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MARBELLA ‘GROUP’ CRUISES

Why, over our first four cruises, have over 600 people, including a high % of very experienced cruisers, all booked their cruises through Marbella Cruisers?

PRICE... Marbella Cruisers have always been over 100 very nice people in

our group, and when we reserve our cabins we guarantee the cruise line a minimum of 100 passengers. This secures us a heavily discounted ’GROUP PRICE’ plus, we always book a cruise early which ensures us an additional discount and, all our drinks included at every bar 24/7.

Your gratuities are also included. (Gratuities are normally added by the ship and can be as much as 10% of the total cabin price.)

ALL THE WAY Unlike travel agents and online cruise booking companies we travel with you all the way, almost ‘Door to Door’. If you are new to cruising, you will find us most helpful on ‘Check in Day’ also, you will find us at the bottom of the ships exit gangway every day to show you to your excursion coach and at the same bar at the same time every afternoon to answer cruise questions.

2017, 2018, 2019 & 2021...

When the ‘cruise discounts’ are added to the discounts we get on our ‘GROUP ’ ‘excursion prices’ and carefully calculated from our past four cruises the average overall saving PER PERSON is £350 - £500, depending on the duration of the cruise.

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On each cruise we calculate the number of cabins we require based on our previous cruises (Normally between 60 and 80 cabins) and when they are gone, our prices rise to the same as other travel agents AND, not only do we lose our ‘Premier Drinks Package’ we also have to pay gratuities so… as soon as you decide on a particular cruise a £100 deposit P.P. means your cruise price and drinks package are secure and ‘Cast in Stone’. Beware! On MSC ships there are different standards of the same cabin type. All the our ‘GROUP CRUISE’ cabins with MSC are entitled ‘Fantastica’.

To make life really easy, OUR PRIVATE COACHES, TAKING US TO OUR SHIP, WILL START FROM THE GIBRALTAR BORDER, DUQUESA PORT, ESTEPONA & LA CALA. EACH COACH MAKING CONVENIENT STOPS FOR YOU TO JOIN US AT ‘YOUR PRESELECTED BUS STOP’ ON THE A7.

THEY WILL ALSO MEET US ON OUR RETURN.

MARBELLA CRUISERS is not a club, there is no membership fee. Our costs, primarily on advertising, to bring the group together, and secure the ‘GROUP PRICE’ plus our day to day administration are covered by a ‘single fee’ on each cruise booked of 50€ PP. Both your deposit and final cruise payment are financially secure.

(Full details by email) colin@marbellacruisers.com or call: 0034 635 717 211

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OUR 2022 ‘GROUP’ CRUISES

For 2022 Marbella Cruisers have selected four very different luxury cruises and you are invited to join us...

JUNE “TO RUSSIA WITH LOVE” The beautiful MSC

Grandiosa, (sister ship to the Virtuosa) cruising for 14 nights though the Baltic Sea to St Petersburg and then on to the Norwegian Fjords is a ‘Once in a Lifetime Cruise’. MSC has even secured the famous ‘Cirque Soleil’ to perform throughout the cruise. It is the entertainment and the breath taking scenery of the Fjords that means you will remember this cruise for the rest of your life.

AUGUST “LIKE A VIRGIN” PURE LUXURY BRANSON

STYLE Richard Branson is entering the cruise industry with his own ‘Virgin Cruise Line’ and three BRAND NEW super luxurious cruise liners. We have selected the Resilient Lady, cruising the Greek Islands for 7 nights. Dining in every one of the 12 restaurants on board is included in the cabin price. There are no children on any Virgin cruise ships. All Virgin cruises are 18 plus.

OCTOBER “WE ARE SAILING, WE ARE SAILING”… FROM MALAGA

This is our budget price, ‘LAID BACK’ fun cruise out of Malaga. It’s 11 nights around the Mediterranean. In 2021 this cruise attracted 200 of us, from here on the coast, enjoying the ease of being on the ship and in the bar within a few hours of leaving home. No flights just wait at your local bus stop and our private coaches will take you to the ship and on our return… they are waiting to bring you home (Coaches are an optional extra)

DECEMBER “ROCKING AROUND THE CHRISTMAS SHIP”

Christmas is fun but can be stressful! Cooking, washing up, cleaning up, who to invite and who not to invite. OUR Christmas, including New Year’s Eve, ‘CHAMPAGNE CRUISE’ means NO WORK AT ALL! Just relax, enjoy the inclusive drinks, spectacular shows and maybe even meet up with friends that have cruised with us before. Tell the world…you just sailed away!

Based on our previous GROUP CRUISE numbers we are holding, (secured) at ‘GROUP CRUISE PRICES’

“TO RUSSIA WITH LOVE” 60 cabins “LIKE A VIRGIN” 60 cabins “WE ARE SAILING” 80 cabins “ROCKING AROUND THE CHRISTMAS SHIP” 60 cabins

Each block of cabins we are holding is divided into different styles. 20 % inside cabins 30 % outside (window) cabins and 50% balcony cabins.

Once you have decided to join us, the earlier you pay the £100 PP deposit and 50€ PP organization fee the better chance you have of securing the cabin style you prefer and on which part of the ship you prefer your cabin to be located.

For more information, including, cabin prices, dates, itinerary, transport and how to pay your deposit and secure your cabin… email COLIN@MARBELLACRUISERS.COM or see WWW.MARBELLACRUISERS.COM

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Ed’s Note..

In the summer time… The sound the cicadas, the kids are splashing around in the swimming pool MMMM BLISS, it kinda makes you feel like you are on a holiday staying at home! We are starting to see a rise in the holidaymakers here, which is FANTASTIC!

If you fancy a chance to WIN tickets for Sister Sledge playing the Marbella arena on the 30th of July turn to page 27. Starlite Festival hits Marbella throughout July & August they have some fantastic people playing this year (see their ad on page 13). The Euro’s 2021 continues to played, who’s your favourite to be in the final on the 11th of July? Wimbledon is in full swing and life is starting to feel a bit more normal. Grab a cold beer, get relaxed on your sunbed and enjoy this issue of Costa Link Magazine, have a fantastic month and keep smiling…

in the July Magazine...

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Funny observations about being a Mum in “A Women’s World!” this month...

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BABY NUMBER FIVE FOR THE ROONEYS... A fresh start? Coleen's hoping another little one will make them happy. After infuriating his wife with some “thoughtless” comments last month, Wayne Rooney did his best to make it up to Coleen. Despite their marriage being far from perfect, Wayne and Coleen, both 35, are thinking about adding a fifth child to the Rooney brood, they’re just about to move into the new mega mansion. With the boys getting older, Coleen feels having a new baby, hopefully a girl this time, could be just what they need even though she’s aware it may put extra pressure on them as a couple.

KATE MOSS TO BECOME A COUNTESS... Kate Moss and Nikolai

von Bismarck are reportedly planning to get married. She's gearing up for a country garden wedding. Moss was previously married to rocker Jamie Hince She and Nikolai, 32, are said to be planning a traditional wedding ceremony over the summer, they have been dating since 2015. Nikolai's family were initially sceptical about his relationship with Kate, but the iconic model has endeared herself to them over time.

FALLOUT OVER LILIBET... Meghan & Harry get criticism over name. It

seems that the they can’t do anything right in the eyes of the press and the UK royals but the newborn royal, has been born into the thick of a massive family row.

Unsurprisingly, Lili’s name provoked immediate debate and fierce reaction on every side. Supporters of the couple said it was a fitting choice, considering Harry’s historical closeness with the Queen, and also argued that it was a timely olive branch, given the recent tensions that have been brewing between the Sussexes and the royals.

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MEGHAN MARKLE: Being royal isn’t for her, being a Duchess is! The

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ROB KARDASHIANS MONEY TROUBLES: Kylie Jenner has been

'bankrolling' big brother. The billionaire make up mogul, 22, is said to be handing out some much-needed cash to her older brother, 32. Rob,has been shying away from the limelight for years now, dropping out of family reality show Keeping Up With The Kardashians and living away from the spotlight. But now, it's said that his bills are spiraling so far out of control that he's having to turn to his billionaire sister Kylie, for some much-needed cash.

BEN AFFLECK'S DOUBLE JEN TROUBLE: Jennifer Garner isn’t over

the moon and filled with nostalgic joy about Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez getting back together. Ben, 48, originally dated Jen in the 1990’s but the pair broke off their engagement, citing intense media scrutiny as an issue in their relationship. Ben went on to marry Jennifer Garner in 2005, and the couple had three children: 15year-old Violet, Seraphina, 12, and Samuel, nine. She’s extremely skeptical the relationship, and worries about the children being exposed to any more of their father’s romantic dysfunction.

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A couple made a deal that whoever died first would come back and inform the other if there was sex after death. Their biggest fear was that there was no after-life at all.

After a long life together, the husband was the first to die. True to his word, he made the first contact... “Judy, Judy.” “Is that you, George?"

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OLDEST CITIES IN EUROPE...

If you love a bit of history, then Europe has it all. The continent's culture dates back to at least 20,000 BC, and in the centuries since, it's innovated during the Bronze Age, seen the rise and fall of the Roman Empire, and flourished during the Renaissance and Age of Discovery.

Step back in time and check out some of the oldest cities…

Malaga, Spain Malaga was originally founded as Malaka by the Phoenicians, who needed ports and trading areas along the coast of Spain. The city dates back to 8th century BC, and monuments and archaeological remains are at every turn, highlighting the influences of Phoenician and eventually Roman, Arabic and Christian conquerors. As the birthplace of Pablo Picasso, art-lovers are as drawn to this coastal city as history fans are.

The Museo Picasso Malaga provides a comprehensive look at the painter's body of work, including his forays into cubism and theatrical design.

Vani, Georgia

One of the oldest towns in Europe has probably never crossed your radar: Vani, Georgia. This interior city today has fewer than 5,000 residents, but in the 8th to 7th centuries, it was a center of power under the Colchis (another ancient Greek group!)

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OLDEST CITIES IN EUROPE...

Mtskheta, Georgia

Nestled along the Black Sea, another of Europe's oldest cities can be found in Eastern Europe's Georgia. The capital of the country's kingdom of Iberia from 3rd century BC to 5th century AD, Mtskheta was the site of Georgia's Christian movement and was declared a "holy city" by the Georgian Orthodox Church in 2014.

Cadiz, Spain

Originally founded during the Phoenician era as Gadir or Agadir, Cadiz traces back to 1104 BC, when it began serving as a port for ships along the southern tip of Spain. Throughout its history, Cadiz has served as an important port, which it still remains today. The home of the Spanish Navy. It has more than 100 watchtowers, including the iconic Torre Tavira used for spotting ships.

Lisbon, Portugal

The oldest Western European city is Europe's second-oldest capital city: Lisbon, which dates back to 1200 BC. The current castle ruins of Portugal's capital may only date back to 2nd century BC, but archaeological findings have found Phoenician artifacts that point to the port city as a stopping ground for ships trading with the natives of the Iberian Peninsula.

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1) Traditionally, which day are pancakes eaten on?

2) How many pieces are there in a chess game?

3) Bronze is an alloy of what two metals smelted together?

4) Which Japanese word translates into English as "empty orchestra"?

5) In Monopoly, what colour is the set: ‘Trafalgar Square, Fleet Street and Strand’?

6) In which US state is Hollywood situated?

7) What is the chemical name for ‘laughing gas’?

8) What do the letters RSVP stand for?

9) What is the target number in the card game ‘Pontoon’?

10) According to tradition, where must a true Cockney be born to be so called?

11) What is the name of the poker hand containing three of a kind and a pair?

12) In which month is St George’s Day? 13) What do the initials FBI stand for?

14) Which side of a boat is 'port'?

15) In which modern day country would you find the region of Transylvania?

16) What is the name of the American national anthem?

17) Which ‘death game’ involves a pistol and a single bullet?

18) What is the name of the latest Bond film to be released this year?

19) What does 'Dot dot dot, dash dash dash, dot dot dot' spell out in Morse Code?

20) In connection with food what does the M stand for in GM food?

21)Which car name translates as 'people's car'?

22) Which triangle are ships said to have got lost in and never been seen again?

23) What is the hardest substance in the human body?

24) Where in a boat is the stern?

25) In which group of islands is Tenerife?

26) What do the initials in NATO stand for?

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OLDEST CITIES IN EUROPE...

Trikala, Greece

Originally founded as Trikke, Greece's Trikala was built along the Lithaios River in northern Greece before 1300 BC. Although the city got its start more "recently," a nearby cave found remnants of men dating back to 49,000 BC!

Larnaca, Cyprus

The island of Cyprus, located between Greece and Turkey, was such a central location between the Middle East and Europe that nations have fought over the land for centuries. Even Alexander the Great seized it during the early 300s BC. Dating back to 1400 BC as a colony of Greece, Citium was a port village on the southern coast of the island. Built over its ruins is the current city of Larnaca, which remains an important commercial port.

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The oldest city in Europe has been continuously inhabited since around the 6th millennium BC. Originally a Thracian settlement, the city was conquered in 4th century BC by Philip II of Macedon the father of Alexander the Great.

The city was, for a time, called Philippopolis in his honor. Located in southern Bulgaria, the city now known as Plovdiv is today the country's second-largest, housing 350,000 residents. Visitors can explore Old Town, as well as an ancient Roman amphitheater & theater.

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There was a very, very tall coconut tree and there are 4 animals, a Lion, a Chimpanzee, a Giraffe, and a Squirrel, who pass by They decide to compete to see who is the fastest to get a banana off the tree

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A woman in a grocery store happens upon a grandfather and his very badly behaved 3 year-old grandson...

It's obvious to her that the grandfather has his hands full with the child screaming for sweets in the candy aisle, cookies in the cookie aisle, etc. Meanwhile, Gramps is working his way around, saying in a controlled voice, "Easy, Albert, we won't be long - easy, boy." Another outburst and she hears Gramps calmly say, "Its okay, Albert, just a couple more minutes and we'll be out of here. Hang in there boy."

At the checkout, the little terror is throwing items out of the cart, and Gramps again, in a controlled voice, is saying “Albert, Albert, relax buddy, don't get upset. We'll be home in five minutes; stay cool, Albert." Very impressed, the woman goes outside where Gramps is loading his groceries and the boy into the car. "You know, sir, it's none of my business, but you were amazing in there. I don't know how you did it. That whole time, you kept your composure, and no matter how loud and disruptive he got, you just calmly kept saying things would be okay.

Albert is very lucky to have you as his grandpa."

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It’s a funny old world…

A Man’s A VERY CLEVER COMPUTER… "My elbow really hurts.

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YOUR DREAM IS OUR PASSION

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Plot: 1632m²

A Contemporary Masterpiece. When a masterful architectural design blends with an exquisite taste, a true marvel is created. Designed by Joaquin Torres, the exterior of the villa features more than 2.500 sq. meters of Travertine marble and is surrounded by symmetric and soothing water features to bring an instant feeling of harmony to your soul. Villa Millennium is one of a kind and for the most discerning buyer. Call us to schedule a private tour.

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DETACHED VILLA IN CABOPINO

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Built: 219m²

Bedrooms: 3

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MIDDLE FLOOR APT, EL CHAPARRAL

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This luxurious three bedroom, two bathroom apartment in Residencial Mediterráneo is located in an eminently touristy enclave full of all kinds of amenities and leisure and restaurants. From the terrace of the apartment you will have the possibility to listen to the waves of the sea and receive the sunlight from the first hour of the day, also enjoying spectacular sunsets.

Built: 132m²

Bedrooms: 3

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SEMI-DETACHED VILLA, RIVIERA DEL SOL €230.000

This urbanisation of Andalusian Mediterranean village style consists of 31 semi-detached houses and garages in a closed area with large common areas, swimming pools and gardens. The villa has three bedrooms, a toilet and two bathrooms, in addition to large terraces where you can enjoy the hot days of the Costa del Sol. In an ideal location for sports lovers with four golf courses, tennis clubs etc. all on your doorstep.

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FOR SALE AT: €162.000 1 BED CORNER APARTMENT, MINERVA COMPLEX

ĞĂƵƟĨƵů ĨƵůůLJ ƌĞĨŽƌŵĞĚ ĂƉĂƌƚŵĞŶƚ ůŽĐĂƚĞĚ ŽŶ Ă ĐŽƌŶĞƌ ŽĨ DŝŶĞƌǀĂ͕ ĨĂĐŝŶŐ ƚŚĞ ƉŽŽů͕ ŐĂƌĚĞŶƐ ĂŶĚ ƐĞĂ͘ tƌĂƉ ƌŽƵŶĚ ƚĞƌƌĂĐĞ ǁŝƚŚ ƐƵŶ Ăůů ĚĂLJ͘ EĞǁ ŇŽŽƌƐ͕ ǁŝŶĚŽǁƐ͕ ďĂƚŚƌŽŽŵ ǁŝƚŚ Ă ǁĂůŬ ŝŶ ƐŚŽǁĞƌ ĂŶĚ ĂŶ ŽƉĞŶ ƉůĂŶ ĨƵůůLJ ĞƋƵŝƉƉĞĚ ŬŝƚĐŚĞŶ͘ ŝƌĐŽŶ ŝŶ ďŽƚŚ ůŽƵŶŐĞ ĂŶĚ ďĞĚƌŽŽŵ͘ hŶŝƋƵĞ ŽƉƉŽƌƚƵŶŝƚLJ ƚŽ ŽǁŶ Ă ƉƌŽƉĞƌƚLJ ŽŶ ƚŚĂƚ ĐŽƌŶĞƌ͘ DƵƐƚ ďĞ ƐĞĞŶ͊

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TWO Bedroom Townhouse, Marbella (Sierra Blanca)

950.000€

Fantastic south facing 2 bed, 3 bath townhouse located in prestigious Sierra Blanca, above Marbella and The Golden Mile, one of the most exclusive areas and with the best location on the Costa del Sol. The communal areas are privileged, with 24-hour private security, well-kept and pleasant gardens, two outdoor designer pools, 3 gym areas with Sauna and Turkish bath and 3 heated indoor pools. With fantastic views.

FOUR Bedroom Villa, San Pedro Alcantara

995.000€

This stunning front line golf villa is located on the prestigious golf course of Guadalmina Alta just a few minutes’ walk to the club house! The villa has been beautifully reformed throughout with a large L shaped open plan living room with dining area, new fully fitted kitchen the terrace area that over looks the manicured tropical garden and swimming pool.

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TWO Bed Apartment, IN Marbella (PUERTO BANUS)

1.495.900€

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THREE Bedroom Villa in Benahavis (La Quinta)

1.950.000€

U lt r a - m o d e r n villa in the golf valley of La Quinta. The villa is built with steel-glass and concrete structure Southwest orientation with stunning views to the sea, golf and mountains. The villa is dived over three levels, with roof terraces, games room (billiards and cocktail bar), 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, kitchen, dining room, swimming pool. Opportunity to build on the adjoining 2 plots included in the price.

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Three Bedroom, Three Bathroom Townhouse La Cala Resort €1200 pcm

The property itself is split over three levels:Ground floor has large lounge leading on to terrace with superb views of garden and mountains,fully fitted kitchen and downstairs Wc. Middle floor has two bedrooms with their own bathrooms and terraces. Top floor has bedroom,bathroom with its own terrace. With private parking, A/C & fibre optic internet. Furnished to a high standard.

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WE URGENTLY NEED MORE APARTMENTS, TOWNHOUSES & VILLAS TO LET IN LA CALA GOLF FOR AWAITING CLIENTS

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Well Established Mechanics Garage in Estepona 29.950€

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This really is a great opportunity to acquire a successful business that will start earning from day one

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Organic Raw Vegan Food Production Business 33.000€

An amazing opportunity, to acquire a business with an absolutely huge amount of income potential from the start

www.business-sales-spain.com Telephone: 951 666 715 Mobile: 663 061 669 info@business-sales-spain.com

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BUSINESS BUSINESS SALES & Transfers

s for sale in Spain and the UK NO advertising fees NO sale - NO fee

Swimming Pool Safety & Maintenance Business Run from home - 40.000€

Est over 20 years they sell pool covers, salt water systems, safety nets, anti slip treatments, disabled hoists, barriers and shades

Nail & Beauty Salon in Benahavis - 15.000€ Completely refurbished just under two years ago It is modern and bright with fantastic curb appeal with a very low rental of 650€ pcm

Real Estate agency close to Ronda - 35.000€

This is a great opportunity to acquire “the only estate agency in this village” with a prominent office and low rent, the business is well established and ready for a new owner.

WE ARE receiving so many enquires at the moment and need more Businesses for sale IF YOU ARE CONSIDERING SELLING PLEASE CONTACT US IN CONFIDENCE

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your MIND ownB

a l l e b r a M L A R T COCKTAIL BAR, CEN

75.000€ • located ON CORNER PLOT

• recently refurbished WITH MODERN LUXE VIBE • VERY BUSY location & highly visible

Situated right in the very centre of Marbella, this bar is located in a corner location and his highly visible, it is the only cocktail bar close to 2 very high quality and well known restaurants and it is very busy with diners looking for cocktails before or after a meal. Highly visible with terraces on both sides and has recently been refurbished offering a modern high quality feel.

www.business-sales-spain.com Telephone: 951 666 715 Mobile: 663 061 669 info@business-sales-spain.com

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BUSINESS

BUSINESS SALES & Transfers a l a C a L , T N A R U A BIG MODERN REST

59.950€ • VERY POPULAR RESTUARANT • refurbished to a very high standard • CENTRAL LA CALA DE MIJAS

In excellent order through out. There is around 100m2 internally with attractive bar area, seating for around 40 people and a good size south facing terrace with further seating for 50 people. Good size terrace plus indoor dining providing space for around 65 people. This really is a rare opportunity to acquire a restaurant this good in this very popular area.

WANT TO SELL YOUR BUSINESS? WE URGENTLY NEED MORE BUSINESSES FOR SALE

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What’s On Guide...

4th June & 25th September 2021: Music Festival at Marenostrum, Fuengirola. Open-air music venues and one of the most exclusive stages in Spain due to its proximity to the sea next to the Moorish fortress Sohail. With Mark Anthony, the Jazz Experience and loads more for info see: marenostrumfuengirola.com 9th June & 17th September 2021: VII Málaga Flamenco Biennial if you like flamenco then you’ll love this for more info see: www.malagaenflamenco.com/bienal2021 18th June to the 4th September 2021: Starlite Marbella: A natural amphitheatre surrounded by breath-taking scenery they have some great concerts on this year including Bonnie Tyler, Tom Jones, The Bootleg Beatles, Il Divo and lots more to find out see: https://starlitemarbella.com or page 13 of the magazine.

5th & 19th July 2021: Alzheimer’s Dementia Support Group at the Calahonda International Baptist Church, from 11:30am to 2pm for more information call 635 407 255 or 629 893 016.

6th to the 22nd July 2021: Music & Museums, MUMU 2021 at the Museum of Málaga. Enjoy the summer nights outdoors in the courtyard of the Museum of Malaga, with the best jazz, pop, rock, flamenco and classical music see www.juntadeandalucia.es for more info.

14th to the 17th July 2021: Comedy Festival Torremolinos it’s the first of it’s kind to be held the vent takes place in the Auditorio Municipal Príncipe de Asturias www.lacocheraentradas.com.

30th July 2021: Sister Sledge at Marbella Arena! With Mr Maph see: www.marbellaarena.com for more information.

1st & 3rd Mondays: Alzheimer’s Dementia Support Group at the Calahonda International Baptist Church, from 11:30am to 2pm for more information call 635 407 255 or 629 893 016.

Every Monday: Arts and Crafts Fair in Benahavis at 8pm in the Main Square in Benahavis.

Every 1st Tuesday: Age Concern Coffee Morning at Ricks gin & tonic bar, Estepona Port 11– 1:30 p.m.

Every Tuesday: The Costa Women Coffee Club meet every second Tuesday at 10am – 12.30pm for coffee, chats and other activities and is a social group designed to get ladies of all ages together. It’s best to join the group via Facebook or contact Emma on 608 408 771.

Every Tuesday: Age Care Drop In Calahonda. Tuesdays: 11am – 1pm International Baptist Church, near Supersol Los Olivos , Calahonda.

Every Thursday: Age Care Drop In Fuengirola, Hojar del Jubilado, Los Boliches Friday 11.00am 12.30pm , Entrance Calle Fruita. 1st floor above the fruit market.

Every Thursday: Age Care Drop In Coin, La Peña, Calle Rio Guadelhorce 19, Poligono La Rosa, Alhaurin el Grande. Thursday 11am – 1pm.

Every Thursday: Picasso Museum, Malaga FREE ENTRY every Thursday between 5pm and 8pm Every Sunday: FAMA have a car boot sale at the Hippodrome from 9am - 2pm.

Every Sunday: Craft Market in the Marbella Marina on the Teresa Zabell Pier: 12-6pm.

Every Sunday: Art & Exclusive Products Market held at the inner courtyard of the Hapimag Hotel, Marbella. Fashion, Costume jewelery, Accessories, Perfume, Organic products.

Painters, Sculptors & Flowers... Including entertainment from 11am to 7pm.

If you have an event, fundraiser or anything else please let us know... email: info@costalinkmagazine.com phone: 951 666 715 or 663 061 669

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HEALTHCARE

JULY 2021 F O R T H IN SERIES

Around 10% of GDP is spent on healthcare in Spain, and the country is ranked 6th in the EU for its doctor/paƟĞŶƚ ƌĂƟŽŶ͕ ǁŝƚŚ ĂƉƉƌŽdžŝŵĂƚĞůLJ ϰ ĚŽĐƚŽƌƐ ƉĞƌ ϭ͕ϬϬϬ ƉĞŽƉůĞ͘ dŚĞ ƉƵďůŝĐ ŚĞĂůƚŚĐĂƌĞ ƐĞƌǀŝĐĞ͕ ĚĞƐƉŝƚĞ ƐĞǀĞƌĞ ĐƵƚƐ ĂƐ Ă ĐŽŶƐĞƋƵĞŶĐĞ ŽĨ ƚŚĞ ĞĐŽŶŽŵŝĐ ĐƌŝƐŝƐ ŽĨ ƚŚĞ ůĂƐƚ ĨĞǁ LJĞĂƌƐ͕ ŝƐ ƐƟůů ƌĂƚĞĚ ĂŵŽŶŐ ƚŚĞ ǁŽƌůĚ͛Ɛ ďĞƐƚ͘ /Ĩ LJŽƵ ĂƌĞ Ă ŶŽŶ ^ƉĂŶŝƐŚ ŶĂƟŽŶĂů ůŝǀŝŶŐ ŝŶ ^ƉĂŝŶ͕ LJŽƵ ĂƌĞ ĞŶƟƚůĞĚ ƚŽ ƐƚĂƚĞ ŚĞĂůƚŚĐĂƌĞ͕ ŝĨ LJŽƵ ĂƌĞ͗ ͻ ŵƉůŽLJĞĚ Žƌ ƐĞůĨͲĞŵƉůŽLJĞĚ ĂŶĚ ƉĂLJ ƐŽĐŝĂů ƐĞĐƵƌŝƚLJ͘ Ŷ ĂůƚĞƌŶĂƟǀĞ ƚŽ ƐƚĂƚĞ ͻ /Ŷ ƌĞĐĞŝƉƚ ŽĨ ĐĞƌƚĂŝŶ ƐƚĂƚĞ ďĞŶĞĮƚƐ͘ ŚĞĂůƚŚĐĂƌĞ ŝŶ ^ƉĂŝŶ͕ ŝƐ ƚŽ ͻ ZĞĐĞŶƚůLJ ĚŝǀŽƌĐĞĚ Žƌ ƐĞƉĂƌĂƚĞĚ ĨƌŽŵ Ă ƉĂƌƚŶĞƌ ǁŚŽ ƉĂLJ ƐŽĐŝĂů ƐĞĐƵƌŝƚLJ͘ ƚĂŬĞ ŽƵƚ ŚĞĂůƚŚ ŝŶƐƵƌĂŶĐĞ ƚŽ ͻ ĐŚŝůĚ Žƌ ƉƌĞŐŶĂŶƚ͘ ŐĞƚ ĂĐĐĞƐƐ ƚŽ WƌŝǀĂƚĞ ͻ hŶĚĞƌ Ϯϲ ĂŶĚ ƐƚƵĚLJŝŶŐ͘ Healthcare in Spain. ͻ ƐƚĂƚĞ ƉĞŶƐŝŽŶĞƌ ;ŽǀĞƌ ϲϱͿ͘

REGISTERING FOR HEALTHCARE

tŝƚŚ LJŽƵƌ ƐŽĐŝĂů ƐĞĐƵƌŝƚLJ ŶƵŵďĞƌ LJŽƵ ǁŝůů ĂůƐŽ ďĞ ŐŝǀĞŶ Ă ĐĞƌƟĮĐĂƚĞ ƐƚĂƟŶŐ ƚŚĂƚ LJŽƵ͛ƌĞ ĞŶƟƚůĞĚ ƚŽ ŵĞĚŝĐĂů ĐĂƌĞ͘ dĂŬĞ ƚŚĞ ĐĞƌƟĮĐĂƚĞ͕ LJŽƵƌ ƉĂƐƐƉŽƌƚ ĂŶĚ E/ ŶƵŵďĞƌ ;ĨŽƌĞŝŐŶĞƌ͛Ɛ ŝĚĞŶƟƚLJ ŶƵŵďĞƌͿ ĂůŽŶŐ ƚŽ LJŽƵƌ ůŽĐĂů ŚĞĂůƚŚ ĐĞŶƚƌĞ͘ zŽƵ ĐĂŶ ƚŚĞŶ ƌĞŐŝƐƚĞƌ ǁŝƚŚ Ă ĚŽĐƚŽƌ ĂŶĚ ĂƉƉůLJ ĨŽƌ Ă ŚĞĂůƚŚ ĐĂƌĚ ;dĂƌũĞƚĂ ^ĂŶŝƚĂƌŝĂ /ŶĚŝǀŝĚƵĂů Žƌ d^/Ϳ͘ dŚĞ ŚĞĂůƚŚ ĐĞŶƚƌĞ ǁŝůů ĂůƐŽ ďĞ ĂďůĞ ƚŽ ĂƌƌĂŶŐĞ ĨŽƌ LJŽƵ ƚŽ ŐĞƚ Ă ^ŝƐƚĞŵĂ ĚĞ /ŶĨŽƌŵĂĐŝŽŶ WŽďůĂĐŝŽŶĂů Žƌ ^/W ĐĂƌĚ͘ zŽƵ͛ůů ŶĞĞĚ ƚŽ ƐŚŽǁ ŝƚ ĞǀĞƌLJ ƟŵĞ LJŽƵ ǀŝƐŝƚ Ă ĐůŝŶŝĐ͕ ŚŽƐƉŝƚĂů Žƌ ĐŽůůĞĐƚ Ă ƉƌĞƐĐƌŝƉƟŽŶ ĨƌŽŵ Ă ƉŚĂƌŵĂĐLJ͘

GOING TO THE DOCTOR

PREGNANCY & MATERNITY CARE

dŚĞ ƐƚĂŶĚĂƌĚ ŽĨ ĐĂƌĞ ĨŽƌ ƉƌĞŐŶĂŶƚ ǁŽŵĞŶ ŝŶ ^ƉĂŝŶ ŝƐ ŚŝŐŚůLJ ƌĞŐĂƌĚĞĚ ŝŶ ďŽƚŚ ƚŚĞ ƉƌŝǀĂƚĞ ĂŶĚ ƉƵďůŝĐ ƐĞĐƚŽƌƐ͘ dŚĞ ĚĞŐƌĞĞ ŽĨ ŵĞĚŝĐĂů ĐŽŶƚĂĐƚ ŝƐ ƌĞĂƐŽŶĂďůLJ ŚŝŐŚ͕ ǁŝƚŚ ĂŶ ŝŶŝƟĂů ĂƉƉŽŝŶƚŵĞŶƚ ǁŝƚŚ Ă ĚŽĐƚŽƌ Žƌ ŵŝĚǁŝĨĞ ; ŽŵĂĚƌŽŶĂͬ>ůĞǀĂĚŽƌĂͿ ƚŽ ĐŽŶĮƌŵ ƚŚĞ ƉƌĞŐŶĂŶĐLJ͕ ĂŶƚĞŶĂƚĂů ĂƉƉŽŝŶƚŵĞŶƚƐ ĂŶĚ ŚŽƐƉŝƚĂů ƐĐĂŶƐ͘ DŽƐƚ ďŝƌƚŚƐ ƚĂŬĞ ƉůĂĐĞ ŝŶ Ă ŚŽƐƉŝƚĂů ĂůƚŚŽƵŐŚ ŚŽŵĞ ďŝƌƚŚƐ ĂƌĞ ďĞĐŽŵŝŶŐ ŝŶĐƌĞĂƐŝŶŐůLJ ƉŽƉƵůĂƌ͘ ǁŽƌĚ ŽĨ ǁĂƌŶŝŶŐ͗ ŝĨ LJŽƵ ǁŝƐŚ ƚŽ ŐŝǀĞ ďŝƌƚŚ Ăƚ Ă ƉƌŝǀĂƚĞ ĐůŝŶŝĐ͕ ŝƚ͛Ɛ ĂĚǀŝƐĂďůĞ ƚŽ ƚĂŬĞ ŽƵƚ ŵĞĚŝĐĂů ŝŶƐƵƌĂŶĐĞ ǁĞůů ĂŚĞĂĚ ŽĨ ŐĞƫŶŐ ƉƌĞŐŶĂŶƚ ŽƚŚĞƌǁŝƐĞ ŝƚ ŵŝŐŚƚ ďĞ ŚĂƌĚ ƚŽ ĮŶĚ ĂŶ ŝŶƐƵƌĞƌ͘

/Ŷ ^ƉĂŝŶ͕ LJŽƵ ŐĞƚ ƉƌŝŵĂƌLJ ŚĞĂƚŚ ĐĂƌĞ ƚŚƌŽƵŐŚ Ă ŚĞĂůƚŚ centre (Centro de Salud or Centro de Asistencia WƌŝŵĂƌŝĂ Žƌ WͿ͕ Žƌ Ă ŐĞŶĞƌĂů ĚŽĐƚŽƌ ;DĠĚŝĐŽ ĚĞ ĂďĞĐĞƌĂͿ͘ zŽƵ ŚĂǀĞ ƚŚĞ ƌŝŐŚƚ ƚŽ ďĞ ĂĐĐŽŵƉĂŶŝĞĚ ďLJ Ă ĨƌŝĞŶĚ Žƌ ƌĞůĂƟǀĞ ĚƵƌŝŶŐ ĐŽŶƐƵůƚĂƟŽŶƐ͘ zŽƵ ĐĂŶ ĐŚĂŶŐĞ ĚŽĐƚŽƌƐ ĞĂƐŝůLJ͕ ũƵƐƚ ďLJ ƌĞͲƌĞŐŝƐƚĞƌŝŶŐ͘

VISITING THE DENTIST

GOING TO SEE A SPECIALIST

PHARMACIES

/Ĩ LJŽƵ ǁĂŶƚ ƚŽ ďĞ ƐĞĞŶ ďLJ Ă ŵĞĚŝĐĂů ƐƉĞĐŝĂůŝƐƚ ŝŶ ^ƉĂŝŶ LJŽƵ͛ůů ŶĞĞĚ ƚŽ ďĞ ƌĞĨĞƌƌĞĚ ďLJ Ă ĨĂŵŝůLJ ĚŽĐƚŽƌ͘ /Ĩ LJŽƵ ŚĂǀĞ ƉƌŝǀĂƚĞ ŚĞĂůƚŚ ŝŶƐƵƌĂŶĐĞ͕ LJŽƵ͛ůů ďĞ ĂďůĞ ƚŽ ƐĞĞ Ă ƐƉĞĐŝĂůŝƐƚ ŵƵĐŚ ĨĂƐƚĞƌ ƚŚĂŶ ŐŽŝŶŐ ƚŚƌŽƵŐŚ ƚŚĞ ƉƵďůŝĐ ƐLJƐƚĞŵ͘

HOSPITALS

/Ŷ ĂŶ ĞŵĞƌŐĞŶĐLJ LJŽƵ ŐŽ ƐƚƌĂŝŐŚƚ ƚŽ Ă ŚŽƐƉŝƚĂů͘ dŚĞ ^ƉĂŶŝƐŚ ǁŽƌĚ ĨŽƌ Θ Žƌ Z ŝƐ hƌŐĞŶĐŝĂƐ͘ /Ĩ LJŽƵ ǁĂŶƚ ƚŽ ŐĞƚ ĂŶLJ ŽƚŚĞƌ ƚLJƉĞ ŽĨ ŚŽƐƉŝƚĂů ƚƌĞĂƚŵĞŶƚ͕ LJŽƵ͛ůů ŶĞĞĚ Ă ƌĞĨĞƌƌĂů ĨƌŽŵ Ă ĚŽĐƚŽƌ͘ dŚĞƌĞ ĂƌĞ ƉƵďůŝĐ ĂŶĚ ƉƌŝǀĂƚĞ ŚŽƐƉŝƚĂůƐ͘ KŶůLJ ƚŚĞ ƉƵďůŝĐ ŚŽƐƉŝƚĂůƐ ƉƌŽǀŝĚĞ ĨƌĞĞ ƚƌĞĂƚŵĞŶƚ͘ tŚĞŶ LJŽƵ ŐŽ ƚŽ ŚŽƐƉŝƚĂů LJŽƵ͛ůů ŶĞĞĚ ƚŽ ƐŚŽǁ your social security card, EHIC, or proof of private ŝŶƐƵƌĂŶĐĞ͘ /Ĩ LJŽƵ ĂƌĞ ĚŝƐĐŚĂƌŐĞĚ ĨƌŽŵ Ă ŚŽƐƉŝƚĂů ĂŶĚ ŶĞĞĚ ŵĞĚŝĐĂƟŽŶ͕ LJŽƵ ƚĂŬĞ ƚŚĞ ŚŽƐƉŝƚĂů ŵĞĚŝĐĂů ƌĞƉŽƌƚ ƚŽ Ă ƉŚĂƌŵĂĐLJ ĨŽƌ ƚŚĞ ƉƌĞƐĐƌŝƉƟŽŶ ƚŽ ďĞ ĨƵůĮůůĞĚ͘

ĞŶƚĂů ƚƌĞĂƚŵĞŶƚ ŝƐ ŶŽƚ ĐŽǀĞƌĞĚ ďLJ ƚŚĞ ƐƚĂƚĞ ŚĞĂůƚŚĐĂƌĞ ƐLJƐƚĞŵ ƵŶůĞƐƐ ŝŶ ĂŶ ĞŵĞƌŐĞŶĐLJ͘ zŽƵ ŵƵƐƚ ĞŝƚŚĞƌ ƉĂLJ ĨŽƌ ĚĞŶƚĂů ƚƌĞĂƚŵĞŶƚ ƵŶůĞƐƐ LJŽƵ ŚĂǀĞ ƉƌŝǀĂƚĞ ŚĞĂůƚŚ ŝŶƐƵƌĂŶĐĞ͘ ĞŶƚĂů ƐƵƌŐĞƌŝĞƐ ĂƌĞ ĞǀĞƌLJǁŚĞƌĞ ŝŶ ^ƉĂŶŝƐŚ ƚŽǁŶƐ͕ ƐŽ LJŽƵ ǁŽŶDzƚ ŚĂǀĞ ƚƌŽƵďůĞ ĮŶĚŝŶŐ ŽŶĞ͘ >ŽŽŬ ĨŽƌ Ă ƐƚŽƌĞ ǁŝƚŚ Ă ůĂƌŐĞ ŐƌĞĞŶ ĐƌŽƐƐ ƐŝŐŶ ŽƵƚƐŝĚĞ͘ &ĂƌŵĂĐŝĂƐ ĂƌĞ ƵƐƵĂůůLJ ŽƉĞŶ DŽŶĚĂLJ ƚŽ &ƌŝĚĂLJ ĨƌŽŵ ϵ͘ϯϬĂŵ ƚŽ ϮƉŵ ĂŶĚ ϰƉŵ ƚŽ ϵ͘ϯϬƉŵ͕ ĂŶĚ ^ĂƚƵƌĚĂLJƐ ϵ͘ϯϬĂŵ ƚŽ ϮƉŵ͘ dŚĞƌĞ͛Ɛ ƵƐƵĂůůLJ Ă ŶŽƟĐĞ ŽŶ ƚŚĞ ƉŚĂƌŵĂĐLJ ǁŝŶĚŽǁ Žƌ ĚŽŽƌ ǁŝƚŚ ĚĞƚĂŝůƐ ŽĨ ƚŚĞ ŶĞĂƌĞƐƚ ϮϰͲŚŽƵƌ ƉŚĂƌŵĂĐLJ ;&ĂƌŵĂĐŝĂ ĚĞ 'ƵĂƌĚŝĂͿ͘

IN AN EMERGENCY

/Ŷ Ă ƐĞƌŝŽƵƐ͕ ůŝĨĞͲƚŚƌĞĂƚĞŶŝŶŐ ĞŵĞƌŐĞŶĐLJ͕ ĐĂůů ƚŚĞ ƉĂŶͲ ƵƌŽƉĞĂŶ ŶƵŵďĞƌ ϭϭϮ ʹ ĨƌĞĞ ŽĨ ĐŚĂƌŐĞ ĨƌŽŵ ĂŶLJ ŵŽďŝůĞͬĐĞůů ƉŚŽŶĞ Žƌ ůĂŶĚůŝŶĞ͘ KƚŚĞƌ ĞŵĞƌŐĞŶĐLJ ŶƵŵďĞƌƐ ŝŶĐůƵĚĞ͗ ͻ ϬϲϬ ĨŽƌ ĂŶ ŵďƵůĂŶĐĞ ; ŵďƵůĂŶĐŝĂͿ ͻ ϵϲϭ ϰϵϲ ϭϵϵ ʹ ŵĞƌŐĞŶĐLJ ĚĞŶƟƐƚƐ ͻ ϵϲϯ ϲϬϬ ϯϭϯ ʹ KŶ ĚƵƚLJ ƉŚĂƌŵĂĐLJ

ZĞĂĚ ŵŽƌĞ͗ ŚƩƉƐ͗ͬ​ͬůŝĨĞƐƚLJůĞŐƌŽƵƉ͘ĞƐͬŚĞĂůƚŚĐĂƌĞͲŝŶͲƐƉĂŝŶ Ăůů͗ ;нϯϰͿ ϵϱϭ ϳϳ ϱϱ ϰϰ Žƌ ;нϰϰͿ Ϭϯϯ ϬϬϬ ϭϬ ϳϳϳ

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GADGETS &Gizmo’s The Syng Cell Alpha is a 360-degree spherical speaker that can’t help but give off Death Star vibes, and probably inspires about as much awe once you hear it in person. Apparently it’s the “world’s first triphonic speaker,” and they recommend buying three of them if you’re in the market for super-premium speakers, it should have the superior sound to match its immense style.

In my household losing keys, wallets etc. happens on a daily basis so Apple new AirTag tracker, will be a godsend. The teeny trackers are lightweight stainless steel tags have an IP67 water & dust resistance rating and a built-in speaker. By connecting the AirTag to your Apple account new Items tab in the Find My app. When in Bluetooth range, you can use your phone to play a sound from the AirTag to help find what you’ve lost!

Suunto's latest outdoor smartwatch is the thinnest and toughest timepiece it's ever made. It is constructed out of sapphire glass and Grade 5 titanium. The tech included: a GPS tracker, up to 14 day battery, heart rate monitor, calorie counter, barometer, altimeter, blood oxygen monitor, sleep tracker, and a digital compass. Over 80 sport modes can be used to keep tabs on everything from running and cycling to skiing and open water swimming, upto 100 meters of water resistance.

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The Logitech Scribe is an AI-powered whiteboard camera that zaps presenters from view.

The high-definition camera is compatible with services like Microsoft Teams and Zoom, and broadcasts real-life whiteboard content into meetings while also removing the presenter from view using AI-enhanced software. With lots of people working at home via online media this tech might is a must have for most companies.

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All the latest in the world of gadget’s, tech and gaming...

Vodafone have created a smart bike light that combines a GPS tracker with Ultrabright LEDs that can even be spotted during the day it offers upto 40 lumens of brightness. It has detection and Help Alerts that will notify friends and family in the event of a crash or fall. There's even a security mode that can detect unauthorised movement & kick a 107db siren into gear if your bike is taken or damaged.

The Playdate is a handheld console with a crank! It has a 2.7in black and white display, a D-pad, a few face buttons, 16MB of RAM and, most importantly, a little flip-out crank handle on the side that can be used as a controller. In fact, some games on the system will be exclusively crank-controlled. You’ll get two new titles each week for a few months. They seem to have all bases covered.

Lenovo’s Yoga Pad Pro 13 can do just about everything you’d expect from a tablet and LOADS more. It’s the extra features that make the Yoga Pad Pro interesting. Its handle-shaped kickstand of sorts can be used to either prop up the tablet at various angles, or hang it on a wall, while an HDMI-in on the side allows you to use the tablet as a portable second screen for your laptop if you need one.

Nanoleaf’s new Elements smart lighting panels get the wood look the colour-changing smart lighting.

When powered off, the hexagons' wood-grain veneer lends them the look of a wooden wall installation, and then what on they give a natural glow. You can choose from 12 dynamic scenes, including a crackling fireplace and slow-moving clouds, or if you’re trying to start a party, the pulsing Rhythm scene to create a disco in any room.

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P R A W N K AT S U B U R G E R S A twist on the beloved fish finger sandwich with tasty, breadcrumbed prawn patty, chilli mayo and coleslaw...

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INGREDIENTS:

METHOD:

STEP 1: To make the burgers, rinse the prawns in cold water, then pat dry on kitchen paper. Tip half the prawns and the spring onion into a food processor with a generous pinch of salt, and pulse to a rough paste. Add the egg white and cornflour, pulse a few more times then add the rest of the prawns and pulse to roughly chop them into the mixture.

• 2 brioche burger buns • Sunflower oil or vegetable oil, for frying For the burgers:•200g raw peeled prawns • 1 spring onion, sliced • ½ egg white • 1 tbsp cornflour • 100g panko breadcrumbs For the slaw:•¼ white cabbage, finely shredded • Juice 1/2 lemon • 1 tbsp mayonnaise For the chilli mayo: •3 tbsp mayonnaise •1 tbsp sriracha chilli sauce or sweet chilli sauce STEP 2: Tip the breadcrumbs into a shallow dish or onto a plate. Scoop out half the prawn mixture with your hands and shape into a burger as well as you can (the mixture will be sticky).

Press the burger into the crumbs, then flip over and pack crumbs around the sides so it’s completely coated. Repeat with the remaining mixture and crumbs, then place the burgers on a plate, cover with cling film and chill until ready to cook.

STEP 3: Next, mix together the chilli mayo ingredients in a bowl. For the slaw, put all the ingredients in a bowl, season, then toss to combine. You can make the burgers, slaw and chilli mayo a day ahead and chill them.

STEP 4: To cook the burgers, heat about 2cm oil in a frying pan until just starting to shimmer and a breadcrumb dropped in sizzles and browns. Very careful-

ly fry the burgers for 3-4 mins each side until golden, crispy and springy to the touch – you may need to turn them a few times to cook them all the way through. Carefully lift out of the oil onto kitchen paper to drain. Cut the buns in half and toast the cut sides under the grill.

Assemble the burgers by spooning the slaw over the bottom of each bun, adding a burger and topping with the mayo. Serve straight away with extra chilli mayo, if you like.

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Health & Well Being

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IF YOU’RE VACCINATED, BE PREPARED TO PROVE IT:

SAFE TRAVEL TIPS FOR A HEALTHY, HAPPY SUMMER

AFTER MORE THAN A YEAR OF COVID QUARANTINE, MANY OF US ARE KEEN TO GET AWAY. LUCKILY, MANY COUNTRIES ARE OPENING ONCE-CLOSED BORDERS AND PREPARING TO WELCOME TOURISTS. WHILE SUMMER HOLIDAYS MIGHT NOT FEEL AS CAREFREE AS THEY NORMALLY DO, THEY CAN STILL BE ENJOYED WITH SAFETY GUIDELINES IN MIND. IF YOU’RE PLANNING TO GET AWAY IN THE COMING MONTHS, THE TIPS BELOW WILL HELP SET YOU UP FOR A HEALTHY, HAPPY, AND ENJOYABLE SUMMER.

elevator button at the hotel, or grabbing the handrail at an attraction can all increase your exposure risk. It isn’t a given that sanitizer will be available everywhere you go, so keep it on hand and use frequently. Make sure the sanitizer you choose is effective and meets safety standards.

It should contain at least 60% alcohol. Whether you’re vaccinated or not, keeping a small bottle of hand sanitizer nearby could make the difference between stopping the spread of the virus and passing it on.

If you’re vaccinated and traveling, some countries and regions may require you to carry a vaccination passport.

Be sure to look up the international travel guidelines to stay informed, and keep your documentation on hand while you travel. To learn about travel restrictions at your destination, TravelBans.org offers regularly updated restrictions from country to country. If you aren’t vaccinated, check your destination to ensure vaccination isn’t a requirement before arrival. Most countries still require THINK PRIVATE ACCOMMODATION: proof of a negative PCR test, and, in some cases, quaran- If hotels, hostels, or resorts are normally your accommodation of choice, now might be the time to consider tine on arrival. something different. Booking an entire home, cottage, or self-contained apartment is a safer choice for both vacciCONSIDER UPGRADING: If your budget allows, upgrading to business or first class nated and unvaccinated travelers.

could mean less exposure to others. That extra space could reduce your risk of contracting or passing on COVID 19. If that’s not an option, flying economy can be done safely by sticking to guidelines and following these tips: • Wear a mask or two, and change your mask(s) every hour for them to be effective.

• Keep your air vent open to help with air circulation.

• Use hand sanitizer after receiving any items from the flight attendant and when you use and return from the bathroom.

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Crammed coaches, busy trains, and fully booked flights leave little room for physical distancing. They may even trigger some anxiety after a year of limited contact with others. If it’s an option, consider renting a car. If you’re using public transportation, check the local guidelines ahead of time to see how each service is ensuring physical distancing.possible. Avoid big crowds when you can Maintaining physical distancing is key to protecting both yourself and others.

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UROLOGY SERVICES

Mr Laurence Stewart MD FRCS Ed FRCS(Urol) Consultant Urologist Laurence Stewart is one of Scotland’s most experienced Consultant Urologists.

He is an international speaker and author in his field and is involved in ongoing education of Urologists in the UK. He has a wealth of experience over his 34 years in the NHS and has been a visiting urologist to Gibraltar for the last six years and is now offering his services on the Costa.

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Medical Tips

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TOOTHACHE…

Toothache refers to pain in and around the teeth and jaws that's usually caused by tooth decay. You may feel toothache in many ways. It can come and go or be constant. Eating or drinking can make the pain worse, particularly if the food or drink is hot or cold. The pain can also be mild or severe. It may feel "sharp" and start suddenly. It can be worse at night, particularly when you're lying down. A lost filling or broken tooth can sometimes start the pain. It can also sometimes be difficult to decide whether the pain is in your upper or lower teeth. When a lower molar tooth is affected, the pain can often feel like it's coming from the ear. Toothache in other upper teeth may feel like it's coming from the sinuses, the small, air-filled cavities behind your cheekbones and forehead. The area of your jaw close to the infected tooth may also be sore and tender to touch. It's also possible for periodontal disease to give rise to a "dull" pain. Periodontal disease is a bacterial infection that affects the soft and hard structures that support the teeth.

WHEN TO SEE YOUR DENTIST: If you have toothache for more

TREATING TOOTHACHE

The type of treatment you have for toothache will depend on the cause of the pain, so your dentist will examine your mouth and may carry out an X-ray to try to identify the problem. If your toothache is caused by tooth decay, your dentist will remove the decayed area and replace it with a filling. If your toothache is caused by a loose or broken filling, the filling will be taken out, any decay will be removed, and a new filling put in place. If the pulp inside your tooth is infected, you may need root canal treatment. This procedure involves removing the infected pulp and then inserting a special type of filling to seal the tooth and prevent reinfection. Your tooth may need to be removed if the toothache can't be treated using these methods, or the tooth is wedged between another tooth and your jaw (impacted).

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than one or two days, visit your dentist as soon as possible to have it treated. The longer you leave it, the worse it will get. If your toothache isn't treated, the pulp inside your tooth will eventually become infected. This can usually lead to a dental abscess, with severe and continuous throbbing pain. Painkillers, such as paracetamol and ibuprofen, may reduce the pain and discomfort while you're waiting for an appointment. Children under 16 years of age shouldn't be given aspirin. You can also try numbing the pain using an over-the-counter dental gel containing local anaesthetic, although this isn't suitable for children under 12.

WHAT CAUSES TOOTHACHE?

Toothache occurs when the innermost layer of the tooth (dental pulp) becomes inflamed. The pulp is made up of sensitive nerves and blood vessels. Dental pulp can become inflamed as a result of: • Tooth decay: This leads to holes (cavities) forming in the hard surface of the tooth.

• A cracked tooth: The crack is often so small that it can't be seen with the naked eye.

• Loose or broken fillings.

• Receding gums: Where the gums shrink (contract) to expose softer, more sensitive parts of the tooth root.

• Periapical abscess: A collection of pus at the end of the tooth caused by a bacterial infection.

PREVENTING TOOTHACHE

The best way to avoid getting toothache and other dental problems is to keep your teeth and gums as healthy as possible. To do this, you should: •Limit your intake of sugary foods and drinks: You should have these as an occasional treat and only at mealtimes; read more about cutting down on sugar.

•Brush your teeth twice a day using a toothpaste that contains fluoride: Gently brush your gums and tongue as well.

•Clean between your teeth using dental floss and, if necessary, use a mouthwash.

•Don't smoke: It can make some dental problems worse.

Make sure you have regular dental check-ups, preferably with the same dentist. The time between checkups can vary, depending on how healthy your teeth & gums are.

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MEDICAL MAYHEM

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Jane: A condom. This way my cigarette doesn't get wet.

Arlene: Where did you get it?

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The pharmacist fainted.

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6 TIPS TO HELP PROTECT YOUR BACK

Looking after your back is a simple, yet often forgotten task. As our lives get busier, family and work pressures become more demanding, many people neglect caring for their back and suffer from recurring pain as a result. In the UK alone, there were 3,417,000 lost working days due to problems with back pain. As our working environment changes due to the Covid 19 pandemic it is becoming more important to maintain your back health. Yet, protecting your back isn’t difficult. It can be as simple as taking a walk, maintaining good posture, or choosing the correct bag to hold things.

To help you look after yours, Strong For Life has put together six tips for maintaining a healthy back.

Symptoms of all prostate problems 1. EXERCISE REGULARLY: Exercise is the count for when you stand, as the way you sit also include: number one•way to care for your body. Keeping an affects your spine. When standing your shoulders Needing to urinate often, especially at night active, healthy lifestyle helps strengthen your mus- should be down, and your head centred over your • Difficulty starting to urinate cles and makes basic everyday activities that much spine. When sitting your chair should have a firm • Straining to urinate orabout takingpain. a long time finish backtorest that supports the spine’s natural shape, easier to complete without worrying • Pain when urinating or care during The best type of exercise for taking of sex your your feet should be firmly on the floor, and your back is to strengthen core symptoms – the muscles in head should be centred over your spine.

Other less your common include: your abdomen, hips and lower back. One of the take extra precaution if working from home to most beneficial exercises that does this is swim- ensure that your work space/desk is suitable and ming, especially back stroke. Swimming is a low protects your back and posture. Working from a impact exercise that places slight resistance on sofa or your bed is definitely not recommended for your body without forcing too much stress. Another periods of over 20 minutes. is highly effective exercise type is targeted strength For more info about how your posture affects your training using resistance, for more information on back and spinal health, please contact us directly. this get in touch with us.

4. USE RUCKSACKS WITH A DOUBLE 2. PREVENT STIFFNESS WITH GENTLE STRAP: We’re all guilty of overloading handbags, MOVEMENT: With lack of movement comes school, sports or computer bags and lugging them

stiffness, and with stiffness comes back pain. It is important to maintain gentle movement that will prevent your body from seizing up. Avoid staying in the same position for long periods of time to ensure proper mobility. Movement does not have to be exercise, so you don’t have to worry about buying a gym membership. A simple walk at regular intervals throughout the day will help prevent a sore back, even just getting up from your desk or work space regularly. Stretching is also a great way to prevent stiffness, which can be done without leaving your seat making it perfect for doing whilst at work.

3. USE PROPER POSTURE WHEN STANDING OR SITTING: Slouching and poor

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posture is one of the biggest long-term factors to poor back care. Proper posture ensures that your spine retains a natural ‘S’ shape. This helps absorb shock, ensures muscles are used properly and maintains balance. Good posture does not only

around all day. The problem is that heavy shoulder bags can affect your natural ‘gait’, which is the swing of your arms as you walk. If your ‘gait’ is not correct it can affect your balance, cause tightness in your back, and decrease the curvature of your neck. This can eventually lead to sore shoulders, neck muscles and back pain.

When carrying heavy items for long periods of time, it’s advisable to use a rucksack with two straps instead. The straps must be tight enough to spread the weight of the rucksack evenly across your back.

You should never have your rucksack too loose, as it will put pressure on your lower back. You should also avoid sling bags when carrying heavy items, as they put pressure on only one side of your body.

This will also put pressure on your lower back, leading to stiffness and pain. This is especially applicable to women who carry large handbags, extra caution is recommended to not over load or carry too many heavy items.

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5. LIFT USING YOUR LEGS, NEVER YOUR BACK: One movement that people repeatedly get wrong is lifting. The natural way you lift heavy objects from the ground is with your legs, but there is a pattern of people lifting from the waist using their back. This is an almost sure-fire way of hurting yourself, by putting your lower back muscles under stress. Some long term problems from incorrect lifting include: overstretched muscles, torn ligaments, and herniated disks. When lifting you should always: •Keep a wide base of support •Squat down by bending at the knees and hips only •Look straight ahead and keep your back straight with your shoulders back and your chest out •Lift by straightening your legs, do not twist as your lift •Hold the object as close to your body as possible

6. DRINK PLENTY OF WATER THROUGHOUT YOUR DAY: Ensuring that you remain hydrated throughout your day is proven to help protect your spine and interverbral disks over the long term not to mention many other health benefits. The hardest part of staying hydrated is remember to drink regularly throughout your day. Here are few suggestions to help you; • Keep a bottle/cup/mug on your desk that has fresh water.

• Create triggers that remind you to drink, for example your phone rings or you get a notification of any kind, DRINK. • Make getting up to refill your container an excuse to move regularly (see point 2) • If needed add mild flavours to your water such as lemon juice, cordial or fresh fruit or veg.

Looking after your back is a great way to reduce pain and improve overall health and mobility.

For more information on how to take better care of your back, or to book a treatment please feel free to contact Strong For Life on 633 540 609 to arrange an appointment

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12) LIZARD GLOW BOWLING BALL: This glow-in-the-dark lizard's eye bowling ball will only set you back €175!

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15) TACO SLEEPING BAG: This plush taco sleeping bag could bring on some very funny dreams!

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ELECTRIC CLASSICS

With moves to make all new cars electric, fans of classic cars are looking at making their cars future proof…

An engine fire almost ended the life of this Ferrari 308 GTS. San Diego-based Electric GT got hold of it and added a triple electric motor that provided 330 lb/ft of torque - twice as much as the original and it also packs 345 kW of power, too, which roughly equates to 465 bhp.

Estonian company e-Drive Retro use advanced scanners to map a car and design a bespoke system to fit into any shape. This Triumph GT6 uses small battery packs that give 100 – 150 kms, depending on your driving, and the 0-60 mph time of 8.2 seconds (the original engine took 10).

Volkswagen’s 'eClassics' division has been set up to convert classic VWs of all types to zeroemissions power. They have created several electric versions of some of its most popular models by adapting the drivetrains of its modern electric-car models including he e-bulli, a classic VW camper van with the internals of the e-golf.

British company RBW are building brand-new electric sports cars using fresh MGB body shells. The EV Roadster's 34.5kWh battery back is the same as that used in the Nissan Leaf, and sits under the bonnet. The electric drivetrain, is mounted in a frame that fits within the rear bodywork without the need to cut any metal.

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C.D. Automotive Design and Electric Classic Cars in the U.K. that teamed up to give the old Defender Tesla power. Buyers will be able to enjoy either 450 or 600 hp in a classic Defender 110, giving a range between 125 and 250 miles, "depending on the vehicle and usage." The demo vehicle pictured here is, of course, the two-door 90.

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Central number for Fire, Police & Ambulance National Police Local Police Guardia Civil

Medical

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112 091 092 062

Emergency 061 Ambulance Marbella 902 505 061 Ambulance Coin 952 453 267

Airports Malaga 952 048 844

Marbella 952 769 946

Gibraltar +350 200 12345

Coin 952 452 767 San Pedro 952 787 700

Town Halls

Marbella 952 761 100 San Pedro 952 453 020 La Cala de Mijas 952 493 208 Fuengirola 952 589 300 Estepona 952 801 100

Fire Brigade

Emergency number 080 Marbella 952 774 349 Estepona 952 804 483 Fuengirola 952 461 046 British Ireland Denmark Sweden Germany France U.S.A

952 952 952 952 952 952 952

Marbella Coin Estepona Fuengirola San Pedro

952 771 442 952 822 818 952 822 818 952 467 457

352 475 226 604 212 226 474

300 108 373 383 442 590 891

Tourist Information

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Bus Stations Marbella 952 764 400 Coin 952 450 366 San Pedro 952 781 396 Estepona 952 800249 For a list of complete times www.andalucia.com/travel/bus Train Timetables 902 240 202

Health Centres

Consulates

Transport

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Markets

Monday - Marbella (fairground site on east side) Tuesday - Fuengirola (fairground near Los Boliches) Wednesday -Estepona (Avda.

Juan Carlos) La Cala - Feria ground.

Thursday - San Pedro (Recinto Ferial) Calypso (Mijas Costa).

Alhaurin el Grande - (La Fama) Saturday - Coin (Calle Urbano Pineda), Nueva Andalucia (Next to Centro Plaza the Bullring) and La Cala - Feria ground Sunday - Puerto Estepona (Marina)

Cinemas

All the Cinemas listed below show films in English as well as Spanish. Call first to check what is showing that week.

Marbella: Cinesur Plaza del Mar 952 766 941 La Cañada 902 333 231 Puerto Banus: Gran Marbella 952 810 077 Coin: La Trocha 951 315 039

Fuengirola Cinesur Miramar 902 221 622

Chemists

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Tel: 952 83 25 89

Taxis

Marbella Taxis 952 774 488 Mijas Costa Taxis 952 476 593

Diary Dates

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S TA R S I GN S

A look at what's in store for you during July 2021...

Capricorn

December 22nd January 19th

Aquarius

January 20th February 18th

Pisces

February 19th March 20th

Aries

March 21st April 19th

Taurus

April 20th May 20th

Gemini May 21st June 20th

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Capricorn, Mars continues to energize your love life until the 29th, You’ll be feeling especially needy and require a tremendous amount of attention this month! If you are single you’ll be setting up meetings with prospective suitors many of whom will tick the correct boxes. The New Moon arrives here on the 9th, opening a doorway for you to enjoy more satisfaction as a team. Whether this manifests in a business union, romantic relationship, or collaboration, you’ll be ready to work as a team. Some Capricorns could decide it’s time to move in, get engaged, or maybe get married and if you do so, you’ll feel closer than ever before. The next theme to note this month will be your work and financial life. The month could see a culmination or turning point regarding your money perhaps a large expense or the arrival of a new job offer.

Aquarius, your personal life and relationships also continue to see a major shift this month. This is an excellent time to focus on working as a team; if you are single then it will be a synch to find a perfect companion. Standing solo won’t aid you now find someone who flies at your side. Benevolent Jupiter continues its venture into your financial spectrum until the 28th. After that, he will return to bring you a double dose of luck! Don’t worry if you haven’t planted all the seeds you wanted to begin this year just yet because you’ll have more opportunities to do so in the second half of 2021. In the coming weeks, you’ll likely see more prosperity manifest either in the form of a raise, more income, or a lucrative job offer if you haven’t yet already.

Time is of the essence, because if you aren’t able to act now, you may have to wait until 2022 to see your wealth more solidly affected.

Pieces, if you are single it’s likely that you’ll cross paths with your soul mate this month, If you are attached you’ll make important plans with your other half. Weddings, celebrations, and events could fill your calendar. You’ve been enjoying exhilarating luck from your co-ruler, Jupiter, as he swims within your zodiac sign until July 28th. A whole new chapter of your life has arrived, bringing you blessings and miracles. Now is the time to show the Universe what you’re after and begin to build the life you’ve always prayed for. Dream big, soar far, and don’t hold yourself back! You will get a taste of what it feels like to be the “Celestial Favorite” with the entire Universe shining down on you! Mars will continue powering up your productivity sector until the 29th. This will bring a wide assortment of employment prospects or work projects across your desk.

Aries, July 2021 is going to be a month which of full of love opportunities! If you are single Venus, Mars and the Sun could trigger a love-at-first sight encounter or favour getting closer with someone you secretly love. Take your chance before the 23rd of the month. Your social circle is expanding for the first weeks of the month; expect parties and gathering July is going to be a social whirl. Do not be too emotional at work sometimes you need to think before you speak overall the monthly energies will give you creative opportunities when you least expect them. You will be doing well in everything you touch, whether it’s work opportunities or relationships. The energy of July will also be good for physical activity.Try activities like running or swimming. You’ll energy reserves that you’ll will find hard to exhaust.

Taurus, If you are single then you have a opening to look for new love and to be dating up a storm. You will be absolutely magnetic and will surely find you have a bounty of new suitors. If you’re in a committed relationship, this bodes quite well to spice up love life. If you’re looking to have a child there is no better time from now to September 14th you got the best chance.

Mighty Mars continues to parade through your skies until July 29th. This month sees some heavy news or great responsibility if you’re stepping up into a more prominent role. While this Full Moon could certainly attract a crown to your head, with plenty of fame and glory, it could also attract some troubling news that not is all that it seems. You could feel a bit more abrasive during this time regarding your emotions, too. Now is a great time to stand up for yourself.

Gemini, with regards your love life there is an obstacle to getting what you want at this time. Venus will shift gears to move into your domestic sphere from the 21st onward, bringing more pleasure and happiness at home and with family. You will be profoundly persuasive and passionate about your ideas and could create a powerful impact at work at this time. It is quite likely you’ll end up signing at least one important contract. Jupiter also continues to shine down on this began on May 13th and continues until July 28th. Your professional life with luck and expansion you could see promotions, awards, or opportunities to make your mark industry wide.

You’ll be in the spotlight! However, don’t just wait for it to come to you seize the day to find ways to bring in more wealth.

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Cancer June 21st July 22nd

Leo

July 23rd August 22nd

Virgo

August 23rd September 22nd

Libra

September 23rd October 22nd

Scorpio

October 23rd November 21st

Sagittarius

November 22nd December 21st

Cancer, Happy Birthday to you! An exciting month awaits you. With the Sun in your zodiac sign until the 22nd, you’ll feel a jolt of energy! The Full Moon this month brings balance in your relationships and whether or not you are having all of you’re needs met: financially, emotionally, intellectually, and physically. Your in for a great time, happier times will likely lie ahead and with Jupiter bringing optimism to you from the 28th on, you’ll see more hope in the six months ahead. Mercury joins into your skies from the 11th until the 27th, gifting you with a clear mind and powerful persuasive abilities.

Communicate from the heart and you can easily win others to your side. Also, Mars will continue to supercharge your financial sector all month until July 29th. This will cause your expenses to erupt, but could also give you the needed focus to budget and increase your income.

Leo, you will light up the world this month! The full moons could lead to some dramatic situations this month and will see a clash with the planets. This means that there could certainly be an ending with a business or romantic partnership or at least a conflict and rude awakening. If you are single then the stars are in your favour of the six months to come to find a soul mate connection. You’ll have more power, dominance, and energy than any other zodiac sign this month, so now is the time to show everyone your star power. Work hard to set the patterns you want to build in the two years to come because Mars will only visit you once during that time. Mars gives you the strength to accomplish major initiatives, so don’t hold back. Watch your expenses in the weeks ahead, as you could rack up a great deal of them.

Virgo, this month will see you grow especially close to your other half, as you make long-term plans and enjoy more prosperity together. If you are single then you could cross paths with a destined twin flame at this time. A fantastic energy is flowing across all of your business connections all negotiations will also be blessed. At the onset of July, the Sun and New Moon will also be bringing a great surge of fun to you through your social life and network. The New Moon on the 9th spot lights your friendships and could see you dancing, singing, or attending a lovely event .Use the early part of the month to relax and enjoy yourself and you could find yourself ever closer with your besties or welcoming in new acquaintances to your life. Venus will begin to grant you radiance, attraction, and pleasure from the 21st onward, while Mars will ignite your confidence and energy levels from the 29th forward.

Libra, have fun and let your wild side out this month! Now is a great time for online dating, turning a friendship into a romance, or even looking for potential mates in your network. If committed, be sure to take your significant other out on a double date with your friends. With Mars so supportive of you, you may see great progress on long-term goals with stepping in to open the door to one of them. Benevolent Jupiter continues to soar through your skies from May 13th until July 28th. This will bring ease, happiness, and blessings to your employment. If you’re looking for a better job, seize the day. Another way this could benefit you is an increase in physical strength and health, especially if you’re willing to work with a better diet and fitness regime. Above all, know that the Universe is on your side.

Scorpio, keep sizzling in this month! Blessings will be showering upon your love life this month, too, as benevolent Jupiter continues to soar through your skies until July 28th. This will make your heart bloom and is just a mere taste of what 2022 will offer you. Many Scorpios will meet a destined soul mate or grow closer with your other half. Mars continues to power up your professional zone until July 29th. You could knock out some major achievements during this time and will likely be very busy on the job. In the days following July 9th, pursue academic, travelling, or media endeavors, as the doors could suddenly be open. If you aren’t in the right profession, though, you’ll feel a tremendous internal frustration as you realize you need to figure something else out. You’ll have opportunities for fun and notice your social popularity spike as soon as Venus enters the party from the 21st onward.

Sagittarius, expect relations with your other half to improve this month. The Sun and New Moon in your sign will be changing your emotional needs. You could be awaiting the arrival of a large sum of money; perhaps in the form of a loan, or royalty check this will be winging it’s way to you this month. If you are looking to move then you’ll feel you’ve found the living space of your dreams and move or else fix up your current one so it feels extra magical. Venus and Mars will begin to heat up your professional life this month, too. You’ll become extremely busy until September 14th and could see your profile in your industry soar. The New Moon on the 9th will open a doorway for your health and energy to improve vastly, you’ll enjoy getting out doors and active.

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puzzle

Solutions on page 78

it out

Anger Inducing Anagrams

The following are all anagrams of famous actors and actresses.

Can you work out what they are? The word lengths are shown in brackets.

1) _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

MICE TOURS (3,6)

2) _ _ _ _ _

PERM RESTYLE (5,6)

______

3) _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

BARN MOORLAND (6,6)

4) _ _ _ _

PHANTOM MEMOS (4,8)

________

5) _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

TINSEL TWEAK (4,7)

Guess The Celeb

A

B

Sudoku

Tricky Brain Teaser TEST THE OLD GREY MATTER...

Q. You are thrown into a den with very hungry lions they haven’t eaten in three years – There is no way to escape them...

How do you survive?

Q. An antique dealer sees and extremely valuable Chinese vase in a flea market haggles with the seller and manages to buy the vase at just 10€.

He buys it and instantly smashes it to the ground – why?

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Crossword

Across: 1. Honour (7) 8. Gun shot (6) 9. Omen (7) 11. Accused person (8) 12. Fruit (5) 14. Paradise (4) 15. Rebuke (8) 17. Dither (8) 18. Twosome (4) 20. Runs off (5) 21. Two-faced figure (8) 23. Sharply (7) 24. Victor at Trafalgar (6) 25. Foundation (7) Down: 2. Recall A feeling (6) 3. Second WW General (6) 4. US Coin (4) 5. 10-sided figure (7) 6. murderous (9) 7. Sewers (9) 10. Custom (9) 12. Heroin subsitute (9) 13. Rented (9) 16. Salons (7) 18. Tinker (6) 19. Sloping type (6) 22. Longest river (4)

Name The Film

A A reporter is assigned to write a story B about a woman who has left a string of fiancés at the altar, staring Julie Roberts and Richard Gere. (1999)

The world's top bodyguard gets a new client, he must testify at the International Criminal Court. They must put their differences aside & work together (2017).

Say What You See...

JOBS in JOBS

TISTITCHme

agent agent

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The Jokespage

Jokespage

A guy goes into a record shop and says, "Do you have any sound effects albums of insect noises? Crickets, cicadas, beetles, that sort of thing?"

Store guy: "yeah only this second hand vinyl, should be perfect though."

Guy buys the record but he's back to the shop within the hour, says, "Sorry mate this record is no good. It's just 45 minutes of buzzing, it's completely rubbish. " Store guy: " Yeah that's the B side."

An old lady was walking home from her friend’s when a mugger surprised her.

“Give me your money!” He shouted.

“I haven’t got any,” she replied. “Come here,” he said, grabbing at her handbag, He looked through her purse and found nothing. Next he reached into her pockets to try and find some. Then he frisked her everywhere – through her clothes, in her bra and control top tights – but still found nothing. Annoyed, the mugger turned away and started to head off. The old lady called after him, “Come back here and keep trying – I can write you a cheque”.

Beth was telling her friend Sophie about her home life. “My husband was unhappy with what he called ‘my mood swings’. He bought me a mood ring the other day so he would be able to monitor my moods.” “What does it do?” asked Sophie. “Well,” said Beth, “we’ve discovered that when I’m in a good mood, it turns green. When I’m in a bad mood, it leaves a ****ing great big red mark on his forehead.”

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On a long coach trip, Mrs. Johnson became extremely queasy from motion sickness.

She made her way to the on-board toilet, only to find it occupied. She went back to her seat, laid her head back and tried to fight off the

nausea. Unfortunately her condition didn’t pass and she threw up on the lap of the man who was dozing next to her. It was some time later before he awoke. When he did, he was alarmed to find himself covered in vomit. Mrs. Johnson turned to him and said calmingly, “There, there; did your nap make you feel any better?”

A Little Exercise: My doctor took one look at

my stomach muscles and refused to believe that I work out. So I listed the exercises I do every day: jump to conclusions, climb the walls, drag my heels, push my luck, make mountains out of molehills, bend over backward, run around in circles, put my foot in my mouth, go over the edge, and beat around the bush.

A very vigorous workout if I do say myself…

Which animal has the biggest mood swings? A Bi-polar bear.

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KIDS PAGE at the swe

etshop

E O R I C L I Q U R E H S L M M T E B A Y K O B N U O C T H N L M D R H G H O Y L L E J S N A E B I W S V X T I D W L B O Y S G E Q Z Y P U B X C D E F X O W L A U R N W T P Y R M P S B Y S A F L U

Can you find all the sweet treats in the wordsearch?

sweets bubblegum liquorice sherbet sour chewy jellybe ans lollipo p flumps

Make a path from start to finish following the green and pink sweets.

Start either from the top of the bottom of the puzzle...

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AMAZING....

can you get from the start of the maze to the donut in the middle?

start he Give t um g le Bubb e Som r Colou

COUNT THE COLOURS...

How many red bubblegums can you see? ____ How many green bubblegums can you see? ____ How many orange bubblegums can you see? ____ How many blue bubblegums can you see? ____ How many yellow bubblegums can you see? ____

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puzzle Who Am I?

Queen Elizabeth II

Guess the Year 2004

Trivia Quiz Answers

1) Shrove Tuesday 2) 32 3) Copper and Tin 4) Karaoke 5) Red 6) California 7) Nitrous Oxide 8) Respondez s’il vous plait 9) 21 10) Within the sound of the Bow Bells 11) A Full House 12) April 13) Federal Bureau of Investigation 14) Left 15) Romania 16) The Star Spangled Banner 17) Russian roulette 18) No time to Die 19) S.O.S 20) Modified 21) Volkswagen 22) Bermuda Triangle 23) Tooth Enamel 24) Rear 25) The Canary Islands 26) North Atlantic Treaty Organization 27) Blimp/Hot Air Balloon/Airship 28) Florida 29) A Thousand 30) Mount Rushmore

Answers from 18, 26, 32, 72 & 73

it out

Anger making Anagrams 1) Tom Cruise 2) Meryl Streep 3) Marlon Brando 4) Emma Thompson 5) Kate Winslet

Guess The Celeb a) Jim Parsons b)Melissa Joan Hart

Brain Teaser

Test the old grey matter...

A. The Lions are all dead – they haven’t eaten in three years and died of starvation.

A. The dealer already had an identical vase which was worth a fortune as it was believed to be the only one in The World.

Crossword Solution

Sudoku Solution

Name The Film

a) Runaway Bride (1999)

b) The Hitman's Bodyguard (2017)

Say What You See 1) In Between Jobs 2) A Stitch in Time

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3) Double Agent

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