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I am sure this month has been particularly difficult for all business owners who have successfully managed to re-open their doors, but have probably found it to be a real struggle having to adapt to the new norms of how our society will be for some time to come. Congratulations to them all for helping to make sure that we as customers stay safe. It’s been what I would describe as an emotional rollercoaster of a month, speaking with all of our advertisers and hearing about their current situations. Sadly, some businesses have had to leave us temporarily until the time is right for them again, and I wish them all the luck in the world with that. You will still be able to find their contact details in all the previous editions that are on www.thesentinella.com However, there has also been plenty of good news too — many existing businesses are now joining us, and we welcome them onboard. There are some brand-new businesses too, which is fantastic, and we will of course be supporting them all the way along with every business advertised in
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We can beat this together, and one huge way that you can help is to use local businesses wherever possible. Giving your custom to a small fruit and veg shop or local tradesman currently means putting food on the table for their families in many cases. Inside The Sentinella are hundreds of businesses all reaching out for your custom, so please have a look through and if they give you a good service, make you smile or maybe just do a great job as advertised, then let others know
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Strange News of your experience. Word of mouth travels far in this community and most of all, please let the owners know you found their business in The Sentinella. Thank you. On a lighter note, Summer is finally here so let’s try and put all the doom and gloom behind us, and enjoy these next few months that most of us look forward to. Remember shop and dine locally too, as this will help our community to recover more quickly and allow us all to have a better and brighter future here in La Axarquia. Finally, I would like to wish my good friend and long-term The Sentinella advertiser Audrey a fantastic birthday on Friday 10th July. Starting at 7.30pm, everyone is welcome to come and celebrate her special day at The Plaza Lounge in Benamargosa, (see main advert on page 9). I’m sure it will be a great evening with some live music from ‘Miss Fortune’ — unfortunately no dancing will be allowed so we will all be seat-bopping instead!
Foxy Capers An urban fox had to be rescued after somehow managing to get its head stuck in a car wheel. He was spotted in a garden of Addiscombe Court Road in Croydon, South London, where the homeowners had been storing a spare wheel. They called the RSPCA and Fire Brigade for help as the fox was desperately trying to free himself. Thankfully, firefighters managed to rescue him using special equipment to cut through the metal. “The fox’s neck had swollen from where he’d been desperately tugging his head, so there was no way he was going to pull himself free,” said a RSPCA spokesman. “After the firemen had cut him free, I checked him over and as he wasn’t injured, I was able to release him.”
So here we are, back where we belong on the streets of Axarquia, and we wish you all an enjoyable, successful — and above all SAFE — Summer.
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Naughty nurse A nurse in Russia has been given a telling off for ‘non-compliance with the requirements of medical clothing’ when wearing nothing but a bikini under her PPE. The unnamed nurse, who is in her 20s, was pictured on a coronavirus ward for male patients in Tula, 120 miles south of Moscow, and the picture was spotted online by her bosses. She was called in for a meeting where she said that she was too hot wearing her normal uniform underneath the plastic PPE she had been given. She also said that she didn’t realise how transparent the PPE was. The regional health ministry said that ‘a disciplinary sanction’ was applied to her. The exact nature of her reprimand is unknown.
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Strange News (Continued) Ball sports Sports fans have been given guidance in the US about what is and isn’t acceptable to do with someone else’s balls. Laura Curran, a New York county executive, gave the advice ahead of the re-opening of public tennis courts. She said: “Every player, unless they’re from the same household, has to bring their own balls so that you don’t touch other people’s balls with your hands; you can kick their balls but you can’t touch them.” However, she then realised that what she was saying was full of innuendo. She paused before continuing: “Of course if you’re playing with someone in your household you can touch their balls, but to avoid confusion between whose balls are whose, you can use a marker to put someone’s initials on them.” Her colleagues could be heard tittering in the background as she delivered her press conference in Eisenhower Park, Nassau County.
Flip flop fetish A man has been arrested in Thailand for allegedly stealing his neighbours’ shoes in order to have sex with them. Theerapat Klaiya, 24, had a fetish for flip-flops and was found with a staggering 126 pairs that he had pinched from locals in Nonthaburi, central Thailand, police said. When Klaiya’s home was searched, officers found his sprawling collection of shoes that he claimed he had been collecting for more than two years. He allegedly said he cuddled and kissed them, stripping off and rubbing them on his body, before ‘having sex with them’. “He fully admitted stealing the sandals for lewd purposes, and in fact we subsequently found out the same had happened in another district last year,” said a police spokesman.
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What’s New This Month In this new section we will welcome each month all of our new businesses. Jose Manuel is the owner of Limpiezas Novaxarmar based in Torre del Mar. He and his team of 8 have successfully helped the people of Axarquia and beyond for the past 14 years maintaining their swimming pools, gardens and specialising in palm pruning, plus the cleaning of communities, houses and offices. They also offer a full disinfection against COVID 19. For a free quotation call: 695 163 849 / 695 163 856. See main advert on page 87. Want to sell your property? Why choose Immotions Real Estate? Immotions Real Estate will bring the Belgian & Dutch buyers to you. Owners Charlotte, Patrick and Karla have years of experience in Real Estate on the Costa del Sol and will use their acquired knowledge to help clients achieve their dream in a smooth and carefree manner with extensive after sales service. Call: 654 899 531 or email: info@immotionsrealestate.com See main advert and article on pages 24 and 25. Belvedere in Torre del Mar is the new Kick Off Bar! New location, different direction, same goal, same owner! Located directly opposite the old Police Station (side entrance). Chill out on beer garden style terrace or enjoy a drink in the stylish bar serving premium drinks. A large separate area has been dedicated to live sports where there is a pool table and dart board. Courtney can’t wait to welcome you all. See advert on page 45. Four professional friends three of which are Spanish lawyers and an English paralegal have come together to form Malaga Legal, with an office right opposite the new Police Station in Puerta Del Mar, Torre del Mar. All
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Kinky!!! What does our name say about us? We all know our names say a lot about us, and there have been countless studies about which monikers are most likely to become rich, successful or intelligent. But a new piece of research claims to have found the name of the kinkiest people based on their name alone. After noticing a spike in sales in their sex and adult category since the start of the coronavirus lockdown, shopping marketplace OnBuy.com did some research to see if there was any correlation between a person's name and their sex life. It did so by studying internal data from the last three years, compiling a list of names based on the individuals shopping habits and surveying 3,000 of their customers. According to OnBuy those named Charlie and Jessica are classed as the kinkiest individuals based on their spending habits. As of May 2020, sales of adult toys more than
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Immotions Real Estate Immotions Real Estate is a dynamic family business. We are Charlotte, Karla and Patrick Van Mele. We have always had a passion for real estate and travel.
in Belgium itself. We recently started making our own property videos, this helps prospective buyers to see if a property is worth a viewing according to their wishes.
From this passion the desire grew to say goodbye to Belgium and move to a foreign country. We immediately drew our attention to the Axarquia area, Andalucía, east of Malaga. This area offers all the things important to us: beautiful nature, fantastic climate and soft winters, proximity of cultural cities, charming white villages and lovely people.
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In 2009 we found our dream destination in Alcaucin. With many years of living and work experience we can advise and accompany your search/sales process in a perfect manner. Why would you contact us if you are selling your property? In our company we not only value the service we offer to buyers, we also want to build a good relationship with the vendors. Many Belgian & Dutch buyers are now looking to invest on the Costa del Sol and they are our main buyers’. We will bring you serious clients with good budgets. What we can guarantee is that we will screen the buyers before visiting your property, so we don’t waste your time. After every visit we will provide you with feedback from the prospective buyers. We advertise in various magazines, social media, our own website, portal sites and also
Why choose Immotions Real Estate if you are looking to buy? We have been through the whole process ourselves when we bought our properties and since then we have worked in the field and have helped many people with their search. We will use our acquired knowledge to help our clients achieve their dream in a smooth and carefree manner. We offer the complete package by not only being your real estate agent but also as your go-to person who will make sure the right people cross your path: a lawyer, gestor, builder, maintenance staff for your house, etc. With us you will have access to the complete and most recent real estate offer through our own listings and a reliable network of partners. You will be accompanied in your own language: we speak Dutch, English, German, French and Spanish. Don’t hesitate to contact us! We can be your go-to person before, during and after your search! See main advert opposite
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Wisdom... From the Military Manual “A slipping gear could let your M203 grenade launcher fire when you least expect it. That would make you quite unpopular in what’s left of your unit.” Army’s magazine of preventive maintenance “Aim towards the Enemy.” Instruction printed on US rocket launcher “When the pin is pulled, Mr. Grenade is not our friend.” U.S. Marine Cops “Cluster bombing from B-52s are very accurate. The bombs are guaranteed to always hit the ground.” USAF Ammo Troop
“If the enemy is in range, so are you.” Infantry Journal “It is generally inadvisable to eject directly over the area you just bombed.” U.S. Air Force Manual “Whoever said the pen is mightier than the sword obviously never encountered automatic weapons.” General Macarthur “Try to look unimportant; they may be low on ammo.” Infantry Journal “You, you and you... Panic. The rest of you, come with me.” U.S. Marine Corp Gunnery Sgt. “Five seconds fuses only last three seconds.” Infantry Journal
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Tips To Stay Cool When The Heat Is On That time of the year has certainly crept up on us again; the time of the year when we are on a constant paranoia that we have wet patches! But there are ways to help keep your cool when everyone else around us is melting. Here’s how: 1. Invest in a fan Many Spanish women use them and they are something of a fashion statement among the older sorts, who tend to like to own fans to match the colour scheme of their entire wardrobe. If you are a man maybe a floral print fan isn’t such a good idea, but the little battery operated ones are just as effective. However, remember to keep an ample supply of batteries! 2. Women - invest in a parasol This is another great heat buster, which is becoming a more common sight as the years roll on. Men might want to stick to a cap.
important to replace all that fluid which leaves our bodies in the form of sweat! 4. Don’t wear many clothes and avoid black garments Black absorbs the heat and as such leaves the black clothes wearer feeling far hotter then his people who wear white. White is so much much more cool on more than one sense of the word! 5. Drink and eat hot foods This seems a most absurd way of keeping cool, but it does in fact work. Just think logically; when we sweat it cools the body down. 6. Don’t forget our 4 legged friends
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Lexophilia Words ‘Lexophile’ describes those that have a love for words, such as ‘you can tune a piano, but you can't tuna fish’, or ‘To write with a broken pencil is pointless.’ An annual competition was held by the New York Times to see who can create the best original lexophile, here are some of the entries No matter how much you push the envelope, it'll still be stationery. If you don't pay your exorcist you can get repossessed. I'm reading a book about anti-gravity. I just can't put it down. I didn't like my beard at first. Then it grew on me. Did you hear about the crossed-eyed teacher who lost her job because she couldn't control her pupils? When you get a bladder infection, urine
trouble. When chemists die, they barium. I stayed up all night to see where the sun went, and then it dawned on me. I changed my iPod's name to Titanic. It's syncing now. England has no kidney bank, but it does have a Liverpool. Haunted French pancakes give me the crepes. This girl today said she recognised me from the Vegetarians Club, but I'd swear I've never met herbivore I know a guy who's addicted to drinking brake fluid, but he says he can stop any time. A thief who stole a calendar got twelve months.
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Pound Struggles As Coronavirus & Brexit Concerns Continue Staying up to date with the latest currency news can help you time your transfers effectively, so find out what you should be looking out for in the month ahead… Latest currency news The pound euro exchange rate has been trading statically at €1.11, while the GBP/USD exchange rate has recovered from $1.22 to $1.25. EUR/GBP is unchanged at £0.89, but EUR/USD has pushed up from $1.08 to $1.12. What’s been happening? The pound has had some ups and downs over the past month, with news of the UK government’s plans to reopen the economy being offset by the growing risks of a no-deal Brexit, the latest coronavirus figures and speculation the Bank of England (BoE) may be exploring the possibility of negative interest rates. The euro, on the other hand, has enjoyed some notable support in recent weeks, with the single currency being bolstered by steps taken to support the Eurozone economy
through the coronavirus crisis. What do you need to look out for? All eyes will be on the BoE when it delivers its latest policy decision – any sign that negative rates will be introduced would be GBP-negative. Also influencing the pound will be the UK’s coronavirus statistics, with a stubbornly high number of new infections likely to continue dampening the appeal of Sterling. A key focus for EUR investors will be the EU summit, in which leaders will discuss the recovery fund with the aim of settling on deal by summer, with any setbacks here having the potential to weaken the euro. At Currencies Direct we’re here to talk currency whenever you need us, so get in touch if you want to know more about the latest news or how it could impact your currency transfers. Since 1996 we’ve helped more than 325,000 customers with their currency transfers, just pop into your local Currencies Direct branch or give us a call to find out more.
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Have You Ever Asked Yourself Why? 1... WHY? Why do men's clothes have buttons on the right while women's clothes have buttons on the left? BECAUSE When buttons were invented, they were very expensive and worn primarily by the rich. Since most people are right-handed, it is easier to push buttons on the right through holes on the left. Because wealthy women were dressed by maids, dressmakers put the buttons on the maid's right! And that's where women's buttons have remained since. 2... WHY? Why do ships and aircraft use 'mayday' as their call for help? BECAUSE This comes from the French word m'aidez meaning 'help me' - and is pronounced, approximately, 'mayday.' 3... WHY? Why are zero scores in tennis called 'love'? BECAUSE In France, where tennis became popular, the round zero on the scoreboard looked like an
egg and was called 'l'oeuf,' which is French for 'the egg.' When tennis was introduced in the US, Americans (naturally), mispronounced it 'love.' 4... WHY? Why do X's at the end of a letter signify kisses? BECAUSE In the Middle Ages, when many people were unable to read or write, documents were often signed using an X. Kissing the X represented an oath to fulfil obligations specified in the document. The X and the kiss eventually became synonymous. 5... WHY? Why is shifting responsibility to someone else called passing the buck'? BECAUSE In card games, it was once customary to pass an item, called a buck, from player to player to indicate whose turn it was to deal. If a player did not wish to assume the responsibility of dealing, he would 'pass the buck' to the next player.
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Have You Ever Asked Yourself Why? (Continued) 7... WHY? Why are people in the public eye said to be 'in the limelight'? BECAUSE Invented in 1825, limelight was used in lighthouses and theatres by burning a cylinder of lime which produced a brilliant light. In the theatre, a performer 'in the limelight' was the Centre of attention. 8... WHY? Why is someone who is feeling great 'on cloud nine'? BECAUSE Types of clouds are numbered according to the altitudes they attain, with nine being the highest cloud. If someone is said to be on cloud nine, that person is floating well above worldly cares. 9... WHY? In golf, where did the term 'Caddie' come from? BECAUSE When Mary Queen of Scots went to France
as a young girl, Louis, King of France, learned that she loved the Scots game 'golf.' He had the first course outside of Scotland built for her enjoyment. To make sure she was properly chaperoned (and guarded) while she played, Louis hired cadets from a military school to accompany her. Mary liked this a lot and when she returned to Scotland (not a very good idea in the long run), she took the practice with her. In French, the word cadet is pronounced 'ca-day' and the Scots changed it into caddie. 10 ... WHY? Why are many coin collection jar banks shaped like pigs? BECAUSE Long ago, dishes and cookware in Europe were made of dense orange clay called 'pygg'. When people saved coins in jars made of this clay, the jars became known as 'pygg banks.' When an English potter misunderstood the word, he made a container that resembled a pig. And it caught on.
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APARTMENT FOR SALE - WEST SUSSEX Built 2002 of a purpose built block of 4 - 1,442 sq ft. 3 Bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, Dining room, Lounge, Kitchen, Breakfast Room, Garage, Ample Parking. 1442 sq ft. We purchased freehold four years ago. Grounds approx. 12 acres, with a further 46 acres of farmland purchased last year. We hold 7 shares to be sold with the property. Let out for grazing.
The property is a quarter mile from 281 Spa gravel driveway 30 mins from Brighton - 40 mins Gatwick Nearest town is Horsham 30 mins. Trains to London - 50mins. 10 mins from Southdown National Park. We have uninterrupted views. We pay £116 for upkeep of grounds and £74 for apartment per month. The asking price is £575,000 Email: anneirving27@btinternet.com Tel: 044 1403 713312 from Spain 01403 713312 from UK
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The ‘Middle Wife’ By An Anonymous 2nd Grade Teacher I've been teaching now for about fifteen years. I have two kids myself, but the best birth story I know is the one I saw in my own second-grade classroom a few years back. When I was a kid, I loved show-and-tell. So I always have a few sessions with my students. It helps them get over shyness and usually, show-and-tell is pretty tame. Kids bring in pet turtles, model airplanes, pictures of fish they catch, stuff like that. And I never, ever place any boundaries or limitations on them. If they want to lug it in to school and talk about it, they're welcome. Well, one day this little girl, Erica, a very bright, very outgoing kid, takes her turn and waddles up to the front of the class with a pillow stuffed under her sweater. She holds up a snapshot of an infant. 'This is Luke, my baby brother, and I'm going to tell you about his birthday.' 'First, Mum and Dad made him as a symbol of their love, and then Dad put a seed in my Mum's stomach, and Luke grew in there. He ate for nine months through an umbrella cord.' She's standing there with her hands on the pillow, and I'm trying not to laugh and wishing I had my camcorder with me. The kids are watching her in amazement.
'Then, about two Saturdays ago, my Mum starts saying and going, 'Oh, Oh, Oh, Oh!' Erica puts a hand behind her back and groans. 'She walked around the house for, like an hour, 'Oh, oh, oh!' Now this kid is doing a hysterical duck walk and groaning. 'My Dad called the middle wife. She delivers babies, but she doesn't have a sign on the car like the Domino's man. They got my Mum to lie down in bed like this.' Then Erica lies down with her back against the wall. 'And then, pop! My Mum had this bag of water she kept in there in case he got thirsty, and it just blew up and spilled all over the bed, like psshhheew!' This kid has her legs spread with her little hands miming water flowing away. It was too much! 'Then the middle wife starts saying 'push, push,' and 'breathe, breathe. They started counting, but never even got past ten. Then, all of a sudden, out comes my brother. He was covered in yucky stuff that they all said it was from Mum's play-center, so there must be a lot of toys inside there.'
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Life Is One Big Comedy Store Summary of Life Great truths that little children have learnt 1) When your Mum is mad at your Dad, don't let her brush your hair. 2) If your sister hits you, don't hit her back. They always catch the second person. 3) You can't trust dogs to watch your food. 4) Don't sneeze when someone is cutting your hair. 5) You can't hide a piece of broccoli in a glass of milk. 6) Don't wear polka-dot underwear under white shorts. Great truths that adults have learnt 1) Raising teenagers is like nailing jelly to a tree. 2) Wrinkles don't hurt. 3) Laughing is good exercise. It's like jogging on the inside. 4) Middle age is when you choose your cereal for the fibre, not the toy. Great truths about growing old 1) Growing old is mandatory; growing up is optional.
2) When you fall down, you wonder what else you can do while you're down there. 3) You're getting old when you get the same sensation from a rocking chair that you once got from a roller coaster. 4) It's frustrating when you know all the answers but nobody bothers to ask you the questions. 5) Wisdom comes with age, but sometimes age comes alone. The four stages of life 1) You believe in Santa Claus. 2) You don't believe in Santa Claus. 3) You are Santa Claus. 4) You look like Santa Claus. Success At age 4 success is not piddling in your pants. At age 12 success is having friends. At age 17 success is having a drivers license. At age 35 success is having money. At age 50 success is having money. At age 70 success is having a drivers license. At age 75 success is having friends. At age 80 success is not piddling in your pants.
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Random Joke :) Bill, Jim, and Scott were at a convention together and were sharing a large suite on the top of a 75 storey skyscraper. After a long day of meetings they were shocked to hear that the lifts in their hotel were broken and they would have to climb 75 flights of stairs to get to their room. Bill said to Jim and Scott, “Let's break the monotony of this unpleasant task by concentrating on something interesting. I'll tell
jokes for 25 flights, and Jim can sing songs for 25 flights, and Scott can tell sad stories the rest of the way”. At the 26th floor Bill stopped telling jokes and Jim began to sing. At the 51st floor Jim stopped singing and Scott began to tell sad stories. "I will tell my saddest story first," he said. "I left the room key in the car!"
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Picadero De Cabrillas Horse Riding PICADERO DE CABRILLAS is approved by the Junta de Andalucía for Active Tourism/ Equestrian Tourism (N°RTA: AT/MA/00325). The stables are easily accessible in the Axarquía region of the province Málaga. By car it’s just 5 minutes from Vélez-Málaga, and 10/15 mins from Torre del Mar, 30 mins from Málaga and 20 mins from Nerja! PICADERO DE CABRILLAS is surrounded
by avocado and mango plantations, near the river, ‘Río Vélez’ with panoramic views of Vélez-Málaga and Mount Maroma in the background. We offer 1 and 2 hour rides and half day or day rides either inland or to the beach with a stop for lunch. In July and August it is too busy on the beaches and also too hot for day rides. In the summer we ride when it is cooler, early in the mornings and in the evenings!
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Picadero De Cabrillas Horse Riding (Continued) If you would like to learn how to ride, you can start by taking lessons in our small school and then move on to our 20x46m sand school. We welcome both children and adults. About myself: Julia I am a British Horse Society approved riding teacher (BHS PI). I am German and I have been living in this part of Spain now for almost 25 years. During these years I have enjoyed training young horses, taking rides out and giving riding lessons. I speak fluent English, Spanish and German, so comunication is not a problem! My horses are beautiful and good natured
Andalucians, Andalucian Cross Breds and Spanish Pure Bred horses! They are well looked after and extremely well trained. There are horses available to suit all different riding abilities. All the horses are kept in big open stables/ paddocks so they have space to move around, see each other and choose whether they want to be in the sun or in the shade! For the type of horses I have at the moment, the weight limit for riders is 90/95 kilos (14/15 stone). Feel free to contact me for more information and for bookings! Whatsapp/phone: 0034-686548017 Email: juliabaugutcaballos@gmail.com horse-riding-torredelmar.com If you would like to see more photos, please have a look at my facebook page Picadero de Cabrillas! I look forward to hearing from you. See main advert below
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After Brexit: The Málaga Bar Association has now received the latest information on how Brexit will affect anyone who is thinking of moving to Spain after December, and for those of us who currently live here. Emma Romero of Málaga Legal attended the first information session and shares her insight with us. "This has put hopes of a further transition period until June 2021 to bed," she says. "From January, new arrivals will be treated as third country immigrants. They will have to apply for one of a number of visas to be allowed to live in Spain, either an entrepreneur or investor visa requiring the submission of a business plan, as a worker who is required to live in Spain because their job is listed as one that cannot be filled by a Spanish worker, or a "Golden" visa for those investing more than 500,000 in their home here." The alternative will be to live under the radar for three years and then attempt to prove some links to Spain, such as having been working (albeit illegally) or with some family or other strong ties to the area. This is known as an “arraigo”. As an immigration lawyer, Emma deals with these on a daily basis, but urges people to try to take the legal route from the start.
The end of the ERTE: when and how? For employers and employees alike, the end of the state of alarm is a worrying time. While your employer cannot easily dismiss you for six months after the end of your ERTE, it will not be plain sailing for many businesses and their employees. Talks are in progress about extending ERTEs until September and possible government grants to companies affected by the uncertainty. We are seeing companies taking steps to consolidate their financial position, and it is causing concern to many employees. Equally business owners are working out how best to ride the storm without compromising the integrity of their business or breaking the law. Knowing what they can claim and when will be integral to their future, and workplace inspections will ensure that the rules are followed. At this unprecedented time, whether you are an employee or a business owner, our advice is to keep on top of the latest developments, and to know your legal position. Antonio Esteban and Ignacio García – Lawyers, Málaga Legal See main advert on page 15
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Born In 1900 Maybe we don't have it that bad. It’s a mess out there now. Hard to discern between what’s a real threat and what is just simple panic and hysteria. For a small amount of perspective at this moment, imagine you were born in 1900 On your 14th birthday, World War I starts, and ends on your 18th birthday. 22 million people perish in that war. Later in the year, a Spanish Flu epidemic hits the planet and runs until your 20th birthday. 50 million people die from it in those two years. Yes, 50 million! On your 29th birthday, the Great Depression begins. Unemployment hits 25%, the World GDP drops 27%. That runs until you are 33. The country nearly collapses along with the world economy. When you turn 39, World War II starts. You aren’t even over the hill yet. And don’t try to catch your breath. On your 41st birthday, the United States is fully pulled into WWII.
Between your 39th and 45th birthday, 75 million people perish in the war. Smallpox was epidemic until you were in your 40’s, as it killed 300 million people during your lifetime. At 50, the Korean War starts. 5 million perish. From your birth, until you are 55 you dealt with the fear of Polio epidemics each summer. You experience friends and family contracting polio and being paralyzed and/or die. At 55 the Vietnam War begins and doesn’t end for 20 years. 4 million people perish in that conflict. During the Cold War, you lived each day with the fear of nuclear annihilation. On your 62nd birthday you have the Cuban Missile Crisis, a tipping point in the Cold War. Life on our planet, as we know it, almost ended.
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Born In 1900 (Continued) When you turn 75, the Vietnam War finally ends.
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How Large Do You Like Yours? Size does matter. Results of a women’s survey on size Women’s response:
Think of everyone on the planet born in 1900. How did they endure all of that? When you were a kid in 1985 and didn’t think your 85 year old grandparent understood how hard school was. And how mean that kid in your class was. Yet they survived through everything listed above. Perspective is an amazing art. Refined and enlightening as time goes on. Let’s try and keep things in perspective.
2 inches - I can’t even hold it 3 inches - Never been so unsatisfied 4 inches - I’ve had bigger than it 5 inches - Good, but I wish a bit bigger 6 inches - Perfect 7 inches - Love it 8 inches - Wow! But can’t have it all 9 inches - Painful but manageable 10 inches - Too much pressure on stomach
Your parents and/or grandparents were called to endure all of the above and ......You were asked to stay home and sit on your couch and watch Netflix all day long.
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We offer safe, tranquil accomodation for your cat. Our pens are safe and secure but with all the comforts of home, making it very cosy. Only 20 mins from Torre del Mar, inland towards Vinuela, Campo Cats is a short 2 min drive from a main tarmac road which gives very good access. We welcome inspection visits where we can discuss your cat’s personal needs. We only accept cats that are fully vaccinated. For further details, call Linda on: 665 510 735 www.campocats.com Campo Cats Cattery
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COVID 19 The COVID 19 situation has been especially stressful for the flat earth society. They fear that the social distancing measures could push people over the edge. 2020 is actually the year of the rat. *We are all in hiding *We only come out to get food * We store the food in our homes to eat later *and we run away when people come to close
Sales I rentals I Management Moving-to and Living-In Spain During Post Covid-19 If you look back over the years at past copies of this magazine you will find Buy A Home Spain’s adverts, month-after-month-after-month, mainly featuring local properties for sale or rent and editorial coverage of us offering other useful information. But for this edition, as we slowly (and hopefully, successfully) ease our way out of lockdown, we have decided to convey a different message. After all, to take an initial view of ALL of our properties for sale, all you have to do is look at our very user-friendly website, www.buyahomespain.com, go to ‘Property Search’ and enter your requirements. Instead of advertising properties, we are using this advertising space to offer our help, not only to our valued clients (sellers, buyers, lettors and renters - present, past and future), but also to anyone else out there who needs assistance. We also will be assisting our 3 chosen charities as much as possible, who need help at the moment more than ever. They are DEBRA (The Butterfly Children’s Charity), Cudeca (Cancer and other illnesses) and Axarquia Animal Rescue (saving lives and rehoming abused and abandoned animals). When we first bought a villa here in Torre del Mar back in 2001, we encountered many challenges, which of course, we overcame, but it would have been easier if we had someone who had been through the same challenges, to ‘hold our hand’. Any help that we did get was not cheap!
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Sales I rentals I Management The Covid-19 pandemic has provided us all with additional and different challenges – from local, national and international businesses failing to good, honest individuals and families not being able to put food on their tables. We have decided, therefore, that as well as carrying out our normal tasks as a leading real estate company in Torre del Mar, our spacious offices opposite the bus station will also become a ‘Help Centre’, providing FREE advice and ‘hand-holding’ for the many challenges that may come your way. Maybe you want an NIE Number, Residencia, a Spanish driving licence or help with Social Security, we will help where we can. Obviously, when your questions need additional expertise, we will not give unqualified advice, but will introduce you to the relevant expert. As we have nearly 2 decades of dealing with local government officials, businesses, legal & financial advisors and tradesmen of all descriptions, we know where to point you to get the best and most economical solutions. But our time and knowledge will be given free of charge. All we ask from you is that you make a voluntary donation to one of the above charities. You can help others to make good property decisions People who are looking to sell, buy, let or rent, need all the help they can get, particularly in these trying economic times. Many of our clients have found the Testimonial Section on our website to be particularly useful because they were able to read the remarks made by people just like themselves who have already used our services. I am contacting many more of our clients to ask for their comments to add to the list we have on the website already. If you are reading this and you are already a client of ours who has not sent us a testimony, please do so to austin@buyahomespain.com. It will be very helpful for people who are active in the property market. Property Guides If you are thinking of selling or buying a property you can access our guides to selling and buying on our website, www.buyahomespain.com. Hopefully, these will answer many of the questions that arise as you consider whether or not to sell or buy and once you have made that decision they will help you know what to do next. Of course, we will be available in our offices to help as well. We would like to take this opportunity to wish you all well as we move forward out of this crisis. Best wishes from Angela & Austin Enquire about our next FREE Legal Clinic
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Do You Need A Holiday? I am not sure exactly how it works, but this is amazingly accurate Read the full description before looking at the picture. The picture you are about to look at has two identical dolphins in it. It was used in a case study on stress levels at St. Mary's Hospital, London. Look at both dolphins jumping out of the water. The dolphins are identical. A closely monitored scientific study revealed that, in spite of the fact that the dolphins are identical, a person under stress would find differences in the two dolphins. The more differences a person finds between the dolphins, the more stress that person is experiencing. Look at the photograph now on page 65 and if you find more than one or two differences you need to go on holiday....
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Try Saying These When Drunk 1. Innovative 2. Preliminary 3. Proliferation Things that are very difficult to say when drunk 1. Specificity 2. Anti-constitutionalistically 3. Passive-aggressive disorder Things that are downright impossible to say when drunk 1. No thanks, I'm married. 2. Nope, no more booze for me! 3. Sorry, but you're not really my type. 4. Kebab? No thanks, I'm not hungry. 5. Good evening, officer. Isn't it lovely out tonight? 6. Oh, I couldn't! No one wants to hear me sing karaoke. 7. I'm not interested in fighting you. 8. Thank you, but I won't make any attempt to dance, I have no coordination. I'd hate to look like a fool! 9. Where is the nearest bathroom? I refuse to pee in this parking lot or on the side of the road. 10. I must be going home now, as I have to work in the morning.
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of weeks have been a nightmare! "That, on top of everything else and getting under each others feet driving each other insane, has lead to a much needed glass or two of wine, most evenings. "Anyway, shopping is delivered and I think my day is looking up, as the driver proudly announces only one substitute! Instead of the usual 20 something. "It's one Sauvignon for another. No problem. "Or so I thought. Absolutely unacceptable." She shared a picture of the wine in question and made sure to highlight the part of the description which said the Sauvignon Blanc had a lower alcohol content. And fellow mums were quick to sympathise with her situation, with one suggesting an alternative drink - vodka. Don’t mess with the ladies’ wine!!
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The humble squash — of which there are many types — is a nutrient-rich vegetable which offers various health benefits. Squash can reduce the risk of heart disease, as it contains negligible fat and almost no cholesterol. It also contains magnesium which has been shown to reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke. Magnesium, along with potassium, helps in reducing high blood pressure, whereas vitamin C, folate and beta-carotene levels aid in preventing the oxidation of cholesterol. Summer squash for weight loss is a very good choice, as it is fat-free and very low in calories. A cup of yellow squash contains about 36 calories, 7 grams carbohydrates, 1 gram protein and less than 1 gram fat besides being cholesterol-free. The vegetable also has a high antioxidant content which helps in eliminating free radicals from the body. Beta-carotene provides protection from pollutants and chemicals that can lead to cancer, and the vitamin C content also prevents premature ageing as well as inhibiting cell division. Squashes also contain vitamin A which provides protection against lung and oral cavity cancers. Yellow squash contains abundant amounts of manganese, which helps in maintaining healthy bone structure, calcium absorption, enzyme creation and bone-building as well as improving the mineral density of the spinal column. Summer squash contains high amounts of beta-carotene and lutein. Dietary lutein plays an important role in preventing the onset of cataracts and macular degeneration, which often leads to blindness. A cup of summer squash contains about 135 milligrams of beta carotene and 2400 micrograms of lutein. The abundant fibre content in yellow squash makes it beneficial for colon health. Fibre
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New European Sentence To Protect Bank Customers If the interest rate used for mortgages is
reference, (i.e. Euribor), be used for the
based on the IRPH rate it must be 100%
calculating the interest payable for the
clear.
mortgage.
Should you have a mortgage with a Spanish
Because IRPH is much higher than other
bank and your interest rate is calculated by
indexes i.e. Euribor, customers would have
using the IRPH (“Indice de Referencia de
the legal right to claim all the overpaid
Prestamos Hipotecarios” - The Mortgage
interest, which could be thousands of euro.
Loan Reference Índex), you are lucky, because the European Court has declared
Consequently, if you think that your mortgage
that the IRPH being used by many Spanish
interest is governed by the IRPH index, your
Banks was not explained clearly enough to
mortgage title deeds should be reviewed by a
customers and, therefore, it was not legal.
lawyer as you may have the legal right to claim thousands of euro from your bank for
Please note the IRPH is quite high in
overpaid interest.
comparison with other Mortgage Indexes, which means that customers have been
For further information on any bank
paying extra interest to the banks.
issues or regulations of banking law, please do not hesitate to contact us by
Therefore, any bank customer with a
e-mail or to arrange a free appointment.
mortgage using the IRPH rate should check their mortgage title deeds. If the explanation written in the mortgage title deeds was not 100% clear (it is not clear in most the cases), the customer has the right to claim against the bank and request that another Index
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Pebble Hunting In Torre Del Mar - Can You Find One? Local resident Marina GavinMills has always been involved in helping out for charity and recently has taken up a new hobby which involves painting pebbles — again for charity. Marina takes no credit for her own artistic ability as she tells us she takes all her designs from Pinterest and Facebook groups. She is loving her new-found hobby, though, especially as her ultimate goal is to raise awareness of childhood cancers and in particular DIPG (Diffuse Intrinsic Pontin Glioma). This causes highly aggressive and difficult-to-treat brain tumours found at the base of the brain. Marina stumbled across FB ‘#islastones’ during lockdown and after reading about little seven-year-old Isla and how she contracted the illness, and how Isla started decorating little pebbles which she gave to her friends to hide. Sadly, Isla passed away less than a year later but the hiding of stones continued in her memory, and now there are more than 75,000 members of the group all over the
world. Marina decided she wanted to help to raise this awareness and is hoping that the community of Torre del Mar will get involved too, by trying to find the pebbles which will be left around the area. If you are lucky enough to find one, you can either keep it or leave it somewhere else for other people to find. Marina hopes that people will enjoy finding the pebbles as much as she is enjoying making them. Marina says, “If they bring a smile to someone’s face then I’m happy.” If you are lucky enough to find one of the pebbles, Marina would love it if you could take a photo of yourself with the pebble — or just the pebble if you are camera shy — and we will publish them next month in The Sentinella. There will be about 30 to find during July. Happy hunting!
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ss e l e Us cts ey are us!eless Fa As alwaybsutthamazing Chewing an apple is just as effective at waking you up in the morning as drinking a cup of coffee.
Less than 1% of Americans ride their bike to work, while 50% of Copenhagen residents bike to work or school. Twenty-five percent of all the vegetables consumed in the United States are French fries. Learning a new language or playing a musical instrument gives your brain a boost. On average, women utter 7,000 words a day; men manage just over 2,000.
Laughing is good for the heart and can increase blood flow by 20 percent. Bamboo is stronger than concrete. Always look on the bright side: being an optimist can help you live longer. Sumo wrestlers skip breakfast, then nap after lunch to gain and sustain their weight.
Smelling rosemary may increase alertness and improve memory Ancient Greek men didn’t wear trousers, and they thought men from other cultures who wore them were barbaric and effeminate. The largest human cell is the female ovum. The smallest is the male sperm.
Seahorses are monogamous lifemates that travel in pairs while holding each other’s tails.
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Recipe Of The Month Summer Salad Ingredients 400g black beans, drained 2 large handfuls baby spinach leaves, roughly chopped 500g tomatoes, chopped into large chunks ½ cucumber, halved lengthways, seeds scooped out and sliced on an angle 1 mango, peeled and chopped into chunks 1 large red onion, halved and finely sliced 6-8 radishes, sliced 2 avocados, peeled and sliced 100g feta, crumbled handful of herbs (reserved from the dressing) For the dressing large bunch mint small bunch coriander small bunch basil 1 green chilli, deseeded and chopped 1 small garlic clove 100ml extra virgin olive oil or rapeseed oil 2 limes, zested and juiced 2 tbsp white wine vinegar 2 tsp honey Method 1. For the dressing blend all of the ingredients in a food processor, saving a few herb leaves for the salad. You can make the dressing up to 24 hrs before serving. 2. Scatter the beans and spinach over a large platter. Arrange the tomatoes, cucumber, mango, onion and radishes on top and gently toss together with your hands. Top the salad with the avocados, feta and herbs, and serve the dressing on the side.
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Health Watch Keep your insides healthy and eat your way through the alphabet. This month we take a look at the pros of eating eggs, elderberries and endives Eggs Whether you like them poached, fried, boiled or scrambled, these shelled essentials are an important part of the diet. Not eating eggs could lead to liver damage, according to research. However, keep your egg intake to about four a week as any more could mean future cholesterol problems. Get cracking! 
stewing the berries, adding some sugar to sweeten, and allow to cool. Endives With a similar appearance to lettuce, this salad leaf can help reduce the risk of heart disease if eaten regularly. Endive has a high iron content and its high levels of calcium is useful for beating osteoporosis.
Elderberries Used for centuries to treat colds and influenza, elderberries are also a cancer preventative as they contain chemicals called anthocyanins. Why not make a jar of elderberry jam by
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s Now al b e l Ce en & ty Kend Th Felici British actress Felicity Kendal — whose nickname is ‘Foo’ — has been on our screens for more than 50 years, often playing “cute” characters, but she is also an accomplished and respected classical theatre actress. Born in 1946 in Warwickshire, Felicity was brought up in India where her parents, actors Geoffery Kendal and Laura Liddell, toured for many years with a travelling classical theatre group. She almost died of typhoid in Calcutta when she was 17. Her father, a distant relative of Melvyn Bragg, took his professional name from his birthplace — Kendal, Westmorland, England. Young Felicity first appeared on stage as an infant and attended local convent schools. She grew up doing backstage chores and filling in on stage as boys. By her teen years, Felicity was appearing in important Shakespearean roles. Family friends James Ivory and Ismail Merchant fashioned their fictional film ShakespeareWallah (1965) around the Kendal troupe and gave Felicity the leading role. She returned to England following the film but struggled for a number of years getting work. She appeared on television opposite John Gielgud and soon afterwards, was given the role that made her famous — Barbara Good in the TV series The Good Life, about a couple who decide to live off the land in their decidedly suburban home. She appeared in all 30 episodes, which extended over four series and two specials from 1975 to 1978. Several other TV programmes followed, but she made her most important contributions on
the stage. She created roles in a number of plays by Tom Stoppard — with whom she had a highly publicised affair throughout the 1990s — and continued her lifelong work in Shakespeare, playing Desdemona to Paul Scofield's Othello and a memorable Viola in a BBC production of Twelfth Night (1980). Felicity continues to perform regularly in London's West End, and has appeared in numerous TV roles, including the detective series Rosemary and Thyme alongside Pam Ferris. She has been married and divorced twice — to Drewe Henley and Michael Rudman — and has a son by each of her husbands: Charley Henley, born in 1973, and Jacob Rudman, born in 1987. She was brought up as a Catholic, but converted to Judaism at the time of her second marriage. Felicity has received three Variety Club awards: for “Most Promising Newcomer” (1976); “Best Actress” (1979) and “Woman of the Year” in 1984. She was awarded the 1989 London Evening Standard Theatre Award for Best Actress for her performances in William Shakespeare's play, "Much Ado About Nothing" and Anton Chekhov's play, "Ivanov." In 1981, she received the “Rear of the Year” award, which subsequently became an annual event. She participated in the eighth series of Strictly Come Dancing in 2010, partnered with Vincent Simone, finishing eighth out of 14 celebrities. She once said: “I don't treasure things much — just people and pets.”
To advertise call 664 210 468 or email sales@thesentinella.com Mind matters Actor Ross Kemp has opened up about his heartbreak over Barbara Windsor's Alzheimer's battle. Barbara, 82, played Peggy Mitchell on EastEnders for more than 20 years, with Ross playing the role of son Grant. Barbara was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease six years ago, and Ross recently said that she "clearly has no idea who I am." Documentary-maker Ross has filmed a two-part series for ITV, Ross Kemp: Living With Dementia, which sees him try to get to grips with the disease that affects around 850,000 people in the UK. While Barbara didn't take part in the documentary itself, her husband — and primary carer — Scott Mitchell, did talk to Ross about the condition, telling him he has put up "memory boards" for Barbara to help her along and remind her who she is. Ant and Dec “sorry.” Ant and Dec have issued an apology after previously using blackface during episodes of Saturday Night Takeaway. The Geordie duo — Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly, both 44 — imitated people of colour in a number of episodes of the hit ITV show in the early 2000s. In 2003, the pair dressed up as Jamaican women named Patty and Bernice as they tricked the cast of Emmerdale in one of their 'Undercover' segments. Speaking in a clip on the Saturday Night Takeaway DVD, Ant said at the time: "It was funny sitting in a room, learning Jamaican, picking dresses and trying on false nails. These were things I didn’t think I’d ever, ever do." They later impersonated another ethnic minority, when Ant dressed up as an Arab man during a sketch in 2005. The pair — who also host Britain's Got Talent and I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! — have now issued the apology to their 6.8million Twitter followers. They wrote: "We realised that this was wrong and want to say that we are sincerely sorry to everyone that was offended.”
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TOWIE taunt Reality TV star Vas J Morgan has accused The Only Way Is Essex of "systematic racism" in a lengthy statement. The 31-year-old starred on the hit TV show for four years and has now claimed he has been denied the same treatment as his white cast mates, and wasn't allowed to show sides of his personality which were not "angry, aggressive or negative." He recently took to his Instagram page to share the statement with his 468,000 followers. Vas, also a magazine editor, said: "While I have always been proud to be one of the only black and gay reality TV stars on British Television, I have often felt conflicted over the way I was treated and the way I was portrayed. “During the four years I filmed the show, I repeatedly asked producers to allow me to show other sides of my personality — such as my funny, sensitive and loyal side — but I was consistently put into situations that perpetuated the same racial stereotype that has been used to oppress and control black people.” Fern friends Author and TV star Fern Britton, best known for presenting This Morning from 1999 to 2009, recently opened up about her split from husband Phil Vickery after almost 20 years of marriage. Speaking to The Mail On Sunday's Weekend magazine, the mother-of-four spoke about her separation, after announcing the split on social media. She told the publication: "I knew it was important not to live unhappily." The former This Morning star, 62, went on to say: "We were the best of friends. And I miss that friendship. "But I'm sure, once all the tricky bits have been sorted out, we can be friends again." The former couple are parents to Winnie, 18, and Fern also has children from her first marriage to Clive Jones: twins Jack and Harry, 26, and Grace, 23.
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Selection Of Boat Hire At Marina Del Este Top luxury sailing charter operator on the Axarquia/Costa Tropical Sailnplay are ready and waiting to welcome you on one of their great boat trips this summer. For just 20€ you can enjoy a two hour cruise from Marina del Este with a swim and snorkel stop included on La Pinta del Este. Or you can really treat yourself with a half day out (4 hours) with unlimited drinks and a full sumptuous buffet meal on a luxurious motor yacht, Charlie Ruggle, ideal for family celebrations. If you prefer a sailing yacht, then the ever-favourite catamaran trips are still going strong since 2008, and the minimum group size for a private charter has been reduced down from 8 to only 6 guests on all the four hour trips so that your family can relax safe in the knowledge that the correct precautions have been taken for your well being and safety this summer. The catamaran trips are 90€ and the top of the range motor yacht 120€ per person (both half
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Selection Of Boat Hire At Marina Del Este (Continued) supply their own. The office also sells essentials such as sun creams, hats, flip-flops, sunglasses and towels. All the boats have large sundecks where social distancing will not be a problem. La Pinta del Este offers shorter 2 hour trips for up to 50 people at a time around the beautiful bay of La Herradura or Almunecar, with a swim and snorkel stop included. With a bar onboard serving snacks and drinks and only €20 for an adult, and just €12 for children it is sure to be very popular again with families. Planning a party this summer or next year in 2021? Then talk to Mike on 669 118 816 as La Pinta del Este is the perfect venue for your hen, stag, wedding, birthday or anniversary, or any other special event. With Bluetooth music connectivity onboard and superb catering and additional watersports on offer, this party boat is very popular. For sailing
times and more information see the ad in this publication or online. Sailnplay also rent out kayaks and paddleboards for use on the nearby Marina Bay or Hidden Beach, (both only a few minutes away). And finally, Sailnplay are again offering their full range of RIBS, speedboats and powerboats for hire (some with no boat licence required!) from just €175 for half a day. Check all this out on their website www.sailnplay.com give Mike a ring on 669 118 816, or pop into the office at the marina entrance. Looks like there will be something for everybody down at Marina del Este this summer and in spite of the horrible and unusual events of the last few months Sailnplay promise that your visit to Marina del Este will be the highlight of your holiday. See main adverts on pages 20 - 30 - 71 and below
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Random Jokes “Do you believe in life after death?” the boss asked one of his employees. “Yes, Sir.” the employee replied. “Well, then, that makes everything just fine,” the boss went on. “After you left early yesterday to go to your grandmother’s funeral, she stopped by to see you.” ------------------------------------------------------------A young businessman had just started his own firm. He rented a beautiful office and had
it furnished with antiques. Sitting there, he saw a man come into the outer office. Wishing to appear the hot shot, the businessman picked up the phone and started to pretend he had a big deal working. He threw huge figures around and made giant commitments. Finally he hung up and asked the visitor, “Can I help you?” The man said, “Yeah, I’ve come to activate your phone lines.”
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Who Wants To Talk About Covid Again!! So we were sitting in our office, now that we are open again, wondering what interesting and fascinating subject we could write about this month in The Sentinella, that is NOT about Covid! Are we not all sick of it? The problem is that it is still here and everything in our field of work, and everything for our vendors and potential buyers, is still affected by it! One such subject, and one which has been on the lips of many of our buyers and vendors recently, is that of house prices. We are being asked, especially by potential buyers, if the prices are coming down as a result of the crisis. So far, I have to say, we have not seen a queue of vendors waiting to request a price drop, but we have been witness to very keen price negotiations for those deals that have taken place during and post Covid lockdown. It is clear that receiving an offer now on one’s property is an opportunity that cannot be turned down lightly. It is vital to work on that opportunity, to be flexible, whilst also asking the potential
buyer to be reasonable. It is all about having a good relationship with the buyer and good communication between both parties to reach a deal that is acceptable to both parties. It is complicated by the fact that everyone not only wants a bargain, but also wants all the paperwork tip top and squeaky clean at the same time, which often means spending money before a sale. I think in summary we are likely to see more buyers demanding keener prices over the coming months. Deciding on a price at which to market a property is all about good planning, starting with what one would like to take home after all expenses and working backwards, to achieve a final price. If you are thinking of selling but are unsure about pricing, do get in contact. We are happy to help you work out the right price and the right moment to market your property. By Toni Waterman, Unspoilt Andalusia (see advertisement below)
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CAS Shop Open Again Hallelujah! The Costa Animal Society’s (CAS) charity shop is open again with great bargains on men’s and ladies’s clothing, accessories, books, bric-a-brac, and many other surprises. The shop's large inventory is clean and well-presented with a friendly staff of volunteers on hand to help.
number is 643 625 334.
*It is mandatory that you wear a mask during your visit.
For more information please stop by the shop and ask to speak with our shop manager May Delaney.
The CAS shop welcomes donations. Please help us to restock our shelves. Of course all shop proceeds go directly towards helping our animal friends in need, primarily for vet bills and kenneling costs. The Costa Animal Society (CAS) Shop is located next door to the Good Stuff Café in Nerja at No. 2 Calle Castilla Perez. Our opening hours are Monday to Saturday from 10.00am until 2.00pm. The shop phone
CAS is 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.
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New Normality Hopefully, you’ll be reading The Sentinella today without the need for technology. It’ll be in your hands or, as the slogan says, the little mag will be in your bag. It’s July and we are in new normality. The empty skies of the last 3 and a half months will now show signs of aircraft with the white contrails crisscrossing the blue. Perhaps you feel apprehensive and a little bit scared at the arrival of visitors? Perhaps, you feel relief and hope? However, we are not normal yet, we are newly normal and some of those restrictions we grew accustomed to are here to stay for just a little while longer. I asked around to gauge opinion on the most loathed and here’s the top two that my simple survey revealed… 1. The Mask Coming firmly first was the dreaded mask. It didn’t seem to matter whether you’d had one custom made or gone for the cheap paper variety, the mask is not a welcome addition to our lives. Why? Worn with glasses, it is almost an instrument of torture suffocating and blinding the poor wearer. Glasses get misted up making collisions with others far more likely. It’s difficult to measure 1.5 metres when you can’t see where you are going. The mask is hot, restrictive and uncomfortable. You have to remember to take it everywhere like you used to take an ID when you were 18 and could legally drink in the UK. Your face tan will be two shades this summer and you’ll have strap marks round your wrist. Though there are many ways to visibly carry your mask. There’s the under chin method for easy application in the event of a crowd. The wrist, the elbow. Though the elbow is pretty useless if you’re going to elbow bump a greeting as you’ll contaminate your mask. There’s the top of the head like a hair band and I even saw someone with it on their shoulder like a handbag.
2. Plastic gloves Not quite as universally detested as the mask or as necessary it seems, plastic gloves seem to irk us because of the huge range of quality available at our supermarkets. Lidl and Aldi are the clear winners here. Their gloves are streets ahead in superiority and strength. Whilst the idea is a once only use, I could easily recycle these beauties for cleaning my bathroom or exterior painting the house or maybe performing surgery. However, in hot Andalusia, my only complaint would be their quality makes then very hot to wear and my palms are certainly sweaty from the experience. Mercadona’s and Supersol’s gloves are much flimsier. If you sanitise before application, you have a struggle of mammoth proportion to get your digits safely into place. The struggle is real and the supermarket’s entrance is filled with poor customers whose hands will not conform gracefully. Dia gave up early on finger shaped gloves. They initially provided plastic bags with a picture of a hand on just in case you were confused. Now cost cutting means you get just a couple of plastic bags. Wearing plastic bags and trying to open plastic bags at the fruit and vegetable section is impossible. I’ve had to be rescued by staff who handle my bag opening thereby making sanitation useless. Add to this, trying to access their loyalty App means removing the bag to unlock my phone nullifying any health benefits. Special mention goes to hand sanitiser’s skin drying quality, beaches with so many regulations but no real way to enforce them or trying to work out whether it’s 1.5m or 2m distance and what exactly that distance looks like. Luckily, I’m just 1.5m tall or short so the other half just needs to lie me on the floor to work out social distancing. Written by Grimble
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Wines Worth Locating: The Winebarn Germany utilises Riesling grapes to great advantage and the resulting wines have a range from Trocken (dry), Kabinett (medium-dry), through medium and sweet, to Beerenauslese (very sweet) and Eiswein (even sweeter).
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The WineBarn Ltd company specialises in finding, importing and offering German wines of superb quality and elegance. Their MD is Iris Ellmann. Iris is very much acknowledged and respected. One of the UK’s first Fellows (The Riesling Fellowship), Iris is an expert in German wines. The team are extremely proud of having been recognised as The IWC Best German Wine Merchant. Advice includes recommendations for food pairings, any occasions and events. The WineBarn also offers a Rare and Antique Wines Service, sourcing elusive investment wines from hidden German cellars. For this ‘quest’ I searched for dry Riesling wines.
exceptional quality. Aldinger Rebhuhn Riesling Trocken I found to have very acceptable orchard fruits on the bouquet. Certainly crisp and fresh, with a good finish on the palate. Ideal to grace many dining tables, this is another popular production. www.thewinebarn.co.uk/collections/aldinger
The Allendorf family have a history of over 700 years, living and working in the Rheingau region, which is home to the famed Riesling white wine grape. Their estate is recognised as one of the largest family-owned wineries in the Rheingau. Allendorf Save Water Drink Riesling (dry) has a primary fruity sensation, including apricot and crisp apple, for the nasal senses. Continuing to the mouthfeel and palate’s enjoyment, this is a very popular, refreshing wine.
Since the latter part of the 15th century the Aldinger family have worked the land in the town of Fellbach. Committed and dedicated to their productions, the wines produced have
Riesling wines are great to accompany numerous dishes of cuisine, as well as having the ability to be enjoyed on their own. These and many more excellent wines with a passion - a good number of which are (multi) award-winning - are available from The WineBarn Ltd. Ordering is easy and available online, too. Orders are dealt with quickly and efficiently, dispatching to all types of properties, including hotels, Michelin-starred restaurants, retailers, private clients, homes and offices. The WineBarn is delivering now. The WineBarn Ltd, 16 Taylor’s Yard, Sutton Scotney, Winchester, Hampshire, SO21 3XX, England. Tel: 00 44 (0) 1962 761215 E-mail: wine@thewinebarn.co.uk www.thewinebarn.co.uk
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Volunteers needed. The Costa Animal Society needs your help, particularly with their efforts at the Sunday car boot markets in Nerja and Almuñecar. If you have some time, and especially if you own a 4x4 or other large vehicle, your assistance in transporting and selling goods on a Sunday morning would be much appreciated as both these markets help raise much needed funds to care for rescued animals. If you can assist CAS in any way call Wendy: 660271984 or Vera: 680 315880. 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
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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 Monday is quiz night at the Irish Rover, El Copo, Torre del Mar. Come and support local charities. Call 603 186 347 to reserve a table. Every Tuesday Country Farmers Market between 10am 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 Move It To Music! dance fitness classes take place Saturdays at 11am annually from mid October to Easter, at Nerja’s Millenium Wellness Center in Pasaje Milenio 3 (just off the far entrance to Carabeo car park). Gentle exercise and simple dance moves set to catchy pop tunes. Ideal for beginners and very popular with the 50-plus age group. Enquiries: WhatsApp/tel 675 846 217 / moveittomusic@yahoo.co.uk Fellowship of Jesus Christ the King Whether you live in, or are visiting the Nerja area, we would be delighted to welcome you to the Fellowship of Jesus Christ the King. Our meetings are characterised by uplifting songs and relevant sermons and a modern but reverent service. Why not come along to praise God and meet and make new friends, every Sun at 10.30. Prayer meetings on Wed at 11.00. Pasaje San Miguel, Nerja, Email: fojctk@gmail.com www.facebook.com/FOJCTK
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...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: Malaga ITV Call: 902 702 727 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 952 048 804 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
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Telefonica Dial 1002 to report a fault on the line. For general enquiries dial 1004 Church services in English The Anglican Parish of Nerja & Almuñécar Services at Iglesia San Miguel (St Michael's Church), Nerja every Sunday at 12 noon and at Capilla de Nuestra Señora del Carmen (Fisherman's Chapel), Almuñécar every Sunday at 9.30 a.m. (except during August). There is also a short service of Holy Communion on Wednesdays at 9.30 a.m. in the Church Shop, Calle Málaga, Nerja. Priest in Charge: Father Nigel Thomas. Tel: Church House 952 521 339 Church Shop 952 522 460. 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: 952 219 396 Velez-Malaga - Capilla De San Jose, Calle Linares 7, Velez-Malaga. Sun 10.30. Tel 952 407 050 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.
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‘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 LADIES WOT LUNCH 2nd Monday of each month except July & Aug. Restaurante el Trapiche, Velez Malaga. 1pm for 1:30 start, finishing 4 to 4:30. Enjoy a 4 course meal with wine for just 11€ with a raffle included and an interesting 20 minute talk on a variety of subjects. patriciagabbitas@gmail.com Lux Mundi Ecumenical Centre, Torre del Mar. Avda. Moscatel 1”I”, (Jardines Viña Malága/Antigua Casa de la Viña), Torre del Mar, 29740. Opening hours Mon through Friday 10am - 1pm and 3pm 6pm. For further information and bookings please contact the Centre, Torre del Mar Tel.952 543 334 E-mail: luxmundi@lux-mundi.org Please note you are unable to make bookings through the website. July Events Check with the centre 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 Mon and Thurs afternoons at 3.00pm. We play at El Zoco, Calle Neptuno, Nerja. 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
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What’s O n out of Torre towards Malaga. Call Gail 951 067 723 www.phoenixsocialclub.co.uk 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 recruiting singers. Would you like to join a choir? We are inviting new singers to become members of the local, long-established choir, Coral Coraxalia under the leadership of Eusebio Pita. Rehearsals Thurs 17.30–8pm in the room under Inmobiliaria Maroma Estate Agents (on the left at the crossroads in Puente Don Manuel A402) For more info call 689 111 352 email 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.
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) : a h a Jokes h An old, old man loved to fish and spent as much time as he could on the river. He was sitting in his boat the other day when he heard a voice say, ‘Quick. Quick! Pick me up!’ He looked around but couldn’t see anyone. He thought that he was imagining it, when he heard the voice say, ‘Go on. Just pick me up.’ He looked in the water and there, floating on a leaf, was a big green frog. The man said, ‘Are you talking to me?’ The frog replied, ‘Yes, I’m talking to you. Pick me up and kiss me and I’ll turn into the most beautiful woman you have ever seen – and I’ll become your bride.’ The man looked at the frog for a short time, picked it up carefully…and placed it in its front breast pocket. The frog said alarmingly, ‘What? Are you nuts? Didn’t you hear me? Kiss me and I will be your beautiful wife.’ He looked down into his pocket and said, ‘Nah. At my age, I’d rather have a talking frog ------------------------------------------------------------When I was a boy, my mother would send me down to the shops with a £1. I’d come back with a bag of potatoes, 3 bottles of milk, a block of cheese, a packet of tea and 6 eggs. You could never do that now, there’s too many security cameras!! ------------------------------------------------------------I want to start a new company that makes both condoms and coffins. The slogan would be; “We got you covered whether you’re coming or going!” ------------------------------------------------------------Some bloke hit me over the head with a power tool. I was minding my own business, then ‘Bosch!’ ------------------------------------------------------------The dog ran off last night, so there I was
walking around the park looking for 20 minutes but I couldn’t find him. My wife said I should look harder, so I shaved my head and got a tattoo, but still can’t find the dog. ------------------------------------------------------------One day my housework-challenged husband decided to wash his t-shirt. Seconds after he stepped into the laundry room, he shouted to me, “What setting do I use on the washing machine?” “It depends,” I replied. “What does it say on your shirt?” He yelled back, '“University of Oklahoma.” And they say blondes are dumb... ------------------------------------------------------------Q: If you see a Liverpool fan on a bike, why should you never swerve to hit him? A: It might be your bike ------------------------------------------------------------Q: What has Old Trafford on a Saturday afternoon at 5.45pm got in common with Wormwood Scrubs? A: They are both full of cockneys trying to get out. ------------------------------------------------------------Three old football fans are in a church praying for their teams. The first one asks, “Oh Lord, when will England next win the World Cup? God replies: “In the next five years.” “But I’ll be dead by then,” says the man. The second one asks. “Oh Lord when will Tottenham win the Premier League?” God answers. “I will be dead by then!” ------------------------------------------------------------A blind man with his guide dog walks into a pub. He stands in the middle of the pub, picks his dog up and starts swinging it around his head. The landlord rushes over and asks “What do you think you are playing at mate”? The blind man replies “Just looking around.”
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Jokes h a ha A tourist walked into a Brighton antique shop. After looking around for a while, he noticed a very life-like bronze statue of a rat. It had no price tag, but it was so striking that he decided to buy it anyway. He took it to the owner and said: "How much is this bronze rat?" The owner replied, "It's €12 for the rat and €100 for the story." The tourist gave the owner his €12 and said, "I'll just take the rat, you can keep the story." As he walked off down the street, he noticed that a few real rats had crawled out of the sewers and begun following him. This was a little disconcerting, so he started to walk a little faster, but within a couple of blocks the swarm of rats had grown to hundreds, and they were all squealing and screeching in a very menacing way. He increased his speed and ran on towards the beach and as he ran, he looked behind him and saw the rats now numbered in their MILLIONS and they were running faster & faster. By now very concerned, he ran to down the pier and threw the bronze rat far out into the water. Amazingly, the millions of real rats jumped into the water after it and were all drowned. The man walked back to relate all this to the shop owner, who said: "Ah, you've come back for the story then?" "No," said the tourist, "I came back to see if you've got a West Ham supporter and anything French!" ------------------------------------------------------------A fleeing Taliban, desperate for water, was plodding through the Afghanistan desert when he saw something far off in the distance. Hoping to find water, he hurried toward the object, only to find a little old Jewish man at a small stand selling ties.
The Taliban asked, "Do you have water?" The Jewish man replied, "I have no water, would you like to buy a tie? They are only €5." The Taliban shouted, "Idiot! I do not need an overpriced tie. I need water! I should kill you, but I must find water first”. "OK," said the old Jewish man. "It does not matter that you do not want to buy a tie and that you hate me. I will show you that I am bigger than that. If you continue over that hill to the east for about two miles, you will find a lovely restaurant. It has all the ice cold water you need. Muttering, the Taliban staggered away over the hill. Several hours later he staggered back. "Your f****** brother won't let me in without a tie." ------------------------------------------------------------Hickory dickory dock, the mouse ran up the clock, the clock struck one and smashed his head in! ------------------------------------------------------------Simple Simon met a pie man going to the fair. Said simple Simon to the pie man “What have you got there?” “Pies you idiot” 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 NEW MEMBERS WANTED - EL CAPITAN TENNIS CLUB Torre Del Mar. Open to new members. For information Ring 623192294. WANTED BUSINESS PARTNER to run a coffee and ice cream shop in Torre del Mar. It is brand new, very close to the beach and the main playground. For more details call 651 357 209
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s e g a P e l Puzz Get Quizical
Hey Diddle Riddle
1. What is the national currency of China?
1. I have cities, but no houses. I have mountains, but no trees. I have water, but no fish. What am I?
2. Where on the body would you wear an epaulette? 3. Which type of nut is used to flavour ‘Nutella’ chocolate spread 4. Which famous detective lived at 56B Whitehaven Mansions? 5. Which UK airport has the IATA code LBA? 6. What was the year 1989 in Roman Numerals? 7. How tall is St Paul’s Cathedral in feet? 8. What is six-fourteenths of 112? 9. Who played Phoebe Buffay in the sitcom ‘Friends’? 10. What is the chemical formula for ozone? 11. In which year did Theresa May become Prime Minister?
2. What word in the English language does the following: the first two letters signify a male, the first three letters signify a female, the first four letters signify a great, while the entire world signifies a great woman. What is the word? 3. A girl has as many brothers as sisters, but each brother has only half as many brothers as sisters. How many brothers and sisters are there in the family? 4. A female body lies at the bottom of a multi-storey building. It looks as though she committed suicide by jumping from one of the floors. When the detective arrives, he goes to the first floor of the building, opens the closed window, and flips a coin towards the ground. He goes to the second floor and does the exact same thing. He continues to do this until he gets to the top floor of the building. When he comes back down, he states that it was a murder and not a suicide. How does he know that?
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Puzzle P ages
Across
Crossword
Down
1 Obligation (4)
1 Dilapidated (8)
3 Pre-meal drink (8)
2 Claw (5)
9 West Indian song (7)
4 Prophesy (13)
10 Flinch (5)
5 Automaton (5)
11 Boredom (5)
6 Seismic sea wave (7)
12 Faint praise (3,3)
7 Counterfeit (4)
14 Boisterous (2,4,7)
8 Leap (6)
17 Hunting expedition (6)
13 Exploit (8)
19 Sacred city of Islam (5)
15 Physically fit (7)
22 Additional (5)
16 Unsusceptible (6)
23 Loss of memory (7)
18 Discomfit (5)
24 Machine’s speed regulator (8)
20 Indian social class (5)
25 Apportion (4)
21 Submerged rock or coral (4)
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s e p o c s o Hor by Juanita Banana of Banana Moon www.AbsoluteAxarquia.com ARIES: March 21-April 20 You’re a beacon of optimism as July begins but it feels like the end of the world a few days later. You can get a grip and cast out these demons with your head staying clear to mid-month. Your goals are realistic and your victories are sweet TAURUS: April 21-May 21 You have until late on the 17th to fulfill ambitions, drink in surrounding beauty and talk people into positions that work for you. On the 11th and 12th there’s enough of you and what you love to satisfy everyone that matters. Seekers and builders can look forward to a great week from there GEMINI: May 22-June 21 The universe challenges you for the first three days of July with some of this coming from inside yourself. You have many friends but the bad guys have interfered once too often and should be driven away CANCER: June 22-July 22 You’re at the height of your powers but want something more. Colleagues and friends are loyal as you consistently meet their expectations. Break out of a trap on the 6th by surrendering one thing to gain another. New experiences will make you shine
LIBRA: September 23 - October 22 During the first week of July, there are moods swings. Maybe you are stable but somebody close to you isn’t. You see the light even if you can’t adjust it and find moderate relief during the second week. After this you may be stuck with someone whose caution makes you look like a risk-taker SCORPIO: October 23 - November 21 You’re still at the top of your game as July commences but responsibility creeps in, forcing an unpopular choice. Take this as a much-needed refueling stop. Starting on the 21st, you’re in a cosmic safety zone for the rest of July Scorpio, go wild with impunity SAGITTARIUS: November 22 - December 21 You have two high points in early July. The first one begins the month and runs through to the 5th. People love you and will do anything to help. Then there’s a wake-up call, followed by another brush with fame and improvement from the 8th to the 10th. The last weekend of the month kicks off a stratospheric week where you once again reign CAPRICORN: December 22 - January 20 Count your wealth in a world that intoxicates you naturally. Your conscience demands that you do something meaningful with your life, for which you find the answer by the 11th/12th. Expect to wade through some logistical and ethical considerations
LEO: July 23-August 23 Politely brush off people who assume you’re interested just because you are there. By the second week of July you’re situation is a better fit but towards the end of this period you need to review past decisions. Life improves after this and the critics and judges move away
AQUARIUS: January 21 - February 19 You’re in a wonderful space for the first ten days of July, ready to stand in line for anything. On the 4th/5th you’re an unexpected winner or accidental hero. You’re aware of shortages for the less fortunate
VIRGO: August 24-September 22 You appear to be trying too hard at one moment, then being successful without trying the next. Becoming activist instead of bystanding brings mixed results but also new elements and experiences. You prefer to acccept responsibility than blame
PISCES: February 20 - March 20 You should not be discouraged. Whatever doesn’t come to you will be replaced or rendered irrelevant by events that illuminate your life between the 2nd and 12th. There are no murky illusions, only brilliant certainties. You’re free to be whoever you’d rather be
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ADVERTISING AGENCY lDigitalleria Website Design and more offers best international service. Faster premium hosting, better and safer Software than open-source CMS. Call 00491788082716 on Whatsapp or 951230255 or Email info@digitalleria.com www.digitalleria.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 Peter 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 lCool Solutions all leading brands of air conditioning supplied and fitted, servicing only â‚Ź30 per unit. Heat pumps for pools and heating. Occupancy sensors supplied and fitted. Tel: 693 047 935 or 625 822 410. Email: coolsolutions.es@gmail.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
BOOKSHOPS lPasatiempo Calle Infantes 32, Torre del Mar, 952 543 703. Email: libreriapasatiempo@hotmail.com
BLINDS lSolar blinds, ideal for large glazed areas to keep the view but also giving privacy and stopping maximum amounts of heat/glare and fading of furnishings. ian@solarshadetinting.com Speak to Ian 644 54 61 76
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
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The Sentinella Paginas BUILDERS (Continued) lJohn Housby, Building, Plastering, Tiling & Painting. For a quotation ring John: 699 261 414. Email: housbyjohn@gmail.com
CARPENTERS lAll Types of Carpentry Jobs Undertaken by time served carpenter. Kitchens, wardrobes, locks. Phone with your requirements. Andrew 660 597 894
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
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
CHIMNEY SWEEP lFireplaces - Inserts - Freestanding log burners and pellet burners. For your annual service Call or Whatsapp: Vaclav 600 663 648 Email: vmatousek6@gmail.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
CLEANING lUltra Clean, Clean & Changeovers, key holding, house-keeping, laundry, window cleaning, gardening etc.. Call Pammy: 674 597 984 Torre del Mar area lSqueaky Clean all types of household cleaning undertaken, key holding, changeovers and laundry. House and pet sitting. 20 years experience in Spain. Call Paula 622 939 742
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. Face 2 Face, skype or online. Experienced with all age groups including children. Calle Tejeda 25, Velez Malaga. Tel: 636 588 697 www.kestrelcounselling.com Email: kestrelcounselling@gmail.com
CURRENCY TRANSFERS lCurrencies Direct. For all your currency transfer requirements; excellent exchange rates, 100% no transfer fees or hidden charges – Contact the Nerja office on 952 906 581 or email nerja@currenciesdirect.com
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
DECORATION INTERIOR/EXTERIOR lTejidos Belen For all your soft furnishings. Specialists in cushions, pillows, accessories, interior & exterior decoration. We repair your sofas & terrace furniture. Tel: 952531732 / 650964624 Avd. Andalucia No.34 (next to Supermarket La Plaza)Torrox Costa
DENTISTRY lClinica Europa Centro internacional, Blq. 86, Torrox Costa. Call: 952 53 09 08 Email: info@clinicaeuropa.eu British dentist, 24hrs response Call: 648 203 157 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
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The Sentinella Paginas DRAIN CLEARANCE lDrains & Plumbing Est.1999. 24 Hour call out. Tel/Fax: 952 539 425. 24 Hour Service: 634 275 030 / 657 862 628 lAt Your Service Plumbing, Electrical, Prop. Maintenance Torre del Mar/Puente don Manuel area. Ex. Corgi reg. with over 35 years experience. Tel: 951 066 064 / 692 330 420 Email: casaflores45@yahoo.es 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: daniel@axarenergy@gmail.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 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 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 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
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
EST AGENTS/PROPERTY RENTALS lSpanish Management Vinuela (next to the Farmacia) Sales, Rentals, Management, Holidays. Professional advice with 14 years experience in Spain. Tel 666 135 516 / 618 940 829 Email: spanishmanagement1@gmail.com Web: www.spanishmanagement.com 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
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
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
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HANDYMAN SERVICES lAxarquia Handyman Services, Flat-pack assembly & installation specialist, shelving, blinds, painting and decorating, pool maintenance, general DIY. Or just an extra pair of hands. Phone or Whatsapp Bill: 617 61 29 16 or Email: bsacbill@gmail.com (Based near Lake Vinuela)
HEALTH & BEAUTY lWeight Control - Herbalife Independent Distributor, Bea Savory, 665 118 607 beasav24@gmail.com (business opportunity also available)
HEALTH SHOPS lRincón Natural Nerja: natural remedies, organic food, superfoods, natural skincare products, spelt husk pillows, essential oils, incense & feng shui crystals. Alternative therapies: personalised weight control coaching, naturopath consultance etc. C/ Carretera 1, in front of Supersol, Nerja. Tel. 952 523 503 ONLINE-SHOP for Europe www.rinconnatural.com lHigh Grade Medical Cannabis Oils for sale - helps people with Cancer, Anxiety, Depression, Pain, Diabetes, Epilepsy, Fibromyalgia, Glaucoma. Prices from €30/60ml 6%CBD. Magy's Garden Grow Av.Andalucia 106, Caleta de Velez Tel: 952 511 857 magysgardengrow@hotmail.com
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
HOUSE CLEARANCES lNeed your house clearing, garden clearing, scrap collecting etc? Odd jobs.. painting, restoration, local transport. Call or Whatsapp Jan the Van Man 643 623 681
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: 722 708 615 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
KENNELS AND CATTERIES lResidencia Cantalobos the Pet Hotel in La Herradura, offers the highest standards of care for your pets. Call Now - Tel: +34 603 739 886. www.valleverdeanimalrescue.org email: valleverdeanimalrescue@hotmail.com Facebook: Cantalobos Pet Hotel 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. lSheila’s Cattery - Small cattery ‘just for cats’ in the Riogordo/Benamagosa countryside. We treat and care for your cats as our own. Tel: +34 643 635 617 www.sheilascattery.com Facebook: sheilascattery
KITCHENS lIdecocina, Perfecting quailty, price and service since 1980. Design and fitting all types of kitchens and all styles, including accessories and electrical appliances. 952 541 895 C/Los Prados, 4 Torre del Mar. www.idecocina.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
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MOTORBIKE RENTALS lRoyal Motorbike Tours Fun and adventure on a Royal Enfield 500 Classic motorcycle. Half and full day tours along the gorgeous back roads of Andalucia. Book now WhatsApp (+34) 652 200 702 *Motorcycle licence is mandatory. www.royalmotorbiketours.com
METALWORK lMetalwork made to measure - Gates, Doors, Rejas. M.O.T. welding and on-site repairs. All areas. Also building work. All work guaranteed. We support the Axarquia Animal Rescue Charity. Andy: 676 719 066 Email: sainbena@hotmail.com
MOBILITY PRODUCTS lBlue Badge Mobility.S.L Hire & Sales of Mobility Scooters, Wheelchairs, Bathroom aids, Toilet Aids, Stair Lifts, Long term rentals, Best prices on the Costa. Quality Service. Contact Gary Or Sara 952967015/635445279 www.bluebadgemobility.com
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
lOpticas Perea – Optical & Audio Centre. C/Santa Margarita, 15, Torre del Mar. Tel: 951 241 410 Email: info@opticasperea.es or visit our website www.opticasperea.es We speak English, German, French and Spanish.
PAINTING & DECORATING lProfessional Painting & Decorating. All aspects; internal, external, paint effects, murals, paper hanging, furniture, kitchen doors etc... Tradesman with 35 years experience. MPServices WhatsApp 669 330 076
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
lSur Integral for all your plumbing or electrial needs. Also solar panels & air conditioning. Call: 627 262 624 / 679 313 215 surintegral.jl@gmail.com lEnglish/Spanish Plumber Over 30 years experience, trained and qualified in England. All plumbing work undertaken. For a fast and reliable service. Call José on: 638 609 906 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 MAINTENANCE lAll Mainenance For Your Property Garden maintenance, Clearance and Construction. Interior and Exterior Painting, Pool Cleaning Service etc... Covering all areas. Call: 634 340 706
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The Sentinella Paginas 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 lTransportation to UK to Spain to UK. Whole van loads or single items. Good rates. Regular trips. Also local removals. Call Graham: 620 353 594 Email: vgcasacolor@gmail.com lTony Roam Removals 15 years To & Fro Spain to UK. ES: 636 393 542 / UK: 07973 362 003 Email: tonyroam@btconnect.com www.euroam.co.uk 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 lVamosvan.com for all your removal, transportation or man and van requirements. Fully insured and legal, Call: 683 592 449 (Spain) 07378 89 89 90 (UK) Email: dayn@vamosvan.com / www.vamosvan.com
RENT A CAR lRent a Car Estrella Rent Delivery and collection at Malaga airport or in your location. Automatic cars. Unlimited kilometers, full insurance, VAT and additional driver included. 952 511 209 www.estrellarent.com / estrellarentweb@gmail.com lTransauto Rent A Car Malaga Our cars are delivered at the airport parking. Unlike other companies where you have to wait 30 minutes for a mini bus to collect you. No refuelling service fee. www.transauto.es Tel: 952 105 050
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
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PEÑONCILLO TORROX COSTA FP1087 A marvellous 3-bedroom villa with separate studio apartment, large garage/workshop, pool, outside bar/lounge and views to the Mediterranean
445,000€ WE URGENTLy REQUIRE PROPERTIES FOR LONG, MEDIUM AND SHORT TERM RENTAL FOR CLIENTS FROM NERJA TO MáLAGA ON THE COAST AND INLAND. ALL ASPECTS OF THE RENTAL TAKEN CARE OF.
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FP1088
A fenced rural plot with 4 separate
CANILLAS DE ACEITUNO FP1080
tourism at a bargain price of
A small one-bedroom village house in this popular village in need of slight reform to maximize its potential
350,000€
ONLy 28,000€
residential units totalling 10 bedrooms suitable for development in rural
Calle Dr Fleming, 1 Nerja. 29780 Tel: 952 52 41 40 Mob: 637 278 306 / 606 087 362
