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The Sentinella Competition
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Please mention The Sentinella when responding to adverts The Trouble With Pools...
When we talk to our buyers, anyone and everyone who wants to buy in this part of Spain in the countryside has one thing on their minds – “we want a pool!!” Having been the owner of a pool at our B&B for the past 20 years, many of those reading this who are also pool owners will know what I mean when one asks if it’s such a good thing. You have leaks, tiles that come off, and having to re-grout, back-breaking work regularly cleaning them, massive water evaporation in the summer making your pool guzzle up too much precious water, that horrible green algae that floats in clouds in your otherwise perfect pool, scrubbing off that brown sticky stuff on the edges that is sun tan lotion. And so it goes on! So the trouble with pools is they can be fun, but also a lot of effort and bother! And worst of all, as pool owners, we often end up doing all the hard work so that other people, (friends, family or paying guests) can enjoy it, and not us! Now with the wonderful invention of pool cleaning robots, life is becoming easier on the middle back, but they are expensive and also need maintenance. And getting other people to do that work for you can also be expensive. And then we have the chemicals, the endless products and tools required and so it goes on! Of course, despite this, everyone still wants a pool! The worst problem we have currently as property agents is that there are not enough houses for sale with a pool! They are few and far between at this time, especially at a reasonable price, and much of this problem stems from the fact that it is not permitted to build pools in the countryside, so the only alternative (often the best one, I have to say!) is to have an above ground pool that can be packed away at the end of the Summer. So, if you are sick of maintaining that pool, just for the benefit of others, I have the best solution – sell up your home with a pool and buy something without one! We have the eager buyers, so get in touch and we will help to pass on the Trouble with Pools to someone else! Toni Waterman Unspoilt Andalusia Real Estate See main advert below
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To advertise call 664 210 468 or email sales@thesentinella.com Joke Book - Out Now! Translator Help at Hospital
Oh My Good Gawld 2 Yours truly has put together the 2nd joke book containing 84 pages of solid jokes & funnies. No pictures, no spaces, just pure unadulterated laughter.
Priced at just a fiver!
The volunteer interpreters at the Comarcal Hospital, as well as the health centres in Nerja and Torre del Mar are still having to work by telephone due to Covid.
The telephone service is available for anyone needing help with the language when dealing with medical matters within the public sector on the following numbers:
ENGLISH: 677 903 460
GERMAN: 677 903 475
FRENCH: 600 148 139
The telephones are manned from 8:30am to 14:30pm on working days.
Available at the Tuesday Trapiche Market or email: tonyknight13@yahoo.co.uk or call 664 689 138
When the interpreters do return to working face to face, it will announced on this home page: www.avisavoluntariosinterpretes.com
Please mention The Sentinella when responding to adverts Lux Mundi - Torre Del Mar Costa Animal Society ( CAS)
Lux Mundi Ecumenical Centre, Torre del Mar, Avda. Moscatel 1”I”, (Jardines Viña Malága/Antigua Casa de la Viña), Torre del Mar, 29740. Open mornings only Monday to Friday 10.00 till 13.00 We would like to assure you that we are complying with all the Covid regulations to make your visits to our centre as safe as possible. For further information please contact the Centre, Torre del Mar Tel. 952 543 334 E-mail: luxmundi@lux-mundi.org We are very pleased to announce that the Centre is now open from Monday to Friday from 10.00 to 13.00 hours.
The Spanish groups will be restarting again so if you are interested please contact the Centre about timetables and groups, as because of the restrictions groups will be very limited!!
Our shop will be open Monday, Wednesday and Fridays. Time 11.00 to 13.00. Donations needed. Due to our high sales volume our stocks are running very low. We need ladies clothing, handbags and shoes, jewellery, bedding, throws etc., curtains, cushions, towels, kitchen and glassware. Please ensure that items are in good condition and in working order and can be re-sold. Thursday 24th March – Coach Excursion to Tarifa and Baelo Claudia Roman Ruins. Please join both Lux Mundi, Torre del Mar and Fuengirola on a coach excursion with a stop for breakfast along the way. Your first visit, arriving at approx. 11.00, will be to the city of Tarifa on the Costa de la Luz (Coast of Light) set across the Straits of Gibraltar. Here there will be free time to have lunch and visit the well-preserved Guzman castle near the port and also the remains of the medieval walls. The coach will leave at 15.00 for a half hour drive along the coast to visit the Roman ruins of Baelo Claudia, situated on the beach. The entrance fee is included in the price. You will be free to discover this National History Monument with its archaeological remains of the impressive temple, Forum, basilica, baths, aqueduct, and large fish-salting factory in particular. There is also a Visitors' Centre where many artefacts found on the site can be seen. After the visit at atapprox.16.30 you will join the coach for the return journey and there will be a stop for refreshments along the way. Ticket price 26€ or with a Friends of Lux Mundi card 23€, available at the Centre. (Proceeds for fundraising). Departure Times: Algarrobo (Lidl) 7.15, Caleta (Vets) 7.20, Torre del Mar (Bus Station) 7.30. CAS needs you!
The Costa Animal Society (CAS) is seeking animal-loving, energetic, social media savvy persons to come on board. If you’re a compassionate person who respects the lives of unfortunate animals who live a treacherous life in the wild, hop aboard. There is an occasional heartache, but the rewards in homing animals and receiving videos of these rescue dogs and cats romping about in their forever homes is something to behold.
We are a small, voluntary charity organisation that has been successfully rehoming and assisting abandoned animals in the Nerja, Frigiliana and Maro for over 30 years. We are presently looking for enthusiastic people to join our committee, continuing the work started by the sitting committee, some of whom have recently stepped down after many, many (some, decades) of years of service.
Most importantly, the official posts of President and Secretary need to be filled. For more information, please contact acting President Mae Delaney on 601 629 938. (It should be noted that these are voluntary, unpaid). If interested, there will be a long-standing cadre of volunteers to provide all the necessary details and assist you along the way. We look forward to hearing from you soon.
For more information please stop by the shop or feel free to call our shop manager May Delaney on 601 629 938
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He was a lucky boy!!
I was a very happy man. My wonderful girlfriend and I had been dating for over a year, and so we decided to get married.
There was only one little thing bothering me... It was her beautiful younger sister.
My prospective sister-in-law was twenty-two, wore very tight miniskirts, and generally was bra-less. She would regularly bend down when she was near me, and I always got more than a nice view. It had to be deliberate. Because she never did it when she was near anyone else.
One day her 'little' sister called and asked me to come over to check the wedding invitations. She was alone when I arrived, and she whispered to me that she had feelings and desires for me that she couldn't overcome. She told me that she wanted me just once before I got married and committed my life to her sister. Well, I was in total shock, and couldn't say a word.
She said, 'I'm going upstairs to my bedroom, and if you want one last wild fling, just come up and get me.'
I was stunned and frozen in shock as I watched her go up the stairs. I stood there for a moment, then turned and made a beeline straight to the front door. I opened the door, and headed straight towards my car.
Lord... and behold, my entire future family was standing outside, all clapping! With tears in his eyes, my father-in-law hugged me and said, 'We are very happy that you have passed our little test. We couldn't ask for a better man for our daughter. Welcome to the family.'
And the moral of this story is: Always keep your condoms in your car
Charities
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SEEKING CHARITIES - People helping People Do you know of any SPANISH Charities (O.N.G) who help people and are seeking funding? The American International Club is currently seeking Spanish Organisations who are seeking assistance. If you are aware of an organisation that assists Spanish people, please send an email with contact information to nerjaclub@yahoo.com
The American International Club is a social club open to all nationalities which spans the area from Almunecar to Torrox and beyond. Activities include tapas runs, monthly excursions, petanque, coffee mornings, dinners and walks. The Club raises funds for Spanish charities and each year makes a significant donation to a local organisation as a way of saying "thank you" to our host nation. Our motto is "If it isn't fun, we don't do it". To join in the fun email: nerjaclub@yahoo.com http://www.americaninternationalclub.com
Los Romanes Royal British Legion. Los Romanes branch has two venues. We meet weekly at The Asador Restaurant Puente Don Manuel, on Mon 12.00 – 1400 hrs. And on a Wed at midday at the Bar La Vega, Torre Del Mar. Our friendly group get together not only to raise funds for and support TRBL in Spain, but also meet to be with friends and have some fun, including quizzes, bingo, monthly lunches etc. You do not have to have served in the Armed Forces to become a member. Interested? Then please Phone Branch Secretary Sue on 691 544 140 or just pop in for a chat.
Furniture shop, Torre del Mar is looking for volunteers who have a free morning or afternoon every week to help us to sell second hand furniture and attend to customers in the new store. Would you like to help us? Contact 952564910/671048304 voluntariado@cudeca.org
PIPPA’S PAWPRINTS CHARITY SHOP Calle Antonio Jimenez No. 4b, behind the Bus Station and the Notary. Cards, bric-a-brac, bags, shoes and quality clothing at knock-down prices. Now open from Tues to Sat 10.30am - 2pm. 622574174 Every 2nd Wednesday in the month - AAR monthly quiz at La Tasca. 3pm start. Opposite the police station, Torre del Mar. Call Shelia for details 640 328 051
Every Tuesday is Tony’s Bingo Quiz at The Belvedere at 3pm in Torre del Mar. Come along for a great fun afternoon! Call 610 100 908 to reserve a table.
Every Thursday Quiz at Bar Samba 7pm.
Every Tuesday Country Farmers Market between 9.30am and 1.30pm. Los Jardines del Trapiche Call: Anita 627 877 164
Argentine Tango classes in Torrox: Wed 5pm - 6pm Salón Pilates con Lorena Calle Deire, edificio fantasia, sótano 2 derecha, Torrox pueblo Mario Correa 649 59 55 94 mac1710@gmail.com
Scottish Country Dance Classes Every Tuesday evening from 7.15pm - 9pm at El Trapiche Restaurant, for all levels, with or without partners. For further information please contact George Bain on 619 069 966
The Nerja Players meet on 1st and 3rd Tues of the month between Oct and Apr. Perfomances are rehearsed readings. Calle Castilla Perez 1, Nerja. Look for the very large BLUE entrance door. We are between Salon de Juegos and a Supermarket. Reservations on our website. Email: admin@thenerjaplayers.com
Torrox Tornadoes Walking Football Club Looking for players of this new team based in Torrox, for 50 and over men’s physical and mental health and to make new friends. Joining the new league on the Costa Del Sol. Join us on Facebook “Torrox Tornadoes Walking Football Club”
New Life Church Whether you live in Nerja or are visiting our area, we would be delighted to welcome you. Our meetings are characterised by uplifting songs, relevant sermons and a modern but reverent service. During this time of uncertainty, God's word reminds us that the Gospel shines brightest in times of darkness. We are a Bible based Church community continuing to help people find their way back to God. Sunday Service 11.00am Prayer Meetings Wednesdays 11.00am Pasaje San Miguel, Nerja, info@nlcnerja.com / www.nlcnerja.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/nlcne
The Top Ten Coldest Temperatures ever recorded in Spain...
1. −35.9°C Vega de Liordes - 7/1/21
2. −34.1°C Pallars Sobirà - 6/1/21
3. −32°C Lake Estangento - 2/2/56
4. −30°C Calamocha - 17/12/63
5. −28.2°C Molina de Aragón - 28/1/52
6. −28°C Molina de Aragón - 17/12/63
7. −28°C Monreal del Campo - 17/12/63
8. −27.6°C Ávila - 12/1/45
9. −27.2°C Camesa de Valdivia - 4/1/71
10. −27°C Luco de Jiloca - 17/12/63
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Riddle Answers: 1. Footsteps 2. Starting (staring, string, sting, sing, sin, in & I) 1. Richard Nixon 2. Show Boat 3. 181 4. 100m 3. A penny 5. June Whitfield 6. Martini 4. David 5. Yesterday, today & tomorrow 7. Charles de Gaulle 8. The casing for the 6. The living room ships compass 7. Your name 9. Jimmy Carter 8. What stairs? You live in a one storey house! 10. 4in 11. Bovine
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