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To quote the fresh prince and Jazzy Jeff…” Summer, summer, summertime. Time to sit back and unwind.”

Instead of “ooh it’s just too hot” etc... Come on everyone! Isn’t this why we moved to Spain? If it all gets too much why not go for a quick paddle at the nearest beach. The Costa del Sol has loads of entertainment to enjoy this month including: Starlite Marbella, the Estepona Feria plus the Torre del Mar International Air Show and towards the end of the month the Reggaeton Beach Festival take a look at the “What’s on Guide” on page 53 for more information. If you just can’t be bothered then grab a cold drink, get relaxed on your sunbed, and enjoy this issue of Costa Link Magazine, have a fantastic month and keep smiling…

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Sony’s new Walkman, Gamin’s solar bike computer and a cup that keeps your brew hot.

Check out the Gadget & Gizmo’s pages for some fab new tech and toys...

Solutions on page 82 Pit your brains against the TRIVIA QUIZ, questions for all ages from 6 -116!

One man has a growing problem in “A Man’s World” this month on page 34…

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The Goodwood Festival of Speed last month saw new cars from Astom Martin, Bentley, & Mercedes we take a look in ‘All Revved Up’ on page 70.

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A Woman’s World The chaos continues in a woman’s world...

GETTING YOUR HOPES UP… An angry wife is on the telephone to her husband and says, ‘Where are you?’ The husband replies, ‘Darling, remember that jewellery shop where you saw that amazing diamond necklace and totally fell in love with it, but I didn’t have enough money to buy it at the time?’ The wife blushes and with a big smile says….. ‘Yes, I remember that, my love!’ ‘Well, I’m in the pub next door with my mates.’

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HOT GOSSIP...

LEGAL & WEDDING WOES...

BRAD & ANGE, THE BATTLE CONTUES… SIX YEARS AFTER THEIR DIVORCE BEGAN THE LEGAL BATTLE BETWEEN, Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie rages on. Last month, Brad, 58, filed legal action against Angela, 47, accusing her of selling her stake in Miraval, their French family wine business, just to spite him. After 12 years together, their divorce escalated into a furious custody battle.

Brad’s requested a jury trial and is seeking damages. Looks like they are nowhere near settling this thing and by all accounts we are going to get another Amber V’s Johnny battle in court.

JENNIFER LOPEZ’S HEARTBREAK... AS BEN AFFLECK REFUSES TO GET MARRIED. Ben is happy to wait until 2023 to get married. He wants a long engagement. But that’s not really what Jen wants. Jennifer will do anything she can to have her happy-ever-after this time around. She wants their big day to go ahead soon, so she’s telling Ben that his laid-back approach isn’t working for her. Just a day before the couple’s planned September 2003 wedding they split. We wish them luck and hope they sort it all out soon!

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LEGAL, BABY & TV GOSSIP...

KATIE PRICE’S BANKRUPTCY REPRIEVE… HER CASE HAS BEEN MOVED TO 2023: Katie was due to face a judge over the £3.2million bankruptcy debts but the hearing, reportedly meant to be at London’s Royal Courts of Justice on June 7th, has now been pushed back into next year. She had agreed to pay £12,000 a month to her creditors in a voluntary arrangement but it has been alleged that Katie has failed to keep this agreement. A repossession order has been made on her house in Surrey, after she allegedly failed to pay a debt of £500,000. She started an OnlyFans account to make some of the cash up but has reduced the subscription fee in the hope of attracting more people to her page.

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MIC BABY NEWS… MAEVA & JAMES ARE HAVING A BABY! Following the cheating scandal in the last episodes of Made in Chelsea season 23 they made up quickly as they also announced their engagement last month.

TOWIE NEWBIES KICKED OFF FLIGHT… FOR REFUSING TO WEAR COVID MASKS & VAPING! The Only Way is Essex star Pia Smith has told her fans that “half the show’s cast” were kicked off a flight from Madrid to London for refusing to wear Covid masks. One of the stars was openly vaping on the plane. The cast members of the ITVBe show had been filming for the new series in the Dominican Republic and were flying back to the UK via Spain. The police report has been passed on to the Spanish Aviation Safety and Security Agency (AESA), to decide the size of the fine. We are sure this will not be the only thing “kicking off’ the new season of TOWIE will be hitting our screens this July on ITVBe...

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SAY WHAT YOU MEAN: ARE YOU TOO POLITE FOR YOUR OWN GOOD?

We wonder if you’d have a different answer to any of these questions!

“Not for me, thank you.” TRANSLATION: Please ask again so I can say, “Oh go on then.”

“A bit of a pickle.” TRANSLATION: A catastrophe of epic proportions.”

“With the greatest respect.” TRANSLATION: I think you are an idiot…

“Could we consider some other options?”

TRANSLATION: I don’t like your idea.

“It’s not quite what I had in mind”.

TRANSLATION: I hate it.

“Yeah, could do.”

TRANSLATION: Absolutely not.

“You look as though you had a good time last night”.

TRANSLATION: You look awful.

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WHO I AM...?

Can you work out “WHO I AM” from questions 1 to 10 1) I have 32 honorary degrees 2) I was born in the same year as Queen Elizabeth II 3) I brought the World televised snooker 4) I spent two years in the Navy 5) I am the only winner of a BAFTA in black & white and colour 6) I have more than a 18 plants & animals named after me 7) I am one of the most travelled people in history 8) I gave Monty Python their big break 9) I came face to face with a mountain gorilla 10) I have a famous brother called Richard Answer on page 82

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The bartender screams at the man, "Did you see what your monkey just did?" "No, what?"

"He just ate the cue ball off my pool table WHOLE" "Yeah, that doesn't surprise me, "replied the man, "he eats everything in sight, the little tike. Sorry I'll pay for the cue ball and stuff." He finishes his drink, pays his bill, and pays for all the things the monkey ate, then leaves.

Two weeks later he's in the bar again, and has his monkey with him. He orders a drink and the monkey starts running around the bar again.

While the man is finishing his drink, the monkey finds a maraschino cherry on the bar. He grabs it, sticks it up his bum, pulls it out, and eats it.

Then the monkey finds a peanut, and again sticks it up his bum, pulls it out, and eats it. The bartender is disgusted. "Did you see what your monkey did now?" he says.

"No, what?" replied the man.

"Well, he stuck a maraschino cherry and a peanut up his bottom, pulled it out, and ate it!" said the bartender.

"Yeah, that doesn't surprise me," replied the man. "He still eats everything in sight, but ever since he had to pass that cue ball, he measures everything first."

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SUMMER VIBES FOR AN EASY DINNER

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FOR THE DRESSING: • Juice of 1 lime • 2 tbsp fish sauce • 1 red chilli • 1 tbsp palm sugar or light muscovado sugar • 50g roasted chopped peanuts

FOR THE SALAD: • 3 ripe avocados • 400g can black beans, rinsed and dried • 1 large mango cut into 1 cm cubes • 1 large red onion thinly sliced • 1 large red chilli (deseeded if necessary) • handful of each: fresh coriander, mint & basil METHOD STEP 1: Heat the bbq or a griddle pan. STEP 2: Meanwhile, slash the squid tubes all over at 5mm-1cm intervals on each side, cutting through most of the flesh, but leaving the sides intact. STEP 3: In a non-metallic bowl, mix all the marinade ingredients. Add prepared squid and leave to marinade for at least 30 minutes or up to 2 hours.

STEP 4: In a large bowl, mix all the salad dressing ingredients. STEP 5: For the salad, half, stone and scoop the avocado. Add the onions, mango, chilli, black beans and prepared avocado into the bowl with the dressing and toss well. STEP 6: When the bbq is ready, barbeque the squid tubes and tentacles for no more than 1 ½ minutes in total or until the flesh turs from greyish to opaque and shrink up into a spiral shape. STEP 7: Just before serving, add chopped coriander, mint and basil into the salad. Pile the salad onto a platter and top with the hot squid, sprinkle with toasted chopped peanuts. Serve with remaining lime wedges and enjoy!

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1) ‘Toad of Toad Hall’ was a dramatisation based on which book?

2) What is a ‘Durian’ is it a fruit, plant or vegetable?

3) What word describes a unit of weight and an animal enclosure?

4) What do the initials ‘BHP’ stand for?

5) Who was Mr Universe between 1978 and 1980?

6) What colour tongues do giraffes have?

7) Which TV character lived on Scatterbrook Farm?

8) What is the Greek word for fire?

9) Which country does the international car registration letters ‘ET’ represent?

10) How many strings are there on a double bass?

11) Which ancestor of Noah is also the name of an oversized Champagne bottle that holds six litres?

12) Which novel is set in Narnia?

13) Newmarket and Ipswich are in which county?

14) How much are you paid if you hold an honorary post?

15) What was sought by Jason and the Argonauts?

16) Which suspension bridge spans the River Avon?

17) What was the name of AA Milne’s son?

18) What type of drink is Harvey’s Bristol Cream?

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25) What colour is cayenne pepper?

26) In which English County is Telford?

27) What type of animals were Lady and the Tramp?

28) Which profession is associated with Saville Row? 29) Which voice is higher a tenor or a baritone?

30) Which number does the Roman Numeral XC represent?

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ELECTORIAL NON-HUMANCANDIDATES:

I DON’T KNOW WHAT YOU THINK BUT I HAVE A FEELING SOME OF THESE ANIMALS MIGHT HAVE RUN THE COUNTRY A LITTLE

BETTER THAN SOME PRESIDENTS/LEADERS WE’VE SEEN RECENTLY… • A cocker spanial called Comandante Chispas (Ecaudor) • A puppet called Dustin the Turkey (Republic of Ireland) • A brown mule called Boston Curtis (USA) • A rhinoceros called Cacareco (Brazil) • A boar hog called Pigasus the Immortal (USA) • A gorrilla called Colossus (USA) • A cat called Morris (Mexico) • A dachshund called Saucisse (France) • A sock puppet called Ed the Sock (Cananda) • A crawfish called Crawfish B (USA)

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A large woman, wearing a sleeveless sun dress, walked into a bar in Dublin.

She raised her right arm, revealing a huge, hairy armpit and, as she pointed to all the people sitting at the bar she asked, "What man here will buy a lady a drink?"

The bar went silent as patrons tried to ignore her. But down at the end of the bar, an owly-eyed drunk slammed his hand down on the counter and bellowed, "Give the ballerina a drink!" The bartender poured the drink and the woman chugged it down.

She turned to the patrons and again pointed around at all of them, revealing the same hairy armpit, and asked, "What man here will buy a lady a drink?"

Once again, the same little drunk slapped his money down on the bar and said, "Give the ballerina another drink!"

The bartender approached the little drunk and said, "Tell me, Paddy, it's your business if you want to buy the lady a drink, but why do you keep calling her the ballerina?"

The drunk replied, "Any woman who can lift her leg that high has got to be a ballerina!"

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GUESS THE YEAR...

Can you work out “WHICH YEAR IT IS” from the following questions?

1) CERN’s Large Hadron Collider is officially inaugurated in the Oct of this year 2) Gordon Brown was Prime Minister in the UK 3) Apple sells the new ultra-thin MacBook Air notebook 4) Heath Ledger, Paul Newman and Charlton Heston died 5) Writers strike against Hollywood studios, many TV programmes were affected 6) The Great Recession, continued through the entirety of this year 7) The Summer Olympics were held in Beijing, China 8) Cyclone Nargis devastates Burma 9) At the movies you would have been watching: The Dark Knight, Wall-E, Mamma Mia & Marley and Me 10) Popular musicians included: Estelle with American Boy, Katy Perry with I Kissed a Girl, & Ne-Yo with Closer

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It’s A FUNNY OLD WORLD

A Man’s When the man first noticed that his gentleman parts were growing longer, he was delighted. But several weeks and several World inches later, he became concerned and went to see a urologist.

AND THEY SAY MEN ONLY WANT ONE THING!

While his wife waited outside, the physician examined him and explained that, thought rare his condition could be corrected by minor surgery.

The patient's wife anxiously rushed up to the doctor after the examination and was told of the diagnosis and the need for surgery.

Arguing with a woman is like "How long will he be on crutches?" rea ding a Software License she asked. "Crutches???" the doctor asked.

"Well, yes," the woman said "You are going to Agreement. In the end, you ignore everything and click “I agr lengthen his legs, aren't you?" ee”.

A young man, who worked at a driving range, picked up a couple of dozen old balls one day and took them home with him, stuffing them into his pants pockets. On the bus on his way home, an elderly old lady sat down next to him, so he had to scrunch them up to make room for her.

He noticed after a while the lady was glancing sideways toward his pockets. A bit embarrassed, he said to the lady, "It's all right ma'am, they're just golf balls." She nodded and smiled sympathetically and a few moments later said, "Tell me is that something like tennis elbow?"

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RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL PROPERTY FOR SALE & TO LET

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MAKE YOUR PROPERTY OUR RESPONSIBILITY ACP Property - Your rental Specialist on the Costa del Sol Our aim is to provide a service that aligns with your needs, whether that is watching over your holiday home, carrying out renovations or repairs or getting rentals.

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Let us find you, your home away from home; If you are looking for a relaxing worry free holiday ACP Property is there for you.

With more than 15 years of experience and with apartments of every size and for every budget we will help you to find the right one for you and your family. Our apartments come fully equipped. The only you need to bring is your bathing suit and flip flops. We can arrange tours, car rentals, airport shuttles and much more.

Whether you want to maximize on holiday lets, long term lets or just want your own holiday retreat at ACP Property we offer a full range of services;

“ACP were very professional in everything we required to help us have a great holiday in the apartment we rented in Calahonda. Especially Suzanne who is very helpful and provided us with excellent service.”

Willie Causer

• Ensuring Rubbish is collected after visits

“Very nice rental apartment. Everything was well organized by ACP for taking the keys and the return and lot of information before the arrival. Always in touch with the customer to know if everything was going well. Bravo and thank you for your service.” David Monnard

• Regular property checks • Collecting mail & checking payment of utilities • Emergency Cover & attendance 24/7 • Reporting problems immediately to the owner • Turning on water and electric prior to arrival

• Electrics/water turned off, property secure • Laundry collected & returned • Transfers and Payment of bills • Keyholding and Cleaning services • Arrange long term rentals & contracts • Changeovers for short term rentals • Pool & Garden services arranged • Property Maintenance & Refurbs • General Advice & Assistance

Contact Us: info@acpproperty.com www. acpproperty.com Tel: +34 634 178 827

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Discovering Istán...

Almaza Views Townhouses, Istan

There are many pockets of the Costa del Sol that lie just out of sight of the majority of visitors. The shops, cultural attractions, golf courses and stunning beaches along Marbella’s Golden Mile attract hordes of tourists each year, yet many places remain tucked way, enjoying the quiet life. We caught up with Costa del Sol property expert Marc Pritchard, from Taylor Wimpey España, to discover one such place: Istán.

Natural beauty Istán is a centuries-old, Moorish village at the head of the Rio Verde valley, which serves as one of the access points to the beautiful Sierra de las Nieves natural park. Pure mountain water feeds the village’s fountains, with visitors stopping to catch the water in jugs as it cascades down the rocks outside the village.

If you’re planning to explore Istán, it’s time to ditch the car. The narrow streets were designed for mules and packhorses, so pop your walking shoes on and enjoy rambling around the village on foot.

In addition to a couple of restaurants and outstanding tapas bars, Istán is home to a 15th century Arab tower surrounded by gardens, the 16th century Church Almaza Views Townhouses, Istan Almaza Views Pool, Istan Almaza Views terrace, Istan of San Miguel and an old wash house surrounded by houses covered with climbing bougain villaea and roses.

Istán is also the perfect place to enjoy a picnic away from the noise of modern life. Motorboats and jet skis are banned from the reservoir by the village – Embalse de la Concepción – so there’s plenty of peace and quiet to enjoy. You could even try to spot one of Marbella’s extremely rare otters while you’re there. Where better to counterbalance the fast-paced modernity of life in nearby Puerto Banús?

Beautiful homes Buyers looking for a home near Istán have two new property options available to them, courtesy of the stunning new Almazara Boutique Residences. The development includes apartments at Almazara Hills and townhouses at Almazara Views, with on-site communal pool and grounds packed with indigenous plants, surrounded by ancient olive trees. Apartments at Almazara Hills are priced from €350,000 plus VAT, while townhouses at Almazara Views start from €530,000 plus VAT.

To see the complete selection of Taylor Wimpey properties for sale here on the Costa del Sol please see: www.costadelsolpropertyfinder.com

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WITH MUCH HIGHER RETURNS THAN RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Duquesa

restaurant in corner position on busy road 180m2 Freehold: Freehold + 40m2 terrace – 1.690.000€ ref: 2528 in busy commercial centre... Triple unit Freehold: Restaurant Currently let @ 1000€ per month – 250.000€ ref: 2624

Fuengirola

Puerto Banus

Freehold: Mini Market & Bar close to Valle Romano Golf 40m2 – 79.950€ ref: 2600 Freehold: Office Estepona Port 100m2 previously let @ 1500€ per month – 239.950€ ref: 2446

Mijas Costa

Freehold: Hair & Beauty Salon 60m2 previously let @ 550 per month - 60.000€ ref: 2634 Freehold: Take Away premises 75m2 previously let @ 650€ per month – 75.000€ ref: 2636 Freehold: Restaurant/Double Unit previously let @ 2250€ per month – 210.000€ ref: 2632

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NOW IS THE TIME TO INVEST IN COMMERCIAL PROPERTY

STOREY SPORTS BAR IN VERY CENTRAL POSITION OPPOSITE TWO LARGE Freehold: TWO HOTELS 140M2 PLUS 20M2 PREVIOUSLY LET FOR 950€PCM - 225.000€ REF 2690 Freehold Suite of Offices in Central Los Boliches, Freehold: Versatile Fuengirola, PREVIOUSLY LET FOR 1200€ PCM - 199,950€ REF 2704 www.business-sales-spain.com/freehold Telephone: 951 666 715 Mobile: 663 061 669 info@business-sales-spain.com

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t: +34 952 669 470 / t: +34 603 227 899 e: papps@captaincosta.es w: captaincosta.es FIVE BEDROOM VILLA CABOPINO €2.995.000

NEW DEVELOPMENT LA CALA GOLF from €690.000

TWO BEDROOM APT LA MAIRENA REDUCED to €320.000

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Space, Comfort, Tranquility, Massive Storage, Open plan living, with spectacular Mediterranean and a Golf Course views. Ref: CC0063

Luxury new build Villas in La Cala Golf Resort with 3 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, Private Pool, Terraces all facing West.

Elysium Golf consists of only 15 exclusive villas with double height ceilings and floor to ceiling windows.

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This well maintained and fully furnished property has 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathroom, Fully fitted Kitchen, Patio, Private Garden, with Concierge service. Wonderful views offered in this highly secured and gated Oakhill Complex. Ref: CC0057

This sunny Beachside villa is a perfect buy for those seeking to enjoy the glorious Mediterranean lifestyle. Due to its prime location and quality, it is also an excellent investment opportunity. Ref: CC0059

THREE BEDROOM VILLA THREE BED TOWNHOUSE MANILVA FUENGIROLA €499.000 €225.900

3 Bedrooms, 2 Bath villa located in the upper part of Manilva in a quiet area. If you are looking for a small Renovation project, Investment plan or simply a romantic laid back lifestyle, then look no further.

Ref: CC0062

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THREE BEDROOM VILLA CARIB PLAYA, MARBESA €855.000

RENOVATION PROJECT - This property is ideally located in the heart of Fuengirola Centro. With 3 large bright Bedrooms, Kitchen, a large Patio and a Bathroom. It is an excellent opportunity to refurbish or convert it into 2 apartments. Ref: CC0041

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299.950€

MIDDLE FLOOR APARTMENT IN LA CALA GOLF BUILT:

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Central townhouse and at a 5 minute walk from 115 30 COMMUNITY TWO TWO the beach. It has three floors. Ground floor with M² M² living-dining room with views of the small private patio/garden and the backyard, kitchen and bathroom. Patio in the front and back of the house. On the first floor there are four bedrooms and another bathroom. On the second floor there are 2 small areas for office or storage and a large terrace. Ideal for family. Close to everything you need. REF: R4059640.

395.000€

TOWNHOUSE IN FUENGIROLA BUILT: 99 M²

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Fantastic townhouses in the heart of Fuengirola, 20 TWO TWO N/A completely refurbished, ready to move in. New M² design kitchen, spacious living room with chimney, two bedrooms upstairs and two bathrooms with shower, one of the bathrooms is downstairs.

Andalusian style on the outside and modern style in the inside. Very quiet zone with no noise.

Perfect location, just 400m walking distance to the train station of Fuengirola and 1km walking to the precious beaches of Fuengirola with restaurants, bars and shops. REF: R3968929.

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475.000€

DETACHED VILLA IN FUENGIROLA PLOT:

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Beautiful house in Los Boliches, all in one floor 396 145 THREE TWO N/A with large patio with barbecue area to enjoy M² M² great moments surrounded by family and friends. On the high level of the property you can enjoy the large solarium. The house has a spacious and very bright living room, the kitchen is independent and equipped, the three large bedrooms have closets and one of the bedrooms has a toilet. It also has its own parking for two cars and air conditioning.. REF: R3510280.

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FIVE BEDROOM Detached Villa, NUEVA Andalucía

830.000€

Detached villa with lots of potential in need of improvement in a quiet area of Nueva Andalucía. The villa has two floors, a garden with a swimming pool and a private garage with space for two cars. Everything is exterior and very bright. With fantastic views of the La Concha mountain from its terraces. Feeling of spaciousness.

Ref: R3890917.

FIVE BEDROOM Semi-Detached House, Marbella

900.000€

Fantastic

Five

bedroom, five b a t h r o o m semi-detached house recently renovated in August 2021 with a modern style private garden located in an exclusive area of Marbella close to all amenities The house is located in a luxurious urbanization surrounded by tropical gardens. A unique paradise in the heart of Marbella! Ideal for those looking for a location close to all services but also space and privacy. Ref: R4011001.

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1.150.000€

FOUR BEDROOM TownhousE, Nueva Andalucía

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buy a four

bedroom corner townhouse in Last Green. The house is in immaculate condition as the current owner has done several improvements in the last year. There are incredible sea and mountain views from the large solarium. The property has undergone an extensive maintenance program throughout. A true gem in a priviliged position. Ref: R3947656.

FIVE BEDROOM Detached Villa, LAS CHAPAS

2.799.995€

Luxury five bed detached villa in Hacienda Las Chapas. This stunning property has been totally renovated recently. The property itself has been split between three levels and the highest quality materials have been used to make this wonderful home. Located 15 minutes from Marbella and with 24 hour security this property really is a stunning home. This really is a must see if you are looking in Marbella. Ref: R3943252.

Please Contact us for Further Details platinumestatesmarbella.com info@platinumestatesmarbella.com T: (+34) 951 666 715 (Spain) M: (+34) 663 061 669 (Spain)

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Two Bedroom Ground Floor Apartment Los Arqueros €1.500 pcm

La Finca is a very popular community within Los Arqueros Golf & Country Club, being just a short walk to the Clubhouse and restaurant, pro shop and driving range.

Consisting of two phases all apartments have a south or south westerly aspect overlooking the established 18-hole golf course and the new 9-hole course towards the Mediterranean Sea.

Two Bedroom Apartment Benahavis €1.200 pcm

Located in a quiet and private development. East facing with beautiful views to the mountains. It has a fully-lighted living/dining with direct access to the sunny terrace, fully fitted kitchen with breakfast area and laundry room, two bedrooms & two bathrooms. The community has well kept gardens, covered swimming pool, parking, gym and steam room. The apartment has beautiful marble floors.

Four Bedroom Townhouse Atalaya €1.350 pcm

Beachside four bed townhouse, walking distance to all amenities & beach. This four bed townhouse is located on a secure gated urbanisation with a stunning communal pool & tennis court. With large living / dining room, spacious kitchen. Direct access to the communal gardens & pool. There are terraces each side of the house on this level so lots of light enters the property.

Three Bedroom Townhouse Marbella 1.500€ pcm

South facing duplex townhouse, spacious terraces and beautiful private garden. Family house. Generous space such as living room with fireplace and dining room, both with access to terrace. Guest toilet and kitchen with a spectacular size and lots of storage capacity. Master bedroom with access to the garden. Large bathroom with bathtub and shower. Laundry area and closets.

Tel: 711 040 764 www.propertyrentalscostadelsol.com info@propertyrentalscostadelsol

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Two Bedroom Ground Floor Apartment La Mairena €850 pcm

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Wonderful two bedroom front line golf apartment with open views. This spacious ground floor apartment is located in a quiet and peaceful area, surrounded by lovely mountains and wonderful views. The property has two bedrooms, a master bedroom with an en-suite bathroom and direct exit to the terrace, a second bedroom with two beds and a large window with views.

WE HAVE EXCELLENT TENANTS LOOKING FOR A TOWNHOUSE THREE BEDS OR MORE IN LA CALA GOLF, LA MAIRENA, EL SOTO DE MARBELLA PLEASE CONTACT US IF YOU HAVE A HOUSE IN THE AREA TO LET OUT

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SEEKING LONG TERM RENTALS IN ALL AREAS OF THE COSTA DEL SOL WE HAVE A LARGE NUMBER OF PEOPLE WAITING TO RENT PROPERTY OF ALL SIZES

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your MIND ownBU Advertising your business for NO up front fees NO hidden charges Office Equipment Suppliers -19,950€ This supply company provides and distributes all kinds of office supplies. Established fourteen years ago based on the Costa Del Sol, currently worked from home but could be run from anywhere

Very Well Established Laundry In Central Fuengirola - 24.950€ With a large number of holiday homes & rental apartments within the immediate area, established 35 years in the same position

Well Established Bar Central Of Fuengirola 27.950€ Situated between the main road running through Fuengirola & the seafront. Sold with a 5 year lease which will be subject to a rental of just 500€ per month plus IVA

Restaurant & Bar on Golf Course Mijas Costa -125.000€ This is a rare opportunity to buy a restaurant and bar with an enviable position very well established with a large regular clientele

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 Modern Café In Busy Commercial Centre Between San Pedro & Estepona - 15.000€ Renovated two years ago with a modern rustic feel Selling health food & drinks both to eat in and to take away

Extremely Successful Irish Sports Bar Located in Marbella Outskirts - 300.000€ Hugely popular bar is located in a busy commercial centre Large regular clientele - Five star rating on Tripadvisor

ED Well Established Holiday Rental & LO DEQProperty UIR Management Business - 65.000€ S RThis E R property management business was started 15 years ago

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Based on a major golf course between San Pedro & Estepona

WE ARE receiving so many enquiries 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 T p A e t a r a p e S h it W Cafe/Bar

57.000€ • LA CALA DE MIJAS CENTRE • located in a very good position • includes FULLY separate apartment This Fantastic Café/bar is located in a really good position in central La Cala in one of the busiest locations in the town. There is parking immediately outside, and people walk past constantly. It is a well-established business with a good local regular clientele and is also very popular amongst tourists.It was refurbished around five years ago and has an attractive modern feel. With a new 5 year renewable lease which is subject to a rental of 2600€ per month – this includes the apartment which is worth 900€ per month towards the rent.

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 O IR G N E U F , r a B Freehold Sports

225.000€ • freehold property • Just Reduced for Quick Sale • FANTASTIC LOCATION This Sports bar is situated near a major hotel and has a local and expat community all around. It would suit a couple or partnership with enthusiasm and dedication to continue running this very busy bar, or alternatively would bean ideal investment for someone wishing to let it out. The potential to run two bars for the price of one here is a great opportunity in a position with a huge captive clientele

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

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YOUR DREAM IS OUR PASSION DETACHED VILLA IN GUADALMINA ALTA €2.950.000 Modern five bedroom detached style villa, recently completed with first occupancy license, located in a quiet area, on the first line of Guadalmina golf. A few meters from the Club House of Real Club de Golf. the villa has four bathrooms a private pool and garden. Guadalmina and a large shopping centre with Supermarket, restaurants, bars cafes and lots more.

Plot: 938m²

Built: 625m²

Bedrooms: 5

Bathrooms: 4

Pool: Private

DETACHED VILLA IN CALAHONDA

Ref N°: R4069255

€899.000

This elegant modern independant six bedroom, four bathroom villa has been fully renovated and it's a perfect family house. Situated in the low part of Calahonda, you can walk to all the amenities and the beach. The whole house has been renovated inside and outside to give it a modern and elegant aspect. This is a must be seen property if you are looking for a perfect family house.

Plot: 812m²

Built: 313m²

Bedrooms: 6

Bathrooms: 4

Pool: Private

DETACHED VILLA IN CALAHONDA

Ref N°: R3933034

€849.000

This spacious detached villa situated on a first line of the Siesta Golf Course of Calahonda has been fully renovated with a very good taste and attention to details. The house is built on three levels and consists of 4 bedrooms in the house and a spearate 1 bedroom apartment on the groundlevel with independant access for family and guests, wich makes a total of 5 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms.

Plot: m²

Built: 328m²

Bedrooms: 5

Bathrooms: 4

Pool: Private

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DETACHED VILLA IN ARROYO DE LA MIEL €549.000

Plot: 615m²

Built: 300m²

Bedrooms: 4

Bathrooms: 3

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This four bedrooms, three bathrooms villa with private pool and garden has a great location in Montealto, Benalmádena. The house is in very good condition and it has 300 m2 built distributed over two floors on a 615m2 plot. This is a nice family home with a lot of potential in a fantastic location.

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What’s On Guide...

18th May to the 17th September 2022: “Your Superstars” music events throughout the summer, Dinner & Dance evenings all for 28€ per person. Jersey Boys, Stelvis, Voulez Vous, Mama Cath and lots more for more info see pages 4 & 5 or see www.sabinillaslivemusic.com 28th May to the 25th September 2022: Festival at Marenostrum Castle Park in Fuengirola. With Comic Con - Simply Red, Texas, Mark Anthony, the Jazz Experience and loads more for information see https://marenostrumfuengirola.com.

10th June to the 4th September 2022: Starlite Marbella have some great concerts on this year including: Jessie J, Simple Minds, Diana Krall, Il Divo and lots more to find out see: starlitemarbella.com or page 19 of the magazine.

4th & 18th July 2022: 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.

12th to the 14th July 2022: The Torre del Mar International Air Show. (DATES NOT YET 100% CONFIRMED AT TIME OF GOING TO PRESS) Jet fighter, acrobatic patrols, historic aircraft and all the latest design with the mis advanced aerospace tech bring hundreds of thousands of spectators to the beach for a magnificent show. For more info see facebook or festivalaereotorredelmar.com 22nd to the 24th July 2022: Gamepolis, VIII Malaga Videogame Festival If you love gaming then you are going to be in your element at this event. Everything to keep you gaming geeks happy for more info see: gamepolis.org. Being held at the Palacio de Congresso in Malaga.

30th & 31st July 2022: Reggaeton Beach Festival boasting a line-up of the best artists on the scene.

With water rides, food trucks and shisha stalls. See reggaetonbeachfestival.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 Wednesday: The Cap Club (Charity & Please Club) now in its 29th year. Meet for coffee at the Chilli Restaurant in Benamara at 11.00am. The Club also runs monthly trips to Gibraltar, days out and monthly Sunday lunches. Please come and join us!

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 5pm and 8pm.

Every Friday: The Royal British Legion, Mijas Costa Branch, welcomes visitors, new members and visiting members from other branches to their weekly social meetings that are held at Club Naranja, Calle Malaga, Calahonda from 11.00am to 2.00pm. Membership of The Royal British Legion is open to everyone, you do not need to have service background to become a member and offer support to The Royal British Legion family. For more info, call 635 450 608.

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

(PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL EVENT TIMES & DATES ARE CONFIRMED AT THE TIME OF GOING TO PRESS, BUT A NUMBER OF EVENTS ARE CURRENTLY BEING CANCELLED LAST MINUTE. PLEASE CHECK WITH THE ORGANISERS BEFORE TRAVELING TO AVOID A WASTED JOURNEY.)

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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SHIVER ME TIMBERS WE’VE LOST OUR TREASURE And these people found it! Last month a Royal Shipwreck From 1682 was found of the east Coast of England. The Gloucester, which was carrying a future king of England when it ran aground, though it was found 15 years ago.

Its discovery was revealed this month.

We take a look at 5 of the most interesting shipwreck treasure hauls EVER...

SS CITY OF CAIRO THE WORLD UNDERSEA SALVAGE RECORD

A treasure that was thought to be forever lost has now seen the light of day after £50 million of cargo, namely silver rupee coins, was recovered from the British steam ship SS City of Cairo by Deep Ocean Search, in April 2015. During a passage from India to England in 1942, SS City of Cairo was struck by German U-boat and sunk 480 miles south of the Atlantic island of St Helena. Found at a depth of 5,150 metres, SS City of Cairo set a world record for the deepest recovery by comparison, the famed Titanic wreck is found at 3,800 metres deep. The record-breaking depth did not make the shipwreck dive easy. "The combination of pressure, temperature, repeated dives at this depth and other issues resulted in multiple breakdowns of systems such as we had not experienced before,” the team reported.

THE BLACK SWAN

THE MOST VALUABLE TREASURE HAUL IN HISTORY The largest monetary treasure haul found was on the wreck code named Black Swan, discovered by Odyssey Marine Exploration in 2007 off of Gibraltar. The salvage team reportedly found 17 tons of coins valued at $500 million; an amount that is both staggering and said to be “unprecedented” in the treasure hunting world. The crew didn’t release the Black Swan dive site or details on the type of coins it uncovered, and promptly flew its haul back to the US. This caused a courtroom brawl, with the Spanish government filing a claim on the treasure and the US Federal Court demanding Odyssey reveal the wreck’s location. After five years of litigation, the courts ruled in Spain’s favour and the treasure had to be flown back from the USA. 54

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1715 TREASURE FLEET THE WRECK THAT KEEPS ON REVEALING MORE TREASURE

TITANIC

THE MOST FAMOUS SHIPWRECK AND TREASURE

The Titanic is perhaps the most famous shipwreck of all time, not only because of the tragic story of her sinking by striking an iceberg in 1912, but also for the magnificent treasure that went down with her. She carried many wealthy guests, and it’s estimated that $300 million worth in diamonds were lost in the wreck. The luxury ocean liner was found south of Newfoundland in 1985 by a team of American and French researchers. In 2012, right on cue for Titanic’s centennial birthday, nearly 6,000 items recovered from the wreck went up for sale at two auction houses in the US. The list included a diamond bracelet, dishware and even personal items such as a postcard a passenger wrote to his parents.

Treasures from the Titanic continue to go up for offer, with a handful of deckchairs auctioned by Henry Aldrige & Son in April. The Nantucket wooden chairs would have had a home on the ship’s first-class promenade deck now too delicate to be used for seating, but fetched a staggering £85,000 when auctioned.

More than $1 million worth of gold artefacts, including a rare coin destined for the King of Spain, have just been discovered in the shallow waters approximately 30 miles north of West Palm Beach. A family of professional treasure hunters, called the Schmitts, made the find. The treasures were found among the 1715 Treasure Fleet, which sank as the result of a hurricane after leaving Havana, Cuba almost exactly 300 years ago. The artefacts, which were only about 15 feet deep in the water, included 51 gold coins and 40 feet of ornate gold chain "These finds are important not just for their monetary value, but their historical importance," said Brent Brisben, owner of 1715 Fleet-Queen's Jewels, LLC. Since the ship was recovered more than fifty years ago, divers have discovered about $50 million worth of treasure and it is thought more than $400 million worth of treasure may still be hiding below the sea.

THE SAN JOSÉ HOLY GRAIL OF SHIPWRECKS

Carrying a treasure of silver, gold, and emeralds worth billions of dollars today. The galleon sunk after a battle with British ships off the coast of Cartagena, Colombia, in 1708. Three hundred years later, in 2015, the wreck was discovered on the ocean floor. Details about the find were made public in May 2018. Using an underwater vehicle called REMUS 6000, the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution helped identify the ship.

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Over the last 18 months we’ve covered various topics providing what we hope has been useful informa琀on for Bri琀sh Na琀onals living in or moving to Spain a昀er Brexit.

We began the series explaining how the UK leaving the EU affected Brits in Spain and the changes now that we are na琀onals of third countries.

We answered the common ques琀ons that were being asked, and then each month covered a different topic likely to be relevant to Brits living in Spain, in par琀cular those who’d recently moved or who were planning to.

In case you missed any here’s what we have covered: • Schengen rules and 90 day visit limita琀on • Driving in Spain UK cars and driving licences • FAQ’s - Brexit TIE, exchanging UK driving licence and registering S1 • Spanish Residency op琀ons for Bri琀sh na琀onals • The Non-Lucra琀ve Visa • Investor ‘Golden’ Visa • Healthcare in Spain • Registering a UK car in Spain • Update on exchanging UK licences • Exchanging the residency cer琀ficate for a TIE • Renewing a TIE • Overseas Asset Declara琀on European Court Ruling • Income the tax year and tax residency • Changes to how UK pensions are taxed in Spain • Personal tax returns and tax in Spain We hope there was some useful informa琀on in there for you. All the ar琀cles can be found in the online versions of the Costa Link Magazine at www.costalinkmagazine.com You can also find more informa琀on and ar琀cles on our websites.

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GADGETS &Gizmo’s Sony’s latest Signature Series Walkman is high, high-end, with a gold-plated chassis that’ll set you back more than some complete home stereo systems. Its body is made from 99.99% purity, gold-plated oxygen-free copper. Inside there’s a S-Master HX digital amp, which is hooked up to the balanced headphone port by a thicker Kimber Kable delivering the best possible sound quality.

Fuji’s Instax Mini Link 2 lets you paint with light before you print. They take your high quality smartphone snaps and turn them into physical photos. There are a handful of different digital picture frames, filters and stickers to jazz up your photos with, and you can tweak brightness, contrast and saturation before you commit your pics to film. The printer is good for around 100 prints between charges The battery-powered Ember Cup keeps hot drinks at the perfect temperature. It’s built-in battery provides up to 1.5 hours of continuous heat. An accompanying app lets you dial in your perfect preferred temperature, as long as it lies within the range of 50°C to 62.5 °C. A built-in LED lets you know when your beverage has reached your desired temperature, while an Auto Sleep function cleverly turns it on and off as required.

Pro-Ject Audio Systems’ Metallica turntable is a marvel made from metal and glass. There’s plenty tech thrown in with a pre-adjusted Pick it S2 C cartridge and diamond-tipped stylus needle, to one of the company’s most sought-after components an aluminium sub-platter.

Supported by solid, adjustable metal feet, and precision electronic speed controls switch between 33 & 45 RPM at the flick of a toggle.

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All the latest in the World of gadget’s, tech & gaming...

ShiftCam’s new SnapGrip turns your phone into a camera it’s chunky DSLR-like grip snaps onto the back of MagSafe adhesive magnetic ring.

The latter can be stuck to the rear of your device of choice.The grip itself goes beyond simple comfort. Thanks to a built-in Bluetooth shutter button, you can start recording without relying on touchscreen buttons there’s the SnapPod tripod, which also be used as a selfie stick.

Garmin’s Edge 1040 Solar bike computer gets 100 hours of charge when the sun is shining. The Firstbeat Analytics insights, including live heat and altitude acclimation, hydration notifications, and the remaining ascent when following a saved course. VO2 max, recovery time, and training load are all displayed post-ride. Mountain bikers get in on the action too, with jump count, distance, and hang time all saved for posterity.

Want a personal trainer for your wrist? Huawei’s latest affordable smartwatch might fit the bill.

The Watch Fit 2 has a new user interface and built-in speaker, on top of all the fitness tracking you’d expect. With 97 different workouts and activities, a dedicated ‘fitness coach’ animated instruction guides. It has a blood pressure monitor with a tiny air pump inside.

Samsung’s The Freestyle barrel-shaped gadget is rammed with tech. Capable of projecting a 1080p image up to 100 inches in size, it also has autofocus and auto-keystone. Its own built-in speaker has 360 sound and the same software as Samsung’s smart TVs. If you aren’t near a wall socket the little projector can also be powered by a USB PD-supporting battery back, making it a genuinely go-anywhere projector.

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Hedgehog Green Crosscode An adult hedgehog was teaching two young hedgehogs how to cross the road without getting killed. He said: ‘If you’re in the middle of the road when a car comes along, just curl up into a ball and the vehicles wheels will pass harmlessly either side of you. It’s simple.’

To illustrate his point, the adult hedgehog then walked out into the middle of the road and as soon as a car appeared, he curled up into a ball. Just as he had predicted, the car’s wheels passed by, leaving him unscathed.

Next, one of the younger hedgehogs’s tried it. He walked into the path of an oncoming car’s wheels passed by, leaving him undamaged.

Finally the third hedgehog had to go. He walked to the center of the road and curled up into a ball as a car approached. The car passed over it and squashed the hedgehog flat as a pancake.

‘What did he do wrong?’ cried the second hedgehog.

‘Nothing’, said the adult hedgehog. ‘He was just unlucky that a Reliant Robin came along.’

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Health&

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WAYSTO IMPROVE Well Being YOUR MEMORY

OUR MEMORIES ARE AN INTEGRAL PART OF WHO WE ARE, BUT AS WE AGE OUR MEMORY DECLINES. THE GOOD NEWS IS THAT SCIENTISTS HAVE BEEN LEARNING MORE ABOUT OUR BRAIN’S AMAZING CAPACITY TO CHANGE AND GROW NEW NEURAL CONNECTIONS EACH DAY, EVEN IN OLD AGE. THIS CONCEPT IS KNOWN AS NEUROPLASTICITY. THROUGH RESEARCH ON NEUROPLASTICITY, SCIENTISTS HAVE DISCOVERED THAT OUR MEMORY CAPACITY ISN’T FIXED, BUT RATHER MALLEABLE LIKE PLASTIC. TO TAKE FULL ADVANTAGE OF NEUROPLASTICITY, YOU’LL NEED TO EXERCISE YOUR BRAIN AND TAKE CARE OF YOUR BODY. THESE 15 TIPS AND TRICKS ARE SOME OF THE MOST EFFECTIVE METHCONTINUED FROM LAST MONTH... ODS FOR IMPROVING MEMORY.

11) GET PHYSICAL:

Exercising has been shown to have cognitive benefits.

It improves oxygen and nutrient delivery to the body, and helps to create new cells in the brain which are essential for memory storage. Exercise especially increases the number of cells in the hippocampus.

There’s no need for the exercise to be strenuous.

Walking, for example, is a great choice. Yoga also emphasizes breathing from the diaphragm, which helps maximize our oxygen intake, thus improving mental function.

14) DRINK WATER & COFFEE:

Your brain is made mostly of water. Water acts as a shock absorber for the brain and spinal cord. It helps our brain cells use nutrients. So just a small amount of dehydration can have disastrous effects. Mild dehydration has been shown to cause brain shrinkage and memory impairment. Aim for at least eight to ten glasses per day, or more if you’re very active.

Caffeine has actually been shown to enhance memory and reduce risk of Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s disease. But this one comes with a caveat. Having too much caffeine, or consuming it later in the day, can 12) MANAGE STRESS: have the opposite effect as it can impair sleep in senWhen you’re stressed, your body releases stress hor- sitive individuals. mones like cortisol. Cortisol has been shown to greatly impair the brain’s memory process, especially our 15) SHED THE EXTRA WEIGHT: ability to retrieve long-term memories. Stress and People with more fatty tissue tend to have less water depression have even been shown in animal studies to than people with less fatty tissue. Overweight people shrink the brain. also have less brain tissue. The more overweight you are, the more your brain is likely to shrink and affect 13) SOCIALIZE: your memory.

Humans are social creatures. Research shows that a strong support system is vital to our emotional and THERE IS A LOT OF BAD WEIGHT LOSS INFORMATION ON THE brain health. One study from 2007 found that people INTERNET. MUCH OF WHAT IS RECOMMENDED IS QUESTIONABLE AT BEST, AND NOT BASED ON ANY ACTUAL SCIENCE. with very active social lives had the slowest memory HOWEVER, THERE ARE SEVERAL NATURAL METHODS THAT decline. Just 10 minutes of talking to another person HAVE ACTUALLY BEEN PROVEN TO WORK. LOOK OUT FOR was shown to improve memory.

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Medical Tips HIGH CHOLESTEROL...

High cholesterol is a pretty common issue. However, because this condition can often present without any real symptoms, you may not even know you have it until you visit your doctor. If you’re wondering what causes high cholesterol, what to do if you’ve been diagnosed with it, and if there are ways to reverse it (hint: there are), read on for all the answers!

What is cholesterol?

Cholesterol is a type of lipid. It’s a waxy, fat-like substance that your liver produces naturally. It’s vital for the formation of cell membranes, certain hormones, and vitamin D. Cholesterol doesn’t dissolve in water, so it can’t travel through your blood on its own. To help transport cholesterol, your liver produces lipoproteins. Lipoproteins are particles made from fat and protein. They carry cholesterol and triglycerides, another type of lipid, through your bloodstream. The two major forms of lipoprotein are low-density lipoprotein (LDL) and high-density lipoprotein (HDL). LDL cholesterol is any cholesterol carried by low-density lipoproteins. If your blood contains too much LDL cholesterol, you may be diagnosed with high cholesterol. Without treatment, high cholesterol may lead to many health issues, including heart attack and stroke. High cholesterol rarely causes symptoms in the beginning. That’s why it’s important to get your cholesterol levels checked on a regular basis.

High cholesterol symptoms

In most cases, high cholesterol is a “silent” condition. It typically doesn’t cause any symptoms. Many people don’t even realize they have high cholesterol until they develop serious complications, such as a heart attack or stroke. That’s why routine cholesterol screening is important. If you’re 20 years or older, ask your doctor if you should have routine cholesterol screening.

Causes of high cholesterol

Eating too many foods that are high in cholesterol, saturated fats, and trans fats may increase your risk of developing high cholesterol. Living with obesity can also increase your risk. Other lifestyle factors that can contribute to high cholesterol include inactivity and smoking.

Your genetics can also affect your chances of developing high cholesterol.

Genes are passed down from parents to children. Certain genes instruct your body on how to process cholesterol and fats. If your parents have high cholesterol, you may be at a greater risk of having it too.

Other health conditions, such as diabetes and hypothyroidism, may also increase your risk of developing high cholesterol and related complications.

Complications of high cholesterol

Without treatment, high cholesterol can cause plaque to build up in your arteries. Over time, this plaque can narrow your arteries.

This condition is known as atherosclerosis. Atherosclerosis is a serious condition. It can limit the flow of blood through your arteries. It also raises your risk of developing dangerous blood clots.

Atherosclerosis can result in many life threatening complications, such as: • STROKE

• HEART ATTACK • ANGINA, OR CHEST PAIN • HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE • PERIPHERAL VASCULAR DISEASE • CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE

LOWERING cholesterol THROUGH DIET

To help you achieve and maintain healthy cholesterol levels, your doctor may recommend changes to your diet. For example, they may advise you to:

• limit your intake of foods that are high in cholesterol, saturated fats, & trans fats

• choose lean sources of protein, such as chicken, fish, & beans • eat a wide variety of high fiber foods,

such as fruits, vegetables, and whole grains • opt for baked, broiled, steamed, grilled, & roasted foods instead of fried foods • avoid fast food & sugary, pre-packaged options when possible

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MEDICAL MAYHEM

A STICKY SITUATION...

A man decides to take the opportunity while his wife is away to paint the toilet seat. After he finished, he headed to the kitchen to raid the refrigerator. The wife comes home sooner than expected, and heads to the bathroom, sits down and gets the toilet seat stuck to her rear. She becomes upset and in a panic shouts to her husband to drive her to the doctor. She puts on a large overcoat to cover the stuck seat, and off they go. When they get to the doctor's office, the man lifts his wife's coat to show their predicament. The man asked, ''Doctor, have you ever seen anything like this before?'' ''Well, yes.'' the doctor replied. ''But never framed.''

A ROUTINE CHECKUP...

After going to the hospital for what he thought was merely a routine check-up, a man was devastated to learn that he had the rare deadly disease B55. The doctor told him that he had just one week to live.

Determined to make the most of his final week of life, he decided to fit in as many activities as possible, including taking his wife out to the bingo one evening. There, he entered the prize draw game. First, he got one line and won fifteen thousand euro’s; then he got two lines and won a car; and finally he got a full house and won a holiday for two in the Maldives. At the end of the round, the bingo caller went over to him and said; ‘you must be the luckiest man in the world! You have won fifteen thousand euro’s, a car and a fantastic luxury holiday in just the one game!’ ‘I’m not that lucky,’ replied the man. ‘I’ve got B55.’ The bingo caller’s face turned to shock and he said; ‘you lucky bugger! You’ve won the raffle as well!’

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STRANGE BUTTRUE

Strange Strangebuttrue...

MUSHROOMS TALK TO EACH OTHER...

IT APPEARS SOME SPECIES HAVE A VOCABULARY OF AROUND 50 "WORDS." When we think of the brilliant flora and fauna of planet Earth, the usual suspects tend to come to mind, such as the great intelligence of dolphins, or elephants, and even, humbly speaking, ourselves.

Mushrooms, it’s probably fair to say, aren’t famed for their intelligence and have always been

fascinating case studies, thanks to their unique and potentially terrifying properties. The dreaded death cap mushroom, for instance, is so toxic that it causes sickness severe enough to cause irreparable damage to the cells in mere hours. Half of those poisoned by the death cap die, a fate that, in 1534, befell Pope Clement VII. Now, you won’t hear tiny mushrooms talking away to each other at night but through the magic of electric impulses!

UWE Bristol’s Andrew Adamatzky studied these impulses in several varieties of mushrooms. For the study, split gill, ghost, enoki, & caterpillar

fungi were used. Data was collected via the use of electrodes, which were placed among the “roots” of this curious assortment of mushroom varieties. It was discovered that the pulses were not random but ordered. In a sophisticated fashion, in fact, to the degree that the coordination suggested the fungi were talking.

It seems reasonable to assume this is part of the purpose of mushrooms’ communication: identifying dangers and reacting to them. Though, there is still much to be learned before we can decode the mushroom language, how sophisticated it really is, and the roots of its true purpose.

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ALL REVVED UP

THE GOODWOOD FESTIVAL OF SPEED 2022

Held in the beautiful parkland surrounding Goodwood House, the Festival of Speed is a celebration of the World's most glamorous sport.

You get so close to the cars and bikes as they blast up the Hillclimb track.

We look at some of the big reveals and the legendary Central Feature. The 2022 Festival celebrated the 50th anniversary of the birth of the BMW M. Aston Martin gave a first full dynamic debut to the upcoming V12 Vantage as it frantically sped up a damp Goodwood hillclimb. This V12 Vantage has twin-turbo charged 5.2-litre V12 from the DBS Superleggera making it super quick.

Bentley came to the party with the new Continental GT Mulliner which brings the stiff chassis and throaty W12 motor of the Speed, but with the total LUXE you would expect from Bentley's bespoke division.

BMW M3 Touring launched the estate-bodied BMW M3 revealed as part of BMW's 50th anniversary celebrations for its M performance division. It features the same turbocharged six-cylinder petrol engine as the M3 saloon, which boasts 473bhp or 503bhp. It will be one of the fastest estate cars on the planet.

Mercedes-AMG's electric future and has made its public debut at Goodwood. This performance car will be the first AMG to sit atop the company’s dedicated AMG.EA platform.

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If you missed it what a weekend…. This is the biggest motoring event in Britain. There is so much to see and do four days is never enough.

We are already looking forward to the Revival in September and the FOS 2023!

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Emergency Numbers

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

112 091 092 062

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Medical

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

Health Centres Marbella 952 769 946

Emergency number 080 Marbella 952 774 349 Estepona 952 804 483 Fuengirola 952 461 046

Consulates 952 352 300 952 475 108 952 226 373 952 604 383 952 212 442 952 226 590 952 474 891

Tourist Information

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Airports Malaga 952 048 844

Town Halls

Fire Brigade

Marbella Coin Estepona Fuengirola San Pedro

Train Timetables 902 240 202

Gibraltar +350 200 12345

Coin 952 452 767 San Pedro 952 787 700

British Ireland Denmark Sweden Germany France U.S.A

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

952 771 442 952 822 818 952 822 818 952 467 457 952 785 252

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

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 24 Hour Chemist Urb. Artola, Ctra. Cadiz Km 194. Marbella.

Tel: 952 83 25 89

Taxis Marbella Taxis 952 774 488 Mijas Costa Taxis 952 476 593

Diary Dates 4th July 2022: Independence Day 5th to the 10th July 2022: Feria, Estepona

(Many businesses will be working shorter hours during this week).

16th July 2022: Virgin del Carmen

The Virgin is the patron saint of the fishermen. Many places have fiestas and parades the biggest ones of the costa are in Estepona, Marbella & Fuengirola.

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STAR SIGNS

A look at what's in store for you during July 2022...

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, If you are single then you have great odds at success with potential partners this month. You become bolder and more willing to take the initiative to win over someone’s heart, daring to express your feelings towards someone with whom you’ve started a relationship or secretly been in love with for a while. The Sun, Venus and Mercury transit your skies in July professional success is favored through partnerships and collaborations. When it comes to money, you might feel that things aren’t moving as fast as you’d like. However if you are thrifty you can make profitable investments after July 19th. It’s very likely that July 2022 will begin in full force and you’ll experience all sorts of confusing events. Towards the end of the month you should make more time for rest and reaching your conclusions.

Aquarians, if you are single you have better odds to meet someone at work or to meet someone interesting when you are running errands. If you are in a relationship or married, then you might feel tired or annoyed with the presence of your other half. If you are getting stressed with it all then try to focus on your immediate realities, what’s happening here and now. It’s time to put order into your life, first and foremost. If you want a new job, you can find something you like, maybe a job that allows you to have more time for your personal life. When it comes to money, you might feel like during this term you have to work more in order to get the same income. Jupiter is in retrograde motion until November, you get a great chance to revise how you spend money and renegotiate some material rights or some collaborations that bring you an income.

Pisces, July 2022 is a blossoming term for your love life. You’re more confident about yourself and your ability to win over someone you’re attracted to. If you’re already involved in a steady connection, be it official or not, the astrological context of July inspires you to find ingenious ways to win back your great loves heart, to show them how much you care so that together you can regain the romance and passion from the beginning of your connection. On the work front Mars creates great conditions for making your knowledge shine and expressing your ideas as boldly and efficiently as possible. If you need to negotiate your income profit from a business or so onyou shouldn’t ask for too much or become aggressive. You’re going through a term when you get the chance to stand out, grow, expand your talents & even earn more money. Try not to waste what you earn.

Aries, you should take care of your home and family life this month. You need to feel security and stability at the moment. If your other half has unrealistic ideas when it comes to your future together, don’t get worked up they need to give you some time. If you are single, you are in for a strange term. Jupiter pushes you into taking all sorts of risks, including romantic ones. But after July 22nd, the Sun transits into your sign you regain your zest for life. On July 5th, Mars begins its transit marking the beginning of a term when many of you have a better time when it comes to money.

You are more motivated than ever to earn more and save up. It might be a special opportunity. It’s a term when you can have serendipitous meetings that help you change your professional life. Make enough time for regaining your physical and emotional energy.

Taurus, Mars, and Mercury begin their transit through your sign on July 5th. As a result, you become bolder and more communicative, maybe even more approachable. If you’re single, during this term you get the chance to build romantic ties with more ease than ever before. July 2022 looks to be pretty intense professionally speaking. Many of you could experience plot twists in your career and get special opportunities. If you have been thinking for some time about making professional changes you get the chance in July 2022 to put your money where their mouth is. The Sun resumes its transit in your sign on July 22nd, marking the beginning of a term when you should give yourself more time to rest. At the end of the month you might have to make some important decisions regarding your future; at this time you need peace of mind and clarity of thought.

Gemini, during the first part of July 2022 you might be arguing about money and managing it. Luckily, the second half of the month you get the chance to find a solution, and find the funds you need in order to make some investments that are necessary for your family. If you are single then you tend to get your hopes up too much, expect too much from any romantic bond that begins during this term, so you might end up disappointed. The Sun will be transiting your sign and give you the benefit from opportunities to improve your income or find a better-paying job. Jupiter is in retrograde motion from July 28th until November. As a result, you might conclude that some contracts need to be renegotiated. It’s time to clear up which partnerships bring you real benefits and are worth you investing your time and effort into in the future.

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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, Saturn is in retrograde motion until October as a result you go through a time of reflecting on your connections. It’s not exactly a favorable term for beginning new relationships. If you are looking for love, then the odds are you’ll build a beautiful friendship that can turn romantic over time. This retrograde motion means you should be cautious about relationships (of any kind), joint resources, paying off debts and so on. Professionally, it’s time to give it your all in order to improve your situationand your income. Since you have many planets in your sign, in July 2022 you have great odds at standing out, and making yourself shine. You optimism and enthusiasm get you going, so you’re able to deal with any difficulties without losing your morale. If you notice that some projects start to slow down or get stuck during the last days of the month, don’t push things!

Leo, you are tempted to have secret love affairs this month or you contemplate connecting with someone with whom you were involved with in the past. Be careful though because even those ties can get unexpectedly complicated. The end of the month could see you meet someone special out of the blue and this person fascinates you; together your life may change entirely. Mars is in your sign this month and has you stand out you gain power, and have fame and recognition if you want it! Be patient and define your goals very clearly, In order to get where you want to go, you can’t take shortcuts. You need to prove that you’re fair and that you keep in mind the interests of others and the greater good. With selfishness and abusive behavior you won’t achieve anything. On the contrary, you risk losing out from a material standpoint and ruining your reputation.

Virgo, Mars is in your sign this month giving you the fire to have a more exciting life with a new or old love by your side you try new things together and have more adventures. The Sun and Mercury in your sign speak of a prosperous term for you. If you are in negotiations going on with clients, suppliers or potential business partners might reach an agreement around July 23rd-24th.

Between July 27th and August 11th you get the chance to make some major changes in your professional life. You might get some unusual opportunities. Make the most of them! You might be always on the run, under pressure from all sorts of people related to matters that can’t be postponed. On the one hand, that flatters you; on the other, it tires you out and stresses you out try to rest more when you can.

Libra, you might have to overcome a difficult or tense time this month. It would be wise to keep in check your tendency towards spur-of-the-moment conflicts, affairs or investments. If you are single, then an emotional connection that’s out of the norm may change your life forever.

When it comes to money, things seem to be pretty unstable. You may experience plot twists that are surprisingly favorable and get money that they weren’t expecting. On the work front you get the chance to find the area that best suits you and that gives you the best conditions to manifest your calling in an environment which allows you to grow, stand out, and feel appreciated for your qualities and talents. As of July 5, 2022, try making time for introspection and soul-searching. You might feel more agitated and have a predisposition towards temper tantrums.

Scorpio, July 2022 is a great month for your love life. Choose the path of honesty and have a heart to heart with your other you’ll overcome some obstacles that you’ve had or late.

Between July 27th and August 11th, 2022, Uranus is in conjunction with the North Node if you are single this conjunction fav ours the beginning of new relationships that are surprising maybe with someone who’s not your usual cup of tea. The Sun and Mercury transit your skies this month. This astrological context gives many of you the chance to stand out, make significant beneficial changes to your career and your sources of income. If you are looking for a job you can find something even better than they were expecting. You’re full of enthusiasm and desire to explore this month so let go of inner tensions, doubts, and stress.

Sagittarius, this month sees you get closer to your other half. The Sun and Mercury in your skies sees that the passion in your relationship is rekindled. If you’ve been planning for some time to make some changes in your July 2022 is a favorable time for putting your plans into action.

On the work front Mars, Uranus and the North Node are all in your sign this month. In this astrological context, you benefit from the energy you need in order to unlock some professional projects or start a new phase in which you can make the most of your creativity and talents. You also have atendency towards spending on all sorts of things that you don’t really need, show restraint when using your credit card! Don’t bury your head in work. Try to make enough time for relaxing, and making the most of the summer.

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Solutions on page 82

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Anger Inducing Anagrams

The following are all anagrams are of Countries...

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

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Guess The Celeb

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Sudoku

Brain Teaser ROAD TRIP U.S.A, CAN YOU GUESS THE TOURIST ATTRACTION? 4) This monument was designed by Finnish-American architect Eero Saarinen.

It represents Thomas Jefferson's initiative to expand to the West as Lewis and Clark Expedition began and finished here. What is the name of this 630 foot monument?

5) This monument depicts U.S. presidents' images that are carved on a mountainside by sculptor Gutzon Borglum that are 60 feet high. What is this famous monument?

6) This U.S. president stands in a columned rotunda styled after the Pantheon in Rome.

The memorial was officially dedicated by President Roosevelt on April 13, 1943, the bicentennial anniversary of his birthday.

What is this famous 19-foot bronze monument with a president?

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Crossword Across: 1. Smoothing wood (7) 8. Atlanta _____ baseball team (6) 9. Stupid vegetable (7) 10. Overruns defence after thunder (6) 11. Knowing,wise (7) 12. Aden resident (6) 16. Oh yes, its true (6) 20. Short Antipodeans (7) 21. Alternate road (6) 22. Accuse (7) 23. Another rectangle (6) 24. Campaign, cause (7) Down: 2. Bookseller on a river (6) 3. Have a go (6) 4. Annoying slight injury (6) 5. Male sibling (7) 6. Managed to avoid something (7) 7. Quantum number (7) 13. City with its own channel (7) 14. Resting on wreaths (7) 15. Scarpering (7) 17. Hurdler seldom seen in wooly garment (6) 18. Definite plus points (6) 19. Bordered garden & jousted (6)

Name The Film

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The Jokespage

Jokespage

WARNING: Excessive alcohol consumption can cause memory loss.

Or, worse still, memory loss.

An elephant was walking through the jungle, but with each step he took he trampled dozens of ants under his huge feet. The ants became so angry that they started crawling up the elephant’s body, hell bent on revenge. As the elephant felt their presence on his skin, he shook his body, causing all of the ants except one to plunge to the ground. This one ant clung on bravely to the elephant’s neck while all the ants on the ground started to yell: “Strangle him! Strangle him!”

A bank robber wanted to keep his identity secret but didn't wear a balaclava. He told all in the bank not to look at him or he would shoot them. One foolhardy customer sneaked a look, and the robber promptly shot him.

The robber asked if anyone else had seen his face. One customer, gazing intently at the ground, said "I think my wife got a glimpse"

A gorilla walks into a bar and says.

“A scotch on the rocks, please.” Then the gorilla hands the barman €20. The barman thinks that the gorilla won’t understand money or the price of drinks and gives him €2 change. The barman says, “You know, we don’t get too many gorilla in here.” The gorilla replies, “Well, at €18 a drink, I’m not coming back either.”

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A snail went to a car dealership one day.

The car dealer came out and asked "How can I help you?"

"Well," says the snail, "I want a car, but not just any car. I want it to be the fastest car you have."

"Okay," the dealer replied, "Anything else?"

"Yes," the snail said. "Could you paint it green with bright yellow S's on it?"

"Um, okay. It will be ready by next week.

Come get it then."

"Great," said the snail and he left.

The following week, the snail returned and was overjoyed to see his bright green new car with yellow S's on it. The dealer looked at him and said "Just one question. Why did you want our fastest car painted bright green car with S's on it?"

The snail replied, "So that when people are walking down the street, they will turn and look and say 'Look at that S car go!!!'"

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KIDS PAGE PEPPA PIG AND PALS

CAN YOU SPOT THE 10 DIFFERENCES Answers are on the opposite page!

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GUESS THE SHADOW Which shadow matches the picture of George...

1, 2 or 3?

DID YOU SPOT THE 10 DIFFERENCES

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Answers from 18, 26, 32, 76 & 77

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Who Am I?

Anger Making Anagrams

Sir David Attenborough

1) Trinidad and Tobago 2) Mongolia 3) Faroe Islands 4) El Salvador 5) Thailand

Guess the Year 2008

Trivia Quiz Answers 1) Wind in the Willows 2) Fruit 3) Pound 4) Brake Horse Power 5) Arnold Schwarzenegger 6) Blue 7) Worzel Gummidge 8) Pyro 9) Egypt 10) 4 11) Methuselah 12) The Lion, The Witch & The Wardrobe 13) Suffolk 14) Nothing 15) Golden Fleece 16) Clifton 17) Christopher Robin 18) Sherry 19) Danny Miller 20) Pod 21) Colon 22) Chicken Pox 23) A View To A Kill (Duran Duran) 24) String 25) Red 26) Shropshire 27) Dogs 28) Tailoring 29) Tenor 30) 90

Guess The Celeb a) Jim Carrey b) Louisa Jacobson

Brain Teaser Answers ROAD TRIP U.S.A, CAN YOU GUESS THE TOURIST ATTRACTION...

4) The Gateway Arch 5) Mount Rushmore 6) Jefferson Memorial

Crossword Solution

Sudoku Solution

Name The Film a) Two Weeks Notice (2002) b) Death Becomes Her (1992)

Say What You See 1) Baa Baa Black Sheep 2) Bump in the Night 82

3) Bermuda Triangle

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