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SHE’S GOT A TICKET TO RIDE

FOUR DAYS OF LUXURY TRAVEL & ACCOMMODATION VISITING SEVEN places of interest across Southern Spain

ITINERARY: Wednesday 25th March, we are traveling to

four days of luxury travel and accommodation - All our hotels are carefully selected ‘FOUR STAR’ hotels 25th (AM) to the 28th (PM) March

Seville where we are visiting La Plaza DE España and the Royal Palace Alcázar. After staying Wednesday night in Seville and enjoying an evening meal together, all included, we travel on Thursday 26th March morning to Granada. In Granada we visit the Alhambra Palace, followed by lunch at the famous ‘Bar La Fragua’ before we visit the oldest neighborhood, the former Arabic quarter of Albaicín. (Very Popular). On Thursday night we stay in Granada at another luxurious Hotel and on Friday 27th March morning we head off to Sierra Nevada. Those that wish to ski are welcome, the rest of us enjoy a lazy lunch in the snow covered mountains before we head off to our hotel in ALMERIA for dinner together. On Saturday 28th March morning we are off to the Hollywood Studios where you can be a Cowboy or Cowgirl for the day! In the early afternoon we drive to Nerja to visit the famous caves before returning to our stretch of the coast with wonderful memories and a camera full of pictures that will last a lifetime.

UNLIKE YOUR TRAVEL AGENT WE… ARE WITH YOU ALL THE WAY Over the last Four years, Marbella Cruisers have taken over 400 ‘Culture Lovers’ to some of the finest places in Europe including; Rome, The Vatican City, Florence, Venice and Dubrovnik plus much of France and the Greek Islands. Traveling as a group, we secured much better prices and had loads more fun. In March we are off for 4 days of sightseeing, eating, laughing and some dancing so, come and join us.

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VISITING: SEVILLE • GRANADA • SIERRA NEVADA (SKI RESORT) • Hollywood Studios (Tabernas Desert - Almería) • NERJA (CAVES) ICKET TO RID R ‘T

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This is ‘AN ADVENTURE’ and whether you are young, ‘Young at Heart’ or ‘Forever Young’ you are welcome to join us and…… to ensure you make the most of every day, we travel with you from where we greet you onto our coach, to where we say goodbye at the same coach stop.

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Ed’s Note..

HELLO SPRING! Well hopefully, what is going on? FOG, RAIN GALES it’s the Costa del Sol - some SOL would be nice this March please.

Diary dates to remember this month are: St David’s Day on the 1st of March. St. Patrick’s day on the 17th of March a perfect excuse for a little drinkie-poo! Spanish Fathers Day on the 19th of March and last but very much not least its Mothers Day (UK) is on the 22nd of March. Also the clocks go forward on Sunday the 29th. So all in all March is going to be quite a busy month.

The Costa Link Magazine is celebrating its 13th Anniversary this month… We hope you enjoy this issue and a BIG thank you to all our readers and advertisers for your continued support. Keep smiling and enjoy the read!

in the March Magazine...

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Words that you never thought you’d utter in “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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Geek out with Star Wars kitchen robots the new Segway eMoped and much more in the Gadget & Gizmo’s pages...

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Rise to the occasion! In “A Man’s World” this month.

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The 2020 Geneva Motor Show has it all! We take a look at what’s new on the automotive scene, in ‘All Revved Up’ on page 60...

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FreakCon, Marbella Tennis Open, St Patrick Celebrations and Evita the Musical plus lots more…in 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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The Jokes Page: Laugh out loud or just get the giggles on page 72!!!

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Paddington’s Adventures puzzles, mazes and more in “The Kids Page” this month...

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The Business Directory... Can’t find that all important contact see page 76 to 79...

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A Woman’s World

RIDICULOUS THINGS I NEVER THOUGHT I'D SAY AS A MUM

Being a MUM comes with some funny responsibilities. like wiping someone else's bum, sucking out snot from another human's nose and singing songs you learned from a cartoon...

1) “It's okay that you only love daddy. I love you anyway."

2) “You really can be a fairy princess-scientist if you want to!"

3) “Please stop screaming “diarrhea poopy pants"—we're in public!"

4) “What? No, we cannot make pizza and ice cream for breakfast."

5) “Please stop asking Alexa to play “The Wheels on the bus."

Mummy hasn't even had her cup of tea yet."

6) “Put your shoes on. Please, put your shoes on. Shoes. On. NOW! Please put your shoes on. Please, put your shoes on.

Forget it, no shoes."

7) “Wow, yes that is the biggest poo I've ever seen. Good boy!"

8) “DON'T TOUCH THE POO!"

9) “Don't pull her head off, though! That's not nice."

10) "Don't wee on your sister."

11) "Don't flush! I have to check your poo for that euro you swallowed!"

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KILLING EVE SEASON 3: Well the first question on our lips is did she?

Then when can we find out etc., etc? There was never any doubt that Killing Eve would be returning for season three. The spy thriller is a massive Worldwide hit season 3 should be hitting the US and internet in April and on the TV in the UK in June 2020. Despite season two's cliffhanger, we now know that Oh will be back as intelligence officer Eve Polastri, and Jodie Comer's Villanelle has always been a guarantee. We're also hoping Villanelle will return as an MI6 agent. There's certainly a massive plot thread that needs resolving following the events of season two!

TOWIE SEASON 26... Chloe Ross and Jayden Beales have been axed for the upcoming season of TOWIE. Producers made a lot of changes last year with so many new characters, some have worked and others haven't. ITVbe will be kicking off the new season this month!

GAVIN AND STACEY COMEBACK... OH MY CHRIST! Ruth Jones and James Corden have hinted that the hit comedy show could return. Fans were left desperate for another series when the 2019 Christmas special ended on a huge cliffhanger as we saw Nessa propose to Smithy. Ruth and James, who play Nessa and Smithy, told Metro online, “It’s mind-blowing that so many people watched our show – we still can’t get our heads around it, what a massive compliment. The Christmas special went down so well, big bosses at the BBC have added further fuel to the fire when it comes to rumours of another series. Please make another series!

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FRIENDS TO REUNITE... For a one-off documentary special! The one

where they got back together. It's really happening the stars from Friends are reuniting!

They are not actually going to be filming a new episode or season of the classic sitcom, but they will take part in a documentary reuniting them with series creators. The six Friends stars will earn between $2.5 million and $3 million each when they film on their old set at Stage 24 at Warner Bros. Studio in Burbank this September, we can’t wait!

THE QUEEN 'BANS SUSSEX ROYAL'... Meghan Markle tells friends

there is nothing stopping her and Prince Harry from using the Sussex Royal branding as The Queen puts a ban on the name. Meghan has reportedly now told her friends that she has no plans to stop using the name, despite The Queen's wishes. Claiming there is "nothing legally stopping her" according to reports. Their final official engagement will come when they join the Queen and other members of the Royal family for the Commonwealth Service at Westminster Abbey on 9th March.

BRAD & JEN BACK ON! And the really BIG winner this awards season:

drum roll please is.....Brad Pitt. Not only did he get his first Oscar, for his supporting role in Once Upon A Time in Hollywood, he also got the girl. Not just any girl either, but Jennifer blinking Aniston, his one true love (we’ll forget about Ange in all this), righting a wrong that started 15 years ago when they split. They are starting with a very private getaway at an exclusive LA hotel, the San Vicente Bungalows following with a want a holiday to Cabo in Mexico. Some things are just meant to be!

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ONLY THE FUNNY MAKE IT IN...

It’s getting crowded in heaven, so one day Saint Peter decides to only accept people who make him laugh. A man came walking up to the Pearly Gates, and Saint Peter said to him: “Alright there, you’re only getting in today if you can make me laugh, so why don’t you tell me about how you died.”

The man looked at Saint Peter and said, “Oh, it was awful! I was absolutely sure my wife was having an affair, so I left work early to come home and try to catch her in the act.

When I got home, there she was, naked on the bed! I looked all over the apartment, but I couldn’t find the guy anywhere. So I went outside on our 25th story balcony, and there he was!! Hanging over the edge by his fingertips! So I ran inside, and grabbed my hammer and ran back outside and started smashing his hands and fingers with it! He finally let go, and he fell down 25 stories but he landed in some bushes, so I ran inside and using all of my might, I grabbed my refrigerator, picked it up, and threw it over the rail and on top of the guy, crushing and killing him!! But all of the strain and exertion from picking up the refrigerator gave me a heart attack and I died.”

Saint Peter let out a faint chuckle, and since it was a crime of passion, he decided to let the poor soul in.

Another man came walking up to the pearly gates, and Saint Peter told this man the same thing... that in order to get in, he was going to have to make Saint Peter laugh. So the second started to tell Saint Peter how he died.“Oh, it was awful! I was doing aerobics out on my 26th story balcony of my apartment, when all of a sudden a flock of birds came out of nowhere and started attacking me! I was trying to get away, but I fell over the edge of my railing! However, on my way down I managed to grab the railing of the apartment below mine…but then this maniac suddenly showed up and started smashing my hands and fingers with a hammer until I let go! Fortunately for me, I landed in some bushes, but then some guy dropped a refrigerator on me!”

Saint Peter chuckled again, let the second guy into heaven, and was realising he has found a way he could really start enjoying his job! About that time, a 3rd man comes walking up to the pearly gates, and Saint Peter gave him the speech about needing to make him laugh, and asks him how he died.

“Oh Saint Peter, you’re never going to believe this could happen! Alright, so picture this—I’m completely naked and hiding in a refrigerator…”

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5) My first word was pencil 6) I created 147,800 pieces of artwork in my lifetime 7) I was the director of the Prado Museum 8) I was hailed as co-founder of Cubism 9) I was born in Malaga, on October 25th, 1881 10) Malaga airport is named after me

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just my luck...

With the luck of the Irish this month and March having the first Friday the 13th of the year, we take a look at how people around the world banish bad luck and dodge misfortune…

IRELAND: The four-leaf clover became a good luck charm in Pagan Ireland. Legend states that St. Patrick used three-leaved clover to explain the Holy Trinity (Father, Son, and Holy Spirit); when the fourth leaf was present, that represented the grace of God. Never iron a four-leaf clover. You don’t want to PRESS your luck!

ITALY: In Italy, 13 is not an unlucky number 17 is. One anagram of the Roman numeral XVII is VIXI, which in Latin translates as "I have lived", with the implication "My life is over" or "I'm dead". Some Alitalia planes have no row 17, some Italian hotels have no room 17.

JAPAN: The luck cat, Maneki Neko, beckons good luck and fortune into your home or workplace with its waving paw.

GERMANY: Old decks of cards featured a pig on the ace, which led to “die sau” “the sow” being considered lucky. A Marzipan pig is now given as a form of good luck charm.

CHINA: The mystic knot is used in Chinese feng shui. The knot is created by tying together six infinity knots, and it represents never-ending good luck. (Place in the southwest or southeast area of your house for the best results.)

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TRICKY TRIVIA QUIZ

1) On which racecourse is the Grand National run?

2) Which arm did Nelson lose in service?

3) On a dartboard, which number is directly opposite 1?

4) Which is the first animal in the dictionary?

5) Who hosts Dancing on Ice? 6) The title of which Shakespeare play is also a proverb?

7) How old is a quadragenarian?

8) How many children were in Enid Blyton’s Famous Five?

9) In which European country would you find the city of Strasbourg?

10) On which day of the week are British elections held?

11) If it rains on St Swithens Day, how many more days is it supposed to rain?

12) How many US Presidents are carved into Mt Rushmore?

13) From which Andrew Lloyd Webber musical does the song ‘Memory’ come from?

14) What honour have Theodore Roosevelt, Martin Luther King, the Dalai Lama and Nelson Mandela all received?

15) Who are Aramis, Porthos and Athos better known as?

16) What comes in the following forms, compound, simple and impacted?

17) Name 2 of the 3 African countries that begin with the letter Z? 18) Valletta is the capital of which Mediterranean Island?

19) Which fictional detective lives in St Mary Mead?

20) Which organisation has the motto Fidelity, Bravery and Integrity?

21)How did Vincent Van Gogh commit suicide?

22) What is the last letter of the Greek alphabet?

23) Who had a number one hit with ‘Careless Whisper’?

24) Who produces a car called the Velar?

25) On which wedding anniversary do you give lace 9, 11 or 13?

26) A leveret is the young of which animal?

27) What is the average human body temperature, in degrees Celsius – 35, 37 or 39?

28) Which of the Bronté sisters wrote ‘Wuthering Heights’?

29) Which planet is nearest the sun?

30) Which musical word is an anagram of ‘carthorse’?

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just my luck...

With the luck of the Irish this month and March having the first Friday the 13th of the year, we take a look at how people around the world banish bad luck and dodge misfortune…

ENGLAND: The horseshow origin legend is: a blacksmith was approached by the devil to put horseshoes on his hooves. After he did, the devil was in pain and wanted them removed. The blacksmith did, but only after the devil promised that he would never go into a house that had a horseshow displayed above the door.

NORWAY: Acorns have been considered good luck in Norse mythology, since the days of the Vikings. Since lightening, which was associated with Thor, was drawn to oak trees, the Norse believed that he favoured acorns, which grew on the trees. They would place the acorns on their windowsills as good luck against lightening.

AUTRALIA: It’s said that the Aborigines in Australia saw frogs as an indicator of good luck for crops; the animal was said to help plant growth, by brining in storms and rain.

WORLDWIDE:

The ladybird is a symbol of good luck in many cultures of the World: in France, a ladybird bring good luck in love if it lands on a girl’s hand; in Germany, a ladybug with 7 spots signifies good luck in the upcoming harvest.

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!

BIRTHDAYS OF FAMOUS Fictional CHARACTERS DO YOU SHARE A BIRTHDAY WITH ONE OF THEM? 6th January 12th February 16th February 19th March 22nd March 25th April 12th May 6th June 12th June 1st July 31st July 1st August 7th August 7th September 2nd October 11th November 18th November 7th December 31st December

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Chewing gum...

An Australian man was having a coffee and croissants with butter and jam in a cafe when an American tourist, chewing gum, sat down next to him...

The Australian politely ignored the American, who, nevertheless started up a conversation.

The American snapped his gum and said, 'You Australian folk eat the whole bread?'

The Australian frowned, annoyed with being bothered during his breakfast, and replied, 'of course.'

The American blew a huge bubble. 'We don't. In the States, we only eat what's inside. The crusts we collect in a container, recycle them, transform them into croissants and sell them to Australia.’

The American had a smirk on his face. The Australian listened in silence.

The American persisted, 'D'ya eat jam with your bread?' Sighing, the Australian replied, 'of course.' Cracking his gum between his teeth, the American said, 'we don't. In the States, we eat fresh fruit for breakfast, then we put all the peels, seeds and the leftovers in containers, recycle them, transform them into jam and sell it to Australia.’

The Australian then asked, 'Do you have sex in the States?'

The American smiled and said 'Why of course we do.' The Australian leaned closer to him and asked, 'And what do you do with the condoms once you've used them?' 'We throw them away, of course!'

Now it was the Australians turn to smile....

'We don't. In Australia, we put them in a container, recycle them, melt them down into chewing gum and sell them to the United States. Why do you think it's called Wrigley's?’

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GADGETS &Gizmo’s The iPhone 11 Pro now has phone with three cameras. ShiftCam gives you even more options. The case has four lenses, which enable you to get up close with 10× and 20× macros, zoom in with a 4× telephoto, cut out glare and increase ultra-wide contrast with the polariser, and also includes a fisheye.

This unique collection of five kitchen robots based on Star Wars inspired characters, R2-D2, BB-8, Chewbacca, Darth Vader, and a Stormtrooper. Prices start at 79.95€ and top out at 119.95€ for the 8 quart pot.

Nokia is briefly pivoting away from mobiles to launch its first ever Smart TV. The 55in television features a 4K LED, which runs on Android 9.0 with built-in Chromecast. It has a wide colour range and intelligent dimming and also boasts a TruSurround Sound and JBL Dolby Audio speaker system.

Pinball machines cost thousands and pinball on a tablet or computer lacks the physicality of the real thing. The new Sharpin is a virtual pinball cabinet won’t take over your house or break the bank, and yet it gives you something that resembles old-school pinball action. It has a 24in HD display, speaker and buttons, all in a CNC-cut cabinet.

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

Ebo isa new robot can blast about, keeping your cat amused with a laser pointer, baffling your cat with its range of outfits, and adapting to how your pet plays by way of built-in AI. It also has a hat with built in video camera and speaker so you can talk remotely to your cat and record it playing.

Reebok have unveiled a new sustainable sneaker that’s made out of plants. Called the 'Forever Floatride Grow,' the eco-conscious running shoe is part of the company's broader mission to reduce the use of petroleum-based plastics in footwear.

And it actually looks quite good!

Artiphon Orba is a palm-friendly piece of kit was inspired by shakers and hand drums, that helps you compose new music.large button to instantly switch between drum, bass, chord and lead parts. and lets you tap, slide, shape, tilt and spin Orba, smashing out beats, bass, and crafting riffs.

Segway have created the 'eMoped,' a compact two-wheeler which features a 48V brushless motor with a capacity of 400w and maximum torque of 40 lb-ft. That means you’ll be zipping around the city at top speeds of 16mph, and will be able to make hay for up to 53 miles depending on the model you choose.

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A Man’s World

RISE TO THE OCCASION! PAUL and his problem...

Jeff walks into a bar and sees his friend Paul slumped over the bar.

He walks over and asks Paul what`s wrong. "Well," replies Paul, "you know that beautiful girl at work that I wanted to ask out, but I got an erection every time I saw her?" "Yes," replies Jeff with a laugh. "Well," says Paul, straightening up, "I finally plucked up the courage to ask her out, and she agreed." "That`s great!" says Jeff, "When are you going out?" "I went to meet her this evening," continues Paul, "but I was worried I`d get an erection again. So I got some duct tape and taped my penis to my leg, so if I did, it wouldn`t show." "Sensible" says Jeff. "So I get to her door," says Paul, "and I rang her doorbell. Waited" "She answered it in the sheerest, tiniest dress you have ever seen."

"And what happened then?" (Paul slumps back over the bar again.) "I kicked her in the face."

THE RUSSIAN AND THE Lift..

A family of Russians had lived in deepest darkest Siberia all their lives. One day the mother entered a competition in the Russian equivalent of Women’s Own to win a shopping trip to Moscow. She won, so of they traveled to the shopping centre. They were amazed by almost everything they saw, but especially by two shiny, silver walls that could move apart and back together again. The boy asked his father, "What is this, Father?" The father [never having seen an lift in his life] responded "Son, I have never seen anything like this in my life, I don't know what it is." While the boy and his father were watching wide-eyed, an old lady in a wheel chair rolled up to the moving walls and pressed a button. The walls opened and the lady rolled between them into a small room. The walls closed and the boy and his father watched small circles of lights with numbers above the walls light up. They continued to watch the circles light up in the reverse direction. The walls opened up again and a beautiful 24-year-old woman stepped out. The father said to his son, "Go get your mother."

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GUESS THE YEAR...

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

1) The first “Simpsons” cartoon was shown on The Tracey Ullman Show 2) The UK opened the Order of the Garter to women 3) A cross-channel ferry capsies outside the harbour off Zeebrugge 4) The Great Storm of this year had Michael Fish saying...

("Earlier on today, apparently, a woman rang the BBC and said she heard there was a hurricane on the way. Well, if you're watching, don't worry, there isn't!")

5) Terry Waite - is kidnapped in Beirut 6) At the movies you would have been watching: Three Men and a Baby, Fatal Attraction, Dirty Dancing and The Witches of Eastwick 7) And listening on your Portable CD player to: Michael Jackson with " BAD " Album & Single, Lionel Richie "Do It to Me" and Fleetwood Mac "Tango in the Night"

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MEDICAL MAYHEM

A NURSING ASSISTANT, A FLOOR NURSE AND A CHARGE NURSE FROM A SMALL NURSING HOME WERE TAKING A LUNCH BREAK IN THE BREAK ROOM.... In walks a lady dressed in silk scarves and wearing large polished-stone jewelry. “I am Gina the Great,” stated the lady. “I am so pleased with the way you have taken care of my aunt that I will now grant the next three wishes!” With a wave of her hand and a puff of smoke, the room was filled with flowers, fruit and bottles of drink, proving that she did have the power to grant wishes before any of the nurses could think otherwise.

The nurses quickly argued among themselves as to which one would ask for the first wish.

Speaking up, the nursing assistant wished first. “I wish I were on a tropical island beach, with single, well-built men feeding me fruit and tending to my every need.” With a puff of smoke, the nursing assistant was gone.

The floor nurse went next. “I wish I were rich and retired, and spending my days in my own warm cabin at a ski resort with well-groomed men feeding me cocoa and doughnuts.” With a puff of smoke, she too was gone.“Now, what is the last wish?” asked the lady.

The charge nurse said, “I want those two back on the floor at the end of the lunch break.”

A MAN STAGGERS INTO A HOSPITAL... With concussion, Multiple bruises, two black eyes and a 5 iron wrapped tightly around his throat. The doctor asked "What happened to you?"

"Well I was playing Golf with my wife when we sliced our golf balls into a field of cows. I found one stuck in a cows butt, I yelled to my wife 'this looks like yours', I don't remember much after that ..."

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Health & Well Being

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7) ECLECTIC FLAVOURS

Earthy dishes and indigenous superfoods will play a starring role on menus this year as eclectic cuisine takes over the food scene. Prepare to see moringa, tamarind and sorghum on your plate and get ready to expand your palate with foods like fonio (a West African grass), cassava (a South American root vegetable) and African kola nuts.

8) PERSONALISED BEAUTY PRODUCTS

Personalised beauty will be the biggest trend of the year, with consumers demanding their individual needs are met. We’ve already seen this in non-gender-specific products and generic hair care, but also in colour cosmetics when Fenty Beauty

by Rihanna launched a line of 50 foundation shades, highlighting the need for more inclusivity. Technology will be the main driver, with diagnostic services like online quizzes and virtual ‘try on’ features becoming more popular.

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THE TOP NEW WELLNESS TRENDS IN 2020

9) CBD PRODUCTS

CONTINUED FROM LAST MONTH... The wellness world has changed a lot over the past 10 years, and as we enter a new decade, the pace is set to quicken. This year you’ll be boosting your health with the likes of crystal grids, hormone tracking and CBD skincare as medical and health experts explore new frontiers in fitness, food, wellbeing and beauty. Expect to see a focus on slowing down as the world recovers from the burnout of the 2010s and prepare your passport for more off-the-grid travel. Ready to test them for yourself? Here are the top wellness trends for 2020...

It’s cannabidiol (CBD) that’s making big waves in the wellness, medical and now the beauty industry. It’s said to help with everything from stress and anxiety to insomnia and even claims to be able to assist with inflammatory skin conditions like rosacea, acne and eczema. Due to its antioxidant-rich profile, it may also be beneficial in helping to protect skin from premature ageing, too.

10) PET-FRIENDLY HOLIDAYS

10) POOL SHARING

Always wished there was an Airbnb for pools? You’re in luck. Launching in November last year, Swimply is the world’s first online marketplace for pool sharing. Simply browse the site, find a pool that fits your brief (secluded, chic, luxe — you name it!) and after a couple of clicks, you and your mates will be lapping it up at your own private swimming hole.

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11) GREENER PACKAGING

Hotels want to get you off your phone and into the moment in 2020. In fact, some properties have packages where you surrender your phone for a period and get involved in screen-free activities.

Lots of pet owners are choosing their holiday destination based on whether they can bring their fourlegged pal or not, so expect to see more pet-centric properties on the market in 2020. From doggie day 12) ECO PACKING beds, pet spas and animal-specific Is the way of the future as consumer fine dining, your pets will pampered awareness grows. From now on, to perfection. you’ll see a string of refillable, reusable, recyclable and biodegradable packaging on the market.

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UROLOGY SERVICES

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

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

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Medical Tips

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15 STRANGE WAYS TO CURE HICCUPS!

Everyone gets hiccups at some point in their lives, it’s totally normal. But if you get them too often, or find them the most annoying things to ever leave your body, you should probably check out these top 15 most bizarre cures for hiccups!

7) GULP DOWN WATER WITHOUT HOLDING THE CUP: Put a cup of water on the table and drink from it without using your hand to hold it. You are to gulp down as much water as possible when bending 8) EAT SWEET FOOD: You can eat something that is very sweet to get rid of the hiccups. For example, you can swallow a teaspoon of sugar. Sugar will irritate the oesophagus of your throat. When the oesophagus is irritated, the phrenic nerve will reset and the hiccups will stop.

9) USE TWO STRAWS TO DRINK A GLASS OF WATER: Fill a glass with water and put two straws in 1) PINCH YOUR NOSE AND DRINK A GLASS OF it with one of the straws pressing against the side of WATER: An effective method to cure hiccups is to the glass. After that, you are to drink the water with pinch your nose and hold your breath while gulping the two straws. When drinking the water, make sure down a glass of water. It also work if you swallow a you gulp down as much water as possible. large amount of food at one time such as rice. If you 10) COUGH AND BURP: You can try to cough or burp still have hiccups after the first attempt, you should to stop the hiccups. When you cough or burp, your repeat the steps again. Usually, the hiccups will dis- diaphragm will become constricted and interrupt the appear with 2 – 3 attempts at most. hiccup process.

2) EAT ONE TEASPOON OF HONEY: Add one tea- 11) EAT PEANUT BUTTER: One traditional remedy for spoon of honey into a glass of water. Before drink- eliminating hiccups is to eat a spoonful of peanut buting it, make sure you have already stirred it thor- ter. Eating peanut butter requires a lot of chewing. oughly. Honey has the ability to tickle the vagus Chewing the peanut butter will interrupt your breathnerve and put an end to your hiccups. ing pattern and stop the hiccups.

3) SIP A TEASPOON OF SPICY SAUCE: Some peo- 12) BREATHE IN AND OUT OF A PAPER BAG: You ple manage to stop their hiccups by sipping some can also stop your hiccups by breathing in and out of spicy sauce such as chilli sauce. The sauce will be a paper bag. The paper bag must be put close to your so hot that it will distract you away to focus on the mouth and seal around it tightly. Next, you must deep burning effect on your tongue. breathe in and out for at least 10 times. The faster 4) HOLD YOUR BREATH WHILE STOPPING YOUR you breathe, the more effective it will be.

EAR WITH YOUR FINGERS: First of all, you must 13) GARGLING WITH ICE WATER: There are many inhale and exhale the air out once. When exhaling doctors that recommend gargling with ice water to the air, you should force out as much air as possible stop the hiccups. You can add some ice cubes into until you feel like you need to breath in some air the water to make it cold. When gargling, make sure again. The next step is to hold your breathe while you don’t swallow the ice cubes, or you’ll have a bigusing your fingers to block your ear and stick your ger problem than hiccups! tongue out.

14) MASSAGING THE ROOF OF YOUR MOUTH: 5) EAT DRY COCOA POWDER: Swallowing a spoon- Massaging your mouth roof can help to stimulate the ful of cocoa powder may also help you to eliminate vagus nerve and put the spasm on your diaphragm to your hiccups. Any chocolate drink power will work an end. A cotton swab can be used to massage your such as Milo. mouth.

6) SNIFFING STRONG SMELLS: Sniffing strong 15) HOLD AND BREATH AS YOU SPIN AROUND: As scented smells can cure your hiccups. For example, you hold your breath and pinch your nose, spin sniffing the smelling salt can make changes to your around in counter-clockwise direction. You can sing a breathing pattern. Smelling the lemon wedges and rhyme to help you get through the rotation. Also don’t vinegar can also help you to stop your hiccups. fall over, or again, hiccups will be the least of your wordown to drink from the glass. ries!

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THE ENGLISH DENTAL PRACTICE Dr. Alex McCubbin

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This very gentle procedure allows placement of implants without the need for building new bone in most cases.

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THE IMPORTANCE OF HEALTH SCREENING

Health screening is an effective way to detect a specific disease or condition early, even when there have been no symptoms or signs of the disease. Detecting a condition early means getting the right treatment at the right time and this gives patients better control over their health.

BENEFITS OF HEALTH SCREENING: • Mammograms, Osteoporosis and Cervical In order to ensure optimal health for everyone, Smear Tests: These tests are undertaken to prehealth screenings should be a priority. Below are vent cervical cancers and breast cancers, as some of the main benefits of health screening: well as other disorders that affect women.

• Early detection of diseases may result in better treatment and management, which reduces the risk of complications whilst increasing the chances of better health outcomes.

• Diabetes Test: The patient may be checked for diabetes if they have a family history, or they have high cholesterol and high blood pressure.

• STDs: For those who are sexually active, espe• Health screening helps to identify if the patient cially where there is more than one sexual partner, is at risk of, or has a disease or condition, that screenings for STDs are highly recommended. was not previously known about.

• Prostate Cancer Tests: Men must get them• Health screening can help people who have selves tested for prostate cancer if they are a family history of cardiovascular disease, obese, have higher levels of testosterone and/or stroke or diabetes with the process of prevention are over 40 years of age. and provide them with timely treatments.

•Colorectal Cancer: This test is highly recom•One of the major risk factors for a variety of life- mended for those above the age of 50, with altering diseases is age. However, with early inflammatory bowel disorder, colorectal polyps detection and treatment, the body can be pro- and inherited mutations or gene defects. vided with the best defense against these diseases.

For those under 30 years of age, health screening is recommended every two years. However, for those individuals who are 30 years or older, a yearly health screening is highly recommended. For those over 50 years of age, more ageDetecting a condition or disease early can help related screening tests are conducted.

Below is a list of some of the common tests con- to prevent a chronic disorder from developing.

Furthermore, complications can also be avoidducted at a health screening: ed by health screenings.

• Cholesterol tests: The doctor will check a patient’s cholesterol level if the patient is over 30 For further information on any of the years old, is obese, is a smoker or frequently topics raised or for any pricing drinks alcohol. information you may require raised in this editorial please feel free to • Blood Pressure Test: This is one of the most contact the team at Clinica Medicare important tests conducted by your healthcare in La Cala de Mijas. professional. If the blood pressure is high, further There contact number is either: tests may be undertaken to determine the 952-835-776 or you can send a whatsapp cause.

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declared the sea fortress to be his own independThe Principality of Sealand has sat off the British ent country: the Principality of Sealand. coast for over 50 years. The “island” measures just A MICRO-NATION: By 1975, Sealand had its own 15 by 40 yards, with just enough room for a small flag, currency, national anthem, passports, and building and helicopter landing pad. government. Bates installed his family as royalty WHERE DID IT COME FROM? At the height of World and sells titles online. You can be a Duke, War II, the British military installed open-sea Countess, or Knight of Sealand for a small fee. The fortresses in the mouth of the Thames River. These Bates family has ended up back in the courts on forts provided anti-aircraft support and deterred several occasions but continues to be largely left German crafts from laying mines in British ship- alone by the authorities. Though they haven’t been officially recognised worldwide, they have ping channels. been made an exception in the expansion of PIRATE RADIO: Fort Roughs was the perfect candiBritish territory and from answering to British laws. date for a pirate radio station; it was just far away, and most importantly was free to use. In 1966, THE NATION TODAY: Nowadays, Seland pops up pirate radio operator Roy Bates seized the radio in the news every once in a while. Rumors have tower from another pirate operator. In the ensuing spread about it being sold to internet companies crackdown on pirate broadcasters, Bates’s team or other would-be Kings, but besides the short would defend the station with firearms and visit or music video shoot, the island solemnly bombs. After dodging charges in British courts, he stands as a bastion against authority.

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GREEK ROAST LAMB If spring is in the air you don't want to be slaving over a hot oven, so make the most of seasonal lamb the easy way with this lazy roast.

Ingredients:

• 1 large leg of lamb, about 3kg/6lb 8oz • 6 garlic cloves • 1 bunch oregano • zest and juice 1 lemon • 6 tbsp olive oil • 1½ kg new potatoes • 400g can chopped tomato • large handful pitted baby kalamata olives

Method:

1) Heat oven to 240C/fan 220C/gas 9.

Pound the garlic, half the oregano, lemon zest and a pinch of salt in a pestle and mortar, then add the lemon juice and a drizzle of olive oil. Stab the lamb all over with a sharp knife, then push as much of the herb paste as you can into the holes.

reduce the temperature to 180C/fan 160C/gas 4. Roast for 1 hr 15 mins for medium-rare, adding another 15 mins if you prefer your lamb medium. Baste the lamb once or twice with the juices and toss the potatoes. When the lamb is done to your liking, remove from the tin and let it rest.

Throw the rest of the oregano in with the potatoes, scoop from the tin and keep warm.

2) Tip the potatoes into a large roasting tin, then toss in the 3) Place the roasting tin over a medium flame, add the remaining olive oil and any remaining herb paste. Nestle canned tomatoes and olives to the pan juices, then simthe lamb amongst the potatoes, roast for 20 mins, then mer for a few mins. Serve the lamb with the potatoes and sauce and a simple salad.

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ALL REVVED UP THE GENEVA MOTOR SHOW 2020 PREVIEW

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From all-electric city cars to 600bhp supercars, the 2020 Geneva Motor Show has it all running from 5th to the 15th of March 2020 it’s one of the most important events in the motoring calendar, acting as a stage for some of the world’s biggest new car launches.

AIWAYS Gumpert Nathalie: The Chinese startup manufacturer, AIWAYS, will debut three cars at Geneva. The second car, called the Gumpert Nathalie, is the world’s first methanol-electric hypercar. Designed and built collaboratively with the engineer responsible for the Gumpert Apollo, the Nathalie develops 793bhp – which gives it 0– 60mph time of 2.5 seconds and a top speed of 190mph.

ASTON MARTIN Vantage Roadster: Aston has chopped the roof off of its Porsche 911 rival with gorgeous results. Powered by the same Mercedes-AMG-sourced 4.0-litre twin-turbocharged V8 as the coupé, the Roadster is only two tenths slower to 62mph and only weighs 60kg more.

BENTLEY Mulliner Bacalar: The new production car from Bentley's bespoke customisation arm Mulliner will debut at Geneva this year. The Bacalar will be built in very limited numbers and will become a new halo model for the brand.

Inspiration has been taken from the concept from last summer, although it is expected that the Bacalar will be powered by one of Bentley's 12cylinder engines rather than electric power like the concept.

FIAT 500e: Fiat's all-new, all-electric Fiat 500 city car is expected to debut in Geneva. The dashboard has been completely overhauled, with new instruments and a large central infotainment screen visible. A new rotary gear selector also features, mounted on a plinth below the centre console and surrounded by buttons.

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FERRARI Roma: This is the first public debut for new GT sports car at Geneva after November unveiling. What’s new… well it with 8-speed gearbox, the introduction of the five-position manettino for the first time on a Ferrari grand tourer, and a best-in-class power/weight ratio. All of which make the Ferrari Roma the most powerful and fun to drive mid-front-engined V8 2+ in Ferrari history.

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What’s On Guide...

1st March 2020: St. Davids Day Concert: A fantastic trip through the valleys with Ricky Lavazza, Owain Griffiths, Fibi McGregor and Mario Ross. For more information call: 952 47 45 42 or e-mail: boxoffice@salonvarietestheatre.com or visit the website www.salonvarietestheatre.com.

7th & 8th March 2020: FreakCon a meeting place for lovers of Manga, Anime, Comics, Series, Table games, Role playing, Cultura Geeks, Softcombat, k-pop, J-pop, Art, Video games. For more info see www.freakcon.es to be held at the Palacio de Congresso Malaga.office@salonvarietestheatre.com or visit the website www.salonvarietestheatre.com.

13th to the 22nd March 2020: 23rd Malaga Cinema Festival, all the best new films from Spain and international producers. A good event to check out if you are a fan of the flicks.

12th March 2020: International Women's Day, Marbella starting at 9:30 am to 4:30 pm to be held at Andalucia Lab Costa Women are delighted to announce our 6th International Women’s Day Conference. They are co-hosting the event with Jackie Groundsell of The Women’s Company. This is a ticket only event. For more info please see www.costawomen.com 17th March 2020: St. Patrick's Day Festival: Join in on the Festivities at Constitution Park in Marbella opposite the Claddagh Bar. The theme will be celebrating the traditions and culture of Ireland. 12:00 pm – 7:00 pm Constitution Park is located at Av. Arias Maldonado, Marbella.

20th to the 29th March 2020: Evita the Musical: The West End SMASH-HIT Andrew Lloyd Weber/Time Rice musical with Ricky Lavazza and Gemma Lloyd. For more information call: 952 47 45 42 or e-mail: boxoffice@salonvarietestheatre.com or visit the website www.salonvarietestheatre.com.

30th March to the 5th April 2020: Marbella Tennis Open, at the Puente Romano Tennis Club in Marbella. It’s the first ATP tournament on clay courts of the European season. See marbellachallenger.com for more information and to buy tickets.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Every Sunday: FAMA have a car boot sale at the Hippodrome from 9am - 2pm.

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

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

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

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Medical

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

Train Timetables 902 240 202

Health Centres

Airports Malaga 952 048 844

Marbella 952 769 946

Gibraltar +350 200 12345

Coin 952 452 767 San Pedro 952 787 700

Town Halls

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

Fire Brigade

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

Consulates

British Ireland Denmark Sweden Germany France U.S.A

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Marbella Coin Estepona Fuengirola San Pedro

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352 475 226 604 212 226 474

300 108 373 383 442 590 891

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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

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Markets

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

Juan Carlos) La Cala - Feria ground.

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

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

Cinemas

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

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

Fuengirola Cinesur Miramar 902 221 622

Chemists

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Taxis

Marbella Taxis 952 774 488 Mijas Costa Taxis 952 476 593

Diary Dates

March 1st 2020: St David’s Day

March 17th 2020: St Patrick’s Day

March 19th 2020: Spanish Father’s Day

March 22nd 2020: Mothering Sunday (UK) March 29th 2020: Clocks go forward

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S TA R S I GN S

A look at what's in store for you during March 2020...

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, hitting the gym or personal fitness challenges help you stay in shape and let go of stress from work this month. Pleasurable activities are high on the agenda after March 19th.

Perhaps a retreat or holiday would be in order! The spiritual quality of your close relationships is strengthened during the Moon on March 2nd. Romance is most promising after the Moon on March 17th, when you may be quite enamored with someone unusually striking (or you may see aspects of your partner you’ve not seen before). Allocate ample time for family, or you’ll hear about it during the Moon on March 31st. Mercury’s retrograde from March 10th to April 2nd may be accompanied by unfulfilled expectations, if you’ve strayed outside the “rules.” Even though you may be tempted, avoid high-risk speculation from March 18th to 31st. It can save you money and reputation.

Aquarius, competitive situations career wise are complicated by interruptions and delays.

Juggling finances can also be rather interesting this month. Patience has never been so valuable! A meeting of the minds strengthens your relationship with a loved one, and if you’re looking for a new love you may meet someone rather fascinating. You may feel reluctant to give up much of your time to frivolous pursuits. After March 22nd you’re more at ease about opening your feelings, although you may have a change of heart. Exciting plans take root during important meetings or as a result of significant communication from March 2nd to 9th. Take advantage of these cycles as a good time to get back in touch with those who can help you jump-start an important project. A new twist on old ideas can be motivating.

Pisces, misunderstandings can spoil personal and professional situations this month but if you make an effort to clarify, and follow through you may actually accomplish more than you intended! Altering your daily routine to accommodate unexpected changes can give you a fresh perspective on the best ways to improve your health. If you’re in a difficult relationship healing old wounds and releasing the past are helpful, but sometimes it’s hard to forgive. Finances fare best from March 1st to 9th. Safeguard your belongings after March 20th, when it’s easier to lose things or leave yourself vulnerable to intrusion. Review legal agreements. You may uncover valuable information, and if you’re completing an arrangement you can be sure you’ve satisfied your obligations before the Moon on March 31st.

Aries, you’re raring to get things moving, but you may be a little frustrated by delays during Mercury’s retrograde from March 10th to 31st. The sensation that everything is moving too slowly is unnerving you. With Mars continuing its transit through your 8th solar house, you’re still dealing with the need to become whole, and you may become fully immersed in a holistic healing program.

Love is in bloom, and you’re ready for romance. You’ll probably be the one initiating the flirting etc., so plan something to give you the confidence to open the doors to love best your chances are from March 1st to 17th. Interruptions are likely after March 19th: Hard work may be more impressive than fireworks during the Moon on March 2nd, but your enthusiasm can go a long way toward assuring your success.

Taurus, keeping the peace may not be easy now, especially if you’re trying to satisfy a set of unrealistic demands or expectations. In addition, Mercury’s retrograde ads an element of anxiety, especially if there are misunderstandings. Although there’s time for romance, you may be a little withdrawn as you explore your inner self more fully. Spend time with those you love during the Moon on March 2nd. Don’t forget about your friends, whose support gives you courage just when you need it during the Moon on March 17th. You may be uncertain about your feelings after March 20th, and need to give yourself time to clarify what’s deep in your heart. Closely scrutinise investment opportunities and avoid signing contracts after March 10th, when you’re better off negotiating. Postpone final decisions until next month.

Gemini, since there are two Moons this month you may be dealing with more emotionally charged issues than you bargained for. Watch the way you respond, since you can actually reverse difficult circumstances by choosing a more appropriate action or response. Family pressures mount during the Moon on March 2nd, but you may have brilliant solutions for dealing with them. Love relationships reach a new level from March 1st to 8th. Later, you may feel uncertain. Talk over your concerns with a trusted advisor during the Moon on March 31st. Unreliable assistance from others can lower your productivity this month. With Mercury retrograding from March 10th to April 1st you’ll run into trouble if you’re over-committed. Working with others toward a common goal provides a chance to incorporate your versatility into new avenues from March 1st to 15th.

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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, are you ready for the challenge of advancing your career? This is your time to broaden horizons and set plans in motion that will help satisfy your ambitions. Let your originality work to your advantage if you want to shine. Activities like tai chi, yoga, or martial are excellent avenues for strengthening your mind, body, and spirit this month. Your love life takes a positive turn during the Moon on March 1st and 2nd, when a romantic rendezvous provides the perfect situation to express your feelings. With Venus and Jupiter transiting through your career sector this month, you’re drawing positive attention for your efforts and may even win over some of your competitors.

Professional alliances offer solid support after March 19th, but deception accidental or intentional could be a problem from March 18th to 22nd.

Leo, competitive situations can lead to undermining, and by staying alert to the hidden agenda you’ll be much more effective in overcoming challenges. Finances can be like a roller coaster, but you’ll fare well if you keep your priorities in order. Consider the possibility of getting away from it all or at least planning a trip sometimes a change of scenery lets you see things more clearly. The Moon on March 2nd brings money matters to the forefront, and you may have to repair some financial issues before you feel stable and secure. Mercury’s retrograde from March 10th to April 2nd gives you a chance to take another look at contracts and legal matters, and is a good time to renegotiate.

Wait until next month to sign contracts, because you may not be satisfied with the options offered now. Have your contingency plans ready.

Virgo, life may seem unnecessarily complex, particularly if you’ve become distracted and left too many things in a state of incompletion. Keep your priorities clear. You may have to make adjustments for the unusual and unexpected this March. Relationships and partnership may need a boost this month. If you’re involved, take time for dates bring the magic back into your love life. You may feel over-sensitive during the Virgo Moon on March 2nd, but by the Moon on March 17th you’ll be feeling chipper again. An old love can cross your path. It’s up to you to decide how to handle it!

Mercury’s retrograde from March 10th to April 2nd emphasises a need to deal with financial matters with great care. Finish incomplete projects, and use Mercury’s retrograde cycle after March 10th to carefully review details. Avoid large expenditures until after the Moon on March 31st.

Libra, demands from others can throw you off balance this month, although you can attract stronger and more enthusiastic support if you present the right image and idea at the right time. Health wise it would be a great idea to build endurance and spark your mental function this month. Romantic intensity opens the doors to intimate connection after March 19th; you’re not likely to release your inhibitions unless you’re standing on solid trust. The Libra Moon on March 31st adds to your feeling of vulnerability, but it’s a good time to share your feelings. Mercury’s retrograde from March 10th to April 2nd can mark a good time to re-evaluate contracts or negotiate deals already in progress. Joint finances after March 19th can leave you feeling stranded in a sea of confusion, and you’ll do just as well pulling in your oars and coasting for a while.

Scorpio, your determination to accomplish your aims can be especially intense this month, although you may have to make a series of adjustments in your plans if you are to succeed. You may find it very difficult to slow down, even when you need to take a break. Maintaining a reasonable pace keeps you on top of your game. A romantic encounter near the Moon on March 2nd may leave an indelible impression. Unable to tolerate indecisiveness, you may be tempted to pressure others whose lack of commitment can frustrate your need for a better-defined relationship. A fresh approach to loving emerges during the Moon on March 17th, when even a stale relationship can be rejuvenated. This is an excellent time to fix things that have been problematic or falling apart, and if you’ve been wondering where the problems reside, they’re likely to emerge rather prominently.

Sagittarius, the enjoyable aspects of life lift your spirits and make the struggle feel worthwhile this month. Your playful disposition encourages creativity. Sharing your passions strengthens your relationships, which take front and center stage this month. Recreational activities and sports form a solid basis for fitness, but you may still need extra time for rest and relaxation. If you’re feeling low energy and are concerned, consult a health practitioner. Love relationships grow through mutual respect and support, and romance sweetly blooms during the Moon on March 31st. Speculative ventures fare best from March 8th, you’ll appreciate the benefits of taking a second look at your plans.

By applying your highest levels of creativity to your work this March, you can accomplish feats that amaze even you! This is no time to be lazy; focused efforts and actions will be noticed.

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Crossword

Across: 1. Written communication (6) 4. Philatelist collects this (5) 8. Breadth (5) 9. Rants (7) 10. Decorated (7) 11. Secret communication (4) 12. Costa del ___ (3) 14. Lake (4) 15. Simple (4) 18. Staff, sceptre (3) 21. Gain, merit (4) 23. Uphold (the law) (7) 25. Hellfire (7) 26. Crocodile Rock singer (5) 27. Type of eel (5) 28. Breathing complaint (6) Down: 1. Sheriff or marshal (6) 2. Immature frog (7) 3. Something that lifts or brightens (8) 4. Type, kind (4) 5. Connected with hearing (5) 6. Billboard, placard (6) 7. Seen in football boots and noses? (5) 13. These often arrive on the mat (8) 16. A relaxation or a long sentence (7) 17. Boredom, ennui (6) 19. Cleaning out the rubbish from your body (5) 20. A hiatus ___ is a common complaint (6) 22. Allude (5) 24. Lady Jane___ the nine days' Queen (4)

Name The Film

A This 2012 movie makes a childhood wish B come true, John Bennett's bear, comes to life testing his relationship with girlfriend of four years to the limit.

Going way back to 1987. Three bachelors find themselves forced to take care of a baby left by one of the guys' girlfriends.

Say What You See...

PLAY

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sh get ape

DR.do

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The Jokespage

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An Irishman who had a little too much to drink is driving home from the city one night and, of course, his car is weaving violently all over the road.

The police pull him over.

"So," says the copper to the driver, where have ya been?"

"Why, I've been to the pub of course," slurs the drunk.

"Well," says the copper, "it looks like you've had quite a few to drink this evening."

"I did all right," the drunk says with a smile.

"Did you know," says the copper, standing straight and folding his arms across his chest, "that a few streets back, your wife fell out of your car?"

"Oh, thank heavens," sighs the drunk.

"For a minute there, I thought I'd gone deaf."

A beautiful woman loved growing tomatoes, but couldn’t seem to get them to turn red.

One day while taking a stroll she came upon a gentlemen neighbour who had the most beautiful garden full of huge red tomatoes.

The woman asked the gentleman...

“What do you do to get your tomatoes to turn so red?”

The gentlemen responded...

“Well, if you must know, twice a day I stand in front of my tomato garden and expose myself, and my tomatoes turn red from blushing so much.”

Since the woman had tried everything else she could think of and was out of ideas, she decided to try doing the same things to her tomato garden to see if it would work.

So twice a day for two weeks, she exposed herself to her garden, hoping for the best.

One day the gentlemen was passing by and asked the woman...

“By the way, how did you make out?

Did your tomatoes turn red?

“No,” she replied...

“But my cucumbers are enormous.”

What do you call a magic dog?

A labracadabrador

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There I was sitting at the bar staring at my drink when a huge, Tattooed biker walks up next to me, grabs my drink and gulps it down in one gulp, the whole drink, IN ONE….

"Well, what are you going to do about it?" he says, with his fist in my face. As I burst into tears the biker says, "Come on, man," "I didn't think you'd CRY, dude I was just messing with you" "This is the worst day of my life," I cry…

“Everything and I mean EVERYTHING has gone wrong, I was late to a meeting and my boss fired me, there on the spot. When I went to the car park, I found my car had been stolen and I don't have any insurance. I left my wallet in the cab I took home. I found my wife with another man... and then my dog bit me."

"So I came to this bar to work up the courage to put an end to it all, I buy a drink, I drop a cyanide capsule in and sit here watching the poison dissolve; and then you show up and drink the whole damn thing!

But hell, enough about me, how are you doing?"

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THE ADVENTURES OF PADDIN GTON

KIDS PAGE CAN YOU SPOT ...

The maze of LOVE! Monty Moose has to get his Valentines card to his girlfriend.

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puzzle Who Am I? Pablo Picasso

Guess the Year 1987

Trivia Quiz Answers

1) Aintree Racecourse 2) Right 3) 19 4) Aardvark 5) Phillip Schofield & Holly Willoughby 6) Allâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s well that ends well 7) 40 8) 4 (plus 1 dog) 9) France 10) Thursday 11) 40 12) 4 13) Cats 14) Nobel Peace Prize 15) The 3 Musketeers 16) Fractures (of the bone) 17) Zaire, Zambia and Zimbabwe 18) Malta 19) Miss Marple 20) The FBI 21) He shot himself 22) Omega 23) George Michael 24) Range Rover 25) 13 26) Hare 27) 37 28) Emily 29) Mercury 30) Orchestra

Answers from 20, 26, 46 70 & 71

it out

Anger Making Anagrams 1.Charles Dickens 2. Agatha Christie 3. Ian McEwan 4. Roald Dahl 5. Thomas Hardy

Guess The Celeb a) Mick Jagger b) Julia Roberts

Brain Teaser

Answer: 6.24am. Since the clock is gaining 15 minutes every hour, for every real hour that has passed, the clock will show 75 minutes. Since the clock shows 3.00am, we know that 180 clock minutes have passed. This equals 144 real minutes (180 / 75 x 60), so the clock shows 2.24 am. The clock stopped 240 minutes ago (4 hours), so the time must now be 6.24am. QED.

Crossword Solution

Sudoku Solution

Name The Film a) Ted (2012)

b) 3 Men and a Baby (1987)

Say What You See 80

1) Play on Words 2) Get in Shape 3) Dr Dolittle

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