responding to adverts

How Many Zeros In A Billion

This is too true to be funny

The next time you hear a politician use the word 'billion' in a casual manner, think about whether you want the 'politicians' spending YOUR tax money. A billion is a difficult number to comprehend, but one advertising agency did a good job of putting that figure into some perspective in one of it's releases. A billion minutes ago Jesus was alive. A billion hours ago our ancestors were living in the Stone Age. A billion days ago no-one walked on the earth on two feet. A billion pounds ago was only 13 hours and 12 minutes, at the rate our government is spending it. Building Permit Tax, Cigarette Tax, Corporate Income Tax, Income Tax, Vat Tax, Unemployment Tax, Fishing License Tax, Food Licence Tax, Fuel Permit Tax, Petrol/Diesel Tax, Hunting Licence Tax, Inheritance Tax, Inventory Tax, (tax on top of tax), Liquor Tax, Luxury Tax, Marriage

License Tax, Property Tax, Real Estate Tax, Service Charge Taxes, Social Security Tax, Road Usage Tax, Local Tax, Vehicle License Registration Tax, Vehicle Sales Tax and Workers Compensation Tax. Not one of these taxes existed 100 years ago and our nation was one of the most prosperous in the world. We had absolutely no national debt... We had the largest middle class in the world... And Mum stayed home to raise the kids. What happened?

Breakfasts, Lunches, Homemade Desserts Extensive menu Veggie and Vegan options

Josh creates the healthiest of breakfasts & lunches! He’ll try to create anything you want! Just ask

Simply the Best Full English!

Tel: 640 569 988

Avda. Andalucia, 34, Torre del Mar (opposite old Police Station)

w Palliative care w Health monitoring w Hospital sitting w Respite at home w Assisted mobility w Dressing, bathing & daily hygiene w 24 hour live in care w Meal preparation & shopping w Routine housekeeping w Correspondence & communication w Provision of medical equipment w Medication collect & dispensing systems

englishnurse@rocketmail.com www.englishnurse.net

Please mention The Sentinella when responding to adverts

Property Issues : Flat Roofs & Roof Terraces

Problems Associated With Flat Roofs and Roofs Terraces

You will often inherit a flat roof and roof terraces when purchasing a property, as they are a common design feature here in Spain.

Upper terraces are often structurally sound, it is unusual for them to be built as an afterthought. Although I have come across instances where this is the case, where they are separating from the main building. However, flat roof and terraces can still be a cause for concern and costly to put the faults right.

The main problem associated with flat roofs and terraces is water ingress. The main structure of Spanish properties is reinforced concrete. The builder will often skip the very important phase of preparation, which involves sealing the concrete from water penetration, by simply laying the tiles onto the concrete.

Due to the extreme variations in temperature the tiles will expand and contract with the result that the grouting after a few years will start to degrade and water will find it’s way below. The concrete will absorb the water and travel along the beams into the living space below, causing the ceiling plaster to blow, separate and crack.

Invariably, drainage is poorly thought through. The very heavy downpours, experienced here in Spain, will cause damage as the water cannot escape fast enough due to vegetation blocking drains or the water pooling as the runoff is insufficient. Often, there is no drip ledge on the terrace tiles so the water runs down the walls and is absorbed by the plaster as it cascades down the sides of the property, causing moss to grow on the outer walls, scaring the building.

The terracotta bricks, that all Spanish houses are constructed of are extremely porous and so, over the winter months, they will hold the water causing fungus to form on the interior of the properties. SOLUTIONS Simply tiling over the old tiles will not resolve these issues. The only longterm solution is to remove the old tiles, screed the flat roof or roof terrace and seal the concrete, using a roof membrane. The correct laying of the impermeable membrane is crucial to the longterm life of the terrace or flat roof. The tiles can then be laid in the safe knowledge that the roof will be impermeable to water ingress.

A thorough understanding of a proper drainage system prior to the laying of the tiles is needed. Contact us at LT Construction for all of your roof terrace and flat roof concerns and issues, contact the experts at LT Construction. See main advert opposite

Please mention The Sentinella when responding to adverts

IN A PERFECT WORLD

Linea Directa

Imagine a place where you never loose your keys. Where setting up your home wifi signal is as easy as pie. And where burst pipes are a thing of the past. One-day, maybe. Until then, you need a safe pair of hands. Línea Directa has been keeping you and your home safe since 1995. A dedicated team of English-speaking customer service experts will guide you through all your queries and provide clear answers. Home insurance policies start from just 98€. Terms and conditions apply.

MORE THAN JUST CAR INSURANCE Línea Directa is constantly innovating its home insurance policies to offer much more for less. Customer satisfaction is at the very heart of everything they do. Extensive coverage levels ensure a quality home insurance product. With additional policy benefits such as IT Assistance, Home Assistant service, and dedicated legal advice. Línea Directa are customer service experts and they can guide you through a wide range of covers to offer you the very best home insurance policy that’s right for you and your property. WHY LÍNEA DIRECTA? Línea Directa has been providing comprehensive car, motorbike and home insurance to British expatriates and residents in Spain for over 25 years. With over 3 million customers nationwide, all services and documentation is in English. Your home insurance protects you financially against loss in the event of damage to your home. Línea Directa is always on hand 24/7, 365 days a year for total peace of mind. EXPAT2EXPAT Did you know that Línea Directa has it’s own Expat2Expat programme? Whenever an

917 002 006

existing customer recommends a friend, then we reward the policy-holder and the friend with 30€ in cash. You can recommend up to 10 people and earn up to 300€ in cash per year. Simply ask your friend to call 917 002 006 and quote your full name. Then once their application for car, bike or home insurance has been approved, Línea Directa will pay the reward straight into the bank account following payment of next or first premium. See terms and conditions at lineadirecta.com

Call their English-speaking customer service staff on 952 147 834 or get a competitive quote now at lineadirecta.com

Please mention The Sentinella when responding to adverts

What’s New This Month

This month we would like to welcome new businesses to all our readers and some extra news from a couple of our clients. Read a little about them below.

We welcome Professional Painting Services to The Sentinella. Professional painters who can offer low cost, high quality painting to the inside and outside of your property. Give them a call. They will make it look like new again! See main advert on page 85 Another warm welcome goes to Roberto who is available for all your removal needs. At just 20€ per hour for a man and van who speaks English, German and Dutch, he will help with all your removals and small deliveries. Diesel is charged at 0.20c per km. See main advert on page 85

Top luxury sailing charter operator on the Costa Tropical Sailnplay are offering their popular winter cruise schedule again with 3 hour lunchtime cruises. Spoil yourselves as you enjoy complimentary drinks throughout and a magnificent buffet meal served by an ever-attentive crew as you glory in the beauty of the stunning Costa Tropical on board your very own luxury catamaran yacht, at a mere fraction of the cost of actually owning one. Visit unspoilt and otherwise inaccessible coves and bays, see dolphins close up, and really live the dream for you and up to 10 guests for your special occasion. Daily trips from November through March at €70 per person (child reductions available) depart from Marina del Este at 12.30. Visit the website on www.sailnplay.com now for full details. See advert on page 23

Some exciting news this month from Studio Hair and Beauty in Puente don Manuel and Studio Izzi & Capelli in Torre del Mar, they have introduced a brilliant scheme, ‘introduce a friend’. Cards are available from both salons, just fill in your details and start giving them out to your friends. When that person comes into the salon with the card for a cut or colour they will receive a discount, 5€ off a cut or 10€ off a colour! The salons will then send by email your discount for your next appointment. Your discount is the same, for each person recommended, 5€ off your cut or 10€ off your colour. The only conditions are,

just one card can be used per treatment and the discounts will only be applied to new clients to the salons. See main adverts on pages 8 & 9

I can announce that the winner of the October Sentinella competition was JIM HUGHES. The competition was sponsored by Suricato wine shop in Torre del Mar, who gave 2 bottles of fine wine worth over 20€ as the prize. You can see Suricato’s main advert on page 14. For details of our November competition see page 92 which is sponsored by Russells. Good luck everyone!

Other news, The Sentinella Website is now live again after a slight hiccup! www.thesentinella.com Have a look around the site, there are some great features built into it for both the advertisers and the viewers. My favourite for the viewers is the Webcam of Torre del Mar, plus you can subscribe to our ‘What’s On’ and never miss another event again as each event we add will be sent to your inbox! As a viewer you can also look out for ‘Coupon Voucher Codes’ on some listings, these are special offers listed for a limited period of time, plus there are many up-to-date blog posts for some bedtime reading. It is a very unique site expecially for the advertiser, you can add your own business and have full access to keep it up-to-date 24/7, 365 days a year! Take advantage of this unique feature as keeping your listing complete and accurate will increase your chances of getting discovered whenever customers search for your services or products. Try it today! Receive a 25% discount for a limited time only at the checkout, or if you advertise in The Sentinella Axarquia magazine, contact me on directly 664 210 468 and I will provide you with a 50% discount code! We at The Sentinella have one aim, to help improve YOUR business. Teamwork makes the dream work! If you have a business in the Axarquia region and would like to promote it so it’s in the hands of our readers, contact us on 664 210 468 or email: sales@thesentinella.com We look forward to promoting and distributing your advert throughout Axarquia!

es l d i r t n Wor u o C he Of T

Please mention The Sentinella when responding to adverts st Z li

Arld ern o w st s, a ou he e d t the e each ualib s. n u g b n Q o i n r ur nd asts the spri in oal isla h bo and hur 2 15 pic hic nts ulp ber a tro an w ic plaling s m Nu is ribbe exot s boi Ca ains, ith it t un ano w o m olc v Population - 184,600 Languages - English Located - East Caribbean Capital - Castries Currency - E. Caribbean $ Religion - Christianity Main Exports - Bananas, clothing Literacy Rate - 78% Life Expectancy - 75 years G.D.P. Per Capita - US $7,740 Total Area - 617 km² National Sport - Cricket

a uci L int Sa

Interesting Facts... Before the visitor influx, banana exports sustained St Lucia, especially

after 1964 when it stopped producing sugar cane.

Most St Lucians are the descendants of African slaves, brought in by the British in the 19th century to work on sugar plantations. In 1834, Slavery was abolished in St. Lucia.

Despite the abolishment of slavery, St. Lucia continued to cultivate sugarcane until 1964 when the sugarcane fields were swapped out for banana trees. Today, bananas are the most bountiful crop on the island. Other crops grown in St. Lucia include coconuts, cacao, mango, avocado, cassava and yams. Although St Lucia is a former British colony, the French settled in the 17th century. Their influence lives on in the patois spoken in the country. In 1979, Saint Lucia established a sovereignty of its own, gaining independence from Britain. Saint Lucia is the only country in the world to be named after a woman.

English is the official language of Saint Lucia, although 95% of the population speak Saint Lucian French or Patois.

NEW MENU! NEW MENU! All day until 10pm - 7.95€ Special Dishes - Crispy Duck Orange Duck, Babi Pangang

Open 12.00 - 16.00 / 19.00 - 23.00 (Closed Mondays) Calle infante, 24 Torre del Mar (Thursday market road) Takeaway available Tel: 952 965 109 / 625 908 186

LA VIÑUELA

Country House Ref: 7410

439,000€ PRICE

Beds: 3

Baths: 3

EPC: D

M2: 141m2

Plot: 6,312m2 Pool

Double Garage

SOLE AGENCY! High quality country villa within a short easy drive to the coast; mobile home, mature garden, sea & mountain views

Please mention The Sentinella when responding to adverts

Beware Scam

Please, please, please - make yourself aware of where this is happening AND tell your friends!

Over the last month I became a victim of a clever 'Eastern European' scam while out shopping. Simply dropping into Mercadona in Torre del Mar for a bit of shopping has turned out to be quite traumatic. Don't be naive enough to think it couldn't happen to you or your friends. Here's how the scam works: Two seriously good-looking young men with foreign accents come over to your car and help pack your shopping into the boot. They then both start cleaning your windscreen. Their firm young bodies bulging out of their skimpy vest tops. It's impossible not to look. When you thank them and offer them a tip, they'll say 'No' and instead ask you for a lift to another store, in my case, Aldi in Caleta de Velez. You agree and they both get in the backseat. On the way, they start undressing, and both get completely naked. Then, when

you pull over to remonstrate, one of them climbs over into the front seat and starts kissing you, touching you intimately, and thrusting himself against you, while the other one steals your purse!

I had my purse stolen September 4th, 9th, 10th, twice on the 15th, 17th, 20th, 24th, and 29th. Also October 1st, 4th, twice on the 6th, three times last Saturday and very likely again this coming weekend. So Be Warned! P.S. Lidl have purses on sale for 1.99€ each, Aldi's are only 1.75€ and look much nicer :)

Without Question - Simply The Best Fried Chicken in Torre del Mar!!!

Please mention The Sentinella when responding to adverts

Out And About In Torrox

Torrox is the name of a collection of locations situated east of Torre Del Mar. This is a popular spot to live and holiday for both Spanish and other European nations with one big factor being it has the best climate in Europe. Each of these places have much to offer in their own right and collectively, they form a lovely area to live, work and relax. Torrox Costa is located just 15km from Torre Del Mar. Torrox Costa has a totally different character and personality to its near neighbour. Like much of this coast, there’s an impressive promenade that sweeps the length of the beaches here. At its eastern end, just past the lighthouse, the beach is dog friendly and is a great spot to let your furry friend run along the shoreline. Torrox Pueblo is situated at the foothills of the Alpujarra mountains, a couple of miles inland from Torrox Costa. This is traditional white-washed village set in a green valley. There’s a traditional Spanish feel to this small village, despite it being the home to many people from other parts of the world. Located between Torrox Costa and Pueblo, Torrox Park is a large collection of urbanisations that are popular relocation spots with those who decide to make this area of Axarquía their home. There’s property to suit every budget and style: spacious villas, townhouses and apartments along with a large and well equipped mobile home park that allows all year living. Whilst, in itself, Torrox Park, doesn’t offer much for day trippers, many visitors stay here as homes are frequently listed for holiday rental. It does provide all the services required for a smooth stay or relocation: bars, restaurants, supermarkets as well as doctors, chemists, hairdressers etc. The combination of Torrox Costa, Pueblo and Park is a winning one. Each has their own distinct character but each are connected to form an excellent place to stay, explore and maybe even to live.

NAILS & BEAUTY BY SUZI JACKSON

952 530 122 / 711 047 122

within Rebeccah Curtis Beauty and Wellness

Open Tues - Sat 10am - 6pm

Rebeccah Curtis Beauty and Wellness

Urb. Laguna Beach, Centro Comercial B, No.16 TORROX COSTA

BEAUTY AND WELLNESS CENTRE & HAIRDRESSING Open Tues - Sat 10am - 6pm Tel: 952 530 122 / 651 956 284 Rebeccah Curtis Beauty and Wellness Urb. Laguna Beach, Centro Comercial B, o N .16 TORROX COSTA

To advertise call 664 210 468 or email sales@thesentinella.com

Out And About In Torrox

Rebeccah Curtis Wellbeing Centre Beauty and Hairdressing and now incorporating Nails and Beauty by Suzi Jackson. Urb. Laguna Beach, Centro Commercial B, No. 16 Torrox Costa. Open Tuesday - Saturday 10am - 6pm. Tel: 952 53 01 22 & 651 956 284 Raza Hotel have excellent facilities for your Dog, Cat or Rabbit, the perfect Hotel for your pets while you are away. In the countryside your dogs can enjoy secure outdoor play areas with toys provided & kennels with indoor sleeping area & outside run. For Cats, large catteries with cosy beds, toys & activities to keep them occupied. The Raza Hotel also offer a safe place to leave your Rabbit or Parrot as well as providing dog grooming services. Open 10am-7pm, 7 days a week. If you would like to visit, Paco & Antonio would be happy to show you the facilities. For more info call: 952 52 5417, 646 75 24 63, or email: info@razahotel.com or visit www.razahotel.com

Shop Local - Support Your Local Community

If you have a business in Torrox that you would like to advertise to our readers, call to reserve your space. 664 210 468

The Sentinella Advertising

This size from just 15 euros per month +IVA*

Call: 664 210 468 *conditions apply

For more information call us on: Paco & Antonia 952 535 417 :: 646 75 24 63 Or email us at: info@razahotel.com Or visit our website at: www.razahotel.com

TK’s

Bar & Restaurant

Laguna Beach - Torrox Costa Breakfasts, Snacks & Full Menu Specialising in Ribs, Steaks & Chicken Traditional Sunday Lunch Daily Tapas available

Tuesday - Saturday 10am - 8pm (Bookings only for after 8pm) Sunday 1pm - 5pm (Bookings advisable) Closed Monday For more info call: Thomas or Kerstin

Tel: 642 598 217

C S w w w w

Dr. Carlos Castillo GP and Paediatrician

Dr. Baker Eskeif English speaking Dentist

Your health partner

General Medicine Paediatrics Internal Medicine Acupuncture

w w w w

Jose Antonio Gonzalez Maxillofacial Surgeon

Cardiologist (Dr. Daniel Gaitán) Urologist (Dr. Eric Schulten) Dermatologist (Dr. Joaquin Mut) Physiotherapy / Osteopathy

BRING IN A DENTAL ESTIMATE? MAYBE WE CAN BETTER IT

We Speak English, German & French

Centro Internacional, Blq. 86, TORROX COSTA

Tel: 952 53 09 08

Please call for more information or send an e-mail: info@clinicaeuropa.eu Visit our website: www.clinicaeuropa.eu

Please mention The Sentinella when responding to adverts

Get Up & Get Going... Making All The Right Decisions

A friend of mine was once asked why she was mad enough to get up at 6am every morning to go and exercise. Her answer was so on point and true; that have I tried to live every day by it. “If you make a good decision first thing in the morning then you tend to make good decisions throughout the rest of your day”

This can mean so many different things to so many different people. To me, if I have exercised, then when it comes to eating I tend to want to eat goodness to compliment the fact that I have done something physically positive for my body. I also want to drink more water and cut back on alcohol because I don´t want to negate my efforts with the exercise and food. By making a positive step first thing, I find my mood for the rest of the day is better, not only am I proud of myself but also the endorphins from the exercise and goodness from the food makes me energised and ready to face stress with alot clearer head and outlook. Each positive decision I make leads to another and life becomes a joy

and not a task.

Bodyworks’ ethic is exactly this and, as a centre, we strive to provide whatever service is needed for our clients to be in their optimum physical condition and be able to live everyday physically and mentally positive. Through the remedial massage and physical therapy, we help those who struggle with muscle injury, immobilisation, surgery recovery and just general aches and pains. No one should ever live with pain and should never accept it is “an age thing!”. Once back on their feet the Bodyworks’ team offer an array of exercise classes designed to suit all ages, levels and abilities. We provide expert advice on nutrition, hydration, occupational therapy and home exercising. Our aim, as a Centre of Physical Fitness, is to equip our clients with all of the tools and physicality to be able to make that first decision a positive one everyday. See main advert below

Centre of Physical Therapy

Calle las Pizarras No. 41B, La Viñuela Tel: 655 936 590 Amanda Payne Edge BSC HONS; RSA Qualified Sports, Remedial & Rehabilitation Therapist 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

Broomfield Construction

& Property Maintenance All aspects of building work undertaken Plastering Plumbing Tiling Rendering Kitchens Terraces Bathrooms House Reforms Wet Rooms Call Matthew: 711 002 689 Urb. El Mirador de la Axarquia, 25 Vivienda, Alcaucin Email: broomfieldmatthew@gmail.com www.broomfieldconstruction.es

Please mention The Sentinella when responding to adverts

f o Z ls A cktai Co

s tail ockJ C r ula ith op ing w p n st mo gin he es be t e to on uid e the g t r rea e a A g Her Jack-O’-Lantern 1 1/2 ounces cognac 1/2 ounce brandy-based orange liqueur 1 ounce orange juice 2 to 3 ounces ginger ale, to taste Lime twist, for garnish Orange wheel, for garnish

liqueur 1/2 ounce Southern Comfort

Jellyfish 1 1/2 ounces vodka 1 1/2 ounce blue curaçao liqueur 1 1/2 ounce white sambuca liqueur 1/2 ounce cream Jolly Rancher 1 ounce green apple vodka 1 ounce peach schnapps 4 ounces cranberry juice Orange wedge, for garnish

Jasck Rose 2 1/2 ounces applejack 3/4 ounce freshly squeezed lemon juice 1/2 ounce grenadine, or to taste Lemon twist, for garnish Jalisco High Tea 1 1/2 ounces reposado tequila 1/4 ounce Cherry Heering Liqueur 1 1/2 ounces chilled lemon verbena tea 1/2 ounce simple syrup 1 splash lime juice

Jamaica Hibiscus Margarita For the Agua de Jamaica: 6 cups water 2 ounces dried hibiscus flowers, about 1 1/2 cups 3/4 cup sugar, or to taste For the Cocktail: 1 1/2 ounces blanco tequila 3 ounces chilled agua de jamaica 1 ounce simple syrup 1/2 ounce lime juice Lime wedge, for garnish Japanese 2 ounces cognac 1/2 ounce freshly squeezed lime juice 1/2 ounce orgeat syrup 1 dash aromatic bitters Lime peel, or lemon peel, for garnish Jean Harlow 2 ounces light rum 2 ounces sweet vermouth Lemon peel, for garnish

Jelly Bean Shot 1/2 ounce blackberry brandy, or grenadine 1/2 ounce anisette liqueur, or sambuca

Jalapeño 1 jalapeño pepper, seeds removed and sliced 1 1/2 ounces reposado tequila 1/2 ounce brandy-based orange liqueur 1 ounce freshly squeezed lime juice 1/2 teaspoon agave nectar 1 dash orange bitters Jalapeño slice, for garnish Jet Pilot 1 ounce Jamaican rum 3/4 ounce Puerto Rican rum 3/4 ounce 151-proof demerara rum 6 dashes absinthe, or Pernod 1/2 ounce grapefruit juice 1/2 ounce lime juice 1/2 ounce cinnamon syrup 1/2 ounce falernum 1 dash aromatic bitters 1/2 cup crushed ice Cherry, for garnish Jäger Café 1 ounce vodka 1 ounce Jägermeister 1 ounce coffee liqueur 2 drops grenadine

Healthy Food with Art Gallery

You must try our draught beer from our very own Bodega

Saturday & Sunday Live Music from 2.30pm ................................................ November’s Art Exhibition Call for more info ................................................ Kitchen open until 10pm

Open 9am - 10.30pm Closed Tuesdays Paseo Maritimo, El Morche, Torrox

Puente don Manuel

Opening hours Tuesday - Sunday 13:00 - 16.00 / 18.00 - 23.00

Barriada Buena Vista, Puente don Manuel, Alcaucin Tel: 952 510 963 Mob: 616 942 212

Please mention The Sentinella when responding to adverts

Mother’s Job Description

Need a Job? Look no further!

Job Description: Long term team players needed for challenging permanent work in an often chaotic environment. Candidates must possess excellent communication and organisational skills, be willing to work variable hours which will include evenings and weekends, and frequent 24 hour shifts on call. Some overnight travel required including trips to primitive camping sites on rainy weekends and endless sports tournaments in far away cities. Travel expenses not reimbursed. Extensive courier duties also required.

Responsibilities: The candidate must be willing to be hated, at least temporarily, until someone needs €5. Must be willing to bite tongue repeatedly. Must possess the physical stamina of a pack mule and be able to go from zero to 60 mph in three seconds flat in case the screams from the backyard are not someone just crying wolf. Must be willing to face stimulating technical challenges such as small gadget repair, mysteriously sluggish toilets, and stuck zips. Must screen phone calls, maintain calendars, and coordinate production of multiple homework projects. Must have ability to plan and organise social gatherings for clients of all ages and mental outlooks. Must be willing to be indispensable one minute and an embarrassment the next. Must handle assembly and product safety testing of a half million cheap, plastic toys and battery operated devices. Must always hope for the best, but be prepared for the worst. Must assume final, complete accountability for the quality of the end product. Responsibilities also include floor maintenance and janitorial work throughout the facility. Possibility for advancement and promotion:

Virtually none. Your job is to remain in the same position for years, without complaining, constantly retraining and updating your skills so that those in your charge(s) can ultimately surpass you. Previous Experience: None required. On-the-job training offered on a continually exhausting basis.

Wages and Compensation: Get this! You pay them! Offering frequent raises and bonuses. A balloon payment is due when the offspring turn 18 because of the assumption that college will help them become financially independent. When you die, you give your children whatever is left. The oddest thing about this reverse-salary scheme is that you actually enjoy it and wish you could only do more.

Benefits: While there are no health insurance, no dental insurance, no pension, no tuition reimbursement, no paid holidays, and no stock options offered, this job supplies limitless opportunities for growth. The jobs yours!!

Estate Agents!

THIS SPACE FOR JUST 180 euros for the year!! Call: 664 210 468

Calle Pintor Cipriano Maldonado 7A TORRE DEL MAR Tel: 952 547 554 / 680 210 414

info@buyahomespain.com www.buyahomespain.com

www.andalucia4you.net

Email: contact@andalucia4you.net Tel: +34 952 72 08 32 634 35 70 26 Avda. Andalucía 125 Caleta de Vélez

Your specialists on the Axarquia Coast

C / Infante 23, Edif. Faro 1, bajo, TORRE DEL MAR Tel./Fax. 0034 / 952 54 70 76 Mobile: 658 93 31 87 e-mail: info@suissehome.com www.suissehome.com

Country and Village Houses For Sale

Office/Home: +34 952 55 77 33 Mobile: +34 606 010 580 unspoiltandalusia@gmail.com www.unspoiltandalusia.com

Cómpeta

Torrox

Torre del Mar

+34 952 51 61 78 +34 952 53 91 25 +34 952 54 18 86

SALES & RENTALS We Urgently Require Properties Tel: 952 52 41 40 Mob: 637 278 306 / 606 087 362 Calle Dr Fleming, 1 Nerja. 29780

wFamily Doctor

wGynaecology

wNutritionist

wTraumatology

wNurse

wOdontology wPsychology

wChiropody

wPhysiology

wAestethic Medicine

wCovid Testing wDriving Licences Torrox Costa - Carretera de Almeria, 30 Tel: 951 430 879 / 651 068 833 --------Nerja - Plaza Rambla del Río Chillar, 7, Tel: 952 540 000 / 628 313 089

www.clinicasmorenoclavero.es

ADvERTISE HERE

If you are a business owner and reading this, then so are your

POTENTIAL CUSTOMERS!!!

Email: sales@thesentinella.com

Please mention The Sentinella when responding to adverts

Ladies thoughts on sex…

Ladies Only

My message to the businessmen of this country when they go abroad on business is that there is one thing above all that they can take with them to stop them catching AIDS, and that is the wife. Edwina Currie Sex is emotion in motion. Mae West

When a man goes on a date he wonders if he is going to get lucky. A woman already knows. Frederike Ryder The best contraceptive in the world is the word no, repeated frequently. Margaret Smith

When a man talks dirty to a woman it is sexual harassment. When a woman talks

dirty to a man it’s 3.95€ a minute.

Author Unknown My reaction to adult films is as follows: After the first ten minutes I want to go home and screw. After the first 20 minutes I never want to screw again for as long as I live. Erica Jong

If you use an electric vibrator near water, you will come and go at the same time. Louise Sammons

For women, the best aphrodisiacs are words. The G-spot is in the ears. He who looks for it below there is wasting his time. Isabelle Allende I know nothing about sex because I was always married. ZsaZsa Gabor

To advertise call 664 210 468 or email sales@thesentinella.com Dear Editor

Customer Review For Plumbing By Chris

Through the 23 years of living here, I have had many problems with the water system. Not being financially well off and being mechanically minded I was able to overcome them. Until recently! After failed attempts, I had to call in the water boiler engineer and he told me the pressure was far too high and I needed a reducing valve, which was not his line of work. After attempting and failing to get the village plumber to do the job I saw an advert in The Sentinella magazine for Plumbing By Chris. I called Chris up and the next day, Friday, he arrived exactly on time, looked at and photographed the job (the wonders of modern times), and said he would let me know on Monday. He rang me Monday night and told me that beause of his previous work commitments, it had not been possible for him to get the equipment he needed, for which he apologised but he would do it the next day. This wasn’t possible as it was a Spanish holiday. We rearranged the job for Friday at 08.30am. The small space that Chris had to work in meant it had to be an elaborate piece of work. Even though, through no fault of his own, being one small yet important piece short which he had to go off to purchase, the job only took a couple of hours and his bill was more than worth it. The job looks like a functional work of art worthy of any art muesum. Chris is a jovial person and a professional in his work and I would recommend his services a million times over. Pedro Groves, Iznate

See Chris’s advert opposite

If you have received a good service from one of the businesses advertised in The Sentinella Magazine

LET US KNOW ABOUT IT!

We will publish your comments so our readers and business owners hear about it. LET’S SPREAD THE WORD

Email: sales@thesentinella.com

Plumbing By Chris

Repairs - Replacements - Reforms

wTOILETS LEAKING? wGrab Rails

wDRIPPING TAPS? wBlocked Wastes

wSHOWER PROBLEMS? wWater Filters wReplaced/installed

wHOT WATER PROBLEMS?

wBathroom Ventilation - Solar Powered

Prevent Mould & Damp Free

ESTABLISHED IN 1982 Call Chris on: 674 617 379 NO CALL OUT FEE!

Please mention The Sentinella when responding to adverts

Dear God

Dear God What happens when you ask kids to write to God

Dear God, Thank you for my baby brother, but what I prayed for was a puppy. Joyce, age 5

Dear God, Are you really invisible? Or is it just a trick? Brian, age 7

Dear God, If we come back as something then please don’t let me come back as Jennifer Horton. I hate her. Denise, age 6

Dear God, If you give me a genie lamp like Aladdin had, then I will give you anything you want. Apart

from my chess set, or my money. Adam, age 7

Dear God, I went to this wedding and they kissed in the middle of the church, is that ok? Neil, age 6 Dear God, In the bible times did they really speak that fancy? Jessica, age 6

Dear God, Please put another holiday in between Easter and Christmas. There is nothing good there anymore. Ginny, age 7 Dear God, Did you mean for the giraffe to look that way, or was it an accident? Lisa, age 5

To advertise call 664 210 468 or email sales@thesentinella.com

The Poison Fruit

Apples and Wine

Women are like apples on trees. The best ones are at the top of the tree. Most men don’t want to reach for the good ones because they are afraid of falling and getting hurt. Instead, they sometimes take the apples from the ground that aren’t as good, but easy. The apples at the top think something is wrong with them, when in reality, they’re amazing. They just have to wait for the right man to come along, the one who is brave enough to climb all the way to the top of the tree.

Now men… men are like a fine wine. They begin as grapes, and it’s up to women to stomp the s*** out of them until they turn into something acceptable to have dinner with.

Border Patrol Alert

The British Border Patrol Police are asking citizens to keep on the lookout for a red 1951 Chevy that they suspect is being used to smuggle illegal immigrants from Calais to Dover, through the Channel Tunnel. If you see the vehicle, pictured below. and have reason to believe that it is the suspect vehicle, you are urged to contact your local police.

For Free specialist days in November Please call for details

Service, installation & repairs. Supply and installation of all makes and models including Daikin, Mitsubishi and Fujitsu. Best prices guaranteed Polar Air Conditioning - First to be built on reputation, reliability and recommendation.

DAIKIN & MITSUBISHI INVERTERS SUPPLIED & FITTED FROM €750 Call: 655 211 192 www.polarair.eu info@polarair.eu 633 886 921

Sales I Rentals I Management Valle Niza

For Sale

S2-423

Beautiful 2 Bed 2 Bath Townhouse, walking distance to the beach and only a 5-minute drive to Torre del Mar. The house comprises of 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, (one en-suite), open plan kitchen/spacious living room with sea views from balcony and roof top terrace. Front porch, additional front & back terraces. Urbanization with communal pool

Sales Price: 179,000¤ (NEW!)

La Viñuela

For Sale

S4-317

Outstanding Spacious 4 Bed 2 Bath Townhouse (181m² built), renovated to a high standard,

large roof terrace with 360º mountain views,

2 living rooms, f/f kitchen with balcony, 4 beds, master en-suite & family bathroom

Sales Price: 129,000¤ (NEW!)

Benajarafe

For Sale

S4-311

Spacious, Immaculate 4 Bed 2 Bath Villa (122m² built, 575m² plot), country & sea views, short drive to beach. Accommodation: all on 1 ﬂoor, impressive living room, conservatory, f/f kitchen, 4 beds, (master en-suite), family bathroom, independent chalet which can be extra rooms, independent garage, workroom, heated pool and roof terrace

Sales Price: 375,000¤ (NEW!)

Calle Pinto r Cipriano Maldo nado 7A, (o pp osite bus s t atio n) TOR R E DEL M A R - Tel: 952 547 554 o r 680 210 414

Email: info@bu yah o mesp ain.co m

Alcaucín

Sales I Rentals I Management For Rent R3-284

Lovely modern 3 Bed 2 Bath House on outskirts of Alcaucín, walking distance to all amenities & near village pool.

Lounge/dining room, f/f kitchen, utility room, 3 double beds and 2 baths, driveway, underground garage with parking for 3 cars, terraces front & rear, and a large balcony upstairs

Rental Price: 500¤ per month Torre del Mar

For Rent

R3-403

Fabulous 3 Bed 2.5 Bath semi-detached House, in popular urbanization, close to the hospital, all amenities & beach. The house comprises 3 large double bedrooms, 2 family bathrooms, 1 WC, large lounge/dining room with ﬁreplace, large f/f kitchen, utility room, oﬀ-road parking and quite a spacious garden with terraces

Rental Price: 800¤ per month La Viñuela

For Rent

R4-160

4 Bed 2 Bath Townhouse, 5 minutes from village.

Totally been reformed; new kitchen bathrooms etc.

It comprises 4 beds, 2 baths, f/f kitchen, a spacious lounge with a small terrace and a large roof terrace. Parking on the street

Rental Price: 600¤ per month

w w w.buyahomespain.com

Please mention The Sentinella when responding to adverts

Saucy Postcards

MODERN

VINTAGE

RUSTIC

ELEGANT

SHABBY

Quality Bespoke Wood Furniture Tables, benches, kitchen doors, work surfaces, bureaus, built-in wardrobes and more... Any size, colour or design for home, gardens and businesses. Constructed for stability and durability with a quality service you can trust

Tel: 679 171 008 woodworkwes

www.weswoodwork.com

PRACTICAL

STYLISH

MINIMALISTIC

CHIC

Your Design Brought to Life

Please mention The Sentinella when responding to adverts

Political Correctness

How to speak about women and be politically correct: 1. She is not a 'Babe' or a 'Chick' She is a 'Breasted Citizen.' 2. She is not 'Easy' She is 'Horizontally Accessible.' 3. She is not a 'Dumb Blonde' She is a ‘Light Haired detour off the Information Superhighway.'

4. She has not 'Been Around' She is a 'Previously Enjoyed Companion' 5. She does not 'Nag' you. She becomes 'Verbally Repetitive.'

How to speak about men and be politically correct: 1. He does not have a 'Beer Gut' He has developed a 'Liquid Grain Storage Facility.' 2. He is not a 'Bad Dancer' He is ‘Overly Caucasian.' 3. He does not 'Get Lost All The Time' He 'Investigates Alternative Destinations.' 4. He is not 'Balding' He is in 'Follicle Regression.' 5. It's not his 'Crack' you see hanging out of his pants It's his 'Rear Cleavage.’

Plumbing and Tiling Axarquia

Slightly less able to climb in and out the bath? Why not remove the bath and install a luxury shower?

Folding shower seats - Anti-slip trays - Walk-in showers

30 years of 1st Class Installations Call / Whats-app / Text Chris on: 674 617 379 E-Mail: plumbingandtilingaxarquia@gmail.com

Please mention The Sentinella when responding to adverts

Play On Words

A nice selection of rather clever words...

An invisible man married an invisible woman. The kids were nothing to look at.

Mr & Mrs Invisible’s wedding

I didn't think the chiropractor would improve my posture. But I stand corrected.

I took my new girlfriend out on our first date to the ice rink, and entry was half price. She called me a cheapskate. Studies show cows produce more milk when the farmer talks to them. It's a case of in one ear and out the udder.

I used to date a girl with one leg who worked at a brewery. She was in charge of the hops.

My cross-eyed wife and I just got a divorce. I found out she was seeing someone on the side. My wife claims I'm the cheapest person she's ever met. I'm not buying it. A raven has 17 rigid feathers called pinions, while a crow only has 16. The difference between a raven and a crow is just a matter of a pinion. I told my carpenter I didn't want carpeted steps. He gave me a blank stair.

What did the surgeon say to the patient who insisted on closing up his own incision? Suture self!

Please mention The Sentinella when responding to adverts

41 Club Nerja Secretary Brian’s Big Birthday Gift!

Following the recent 500€ donation by 41 Club Nerja to the Nerja Solidaria Food Bank, Club Secretary Brian Karet made a further generous gesture. He kindly asked guests at his Birthday party (he's being shy about his age!) to donate money to the Nerja Food Bank, instead of buying him presents

The result was a fabulous total of 250€ which Brian was delighted to present to Nerja Solidaria President Miguel Benitez Centurion.

Brian, along with 14 other local people, is also a volunteer at the Food Bank. While thanking Brian, President Miguel was also keen to stress that "Although we are starting to move away from some difficulties that were caused by the Pandemic our Food Bank still provides a vital lifeline for many struggling local families" and he also recognised the "Wonderful help from all the volunteers and the generous local community, such as 41 Club Nerja, as well". If you would like to help the Food Bank in any way, through volunteering, fundraising or donating please contact Elena at nerjasolidariadealimentos@gmail.com or find them on Facebook.

If you're interested in finding out about the Social and Community activities of 41 Club Nerja please contact Steve Ryan at steve.ryan.sr56@gmail.com or visit their website or Facebook page

Please Mention The Sentinella When Responding To Adverts

w e i v Re

Die m l o i F Time T No

Released: October 2021 Director: Cary JojiFukunaga Cast: Daniel Craig, Léa Seydoux, Rami Malek, Lashana Lynch, Ralph Fiennes

Daniel Craig’s final film is an epic barnstormer, with the script from Neal Purvis, Robert Wade and Phoebe Waller-Bridge delivering pathos, drama, camp comedy (Bond will call M “darling” in moments of tetchiness), heartbreak and outrageously silly, old-fashioned action in a movie which calls to mind the world of Dr No on his island. A queasy and dreamlike prelude hints at a terrible formative trauma in the childhood of Dr Madeleine Swann (Léa Seydoux), who is now enjoying a romantic getaway with James. But a shocking act of violence destroys their idyll and Bond has some spectacular stunts as he hurls himself from a

bridge. It all has a lot to do with a sinister biowarfare plan called “Heracles” being developed by M (Ralph Fiennes) using a renegade scientist Obruchev – but both creepy boffin and weapon are stolen in a sequence of preposterous action comedy, incidentally involving a sullen, bickering functionary played in cameo by Hugh Dennis. Both MI6 and the CIA want Obruchev back – but British intelligence does not care to involve Bond who is now in retirement in Jamaica, and M has handed over his 007 status to new agent Nomi, stylishly played by Lashana Lynch. But the Americans, in the form of his old buddy Felix Leiter and an uptight new state department appointee Logan Ash persuade Bond to take on the job as a freelance, and send him to Cuba, where he liaises with an untrained operative, Paloma. The awful truth is that M has allowed “Heracles” to be compromised by the creepy Blofeld who is being kept by the Brits in Lecter-ish imprisonment, but has managed to direct this new plan from his hi-tech cell, but who is now himself under attack by the new ubervillain in town – Safin, who has gained a personal obsession with Bond himself. Star ***/*****

Los Naranjos

Bar Restaurant Alcaucín

Breakfasts, Menus, Specials, BBQs.... Menu del dia - Saturdays at noon - Paella Goat and Lamb are our specialities! - Take away available Excellent food inside and out! Mondays & Fridays various Fresh Pastas LIVE MUSIC and FLAMEMCO during November! Please call: 951 041 535 or 608 553 075 for dates and times

Spectacular terrace with wonderful views!!

Open 8am - 2am - Kitchen open 8am - midnight Tel: 951 041 535 Closed Wednesdays Mob: 619 390 146 or 608 553 075 Calle de la Fuente, Alcaucín We speak English (under bank next to post office)

To advertise call 664 210 468 or email sales@thesentinella.com

Faceless

Persianas / Shutters Repairs - Replacements

wSLATS DAMAGED? wBROKEN CORDS? wMOTOR PROBLEMS?

wSHUTTERS NOT OPENING OR CLOSING?

Established 1982

Call Chris on: 674 617 379 NO CALL OUT FEE!

Please mention The Sentinella when responding to adverts

Breathtaking Mountain Setting With Exceptional Hiking Trails

The municipality of Canillas de Aceituno and its near neighbour, Canillas de Albaida are set high in the mountains of Axarquía with excellent views of the Mediterranean Sea and the mountain ranges of North Africa on the far horizon. Both towns are perfect examples of the pueblo blanco and well worth the twisting mountain ascent.

Canillas de Aceituno trails the mountains of the Sierra Tejeda right along to the highest peak, Mount Maroma. This stunning location makes it a popular starting point for outdoor enthusiasts. The vistas from the viewing platform handily located above the town’s free car park offer incredible scenes across the coast of Andalusia to the Atlas Mountains of North Africa. It’s then a meandering, climb along narrow streets with brilliant white houses bedecked with flowers to the town centre and its several cafes and bars. This is a peaceful place: in summer afternoons it could be described as sleepy as it languishes in the summer heat. It is a town where time can really be described to have stood still and, whilst a number of Europeans have made this attractive location their home, it retains its charm and traditions. Annual festivals One such tradition is its annual festival held on the last Sunday in April, the village of Canillas de Aceituno hosts the fiesta of El Día de la Morcilla. This is day to celebrate the humble black pudding. This is a speciality black-pudding mixed with onion, and for which the village is famous across the region. The festival attracts a large crowd to eat this delicacy and drink beer and wine. Only in Spain would a black pudding be elevated to haute cuisine.

Aside from the edible delights of El Dia de la Morcilla, Canillas de Aceituno offers a number of excellent restaurants. Many of these serve the local specialties: chivo al horno or en

salsa de almendras, roasted goat served with an almond sauce, potaje de hinojos a hearty fennel stew or olla, a tasty meat and chickpea stew. The food is warm and nostalgic and represents the fact that this is a mountain region. Other festivals include the Romería de San Isidro, held in May, and is a major religious procession. Traditional massive pans filled with paella line the streets and is freely offered to visitors and locals.

In mid August, the Feria de Nuestra Señora de la Cabeza takes place. This is another procession when The Virgin statue is paraded through the town and this event is celebrated with dancing, music, food and drink.

El Saltillo Suspension Bridge A major draw of this region are the mountains and the hikes. The most recent and dramatic addition to this area is the El Saltillo Suspension Bridge, constructed of steel and wood and hanging across a stunning canyon. It is part of the El Saltillo trail which is a spectacular and popular path along the side of the mountains. The bridge among the three largest suspension bridges in Spain in a natural setting and it is not for the faint hearted or those with a fear of heights. It is an impressive 50 metres long and 50 metres above the Almanchares River. The bridge spans the canyon and offers incredible views.

Please mention The Sentinella when responding to adverts

Breathtaking Mountain Setting With Exceptional Hiking Trails

Another highly recommended route is the Neveros trail which ascends to the highest peak in the Malaga province: La Maroma, at a height of 2,066 metres it dominates the area. The climb is well worth the exertion for the incredible views and wonderfully exhilarating mountain air. Canillas de Aceituno with its idyllic location and wonderful scenery is a spectacular place to spend a day hiking, celebrating a local festival or the perfect place to have a very relaxed holiday in a real and unspoilt Andalucian white village.

Sedella Close by the village of Canillas de Aceituno and equally as pretty is Sedella, originally known as Villa del Castillo, the Castle Village.

This is another Morisco village: a former Moorish village which underwent a Christian conversion from Islam. It’s main product is locally produced wine from the vineyards which are visible all across the gentle slopes that surround the village. Sedella with its whitewashed houses and picturesque narrow streets forms an excellent stop on the Ruta del Mudéjar. In fact there is even a Mudejar tower in the centre of the village. However, it is nature, that is the real highlight of this village. The highest peak of the Sierra de Tejeda, La Maroma, lies within the village boundaries as does the Horeada Cave and the El Salto Del Caballo. All of these natural attractions offer the visitor a chance to discover the beauty of Axarquía.

To advertise call 664 210 468 or email sales@thesentinella.com

De Cotta Law

SQUATTERS & ILLEGAL OCCUPATION

OF PROPERTY

It is a shock if squatters get into your

the property is before the Court, as only a

Judge can then decide if there should be an eviction.

property. On 17th September 2020 a Protocol

On a practical level this makes it very

State for Security Nº. 6/2020 to deal with

title is available and can be provided quickly

was published in Spain by the Secretary of cases of squatters and illegal occupiers of properties.

The illegal occupation of a property applies to a second or holiday home as long as it is

classified as a private dwelling - morada. The property must be one which is lived in by its owners even if there are only occasional or

holiday visits. A property that is not described as a private dwelling is one which is never

used by the owners or one that is available for rent but is not actually rented out.

When people with no legal right to enter a

private dwelling have squatted or occupied a property, the crime of illegal occupation has been committed in accordance with Article 202 of the Criminal Code. In these cases, once the denuncia – private criminal

allegation – has been made the police can

enter the property, detain the occupiers and

restore the property to the legitimate owners. If the owners cannot immediately present

evidence of their ownership and occupation, even if only occasional occupation, then the

occupiers or squatters can seek to show that

it is their morada or private dwelling. This can present a real problem for the owners of the

legal title, as the only way to seek to recover

important for owners to ensure that their legal to the police, together with evidence of their

use of the property. Please contact us if you would like information to be held on file for you so that our specialist lawyers can act quickly.

Please call on 952 527014 or email

info@decottalaw.net.www.decottalaw.com See main advert below

Please mention The Sentinella when responding to adverts

& t i Fru Facts anate r Veg omeg Po

Pomegranates are classified as a super fruit. The word pomegranate means apple with many seeds.

Pomegranates are native to the Middle East.

Pomegranates are among the healthiest fruits on Earth. The fruit, flowers, bark, roots and leaves of pomegranates contain chemicals, such as polyphenols, that can be used to treat a number of diseases and conditions. Pomegranates belong to the berry family.

The pomegranate arils are also very sweet, with one cup contains 24 grams of sugar and 144 calories. Pomegranates can be stored up to 2 months in the refrigerator. Pomegranates are an excellent addition to your diet if you are looking to reduce inflammation in your body.

The antioxidants in the juice and their high concentration are believed to stall the progress of Alzheimer disease and protect memory.

The juice of a single pomegranate has more than 40 percent of your daily requirement of vitamin C.

In addition to vitamin C and vitamin E, pomegranate juice is a good source of folate, potassium, and vitamin K. The skin of the pomegranate is thick and inedible, but there are hundreds of edible seeds inside. Each seed is surrounded by a red, juicy and sweet seed covering known as an aril.

HEATING - COOLING - SOLAR - HEAT PUMPS SALES - SERVICE - MAINTENANCE Constant climates using the latest inverter technology Covering all the Axarquia region

Early to bed, Early to rise, Work like hell, And ADVERTISE! Laurence J. Peter

It doesn’t have to be expensive.

Listings from as little as 60 euros per year!! Call: 664 210 468

Email: sales@thesentinella.com

Businesses Chatelin ortopedia & pedicurist practice They are a company with over 30 years experience in the orthopedic sector. Linda is a qualified pedicurist and Henry is a certified prothesis and orthesis maker, for all your inlays and sport inlays, corset-knee, ankle and wrist supports, wheelchairs, walking aids, beds, rehabilitation articles etc...open Monday - Thursday 10am 2pm and 3pm - 6pm. call: 695 481 082 or 658 773 857

Starcar in Nerja for all your car repair needs: bodywork painting, service, pre I.T.V. check, air-conditioning, tyres, brakes, clutch etc. Also car transfers. Find them at Avda Alcalde Antonio Villasclaras just up from the BP garage as you are leaving Nerja on the right hand side and they are below the gym. Call Jonathan who speaks English on 637 801 325 Dentadanés Dental Clinic offer top-quality Scandinavian dental care at competitive prices, a successful concept that has been used since the clinic was established in Maro (Nerja) in 1991. We have two dentists, (one Danish female, one English male) ready to solve all your dental problems. Please visit our website at www.dentadanes.com for a full list of treatments & prices as well as directions to and pictures of the clinic. Open Monday to Friday 10am - 5pm including all summer months. We speak English, Danish/Scandinavian, German and Spanish. Tel: 952 52 96 66. wHoliday & Winter Rentals wEnglish, French and Spanish Speaking w1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments & Villas

wBooking via WhatsApp, Facebook or Website

Visit our website: www.nerjabeachholidays.com to view our range of properties and enjoy our Virtual Tour Contact Karine: +34 644 793 168 Email: admin@nerjabeachholidays.com

CHATELIN ORTOPEDIA & FULLY QUALIFIED PEDICURIST wCorsets & knee, ankle and wrist supports

High Level Pedicurist

General care and advice wFor all inlays (inc. Sports) for gorgeous feet, because we care about your feet as much as you do! wWheelchairs, walking aids & beds MORE than just a pedicure, wRehabilitaion articles, etc. look good, FEEL GREAT!! Opening Hours: Monday - Thursday 10am - 2pm / 3pm - 6pm Calle la Cruz, 60 Nerja Tel: 695 481 082 or 658 773 857 Email: henrychatelin@hotmail.com

Nerja

Do you need some expert advice in Holiday Accommodation? Nerja Beach Holidays are waiting to do just this! Visit their properties directly via their Virtual tour on

www.nerjabeachholidays.com. They offer all kinds of holiday and winter rentals. They speak

English, French and Spanish to help you along the way. They have an extensive range of 1 to 3 bed apartments and villas. Booking can be made via Whatsapp, FB, Website, Email or phone. Nerja Beach Holidays have it all covered! Contact Karine +34 644 793 168 / admin@nerjabeachholidays.com

Erica is now settled in her role working alongside Walli Ron hair salon in Nerja. You can make

an appoinment at Calle Almirante Ferrándiz 10 (Cristo) Nerja. (Down the passage in front of the Coviran Supermarket - the Post Office street. Call: 952 523 966

La llave de oro, Calle Granada 88, Nerja, 952 524 651. Locksmith 24hrs emergency

service, 606 939 929, opening & repairing safes, armoured doors, authorised technical service, key cutting, supplier for quality padlocks, safes & other security products.

incorporating

Stylists

Calle Cristo 10, NERJA (Post office street) (down side in front of Coviran Supermarket) Tel: 952 523 966 - Mob: 610 876 127

LOCKSMITH

Home Service covering all Axarquia

Calle Granada, 88 NERJA Tel: 952 52 4651

24 HOURS 606 939 929

Please mention The Sentinella when responding to adverts

Spanish Tax Payments

Spanish Tax Payments for Non-Residents by Bank Transfer from Abroad

2) Next, you must specify the account number from which the transfer will be made.

On 18th January 2021, the Spanish Tax Authorities passed an important resolution to provide a Spanish tax payment facility which enables non-residents to pay their Spanish taxes from abroad.

3) Once this is done, the system will inform you of the account into which you must transfer the money and will assign you with a code (which will generally be the NIF / NIE of the non-resident).

On 15th March 2021, the system was activated so that from that date non-residents can pay their Spanish taxes by bank transfer from abroad. Using this method, non-resident taxpayers will be able to pay most of their taxes without having a bank account in Spain. The taxpayer must bear in mind that it is always better to make the tax payments from a bank in Spain, as this method of tax payment is simpler and more direct. The payment procedure from abroad is a bit complicated. To make the payment by bank transfer, the non-resident must do the following:

4) Within 30 days, the non-resident must transfer the money, indicating the previous code as a reference for the transfer.

1) Submit the self-assessment form electronically by checking the option "Acknowledgment of debt and payment by transfer".

CONCLUSION: non-residents can now pay their taxes in Spain by bank transfer from abroad. Should you need any assistance with the preparation or payment of your Spanish taxes do not hesitate to contact our Law office. We have tax specialists who will be happy to assist. Axarquia Solicitors Tel. 952 901 225 mail@axarquiasolicitors.com

Please mention The Sentinella when responding to adverts

Child Support Agency

The following were all replies that British women have put on Child Support Agency forms in the section asking for the father’s details. These are genuine excerpts – Be sure to check out number ten!

1. Regarding the identity of the father of my twins. Child A was fathered by Jim Munson. I am unsure as to the identity of the father of child B, but I do believe he was conceived on the same night. 2. I am unsure as to the identity of the father of my child as I was being sick out of a window when taken unexpectedly from behind. I can provide you with a list of names of men I think were at the party if this helps?

daughter. He drives a BMW that now has a hole made by my stiletto in one of the door panels. Perhaps you can contact BMW service stations in this area and see if he’s had it replaced. 5. I have never had sex with a man. I am awaiting a letter from the Pope confirming that my son’s conception was immaculate and that he is Christ risen again. 6. I cannot inform you of the name of child A’s dad as he informs me that to do so would blow his cover and that would have cataclysmic implications for the British economy. I am torn between doing right by you and right by the country. Please advise. 7. I do not know who the father of my child was. All squaddies look the same to me. I can confirm he was a Royal Green jacket. 8. Peter Smith is the father of child A. If you do catch up with him can you ask what he did with my AC/DC cds? 9. From the dates it seems that my daughter was conceived at Euro Disney: Maybe it really is the Magic Kingdom.

3. I do not know the name of the father of my little girl. She was conceived at a party at 36 Grand Avenue, where I had unprotected sex with a man I met that night. I do remember the sex was so good that I fainted. If you do manage to track down the father, can you send me his phone number? Thanks. 4. I don’t know the identity of the father of my

10. I am unsure as to the identity of the father of my baby, after all when you eat a can of beans, you can’t be sure which one made you fart.

Please mention The Sentinella when responding to adverts

AA Meetings In English

“I was a binge drinker who drank to blackout – but just couldn’t see I had any problem”

Entrepreneur Lee, aged 48, grew up with an alcoholic father who made a fortune and then drank it all away and died from drinking. Lee very nearly did the same, until he was forced to face the stark truth…

“My father was an alcoholic. My mother left him when I was three. He had assets worth more than a million –but drank, gambled and drugged it away until he died penniless. Then after four serious health issues in five years, my mother died from alcoholism too. Prior to her death I went to Al-Anon meetings that help people who have an alcoholic friend or relative. While there, we’d listen to the recovering alcoholics in the Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) meeting next door. But I had no idea I had a drink problem.

My first drink on my own was when I was 13. I drank to blackout most times. I was a binge drinker. I couldn’t stop when I started. Meanwhile, to prove to my constantly criticising stepfather I could be somebody, I worked obsessively and built up a successful business empire. But that just became a source of stress that gave me more “reason” to drink.

The point I decided I had to do something was when I went to a nightclub after drinking heavily. A guy I’d fallen out with saw me in the corner passed out and he had someone take a photo while he held me in a headlock, with two girls either side laughing. He sent the photo to me and I was so humiliated and angry.

At this same time a friend called who said: “You go to those alcoholic meetings don’t you, because I’ve got a friend with a drink problem too.” I was mortified he thought I was an alcoholic. I told him I didn’t go, but I could take her to the AA meeting. At the meeting, someone gave her a leaflet with questions to see if you have a drink problem. I mentally ticked off yes to virtually every question.

So I went to an AA meeting and have not had a drink since then: November 2007. I found a bunch of people who didn’t know me, yet knew the illness in me perfectly – and they were willing to love me and care for me until I could love myself.

I learned what had driven me to drink and what the causes were of my unhappiness and problems. Today I am a caring and loving person. Most of my six children have never seen me drink and they have a father who adores them. My life today here living in Spain is a gift.”

AA is located along the entire Costa del Sol and there is a meeting with friendly people who will understand your problems somewhere near you every day.

Call the AA helpline for support: 600 379 110 Visit the website for help & information: www.aacostadelsol.com

Please mention The Sentinella when responding to adverts

ss Facts ss e l e Us Nov ey are us!ele 5th As alwaybsutthamazing

Remember, remember the fifth of November…

The gunpowder plot was supposed to kill king James I. The job Guy Fawkes had in the Gunpowder Plot was to guard the 36 barrels of gunpowder that had been placed in a basement underneath the House Of Lords.

If Guy Fawkes had managed to light the 2,500kg of gunpowder underneath the Houses of Parliament, he would’ve caused damage within a radius of almost 500 metres. King James I announced that the 5th November should be the day that people always celebrate that the Gunpowder Plot didn’t happen.

Whilst involved in the Gunpowder Plot, Fawkes called himself John Johnson. This is the name he gave when he was arrested.

The name “bonfire” derives from the term “bone fire”; in the Middle Ages, these types of fires were usually set up in order to burn bones. Up until 1959, it was illegal to not celebrate Bonfire Night in the UK.

The first recorded fireworks display in England was at the wedding of King Henry VII in 1486.

The word for firework in Japanese is “hanabi” which actually means “fire- flower.”

Fun

Please mention The Sentinella when responding to adverts

cs i P ny

Rides and Riding Lessons in English, Spanish & German Approved by "Junta de Andalucía" for Active Tourism/Equestrian Tourism

VéLEZ-MÁLAGA

+34 686 548 017 Julia

www.horse-riding-torredelmar.com

Picadero de Cabrillas

CHIMNEY SWEEP

FOR A PROFESSIONAL CHIMNEY SWEEPING & MAINTENANCE SERVICE CALL CHIMNEY CARE

BE SAFE

Be safe, have your chimney inspected and cleaned before you use your fire this winter

Tel Russ: 654 184 242

www.vetiverspain.com Erosion Solutions

Professional Painting Services 634 340 706

High Quality Painting Interior & Exterior Low Cost

We make it look like new Email: satinthesun@yahoo.co.uk

FO R ALL Y OU R B UI LD IN G R E QU IR E M E NT S Reforms, Terracing, Bathrooms, Kitchens, Electrical works, Plastering & Damp Proofing. Free no obligation quotes. Very competitive prices. Visit our website for more information and testimonials from previous customers.

rob@platinumbuildingservices.net www.platinumbuildingservices.net

Te l : 6 6 5 3 2 2 1 36 - 9 52 53 9 4 2 3

To advertise call 664 210 468 or email sales@thesentinella.com

Items For Sale / Wanted

I WILL COLLECT FREE of charge all your used clothing, bric-a-brac, pots and pans, books, toys, CD´s garden pots, tools, pieces of furniture or anything else you are throwing out whilst you are cleaning. Call me on 625 319 323 Jacqui

PEAvEY BANDIT 112, TRANSTUBE SERIES. Gigged once. Immaculate condition. 220€ Call 634 340 080 or email paulvox112@gmail.com JOKE BOOK 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. 5€ Call: 664 689 138 NEW MEMBERS WANTED - EL CAPITAN TENNIS CLUB Torre Del Mar. Open to new members. For information Ring 623192294 FLAUTA TRAvESERA MODEL YFL-261 Only used for one year in the Conservatorio. Excellent condition. With curved head for younger learners. In original case and box with 2 other extra cases. Great Christmas present

GREAT PRICE ONLY 350€ Call: 664 210 468

Long Term Rental - 2 Bed Mobile Home Large private garden. Situated in a peaceful rural location. 5 mis from Los Romanes / Lake Vinuela. Wonderful views. Sorry no pets. 325€ p/m incl water & electricity. For further info/photos Tel: 660 708 441

FAR FROM THE MADDENING CROWD

For sale 8,000sqm of rural tranquility with living accommodation consisting of large 1 bed caravan, separate bathroom, covered terrace, additional flat terrace ideal for yurt/glamping opportunity. Mains water, solar power, fantastic views. 5 mins Lake Vinuela / local village. 47,000€ All paperwork correct Call: 660 123 349 for further info/photos

IKEA UNIT - 30€

W-120cm D-42cm H-120cm

Call: 664 210 468

Alcalá Transport

Providing Man & Van service to and from the UK twice a month (two vans) wReferences available wCommercial & private work wFull & part loads wNo obligation quotes w10 years working in Spain wFully insured, Spanish registered company

Call Colin on 608 085 700 or 0044 7936 886 822 Email: alcalamav@gmail.com

DENTIST Dr Bakri

*Dental Cosmetics *Implants Crowns & Bridges

Algarrobo Costa Tel: 952 55 05 21

Torrox Costa Tel: 952 53 20 12

Emergencies: 678 974 892

English Dental Technician 30 years experience Fully Qualified Denture Repairs Adjustments / Duplications Based in Torrox Pueblo We can visit if needed Call Graham for confidential advice on any denture problem on: 952 539 219 / 633 157 891

TRAPICHE MARKET

Every Tuesday 9.30am - 1pm

Come and enjoy a relaxing morning at the Los Jardines del Trapiche, THE nicest market venue on the Costa. SERVING BACON and SAUSAGE SANDWICHES FROM 9.30am JUST 2€

Take the A-272 turning onto the Vélez-Málaga road A-356. Turn off at El Cruce restaurant towards Benamargosa. Over the roundabout and we are on the left just before the private airfield

Call Anita on: 627 877 164

ity r b e l ws CeN e

Please mention The Sentinella when responding to adverts

Adele exposed Singer Adele, who has recently launched her first song in six years, has lifted the lid on life after splitting with her former husband Simon Konecki. The Tottenham native, 33, spoke candidly as she chatted to Greg James on Radio One about starting fiery rows with the father of her son. Adele was frank about being confrontational with charity CEO Simon — with whom she shares eight-year-old son Angelo — after radio DJ Greg quizzed her on the inspiration for her new hit named Easy On Me. Sharing her inspiration for her songwriting, she said: "I was guilty of starting arguments with Simon after we split up, but I won’t say about what.” The first track from Adele's new album is filled with hints at how she orchestrated the split from Simon, and the reasons why she had to end their union. In the song, she says: "Go easy on me, baby, I was still a child.”

Dead serious It’s not unusual to start thinking about your funeral plans early to ensure that you’re prepared - after all, burials can be expensive. But it is unusual when Kris Jenner talks about buying wall mausoleums and testing out coffins in a Keeping Up With The Kardashians episode. Kim and Khloe seem to like the idea of a mausoleum, and even suggest that they want their own lake and moat surrounding it. “We want a moat so no-one can steal our bodies,” says Khloe. As the episode comes to a close, they visit a business that creates custom coffins, and we see Kris “test one out” and get comfortable.

Solo Mix? Little Mix's remaining members are all said to be keen to push on with their solo projects when the band's tour comes to an end in the spring next year. It's reported that this desire to go it alone by Jade Thirlwall, 28, Perrie Edwards, 28, and Leigh-Anne Pinnock, 30, could spell the end for the hugely successful girl band.

The news comes after the original band was reduced to three following Jesy Nelson's decision to quit last December. The 30-year-old's exit caused a huge stir with the former pals no longer following each other on social media.

However, it now looks like the other girls in the group could also follow in Jesy's footsteps and leave the band behind them - at least for the time being.

C el e Newbrity s

To advertise call 664 210 468 or email sales@thesentinella.com

Winning smile John Bishop has said he beat Alan Carr to a part in Doctor Who due to his better teeth. The comedian joked that the reason that he got the job instead of Alan was down to winning BBC bosses over with his smile. He said: "That is why I got the role!" John has become the Doctor's newest companion in the latest series, however he has made it clear that he doesn't want to become a 'comic character as opposed to a real character' so he won't be playing for laughs like he is used to.

Jodie Whittaker’s Doctor made her comeback in the spooky Halloween episode.

A source told The Sun that the girls have been open about their future away from the band and are having lots of meetings about what could happen.

"Some of them have already done management deals," the source said. "Leigh-Anne has signed up with DuaLipa’smanager, Jade is cutting her teeth as a songwriter and presenter, while Perrie is working on other things too. "The plan is to see out commitments, then turn to solo projects almost immediately."

The Sentinella Advertising This size from just 15 euros per month +IVA Call: 664 210 468

ULTRA CLEAN

Apartment - Townhouse - Villa

CLEAN & CHANGEOVERS

Key holding - Laundry - Gardening - Meet & Greet

Torre del Mar Pammy: 674 597 984

IZZI&CAPELLI Torre del Mar The Hair Experts

Find us on facebook @IZZICAPELLI

Telephone: 952 965 646 or 685 430 621

Volunteers Wanted English Speaking Email: 29094social@cruzroja.es

OUR BILINGUAL TEAM ARE HERE TO HELP YOU

Opening hours: Monday - Thursday 09.00 to 14.00

Friday 09.30 - 13.30

Indian Cuisine

Delicious food with sea views

See website below to view menu or scan QR code www.empresas.novacarta.es/indus

Call: 631 080 785

Please note: Hours subject to change due to possible Covid restrictions. Please check in advance CLOSED FOR HOLIDAYS 22ND NOVEMBER - 2ND DECEMBER

Mon - Fri Lunch Menu Open 13.00 - 15.30 & 19.00 - 22.30 Closed Wednesdays TORRE DEL MAR (opposite Yacht Club)

Indus Chef Spice Torre del Mar

1. Mars Bar

2. Snickers Bar 3. Bounty

4. Crunchie

5. Milky Way

6. Boost 7. Twirl 8. Aero

9. Wispa

10. Ripple

Competition closes 21st November

To advertise call 664 210 468 or email sales@thesentinella.com

Brits In Spain - Are They Coming Or Going?

As I have mentioned in previous articles, the Dutch and Belgians are the stars of the show in terms of buying and renting property in Andalusia presently. But what about the Brits – after all, the Brits have been coming to the shores of our adopted country for many decades. Has Brexit really kicked them out, are they really leaving in droves? I don’t think so! The ‘Brits in Spain’ facebook site, set up by the British Embassy in Madrid, asked that question and most people agree that this is a myth. There are around 380,000 Brits registered as residents in Spain, with a sharp rise of applications just before Brexit. This is the highest figure recorded! So are they leaving in droves or staying?

When I take my clients out to view properties, one thing I always hear is, why are all the vendors British and are they leaving because of Brexit? The answer, on the whole, is no! One thing is very clear. 20 years ago, many newly retired British people chose to sell up and move out to Spain. They were the ‘boom’

years, with property prices rocketing in this little niche market. Unfortunately, that horrid thing called ‘getting older’ happens. We all hate it but we can’t stop it. And suddenly, before they know it, they are 75 or 80 years old and sense tells them to sell up their beloved country houses and move either to towns or the coast, or back to the UK. Looking at my sales statistics, the Brits are beginning to buy properties again, but mainly either holiday homes, for short stays, or they are already resident here and are downsizing or moving areas. Now, with it clear that new Brits coming over CAN, in most cases, join the national health service as residents, we are all hoping that ‘fresh British blood’ will be booking in to buy properties and settle in Spain once again in future years. By Toni Waterman Unspoilt Andalusia Real Estate, Vélez-Málaga (see advertisement below)

Please mention The Sentinella when replying to ads!

Joke Book - Out Now!

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.

How Do I Look?

Top bad responses for guys to the "How do I look" Question

1."That's a great outfit darling but Halloween was five months ago." 2. "Uh-uh, the last time I answered that question, I went temporarily blind."

3. "Ssshhh, the games on right now...go and look in the mirror, that's what its there for!!" 4. "Oh man, I'm gonna lose my lunch." 5. "Like the girl I was with yesterday."

Priced at just a fiver!

Available at the Tuesday Trapiche Market or email: tonyknight13@yahoo.co.uk or call 664 689 138

6. "Like someone in dire need of some liposuction."

7. "Well, if I close my eyes, just like my previous, prettier girlfriend."

8. "How can I put this...MOOOOOOOO!!!!"

Please mention The Sentinella when responding to adverts

Lux Mundi

Coming events in November

Monday 1st November – The Centre will be closed for a Public Holiday. Wednesday 3rd November -“Our Shop” will have Winter Clothing. Come in and look at our great range of clothes at very good prices. We are open Monday, Wednesday and Fridays from 11.00 -13.00.

Wednesday 3rd November – The Art Group meets every Wednesday and invites an artist monthly to share techniques and their work. This month the invited Artist is Mari Carmen Fernandez from Velez Málaga. She is a recognised artist and promoter of the “Casa de la Pintora” in Velez Malaga. Time 10.00 to 13.00. Monday 8th November – Monthly lunch including the Half Orange Group. Restaurant to be advised. Time 14.00. Wednesday 10th November. Excursion to Soportujar. FULL

Thursday 11th November - Meeting with all Christian Churches at the Malaga Seminary. Time 11.00. Saturday 13th November – Danish Church religious service at the Centre. Time 13.00. Thursday 18th November - Excursion to Gibraltar.

Friday 26th November – Raffle in aid of Las Palmas. During the usual coffee morning which takes place every Friday we are running a special Raffle for Las Palmas that will be drawn at 12.00. Please come and enjoy coffee and homemade cakes. Tickets are on sale now!! Time 11.00 to 13.00. Thursday 2nd December - Excursion to Mijas and Iceland.

Wednesday 15th & Thursday 16th – Excursion to Puente Genil “Get to know the town that lights up Spain at Christmas”. We still have a few places left on this 2 day trip. A deposit is due now, balance to pay 15th November. Call in for the full itinerary. Excursion to the botanical Gardens of La Conception, Malaga to see the Christmas lights and show. To be planned between 27th of December and 10th January. To be announced once details are available.

Costa Animal Society ( CAS)

In another first, and due to the ingenuity of Jane Howard who has done a fantastic job at organising fund-raising events when it seemed that nothing was possible due to Covid, for the first time the Costa Animal Society (CAS) will be having a Christmas Fayre on 20 November from 10:30 until 14:00. Many local artistans will have stalls offering unique items that will be perfect for Christmas gifts or stocking-stuffers. And once again thank you to Fitzgerald’s Bar for hosting the event and their gracious support. Fitzgeralds is located under Supersol on Calle Antonio Ferrandis Chaquete 2 in Nerja, 951 550 585. Upcoming events are always announced via our social media accounts. Our contact information is as follows: 601 629 938, visit the shop, or see us online at www.casnerja.webs.com or on our Facebook page \casnerja. We are also now on Instagram at: cats_dogs29780, and you can find us on Twitter by searching for Costa Animal Society Nerja.

CAS is also always eager to hear from people who are interested in becoming shop volunteers. One four-hour shift once a week makes a big difference. There are always two volunteers per shift making for a safe, relaxed, congenial environment. For more information please stop by the shop or feel free to call our shop manager May Delaney on 601629938.

Please mention The Sentinella when replying to ads!

Where’s The Leopard?

Where’s the spring from last month? Check it out on page 99

To advertise call 664 210 468 or email sales@thesentinella.com

Drinks: The Somerset Cider Brandy Company

Over recent decades, Julian and Diana Temperley have been reviving the productions of Cider Brandy. This ancient art has gained much recognition and the resulting, exceptional productions, can be found in many restaurants and venues. The West Country can be justifiably proud of their fruits and cider productions – now appreciated around the world. The family-run farm grows over 40 different varieties. Vintage cider apples include Dabinett, Kingston Black and Stoke Red, with the juices being fermented in 150 year old oak vats. The cider is then distilled in copper stills.

bottle fermented ciders have many ‘devotees’. Burrow Hill Bottle Fermented Dry Kingston Black (8.0% vol) and their Bottle Fermented Medium Kingston Black (8.0% vol) are very much loved, with the latter being slightly sweetened with Kingston Black Ice Cider. Bottle Fermented Stoke Red (8.0% vol) is, again, full-bodied, with great flavour. Multi award-winning and very much appreciated by cider connoisseurs.

Somerset Apple Eau de Vie (40% vol) is a pure apple spirit and the raw material for Somerset Cider Brandy. Somerset Pear Eau de Vie (40% vol) is produced utilising 100% traditional perry pear varieties, to great advantage. Somerset Cider Brandy has several ‘options’ available, from 3 year old, 5 year old, 10 year old, through Alchemy, to the 20 year old. Smooth and rich in texture to the mouthfeel, this (as with every production) leads to the palate’s continuing enjoyment and sensation. All are 42%vol. The Cider Brandy range also includes XO (42% vol) and Shipwreck (43% vol), with its oaky, smoky elegance, following through.

their own and in cocktails. Tours and tastings are available or walk in the orchards and visit the Cider House, to sample drinks, amongst the nearly 200 year old vats. All products are available by mail order, too.

Still and sparkling ciders are extremely popular too, with their popularity growing yearly. The Burrow Hill productions certainly do not disappoint, in any way. Additionally,

Other productions include Ice Cider (11.5% vol), plus Apple Cider Vinegar and Liqueurs, such as Blackcurrant (16.6% vol) and Morello Cherry (17.5% vol). Liqueurs are great on

Pass Vale Farm, Burrow Hill, Kingsbury Episcopi, Martock, Somerset, TA12 6BU. Tel: 44 (0) 1460 240782 E-mail: orders@somersetciderbrandy.com www.somersetciderbrandy.com

As Always, Enjoy! Trevor Langley

Please mention The Sentinella when responding to adverts

es Chariti

What´s on in your area?

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

Date Diasr For y

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

10,9 Top ,8

To advertise call 664 210 468 or email sales@thesentinella.com

The Top Ten First Countries to put Astronauts or Cosmonauts in orbit... 1. USSR - 12th April 1961 (Yuri Alekseyivich Gagarin) 2. USA - 20 February 1962 (John H Glenn) 3. Czechoslovakia - 2nd March 1978 (Vladimir Remek) 4. Poland - 27th June 1978 (Miroslaw Hermanaszewski) 5. East Germany - 26th August 1978 (Sigmund Jahn) 6. Bulgaria - 10th April 1979 (Georgi I. Ivanov) 7. Hungary - 26th May 1980 (Bertalan Farkas) 8. vietnam - 23rd July 1980 (Pham Tuan) 9. Cuba - 18th September 1980 (Arnaldo T. Mendez) 10. Mongolia - 22nd March 1981 (Jugderdemidiyn Gurragcha)

Quiz Answers 1. Alfie Allen 2. 300 3. Spain 4. Edward V111 5. Dido 6. Asgard 7. Iron 8. Rommel 9. Mrs. Dales Diary 10. January 11. The Queen Victoria

7,6,5

3. A penny

4. David

5. An apple a day keeps the doctor

away

6. Your name

,4,3 ,2, 1,

1. The Moon (Pioneer 4 - USA) 1959 2. venus (Mariner 2 - USA) 1962

3. Mars (Mariner 4 - USA) 1965 4. The Sun (Pioneer 7- USA) 1967

5. Jupiter (Pioneer 10 - USA) 1973 6. Mercury (Mariner 10 - USA) 1974 7. Saturn (Pioneer 11 - USA) 1979

8. Comet Giacobini-Zinner (Int. Cometary Explorer - Europe) 1985 9. Uranus (Voyager 2 - USA) 1986 10. Halley’s Comet (Glotto - Europe) 1986

Riddle Answers:

2. The word is starting! starting,

Tens

The Top Ten First Alien Bodies to have been visited by Spacecraft...

Last Month’s Crossword Answers

1. Footsteps

staring, string, sting, sing, sin, in, I

Find the Screw Answer

n o i t a m Infor

100

Please mention The Sentinella when responding to adverts : 091 2 6 Police Local y : 952 540 6662 it 0 4 ic 5 r t Elec ater : 952 W

...In our own random order!

Bus Stations Torre del Mar Call: 952 559 100 Malaga Call: 952 350 061 Tourist Information Nerja: 952 521 531 Torre del Mar: 952 541 104 Hospitals Nerja Ambulatorio: 952 523 131 velez Malaga: 951 067 000

Weekly Market days (mornings only) Mondays: Torrox Costa Tuesdays: Nerja & Country Farmers Market, at Jardines del Trapiche Wednesdays; Rincon de la Victoria, Algarrobo Costa Thursdays: Velez Malaga, Torre del Mar & Frigilana Fridays: Cala de Moral Saturdays: Caleta de Velez, Competa & Benajarafe, Algarrobo Costa, Opp Lidl (1st & 3rd Saturday each month) Sundays: Nerja Car Boot ITv Call: 951 707 108 www.itvcita.com

Shops 10am - 2pm - 5pm - 8:30pm (generally)

Town Halls Torre and velez: 952 500 100 Torrox: 952 538 200 Nerja: 952 548 400 Competa: 952 516 006 Rincon: 952 402 300 Malaga: 952 135 000 Airports Malaga 24-hour information 952 048 484 or 952 048 804 Granada 958 245 200 Railway Stations Malaga: 952 360 202 Granada: 958 271 272

Water Supplies velez Malaga: 952 506 450 Nerja: 952 520 154 Malaga: 952 135 013 Consulates UK 902 109 256 or 913 342 194 Ireland 952 475 108 Germany 952 363 591 Sweden 952 604 383 France 952 226 590 / 952 214 888 Belgium 952 559 159 Denmark 952 211 797 Luxembourg 952 857 197 Chemists www.bit.ly/dutychemists

2 ia : 06 Guardlance : 061 Ambu : 080 Fire

Moviestar Dial 1002 to report a fault on the line. For general enquiries dial 1004

Church services in English The Anglican Parish of Nerja Services at Iglesia San Miguel (St Michael's Church), every Sunday at 12 noon. There is an on-line "zoom" service on Wednesdays 9.30am. Please contact Fr Nigel with an e-mail address if you would like to join us. Priest in Charge: Father Nigel Thomas. Tel: Church House 951 815736, Mobile: 608 695 756, email: cofenerja@gmail.com, website: www:nerjaalmunecaranglicanchurch.co.uk. Competa - Holy Communion every Sunday at 5.30pm in the Parish Church, Plaza Almijara, Cómpeta Tel: 952 219 396 Malaga - St. George´s Church in the Engish Cemetery. 11.00am Sun Tel: 952 110 416 website: stgeorgemalaga.org velez-Malaga - Capilla De San Jose, Calle Linares 7, Velez-Malaga. Sun 10.30. Tel 608 063 873 Anglican communion. Torre del Mar - St Barnabas Church (IERE) Spanish episcopal services in English at 11am, Morning Prayer 1st and 3rd Sundays. Holy Communion 2nd and 4th Sundays. Tel. 952 030 461 (Priest). Lux Mundi Ecumenical Centre, Avda Moscatel 1 "I", (Gardens of Viña Malaga/ Antigua Casa Del Viña). Sunday Anglican Church of St. Barnabas (IERE) 11am. Morning prayer 1st & 3rd Sundays, Holy Communion 2nd & 4th Sundays. Torre del Mar Evangelical Church Torre del Mar Presbyterian Church (Evangelical) meets for worship each Sunday at 11.00am in Legends Bar, C/ Don Cipriano Maldonado Jiménez, Torre del Mar. Email info@torredelmarchurch.es Torre del Mar: International Church Málaga/ Cornerstone International Church. Meets Sun @ 11:30am & Wed @ 6:30 pm for Bible Study. Calle Solera 2, Bajos,Torre del Mar Evangelical Church - El Puente Christian Fellowship Sunday Worship 11am - Bible Study Wed 2-4pm. AA - Wed 7pm. Charity shop/books open Wed, Thurs, Fri & Sat 10-1.30pm. We meet at El Puente Christian Fellowship premises situated underneath Maroma Inmobilaria, Cruce de Periana Puente don Manuel. 952 117 145 or 952 518 185 Bank Hours Usually 8:30am-2pm except Sundays, Bank holidays and Fiestas. Please note, the majority of banks will not accept bills to be paid (ie: electric, phone, rates) after 11am. Taxis Torre: 653 917 004, Nerja: 952 520 537 velez Malaga: 653 917 004, Puente Don Manuel: 952 510 992 Mob: 616 034 636.

www.thesentinella.com

What’s O n

To advertise call 664 210 468 or email sales@thesentinella.com

‘The 'Big Cats' We are a group of Jaguar enthusiasts living in Andalucia. We have a meeting each month for a meal and a good old chat about our cars. Contact Philip Wray on 669 434 457 JEC.CostaDelSol@gmail.com

Join El Valle! El Valle is one of Axarquia’s most successful and longest running social clubs based in Lake Vinuela area. We meet on the first Mon of each month (not Aug) at Punto de Encuentro Asador, Puente don Manuel) At our monthly meetings you can find out about our wide range of activities that range from the cultural and gastronomic to quizzes, games and films. We also organise days out and short trips away. www.el-valleasociacion.com

Lux Mundi Ecumenical Centre, Torre del Mar, Avda. Moscatel 1”I”, (Jardines Viña Malága/Antigua Casa de la Viña), Torre del Mar, 29740. Open mornings only Monday and Wednesday 10.00 till 13.00 and Fridays as usual 11.00 - 13.00. Gradually we will re-open usual activities so please come or phone us for further information.Tel: 952 543 334 E-mail: luxmundi@lux-mundi.org The Nerja Philosophical Group For info please call Tom Bryson on 699 170 931

Trumps Bridge We are a very friendly international Bridge Club playing Duplicate twice weekly on Monday and Thursday afternoons at 2.45pm. We now play in our new premises at El Zoco, Calle Neptuno, Nerja. We will be starting a beginners' course in the near future and run a Mentor scheme for those wishing to improve their game. Should you require a partner, or wish further information on our Club, visit www.bridgewebs.com/trumpsnerja The Nerja History Group for anyone interested in Spanish History. We have Lectures and trips each month. Meetings are held at the Nerja Museum, above the underground car park, starting at 11.00am and finish approx. 12.30pm. Please email: nerjahistorygroup@yahoo.com

Phoenix Club We now meet every Tues between 12 and 2pm at Bar La Vega, Avenida Andalucia and is sandwiched between the small Mercadona Supermarket and the Repsol Garage on the way out of Torre towards Malaga. Call Gail 951 067 723 www.phoenixsocialclub.co.uk

101

Short Mat Bowls is now operating in the hotel Jimesol, C/ Chaparil, Nerja on Mon and Thurs afternoons from 1.45pm to 4.15pm. New members welcome. Contact Marian on 952 523 754 or Malcolm on 952 520 579 for more details. www.shortmatbowlsnerja.com Golf: TOGS (Torrox Golf Society) If you would like a friendly but competitive game of golf each Sunday morning at Anoreta, then why not join TOGS, possibly the friendliest Society on the Costa. Email: torroxgolfsociety@gmail.com or call Captain: Bob Bennett on 691 571 570

International Choir has moved! We have relocated to Vélez-Málaga - easier access to people in local communities who want to come and sing with us. Rehearsals Thur, 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). Fo info please contact 657 951 755 (English) or 689 111 352 / eucorax@hotmail.es

RBL Benajarafe Branch meet every Fri from 12.00 at the Restaurante Mediterraneo situated on the coast road in Benajarafe. We enjoy bingo, quizzes, various entertainment & monthly outings. We have an excellent weekly lunch & welcome new/existing RBL members. Tel: 653108415 benajaraferblspainsouth@gmail.com

Colmenar Social Club is a group whose aim is to promote friendship and assistance to all our members. We meet every Wed from 12.00pm at Arco Del Sol Hotel, Colmenar on A356 KM9. A great venue to enjoy a variety of activities such as wine tasting, talks, cooking demonstrations, monthly lunches, car sharing days out, theatre visits and a monthly bowling group. Tel: Carol on 623 125 656

RBL - Nerja meets twice a month for lunch - on the 3rd Thur at the Al Andalus Hotel, Maro. Everyone is welcome to join us. Booking is essential. Please contact Kim on tel: +44 7988029001 or email: kim_bowe1@hotmail.com.

) : a h a Jokes h

102

Please mention The Sentinella when responding to adverts

Two medical students were walking along the street when they saw an old man walking with his legs spread apart. He was stiff-legged and walking slowly. One student said to his friend: "I'm sure that poor old man has Peltry Syndrome. Those people walk just like that." The other student says: "No, I don't think so. The old man surely has Zovitzki Syndrome. He walks slowly and his legs are apart just as we learned in class." Since they couldn't agree they decided to ask the old man. They approached him and one of the students said to him: "We're medical students and couldn't help but notice the way you walk, but we couldn't agree on the syndrome you might have. Could you tell us what it is?" The old man said, "I'll tell you, but first you tell me what you two fine medical students think." The first student said, "I think its Peltry Syndrome." The old man said, "You thought....... but you are wrong." The other student said, "I think you have Zovitzki Syndrome." The old man said, "You thought....... but you are wrong." So they asked him, "Well, old timer, what do you have?" The old man said, "I thought it was a Fart........ but I was wrong, too!" ------------------------------------------------------------Paddy and his wife are lying in bed and the neighbours' dog is barking like mad in the garden. Paddy says "To hell with this!" and storms off. He comes back upstairs 5 minutes later and his wife asks "What did you do?" Paddy replies "I've put the dog in our garden. Let's see how they like it!" ------------------------------------------------------------An undercover cop called at my farm in the sticks yesterday evening. “I need to inspect your farm for illegally grown drugs”, he said.

“By all means officer, just don’t go in that field over there”, I replied. The cop exploded, saying “Do you know who the f*** I am?! I have the authority of the government with me!”, he shouted before pulling a badge out of his back pocket, “Do you see this f****** badge?! This badge means I can do what I want and I’ll go wherever the f*** I want, have I made myself clear?!” I nodded politely, apologised, and went about my work. A short while later, I hear loud screams, looked up and saw the cop running for his life being chased by my angry bull. With each step, the bull was gaining ground and he seemed sure to be gored before he reached safety. The officer looked terrified and continued to run for his life. I threw down my tools, immediately ran to the edge of the fence and shouted at the top of my lungs, “Your badge, show him your f***** badge!” ------------------------------------------------------------I took my wife to a restaurant. The waiter, for some reason took my order first. 'I'll have the strip steak, medium rare, please.' He said, 'Aren't you worried about the mad cow?' 'Nah, she can order for herself.' ------------------------------------------------------------One year, a husband decided to buy his mother-in-law a cemetery plot as a Christmas gift. The next year, he didn't buy her a gift. When she asked him why, he replied, "Well, you still haven't used the gift I bought you last year!" ------------------------------------------------------------My wife sat down on the couch next to me as I was flicking the channels. She asked, 'What's on TV?' I said, 'Dust.' And then the fight started... ------------------------------------------------------------On holiday in Spain, I saw a sign saying ‘English speaking doctor’ I thought what a good idea, we should have them in the UK.

www.thesentinella.com

Jokes h a ha

To advertise call 664 210 468 or email sales@thesentinella.com

A couple take on an 18 year old girl as a lodger. She asked if she could have a bath but the woman of the house told her they didn't have a bathroom and she could use a tin bath in front of the fire. 'Mondays the best night, when my husband goes out to darts', she said, So the girl agreed to have a bath the following Monday. After her husband had gone to the pub for his darts match, the woman filled the bath and watched as the girl got undressed, she was surprised to see that the lass didn't have any pubic hair and told her husband when he came home. He didn't believe her so she said, 'Next week I'll leave a gap in the curtains so that you can see for yourself'. The following Monday, while the girl again got undressed, the wife asked, 'Do you shave?' 'No', replied the girl. 'I've just never grown any hairs down there. Do you have hairs?' 'Oh yes', said the woman and she showed off her great, hairy muff. When the husband got back in she asked, 'Did you see it?' 'Yes', he said. 'But why the hell did you have to show her yours?' 'Why not?' she said. 'You've seen it all before.' 'I know', he said, 'but the bloody darts team hadn't'! ------------------------------------------------------------After having dug to a depth of 10 feet last year, Irish scientists found traces of copper wire dating back 100 years and came to the conclusion that their ancestors already had a telephone network more than 100 years ago. Not to be outdone by the Irish, in the weeks that followed, an English archaeologist dug to a depth of 20 feet and shortly after, a story published in the Sassenach Morning Herald read: "English archaeologists, finding traces of 130 year old copper wire, have concluded that their ancestors already had an advanced high-tech communications network 30 years earlier than the Irish". One week later, the Banffshire Courier in Buckie, Scotland, reported the following:

103

"After digging as deep as 30 feet in his pasture near Clat, Aberdeenshire, Jock Broon, a self-taught archaeologist, reported that he found absolutely bugger all. Jock has therefore concluded that 130 years ago, Scotland had already gone wireless." ------------------------------------------------------------My flight was being served by an obviously gay flight attendant, who seemed to put everyone in a good mood as he served us food and drinks. As the plane prepared to descend, he came swishing down the aisle and said, 'Captain Marvey has asked me to announce that he'll be landing the big scary plane shortly, so lovely people, if you could just put your trays up, that would be super.' On his trip back up the aisle, he noticed this well-dressed and rather Arabic looking woman hadn't moved a muscle. 'Perhaps you didn't hear me over those big brute engines when I asked you to raise your trazy-poo, so the main man can pitty-pat us on the ground.' She calmly turned her head and said, 'In my country, I am called a Princess and I take orders from no one.' To which (I swear) the flight attendant replied, without missing a beat, 'Well, sweet-cheeks, in my country I'm called a Queen, so I outrank you. Tray-up, Bitch' ------------------------------------------------------------A little boy goes to his father and asks 'Daddy, how was I born?' The father answers, 'Well, son, I guess one day you will need to find out anyway! Your Mum and I first got together in a chat room on Yahoo. Then I set up a date via e-mail with your Mum and we met at a cyber-cafe. We sneaked into a secluded room, and googled each other. There your mother agreed to a download from my hard drive. As soon as I was ready to upload, we discovered that neither one of us had used a firewall and since it was too late to hit the delete button, nine months later a little Pop-Up appeared that said: YOU GOT MALE!

www.thesentinella.com

s e g a P e l Puzz

104

Please mention The Sentinella when responding to adverts

Get Quizical

1. Which member of the Allen family stars in “Game of Thrones?” 2. How many minutes in five hours?

3. A car with the international registration letter E comes from where?

4. Who came first, King Edward VIII or George VI?

5. Who recorded the million-selling album “Life for Rent?” 6. Where were Norse gods said to live?

8. Which army commander was known as “The Desert Fox?”

9. In which early radio soap was Mary worried about Jim? 10. What is the first month of the year to have exactly 31 days?

Easy

2. What 8 letter word can have a letter taken away and it still makes a word. Take another letter away and it still makes a word. Keep on doing that until you have one letter left. What is the word? 3. What has a head, a tail, is brown, and has no legs? 4. David's father has three sons: Snap, Crackle, and _____?

7. Fe is the symbol of which chemical element?

11. Under the ﬂoor of which building did, Chrissie bury Dirty Den’s body?

Hey Diddle Riddle

1. The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I?

5. A doctor and a bus driver are both in love with the same woman, an attractive girl named Sarah. The bus driver had to go on a long bus trip that would last a week. Before he left, he gave Sarah seven apples. Why? 6. What belongs to you, but other people use it more than you?

Answers on page 99

Sudokus

Tough

Puzzle P ages

To advertise call 664 210 468 or email sales@thesentinella.com

Across

1 Arched recess (4) 3 Ban (8)

9 Overcome (7)

10 Insipid, tasteless (5) 11 Female relation (5) 12 Double-cross (6)

Crossword

1 Self-rule (8)

2 Matched set (5)

4 Restored, reconditioned (13)

5 Custom (5)

6 Show of boldness (7)

7 Orderly (4)

14 Assorted (13)

8 Hamper (6)

19 Authority (5)

15 Senior doctor (7)

17 Planned (6) 22 Gather (5)

23 Accolade (7)

24 Extermination of an ethnic group (8) 25 Prepare for publication (4)

Down

13 Hungry (8)

16 Serviette (6)

18 Relating to sound (5)

20 Injury (5)

21 Eager (4)

105

106

To advertise call 664 210 468 or email sales@thesentinella.com

s e p o c s o Hor

by Juanita Banana of www.AbsoluteAxarquia.com

ARIES: March 21- April 20 Challenges in domestic areas will require attention this month for which you need to be flexible in your approach and solutions. Travel and studying are positively indicated TAURUS: April 21- May 21 Your focus should be on career issues with home and emotional affairs in the background. Compromise and collaboration are needed to attain your goals

GEMINI: May 22- June 21 Your financial perception is in tune giving you confidence to risk speculation, especially if your ideas are innovative and creative. Exercise and a good diet are important

CANCER: June 22- July 22 Your family environment will be cheerful and harmonious helping you to attain objectives through compromise and understanding. This is not a great time to be assertive or independent but networking will achieve rewards

LEO: July 23- August 23 The focus for Leos during November should be on feeling good rather than on personal achievements. Focus on conserving your energy and sleeping well, maybe treat yourself to a spa or massage VIRGO: August 24- September 22 November is ideal for Virgo to formulate future career goals using personal enterprise and making some hard decisions, whilst leaving the execution of them to a later date. Resolve niggling family conflict for a relaxed home life

LIBRA: September 23- October 22 Emotional issues will rule over career and professional ambition. Make your intentions clear and you will have the support you crave without need for assertiveness or dependence on others

SCORPIO: October 23- November 21 Whilst feeling inclined to indulge in shopping for personal items in November, you may also receive some luxury gifts from someone near and dear to you. Your friends and your partner will be supportive of both ideas and indulgences SAGITTARIUS: November 22December 21 Humanitarian issues will be a source of activity for Sagittarians during this month with spiritual matters dominating. Your intuition is heightened, enabling you to visualise the future and make relevant plans

CAPRICORN: December 22- January 20 You can dictate the course of your life and accomplish objectives with more aggression than you’ve recently shown, whilst augmenting your career prospects with your excellent social connections

AQUARIUS: January 21- February 19 Despite chaotic conditions at work, there is considerable career development during November. Aquarians will be able to face all challenges with confidence and courage

PISCES: February 20- March 20 You can use your charm and grace to achieve goals this month with opportunities to enhance both professional success and personal understanding. You can expect recognition and financial reward

To advertise call 664 210 468 or email sales@thesentinella.com

107

The Sent inella Paginas

We can Call toda list your Busines s y on 664 210 468 here from just 5 e or Email : sales@th uros a month!! esentine lla.com

AIR CONDITIONING

lFor Air Conditioning call Mark at Esola, 616 119 007, Torre del Mar lPolar Air For Professional and reliable servicing, repairs and installation of A/C at competitive rates by a qualified technician. Call Jordan 655 211 192 or visit www.polarair.eu lCHS Cooling and Heating Solutions. All makes of air conditioning, serviced and installed. Also Solar, Heating and swimming pool heat pumps. Call: 655 791 167 Email: chsspain@gmail.com lConnect Air Conditioning. Supplying the latest in heat pump technology at the best prices. Contact Sean: 639 738 624 www.connectairconditioning.com Email: connect.aircon@hotmail.com

AWNINGS

lAwnings - Blinds - Mosquito Screens, Glass Curtain Repairs, Replacement of plastic jointing strips, New Installations, Roller Shutters / Repairs. New installations, Conversion from manual to motorised. Call Julian: 655 825 931

BEAUTY & BOUTIQUE

lThe Hair & Beauty Studio Cruce de Periana, Puente don Manuel, (along from Morenos) Call: 951 204 158 or 654 897 410

BLINDS

lBespoke Blind Services. Blinds made to measure for any window size or shape, Vertical, Panel, Roman, Venetian and Roller blinds. Large selection of colours and designs to suit any existing decor or new projects. Call: Ian 644 546 176 solarblinds.es@gmail.com

BUILDERS

lLT Construction - is a building company based in the Velez Malaga area. We specialise in all aspects of design, building license application & construction, we have over 14 years of expertise in creating individual building solutions for our clients. Our local knowledge of the land and its soil types - and how best to deal with the challenges posed by them means that we are the best-suited company to advise you on your building requirements. Call Lee Talbot on 659324586 info@ltconstruction.es www.ltconstruction.es

lJohn Housby, Building, Plastering, Tiling & Painting. For a quotation ring John: 699 261 414. Email: housbyjohn@gmail.com

lGeneral building maintenance, for all those little jobs you need to do! Replacing broken tiles, grouting, rendering repairs, silicone around baths, sinks, windows, painting, persiana repairs, roof leaks, awning re-covers, pool maintenance etc.. Phone/Whatsapp Ian on 644 546 176

108

Please mention The Sentinella when responding to adverts CARPENTERS

The Sentinella Paginas

lQuality Bespoke Wooden Furniture. Your design brought to life. Any size, colour or design for homes, gardens and businesses. www.weswoodwork.com Telephone: 679 171 008

CAR ACCESSORIES

lWindow Tinting, A mobile service for your convenience, ITV legal and certified. Cut out annoying glare. Stop U/V. Protect children and pets. Be cool. Enjoy the sun, don’t suffer it! Call Ian 902 888 176 / 644 546 176

CAR RENTAL

lNo hidden cost, delivery along the coast, personal meet & greet service at the airport with no queues or bus journeys. www.quickcarhiremalaga.com quickcarhiremalaga@gmail.com 669 899 065 / Whatsapp available

CARERS

Professional carer live-in and day/night care specialising in dementia, alzheimers, anxiety, cancer, palliative care, parkinsons, stroke, mobility etc... Great flexibility. For more info call: Carmen on 644 441 783 or email:carmenlopez36@hotmail.com

CARE HOMES

lCasa Klein. A better place to live. Scandinavian convelescent and retirement home. Situated on a hilltop overlooking mountains and the sea in Velez Malaga. Tel: 952 50 21 30 Mob: 679 167 168 www.casaklein.com

CHIROPODISTS

lRegisitered Chiropodist/Podiatrist offering a complete footcare service in the comfort of your own home. Over 25yrs exp NHS & private. Call: 636 866 715

lFoot care in the comfort of your home. Services including nail cutting, corn, callus and ingrowing toe nail removal. Specialising in diabetic foot care. Full PPE worn. Clare Sasada 659825512.

CLEANING

lUltra Clean, Clean & Changeovers, key holding, house-keeping, laundry, window cleaning, gardening etc.. Call Pammy: 674 597 984 Torre del Mar area

COMPUTER SERVICES

lSteve’s Computer and Laptop Service. Providing a thorough health check/repair for corrupted software and removal of virus/malware infections. Sales of used/refurbished laptops at competitive prices. Call Steve in Torrox: 634347055 Email: sfmay@hotmail.com

COMPUTERS

lDavid Fenton: Computer Help Specialist. Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer since 2000. House calls, remote assistance or bring it to me. Help and impartial advice with all types of technology. Tel 952 549 607, Mob 654 899 976

COUNSELLING

lKestrel Counselling. Professional, confidential, qualified counselling service. Skype or online. Experienced with all age groups including children. Tel: 636 588 697 www.kestrelcounselling.com Email: kestrelcounselling@gmail.com

CURRENCY TRANSFERS

lTransferwise (now called Wise) - Really easy and a cheaper way to send money abroad. Every friend that you invite to Wise will get a first ‘fee-free transfer’ of up to 500pounds. Plus you get rewarded too. You receive 50 euros once invited 3 friends who make a qualifying payment of at least 200 euros each. Go to this link below to receive your free transfer. https://transferwise.com/invite/asd/kamik9

DAMP PROOFING

lElectro-OS S.L. Immediately effective. 20 Year guarantee. Tel: 958 656 560 / 619 666 363 www.electro-os.com info@Electro-os.com

DENTISTRY

lClinica Europa Centro internacional, Blq. 86, Torrox Costa. Call: 952 53 09 08 Email: info@clinicaeuropa.eu

To advertise call 664 210 468 or email sales@thesentinella.com

The Sentinella Paginas

lDentadanes s.c Dental Clinic Offering Danish, top quality dental care at competitive prices. Est. since 1991. We speak English, Danish, German and Spanish Tel: 952 529 666 Mon-Fri 10-5pm www.dentadanes.com

DRAIN CLEARANCE

lDrains & Plumbing Est.1999. 24 Hour call out. Tel/Fax: 952 539 425. 24 Hour Service: 634 275 030 / 657 862 628 lDrain & Leak Solutions Your underground plumbers! High pressure water jetting, Drain tracing CCTV, Septic tank problems & installations, baths, sinks & toilets unblocked, leak detection & repairs. Fully qualified and fully legal. No call out fee!! Tel: 951 310 111 / 651 111 005 www.drain&leak.com

ELECTRICIANS

lSparkinspain - Electrical installations & maintenance. Local from Nerja to Velez-Malaga & inland to Competa and Frigiliana.Tel Colin 951 242 449/Mob 666707297 sparkinspain@rocketmail.com Web: www.english-electrician-nerja.com

ELECTRIC SUPPLIERS

lDo you pay too much for your electric? Contact Daniel from AxarEnergy today on: 662 114 241. More than 1000 clients have already changed over and there is no cost to you for switching! Email: dlopez@axarenergy.com www.axarenergy.com

ESTATE AGENTS

lBuy A Home Spain Calle Pintor Cipriano Maldonado 7A, Edificio Salares, 29740, Torre del Mar. (Opposite the bus station) Call: 952 547 554 or 680 210 414. Email: info@buyahomespain.com Website: www.buyahomespain.com lAndalucia Real Estate (Belgian management)- sales and renovations since 2005 – Axarquia area – Dutch/Belgian/English market. Av. De Los Cipreses 16, Frigiliana. 0034-952 53 44 81 or 0034-666 82 17 96 info@andaluciarealestate.eu www.andaluciarealestate.eu lAxarquia Properties S.L Est. 2001. Office: 952 436 781 Cta. Almeria 194, Benajarafe Email: info@axarquiaproperties.com www.axarquiaproperties.com lFleming Properties, Calle Dr. Fleming, 1, Nerja. 952 524 140 or 637 278 306/606 087 362, www.fleming-properties.com

109

lAndalucia4you.net Advice on the entire buying-selling process including property management and reforms. Avda. Andalucia 125, Caleta de Velez. Call: 952 72 08 32 or whatsapp 634 35 70 26 Email: contact@andalucia4you.net www.andalucia4you.net

lImmotions Real Estate, selling to Belgian, Dutch, English & Scandinavian clients. We offer; one go-to person, renovation guidance, after-sales service and much more! Call +34/654 899 531 or +34/656 823 048 Website: immotionsrealestate.com E-mail: info@immotionsrealestate.com lBluCee Inmobiliaria / Real Estate Bespoke service by dedicated team covering Málaga, Axarquia and Costa Tropical. Sales, property management, holiday rentals. www.blucee.com info@blucee.com Tel: 0034 711 042 727

lZalia properties, long established rental agents, Lake Viñuela area. Car hire, Pool, Villa cleans etc. El Cruce de Periana 4, Edf. Alzabel, Semisotano 2, Alcaucin www.zaliaproperties.net 952 519 718 / 663 093 782, 696 206 158 lUnspoilt Andalusia, Established 2002, selling country and village properties. Our aim has always been to make any sales or purchase experience easy, helping our clients along after completion! Offices just off the main A356 road in Trapiche village. www.unspoiltandalusia.com Email: unspoiltandalusia@gmail.com Tel/WhatsApp: +34 606010580 lCountry Properties 29754 Competa - Málaga Plaza Almijara, 21 & Avd. Constitución, 33 Tel.: +34 952 51 61 78 29770 Torrox - Málaga Calle Elisa Ortigosa, 7 Tel.: +34 952 53 91 25 29740 Torre del Mar Málaga Avda. Andalucia, 32B Tel.: +34 952 54 18 86 / 654 693 680 www.countryproperties.net sales@countryproperties.net

CHEAP & EFFECTIVE ALL YEAR ROUND ADVERTISING ONLY 60€ per year!!! *exc. iva FOR INFO CALL: 664 210 468

110

Please mention The Sentinella when responding to adverts

The Sentinella Paginas

EST AGENTS/PROPERTY RENTALS

lSpanish Management Vinuela (next to the Farmacia) Sales, Rentals, Management, Holidays. Professional advice with 16 years experience in Spain. Tel 666 135 516 / 618 940 829 Email: spanishmanagement1@gmail.com Web: www.spanishmanagement.com

FISH & CHIPS

lThe Town Frier at The Belvedere. All Your Chippy Favourites. Fish & Chips, Kebabs, Pies... All freshly cooked. Eat-in or takeaway. Please call or Whatsapp: 608 531 601 or 610 100 908. Avienda de Colon, No. 1 Torre del Mar.

FINANCIAL SERVICES

lSpectrum IFA Group, Specialist Financial Advice to Expatriates across Europe. Our expertise covers Retirement & Pension Planning including QROPS, Life Assurance, Efficient Investing (using Insurance wrappers), Succession & Inheritance Tax Planning, Currency Exchange & much more. Contact Antony on 0034 639 418 017

FUNERAL DIRECTORS

lLa Esperanza Funeral Parlour. Funeral Directors with their own funeral parlours and crematorium with more than 50 years experience in the Malaga province. Telephone 952 50 15 81, 24 hours a day 365 days a year (in case of death/emergencies)

FURNITURE

lCudeca Hospice Charity Shop – Torre del Mar C/ Infante 21 – Edf. Jamaica Bajo Tel: 663 083 273 Mon-Sat 10.00 – 13.30 / Mon- Fri 17:00 – 20.00. Nerja C/ Almirante Carranza 15 Tel: 663 083 503 Mon-Sat 10.00 – 13.30 www.cudeca.org

GARDENING

lRed Palm Beetles, Wasps, Ants, Woodlice, Mice, Rats and all pests. Processionary Moths. Call us for treatment and disposal of these garden problems. Tel: 634 431 099 lCovid 19 Garden, Is your garden overgrown and sadly neglected? It’s not your fault! We can trim, clear, clean and make your garden beautiful again. Call us on 634 431 099 if you need our help.

lHaving Erosion Problems? We can show you a green solution which is used successfully worldwide. Visit our website at www.vetiverspain.com or contact us at 692 288 657

GARDEN FURNITURE

lDe Tropen - Specialist in garden furniture, 13.000m2, all models in stock. www.detropen.es Location: Autovía del Mediterraneo A-7 (Exit 272), 29700 Velez Malaga, Entrance behind Repsol gasoline station. Tel. 642 651 074

HANDYMAN SERVICES

lSteve The Handyman: 669 969 570. No job too small. Quick courteous service. Flat pack furniture expert, painting & decorating. Honest and reliable, 17 years in Spain.

HEATING

lRedwell® – the leading brand in Infrared Heating Systems. White panels and designs like mirrors, pictures, glass etc. Low consumption, low running time due to partial storage material inside. Prevents damp. Contact/showroom: Avda. El Faro, Bl. 75, bajo 9, Torrox Costa, call 952 539 742, sscharler@gmx.de, www.redwell.com

INSURANCE

lGPS Insurance Services - For all your Insurance needs (Personal & Business) Check out our easy to navigate website to request quotes www.gpsinsuranceservices.com email: admin@gpsinsuranceservices.com Tel/Whatsapp: 711 021 479

lLinea Directa, Car insurance starts from 194€. Best prices and best cover. Car, motorcycle, home and vehicle fleet insurance. Call: 952 147 834 www.lineadirecta.com

lLiberty Seguros The Expats No. 1 choice for insurances. Avda. Andalucia, 61 Blq 1, Local E, Torre del Mar. Call: 913 017 883 / 617 967 668 Email: patricia.camps@exclusivos.libertyseguros.es FB: liberty.seguros.expats

E C d S c w

& a w e

To advertise call 664 210 468 or email sales@thesentinella.com

The Sentinella Paginas

KENNELS & CATTERIES

lHome From Home Dog Boarding at my 10,000m2 finca in Riogordo. No kennels just lots of exercise, fun and cuddles. Also pet paw casting and bespoke animal sculptures in cement. Call: 678 189 019 or e-mail: riogordo@mail.com www.homefromhome.weebly.com.

LANGUAGES

lTrilingo Idiomas is a British run language academy based in Velez-Malaga offering English and Spanish to Expats, from beginners to advanced – call Mark or Donna on: 951 768 175 / 679 792 329 lLanguage Classes Online, Language assistance services / translations / private tuition / exam preparation. www.languagesclassonline FB: @languageclassesonline Tel: 648 69 77 96 Email: team@languagesclassonline

LAWYERS

lCS Abogados, Spanish solicitors, English Spoken, Torrox Costa, 952 697 004 Urb. Costa del Oro local 8, (in front of Mercadona). Torre del Mar, 951 832 130 Calle Rioja, 69, Edificio Salares, local A. (Near the Bus Station). Free initial consultation, Email: info@cslawyers.es / www.cslawyers.es lAxarquia Solicitors 15 years helping expats and non-residents –Offices in Nerja & Velez-Málaga. Call: 952 901 225 for a free no obligation appointment. mail@axarquiasolicitors.com

l De Cotta Law Spanish Abogados & English Lawyers. Consultations and advice on all legal matters. Conveyancing specialists. www.decottalaw.com. Call us on 952 527 014 or email info@decottalaw.net

MAN & VAN

lMan & van Transport, Clearances, 15€ p/hourand 0.20c per KM. Extra man 10€ p/hour. Call Jan 643 623 681

METALWORK

lMetalwork made to measure - Gates, Doors, Rejas. M.O.T. welding and on-site repairs. All areas. Also building work. All work guaranteed. Andy: 676 719 066 Email: sainbena@hotmail.com

111

MOSQUITO/FLY SCREENS

lMosquito Screens made to measure & repairs. Plus nets for your pets too with reinforced dog flap. Call: 674 617 379. No call out fee!

MOTORCYCLE REPAIRS

lRods motorcycles. Mobile motorcycle service and repairs. From scooters to superbikes. All makes and models. Factory trained technician. Contact 633 287 190.

OPTICIANS

lHeiko by Heiko, Avda Andalucia 119, Torre del Mar 952 967 923

PARAGLIDING

lParagliding gift vouchers. Give a dream to your loved ones or fulfil your dream. Fly with an instructor with 30 years exp. without risk, over some incredible landscapes in the mountains and the sea, landing gently in front of a beach bar. www.parapentegranada.info

PLUMBERS

lAndy Mann UK Corgi-registered Domestic Water and Gas services. All areas covered. Combi boiler technician. Emergency Breakdowns Tel: 633 875 588 Email: andymann_genesis@yahoo.co.uk lPlumbing by Chris, repairs, replacement and reforms. Est. since 1982. Call Chris: 674 617 379. No call out fee!

PRINTER INK CARTRIDGES

lInk Cartridges for all makes of Printers. Original or Compatible. Tuesdays: Jardines del Trapiche Market. or call for free delivery 627 242 977 email: sales@printerink.es

PROPERTY RENTALS

lBuy A Home Spain C/ Pintor Cipriano Maldonado 7A, Edificio Salares, 29740, Torre del Mar Call: 952 547 554 or 680 210 414. Email: info@buyahomespain.com Website: www.buyahomespain.com

REMOVALS

lTony Roam Transport & Removals. 16 Years To & Fro Spain / UK / Spain. Up to 4 weeks free storage UK and Spain. Es 636 393 542 / UK 09793 362 003 WhatsApp either number. Email tonyroam@btconnect.com Website for further information and prices. www.euroam.co.uk

112

Please mention The Sentinella when responding to adverts

The Sentinella Paginas

REMOVALS (Continued)

lAlcala Transport, Fully Legal, Spanish registered Transport/Removals Company. Operating locally for over 10 years. We run two vans twice per month to and from the UK/Europe. Call Colin for a no obligation quote on 0034 608 085 700 or 0044 7936886822

RESTAURANTS

lTaj Mahal (Torre del Mar) Avenida Andalucia, Bloque Jupiter, Pasaje Timon 2, Calle Timon, Torre del Mar Tel: 952 547 798 or 665 675 053 lTaj Mahal (Puente don Manuel) Next door to Chiringuito Antonios, Venta Baja Tel: 952 510 886 / 667 934 731 lIndian Palace Barriada Buena Vista, Puente don Manuel Tel: 952 510 963 Mob: 616 942 212 Email: indianpalacealcaucin@gmail.com www.indianpalacealcaucin.blogspot.com lBuon Gusto Ristorante - Pizzeria, Paseo Maritimo, Torre del Mar Tel: 951 70 28 33 Comercial Centro Rincon De La Victoria Tel: 952 97 86 04

SATELLITE T.V.

lTotal Satellite Installations Call Phil on: 629 556 266. Email:philbraid@hotmail.com

SOLICITORS

lDel Prado & Partners, specialists in many areas of Spanish Law. Call: 952 52 72 74 / 952 52 17 47 www.delpradoandpartners-es.com

lBest Law Office in Law Axarquia Area. Professional legal and tax services at affordable rates. Free quotations and consultations. Offices in Nerja and Velez-Malaga. Tel: 952 901 225 Email:mail@axarquiasolicitors.com

STORAGE/PARKING

lParking El Llano Caravans/Boats storage & General storage 24hr security, from under 1€ a day. Long term discounts available. Almayate Costa N340. Tel: 680 180 468

CHEAP & EFFECTIVE ALL YEAR ROUND ADVERTISING ONLY 60€ per year!!! *exc. iva

FOR INFO CALL: 664 210 468

SWIMMING POOLS

lCosta Swimming Pools, Specialists in steps and ledge construction, acid cleaning and re-grouting. Compete pool reforms. All areas covered. Call: 711 022 774 for a free quote

TAXIS

l24 Hour Taxi - English speaking. Call Javi on 653 917 004

VETS

lPet vet Clinic La Herradura, Vaccinations, X-Ray, Dentistry, Operations, Pet Shop & More... C/Alhambra Nº3, La Herradura. Tel: 609 977 564 We speak: English, German, Swedish, Finnish & Spanish

VINYL SOLUTIONS

lWhy replace when you can renovate? Revamp tired looking kitchens, fridge and freezer doors, bathrooms, wall panels, wardrobes etc.. No painting involved... just vinyl. Call Ian: 644 546 176

WANTED ITEMS

lBest prices paid for jewellery, watches and artwork. 30 years in the business. Call or whatsapp Martin: 603 355 959 Email: tintoamour@gmail.com

WEBSITE DESIGN

lWebsite design for your business on the Costa del Sol. Facebook marketing and hosting. Web: www.tomlumsden.es Whatsapp: 625 842 780 Email: tom@tomlumsden.es

WILL WRITING

lwww.britishwills.com / 951 247 255 admin@britishwills.com British Wills & UK. Lasting Powers of attorney for all UK Nationals who live abroad or who own property in Spain affiliated with: ‘The Society of Will Writers’ UK.

WINDOW TINTING

lHeat reflective tint for; windows, doors, glass curtains, glass roofs, reduce cooling costs and insulate the glass to retain winter heat. Be comfortable indoors! Call: 644 546 176 ian@solarshadetinting.com

WINE SHOPS

lSuricato wine shop specialising in a great variety of quality wine plus a selection of other products such as extra premium virgin olive oils and snacks. 951338586 Puerta del Mar 5, Local 10 Torre del Mar

Need Help Attracting New Business? Your advert will be seen by thousands of readers throughout the Axarquia area; Benajarafe - Torre del Mar - Caleta de Velez - Velez Malaga Algarrobo Costa - El Morche - Torrox Costa - Torrox Pueblo Torrox Park - Nerja - Burriana - Maro - Frigiliana Puente don Manuel - Vinuela - Colmenar - Competa - Maro Sayalonga - Canillas de Albaida - Sedella - Archez Canillas de Aceituno - Periana - Benamargosa - Trapiche Small price to pay for ADVERTISING THAT WORKS!

Adverts from as little as 5 euros per month + iva Call: 664 210 468

Email: sales@thesentinella.com

CALETA DE VÉLEZ

REF: A4U2149

VirtuFree a to l vide everur with o y lis ting

ALMÁCHAR

REF: A4U2147

Victoria Komina Manager Andalucia4you

In all the uncertainty during the COVID-19 pandemic ANADALUCIA4YOU´s doors remain OPEN for you and WE CONTINUE OFFERING YOU: professional advice, a reliable service or just a helping hand:

✔All-round service under one umbrella ✔Your door to the Dutch, Belgian and overseas market ✔Free listing and pre-valuation ✔Local experts and personal guidance ✔10 years of experience in the Real Estate ✔Centrally located Office in Caleta de Vélez, Axarquía