Almería Focus - March 2014

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elcome to the Almería Focus Magazine and really useful A-Z Directory for the Levante area, with more than 2000 entries and contact numbers! View it online at www.almeriafocus.com. The Focus is free every month and distributed from Mojácar to Aguilas on the coast and inland as far as Albox and Huércal Overa.

Contents Lent.............................................................................…...8 Focus on Local News …................…………................................…….10 So Now You Know ..................................................................................26 Young Driver Insurance ...............................................................28 Changes in IVA (VAT) in 2014 ....................................................30 Making a Spanish Will .....................................................32 Useful Numbers .................................................................................34 A-Z Directory ……………….......……................................................36 What’s On ..................................................................................83 Activities, Clubs and Associations ........................................87 Your Stars …..........…………......……........................................…91 Jokes of the Month ………………............................................92 Coffee Break …………………….............................................…94

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grandmothers took children into the countryside for a special treat and picnic to relieve the austerity of Lent. Families now head off into the countryside with a type of scarecrow where an effigy of an old lady, made out of coloured paper has a large head filled with sweets. Children then throw stones at the head, or beat it with sticks as in the Cuevas area, to get at the sweets.

As we go to press, many of the carnival events Nowadays it is a good excuse for a barbecue, or are still taking place. The final Águilas procession a good chin-wag between family members and is on Saturday, March 8th. The period of Lent, friends. The popular locations get very crowded. considered very important in the Christian calendar, is the forty days leading up to Easter Mothering Sunday in the UK, often now just called Sunday starting on Ash Wednesday, March 5th “Mother's Day”, moves with the Easter dates as this year. Carnival events are supposed to be well, and so this year is on March 30th. Restaurants finished before Ash Wednesday, but the Águilas that include many ex-pat Brits amongst their carnival always slides over. During Lent, Christians customers lay on a special Sunday lunch. In Spain, may decide to give up some luxury items, or in Mother's Day is much easier to predict as it is times gone by, stop eating meat. Churches have always the first Sunday in May. statues covered up and no large floral displays on the altars.

The fixed date of March 17th is St Patrick's Day, a Monday this year. The Spanish population in this Lent is probably the reason for a very strange area are quite used to seeing the dressing up, and quaint event, generally unknown in Spain or and sample the Guinness as well! The following the rest of Almería province, except for the areas Wednesday, March 19th is “Día de San José” around Cuevas, Turre, Mojácar, and Garrucha. It (Spanish Father's day). This is a major fiesta day takes place on the fourth Thursday before Easter in many parts of Spain, but not in Andalucía that this year is March 27th. This day is “Día de la because Maundy Thursday before Easter Sunday Vieja” (Old Lady Day), and although not officially is a fiesta date here instead. Quite often Spaniards a local fiesta day, most businesses will be shut try to have a “Puente” (literally a “bridge”) where during the afternoon. One theory for this strange they use a fiesta day along with days before or day in the calendar before Easter, is that after to give a short holiday, or a long weekend.

A collection of “viejas”!

This year it is not so easy regarding Spanish Father's Day. he gale force winds in February caused a predictable amount of damage. Winds reaching over 140 kms/hr were recorded in various locations. Insurance companies that cover storm damage often ask for official confirmation that winds were more than 100kms/hr, and there were plenty of these available.

The period between carnival celebrations and Easter is always the time when not too much happens in the way of large numbers of tourists.

Nevertheless, beach bars are now getting ready to open, as waiting for Easter is a long time from now. The other side of the coin is that because Easter is “late” this year, the May tourists will start coming soon afterwards. It is hoped that the record numbers of tourists in 2013 will be exceeded this year as well.

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Focus on Local News Cajamar-Rural The Cajamar-Rural group is now the largest “Caja” (savings bank) organization in Spain, having merged with many other entities. They make up 52% of these institutions in Spain with just over 50% of the transactions. The Bank of Spain has now given approval for the formation of a new main stream bank, to be known as the Banco de Crédito Social Co-operative or BCSC for short. It is intended that the new bank is operative by May. At present, some nineteen “cajas” are part of the group with another thirteen associates. The full range of bank services will be available once the new bank is in force. The new bank will become part of the Central European Bank organization that supervises banks in general.

A Useful Invention An Almería company, 'Estrategia Creativa', specializes in producing items that use a QR (Quick response code). Their latest product known as Codycode SOS, is a self adhesive QR code label with the capital letter “S” either side. This device is intended for use by cyclists, scooter or motorbike users, or skiers and mountaineers, with an adhesive strip designed to be stuck to a helmet, useful in case of an emergency such as serious injury. The QR code can be obtained from their webpage and coded by the user to give name and address, contact numbers, allergies and medication currently being taken, and any other information required. It is designed to be quickly read by police or medical personnel, particularly if the user is unconscious. The purchase price is 8 euros 95 Almería to Madrid céntimos and can be bought on-line. Another Air Europe have now started new flights from similar item is intended for attaching to the collars Almería to the Barajas airport in Madrid. Apart of pets. from providing a new service it is intended that passengers arriving in Madrid can then travel on to other international destinations operated by the same airline. Flight times on Monday to Friday from Almería are at 12.20pm and 9.30pm. On Sunday there is just the evening flight. Flights from Madrid take off at 7am and 4pm on weekdays and 4pm on Sunday. Since Ryanair stopped their flights to Madrid from Almería there has been no alternative flights. Air Europe ticket prices depend on several factors but the cost is stated to begin at 55 euros single fare.

Bank Profits The Spanish and European Central Bank regulations put into place in 2012 and 2013 have made Spanish banks look hard at their investments, operation and reserves. The 2013 results show that the five major banks have increased their results by 7.6 billion euros. Banco Santander, not a bank that needed an injection of funds, show a 90% increase over 2012 to 4.3 billion euros. The BBVA bank improved by 33% to 2.2 billion euros. Banco Popular came back into the black with 325 million euros after a 2.4 billion loss in 2012.

'Key Mare' In Liquidation The large property promoter in Vera has gone into voluntary liquidation with debts of 103 million euros. They have bank debts of 83 million, with 49 million lent by Banco Popular. Large amounts of money are owing to the Spanish tax authority, the Social Security department and the Junta de Andalucía. In the boom construction years they

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Focus on Local News High Marks In the last quarter of 2013, some 4.2 million tourists came to Andalucía. Almería province attracted some 8 %, whereas Málaga received 29% and Granada 19%. Surveys are carried out regularly and marks awarded for various categories. In the surveys for this period, Almería province received high marks. The overall valuation was 8.6 points out of 10, the highest in Andalucía, where the total average was 8.1 out of 10. Golf courses in Almería province were given a rating of 9.2 out of 10, an extremely high mark, only surpassed by the rating for the Málaga port at 9.6. The presentation of tourist information in Almería province was adjudged to be 8.9 out of 10, and for tourists feeling safe in the area the mark was 8.7 out of 10. 78% of all tourists came here for Dreambeach Villaricos 2014 holidays, whilst 16% came to visit friends. The The 2014 Dreambeach Villaricos music festival will other 6% came for a variety of other reasons. take place on Friday, August 8th & Saturday August 9th. The rap musician Snoop Dogg heads the list of artistes along with the American DJ Carl Cox and Krewella. Tickets are already on sale at the price of 40 euros for the first 3,000 applicants or 55 euros including campsite access. Apart from their own official website, tickets are available from Ticketmaster and other main agencies.

built 3,000 houses and apartments in the Vera Playa area and employed 100 workers, apart from the indirect labour force from their suppliers. They purchased 4 million sq mts of land in El Ejido, Vélez Rubio and other parts of Almería province, including Vera Playa. 'Key Mare' also have a 49% stake in the 'Codeur' multi-service company in Vera that administer water supplies and sewage treatment.

Vera council own the remaining 51%. It is not yet clear what will happen to 'Codeur' as the 'Key Mare' stake is in the name of another company, 'Key Lanzarote', still technically solvent. 'Key Mare' had a 50% share in the Vera Hotel that went into liquidation last year. The construction company 'DRV', who also built many properties in Vera Playa went into liquidation previously.

Good & Bad Police dealing with trademark infringements in Roquetas recently raided a shop where fake designer clothes were being sold. Apart from the actual clothes with a total price of 3,000 euros, they also confiscated a heated press and over 100 fake adhesive logo labels, found in the rear of the shop. Plain clothed police had previously browsed round the shop. Unfortunately they also raided a well known and long established nearby shop in the same street selling genuine designer clothes with certificates and invoices proving their legal origin. It appeared that they went to the wrong shop! The owner has threatened legal action for defamation and loss of trade until the mistake was rectified, and confirmed by the police as being a “misunderstanding” in the local press.

A Step Nearer The second phase of the Mojácar beach promenade has been debated for many years.

The proposal has now received the backing of the authority concerned with coastal development, known for short as “Costas”. The extension of the existing promenade is to be for a length of 880 metres. Included in the proposal are drainage, showers, lamp posts, seating and garden areas.

This official publication and approval of the project does not mean that the work will start soon, but it is a big step in the right direction.

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Focus on Local News Murcia Wins Battle Pressure from local and regional government and trade associations in Murcia has resulted in an important victory. Ana Pastor, the Minister for Transport has agreed that the Murcia “AVE” (high speed train) station will be built underground. This is a complete reversal of previous policy where the authorities stated that any underground station projects had to be financed locally. The high speed train is scheduled to reach Murcia city during 2015, and be in full operation before the end of the year. The underground cost is given as 280 million euros with a five kilometre tunnel.

The proposals that the Almería station is put underground is also a subject of great debate, with no solution or firm plans at present. The predicted expense is similar to the Murcia project.

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Opposition councillors in Albox were not pleased when they saw a council truck and an employee cutting and pruning a very large creeper on a three storey building in a main street. They complained that the property belonged to a family member of a councillor of the political party in power. They also stated that official cars were regularly seen making trips to supermarkets, collecting olives, or on weekend trips (particularly to Mojácar beach bars), in the summer. They made an official complaint as a result. The mayor hit back denying that the property belonged to a family member, but then stated that anyone could ask for municipal assistance with the disposing of large quantities of garden waste. He said that the complaints were “sour grapes” after all the beneficial work done by the present council since they took office.

Mojácar Oldies Mojácar council have started the necessary steps to open a residential home and day centre on municipal land. Rosa Maria Cano, the mayoress, stated that various private companies were interested in running such a centre, needed because 25% of the population were over the age

of 65. Work is also under way to provide 95 new niches at the municipal cemetery, designed to blend in with the existing facilities. The extensions have a budget of 60,000 euros.

Olive Oil A new regulation came into force on January 1st obliging hotels, bars and restaurants only to serve olive oil in non-refillable bottles or sachets that clearly stated where the virgin olive oil had been manufactured. There was a two month period in which this had to be done, so the regulations had to come into force completely by March 1st. The regulations are designed to safeguard the genuine virgin olive oil producers from inferior substitutes.

Hotel and restaurant owners complain that this is just another expense that they can do without.

Banned Drivers As of 1st January in Almería province, some 2,600 drivers had lost all their points and were therefore banned from driving. There are another 950 drivers who have only six points or less on their driving licences, and a third of these have less than three points. Letters are being sent out to these drivers making plain that only improved driving will stop further points being lost. 630 drivers have attended the necessary courses that lead to a restoration of their points, and can therefore drive again. The vast majority of drivers

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Focus on Local News continued who have lost their licence are males, not just the young drivers. The most common infractions where points are lost are speeding and not wearing a seat belt. The use of mobile 'phones whilst driving is also the cause of lost points.

Population Swings The population in this Levante region went up overall by 7,300 official inhabitants from 2008 to 2013 to a total of 95,800. Figures from the Spanish National Statistics office reveal that Los Gallardos has lost some 22% of their population, down at the end of 2013 to 2,800 inhabitants. Carboneras inhabitants have increased by 3%, but Mojácar is up by 23% to 8,300 persons. The non-Spanish population in Mojácar is now 60% of the total.

Bédar now has 1,113 residents, slightly up in numbers, whilst Arboleas and Partaloa show a 20% rise during this period. Huércal-Overa has increased their inhabitants to 19,000, and Vera has 15,400. The largest number of inhabitants in Almería province as a whole is in Almería city with 192,000 registered persons, Roquetas with 87,000 and El Ejido with 82,000. All these figures are logged from the official number of residents who are on the municipal “padrón” lists (the official census of inhabitants). Consequently, numbers vary from these figures where inhabitants are not registered on the padrón.

El Algarrobico Hotel The unfinished and now famous hotel El Algarrobico has recently been in the news again.

The latest court case that is to decide if the original Carboneras council building licence was illegal will shortly be decided. If the building permission is ruled to be illegal there are probably not any other legal issues that will affect the future of the hotel, apart from demolition. Susana Díaz, the new president of the Junta de Andalucía ( the autonomous regional government for Almería province) has already started talking about the demolition. She has stated that the Junta is “firmly committed” to a future demolition. She further stated that the demolition and return of the land

to as close as possible to the original terrain would give employment to Carboneras. The mayor of Carboneras immediately hit back and reaffirmed the official council position from day one that the hotel should be finished and opened. He considers that this would be continuous employment for Carboneras and bring increased financial benefits, and previous plans for employment had come to nothing. He stressed again that when construction of the hotel was first started, it was considered that the building licence and project was legal at local level, county council level, Andalucía regional government level and Spanish and European planning regulations. The Junta de Andalucía had in fact originally promised a tourist development grant to Azata del Sol, the promoters and construction company who started the project.

The Via Verde in Fines

Another Green Way Project The Almanzora local administration (Mancomunidad del Almanzora), made up of various councils, has had new expansion plans approved by the Department of the Environment.

This is another extension of the Via Verde (green way) project where the former train lines and associated buildings, are converted for use by walkers and cyclists. There are now 50 kms available to residents and tourists who can use the former track, and the latest plans relate to the section from Alcóntar to Zurgena. Local town halls along the route are free to turn the associated stations and buildings into attractions such as the restaurant in Serón and railway

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Focus on Local News continued museums. The original railway ran from Los Almendricos in Murcia province, through Almeria province to Guadix in Granada province. The new extension will see the combined pedestrian and cycle ways put in, the repair of any bridges or viaducts, and stop off points along the route.

These sections of the former railway offer a rural journey that is full of reminders of the period when the railway was in use, and also provides some spectacular views.

Company Fraud Specialized police working with the Social Security department regularly investigate fraudulent companies that only exist in paper form and claim a variety of subsidies. Last year the total fraud detected from such companies in Almería province amounted to 4 billion euros and one hundred and eleven people arrested. In February, thirteen people were arrested and another twenty six questioned in another scam that had defrauded the Social Services of a total of 153,000 euros. In this case the company had been set up by a Moroccan in Vicar. Special regulations for a startup company that gives employment allows for rebates of 400 euros initially, and then another 400 euros per month. In this case there were also claims for illness, lay-offs and maternity leave.

Non-Spanish “employees” were also provided with false residency certificates. Social Security investigators were suspicious when the phantom construction company claimed that they mostly had female employees, a situation not normally applicable to construction companies! The company address was also fictitious.

Electricity Costs About 50% of an electricity bill comes from the prices the electricity generating companies state they have had to pay at quarterly “auctions” (known as “spot” markets), for fuel costs for power stations that need fuel oil and coal to function.

The Spanish Minister of Industry annulled the result of the auction last December that claimed a 23% rise in costs. This would have resulted in an

increase of 11% for customer bills from this January to March. José Soria has now revealed regulations that he intends to force on the supply companies. Basically, he wants the very fluctuating prices during one quarter to be averaged out and this price fixed for the next quarter. He also wants a mechanism put in place where consumers can sign up for a price that is guaranteed for the following year. The electricity supply companies are, of course, not happy. They say it is un-workable in practice.

Supermarket Mark-Ups The Almería associations of vegetable growers continually publish prices that show how much the growers receive for the sale of their products, and the price supermarkets sell them for. These surveys are designed to put pressure on supermarkets to reduce their selling prices, and hammer home to the general public that growers make only minimum profit. Price comparisons in January showed in many cases a higher mark-up than generally made in 2013. The survey gives various examples such as those for oranges.

Growers only received 18 céntimos per kilo, but supermarkets generally sold the oranges for 1 euro 32 céntimos, a mark-up of 633%. Lemons purchased from the growers only resulted in a price of 31 céntimos, but the retail price was 1 euro 72 céntimos per kilo. Tomato prices always show a heavy mark-up but this January the difference in price was “only” 400%. This was

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Focus on Local News continued better than last October when the mark-up peaked at 600% or last June when there was a 1000% mark-up in some supermarkets, put down to the start of the “salad season”. The association of growers are continually asking that a fair margin is determined by government regulations that fix the relative profit. The profit margins normally applied to eggs, milk products and olive oil are generally not more than double. Vegetable growers think that supermarket customers are being conned when they buy vegetables.

Good Food Two long term Spanish surveys conducted by food scientists, dieticians and medical staff have caused an alarm at the World Health Organization. The surveys tracked the diet, health, and weight of children up to the age of one, and then between the age of one and three. The survey results were presented at the College of Medicine in Madrid.

They showed that 95% of children between six months and three years of age were consuming double the amount of protein needed. This will almost certainly lead to obesity in later life that is now said to be a problem in a third of children in Spain up to the age of twelve. In the youngest of the children, a deficiency in iron was quite common. A lack of sufficient omega 3 can have an effect on the development of neurons in the brain. The overall advice that applies to all ages is that the perfect diet should include fish where the proteins are not absorbed by the body, eating fresh vegetables and fruit, along with a minimum of fatty foods, particularly “fast food”.

Albox Protection Racket The mayor of Albox convened an extraordinary full council meeting recently after complaints that two local men were running a protection racket and demanding money from various businesses with the threat that if payment was not made there would be damage done to their premises.

The council meeting unanimously approved a “denuncia” (official complaint) being made to a judge at the Huércal-Overa court. They are asking

for a restraining order and an immediate transfer to a prison whilst the complaint is investigated.

Their other request is that the two men are compelled to leave the Albox area. Both the men have long criminal records including threats and extortion, and belong to a known clan. One man is aged 45 and the other is a member of his family.

The mayor and police are asking that any of these threats are immediately reported to the authorities.

More Drugs In our February magazine we reported on the success of the specialized police units set up to combat the organized drugs trade. Just as we went to press another large ring was dismantled.

In this case it was a gang based in El Ejido and Murcia. Cannabis resin was concealed in tractor trailer articulated lorries taking vegetables to Italy and Germany. 520 kilos of resin with a street value of 6 million euros was discovered in two lorries.

Twenty members of the gang were arrested and items confiscated included four lorry tractor units, nine articulated trailers, nine cars, thirty three mobile 'phones and large quantities of money together with some small arm pistols. The arrests followed a nine month investigation code named “Oasis”. On February 14th a Turkish registered fishing boat, 'Berk Kaptan', was stopped by marine police and customs agents off the Almería coast and escorted to the port. 12 tonnes of drugs were found hidden in various parts of the boat. The Turkish boat and crew had been shadowed by

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Focus on Local News continued aircraft for three days before it was boarded, as distinctive sounds. The museum is dedicated to it was suspected of being involved in drug the work of Antonio de Torres who was born in smuggling.

Almería city and is considered the most important innovator in the development and building of the Equality Problems Spanish guitar. During research into the start of In many countries including Spain, the aim that his life in Almería city when the museum was being women and men are paid the same amount of set up, the exact location where he lived was money for identical work is still not being achieved. discovered. Before this there was only a hazy An analysis in Almería province has shown that indication of the area where he grew up before whilst the average money received by women is he went to Granada. The museum is situated 12,100 euros, men receive 14,700 euros for the behind the cathedral. same jobs. This means that the difference of 2,600 euros would only be negated if women worked an extra 84 days a year compared to men.

The difference in salary in banks and financial institutions was even more pronounced. The same imbalance applies to part time work. Outside of the work location women still carry out the majority of household tasks.

Peace and Quiet The Spanish parliament have put into practice a law relating to unsolicited telephone calls by any business to consumers within certain hours. These calls are now banned between 9pm and 9am, all weekends and fiestas days. A call for a ban during the siesta hours was not included in the new regulations. The senders of these calls or text messages now have to identify from where the telephone call has originated and include details as to how a consumer can opt for such calls to be stopped. Calls generated by computer without any human element to start with are also banned without the prior consent of the consumer.

A Real Success The newly opened guitar museum in Almería city has already proved a major attraction to tourists, residents, and professional musicians. In the two months following the opening on December 20th nearly 3,000 visitors have come to the museum.

Apart from the general public, musicians and guitar players have shown a keen interest in the wide range of Spanish guitars that have been collected or loaned to the museum and their

At Last!

A long running dispute at the airline company Iberia, owned by British Airways, has now come to an end. Strikes and walkouts by pilots and other staff have been common for several months.

Iberia have introduced a low cost service Iberia Express and this has been at the hub of the dispute. Pilots have now signed an agreement to receive less money, and fly for the maximum hours permitted of 900 hours per year, some 37% more than the former flying time. Iberia Express want to be able to compete with Ryanair, Easyjet and the Spanish low cost company Vueling. Ground staff and check in staff have also agreed to new conditions and pay. Iberia also want to increase their flights from Europe to the Latin American countries, considered a boom market. On transatlantic flights the agreement is that there will now be two pilots instead of three.

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Focus on Local News continued More Mojácar Parking The Almería Diputación Provincial (County Council) have approved a grant of 128,000 euros to provide 51 new parking places further along from the existing parking area in Mojácar, near the school and sports centre. A retaining wall has to be constructed with a raised platform for the vehicles and other work such as adequate drainage. There is still intense controversy regarding the 37 parking places in the underground parking area where the new square by the village church was created.

The cost of all the work was just under 2 million euros. At a recent council meeting opposition councillors suggested that the 37 parking places where there has never been even a single car parked, should be rented out to permanent village residents at a cost of 50 euros per month. The mayoress chose not to include this proposal in the agenda at this council meeting.

such bookings in Spain via a smart 'phone were for short breaks of two to three nights, so a typical weekend away. 68% were last minute bookings within two days of the date for a break or holiday. A spokesperson joked that nowadays you packed a suitcase, put petrol in the car, and then decided where you were going!

“Goofy” the Dog The man that in a moment of madness threw a pet dog onto the pitch at a football match in Olula del Rio has been fined 200 euros, plus court costs and a small vet bill. At the match on February 9th, the Comarca del Mármol fan became enraged when the referee came to the stands to remonstrate with unruly fans. The man grabbed the Yorkshire terrier “Goofy” belonging to another fan and threw in onto the pitch from a height of two metres. If the dog had been seriously injured a prison term of twelve months could have resulted. “Goofy” became an overnight International media sensation.

A Millennium Row This summer is the 1000th anniversary of the charter making Almería city a capital, and the 80th anniversary of the opening of the Almería museum. Meetings between government figures, the Junta de Andalucía and Almería council are taking place to decide how best to celebrate these anniversaries. A row has broken out between the Almería council and the Junta regarding the summer opening hours of the emblematic castle (the main tourist attraction) and the museum. At the height of the summer season from June 15th to September 15th the Junta wants the castle to be open during the daytime and only on the evenings of Thursday to Saturday from 8pm 10m. Hours suggested for the museum are 10am5pm. The employees and the city council consider that these hours are completely insufficient. After another row last year the castle was open every evening from 6.30pm-10pm during the high season. It seems that another change in hours will now apply. Extended opening hours result in larger numbers of visiting tourists. It is intended during 2014 and 2015 that major celebrations take place to record the anniversaries of these attractions.

The Alcazaba

Smart ‘Phones Spain now has smart 'phone mobiles that make up 66% of all the mobile 'phones in use. This puts Spain top of the list of the five major European countries. The UK has 64%, France 53%, Italy 53% and Germany only 51%. Incoming tourists to Spain made 7% of their bookings via a smart 'phone in 2013, and this is predicted to rise to 15% this year and 20% in 2020. The website Hotels.com now covers 260,000 hotels in 26 countries. 89% of

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So Now You Know...

Mail Order

An American, Aaron Montgomery Ward (1844-1913) worked for the Marshall Field department store in Chicago as a stores clerk, and then as a travelling salesman. He realized that the wide population of rural customers could be better served by providing them with written information on assorted goods that could be delivered by mail. He started his own business with 2,400 dollars that he had saved up.

His first product list fitted on just one sheet of paper, together with ordering instructions. As the business developed his lists became a catalogue, filled with a large variety of items and his rural customers loved the idea. Naturally, he included the popular purchase of guns in his mail order catalogue!

The Spanish Coat of Arms

In 1981 the present Spanish coat of arms (El Escudo de España) was adopted, differing from the 1977 version. The main shield is divided into four quarters that represents the four main kingdoms of Spain that merged in the 15th century. The castle represents Castile, the lion León, the red and yellow bars Aragon, and the chained design, Navarre. At the bottom is a recognition of the Christian kingdom of Granada, depicted as a pomegranate. The round central fleur-de-lis symbol is for the royal house of Bourbon. The side pillars represent the mythological Pillars of Hercules (at the Strait of Gibraltar) considered in olden times the end of the known world. Entwined round the pillars is the motto “Plus vitra” that translates as “Further beyond”.

Frogmen

The name arose around 1940 from the appearance of a diver in a shiny dry suit and large flippers. It applies to persons who scuba dive or swim underwater.

Military organizations often call their frogmen “combat divers”. Typically, a frogman uses a closed circuit oxygen re-breathing equipment and will stay within a depth limit of 20 feet (6.1mts) with limited deeper excursions to a maximum of 50 feet (15 mts) because of the risk of acute oxygen toxicity, known as “the bends”. The use of nitrox or mixed gas re-breathers can extend this depth range considerably. In Britain, a policeman needed to search underwater for a body and went home to get his sport scuba gear, resulting in official specialized “police frogmen” units.

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Whales

Whales belong to a species called Cetaceans and are large mammals. Dolphins and porpoises are still technically whales, but much smaller. Like other mammals, whales have to come to the surface to breath, often about every ten minutes. A large sperm whale is able to stay underwater for two hours, but has sucked in 2,000 litres of air in two seconds while surfacing. Whales nurse their babies with their own rich milk, and blue whale “babies” are six to seven metres long when born. They can gain 100 kgs per day, for up to twelve months. When fully grown they can be 30m long and weigh 150 tonnes. They eat krill, shrimp-like creatures and when they are most active, a large one eats up to four tonnes a day.

Circular Saws

Tabitha Babbitt (1784-1854) from Massachusetts invented several products. In 1813 she designed a large steam driven circular saw for use in lumber yards where traditionally two men used “pit saws” to cut through the logs, which was hard, slow work.

Her basic design was improved for general wood working businesses where fine adjustment of the saw blades and guides produced beams and planks of exactly the same dimensions. This made the construction of wooden houses much easier.

Eventually portable saw tables were made, to be taken to a building site. With electricity, hand held circular saws powered by a small motor became indispensable for carpenters and joiners.

The Hollywood Walk of Fame

A pavement along Hollywood boulevard and Vine street is embedded with more than 2,300 five pointed stars featuring the names of human celebrities, and also fictional characters. They are selected by the Hollywood chamber of commerce to honour their contributions to the entertainment industry. A self-financing Hollywood Historic Trust maintains the stars in good condition. The first eight stars were put down in 1958, but now the total length is 3.5 miles or 5.6km. Spanish actors Antonio Banderas and Antonio Moreno have stars, as well as singers Julio Iglesias and Plácido Domingo. Almería city has started their own pavement stars in recognition of directors and film stars who have had a major contribution to films made in the province.

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nsurance companies face something of a dilemma fit them in a hidden location in the vehicle with when a young person applies for car insurance. connections to the “ECU” or electronic module.

Accident statistics for drivers under twenty five, and from twenty five to thirty years, prove that these drivers “generally” have more accidents. The 2012 EU equality regulation that young female drivers have to pay the same premium as young male drivers, has not helped either. Statistics clearly showed that young female drivers were a better risk.

Some parents tried to help their young son or daughter by taking out car insurance in their own name, with their children being put on as “additional drivers”, although the parents seldom (or never) drove this vehicle. Insurance companies now ban this practice known as “fronting” as being completely illegal. They take the view that the policy proposal is fraudulent, and can even refuse to pay out in the result of an accident. An insurance company may allow a young driver to be added to a normal adult policy with restrictions such as only for a few days, or a month, when a young driver may normally be at university or working away.

Insurance for young drivers in their own name is very costly, along with many restrictions. There may be a complete refusal until a two year period has elapsed after obtaining a licence, or being a certain age. Another common restriction in the UK has been that the vehicle could not be used between 11pm and 5am, or a limit on mileage Very sophisticated tracking devices are now either mandatory for young drivers, or are offered with a premium discount. These “black boxes” have been considerably improved from the early basic ones.

They now include a GPS device that sends data to a satellite link and then down to the manufacturers central electronic storage point. They continually monitor the time of day or night, the location of the road and normal traffic density, rapid acceleration or braking and even the observance of speed limits. These devices are now the same size as a smart 'phone and are virtually indestructible and water proof. Nominated specialist centres will

The Spanish insurance company 'Mapfre' started using the simpler devices some years ago, and now state that 40% of their insured drivers below the age of thirty have taken advantage of their “VCar” policies that give an initial 5% discount. The black box supply and fitting is free, unless a policy is cancelled within the first year. When the insurance renewal is due, the discount is up to 40%, depending on the driving patterns that have been analysed.

Another company, 'Generali', take 50% of the premium up front and then eleven monthly amounts on a “pay as you go” scheme. “Good” driving results in a reduced monthly payment, but “bad” driving means a higher payment. Some black boxes can also indicate the exact GPS location of a vehicle in real time, (very helpful if it has been stolen), or a “panic button” if you have a serious crash. It will send out an automatic GPS call to the 112 emergency services if the occupant has not cancelled the panic button within sixty seconds, mandatory from 2015 in all EU vehicles.

In France, these units often include cameras, with a recorded image, but are illegal in Spain under privacy and data protection laws. Critics say that any vehicle tracker device is a “big brother” intrusion on the privacy of the driver, but they do work and save money and lives.

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Changes in IVA (Vat) in 2014

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n September 2012, the Spanish rates of “IVA” (VAT) were changed quite dramatically. The 18% rate was increased to 21% and applies to the majority of items including electricity, telephone, gas, petrol and diesel, (ignoring the other special fuel taxes) and new vehicles.

A major hike from the old 8% rate to the new 21% applied to cinema, theatre and concert tickets, hair and beauty services, and funeral expenses.

Pressure on the government from the businesses concerned with the major rise for “culture” activities, is being considered “soon” for a reduction to the lower 10% rate. Amongst other items, transport, bar and restaurant prices, and water bills went up from the old 8% to 10%. The IVA on new house purchases also became 10% on January 1st 2013.

Problems arise if bills with IVA have been sent out, but not paid at the end of a quarter. The IVA balance still has to be paid to the tax authority, whether it has been received or not.

Following the financial crisis in the Euro zone, the EU finance experts are continually monitoring the economy and growth in countries such as Spain.

They make “strong recommendations” and the Spanish Minister of the Economy, Luis de Guindos, is coming under regular and increasing pressure to raise the 21% rate to perhaps 23%, with consequent rises in the lower rates. He has consistently promised in the Spanish parliament that he will not do this, but there is talk of some of the lowest 4% rated items being raised to 10%, and some 10% rated goods up to the 21% level.

Whether he will have to give in later this year remains to be seen, but it's not good for votes!

The new system from January 1st is called “IVA de caja”. Small businesses or the self employed can now opt into this system where they can delay paying IVA to the “Hacienda” that they have put on bills or invoices until it has been paid to them.

Similarly, if they have an incoming bill with IVA and have not yet paid this themselves, this unpaid IVA cannot be deducted from the total they pay to the tax authorities. Businesses have until March 31st to decide (or be advised by their accountant) if they wish to opt into this more complicated scheme. Businesses paying a fixed amount every quarter, known as the “modulo” system cannot join up. Also, the estimated turnover for 2014 has be no more than a maximum of 2 million euros.

A major change this year relates to the way small Businesses that regularly bill large companies or businesses or self employed people pay the IVA local and regional government, where payment is amounts on bills they issue or receive, to the slow, will benefit most.

Spanish tax authority known as “Hacienda”. The present system is fairly simple. The amount of Another change is that the printed paper forms IVA charged out on bills, or included in a charge for quarterly tax and IVA returns are being for services, is added up at the end of every scrapped. All relevant information has to be sent quarter. The amount of IVA on incoming bills from in electronically. This will mean that people who suppliers of goods or services in then taken off cannot access the Internet (or are not computer and the balance is paid over. This works well if all literate), will need the help of someone else to the bills both in and out, are paid promptly. comply with this new regulation.

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Making a Spanish Will

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ome people are quite happy to make a will and then review it if their circumstances change.

Others consider it is almost tempting fate, or being morbid, or a matter to be looked at “mañana”. Making a Spanish will that deals with your Spanish assets is very important.

A Spanish will for assets in Spain should exclude any property or assets in the UK or other countries, otherwise problems can arise. Similarly, a UK will that deals with Spanish assets is extremely complicated to sort out. After UK probate is granted, certified Spanish translations have to be obtained, along with other documents. Having two wills, one for Spain and one for assets in another country is highly recommended. Each will A notary should state that it applies to the one country There are various situations, with very different only. regulations, depending on several categories. If a person owns a property in joint names with their A solicitor, financial entities known as “asesorías” spouse, the amount of this inheritance to be dealt who may already deal with your tax affairs, and with following a death is only 50%. This applies to registered financial advisers can all give you advice joint bank accounts as well. The value of any and arrange a will. Normally it will be jointly in property is an official amount, applicable to the Spanish and your own language so that you can particular property, using a valuation that has understand it yourself. Wills are then officially made been calculated by the tax authorities, known as legal by going to a notary. Notaries have to make the “valor catastral”. This amount is then multiplied sure that you understand what you are signing, so by a factor relating to each municipality. In Mojácar they approve of a dual-language will. The official for example, it is multiplied by 1.2, so 120%. The will is then registered and kept in Madrid and you person drafting your will can find this figure, and get a copy. After a death, the person dealing with reduction for any mortgage. 3% is added for it can choose who legally sorts out the will, not normal possessions and the value of vehicles, necessarily the same people originally. stocks or shares, or life insurance payouts are then Good tax advice is important. taken into account, and everything is added up.

If a non-Spanish person with assets in Spain dies without a will the way an estate is divided up is the same as the regulations for a Spaniard, and assets have to be specially divided up. One third has to be equally split between any children.

Another third has to be left to the children or grandchildren, but in the proportions you choose, including just one of them. The last third can be left to whoever you choose, but close family relatives pay less tax. These are the Spanish laws of inheritance.

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A non-Spaniard with assets in Spain who makes a Spanish will is free to leave their estate to whomever they choose, assuming their native country allows this, known as “free disposition”, and is not then bound by the same regulations as a Spaniard. If you are non-resident with a second or holiday home in Spain, along with some other assets, then each inheritor only gets a tax free amount of 16,000 euros. If an inheritor is left assets worth 100,000 euros then tax is payable on the remaining amount of 84,000 euros. This will result in an inheritance tax bill of about 10,000 euros per person.

Inheritance tax rises sharply on larger amounts, particularly if the beneficiary is a non-relative.

Advice before making a will in this case is vital, as there may be legal tax avoidance solutions.

At the other end of the scale there are generous tax allowances for persons legally resident in Spain.

For Almería or another province in this Andalucía autonomous region, their regulations apply to these provinces. A person living in the Murcia region will find there are differences. In Andalucía, official residents can be entitled to between 95% and 99.9% tax relief in certain cases. If a person who is an official resident is leaving property to their spouse or children who are also official residents and they have all lived in the family home for three years, you get the top rate of relief.

(Official residents must have been residents for three years as well). Of course, there are various other conditions. The 50% of the estate (assuming

joint ownership) has to be below 500,000 euros.

Each inheritor can only inherit a sum less than 175,000 euros. There is then a reduction of 99.9% up to a maximum of 120,000 euros, so there may be no tax, or some to pay on the balance. If the total is over 500,000 euros, or an individual inheritance is more than 175,000 euros, none of these special exemptions apply. Afterwards, the inheritors with the high tax relief cannot sell the property for ten years. A clause known as a “usufructo”, put in any will, entitles the surviving spouse to stay in the property until they die themselves. These “typical” cases may not apply to many other individuals at all! To find your own solutions or tax breaks, expert advice is essential.

As Spain allows marriages between same-sex persons, similar calculations apply. Non-married couples, however long the partnership has existed, do not receive any special inheritance tax relief, but there may be a solution. Most municipalities in Spain keep a legal register of same-sex or opposite sex non-married partnerships and will inscribe such couples in this register if requested, as being a “Pareja de hecho”. In Andalucía there are tax breaks regarding inheritance for these registered persons, similar to those for married couples. Ask the questions! Make a will!

Editor's note: We believe the above information to be accurate, but independent professional advice is essential before making a will.

The official value of your dream house in the sun is calculated by the tax authorities.

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Useful Telephone Numbers Emergencies (Multi-lingual).........112 Health Emergencies: Life Threatening .........................061 Other Health Emergencies..902505061

TRAINS Renfe www.horarios.renfe.es ……..........…….902 240202 HACIENDA (TAX OFFICE) Huércal Overa .......................950 470209 / 950 471013

Guardia Civil .......................................062 FUNERAL DIRECTOR Local Police .......................................092 Albox (Funerarias Teruel) .............................950 430122 Coast Guard .........................900 202 202 Huércal Overa (Colly Fer) .....................950 616161 CREA (Centre for wild animal/bird rescue) .670 944592 Garrucha (Funerarias Funerga) ..................950 460295 Mojácar (Funeraria Pérez) .......................950 478102 AIRPORTS Almería ..................................................................950 213700 HOSPITALS Alicante ...................................................................966 919000 Huércal-Overa, San Javier, Murcia ............................................968 172000 Hospital La Inmaculada..................................................950 029000 Almería Torrecárdenas............................................950 016000 Almería,Virgen del Mar (Private).....................950 217100 BRITISH EMBASSY Madrid ..................................................................917 146300 Virgen del Mar Emergencies:............................950 217240 LOCAL POLICE BRITISH CONSULATE Enquiries, all areas, 24hrs .........................................902 109 356 Albox ...............................................................................950 121080 Carboneras .................................................................950 136136 UK PASSPORT INFORMATION Cuevas del Almanzora ................................................950 548700 www.gov.uk/browse/abroad/passports Garrucha ............................................................................950 460002 Huércal-Overa ..............................................................950 470585 EMERGENCY UK PASSPORTS Mojácar ...........................................................................950 472000 www.gov.uk/emergency-travel-document Pulpi ……………......................................................................950 465049 Vera .................................................................................950 390010 CREDITCARD HOTLINES American Express ............................................902 375637 4B (Visa, Mastercard) .....................................913 626200 Diners Club ......................................................901 101011 Red 6000 ...............................................................915 965335 Servired (Visa Mastercard) ..........................902 192100

TOWN HALLS Albox ....................................................................................950 120908 Antas ............................................................................950 619015 Arboleas .............................................................................950 449430 Cuevas del Almanzora .................................................950 456488 Los Gallardos ....................................................................950 469000 Garrucha ...............................................................................950 460058 ELECTRICITY Sevillana Endesa Enquiries: ........................902 509509 Huércal-Overa ...............................................................950 134900 Breakdowns:....................902 516516 Mojácar ...........................................................................950 615009 Turre ..................................................................................950 479011 WATER Vera .....................................................................................950 393016 Galasa Enquiries: ............................................950 391200 Breakdowns: .........................................902 355575 TELEPHONE (Telefonica) Gestagua (Albox) ...............................................950 120649 Normal Operator ..................................................................1004 Faults Operator ....................................................................1002 GAS International Operator ......................................................11825 Repsol (Red bottles) Leaks .......................901 121212 Speaking Clock .........................................................................093 Repsol, information ..........................................901 100100 TAXIS See Directory pages ITV (Spanish M.O.T. Centres) Vera, Albox, Veléz Rubio Central number ……………...............................902 575757 SOME FLIGHT WEBSITES www.thomson.co.uk www.britishairways.com Mojácar Town Hall Beach Office www.easyjet.com www.aerlingus.com Marina de La Torre, Mon-Fri 9 - 2pm www.flymonarch.com www.ryanair.com Tourist and Town Hall enquiries ..................950 109845

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Asesoría López (Vera) ……...................................….950 393071 Asesoría Torres (Mojácar) .........................................950 472748 Barbara Caparros Ridao (Vera) …..........................950 390427 Cazorla Martinez (Turre) .........................................950 479137 Concepción Rivas Gil (Arboleas) ….....950 438092 / 647 577716 Villalba Asesores (Albox) ..........................................950 431720 Flores Montoya Asesoria S.L. (Garrucha) ..................950 132577 AIR CONDITIONING Fox Financial Spain S.L. (Mojácar) ……...............…..950 478617

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ABC (A Better Climate) .......................647 247494 / 950 092604 ACS (Vera)..........................................696 049588 / 950 467832 CD Electrical Services ........................662 414043 / 617 410534 Cool Solutions ...........................................................600 621436 d match digital services (See p.13) ....950 472947 / 670 084438 DJT Air Conditioning (Vera) ..................686 817945 / 626 578164 Electrotorres ........................................950 472898 / 610 750771 MD Air Conditioning & Refrigeration S.L.607 364917 / 950 432110 Penguin Air-Conditioning (La Alfoqúia) ….....…………670 595932 Richard Hayes ...........................................................603 567676 Solo Satellite & Air Conditioning ........950 528334 / 699 909737

ALARMS AXA .........................................................................950 478763 CD Electrical Services ......................662 414043 / 617 410534 Guardian Homecare Systems S.L. ............950 466472 / 666 255 765 Luke Mitchell ...........................................................634 379050 Safes & Security (Lee/Dean).....................................666 949213 Securitas Direct .........................................................699 355056

ALCOHOL & DRUG ADDICTION Serenity House ………..........................……..(24hr) 956 127371

ALTERNATIVE ENERGY See also Solar Almería Green Energy (Arboleas) …...958 003391 / 628 872334 Biomass Pellets ...................................950 452919 / 673 784050 Simón (Recycling Cooking Oils) ……………............….697 126083

AMUSEMENT and GAMBLING MACHINES Cafeteria Bellagio (Mojácar Playa) ...........………….. 950 472323

ANTIQUES & CURIOSITY SHOPS Williams Electrical (Andy)........................................…..677 741366

El Sotano (Mojacar Playa) ………..............……………627 907211 Reclamation (Keith) ………......................................….625 167081

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Angel Pardo (Técnico) .......................950 121960 / 687 AA Parking (Almería, Murcia, Alicante) 950 290651 / 639 081067 Blas Haro Morales ...................................................950 Aqua-Car (Alicante) ……………..................................606 389550 Federico Aranda Martín (Mojácar Playa) ..................607 Park and Fly (Alicante) ....................902 887306 / 661 517890 Paula Puente (Mojácar) .............................................610 Plane Parking S.L. ………….......................................968 566410 ART & ARTISTS ...............(24hrs Alicante) 656 532725, (24hrs Murcia) 656 532724 Adolfo Prado, Pictures & Murals ..............................950 Seguro Parking (San Jávier – Murcia) ……............622 062115 Alison (portraits & other commissions) .......................630 Victoria Parking (Alicante)........................................670 059809 Caz (art classes) ………................................……….607 AIRPORT TRANSFERS (LEGAL) Dee Butler (Albox) ...............................................….663 Exclusive Mojácar Shuttles (See p.2)..........................950 092602 Jeremy Fox-Rayner (Art Tutor) ..................................653

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Jill Bennett (Mojácar) ............................950 478383 / 600 070188 Living Design (Albox) ...............................................678 308073 MarianMay Simpson …...........................……………629 113436 Melanie .....................................................................638 495784 Miki ..........................................................................628 458491 Roberto Lombardi ................................950 930757 / 671 800317 The Gallery (La Concepción) ..................................636 411540

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TCs Cafe Bar ...............................................................663 327840

Antas Bar Gloria ...................................…….950 453150 / 625 668613 Bar Restaurante Angela ...........................................664 279626

Antas El Real El Milindurrio …......................................................…950 453345

Arboleas

El Mirador .......................................................................687 160 806 A & A Auctions (Albox) ………..............950 064576 / 661 759882 Hotel Rural Azabache ...............................................690 258813 Humbugs Salon de Té .......................958 003391 / 676 604008 La Marmita ..............................................................950 449655

Baza El Paco Borracho …………....................................…696 653748 This 'N' That …….......................................................655 149521

Bedar El Elpalme …………................................................…950 469569

Cortijo Grande Casa Los Pinos …............................................…….950 468236

Desert Springs Ebay Auction Site. (Brian) ..........................................664 853580 Location Warehousing S.L. (Antas El Real) ..............950 391412 The Metal Works (Arboleas) …….......950 930520 / 638 900949

AWNINGS & BLINDS Alan Barker ........................................950 450174 / 600 268176 Curtains with Style (Sail shades) .......950 069032 / 678 811125 Costasol S.L. (Lloyd Dean) (See cover)...........................667 652 888 Coverbox (Albox) …................................................…615 992007 Cristalería Omega (Mojácar) …..........950 478137 / 670 500711 Elper Alutol S.L. .......................................................639 212220 PersiVera 2005 S.L. ..................................................627 978635 Plisse Blind Repairs (Mark) …….............……………..673 411362 Sol Shaders S.L. (See p.9)..................627 907207 / 634 319882 Speedyfit (See p.4) ..................................................600 006032 Toldos Farrago (Vera) ...............................................667 567564

El Pinar Bar El Pinar ........................................634 363834 / 634 397559

Garrucha La Diligencia 1880 ……..................……..950 460959 / 627 949392

Huércal-Overa i-Café Bar ……………….....................................……950 135039

La Alfoquía Bar Trabalon .......................................................….687 Beccy’s Bar La Union …..........................................950 Bar Los Mellizos ……….........................................…667 El Local ……..........................................…………….666

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La Hortichuela Sopranos (formerly Divas) .................620 166719 / 657 443791

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Gnomo Feliz II ..........................................................950 132350 La Colonial ……………….........................................….636 140307

Cornish Pride (Albox) …................................………666 618933

BARS & CAFES See also Restaurants

Los Gallardos Apolo ……………................................................……600 495182 El Naranjo ….......................................................……950 398799 Meson Verfran ………...................................................637 810143

Águilas 535836 448199 411329 370989

Albox Bar International .....................................................665 Cafe Azafran ............................................................677 Cafe-Bar Oasis ………......................................…....669 Cornish Pride .................................................………666 Jack’s Bar .........................................950 120718 / 610

El Campico (Bédar-Lubrin) La Montaña .............................................................670 589788

AUTOMATIC DOORS & GATES

Café Bar Aranda .......................................................…630 Comic Café-Pub ........................................................968 Gulliver's ……...................................................…….968 Samoa …………...........................……..609 320722 / 669

Crocodile Pool Bar ….................................................678 746706

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Mojácar Ancla Bar …………...............................................…..622 448778 Arriba ................................................950 615591 / 654 595826 Badger’s ....................................................................950 478525 Bar Alizee ...............................................................950 091810 Bar Esencial ...............................................................618 826092 Bar Isabel ...................................................................950 475941 Bar Med ...................................................................666 140901 Bar Mesón Felipe San Bernabe …......950 475966 / 631 301368 Beachcomber ..............................................................950 473099 Big Fat Momma’s .......................................................634 315720

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Palomares Bar Oasis …….............................................................950 888476 Centro Plaza ................................................................950 618614 La Dulce Casa ….................................................…….950 467768

Partoloa Mis Amigos …….................................................…….671 608498

Piedra Amarilla, Partaloa Yellow Stone Bar ......................................................634 332178

Pueblo Laguna / Vera Beach Bar Dolar ....................................................................950 132015 Bar Millionaire Sports Bar ……............950 617467 / 637 255978

San Juan de los Terreros Mi Cortijo ………......................................................…950 466323

Seron Burladero ……..........................................................950 615041 Cafeteria Bellagio .......................................…………950 472323 Cafetería Dolce …….................................................950 475178 Cafetería Pizzería Alcazaba ………...........................645 414793 Café Latino ...............................................................626 717323 Cantina Don Pancho ................................................950 472543 Capri (See p.35)...........................................................950 615067 Captain's Tapas Bar & Restaurant...............................617 477797 Cave Bar ...............................................................…..950 478799 Chirin Bola ............................................………………609 407155 El Ángel (Mojácar Pueblo) ..................950 478343 / 607 537101 El Antler ………...........................................................600 540661 El Barrio Libre .............................................................950 475739 El Deseo ....................................................................670 018035 El Sitio ....................................................................950 615411 El Toro .....................................................................622 456560 Enrico ...................................................950 472995 / 634 899515 Jazz Life Café (Mojácar Pueblo) ........................…….647 724367 Koi ….........................................................................950 615452 La Mar Salada .........................................................950 472181 La Parata (See p.7).....................................................950 478186 La Peseta ……….....................................…………….950 472292 La Taberna (Mojácar Pueblo) ....................................647 724367 Los Amigos ………….....................................……….950 478489 Mana del Cielo ....................................950 472154 / 697 225625 Mesón Mémé ……………...........……….674 141159 / 647 954405 Mojo’s ..............................................950 808545 / 674 113218 Pastis (French) ..........................................................950 091827 Playa Macenas Bar Terraza …..................……………626 165107 Rincon de Zahorí ................................630 314400 / 625 103672 Rusty Nail …………....................................................950 472786 The Crazy Cow ….............……………697 465620 / 634 386140 The Emerald Isle .......................................……...…..673 104250 The Irish Rover ......................................................950 473135

Sam's Bar ……...................................................…….610 044516

Turre Bar Charlot ..............................................................670 Chili ...................................................950 468425 / 608 Gillee’s ....................................................................634 Greg & Co ..............................................................950

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La Pará ……………............................................……637 545590 Stoney's Sports Bar ……….......................................671 896391

Valle del Este Hole in One Venues Bar .......................950 461068 / 647 424279

Vera Casa de la Vega ......................................................950 391208 La Amistad …………….….......................................…666 622085

Vera Playa Corner Bar ................................................................950 618209 El Balconcito .............................................................635 589909 Frankie’s Bar .............................................................662 474861 La Buena Mesa ……............................950 467222 / 610 356387 La Peperina ................................................................677 420243 The Blue Parrot ......................................................950 467682

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Villaricos Bar Genesis ………………................................…….647 El Galeon ……...................................................……600 Jet’s Bar La Plaza .................................................…950 La Casa del Siret ....................................................950 Los Angeles ..............................................................617

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BARS (BEACH BARS) Aku Aku (Mojácar) ...............................950 478981 / 607 347612 Ankara (Mojácar) ......................................................950 473042 Chiringuito Manacá (Mojácar) .....................................600 045599 El Cid (Mojácar) .......................................................950 472063 El Patio (Mojácar) ........................................................629 287265 Lola Bbme (Mojácar) ……………………950 472121 / 622 484580 Lola Bbme (Palomares) ……………….634 062350 / 657 303043 Los Tarahis (Agua Amarga) .......................................950 138235 Mandala Beach Club (Mojácar) ........902 442420 / 950 437131 Maui (Mojácar) ……...................................................950 478722 Neo Beach Club (Mojácar) (See p.29)........………..950 473006 Neptuno Beach Club (Mojácar) (See p.17)...........…616 005387 Playa Blanca (Mojácar) ............................................950 473001 Sol y Arena (Mojácar) ..............................................950 478308 Tito’s (Mojácar) ..........................................................950 615030 Trufibar ......................................................................619 691052

Casa Barranca (Huercal Overa) ....... 95 0952947 / 648 250699 Casa Blanca (Ogarite/Oria) ………..............................639 269216 Casa Jasmine (La Alfoquía) ......................................950 449513 Casa Jessica (Turrillas) .................... 697 623201 / 666 394707 Casas Limaria (Arboleas) ..................675 378291 / 950 930190 Casa Los Arcos (Mojácar) …….................................950 473165 Casa Montes Guesthouse (Arboleas) ..................... 686 400331 Dave & Gilly's B & B (Vera Town) …..........................950 391660 Hostal Villa Rosa (Mojácar) .............................................950 478 290 Las Persianas Azules (Velez Rubio) ..950 068054 / 630 149622 Hostal La Parata (Mojácar) ..................950 472670 / 637 733272 The Palms (Urcal) …………......................................678 832036 Villa Janian (Lijar) ..............................950 064259 / 626 328274

BEDROOMS (Fitted) Artizan (Vera) .............................……..950 390635 / 661 985310

BICYCLE HIRE Aguila Bike (Las Buganvillas) ........................................950 133063 BiciStar (Vera) ……............................................……667 024001 Ciclos Mountain Bike Aguilas …..........................……968 413984 Dazzlem (Vera Playa) ...........................627 818719 / 673 589874 Doltcini (Mojácar) ................................950 092600 / 658 028646 Lufran Bike Sport …………....................................….607 074753 Mountain Biking Spain …...............……637 831509 / 661 178656

BICYCLE SALES, MAINTENANCE & CLOTHING

Aguila Bike (Las Buganvillas) ........................................950 133063 Doltcini (Clothing) (Mojácar) ..............950 092600 / 658 028646 24hr Casaserve ...................................950 466438 / 676 306269 Lufran Bike Sport …………....................................….607 074753 ABS Advanced Building Services ..............................687 846016 Artizan (Vera) (Bathroom Furniture) ..950 390635 / 661 985310 BLINDS see Awnings & Blinds Cristalería Omega (Mojácar) …..........950 478137 / 670 500711 BOATS & NAUTICAL Elper Alutol S.L. .........................................................639 212220 Veramotor S.A. ............................................................950 392552 Enrique Aguirre S.L. (Garrucha) .................................950 460028 Mojácar Kitchens & Bathrooms .......950 473104 / 669143036 BOAT TRIPS

BATHROOMS & SHOWERS

Orca Steve (Mojacar, Garrucha) ..............................634 352873 Red Line Coast Tours ….....................950 133082 / 687 189230

BOOKS Librería Nobel (Vera) ................................................950 392642 Tabernas Books …..............................663 121256 / 676 256083 The Book Box (Albox) ……................................…….662 585098 The Book People Almería …........……686 817945 / 626 578164 Total Entertainment (Turre) .........................................950 468295

BOUNCY CASTLE HIRE Mojácar Events

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DAGA Construction ……...................................……686 846624 BOWLING CENTRES (10 pin) Amigos Bowling Centre (Arboleas Ind. Estate) …….950 120269 David Croft (Urcal) ………....................................……661 148067 Ozone Bowling Mojácar ............................................950 473073 David Pritchard Construcciones ................................617 698418 Deco-house (Ismael) …………....................................670 596085 BUILDING MATERIALS Elegant Homes S.L. ..............................950 092603 / 687 629777

(& Sanitary Ware, Tiles etc)

Aridos Mojácar S.L. ……..........................................650 914257 Brico Depôt (Huércal de Almería) …........…………….950 625652 Contrucciones Angel Oller (Albox) ...........................950 431453 Comercial Vera (Vera) ........................902 112236 / 950 393329 Enrique Aguirre S.L. (Garrucha) .................................950 460028 Leroy Merlin, Gran Plaza (Roquetas) ….................……950 339800 Sanyfer (Antas El Real) ………....................................950 459082 VeraSur SL (Vera) ....................................................950 393028

BUILDING SERVICES 24hr Casaserve ..................................950 466438 / 676 5* Patio …………................................................…..677 A1 Multiservices Costel …….……….....................…617 A1 Services ………...............................................…..697 ABS Advanced Building Services ..............................687 Adam's Building Services .............................………..600 Alan Barker ........................................950 450174 / 600 Almeria Builders ……............................................…659 Andalucian Con Co Print .................................….…..628 Andaluz Building Services........... ……950 439094 / 664 Andy Nash & Son ...............................622 527819 / 661 Andy the Builder (Mojácar) .................................... 634 Antas Building Company …..........…..661 075802 / 655 Armadillo ........................................…950 528128 / 663 Charlie Fyre ..............................................................686 Construcciones DISACA (Mojácar) ...........................639 Constructions Martinez Moreno (Rambla de Oria) ….696 Daniel ……………..................................................….642

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Garden Works ...........................................................666 847583 Genco Construction ...................................................607 271869 Hire a Husband …………............……..677 557 190 / 950 930596 J B General Builder ................................................. 687 024884 Jasmine Construction C.B ...................................... 659 185189 Luke Mitchell ...........................................................634 379050 Mat Murray ...............................................................647 841750 MD Building Services ..........................628 414861 / 628 414862 P & S Building Services ……...….…….950 449639 / 671 318982 PR Building Services ............................608 673681 / 662 422170

Paul Acreman (General Builder) ..............……………607 196779 Paul Morrison (Plasterer) (See cover)..634 327201 / 661 129028 Professional Bricklayer ……………........................…..626 730764 Saxon’s Complete Building Services ....618 920126 / 968 485729 Valley Construction ..............…………..665 517643 / 610 905173 Vision Design and Build ........................950 459523 / 600 985583

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES Fm Fragrances Distributor .........................................662 515669 Catalogue agents .................................950 467769 / 663 558148 Engel & Völkers (Estate Agent franchise).935 154455 / 646 263451 Next Communications ..................................................950 479369

BUTCHERS Ávila (Vera) …….................................................……663 126062 Casa Jose .................... Garrucha 950 132573 Vera 950 393592 Juan’s Carniceria (Mojácar Playa) ….............………950 478409

CAKES TO ORDER Cafeteria Dolce (Mojácar Playa) ………................….950 475178

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Cafeteria Pasteleria Romantic (Mojácar) ..................950 Joan's Cakes & Bakes (Albox) ..................................678 Mana del Cielo (Mojácar).....................950 472154 / 697 Occasion Cupcakes (Velez Rubio) ............................634

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CAMPSITES Camping Los Gallardos .............................................679 970399 Campsite Marion (Vera) .............................................607 316553

CAR HIRE 1car1 UK car rental …….........................................…902 654452 Al Andalus Car Hire ...................................................664 269440 Auto Corner (Limousines) .....................950 069198 / 667 439671 Caracola (Mojácar) .............................950 473157 / 637 545814 Costa Coches (Mojácar) ........................950 459208 / 950 069272 Crown Rent A Car S.L. ..950 478976 / 686 929861 / 686 929864 Europcar ............................................950 615101 / 654 297681 Mo-Car (Mojácar) ................................950 478307 / 626 976973 Solvi Car (Mojácar) …………....................................950 478151 SRS Vehicle Services ................................................950 449095 Tikka RentaCar (Mojácar) ............................................950 472662 Victoria Car Hire UK ………............................…….+44 1293 432155

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Barry Welsh (Turre) ....................................................646 101712 CAR WASH & VALETING Autos Gowi (Garrucha) ........................950 806066 / 607 863939 Inspired Timberwork ...........................950 528779 / 610 988371 Integral Autos (El Real) ...........................................950 459304 James Wildwood ..........................................................634 328574 Jones’s Mobile Valeting ............................................661 571939 Justin's Carpentry & Joinery ………..........................627 907207 Simon’s Carpentry & Joinery ......................................681 109237 Simon the Woodworker .............................................667 989270 Unicraft …..............................................................…692 176069 Vision Design and Build ........................950 459523 / 600 985583

CATERING / EVENTS See also Wedding & Party Planning Elite Cuisine ....................................950 472567 / 610 994435 La Capilla Restaurant (Las Alparatas, Mojácar) .......950 479305 Marquee Hire ...........................................................671 851135 The Whole Hog / Hog Roast parties .....968 485729 / 618 920126 Soft Ice Cream and Frozen Yoghurt Machines............600 006032 Speedy Fit (Cucador) ............................950 438228 / 600 006032

CATTERY

CARAVANS See Mobile Homes CARD SHOPS

Kareclif (Albox) .......................................................677 791165 The Hilton Cattery ............................................950163489

CARPETS

CHIMNEY SWEEPING & REPAIRS

Colin the Card (Albox) ……...................................…..650 600032 CHILDREN & BABY Forget Me Not (Las Buganvillas)..............................663 302740 Auntie Lorna (Children’s Parties) .........950 619178 / 627 763052 Occasions (Mojácar Playa) .......................................950 478539 Baby Basics (Equipment Hire, Albox) ........................950 104345 Meditania, Children’s Activity Centre (Turre) ...........661 751244 Face painting parties ................................................680 124159 FiFi Flowers (Baby gifts) ...........................................677 146592 Funky Monkeys, Pre school Group (Mojácar) .....……697 264179 Helen (Baby Sitting)...............................................…..687 480694 Kinder Garrucha (Bilingual Education Centre)..950 047026 / 671 608519 Lorraine’s Face Painting ....................950 064484 / 687 569113 Marta (Pre-Natal, Birth & Breastfeeding Help) …..….627 937820 Mobility Matters (Hire) (Mojácar) ..............................950 615432 Play Area (Baza) ………...........................................695 859536 Swimlife (Baby swimming classes) ……...............…..687 318054 Total Entertainment (Mojácar) ……….................……950 615596 Tracey Jones (Baby sitting) …………....................…661 575641 Total Entertainment (Turre) .........................................950 468295 The Baby Hire Centre ..............................................615 806126 P & R Direct (Antas, El Real)..............678 048808 / 665 258680 Sammy Sweep ..........…............................…………..619 070839

CHINESE RESTAURANTS Chino Peking (Garrucha) .............................................950 China Town (Aguilas) ................................................968 Chino Tsing-Tao (Aguilas) ........................…...............968 Dragon Chino (Las Buganvillas) ..................................950 Gran Muralla (Albox) ................................................950 Gran Muralla (Turre) ……............................................950

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CHIROPODIST CARPET CLEANING

Fit Feet (Ann-Marie) .................................................647 415848 Kim White (Vera Playa) ………...................................637 149659 Mobile Chiropodist (Albox area) .................................637 209607

Jones’s Mobile Valeting ............................................661 571939 CHIROPRACTOR P & R Direct Rugs (Antas, El Real)...........................665 258680 Maximilian Bolté (Garrucha) .............950 133515 / 650 700783 Paul Jensen ...............................................................950 460953 CARPENTRY A.N.S.T.E.Y - Carpentry & Joinery ………950 619178 / 687 251629

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CLAIRVOYANCY / PSYCHIC READINGS Anna (Tarot) ………..........................................………670 897832 Gill Ballard ……………………............................…….663 336655 Hilary Richards .......................................................662 932954 Tarot & Astrology .........................................................634 326672

CLEANING SERVICES 365 Cleaning Services..................................................627 292601 A1 Cleaning ..............................................................666 340190 Almeria Upholstery Cleaning ..............950 064599 / 634 320990 Amba Cleaners ..................................664 196057 / 697 516955 Clean Sweep ………..........................950 469345 / 662 390453 Clean Team …………..............………950 930652 / 634 332502 Cleanaway ...........................................950 472903 / 627 565049 Crystal Clear ............................................................637 229464 Daisy Proaño Alcivar (Contract & private) ……...….663 538596 Domus Vivendi (Marina de la Torre, Mojácar) 950 133607 / 635 189986 Donna ……….............................................................630 529306 Elite Cleaning Agency ........................629 113860 / 699 699617 Freshclean …………….........................659 353708 / 638 272482 Ironing & Cleaning .........................................................678 942835 Keep It Clean Homecare (Mojácar area) ....................617 713465 Limpiezas Cristina ….............................................…660 306695.

Limpiezas Maxlim (Palomares) ……..678 567783 / 629 680161 María Frias ……………………............................……620 398637 New Pin Services .................................................678 875508 North East South West ...........................................671 273335.

Pepa Diaz (Mojácar) …......….……….950 472774 / 691 240494 Suite Dreams (Upholstery Cleaning) .....950 069385 / 697 990315

George Boricean .....................................................661 375489 Ink Cartridge Solutions (Albox) ……….................…….650 557428 Informatica-NV (Vera) ..................................................665 334991 Inside PC (Aguilas) ….........................................…..968 414263 Kamale-on ……………...............................................950 616521 Mi PC (Almeria) …..............................................….950 633015 Palomares Computer Services ..................................659 353708 PC Call Out Service .....................…...........................680 349656 CLOTHING (Personalized) Tikka Uniforms (Mojácar) ….......................................950 472662 PC Doctor .................................................................666 849609 PC Playa C.B. (Mojácar) …….....................................950 475712

COMPUTERS

Advance Digital ........................................................616 506569 Beep (Garrucha) ……………..................................….950 133059 Compleo Personal I.T. Centre .................................….950 393689

Computer Care (Nick) ...............................................600 Computer Services (Dani) ........................................678 Connexions (Turre) (See front cover).......................950 C.Y.G. Vera ...........................................................950 Don Robinson .........................................................646 Dynos Informatica (Albox) …………...................……..950 First Call Computer Solutions …......618 539500 / 628

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CURTAINS & SOFT FURNISHINGS See also Sewing Curtains with Style (See p.21)...........950 069032 / 678 811125

PC-Solutions ...............................................................637 459293 Phoenix Computers (Albox) ................950 523214 / 644 125615 PuntoMatica ................................................................950 133908 PRYS Informatica (Antas) ........................................617 382511 Curtainsandthings.................................................……678 684564 Sicbero Computer, Website & Networking Serv. 950 467020 / 693 631103 Solo Style ………...............................950 528334 / 626 319907 Sol Computers …...................................................…677 874645

CYBERCAFES

CONSERVATORIES

Can Connect (Albox) …........................................…..950 121149 Speedy Fit (See p.4)..........................950 472451 / 600 006032 Connexions (Turre) ..................................................950 479502 i-Cafebar (Huércal-Overa) …............…………………..950 135039 COUNSELLING / HEALING Total Entertainment (Turre) .....950 468295 (Albox) 950 121318 Barbara Clarke ...........................................................637 469937 Total Entertainment (Mojácar) ……...........................950 615596 Casa Blanca Therapy Centre (Arboleas) ……............950 439020 Cristina Ballesteros (Transcendental Meditation) ............622 903 600 DANCE ACADEMY Eve Morgan .............................................................647 203652 Anita Watson ............................................................950 453681 Fred Smithers (Acupuncture) ...............950 930456 / 618 107351 Julie Bruce Dance Academy .............697 861071 / 950 617545 Gill Ballard (Healer/Counsellor) ...............................663 336655 Heaven Scent Holistics ...........................................663 923733 DENTISTS / DENTAL TREATMENT Hilary Jones (Bowen Therapist) ...............................670 243724 Centro Dental Vivadent (Vera) ..................................950 390655 Janine Macauley (Holistic Therapy) .........................634 311935 Clinica Dental (Aguilas) ….........................................968 449121 Kate Roberts ...........................................................950 469540 Clinica Dental (Albox) ..............................................950 120732 Liz Hill (Holistic Therapist) ……..............................…667 979445 Clinica Dental, Multicentro (Mojácar) ........................950 478989 Marta (Pre-Natal, Birth & Breastfeeding Help) …..….627 937820 Clinica Dental, Parque Comercial (Mojácar) .............950 478534 Norman & Carole Monro ..........................................950 439205 Nadal Pérez, M A (Turre) .........................................950 479444 Reiki by Lynn …………......................950 473110 / 600 821871 Odonto Stetic (Los Gallardos) ..........662 121165 / 950 398993 Sara Vigar (Aromatherapy) .......................................665 334895 Valero Martinez (Garrucha) ………............................950 132047 Shiatsu (Wendy) ....................................................671 851135 DIET PLANS & WEIGHT LOSS Sound & Voice Therapist …..................………………645 290728 Cambridge 800. (Ann) ...........................................660 681166 Sue Osman (Healer) ………...............950 473021 / 600 847964 Image (Helen) ........................950 930192 / 665178326 Issysweigh (Albox) ...................................................600 334318 COURIER & Pam (Turre) ................................................................639 465631

EXPRESS DELIVERIES

DIGGER HIRE Mail Boxes Etc (Vera) ............................................950 390920 AA Mini diggers ........................................................608 523182 Nacex (Mojácar) ………..................................……….950 472940 Offex Spain ................................…….......................966 765950 Almería Minidiggers .................................................600 809293 Spanish Property Choice (Fedex) ........950 615388 / 635 722290 Andy Nash & Son ...............................622 527819 / 661 793418 Antas Mini Diggers .............................950 069288 / 650 906114 CRAFTS Aridos Mojácar S.L. (Vera) .....................................650 914257 Elaine's Wools (Arboleas) ........................................667 273889 Diego Ramos S.L. (Los Gallardos) ……..............…..647 841750 Serendipity (Albox) ................................................634 338832 Elite Plant Hire (JCB) ………….................................636 092632 Simply Art (Albox) …...................................................662 443095 Lubrin Plant Hire (Mini and Micro) .......950 592922 / 664 327898 Ned ……..................................................................…687 845648 CURRENCY Currencies Direct (Mojácar) ...............950 478914 / 626 916443 Paco .................................................................................637 777 238 Eurochange (Mojácar) ................................................615 403877 Terraza El Pino (Los Marcelinos-Albox) ……………950 523762 Global Currency Exchange (Mojácar Playa) ..............950 615319 Tropicana Mini Digger ………………650 906114 / 950 069288 www.almeriafocus.com

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ELECTRICIANS

DIVING See Scuba Diving DOCTORS & CLINICS (Private) Centro Médico Mojácar ...............................................950 475105 Clinica Medica Garrucha ……...........950 133157 / 617 404500 Dr. Maria Rose (Garrucha) ..........................................950 132803 Euroclinicas (Vera) ........................................................950 391300

DOG GROOMING Anita (Mobile & Vets) ……………......................……662 344734 Brigbe’s Dog Grooming ...........................................630 557123 Elite Dog Grooming (Albox) …….…..617 313587 / 647 897533 Luis (Clinica Veterinaria Garrucha) ....950 132200 / 628 663616 Lulu’s (Albox) ......................................950 952940 / 697 569750 Pampered Pooches (All areas)..................................662 344734 Solo Perros (CliniVet, Turre) ......................................674 509382

A1 Services ………...............................................…..697 631458 ACS (Vera)..........................................696 049588 / 950 467832 Andrew Morrison .....................................................627 250204 Anglo Electrical ........................................................671 948213 Andy …..............................…................950 438237 / 679 656450 Baltasar .....................................................................655 691107 Charlie Fyre ................................................................686 833444 CD Electrical Services .........................662 414043 / 617 410534

DOG TRAINING Didi Arias (Mojácar) ……............................................639 724521

DOMESTIC APPLIANCE REPAIRS Rod Bridges ……........................……..950 473035 / 687 261280 DJT Electrical Services (Vera) .............686 817945 / 626 578164 ElectroTorres ......................................950 472898 / 610 750771 Fernando (Huércal Overa)...........................................677 549247 Francisco Montoya (Mojácar) .........................……….687 466352 José Cortés Electrical ……................950 363751 / 619 881325 Knowles & Abbott Electrical …............638 010691 / 950 137208 Neil Godwin (Turre) ......................................................... 687 245 569

DOORS See Windows & Doors DRAINS See Plumbing DRIVING SCHOOLS Autoescuela Mojácar ..............................................950 472188

DRY CLEANERS City Sec (Vera) .........................................................950 390255

Peace of Mind 24/ 7 ............................................... 637 974662 Rod Bridges (Domestic Appliances) ….687 261280 / 950 473035 iCafe (Huércal-Overa) …...............................………..950 135039 Suckling Electrical (Mojácar)........................................663 660409 Cinebank (Turre) .......................................................627 738957 Williams Electrical (Andy)......................................…..677 741366 Movieland (Mojácar) .................................................950 475110 ENTERTAINERS Total Entertainment (Turre) 950 468295 (Albox) ........950 121318 Abbie Lou (Female vocalist) .......................................687 340544 ...................................................................(Mojácar) 950 615596 Atlantis .....................................................................666 231832 Auntie Lorna (Children’s Parties) .........950 619178 / 627 763052 ELECTRICAL GOODS Centro Ferretería Mojácar ...................................950 473111 Bass Player with Vocals .........................................681 286291 De Pablo S.L. (Vera) ..............................................950 390129 Belly Dancer & Fire Eater ....................................... 680 124159 Electro Ahorro (Albox) .............................................950 121069 Blues Brothers ........................................................680 355376 Electro Hogar Rodriguez S.L. (Garrucha)..................950 460832 Bob Management .......................................................666 310251 Economesticos La Juaida (Viator) ……………………..950 315560 Brendan O'Dee .....................................................950 069101 Euronics .............. (Albox) 950 430702 (Garrucha) 950 460832 Brian Dee ………........................................................647 897533 Captain Sunshine …..........................950 618034 / 669 214545 Catchlove Music (Varied styles duo)…..950 634402 / 678 397536

DVD & VIDEO HIRE

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Chris (Solo Guitarist - pop, classical, jazz) ................950 437606 Clive Sarstedt ….............................................…...…..950 398825 Darren Antony (Vocalist) ......................................... 672 112933 Dee Sharp Duo ……..............………..647 897533 / 659 022604 DJ Digit-Al ...............................................................634 338014 Dominic Doolittle (Blues/Jazz) .................................681 339778 Driftwood …….............................................................687 672028 Dynamite International Rock Band ............................666 310251 Flamenco Dancer (English speaking) ...............687480694 Francisco J. ‘Pasus’ ..........................950 397401 / 699 510966 Gary Williamson (DJ, Presenter, Host) .....................628 834798 Georges Femenias (vocalist/guitar) ……...…………….634 300356 Good stand in drummer ...........................................648 699733 Graham D.(Mobile) Karaoke ......................................662 480966 Head Band (Country/Folk/Blues) ..............................634 397513 Infinity (Vocal duo & tributes) ..................................678 821330 J & J Music ........................................651 751629 / 950 459481 Jake Bourke (Vocalist/Musician) ...............................634 397513 Jazz Flautist .............................................................634 326672 Jim Mackie (Piano Man) ..........................................651 751629 Johnny Slade (DJ Extraordinaire) ............................ 647 202599 JuJu Entertainment ..............................950 950797 / 697 462746 Kay Frances (Vocalist) ........................950 069288 / 689 404244 Kev Moore .............................................................600 762856 Kim Allen .................................................................699 950257 Kris Kelly (Female Vocalist) .................................. 634 374525 Lady Ellen Sings .............................673 459331 / 677 475268 Legend DJ (Ian) ………….....................................…634 313796 M Soul & Motown (all music styles) ........................634 340409 Marcela (Belly Dancing) ..............................................666 952089 Maurice Casanove ....................................................671 386947 Mel J ……...........................................664111990 / 950 069101 Menta & Canela Duo (International & Spanish Dancehall)645 886919 More Than Two (Más Que Dos) ...............................678 752178 Northern Lights Karaoke …...............................……..697 500673 Obsession Duo (female sax & guitarist) ...................693 796628 Phil and The Invisibles ..................... 959 475752 / 664 772720 Ratatouilles .............................................................638 391975 Red (Female Vocalist) .............................................628 149340 Replay Duo ..............................................................950 124154 Richard Hill ..............................................................670 243461 Rocio Starry (Jazz Soul Vocalist) ............................645 886919 Sabrina Lloyd .............................................................661 055440 Shaun Peters …………...................................…….….646 799833 Shirin (bellydancer) .................................................607 805367 Solo Simon ...............................................................667 989270 Spotlight Entertainment (Karaoke, Disco etc) ............664 540957 Steve King (Mobile DJ) ......................950 137177 / 680 272822 Sue Moretta …….............................…......................672 148730 The Eric Morecambes (60s & 70s Rock) .................634 368521 The Opium Buddhas ………………….687 033106 / 667 989270 The Twilight Shadows ( 60's & 70's Duo) ................950 437606 Tom Lee ……............................................................671 754851 Tony Matthews (Quiz organiser) ..............................950 699991 Tony Justice ……….............................950 950797 / 637 159249 Trio Chaos (Soft music)..............................................687 361440

Wind Instruments .....................................................659 022604

ESTATE AGENTS 2Be Property Solutions (Huércal Overa).950 616516 / 616 562447 Alhambra Holdings (Mojácar)...............950 475199 / 629 673450 Almería Homes ................................0044 1273 929286 / 950 930 259 Almeria Murcia Select .......................950 466465 / 627 308176 Almería Prop. Investments (Las Buganvillas).950 460874 / 666 260792 Almeria Realtors Spain .............................................950 092094

Angel Property (Palomares) .....................................950 618054 Antonio Martinez de la Casa (Energy certs)..678 347125 / 950 092094

Arboleas Property Shop (Spanish Hideaways) …....…958 003391 Blaumar (Huercal Overa) .....................950 135512 / 608 566104 BMS Huerta Nueva ............................950 615035 / 669 355914 Calida Homes Property Consultancy ....950 430763 / 634 302801 Casas Almería (Huércal Overa) ..........950 134434 / 649 777218 Casas y Sol (Aguilas) …........................................…..968 446663 Citrus Homes ...........................................................638 849254 Cole's of Andalucia (See p.50)............950 469592 / 697 640681 Complete Holiday Care (See p.50).......950 478612 / 610 808631 Cortijos Almería …………............…….950 364119 / 676 916088 Daniel González Aranda (See p.50)................................686 846 624

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Domus Vivendi (Marina de la Torre, Mojácar) ........950 133607 Euroxan (Vera) .........................................................699 067922 Fincas Vera Playa ..............................950 460670 / 639 314767 Find Me A Home ...............................951 914195 / 636 266641 Gogo Estates (Aguilas) ........................968 414459 / 615 282151 ICASA (Country Properties) ……..........……………….687 214718 Indal-futur S.L. (Mojácar) ……............950 615156 / 609 026526 Indalo Real Estate ...........................950 091137 / 616 760409 Indasol Mojácar S.L. .................................................950 472200 INMOjácar (Mojácar) .................................................950 472930

K7 Mojácar ................................................................950 478555 Linnitt Properties (Turre).............................................950 479054 Mojácar Estates ........................................................950 478935 Mojácar Homes ......................................................950 478834 Multicasa Aguilas .................................................... 968 493009 Netforce .............................................. 646 042729 / 667 799796 New Horizon Villas (Zurgena) ..................................950 438221 New One Stop (Mojácar) .............................................950 473040 New Wave Villas (Mojácar) ................950 475800 / 607 146352 Next Stop Almería ................................950 617518 / 678 034651

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Nicla Property Consultancy S.L. ............950 133508 / 628 585538 Okisur (Mojácar) .........................................................950 478386 Olive Property Sales (Bédar).............950 469624 / 687 938466 Paradise Properties (Turre) (See cover).950 468204 / 634 364266 Polansky and Associates ..........................................950 478086 Price Brown Partnership (Mojácar) ............................950 478915 Rural Almería (Mojácar Playa) .............................…950 472200 VIP Almería (Mojácar Playa) ...............950 472524 / 617 587903 Santiburi Properties (Cabrera) .................................647 901478 Voss Homes (Huercal-Overa) ...................667 891 741 / 950 616 827 Seacor (Mojácar) ……………............…950 472880 / 634 367448 Sol Mar (Albox) ..................................950 064584 / 654 590258

WPMS Inmobiliario (Villaricos) ..…........678 321111 / 950 618697

EVENT MANAGEMENT See also Wedding and Party Planning JuJu Entertainment .................................950 950797 / 697 462746

EXCURSIONS 4 x 4 Off Road Events ………….................………630 Almeriaspanish ........................................................608 Andinas Buugy Treks ..............................................645 Costa Almería Tours ..................................................646 Indalo Quads (Mojácar) …...........……617 637359 / 950 Rancho Luz del Sol (Partaloa) ………...……………..678 Scorpion Trails (David) .............................................674

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EXHIBITION VENUES

Offshore Money Management .............952 830916 / 950 398078

Librería Nobel (Vera) ................................................950 392642

FIRE EXTINGUISHERS

FABRICS

Aero Extinción S.L. (Almería) …............………………..950 263565 Curtains with Style (See p.21)...........950 069032 / 678 811125 Extin-Torres S.L. (Mojácar) ............................................950 475067

FASHION

FIREPLACES

Charlotte’s Island Secrets ........................................600 691685 Donna’s Boutique (Turre) (See p.9)...........................677 542931 Forward A Dress (Albox) …………............……………637 546738 Garabatis (Children's) Mojacar Playa …..........………670 035630 Gatsby’s (Mojácar) ....................................................950 478320 Gill’s Fashions (Mojácar) ..........................................950 472835 Glad Rags (Albox) ……….............................................620 534423 Liz Fashion Accessories (Mojácar) .627 970819 / 607 511179 Manumaga (Mojacar Playa) …………..........................659 884479 Modern Times (Mojácar Playa) …..........…………….950 475207 Party Plan Fashions …………..............……………….659 185039 Prins Vitali (Mojacar) ….............................................950 472958 Saga Boutique (Mojácar) .........................................950 475258 Selecciones (Turre) ....................................................634 347295 The Dressing Room (Turre) (See cover).950 468204 / 634 337997 Simply The Best (Albox) …………..............................659 185039 Wailaky (Alfoquía) ……........................................….634 896975

Chimeneas Mojácar S.L. (Mojácar Playa) ..............950 472135 Tabika (Vera) …...........................……950 390110 / 950 390635

FISH & CHIPS Café Bar Aranda (Aguilas) ……….........................…630 535836 The Chippy (Vera).....................................................667 333361 Zak’s Plaice (Garrucha) .........................................950 133193

FENCING Chain Link Almanzora ………...................................697 801875

FISHING

FINANCIAL SERVICES

Orca Steve Sea Fishing (Mojacar, Garrucha) ……… 634 352873 Rio 600 Boat Fishing (Sid &Graham)………. 647 020929 / 647 803030

AMASS ……......................................................……..678 035992 Blevins Franks (Neil) ................................................965 705502 Currencies Direct (Mojácar) …....…...…950 478914 / 626 916443 Fox Financial Spain S.L. (Mojácar) ……...............…..950 478617 Grupo Platinum Estates .........................666 687251 / 950 889853 Kennedy Financial Services .........................................678 035992 Totus Wealth Management ....................................…950 472242

FITNESS Alison .....................................................................666 273168 Aqua Aerobics - Marianne (Arboleas) .......................637 435864 Club Deportivo Puerto Rey ......................................950 460545 Debbie James (Arboleas)............................................687 619239 Entrenador Personal I.F.B.B. …….....................……..676 871950 Fitness 4You (Turre)................................................665 706880 Gimnasio Formas (Turre) .............................................950 468065 Indigo Gym (Mojácar Playa) ...........................................950 475 403 Jova Sport Center (Mojácar Playa) …………………..950 473137

Lotus Integral Yoga Centre (Mojácar) ........................617 719913 Nuline Dance (Turre) ..............................................660 472334 Pam (Turre) ..............................................................639 465631 Sansonora (Mojácar Playa) .....................................630 688615 Sierra Club Desert Springs .......................................687 599115 Sophia Wellness Centre (Arboleas) .........................950 449451

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Call 670 84 92 65 or email almeriafocus@gmail.com Andalucian Glass C.B. ................…………630 231644 / 636 838484 Armadillo …......................................…950 528128 / 663 303350 Bugs ...........................................................................600 049515 Coastal Mosquitoes ..................................................610 000700 Coopermatic Fly Spray ............................................659 089658 Curtains with Style (See p.21).........950 069032 / 678 811125 Elper Alutol S.L. …………….................................…..639 212220 Lifestyle Enclosures Europe S.L. ………950 459060 / 649 482677 Sol Shaders S.L. (See p.9)...................627 907207 / 634 319882 Speedy Fit (See p.4)...........................950 472451 / 600 006032 Toldos Farrago (Vera) ...............................................667 567564 Tony Justice ...................................…..950 950797 / 637 159249 Ventanas y Puertas Mojacar S.L. ......................…….950 473104

FOOD SHOPS Eurowise (Albox) ……………….............................…..950 439801 K&J UK Foods (Albox) ……..................................….600 707606 Las Buganvillas Minimarket ………........................…..635 036408 Price Busters (Albox) .....................................................950 951494 Spar Supermarket (Huércal-Overa) ...........…………..950 135222 Spices n' Herbs in Spain (Albox)...............................689 482694 Super Corner (Turre)..........................950 479213 / 637 016107 The Corner Shop (Albox) ………………950 930539 / 680 776791

FOOD SUPPLIERS Valle Del Este Spa & Health Centre ..........................950 548600 X-Tone (Piano Bar, Turre) ...................648 902930 / 664 550661 Food4 .............................................................618875394 Fresh Herbs ............................................................695 941724 FLOORING (Wooden) King’s Foods ...........................................................606 437683 Terrapilar (Antas, ElReal) ...........................................950 459100 FUNCTION VENUES

FLORISTS

Desert Springs Resort .......................950 548420 / 618 Floristería Lucia (Turre) ..............................................950 479496 The Kimrick (Mojácar Playa) .......……......................950 Hortiflor (Mojácar) ....................................................950 478985 La Capilla (Las Alparatas, Mojácar) .........................950 Persa Floristas (Albox) …….......................................950 120211 Miraflores Restaurant (Camping Los Gallardos) .........650 The Palms (Urcal) ……….......................................….950

FLY SCREENS

609978 475198 479305 418954 134333

FUNERAL COMPANIES

CollyFer (Huércal Overa) …….....................................617 456335 Funeraria Pérez (Mojácar) ........................................950 478102

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FUNERAL INSURANCE ASSSA (Vera) (See p.15).....................................…950 392487 Avalon Europe S.L. .................................................966 799070 Iberian Funeral Plans (See p.35).......951 203994 / 965 993498

Sleepcentre (Albox) ...................................................673 088476 Unicraft (Upholstery) ..................................................692 176069

GAMES/DVDs/MUSIC Instock Vera .............................................................600 115339

FURNITURE PACKAGES

GARAGE DOORS see Windows & Doors GARDENS

Furniture Plus (Puerto de Mazarron)...968 153907 / 678 083491 Homes & Beyond (Garrucha) ..............950 132458 / 617 575093 New Home From Home Spain 2010 S.L. 634 319656 / 634 341943

FURNITURE, RUSTIC/HANDMADE Andinas (Antas, El Real) ...........................................950 459128 Antiques Palaces (La Concepción) ......664 619819 / 686 697665 Artekit ........................(Vera) 950 390524, (Almería) 950 087100 Artisanos (Antas) …...…….......................................…696 431510 Casa Nativa (Valle del Este) …….............................629 624286 La Buena Artesania (Mojácar) ....................................950 475508 Martin & Leah Hurst, Casa Piña (Turre) ......................652 299576 El Pinar (Los Carasoles) ....................950 104272 / 670 845498 Soluciones Rusticas (Carboneras) …950 364835 / 646 821821 The Furniture Doctor .............................................667 989270

24hr Casaserve ..................................950 466438 / 676 306269 365 Garden Maintenance ............................................627 292601 Acer Garden Services ..............................................697 618320 Agave …….................................................................617 826334 Andalucian Con Co Print (Concrete imprinting) .........628 408197 Andy Nash & Son .................................622 527819 / 679 132163 Alan Barker ...........................................950 450174 / 600 268176 Cabrera Painting and Decoration Works ...................637 524709 Cedar Landscapes …….............……....................…620 112193 Garden Centre Turre …...............……950 468157 / 666 162502 Garden Works ..............................…..950 808604 / 666 847583

FURNITURE SHOPS Casas Nativa (Valle del Este) ..................................629 624286 Continental Descanso (Antas) 950 459011 (Albox) ...950 633288 De Lima’s Quality Used Furniture (Mojácar Playa)....600 344565 Furniture Plus (Puerto de Mazarron)...968 153907 / 678 083491 Homes & Beyond (Garrucha) ..................................950 132458 Ideas del Mueble (Antas) ...........................................950 452816 Iron Art (Antas Real) ..........................................….637 259033 Koala Furniture (Antas) …............................….........950 392307 Linea Nueva (Arboleas) ……………….620 237529 / 950 120630 Linen & Bed Store (Mojácar Playa) .........................627 251856 Rincón Del Mimbre (Vera) ........950 460867 (Antas) 950 459071 Ground Cover .............................................................627 308451 Selecciones (Turre) ...................................................634 347295 Jardin Natural ............................................................685 478187

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Jardin Rural .......................................607 472802 / 665 L & M Landscapes .................................................670 Lady Gardener (All areas) …….......….950 619227 / 600 Lujosos Muebles de Jardin ......................................618 Madera Mania (Garden Supplies) ….........................667 Magic Garden (Albox) …......................665 123111 / 680 Mediterranean Gardens …….................................. 661 Mobile Shredder & Mulch Garden Service .............687 Potty Finca Services ..................……..950 163930 / 616 Riegos y Conducciones (Antas, El Real) .................950 Terrazza El Pino (Los Marcelinos /Albox) …………950

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GAS INSTALLATION & REPAIRS Smith Plumbing S.L (Spanish Authorised)...................950 468041

GLASS CURTAINS Lifestyle Enclosures Europe S.L. …..950 459060 / 649 482677 Speedy Fit (See p.4)..........................950 472451 / 600 006032 Toldos Farrago (Vera) ...............................................667 567564

GLAZING (Supply & Repair)

Greenfingers Arboleas S.L. ..........……......……………629 947633 Tiger Turf ............................................950 431624 / 635 652745

GUTTERING Lifestyle Enclosures Europe S.L. ......…950 459060 / 649 482677

HAIR, HEALTH & BEAUTY Affinity Beauty Treatments (Arboleas/La Alfoquia) ......678 992093 Anavi Estillistas (Palomares) .......................................670 094722 Avon Co-ordinator (Jane) ……...................................670 722705 Avon Cosmetics (Arboleas) ………........................….691 987454 Avon Cosmetics (Húercal Overa) …..........................950 137208 Beauty by Marilyn ....................................................950 398852 Beauty by Sharon (Emporium, Mojácar) ...................687 389925 Beauty Center (Mojácar) (See p.19)..........................687 480694 Beauty Service (mobile) …....................................….687 480694 Bizstores (Hair & Beauty Supplies) ...........................627 747296 Bonita Hair & Beauty Salon (Mojácar) ......................950 473159 Cambridge 800. (Ann) .............................................660 681166 Claire’s Beauty Room (Mojácar Playa) ……………….682 288401 Colores Peluquería Unisex (Mojácar Playa) ............665 540201 Cutting Edge (Hair & Beauty) (Albox) .........................950 633086 Dave Eccles (Mobile Hairdresser) ......950 525790 / 687 033106 Diva’s Hair & Beauty (Garrucha) .......950 133449 / 652 094911 Donna's (Albox)..................................950 930167 / 628 669456 Emporium (Hair & Beauty) (Mojácar) .........................950 472790 Etticut (Turre) .............................................................667 971960 Euforia Beauty Salon (Arboleas) ................................673 943705 Fabienne Coatrieux (Massage) (Mojácar) .................634 300244 Farrow's Hair Design (Arboleas) .................................950 634346 Favola (Las Buganvillas) ..........................................675 622216

Advanced Window Solutions ....................................633 592679 Andalucian Glass C.B. ...................…630 231644 / 636 838484 Cristalería Mojácar …............................................…..950 475376 Cristalería Omega (Mojácar) …..........950 478137 / 670 500711 Cristalería Rubi (Vera) ………......................................950 390546 Speedy Fit (See p.4)..........................950 472451 / 600 006032

GOLF COURSES Aguilon Golf (Pulpi) ......................................………..672 Cortijo Grande ..........................................................950 Desert Springs ........................................................637 Macenas Beach Golf ...................…....................…..950 Marina Golf ..............................................................950 Valle del Este ...........................................................950

655600 479176 861591 548240 Fisioterapia Vera-Salud (Vera Playa) ...607 479379 / 950 132765 133230 Hair Design Mojácar (See front cover)..950 475452 / 666 299714 398743 Heaven Scent (Huércal-Overa) ……....................…..663 923733

GOLF HOLIDAYS Emerald Golf Breaks (Mojácar) 610 526351 / UK 0044 (0) 7865 990578 Sunshine Fairway Golf Breaks ................................669 704581

GOLF TUITION Gareth Edwards (Cortijo Grande) …...........................950 Marcus (Mojácar) .....................................................610 Neil Evans (Desert Springs Golf Resort) ............... 638 Valle del Este (Vera) ...............................................676

479176 526671 531821 256923

GRASS, ARTIFICIAL Grass 4 U .................................................................638 574145

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Holistic Massage, Lorraine ................950 064484 / 687 569113 Indigo Gym (Health & Beauty) (Mojácar)....................950 475403 Isabel Castaño (Hairdresser, Bédar) ..666 045552 / 950 469462 Jax Hair & Beauty (Albox) …..................………………645 560367 Jean & Co.(Mojácar Playa) ……..............................…950 615094 Kuts 2 (mobile) ..........................................................662 094372 LU & NA (Valle del Este) …….............................…950 461113 La Mirage (Hair & Beauty) (Mojácar) .......................950 473110 Marcela Torres (Manicure & Pedicure) .....................697 421672 Med Aesthetics ..........................................................965 326082 Naturalmente Mediterraneo (Skin care) (Garrucha) …655 299494 Pampered Beauty Centre (Palomares) (See p.31).......950 618129 Phoebe (at Pampered) ...............................................662 573939 R retreat (Cucador) ……...........…...............................626 144680 Room 97 (La Alfoquia) .............................................683 479261 Salon de Peluqueria y Estetica (Garrucha) ...............950 133162 Sarah Noble (mobile hairdresser) ...........................692 195500 Sophia Wellness Centre (Arboleas) ...........................950 449451 Stella’s (Las Buganvillas) .........................................664 138837 Styles (Turre) ………............................................….644 496198 The Spanish Beauty Club ……………........................637 149659 Wacky Barber & Hairdresser (Mojácar) ....................667 961645

Barry & Graham (oil heating) ………........................620 112193 Neater Heater ………...................................………….634 312171

HEALTH FOODS Girasol (Albox) ….......................................................639 HerbalAlmeria, Herbalife Independent Distributor .....634 Hierbabuena (Aguilas) ……........................................968 Home Sweet Home (Turre) …...........................……..950 Las Hierbas de Maria (Mojácar) ..............…………….657

089170 392198 448445 479487 513990

HIRE Baby Basics (Equipment Hire) ...................................950 104345 Baby Rentals (Mojácar) …..................................…….699 648058 Bebebel ………..........................................................661 575532 Expecting a Baby (Almanzora Valley) ....950 436581 / 666 375688 Mobility Matters, Baby & Mobility Hire (Mojácar) .......950 615432 Nursery Hire (San Juan de los Terreros) ….666 255765 / 950 466472 The Baby Hire Centre ................................................615 806126

HOLIDAY / CONFERENCE CENTRES Cortijo El Saltador, Lucainena de las Torres ............676 437128

HOME CARERS see also Nursing Almería Angels ..........................................................902 Care Fusion ..............................................................674 CostaCare Services.....................................................674 Delbelle ……………....................................................693 Joanne (personal care / physio assistance) ............617 Louise, personal carer ...............................................680 NightinGails ..........................................693 769079 / 617

026468 509382 509789 796937 862160 124159 862160

HORSE RIDING Centro Hipico Valle del Almanzora .........................691 Desert Riders (Tabernas) ........................................686 Didi Arias (Mojácar) ...............................................639 Wavelengths (Albox) ………….................................…950 120309 Media Legua Equestrian Centre (Vera) ..............……667 Rancho Luz del Sol (Partaloa) ...................................678 Sanctuary Limaria .....................................................628

241878 337872 724521 243561 838547 239696

HOTELS

HARDWARE OUTLETS Enrique Aguirre S.L. (Garrucha) .................................950 460028 Ferretería Gonzalez (Mojácar) ……….........................666 471384 Ferretería López (Mojácar) ……..................................950 615026 Ferretería Longo (Albox) ……....................................950 430064 Ferretería Soler (Garrucha) ……..................................950 460073

HEATING ABC (A Better Climate) .......................647 247494 / 950 092604 Andrew Morrison (Econo-Heat)..................................627 250204

Hotel Al Sur (Calabardina) .........................................968 419466 Hotel Cala Real (Aguilas) ..........................................968 414562 Hotel Carlos 111 (Aguilas) ......................................968 411650 Hotel Carmona (Vera) ..............................................950 390760 Hotel El Paso (Aguilas) ……......................................968 447125 Hotel Family (Agua Amarga) ......................................950 138014 Hotel Madrid (Aguilas) ................................................968 411109 Hotel Mamabel's (Mojacar Pueblo) .....950 472448 / 663 700542 Hotel Mayari (Calabardina) .................620 629508 / 968 409338 Hotel Puntazo (Mojácar) ............................950 478265 / 950 478 229 Hotel Rural Azabache (Arboleas)....................................690 258813 Hotel Mexico (Puerto Rey) ......................................950 132061 Hotel Salinas (Cabo de Gata) .....................................950 370103 Hotel & Spa Don Juan (Aguilas) ................................968 493493 Hotel Tikar (Garrucha) ..............................................950 617131 Hotel Valhalla (Carboneras) ......................................950 130444 Hotel Valle del Este ...................................................950 398743 Hotel Virgen del Mar (Mojácar) ..................................902 472222 Las Colinas Suitotel (San Juan de Los Terreros) .........950 466353

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Parador de Mojácar ...................................................950 478250 Asisa (Vera) ..........................................................950 391950 Axa ..................................................950 478763 / 609 667333

HOUSE & PET SITTING

Gail .....................................................693 769079 / 697 500673 Louise ....................................................................... 680 124159

HOUSEHOLD GOODS As Seen On TV (Turre) ……….........…………………634 Home Sweet Home (Turre) …...........................……..950 P & R Direct Rugs (Antas, El Real)............................665 Shop4Allsorts (Mojácar Playa) ..................................693 Simone Senft (Tupperware) .................950 068181 / 676

341171 479487 258680 921530 308217

HYGIENE & PEST CONTROL Grupo Sedesa (Vera) ...............................................950 390990

BWI Bryan White Insurance (Mojácar) ......................950 472098

ICE CREAM PARLOURS Catalana Occidente (English speaking) (Palomares).....950 618054 Twister (Mojácar Playa) ........................………………950 472357 Catalana Occidente (Mojácar Playa) .........................950 478307 Domus Vivendi (Marina de la Torre, Mojácar) ........950 133607 INSURANCE Edward William (Marine Insurance) ………………….952 476090 Abbeygate Insurance ....................……………………..902 877728 García & Trinidad (Albox) ……............................……950 120340 Albox Insurance ........................................................950 121943 Alhambra Holdings (Mojácar)...............950 475199 / 629 673450 Grupo Catalana Occidente (Mojácar Pueblo) 950 478061 / 653 806 908 Ibex Insurance Services Ltd (Mojácar & Albox) ........902 105499

ASSSA Seguros (Vera) (See p.15)....…………………950 392487

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Liberty Seguros (Albox) .....................950 475841 / 669 075541 Liberty Seguros .......................................................902 444311 Linea Directa ………....................................................902 123248 Mapfre (Mojácar) ...950 478151 (Garrucha)................950 617376 NRG Insurance ……...........................950 472057 / 607 478408 Optimum Insurance Services ..............950 930548 / 634 324502 Sol y Mar (Albox) ……….....................950 064584 / 654 590258 Sol Insure ………..........................................………..950 472098 Spanish Hideaways (Arboleas) ……......................….950 064682 Victoria Insurance ..........................................………950 475241

Milena (Albox) ………....................……654 359607 / 625 540769 Paul Jessop (Aguilas) .............................................626 421623 Real Almería Translations ………....….950 398820 / 662 390453 S.O.S Translations …................................................651 500670 Simply Solved ………............................................….617 882689 Sol y Mar Services (Albox) ….....…….950 064584 / 654 590258 Solutions Almería ......................................................687 632435 Susi ..................................................................................617 920 190 Tom Jones .................................................................608 721334 Traducciones Levante ..............................................606 953775 Wendy Interpreter/Translator ................................. 661 194278 INTERIOR DESIGN Evie Fox-Rayner .......................................................628 816896 Yamile (Written Translations) ....................................626 207575 Curtains with Style (See p.21) ..........950 069032 / 678 811125 INVESTMENTS Deco-house (Ann) .....................................................666 260792 Danniells Fox S.L. (Mojácar) ………......................…..950 478617 Essential Solutions …….............................................627 245658 IRONING Lola Barranco ………..........................950 086116 / 691 261818 Clean Team ..................................................................634 332502 INTERNET PROVIDERS Coser y Planchar (Zoco Centre, Mojácar Playa) ….680 163780 PC Playa C.B. (Mojácar) ……...................................950 475712 Coser y Planchar (Vera) .........................................689 303765 Satcomms ..............................................951 406556 / 622 524335 Ironing & Cleaning ..................................................678 942835

JET WASHING Aguaclean …………….........................950 064608 / 697 559395 Mobile Jet Washing ………..................950 069121 / 605 376873

JEWELLERS / JEWELLERY Donna’s Boutique (See p.9)......................................677 542931 Joyería Pérez (Garrucha) ...........................................950 460636 Joyerias Vasary (Mojácar Playa) ……........…………….950 473164 La Luna (Garrucha) ....................................................950 132543

KENNELS INTERPRETING/TRANSLATIONS 4wayconnections .....................................................646 844708 Alpha Interpreting and Translation .......950 133508 / 627 670255 Andrés Mojácar) ........................................................679 932632 Antonio García Russell (Mojácar) ..............................606 198958 Bureaucracy Busters ..................................................650 284862 C.A.T. Services ...................................607 827606 / 627 635514 Carolyn (Mojácar area) ........................950 132905 / 608 692545 Cristina …….................................................. ......…..626 741386 Claire Duckering ………................................ ............627 376953 Clara Mata ..............................................................629 132529 Danika Edwards ............................................ ............647 258828 Danielle …………………........................... .. ...……..654 563116 Donna (Turre) ............................................. ......... ...678 203143 Espanglish Translation & Interpreters . 950 390037 / 950 392876 Interpretes Almeria .................................... ..............650 623113 Joanne Tissington ……………...................... ..............637 267150 Kathryn Jones ............................................ .............629 931125 Kelly …..............................................……… ………..634 315534 Laberinto (Spanish, English, French, Dutch) .. ...........609 781438 Leticia ……….................................................. ........…950 615566 Marcela Chávez Riveros (Mojácar) ............... ........... 676 951352 Marguerite ……....................................................…..687 814157 Maureen ...............................................950 523853 / 678 403899

Animal Hotel (Águilas) ..............................................639 722197 Berben petsitting (Velez Rubio) ..................................658 087966 Country Kennel (Turre) ........................950 473011 / 627 564640 Five Bone Hotel ........................................................630 234556 Home from Home ……..............................................677 382713 K9 .......................................................950 168015 / 600 251464 My Place or Yours ....................................................607 554984 Palomino Kennels & Cattery …………662 668423 / 950 067051 Paws*A*While (Fines) …….....................................…696 562662 The Kennels (Huercal Overa) ................................950 168508 Woodhouse Boarding Kennels/Cattery (Arboleas) ….650 211952

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24hr Locksmith ...................................950 472982 / 658 828560

KITCHENS 24hr Casaserve .................................950 466438 / 676 306269 Artizan (Vera) .................................…950 390635 / 661 985310 Harlequin Kitchens (Albox) ……........………………….619 584405 J.B. Kitchen Fitters (Turre) .......................................687 024884 Mojácar Kitchens & Bathrooms .....950 473104 / 669143036

Pure Kitchens ..............................................................637 064651 Singular Kitchen (Aguilas) ….........….....................…968 414845

LAUNDERETTES Bish’s (Mojácar Playa) ...........................................639 161725 City Sec (Vera) .........................................................950 390255

LAUNDRIES City Sec (Vera) .........................................................950 Clean Team Laundry Service ...................................634 Costa-Azul (Aguilas) ……..........................................968 Ivi's Lavanderia (Las Buganvillas) ............................950 Lavanderia Los Arcos ...............................................950

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LEGAL SERVICES See also Solicitors 4wayconnections ...................................................646 844708 AG-2 Asesores / Silvia Muñoz (Vera) ……....…………..950 133617 AK Asesoría Legal & Fiscal ...........................................656 575188 ALO Services (Zurgena) ......................950 449179 / 667 994682 Barbara Caparros Ridao (Vera) …..........................950 390427 CG Legal (Mojácar Playa) ...................950 472057 / 670 215926

C & P (Mojácar) …………..............……950 460731 / 675 383160 Cam Concepts S.L. (Huércal-Overa) …......…………. 950 471357 English Wills Spain …......................…..950 439192 / 607 646027 Gecko Legal Services …..........................……......…617 611140 Gestoría Salvador (Mojácar Playa) ........................950 473192

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Gestoría Soria Bonilla (Mojácar) ................................950 478420 Help with Papers (Mojacar) .......................................634 369399 Heritance Wills .........................................................660 887723 Kim Clark UK Benefit advice ……..….950 169729 / 663 297568 Mayor Consulting (Mojácar & Garrucha) ...................950 615185 Mojácar Playa Asesores ……........……………………950 472710 Pilar Pérez Gestión S.L. (Mojácar) ............................950 478863 Vera Advisors (Vera) .................................................950 390621 MS Legal ..............................................950 479613 / 634 322827 Villalba Asesores (Albox) ..............................................950 431720

Corpore (Garrucha) ………….....................................950 Frillies – UK Lingerie ……....................................….620 Lunas (Turre) ………................................................661 Manuelas Lenceria (Mojácar) ..................................626 Mya (Huércal Overa) .................................................950

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LINEN Gill’s English Bedlinen (Mojácar) ............................950 472835

LEISURE ACTIVITIES Amigos 10 Pin Bowling (Arboleas Ind. Estate) ..........950 120269 Extreme Adventure Mojácar ......................................687 919840

Karting (Garrucha) ….........................................……950 460207 Nautarum Sea Museum (Garrucha) ………........…..950 139554 Paintball Almanzor (nr. Arboleas) ..................………..619 559261 Ozone Bowling Mojácar ............................................950 473073 Paragliding ………................................635 243539 / 680 358549 Sol-Aero (Vera) ..................................609 685132 / 661 985358 Water Park (Vera Playa) …...................................…..902 361294 P & R Direct Rugs (Antas, El Real)...........................665 258680

LINGERIE & UNDERWEAR

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Bras Etcetera …………...............................................950 121909 24hr Casaserve .................................950 466438 / 676 306269

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24hr Locksmith ...................................950 472982 / 658 Arboleas Locksmith ...................................................697 Locksmith (Lee/Dean)................................................666 Phil the Pick 24hr (Arboleas) …................……………..697

828560 Hispavan (See p.5)................................950 047033 / 687 845730 243181 Veramotor S.A. ...........................................................950 392552 949213 MOBILITY SERVICES 243181 Mobility Matters (Mojácar) ............................................950 615432

MORTGAGE SERVICES Barbara Caparros Ridao (Vera) …..........................950 Fox Financial Spain S.L. (Mojácar) ……...............…..950 Grupo Platinum ........................................................666 Mark Poole ..............................................................659 Spanish Home Direct ............................................…607

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MOSQUITO BLINDS see Fly Screens MOTORCYCLE & QUAD SALES & REPAIRS D Perez Motor (Antas) ...............................................950 069022 Harley Dees ………….........................678 899026 / 600 685550 Harleys Custom Garage (Mojácar Playa) (See front cover).950 475742 Indalo Quads (Mojácar) .......................617 637359 / 950 450343 Montoya Motos (Garrucha) …...............................…..950 133033 Nafta Custom (Antas) ………...............950 619293 / 615 938352

LOGS FOR SALE

Antonio Diaz .............................................................689 127535 Colin & Carlos ....................................660 903158 / 630 455328 Leña Ramos (Arboleas) …...............….630 356095 / 616 044719 Lee (Arboleas) …………………....................................636 092632 Levante Logs ............................................................670 243724 NURSING see also Home Carers Log-On-Tommy ……............................................……619 070839 Logs for Sale ..............................................................687 314775 Almería Angels ..........................................................902 026468 Phil (Arboleas) ………………….....................................634 328779 Potty Finca Services .........................950 163930 / 616 855294

MARBLE FABRICATIONS Tabika (Vera) .....................................950 390110 / 950 390635

METAL WORK Angel Welding …………............................................610 Coastal Rejas ...........................................................610 Elper Alutol S.L. (Aluminium fabrications).................639 FS Fabrications …..............…………..627 167167 / 671 Metalbox (Albox) .......................................................950 P & D Metals ............................................................638 Speedy Fit Security Grilles ....................................600 The Metal Works ................................950 930520 / 638

601524 000700 212220 424558 633090 707406 ATS District Nurse ……………..................................662 006032 Belle Care (Home/hospital)......................................602 900949 Care Fusion ..............................................................674 Joanne (personal care / physio assistance) ............617 NightinGails .........................................693 769079 / 617

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ONLINE MARKETING Donna González Linnitt .............................................699 067922

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MOBILE HOMES & CARAVANS Camping Los Gallardos .............................................679 Caravan Storage (Antas) …….............................….661 Casa Móviles .....................................637 418906 / 951 Cherribar Park Homes ............…………950 396908 / 629 Flor de Vida (Aguilas) ..........................968 438535 / 660

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OPTICIANS Federopticos (Aguilas) …….........................................968 414468 Federopticas Diaz (Albox) ...........................................950 121122 MultiOpticas ...........(Mojácar) 950 472285 (Garrucha) 950 460665 ................................................................(Carboneras) 950 130707

Natural Optics (Garrucha) ............................................950 133921 Óptica Albox …………….......................................…..950 121991 Optica Mahis (Vera) ………...................................…..950 390777 Optica Orbera (Huércal Overa) ....................................950 135596 Opticalia M&G (Albox) ................................................950 121084 Primera Opticos (Aguilas) .........................................968 493482 Salas (Huércal Overa) ................................................950 135081 + Visión (Aguilas) …....................................................968 414279 Villazar (Mojácar Playa) …....................................….950 472783

Day’s Painting Services ..............................................634 365553 Eurodec ……..........................................................…667 238273 Euro Painters Spain …………….......................………677 557190 Futura España ..........................................................950 615338 JPM ...........................................................................627 090422 Metalwork Painting ………………………699 246932 / 659 185039 Mode Services ...................................950 525790 / 687 033106 Paint Magic ..............................................................617 904774 Paul ...........................................................................649 186107 Peter Dowling ............................................................647 587846 Phil the Painter ……..............................................…671 227259 S.O.S. Painting ……………........................................651 500670 SWH Painting Services .......................622 899167 / 683 479261 Susana's Painting Services ….............................……649 759053 The Fast Brush .........................................................950 472668

OSTEOPATHS Alice Bellot (Mojacar & Arboleas) ….................………633 352259 Centro Physis (Olula del Rio) ......................................695 355381 Enrique Arias (Mojácar) .........................950 472974 / 629 289385 Hector Gutiérrez (Vera Playa) ............607 479379 / 950 132765

PAINTING & DECORATING 365 Painting Services...............................................627 292601 ABS Advanced Building Services ..............................687 846016 A.J. Painting & Decorating .......................................687 024884 Alan Barker ....................................................950 450174 / 600 268176 Antonio Perez (Mojácar) ………........................…….691 240495 Berben ......................................................................658 087966 Borders Painting ………..........................................…687 661807 Cabrera Painting and Decoration Works ...................637 524709 Casanove Interiors ......................................................680 836166 Daniel ……………..................................................….642 236810 Darpa S.L. ..................................................................691 055726

PATIO & POOL ENCLOSURES See Screened Patio & Pool Enclosures

PERFUMES & COSMETICS Son d’Aromas (Mojácar Playa) ..................................666 348253

PEST CONTROL Jason …….........................................950 064015 / 680 903609 Sedesa (Vera) …………............................................950 390990

PETS Animals at Home (Cantoria) …...........................…….608 543866 Arc Angel Services (Pet Minding) ….….950 469655 / 634 325185 Berben petsitting (Velez Rubio) ...................................658 087966 Dog & Cat Sitter Service ………………….950 067943 / 676 389592 Dudo’s Pet Shop (Mojácar Playa) ...............................950 475888 Horse & Dog sitting …………..............................……607 554984 InterZoo (Vera) .......................................................950 390075

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LittleZoo (Bird Sales) …….....................………………647 379795 Madera Mania (Los Gallardos) ….................……….667 562872 Pet Mates Pet transportation ...................................950 168508 Pets R Us (Las Buganvillas) ...................................950 133560 Pet Sitting in Your Home ………….......................…….637 061482 Rovers Return (Courier Service) ………....................617 588547 Tomasin (Aguilas) ……..............................................968 413972 Union Jack (Pet Transportation) ...........………………….902 109560 White Van Man Pet Transport ....................................634 779231

La Muralla (Mojácar Pueblo) .......................................950 472928 Napoli (Mojácar Pueblo) ...........................................950 472976 Osteria (Mojácar) (See p.7)..........................................950 615151 Ottocento (Mojácar Playa) .........................................950 615100 Pizzeria Gallo (Aguilas) …...........................................968 447862 Pizzeria D'Angelo (Mojácar Playa) .................................950 478517 Pizzeria El Desvío (Turre) .............................................607 804488 Pizzeria Portofino (Mojácar) .........................................950 472809 Pizzeria-Restaurante Mari Cruz (Turre) ….............…….950 479646 Pizzería Quick (Garrucha) .............................................950 132305 PHOTOGRAPHIC SERVICES Provenzal (Mojácar Playa) ..........................................950 478308 20seven photography ................................................633 773563 Pulcinella (Mojácar Pueblo) ……...................................950 478401 Almería-Fotografía .....................................................663 627942 Samz (Los Gallardos) ..................................................950 398981 Chincheto (Mojácar) ....................................................687 489182 DesignaMagik (Albox) ........................950 121108 / 637 014212 PLASTERERS Fotomicar (Lyle Mallen) .............................................620 786914 David Pritchard Construcciones .................................617 698418 Indigo Photography ...................................................637 974793 Paul Morrison (See front cover)....…….634 327201 / 661 129028 I-Spy360 Virtual Tours ......................950 137177 / 680 272822 PLUMBERS neö-cöpy (Vera) …...................………..950 390424 / 622 262100 Omar De La Cruz ………..........………950 460213 / 609 284852 24hr Casaserve ..............................................950 466438 / 676 3062699 Paul Paddison .........................................................654 045911 365 Plumbing Services .............................................627 292601 Professional Video Services ......................................647 202599 A-Z Plumbing & Heating …………..….616 888058 / 662 342669 Rod Westwood ………........................950 472321 / 609 611207 A1 Services ………...............................................…..697 631458 The Image Suite …….............................…........................647 918 848 Alex Baker (Plumbing & Heating) .......652 779399 / 950 069441 Toros Bravos ............................................................607 117174 Andy (Mojácar) ........................................................697 302039

PHOTOCOPIES & SCANS PC Playa C.B. (Mojácar) ……...................................950 475712

PHYSIOTHERAPY Centro Physis (Olula del Rio) ......................................695 355381 Ignacio López de la Fuente (Mojácar) ......................627 244730 Physiotherapy Centre (Albox) ...........950 431463 / 657 516247 Remedio clinic (Mojacar) ....................950 472980 / 617 741564 Vitea Fisioterapia (Vera) ...................950 390655 / 663 024255

PIANO TUNER Terry …...................................................................…662 517106

PICTURE FRAMING Casa de Cabra (Albox)

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PIZZERIAS Antonella (Mojácar Playa) (See p.15)...............……..950 450215 Blanco Rossi (Mojácar Playa) ...................................950 472682 Bocapizza (Albox) ......................................................950 120506 Cafetería Levante (Mojácar) .....................................950 615224 Cafetería Pizzería Alcazaba ………...........................645 414793 Capri (Mojácar Playa) ................................................950 615067 Centro Plaza (Palomares) …...............................…..950 618614 Chili (Turre) ................................................................950 468425 El Ángel (Mojácar Pueblo) ...................950 478343 / 607 537101 El Gaucho (Mojácar Playa) .........................................950 478846 El Naranjo (Los Gallardos) …................................……950 398799 Enrico (Mojácar Playa) ...........................950 472995 / 634 899515 Felipe San Bernabé …............................……………….950 475966 Góndola (Garrucha) .....................................................950 133928 Imperial (Mojácar Playa) .....................)................….950 478098

Armadillo …..................................…950 528128 / 663 303350 Ashley Reliable Plumbing (Albox area)......................610 052407 Barry & Graham …................………........................620 112193 Blocked DrainsRUs ............................950 091109 / 648 768587 Charlie Fyre ..............................................................686 833444 Carlos (Saliente) Plumbing & Heating ..950 930900 / 968 969962 Cosy Casa Plumbing (Albox) ……............................950 425049 Fernando (Huércal Overa)...........................................677 549247 Francisco Montoya (Mojacar) …............………………..687 466352 Knowles & Abbott …….........................950 137197 / 606 807797 Smith Plumbing S.L. ..................................................950 468041

PLUMBING, HEATING & SOLAR SUPPLIES El Almacen del Instalador (El Real) ...............................950 459306

POOL COVERS Coverbox (Albox) …….................................................615 992007 Enclose My Pool ..................................606 040462 / 670 510097 Hispavan pool covers ........................950 047033 / 687 845730

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Call 670 84 92 65 or email almeriafocus@gmail.com Procare Pools (Arboleas) ..........................................642 370681 Proyectados Pool Sureste ............................................630 810299 Salvador (Pool Maintenance) ......................................696 426523 Sparkling Pools (Pool Cleaning) ….......................…….600 386437 Sundance Spas - Pool Maintenance S.L. ....................950 472845 Tanby Piscinas ............……….............950 468230 / 609 888549 The Property Shop Pool Maintenance …..................….950 475241 Triton Pool Cleaning ..............................................634 326322 Tropicana Pools (Antas) .......................950 069288 / 650 906114 True Blue Pools & Spas ..............................................661 148998 Underwater Pool Services …….....................................628 662582

POSTAL SERVICES Can Connect (Albox) …….........................................950 121149 C.A.T. Services (La Alfoquia) ..............950 634388 / 627 635514 Connexions (Turre) ..................................................950 479502 Forget-me-not (Las Buganvillas) ....................………..663 302740 Frankie’s Bar (Vera Playa) .........................................662 474861 Mail Boxes Etc (Vera) ................................................950 393835 Offex Spain ................................……..966 765950 / 661 386942 PC Playa C.B. (Mojácar) (DHL)...................................950 475712 Spanish Property Choice (Easypost) ..950 615388 / 635 722290 The Post Shop (Albox) ………..............950 064584 / 654 590258 Real Covers (Mojácar) ........................950 478763 / 609 667333 Total Entertainment (Turre) .........................................950 468295

PRINTING & GRAPHIC DESIGN A1 Cheapest Print ….....................................………622 493499 Arc Angel Services (Leaflets & Distribution) .950 469655 / 634 325185 Creative De Signs (La Alfoquía) ..............................687 620799 DesignaMagik (Albox) ........................950 121108 / 637 014212 Idea (Huércal Overa) ...............................................605 162709 Impresiones Directas (Albox) ………………950 430291 / 647 647926 Mail Boxes Etc (Vera) ............................................950 393835 Multi Service Costa Almeria ..............950 069645 / 676 661155 neö-cöpy (Vera) …...................………..950 390424 / 622 262100 PC Playa C.B. (Mojácar) ……...................................950 475712 POOLS & POOL MAINTENANCE Portilla Graficas ................................ 950 591900 / 605 162709 1 Stop Pool Shop ...............................950 104345 / 637 582696 Pronto Printing (La Buganvillas) (See front cover).....950 133492 24hr Casaserve .................................950 466438 / 676 306269 Racing Color S.L. (Antas) …................................…..950 459156 365 Cleaning & Maintenance .....................................627 292601 Sign Works (Baza)........................................................646 359837 Aguafer Piscinas S.L. ................................................950 617064 PROPERTY MAINTENANCE Aguagéstion Cantoria (Maintenance) ……….............653 078040 24hr Casaserve .....................................950 466438 / 676 306269 Aquazul Piscinas ….....................................................647 841750 365 Maintenance Services ...........................................627 292601 D & J Pritchard Construcciones ................................617 698418 Daniel ……………..................................................….642 236810 ABS Advanced Building Services ..............................687 846016 Exclusive Holiday Villas (See p.2)......634 389820 / 634 389831 Can I Help You (Vera) ………..................................691 662267 Guardian Angels (Pool Cleaning) …...950 466396 / 600 470778 Domus Vivendi (Marina de la Torre, Mojácar) 950 133607 / 635 189986 Heat My Pool ....................................950 528128 / 663 303350 Exclusive Holiday Villas (See p.95)......634 389820 / 634 389831 HM Heating ................................................................652 970608 Hire a Hubby …………........................950 436679 / 619 066022 Hidro-Sport S.L. (Pebbletec) .................................…950 581407 IDP Services …………................................................608 238775 IndalPool (Albox) …………...............................……..950 431859 Indalfutur S.L. (Mojácar) ……........….950 615156 / 609 026526 Mat Murray ...............................................................647 841750 J & J Property Care ....…….................950 452106 / 617 657414 Oasis Pool Cleaning Services ............634 332170 / 634 332178 Jasmine Construction C.B ..........................................659 185189 Pedro Suarez S.L. .....................................................950 478786 Mode Services ...................................950 525790 / 687 033106 Piscinas Miguel (Maintenance) .............950 478652 / 607 480865 Mojacar Estates ..........................................................950 478935 Pools & Piscinas (Cleaning - Bedar) ..........................637 915898 Procare Property Service (Arboleas) .......................642 370681 Pool Medics ……………...................................……….634 353525 S.M.S. Building Maintenance ……………950 930536 / 634 306690

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Triton Property Maintenance ...................................634 326322

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT & RENTALS 2Be Property Solutions (Huércal Overa)..950 616516 / 616 562447 Alhambra Holdings (Mojácar)...................950 475199 / 629 673450 Almería Property Services .....................950 060135 / 660 734323 Almeria Rentals ................................ 650 764623 / 648 523073 Apartamentos Torrelaguna (Las Buganvillas) .............950 132580 APT Lets (Valle del Este) …...............950 619227 / 626 578164 Blaumar (Huercal Overa) .....................950 135512 / 670 869533 Blue Sea Villas (Mojácar) …………......................….950 478643 Citrus Homes ...............................……......................638 849254 Coastal Properties (Mojácar) ...................................950 475235 Complete Holiday Care ....………........950 478612 / 610 808631

Elite Property Services ...............................................677 146592 Exclusive Holiday Villas (See p.95).....634 389820 / 634 389831 Holiday Home Europe .........................950 120210 / 654 590258 Homes & Beyond .....................................................950 132458 Indalfutur S.L. (Mojácar) ……........….950 615156 / 609 026526 Indalo Real Estate .............................950 091137 / 616 760409 Indasol Mojácar S.L. ..................……....................….950 472200 KJ Property Maintenance (Albox /Arboleas) ............608 625675 KW Resorts Holiday Rentals ......................0044 (0)1293 863320 Loufa S.L.(Mojácar Pueblo) …..........................……..950 472773 Mojácar Estates ........................................................950 478935 Mojácar Holiday Services .................950 699947 / 670 650872 Mojacar Homes 2006 S.L. ...............................................950 478 000 Mojácar Long Term Rentals …........................………950 478383 Mojácar Property Maintenance & Decorators ………..649 304441 Netforce .............................................. 646 042729 / 667 799796 New Wave Villas (Mojácar) ................950 475800 / 607 146352 Noble Services ...................................................... 692 188200

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PROPERTY PROMOTERS Almanzora S.L. (Desert Springs) ...............................950 467104 BMS Huerta Nueva ............................950 615035 / 669 355914 Elegant Homes S.L. ............................950 102332 / 687 629777 Elide Group S.L. …............….............950 390009 / 950 615076 El Pinar de Bédar ......................................................950 469496 Next Stop Almería ................................950 617518 / 678 034651 GM Associates (Mojácar) ……….........……..............…950 475225 Paradise Properties (Turre) .............950 468204 / 634 364266 Miramar (Marina Golf) ................................................950 397060 Price Brown Partnership (Mojácar) ............................950 478915 Multicasa Aguilas ......................................................968 493009 New Villas (Albox) ………………........………..............…950 121036 Nicla Property Consultancy S.L. .................................950 133508 Polansky and Associates ..........................................950 478086 Promobys …………….................................................950 618889

PROPERTY VALUATIONS Philip Chesler (Chartered Valuer) …................………687 814369

QUAD BIKES see Motorcycles RADIO STATIONS Cadena Ser Levante (Spanish, local and national) ....950 615006 Onda Aguilas (100.1) ….............................................968 447864 Rent Mojácar ............................................................950 615042 Plusfm ……….................................….609 818283 / 617 528121 Smooth FM online ...............................627 767254 / 634 357868 Spectrum FM (Coastal 90.8 & inland 96.1) ...................950 615142

REFRIGERATION MD Air Conditioning & Refrigeration SL .607 364917 / 607 366040 Thermotech …………….....................…950 069637 / 699 856372

REMOVALS & STORAGE See also Van & Man Hire A2B Removals (Spain/UK) …...........................……..634 249787 Andy (Trailer hire/drive) (Mojácar) ……...........…………..600 225 929 Countdown Removals (UK/Spain/UK) ..................…678 855994 Dave’s Transport (International / Local)....................620 049524 De Lima’s (Mojácar Playa)..................600 344565 / 647 006183

Rentmeahome .....................................951 914195 / 636 266641 Santiburi Properties (Cabrera) ....................................647 901478 Sierra property Rentals (Beédar) ...............................678 587007 Spanish Property Choice (Mojacar) ..... 950 475823 / 634 351562 Stoney's Property Services ………........671 896391 / 634 678651 Susana's Property Services ......................................649 759053

English Move (Tony) ….............................................699 819213 Indalo Transport .......................................................634 336468 J & B Removals (Albox) …......…………625 692273 / 616 888058 James & Son Removals, Storage & Pet Transportation .651 519307

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Albox Club de Tenis …….....................................…………..667 El Gallego ...........................................950 120590 / 615 La Cena ……........................................……………….950 La Parrilla ................................................................950 Mesón de Irene ………........................647 730103 / 950 The New Delhi (Indian) ……...........….950 431705 / 639

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Antas Asador Gloria …..............................…...950 453150 / 625 Cortijo Carlotta ......................................950 619226 / 638 El Fogon, Asador Argentino ........................................950 Mi Casa .................................................950 453007 / 950

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Arboleas El Mirador …………….............................................…678 Happy Garden .........................................................950 Hostal Meson ………..........................950 430137 / 635 Hotel Rural Azabache ............................................690

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Bédar Location Warehousing S.L. (Antas) .............................950 391412 Mal Van Man ............................................................662 569138 Moves2Spain (Antas) ..........................950 452869 / 661 969393 Orange Box ...........................................................610 887757 Reliable Removals (Albox) .UK 0044 1942 418951 Spain 664 857920 Speedlink Logistics (Garrucha) ...................................637 011686 Sprinter Services (Vera Playa) .............605 376873 / 950 609121 St. George’s European …UK 0044 207 193 5984 / 952 485984 Storage Solutions (Arboleas) ................950 930316 / 671 220105

El Elpalme …………...........................................…..950 469569 La Fuente .................................................................950 469185 Miramar .....................................................................950 469308

Cabrera Los Pastores .............................................................950 468002

Cortijo Grande Casa Los Pinos ……......................…..950 468236 / 619 136877

Cucador La Vida

……….................................….........……….950 634562

Desert Springs Resort El Chiringuito Pool Bar ………................................…678 746706 El Torrente Restaurant …....................................……637 861590 The Crocodile Club ...................................................678 746706

El Campico (Bédar-Lubrin) La Montaña ................................................................670 589788

El Marchal El Paniajo ................................................................950 477202

El Pinar Bar El Pinar ........................................634 363834 / 634 397559

Garrucha

Union Jack Removals (International) ….......………….902 109560 Angus & Hereford .....................................................950 Swift Transport (Arboleas) ........................................618 511234 Casa Adriana ...........................................................950 The Attic (House Clearance) …….….672 184354 / 648 250699 Góndola ....................................................................950 La Diligencia 1880 …...............………..950 460949 / 627 RESTAURANTS Plazoleta ……….........................................…….666 See also Chinese Restaurants & Pizzerias La Restaurante Andalucia ..............................................950 Agua Amarga Restaurante Azul, Hotel Tikar ...................................950 La Chumbera ............................................................950 168321 Restaurant Family ......................................................950 138014 Rincón del Puerto …….......................950 133042 / 950 Zak’s Plaice Fish & Chips ..............................……….950

Aguilas

460588 133154 133928 949392 711997 460604 617131 133043 133193

Carlos III ..................................................................968 411650 La Alfoquía El Faro .....................................................................968 412883 Beccy’s Bar La Unión .................................................950 634533 El Guacamole (Mexican) ...........................................968 413491 El Local ……………….............................................….633 684855

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Los Mellízos …………................................……………667 919025 Asador Ayerbe ..........................................................950 Azeefa (Indian) ...................................950 109758 / 660 Las Alparatas La Capilla (See p.11) ................................................950 479305 Badgers ...................................................................950 Bar Alizee ...............................................................950 Lijar Beachcomber …..................................................…..950 Mesón La Hoya ........................................................638 298507 Burladero ...................................................................950 Limaria Cafetería Pizzería Alcazaba ………...........................645 Welcome Stranger …........................………...........….950 432719 Cantina Don Pancho ................................................950 Los Castaños Capri (Italian) (See p.35)............................................950 Cortijo Las Piezas ........................……..950 951498 / 634 780943 Captain’s Tapas Bar & Restaurant ...........................617 Casa Egea .................................................................950 Los Gallardos Apolo ……...................................................…………..600 495182 La Cumbre ...................................... 950 888126 / 629 030438 Meson Verfran ..............................................………637 810143 Miraflores ...........................................679 970399 / 609 506869

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Lucainena de Las Torres Venta el Museo ........................................................950 364200

Mojácar See also Mojácar Pueblo Al Punto (Brazilian) ..................................................950 475899 Antonella (Italian) (See p.15)............................……..950 450215 Arriba ................................................950 615591 / 654 595826 Casablanca ...............................................................950 472474 Cowboy Cocina ..........................................................950 472924 Delfín Dorado......................................950 475212 / 645 220095 Deseo ....................................................................670 018035 Dolce Vita ...............................................................950 478470 El Albir .....................................................................670 500843 El Barrio Libre .............................................................950 475739 El Corralejo (Mexican) ..............................................950 615537 El Gaucho ................................................................950 478846 Enrico (Mojácar Playa) ......................950 472995 / 634 899515 Eudoxia (Greek) ……….................................………. 663 314445

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Call 670 84 92 65 or email almeriafocus@gmail.com Napoli (Italian) (See p. 13)........................................950 472976 Neo Beach Club .(See p.29).....................……………..950 473006 Neptuno Beach Club (See p.17).............................…616 005387 Omega ........................................................................950 475317 Ostería Ristorante Italiano (See p.7).........................950 615151 Ottocento (Italian).......................................................950 615100 Palacio Imperial Marina (Thai, Japanese, Chinese) ...950 472208 Parador de Mojácar ...................................................950 478250 Pastis (French) ..........................................................950 091827 Playa Blanca ............................................................950 473001 Posada del Candil, Hostal La Parata .....950 472670 / 605 280984 Restaurante Mediterráneo ..........................................950 472268 Sal Marina .................................................................950 472405 The Crazy Cow ……………........………697 465620 / 634 386140 The Irish Rover ........................................................950 473135 The Kimrick .................................................................950 475198 The Lemon Lounge …………...............................…….950 472659 The Phoenician Golf (See p.3) ................................603 279612 Torre Bahía ...............................................................950 478651 Viva .........................................................................637 270594

Mojácar Pueblo Felipe San Bernabé …........................……………….950 475966 Imperial (Italian) .......................................................950 478098 Isabel .........................................................................950 475941 Karma (Indian) (See back cover)............950 615231 / 600 483614 La Bola .......................................................................950 478408 La Cabaña ..................................................................950 615179 La Cantina (Mexican) ................................................950 478941 La Caracola .............................................................622 520925 La Cometa ...............................................................950 615209 La Estancia …….............................................………654 562396 La Gaviota ……………...............................................950 472117 La Lupe …………….........…………….950 475980 / 610 230816 La Mar Salada ........................................................950 472181 La Parata (See p.7)..............................................…950 478186 La Peseta …………......................................…………950 472292 Los Amigos …….................................…………………950 478489 Meson Mémé …........…………………..674 141159 / 647 954405 Mandala Beach Club ................................................950 437131 Meson de Perico ....................................................950 615582 Mountains of the Moon (Indian) ..............................950 472002 Mojo’s ..............................................950 808545 / 674 113218

Arlequíno ..........................................950 478037 / 649 337781 Casa Minguito ………...............................................950 478614 El Ángel ..........................................950 478343 / 607 537101 El Antler ……....................................................……600 540661 El Reclamo …….......................................................950 472881 Napoli (Italian) .........................................................950 472976 Pulcinella (Italian) ......................................................950 478401 Restaurante Aires del Sur ................606 061811 / 950 478014 Restaurante Mamabel's ....................... 663 700542 / 950 472448 Rincón de Embrujo …....................…………………….600 531270 Rincon de Zahorí ................................630 314400 / 625 103672

Palomares Oasis Bar & Restaurant ...............................................950 888476

Partaloa Mis Amigos ..............................................…………….671 608498

Pulpí El Saloon .....................................................................665 731798

Pueblo Laguna Dalí ............................................................................950 132345 Restaurant Laguna …………….........................……..950 132566

San Juan de Los Terreros Mi Cortijo …………......................................................950 466323

Santopetar El Molino ....................................................................950 930179

Turre Chili .................................................608 802227 / 950 468425 Greg & Co ..............................................................950 617698 Hostal Rural .............................................................950 478806 La Estancia (Argentinean) ….............654 562449 / 695 167831 La Pará …………………….................................…….637 545590 Pizzeria El Desvío (Turre) ........................................607 804488 Pizzeria-Restaurante Mari Cruz ……....................…..950 479646 Taj (Indian) ..................................................................950 479607

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RETRACTABLE ROOF SYSTEMS Lifestyle Enclosures Europe S.L. …....950 459060 / 649 482677

ROOFING Alan ……...........................................….950 450347 / 600 268176

RUGS & CARPETS Albox Rugs (Albox) ...........................607 375697 / 950 633149

Urcal The Palms ………….................................................678 832036

Vera Carmona ...................................................................950 390760 Casa de la Vega ......................................................950 391208 Cortijo Albari ..............................................................950 391706 Gran Muralla (Wok Buffet) ..........................................950 391691 P & R Direct (Antas, El Real)..............678 048808 / 665 258680

Vera Playa b2 Mohana (Argentinean) ........................................678 El Balconcito .............................................................635 La Buena Mesa ……………................950 467222 / 610 La Pampa (Argentinean Grill) ……….950 397702 / 671 Lua (Italian) ...............................................................950 The Blue Parrot ......................................................950

642856 RURAL TOURISM 589909 2 Poplars (Velez Blanco) ……...............................….670 243856 356387 Cortijo Pocio de la Nava (Mojácar) ............................670 777752 653116 Mi Abuela Maria (Mojácar) ……..........................……659 198424 478202 SATELLITE TV 467682 ABC (A Better Climate) (See p.23)...647 247494 / 950 092604 Villaricos ACS (Vera)..........................................696 049588 / 950 467832 Goah ........................................................................950 467030 Cuevasat ...........................................950 523740 / 628 153340 La Esperanza ............................................................625 737025 dmatch digital services SL (See p.13) 950 472947 / 670 084438 Los Angeles ..............................................................617 952760 Europa-digital ....................................950 133233 / 678 332815 GSF Communications (Mojácar) ..................................950 473102 Skystars (Albox) ......... .......................687 042335 / 667 366797 Solo Satellite & Air Conditioning ........950 528334 / 699 909737

Los Conteros ......................................950 618629 / 699 010705 Don Tadeo ..................................................................670 860386

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SECURITY & SAFES See Alarms SEPTIC TANK SERVICE Drainage Solutions …...........………….616 531283 / 670 Blocked DrainsRUs ............................950 091109 / 648 Ginés Millán (All areas) ……….............(after 4pm) 607 Lymasur (Vera) ……..........................950 390732 / 609 Septic Tanks Cleaned ……….....................…………..675

088966 768587 366355 442695 838808

SEWING

SCREENED PATIO & POOL ENCLOSURES Enclose My Pool ...............................606 040462 / Inside Out In Europe S.L. ………......677 114576 / Lifestyle Enclosures Europe S.L. …….950 459060 / Screenmasters .........................……..680 777789 /

670 695 649 677

Aldana Dressmaking & Alterations …..........………….658 588439 Alice .........................................................................666 617037 Bewitching Stitching (Arboleas Area) ……..............…666 056788 Coser y Planchar (Zoco Centre, Mojácar Playa) ….680 163780 Coser y Planchar (Vera) .........................................689 303765 J.F.M. Modas Sedal (Turre) ..............950 468031 / 606 945502 House of James (Zurgena) .....................................649 503875 Lola Alterations & Repairs (Mojácar Playa) .950 475994 / 637 963835 North East South West .....................950 069665 / 671 273335 Sewing Problems ......................................................950 479278 Shandmade (knit & sew) ............................................630 833873 Solo Style .............................................950 528334 / 626 319907

SHOE REPAIRS 510097 Shoe Repairs (Mojácar Playa) ..................................663 330972 118960 482677 152911

SHOPPING CENTRES Centro Mediterráneo (Almería) ..................................950 144287 The Patio People ………….......................................610 345011 Gran Plaza (Roquetas de Mar) ..................................950 328732 Uk Pool Enclosures ……...............……671 208847 / 677 351324

SIGNS (Shop & Vehicle)

SCUBA DIVING Buceo (Aguilas) ……………......................................968 Buceo Mojácar ..................................950 472760 / 629 Molasub (Villaricos) ............................950 467572 / 675 SES (Aguilas) ………..................................................669

SECOND HAND Anne’s Treasure Trove (Turre) ..................................950 De Lima’s Quality Used Furniture (Mojácar Playa)....600 Designer Thrift (Albox) ...........................................950 Merka Recycla (Huércal Overa) .........950 616683 / 666 Second Hand Furniture (Mojácar Playa) …………….600

493215 049229 321404 040963

Creative De Signs (La Alfoquía) ..............................687 Grafitec Signs ………................................................687 Ian (Hand Painted) …………….....................………..634 Idea (Huércal Overa) ...............................................605 Portilla Graficas .......................................................605 Wrap It Up .................................................................679

620799 953722 313796 162709 162709 695999

SKIN TREATMENTS 930462 Francesca Herman (See p.19)....….......................….687 480694 344565 SKIP HIRE 064576 577006 Aridos Mojácar S.L. .................................................650 914257 268176 Servacon .................................................................950 475853

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Davies Solicitors (Mojácar) ........................................950 472775 SNOOKER HALLS CD Snooker Mojácar ............................634 364311 / 609 026526 Domus Vivendi (Marina de la Torre, Mojácar) 950 133607 / 635 189986 Euro Abogados (Las Buganvillas) ..............................950 617017 Javier Loustau (Mojácar) .........................................950 475086 José Francisco López Molina ...............950 133607 / 635 189986 Martínez Echevarría (Mojácar) .................................950 268438 Miguel Angel Rojas Benitez .......................................950 615404 Pablo Suarez (Purchena) ..........................................610 014680 Mundi Abogados (Las Buganvillas) ........................950 460999

SOLAR ENERGY See also Alternative Energy

d match digital services (See page 13).......................950 Ecocorp .....................................................................671 HM Heating ................................................................652 Hi-Tec Solar (Turre) ............................609 888549 / 950 Hispavan Solar ..................................950 047033 / 687 Solartech (Las Buganvillas) …..............................….950 Sunergy Almeria ........................................................636

472947 716597 970608 468230 845730 139568 261240

SOLICITORS AG-2 Asesores / Silvia Muñoz (Vera) …...............…..950 133617 Alonso & Garrido (Albox) ...........................................950 121040 Alonso & Haro (Vera) ..............................................950 392208 AM & RG (Mojácar) ………….............950 478984 / 649 286437 AVSA Lawyers (Aguilas) ..........................................968 446576 Babelia (Mojácar Playa) ………................................950 473046 C & P Solicitors (Mojácar) ……………950 460731 / 675 383 160 Casas Almería (Huércal Overa) .................................950 134434 Ross Legal Services (Aguilas) .................................968 412321 Ruiz Orozco (Vera) ..................................................950 390282 Saugar Abogados (Mojácar) ......................................950 615038

SPAS Hispavan Caldera Spas ....................950 047033 / 687 845730 Sundance Spas (Mojácar) .........................................950 472845 Terrapilar (Antas, ElReal) ...........................................950 459100

SPA SERVICING & CLEANING True Blue Pools & Spas ..........................................661 148998

SPORTS & REMEDIAL MASSAGE Debbie James ..........................................................687 619239 Fabienne Coatrieux (Mojácar Playa) .........................634 300244 Ray Daniel ……...................………...........................617 741564

STAINED GLASS Janet Broady ….............................…..950 130627 / 628 809027 Keith ……………….................................................…..625 167081

STONEMASON The Stonemason - Ben Blake …….......................….652 294131

SURVEYORS Philip Chesler (Chartered Surveyor).............................687 814369 Property Inspection Report (Architect D. González) ..686 846624

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Sapphire Surveyors ………...................950 064725 / 671 208782 Telitec Connections S.L. ..............……902 889070 / 965 743473 WiFi Internet .............................................................950 615156

SWEET SHOPS

Forget Me Not (Las Buganvillas)..............................663 302740 TILING & PATIO WORK La Vida Dulce Sweet shop (Albox) .........................671 851135 1 Stop Paving (Albox) ………................................…634 313939 365 Tiling Services.....................................................627 292601 TAKEAWAYS A1 Services ………...............................................…..697 631458 See also Chinese Restaurants, Fish ABS Advanced Building Services ..............................687 846016 A.J.B. Tiling Services ...............................................687 024884 & Chips & Pizzerias Azeefa (Indian, Mojácar Playa) .............950 109758 / 660 173987 Andalucian Con Co Print .........................................628 408197 Cornish Pride (Albox) …....................................………666 618933 Arboleas Paving ……………...............................…….636 092632 Enrico (Mojácar Playa) ..........................950 472995 / 634 899515 Borders .....................................................................647 803030 Karma (Indian, Mojácar Playa) ...................................950 475788 David Hockley .....................................950 472293 / 610 239584 Taj (Indian, Turre) ........................................................950 479607 Garden Works .....................................950 133755 / 666 847583 Zak’s Plaice Fish & Chips (Garrucha) …...............…..950 133193 Mode Services ...................................950 525790 / 687 033106 Saxon’s Complete Building Services ......618 920126 / 686 377172 TATTOO ARTISTS Steve Holman .......................................................... 697 678708 Oscar (Mojácar Pueblo) …................................…….629 944374 Vision Design & Build ...............................................672 153298

TAXIS (Legal)

TIMBER SUPPLIERS

Levante Area Taxis (Mojácar, Turre, Los Gallardos, Bédar, Garrucha, Wood2Go ..............................................950 614050 / 606 156151 Vera, Cuevas, Antas) ............................................950 226161

TOURIST ATTRACTIONS

Almería Castle ………............................................…950 271617 Almería Solar Centre ( Nr.Tabernas) ....950 387990 / 670 866122 Aquarium (Roquetas de Mar) ...................................950 160036 Camelus (Mojácar Camel Rides) ………663 930272 / 950 100076 Fort Bravo – Western theme park (Tabernas) .....….950 165405 Nautarium (Sea Museum) (Garrucha) ………………….950 139554 Oasys Western Park & Zoo (Tabernas) ….............….950 365236 Tanks in Spain (tank trips) ..............950 527003 / 663 758113 Water Park (Vera Playa) …...................................…..902 361294 Western Leone Theme park (Tabernas) …............…950 165405

TRANSLATING see Interpreters TRAVEL

TELECOMMUNICATIONS Albox-Online ………..............................…………….950 091111 AlmeriNet-Cheap Calls .........................950 479517 / 627 027758 Euphony Mojacar .........................................................677 146592 Connexions (Turre) ..................................................950 479502 Indalphone ...............................(Mojácar) 950 475784 / 622 455 608

Autocares Rodriguez (Coaches) …………................950 Halcón Viajes (Vera) ................................................950 Ferri Tours (Mojácar) .................................................950 Mojácar Tours (Mojácar Playa) ..........................…..950 Thomas Cook Holidays (Roquetas) ...........................950 Viajes Yedra Tours (Aguilas) ...................................968 Viajes Zafiro Tours (Aguilas) ....................................968 Zafiro Tours (Albox) ………..................................……950

469061 393472 472333 475757 334196 412498 410197 121021

TUITION

Indalphone ...........................................(Huércal-Overa) 950 471470 GSF Communications (Mojácar) ..................................950 473102 MaxiMovil – Plus S.L. Orange ................................950 393538 Next ..........................................................................950 479369 Servcom (Turre) ........................................................902 023268

Alpha Spanish Tuition .......................950 133508 / 627 670255 Computer Training & Tuition Call Out (Dani) ...........678 490639 Dave Eccles (Drum lessons) ..............950 525790 / 687 033106 ELC Education & Language Centre .........................950 615489 English language tuition …….....................................666 249197 Espanglish .........................................950 390037 / 950 392876 Gemma (Spanish classes) ....................................600 804248 Girasol, Albox (Spanish) ..........................................639 089170 Guillermo (Spanish conversation, Antas)...................647 525639 Guitar Lessons ………….....................................…..667 989270 Guitar Lessons (Chris Pottle) ................................950 437606

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Guitar, Bass, Music Theory Tuition (Almanzora area) 681 286291 Jane Catchlove (Piano/keyboards/violin A.R.C.M) ...950 634402 Jose (Spanish Lessons) ..........................................667 303376 Kinder Garrucha (Bilingual Education Centre)..950 047026 / 671 608519 La Galeria Art Classes (Albox) …..............................663 341904 Laberinto (Spanish, English, French, Dutch) .............609 781438 Leticia (Spanish Conversation) ……......................…950 615566 Marcela Chávez (Spanish-English school support)....676 951352 Native Spanish Teacher (All levels) ………………….670 619017 Native Spanish Tuition ..............................................661 654812 Pencils English Academy (Garrucha)..........................634 314110 Penny Baltrus (Piano) ...............................................662 517106 Piano (Mojácar) …………............……950 069803 / 667 408941 Piano tuition. Terry Peace (Limaria/Albox.) ...............868 931815 Professional Writing Services …..........………………..662 067490 Sam Catchlove (Professional drum/latin percussion) ..950 634402 Sarah Dyson (Computer tuition) …....................……687 632435 Tennis Coach (Diego Rodriguez) ........950 393851 / 607 021280 The I.T.Teacher (Computer Tuition)...............................695 280699 Wind Instruments .....................................................659 022604

White Van Man (Paul) ...............................................634 779231

VEHICLE IMPORTATION Arboleas Car Centre S.L. ...................672 755532 / 672 Fernando ................................................................. 677 Help with Papers (Mojacar) ......................................634 Hispavan vehicle importation ..............950 047033 / 687 Talleres Daydo (Antas Real) ….……….950 459116 / 607

755522 549247 369399 845730 373298

VEHICLE REPAIRS

TV & AUDIO REPAIRS

Arboleas Car Centre S.L. ...................672 755532 / 672 755522 Ponce S.L. (Garrucha) ..............................................950 617181 Auto Corner (Turre/Los Gallardos) ….950 069198 / 667 439671 Seth Pittham (Zurgena).......................950 634477 / 666 826886

UNIFORMS Tikka Uniforms & Shoes (Mojácar) …..........................950 472662 Uniformes de Levante (Los Gallardos & Vera) ..........902 110218

UPHOLSTERY Albox Rugs (upholstery cleaning) .............................950 633149 Almeria Upholstery Cleaning ...............664 503597 / 634 320990 Curtains with Style (Fabrics) ............ 950 069032 / 678 811125 Suite Dreams (Upholstery Cleaning) .....950 069385 / 697 990315 Unicraft (Upholstery) .................................................692 176069

VAN & MAN HIRE See also Removals & Storage A-A Cargo …………...........................950 064778 / 634 337185 Andy (Trailer hire/drive) (Mojácar) ……...........…………..600 225 929 IDP Services ……........................................................608 238775 Indalo Transport .......................................................634 336468 Justin ……….........................................................….627 907207 Mal Van Man ............................................................662 569138 Storage Solutions (Arboleas) ................950 930316 / 671 220105 Way 2 Go (UK/Spain) ……UK 0044 208 0904292 / 965 794682

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Auto Shine Body Repairs ………........607 324623 / 607 324624 CostaCoches ...........................................................950 459209 Mojácar Motors (Workshop) ……..............................950 478335 Ralf Motors Levante SL ...............................................950 393776 SRS Vehicle Services ................................................950 449095 Steve Kelly (Auto Electrician) Mojácar …..........……..607 373324 Taller Daydo (El Real) .........................950 459116 / 607 373298

VEHICLE SALES

Talleres Azor ..(Mojácar) 950 478519 ..............(Vera) 950 Talleres Fad (Aguilas) …...........................................968 Talleres Vizcaino (Mojácar) ........................................950 Tyre King (El Real) ................................................950

391400 447565 472104 459253

Auto Corner (Turre/Los Gallardos) ….950 069198 / 667 439671 Automobiles Bajuma S.L. (Antas) .............................662 167758 Automobiles Playcar SLU ...................950 459302 / 672 737663 CostaCoches (Antas, El Real).....................................950 459209 Kia Motors (Vera) Stuart Campbell ….................…..667 549649 Mojácar Motors ...950 472056 ................(Workshop) 950 478335 Nissan (Albox) ………..................................................950 430856 Pit Stop (Oria) ……………....................................…..950 124828 SRS Vehicle Services ................................................950 449095 Taller Daydo (Antas) …...............……950 459116 / 607 373298 Talleres Azor ...............(Mojácar) 950 478519 (Vera) 950 391400

VEHICLE SHIPPING Car Shipping ………………UK 0044 1704 575983 / 671 101220

VETS Astrid (Mojácar) ..............950 472252 Emergencies: 629 099920

Clinica (Albox) ...............950 430814 Emergencies: Clinica Huellas (Aguilas) ...968 447877 Emergencies CliniVet (Turre) …..........................…..950 069780 / Costa Indalo (Mojácar) ....950 475213 Emergencies:

617 629 626 659

305784 445327 171999 957942

VEHICLE REPAIRS (MOBILE) Adam .........................................................................693 Albox Service Centre S.L. …....................................662 Auto Frio .............................................950 104488 / 600 Auto Tune ...............................................................600 Cool Air (Air Conditioning) .................950 472432 / 673 DB Autos (Kyle) ……………...............................…….678 Mike's Mobile Mechanics ….........…….628 350178 / 636 Mobile Tyre Service ..................................................672 Rod's Autos ………..............................950 069480 / 678

706360 093051 827517 827517 195872 487689 824974 798173 955607

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Egesta Centro Vetinario (Vélez Rubio) ..950 411208 / 608 438683 Europa (Mojácar) .................950472262 Emergencies: 629 099921 Javier .............(Garrucha) 950 132200 Emergencies: 619 236059 Veravet (Vera Town) …............…............................….667 304876

WASHING MACHINE REPAIRS Rod Bridges ………...............................950 473035 / 687 261280

WATER (Tanker Delivery) Sierra Cabrera Water ...................…………………….693 866558

WATER TREATMENTS Ashley Reliable Plumbing ………..........................…..610 052407 Healthy H2O .....................................968 437270 / 647 424430 Ortega Windows & Doors .......................................950 090625 JF Supplies Albox ………...............….950 064315 / 660 350246 Planet Windows …...............................950 449639 / 664 327863 Water Filters ……................................................…….600 063303 Plas-Tech Windows ...................................................600 320761 Speedyfit (See p.4)..................................950 439228 / 600 006032 WEB DESIGN Standard Windows (Antas) ........................................950 393121 A1 Web Design ………..........................................….622 493499 Cuantiva Mobile Web Design & SEO 950 472662 / 664 704008 WINDSCREENS Divine Logix ...........................................................617 401332 Guardian Express ….......................................……..902 111555 EyeOut.net ............................................................. 950 460814 Pro Sun Solutions ....................................................679 695999 I.b.Limaria Website Construction ..........................868 931815 WINES Image Suite ………........................................................647 918 848 Bodegas Fuente Victoria (Mojácar outlet) ................ 950 478786 Limon-group .......................................868 931841 / 659 306519 MODS ........................................................................600 284975 Bodega Gran Baco (Aguilas) .............................…..968 411538 Multi Service Costa Almeria ..............950 069645 / 676 661155 Enoteca Tikar (Garrucha) ……...........................….950 617131 Paginasweb .......................................902 005799 / 911 011505 Isalva (Palomares) ………..........................................615 265092 Red Y Web .................................................................661 463834 Valley Wines and Beer ..........................................662 153834 Sicbero Computer, Website & Networking Serv. 950 467020 / 693 631103 WOOD & PELLET STOVES WebIndalo .................................................................648 514323 Chimeneas Acar (Albox) ...........................................950 120077 WEDDING & PARTY PLANNING Chimeneas Mojácar S.L. (Mojácar Playa) ..............950 472135 Weddings in Spain .....................................................950 475826

WEIGHT LOSS See Diet Plans & Weight Loss WINDOW CLEANING Clearview Window Cleaning ...................................636 092632 Cristal Clear Windows (Mojácar) …..........……………634 347193 J&A Window Cleaning Services ..........950 122452 / 689 548824 James & Craig ......................................634 351052 / 652 294104 Lady Jane Window Cleaning (Arboleas) ......................634 255373 Portilla Window Cleaning ..........................................605 162709 Mick ...........................................................................634 327075 Enrique Aguirre S.L. (Garrucha) .................................950 460028 Teresa Jimenéz …………….............................……..636 119538 ZOO & PARK Woody the Window Cleaner (Almanzora Valley) .......634 349665 Oasys (Tabernas) ....................................................950 365236

WINDOW TINTING Pro Sun Solutions ......................................................679 695999

WINDOWS & DOORS Alan Barker ........................................950 450174 / 600 268176 Andalucian Glass C.B. ........................630 231644 / 636 838484 Direct Trade Windows ............................................. 662 118785 Elper Alutol S.L. .........................................................639 212220 Enrique Aguirre S.L. (Garrucha) .................................950 460028 Interglaze ……..............................….950 121909 / 680 743311 Mojácar Windows & Doors S.L. ..........950 473104 / 669 143036

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What’s On Ballet The Víctor Ullate Internationally famous ballet company perform “Jaleos” “Y” & “Après toi” on March 21st at 9.30pm, Auditorio Maestro Padilla, Almería city. Tickets are 20 & 23 euros.

Theatre “Jornadas de Teatro del Siglo de Oro de Almería XXX1” is a travelling theatre and cultural event subsidised by various bodies, designed to bring these events to various municipalities. It comes to Olula del Rio on March 17th, VélezRubio March 18th, Fiñana March 20th, Cuevas del Almanzora March 20th, and Huércal-Overa on April 9th. More information is available from the local tourist offices or town halls.

at the port area. On Friday, March 7th there is a drag queen procession starting at 6pm.

Concerts The Almería city municipal band and the La Duda Teatro company perform “La Lámpara de Aladino” (Aladdin's Lamp) on Sunday, March 23rd at 12 noon, Auditorio Maestro Padilla, Almería city. This is billed as a family and children spectacular and admission is 5 euros.

Manu Carrasco, the celebrated Spanish rock/pop artist comes to the Auditorio Maestro Padilla, Almería city, on March 8th at 10pm. He is performing a selection of songs from the 10 years since he produced his first album. His latest album is entitled ‘Confieso

Opera The Ópera Duende company perform Mozart's “Magic Flute” opera on March 20th at 8pm, Auditorio Maestro Padilla, Almería city. Tickets are 10 & 12 euros.

Cinema Huércal-Overa are showing a series of films in their original English language. “The Hobbit” is on T h u r s d a y , M a r c h 13 t h .

Performances start at 8pm at the municipal cinema. Ticket prices are a nominal amount.

Aguilas Carnival The assorted carnival events started on February 27th. The large processions are on Sunday, March 2nd; Tuesday, March 4th; & Saturday, March 8th, all starting off from 6pm. Fireworks ends the carnival on March 8th at midnight

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Que He Sentido’ (I confess that I have felt) recorded in London and produced by the double Grammy winner Martin Terefe, along with three new compositions. Tickets are 22, 28 or 30 euros, or VIP entrance 38 euros.

Tickets for concerts in Almería from the municipal ticket office in the Teatro Apolo, 25 Rambla Obispo Orberá, Almería city, tel: 950 230 922. Mon- Fri, 10.30am1.30pm & 6-8pm, or Saturdays, 11am-1pm. Tickets can be purchased from 2 hours before performances at the venue or from www.ticketmaster.es or call Ticketmaster: 902 1500 25. Main branches of ‘CaixaBank’ have machines which issue tickets; including Vera near the church square.

What’s On Tourist Festival La Feria Turismo del Almanzora is a tourist related event to be held in the old railway station at Zurgena on March 15th & 16th. It is designed to link all the tourist attractions in the area with cultural, gastronomy, nature activities, rural tourism, and round table meetings. There will be food promotions and bar and restaurant space. Anybody or p e r s o n th a t wa n t s to b e represented can contact the Zurgena councillor for tourism, Sampo Kullervo Penttila, at a cost of 50 euros.

Exhibitions The painter, Francisco Alcaraz, has 60 of his paintings on exhibition until March 10th in Almería city.

Now aged 88 he is considered one of the most important painters from Almería province and has won many awards and held exhibitions throughout the world. He is considered as important as Picasso.

The exhibition can be seen in El Patio de Luces exhibition area of the Almería Diputación building, Navarro Rodrigo 17, Almería city.

Open, Mon - Fri, 10am-8pm.

2014 “Itinerarte” travelling Contempor y Ar t exhibition organized by the Junta de Andalucía. This features 41 works by 8 artists. The exhibition can be seen January 29th - March 9th at the Teatro Municipal, Almocíta.

March 9th-April 27th at the Aula Polivante de la Escuela de Cine, Tabernas. May 7th- June 15th at the Sala Exposiciones, Purchena.

“Historia del Carnaval en La Comarca del Levante Almeriense” is an exhibition of carnival related items from this Levante region. The exhibition is at the Mojácar Centro Municipal de Arte, beside the village fuente. It can be seen until March 15th on

Picasso. An exhibition of 51 rare works and techniques by Picasso can be seen in Almería city until March 24th. The collection included c e r a m i c s , e n g r av i n g s , a n d lithographs, and illustrates the use of a variety of artistic mediums.

The exhibition has been organized by the 'Unicaja' art foundation and can be seen at their cultural gallery, Centro Unicaja de Cultura, 11 Paseo de Almería, Almería city. Open Mon - Sat, 11am-2pm, and every evening except Saturday, 6pm-9pm.

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Monday to Saturday from 9am2pm, and Sudays from 10am-2pm.

Closed Tuesdays.

Miscellaneous Dames in Turre will meet on Monday, March 31st, at the Centre de Usos Múltiples, Turre, at 11am when our speaker will be Gerry Hughes. Gerry was a Redcoat so he is sure to have plenty of interesting tales to tell us. Come along as we are sure to be in for a very amusing meeting. For more information contact our Secretary Pam Smith: 950475418 or President Lesley Barlow: 950478633 Painting by Francisco Alcaraz

What’s On Vera and District Lions Club Monthly Draw. The cost is just 10 euros per year, payable before 1st April, which gives you a number in 12 draws through-out the year. To purchase a number, please contact Lion Jill Morley on 662012181. Vera Lions Club raises money throughout the year to help support local good causes and is grateful for all the suppor t from local people.

Forum Golf Society Events 7th March, Team Bowmaker at Lorca;15th March, Quiz Night & Meal at Jacks in Albox; 21st March Stableford at Valle del Este - Contact P h i l E l a m o n 6 6 6 8 47 8 4 0 philjelam@yahoo.co.uk, www.forumgolfsociety.webs.com PAWS A Book, CD and DVD sale is held every second Tuesday of the month at the Beachcomber Bar, Mojacar Playa, 11am - 1 pm to raise funds for the Mojácar PAWS Cattery.

Club Taurino Mojacar Did you miss the fabulous 'Las Fallas' in Valencia last year? Then book with us for March 18th-20th 2014, B/B in 4* Spa Hotel. 210 euros p/p based on 2 sharing. Contact Mike or Audrey on 950 475 261 or see www.club-taurino-mojacar.com Trips by Carlos March 8th, trip to the Roquetas Auditorium to see the Abba Symphonic Tribute concert with the one world orchestra, singers and rock band. Ticket and coach 59 euros. These are the same performers who have performed the acclaimed Queen Symphonic Tribute previously.

March 16th, Cartagena trip to see the opera “Turandot” by Puccini, with a total of 100 performers. Ticket and coach 55 euros.

May 19th-23rd inclusive, trip to

Morocco, 5 days and 4 nights in 4* hotel with half board in the Ciudad del Norte. All inclusive price of 440 euros per person.

Lorca trip, April 26th to see performance of Tchaikovsky “Sleeping Beauty” by the renowned company, Moldavia National Opera & Ballet Group, considered the best company in Eastern Europe. Coach and ticket included in price of 48 euros per person.

Trip to Guadalest in Alicante province, May10th. Guadalest is a famous 500 metre high mountain village and castle overlooking a spring water lake, voted number one tourist attraction in Alicante region. The visit also includes entry to the amazing “Micro-Miniatures” museum. Coach, restaurant lunch and museum entry; all inclusive price of 65 euros per person.

For info & bookings call Carlos on 610 681 068 or 950 525 761.

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What’s On Market Days Monday: Tuesday: Wednesday: Thursday: Friday: Saturday: Sunday:

Huércal-Overa, Antas, Berja Albox, Los Gallardos, Cuevas del Almanzora Mojácar, Bédar, Lubrin, Vélez Blanco Cuevas del Almanzora, Olula del Río, Carboneras, Sorbas Garrucha, Turre, Zurgena Aguilas, Vera, Arboleas, Vélez Rubio Villaricos, Purias, San Juan de los Terreros

Rastros, Car Boot Sales, etc.

Wednesday: Bar Anita, Los Gallardos, Sorbas road after motorway junction Saturday: Bar International, Arboleas-Albox Road.

Rastro, Mojácar Playa, opp. Red Cross, 9am - 2pm 1st Sun. lunchtime of the month: Bar La Montaña Farmers' Market Sunday morning: Los Gallardos Campsite Multiple Use Centre (Artisan Centre), Mojácar Village Last Sunday of the month: Velez Rubio on Industrial estate 2nd Sunday of the month: Bédar, from 9am

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Activities - Clubs - Associations Clubs, Societies & Activities

The Write Thing Mojácar Community Library Multi-Use centre. Mon, Wed and Fri, Los Gallardos, Wednesdays, 10.30 - 1pm, Tel Kate: 950 469540 11am - 1pm .

Almanzora Group of Friends Library and Information Centre, Tues, Thurs, Fri & Sat, 10am–1pm . Avda.

Lepanto, Albox (next to Jacks). Extensive English Library, DVD’s and Talking Books.

Trips and other social events. Tel: 634 343 147 www.almanzoragof.org

Free Masons Contact: 950 36 90 33

Almería Link Friendship Group Wednesday, 8 for 8.30pm at Hotel Continental, Mojácar Playa. All welcome.

Info from Johnny 950 478899 or Barbara 697 640 698

The Royal British Legion, Mojácar Branch, The Artisan Centre, 1st and 3rd Thurs. of each month, 11am. All welcome inc. non-services personnel.

For enquiries & Welfare call 634 368 349 www.britishlegion.org.uk/branches/ mojacar/news-events.

Living Alone in Spain?

We are a 60+ group of friends who meet for lunch every Wednesday in the Mojácar area. Tel: 667 303 788

Freemasons in Albox 950 439 242 Ante Natal Classes Call Pat on 950 398738 or 661 751201

The Royal British Legion - Albox Meeting held on the 3rd Thursday of the month, 11am, Coffee morning on Elderberries Lunch Club For the elderly, lonely or handicapped. 1 s t T h u r s d ay, 10 . 3 0 a m , b oth Contact Margaret: 950 477 063 or at La Parrilla, Albox. Contact Peter Phillips, Chairman, Tel: 693483392, email: Marianne: 950 472 349 p e a t p e e @ s k y. c o m o r s e e Club Taurino de Mojácar britishlegion.org.uk/branches/albox for Social club meets Thursdays 1-3pm. further details. Everyone welcome, you Contact Mike or Audrey on 950 475 261 do not have to be ex services to join. w w w. c l u b - t a u r i n o - m o j a c a r. c o m The Royal British Legion - Zurgena WOW Women on Wednesday & District Branch The Loft, Mojácar Playa, from 1.30pm. Bar Latinos, La Alfoquia, every first Get together, buy, sell, swap, meet new Thursday of the month at 11a.m. Crib, people.

2nd & 4th Thurs of month, 7pm. Coffee morning, 3rd Wed of month, 11am. Quiz, Tuesday Ladies Club Alvaron, Mojácar Playa. Tues, 12-2pm. last Friday, 8pm. All welcome. For details Get more out of your life in Spain.. see www.britishlegion.org.uk/branches /zurgena Loose Women ladies group La Vida, Cucador, Thurs, 2 - 4pm, all Mojácar Walking Group Walks of different levels. Tues & Thurs. welcome. Tel: 950 634 562 www.mojacarwalkinggroup.com or tel: Dames in Huércal Overa 950 467 679 3rd Wed. of the month, 10.30am, Tennis Cantoria Residents Association Club. Tel. Sue 661 190 190 Library and Meeting Room above the Dames in Spain 3rd Age Bar (near Ole Supermarket).

3rd Monday of the month, 11 am, The Library hours 11am till 1pm Tues, Thurs Parador, Mojacar. Chairman Myra Holmes & Fri. Contact cantoria.info@gmail.com 950 475 491, Secretary Iris Hamilton 950 475 863. Guests welcome. Mojácar Bridge Club Monday and Wednesdays 7pm. in Dames in Turre Community Hall, nr Main Square, Turre.

11am, last Mon in the month, Multiple Contact Les 950 437 100 Use Centre in Turre . Talks, trips, support for local charities Guests welcome. Tel.: Zurgena Air Rifle Club Secretary Pam Smith 950475418 or Contact George on 950 437 024 or 608 President Lesley Barlow 950478633 050 036 Cambridge 800. Diet Plan Mojácar, Wed & Fri; Arboleas, Thurs by appointment. Call 660 681 166 or email rodann@hotmail.co.uk

Psychic Development Circle Various classes at different times.

Everyone welcome. Tel: Barbara 637 469 937 barbaramoonlight@gmail.com

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AUAN - Abusos Urbanisticos Almanzora No. Association campaigning for the legalisation of homes in the Almanzora Valley built without proper authority.

Meeings on 3rd Sat. of every other month, 11am, La Parrilla, Albox. Tel: 617 118 209 www.almanzora-au.org The Divine Life Society, Almeria Branch Lotus Yoga Centre, Mojácar. Evening of Meditation and a talk, 1st Fri of the month, 7.30pm. Spiritual Cinema, 3rd Fri of the month, 7.30pm. Meditation and Yoga classes. Tel Sharon 950 469122 or 672 061 048 or omsharon50 @gmail.com FACE (Fundraising in Arboleas, Caring for Everyone). Registered charity. Tel: 667255094 www.face-charity.com The Helping Hands Team Tel: 968 48 29 48 Vera Lions Club Vera & District Lions Club. Valle del Este Gollf Resort Hotel (Cabo de Gata Suite), first Wed of each month at 6pm. Tel: Glyn Williams on 670816332 or Sandie Tinkham on 950439324, for enquiries regarding Welfare please ring 634341176 Almeria Strings Folk Club First and third Thursday of each month, 8pm, at Romerijo, Turre. Free admission.

For further information about our monthly folk night and other acoustic music events, please visit our website at www.almeriastrings.org or call 634 347 930 Vera Photo Club First Sun of month, The Blue Parrot.

Vera Playa. 10am - 12pm. All levels welcome. Models needed. Phone Stan on 687361440. or Sarah 670003717.

Send details of your club, society or activity to almeriafocus@gmail.com Tel: 670 849 265 Fax: 950 472 441

Activities - Clubs - Associations Clubs, Societies & Activities Classic Automobile Club More information from www.a-c-c.es, Harry 629 529 656 email: acclevante @hotmail.com Cabrera Slot Car Club Thursdays, 4-7pm. Tel: 950091130 or 666 274 861 Model Aero Flying Club Sun. & Wed., 10.30am. Contact Johnny Hayes: 950 478 899 Aeroclub ULM Günter (Vera) Tel: 607 316 553 Albox Computer Club Jacks Bar, Albox. Fri, 10am. All levels of experience are welcomed. www.alboxcc.com alboxcc@gmail.com - or call David on 950 064 311 Indalo Hash House Harriers Meet 2nd and 4th Sunday, 11am, various locations. For further information please contact Roy Stevens Email: indaloh3@gmail.com Tel: 660 887 723 Betty's Garden Club 11.30 for 12 noon, 2nd Monday of the month at Miraflore Restaurant, Camping Los Gallardos except in July and August..

All welcome. Tel: 667 887 728 Mojácar Angling Club Tel. John (Beachcomber): 950 473 099 Ladies Darts Group Wednesdays 7.30pm at La Vida, Cucador, call Margaret on 950 63 45 62 Pot Black Snooker Club Antas. Tel: 950 459135

Religious Groups & Churches Church of England Costa Calida and Costa Almeria Priest: Reverend Pauline Williams 950 956 166/687 250 860 Mojacar: Eucharist, Sunday, 11am, the church of St. Pascual, Agua de Enmedio.

Albox: Comunity Hall Aljambra. Eucharist, last Thurs in month, 11am. Evensong, second Sun in month, 6pm.

Details: Church Wardens Eric Dore 950 615 105, Pam Carter 667947573 or visit www.mojacarchurch.org Living Water Church Mojacar An Evangelical informal service, at 4.00pm every Sunday, opposite Red Cross Centre on Mojacar Playa. Contact Pastor David Hamilton 697522521 John 950529321 Margaret 950477063 www.livingwaterchurchmojacar.com

Puerto Lumbreras Christian Fellowship Every 1st and 3rd Sunday each month at 11.00 am in the premises of the Spanish Evangelical Church, Puerto Lumbreras Tel 619453283 Paul and Sandra Aguaviva Evangelical Church Christian Centre, 2 Los Segovia, Albox, (next to the Chinese Restaurant) close to the Peugeot Garage. Tel: Rod Southwood, 687 560 544 Santa Cruz Christian Fellowship Sundays and midweek in Albox and surrounding areas. Contact 677 087 257 or santacruzalbox@gmail.com

Support Groups

A.A. Alcoholics Anonymous Mojacar area Meetings –Tuesday, 6pm, Artisan Centre, Mojacar Fuente - Friday Iglesia Evangelica 6pm, Living Water Church, Mojácar Playa C/Hermanos Machado (opposite El Arbol (opposite Red Cross building). Tel: 661 Supermarket) Cuevas del Almanzora.

078 864 or email mike@aaspain.org Spanish sermon translated into English.

On Public Holidays when the Artisan Sundays 7pm. Tel Carmela: 950 132 792 Centre is closed, the Tuesday meeting The Evangelical Church, Turre will be at the Living Water Church. Albox Avda de Almeria on the corner of area meetings - Sundays, 4.30pm.

C/Alberquillica . Sunday 11am. Parents Evangelical Centre, C/ Arradal (beside & Toddlers, Fridays, 10a.m. during school Health Centre). Tel: 634 334 525 terms.. Midweek prayer meeting & Alpha Alzheimer Support Group course. Tel. 950 617549 or 950 472349.

Gives advice to Spanish or Englishwww.turrechurch.com speaking families & sufferers. Contact The Lighthouse.

Julia Martos: 676 200733 Vera International Family Church (Non Parkinson's Disease Support denomonational). Tel: 637-122-891. Email: Contact Joyce Boxall (Santa Maria de tgillicuddy@gmail.com www.theNieva, Huércal-Overa), tel 950 137109 lighthousechurch.com or 677 688037 Kingdom Hall, Jehovah's Witnesses Age Support Almanzora Tues 7:30pm & Sun 10.00am. Poligono Shop, Plaza Padre Arias in Arboleas village Aljoroque - C/El Cajete 6, Antas. Contact: (the square with the bakery and 652 293 269 hairdresser) six days a week 10-1.30. Tel: Antas Church 634333544, In Jauro village (signposted from the MACS Cancer Support Group Cajamar in Antas). Informal structured General Enquiries call 634 328 334 10am worship in a friendly atmosphere. 2nd to 4pm. Macs Helpline: 634 656 555. & 4th Sun each month, 11am., Fully Spanish registered charity.

Community Room (Salon Social), Antas www.macscancersupport.com Email: village church. Geraldine or Barrie tel. macscancersuppor t@live.co.uk 662 169 691 www.antaschurch.com Ostomist Support For Expats Full Gospel Church International Call Paul 868 009 940 or Dee 950 064 Committed to a purpose driven life.

322 in confidence.

Sunday, 11am, Evangelical Church, C/ Los Hermanos Machados 9, Cuevas del Stepping Stones Carers Support Almanzora. Tel: 676 241 292 or 619 959 Group Turre Evangelical Hall, Thurs, 11am-2pm.

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Activities - Clubs - Associations Arts & Crafts Sewing Group, Mojacar, Wednesday, 10.30 am, Bellavista Restaurante. Tel. Brenda: 950 390 426 or Sylvia: 628 006 197 Glass Bead Making La Cueva del Pájaro, Carboneras. Call 950 130 627 Ladies Pottery Painting Parties Albox - every 2nd Thursday, 6 - 9pm.

Wine, nibbles, pottery, paints & raffle included 10 euros SimplyArt 662 443 095 Painting Classes for Adults and Children Centro de artesania multiusos, Mojácar.

Mon & Tues, adults 4 - 6 pm, children 6 - 7 pm. 4.50 euros/hour. Pipo Jost Nicolas, tel 950 475326

Drama Groups Indalo Players Telephone Sue Osman on 950 473 021 or email indaloplayerselteatro @gmail.com Independent Theatre Group.

Always looking for new people, novices & full blown Thesbians. Call Ian Jones on 950 436 581 or 666 375 688 or e-mail independenttheatre @hotmail.com The Luvvies Maloan’s Bar, Arboleas. New members always welcome for acting or work behind the scenes etc. Contact us via www.theluvvies.com, tel. 634 346 309 or e-mail info@theluvvies.com Arboleas Theatre Academy (ATA) (Almanzora valley). New members always needed to act or work back stage or with any other activities. Tel. Jacqueline Morris Welby 950439231, or 634 313 531

Dance

Dance Classes with Julie Bruce In Turre and Arboleas. Freestyle, street Line Dancing dance, musical theatre, ballet, tap, Bar La Cinta (Arboleas). Wed, 7.30pm, cheer leading. Tel 697 861 071 for all levels. Contact: 627 713238 details.

Line Dancing Verasol Dancing Classes Carrie 'Dusty Boots', Jacks Bar - Albox 54 Verasol, Vera. Classes include : Royal (previously Bar Rumores) 7.15 p.m Academy Ballet, Imperial Society First Steps into Line Dancing, 8p.m Modern, Tap and Jazz. Also Hip-Hop, Beginner to intermediate. All types Oriental Dance, Spanish Classical. Tel of music, no partner required. 3 euros Anita: 670 715 787 e n t r y. Te l : 6 27 27 9 5 8 4 dustyboots@mail.com Dance Classes at Indigo Gym Ballet, Tap, Modern Jazz. Indigo Gym, Line Dancing Beachcomber Restaurant, Mojácar. Mojácar Playa. Contact 950 475 403.

Beginners/Improvers. Mondays, 10.15am. Contact John 666 200 579 Pamela’s Line Dance Club Tel. Pamela: 950 398076 Nulinedance Workshops with the Twins. Tues & Fri, 7pm, El Molinico, Turre. Tel: 950 617 660 or 617 712 036

Yoga Lotus Yoga Centre, Mojácar Contact Sharon - 950 469 122 or 672 061 048 or omsharon50@gmail.com L.O.T.U.S Integral Yoga Centre Mojácar. Yoga all levels/gentle yoga.

Daily classes. Tel. Parvathi: 636063560

Dance Classes Ballet, Tap, Modern & Fitness. Mojacar. Sophia Centre Tel. Nicky: 667 479 903 or 950 472 Arboleas. 950 449 451 662 La Vida, Cucador Ceroc Dancing Wed, 2.30 - 4pm. Contact Liz Hill on 667 Kimrick, Mojacar Playa, Tues 8.15pm 97 94 45 Beginners/Improvers/Advanced all welcome. Contact Tracey 687251799 Indigo Gym, Mojácar Wed, 2.30pm. Visitors welcome. Sharon Belly Dancing 950469122 Classes in Arboleas, Mojácar, Garrucha, Vera, Pulpi, Huércal-Overa & Sol Yoga Centre, Arboleas Carboneras. Contact Fatima: 610 472 Tel: 686 400331 596

Girasol, Albox Call 639 089 170 Bellydance Classes Mojácar, Turre, Palomares. Call 639 Cortijo El Saltador 724 521 Lucainena de las Torres. Mon, 5:30pm.

Tel: Brahmani on 600 34 91 51 Oriental and Middle Eastern Folklore dancing classes Sansonora, Mojácar Tues at Vera, Wed at Turre. Shirin, Contact Elena, 630 688 615 or 607805367, gytanshark@yahoo.es elenasansonora@gmail.com Tea Dances Afternoon tea dance for all sequence dance lovers at Jacks Bar, Albox, Thurs, 3-6pm. Tel: 659 426499.

Ready2Rock Rock n Roll Classes Jacks Bar, Monday, 7:30pm Basics to Advanced. Tel: 689892745 or 662 607 371

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Activities - Clubs - Associations Sports Almería Lawn Bowling Club Contact Shirley: 679 970 399 Cabrera Lawn Bowling Club Contact Doreen Sands: 950 064791 or 690 00 66 81 Indalo Lawn Bowling Club Contact Toni: 950 468 165 or 647 703 393 wattsmyt@gmail.com Badgers Golf Society Wednesdays & Saturdays. Contact Richard (Badger's bar): 950 478 525 Boxers Golf Society Albox All welcome to join us as members or guests. Call in at the Why Not bar in Albox on Saturday mornings or email peterstooks@avired.com

Paddle tennis lessons At home. Tel: Ulises Gutiérrez, 606 902 691 Albox Sub-Aqua Club Wed, 8pm, Travellers Inn (7Km from Albox on Taberno Road).

Santa Irene Sailing Club Meets Sundays 1:00 am at the Tela Marinera, Garrucha Port, opposite the new marina up the steps to the first line of buildings. Contact Ian 650 618 737 or 671 474 385. ian@roriston.com www.santaireneclubdevela.com All welcome.

Garrucha Table Tennis Club Tel Barry on 677 174 430

Forum Golf Society Plays friendly events at local courses twice a month. Tel. Phil Elam: 666 847 840 or philjelam@yahoo.co.uk www.forumgolfsociety.webs.com

Mojácar Veterans Football Club Training Weds 7-9. All welcome. Over 35s may register as an official player.

Daniel 637 064 651 or Matt 607 585 624

Marina Phoenix Golf Society Visitors welcome Mondays and Thursdays. Telephone 950 162 727 or 600 353 670

Cazadores de Turre Cricket Club.

Welcome new members of all ages and experience just call Sam Lewis on 663 132 487 or Derek Larkins 634 361 941

Valle del Este Golf Society.

We play Tuesday and Friday (9:30). All welcome. Contact Alan Townsend Tel. 690 090982

Fitness & Martial Arts Indigo Gym, Mojácar Various activities. Tel: 950 475 403 Slimming World Wed, 10.30, Greg & Co, Turre, call Pam 639 465 631 Body Control Pilates.

Classes or private Tel Sharon 638 487 314 Martial Arts Academy Karate & Taiji-Qigong, Antas. Call John Watson on 950 453 681 Academia International de Danza Almeria. 54 Verasol, Vera. Martial Arts, Karate, Tai ji qigong, ancient weapons including Sword, Self Defense, Tactical Gymnastics, Yoga and ageless mobility.

Tel Anita: 670 715 787 Mojácar & Turre Taekwondo 4 years to adults. Various classes & times. Contact Serge 646844708. www.tkdspain.webs.com Girasol, Albox Karate, Children’s gymnastics, Pilates, Legs, bums & tums. Tel 639 089 170 Sophia Wellness Centre, Arboleas Various activities Tel. 950 449 451 La Vida, Cucador Pilates Tel: 638 487 314.

Almería Golf League Contact Les on 950 619 273

Aerobics or Pilates Campo de Futbol, Turre. For details & times call Pam, 639 465 631

Cortijo Grande Golf Club Contact: 950 475 509 19th Hole Golf Society La Vida, Cucador. Tel 609 19 94 93

Fitness with Alison At JovaSport Gym, The New Kimrick & Hotel Oasis Tropical. Tel. 666 273 168.

Full Body Workout, Pilates, AquaZumba, Zumba, Zumba for beginners, Step Aerobics, Total Toning, Aero-Fit. Tel 666 273 168 for details

Albox Club de Tenis Sun & Thur s mornings, Tues afternoons. Tel Sue: 950 064 369 Club de Tenis y Padel Indalo Vera. Tel: 608 250 607 - 950 59 28 77 www.tenisypadelindalo.com

Sansonora, Mojácar Qi Gong, Pilates, Dance. Contact Elena, 630 688 615 or elenasansonora @gmail.com

Tennis & Padel Tennis Sierra Club, Desert Springs. Tel: 687599115 Tennis Coach Diego Rodriguez Tel: 950 393 851 and 607 021 280

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Your Stars Travel and social activity will bring about interesting talks, not to mention contacts. Don't get involved in joint ventures. Don't expect romantic encounters to be lasting. Plan your day carefully. Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Saturday.

You are best to put your efforts into redecorating or inviting friends over. You probably aren't getting straight answers to your questions. Travel will enhance romance and adventure. Comfort is a necessity. Check your motives. Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Wednesday.

(Mar. 21- April 20)

(Sept. 24 - Oct. 23)

You will be able to talk to your lover about future goals and perhaps make plans for the two of you to take a vacation. Your position may be in question if you haven't been pulling your weight.

Opportunities to get involved in investment groups will payoff. You can expect the fur to fly on the home front. Your luckiest events this month will (Apr. 21- May 21) occur on a Friday.

You will have problems with co-workers if you are too extreme about doing things perfectly. Be diplomatic and honest, and that person will only be made to look bad. Try to deal with the problems of those less fortunate; however, don't allow them to make unreasonable demands. Don't let relatives make demands of you. Your luckiest events this (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) month will occur on a Sunday.

You will be accident prone if you aren't careful this month. Your partner will be emotionally unable to cope. Plan your day carefully. Don't take offence at comments made by co-workers. Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Tuesday.

Control your temper by getting immersed in your work. You need to spend some time reflecting on past experiences and involvements. You'll have great insight. Competitive games will be your forte. Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Sunday.

(May 22 - June 21)

(Nov. 23 - Dec. 21) Your charm will mesmerize members of the opposite sex this month. Take time to make physical improvements that will enhance your appearance. Financial limitations may add to your depression. Hold on; your time will come. Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Monday.

Avoid any erratic behaviour or it could cause isolation at home. You should be looking into making changes around the house. Alienation may be the result of a misunderstanding. You can certainly gain popularity; however, don't do it by paying for everyone else. Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Sunday.

(June 22 - July 22)

(July 23 - Aug. 22)

(Aug. 23 - Sept. 23)

(Dec. 22 - Jan. 20) You can make personal changes that will enhance your appearance and bring about greater social activity. You will get out of shape easily if you don't keep on top of things. Your dynamic, determined approach will win favours as well as a helping hand. You can make a serious attempt at quitting those bad habits that you've picked up over the years. Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Wednesday.

Stand up and propose your ideas, and you'll be surprised how many people will follow you. Try not to get upset or angry without having all the facts. Catch up on overdue phone calls and correspondence. Avoid scandals of any sort. Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Wednesday.

Your relationship is undergoing some changes.

Help those incapable of taking care of their personal affairs. Try not to let your emotions interfere with the completion of your work. Past partners may try to come back into your life. Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Monday.

(Jan. 21- Feb. 19) Opportunities to upgrade your living standards will come through your lover or through joint financial investments. Build on friendship rather than starting out in an intimate encounter. Don't make excuses. Don't be too quick to spend money.

Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Saturday.

(Feb. 20 - Mar. 20)

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Jokes of the Month The Tricky Wife

The Test

A married man and a woman are sleeping side by side when suddenly there is a noise in the house. The woman rolls over and says, "It's my husband, you have to leave right now!" The man jumps out of bed, grabs his clothes, dives through the window, runs through the bushes, and out onto the street, when he realizes something. He goes back in the house and says to his wife, "What? I am your husband!" She gives him a dirty look and says, "So why did you run?"

A psychoanalyst shows a patient an inkblot, and asks him what he sees. The patient says: "A man and woman making love." The psychoanalyst shows him a second inkblot, and the patient says: "That's also a man and woman making love." A third inkblot gets the same reply. The psychoanalyst says: "You are obsessed with sex." The patient says: "What do you mean I'm obsessed? You're the one with all the dirty pictures.''

The Blonde Joke

The Lawyer

A blonde has sharp pains in her side and goes to a doctor. He examines her and says, “You have acute appendicitis”. The blonde replies, “Hey, that's really sweet of you doc, but I was hoping you could give me some medical advice”.

A lawyer and a client were walking through the woods one day and spotted a vicious looking bear charging towards them. The lawyer immediately opened his briefcase, pulled out a pair of running shoes and started putting them on. The client looked at him and said, "You're crazy! You'll never be able to outrun that bear!" "I don't have to," the lawyer replied.

"I only have to outrun you!"

The Best Pick-up Lines “Did it hurt when you fell down from heaven?”

“You must be a broom, you just swept me completely off my feet!”

“Is there an airport nearby or is it just my heart taking off?”

Game Plan A huge college freshman decided to try out for the American football team. "Can you tackle?" asked the coach. "Watch this," said the freshman, who proceeded to run smack into a telephone pole, shattering it to splinters.

"Wow," said the coach. "I'm impressed. Can you run?" "Of course I can run," said the freshman.

He was off like a shot, and, in just over nine seconds, he had run a hundred yard dash.

"Great!" enthused the coach. "But can you pass a football?" The freshman hesitated for a few seconds. "Well, sir," he said, "If I can swallow it, I can probably pass it."

The Soldiers As a group of soldiers stood to attention in formation at an army base, the drill sergeant said, "All right! All you idiots fall out." As the squad walked off, one soldier remained standing at attention. The drill instructor walked over until he was eye to eye with him, and then raised a single bushy eyebrow. The soldier stared straight in front and said, "Sure was a lot of idiots 'eh sarge?"

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...and next...

Tall Story A man is bragging in a bar about how high the buildings are in New York. He says, “My friend Andy fell off one of the tallest buildings and it was 72 hours before he hit the ground!” The man he was bragging to said, “My God, surely he died?” The bragger replied, “Of course he did, he was without food and water for three days!”

Paddy & Mick US Driving Test Exam

Two Irishmen walk into a pet shop. Mick says to the owner, “We'll take four of dem dere budgies in dat cage up dere, and put them in a pepper bag”. They then drive to a bridge with a 200ft drop. Paddy puts a budgie on each shoulder and jumps off the bridge. Mick watches and sees Paddy hurtle down and hit the ground with an enormous splat. He says “Fock dat, dis budgie jumpin is dar too dangerus for me!”

Q: Who has the right of way when four cars approach a crossroads junction at the same time?

A: The pick-up truck with the gun rack and the fender sticker saying, “Guns don't kill people I do”.

Q: What should you do when driving through fog?

A: Leave your girlfriend alone and put both hands on the steering wheel!

Air Force One Dick Cheney, President Bush and Donald Rumsfeld are flying in Air Force One. Dick looks at Dubya, chuckles and says, "You know, I could throw a 100 dollar bill out the window right now and make one person very happy." Dubya shrugs his shoulders and says, "Well, I could throw ten 10 dollar bills out the window and make ten people very happy." Donald Rumsfeld says, "Of course, I could throw a hundred 1 dollar bills out the window and make a hundred people very happy." The pilot turns round to them and says, "I could throw all of you out the window and make the whole country happy."

Q: What is the difference between a flashing red traffic light and a flashing amber one?

A: The colours are different!

The Damn Ham A vicar's wife goes to the butcher, and he asks her if she would you like to try some damn ham.

She tells him he should be ashamed of himself, but he shows her that “Damn” is a brand name.

At teatime her husband asks her what is in the sandwiches. She replies, “It's damn ham”. The vicar says he has never heard her use language like that, and it is most inappropriate, particularly in front of their son. The wife tells him it is a brand name. The vicar is reassured and asks his 16 year old son to pass him another damn ham sandwich. His son replies, “Here’s another damn sandwich, but pass me the effing pickle”.

Science Discovery They have just found the gene for shyness.

They would have found it earlier, but it was hiding behind two other genes.

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Coffee Break

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