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editor With summer round the corner, expectations of a good summer trade are running high. I know the weather has not been kind so far, but one thing is certain summer is coming and it will be hot. This is as predictable as”tomorrow is another day”.

This reminds of the story about the ant and the cicada, so let’s work our hardest in summer to be able to benefit from it in winter.

On a different note it was a pleasant surprise to be recognised by the Mayor of Manilva as a foreign resident who has integrated into the way of life and worked 15 years to build this business from within the district.

Let’s look forward to the start of summer in June.

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Con el verano a la vuelta de la esquina, las expectativas por un buen trabajo vernal son muy altas. Ya sabemos que el tiempo no ha sido muy amable hasta ahora, pero una cosa es cierta el verano se acerca y será caliente. Esto es tan predecible como “mañana será otro día”.

Esto me recuerda la historia de la hormiga y la cigada, así que debemos trabajar lo más duro posible en verano para poder beneficiarse en invierno.

Por otro lado fue una agradable sorpresa el ser reconocido por la Alcaldeisa de Manilva como residente extranjero que se ha integrado en el pueblo y trabajando por 15 años para crear esta empresa desde dentro del distrito.

Veamos con interés el inicio del verano en junio.

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ESCUELA DE ARTE ECUESTRE COSTA DEL SOL The largest and most renowned equestrian centre in Spain Everything you would expect to find in an equestrian centre and much more.

British Horse Society (BHS) Approved and Examination Centre. Awarded with the highest ranking (4 stirrups) by the Andalusian Federation of Horse Riding (FAH) Our facilities suit the needs of all riders from absolute beginners to competition levels, from Pony Club starting at age 5 to Professional Dressage and Jumping with experienced instructors, certified by the BHS and FAH. Full Livery in state of the art boxes to include all the horse needs including exercise.

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Dressage Competition The bar and restaurant “El Abrevadero� was finally reopened to coincide with the Copa ANCCE and Doma Classica championship that took event during the week-end 19th to 21st April.

It certainly was nice to see the restaurant back in business with loads of people attending.

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It was invigorating to see the different level classes competing for first place, as follows: • Preliminary & Final 4 years old • Preliminary & Final 5 years old • Preliminary & Final 6 years old • Classic 1 & Classic 2 • The St. George’s Prize • The Gran Premio We publish here below the results for the main event the “Gran Premio” however you can see the charts for all of these other competitions on the following website address: http://www.topiberian.com/shows/2013/ estepona_1/docs/Copa-ANCCE.pdf The Escuela de Arte Ecuestre is much more than just a school; it is the best equestrian centre in Europe. Where would you find 7,000 m2 of riding arena computer controlled for sand moisture? And a covered arena for good measure with 1200 seats?

It is of little wonder it has been chosen for some of the competitions that take place in Spain.

Of course there are more competitions yet to come, some will be friendly, others regional and higher levels which includes an exciting national jump competition in July. We are hoping to announce these in due time as and when we are informed.

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Top Dog or Top Dick

By The Count De La Perrelle

I have been involved in business for many, many years and it never fails to surprise me how thick some business owners and managers can be. Where on earth do they get this God theory where they know everything and their staff know nothing. I have met with many employees in various businesses recently just to find out how they interact with their bosses.

It is quite amazing to me just how many bosses are bullies by being intrusive, controlling and picky. Bosses who take credit for all the hard work that the staff may have accomplished and who never provide any positive feedback.

This type of employer makes for a bad Boss, bad to the core! This in turn is really bad for the business as a whole.

Staff cheerfulness is paramount to a stable operation. Bosses need to be hands on and to take a real interest in all their staff as well as the day to day running of the business.

I can give you an example of this as a few days ago I was enjoying a coffee and a snack in a local restaurant and mentioned to the waitress, who was charming and helpful, that they seemed to be really busy on that day. She replied that they had been double-booked with a party and it was 10

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all hands needed to complete the work. I asked where the Restaurant Manager was and she told me that he had decided to take the day off to play a round of golf! Any employer in his right mind would realise that by doing this and not being there to help out will definitely spread discontent amongst members of staff.

No business can support dead weight It is obvious to me that in this instance the boss lacks training and is so overwhelmed with his job requirements that he can’t provide support for his employees. Perhaps he has been promoted too quickly or his reporting responsibilities have expanded beyond his reach. Being an Owner/Manager means, in many cases, working at the business. Many people open a Restaurant thinking they will pay a Manager to run the front of the house and a Chef to run the back of the house, while they sit at the bar with their friends and count the money. Wrong! Restaurants can’t support dead weight for very long.

Some other points I would like to mention here; if you are operating your business as General Manager and have appointed department Managers whether it be a Head Chef, Senior waiting staff or Office Manager, then for goodness sake let them do the job they have been given. Work with them, let them do the job they have been trained for and are experienced in and let them grow, then the business will grow with them. Bosses who use demeaning behaviour tend to forget that staff require civil, professional treatment at work. Help them advance their career and you will find that your business will benefit and that your Staff will stay with you and be keen to help you expand.

normal hours then make sure they are remunerated and thanked for any help they may have given. I can assure you that they will be most grateful if you take the time to notice when they are working any extra time. Listening to your team will also create an eager culture with high expectations. In a very short time you will have created a keen impassioned team enabling you to meet that level of business satisfaction.

Your workers are more than just shift Managers, Chefs, Servers and Ancillary Staff; they are people, with aspirations and dreams. If you take the time to learn about their working goals and help to develop them, your labour situation just might improve.

People who are made to feel badly about themselves perform as they feel—badly. They will tend to treat the Customers poorly and have little care about the company or the job. Take time to develop your team and you will create true loyalty and the chance for your business to thrive.

Finally Any business is only as good as its employees. Of course hiring the best staff is important, but so is looking after their interests once they’re part of your team. Always remember whether you are an Owner or a department Manager, once you’ve hired your staff you have a duty of care to them.

Pay wages on time Remember also that there are one or two extremely important things necessary for a contented organisation. Always pay wages on time. People rely on their wages to fulfil their own commitments and you have no right to damage their financial structure.

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Did you know that..?

A collection of useless but interesting facts for after dinner conversation in Andalucia

Computer nerds are the new alpha males. According to a survey, 59% of women admire men who can fix computers – so-called technosexuals – but only 49% feel the same about those who can repair a car. The technosexuals are in such demand that two-fifths of men admit to having exaggerated their IT skills in an attempt to impress women. Express The reason we don’t eat horses is that it has been forbidden to Christians since the 8th century. The Germans, who were still pagans a the time consumed horse meat, so Pope Gregory III decreed that recent Christians should show that they were no longer pagans by avoiding eating horses.

All of Christian Europe followed this taboo until the time of Napoleon. He encouraged the eating of horses on the grounds that it was not rational to avoid such a useful source of meet. The Guardian

Global house prices are rising and falling in equal numbers. Over the past year prices have jumped most in Hong Kong, prompting further government efforts to cool the market.

They have dropped by 9.3% in Spain, the heaviest faller. The overall trend is down, however, since in three of the countries where prices are rising they are doing so at a slower pace than a year ago. The Economist.

A leading solvency specialist has calculated that 140 high-street retailers are on the critical list and – a further 13,700 were in significant distress before Christmas. Many are expected to vanish as creditors decide to pull the plug Independent

Women look their oldest at 15:30 every Wednesday, a study has A study, which followed 93,600 nurses found, because that is when energy in the US for 18 years, found that levels plummet, work stress is eating strawberries and blueberries at a peak and the effects of any every other day cut the risk of heart weekend late nights finally kick in. attack by a third. The researchers, from Research shows 10% of women find the Harvard School of Public Health, Wednesday the most stressful day in speculate that the berries’ high levels of flavonoids combat blocked arteries a typical week. 60% name Friday as British Medical Journal their happiest day Telegraph

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British parents are increasingly reluctant to let children walk to school alone. According to the Policy Studies Institute at Westminster University, just 25% of British primary school children make the trip alone – down from 86% in 1971, and compared to 7% in Germany Mail

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NOTICE BOARD If you live anywhere from Gibralltar to Estepona, you could be particularly interested to take note of the specialist clinic of Dr. Hidalgo. Dr Hidalgo’s clinic is a modern laboratory well equipped with the latest machinery and instruments to carry our all types of medical tests that may be required. This would include all types of analysis, Radiology, Ecography, Scans, Respiratory tests and other tests. For further enquiries you may call +34 956 767 552

SAPPORO JAPANESE RESTAURANT. You have Japanese restaurants in Marbella, in Nueva Andalucia, in San Roque so we should really be pleased to welcome Sapporo right here in our area. Apart from the healthy aspect of Japanese food, you will find that Sapporo are very conscious of the fact that we live in difficult recessionary times and they reflect this in all their prices, leaving behind the concept that Japanese restaurants are expensive. They have even introduced open buffets for diners who might want to discover this very different cuisine at €15 midday or €18.50 evenings (not Friday or Saturday nights) and if you actually happen to like it, you may help yourself as much as you like. See advert.

COCOMO As far as good English restaurants go, you must definitely go to Cocomo.

It is really, really good and certainly very price conscious. Many make it their regular restaurant at least once a week, if not more often. (Definitely book a table first).

Peggotty’s on the other hand provide what we believe is the best traditional Fish & Chips on the Costa del Sol. They claim their method of preparing the fish and the chips is unique to the Costa and their portions are so large you may want to order a small one before you start.

If you fancy a Chinese meal, The Slow Boat to China at the Puerto de la Duquesa can be recommended without hesitation. They have been there many years and they do their utmost to please their patrons.

If your taste buds move you on to Italy, there are two good restaurants that can me recommended. Pavarotti, at the Paseo Maritimo in Sabinillas and Parapiro, at the Puerto de la Duquesa. Excellent food and good value.

Moving on to Spanish cuisine, we certainly have fallen in love with El Molino in Sabinillas. It’s like walking into a wine cellar. Here you will get a good selection of tapas or larger portions all prepared in traditional Andalucian style however some of the dishes are out of the everyday “ordinary”. I liked the fact that one can choose the more private tables enclosed in alcoves. Considering the cozy setting and the food the prices are quite reasonable. www.webexpressguide.com

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By the time this edition is out, I am sure you will have seen the New Sabinillas & Puerto de la Duquesa Map. Regretfully we have not been able to accommodate all the requests we have had from businesses wanting to be included. Anyone interested in joining this very popular map in September should try and contact us as soon as possible on 952 891 773 and ask for sales.

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LÍNEA DIRECTA REPORTS ON NEW LEGISLATION FOR PAYING FINES On March 4th this year, new legislation governing the payment of fines for traffic offences was introduced in Spain. According to the new law, drafted and passed by the Spanish Directorate-General of Traffic (Dirección General de Tráfico) and the Ministry of the Interior, the payment of traffic fines in cash will no longer be accepted, and only payment by debit or credit card will be allowed. The authorities have cited security and economic efficiency as the reasons behind their decision due to the fact that once this new measure has been introduced, the risks and expenses involved with transporting money, will no longer exist.

According to the DGT, the measure will only apply to the payment of fines. All the other administrative operations carried out at Provincial Traffic Headquarters, such as processing or renewing a driving licence, can still be paid for in cash.

In order to make the payment, drivers must access

the DGT webpage, www.dgt.es, or call the number 060. Although Provincial Headquarters will no longer accept payments in cash, drivers can still pay their fines in cash at any post office or Banco Santander branch.

In this case, drivers will still be required to provide and attach the fine reference number.

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Andalucia’s Liquid Gold It is known as liquid gold and is a staple of Spanish food.

Apart from the taste, part of the attraction of olive oil is due to the supposed health benefits, which have been the subject of several studies carried out at Spanish Universities. It is thought that there is a direct correlation between high life expectancy in countries like Spain, Greece and Italy, and the large quantity of olive oil that people consume here. It is believed that there is strong evidence that people who have a healthy amount of olive oil in their diet are less likely to have heart attacks, or to suffer from some forms of cancer. However, to get the best health benefits, olive oil connoisseurs will tell you that the 16

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oil has to be “extra virgin”, which comes from the best quality olives, and accounts for roughly 20% of the oil produced in Spain each year. It is thought to cure illnesses and rejuvenates your skin giving you a pleasant complexion.

What do the Spanish have for breakfast? Olive Oil spread on bread! They also use olive oil rather than butter in their bocadillos. You will also see them dipping bread in olive oil while waiting for their meal to be served in a restaurant.

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Spain is the world’s biggest olive oil producer Spain is by far the biggest producer of olive oil in the world, accounting last year for around 50% of the total production worldwide. Wherever you drive in Andalucia, there are olive fields, stretching as far as the eye can see as the province accounts for around half of Spain’s total production. Spain normally produces between 40 and 60% of the world’s olive oil, even so, there might not be enough this year to meet demand worldwide. The demand for olive oil worldwide is growing, especially in fast-growing economies such as Brazil, India and China.

Harvesting Olives are harvested from trees. There may be several different harvests throughout the year. The time of the harvest definitely affects the flavour. The earlier the harvest, the greener, stronger and more bitter the flavour of the oil will be. The later the harvest, the more mild and buttery the oil will be.

Once the olives arrive at the mill, they are crushed with their pits. This makes a thick paste called mash.

This mash is then either pressed or centrifuged to separate the oil. If pressed, the oil is allowed to stand until the oil floats to the top, thus separating it from any impurities. If centrifuged, it is centrifuged for a second time to eliminate the impurities. Once free of impurities, the oil is aged from 3 to 6 months. The natural bitterness is reduced through this “ageing” process.

Harvest Time Affects the Oil Green olives that are mature and harvested in the early fall makes an oil that is green and has a sharp flavor.

Some use

adjectives like “grassy,” “peppery” or “woody.” Fruit that is harvested from early winter to early spring is riper and has a purplish or blackish color. The oil produced from this later harvest is generally golden in color, with a fruitier and smoother taste.

Confusing or Unnecessary Information you may see on Virgin Olive Oil Labels: • First Cold Pressing – This is unnecessary

information. When olives are pressed, no heat is used. No heat would be used in producing virgin oil. The only time heat is used is for “refined” oil.

• Cholesterol Level – Olive oil IS healthy oil,

olives are a fruit and no fruits or vegetables have cholesterol, anyway!

• All Natural, Unrefined, No Preservatives – Of course, there are no preservatives and it is all natural, if the oil is virgin olive oil.

• No Heat or Chemicals Used – Again,

unnecessary information if the oil is virgin.

If you stick with Extra Virgin Spanish Olive Oil, you really cannot go wrong. Of course the colour and flavour of the oil may vary from brand to brand. So, try buying several different brands of Spanish olive oil and use them on salads, in recipes and for frying to see which you prefer.

Olive oil festival celebrates harvest in Andalucía This is definitely one for the diary because in November, there is a three-day festival celebrating the end of the harvest in Baena, Codoba which is one of only two places in Andalucia to have ‘Denominación de Origen’ (Denomination of Origin) recognition. As a matter of interest the oil from this area is considered as some of the best in the world.

It makes a great family day out as there are food and wine markets held in the town, along with cookery classes, tastings and live music. And for true olive oil aficionados, Baena also has the Museo del Olivar y el Aceite, in an old mill, where two floors explore the onethousand year history of the olive oil tradition.

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Pavarotti is indeed a genuine Italian restaurant in Sabinillas There is no question that Pavarotti is a very good Italian restaurant, despite what Tripadvisor might say.

I am not talking of some cheap spaghetti Bolognese or roughly made lasagne that anyone can do, I mean an excellent Italian cuisine, reflecting the true taste of Italy.

I would rate Pavarotti as one of the very best restaurants in the area, Enzo, the owner and chef is very proud of his cuisine and he called me following our article on Tripadvisor last month.

I could not believe some of the comments which seem to be made by the same person in as many languages as possible. I know the restaurant, I have eaten there many times and found the food exceedingly good, the service very attentive and courteous with prices quite reasonable for the quality. I do not

find it difficult to agree with Enzo in saying that the comments are a complete fabrication probably placed there by a competitor or a malicious person.

What I found most annoying and frustrating is that on searching the internet, the comments in different languages covered the whole first and second page of the search, knowing thet searchers very rarelky go past the firt few entries of the first page.

Don’t take my word for it, I suggest you pay Pavarotti a visit and find out for yourself. I did suggest that a complaint should be made to Tripadvisor as well as the Internet.

Meanwhile I am pleased to pass on the information that shortly Enzo is introducing live music “Pavarotti” style. I am looking forward to it.

Unsere traditionelle philosophie: Wir legen wert auf eine anspruchsvolle Qualitätsküche. Im elegantem Ambiente unseres Lokals haben wir die Freude, Ihnen sowohl klassische gehrichte als auch nevere kreationen zuservieren.

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PAVAROTTI Italian Pizzeria & Restaurant

We are committed to offer an authentic classic Italian Cuisine as well as dishes with a modern twist on tradition.

Quality Service Quality Ambien ce Quality Cu Quality isine Prices

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The Sapporo Experience The Japanese diet has been hailed as one of the healthiest in the world According to a 2010 World Health Organization report, the Japanese have the highest life expectancy in the world. An outstanding feature attributed to the well balanced and varied diet. Whilst many other healthy foods come and go, Japanese cuisine has proved itself to be much more than a fad.

At Sapporo you can enjoy a traditionally oriental ambience, supported by the exceedingly welcoming Far Eastern service and most importantly a meal prepared in authentic Japanese style. The added bonus is that you also have a good view of the Mediterranean.

In traditional Japanese cuisine, visual presentation is as much a part of the dining experience as the taste of the food itself. Beauty is an essential ingredient in any Japanese meal, invoking the sensual experience of eating not just in the way of taste, touch and smell, but also sight.

If you are not familiar with Japanese cuisine, you will have the opportunity of trying various dishes from the open buffet or the set evening menu. Let me warn you, many end liking Japanese food to the extent that it can become addictive. Do try the Sapporo Teppayaky experience, and see the food being expertly and spectacularly cooked at your table.

We now have the opportunity of adopting this wonderful cuisine right here, opposite El Castillo de Manilva at Los Hidalgos where the SAPPORO Japanese Restaurant has opened recently.

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Add years to a healthy life and become a regular Japanese cuisine expert at Sapporo.

SAPPORO An authentic Japanese Experience with views of the Mediterranean

“Teppanyaki” is the full Sapporo Experience

Eat Japanese food the way it’s intended & live a longer & healthier life

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Open every day 12:00 to 16:00 & 18:00 to 24:00 SAPPORO

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Dr. Luzdivina Garcia Respiratory Diseases & Allergies Specialist Treating children from newborn to age 16 Including vaccines, asthma tests & allergy tests

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La Escalera One of the longest established and best known family restaurants in BenahavĂ­s.

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Eidosela Albariño 2011 vintage Facts about the 2011 vintage Straw yellow with green flashes; it is clean and bright. It has a high intensity at nose; it is very fragrant, fruity and floral, fresh and subtle Full of evocative summery flavours: apricots, honeysuckle and juicy white peaches, with a wonderful sense of lightness.

It’s fresh and refreshing, yet with no shortage of intensity or length of flavour with a gentle mineral character, almost hidden beneath the beautiful aromas. The wine’s freshness is surprisingly long-lasting, and it drinks well for 2-3 years after the vintage Elaboration The wine is made of 100% Albarino grape variety (Rías Baixas). The grapes, harvested

manually, are taken to the cellar in an ideal state of maturity. The grapes go into a crusher de-stemmer and are the pressed in a pneumatic press. The must is kept in stainless steel vats for one day to settle. After that, the clear part of must is separated for fermentation and the heavy lees are filtered with a vacuum filter.

After fermentation, the wine is racked in order to separate from the yeast lees. It is kept in the vat for one week and then filtered. .

Food recommendation Delicious on its own, we also recommend it with any kind of good quality, simplyprepared seafood. Try it with crab, mussels, langoustines..........or even fish and chips.

Vegetarians should try it with mild, creamy cheeses or butternut squash and feta salad.

This wine is available through S.G. Pérez Vinoteca Tel: +34 690 714 927

rapiro’s a P Ristorante

A traditional Italian family restaurant

Enjoy Authentic Italian Cuisine and Real Italian Pizza

A fresh authentic produce and a good supporting wine list supported by a quality service in a familiar, warm and modern ambience

Our pizzas are baked in a traditional wood burning oven (the only one in the area) Puerto de la Duquesa - Manilva (Málaga) Phone +34 952890744 Mob: 609 522 907 Fax. +34 952890744 Email: info@parapiros.com

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Chef Matthew Academie Culinaise de France

Tuna, Tomato, and Avocado Tartare Japanese food is really popular right now and with this in mind I have produced a Tuna Tartare with a French twist. A really easy to do recipe that will impress your friends. Great for dinner par-

ties and ‘al Fresco’ dining. Really fresh tuna, tomato, basil, avocado and shallot, with a splash of olive oil and sea salt.

This is really simple and with the help of a few pulses on the food processor you can produce a stunning dish. It is best served with some toasted baguette rounds and it makes a perfect summer meal or appetizer.

Remember that adding vinegar will cause the tuna to ‘cook’ and turn white. You can make this ahead of time by preparing everything as explained, but omit the vinegar.

Cover in cling film and keep in the refrigerator until you are ready to serve. Stir in the vinegar at just the last minute.

Serves 2 to 4 as an appetiser.

Serve time: 10 minutes Equipment: Food processor.

Ingredients 10 to 12 ounces (280-340 grams) of really fresh Tuna, sinew removed and roughly chopped.

1 vine-ripened tomato, seeds discarded, roughly

chopped.

1 small shallot or onion, finely minced (about 1

tablespoon)

15 fresh basil leaves, roughly chopped.

1 ripe avocado.

Salt and freshly ground black pepper.

1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil.

1 teaspoon white wine vinegar, plus more to taste.

1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice. Use lemon also for decoration.

1 baguette, sliced into thin rounds, toasted

Method Combine tuna, tomato, shallot, and basil in bowl of food processer. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Pulse a few times. Scrape down the sides with a plastic spatula, and pulse until roughly chopped, about 10 more 1-second pulses. Toss with olive oil, lemon juice and white wine vinegar. Season to taste. Before serving, peel the avocado and cut it into (13 mm) cubes. Put a layer of the mix in the ramekin dish or ring, then a layer of avocado and another layer of the mix. Turn out and serve immediately with the toasted baguette slices.

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Presidents!!

Spain’s mild climate, cheap cod liver oil and erratic driving habits have been luring British wrinklys to its shores like flies to a cow’s nether regions for decades now.

So what do these lovable Silver haired, old angels do with themselves in the twilight of life? I’ll tell you what they do, they become a f***ing nuisance!!

Now don’t go getting me wrong again, I have nothing against the average crumbly, as long as they stay just that, average, but there is a long held misapprehension that, once a person gets to a certain age, they will turn into a sweet little old man/lady, but I see no reason why, if a person was a b++++d in younger life, old father time should wave a magic wand and turn them into Mother Teresa and Catweezle when they are old.

So back to the question of what these “saga louts” get up to in Mediterranean retirement and the answer is that they become “El Presidente” of their “urbanization” and, hey presto, just like in “Cocoon”, they start to turn back into the neighbourhood watch, Women’s Institute, canal cleaning, disabled parking vigilantes that they were before June Whitfield and her “Equity Release” scheme had them cashing in the poor grandchildren’s inheritance and scurrying over to Spain.

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type of old menace that needs some kind of grandiose title to feel that they still have “cojones”. There can be no country better than Britain for turning out these stiff upper lip, stand by your beds, bulldog spirit, fight them on the beaches “a…holes” and every urbanisation from Malaga to Mars has one, usually a retired copper, screw or Colonel Mustard.

Now “urbanisations” are just like your estates back in Blighty and an “urbanisation” in Kingston-on-Thames is not going to be quite the same as one in Basildon. I say this because it works the same here, those that have a nicely spruced up native in a neat little security man’s uniform are the “urbanisations” where the more well heeled have chosen to settle and, I might add, the worst to live in if you happen to be a spunky pensioner with a bit of life force in you and want to still be up after 8 pm.

Well let me tell you, if you are a bit of a funky fossil don’t invest your kids’ inheritance in any “urbanisation” that looks too well manicured. The trick is, before you buy, drive on to the “urbanisation” at 10 pm and if all the lights are out and you can’t hear anybody playing their Cliff Richard albums, turn your car around and get out of there!

However it is not just old people who live on these “Stepford Wife Urbanisation”, some younger, well

heeled folk opt for the straight jacket estates. Mind you they are usually young couples something big in “IT”, called Meredith and Simon who don’t mind 8 pm bang up so they can stay in and bore each other for longer.

Having said this, it may be a bit of sour grapes on my part, I did try to buy on one of these better-class “urbanisations” recently and found myself “Black Balled”. I wasn’t welcome being the wrong colour, I am not orange, you see.

Mind you, I think I did have a lucky escape there. On the way out I passed what I took to be a queue for the swimming pool and it turned out to be a firing squad.

So I opted for the other end of the market and now I find myself happily hidden away in “Pueblo Cucaracha”. No early nights here, being favoured by folk from the rocky outposts. So, from my balcony of an evening, as the sun dips down behind the pitch and putt, sorry I mean golf course, I can look out on a leopard skin sea and imagine myself in Kenya, watching the herds of wondering weekenders whooping and chattering their way to the “watering hole”, sorry, swimming pool.

And, on the big plus side, there is no “El Presidente” in “Pueblo Cucaracha”, Daktari may be, but “El Presidente” no!

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HEALTH & BEAUTY

Good health also includes dental care.

Taking charge of your own health is one important way to be as healthy as you can. That’s true for dental care, too. By Sonia Fendley - Director STM Nummos Life Tell your dentist what you think he or she needs to know. Don’t wait to be asked. For example: • Do you have heart disease, diabetes or high blood pressure?

• Are you taking medicines? If you are, bring a list of your medicines. Include when and how often you take them.

• Do you have any allergies? Talk about any allergies or reactions you have had. Be sure to include the type of allergy (food, medicine etc.) and what kind of reaction occurs.

• Do you have other medical information that might help your dentist? Bring it along. This could include X-ray films, test results and medical records.

Follow up Once you leave the dentist’s office, follow up. Call the office if you have questions or a problem. Schedule another appointment if you need one.

Take advantage of the special prices offered by Sanitas Dental. The policy includes a wide range of services for all dental specialties for only 9.50€ per month • More than 40 services included in your policy: consultations, cleaning, diagnostic tests, fluoridation etc.

• Discounts of up to 30% and 40%: Dental pricing is set within the Sanitas network, so that you know

the fees you are paying in advance.

• Access to the exclusive Millennium Dental Centres: These centres are equipped with the latest technology and all dental specialties and diagnostic tests are available under one roof.

• Modern treatments using state of the art technology, at your service: All the benefits of a quality dental plan provided by the leading medical insurer in Spain • No waiting times: Experience all the benefits of your dental plan from day one.

• No additional premiums for children under 6 years: children under 6 years are included in their parents´ policy at no additional cost. At Sanitas we understand that good dental care in the early years is the key to good dental health and habits later in life.

• No age limit for contracting the policy or maintaining cover: whether for children or seniors, we provide the services you need at every stage of your life

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STM Nummos Life SL are registered intermediaries for Bupa International and Sanitas, and offer comprehensive and affordable packages designed to provide you with a tailored healthcare solution that provides peace of mind for you and your family.

Our team of client relationship managers are bilingual and provide the following services to new and existing Bupa and Sanitas clients: • • • • •

Assisting members in finding the appropriate medical provider Obtaining pre-authorisation for hospitalisation, operations and scans Claims assistance Advising on policy matters and renewal Providing information on new products and promotions

Our service is highly personalised and free of charge, capitalising on our local knowledge and relationships with both Bupa. and Sanitas.

We are able to advise you on the best plan to suit your needs and guide you through the pitfalls that can be experienced when living in Spain, particularly if you don’t speak the language. Even if you are an existing Bupa or Sanirtas member, appointing STM Nummos Life will mean access to local assistance at no additional cost.

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Summer 2013 Hair & Beauty Trends from Marbella Beauty Academy Are you ready to bare all on the Beach this Summer after hiding away all winter?

Here are some tips to be on trend:

HAIR The low slung ponytail and the low twisted bun were big influences on the Fashion week catwalks, in London New York and Paris this Spring Summer. Chanel added a simple pearl ornament to their bun.

Get out those ceramic irons Straight hair is back or loose waves with a simple strong Gold head band.

If you suffer in humid conditions with frizzy hair, try the amazing new salon conditioning treatments which last for 6 months!!

Did you see Beyonce at the Oscars wearing Hair Bling? We predict this as a must have for this Summer in Marbella, all colours available pink, purple, bronze, silver, gold!! Also pastel clip in Hair extensions in pale pink and baby blue which match the new Dior sunglasses beautifully.

NAILS Milky white, nude French and black were the main colours worn on the International runways!

Although metallic nail art on top of dark colours and 2 Tone nails are big from Essie Nail artists, half the nail in brown and the other half in beige!! Looks cool and classy!

Make sure those feet are smooth and beautiful, Callous peel enzyme treatment softens and removes hard skin, then Moisturise!

Moisturise! Moisturise! All Summer long!!!!

BODY Exfoliate and moisturise to give a wonderful healthy glowing skin, to build an even suntan on.

It also minimises the orange peel look of Cellulite!

A beautiful luxury moisturiser we recommend is Spa Body Cream from Serenity which contains sea minerals and essential oils, smells divine!

Join us in July for our Make-over Course, Make-up, Nails, Hair revamped! Contact MBA for more details.

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C.I.B.T.A.C International Qualifications Achieve the best qualifications to achieve the best Jobs A job interview with Steiner Cruises is Guaranteed!

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To enable us to Timetable and order books, uniforms, kits & stock we have been offering a 700€ discount for registrations made before May 31st. So call or mail us now to avoid disappointment!

Join us on Friday 24th May for more information from our Tutors and students on the course content and careers available Book a Facial, Body Massage, Manicure or Pedicure at either 2:00 or 3:00 with a student to experience a treatment you could be learning.

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VIRTUAL HUMOUR

The Israelis are developing an airport security device that eliminates the privacy concerns that come with full-body scanners. It’s an armored booth you step into that will not X-ray you, but will detonate any explosive device you may have on your person. Israel sees this as a win-win situation for everyone, with none of this crap about racial profiling. It will also eliminate the costs of long and expensive trials.

Kid: “Papa, are you growing taller all the time?”Father: “No, my child. Why do you ask?”

Kid: “Because the top of your head is poking up through your hair.”

Kid: “Mamma, when the fire goes out where does it go?

Mom: “My dear son, I don’t know. You might just as well ask me where your father goes when he goes out.”

A guide, showing an old lady through the Zoo, took her to a cage occupied by a kangaroo.

“Here, madam,” he said, “we have a native of Australia.”

“Good gracious,” she replied, “and to think my sister married one of them.”

“My teenage daughter came home in a rage.

‘I’ve just done sex education in school today, Dad! You lied to me! You told me if I have sex before my sixteenth birthday, my boyfriend will die!’

I put down my paper: ‘Oh, he will, sweetheart, he will.’ “ Frank was getting ready to go on a trip to New York for the first time, and was talking to his friend Bill.

Bill: “While you are in New York, there is a bar that you have to go to. When you walk through the front door, you are handed a free drink. Then you can go to the back room and get laid. Come back up to the bar, and you get another free drink. Then you can get laid again. It goes on like this all night.”

Frank: “That sounds unbelievable. Have you really been there?”

Bill: “No, but my sister has.”

Friend 1: “Did you know that I had taken up story-writing as a career?”

Friend 2: “No, sold anything yet?”

Friend 1: “Yes, my watch, my saxophone, and my overcoat.”

“What’s the matter with your wife? She looks all broken up.”

“She got a terrible shock.” “How was it?”

“She was assisting at a rummage sale at the church and she took off her new €2 hat and somebody sold it for 30 cents.”

“What do you find the most difficult thing on the piano?”

“To pay the installments.”

YES IT’S TRUE

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the book

the films

Errors Director: Eron Sheean Starring: Karoline Herfurth, Michael Eklund,Tomas Lemarquis,Rik Mayall, Ulrich Meinecke Thriller

Delicate Truth

By John le Carre A counter-terror operation, codenamed Wildlife, is being mounted in Britain’s most precious colony.

Its purpose: to capture and abduct a high-value jihadist arms-buyer. Its authors: an ambitious Foreign Office Minister, and a private defence contractor who is also his close friend.

A brand new novel from the bestselling and much acclaimed le Carre, this is a furiously paced story of moral dilemma, bold action and unexpected love.

It moves between Gibraltar in 2008 and Cornwall in 2011, as a disgraced Special Forces soldier delivers a message from the dead which forces a private secretary to choose between his conscience and duty to his Service. After the success of the 2012 adaptation of “Tinker, Soldier, Spy”, a new film of “A Most Wanted Man” is due out in the autumn.

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A psychological thriller about one man’s quest for redemption from his own disturbing past, set within the mysterious world of genetic engineering. Obsessively struggling to develop a cure for a rare genetic ailment, which caused the death of his infant son, Geneticist Geoff Burton (Michael Eklund, The Call) is forced to relocate to an isolated research facility in Dresden, Germany. Burton is on the brink of discovery but soon realizes that his own work may bear more consequences than he previously thought.

Oblivion Director: Joseph Kosinski Starring: Tom Cruise, Olga Kurylenko, Andrea Riseborough, Nikolaj Coster Waldau, Melissa Leo, Morgan Freeman

Sci-fi Action

On a spectacular future Earth that has evolved beyond recognition and living in and patrolling the breathtaking skies from thousands of feet above, his soaring existence is brought crashing down when he rescues a beautiful stranger from a downed spacecraft. This triggers a chain of events that forces him to question everything he knows.

The Croods Director: Kirk DeMicco and Chris Sanders Starring: Nicolas Cage, Ryan Reynolds, Catherine Keener, Emma Stone.

Comedy

A prehistoric comedy that centers on the caveman Crug, who cautiously leads his family beyond his comfort zone after an earthquake destroys their home. While attempting to navigate the dangerous and unfamiliar world, Crug butts heads with a nomad, who charms Crug’s clan — especially his eldest daughter — with his (relatively) modern-minded ways.

fashion

A younger look at fashion As seen by Georgia Beck-Davies of Marbella Beauty Academy.

The days are longer, the sun shines, and everything feels lighter and brighter, it puts you in the mood for spring cleaning your wardrobe and giving it a fresh fashion boost.

The perfect spring/summer look for girls who like casual dressing with fab feminine touch is boho.

The essence of boho is to mix colours and patterns, the key thing here for boho is to mix but don’t match so you might wear your floral tunic dress with gladiator shoes. Gladiator sandals are the perfect way to update the hippy chic-look, and don’t hold back on the accessories; the more the better.

The change of season is always tricky after being seriously wrapped up inour cosy clothing all winter, the idea of introducing some lighter, brighter colours into your spring style is as rejuvenating as it is refreshing. If you´ve got black, dark or olive skin, the switch to colour is relatively easy because whether pale pink or vibrant orange, vibrant shades look amazing on you girlies. If you’re pale and interesting you may find that some shades make you feel a little washed out, if that rings a bell with you then I´d suggest you layer pastel colours with tonal shades such as navy and grey (Black is too harsh for this time of year) so you might wear a coral vest top with a navy cardigan.

The perfect look for ladies who love the romantic look soft feminine and oh-so are pretty florals, they never go out of fashion with designers or fashion lovers. If you have great legs, go for short tulip skirt in a medium floral print and wear it with a simple white vest and some flat pretty sandals or go for a chiffon maxi dress with big painterly splashes of pastel coloured florals and chinch at the waist with a wide tan leather belt, and wedges, If you’re a real jeans girl then pair them with the most fabulous print shirt you can find.

Keep Accesories to a minimum with these outfits; dainty glit chains will heighten the prettiness of these looks and hoop earring will work too. Short denim is very in this summer and it also adds a hip edge to florals and stops them looking twee. www.webexpressguide.com

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PRET A PORTER

Confident in pink If you have the confidence to pull this off, nothing is sexier than a man in pink.

By Count de la Perrelle.

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I say this confidently in an age when gender and sexuality is as polarized as possible.

This season, pink has been used widely in collections across the fashion spectrum – from statement blazers and suits available at the likes of Topman, Cos and Dondup, to bold metallics and more subtle prints at premium fashion houses such as Burberry.

The menswear industry has been growing bolder and bolder over recent years. From subtle pops of colour to the current fixation with statement prints and patterns, modern men have become much braver with their wardrobe choices.

Not only that, designers and high street brands alike continue to push boundaries and present new style possibilities to an ever-accepting audience.

Make no mistake, introducing new colours to your wardrobe and incorporating them within everyday outfits takes a certain amount of confidence to pull off. However, that shouldn’t put you off, as with the correct knowledge, coloured clothing is surprisingly accessible and wearable.

You should already be aware that tailoring forms the backbone of any great capsule wardrobe. These days, the suit is a stylish and fail-safe option that has become acceptable daily attire – especially for those wanting to appear well dressed and generically on-point even when they are not in a formal environment. As this renewed love of tailoring continues to take hold, designers and the high street are continually looking for ways to make the suit more appealing and increase its versatility for the everyday male.

Coloured tailoring offers the wearer a bold spin on a timeless classic. While it may be something that won’t be welcomed with open arms by all, for those willing to take the risk, a bold-coloured suit could be the statement piece your current capsule wardrobe is missing. www.webexpressguide.com

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WHATS NEWS

Public Recognition Foreign residents acknowledged for their contribution to local society and their integration.

Totally unexpected, I received a phone call from the local council asking me to attend a presentation at 11 am the next day on the occasion Manilva’s Cultural Week.

I really did not know what to expect and when I got there I was personally greeted on the door steps of the Manilva Ayuntamiento by, none-the-less, the Mayor herself Dña Antonia Muñoz who welcomed me in good old Spanish tradition to inform me that I was to receive a diploma in recognition of my 15 years in Sabinillas and for the work I did in creating the Web Express Magazine and Portal right here all those years ago.

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The occasion was in fact a public recognition of foreign residents who integrated into the Spanish way of life and made a noticeable contribution to Manilva.

In addition to myself, there other candidates received the same accolade Garry Walters of “The Resident”, John Chappell for his contribution to improvements at Los Hidalgos and Malcolm Sexton for launching his travel website.

This was also an opportunity to meet other members of Council such as Eva Galindo and Diego Urieta.

Of course this was just part of the whole ceremony; various other presentations were made but what is important is that certainly this occasion marked an official public recognition of contributions made by foreign nationals residing in the area.

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HoroscopeS Your future as foretold by the Sabinillas gipsy TAURUS

(April 20-May 20)

Later this month there is a lunar eclipse (25th) in your opposite sign and this could coincide with a financial alarm bell being set off. True, this could also mark the completion of a financial agreement (paying off a debt). Either way your financial platform is set to change. In preparation you could find yourself dealing with large organisations and more paper-work and administrative business than you’re used to.

GEMINI

(May 21-June 21)

SCORPIO (October 23-November 21)

The lunar eclipse on 25th is in your sign and configures with Saturn (still moving through Scorpio). And yes, this could mark the end of an agreement (though as likely that another will open up from the solar eclipse on May 10th). Tempting as it may be to indulge the thought that you’ve hit financial buffers, it may be that the cosmos is making it plain that a different approach is now needed.

SAGITTARIUS

(November 22 - December 21)

Jupiter is now moving fast through your sign and cash flow could follow at similar speed. The need for ‘more’: of travel, communications and relationships could easily lead to financial loss if you’re not careful. A sharp reminder of how precarious finances can be is probable just after the New Moon (10th). From 14th to 19th especially ‘robbing Peter to pay Paul’ seems more likely than not.

With so much planetary attention in Fire signs presently, it could be that an inner fire rages - but perhaps to the detriment of your health. It would be understandable then if health insurance and investing in a better diet or vitamin system dominated your thinking and spending.

CANCER

(December 22 - January 19)

(June 22-July 22)

If any sign needs financial security it’s surely yours. You might not mind how small your nest but do need to know it’s yours and not under threat. So, insurance matters. Re-appraisal of home and life insurance is probable around the New Moon and may be driven by pending changes within both family and career.

LEO

(July 23-August 22)

Events this April may be far less subtle: forcing you to confront issues that some feel ought to have been tackled weeks ago.

Property management is a recurring theme and by the lunar eclipse (25th) you may need to come to a decision.

VIRGO

(August 23-September 22)

April should see a whirlwind of activity with several invitations coming your way from 14th. Though fascinating from the social perspective, attention could so easily stray from long-term goals.

It might then fall to someone older - or your financial advisor - to remind you of obligations and how you can build reserves.

LIBRA

(September 23-October 22)

This April it won’t be surprising if you’re headed toward a change of direction that affects your financial position - which may be no bad thing. True, the long-term (pension and tax) issues associated with this may be irksome mid-month, but you might concede that these are beasts you need to tame.

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CAPRICORN

Your tax situation and how best to resolve long-standing administrative issues could have your attention through to the New Moon on 10th. You’re perhaps not quite as disempowered as you think and might just need someone else to cast a cool eye over a situation that you feel has been muddled but which requires little to straighten out.

AQUARIUS ( January 20-February 18)

It seems property matters will be in the spotlight and that a move could be considered (subject to correct valuation of course!). A slight twist on this might be the launch of a new ‘career’ that could be more rewarding (in every sense) and which is kick-started around 18th. Of course, it could be that you decide to invest in a relative or that you join forces in a more active way.

PISCES

(February 19 – March 20)

It’s probable that you now have plans or ideas that didn’t exist at the start of your birthday period but which are now gathering momentum. Funding these is the next challenge. Help may be closer to home than you think. Soon after the New Moon (10th) and perhaps thanks to a neighbour who spots something unusual in a magazine (or an advisor who offers a useful tip), an opportunity could open up.

ARIES

(March 21-April 19)

Risk-taking in general is likely to ensure you end the month with less financial strength than you’d like (though if you’re buying quality or property - or both - perhaps all you’re really doing is shifting assets). Critical dates are from mid-month when the urge to spend could be very strong.

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