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Ed’s Note..

Cue Barry White; get those lights down on the dimmer…

It’s Valentines Day people! For all you romantics out there we hope you have a great day and night on the 14th!! Go on push the boat out, it’s only once a year why not choose that special venue to wine and dine your beloved. Fill your belly full of pancakey goodness on the 13th of the month and it’s Chinese New Year on the 16th this year is the year of the dog! On the 28th of the month it’s Andalucía Day… It’s been a funny old month weather wise, sometimes cold then hot! And who’d have thought the snow and hail stones would be back this year on the Costa del Sol? My slippers have never had so much use and I have to admit to hopping into bed once or twice in the middle of the day just to warm up! Fingers crossed February brings warmer weather…

Have a fantastic month and remember, keep smiling!

in the February Magazine...

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It’s Valentines Day ladies, feeling the LOVE in the ‘A Women’s World’ this month!

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Solutions on page 80 Pit your brains against the TRIVIA QUIZ, questions for all ages from 6 -116!

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Gadgets & Gizmo’s: The most expensive smartwatch in the World and a fantastic revelation by L'Oreal plus lots more…

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A Man’s World: Making shopping trips a whole lot more interesting this month…

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In ‘All Revved Up’ this month.

Peel have re-introduced the smallest car ever made, we take a quick look at that and other micro cars.

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The Gruffalo brings games, mazes and colouring in to the ‘Kids Page” this month…

Lots to do this month get dressed up for the The Marbella Carnival.

Also The ABBA Reunion are back on the Coast!The ‘What’s on Guide’ on page 62.

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Solutions on page 80 Puzzle It Out... Puzzles galore challenge those little grey cells.

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Valentine's Day (val*en*tinez dae) n. A day when most women have dreams of a candlelight dinners, prince charming arriving on horseback to sweep you away, diamonds, and a thoroughly romantic day, but at the end of the day consider yourself lucky to get a card.

FORTH TIME LUCKY! The local news station was interviewing an eighty-yearold lady because she had just got married for the fourth time. The interviewer asked her questions about her life, about what it felt like to be marrying again at eighty, then about her new husband's occupation.

"He's a funeral director," she answered. 'Interesting,' the newsman thought... He then asked her if she wouldn't mind telling him a little about her first three husbands and what they did for a living. She paused for a few moments, needing time to reflect on all those years. After a short time, a smile came to her face and she answered proudly, explaining that she had first married a banker when she was in her twenties, then a circus ringmaster when in her forties, and a preacher when in her sixties, and now, in her eighties, a funeral director. The interviewer looked at her, quite astonished, and asked why she had married four men with such diverse careers. She smiled and explained, "I married one for the money, two for the show, three to get ready, and four to go."

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SO LONG, BIG BROTHER... CELEBRITY Big Brother and the main BB show to be cut from next year. The Daily Star claimed last month that Channel 5 are going to “pull the plug” on the programme after 18 years. This series of the show is due to end on Friday February 2nd. Host Emma Willis revealed earlier this week they are casting for the next civilian version of the show. Insiders claimed to The Daily Star this would be the last installment however. This year's edition of the show started unlike any other, as the series kicked off with an allfemale cast. Clearly this hasn’t pulled the crowds in for Chanel 5 though…

ANOTHER ROYAL WEDDING… Princess Eugenie & her fiancé will be marrying this autumn at St George's Chapel in Windsor, where Harry and Meghan will be getting hitched in May. Princess Eugenie revealed that the Queen was among the first people to know about the engagement, adding that her 'Granny was very happy'.

Jack Brooksbank, 31, popped the question earlier this month with the unusual ring; a padparadscha sapphire surrounded by diamonds. Jack said it was 'love at first sight' when pair were introduced by friends on a skiing holiday in 2010. Buckingham Palace announced last month the couple are set to marry in the Autumn, after getting engaged in Nicaragua earlier in January.

YIKES! FEUDING IN ESSEX … Is Ferne McCann & Samantha Faiers friendship on the rocks... They have been close pals from the age of 12, but since starting families of their own, it would appear their friendship has come under strain. It’s thought that the Essex ladies are going through a rocky patch. The pair’s rumoured rift is said to have begun when Ferne landed her own pregnancy reality show First Time Mum. With the format similar to Sam’s hugely popular The Mummy Diaries. Oh dear no one likes a copycat Ferne!

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HARRY STYLES COULD BE THE NEXT JAMES BOND... According to Spectre film editor. Idris Elba, Tom Hiddleston, James Norton... there's been loads of talk over who will play the next James Bond when Daniel Craig eventually hangs up his tuxedo – but the latest rumour is sure to shake (and stir) things up a bit with a younger audience. According to Spectre's film editor Lee Smith, former One Direction star Harry Styles could well take on the role of 007 after his success in last year's Dunkirk. It comes after Bond producer Barbara Broccoli revealed that they won't rule out the possibility of a black or female 007 in a future movie (Introducing Jane Bond)? The currently-untitled James Bond 25 will be released in US cinemas on November 8th, 2019, with a "traditional earlier release" in the UK to be announced in the months to come.

OMG! MASSIVE TOWIE CAST SHAKE UP…... As the new season looms it looks like ITV bosses are making some dramatic changes to our favourite Essex reality show, apparently many stars are facing the chop. So which stars are in the firing line? Well, it looks like show favourites Mike Hassini, Chris Clark and Amber Dowding are among the famous faces leaving the ITVBe show when filming starts up again in March. Also Maddie Hooper and Ruby Lacey newbies to the last season, but frankly didn’t ad much to the party…

Meanwhile Mario Falcone has confirmed his exit from the reality show, telling OK in November it wasn’t really for him anymore!

SUPPORT FROM HER SONS…... Louise Redknapp faced a tough 2017 after announcing her shock split from husband of 19 years, Jamie. But it looks like the mumof-two is keeping herself busy this year as she’s just about to head off on tour following more than after 15 years away from music. Her two sons will be a huge source of support in the wake of her divorce. We wish her all the luck in the world…

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THE HYPNOTIST

A woman comes home and tells her husband, "Remember those headaches I've been having all these years? Well, they're gone."

No more headaches?" the husband asks, "What happened?"

His wife replies, "Margie referred me to a hypnotist. He told me to stand in front of a mirror, stare at myself and repeat 'I do not have a headache; I do not have a headache, I do not have a headache.' It worked! The headaches are all gone." The husband replies, "Well, that is wonderful." his wife then says, "You know, you haven't been exactly a ball of fire in the bedroom these last few years. Why don't you go see the hypnotist and see if he can do anything for that?" The husband agrees to try it.

Following his appointment, the husband comes home, rips off his clothes, picks up his wife and carries her into the bedroom.

He puts her on the bed and says, "Don't move, I'll be right back."

He goes into the bathroom and comes back a few minutes later and jumps into bed and makes passionate love to his wife like never before. His wife says, "Wow, that was wonderful!" The husband says, "Don't move! I will be right back."

He goes back into the bathroom, comes back and round two was even better than the first time. The wife sits up and her head is spinning.

Her husband again says, "Don't move, I'll be right back."

With that, he goes back in the bathroom.This time, his wife quietly follows him and there, in the bathroom, she sees him standing at the mirror and saying, "She's not my wife. She's not my wife. She's not my wife!"

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WHAT AM I...?

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TRICKY TRIVIA QUIZ

1) Which actress plays The Queen in ‘The Crown’?

2) What was the name of Inspector Clouseau’s manservant?

3) What is the birthstone for July?

4) At what time did Wee Willy Winky run through the town?

5) In which sport do competitors use a mallet?

6) Which common garden animal is a member of the locust family?

7) For whom is the Fabulous 12th not so fabulous?

8) How did Al Capone die?

9) Who was launched into space aboard Vostok 1 in 1961?

10) What is the study of plants called?

11) Which late snooker player was also known as the Hurricane?

12) What is the name of Queen Victoria’s house on the Isle of Wight?

13) Which nuts are used to make marzipan?

14) What colour is the Circle line on a London Underground map?

15) In which country was Cary Grant born?

16) Which is the most southerly mainland point in the UK? 17) In Cluedo, which weapon is first alphabetically?

18) What is the name given to the body on which a parasite feeds?

19) In which country was footballer Ryan Giggs born?

20) How many points is the letter ‘R’ worth in Scrabble?

21) Which liqueur is used in a ‘Sidecar’?

22) Which detective has a dog-called Snowy?

23) In TV, what do the initials ‘OB’ stand for?

24) What is the square root of 81?

25) Which country’s national airline is called ‘Qantas’?

26) In which country is the Black Forest?

27) How many players are there in a hurling team, is it 9, 15, or 17?

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29) Which word comes after the following to make 3 new words; Band, Hand and Grand?

30) What colour is the flag of Libya?

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“HONK” if you

The other day I went to a local Christian bookstore and saw a 'Honk if you love Jesus' bumper sticker. I was feeling particularly sassy that day because I had just come from a thrilling choir performance, followed by a thunderous prayer meeting, so I bought the sticker and put in on my bumper.

I was stopped at a red light at a busy intersection, just lost in thought about the Lord and how good He is and I didn't notice that the light had changed. It is a good thing someone else loves Jesus because if he hadn't honked, I'd never have noticed. I found that LOTS of people love Jesus. Why, while I was sitting there, the guy behind started honking like crazy, and when he leaned out of his window and screamed, "for the love of God, GO! GO!" What an exu-

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Everyone started honking! I just leaned out of my window and started waving and smiling at all these loving people.

I even honked my horn a few times to share in the love.

There must have been a man from Florida back there because I heard him yelling something about a sunny beach...

I saw another guy waving in a funny way with only his middle finger stuck up in the air.

When I asked my teenage grandson in the back seat what that meant, he said that it was probably a Hawaiian good luck sign or something.

Well, I've never met anyone from Hawaii, so I leaned out the window and gave him the good luck sign back. My grandson burst out laughing,

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why even he was enjoying this religious experience.

A couple of the people were so caught up in the joy of the moment that they got out of their cars and started walking towards me.

I bet they wanted to pray or ask what church I attended, but this is when I noticed the light had changed. So, I waved to all my sisters and brothers grinning, and drove on through the intersection.

I noticed I was the only car that got through the intersection before the light changed again and I felt kind of sad that I had to leave them after all the love we had shared, so I slowed the car down, leaned out of the window and gave them all the Hawaiian good luck sign one last time as I drove away.

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The Definitive DATING DICTIONARY ATTRACTION: The FRIEND: A person in your acquaintance act of associating horniness who has some flaw which makes sleeping with with a particular person. him/her totally unappealing.

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The process of spending enor- INTERESTING: A word a man uses to mous amounts of money, time and energy to get describe a woman who lets him do all the talkbetter acquainted with a person whom you don't ing. especially like in the present and will learn to like a lot less in the future.

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GADGETS &Gizmo’s Hasselblad is about to launch the H6D-400C, a Multi-Shot camera capable of producing, 400MP stills. That’s a whopping 23200 x 17400 pixels and each file will take up to 2.4GB, Aimed at professionals who are shooting extremely still images. If you’re still tempted, you can pick one up for 50,000€ in March.

Remember being told to turn it down or you'd go deaf?

Now, the reverse is true! Australian company Nuheara have released a new ear bud aimed at people with mild to moderate hearing difficulties in social situations. An app calibrates the buds for a personalised, optimised hearing experience. Of course, this works for anyone who just want a bud better suited to them, and they’ll stream music just like any wireless headphones would.

Dusk, a new clock has just the one trick up its sleeve, when you wake up, the 12-hour clock face background appears as a clear white, reflecting the time of day. As the hours pass, the slate gets gradually darker, and by the time midnight chimes it will be completely black. You can pre-order one now for €60.

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All the latest in the world of tech and gaming...

If you like your tech on the bling side, we've got good news for you. Watchmaker TAG Heuer has revamped its 18K white gold Connected Modular 45 smartwatch with no less than 589 baguette-sized diamonds 23.35 carats' and it can be yours for a mere 180.000€. The watch, which takes the title of most expensive smartwatch in the world.

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L'Oreal has brought out its UV Sense wearable. The size of a raindrop, it can be stuck to your body using an adhesive backing, or clipped onto clothing such as a watch or sunglasses. Inside is a UV sensor, an NFC chip, and a battery that will last years. It'll then connect to an app that will track your sun exposure and tell you when you need to apply more sun protection.

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Literary Laughs...

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A Man’s World

IDEAS FOR BLOKES.. TO MAKE SHOPPING TRIPS MORE INTERESTING!

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Medicine in the 21st century is the stuff of science fiction. Medicine back in the day wasn’t as, well, modern. Nor was it sanitary, and it often wasn’t even helpful. Sometimes it was downright terrifying. But you can be the judge.

• Python Bile to Treat Genital Ulcers: Animal bile was once used therapeutically in China to treat a number of ailments. According to the World Journal of Gastroenterology, python bile was “employed externally to treat ulcers of the external female genitalia.” Less clear is: who caught the snake.

• Elephant Bile to Treat Bad Breath: Who needs breath mints when you’ve got a bottle of elephant bile lying around? Ancient Chinese physicians and pharmacists believed that elephant bile, diluted with water, could alleviate halitosis. We imagine it would have tasted better as a milkshake.

• Cocaine for Depression: Sigmund Freud is cherished for his contributions to psychology. He's less revered for incessantly prescribing cocaine to his patients. Not that he was alone. A number of 19th century doctors championed the use of cocaine to treat a range of ailments, from depression to migraines to toothaches.

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How long do symptoms of the virus last? Will the flu jab protect you? And how can you protect yourself from getting in in the first place... AUSSIE flu is still wreaking havoc all over the World with symptoms showing in an increasing number of people.

For those unlucky enough to have caught the virus the take a look at how they could have Protected themselves and what the symptoms are... help you get better more quickly: • Rest and sleep • Keep warm • Take paracetamol or ibuprofen to lower your temperature and treat aches and pains •Drink plenty of water to avoid dehydration (your pee should be light yellow or clear).

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Australia during its winter. Shocking figures released just in the UK last month revealed The flu vaccine is the best protection we have, 85 people have died from influenza since though flu strains change so it needs to be October 5, with 27 of those going in the first done every year. week of January. The figures also revealed Please ask your health advisor about the flu almost Almost 2,000 people have been hospi- jab - it's still not too late to do so. Even though talised by flu this winter, and one in four of it's best to get vaccinated as soon as the flu those cases were caused by deadly Aussie flu. vaccine is available, getting the vaccine later But for those knocked down by the illness, can still be helpful. how long do symptoms generally last? The symptoms of Aussie flu are the same as Even though we are into February, there are still a couple of months left in the flu season, Aussie flu but have been described as more so it's still a good idea to get protected. severe.

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SYMPTOMS • A sudden fever Anyone can help prevent the virus from spread• A temperature of 38C or above ing by washing their hands regularly, covering their mouth and nose with tissues or a sleeve • Aching body when they cough or sneeze, and cleaning sur• Feeling tired or exhausted faces they suspect are infected.

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WHY AM I SO BORED WITH MY LIFE RIGHT NOW? food and think long-term.

6) YOU DON’T WANT TO:

You’re so over the bar scene, the dating scene and the travel scene.

You’ve reached the top tier of maturity, which is boring now you’ve got there. Go out again with your partner, enjoy what is around you – a walk by the beach will make you feel 100% better – Oh, and it’s free!

7) YOU’VE BECOME BORING:

1) PEOPLE KEEP ASKING YOU yourself so now you’re stuck feeling TO GO OUT AND YOU KEEP like someone else and it’s making things worse. You haven’t been invigSAYING NO:

Be honest with yourself and cut the crap – we both know you’ve turned down several invitations to hang out over the past month because it seemed too hard or too far or it was too cold outside and you weren’t feeling social. If you want your life to be more exciting, you’re going to have to invite other people into it. A lot of the best stuff happens once you go out!

orated in a long time, sorry to be mean but it’s nobody’s fault except your own.

4) YOU KEEP NOT CONTACTING FRIENDS:

You know what the difference is between you and a person who has plans for this Saturday night? The latter picked up the telephone and called (Okay texted) someone else and asked them to hang out. You 2) YOU HAVEN’T HAD SEX IN didn’t do that because you were too scared of rejection and now you’re FOREVER: Of course your mind is bored. bored. Surprise, surprise.

Because YOU’RE BODY IS BORED. Your hormones are bored. Your entire 5) YOU HAVEN’T BEEN ON reproductive system – which is the HOLIDAY BECAUSE YOU’VE primary motivation for so many of BEEN BUYING TAKE AWAY: our actions – has been left out to dry. All your friends are posting photos of You need to go get some. Your brain themselves in India and you’re passive-aggressively hating them is going to thank you for it. because they have the money to 3) YOU’VE LET YOURSELF GO: travel and you don’t. You didn’t Physically, emotionally or mentally budget for holidays. Even a weekend (maybe all three). You stopped doing away could get you out of the dolthe things that make you feel like drums. Stop going for the quick fix of

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Sorry to give you the most cliché answer available but it’s probably true. When was the last time you tried something new? Joined a club, took up a hobby, or learned a new language? You are bored because you keep saying “Nah” to the things you should be saying, “YES!” to and now you have nothing to talk about.

Take life by the horns again…

8) YOU’VE BEEN ON THE INTERNET FOR SO LONG THAT YOU’VE FORGOTTEN THERE’S AN ACTUAL WORLD OUT THERE:

Here’s a question: How many Netflix shows have you watched this week compared to how many places you’ve gone? How many times have you checked your Facebook compared to how many times you’ve actually spoken to them? We’re all guilty of it. But life doesn’t happen from behind the glare of your phone screen. Get going. Your life might get a lot less boring.

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Hidden Heart Cake

1) heat the oven to 160c/140c fan/gas 3. grease a 900g loaf tin and for the cake line with a long strip of bak•2 x 175g unsalted butter, softened ing parchment. cream •2 x 175g golden caster sugar 175g butter and 175g sugar •6 large eggs until light and fluffy. Beat 3 of the eggs and pour in, a little at a •2 x 140g self-raising flour, sifted time, mixing after each addition. sift together 140g flour, 1⁄2 •2 x ½ tsp baking powder tsp baking powder and the cocoa, then fold into the butter mix•3 tbsp cocoa powder ture along with the almonds. combine 100ml milk, 11⁄2 tsp •2 x 85g ground almond vanilla and all the food colouring and add to the batter, then mix •2 x 100ml milk until evenly coloured. 2) Pour into the prepared loaf tin and bake •3 tsp vanilla extract for 1 hr 10 mins until a skewer comes out clean. cool for 10 •28ml bottle red food colouring or red colouring gel mins in the tin, then transfer to a wire rack. when cool, cut the cake into 4cm slices. using a 5cm cutter, stamp out the hearts for the icing (save any remaining cake for another treat). 3) repeat step 1 to •100ml double cream make a second cake mixture – you won’t have cocoa or food •200g dark chocolate, finely chopped colour in this batch. Pour 3⁄4 of the mixture into the prepared •50g unsalted butter loaf tin. Push the bottoms of the hearts into the batter in a tightly •Pink sprinkles (optional) packed row. spoon over the remaining cake mixture, covering as much of the hearts as possible. bake for 1 hr or until a skewer comes out clean. cool for 10 mins in the tin, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. 4) for the icing, gently heat all the ingredients over a low heat until combined. leave to cool, then chill until needed. spread over the cooled cake and decorate with the sprinkles, if using. will keep for 3 days stored in a cake tin.

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The Brutsch Mopetta took minimalism to extremes. Capable of seating just one, and with a pull-start 50cc engine, just 14 examples were made between 1956 and 1958.

Incredibly, around 10,000 of these Spanish-built Biscuter were made, between 1953 and 1960. With no doors or windows or reverse gear.

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What’s On Guide...

6th to the 14th of February 2018: The Marbella Carnival includes fun and entertainment in four different areas of the city - Marbella center, San Pedro de Alcantara, Nueva Andalucia and Las Chapas.

This is a time where everyone dresses up in costume and participates in a number of activities offered by the city. For more information see: www.carnavaldemarbella.com.

9th to the 13th of February 2018: The Magnificent Music Hall: A supercilious sensation of scintillating song and showmanship with a cast of 30 adapt performing artistes. For more info call: 952 47 45 42 or e-mail: boxoffice@salonvarietestheatre.com or visit the website www.salonvarietestheatre.com.

14th to the 18th of February 2018: The ABBA Reunion Tribute Show: Starring the original 'Frida' from the award winning London West End cast of ABBA Mania! Get together and re-live the addictive Abba phenomena that swept the airwaves and discos during the 70’s and 80’s lots of venues up and down the Costa del Sol see for more information www.ticketsource.eu/bigmpromotions. Call: 658 579 695 or Email: concerts@costadeldisco.com.

17th to the 18th of February 2018: The Jersey Boys including music from Frankie Valli & the Four Seasons. For more information call: 952 47 45 42 or e-mail: boxoffice@salonvarietestheatre.com or visit the website www.salonvarietestheatre.com.

Every Monday: Age Care Drop In where people can chat, share experiences and find out about living in Spain at La Iglesia Bar, near Bonanza Square, Benalmadena Costa 11am -12.30pm.

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

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: 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. International Baptist Church, near Supersol Los Olivos , Calahonda.

Every Tuesday: Age Concern meet at the Manila bar in Los Boliches, next to the Yaramar hotel for Spanish lessons in the afternoon from 3.00pm until 3.45pm. Lifeline 652 537 615.

Every Wednesday: at 11:30am the Malaga Picasso Museum is offering free guided tours in English which is included with the price of admission.

Every Thursday: Age Concern meet at the Manila bar in Los Boliches, next to the Yaramar hotel for advice, support and friendship from 11.00am until 1.00pm. Pop in and meet new people and make new friends. Call 652 537 615.

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

Every Friday: Hard Rock Cafe: Live music happening every Friday see www.hardrock.com/cafes/marbella.

Every Friday: 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 Friday: Age Concern meet at El Caballo de Oro in La Cala from 11.30 until 1.00pm. In the main square behind Supersol. Advice, support and friendship. Lifeline 652 537 615.

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.

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

Train Timetables 902 240 202 Airports Malaga 952 048 844 Gibraltar 956 773 026

Health Centres

Marbella 952 769 946 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

Consulates

British Ireland Denmark Sweden Germany France U.S.A

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Marbella Coin Estepona Fuengirola San Pedro

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Transport

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

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 CaĂąada 902 333 231 Puerto Banus: Gran Marbella 952 810 077 Coin: La Trocha 951 315 039 Fuengirola Cinesur Miramar 902 221 622

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Taxis

Marbella Taxis 952 774 488 Mijas Costa Taxis 952 476 593

Diary Dates

February 13th 2018: Pancake Day (Shrove Tuesday) February 14th 2018: Valentines Day

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S TA R S I GN S

A look at what's in store for you during February 2018...

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, during the first week of February 2018, your love life is ruled by practical concerns: money and responsibilities. On February 11th, Venus enters your sign and gives it a lot of power. So the second and third weeks are more romantic, and maybe favourable for amorous circumstances. Just in time for Valentines Day! Go out and widen your circle of acquaintances, they help you begin a new relationship, if that’s what you want, or they refresh the current one. Money is a special topic for you until 2020, you put your mind and body at work in order to increase your income – but luck also has some say in it. Be careful, because you might run into unexpected situations! Think outside the box! During February 2018 you feel pretty good about yourself from a physical standpoint. Rely on your strength! During February 2018 it’s not that clear who is friend or foe.

Aquarius, February 2018 smiles your way… The scenery is idyllic, particularly during the first two weeks. You get hit on, receive proposals, romantic declarations etc. etc. Valentines Day come early for you! The solar eclipse that happens in February 2018 brings a breath of fresh air into your professional life. Mercury in your skies pushes for renewal. Mars comes up with exciting projects. The Sun that transits your sign makes you shine puts you in leading positions or circumstances under which you can prove yourself. During the first week, Venus comes with diplomacy, luck through personal charm or connections, and money. Venus takes care of your money throughout February 2018. Together, Venus, Mercury, and the Sun support Jupiter, so success is a sure thing. During February 2018 you’re in excellent shape, particularly so during the first two weeks of the month. All in all expect a fantastic February…

Pisces, the first week of the month is pretty boring due to a lack of spectacular events. But things start looking gradually better. After February 11th, happy times start coming your way. Venus is headed toward a favorable planetary aspect with the effects this will be very strong during the last week. On the work front expect a dynamic and productive month. Jupiter is in conjunction with Mars, which means it will be full of ambition and initiative. You’re driven to get things done, make plans, and go for it. The most motivating or challenging segment of the term is the one that connects you to far-away places there’s an interest in widening your horizons, you should make the most of it in order to make professional progress and be successful when it comes to money. The first two weeks of February you might need to rest more.

You get back into quickly though and by the end of the month you’ll be in great shape again.

Aries, the first week of February 2018 finds Venus in a very lucky stellar position it will help all your dreams of love come true. Socialising encourages harmony if you are in a relationship, if you are single and attending events that gather a lot of people together this could be favorable for the beginning of a relationship, if that’s what you want. You force yourself to reach or set difficult goals professionally this month, but ambition is great and luck is on your side. During the first two weeks of February 2018 the Sun together with Mercury provide you with support and popularity. Dare to start a new professional project because the stars are behind you! The first two weeks of February find you in fantastic shape, full of drive and optimism. But the last week could bring complications, so you should take better care of yourself and not take chances.

Taurus, February 2018 is a promising month for you in terms of relationships. Jupiter and Mars work together in your interest. And that’s not all! During the second and third Venus gets involved so expect your dreams to be fulfilled and opportunities to be a plenty. But expect to have to get over a hurdle before your dreams can come true. If at some point you have to make a choice, think well about it because appearances can be deceiving! The first week of February 2018 brings achievements and success on the work front. These are due in part to luck and in part to personal charm, but what has a significant contribution is your determination, being sure about you have the skill with which you can negotiate in order to get what you want. You have very good tonus during February. Venus and the Sun cross your skies filling you with vitality.

Gemini, with Mars in your sign this month, you spend a lot of energy on your loved one, to support them or to win them over. If your relationship is going through a tough time, don’t fall prey to impulsivity! Mars will provoke you so there’d be a big fight. Collaborations, associations, and teamwork are very important for your professional life during February 2018. Challenges motivate you and push you forward. Use your creative and artistic skills in your professional life! Venus blesses you with luck and opportunities. The last week of February 2018 is the most favourable for success. Money comes your way without much effort, but it needs to be managed wisely. Throughout February 2018 you have a lot of stamina, power, every bit of energy will be need though because you’ll be full speed ahead.

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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, your love takes on a serious note this month. With Saturn and Pluto in your sign responsibilities, on the home front are at the forefront of your mind. If you are single now is a great time to get out there you’ll be flirting and having fun all over the place! With Mars in your sign during February 2018 you have professional energy you will stand out from the crowd in the workplace making this a good time to make changes to your career. You might receive a sponsorship, a gift or some other monetary gain, but you should be careful when dealing with banks, or the tax office. February 2018 is a busy month and a pretty stressful one. It would be best to find a balance between work and rest. Take a trip or learn something new on a topic that is attractive to you!

Leo, during February 2018 you’ll experience some interesting events. Talk about a hot month for you with regard LOVE, you could have intense feelings or maybe - love at first sight, but the way events unfold tends to be a bit rushed, pushing you to do some crazy things. The Sun, Venus and Mercury are bringing you fantastic collaborations where teamwork is the keys to success during this term on the work front.

Although you have true leader qualities, you now jump up the hierarchical ladder much faster if you work side by side with others, in a collegial atmosphere. It’s not the time to put on airs; people from your professional circle acknowledge your merits and competency anyway. When it comes to money you can expect favours and extra income, particularly during the second week of the month. The presence of Mars in your skies this month encourages working out at the gym or to get outdoors.

Virgo, if the first week of February is without remarkable events, beginning with the second week things change. And they change for the better. On February 11th 2018 Venus enters your sign. It’s good news for you, because Venus brings love, understanding, and luck. The odds of reaching happiness are also increased by the trine that Venus makes with Jupiter, and the Sun. February 2018 brings news regarding your professional life, the solar eclipse from the 15th happens in conjunction with Mercury. An unexpected event can occur that will lead you toward something different. In regard to money things improve step-by-step, and beginning with the second week things become much more satisfying. You need keep your wits about you regarding monetary gains or to investments. February 2018 sees you make the decision in order to maintain or improve your health. You might decide to follow a diet or to make some lifestyle changes.

Libra, February 2018 is a great month for you to enjoy a new love. Because Mercury and the solar eclipse also happen this month, expect the unexpected or unusual events to come your way when it comes to love. The likeliest time for these things to happen is during the first two weeks of the month.

There might be a connection between work and your love life. Don’t rush to conclusions or be stubborn about having the last word in an argument! On the work front because Mars is in your skies and picking up the pace – the wheels of your mind spin quickly and you get bold ideas that demand to be put into practice quickly. You’re persuasive, you make passionate arguments, and your words are captivating and inspiring. Also, February 2018 is generous in terms of money. During the first weeks of February you’re in great shape. Though the rest of the month will see you with a lot of stress.

Scorpio, February 2018 is a splendid month for love and marriage. Jupiter and Venus in your skies promise Scorpions fun, emotional fulfillment lots of luck, and happiness. It’s the kind of term during which you declare your love, fall for someone, move in together or think about marriage and even kids. Matters related to money that are connected to the couple need to be treated with tact and care. February 2018 is a month of initiative and action when it comes to money, during which you feel the need to earn more, make your work more profitable, invest or make various purchases.

The second and third weeks bring professional opportunities. The solar eclipse can bring a renewal or an unexpected event related to home, properties or long-term-use goods. Jupiter’s presence in your sign assures you have considerable energy and supports your morale admirably.

Sagittarius, during February 2018 Mars which means you are in for passionate month. Love looks for you, you look for it... When the solar eclipse happens, with Mercury so close to the Sun unexpected events may occur, the plot of your life will twist and change. February 2018 is a month full of drama that makes the most of your entrepreneurial spirit. Mars transits through your sign, which means that you become ambitious, driven, and are able to make decisions. In short, during February 2018 you can achieve a lot if you have a purpose and, even more importantly, a good strategy. Where money is concerned, it comes your way too, but you need to manage it carefully. Mars brings you a lot of vitality and snappy reactions: you have lots of energy to burn. Mars is rather rash though so you need to make an effort to channel its power in the direction of your choice so it won’t go haywire.

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puzzle Link The Words

Solutions on page 80

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In each of these puzzles, three words are listed. All you have to do is find another word that can either precede or follow each word linking them:

1)

____

3)

_____

2) 4) 5)

BED

HARD

CRYSTAL

RUBBER

DATE

QUEEN

LINE

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BOARD

DRAWING CUSHION

______

TRADER

COMMON STREET

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POSTAGE BUSY

Guess The Celeb

A

B

Sudoku

Brain Teaser

HOW TO ESCAPE THE KINGDOM OF SKULL...

In the kingdom of skull...

King Norse did not allow any citizen to visit the world outside. Only a person with a correct paperwork was allowed to enter the kingdom or he was sent back.

A wooden bridge was what connected the kingdom to the world.

The king had appointed a sharpshooter who would check every five minutes on the bridge to check. After checking, he would go back to his hut and return exactly after five minutes again. The bridge took 9 minutes to cross.

A merchant was able to escape the kingdom without harming the shooter.

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How ?

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Crossword

Across: 1. Dwellings (6) 5. Calm down (6) 8. Mentor (4) 9. Sufficient (8) 10. Stimulant (8) 11. Sort (4) 12. Get back (6) 14. Long, thin, sharp implement (6) 16. Unadulterated (4) 18. Feelers (8) 20. Shard (8) 21. Let up (4) 22. Plea (6) 23. Longest dimension (6) Down: 2. Produce an egg (7) 3. Material (5) 4. Railway official (7,6) 5. Out of the ordinary (13) 6. Laugh quietly (7) 7. Bed (5) 13. Convenience (7) 15. Flyer (7) 17. Top of a shoe (5) 19. Synthetic fibre (5)

Name The Film

A An orphan befriends a giant who takes her B to Giant Country, they attempt to stop the man-eating giants invading the human world.

Directed by Steven Spielberg (2016).

While helping his latest client woo the fine lady of his dreams, a "date doctor" finds that his game doesn't work on the gossip columnist with whom he's smitten (2005).

1+2-3= 0

WHERE

RAINBOW

just

Say What You See...

2TWO

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The Jokespage

Jokespage

A Thoughtful Valentine's Day Gift…

Jim asked his friend, Tony, whether he had bought his wife anything for Valentine's Day. Yes,' came the answer from Tony who was a bit of a chauvinist, 'I've bought her a belt and a bag. ‘That was very kind of you,' Jim added, 'I hope she appreciated the thought.' Tony smiled as he replied, 'So do I, and hopefully the vacuum cleaner will work better now.'

A guy out on the golf course takes a high-speed ball right in the crotch.

Writhing in agony, he falls to the ground, when he finally gets himself to the doctor.

He says, "How bad is it doc? I'm going on my honeymoon next week and my fiancée is still a virgin in every way."

The doc said, "I'll have to put your penis in a splint to let it heal and keep it straight.

It should be okay next week."

So he took four tongue depressors and formed a neat little 4-sided bandage, and wired it all together; an impressive work of art. The guy mentions none of this to his girl, marries, and on his honeymoon night in the motel room, she rips open her blouse to reveal a gorgeous set of breasts. This was the first time he saw them. She says, "You are my FIRST, no one has ever touched these breasts.

"He whips down his pants and says... "Look at this, it's still in the CRATE!"

Where do sheep go on holiday?

The BAA – Harmas.

BEAUTY COMES IN ALL SHAPES & SIZES… Small, Round, Thin, Thick Crust, Deep Pan, Extra Toppings…

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What did one pickle say to another?

You mean a great dill to me!

Being British is about driving a GERMAN car to an IRISH pub for a BELGIAN beer, and then traveling home – grabbing an INDIAN curry, a TURKISH kebab or an ITALIAN pizza on the way – to sit of a SWEDISH furniture watching AMERICAN shows on a SOUTH KOREAN TV.

I knew I was going bald when it was

taking longer to wash my face…

A blind man walks into a small shop with his guide dog. All of a sudden, he raises the dog’s lead and begins swinging the dog over his head. The manager runs up to the man and yells, “What are you doing?” The blind man replies, “Just looking around.”

Life is like a roll of toilet paper; The closer you get to the end the faster it goes...

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Can you find all eight Butterflies on this page?

Can you spot the five differences in the pictures below?

Help Mouse through the maze to find his favourite food!

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K i d P ae s v o ta k e

Give lo uffa The Gr me So Colour

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puzzle What Am I? The Eiffel Tower

Trivia Quiz Answers 1) Claire Foy 2) Cato 3) Ruby 4) Past 8 o’clock 5) Croquet 6) Grasshopper 7) Grouse 8) Syphilis 9) Yuri Gagarin 10) Botany 11) Alex Higgins 12) Osbourne House 13) Almonds 14) Yellow 15) England 16) Lizard Point 17) Candlestick 18) Host 19) Wales 20) 1 21) Cointreau 22) Tin Tin 23) Wren 24) 9 25) Australia 26) Germany 27) 15 28) Brown 29) Stand 30) Green

Answers from 18, 22, 70 & 71

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Link The Words 1) Rock 2) Pin 3) Stamp 4) Market 5) Bee

Guess The Celeb a) Matt Smith b) Kim Kardashian

Brain Teaser

The merchant walked across the bridge for almost five minutes when the shooter was inside the bridge. Then he turned and started walking back to the kingdom of skull. On approaching the kingdom, he was asked of papers which he never had.

Thus he was sent back.

Crossword Solution

Sudoku Solution

Name The Film The BFG (2016) Hitch (2005)

Say What You See

1) Somewhere Over the Rainbow 2) Just Right

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3) Put two & two Together

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