1210 The Advertiser 2010

It’s free to a good home!

To all my Advertisees, friends, and those I have met along the way ...

I wish you a Very Merry Christmas and a Happy and Healthy New Year.

Tracey Mayou

December 2010 / January 2011

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From the Editor

I know you’d be disappointed if I didn’t put my hat on!

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irstly, it has come to my attention that a Mr. S.A.M. is under the impression that The Advertiser is closing.

This is totally untrue and I would appreciate the rumour monger’s apology and that he retract his unfounded statement to all he has advised!

So, now that situation has been addressed, let me welcome you all to the last edition of 2010 - a festive, fun packed and informative issue for your entertainment and knowledge. I hope you enjoy it.

Remember there will be no January issue (happy Burn’s Night to those who will be celebrating) and the deadline for the February issue will be the 15th of January. Next stop in the calendar is Valentine’s Day so get your Cupid caps on.

In the meantime don’t forget to send in photos of your festive frolics and let me know of any

goings on throughout December and January.

Lastly, my sincerest thanks to my ‘Advertisees’, contributors and photographers – past and present, assistors and mentors – still running the gauntlet with me, and my Mum, who usually gets her head bitten off in the final hours of getting it to the printer!

And for those as excited as what I am about Christmas, according to my Santa Countdown Clock it is precisely 26 sleeps, 3 hours, 42 minutes and 36 seconds away!

Merry Christmas Tracey

Apartado 1225, 04638 Mojácar, Almería Monthly in the Eastern Almería area

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Z-8 Mojacar Playa (opp. Ferreteria Lopez) American author Geoffrey Fox presents and reads from his new novel at Libreria Espacio Lector Nobel, Vera Saturday 10th December at 8pm.

‘A Gift for the Sultan’ is a richly woven tapestry, this novel depicts the 15th century siege of Constantinople, the complex relationship between Christianity and Islam, and the teenage princess who becomes the spoils of war.

Geoffrey has written 5 books and a collection of short stories. His articles and stories have appeared in many periodicals. Geoffrey and his wife, architect Susana Torre, live in Carboneras.

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Sea View Inconsequential Quickies and Coastal Chit-Chat.

♣A reminder to anyone who had

an insurance policy with Lifestyle Insurance. Following the death of Rex Harrison, Dany of Axa Insurance is now in possession of his files. Anyone is welcome to go in to retrieve their information.

Last month’s issue included a classified ad for NRG Insurance.

Please see this month’s ad as I inadvertently published the incorrect phone number. Apologies for any inconvenience.

PAWS Cats held an Autumn Bazaar on the 14th November. They thank everyone sincerely who played their part in making it such a huge success, they couldn’t do it without you. The initial quick tally of funds raised on the day was a whopping 714.80€.

Celebrations in the Parque Comercial is now your 1€ Card Shop. All greeting cards are 1€ plus a selection at 50c. Everything else is 50% off. The ‘everything else’ includes wrapping paper, stationery, soft toys, china, glassware, DVDs, etc. They are open Monday to Saturday 10am until 2pm, on the first floor, look for the flags.

Festive Songs for the Festive Season are being performed by The Rose Singers on Saturday the 18th December at Miraflores Restaurant, Camping Los Gallardos which also has disabled access. Tickets are 8€ and as usual available from Gill’s Linen Shop, Mojácar Playa, Total Entertainment in Turre, Forget-MeNot at Las Buganvillas or any of the choir members.

Fast forwarding to January, Vera Town Hall have invited them to perform a concert on the 30th dedicated to the memory of the late Peter Goodman. This well-known musician, who passed away this year, for many years had performed an annual event at the Convento in Vera. Joining them will be international pianist Pedro Valero.

Entrance is free of charge and it is recommended you get there early to ensure a seat.

The association for the Moors & Christians have advised that they are now open for the submission of works for next year ’s publicity poster. If you are interested in donating work for this event, please surrender it, along with your name and contact details, to the Mojácar Tourist Office, Plaza del Fronton by 1pm on the 10th of December.

The Anglican Church is holding

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their Christmas Fair on Thursday 9th December at the Hotel Puntazo, Mojácar Playa. Opening at 10am with a large range of stalls with something for everyone - Ladies’ and Gents’ clothes, Jewellery, Brica-Brac, Games, children’s clothes, homemade cakes and lots of books along with raffles, port and mince pies to keep you in the festive mood.

This is the Church’s main fundraising event of the year. The Church is totally self funding and gives generously to charities.

Donations are welcome, either prizes for the raffles or items to sell on the stalls. If you have any items you wish to donate contact, Tony Baugh 950 475 310, Dorothy Smith 950 478 066 or any member of the church. The Parish website is www.mojacarchurch.org Bar Restaurant La Parata have a Christmas Fair on Saturday the 11th of December, from 1pm until 3pm.

Shea is offering a superb lunch menu for 12€. There will also be mulled wine, live music, craft stalls, clothes and gift ideas. Shea can also cater for your Christmas parties but the nights are filling up fast. For details contact him on 950 478 186.

Remember those ‘Kleeneze’ catalogues full of all those essential kitchen and household gadgets you never knew you needed and couldn’t possibly live without. Well they, along with the Christmas and Beauty catalogues are now available at GB Stores in both Mojácar and Albox.

The Kimrick is playing host to ‘The Great Curry Competition’ on Thursday the 9th of December.

Participants will receive 2 bottles of wine and the winner will receive a free meal for 2 at the Kimrick, either the Menu del Día or Noche. The curries, served with all the trimmings, are 10€ out of which, 2€ is being donated to MACS cancer charity. Live entertainment will also be provided. To enter your curry contact Vince on 671 948 018. To book a tasting table contact Kimrick on 950 475 198.

The Kimrick is also playing host in January to an English Cinema Night starting on the 8th with a screening of Sex and the City 2. The official opening of the refurbished function room downstairs will take place on the 22nd with entertainment by Brendan O’Dee and Mel Jay – this is tickets only. A Jazz Night with Stan Roberts five piece band on the 29th January – this is

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Saturda y 1 1th December Saturday 11th PART Y NIGHT & L ea ving Do ffor or ARTY Lea eaving ‘T alk o o wn’ JAN ‘Talk off the T To wi th DJ Stev e King with Steve

Steve and Carol surrounded by assorted privateers as they jointly celebrated their 50th birthdays in the Lemon Lounge with a "Pirates of the Mediterranean" party. also downstairs. And in its initial planning stages, a Strictly Come Dancing competition to take place in February complete with its own Alesha, Bruno and Craig and 100€ for the first prize.

News from Iron Art, El Real Industrial Estate, Antas. They have a new supply of cushions now in.

Don’t forget they don’t just sell garden and patio furniture, but lots of bits and pieces for the home including cards, rugs, flowers, tableware, windchimes and lots of gifts for Christmas (check out the dog and cat plant holders!). They also have slightly different opening hours for December and January which are Monday to Friday, 10am4pm and Saturday, 10am-2pm.

Harmony Hands are holding a course of talks at Gala’s Restaurant, Mojácar Playa on Wednesdays at 2pm. The topic of Week 1, ‘know your nutrition’ was held on 1st of December. Future topics include: bounce with energy (8th December), look 10 years younger naturally (15th December), then from the 12th January: wine your way to health, just love chocolate and 6 tropical moments and hormonal men. To indulge in the foods and coffee/soft drink is 4€. To book a place contact either Jackie on 634 331 798 or Gala’s on 950 472 308. Jackie is now a distributor for ‘Lambert’s’ vitamins, at the best prices in Spain, (zinc as citrate, 15mg - 7.95€, B50 Complex, 60 tabs - 9.95€ and Vitamin C, 60 tabs, 1000mg - 7.95€.

Food Allergy testing is staying at the price of 30€ until the New Year.

Two public paddle courts have opened at La Mata. The new facilities, on a plot of 1,977.17 sqm of municipal ownership, received an investment of 83,923 euros, financed under Plan E. There are two tracks, each of which are 20m long and 10 wide, and completed with three dressing rooms, two toilets and office access control to the tracks. The courts have special

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glass walls and floors of artificial turf. They are expected to be open in winter from 10am to 2pm and from 4pm to 10pm and in summer from 9am to 2pm and from 4pm to 11pm.

Lynn at The Loft is organising a girlie afternoon every Wednesday from 2pm. So if you are at a loose end take yourself along. An opportunity to voice your ideas or opinions or just chill and chat.

Barbara who does the card readings at Arriba’s Ladies’ Day will also be there.

Staying at The Loft. Syedpur curry nights are happening twice in December. The 5th and the 19th. To book, which is advisable, call Richard on 950 472 432 or 673 195 872. As always there is also a takeaway service. At the time of going to press the dates for January were unavailable so you will need to give him a call or check their board.

The Lemon Lounge / Ramo del Limon are taking holidays during December and a pre Christmas menu is going to be served in the restaurant. For details of both contact Chris on 950 472 659.

If you fancy pre dinner drinks on Christmas Day then The Loft and La Parata will be open at lunchtime to get you in the festive spirit, as it were!

And finally, by the time this issue hits the streets Etticut Hair Salon will have moved to The Square in Turre, next to Connexions.

And finally, finally and most importantly, as stated in my letter, it has come to my attention that a Mr S.A.M is under the impression that The Advertiser is closing. This is totally untrue and I would appreciate the rumour monger’s apology and that he retract his unfounded statement to all he has advised!

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Petter has been pitter pattering about. His petty pennings are on the next page …

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John is thinking of getting a few of these sticks set up for their local beach anglers in front of the Beachcomber.

Some of Mojacar's winter residents are back (thank goodness, says John) and here's some of them known as 'The Marshalls and friends' having lunch at the Beachcomber.

'Beachcomber Baylee' getting ready for lunch and the coming festivities.

There are parties coming up on December 10th and 11th. That's when Janet (she's the wig loving lass wot woz running Talk of the Town for a while recently) will hold leaving parties in her two favourite watering holes - Mi Taberna on the 10th and Bar Med on the 11th. It should be a good week for fun and leisure, as there are public holidays on Monday 6th and Wednesday 8th.

For the sake of local hostelries, let's hope things do pick up a bit. As I drove down the playa recently I was struck by the large number of places that had closed, and by the small number of customers in those that remained open.

Sadly, the demise of one of the latest casualties, Sitio, was due not to a dearth of punters, but instead to a campaign by a Madrid resident, the owner of a nearby property, who made relentless complaints against the bar: Even, I'm told, when she was absent. Geoff and Iain also told me that they intend to have a long holiday in England, their first Christmas there for ages, and then will return to work across the road from their old bar.

Tom, meanwhile, had a "major" moan to me about El Toro being closed (it changed names from Lyke’s). Tom was about to leave The Cave Bar to drive up the hill and had tried without success to phone Bar La Parata to see if he could get a final tipple on his way home.

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Photographer Ian spotted this on his way home one day. What he wants to know is where is the crash helmet for the dog?

I gather that "disco" Ian will be making music in The Cave Bar on Wednesday and Friday evenings for a while. The nice thing about Ian's change of venue, for me at least, is that I can easily walk (or stagger) home from there.

We recently drove back from visiting England. It was our 5th drive there, via Dunkirk, in the past year. That's the joy of being retired - one can really pester one's family.

And since we aren't in any hurry to meet work deadlines we can dawdle.

My brother now lives in the Charentes region of France, having left La Mela, so we take a midjourney stopover. As a result, we can actually get to London, by diesel powered car, for about the same price as two people flying from Almeria. We can change our minds about travelling dates, even on the day before, at no extra cost, and we have independent transport when we get there. You should try it sometime.

In case anyone is planning to drive to England via France, as opposed to taking the ferry from Santander or Bilbao, I would be happy to pass on my route notes.

Over the years we have used various routes, some because they were

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quick, some because they were scenic, and some because they determinedly avoided toll roads.

This time last year, on the motorway between Zaragoza and Valencia, we drove through areas that were covered in over a metre of snow. It was real picture postcard stuff. Fortunately, Spain is always prepared for winter, the motorway was well ploughed and gritted, and we didn't even slither.

It's raining as I write this bit of blurb and the temperature hasn't risen above 11 degrees all day. Some years I have still been in shorts, at least during the daytime, until early December. That's why I can't help recalling that in the middle of the afternoon, about eight years ago,

right behind the Jolly Lemon, I took a photo of Lyn with tiny snowflakes falling past her. The temperature was two degrees and even the low hills along Mojácar playa had a covering of snow. The date? December 6th!

The only other time I can recall snow was at two in the morning, also in early December, almost twenty years ago. This was a much heavier fall of snow and sleet, which lay on the ground for a few hours, and I went out in my pyjamas, initially barefooted, to take flash photos of it. We printed one of the photos on the inside cover of that year's Christmas Talisman. Do you think Mojácar might get another snow event?

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ACTION! You may remember that I broached the subject of getting the BBC’s “IPlayer” in Spain, and indeed outside of the U.K. Well there was a press release a couple of weeks ago on this very subject. The problem has always been to do with licensing laws.

The Beeb have now said that these issues have been resolved and we should be able to use “catch-up” internet services in the early part of 2011. On the subject of 2011 do have a lovely Christmas and a prosperous New Year. I’ll see you in the next decade.

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by Diana Dudás m.f.h.t. m.i.c.h.t.

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WALK LIKE AN EGYPTIAN (PART 1)

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It was whilst teaching a workshop on crystal healing and the theories about a lost continent called Atlantis, that I was reminded of my holiday in Egypt. It had always been a dream of mine to visit the seven wonders of the world. Of course Egypt was on my list and it was September, late eighties, that I finally made it there. I arrived in Giza during the wee hours of the morning, went straight to bed exhausted by the journey but awoke bright and early, full of enthusiasm, knowing that today was the day that I got to see the pyramids. There is no way that you can explain the enormity of these buildings. We perused around each one by camel and settled at a large hole, which was the gateway to one of them. We were then invited to enter the pyramid. Being claustrophobic I was hesitant but was strongly urged to go in. I agreed on the basis that I could be the first one in and out. I lead the group as we all crawled through the dark tunnel, the only thing that kept me going was that I could see the light at the end of the tunnel. I made it and was very pleased with myself. Once inside I was amazed, and in awe. It was so light and full of energy. There was a bright light that beamed in through a hole where a stone had been removed and this light filled my soul with light and energy. I felt so alive. There were those around me who were disappointed with the space inside and I heard repeatedly, “Is this it?!” and yet I was amazed and so happy that I had made the decision to enter inside this vast space. The time came for us to leave and I could have quite happily just stayed there, I felt utterly at peace.

Throughout the rest of my holiday I found myself crying for no apparent reason, I remember walking through a market place one evening when a car drove by with a newly married couple inside and the bride put out her hand and touched mine and once again, I sobbed. I know now that this was an emotional release caused by energy from the time spent in the pyramid.

On my return to the UK everything in my life changed. I felt unsettled and unhappy with my work life and my love life. I looked at my partner and thought, what in the world am I doing with you? I realised that I did not enjoy work as a hairdresser. I wasn’t sure what I wanted, but I felt the need to get far away from my life, my work, my partner and my family. I couldn’t explain why, but I spent the weekend asking for a sign. Monday morning I picked up my weekly edition of the Hairdresser’s Journal and went straight to the classifieds, looking for an answer. There were many ads for hairdressers wanted to work abroad and on cruise ships, but one particular ad jumped out at me. “British Hairdressers Wanted in USA”. Wow, I thought, I am there. This is where the next part of my story starts, but you will have to wait until next time. I will let you know what happens next and explain more about the Atlantis story, which explains so much of how my spiritual path comes together. You can learn more about Atlantis in a book called “Discover Atlantis” by Diana Cooper and Shaaron Hutton.

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For many people the only certainties in life are death and taxes, perhaps an obvious exclusion is change.

Times are changing fast and many of our long held beliefs and institutions are falling apart before our very eyes (I will return to this point in a future article “An alternative view”).

In a world that is forever changing how do we as individuals react or respond to change in our own lives? Are we open and willing to change or are we resistant and sometimes stuck or paralysed?

Sometimes nature can provide us with a few clues. The weather, which may well be one of the most natural changing experiences we face in our daily lives, operates within four seasons.

Here in Andalucía we are blessed with consistent sunshine amongst dotted periods of rainfall. Yet if we were to review the past six weeks many people have been impacted by rainfall or cloudy and windy conditions as our human emotions get caught up in a short term shift.

Animals and plants are two parts of nature which are wonderful teachers.

They show us in a natural way how to be with changing circumstances.

They display great flexibility by continuing to thrive and grow and all the time adapting to new found environments and circumstances.

Human beings are of course flexible and adaptive too, yet one of our weaknesses may well be our mindset as our thoughts and emotions can sometimes cause, tension, worry, concern and stress.

It has been said that the majority of our human fears and concerns is time spent worrying about something that ultimately never happens.

To illustrate the nature of change in our experience, it may be useful to remember that our own cells are replacing themselves every 28 days. In fact, in a 7 year cycle our bodies have completely changed, so today we are completely different to whom we were 7 years ago on a biological and chemical level.

In practical terms we may well have changed in many other areas including our relationships, our jobs, our careers and our physical location. So adapting to change is a very normal and natural process, yet because we are creatures of habit and routine it can potentially cause us discomfort and concern.

One of the keys is to learn to relax and let go and be very present to the fact that nothing remains the same forever. Ultimately change is very natural and is part of a growing, living, organic process. We either continue to develop and grow or we stop, stagnate and die.

Being part of an evolving process can create wonderful possibilities as we either focus on new changes, which may be best described as being pro-active towards new goals, targets and aspirations. Or, being completely at peace with life knowing that there is always more to discover, yet trusting that what will manifest is meant to be and allows us to be reactive in any given moment.

I am not suggesting that either option is right or wrong, it is just the way that you choose. Life has an uncanny way of showing us, that which we require to learn, either in the moment we are meant to know it or as part of the teaching along the way.

Many teachers have presented themselves to me along the path and interestingly they have appeared at the time when I have been most open to change. “When the student is ready, the teacher appears” I am sure is a quote that some of you have heard of before.

For those of us who are ready, and for those of us who are not, an exciting journey lies ahead.

Some tools that may be useful for the pro-active path include visualization, you may well see it in the mind first, you feel it in the body or your reality later. Taking the first step or getting into action will assist you in the change process and may well help you overcome the fear of procrastination.

The reactive route has more to do with being. Being relaxed, being present with the now and being patient. All of these are soft skills that take time to develop and can be enhanced with gentle meditation and working more on the inside than the outside (physical).

When working with Tai Ji students I can see great shifts in their physical change as they become more relaxed and self aware of the tension that they carry. From my own ongoing journey, which is always based on experience, I too can see and feel the benefits of regular Tai Ji practice and being willing to be coached and mentored by my teachers along the path or journey.

In summary change is a constant in our lives that, if we embrace it, can be our closest friend, or if we resist it and keep it in place, it may well continue to be our enemy? As always, the choice is yours.

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The Yin and the Yang plays a significant part in Tai Ji philosophy and practice as it also does in everyday life. So what does it mean, how can it be best described and how could we possibly bring it into our daily lives?

Yin is female and Yang is male. They fit together as two parts of a whole so it consistently brings us back to perfect balance and harmony.

The Yin is the black, soft feminine energy, it is the dark side of the mountain, it resides in the North which means it gets no light (hence the black), so it gets no life. If we attempt to explain this in the physical body, for example in the hand, it would be limp, hanging down.

The Yang is white, hard or firm masculine, it gets plenty of light because it is the opposite side of the mountain (South). It has a life force or energy to it so again if represented in the physical hand it would be firm, with the wrists more at a 90 degree angle with fingers pointing out or upwards.

The Taijitu symbol best illustrates the differences. Yin and Yang are complete opposites yet they interact within a greater whole, as part of a dynamic system. Everything has both aspects of yin and yang, but either

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part of these aspects may manifest more strongly at given points as they ebb and flow overtime.

Examples of the complete opposites of yin and yang could be dark and light, up and down or cold and hot with varying forms of extreme in between. With the middle ground of balance between up and down or grey in between the black and white.

In our Tai Ji practice we are always attempting to find the middle ground or the perfect balance. So Yin and Yang are always opposite and equal qualities. These often give rise to such contradictory statements like finding stillness in movement, or movement in stillness. Other statements such as distinguishing between full and empty or preparing for a fight you may never have, these all have their Yin and Yang in perfect measure.

The nature of Yin and Yang gives rise to many other life examples in particular, if we bear in mind, the nature of feminine (woman) and masculine (man). How long would a race or culture survive if it only had men or women? This race or culture would disappear within one generation. Yet men and woman together create new generations that enable those races or cultures to continue.

A seed will sprout from the earth and generally grow upwards towards the sky which is best described as a yang movement.

Then, when it reaches its full potential or height, it will fall or bend over, which is a yin movement. Described in another way Yin and Yang are always opposite and equal qualities. So that when one quality reaches its peak it will naturally transform into the opposite quality so that a flower that reaches its full bloom in summer will begin to produce seeds and die back in winter.

As an exercise in your day to day journey of life just begin to notice the Yin and Yang of all that is, and maybe you will begin to see the perfect balance of all that is.

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Once again the event lived up to its name with an array of wacky carts and contestants who joined in the spirit of the day to support this worthwhile cause. Much thanks goes out from Asprodalba to everybody involved.

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Herbal Medicine “Devil’s Claw” It was during my quest for a tonic to help with my sluggish digestion that I came across Devil’s Claw. Used by various peoples in southern Africa, Devil’s Claw is traditionally used as a tonic especially for digestive problems, for arthritis and rheumatism, to reduce fevers, and as an ointment applied to sores, ulcers and boils. Current western use draws significantly on these traditional applications and this root is commonly prescribed for arthritis and rheumatic conditions such as gout, osteoarthritis, fibrositis and rheumatoid arthritis. Its analgesic action helps alleviate pain, often in combination with Willow Bark. It will also reduce swelling due to water retention and inflammation. It may need to be used for some weeks for best results.

Arthritis conditions are often associated with poor digestive function so that its stimulant activity on the stomach and gall bladder contributes to its overall therapeutic value as an anti-arthritic. It finds a place in many prescriptions for joint problems.

Where does it come from?

A native of southern and eastern Africa, particularly in the desert steppes of the Transvaal, Devil’s Claw thrives in clayey, sandy soil.

The young secondary side roots are unearthed in autumn, cut into approx 2cm pieces and dried quickly to prevent mould growth.

Who should take it?

Devil’s Claw appears to have an anti-inflammatory effect. It is likely that it has most effect in inflammatory arthritic conditions and is PAGE 14

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also beneficial for back pain. Devil’s Claw also stimulates and tones up the digestive system. It is also hypertensive and decreases the heart rate.

Aches and Pains!

Devil’s Claw helps with osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, digestive weakness, indigestion and flatulence.

Combinations: Similar to aromatherapy, natural medicine can be enhanced when combining more than one herb. Some useful combinations for Devil’s Claw are: • With Black Cohosh and St John’s Wort for rheumatoid arthritis.

• With Willow Bark for osteoarthritis.

• With Angelica to cleanse the digestive system.

Cautions: Avoid in cases of stomach or duodenal ulcer. Best avoided during pregnancy.

WILLOW BARK Willow Bark also has anti-inflammatory, analgesic and antirheumatic benefits and works really well with Devils Claw. Especially for arthritis and rheumatic pain affecting the knees, hips and pains.

Experience suggests that Willow Bark will not reverse arthritic conditions with other herbs, such as Devils Claw.

Next time I will write about how you can improve your overall health and stress levels.

I am more than happy to accept emails with any health care concerns that you may have and advise you on holistic treatments and natural medicines that will be beneficial for your well-being.

Please feel free to email me at info@alkemiholistics.com

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Restaurant Review

The Irish Rover on Mojácar Playa situated between The Levante Cafeteria and Lua has recently introduced their Winter Warmer Menu served from 1-3pm and 6-8pm offering a choice of eight main dishes all at the very reasonable price of 5€. So one Monday evening we strolled into the welcoming warmth of the restaurant to sample said menu. There were three of us so we opted to try two winter warmers and a main menu dish. I chose the Roast of the Day either beef or turkey which was served with roast potato, mash and a variety of fresh veggies, two yorkies and of course Phil’s famous gravy. The beef was beautiful and such good value. Helen had Cottage Pie with chips and gravy again a good sized portion and very tasty. Dave opted for Gammon with egg and pineapple, yes you may be surprised but both compliment gammon well and any establishment that will serve both on the same plate goes up in his estimation. Other choices are Sausage and Mash with onion gravy and fresh veg, Cod Goujons, chips and peas, Beef Burgers, onions and chips, Scampi, chips and peas, Chicken Nuggets, chips and beans and Spaghetti Bolognaise.

There is a selection of wines at various prices but the house red, Barceló, at 9€ was very acceptable.

Christmas isn’t far away and their 6 course Celebration Festive Menu on 25th December looks good at 35€. Choices include Homemade Mushroom Soup, Prawn Cocktail or Melon with Serrano Ham followed by Mango Sorbet then a choice of Turkey Crown, Beef and Gammon with seasonal vegetables, Nut Cutlet or Salmon, traditional Xmas Pud, Homemade Trifle or Cheese and Biscuits then Mince Pies, Coffee and Mints. So if you want to book just call 950 473 135.

The Irish Rover is a very pleasant venue that has plenty of outdoor seating for those who enjoy the winter sun, a covered area for protection against the wind and the indoor restaurant which is warm and welcoming on cooler evenings. There are offers and events which change from time to time so check their advert and the boards outside and if you are truly hungry, try the Winter Warmers which will fill you up without emptying your pocket. Enjoy.

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We really didn’t need any desserts but Rhubarb Crumble beckoned as did Apple Pie and Homemade Cheesecake of the Day. So after a prudent interval we indulged ourselves, yum yum!!

The Irish Rover has a varied menu with most main courses at 10.50€. Also a Menu del Dia at 8.50€ and Menu de la Noche at 10.50€ offering a choice of four starters, mains and puds. Don’t forget to try their traditional Sunday Lunch Carvery with its choice of meats and plenty of fresh veg. Breakfast menu is available from 10.30am until close. There is a wide range of delicious sounding hot and cold Triple Decker Sandwiches, Jacket Potatoes, Omelettes and of course McMurphy Burgers served with homemade chips and salad garnish. Children are catered for too with a choice of main course and ice cream for 6€.

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www.advertisermojacar.com Ben, Maureen, Sandra and all the staff of THE EMERALD ISLE would like to say a very big thank you to all the customers who supported them this year. We've had a great season and had many a fantastic and late night. We would like to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and very Happy New Year. See you all in February/ March 2011. Ben and Maureen would like to personally thank Sandra, Sarah and Hannah for all their hard work and commitment this year. Roll on 2011 for the craic agus ceol!

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Tito's beach bar was once again the venue for Mojacar Cricket Club's bi-annual event. 5 teams turned out, namely: EL NARANJO, BAR ESENCIAL, COWBOY COCINA, CHILI BAR, not forgetting the LITTLE DEVILS which comprised totally of enthusiastic junior boys and girls. All were eager to display their skills in competing for the much valued trophy. Each team were guaranteed a minimum of 4 games with the top 2 making the final. BAR ESENCIAL and CHILI BAR earned that right.

Although ESENCIAL BAR proved tough opposition, there was no stopping the "odds on" favourites, the CHILI boys, who powered their way to victory to retain the Cup for the fourth consecutive occasion. Who is going to take the title away from them? To enter your team and get the opportunity in the next tournament, contact Sam 663 132 487 or Dave 950 617 606.â&#x20AC;?

Spectators were attracted from all angles!

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Since 1991, we’ve been your home in Mojácar stablished since 1991, this English family run campsite and mobile home park has grown to become the largest site in the south of Spain. With a host of onsite amenities just 10km from Mojácar, open all year round, we offer long and short term camping and great mobile homes, allowing you to have a safe, secure, inexpensive and legal all year base in a great community in Spain.

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means we’re the biggest around!

All mobile homes onsite are “Alucasa” models. If you own an Alucasa mobile in Spain we are able to offer plots onsite to resite your home.

→Southern Spain’s largest mobile home park →A safe, all year round base in Spain →Full community living with onsite 24hr assistance →Restaurant, bar and swimming pool →Onsite shop and amenities open every day →2 green grass bowling greens →Year round entertainment and events →Onsite hairdresser, aerobics, clubs and much more →Secure vehicle storage compound for just 350€ p.a. →A legal, easy & tax free way to the Spanish dream

A selection of mobile home resales onsite Please note that viewing is by appointment only. Please call 609506869 for an appointment to view. Homes are privately owned and sold via the office. Full information on all home resales is available online at www.CampingLosGallardos.com. The price quoted is the price paid, there are no additional fees, taxes or hidden costs!

13 Las Rosas

₤35,000

A two bedroomed home with a large raised patio and stunning views over the valley down to Mojácar.

Ready for immediate occupation, this home has only ever been used as a holiday home.

Great food and a great time.

At Miraflores, our onsite restaurant and bar, we concentrate on providing great grub at an even better price. Open all day every day we provide a full snack and a la carte menu for our guests.

Non residents are welcome, and we have a huge 250 m2 ballroom which is available for functions or charity events.

18 Bouganvillas

₤48,000

This home is a two bed, two bathroom model with central lounge and American style kitchen. It comes fully equipped with all mod cons, white goods and furnishings, everything you need to move straight in!

17 Los Olivos

₤67,750

This is a two bedroomed mobile, fully outfitted with lovely furnishings. All contents included. The home has a large conservatory and roomy patio.

A large whirlpool spa bath is included in the sale.

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Traditional Sunday Xmas Lunch with cheery Christmas carols - come along for a good old fashioned pre-Christmas Sunday lunch!

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500m from exit 525 of the motorway.

Reception: 950 528 324 | Office: 679 970 399 | Miraflores: 950 496 519 Full information and photos online at www.CampingLosGallardos.com PAGE 17

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Restaurant & Bar

Gala's Gala’s Bar and Restaurant on Mojácar Playa, almost opposite Tito’s Beach Bar, is well established providing a variety of food in a cosy yet stylish setting which will be celebrating its 7th anniversary on 2nd January 2011. We were welcomed by Galyna, the owner and chef and Carrie, who seated us at a bright, warm table near a tropical fish tank giving a relaxing ambience in which to peruse the menu over a glass of pleasant house red wine.

From the A La Carte Menu we chose Home-made Pate 4.95€, very tasty and Soup of the Day 3.95€ which was Leek and Potato, delicious. We were attracted by the Specialities Menu choosing Iberian Pork Chops 9.95€ and Duck a L’Orange 10.95€, served with seasonal vegetables and sauté potatoes. Both dishes were well presented and served on HOT plates – something Galyna prides herself on, the duck being succulent

and flavourful accompanied by a tangy orange marmalade. The Iberian pork chops are smoked chops topped with pineapple or fresh apple and melted cheese, a tasty combination. Other Specialities are Beef Stroganoff, Chicken Breast stuffed with bacon and mozzarella cheese, Thai Chilli Coconut Chicken and Shoulder of Lamb which serves 2 and must be pre-ordered and priced at 21.95€.

Desserts all priced at 4€ include, Apple Pie with Custard or Cream, Sherry Trifle, Assorted Ice cream, Peach Melba, Banana Split, Tiramisu and Cheese and Biscuits. I couldn’t resist Trifle and wasn’t disappointed.

The Apple Pie was rustic yet light with plenty of chunky apple, very satisfying.

A La Carte starters include a choice of soup, a variety of salads, prawn cocktail and smoked salmon. Main dishes offer Beef, Pork, Chicken, Fish and Vegetarian choices from 6.95€ to 13.95€ for Entrecote Steak.

There is also a very affordable, good quality Menu Del Dia/Noche which has a choice of 3 starters, 6 main courses and 2 desserts for just 8.50€, and is served ALL DAY from 1pm until late.

A traditional Roast Lunch is served on Sundays, also from 1pm, offering a choice of Beef, Pork, Chicken or Salmon for the main course at 8.00€. There is a choice of 4 starters and big selection of desserts also available.

The Wine List is reasonably priced with, for example, the house red at 5€, Estola at 8€ and El Coto at 12.00€.

Christmas is almost upon us and Gala’s are offering a 6 course Christmas Day Lunch for 34.95€. To book your table call 950 472 308 or 618 539 500. For those of you who want to get into the Christmas spirit early or want to celebrate with friends who will not be here at Christmas Gala’s is offering a Pre Christmas Menu from 1st December - 14.95€ for 3 courses plus bottle of wine per table of 4. Bookings are essential.

There will be Buffet Dances on Friday the 3rd December, the 10th and 31st then every other Friday in January. Music to suit all tastes. Buffet served at 8pm with dancing from 9pm at the very reasonable price of 6.95€.

Galyna in co operation with Jackie from Harmony Hands (Indigo Gym) will be offering Healthy Lifestyle Group Meetings on Wednesdays (1st, 8th, and 15th of December and also in January) These meetings will focus on healthy food and how to cook healthily, plus tastings.

Themed nights are planned for January, Mediterranean Cuisine, Russian Cuisine and a Caribbean Night too.

Gala’s is staying open throughout winter so why not try one of their forthcoming events or treat yourself to a tasty meal, you shouldn’t be disappointed.

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www.costacoches.com CARS NOW AVAILABLE AT PLANE PARKING MURCIA AIRPORT

Car hire rates from 1st October 2010 through to March 2011 Prices are the same at all depots eg: Mojacar, Antas & Murcia Airport (Phone main office for Airport bookings) Don’t forget our budget cars available at only 15€ per day

CAR HIRE Group

Excess Waiver now available from 2€ per day

€ Day

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15 18 23 25 27 45 50 60

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75 90 - 104 with excess waiver 118 - 132 with excess waiver 120 - 134 with excess waiver 134 - 148 with excess waiver 225 - 246 with excess waiver 265 - 286 with excess waiver 310 - 331 with excess waiver

Marea / Polo Ka / Opel Agila Ford Fusion / Hyundai Renault Kangoo Focus / Megane / BMW 320 Renault Traffic Van Ford Transit Ducato Minibus 9 seater / Peugeot Boxer Van

Excess waiver (cars) 2€ per day or 500€ liability • Excess waiver (vans) 3€ per day or 500€ liability Child Seats 2€ per day (5€ per week AIRPORT ONLY) • GPS 20€ per week (5€ per week AIRPORT ONLY) Additional drivers 10€ each per hire - named on contract

CAR HIRE : Antas 950 459 208 • Mojacar 950 069 272

New for 2010

SERVICING Introducing our new SECURE MOTORING PLAN. Our new fixed price 2 year servicing plan is now available! Easy monthly payments from 12.50€ per month, that’s less than 45c a day!

TO INCLUDE ...

• 1 X A SERVICE (oil + filter, full vehicle check) • 1 X B SERVICE (as above + air + fuel filters) • 1 X ITV (SPANISH MOT) • 2 x 6 month vehicle inspections

r All paid for over a 2 yea er period by standing ord r € pe from as little as 12.50 ! month INTEREST FREE (conditions apply)

STILL AVAILABLE OUR FIXED PRICE DEALS ‘A’ Level Service including ITV test Petrol Engine Diesel Engine

Up to 1.4 litre 149.99€ 164.99€

1.4 - 2 litre 159.99€ 174.99€

over 2 litre 169.99€ 184.99€

1.4 - 2 litre 109.99€ 129.99€

over 2 litre 119.99€ 139.99€

Fixed Price Servicing Petrol or Diesel ‘A’ Service ‘B’ Service

Up to 1.4 litre 99.99€ 119.99€

TYRE CENTRE • Tyre fitting and balancing at very competitive prices!

• Laser tracking to keep you heading in the right direction • Latest Diagnostic equipment TYRES … TYRES … TYRES …

Example: 175 x 65 x 14 (Corsa/Picanto) ... 34.99€ per tyre Example: 185 x 60 x 14 (Focus/Kango) … 54.99€ per tyre Example: 195 x 65 x 15 (Picasso/Megane) … 54.99€ per tyre

FITTING AND BALANCING INCLUDED PLEASE NOTE: UNLIKE OTHER TYRE CENTRES WE DO NOT SELL CHINESE TYRES, EG SUNNY, GOODRIDGE & OVATION, AS WE DO NOT FEEL THAT THEY ARE SUITABLE FOR USE IN SPAIN. YOU CAN READ ABOUT THIS FOR YOURSELF ON THE “WHICH” OR “HONEST JOHN” REPORTS ON THE INTERNET.

Car Sales: 950 459 136 • Workshop: 950 459 209 PARQUE IND. EL REAL, ANTAS Mon – Fri 9am to 6pm / Sat 10am to 2pm

SPECIAL OFFERS Headlamp alignment ... 9.99€ Air-con re-gas ........... 44.99€ Laser tracking ........... 39.99€ Diagnostic check ....... 39.99€

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Christmas Multiple Choice 1. In the song 12 days of Christmas, how many ladies are dancing?

A8 B9 C 10 D 11 2. In which year was Mr Blobby the UK Christmas number one song?

A 1992 B 1993 C 1994 D 1995 3. Which female solo artist was born on Christmas day in 1971?

A Victoria Beckham B Annie Lennox C Kylie Minogue D Dido 4. In the poem "The Night Before Christmas" by Clement C. Moore what creature is mentioned?

A Fly B Mouse C Cat D Dog 5. The Christmas tree on display in Trafalgar square in London is an annual gift to the UK from which country?

A Norway B Holland C Sweden D Poland 6. By what name is Boxing Day (the 26th of December) also known?

A Cold Turkey Day B St. Nicholas Day C Wrestling Day D St. Stephen’s Day 7. In which year was "Feed the World" released for the second time in time for Christmas and sung by Band Aid II? A 1989 B 1990 C 1991 D 1992 8. When singing the "12 days of Christmas" in its entirety how many gifts are given in total?

A 78 B 364 C 12 D 256 9. Which well known actor died on Christmas Day in 1977?

A Michael Bates B Elvis Presley C James Stewart D Charlie Chaplin 10. Which Michael Jackson song was a Christmas number one in 1995?

A Thriller B Black & White C Earth Song D Billy Jean Answers on Page 34

Months in Music 1. "January sick & tired you’ve been hanging on me"; song lyrics by which group?

Scribble Pad

2. In the song "American Pie" by Don Mclean what did February do to him?

3. Which famous composer wrote "The Wedding March"?

4. "Little April Shower" features in which Disney cartoon film?

5. Name the title of Rod Stewart's first UK No1 hit single?

6. The song "June is bursting out all over" comes from which musical?

7. In the song "Calendar Girls" by Neil Sedaka the lyrics say July is like a firecracker all .....?

8. What did August Darnell change his name to when playing with the Coconuts?

9. What is the title of the song that begins "Well it's a long, long time from May to December”? © Puzzle Choice - www.puzzlechoice.com PAGE 20

Solution on Page 38

10. What Elvis song was top of the UK single chart in Nov 1960, "It's now or never", "His latest flame" or "Return to Sender"?

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Christmas T rivia Quiz Trivia 1. Including Rudolph, how many reindeer pull Santa's sleigh?

2. A favourite drink over the Christmas period, how is "the water of life" better known?

3. According to the Christmas song, who had "a jolly happy soul"?

4. The name of which herb is used as a magic word in a Christmas pantomime?

5. How many pipers were piping in "The 12 days of Christmas"?

6. What is the surname of the 16th century German monk, a famous religious reformer and father of Protestantism, who is considered the originator of putting candles on a Christmas tree?

7. Which pantomime hero marries Jasmine?

8. Besides being wise men, which royal rank did the 3 Magi hold?

9. What is the name given to a piece of music that is played at the beginning of a production such as a pantomime/opera etc?

10. Rearrange the first letters of each answer to make what most people like to see plenty of at Christmas 11. Which Hollywood child star played the little girl in the 1947 Christmas film Miracle on 34th Street?

12. The Hallelujah Chorus comes from which work, often performed at Christmas?

13. Which Carol contains the words "Be near me Lord Jesus; I ask thee to stay Close by me for ever and love me I pray"?

14. True or false: There are no records of Joseph speaking in the Christmas Story?

15. Which actor whilst out Christmas shopping suddenly finds himself an "Enemy of the State" in the 1998 film of the same name?

16. Which 1987 action/comedy opens to the music of "Jingle Bell Rock" 17. What Carol contains a chorus that begins "The rising of the sun, and the running of the deer"?

18. True or false: Joseph married Mary immediately after the angel appeared to him?

19. What are the ‘Two Little Boys’ called in Rolf Harris's 1969 Christmas No 1 20. Which song begins with "Are you hanging up your stocking on the wall"?

21. Who wrote the book that inspired the 1983 animated film "The Snowman"?

22. Arnold Schwarzenegger starred in the Film "Jingle all the way", what year was it released?

23. Which English actor starred in "the Muppet Christmas carol"?

24. Where was it always winter but never Christmas?

25. According to folklore a windy Christmas means _____, what?

26. Which book begins "Christmas wouldn't be Christmas without any presents"?

Ana grams Anag a. BEST IN PRAYER b. MOON STARER c. A ROPE ENDS IT d. THEY SEE e. HE BUGS GORE f. HERE COME DOT S g. DIRTY ROOM h. CASH LOST IN ME i. IS NO AMITY j. LIES - LET'S RECOUNT k. I'M A DOT IN PLACE l. WOMAN HITLER Answers on Page 34

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Valley V iew

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release of the 2nd November nearly three years after their dream home in Vera was demolished, British pensioners Helen and Len Prior are facing another setback in their fight for justice.

The Administrative Courts, after a retrial of the case ordered by the Supreme Court in April last year, have upheld the original decision of the Junta de Andalucia requesting the demolition of their home. The decision was taken on the basis that the property was built on rustic land and could provoke the growth of an urban nucleus.

Last year the couple were finally offered temporary housing by Vera council. They had already spent two years living in what was formerly the garage of their demolished home.

Helen and Len, who are innocent victims of a planning row between Vera council and the Junta, will now have to seek compensation for the loss of their £350,000 home from Vera council who incorrectly issued the planning consent. It is likely that this process will take years, given the perilous state of town hall finances and Spain’s notoriously slow legal system.

The implications for the eight homeowners in Albox who face similar proceedings needs to be assessed, but this ruling is not good news for the many innocent victims of planning injustices in this area.

AUAN contact info: Tlf: 646 506 943. E-mail: info@almanzoraau.org Rehearsals are now in full swing for the APSA production of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. The cast number has risen to 62 - that is excluding stage staff and the band, and the ages range from 5 to 70 years. It is truly a community event and one not to miss. They are having a fabulous experience, working with both English and Spanish and is hectic with dancing, singing and script reading all going on at the same time. They are having great fun. The wardrobe mistresses are busy creating beautiful costumes and the scenery artists have their work cut out. The booking of the venue was stressful. But they do

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now have definite dates. January 13th, 14th, 15th, 7pm at I.E.S. Martin Garcia Ramos opposite the Post Office, Albox. January 28th, 29th. 7pm at Museo Pedro Gilabert Arboleas. Tickets will be on sale from Girasol Health Food Shop, Albox, APSA Charity Shop, also from Maloans opposite BP garage, Albox and on Wednesday and Thursday only, at the rehearsals from 5-7pm, at the back of the cafe.

You can also reserve from villafreestone@hotmail.co.uk.

Prices are: 7.50€ adults, 3.50€ children up to 15 years of age.

Special family tickets also available - 2 adults, 2 children - 20€. Great gift idea if you don’t know what to buy someone for Christmas.

The Puppy Rescue quiz night on 15th November raised 144.50€. The next quiz on Monday 20th December at Bar Lepanto in Albox will have a Christmas theme. 97 dogs have been sent to Holland, at the last count 69 have been homed, emails and photos are coming into Puppy Rescue from happy new Dutch owners.

The Dog House Foundation, Huercal Overa is holding their AGM on the 17th December 2010, at the Palms Restaurant, Urcal at 2pm.

Afternoon tea will be provided.

Everyone is welcome. They are looking for new Committee Members and Volunteers.

Puppy Rescue desperately need dog walkers to help exercise the many dogs in their care. Please consider giving up just an hour or two once a week to walk with one of their abandoned puppies and dogs. Lifts can be arranged and you can enjoy a brisk stroll with others and keep fit while helping a needy animal. If you would like further details please telephone Chris on 600 287 726 - she will be so grateful.

APSA animal charity is in desperate need of dog beds, old bedding and blankets to keep their many homeless dogs warm over the coming months. Please, as you are getting out your winter bedding, look for any items you can donate that are clean but that you no longer need. Take them to the APSA shop, open between 10am and 2pm, in Calle Ancha, opposite San Francisco Square in Albox or ring Di 663 762

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Coffee mornings, meetings and major functions are held at La Parilla Restaurant, Albox. Monthly meetings, third Thursday of every month, at 11.00hrs. Everyone is welcome, ex service or not.

For details of our many other activities visit our website: www.rblalbox.com or contact our Chairman Chris Pearce on 630 562 618.

PUPPY RESCUE in SPAIN

Dog Show & Christmas Fair at Piedra Amarilla, Nr Sunburnt Arms,

(follow signs from Albox end of new motorway) TO HELP RAISE FUNDS FOR OUR DOGS TO HOLLAND APPEAL

Sunday 5th December from mid-day onwards Entrance 1 euro - children under 12 free

Santa, Stalls, Tombola, Bar Dog Show Registration 12.30 to 1.45pm

Entry 2 euros each class (Pups under 1 year, Best Rescue Dog, Waggiest Tail, Most Obedient, Prettiest Female, Handsomest Male, Scruffiest Dog, Best Veteran)

Stallholders please book - 5 euros a pitch For more information, directions or to book a pitch Tlf: 617 856 680 or e-mail: info@puppyrescueinspain.org 642. Your old blankets and bedding will be gratefully received. APSA has over 100 dogs in their care.

Likewise The Dog House, Huercal Overa. The foundation requires metal feeding bowls, collars and leads of all sizes as well as any dog toys that you may be able to spare to help make the lives of these poor forgotten animals a little more bearable. Also, in anticipation of the forthcoming winter months, blankets and bedding, as well as towels and sheets would be gratefully received to help keep the dogs warm and dry during the 'rainy season'.

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ing of the dogs at the centre. Also, any volunteers who may be able to help with the ever increasing amount of paperwork associated with the running of such an organisation.

If anybody feels that they can help with any of these items please contact The Dog House Foundation, via its website, email or by telephoning the number below. Anybody interested in visiting the centre, can contact them to arrange a visit. Here, you will be able to see the facilities available at the centre, as well as find out a bit more about the work they are doing and plans for the future. Tel: 626 766 073. Email: thedoghse@hotmail.com or visit www.thedoghouse-huercalovera.webs.com

PUPPY RESCUE in SPAIN To raise funds for our abandoned Quiz Night dogs and puppies Bar Lepanto - 3rd Monday of every month Raffle 8pm start - 2.50€ per person - Max. 6 to a team Bingo For more information Tel: 950 591 893 NEXT QUIZ ON MONDAY 20TH DECEMBER WILL HAVE A CHRISTMAS THEME PAGE 22

The APSA panto is becoming a real community project in Albox with Spanish and English children involved. Pictured above is the Girasol Gymnastics class who will all be clowns in the pantomime.

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The F.A.C.E. (Fundraising In Arboleas, Caring For Everyone) Annual Christmas Market, even in these lean times, raised 1,991€. The Mayor of Arboleas, Angel Jesús García Martínez, welcomed everyone and opened the market … A great time was had by all. A BIG, BIG thank you goes to all the helpers … “it couldn't be done without you.” To Bob Neale from Sound Waves for doing a great job as Master of Ceremonies and to the Dusty Boots Line Dancers. A special mention also to Trudie Louch and the Voices of Almanzora for such wonderful entertainment. And not forgetting "Santa" for making a special visit at this very busy time of year!

F.A.C.E. will now be able to continue supporting MACS (Mojacar Area Cancer Support), AECC (Asociación Española Contra el Cáncer) and hopefully get Age Concern España in to the Almanzora Valley in 2011 … watch this space! On behalf of all the hard working team of F.A.C.E. Charity, President Adele Wrigglesworth would like to say "Thank You! Once again for your continued support."

There are still a number of unclaimed Raffle prizes awaiting collection from Sophia’s Gym, Arboleas.

“The recent re-launch of the APSA Charity Shop on Travesia Vulcano in Tijola proved very successful.

The revamped interior was well received by all customers and the Autumn/Winter stock sold very well.

Thanks to all the volunteers who worked so hard to complete the change over and to all the kind people who responded to our bag drops and donated the clothes, linen, shoes, books and bric-a-brac.

We now need more volunteers to join our happy team. In particular we need two volunteers for both Wednesdays and Saturdays between the hours of 10am and 2pm. No retail experience is necessary, just motivated, enthusiastic people who wish to help unfortunate, abandoned and abused animals. If you can spare some time to help us or wish to donate clean saleable clothes, linen, shoes, books or bric-a-brac please contact Margaret on 677 856 894.”

To Celebrate the Second Birthday of Eleanor & Gilly’s Line Dance Class at Bar Rumores in Albox, it was decided to use the theme of school days. However it seems that everybody looked as if they came from St Trinian’s.

The Line Dance Class is held every Monday afternoon between 2.30pm and 4.30pm.

Members of the class had in previous weeks been asked to vote for their favourite dances and the most popular were then danced to throughout the afternoon.

The best dressed “pupil” of the afternoon was chosen to be Maureen Sheriff, who received a bottle of Cava as a prize.

The party also featured an afternoon tea of jam sandwiches, fairy cakes, and jelly and ice cream. To complete the tea there was a Birthday Cake in the shape of two cowboy boots of course, topped with two candles!

Class Members made donations of 50€ towards this year’s chosen Class Charity of F.A.C.E. (Fundraising in Arboleas, Caring For Everyone).

This, hopefully along with further donations, will be presented to F.A.C.E. at the end of the fundraising season.

For further information please ring 950 439 003.

Tel: 626 766 073 thedoghse@hotmail.com

PIPPA German Shepherd X bitch, 10 months old, spayed, wormed and healthy. Sweet natured, loves to play but isn’t crazy, affectionate and loving. Gets on well with other dogs.

Web: thedoghousehuercal-overa. webs.com

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ACCOMMODATION / RENTALS AAA+ ALL LONG TERM RENTALS REDUCED! Mojácar, Turre and Los Gallardos. COASTAL PROPERTIES. Tlf: 950 475 235 or email: coastalproperties@telefonica.net

Non-commercial announcements (births, deaths, personal messages, employment offered/sought, etc. (max 16 words) are printed free of charge. Personal articles for sale at under 150 euros and cars up to 2,000 euros - (max 16 words + one phone number + asking price) are also printed free of charge.

Other categories: 1euro per 5 words or part thereof. (eg 20 words =4 euros, 21 words = 5 euros) Entries in bold text: 2 euros per 5 words (or part thereof) PAYMENT WITH ORDER PLEASE

storey house. Convenient parking.

Quiet, safe area of Mojácar only.

Preferably only part furnished. Tlf: 657 982 878.

ACTIVITIES / CHILDREN FUNKY MONKEYS Bi-lingual preschool. Childcare & recreational activities for kids living in the area or on holiday. Mon - Fri: 3, 6 or 9 hour sessions.

KIDS’ CINEMA every Friday from 8pm.

KIDS’ CLUB Saturday 11am-2pm. Check out our Winter Programme on-line or call in to pick one up.

Tlf:697 264 179 or visit our website: www.funkymonkeysmojacar.com FUNKY MONKEYS ACTIVITIES during December! Fridays: Kids’ Cinema & Babysitting Service OR Cinema & Sleepover. Saturdays: All Day Crèche for you to get your Christmas shopping done in peace. Sundays: Santa’s Grotto.

Sunday 20th December Children’s Christmas Party 16:00-18:30 10€.

Siblings Half Price on all activities. TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT, BOOK NOW! FUNKY MONKEYS. For upcoming events, new activities and special offers please join our Facebook group, Funky Monkeys Mojacar.

ANIMALS/PETS

LONG TERM LETS: From 1 bedroom apartments to 4 bedroom properties.

For more information please telephone 950 165 571 or 600 227 460 or visit www.sunflowerhomes-almeria.com

PET TRAVEL. Returning to UK or Spain?

Why not fly back and we will bring your dog or cat over by van.

Tlf: 600 707 607.

E-mail: ozzjanstone@yahoo.co.uk

LONG TERM RENTAL, Huerta Nueva, Los Gallardos. 2 bed 2 bath very spacious ground floor apartment with central heating, front and back gardens and communal pool. Very quiet location in a small community. 350 euros per month. Tlf: 686 929 864 / 686 929 865.

BATHROOMS

MOJÁCAR LONG TERM RENTALS. We have a range of all types of properties for long term lets, in & around Mojácar. Currently we have good quality clients looking for 3 or 4 bedroom, furnished & unfurnished properties. Contact Patrick on 950 478 383 or 662 060 056, alternatively email: mojltr@gmail.com SPACE FOR RENT (furnished) within office premises on Mojácar Playa. For more info. contact Dany on 609 667 333.

VERA-PLAYA-NATURIST.COM - Two bedroomed luxury holiday apartment.

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WANTED. 2 or 3 bed accommodation to rent long term for single professional female with two very well-behaved dogs. Ground floor apartment or single

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VENTANAS y PUERTAS have a superb range of shower screens at special discounted prices. Tlf: 950 473 104.

BUILDING SERVICES AMD GENERAL BUILDING & CONSTRUCTION SERVICES. Mini digger, skip hire, tipper truck rental.

Gravel, sand, top soil & materials delivered. Excavations, pools, ponds pozos. FIRE BREAKS. Free, no obligation quotes. Tlf: Paul: 600 809 293.

E-mail: almeriaminidiggers@msn.com EMERALD CONSTRUCTION for all your building requirements. Tiling our speciality. Tlf: 649 212 707.

GENERAL BUILDING, MAINTENANCE & PLUMBING SERVICES. 20 years experience in Spain. Fully Legal.

Mojácar area. Tlf: 697 302 039.

PR BUILDING SERVICES for all aspects of building, construction & maintenance at standards far superior to most. 15 years experience. Hassle free professional service. Fully Legal. Call Richard 608 673 681.

BUSINESSES FOR SALE or RENT LARGE BAR RESTAURANT FOR SALE, Garrucha/Vera. Prime location. 400 sqm. Fully equipped, recently refurbished. Can buy all or part. Tlf: Tracey 649 214 397.

BICYCLE HIRE ELECTRIC Bicycle & Tricycle Hire.

Winter Offer: 5€ per day! Free Delivery and Pick-up. Tlf: 608 719 015 or visit www.rainbowsendmojacar.com.

Pedal without Puffing!

CARE SERVICES CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY CARE available by experienced, police checked carer.

Tlf: 950 617 643.

CHARITY SHOPS APSA CHARITY SHOP, Calle Ancha, Albox. Open Mon-Sat: 10am - 2pm. (over the bridge in Albox, turn left at Santander Bank, shop is 100yds on right) PAWS CHARITY SHOP, Mojácar Playa (Nr. Banco BSCH) is open Tues to Sat, 10.30am - 1.30pm.

PUPPY RESCUE CHARITY SHOP, Albox (between Knights Insurance and Cutting Edge). Open Mon - Sat: 10 am4pm.

THE FUNDRAISER. Turre (main street, next to Windows & Doors Direct) open Mon - Fri, 10am - 6.30pm and most Saturdays. NEW SHOP IN VERA (opposite Supermarket MAXI Dia%) open Mon - Fri, 10am - 2pm & 5pm 8pm and most Saturdays. Tlf: 664 620 288.

E-mail: fundraiserturre@gmail.com CHURCH SERVICES ANGLICAN CHAPLAINCY. Church of England. Priest Canon Hugh Broad. 950 478 432.

Mojacar: Eucharist: 11am every Sunday in the church of St Pascual, Aqua de Enmedio, 4 kms past Hotel Indalo towards Carboneras. ADDITIONAL DECEMBER EUCHARISTS – Friday 24th at 23:30 and Saturday 25th at 11:00.

NO SERVICE Sunday 26th.

Albox: Eucharist: 11am last Thursday of month in the Community Hall Aljambra.

Evensong: 2nd Sunday in month at 6pm in the Community Hall Aljambra.

DECEMBER VARIATIONS - Carol Service on Sunday 19th at 18.00.

NO EUCHARIST on Thursday 30th.

NO EVENSONG on Sunday 12th.

DETAILS: Church Wardens: Alan Smith 950 478 066, John Salmons 950 472 112 or visit www.mojacarchurch.org TURRE EVANGELICAL CHURCH. Edificio 13 Avenida de Almeria, Turre.

English speaking non-denominational church. Sunday service at 11am. All are most welcome. Mums & Toddlers, bible study, social activities and more. Tlf: 950 472 349 / 95061 7549 / 950 592 988 / 686 833 444.

DECORATING SERVICES EXPERIENCED INTERIOR & EXTERIOR DECORATOR. Using quality materials this fast, friendly, clean and efficient service will never be beaten on price.

Eg: Medium sized interior room from 80€. 3 bed detached villas from 475€.

For a free quotation contact PAINT MAGIC on 617 904 774.

ELECTRICAL SERVICES ELECTRICIAN, 25 years experience. Full City & Guilds. Fully insured & legal.

Neil Godwin. Tlf: 687 245 569.

FINANCIAL & LEGAL SERVICES DANNIELLSFOX SL. Accountancy, Investment, Mortgage Services (UK & Spain), Mortgage Protection, NIE & Residencias, Translations & Wills, Vehicle Matriculations, Pensions, Inheritance Planning, Regulated Investments, Tax Registration. Local 89, Parque Comercial, Mojacar.

Tlf: 950 478 617. Fax: 950 475 029.

Email: enquiries@danniellsfox.com www.danniellsfox.com HERITANCE WILLS – ENGLISH WILLS, Power of Attorney, Property Trusts, Children Trusts, Inheritance Tax Planning.

Tlf: 660 887 723. www.heritance.es FOR SALE 2 x 200 WATT HI-FI SPEAKERS. 30€.

Tlf: 950 615 400.

4 IN 1 COMPLETE GARDEN TOOL, brushcutter/strimmer/hedgecutter/ chained branch lopper. 49cc petrol engine, brand new, absolute bargain 250€. Tlf: 607 451 205.

BRUSH CUTTER/STRIMMER. NEW. Petrol, 2.6hp, 49cc including blade cord and accessories. 195€. Tlf: 664 101 059.

CAST IRON LOG BURNING BASKET on small legs, stylish, black, 20" x 11", unused. 55€. Tlf: 950 529 225.

CHAINSAW. Petrol, 12” blade, 1.3hp.

New lightweight professional, absolutely ideal logger. 150€. Tlf: 950 529 225.

CHAINSAW. Petrol, 20" blade with tools and instructions. NEW. 3hp/52cc.

150€. Tlf: 950 529 225.

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Classified Ads CHILD’S BICYCLE, suitable for 3-6 year old. 20€. Tlf: 600 809 293.

EXTERNAL HARD DRIVE loaded with 50,000 music tracks. Personal tastes catered for, reggae, R&B, pop, rock, country, motown, etc. Music videos and/ or Karaoke songs also available.

Playback thru PC or laptop. Whatever your requirements! E- mail for details: bobbyvarley@yahoo.co.uk GUITAR. Acoustic, hand made in Valencia. 350€. Tlf: 600 809 293.

GUITAR AMPLIFIER. Fender. 350€ ono.

Tlf: 600 809 293.

HILL BILLY GOLF TROLLEY plus battery and charger. 150€. Tlf: 950 475 863.

MCGREGOR 6 CHANNEL AMPLIFIER V8D stereo 500 x 2. Excellent condition - suit band. 150€. Tlf: 950 529 225.

ORANGE GAS BOTTLES. 20€ each or 30€ for two. Tlf: 649 214 397.

ORIGINAL 60s LAVA LAMP, beautifully styled, 150€. Tlf: 600 809 293.

ORIGINAL VHS VIDEOS in hard case jackets from Snow White to Century of Warfare. All in excellent condition, job lot; too numerous to list. Tlf: 950 529 225.

PORTABLE 14” TV. 30€. Tlf: 600 809 293.

RALEIGH RACING BIKE. Loads of gears!

2 new tyres. 75€. Tlf: 950 475 452.

SKY + HD BOX. Brand new, in box. All leads and instructions. 325€. Tlf: 950 472 432 or 673 195 872.

STUCK AS TO WHAT TO GIVE FOR THAT DIFFERENT BIRTHDAY/XMAS PRESENT ? How about the TOP TWENTY CHART HITS for that particular special date in their life ... birthdate, anniversary etc? Professionally recorded onto CD! Dates covered are 1952 to present!

Postal service available! Cost per CD is 20€. Tlf: 651 062 124 or E-mail: bobbyvarley@yahoo.co.uk or TWO SMALL PORTABLE COLOUR TVS (1 a combi). 25€ for both. Tlf: 950 475 452.

WOOD BURNING STOVE GLASSES. Long life and unusual sizes. Winter's coming, please phone for sizes: 950 529 225.

FOR SALE - MISCELLANEOUS YOUR NEW 1€ CARD SHOP. Cards from 50 cents, all others at 1€. DVDs and gifts 50% off. Celebrations, Parque Comercial, Mojácar.Tlf: 606 693 826.

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GENERAL SERVICES

Full Dog Grooming & Clipping Service OR Bath & Brush-up

DOMESTIC APPLIANCE ENGINEER. Repairs to washing machines, dishwashers, cookers, tumble dryers, electric water heaters. Over 30 years experience. Registered and fully legal.

Call: Rod Bridges 687 261 280 or 950 473 035.

DO YOU want to get that small job done in your property but can’t find anyone interested in doing it for you?

Diego does any weekend job (building, gardening, painting, etc.). Tlf: Dany 609 667 333.

ERECTION PROBLEMS? Flat pack furniture erected. Scaffolding for hire.

Ikea trips with man and a van. Tlf: 610 394 815.

INSURANCE AXA - FOR ALL YOUR INSURANCE AND INVESTMENT NEEDS contact Dany of AXA Insurance.

Policies in English. English spoken.

Competitive rates.

Tlf: 950 478 763 or 609 667 333.

E-mail: axa.mojacar@gmail.com NRG INSURANCE. Property, Motor, Saving Plans, Life and Mortgage Repayment Insurance, Commercial, Community, Health, Funeral Plans, Marine, Travel, Pet. Registered and Regulated in Spain by the DGS. Tlf: 661 050 296 / 607 478 408.

E-mail: nancy@nrginsurance.es or nrg4insurance@yahoo.co.uk or visit www.nrginsurance.es VICTORIA INSURANCE SERVICES. Car Insurance including UK registered vehicles, Buildings & Contents, Business & Communal. Life Insurance, Savings & Pension, Funeral, Medical & Dental Plans. Approved & Qualified by Liberty Seguros Agent - Fully DGS Registered.

The Property Shop, Mojacar Playa.

Tlf: 664 826 524 or E-mail: victoriainsuranceservices@gmail.com KITCHENS VENTANAS y PUERTAS now offer a professional design and fitting service.

See display in our Mojacar Playa showroom. Tlf: 950 473 104.

LOCKSMITHS LOCKSMITH: Established 10 years.

Fully legal. Also car locks. (24 hour emergency service.) Tlf: 666 949 213.

MIND AND SPIRIT CARD READINGS for the year ahead by internationally acclaimed psychic medium, Rosanne. 30€. Tlf: 666 958 383. “Hearing is Believing” - Tony Christie.

Doggy Day Care • Cattery Pet Foods & Treats Accessories C at B at hi ng & G ro o m in g

CHRISTMAS STOCK

Multicentro

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Tlf: 950 475 502

NOW IN

Mon to Fri: 10 am - 7 pm

First Call Computer Solutions · · · ·

Sat: 10 am - 3 pm

Highly Qualified Professional Service

Lost data restoration 628 251 399 Setting up networks 618 539 500 Security Set-up Est. 4 yrs on Mojacar Playa Web Design

· COMPUTER LESSONS also available

Now in our 5th year

• Child & Baby Equipment • Bathing Aids • Walking Aids • Household Aids • Personal Care • Agents for ACORN Stair Lifts Mon, Weds, Fri: 10 am - 5pm Tues, Thurs, Sat: 10 am - 2pm MOBILITY MOBILITY MATTERS. Special products for special needs. NEW PRODUCTS JUST IN - see our main advert above.

Items for sale or hire. Call into our shop and check out our REDUCED PRICES for mobility equipment and scooters.

Parque Comercial, Mojacar. Tlf: 950 615 432. CHILD & BABY EQUIPMENT ALSO FOR HIRE

REPAIRS

NEW PRODUCTS JUST IN  Foot and calf massagers/vibrators with variable programmes  Pedometers with body fat analyser  Blood pressure monitor with WHO indication  Heated back and seat massager - inc.

12 volt car adapter

950 615 432 Parque Comercial, Mojácar www.mobilitymatters.es Voilá

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Removals

Local • National • International A family run business for all your removal, storage and packaging needs • Boat, Trailer & Caravan transportation • Weekly service to and from the UK

PLUMBING

Call Marc 647 006 183 enquiries@ delimas.biz

NO JOB TOO SMALL. No job too big.

All work guaranteed. 20 years experience in Spain. Fully Legal.

Mojácar area. Tlf: 697 302 039.

New & Used Furniture and Household Goods Store Mojácar Playa (near Indigo Gym) Call Jo 600 344 565 Z-6

PROPERTY / LAND FOR SALE Building Land - Mojacar Playa. 3,000+ sqm. Electricity & water contracted to be installed. Suitable for apartments or other multi-residential applications. Can buy all or part. Tlf: Tracey 649 214 397.

LARGE MERCEDES VAN. Regular trips between UK and Spain. Single items or housefuls. Tlf: (UK) 0121 355 0005.

UK Mob: 00 44 7976 928053.

Spanish mobile: 699 819 213. E-mail: tonystephenson311@hotmail.com TUITION AND EDUCATION

PROFESSIONAL KARAOKE SYSTEM FOR SALE

TRANSPORT AND REMOVALS

Suit large or small venue. Ideal permanent installation or mobile. Amplifier/ mixer deck, dvd graphics player cdg, 4 radio mikes, 2 large speakers, adjustable tripod stands, monitor screen 28", approx 8,000+ song tracks cdg English, Spanish favourites, Irish favourites, Xmas etc. Songbooks title/artist easy read/select.

DE LIMA REMOVALS. Regular trips to the UK and Europe. Call for a free estimate today. Tlf: 647 006 183.

IMPROVE YOUR SPANISH! Classes include conversation and pronunciation practice, grammar and verbs and listening practice. Tlf: Victoria 950 472 590 or Email: slcvictoria@terra.es

FURNITURE VAN UK - SPAIN - UK. Monthly. Full or part load. Professional service. Best prices. Tlf: 678 855 994 or 00 44 1323 642511.

SPANISH: Adults - all levels. Children school support. Qualified language teacher. Marcela 676 951 352.

Absolute bargain, ready to go - 2,500€ - Tlf: 950 529 225

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A sad night at the Irish Rover as they held a party to wish ‘bon voyage’ to Tommy who is returning to the U.K. after working with Phil & Cheryl for nearly four years.

Kudos for Local Insurance Agent Nancy Roberts Gordon of NRG Insurance was the proud recipient of the “Best New Agent for Expatriates in Spain 2009-2010” Award, presented at a ceremony in Benidorm on 30th September 2010.

The award is presented to the most outstanding Insurance Professional in the country and recognises superior levels of customer service and dedication in providing exemplary insurance services.

Nancy is responsible for serving clients within the Levante Sur area. “I wasn’t expecting to receive anything, much less an award, when my name was announced by Vice President of Liberty Seguros he had to call my name twice!” laughed Nancy. “But in all sincerity, I am really very proud and gratified to receive this distinction.”

Nancy started her career in insurance in 2005. She made the move to Liberty Seguros a year ago as she believed, “it was time to change to a progressive Spanish company as committed as myself to looking after the ex-patriot.”

Nancy is a shining example of how an ex-pat can successfully manage a business in Spain, even through hard times. She is active in her local community and has also found the time to perfect her Spanish language skills. “The next Liberty award ceremony and workshop will be held in Madrid, in Spring 2011. I have a lot to say, so I thought that I’d work on my Spanish so that management would understand at least most of it!”

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A menu of Greek dishes was enjoyed by diners at Arriba’s recent themed night.

Chef Mal, is moving up the coast for the winter, but will be back!

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Mon - Fri: 10.30am - 2pm Sat: 11.00am - 2pm

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HOME IMPROVEMENT CENTRE If you are looking to improve your home then visit us first!

NEW EXTENDED SHOWROOM NOW OPEN

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Food Available 10 - 22 00

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Mosquito Screens, Shutters & Rejas, Internal Window Blinds, Toldos - Sun Awnings, Glass Curtains, Garage Doors, Enclosures, All Construction Works & much MORE! We offer guaranteed expert fitting or supply only & trade enquiries are welcome.

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WE ARE HERE

XMAS DAY LUNCH

6 courses 35€ per person including a Cava & canape reception.

Main Course served carvery style. Reservations only, 20€ deposit non-refundable

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ENTERTAINMENT & KARAOKE for all the family every night  (check boards for details of Guest Acts)

GOLFER’S PACKAGE Full English Breakfast Lunch or Packed Lunch Dinner including half Bottle of Wine

30€ per day

Part package also available

Call 950 473 135 for full details DRAUGHT Kids’ Room Pool Table Come and enjoy FREE WiFi the craic!

FRIDAY AFTERNOON Live Country & Western music & Line Dancing from 3.30pm

NEW YEAR’S EVE

party of all parties!

Paella, Hot Buffet, Cava & Grapes at midnight, Live Entertainment & Disco ‘til the early hours.

20€ per person Tickets on sale now

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GENERAL ENQUIRIES 678 490 217 CHANEL - Female, mix pointer type, born approx. 1/2008. Abandoned with another young female dog. Chanel is a people dog and likes contact and attention and going for walks. She would be best homed alone or perhaps with another male dog as she can be bossy with some female dogs.

BRAM - Male pointer cross, born approx. 8/ 2008. Found tied up by a heavy chain along with two other dogs that were all frightened, entangled and choking. A people friendly dog, Bram does not get on well with all other dogs so is better homed as an only dog or with a female. He really enjoys his daily walks.

AUSTIN - Male Boxer, born approx. 2002. This friendly older chap hides his years well. Playful and sociable, Austin would make a super addition to your family. He likes to go for walks, cuddling and hanging around with you. Requires daily eye medication due to a chronic condition.

CHOCO - Male mixed breed, born approx. 7/ 2008. Was found tied to an electric pylon as a small puppy. Friendly and energetic, this extroverted young dog is active and loves to play. Best in a home where he can have time spent with him.

Desperately seeking soft floors - Hooch, one of our favourite aging gentlemen, is in desperate need of somewhere to live out his sunset years. He’s been with us for a while and is suffering from living on concrete floors. Our vet has given him a check-up and is recommending a loving home with soft floors as the best treatment for him.

Can you offer him this? He would be no trouble as he’s very good natured, doesn’t bark and likes the quiet life. He’s going a tad blind in one eye and snoozing in the sun is his favourite pastime so a quiet home would be ideal.

If you can offer him this he’ll repay you with devoted love and companionship. Like to meet him? Phone Di to arrange a time.

Mamie and Maisie, mother and daughter, rescued earlier this year need a loving home. Mamie was seen begging sweets and biscuits from children and taking them to her daughter, a 6 week old puppy. Even months later, she is still watching her daughter eat first. Please help this lovely pair.

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PURDY - left tied to the kennel gates, about 6 months old, lovely young female, just wants to play and be with you.

CHUMBO - Male goat herd type, born approx. 7/2007. Chumbo is a little shy at first with people so just needs to get to know you. Gets on well with other dogs and likes to play ball. He is generally a quiet and unobtrusive dog.

DEXTER - Male German shepherd pointer cross, born approx. 10/2008.

This handsome tri-coloured dog has size and presence, and a super friendly character. He is playful and sociable with both people and other dogs and has an easy-going nature.

DELFO - Male, terrier, born approx. 11/ 09. A friendly dog of a nice size, Delfo adores human company and gets along with most other dogs. He is active and playful and has shown his agility by climbing out of his pen.

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Polly needs a home! She is 15 months old, 14kgs and neutered.

She is an affectionate girl, gentle and well-behaved. In the photo she is behind Rubia who is also looking for a home.

APSA has many lovely dogs of all sizes and ages just looking for good homes, if you can help, please ring 663 762 642 or visit www.apsa.org.es

DREW - Male mixed breed, born approx. 8/ 2009. Thrown from a moving car as a small puppy. Used to family children, enjoys country walks and car rides and loves to run. He is sociable with neighbouring dogs though he can be shy with people at first.

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WEST - one of 6 pups abandoned at 6 weeks old is the last to need a home. Born 20/2/10, he will need a large garden to run and play as he will be around 15 kilos when fully grown.

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BAR RESTAURANT LA PARATA wish all their customers a Very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year and thank you for your support throughout the year.

Thanks to our many guests for all the support throughout 2010 from Ian, Jan, Tara & Macy of CASA BENEDICT Holiday & Long Term Rentals.

Richard & Lynn of THE LOFT wish all their customers Feliz Navidad y Prospero Año Nuevo. Christmas Greetings also from Jodie, back in the UK, she is missing you all very much!

Nollaig Shona agus Athbhliain faoi Mhaise Daoibh from FANNY LEE’S IRISH BAR. Pam & Paul of ZAK’S PLAICE in Garrucha wish all their old and new customers a Merry Christmas and a Prosperous 2011.

Merry Christmas to all from Richard of COOL-AIR Vehicle Air Conditioning.

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from Linda, INTERNETCALLSHOP, Los Gallardos.

We wish all our patients a very happy and peaceful time over the holiday season.

CLINICA DENTAL MOJACAR. RALF MOTORS LEVANTE wish you all a Perfect Festive Season and trouble-free motoring in the New Year.

Dany from AXA INSURANCE and REAL COVERS wishes you a Merry Christmas and a Prosperous New Year, and thanks, once again, all his clients and friends for their confidence & support.

Dany and Miriam from LAVANDERIA LOS ARCOS wish everyone a Happy Christmas & Prosperous New Year and look forward to seeing you all in 2011.

Barry of JONE’S MOBILE VEHICLE VALETING wishes everyone a Merry Christmas and a Very Happy New Year.

ALKEMI HAIR AND HOLISTICS would like to say a big thank you to everyone for their loyalty and support. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

Seasons Greetings to all our clients, friends and everyone else who has supported our business this year. From Vicki, Shane & Judith of THE PROPERTY SHOP. Anthony, Shirley, David and Benjamin of CAMPING LOS GALLARDOS and RESTAURANT MIRAFLORES would like to wish all their customers a Very Happy Christmas and Best Wishes for the New Year.

A Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all my clients, from ROD BRIDGES.

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year from NEIL GODWIN, ELECTRICIAN.

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from all at CROWN RENT-A-CAR.

Darren & Julie of MESA BAR & GRILL would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, and thank all their regulars for their continued support.

SUPER SAVERS would like to thank all their customers and wish them a Super Christmas and an Economical New Year.

The IRISH ROVER wishes everyone a Merry Christmas and Prosperous New Year, and also a big thank you for your support, from Dennis, Margaret, Phil & Cheryl.

Merry Christmas and thank you for all your support throughout 2010. We look forward to seeing you in the New Year, from all at THE FUNDRAISER, TURRE. Have a very Merry Christmas and a Happy 2011 from WINDOWS AND DOORS DIRECT, TURRE.

Jo, Marc, Maggi and Jack of VOILÁ DE LIMA’S wish all their customers a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Ali and Michelle at EL NARANJO wish customers, old and new, a Merry Christmas and a Prosperous New Year.

INDIGO GYM, MOJACAR wishes you a Happy & Healthy Christmas & New Year.

‘Make us your 1st resolution, come join us, have fun & get fit.’

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all our clients, and thank you for all your support throughout the year. From Gary at GSF COMMUNICATIONS. Alan & Sharon of LINEN STORE & WE FIT wish you all a Very Merry Christmas and a Prosperous New Year.

LOCATION WAREHOUSING AND AUCTIONS would like to wish all their customers, past, present and future, a Merry Christmas and Prosperous New Year.

Merry Christmas to all our customers and friends, and a Happy New Year. From MOBILITY MATTERS.

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year to all.

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John and all the BEACHCOMBER gang wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Very Happy New Year.

Lina & Frank at CAFÉ O wish you all the best for Christmas and the New Year.

GALA’S BAR & RESTAURANT wish their customers, past, present and future, a Very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

David and Alan of HAIR SCENE wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

GILL’S ENGLISH BED LINEN and FASHIONS SHOP wish a Merry Christmas to all their friends & clients, and a Happy New Year.

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all, from LOCKSMITH DEAN.

MOJACAR HOMES wishes everyone a Happy Christmas. Bob & Trish.

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all our friends and customers. Pete & Maxine of PETER MORGAN Building and Roofing Specialists.

VENTANAS Y PUERTAS MOJACAR wish Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all their customers.

Season’s Greetings and all good wishes to our customers, from the MILLIONAIRE SPORTS BAR & CAFÉ.

Do EVERY thing you do with a GOOD heart, keep well, Jackie of HARMONY HANDS. Chris and ‘the team’ from THE LEMON LOUNGE and RAMO DEL LIMON, wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Felices Fiestas y Prospero Año Nuevo a todos nuestros clientes y amigos. LA HACIENDA.

Merry Christmas and happy ferreting around in our ferretería. From all at FERRETERIA MOJACAR.

Happy Christmas and a virus free New Year, from Anton of FIRST CALL COMPUTER SOLUTIONS.

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Pat & Mick of ARRIBA CAFÉ BAR hope that you all have a really good Christmas and look forward to seeing you in the New Year.

Felices Fiestas y Feliz Año Nuevo from Isabel of ISAPELUCAN CANINE BEAUTY CENTRE.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all our customers, and thank you for your support throughout the year. From all at GB STORES.

TRUFIBAR wish all their customers a nice Christmas and good New Year.

TORRE BAHIA Restaurant would like to wish everyone Felices Fiestas y Feliz Año Nuevo.

Wishing all our clients and friends Health, Wealth & Happiness for 2011. BONITA HAIR & BEAUTY SALON xxx.

A Miaow Christmas and a Woofy New Year to all the cats and dogs from ASHLOVE’S PET HOUSE.

PR BUILDING SERVICES would like to thank all of its customers for 2010 and we will continue into 2011 with the same high standard of service. THANKS TO DEBBY FOR BEING THE BEST FIANCE A MAN CAN ASK FOR.

All the staff at ROLY’S TOO wish you a Merry Christmas & Happy New Year.

Thank you to our customers for your ongoing support and to the staff for doing such a great job.

David, Paul, Linda and Steve of BAR MED thank old customers and welcome new ones, & wish them all a Very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

D. MATCH DIGITAL SERVICES wish all their clients and friends a Merry Christmas and health and happiness for the New Year. Call in for a mince pie!

Terry, Julia and Kate of THE NEW KIMRICK wish everyone a Merry Christmas and Prosperous New Year and thank you for your support so far.

Tony of ABC Satellite & Air-con Installations would like to wish all his customers, old and new, a Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year.

Merry Christmas to all our customers and friends, and a Happy New Year. From BAR VALERY. Wendy and all at SPANISH PROPERTY CHOICE wish all their clients, past, present and yet to come! a safe and Happy Christmas.

Happy Christmas & New Year from Yvonne at SUNFLOWER HOMES Property Rentals.

Tish, Lloyd and the Staff of COSTASOL TOLDOS & PUTT-PUTT Mini Golf wish everyone a Merry Christmas and Prosperous New Year and thank you all for your support.

Gary of SUCKLING ELECTRICAL thanks all his customers and wishes them a Very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Ian at BLUWATER WEB DESIGN wishes you all a Very Merry Christmas and a Very Happy New Year.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all from SINALOA BAR & GRILL. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all, from DAVE’S TRANSPORT & REMOVALS.

May your Christmas be Merry and your New Year Happy. Norman, MOJACAR PLUMBING. Ian of PAINT MAGIC Decorating Services wishes all his customers, past, present and future a Merry Christmas and a Prosperous New Year.

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Merry Christmas to all my clients, all the very best for the New Year and thank you for your support throughout the year, Chris, THE HANDYMAN THAT CAN. ALMERÍA ENGINE SERVICES wish all their customers, old and new, a Very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

A Merry Christmas to all my customers, and Happy New Year from Kim White of CHIROPODY & BEAUTY. Merry Christmas & Happy New Year to you all, thank you to all those who came and those who didn’t, should have. Julian of HAIR DESIGN. HIRE A HUSBAND wishes everyone a Happy Christmas & New Year and is offering 10% discount off all works before the end of January!

Seasons Greetings to all our clients, friends and everyone else who has supported our business this year. From Patrick & Jill of MOJÁCAR LONG TERM RENTALS. Eileen, Pete and Mandy from IRON ART would like to wish all old and new customers a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year and look forward to seeing you in 2011.

Felices Fiestas y Prospero Año Nuevo to all our clients and friends.

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Sonia, from the ÍNDOLE shop wishes you all the best for the coming year and is pleased to let you know that her second shop will open on Friday 27th February on the playa, next to Almeria Angels and CajaMurcia.

Paul and Cristina of THE CAVE BAR thank all their customers for their support and wish them a very Happy Christmas and New Year.

Lorraine, Russell and Lisa of the RUSTY NAIL wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, and thank you for your support throughout the year.

Hope you all have a great time over the holiday season. Don’t do anything I wouldn’t do, but if you do get into trouble I can always dig you out of the hole! Paul of AMD Construction & Gardening Services.

CHOICE FM thanks all their sponsors and listeners. Merry Christmas to you all.

Elaine and Jon of CAPTAIN’S TAPAS BAR wish everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year and look forward to seeing you when they re-open in April.

I would like to thank all the people that have used MOVIELAND throughout the year and to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Much love, bring on 2011!

I like Christmas. It is the only time of the year when I know I’m going to be left alone to my own devices - the Higher Authority will be busy from dawn to dusk in the kitchen creating the sort of feast that even Henry the Eighth might have thought was a little excessive.

Then there are the family phone calls, neighbours coming and going, (eventually) not to mention the allday televisual diet of ever more dramatic and unbelievable soaps.

All this frenetic activity suits me fine. I can remain unnoticed while all around me is chaos. I am becalmed in the eye of the storm, and very comfortable with it!

At dawn’s first crack She is up, in and out of the bathroom faster than a hydrophobic greyhound, muttering ‘Must get on’ as she engages battle with various innocent vegetables, and a totally blameless turkey.

I know not to query the quantity of food that she thinks we are going to need to keep us from Yuletide starvation.

One year I pointed out, not unreasonably I feel, the direct correlation between the quantity of food consumed and the expansion of her waistline. She fixed me with a basilisk stare which turned every joint

CHRISTMAS IN SPAIN Most people in Spain go to Midnight Mass or 'La Misa Del Gallo' (The Mass of the Rooster). So called because a rooster is supposed to have crowed the night that Jesus was born.

Most families eat their main Christmas meal on Christmas Eve before the service. The traditional Spanish Christmas dinner is 'Pavo Trufado de Navidad' which is Turkey stuffed with truffles (the mushrooms not the chocolate ones!) In Galicia the most popular meal for Christmas Eve and for Christmas Day is seafood.

After the midnight service, people walk through the streets carrying torches, playing guitars and beating on tambourines and drums. One Spanish saying is 'Esta noche es Noche-Buena, y no es noche de dormir', meaning 'Tonight is the good night and it is not meant for sleeping!'

Different languages are spoken in different regions in Spain. In Spanish Happy/Merry Christmas is 'Feliz Navidad'; in Catalan it's 'Bon Nadal'; and in Galician 'Bo Nadal'.

December 28th is 'Día de los santos inocentes' or 'Day of the Innocent Saints' and is very like Aprils Fool’s Day in the UK. People try to trick each other into believing silly stories and jokes. Newspapers and TV stations also run silly stories. If you trick someone, you can call them 'Inocente, inocente'. The 28th of December is also when people remember the babies that were killed on the orders of King Herod when he was trying to kill the baby Jesus.

New Year's Eve is called 'Nochevieja' or 'The Old Night' in Spain and one special tradition is that you eat 12 grapes with the 12 strokes of the clock at Midnight!

Each grape represents a month of the coming year, so if you eat the twelve grapes, you are said to be lucky in the new year.

Apart from Christmas, the other festival that is celebrated, on 6th January, is called Epiphany or Kings' Day. This is the twelfth night after Christmas. In Spanish, Epiphany is called 'Fiesta de los tres Reyes Mages', 'The festival of the three Magic Kings', and is

in my body to water, but said nothing. Next day I found that I was on a low fat no alcohol diet.

It took a very expensive New Year present to put the situation right.

I know how to play Christmas. I am Invisible, but Indispensable. I answer the phone and the door. In each case that is all I do, she assumes social control immediately, and I can happily get back to my can and my leisurely quest to find the faulty Christmas tree light.

But it is at Christmas Lunch time that I excel. I pour the drinks, and I carve the turkey, and that makes me Lord of the Table. The Higher Authority has expended hours of time and gallons of sweat to produce the largesse on offer. She has washed and peeled, rolled and roasted, baked and basted, and somehow still managed to find the time to transform from a Dough Maiden to a slightly more mature Nigella, perfectly presented without the assistance of a studio team of make-up artistes.

Guests may politely congratulate the Higher Authority on the décor, but they save their highest praise for the quality of the wine and the tastiness of the turkey - and direct that praise in my direction, even though anyone who knows me knows that I have had nothing whatsoever to do with the acceptability of either.

Yet every dog has his day, and my day is Christmas Lunchtime. Yes, I like Christmas.

the celebration of when the King’s or Wise men brought gifts to the baby Jesus.

Children have some presents on Christmas Day, but most are opened at Epiphany. Some children believe that the Kings bring presents to them at Epiphany.

They write letters to the Kings on Boxing Day, December 26th, asking for toys and presents. And on Epiphany Eve (January 5th) they leave shoes on windowsills or balconies or under the Christmas Tree to be filled with presents. Gifts are often left by children for the Kings, a class of Cognac for each King, a satsuma and some walnuts. Sometimes a bucket of water is left for the camels that bring the Kings! If the children have been bad, the Kings might leave pieces of coal made out of sugar in the presents!

Some big towns and cities have Epiphany Parades where each King has a float in the shape of a camel.

In the Basque country, on Christmas Eve children's presents are delivered by a magical man called Olentzero. He's a big, overweight man wearing a beret and smoking a pipe. He dresses like a Basque farmer.

In the Catalan area of Spain there's a Christmas character called 'Tio de Nadal' (the Christmas log) or he's sometimes known as 'Caga tio' (the pooping log!).

It's a small hollow log propped up on two legs with a smiling face painted on one end. From the 8th December (the Feast of the Immaculate Conception) Catalan families give the log a few morsels of food to 'eat' and a blanket to keep it warm. On Christmas Day or Christmas Eve, the log then 'gives out' small gifts!

People sing songs and hit the log with sticks to help its 'digestion' and the log drops sweets, nuts, and dried fruits. When garlic or an onion falls out of the log, all of the treats are finished for the year.

A special cake called 'Roscón' is eaten at Epiphany.

Roscón means 'ring shape roll'. It is very doughy and is bought from a bakery on Epiphany morning.

Roscón can be filled with chocolate or cream and contain a little gift.

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comprising the daffodils and jonquils of several kinds. Colours include, white, yellow and orange.

Meaning: Respect, modesty and faithfulness.

Hidden message: favoured during the Victorian era "You're the Only One".

Birthstone: Turquoise.

Tel: 950 475 110 INCEPTION Acclaimed film maker Christopher Nolan directs an international cast in this sci-fi action rollercoaster that travels around the globe and into the world of dreams. Dom Cobb (Leonardo DiCaprio) is the best there is at extraction: stealing valuable secrets inside the subconscious during the mind's vulnerable dream state. His skill has made him a covert player in industrial espionage but has also made him a fugitive and cost him dearly. Now he may get a second chance if he can do the impossible: inception, planting an idea rather than stealing one. If they succeed, Cobb and his team could pull off the perfect crime. But no planning or expertise can prepare them for a dangerous enemy who seems to predict their every move. An enemy only Cobb could have seen coming.

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The word Turquoise is derived from the Greek word "Turkois" which means "Turkish" so called because it was first brought from Turkey. Turquoise is the only gemstone belonging to the phosphates family.

It is formed over millions of years by a chemical reaction that occurs when water leaks through rocks which contain specific minerals such as copper and aluminium. The percentages of the minerals in the rock dictate the gemstone’s shade. The traditional colour associated with the Turquoise is the sky blue colour but it can also be found in blue green, through various shades of green including apple green, to greenish and yellowish gray.

Turquoise is associated with prosperity, success, happiness and good fortune. The traditional metaphysical properties are open communication, protection against all diseases, regeneration, and strengthening. Its healing properties are reputed to be effective for health problems relating to the throat, lungs, asthma, teeth, depression and infection. The Turquoise is also used to enhance creativity, serenity and spiritual bonding.

Sign of the Zodiac: Sagittarius (The Archer) November 22 – December 21 Characteristics: Ethical, Humorous, Generous, Dynamic & Compassionate Ruling Planet: Jupiter Ruling Element: Fire

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The Paws Shop will be closed from 1.30pm on 23rd December and re-open at 10.30am on the 4th January.

JANUARY On Friday 5th November the Rose Singers presented 'Out of my Dreams - An Autumn Serenade' at Camping Los Gallardos. A varied programme of music was received with enthusiasm by a large audience. This is a very talented small choir with a very varied repertoire. Lively pieces including 'Alexander’s Ragtime Band', 'The Rhythm of Life' and 'The Wraggle Taggle Gypsies O', contrasted beautifully with 'Ojos Negros y Grandes' - a traditional Spanish piece and Mozart's 'Ave Verum'. During the course of the evening the choir of thirteen members sang solos, and in various combinations of duets, trios, quartets and as a whole group.

A truly memorable solo was given by Lyn Ferris with the hauntingly beautiful 'Memory' from 'Cats'. Lyn, together with Sue Mehmet, entertained with the 'Cat Duet' by Rossini and Sue also amused with a wholly different interpretation of Mozart putting words to his music telling a tale of '18th century Mojácar'.

On a lighter side Ruth Wood read 'Only the English would have invented this Language'. Pam Peters piano solo, always a highlight of the Rose Singers concerts, delighted all once again.

The whole concert was a most polished performance and congratulations must go to their conductor, Alison Jackson, for her skilled leadership.

By way of raffles each night money was raised at the concert for PAWS and at the performance at the Kimrick on Saturday 6th November the choir again sang to a full house and money raised on this occasion was for MACS. If you would like to hear the choir in the near future they will be singing a Christmas concert at Los Gallardos Camping on Saturday 18th of December at 7.30pm where you will be invited to join in with some of your favourite carols. Another evening not to be missed!

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Birth Flower: Carnation or Snowdrop. Colours

of the Carnation include, pink, red, white, yellow and green.

Meaning: love, fascination, and distinction Hidden message: favoured during the Victorian era varied according to the colour: Red - My Heart Aches For You, Pink - I'll Never Forget You, Yellow You Have Disappointed Me and a striped carnation conveyed the secret message - I Wish I Could Be With You.

Birthstone: Garnet The word garnet is derived from the Greek word "granatum" which means "pomegranate seed" reflecting the shape and colour of the crystals.

Garnets are a group of hard glassy minerals (silicates of various metals) used as gemstones and as an abrasive. The garnet family contains 7 major types and are not just confined to the associated deep red colour, garnets can be found in nearly all other colours including orange, yellow, green, purple, brown, black, and colourless.

Some of the properties with which the garnet is associated are purity, truth, faithfulness and friendship. The traditional metaphysical properties are awareness, commitment, regeneration, insight and removing negativity. Its healing properties are reputed to be effective for health problems relating to the blood, heart, lungs and infection.

The garnet is also used to enhance sensuality and sexuality.

Sign of the Zodiac: Capricorn (The Goat) December 22 – January 21 Characteristics: Stable, Trustworthy, Persistent, Ambitious & Patient Ruling Planet: Saturn Ruling Element: Earth

www.advertisermojacar.com BRIAN ‘SHOWMAN’ Amongst Mojácar's expatriate community of the latter nineties, the most popular late night bar was undoubtedly Showmans. The "Showman's" real name was Brian Collinge, and he had been a free-lance DJ with London's Capital Radio, and later gained fame with Radio Diario in Ibiza, where he also founded a music bar. Then, in 1996/7 Brian decided to up-sticks and move to Mojácar, together with his wife, Fred, and quite a few of his friends. Once here, he took over the premises underneath the Mediterraneo restaurant, nowadays the Alibi Italian restaurant and, helped by his friends, began extensively to alter it, whilst being watched with interest by us locals. The resulting music bar, complete with a changing room from which the flamboyant Brian "Showman" Collinge would emerge to spin the discs between midnight and "godknows-when", soon became a great hit - and Brian, complete with his trade-mark hairstyle, became one of the areas "Fixtures"!

Every year, on January 8th, the anniversary of Elvis Presley's birth, Brian would throw a party with an Elvis flavour and free food for all.

What many people didn't realise was that the party wasn't really for Elvis - it was Brian's own birthday party! Showman's was invariably the final stop on a night out; the place where punters met up to socialise; the place to be swamped with the heavy throb of lively music, with a bias towards the era of rock and roll, whilst meeting and chatting to friends. Note well that last statement: Brian understood exactly the black art of how to set his graphic equaliser to allow people to talk over his music without shouting themselves hoarse. Brian eventually left Mojácar in 2002, in order to settle in Scotland with his lady friend, Sheelagh, but he was a frequent return visitor, usually accompanied by Sheelagh and his side-kick "Dangerous" Dave. Brian had three children, Cherylann, Lee and Reece. And 3 grandchildren, Jed, Roman and Summer Rose.

Sheelagh tells me that, "Brian's small funeral in Scotland went rather well. He had always joked that he wanted to be chucked away in a cardboard box ... and that is what he got ... a cardboard coffin ... for all the world just like a cardboard box. We invited everyone to write on it during the service. We went in with Elvis' American Trilogy ... fabulous words. Then Brian's daughter talked about her Dad, and then we did the scribbling with more Elvis and a Celine Dion track that he used to play a lot in the bar, almost like a prayer, called "I'm Your Angel". On the way out, with Brian's favourite hat perched on top of the coffin, we had the Spaniels song that he played at the end of his night in the bar, and in fact at gigs he did here in Scotland, when he could still breathe ... "Good night sweetheart it's time to go."

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FESTIVE MUSIC FOR THE FESTIVE SEASON Miraflores Restaurant, Camping Los Gallardos (with disabled access) Saturday 18th December, 7.30pm Tickets 8€ including light refreshments Let your Christmas Celebrations start with us!

Tickets available from:

• GILLS, Mojácar Playa • TOTAL ENTERTAINMENT, Turre • FORGET-ME-N0T, Las Buganvillas • Members of the Choir A CONCERT OF CLASSICAL FAVOURITES The Convent, Vera Sunday 30th January, 8.30pm Dedicated to the memory of the late Peter Goodman with Guest artist ,International Pianist, Pedro Valero.

Programme includes a selection from the Faure Requiem arranged for female voices and sung my Coro Rosa

Free entrance. Come early to ensure a seat.

Deborah Gail Marston, aged 50, formally of The Bengal Palace Restaurant, A Plaice in the Sun Fish & Chip Shop and The Irish Rover Show Bar, Mojácar Playa has lost her battle with cancer.

Debbie had a ten-month fight but sadly passed away on 2nd November, just before she was due to walk down the aisle to marry the love of her life, and partner of 16 years, Ray Swift. Ray, son Vincenzo and other close family members were with her when she passed away. Her dying wish was to be laid to rest in her wedding gown, and as a celebration to her life, the congregation wore wedding attire.

Debbie touched the lives of everyone she met. She was an amazing person, full of zest and strong-willed. She fought right until the very end. Debbie's funeral took place at Colehill's C of E Church on Wednesday 10th November. The ceremony was extremely well attended which showed her popularity with her family, friends and the communities she was part of. Debbie had a lot of friends here in Mojácar and will be sadly missed by all.

Debbie you will always be in our hearts, prayers and thoughts. We will miss your bubbly personality, the way you made us laugh but most of all, we will miss you! Thank you for all you have done for us both here in Spain and the U.K. Sleep well.

All our love Sandra and Cookie.

FAREWELL TO OUR FRIEND CYRIL HEATH 1934 - 2010 Over 80 members and friends said farewell to Cyril on 28th October 2010. Also present were Cyril’s stepson, Steve and his wife Jo, plus friends (Cyril pictured here at his Dave & Sheila (ex Los ‘local’ Los Amigos) Amigos) and George.

Roy Hatten spoke of Cyril’s time as a member of the Club for the past 12 years and since the Club moved to Turre, as committee member and Bar Manager. Cyril was always first at the Club to open up, to put the equipment out on the greens and to put the kettle on. He was always ready to lend a hand wherever needed, and was a good friend to us all and a very ‘gentle’ man.

His stepson told us of his time as a postmaster prior to moving to Spain 13 years ago with his wife Daphne who unfortunately died in 2000. At his funeral in Swindon in October some of his old customers attended because, “Cyril had always looked after them so well in the Post Office.”

Cyril will be a very hard act to follow and we will always remember him.

Cyril died in September after becoming ill with cancer a year ago. He moved back to the UK in the Spring to be looked after by his family.

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Life Beyond Your Lounge Mojácar

Life Beyond Your Lounge Elsewhere

MONDAY Alvaron: Merry Maidens Quiz 8pm Cave Bar: Conversational Spanish Classes. Beginners: 5.30pm, Intermediates: 6.30pm (5€) La Parata: Tai Ji class 10am Irish Rover: Live Entertainment & Karaoke TUESDAY Beachcomber: (Every 2nd of month) Book, CD & DVD Sale 11am Cave Bar: Texas Hold’em 8pm Irish Rover: Live Entertainment & Karaoke Kimrick: Ceroc classes/social night 8pm. Tlf: 687 251 799 WEDNESDAY Bar Med: Quiz 9.30pm Irish Rover: Live Entertainment & Karaoke Lemon Lounge: Quiz 9pm THURSDAY Arriba: Ladies’ Day 12pm Beachcomber: (Last of month) M&S, Wallis Clothes sale 11am Hacienda: Flamenco Show 8.30 pm Indigo Gym: Tai Ji class 9.30am & 5.30pm Irish Rover: Live Entertainment & Karaoke FRIDAY Irish Rover: Country & Western & Line Dancing 3.30pm. Live Entertainment & Karaoke evening La Parata: Live Music Rusty Nail: Bingo 3pm SATURDAY

MONDAY Bar Lepanto: Quiz 8pm (3rd Monday of month for Puppy Rescue) Miraflores: Aerobics around the pool 9am Miraflores: Quiz 8pm Piano Bar: Line Dancing with Pamela 7.15 pm Roly’s Too: Conversational Spanish Classes: Beginners 10.30am, Intermediates 11.30am Roly’s Too: Bingo, Quiz, Play Your Cards Right 8.30 pm Sophia Wellness Centre: Tai Ji class 3pm TUESDAY El Naranjo: Bingo 3 pm Miraflores: Whist WEDNESDAY Millionaire: Poker Night 8pm Miraflores: Darts & Dominoes The Piano Bar: Tai Ji class 9.30am THURSDAY El Naranjo: Quiz 8.30pm Miraflores: Line Dancing 8pm Roly’s Too: 9pm. Sing-along-with Martin.

FRIDAY El Naranjo: Karaoke 8.30pm Miraflores: Bingo 8pm SATURDAY Alkemi: Holistic Workshops (Tlf: 950-132-342) Millionaire: Live Horse Racing Miraflores: Live Music Dinner Dance SUNDAY Roly’s Too: Sing-along with Martin 9 pm.

Christmas Quiz Ans w er s Answ ers Multiple Choice 1. 9 2. 1993 3. Dido 4. Mouse 5. Norway 6. St Stephen’s 7. 1989 8. 364 9. Charlie Chaplin 10. Earth Song

Trivia Quiz

Months in Music 1. Pilot 2. "Made him Shiver" 3. Felix Mendelssohn 4. Bambi 5. Maggie May 6. Carousel 7. Aglow 8. Kid Creole 9. "September Song" 10. "It's now or never"

1. Nine 2. Whisky 3. Frosty the Snowman Anagrams 4. Sesame a. PRESBYTERIAN 5. Eleven b. ASTRONOMER 6. Luther c. DESPERATION 7. Aladdin d. THE EYES 8. King e. GEORGE BUSH 9. Overture f. THE MORSE CODE 10. Snowflake g. DORMITORY 11. Natalie Wood h. SLOT MACHINES 12. The Messiah i. ANIMOSITY 13. Away in a Manger j. ELECTION RESULTS 14. True k. A DECIMAL POINT 15. Will Smith l. MOTHER-IN-LAW 16. Lethal Weapon 17. The Holly and the Ivy 18. True, in Matthew 1:24 19. Joe & Jack 20. Slade's Merry Christmas Everybody 21. Raymond Briggs 22. 1996 23. Michael Caine 24. Narnia 25. Good fortune 26. Little Women

Bar Med: Live Entertainment

Musical Ditloids

Cave Bar: Texas Hold’em 4pm, Horse Racing & X Factor Live Fanny Lee’s: 60s, 70s, 80s Disco & Play Your Cards Right Irish Rover: Live Entertainment & Karaoke Kimrick: Dinner Dance (monthly) Lemon Lounge: Bingo 4 pm SUNDAY Cave Bar: Jackpot Bingo 3pm Fanny Lee’s: Karaoke & Quiz Irish Rover: Live Entertainment & Karaoke Trufibar: Live Music from 2pm

Ho Ho Ho

Ho Ho Ho

What did the letter say to the stamp?

Why did the thief take a bath?

So that he could make a clean getaway.

Stick with me and we'll go places.

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1. Two Tribes by Frankie Goes to Hollywood 2. Song 2 by Blur 3. Two Hearts Beat As One by U2 4. The 1812 Overture by Tchaikovsky 5. Three Little Birds by Bob Marley and the Wailers 6. Two Out Of Three Ain't Bad by Meat Loaf 7. Three Steps to Heaven by Eddie Cochran 8. Three Coins in the Fountain by Frank Sinatra 9. Three Times a Lady by The Commodores 10. Four Seasons in One Day by Crowded House 11. Working Nine to Five by Dolly Parton 12. 25 or 6 to 4 by Chicago 13. Six Days on the Road by Dave Dudley 14. Don't Stop Movin' by S Club 7 15. Seven Little Girls (Sitting In The Back Seat) by Paul Evans 16. She Left Me on Friday by Shed Seven 17. Eight Days A Week by The Beatles 18. Eight Miles High by The Byrds 19. Love Potion Number 9 by The Coasters 20. Sweet Little Sixteen by Chuck Berry

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A sumptious hog roast was offered to all friends, family and clients at the Spanish Property Choice launch party, with a difference, as Halloween was the Theme. Over 85 people enjoyed an evening of ghoulish spectures and fun.

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ANIMAL WELFARE APSA (Almanzora area) 663 762 642 www.apsa.org.es PAWS-PATAS (Coast) General Enquiries 678 490 217 www.paws-patas.org Puppy Rescue in Spain (Albox) 667 623 254 www.puppyrescueinspain.org The Dog House Foundation (Huercal Overa) 626 766 073

www.thedoghouse-huercal-overa.webs.com CLUBS / SOCIETIES Abusos Urbanisticos Almanzora No (AUAN) Campaigning for legalisation of homes built without proper authority in the Almanzora Valley. Meets 11am on 3rd Sat of month in La Parilla, Albox.Tel: 617 118 209 www.almanzora-au.org Albox Computer Club - a non-profit computer club to help members make better and safer use of computers. Meets Fridays at Bar Rumores at 10am.

Illustrated talks (large screen and projector) and members clinic for ailing computers. Email: info@alboxcc.com Web: www.alboxcc.com Almanzora Group of Friends (Albox) Information Centre and Library open Tues, Thurs & Sat 10am–1pm. Calle Barcelona 3, Albox (near Mercadona). Extensive English Library, DVDs and Talking Books.

Quiz 1st & 3rd Tues of month at Bar Rosaleda. Day trips, mini holidays and other social events. Contact: David Durrant on 636 918 942. www.almanzoragof.org Almería Link Solos Friendship Club Meets 8.30 pm Wednesdays at Vera Hotel. Newcomers always made welcome.

For info: Johnny 950 478 899 or Heather 950617558 /667243561 Bowling Clubs See opposite page.

Club Taurino de Mojácar. A non-profit making club with no membership fees.

Regular meetings and informal gettogethers. Enjoy trips by coach, train, car or on foot to interesting places & exciting events nearby & further afield. Contact Audrey or Mike 950 475 261. www.clubtaurino-mojacar.com Golf Clubs See opposite page.

Dames In Huercal Overa. Meet 3rd Wednesday of month, 10.30am at the Tennis Club, Huercal Overa. Chairman Pauline Smith 610 315 530.

Dames In Spain. Meet 3rd Monday of month, 11am at Kimrick, Mojácar.

Chairman Gail Creasey 950 472 225.

Secretary Iris Hamilton 950 475 863.

Dames In Turre. Meet last Monday of month, 11am at Centro de Usos Multiples, Turre.

Chairman Ann Shone 950 398 162.

Secretary Pam Smith 950 475 418.

President Lesley Barlow 950 478 633.

Full Gospel Businessmen’s Fellowship International. Tlf: Geoff Ward 950 615 068 or David Templeman 950 168 349.

Freemasons. Tlf: 950 460 380 Indalo Players. Membership secretary 950 615 566. President 950 069 118 or 637 817 982.

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Karate Club. Indigo Gym, Mojácar Playa. Saturday 10am. Tlf: 950 475 403.

Kids’ Ballet Classes. Indigo Gym, Mojácar Playa. Saturday 10am. Tlf: 950 475 403.

Kids’ Gymnastics Club. Indigo Gym, Mojácar Playa. Friday 5.30pm – from 4 years up. Tlf: 950 475 403.

Mojácar Angling Club (M.A.C.) 950 473 099 Mojácar Bridge Club Valle de Este Hotel.

Wednesday 7pm. Les: 950 437 100 Mojacar Community Library. Open Mon, Wed & Fri, 11am - 1pm.

Multipurpose Centre, Mojácar Fuente (lower level). Annual household membership 12€. Seniors 10€ and free for English-reading Spanish.

Mojácar Cricket Club (M.C.C.) Sam 663 132 487/ Dave 950 617 606 Mojacar Sewing Circle. Meet at Bella Vista, Wednesday 10.30am. Tlf: Brenda 950 390 426 or Sylvia 950 472 967 Mojácar Taekwon-do Club.

Mic hael Williams 646 844 708 www.gtfspain.webs.com Mojacar Walking Group. Register on www.mojacarwalkinggroup.com or Tlf: 950 467 679. Schedules will be e-mailed to registered walkers, and only those registered are invited to walk.

Mountain Biking Club. Indigo Gym, Mojácar Playa. Wednesday 9am. Tlf: 950 475 403.

Pamela’s Line Dance Club. Tlf: 950 398 076.

PIRACC - a charitable project of Albox Computer Club. PIRACC recycles older donated computers and related items, refurbishes them into working systems, and passes them on to deserving causes.

Contact us if you have stuff to donate, or if you know a deserving cause who would benefit from our help. Email: info@piracc.org, Web: www.piracc.org

PAMELA’S LINE DANCE CLUB PLEASE NOTE: Saturday afternoons at “The Piano Bar” are now cancelled.

MONDAY EVENING THE PIANO BAR, TURRE (Air con’d) 7.15pm 'til late 3€ per Dancer ALL LEVELS NEW BEGINNERS ... easy step by step lessons IMPROVERS ... moving from beginners into more interesting dances INTERMEDIATES/ADVANCED ...

Zipping away until late Bookstall and Coin Collection for Pancreatic Cancer and free magazine swap always present at all lessons and events!

Telephone Pamela 950 398 076

Running Club. Indigo Gym, Mojácar Playa. Monday 5pm. Friday 9.30am. Tlf: 950 475 403.

Taekwon-do Club. Indigo Gym, Mojácar Playa. Monday 7pm Ages 12 years to Adults. Saturday 3pm Ages 4 – 7 years.

Saturday 4pm Ages 12 years to Adults.

Tlf: 950 475 403.

The Luvvies Theatre Group - a nonprofit amateur dramatic company. Meets Wednesdays at Bar Rumores 3pm. All are welcome - on stage, behind the scenes, general help. We put on two to three major productions a year, and have other theatre related activities in between.

Email: info@theluvvies.com Web: www.theluvvies.com SUPPORT GROUPS Alcoholics Anonymous - Mojacar English Group. Meetings: Tuesday / Friday 18.00 at Centro de Usos Multiples (Artisan Centre) near the Fuente. Tel: 629 108 272. E-mail: mike@aaspain.org Mojácar Area Cancer Support Group (MACS) Helpline: (0034) 634 656 555. General Enquiries: Elaine (0034) 607 598 470. www.macscancersupport.com E-mail: macscancersupport@live.co.uk Ostomist Support for Expats. Call Dee 950 064 322 in confidence.

Parkinson’s Disease Support Group Joyce 950 137 109.

Other Dates to Remember December 1: World AIDS Day 2: First day of Hanukkah 5: St. Nicholas Eve, Holland, celebrated with festive family parties and exchanging of gifts.

6: Constitution Day - National Holiday 6: Independence Day, Finland 7: Pearl Harbour Day, USA 8: Feast of the Immaculate Conception - National Holiday 10: Annual presentation of Nobel Prizes.

12: Independence Day, Kenya 16: Day of Reconciliation (South Africa) 21: Winter Solstice 24: Christmas Eve 25: Christmas Day 26: Boxing Day - St Stephen’s Day (Day of Goodwill - South Africa) (First Day of Kwanzaa - USA) 28: Holy Innocent’s Day - Fool’s Day, Spain 31: New Year’s Eve Week before Christmas: Mediaeval Market, Huercal Overa January 1: New Year’s Day - National Fiesta 2: Hogmanay 3: New Year's Day Bank Holiday (UK) 5: Twelfth Night or Epiphany Eve 6: Twelfth Day or Epiphany - Three Kings - National Fiesta 20: Lubrin Bread Fiesta (San Sebastian) 25: Robert Burns Night 27: Holocaust Memorial Day

Dates for your Diary December To Dec 17: Exhibition of Works by Ginés Parra, José Manuel Marín y other collections.

Museo Pedro Gilabert, Arboleas For information: 697 795 521.

2 to 5: Indalo Players Panto - Puss in Boots at Kimrick, Mojacar.

4: Dames in Turre Christmas Market, in the Square, Turre.

Stalls 5€. Tlf: Jean 950 617 501.

4: Sorbas Water Mills Open Day. Bookings and info: 950 364 704.

5: Puppy Rescue in Spain Dog Show & Christmas Fair, Piedra Amarilla. From 12 noon. (see page 22) 9: Anglican Church Christmas Fair.

Hotel Puntazo, 10am.

Donations welcome for prizes or to sell. Contact Tony Baugh 950 475 310, Dorothy Smith 950 478 066 or go to www.mojacarchurch.org 10, 11, 12: “Voices of Almanzora” Concert. Museo Pedro Gilabert, Arboleas. Tlf: 697 795 521. museogilabert@gmail.com 15: Dames in Spain Christmas Lunch, Kimrick. 1pm for 1.30pm.

17: The Fundraiser, Turre.

Christmas Fair & free Santa’s Grotto from 10am. (see ad on page 9) 18: Rose Singers Christmas Concert, Miraflores, Camping Los Gallardos (disabled access). 7.30pm. Tickets 8€. (see page 33) 20: Dames in Turre Christmas Lunch at La Parrá, Turre.

Guests and friends welcome.

Tlf: Lesley 950 478 633.

23: 2nd Christmas Carol Sing-along and Auction for MACS at Bar Monika, Palomares Bajo.

January 11: Dames in Turre shopping trip to the sales at the Commercial Centres in Murcia. 14€. Friends and guests welcome. Tlf: Lesley 950 478 633.

13, 14, 15: APSA panto - Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. (see Valley View on page 22) 15: ATSG Almeria Therapist Support Group meeting at Alkemi Hair & Holistics, Vera Playa. Topic: “All about Meridians” by Sheona Wheeler.

10€. 10.30am-12.30pm. Tlf: 950 132 342 or 663 397 789.

17: Dames in Spain Monthly Meeting at Kimrick, 11am. Talk on Egyptology.

25: January: Dames in Spain 25th Anniversary Lunch at Osteria.

Please note this is Members only.

28, 29: APSA panto - Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. (see Valley View on page 22) 29: Mediumship Workshop by Barbara Clarke (Luz de Luna) at Alkemi Hair & Holistics, Vera Playa. 25€. 10.30am-4.30pm.

Tlf: 950 132 342 or 663 397 789.

30: Rose Singers Concert of Classical Favourites at The Convent, Vera. 8.30pm. Free entrance. (See page 33)

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‘Captain Brian Cuba’ has been out a few times over the last 7 days.

One trip with five members of the ‘Albox Fishing Club’, ‘Squiddly Sid’, ‘Dennis the Menace’, Steve, Ken and Dave. They all caught fish and Brian managed to anchor over one of our favourite holes although for once it didn’t produce the goods, well except for a decent red snapper. Other fish caught on the day were combers, pandoras and weavers.

‘I also went out with Brian this week and was joined by ‘Paul the Rope’, ‘Pueblo Neville’ and ‘Pulpo Basil’.

Basil got the nickname pulpo (Spanish for octopus) because his first catch was just that, an 8lb-ish octopus (see photo). Other fish caught on the day were combers, a blue mouth, weavers and lots of pandoras.

I think the good times have passed now and the 8 weeks from mid September to mid November are for sure the best for bottom fishing.

Paul did however get bitten off by something big and I lost a whopper while jigging. It was only on for a few seconds and either threw the hook (most likely) or it pulled out. It has happened to me before while about 150 feet off the bottom jigging a small weaver took my lure. Two surprises there, weavers are bottom feeders and so must have followed my jig up from the bottom and the weaver was only a

few inches longer than the jig!

Captains ‘Graham Gnome’ and ‘Hissing Sid’ took Ex Capitano Mel (Villaricos Bobby Ball!) out on their Garrucha moored boat. They weren’t out long so only caught a few fish including a couple of red snappers.

‘London Bill’ says Macenas Beach is fishing really well and he’s had some good palometes and sea bass out, all his fish fell to a weighted silver spoon.

‘Abbey Angling’ club fished the River Segura in Murcia town and the winner used maggot with the feeder method to catch just over 26lbs. Cold air temperatures (6c) and cooler water is good reason for the river fishing hard. Get used to it boys! Abbey’s second match was held on the drain/ canal off the N332 by Mercadona supermarket. This match was won with 14.1/2lbs fishing the pole and sweetcorn. Northerly winds and cool temperatures again to blame.

There was a ‘Rods and Reels’ club match on the Eden Canal stretch of the River Segura in Murcia and the match was won with 26lbs. Tactics were pellet and maggot on the pole, it was hard fishing and 6 anglers had dry nets. A second match on the river, but in the town, was won with 43.2/

3lbs fishing the pole using corn. During this match they had two, believed to be Seprona Representatives (environmental police) turn up and from what they understood, complained about the cars along the bank. There was a Spanish angler fishing who immediately moved his car, so we all proceeded to do likewise. If in future you park your car on the bank, you may have to suffer a visit from the police.

The ‘Anglers Together Club’ held a Xmas friendly match on the River Segura in Murcia Town, 15 members fished and Doug Hornblow won with 28.1/2lbs.

I’ve been asked what species are being weighed in these Murcia bags and I’m told it’s carp and barbel with the odd goldfish thrown in.

It is interesting that on one occasion above officials checked for the licenses of British match fishermen and ignored other anglers fishing with up to 5 rods each and probably no license or insurance, oh well ‘Esta Vida’.

Someone driving his car was stopped at the roundabout by the Red Cross Centre on Mojácar Playa. The Guardia officer asked him for all his papers and then searched his car. In

the boot was his fishing tackle, he was firstly accused of carrying a dangerous weapon (no fine) and then asked to produce his fishing license, where are their brains?

Anyway keep your licenses or at least a copy with your fishing gear at all times.

The Albox Fishing Club (sea and coarse) meetings will take place on Wednesdays at 4pm at the Syedpur Restaurant, Albox, every two weeks from the 1st December.

Checkout Mojacar’s weather and sea conditions here on the Beachcomber’s webcam. www.almeriafreeads.com/ webcam For further information on any of the above or to find out about beach, boat or coarse fishing licenses, see John at the Beachcomber Bar Restaurant on Mojácar Playa or tel. 950 473 099. In case of difficulty reaching me (probably out fishing) ask staff for my mobile number.

See more about the Beachcomber at: www.beachcomber-restaurant.com Tight Lines, Beachcomber John.

'Dangerous Brian' loves his new found hobby of sea fishing from a boat and I can tell you he is going to make one good angler. He misses nothing and when 'Captain Brian Cuba' saw him pumping his rod he asked how he knew how to do that. "I was watching John," he said.

P.S. The fish, by the way, is a forkbeard.

Market Days

Bowling Clubs

Mon: Antas - Berja - Huércal Overa Tues: Albox - Almería - Cuevas - Los Gallardos Wed: Bédar - El Ejido - Lubrín - Mojácar - Olula del Río - Pulpí - Velez Blanco Thur: Carboneras - Cuevas - Lorca - Olula del Río - Roquetas - Sorbas Fri: Almería (nr Plaza Toros) - Garrucha - P Lumbreras - Turre - Zurgena Sat: Aguilas - Arboleas - Velez Rubio - Vera Sun: Vicar - Villaricos Summer: Garrucha Promenade (Nightly) - San Juan de los Terreros (Sunday)

Almería Bowling Club: Jim Pike: Tlf: 950 398 803 Indalo Bowling Club: Toni Watts: Tlf: 950 468 165 Cabrera Lawn Bowling Club: Doreen Sands: Tlf: 950 064 791/690 006 681 Information on Nationals: Bryan Redington: Tlf: 950 478 604

Markets & Rastros

Aguilon Golf Members: Les Raufer: Tlf: 650 203 712 or 634 641 199

Wed: La Cumbre 9am - 1pm (Los Gallardos)

Sat: Indalo Centre 9am - 2pm Sat: Bar International, Albox(am) Sat: Camping Los Gallardos (2nd Saturday of month)

Sat: Sopalmo 10 am - 4 pm Sun: La Montaña Farmers’ Market (First Sunday of month) 12 pm Sun: Mojácar Fuente (am)

English FM Radio 91.5/107.3 Choice FM choicefmspain@hotmail.com www.choiceradiospain.com 92.6 Spectrum FM www.spectrumfmmojacar.net 89.0 Talk Radio Europe www.talkradioeurope.com 98.8/89.6 Valle Radio www.valleradio.eu

Golf Clubs & Societies Almería Golf League: Les Raufer: Tlf: 950 619 273 or 634 641 199 Badgers Golf Society: Keith Bradley: Tlf: 950 478 525 or 607 305 339 Boxers Golf Society: Tlf:607 675 318 or forums section of www. Arboleas.co.uk Cortijo Grande Golf Club: Mike Picken: Tlf: 950 475 509 Forum Golf Society: Phil Elam: Tlf: 666 847 840 or philjelam@yahoo.co.uk website: www.forumgolfsociety.webs.com Marina Members Golf Club: Bob Tink: 950 472 551 Media Golf Society: Carol or Trevor: Tlf: 950 461 077 or 671 971 410 Valle del Este Golf Society: Alan Townsend: Tlf: 690 090 982

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National Number for Fire, Police and Ambulance

112 Multilingual Operators

Useful Numbers Local Police: Mojácar .............................. 950 472 000 Garrucha .......................... 950 460 012 Vera ......................................... 950 393 141

Medical Centre: Mojácar Playa ......... 950 475 113 Mojácar Village ..... 950 478 988 Garrucha .......................... 950 617 070

Galasa (Emergencies): 902 355 575

Sevillana (Emergencies): 902 516 516

Consumers’ Office (Oficina de Consumidor): ................ 950 230 822

TAXIS MOJACAR 610 850 076 627 468 468 24 HOUR SERVICE NOVEMBER DITLOID ANSWERS 1. 9 = Calories in a Gram of Fat 2. 4 = Hooves on a Horse 3. 53 = Number on Herbie the Love Bug 4. 70 = Disciples of Christ 5. 12 = A Hurricane on the Beaufort Scale 6. 1595 = William Shakespeare Wrote Romeo and Juliet 7. 75 = Years of Marriage for the Diamond Anniversary 8. 176 = Verses in the Longest Psalm 9. 180 = Degrees to Reverse Direction 10. 2 = Can Be as Bad as One 11. 0 = Snowball's Chance in Hell 12. 4 = Faces on a Pyramid 13. 76 = Trombones in The Music Man 14. 1452 = Birth of Leonardo Da Vinci 15. 40 = Rods in a Furlong 16. 25 = Sheets in a Quire 17. 6 = Feet Underground 18. 6 = Zeroes in a Million 19. 78 = Revolutions per Minute on an Old Record 20. 432 = Pints in a Hogshead 21. 600 = Charged in the Light Brigade 22. 1648 = Completion of Taj Mahal 23. 13 = Witches in a Coven 24. 12 = Points on a Maltese Cross 25. 120 = Holes in a Cribbage Board 26. 1000 = Islands in New York 27. 17 = Pink Squares on a Scrabble Board 28. 501 = Levi-Strauss Jeans

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BARS with FREE WIFI Mojácar Playa unless specified

e:Arriba Cafe Bar e:Beachcomber e:Captain’s Bar & Bistro e:Cave Bar e:El Naranjo, Los Gallardos

e:El Toro Steak House e:Fanny Lee’s e:Galas e:Irish Rover e:Kimrick e:La Parata e:Millionaire, Vera Playa e:Miraflores, Camping Los Gallardos

e:Mo’s Bar & Bistro,

La Alfoquía

e:Rolys Too - Internet room, Las Buganvillas

e:Rusty Nail Mojacar Local Buses

1st Oct to 31st May

Buses run every half hour from Puerta Marina to Marina de la Torre, with detours to Mojácar village.

First bus: (from Puerto Marina) 08.55 Last bus: (from Puerto Marina) 20.55 Last bus: (from Village - goes to Marina de la Torre) 21.15 Service is less frequent 2 pm to 4 pm.

Special dates such as Easter, Major Fiestas, etc., times subject to extensions.

This information is as supplied by the Tourist Office. The Advertiser is not responsible for its accuracy.

29. 96 = Eight Times Twelve 30. 0 = Latitudinal Degrees at the Equator 31. 4 = Runs Batted in a Grand Slam Home Run 32. 9 = Months to have a Baby 33. 1969 = Neil Armstrong Walked on the Moon 34. 3 = Times a Lady 35. 6 = Stars on the Australian Flag 36. 36 = Black Keys on a Piano 37. 24 = Standard Zones of International Time 38. 1912 = Sinking of the Titanic 39. 8 = Parts of a Sentence in the English Language 40. 2 = Eyes in your Head

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The Wacky Barbers, Hairdressers & Beauty by Vicky

WAREHOUSING S.L.

REMOVALS & STORAGE WEEKLY SERVICE SPAIN - UK - SPAIN

FAMILY RUN BUSINESS • LOCAL & WORLDWIDE REMOVALS • HOUSEHOLD & COMMERCIAL • CAR S, CARAVAN S & TRAILERS • CONTAINERISED STORAGE • SHORT OR LONG TERM • FULLY ALARMED AND INSURED WAREHOUSE • FREE ESTIMATES - DEPOTS IN UK AND SPAIN

Established on Mojácar Playa for over five and a half years The Wacky Barbers & Hairdressers is located in the Guardia Vieja Complex Arcade, behind Los Arcos Bar, next to Movieland, with plenty of parking out front. Run by Lisa a Fully Qualified Stylist who boasts over 16 years experience of working with men’s, women’s and children’s hair. Lisa has also managed salons in the UK, Canada and Australia.

Working alongside Lisa is her sister, Debby, who trained at Saks Academy in London under the watchful eye of celebrity hairdresser Andrew Barton.

The Wacky Salon offers a professional yet friendly and relaxed atmosphere with all qualification certificates on display. The girls are able to offer free expert and professional advice on cuts, colours, styles and all other aspects of barbering and hairdressing, and services are carried out at very reasonable rates.

The salon is open 9.30am to 6.00pm, Monday to Friday, with no siesta. Appointments are not always necessary and should you have to wait your turn there is a seating area or coffee shop out front. Alternatively you can telephone 667 961 645 or come in for a consultation.

WE, AT THE WACKY SALON, DON’T DO ANYTHING DIFFERENT, WE JUST DO IT BETTER! New at the salon is a Beauty Room with treatments by Vicky (formerly at Bonita’s). Vicky is a Fully Qualified Beauty Therapist having obtained British City & Guilds Qualifications recognised World-Wide, which can be seen on display. She has been involved in the beauty industry for 11 years and has worked both in the UK and Spain. Vicky provides a vast range of beauty treatments from waxing, manicures, pedicures and facials to full body massage, aromatherapy massage and Indian head massage. She takes great pride in her job and is very particular in making sure that all treatments are carried out professionally and to the highest of standards, ensuring customer satisfaction.

Appointments are not always necessary but to avoid disappointment by making a prior appointment Vicky can be contacted on 671 740 941 between 10.00am and 6.00pm, Monday to Friday (no siesta) and 10.00am to 2.00pm on Saturdays (Saturdays strictly by prior appointment only).

BARBERS, HAIRDRESSERS AND BEAUTY VOUCHERS ARE NOW AVAILABLE, AN EXCELLENT GIFT FOR CHRISTMAS.

AUCTIONS

15th DEC

5th JAN

19th JAN

TURN ALL YOUR UNWANTED ITEMS INTO CASH!!

AUCTIONS HELD EVERY OTHER WEDNESDAY AT 5PM APPROXIMATELY 250 LOTS PER AUCTION VIEWING TIMES - WEEK OF SALE MONDAY & TUESDAY 10am - 2pm & WEDNESDAY ALL DAY LARGE QUANTITIES OR AWKWARD ITEMS CAN NOW BE COLLECTED

SPAIN: (0034) 950 391 412

UK: (0044) 01354 655911

Units 8 & 9 C/Mojana, Unit 2, Commercial Road, March, CAMBRIDGESHIRE El Real Industrial Estate, ANTAS (junction 534B of N340) www.locationwarehousing.com Z-2

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We are closed up to and including the 31st of December for holidays and re-decoration.

We re-open on New Year’s Day - come and celebrate the start of the New Year with a Posh Breakfast and a complimentary glass of Cava ...

Poached Eggs Benedict or Smoked Salmon with Scrambled Eggs or choose from our normal breakfast menu Our NEW menus will also be available!

For reservations or enquiries call: 634 350 196

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you all ... Pat, Mick, Val and Mal.

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DENTAL CLINIC Parque Comercial, Local 53 MOJACAR PLAYA Tlf: 950 478 534

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Restaurant & Bar Mojácar Playa

Pre Christmas Dinners Christmas Day Lunch

New Year's Eve

6 Courses - 34.95€ per person

Buffet, Drinks & Dance

20€ deposit required - Bookings essential

OPEN: 1pm 'til late Closed Tuesday & Wednesday

NEW selection of Fresh & Frozen products including a range of 'Weightwatchers' in stock

PRICES EVEN LOWER!

Official Free Sat SKY+ Receivers without subscription Want to learn Spanish ...

Have Spanish Digital installed as well!

For reservations: 618 539 500 / 950 472 308

Christmas Products NOW IN

OPEN NON-STOP MONDAY TO SATURDAY: 8AM - 8.30PM SUNDAY: 8AM - 7.30PM Tlf: 950 478 806 Hotel Indalo (900m) Hipemercado Mojacar (50m) Ferreteria Mojacar (600m) Pueblo Indalo

HEA TING / AIRCON SYSTEMS HEATING FULLY INSTALLED

LG Systems (7 year guarantee) NEW 44% more efficient inverter units ¡SUPER OFFER!

If you are worried about the running costs ... ... Fit a EURO METER

Samsung 40" LED 3D TV with 3D Blu-Ray Player only 1,999€ while stocks last

LCD & LED TVs

Snacks, A La Carte, House Specialities

14.95€ per person - Bookings essential

Fresh Fruit and Vegetables delivered daily

HOURS: Monday - Saturday 10 am - 7 pm & Sunday 10am - 4pm TLF: Turre 950 468 386 - Las Buganvillas 950 132 790

300 TV & Radio Channels

Menú of the Day & Night 3 Courses 8.50€ served 1pm - late Sunday Roast 1pm - 10pm from 8.00 €

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We would like to thank all our customers for your continued support and wish you all A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS AND AN EVEN HAPPIER NEW YEAR.

FREESAT / HD & FREE TO AIR BOXES (BBC, ITV, Ch4, Ch5) No Subscriptions

FREE WIFI

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All Major Credit & Debit Cards accepted

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• Lower Energy Bathroom Towel Rails, Heaters & Radiators • Solar Panels from 200 to 300 litres • Security CC TV • DVD Recorders, Players & Blu-Ray 199€ Call in • Audio & Visual Systems for Homes & Bars for details Guardia Vieja, Mojacar Playa our Mon - Fri: 10am - 2pm • 4pm - 7pm • Sat: 10am - 12pm of latest Tel: 950 472 947 • Mob: 670 084 438 • Fax: 950 475 390 offers, ... and a mince pie! ho, ho E-mail: dmatchdigital@gmail.com • www.dmatchdigital.com

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