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PATIENTS at the Costa del Sol Hospital have benefited from a training scheme designed to inform them about how to live with breast cancer.

About 15 people participated in lessons given by the Patients School over the past two weeks.

The project was developed last year with the training of women who wanted to become expert teachers to help others cope with the different stages of the illness.

In this way the lessons became a space for sharing personal experiences and the exchange of a wealth of useful information.

During the workshops, attendees have learned to add more structure to their daily lives, and the setting of more goals to improve quality of life.

Food, physical exercise, rest, friendships and coping with chemotherapy were some of the topics covered in detail.

The fact that this year women are being trained by former patients who have been in the exact same situation, has been revelatory.

They are finding the issues being discussed in their own language, without technical jargon and with real sensitivity and understanding.

The written and audiovisual materials used in the workshops are easily comprehensible, interesting and informative.

The Patients School is an initiative of the Ministry of Health, and free materials can be downloaded via the website: www.escueladepacientes.es.

Box of puppies dumped on charity AN animal charity has launched an appeal after a box full of puppies was dumped on their doorstep in southern Spain.

Seven were left in the middle of the lane just outside PAD’s shelter, which is close to a main road that they could have easily wandered onto.

In a Facebook post calling for help, PAD said the puppies, believed to be just sevenweeks-old, are in danger of catching lethal viruses and need to be vaccinated urgently.

The president of PAD Lisa Emeny spoke to the RTN and voiced her disbelief upon finding out they had been dumped outside the shelter’s door.

“I was lost for words, how can they sleep at night after dumping these babies in a box and walking away?

“I cannot stress the importance of neutering your dogs.

All of this can so easily be avoided,” Lisa said.

The shelter is on the Cerros del Aguila road in Mijas just behind the Veterinario RoyalVet.

Photo Credit: PADmijas

New training helps breast cancer sufferers

INSIDE THIS WEEK ...

ARRESTED PRESIDENT RELEASED ON BAIL

P2 VOX POP: BREXIT...

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DUMPED: One adorable little face looks for help.

PAD’s Facebook page is PADmijas if you would like to get in touch with them.

AN INTERVIEW WITH JAN SHURE THE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

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THE Popular Party (PP) in Mijas has publicly backed municipal sports service workers, who staged a two-day strike on Monday and Wednesday in protest at increased privatisation.

It is the first strike in the history of the locality, signalling a political crisis for Mijas Council.

The PP blames Sports Councillor Nuria Rodriguez for the unprecedented situation, claiming that her actions reveal a contempt for the workers involved.

It believes that the decision to privatise sport services in the area has been rushed, is unjustified and against the interests of Mijas residents.

The PP also claims that the move will cost the council an extra €1.5 million annually, as well as putting at risk the jobs of municipal sports service workers.

Mayor Diego Maldonado has been called upon to sack Rodriguez and suspend the privatisation process immediately.

Arrested president released on bail

Popular Party and workers strike out STRIKE ONE: It is the first ever workers’ strike in Mijas.

A L E X A N DE R G R I N B E R G t h e p re s i d e n t o f M a r b e l l a Football C lub has been released on bail of €750,000 which was put up by members of his family.

He was actually arrested at the end of September as part of an ongoing investigation by the Guardia Civil into the activities of what is referred to as the Russian Mafia on the Costa del Sol, which involved the arrest of 11 people.

Despite the negative connotations involved with their president being arrested, it appears that the fans and staff of the football club are supporting him fully and have welcomed him back to assume his old role in the workings of the club.

ALEXANDER GRINBERG: Back behind his desk at Marbella Football Club.

Young woman reports sexual assault OFFICERS of the National Police are investigating allegations of the rape of a 29-year-old woman in an alley in La Nogalera, Torremolinos.

The victim went to a h e a l t h c e n t r e i n To r r e molinos, from where she was referred to the High Resolution hospital centre of Benalmadena, which has specialist facilities for sexual assault.

She has reported that the incident happened in the early hours of last Sunday morning, after being approached by a stranger.

No arrests have currently been made and investigators are working off the account of the young woman, although she did not know the aggressor.

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Cancer Care, whose work s h e d i s co ve re d w h e n s h e visited their headquarters in Benalmadena.

J u l i a ’s m o t h e r d i e d o f cancer when she was only 16-years-old, a blow which makes her appreciate the work carried out by Cudeca.

S h e s o u g h t c o m fo r t i n Z en philosophy and r unning, and took part in her first international race in 1979.

Julia has represented the UK in marathons all over the world and won the Dublin Marathon in 1985.

She stopped competing some years ago but still runs barefoot every morning , searching for ‘silence in every step.’

W hen asked why she

Photo by Ayto de Marbella

J U L I A C H I l o ve s a q u o te from Antonio Machado ’s popular poem: ‘ Traveller, there is no path, the path is made by walking.’

I t m ay c o m e a s n o s u r prise then that she is a professional r unner who was born in the UK but is enchanted by Spanish culture.

Julia describes herself a s a ‘ n o m a d ’ w h o t rave l s around the world barefoot.

“I feel like a little girl again, it gives me freedom,” she said.

This year will see her make a special stop in Spain to r un from S u a n ce s , i n C a n t a b r i a to A l m u ñ e c a r, o n t h e C o s t a Tropical.

S he will do so bare foot to raise money for the Cudeca Foundation for

Photo by Twitter @JuliaCHiTaylor1

Running against cancer

NATURE CALLS: The informative booklets may also capture tourists’ imagination.

New booklets to encourage natural instincts

by Tom Woods

SHIFTING SANDS: Julia’s run across Spain will raise thousands for charity. chose Spain, she said: “I love the language and the culture, and also the people. T he energ y here is very special for me.”

J u l i a ’s c h a r i t y r u n across Spain is par t of a project called Soles Journ e y, h a p p e n i n g b e t w e e n

March 23 and May 12.

She will be relating her experiences through a blog ( s ole s j our n e y.com) w h e re she will also promote Cudeca’s work.

Julia hopes to raise €5,000 and donations are already flowing in.

MARBELLA Council will be distributing 30,000 copies of the educational booklet ‘Marbella Natural’ to publicise the flora and fauna of the locality.

Environment Councillor, Manuel Cardeña, explained: “they are informative publications that are not just for the educational community but for wider society, with the aim of spreading awareness of our environmental wealth.”

In addition, special ‘Nature Outings’ are being planned to show people the kind of plants, flowers and creatures that the booklets describe.

The main author of the booklets, Jesus Duarte, revealed that the first three are related to urban birds, orchids and mushrooms.

He said: “This is an important project because it is not only a natural resource but also a tourism promotion tool.”

Duarte added that Marbella city contains most of the 40 species of orchids found in the wider province.

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Photo by Borussia Dortmund Twitter

M ARBELL A has become something of a magnet for football teams looking to undertake winter training prior to their participation in the next rounds of the UEFA Europa League.

Teams who have been observed in training have come from countries with much harsher winters than here on the Costa del Sol, and include three from Russia and one each from Austria, Czech Republic, Germany, Romania, Sweden and Ukraine.

Probably the most high profile team is that of Borussia Dortmund, who are currently in third place in the Bundesliga and are previous winners of the cup which they took in 1997.

BORUSSIA DORTMUND: Fans love St Valentine’s Day.

British teams have not been so quick to visit the area so far this year, although the Wolverhampton Wanderers team were spotted at La Sala in Puerto Banus, licking their wounds after an uncharac-

ter istic loss in the UK Champions League against Nottingham Forest.

A l s o e x p e c te d d u r i n g t h e w i n te r b re a k a re 1 0 teams from Nor way plus some young international squads.

Photo by Cloaky flickr

Cold footballers head for the Costa del Sol FUENGIROLA COUNCIL: Looking to increase local business.

Putting the wind in their sales FUENGIROLA Council is promoting a new initiative to encourage sales of local commerce in light of a difficult period for traders.

Councillor for Commerce, Ricardo von Wichmann, is overseeing the project that is designed to help shops get rid of excess stock by offering discounts, before receiving a rebate from the public purse.

In order to take part, businesses must pick up an application form the town hall or download it from the council’s website at www.fuen

g i ro l a. es an d emai l i t t o comer cio@fuengirola.org.

The deadline for submitting the application is Tuesday and the council is urging traders across all sectors to register.

To publicise the initiative, which will take place from March 8 to 10, posters and brochures will be distributed across the town which will include the details of all participating businesses.

An advertising campaign will also be carried out through social media, radio and television.

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Man arrested for supplying drugs

Dangerous house eradicated

POLICE have arrested a man accused of supplying a cocktail of drugs to two girls, who ended up in hospital.

The girls, aged 13 and 18, were taken to the Costa del Sol hospital in Marbella in a serious condition, with one of them reportedly close to cardiac arrest.

The teenagers tested posi-

tive for cocaine, cannabis, methadone and benzodiazepine, which they had allegedly taken at the home of the suspect, who is a neighbour.

According to police sources, the detainee is around 41years-of-age and even offered to have sex in exchange for the drugs, although the girls

apparently did not accept.

Officers searched the home of the man who is a known dr ug addict and found a range of narcotics.

The girls were discharged from hospital two days later but the investigation remains open, pending the possibility of more children who have taken the drugs.

Credit: Ayuntamiento de Manilva

Credit: Twitter @EditaLatinpress

CHEATING DEATH: The girls were treated in hospital just in time.

AFTER some considerable debate as how best to cope with what was becoming a dangerous problem, Manilva Council took the decision to demolish a deteriorating property.

According to Antonio Barragan, councillor responsible for town planning, much discussion had taken place over the past few months concerning the potential danger to passersby and other residents off Calle Iglesias.

As the property was becoming more dilapidated, it was decided to obtain a demolition order and this having been obtained, the bulldozers moved in.

Although no specific plan exists for the use of the land, it is considered likely that it will be landscaped and zoned as a small park or green open space.

The councillor said “the

DEMOLISHING: The eyesore.

security of our neighbours comes above all else, and although it was a complicated matter to solve, we have achieved it and now we want to create an area of leisure that citizens can enjoy.�

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Photo by Flickr

Doorman pays the price for assault A NIGHTCLUB doorman has been sentenced to nine months in prison for severely beating a man in L o s A l a m o s , To r r e m o l i nos.

The man has also been ordered to pay â‚Ź28,000 to the victim, who sustained a number of injuries in the incident.

According to the judge, the ag gressor had received no provocation and

simply punched the victim hard in the face before continuing to beat him on the ground.

The attack happened outside the cocktail bar where the doorman w o r k e d , o n t h e Pa s e o Maritimo de Los Alamos.

The victim suffered a cranial and facial fracture with trauma in the assault and is permanently scarred.

VICIOUS ATTACK: Man jailed in Torremolinos.

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Hikers rescued near La Concha mountain TWO hikers have been rescued after losing their way coming back from scaling La Concha mountain in Marbella.

Firefighters were able to get to the scene and locate the young climbers, after they had relayed their location from a mobile phone.

When darkness fell, they could not find the right path and became completely disoriented.

However, it only took the firefighters an hour to find them and thankfully the young hikers were in good health so no medical treatment was required.

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TRAGIC SIGHT: A member of the public raised the alarm.

Corpse found floating in harbour

by Tom Woods

A MAN’s body has been found floating in the water in the port of Cabopino.

The Andalucia Emergency

Service received a call from a member of the public who saw the corpse about 200 metres from the shore and in front of a beach bar in the harbour.

The Coordination Centre immediately activated Mar-

itime Rescue, the Guardia Civil, the Local Police, the National Police and the Public Health Emergencies group.

Guardia Civil sources have confirmed that the man was of sub-Saharan origin and are investigating his death.

Sounding the Gong for exercise FUENGIROLA Council has announced that classes for the Chinese gymnastics discipline Qi Gong are to be extended to the Santa Fe stadium.

Councillor for Sports, Pedro Cuevas, said: “Qi Gong is very well suited for those seeking physical activity to improve their health in a series of movements, breathing exercises and mental concentration.

“It already has many followers in our town but we want to expand participation to benefit the wider population.”

Qi Gong, which began in China around 4,000 years ago, has been

supported by the council for the last 10 years.

Rocio Perez Aragones, a teacher of Qi Gong, said of the discipline: “It is very useful for destressing, improving sleep and strengthening the body at muscular, bone and joint level.

“I invite all the people of Fuengirola to come and try a class and if they like it, join us.”

Registration for a class can be made at the sports department in the Elola sports stadium. The price is €12 for Fuengirola residents and €20 for those based outside.

Car crash leaves five injured FIVE people, including two children have been injured in a collision between two cars in the Puente de la Pasada, Mijas.

The emergency services received a call from a member of the public reporting the inci dent, and they immediately notified the Guardia Civil Trafico, the Local Police and Mijas Fire Brigade.

All those involved were taken to the Costa del Sol Hospital for treatment last Tuesday.

Health workers have confirmed that the five injured comprised two men of 76 and 31 years of age, a woman of 33 and two children aged eight and two.

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vox pop Do you think there should be a second referendum on Brexit?

Name: Clement Dominique Age: 63 Where from: Bordeaux, France On holiday? Yes “Yes it would be better for the UK to have another vote. It was a bad decision for their economy. The banks will go elsewhere in Europe and the city is now in a less strong position.

The French believe that the European Union is the best thing politically and economically for those inside.

Together we are stronger and able to compete with China and the US.” Name: Rocio Valenzula Age: 38 Where from: Granada, Spain On holiday? No, works here.

“Yes, I think it was a mistake. The first vote wasn’t taken seriously and was only a protest. People did not really think about the consequences. It’s not realistic to be on your own in the modern age, but people voted on emotion. There shouldn’t even have been a referendum as the issues were manipulated. If everything went to a vote then there would be no need for politicians and their work would be irrelevant.”

Name: Ian Meadowcroft Age: 48 Where from: Manchester, UK On holiday? Yes “No. I voted to stay in but the people have voted and they should stick to it. There has been a lot of scaremongering, ever since the vote. Whether you like the outcome or not is irrelevant. You can’t reverse a democratic vote you have to just get on with it. We will probably be alright.”

Name: Margaret Fish and Linda Grain Age: 78 and 73 Where from: Sheffield On holiday? Yes “No. We’ll be absolutely fine. There is too much media doom and gloom. We will work it out, Theresa May is a tough lady. We’re a big country and can survive without the EU.” Mr and Mrs Mason Age: 70 and 69 Where from: Yorkshire On holiday? Yes “No. One of us voted to leave and one of us to remain but we didn’t argue over the result. We’ll be fine. There is a lot of scaremongering and things going on beneath the surface. A vote’s a vote and you have to respect democracy.”

British expats to be given right to vote THE British government has announced that it is changing the law to give British expatriates who have lived abroad for more than 15 years the right to vote.

As well as removing the time limit on the right to vote for UK citizens living abroad, the government intends to enfranchise any expatriates who were previously resident or registered to vote in the UK. Currently only British citizens who registered to vote before leaving the UK may apply to become overseas electors.

The changes will mean millions of hitherto disenfranchised expatriates becoming eligible to vote in UK parliamentary elections.

The government published the policy statement ‘A democracy that works for everyone: British citizens overseas’ in October 2016, asking for views on its plans to introduce votes for life.

Its response to the consultation has been published on www.gov.uk ahead of the second reading of the Overseas Electors Bill, tabled by Glyn Davies MP, next Friday.

Chloe Smith, Britain’s Constitution Minister, said: “Participation in our democracy is a fundamental part of being British, no matter how far you have travelled from the UK. “It is right that we should remove the 15 year time limit on voting rights of British citizens living overseas and allow those who previously lived in the UK the chance to participate in our democracy,” she said.

“Expatriates retain strong links with the UK: they may have a family here and indeed they may plan to return here in the future.”

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Focusing attention on ADHD Credit: Ayuntamiento de Marbella

BRACING THEMSELVES: Adahimar believes bracelets will help raise awareness.

MARBELLA mayor, Angeles Muñoz, has publicly supported the campaign of the Adahimar association to raise awareness for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in children.

Man sentenced for strangling his own sister with cable A M A N h a s b e e n s e n te n ce d to 2 0 years in prison for strangling his sister with an iron cable.

Of Moroccan nationality, the killer has also been ordered to pay €150,000 to the two sons of the victim.

T he incident occur red at the victim’s home in Torremolinos, where

the man would stay occasionally.

After a raucous argument, the aggressor waited for his sister to fall asleep, picked up an iron cable and hit her on the head with it.

T he victim immediately woke up b u t h e r b ro t h e r t w i s te d t h e c a b l e around her neck violently strangling

her and causing her death .

After the incident the man changed clothes and left the house, failing to answer the numerous calls made to him by his nephew, the son of the victim.

Later the man called the police and confessed to the murder.

She praised the work of the group in “responding to many families in which there are children with this disorder and they do not know how to deal with it.”

Muñoz added that “although much progress has been made in this area, there is more work to do to recognise ADHD and address the problems that may arise in adolescence.”

Adahimar’s secretary, Concha Munuera, thanked the council for its support and revealed that the association plans to distribute bracelets with the slogan: ‘Help us to make visible the invisible.’

High court rules in residents’ favour THE Andalucian High Court, TSJA, has cancelled a financial plan involving infrastructure in part of the Torreblanca area of Fuengirola.

The move comes in response to an appeal filed by home owners in a case that dates back to 2011.

This ruling means that residents in Lomas de Torreblanca do not have to pay for infrastructure improvements drawn up by the Junta de Andalucia regional government and Fuengirola Council.

The council said that it was expecting this outcome and that it supported the cause of the residents who appealed the case.

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HAVE YOUR SAY

Popular post on Facebook this week reaching 4,090 people with 76 reactions and comments.

“British expats to be given right to vote” Stephen Hooper To all expats, you all moved away for a better life,why should someone living in another country be allowed to vote with what goes on in a country that you left, I personally don’t want anybody voting on any issues that have nothing to do with a country they don’t live in.

Something out of nothing THIS month the Estepona Floral Art Club has another wonderful designer, Julie Pearson, from the north west of England paying a visit.

Julie has more than 35 years

experience in the floral industry.

She is a demonstrator, examiner for City and Guilds and lecturer in floriculture and has recently become an ambas-

Isobel Brown When the British government stops taking tax from expats then expats will stop wanting to vote but the UK cannot have it all their own way.

People who pay tax in the UK, but live outside it should be entitled to vote in the UK and they also have family living in the UK.

sador for one of the large floral wholesalers. She has managed her own floral events company, worked with international florists and won a gold medal at RHS Tatton Park as part of the Verdure Floral design team.

Julie’s demonstration ‘Any Era Goes’ takes place Tuesday at Agrojardin, Cancelada, starting promptly at 3pm. Everyone is welcome, and the visitor’s fee is €10.

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limited so please contact Janet to book your space.

For more information and photographs see the Club’s Facebook page: www.face book.com/esteponafloralart club.

Alternatively contact Janet on: 694 425 219 or send an e-mail to: estepon afloralarclub@hotmail.com to receive information about the club or join their mailing list.

A LORRY that was travelling on the A7 motorway between Benalmadena and Malaga, caught fire for unknown reasons.

The lorry came to a halt in the right hand lane, closing that part of the motorway last Tuesday evening.

Firefighters arrived at the scene and extinguished the fire, and fortunately there were no injuries.

The lorry itself sustained extensive damage.

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tainment where you can appreciate the beauty of flowers and pick up lots of hints and tips on all aspects of floral art, gardening and plant information, why not come along?

Julie has also kindly agreed to lead one of the club’s ‘look and learn or hands on’ sessions. This will take place at 3pm on Wednesday. The title is ‘Something out of nothing’.

Places for this session are

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BLOOMING MARVELLOUS: Julie’s arrangement.

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Age Care Association drop-in coffee mornings and welfare leaders ALL are welcome to join, see details below: Monday: Benalmadena from 11am to 1pm at Bar Pitanzas, near the Church, Nr Bonanza Square, Arroyo de la Miel.Tel 603 252 475/691 761 088. Leaders: Nigel and Gina Foster Tuesday: Calahonda from 11am to 1pm at the International Baptist Church, Nr Supersol, Los Olivos. Tel: 696 058 954. Leader: Lesley Berridge

BUILDING CONFIDENCE: Supermarket giant Lidl believes the Mijas store will be a hit.

Lidl to invest €12 million in new superstore L AS L AGUNAS continues to enjoy a boom in development and has been boosted by the news that Lidl will invest €12 million in a two-storey superstore there.

The German international chain has acquired a privately owned plot of land for the venture on Calle Robles.

W hile the area is technically residential land, Lidl is confident that it can legally convert it for commercial use.

Initial discussions indicate that the Junta de Andalucia regional government would welcome the change, as it would provide some divergence from

the density of housing in the vicinity.

It is expected that the opening of the superstore in mid-2019 will lead to the direct creation of 50 jobs.

Part of the development plan will involve the construction of a new pedestrian street in Las Lagunas, which is expected to be popular with locals.

Tuesday: Coin from 11am to 1pm at Pepe’s Bar, opposite La Trocha shopping centre. Tel: 663 986 698.

Leader: Constance Wednesday: Fuengirola from 11am to 12.30pm at Bar Salon Varietes, Nr Constitution Square. Tel: 657 494 635. Leader: Ray Mynott Thursday: Calahonda from 11am to 1pm at Calahonda International Baptist Church. Tel: 696 058 954.

Leader: Lesley Berridge Friday: Los Boliches, Fuengirola from 11am to 12.30pm at Hogar del Jubilado, Calle Fruta (above the fruit market). There is a lift. Tel: 657 494 635. Leader: Ray Mynott

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Top honour recommended for local volunteers Credit: Twitter @marbella24horas

MARBELLA mayor, Angeles Muñoz , is prepar ing to put for ward the Local Association of Civil Protection Volunteers for a City Medal.

She has highlighted the “essential work” carried o u t b y t h e g ro u p i n t h e locality, which has “contributed to the safety and security of all citizens.”

Mayor Muñoz commented that in its 32 years of histor y the volunteers have “accumulated more than enough merits to have earned this award, in fact it is the least we can do for them.”

She also noted the regular presence of Civil Protection volunteers in emergency situations, as well as their participation in humanitarian work both nationwide and internationally.

T he Marbella associa-

STELLAR SERVICE: The volunteers thoroughly deserve their recognition.

tion cur rently has more than 200 members, some with in excess of 25 years of service.

Muñoz added that the volunteers “demonstrate

day by day not only their vocation to help others, but their desire to train and improve to provide the best possible ser vice to the public.”

Night at the theatre THE THESPA February evening will be on Wednesday February 28 at 7.30pm at the Masonic Hall, Los Boliches.

They had a very successful January meeting with 61 in the audience and look forward to another great evening.

This month they are presenting: The Kingfisher by William Douglas Home.

This is a comedy in two acts, to be performed either side of the meal.

Terry is serving: chicken and crispy bacon salad, home-made steak and potato pie, crème caramel and sliced peaches and coffee. The vegetarian option on request is egg mayonnaise and cheese and potato pie.

In order to reserve a place you need to contact: thespabooking@gmail.com (or leave a message by calling: 622 454 422).

They need to know exactly how many in your party and their names. They also need to know if there are any special dietary requirements.

Please let them know no later than Sunday February 25, making sure they have a phone contact number or email address.

Please remember that members pay €16 for the evening and guests €18. It would be much appreciated if you could bring the correct amount to avoid giving change.

A reminder that membership renewal started on January 31. Membership remains at €10.

They look forward to welcoming members new and old to support their group with its unique characteristics.

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THE desalination factory in Marbella, which has an emergency water supply when the Concepcion Gravity dam and reservoir is emptied, is to undergo modernisation works.

Water companies Acuamed and Acosol have signed an agreement to the project, which will involve an investment of more than €4 million spread over the next 13 years.

The plant is a ‘lifeline’ for the Costa del Sol in times of drought, but the cost of its electricity bill is heavy.

Improvement works will therefore be aimed at energy saving to reduce costs.

One of the production lines will be replaced, saving nearly five million kilowatts per year in electricity, the equivalent of €323,000.

Presentation of the new equipment.

Better equipped than ever The Concepcion Dam.

Alongside energy efficiency, the project will also renovate the pre-treatment and seawater pumping facilities.

Margarita del Cid, Leader of the Commonwealth of Municipalities of the Costa del Sol, said: “The works will mean an improvement in the efficiency of the factory,

with the environmental advantage that brings as well as significant cost savings, freeing up resources for other important investments.”

The 17-year-old desalination plant is relied on by 400,000 people in the low season, and up to 1.2 million people in the summer.

71 year-old woman arrested for fraud and forgery OFFICER S from the Nat i o n a l Po l i ce h ave d e t a i n e d a 7 1 - ye a r- o l d woman from London after a European Ar rest Warrant was issued by the UK government.

Ayto de San Roque

Works in the pipeline for water factory

The Estepona-based woman is accused of fraud, deception and forgery while managing an investment company between 1993 and 1995.

She reportedly persuaded

a variety of clients to invest in rare coins in exchange for short-term profits.

The investors were conned out of a total of £2.2 million (€2.48 million), funds which were

never recovered.

Unfortunately for them, evidence suggests that the rare coins were a fiction and the investment reports they received from the woman were forged.

THINGS are looking up for the Local Police in San Roque who often have to deal with smugglers and drug dealers fleeing from La Linea or along the river from the coast.

The Citizen Security Delegation has obtained 100 LED flashlights, which will be delivered to each of the officers in a case which apart from the multifunction torch contains a battery charger and other useful items such as flashing coloured lenses for road control.

To add to this, each member of the force will be given a personalised leather wallet which will hold each officer’s digital identity card.

The icing on the cake for the force will be their very own vehicle immobiliser with which they can clamp any car that is parked illegally.

The Councillor for Citizen Security, Mercedes Serrano when presenting the new equipment explained that the town was anxious to ensure that the Local Police force was given the most up-todate technology and the council is also arranging for improvements to the officer’s headquarters.

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16th - 22nd February

Peter’s odd and curious world

by Peter F. Purvey

AS this may be the first of a monthly column, perhaps I should introduce myself.

I was born with a passionate interest in all things old, especially old coins. My Grandfather was the same, he collected everything, much to my Grandmother’s dismay.

His gift of a number of Georgian and Victorian coins was the spur that became a lifetime interest, eventually becoming my profession.

Archaeology, astronomy, the cosmos, evolution, the history of the human race, in fact anything I hear, see or read that piques my interest or curiosity I like to note down. So, to start this month off here’s a small random selection.

ET, a visitor from another world, arrived and departed. First spotted by the PanStarrs telescope on Hawaii last October, the asteroid’s speed between 60 and 80,000 mph and its odd trajectory, excluded its origin being within our Solar System.

An interstellar visitor, long expected, it was the first to be identified. Its long cigarshape was unlike any other known asteroid.

Old Spanish bones Over 1,600 bones found in a cave in

Central Spain, (Burgos) have revealed the oldest known DNA from a member of the Homo genus.

These people lived approximately 430,000 years ago, confirming to experts they were the ancestors of the Neanderthals, recently established as members of Homo sapiens, after suffering a bad press for so long.

A seriously damaged skull was thought,

jokingly, to be the result of a Spanish ‘domestic incident’.

We should take note!

Plague, the dreaded disease that decimated the population of Britain and western Europe in the mid-14th and 17th centuries, has been identified from ancient bones as being in Europe as long ago as the late Stone Age. The deadly bacterium possibly entering during a period of mass migration from the east. So rats were not to blame,

people were.

Early in my career I came across a bronze coin, reading Cleopatra. Turning it over there was the rather unflattering portrait of a woman, diademed as Venus, the Goddess of Love, but strangely, bearing no resemblance to Elizabeth Taylor.

She was shown holding her new-born infant and behind her right shoulder, a knife. The baby, born in 44 BC was named Caesarion (little Caesar) as his father was Julius Caesar. The coin was struck in Cyprus, and clearly intended to commemorate the event.

I was intrigued. I discovered that a legend spread through the Roman world that Cleopatra’s physician had used a knife to remove the infant from the womb, a procedure well known in ancient times, but one which saved the baby but caused the death of the mother. Hence the portrait, the infant and the knife.

The persistence of this legend has lent its name to this particular method of birth.

Modern gynaecologists poo-poo this as there are no records of a successful Caesarean birth before the mid-19th century.

But ancient medicinal texts dating to 1,600 BC show that surgeons knew that certain herbs ground to a paste and secured over a wound reduced bacterial infection.

So who knows? There are many strange things left to discover in this world.

ELIABETH TAYLOR: More beautiful than the Cleopatra coin.

Cracking the code IT was recently revealed that a secret code used by Spanish King Ferdinand II and his top military commander more than 500 years ago had been cracked by the Spanish National Intelligence Centre (CNI).

The special code reportedly contained more than 200 unique characters, but no one had been able to decipher the meaning of the letters for hundreds of years, as the table used by the king to create the code had been lost.

The Army Museum in Toledo provided the CNI with two letters, which dated from the time of the second French invasion of Naples (controlled by the Spanish at the time) to help them decipher the meaning of the symbols.

The achievement, which was described by Spanish media as solving ‘one of the great mysteries in the history of Spain’, has led me to thinking: What if there’s a secret code embedded in the tweets of US President Donald Trump that’s es-

caping us all as we scoff at their nonsensical content?

Will historians in 500 years time unveil the true meaning behind ‘covfefe’?

Could the infamous wall - still to be built between Mexico and the US - actually be referring to something entirely more sinister?

Perhaps the existence of a parallel universe, existing alongside our own, that has yet to be revealed.

In that context, the tweet: ‘The wall, which is already under construction in the form of new renovation of old and existing fences and walls, will continue to be built’ would perhaps make more sense.

After all, who knows the kind of secret information Trump is privy to and forbidden to let out. This would give even the most secretive of people twitchy fingers. It must be driving him crazy, hence: ‘Are we living in Nazi Germany’?

Let’s just hope we crack the code before he pushes the ‘Little Rocket Man’ too far …

PRESIDENT TRUMP: Are his tweets really a secret code?

16th - 22nd February

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money

by Tom Woods THE European Parliament has chosen Irish candidate Philip Lane ahead of Spain’s Luis De Guindos for the post of European Central Bank (ECB) Vice President.

A statement by Roberto Gualtieri, Chair of the Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs (ECON) said: “Yesterday ECON members held informal exchanges of views with the two candidates for the position as the next ECB Vice-President.

“Both candidates made a

good presentation. The majority of the political groups considered Governor Lane’s performance more convincing. Some groups expressed reservations for Minister De Guindos’ appointment.”

However, the European Parliament’s decision is not binding because the appointment is ultimately made at government level, where Mr De Guindos enjoys more support.

The final decision will be taken by the Eurozone’s 19 national governments and is scheduled for Monday at a

meeting in Brussels.

The victor will join the ECB’s six-member Executive Board in June after Portugal’s Vitor Constancio steps down, and will help to manage its extraordinary monetary stimulus.

Several nations including Portugal, Malta and Slovakia have already declared their support for Mr de Guindos, while none have signalled an intention to vote for Lane.

Compared together, the two candidates for the ECB’s second-highest post come from very different back-

Photo by European Central Bank

EU lawmakers find Irish candidate Lane ‘more convincing’ President of the ECB Mario Draghi in centre and Mr Lane to his left. grounds. Mr de Guindos would be an unusual choice, as Eurozone finance chiefs have never before selected one for their own for the sixmember Executive Board.

He defended his credentials in the parliament hearing arguing that he’s never run in an election and that serving in government shouldn’t be an obstacle.

Mr Lane earned his eco-

nomics doctorate at Harvard University, becoming assistant professor of economics and international affairs at Colombia University before returning to teach at Trinity College in Dublin.

He became Governor of the Central Bank of Ireland in 2015, joining the General Council of the European Central Bank as a result.

Both candidates stood firm-

ly behind ECB President Mario Draghi’s handling of the financial crisis, and were optimistic about the future of the Eurozone.

Mr Gualtieri added in his statement that the ECON Committee “regrets that no female candidates have been put forward, as requested, and calls for a more gender balanced representation in the ECB.”

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When lunatics run the asylum by Michael Walsh

keyboardcosmetics@gmail.com ALL countries face the dilemma of how best to deal with the mentally and physically handicapped, born as a consequence of hereditary defects. Until quite recent times it was government policy to reduce the problem by state enforced sterilisation.

The United States was the first country to use compulsory sterilisation programmes for the purpose of weeding out the feeble minded. This was US policy for the first half of the 20th century. A number of American states used enforced sterilisation programmes until the 1970’s.

In all, 65,000 individuals scattered across 33 states were affected, but the true figure is likely to be much higher.

Mass graves have since been discov-

ered in the vicinity of America’s mental institutions. This practice inspired other countries to follow the American example.

Britain was one of many nations that made use of state enforced sterilisation programmes to rid society of its mentally and physically disadvantaged. These practices were adopted by British dominions like Canada, whose policy was applied until the 1970’s. As recently as 2015 Australia was placed in the UN dock for enforced sterilisation of women with disabilities.

Winston Churchill was an ardent champion of government controlled enforced sterilisation programmes. In a letter to Lord Asquith, dated December 1910, the lawmaker wrote of his passion.

“The unnatural and increasingly rapid growth of the feeble-minded and insane classes, coupled as it is with a steady restriction among all the thrifty, energetic and superior stocks, constitutes a national and race danger which it is impossible to exaggerate.”

Winston Churchill’s Mental Deficiency

BETHLEM ROYAL HOSPITAL: Sucessor to Bedlem.

Act (1913) defined four types of societal problem; idiots, imbeciles, the feebleminded and moral defectives.

In Britain, institutional separation of the mentally retarded or deranged has been replaced by the introduction of what is known as care in the community.

The government pocketed millions when it sold off the nation’s mental hospitals and institutions. It made further savings by making tens of thousands of medical and ancillary staff redundant. In this way government abdicates responsibility for those for whom it bears responsibility.

Care in the community has proved to be an unmitigated disaster, as have the

state registered care homes provided for the nation’s unfortunate children.

The latter have been described as part of a supply chain to meet the needs of those whom Winston Churchill dismissed as moral defectives. Yet to be revealed are the accounts of distressed parents who have gone to terrifying lengths to avoid their children being taken from them and placed in care homes.

Perhaps this will bring about a better understanding of why Britain, the US and some European nations are in a frightful mess. The inmates are certainly running the asylum for their own purposes.

Exclusive Report

by Darren Parmenter

Local politics wasn’t left outside...at first Photo credit: RTN

AROUND 200 residents of Urbanisation La Marina came along to one of a ser ies of meetings along the Costa Blanca organised by the British Consul to gain a little more infor mation on how Brexit is likely to affect them in the future.

Br itish Consul for Alicante Sarah-Jane Morris was welcomed by local councillor Paulino Herrero, along with the mayor of San Fulgencio Carlos Ramirez, who was greeted with a series of boos and jeers from a small number who took this public opportunity to express their views on his continuing tenure in the post.

Also on the top table was Richard Hill from the Brexpats in Spain organisation, and between him and Sarah-Jane Morris, they explained the current state of play in the Brexit negotiations, concentrating on those aspects that would most likely apply to UK citizens living in the EU. “For those wishing to continue to be resident in Spain after the UK leave the EU, they should ensure that they are registered on the local padron and take up formal residency of the countr y,”

British Consul and her team address San Fulgencio

said the British consul, reiterating the advice g iven since the 2016 Referendum. “People should also continue to look at the official sources of information on all aspects of Brexit and that’s on the www.gov.uk website, she continued. “If it’s not listed on there, then it ’s not been agreed.”

Most of those present were re-

tirees and so were relieved to hear the British consul state that those living legally in Spain at the time the UK leaves the EU would not have their current healthcare ar rangements affected. T hey would also continue to receive any annual state pension increases.

Richard Hill from Brexpats in Spain explained that one of their

INFORMATION: British Consul Sarah-Jane Morris (centre) with other members of the British Consulate in Alicante and Richard Hill from Brexpats in Spain (second from right). roles is to “dispel the propaganda and misinformation that is nothing more than scaremongering.”

He said that they are “fighting for the fairest deal for all UK citizens living in the EU, without trying to reverse the decision taken in June 2016.”

T hey are focusing much of their current campaign by aiming to get the accords on healthcare arrangements and pension increases that have already been part of the Brexit negotiations, ring-fenced in the event of a future ‘no-deal’ scenario.

During the question and an-

swer session that followed, the subject of work permits postBrexit was raised. Sarah- Jane Morris said that if they satisfied the residency conditions of the withdrawal agreement - legally living in Spain on the date the UK leaves the EU - then the understanding is that no work permits would be needed.

The situation may be different for those coming to work in the EU after Brexit.

With almost as many UK citizens living in San Fulgencio as there are Spanish, the subject of future voting rights was raised.

As things stand, UK citizens will not be allowed to vote at the next May 2019 municipal elections unless there is a bilateral agreement between the UK and Spain or comes within any agreed transition period...which hasn’t been agreed as yet.

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16th - 22nd February

Indefinite time in the past Basic Spanish for everyday needs

by Jane Cronin

FOR a few weeks we have been looking at a verb tense which, for convenience, we have called the ‘recent past’ tense. In English this is made up of ‘have/has + past participle’ and in Spanish we use the appropriate form of ‘haber + past participle’.

An example of the ‘recent past’ use in English would be: ‘I have written the first part of this article’.

This is something I ‘have done’ recently, and which is affecting the present in some way, as opposed to something I ‘did’ at a specific time in the past, as in ‘last week I wrote an article’.

One of the sentences we used previously as an example of this tense was: ‘¿Has estado en Inglaterra?’ meaning: ‘Have you been to England?’ Now if you think about it, this sentence could refer to two different time frames. We could use it to refer to the recent past.

For example if we were speaking to an English neighbour we hadn’t seen for a couple of weeks and wondered where

they had got to recently.

On the other hand, imagine you were chatting to a Spanish person and telling them where you came from.

If you then asked: ‘Have you been to England?’ you would not be enquiring about whether they had visited England recently, you would be asking if they had ever been to England in their lives. If the answer was just ‘yes’, you would still have no idea whether this visit occurred this year, last year or 20 years ago.

The only difference we sometimes make when asking this kind of question is to add the word ‘ever’.

This underlines the idea of ‘any time in the past’, without changing the tense used. We might well use this question in our conversations with Spanish people we are getting to know. The way to say ‘ever’ in Spanish is ‘alguna vez’ (any time).

So ‘Have you been to England? - ‘¿Has estado en Inglaterra?’ could also be ‘Have you ever been to England?’ - ‘¿Has estado alguna vez en Inglaterra?’. We can now see clearly that the ‘recent past’ tense can also be used to talk about ‘indefinite’ times in the past; experiences in the past in which no reference is made to exactly when they occurred.

Here are some more examples in English and Spanish. The words ‘ever’ and ‘alguna vez’ are not obligatory and sometimes sound better in one language than the other.

¿Has visto la película Gone with the Wind?

Have you ever seen the film Gone with the Wind?

To which we might reply: ‘Sí, la he visto’ or ‘No, no la he visto nunca’ or ‘Sí, la he visto muchas veces’ (I have seen it many times) or ‘No me acuerdo’ (I don’t remember - although that would be unlikely I think!) Incidentally, if you really want to ask this question, it might be useful to know that the Spanish translation is ‘Lo que el viento se llevo’.

Has cantado alguna vez en publico?

Have you ever sung in public?

‘Si, he cantado en publico, en un bar Karaoke en Playa Flamenca.’ Just giving you some suggestions here. ¿Has conocido alguna vez a una persona famosa?

Have you ever met a famous person?

‘Si, mi padre era actor de Shakespeare.’

Now, I’m getting silly. See you next week!

Many Brits may have cold feet

by Michael Cano AFTER changing the law on a number of occasions and promising to do something about it, there now appears to be a wish to give all UK expatriates the right to vote in General Elections.

This was a fairly important p l a n k i n D a v i d C a m e r o n ’s s u c cessful election campaign but as soon as he came to power he seemed to forget all about it and certainly used the excuse that it would be too cumbersome to change the law quickly.

When he then decided to hold the Referendum, all of those expatriates who had become disenfranchised simply had to let those who were allowed the vote to decide their future for them.

Following the departure of David Cameron, there was a snap election which also those who

had been out of the UK for more than 15 years were barred from taking part in.

There seems to be quite a strong call for a review of the Brexit decision as many people feel that the negotiations are not going as well as they had hoped and expected.

Whilst understandably, many feel that the die is cast and the decision shouldn’t be based on a ‘best of three’ competition, clearly pro-Brexiteers like Boris Johnson are getting a little worried about which way the tide is turning and they are warning the nation that things would be even worse should Brexit not take place.

Time will tell but it does seem that a significant number of those who voted to leave or weren’t allowed to have a say in their future are now worried about the eventual outcome.

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Warning: this column contains nuts by Barry Duke

SO this guy - let’s call him Cecil - walks into his local FonesAreUs branch and tells an assistant that the Samsung he bought just a week before isn’t working properly.

“Let’s see,” says the assistant. He then notices a big brown lump stuck to the rear.

When Cecil explains that it’s cow dung he goes “ugh!” and pitches it back at the client.

The assistant surmises that it had accidentally fallen into a heap of soft and smelly dung in a pasture full of cattle.

“Oh no,” says Cecil, “I deliberately smeared it with dung to protect me from radiation.” The assistant decides he’s dealing with a lunatic, sends Cecil packing and dashes to the washroom to scrub his hands.

Did this really happen? No. But well it might have, because there is a fellow in India called Shankar Lal who is into something called ‘cowpathy’, a belief that everything that comes out of a cow has magical qualities.

In 2016, Lal held out his manure-anointed mobile phone to astonished press photogra-

phers saying: “Cow is our mother. Its excreta and urine are nectar and have the power to save humans from any disease including cancer." He then invited several of his followers to show their dung-smeared mobiles to the press.

The Indian Express report about Lal’s campaign to have Indians follow his example, confirmed that cockamamie notions have a special appeal for people who will unquestionably accept any foolish ideas thrown at them by those who claim special knowledge, especially when it’s derived from religious or mystical sources.

Which brings me round to another nut-job, a South African doctor named Mike Davidson, who now lives in the UK. Davidson’s mission in life is to make gay people straight via an organisation called the Core Issues Trust (CIT).

Despite the fact that all reputable studies over many decades have shown that one’s sexual orientation cannot be changed, Davidson remains committed to his ridiculous cause. A week or so ago he loudly groused that a film just released by CIT, showing that ‘gay-to-straight’ conversion can work through the power of prayer, had been banned by the Vue cinema in London after it realised that it was homophobic garbage, pure and simple.

An outraged Davidson said that people had travelled from across the globe to London to see Voices of the Silenced: Experts, Evidences and Ideologies, and that the banning was the result of ‘bullying’ by LGBT activists.

Found guilty MANCHESTER UNITED star Alexis Sanchez has been handed a suspended 16month jail sentence in Spain after pleading guilty to tax fraud.

Sanchez, who was accused of defrauding the Spanish government while playing for Barcelona, reached an agreement with the Spanish Attorney General to pay back the tax he failed to pay previously.

The Chilean has reportedly agreed a sum of just over €1 million (£890,000) plus a fine of just over €590,000.

The 29-year-old was also handed the prison sentence but will not spend any time behind bars unless he commits a similar offence within the next two years.

Sanchez joined Barcelona from Udinese in July 2011 and went on to play almost 150 games for the Catalan giants before leaving for Arsenal.

And he reportedly became

the Premier League’s highest paid player in January after he left the north London side to join Manchester United in a swap-deal with Henrikh Mkhitaryan.

He was accused of defrauding the Spanish Treasury of around €1 million between 2012 and 2013 by falsifying the sale of his image rights to a foreign company, and gave evidence to the Spanish court last year while still an Arsenal player.

Sanchez becomes the

latest high profile player in Spain to have been prosecuted for alleged tax evasion over image rights.

Lionel Messi was handed a 21-month sentence in 2016, which was later reduced to a fine, while Cristiano Ronaldo,

Jose Mourinho, Marcelo and Ricardo Carvalho are among others all being investigated.

Real Madrid midfielder Luka Modric was also reportedly ordered to pay close to €1 million (£880,000) to Spanish tax authorities to avoid a jail term.

GUILTY: Sanchez has been handed a suspended 16-month sentence.

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His claim that people were champing at the bit to see the movie suggested that thousands were interested in it, but this simply wasn’t the case. The number was a pathetic 126, a sure indication that rational folk have far more important things to agonise over than the sexual orientation of their fellow humans.

Davidson denies that the film is about curing gays. It was merely created to secure the rights of individuals to rid themselves of ‘unwanted homosexual feelings’.

Which raises some not-so-stupid questions: would the CIT help people overcome unwanted heterosexual feelings, or cure people of being left-handed? Some are unhappy about being too short or too tall. Some want blue rather than brown eyes. Can CIT ‘cure’

those characteristics? Of course not, so why target gays? Short answer: hogwash written eons ago in religious tomes by ignorant goatherders Back in 2012, a video called Sexually Frustrated - aimed at showing how preposterous gay cure therapy really is - was posted on YouTube. It shows Graham calling Straight Arrow Counselling and asking whether it could help make him gay.

He said he’s frustrated that gay men are getting far more sex than he is. He also wants to become attracted to “large hairy men with beards, as there are way more of them around than super-fit gymnasium gays”.

The therapist insists that this cannot be done. “You’re not homosexual. It’s not in your nature, it’s not who you are,” she said.

Queen Sofia of Spain visits Alicante food bank Photo Credit: @ bancalimentos Twitter

Sanchez avoids jail despite sentence

SHANKAR LAL: With his adapted mobile phone.

by Darren Parmenter ALICANTE had a royal visitor last week when Queen Sofia paid a visit to the main food bank in the city.

It’s been an interest of Her Majesty for some time, and Doña Sofia has previously met with the heads of the charity to learn more about their work and some of their future plans.

The central food bank in Alicante currently distributes a range of staple foods among 33,000 people throughout the province.

During the visit, the Queen met and thanked many of the workers at the food bank, especially since the vast majority of them are volunteers.

The Reina Sofia Foundation has been working with food banks since 2012, supporting its work by financing a number of projects and sourcing donations of food from a range of private companies.

QUEEN SOFIA: Visited Alicante food bank.

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RTN Life

An interview with Jan Shure - the questions and answers IN last week’s edition of the newspaper we published an interview with former journalist, novelist and internet success Jan Shure and this week we reveal a little more about her with a range of questions and answers.

by Michael Cano What is your greatest fear?

My greatest fear was losing my health, and losing my ability to function. But I’ve faced those so now it’s just spiders and snakes…

What is your favourite food?

Australian-recipe Bircher muesli, asparagus, mango, chickensoup.

Who would you invite for a meal, dead, alive or fictional?

I would invite Estee L a u d e r, C o c o C h a n e l a n d D i a n a Vr e e l a n d . I am inspired by such women. To be successful, they had to fight on two fronts: they had to battle to achieve success in the world of work, while simultane-

ously fighting prejudice in a world which largely felt that a woman’s place was not in the boardroom.

What is your secret pleasure?

Soaking in a scented, foamy bath, with a chilled glass of something bubbly (Cava when in Spain) and a couple of squares of my favourite chocolate.

Which is your favourite band?

Hmm, I prefer soloists, notably Bruce Springsteen, (the late) Leonard Cohen and Paul Simon.

If it has to be a band, I like First Aid Kit, Lonestar and Crowded House.

Where do you find the energy to keep going?

I dig deep every day. I eat healthily, I exercise and I’ve taken vitamins

I eat healthily, I exercise and I’ve taken vitamins since about 1985.

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daily since about 1985.

And I find an afternoon power-nap helps… oh yes, and caffeine!

Which public figure do you dislike the most?

I refuse to be influenced by media manipulation to dislike (or like) any public figure. So unless I know someone personally, I refuse to either like or dislike.

What song would you like played at your funeral?

Leonard Cohen’s Hey, T h a t ’s N o Wa y To S a y Goodbye.

If you could go back in time when would it be to?

I’d quite like to go back to the 1960’s. I was far too young to appreciate the 60’s when last there!

W h a t ’s t o p o f y o u r bucket list?

My bucket list has changed somewhat since my surgery. Once it might have been walki n g t h e G r e a t Wa l l o f

China, now it’s walking unaided on the San Pedro promenade!

What do you like about yourself most?

I’ve discovered I have determination and courage deep in my DNA. They are qualities I like but didn’t know I possessed. And I have good hair!

wonderful fresh ingredients

Wo u l d y o u l i k e t o plug your book?

If Not For You by Jan Shure is available on Amazon as a paperback at £9.99, and on Kindle, at £3.99.

What do you like about Spain?

Apart from the gorgeous weather for most of the year, we like the short flight to Malaga or Gibraltar, compared with the very long flights to some of the world’s other sun spots.

We l i k e t h e f a c t t h a t the spectacular and historic cities of Cordoba, Grenada and Sevilla are just a few hours’ drive from our home. We are also just a short hop from Ronda and the Pueblos Blancos.

Our kids and grandkids love coming to stay during their summer holidays. The grandkids have made friends with Spanish and Russian children (as well as kids from other UK regions) whom they look forward to seeing each summer.

Because we come out to Spain for long periods, my husband and I don’t often eat out in restaurants, so I cook at home a lot using all the

ingredients available here.

We are mostly vegetarian though we eat some fish, which is also fresh and abundant here. I love to shop for those glossy local aubergines, shiny green courgettes and all the delicious salad veg.

We d o e n joy eating out occasionally, especially at Pellicci’s. It is not only the smartest new restaurant along the coast, but happens to be a one-minute walk from our apartment!

INTERNET SUCCESS: The delightful Jan Shure.

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food & drink This week Celebrity & Master Chef Steven Saunders, proprietor of The Little Geranium in La Cala sweetens things up with a delicious chocolate dessert that is irresistible and easily created at home.

A chocolate pudding fit for a Prince Steven Saunders FMCGB The Little Geranium La Cala de Mijas & Marbella

www.thelittlegeranium.com OVER the last few weeks I have been writing recipes for Valentine’s focusing on cooking mostly main dishes, and so this week I want to share one of my all-time favourite chocolate puddings that is remarkably easy to do if you follow this recipe carefully!

We have had chocolate fondant on and off the menus at all the Geraniums for a long time. It’s only ever off when we get tired of it and look for changes, but somehow nothing

is ever as good as a fab squidgy, super runny, smooth, rich choc pudding that is guaranteed to make you want to cook it over and over again.

I was telling my sous chef Jamie (he makes the fondants) that it is strangely funny, but because I have been cooking for so long most of my dishes have memories like a song might do for you I guess!

The first time I ever cooked a fondant was in a restaurant where I was chef/patron and it was my first ever head chef’s position. I took it from the oven, checked it and dressed it and sent it. But inside I was concerned that it might not run enough from the centre, and the whole point of this pud is the gooey, runny centre otherwise you may as well serve a chocolate sponge!

When the waitress came into the kitchen I asked her if T5 was ok (the fondant table)

She said I don’t really know…they are moving it around their plates a lot, I’m not sure that they are enjoying it. So with my fingers (and toes) crossed I approached the table and asked “Is everything ok with the chocolate fondant?”

This Canadian speaking lady said, “Honey it’s not the chocolate fondant that’s the problem, it’s the last 23 years of marriage!”

Every time I turn one out I think of that lady.

Much later on I cooked them for Prince Charles at a London charity event. My daughter was serving at the event

and I asked her to check on the desserts.

Knowing all my stories (She’s fed up with them!) she came back to the kitchen and said “Dad they said ‘nothing wrong with the fondants it’s the last two weeks of marriage’!” (Prince Charles and Camilla had recently been wed). I laughed out loud and the chefs looked at me in a way that said … It’s not that funny, but they didn’t know the story!

Chocolate Fondant (makes 8)

2 tbsp cocoa powder 200 g unsalted butter 200 g good dark chocolate (minimum 70 per cent cocoa solids) 4 whole eggs 4 egg yolks 200 g caster sugar 200 g self-raising flour

Step 1 PREHEAT THE OVEN Preheat the oven to 190ºC.

Step 2 LINE THE RAMEKINS Get four ramekins or approx 200ml pudding moulds (some of the supermarkets sell the foil ones but use once only). Grease the ramekins with a thin layer of butter. Tip cocoa powder into the ramekins and dust liberally to coat the whole inside with the cocoa powder.

Step 3 MAKE THE BATTER Melt the chocolate and butter in a small bowl set over a pan of hot water. Take off the heat and stir until smooth.

Crack the eggs and egg yolks into a mixing bowl. Add the sugar and whisk until pale. Fold the chocolate mix into the eggs. Add the flour and fold to combine fully.

Step 4 FREEZE Pour the chocolate mix into the ramekins, filling about ¾ of the way up. Put the ramekins onto a baking tray and freeze.

Step 5 BAKE Bake in a preheated oven 180c for 12 minutes.

Remove and allow to rest on the kitchen side for 2 minutes. Turn out and serve immediately.

You can email Steven your questions or enquiries to: steven@thelittlegeranium.com.

Steven Saunders FMCGB - The Little Geranium, La Cala de Mijas & Marbella www.thelittlegeranium.com.

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This mortal coil SOMEBODY used the expression ‘shuffling off

by Colin Bird this mortal coil’ recently, The opinions published then, shortly after, it in Colin’s weekly column cropped up in a book I are not necessarily was reading. representative of those We all know pretty of the publishers, much what it means and advertisers or newspaper I have heard it a million sponsors. times before, but I wondered where such an odd expression came from. ly commensurate with adHad I paid better attention vancing years, and is partly at school I would have due to the desire for knowlknown, because as with so edge and partly, I suspect, many sayings and idioms out of sheer panic because that we use today, it was prethe robed figure carrying a dictable that this was yet anscythe is lurking close by. other pearl of wisdom that The only certainty during dripped off the pen of old Will our worldly stopover is that at Shakespeare, and is part of some point we all go the the ‘To be or not to be’ monosame way, and yet for most logue from Hamlet. it’s the one thing in life that I have always been fasciwe find hardest to accept. nated by the question: what It is sometimes difficult to happens after we peg it and differentiate between what is there something else bewe want to believe because it yond this life? And unlike yet gives us comfort, and what is another Status Quo farewell a firmly held belief, instilled tour, does the end really through faith or pure gut feelmean the end? ing. And as Woody Allen The desire for answers on once said: “It’s not that I’m this subject is not surprisingafraid to die, I just don’t want

to be there when it happens.”

There cannot be many people who, during their lifetime, have not experienced unexplained goings on, indicating that something otherworldly is afoot. Things like deja vu, prophetic dreams and near death experiences.

My late Mum always kept an array of small pot plants on her window sills, including a Christmas cactus. I’m not sure how old this thing was, but I remember it sitting in its designated spot seemingly forever.

It always looked healthy enough, but to my Mother’s perpetual disappointment, it never flowered; not throughout the designated season or at any other time during the year.

Then after her passing, and on the morning of her funeral, we came downstairs to find it a mass of crimson flowers, even though this was in June.

The message could not

THE GRIM REAPER: Visits us all eventually.

have been clearer and it was the only time during that whole stressful period that

my old Dad lost it, with a mixture of tears of joy and sadness.

Versatile and breaking down barriers

Otis Redding III playing guitar alongside Michael Harding in Benalmadena.

Flamenco, music of the street.

Fuengirola music and dance IN last week’s edition of RTN (number 41) we published the fact that Used P ro d u c t s w e re i nv i t i n g v i s i to r s to e n j o y a f re e dr ink and tapas at their Fuengirola store tomorrow.

S o m a ny p e o p l e w e re c l e a r l y e xc i te d b y t h e

chance to immerse themselves in Spanish culture with f lamenco music and dance as well as enjoying a f re e d r i n k a n d s o m e food that they turned up a week early.

To m a k e t h i n g s a b solutely clear, the shop is o p e n to m o r ro w ( S at u r -

day) and will be presenti n g a ra n g e o f g re at acoustic and electric guitars as well as amps, speakers and lighting for customers to view whilst enjoying a friendly drink, a b i te to e at a n d s o m e very professional flamenco.

Go to their shop at Used Products Av. Santa Amalia 12, 29640 Fuengirola between noon and 5pm and you certainly won’t be disappointed.

They have some great bargains available including other musical instruments and a range of mobile phones.

LOCAL soul man Michael Harding aka Mr Maph has released a new single on Spotify and most platforms including iTunes and all android stores entitled ‘Bailar.’

The aim of the song is to bring the UK and Spanish residents together by fusing sounds of Urban London with Latino and Caribbean rhythm namely Reggaeton.

The track has already being snapped up by hundreds of DJs in the latin and pop markets and is being played internationally.

The track features Mike’s son Tmar who is also a Costa del Sol musician and daughter Amaria on some additional vocals. This is clearly a Harding Family project.

The family aims to break down all barriers using music and the track can be heard by searching in Spotify or google Mr Maph Bailar.

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Puzzles Code Breaker

Play on Words OR OR 0

Kenny Corris I For Readings, Consultations and Castings email: kennycorris@hotmailcom / www.kennycorris.net Mobile: 686 361 594 / Tel: 965 878 424

TUNE TUNE TELLER TUNE TUNE

Answers: Double or nothing.

Fortune teller.

Give somebody the benefit of the doubt this week, because you may have misjudged them somewhat. Go against your instincts if you have to, since nevertheless you do know that for sure something just doesn’t add up; leaving you to be barking up the wrong tree! A definitive Mars squares up to an ebullient Neptune midweek.

Word Wheel The goal of a word wheel puzzle is to create as many words possible with the letters in the word wheel. You can only use each letter once and every word must have the letter in the centre of the wheel.

Can you find the 9 letter word?

A double whammy this week sees Venus brushing up to Ceres and conjuncting Neptune. This forms a corner that suggests that finance is an issue with you right now, and something has to be done to boost income and minimalise expenditure. While you’re at it, check out for minor errors on any bills, as this caution will benefit you!

As Mercury slides into Pisces there comes a suitable time for you to splash the cash on something worthwhile. Invest in your happiness and future planning by rewarding yourself with something you’ve not only worked hard for; but which you really do deserve. There is a light at the end of the tunnel and it’s not before time either.

Just after the Solar Eclipse, and as many planets move into Pisces, you are both optimistic and prepared for changes that you know very well are on the cards right now. Eclipses are especially poignant to those ruled by the Moon. Time to prioritise on that which you know will bring you all the favourable results you crave.

Planet Mercury enters Pisces this week, and is closely followed by the Sun. Everything turns towards your own sensitivity, and indeed, this is a time of emotional pressure on a profound level. Whatever you do, keep your feet on the ground, and leave no stone unturned looking for the true desires that are flooding through.

The entry of the Sun into Pisces sees the beginning of a time whereby you are clearly shown the direction forward you have to take. Nothing has to be left to chance and you will receive the spiritual gifts that you may use to better plan the more immediate future. Take pressure off and look within to see how you can best adapt to it.

Squaring up to recent events, within a hot bed of mere gossip, comes some sage and friendly advice you would be foolish not to take on board right now. You are wilfully stubborn and clutching at straws, but you do not seem to see both sides of the coin right now. Mercury sextiles Saturn and this allows you to stall things for awhile.

Whilst others seem to have taken the wrong end of the stick you have been quick to denounce their actions rather than to breathe clarity into a cloudy, hostile situation. In hindsight you would never have got involved in the first place, but now why is it only you who is implicated? Mars intensifies any action through Neptune.

With Jupiter en route to a dalliance with Dwarf planet Kora, the time comes to spill the beans on a secret that now has to be disclosed. You have been tolerant and very accepting, but now that you stand accused, it is high time to tell the truth of the matter; even though somebody else will no longer benefit by your covering up.

Saturn takes on Ceres and the result is a return to basics and back to routine. There is something strong and reassuring about the sheer rhythm of life right now, and wisely you are leaving all your options well and truly open.

Looking back, whatever disturbed this pattern of your life is thankfully no longer a problem anyway!

Somebody desperately needs your assistance right now, but they are held back by stubborn pride, and won’t ask for your help in any way. Fleeting energies of a departing Mercury have closed recent channels of communication, but it’s clear that your suspicions are aroused and you should act accordingly.

As Mercury enters midweek, it is closely followed by the Sun making a similar entry. The Piscean can be dreamy and romantic, but they are fully competent and discerning in their thoughtful actions too! Being in touch with your innermost feelings right now is the right thing to do and telling it just like it is will diffuse complications.

Each number in the Code Breaker grid represents a different letter of the alphabet. In this week’s puzzle, 18 represents K and 26 represents T, so fill in K every time the figure 18 appears and T every time the figure 26 appears. Now, using your knowledge of the English language, work out which letters should go in the missing squares. As you discover the letters, fill in other squares with the same number in the main grid and the control grid.

Kenny’s Postbag Kenny, my Mother is in her late eighties and showing signs of moving on. She has old family values and is very concerned that she is going to go to Heaven. I know that you call it the Spirit World, but what can I say to her?

Gail U. Hi Gail. I, amongst other Spiritualists, call it the Spirit World because it is the holding station for souls departed from an Earthly life. Heaven is a territory for Christians on passing over, so it is not correct to use such a termination as many of my readers and clients are from other faiths; and because I do not wish to cause them any distress. Assure your dear Mother that since she has lived a good life, as a good person she will enter the Heaven that she seeks. I hope that she finds the peace that she deserves on that final journey when the time comes!

Kenny Corris

Don't forget to email or message me with your Postbag Questions!. Check out my new website: www.kennycorris.net

For Birthday Celebrants If it’s Your Birthday This Week: Don’t let anything stand in your way now you are cleared for the abundant changes you have to make. Things are very different now and the Cosmos this Astrological year, is able to reward those who can help themselves!

The 9 letter word is:

Kakuro Fill all the empty squares using the numbers 1 to 9, so that the sum of each horizontal block equals the ‘clue’ on its left, and the sum of each vertical block equals the clue on its top. No number may be used in the same block more than once.

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More Puzzles Cryptyc

Across 1 Tick cop off in driver’s seat (7) 5 So the cover is firm (5) 8 Smoothes out in the middle of elevenses (5) 9 It obstructs gunners in a boat (7) 10 Former currency, mostly, for French chemist (7) 11 One of the musketeers has to go off (5) 12 Canter around in a hypnotic state (6) 14 University more certain of lender (6) 17 Avoid commercial in the evening (5) 19 Today learn about some glands (7) 22 Grease around any short rope (7) 23 Improve footwear around the beginning of September (5) 24 Some musty leather elegance (5) 25 A number of workers are lessees (7)

English - Spanish

Futoshiki

Down 1 Sing like a bird and sound inexpensive (5) 2 Church, if not then, a football team (7) 3 From past experience, stick (5) 4 A sleeveless tunic, thanks to poet (6) 5 Hair highlights for unsteady skaters (7) 6 Drain away 50 each (5) 7 Actor’s assistant’s bureau (7) 12 Tell sir about the framework (7) 13 Brave about carpet burn (7) 15 Manage to continue making capital in Burma (7) 16 Behind counter spot French sex-symbol (6) 18 Upset the start of a nice new office yearbook (5) 20 Did not finish dressing bird (5) 21 Biblical refugee, American flower (5)

Fill in the squares so that each digit from 1 to 6 occurs exactly once in each row and column. Greater-than and less-than signs indicate the relationship of the two adjacent squares. There is only one solution, and you can find it without guessing.

The clues are mixed, some clues are in Spanish and some are in English.

Across 2 Enchufes (eléctrico) (5) 6 Mouth (of person, animal, bottle) (4) 7 Árbol (4) 8 To be born (5) 9 Último (final) (4) 10 Abbot (4) 11 Delantal (5) 12 Hervir (agua, leche) (4) 13 Puerta (de jardín, ciudad) (4) 14 Key (door) (5)

15 Candle (4) 16 Strange (person, event, behaviour, feeling) (4) 17 Fregaderos (5) Down 1 Hearts (9) 2 Screens (cinema or computer) (9) 3 Incierto (9) 4 Extraños (9) 5 Forward (in position) (9)

Quick

Across 1 Gives up for money (5) 4 Remains (5) 8 Close interaction (7) 9 Make fun of playfully (5) 10 Art stand (5) 11 Frees oneself from (7) 12 Begins (6) 14 Powerful (6) 18 Odd (7) 20 Squander (5) 22 Shows the way by going first (5) 23 Gets thinner (7) 24 Children's toys (2-3) 25 Outbuildings (5) Down 1 Confidential matters (7) 2 Gives temporarily (5) 3 Bright red (7) 4 Small sofa (6) 5 Room in the roof of a house (5) 6 Liquid preparation for washing hair (7) 7 Appears to be (5) 13 Prior to a specified or implied time (7) 15 In the direction of (7) 16 Conjectures (7) 17 Racket sport (6) 18 Separate into parts or portions (5) 19 Offensively curious or inquisitive (5) 21 Kitchen appliance used for cooking food (5)

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Word Ladder Can you by changing 1 letter at a time, get from the first word to the last word in the given number of moves?

GOLD 1 2 3 4

SEAL

Sudoku

Fill the grid so every column and every 3x3 box contains the digits 1-9

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More Puzzles Irregular Soduku Wordsearch: Star Trek

DOWN

1. Twice 15 across

1. Five times 10 across

3. The sum of digits in 4 down

2. See 19 down

5. See 25 across

3. 29 across plus one

7. 3 across times 15 down

4. See 11 down

9. 2 down plus 21 down

5. 1 across minus 3 down

10. See 1 down

6. 9 across plus 29 across

12. Four times 21 down

7. 20 across minus 17 across

13. 5 down plus 28 down

8. Mean of 6 down and 22 down

15. Mean of 23 across and 7 down

11. 3 down times 4 down

16. Three times 1 down

14. 5 across divided by seven

17. Half of 15 across

15. Three times 8 down

18. 21 across minus 8 down

17. 13 across times 28 down

20. Same as 20 down

19. 2 down times 30 across

21. 4 down divided by eight

20. 23 across plus 24 down

23. 2 down minus 5 down

21. See 12 across

25. Twice 5 across

22. Twice 2 down

27. Three times 17 down

24. Square root of 21 across

29. See 3 down

26. 20 across plus 7 down

30. 12 across plus 21 down

28. 5 down plus one

NOT THE BEATLES

Quiz

6. Les PAUL, 7. Bobby GEORGE, 4. RINGO, 5. HARRISON Ford, jamin Harrison), 3. JOHN of Gaunt, (William Henry Harrison and Ben1. JOHN PAUL II, 2. HARRISON Answers

ellery, wearing a crown and cloak and holding a candelabra to the Queen song We Are the Champions?

8. Which Liverpool-born comedian, impressionist, singer and actor was the lead singer of Merseybeat pop group the Midniters during the early 1960s, and came to prominence in the early 1970s after appearing on Opportunity Knocks and the Royal Variety Performance?

9. Which Northern Irish football coach and former player is the head coach of Scottish Championship club Hibernian?

He has also been head coach of Celtic (2010–2014) and Bolton Wanderers (2014–2016).

10. Which well-known English constitutional historian and a radio and television presenter is a regular contributor to the BBC Radio 4 debate programme The Moral Maze, where his acerbic tongue earned him the sobriquet of ‘rudest man in Britain’?

Not a lot of people know that… the BBC banned several Beatles’ songs - I Am the Walrus (for the use of the word 'knickers') and Fixing a Hole, Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds and A Day in the Life (all for alleged drug reference).

8. Freddie STARR, 9. Neil LENNON,

1. Born Karol Wojtyla in Poland in 1920, who was Pope from 1978 to 2005?

2. What surname is shared by the ninth and 23rd Presidents of the United States?

3. What was the name of the fourth son of Edward III who was the effective ruler of England during the close of his father's reign and during the minority of Richard II? 4. What was the title of the only UK hit single for the Canadian-born actor Lorne Greene? The song mainly consisted of a spoken-word, first-person account of a Western lawman and his relationship with a notorious gunfighter.

5. Which American actor and film producer gained worldwide fame for his starring roles as Han Solo in the Star Wars film series and as the title character of the Indiana Jones film series?

6. Which American jazz guitarist and guitar designer pioneered the development of the solid-body electric guitar in the 1940s?

7. Which flamboyant darts player turned television presenter used to make his way to the stage bedecked in jew-

ACROSS

10. David STARKEY

Cross Figure

BORG ARCHER RODDENBERRY FERENGI SULU WORMHOLE KLINGON PICARD ROMULAN SCOTTY SPOCK BAJOR VOYAGER UHURA KIRK SISKO NACELLES SHUTTLE CAPTAIN

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More Puzzles Giant Crossword ACROSS 1 Nothin' at all 4 Got on board 12 􀀀􀀀􀀀 Hill (Theodore Roosevelt's home) 20 Altar promise 21 Quiche 􀀀􀀀􀀀 22 Zealous campaigner 23 With 39Down, business for attorneys 24 Dreams up 25 Enrobing 26 Thorax 28 Cloister resident 29 Native Americans of Oklahoma 31 See 69Across 32 Lena of "The Wiz" 33 Gal at a ball 34 Big fashion inits.

35 Blue shade 37 Haul to court 38 "Time 􀀀􀀀􀀀 the essence!"

40 Wagged part 42 Closest to nil 46 Verizon competitor 49 Artificial hair 51 Skier Tommy 52 Ali or Frazier 53 Klutzy type 54 Radon, e.g.

55 Indian "Mr." 56 Dangerous way to skate 58 Haglike 60 Darkened 62 Uprightness 63 Like radon 64 Actress Courteney 65 Alluring West 66 Kanga's son

67 Pitched shelter 68 "􀀀􀀀􀀀 knew?!"

69 With 31Across, start to enjoy 70 Snooze site 71 Like sexist jokes and such, for short 75 Mai 􀀀􀀀􀀀 76 Ring official 77 "Piggy" 78 River of Grenoble 79 Like much hemp fashion 83 Actress Cuthbert 85 Was deeply agitated 86 Air impurity 88 Battle (for) 89 Favorite 90 "􀀀􀀀􀀀 haw!" ("Whee!")

91 Bicolor snacks 92 Slender fish 93 Polar laborer 94 Hit into from behind 96 1988 Olympics city 97 Is in a hole 99 Film scorer Schifrin 101 Sportage or Soul maker 102 Clairol products 104 Gibbon, e.g.

106 􀀀􀀀􀀀 relief 107 White wader 110 Enthusiasm 113 Soup legume 115 Dandy fellow 116 Full of cheek 117 Riftcausing 119 Least near 122 Scifi gift 123 Handthrown weapons 124 Scottish beef animal 125 Scrabble 4pointer 126 Right to use another's land

127 Opera text 128 Scrabble 1pointers DOWN 1 Nothin' at all 2 Gem State 3 * A thousand and a googol, e.g.

4 * March Madness quarterfinal teams 5 Family member 6 Slivovitz and kirsch 7 Has a debate 8 * 1998 Tom Clancy novel 9 Family members 10 Adversary 11 Cease's partner 12 Flimflam 13 * Part of the Constitution establishing the judiciary 14 Very nervy 15 "... so far 􀀀􀀀􀀀 know" 16 * Helicopter of the U.S. president 17 Major Norse god 18 Sublet, say 19 Therefore 27 Ignore rudely 30 Trendy 36 Typical lab rat, e.g.

39 See 23Across 41 It has a charge 43 Pivotal line 44 Splitoff group 45 Deuce follower 46 Specifically 47 Neighbor of Quebec 48 Place (down) 50 * Request for a hand slap 57 Engine cover 59 LCD alternative 60 Ski􀀀􀀀􀀀

61 Consume 64 * Group of defendants that included Abbie Hoffman 68 "Hold on!"

69 Styling stuff 70 Furry scarf 71 Consume 72 Occasion to shout out the ends of the answers to this puzzle's starred clues (from left to right) 73 Dress fussily 74 Handed over 75 In this way, informally 76 Withdrawal 77 * "She Loves You" band's nickname 78 * Tangoing truism 79 Lofty poetry 80 Heart 81 Toast topper 82 * A state of bliss 84 Window area 85 View 87 Rustic denial 89 View 95 Capital of Latvia 98 Helical form 100 Taoism founder 103 Omit in speech 105 Nicholas Gage memoir 108 City in Germany 109 Styles 110 Knife feature 111 Old Italian currency 112 Bird class 114 Bird hangout 118 Snead of golf 120 Classic British sports car 121 Hard drinker

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Boggled How many English words can you find in the Boggled grid, according to the following rules?

• The letters must be adjoining in a ‘chain’. They can be adjacent horizontally, vertically or diagonally.

• Words must contain at least four letters and may include singular and plural or other derived forms.

• No letter may be used more than once within a single word, unless it appears twice.

• No vulgarities or proper nouns are permitted.

TARGET • Average: 18 • Good: 25 • Very good: 36 • Excellent: 47 SCORING 4 letters: 1 point 5 letters: 2 points 6 letters: 3 points 7 letters: 5 points 8 or more letters: 11 points

Nonagram How many English words of four letters or more can you make from the nine letters in our Nonagram puzzle? Each letter may be used only once (unless the letter appears twice). Each word MUST CONTAIN THE CENTRE LETTER (in this case T) and there must be AT LEAST ONE NINE LETTER WORD. Plurals, vulgarities or proper nouns are not allowed.

• Average: 11 • Good: 15 • Very good: 21 • Excellent: 27

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health OUR busy everyday lives can be shattering in the modern world.

There may be many reasons why you’re tired such as job stress, insomnia, burning the candle at both ends, or personal issues.

In a perfect world we’d take a week off to relax and catch up on sleep but hello ... this is not a perfect world chin up and let’s get on with it - we need a quick make-up fix!

Ti r e d n e s s c a n b e h a r d to cover but here are some tips: • For bloodshot eyes, either from exhaustion or crying, flesh-toned eyeliner is your new best friend. Go for a shade only slightly darker than your natural skin tone to cover those red rims. Matte shades are more subtle, but shimmery ones have some great brightening power.

• A touch of blue mascara can work wonders on making the whites of your eyes appear whiter and in eliminating the

Hide your tiredness with make-up tricks!

MAKE-UP: It can transform a tired face into a fresh face look if applied correctly.

appearance of red tones.

• For those dark circles which may be anything from grey to blue to dark purple, try a peachy or yellow-toned concealer. Peach looks more natural but yellow is brightening.

• Yo u r s k i n m a y b e showing the tell-tale signs of tiredness even if the rest of your face isn’t. Dull, lifeless skin can be perked up with a r e f r e s h e r s p r a y. I f i t ’ s kept in the fridge then it’ll help refresh skin and reduce puffiness.

Light foundation or BB cream is always a lifesaver in these situat i o n s b u t g o e a s y, a s trowelling it on never helps.

• A cream blush is a great fix for the face as it introduces a soft glow for a fresh-faced look, instead of harsh unnatural colours.

For cool undertones use a baby-pink shade, and for warmer complexions, opt for something a little more peachy.

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health BENEFICIAL: The act of detoxing is practised around the world.

Which detox is right?

THERE are many types of detox available promoting a variety of health benefits, although most of them contain some standard elements.

Whichever detox you choose, the first thing to do is lighten up your toxin load.

Eliminate alcohol, coffee, cigarettes, refined sugars and saturated fats, all of which act as toxins in the body and are obstacles to the healing process.

Some believe the detox can be taken to the next level by minimising the use of chemical cleaners and chemical based healthcare products like shampoos.

Natural alternatives can be used instead.

Stress can have a hugely adverse impact on the body, triggering stress hormones and contributing to excess toxins in the system; it is important during a detox to keep your mind calm and in a stress-free environment.

Practices such as yoga and meditation are simple and effective at reducing stress by bringing your body and mind into harmony. There are hundreds of detox programmes, recipes and regimes depending on your needs.

Many programmes follow a seven-day schedule because it takes a few days to properly cleanse the blood.

An example of a detox routine may include fasting on liquids for two days, followed by a carefully planned five-day detox diet to allow the digestive system to rest.

Some popular detox regimes are as follows: 1. Simple fruit and veggie detox 2. Smoothie cleanse 3. Juice cleanse 4. Sugar detox 5. Hypoallergenic detox

Exercising for new mums FOR many new mothers, one of the first things on the to-do list after getting to grips with life with a new baby is to try and get their bodies back into their former state, often by trying to rush to do as many sit-ups as possible, yet Rafael Vicetto, a physiotherapist, has recommended caution.

During pregnancy the muscles within the abdomen are forced to move and separate to make space for the baby, and they often take a while to recover, resulting in

a condition known as diastasis recti or separation of the abdominal muscles.

This can result in a postpregnancy belly which women tend to think means they are overweight or their muscles need a workout.

Yet sit-ups and other abdominal exercises can in fact worsen typical problems such as back pain, digestive problems and even incontinence caused by a weakened pelvic floor.

New mums can check whether they are still suffer-

ing diastasis, Vicetta advised, by lying face up on a bed, bending their knees and raising their heads. If a gap appears in the abdomen, it’s time to see a physiotherapist who specialises in the condition for help.

“You need to know how to get out of bed, sit on a chair or pick something up from the floor.

“Physiotherapists teach all these things to help patients recover as quickly as possible,” the doctor explained.

Health focus –-avocado THE avocado is a wonder fruit. Yes it’s a fruit in case you wondered, and a wonderful fruit at that.

The fruit grown on the branches of the avocado tree, or Persea americana as it’s known scientifically, is not only loved for its unique flavour and texture, but is prized for its high nutritious value.

Most fruits consist primarily of carbohydrates and sugars, while the avocado is high in healthy fats; numerous studies show that it has some hugely beneficial effects on health.

Here are some of the health benefits: Avocados contain around 20 different health-boosting vitamins and minerals such as vi-

Why do I get dry eyes in the winter?

Amrik Sappal, Store Director, Specsavers Opticas Fuengirola AS the days get colder and the nights draw in, cold winds, wet weather and central heating can all play havoc with your eyes, leaving them feeling dry, gritty and bloodshot. Here are a few hints to help prevent eye soreness over the coldest months of the year.

What is dry eye?

The term ‘dry eye’ is used when we don’t produce enough tears or our tears evaporate too quickly. People with dry eyes often have plenty of water in their tears but not enough oil. Dry eyes can be caused by heating and air conditioning, windy and cold conditions and certain medications.

How can it be avoided or reduced?

Don’t get dehydrated - Cut back on the coffee and drink more water, use eye drops and sprays to add extra lubrication.

Wash your hands before touching your eyes to prevent cross infection from the viruses in coughs and sneezes which can inflame your conjunctiva - the clear membrane covering the whites of your eyes, leaving them feeling irritated.

Reduce the setting on your central heating, avoid car heaters, especially at face level, and sit away from direct heat such as gas or electric heaters.

Winter is a great time to get your eyes tested as poor light conditions can make you susceptible to eyestrain.

There are Specsavers Opticas stores in Marbella and Fuengirola on the Costa del Sol. Visit www.specsavers.es to find your nearest store and book an appointment.

WONDER FRUIT: Avocados are high in healthy fats. tamin K, C, B5, B6, E, potassium, folate and many more.

As stated, avocados contain potassium in higher quantities than bananas.

Several studies show that having a high potassium intake is linked to reduced blood pressure; a major risk factor for heart attacks,

strokes and kidney failure.

The avocado is one of the fattiest fruits there is, but the mono-unsaturated fatty acids and specifically oleic acid have been linked to healthier hearts, having cancer fighting properties and lowering inflammation.

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IRRIGATION F&P-IRRIGATION: professional new sprinkler systems and repairs, 30 years’ experience. 14 days free trial, fixed price. Six Solid Rock Guarantees.

Free quotation. 952 931 558 (258952) F&P PUMPS: pressure and pool pumps, service, sales and repairs Six Solid Rock Guarantees 952 931 558 (258952)

LOCKSMITHS 24/7 LOCKSMITH EMERGENCY APPOINTMENT. Doors Opened Without Damage, Locks Changed, Patio Doors And Windows Secured, 24 Hour Honest, Fast And Reliable Service. Call Paul 657 466 803 (T1) (251072) 24 HOUR LOCKSMITHS Safe Engineers. 30 Years Experience, Call Daren Or Bob 952 660 233 667 668 673 www.securityofspain.com (240915)

16th - 22nd February MOBILITY MOBILITY scooters, electric wheelchairs, wheelchairs, walking frames, etc, for sale and rent. Large selection of quality used scooters at competitive prices. Rascal vantage X, Rascal Veo X, Shoprider Sovereign, Pride Go Go, Neo 4 and 8, Mercury Prism, Pride XL8, Rascal 388, Rascal 329, Rascal 125 Wheelchair, Shoprider electric wheelchair breaks up for boot, Rascal 330 electric wheelchair as new condition at considerable saving, Rascal turnabout electric wheelchair, plus many more all with guarantee. New and used wheelchairs for sale at competitive prices. Brand New Pride Go Go Mobility Scooters All models just arrived huge savings on retails prices. Rentals from 55 euros weekly. New mobility scooter batteries supplied and fitted.

Mobility scooters bought for cash. www.mobilityscootersdirect spain.com email info@mobilityscootersdirec tspain.com Tel 609 581 139 (257845) SENIORWORLD - MOBILITY scooters, wheelchairs, stairlifts, nursing beds, rise ´n´ recline chairs and a large range of daily living aids for sale or hire. Visit our showroom in Los Boliches - or call on 952 663 131 or 670 964 181 for advice & best prices. (257631)

www.Mobility-Spain.com The Mobility Wizards S.L. For all your mobility needs: Repairs, Rentals, Sales and Insurance. Call: 633 127 901/ 622 832 954.

(259038)

PREMIER MOBILITY SPAIN – Sale or Hire of Mobility Scooters, Wheelchairs & Walking Aids. Batteries & Tyres supplied & fitted. All types of repairs carried out i.e Stair-lifts, Electric Bikes, Pool Pumps & TV’s. Call 603 263 157/663 956 018 / 951 542 184 (256218)

MOSQUITO SCREENS MOSQUITO NICK NO1 SPECIALIST FOR MOSQUITO SCREENS for all types of windows and doors.

PRICE PROMISE/NEVER BEATEN ON PRICE!!! All types of screens: sliding, pull-down, pleated, fixed and ARCHED available in all colours including wood grain. Call Nick at 647 072 861, www.mosquitonick.ws (257078) (T1)

ACE OF SHADES - Don’t let the bugs get you! Available in enrollable, slider and pleated. Large choice of colours including wood effect. Tel: 951 273 254 / 671 732 204 / info@aceof shades.design (101730)

MOSQUITO Screens for windows, doors and a high quality sliding patio door screen. All finishes available. Quick service. All areas covered. Call Julian 655 825 931 (253200)

MOTORING AUTOMATIC gearbox specialist. Transmatic. All models including classic cars, serviced, repaired and reconditioned. Also 4x4 transfer boxes and power steering Call/fax 952 796 166 / 952 805 804 email: transmat ic2005@yahoo.com www.transmatic.es

MASSIVE SAVINGS AT BILL BRADY CARS has been established on the Costa del Sol since 1986, in which time he has helped thousands of expatriates to buy or sell their quality used Spanish cars and also keeping all the documentation simple so you understand all that is going on (which is important). You can contact Bill direct on 952 838 842 / 608 950 221 or billbradycars. com (259863)

SALE PRICE HONDA Civic (Diesel) 1.6 I-DTEC. 2015 (Face lift model) 5 Door one private bought and serviced by Honda with 3 year warranty and low kilometres metallic sport blue a very scarce car with the Honda extras and safety features and its only WAS 14’995€ NOW 13’995€. 952 838 842 / 608 950 221 billbrady cars.com (259863)

SALE PRICE CITROEN Berlingo Combi XTR. Plus 1.6 HDI.190 2012 New ITV (MOT) and service roof rack, privy glass, cruise control, climate control and lots more a very scarce MPV. WAS 10’995€ NOW 8’995€. 952 838 842 / 661 234 881 or billbradycars. com (259863)

SALE PRICE AUTOMATIC 4X4 NISSAN JUKE DIG-T 190 CV 2015 (Special order) 36’000 klm (22’000 mls) bought and serviced

by Nissan. Cost 28’000 €, new to many extras to list see web page massive saving only WAS 17´995€ NOW16’995€. 952 838 842 / 608 950 221 or bill bradycars.com (259863)

SALE PRICE AUTOMATIC DIESEL ESTATE MERCEDES C-220 two private owners and always well serviced, low kilometres, parking sensors, alloy wheels, metallic silver, a must see for only WAS 8´995€ NOW 8’500€. 952 838 842 / 608 950 221, billbradycars. com (259863)

SALE PRICE KIA SPORTAGE (Diesel) 4X2 1.7 CRDI 2013 One private owner 58’000 Klm (36’000 Mls) Not a rental or lease Jeep Metallic gold, parking sensors, alloy wheels and much more great value for money WAS 14’995€ NOW ONLY 13’995€ 952 838 842 / 608 950 221 bill brady cars.com (259863)

SALE PRICE 4X4 (DIESEL 1.9) SUZUKI GRAND VITARA SWB. 3 Door 2012 Mdl. 62’000 Klm (39’000 Mis) from private owner bought from Suzuki Malaga, parking sensors, used only as town Jeep Look at this low price WAS 10´995€ NOW 10’500€ 952 838 842 / 608 950 221, billbradycars.com

SALE PRICE CONVERTIBLE AUDI A-3 2011 1.6 TDI. One private owner only 36’000 Klm (22’000 Mls) service history, new ITV. (MOT) immaculate condition polar white, black soft top 5 speed, wind breaker, alloy wheels and lots more and its only WAS 14´995€ NOW13’995€. 952 838 842 / 608 950 221, bill bradycars. com (259863)

SALE PRICE AUTOMATIC CONVERTIBLE PEUGEOT 207 CC. 2011 from private owner, only 28’000 Klm. (17’000 Mls.) Looks and drives like new, has to be seen. WAS 9´995€ NOW 9’500€ 952 838 842 608 950 221, billbrady cars.com (259863)

PRIVATE SALE DIESEL FORD TRANSIT Connect Combi 2008 (Spanish Plates) Immaculate inside and out, in white and black tinted windows, bluetooth, has to be seen for NOW ONLY 4’500€ 670 849 886 (259863)

CHEAP (DIESEL) 4X4 SSANGYONG with only 88’000 Klm (55’000 Mls) One private owner 2001 Mdl. side bars and bull bars, looks and drives great for only 2’995€ 952 838 842 / 608 950 221 bill bradycars.com (259863)

DIESEL RENAULT SCENIC 1.9 DCI 2006 from private owner 133’000 Klm (83’000 Mls) With full service history great MPV. For family or working and its only 3’995€ 952 838 842 / 608 950 221 bill bradycars.com (259863)

2004 CITROEN C5 2.0 DIESEL automatic new ITV in very good condition throughout, lots of extras including alloys climate control €2,995. Tel: 695 559 939.

2005 NISSAN PRIMERA new model, 2.2 diesel 6 speed, in excellent condition throughout alloy air con, Sat Nav Spanish car €2,995. Tel: 695 559 939.

(252347)

CLASSIC CITROEN 2cd 1981 LHD Spanish Car, only 50,000 KLM, Runs and drives, but has been stood for a while and needs a little TLC. Would make a really nice car €2,250 Tel: 695 559 939.

(252347)

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CITROEN XSARA Picasso, 1.6 Hdi, diesel, excellent condition, 100,000km.

Right hand drive on Spanish plates, air con, alloy sets, new ITV, great car. €3,450. Tel: 695 559 939.

(252347)

CLASSIC BMW 520 ISE 1982, RHD on Spanish plates, in good condition throughout, drives perfect, been here 22 years, only €995 Tel: 695 559 939.

(252347)

2004 RENAULT KANGO MULTISPACE 1.5 DCI, new ITV and tyres twin side doors, in excellent condition throughout, air con €2,495. Tel: 695 559 939. (252347)

MINI COOPER SKY BLUE WHITE ROOF,MIRRORS AND STRIPES 2005, still got it always will have , WAS 5,500 NOW 4,995 euros see photo web page. www.robertson cars-spain.com SAMANTHA. 952 832 173 / 608 658 785 (258767)

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MOTORING 2003 BMW 328.SE 4 door right hand drive, on Spanish plates. 1 owner from new, Full service History, silver with black leather, Alipina Alloys 3 sets of keys. Must be seen. €2,995 Tel: 695 559 939. (252347)

ONLY...24,000 KILOMETERS, DIESEL SKODA FABIA 2012 1.6 Elegance, 5 door, Black and white, FABULOUS FABIA WAS 8,995 NOW 8,500 euros see photo www.robertson cars-spain.com SAMANTHA. 952 832 173 / 608 658 785 (258767)

CLASSIC MERCEDES 190 E 2.0 Petrol, rare 4 speed manual 1991, Spanish car, in very good condition throughout. These cars are increasing in Value, only €2,995 Tel: 695 559 939. (252347)

DIESEL RENAULT MEGANE SCENIC 2007 model 1.9 dci, one pilot owner, 5 door, champagne, ITV valid till oct.2018 WAS 4,995 NOW 3,995 euros www.robertsoncars-spain .com SAMANTHA 952 832 173/ 608 658 785

STORAGE

CLASSIC MERCEDES Convertible 1993 SL 300, 5 speed Auto, 24V LHD on English Plates, one previous owner, good condition throughout. Excellent Runner. 90,000 KLM. Hard Top €5,995 Tel: 695 559 939. (252347)

ONLY 23,000 KILOMETERS FORD KA, 2013, tomato red, cd. Lady owner. Immaculate like new, WAS 5,995 NOW 5,750 euros. See photo www.robertson-spain.com SAMANTHA 952 832 173 / 608 658 785 (258767)

2007 DIESEL AUTOMATIC Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCI Ghia, with all extras including climate control. 1 owner from new. 120,000kms, with Ford service history.

Metalic light blue. €4,750.

Tel: 695 559 939

ONLY 34,000 KILOMETERS DIESEL SEAT ALTEA 1.8TSI. 2009, 5 door, one owner, always garaged, immaculate must be seen. WAS 7,995…NOW…7,500 euros. www.robertsoncarsspain.com SAMANATHA 952 832 173 / 608 658 785 (258767)

LANDROVER DISCOVERY 1998, 2.5 diesel Auto 5 door 7 seater , Air conditioning , Spanish car LHD, in very good condition for its year , new ITV. Excellent Runner €3,750 Tel: 695 559 939. (252347)

HYUNDAI I20 black 2010 petrol 1.2 manual all extras 99,000kms immaculate ITV. €3950 including transfer 634 029 878 (258020)

TOYOTA HIACE 2007. Pa nel Van 2.4. English plates RHD, In very good condition throughout. Tax and MOT. Ideal for Return Trip €1,995 Tel: 695 559 939.

(252347)

RENAULT CLIO – Lazuli Blue, 2 Door, RHD, Spanish Plated & ITV Until June 2018. Lady Owner from New, 63,000 miles on clock & all relevant service invoices available. €1,200 ONO. Tel: 635 176 738 952 668 447 (258034)

WE ARE currently the market leader in our country in the sale of direct car, motorbike, home and company fleet insurance. Since we started out in 1995, our philosophy has always been to offer an excellent service with the best prices in the market. For the most competitive quotes in English, call Linea Directa on 902 123 309.

MOBILE MECHANIC will come to your home or work. Servicing, repairs, ITVs & diagnostics. Call Mick on 617 553 072 (259020)

REMOVALS & STORAGE

BRITISH MECHANIC WORKSHOP family run business since 2000 in Mijas Costa Fuengirola. Servicing Repairs, ITVS, Full Engine Rebuilds, Body Work Repairs, Recovery Service. Checks on all cars & 4x4. CALL TODAY 605 407 369 / 951 104 805 Open 9am-6pm Mon-Fri (256467)

ENGLISH bodyshop, fully equipped, Mijas Costa. No Job too Small. 952 667 074 (258743)

CARS, VANS, ANY REGISTRATION, INSTANT CASH, FINANCE/EMBARGO UK OR SPANISH 685 524 921 (253107)

CARS, VANS UK OR SPANISH BOUGHT FOR CASH. FREE COLLECTION IN SPAIN/ UK. PLEASE CALL 678 808 837 OR 952 669 701 (253107)

WANTED CARS AND VANS, FREE COLLECTION, SAME DAY 685 524 921. (253107)

CAR, VANS BOUGHT WITH/WITHOUT PAPERS. CASH WAITING 678 808 837. (253107)

WANTED all cars, vans and anything interesting also classic cars, bikes, etc, with or without paperwork considered, same day decision, cash waiting, 653 777 073. (252347)

WANTED, wanted, wanted!! All cars, all years, all models…from exotic to classic. Spanish, English, Dutch plated. Call us on 951 977 329. (257684)

MOTORING WANTED CARS, VANS, ANY REGISTRATION, INSTANT CASH, FINANCE/EMBARGO UK OR SPANISH 685 524 921.

(252581) CARS, VANS UK OR SPANISH BOUGHT FOR CASH. FREE COLLECTION IN SPAIN/UK. PLEASE CALL 678 808 837 OR 952 669 701. (252581) WANTED CARS AND VANS, FREE COLLECTION, SAME DAY 685 524 921. (252581) CAR, VANS BOUGHT WITH/WITHOUT PAPERS. CASH WAITING 678 808 837. (252581) CAMPER VANS, CARAVANS, MOBILE HOMES, BOATS AND ALL PLANT, DIGGERS, DUMPERS, MOTORBIKE, CARS AND COMMERCIALS WANTED. BEST PRICE PAID CASH TODAY, ANY REGISTRATION WITH OR WITHOUT PAPERS. PLEASE CALL 678 808 837. (252581)

PETS YOUNG DOMESTICATED cats rescued from the killing station need kind homes.

Fully vaccinated and neutered. We will also deliver to England for a donation to the charity.

Please give one of these beautiful cats a home so we can save more from death.

Can be seen without obligation at Cat and Dog World Kennels. Tel. 630 197 435 (246764) ACE CHARITY “El Refugio” in La Cala de Mijas is a registered charity. We have on average 275 dogs in our care and we receive no help from the Town Hall or the Andalucian government. We desperately need foster homes and adoptants for our many dogs, especially the small ones and puppies who do not do well in a big shelter. We are grateful for any help offered, including donations of food and blankets. Visiting times are from 13.00 to 15.00 and you can always turn up or make an appointment by calling Denise on 669 018 736. Our website is www.ace-chari ty.org where you can view all the dogs in our care. (93320) ADANA THE ANIMAL SHELTER IN ESTEPONA. We always need volunteers to walk and socialise with our dogs and help with cleaning. We also need good homes for our animals that you can see on www.adana.es. Kennels open every day 10-1.30, Camino de Casares, near Parque de los Pedregales, Estepona. (5 minutes from the Poligono) For more information call 952 113 467, available from 10.00am until 14.00pm. (93319)

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16th - 22nd February SEPE the horse and donkey charity is open to the public week-ends from 10.00 to 5.00. Volunteers are much needed in all departments and are welcome at anytime. For our riding for the disabled classes, we are also in need of extra helpers. We are nationally registered by the Spanish Ministry of the Interior (164640) but only with your support can we give the equine a voice. If you can just commit to 2 or 3 euros a month it will really help make a difference. You can find us at Lauro Golf Equestrian Centre, Alqueria, Alhaurin de la Torre.

Tel. 608 258 950 info@sepeonline.net www.sepe online.net (93321)

EURODOG Boarding Kennels & Cattery. Under new ownership by animal loving family. Large kennels and exercise yards, fully licensed and sanitary approved. Safe, secure and caring environment. Inspections welcome anyt ime. 5 minutes from Fuengirola 679 786 669 / 952 464 947 / www.eurodog.es CAT AND DOG WORLD KENNELS AND CATTERY, superb licensed facilities, viewing welcome. Tel: 952 112 978 / 630 197 435. www.cat-and-dog-world.com

PETCARE PET HOTEL. Alhaurin el Grande. Holiday accommodation for dogs and cats. Heated/Air conditioned kennels available. Tel: 952 112 284 / 685 400 216 www.pet carespain.com.

Find us on Facebook at Petcare Spain.

LAGUNA KENNELS AND CATTERY. Your pets lovingly cared for by English mother and daughter.

Near Coin. la gunaken nels@hotmail.com Tel 952 112 021 / 606 838 983. (257625)

PLUMBERS SEMI-RETIRED PLUMBER will undertake small installations & repairs. Mijas Costa. 691 117 090 (258023)

PROPERTY WANTED SELLING UP?? Why not give us a call and let us give you an honest and realistic valuation of your property. List with us and let us take the stress out of selling your home. No sale no fee!! English agent on the ball with clients waiting. Please, call 685 524 921.

(252581)

REMOVAL SERVICES REMOVALS Man with Van / house clearances and Ikea & Leroy Merlin Runs 20€ per hour 609 321 958.

15 CUBIC metre van returning to the UK 9th February.

Space available each way.

Tel. 639 928 090 (256723)

EUROPE SPECIALIST. Combitrans Movers. 952 775 300 www.combitrans.es USA SPECIALIST Combitrans Movers. 952 775 300 www.combitrans.es (256702) STORAGE SPECIALIST. Combitrans Movers. 952 775 300 www.combitrans.es (256702) LOCAL and INTERNATIONAL SPECIALIST. Combitrans Movers. 952 775 300 www.combitrans.es (256702) www.moveit-storeit.com Tel david 696 810 618 (252306)

PROFESSIONAL LOCAL REMOVALS AT AFFORDABLE RATES. 1/2 DAY FROM €90. FULL DAY FROM €175. WE ALSO PROVIDE A FORTNIGHTLY DOOR TO DOOR SERVICE TO UK AND EUROPE (INCL SCOTLAND). WORLDWIDE SHIPPING TO USA, AUSTRALIA, ETC AND FULL STORAGE FACILITIES. TEL (0034) 952 578 507 OR (0034) 637 892 278 EMAIL garymoveit@ya hoo.co.uk (253088) MOVING BACK TO UK? Removal vehicle departing weekly throughout the year. Excellent, professional service & great rates. Ring (0034) 665 089 244 or (0044) 01922 682 667 & see www.elite-european.com

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SITUATIONS VACANT

REMOVAL SERVICES

SWIMMING POOLS

MOVING MATTERS SL – removals and storage.

Local or to and from the UK/Ireland/Portugal and across Europe. Over 16 years experience.

For free quotation Tel 951 311 118. www.movingmatters.eu (257084)

POOL MAINTENANCE, repairs, friendly, reliable service. Estepona, Malaga, inland re-grouts, heaters. 678 791 495 / 951 295 699 www.sparklenrip ple.net (250331)

LOCAL & International Removals Regular Schedules 952 816 582 move@frein ternation al.com (257824) moveit-storeit.com Tel David 696 810 618 (259517) MOVE IT MASTERS UKSPAIN-UK. Over 30 years experience. Guaranteed lowest prices. Pets from FREE. Tel or Whatsapp: 660 030 107 (258751) HIGH TOP VAN going from Spain to UK and return. Reliable Service.

Call Graham 620 353 594 for details.

E-Mail vgcasacolor@gmail.com MAN & LARGE VAN, 100% reliable, Removals, Clearances.

Ikea collection & assembly. 20€ per hour. Tel: 622 020 856 (246758) BIG VAN (removals) always on time. 100% reliable. 25€ PH – 633 277 270 (260539)

SOLAR BLINDS SOLAR BLINDS ES Ideal For Large Glazed Areas To Reflect Heat / Glare And Stop Furniture Fading And Still Keep The View. Save Heat In The Winter Too Improve Your Living Environment. ian@solarshadetinting. com Tel Ian 958 496 571 / 644 546 176 (251071)

SOFT FURNISHINGS CURTAINS, BLINDS, CUSHIONS AND MUCH MORE. Free Estimates And Home Visits. Tel 657 369 343 Or rosannacarmella@hotmail. com (252512)

TUITION MARBELLA DESIGN ACADEMY – Validated programs. UK Bachelor of Arts Degrees in Interior architecture, Graphic design & Fashion design. www.de signschool.com (253836)

TV & SATELLITE www.perfectpools.es Maintenance, Repairs & Renovation. Professional & Reliable Service. All Areas. info@per fectpools.es. 650 348 785

WESTARPOOLS. Pool construction, renovation, repairs and heating.

619 246 372 / www.westarpools.com POOL HEATERS, covers and rollers. EnviroCare.

952 663 141. www.enviro carespain.com (257522) Justpools.es 8x4m pool 90€ inc. 10x5m pool 100€ inc.

Re-grout 8x4 500€ inc Full liability insurance. 952 472 476 / 619 636 586 (258615)

TRANSLATOR OFFICIAL TRANSLATIONS. All languages. 952 789 204. Mobile 654 613 094. sanpe drotransla tions@gmail.com

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REPAIRS – TV’s, Plasmas, LCD’s, Digi – Boxes, Video, Hi-Fi and microwaves. Free estimates, can collect. 35 Years experience. John 952 491 723 or 600 706 201

UPHOLSTERY RUGS FITTED CARPETS, Upholstery Including Leather Cleaned On Site 685 524 921 (252581) ADVANCED CLEANING SERVICES. Professional Carpet, Upholstery Cleaning, 27 Years Experience, Wet/Dry Clean. Honest, Reliable Service 678 808 837 / 952 669 701 Or Email acservs@outlook.com

WINDOW TINTING Mobile Service. ITV Legal.

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WINDOWS UPVC WINDOWS German profile. Supply & fit. LOWEST prices on coast. Trade and public enquiries welcome. Call Adrian 642 632 656 (257888)

XXX RELAX SHEMALE MARBELLA Transvestite Karina 27, beautiful blonde, feminine, endowed. 667 846 464 Whatsapp

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sport LAST week saw the climax of any club’s bowling season and at the Miraflores Bowls Club the Men’s and Ladies’ Singles took place. The club was blessed with warm sunny days throughout the competition.

There was an excellent entry in both competitions and many long and closely contested matches leading up to the finals, together with some unexpected results along the way.

In the men’s competition Tom Cordner (winner of last week’s handicap singles) was up against Stuart Thacker and in the ladies’ final Nancy Shaw played Pam Kinane.

A large crowd had gathered in expectation to watch what were anticipated to be closely fought matches.

The Men’s Final started evenly with both bowlers bowling well and the score 8 - 8 after nine ends, then Tom won a series of ends to lead 16 - 11 after 15 ends. Stuart fought back with a display of excellent draw bowling to win the championship 21 - 16. The match showed many twists and turns before Hull City fan Stuart completed his first honours board win at Miraflores.

The Ladies Final saw Nancy get off to a good start, and with Pam not playing at her best she was never able to make her mark on the match, leaving Nancy a com-

Tigers and a Shaw Thing at Miraflores

CHARITABLE DONATION: To Aprona day centre.

THE FINALISTS: (from left to right) Tom, Stuart, James (President), Nancy and Pam.

fortable 21 - 7 winner.

Nothing should be taken away from the quality of Nancy’s bowling, as once again she showed remarkable consistency to win her fourth championship of the season. A fantastic feat as she had to withdraw from the only other competition for

Froome leads Vuelta charge CHRIS FROOME was the centre of attention at the Vuelta a Andalucia cycling race, which started on the Mijas coast last Wednesday.

The four-time Tour de France winner is carrying Britain’s hopes, despite being mired in controversy over a recent failed drugs test.

Stage one from Mijas to Granada took the peloton up from the Mediterranean to the foot of the Sierra Nevada.

However, it is stage two which represents the biggest challenge, with an ascent to the Allanadas summit finish, following a constantly challenging climb through the Andalucian mountains. The race is the first test of Froome’s racing season and, although it will not feature five-time winner Alejandro Valverde, as well as Romain Bardet, there is still a stellar cast involved.

This includes Froome’s former teammate Mikel Landa, Steven Kruisjwijk and Jakob Fuglsang.

The last time Froome entered the race in 2015 he won, and he will be aiming to silence his critics once more.

which she was eligible.

In his speech, when making the presentations after the final, Club President James Tyrer praised the quality of play in both the finals and the earlier matches and thanked all those involved as participants, markers and spectators along with

STAYING FOCUSED: Froome will let his cycling do the talking.

BenaVista Bowls Club supports Aprona Charity BENAVISTA Bowls Club was delighted to be able to provide two 10-inch android tablets and cases to the Aprona Charitable Organisation for help with the development of educational and recreational skills of the beneficiaries.

The money was raised mainly from the Club’s 2017 Ascot Ladies Day function held at Los Arcos Restaurant and organised by Graham, his partner Jean Mercer a n d J o h n a n d h i s w i f e A u d r e y, t o g e t h e r with the proceeds of other raffles and events organised by the Benavista Bowls Club social committee.

Aprona is a charitable organisation with a centre in Estepona caring mainly for young people with mental and physical disabilities. The day centre offers occupational therapy, early stimulation and some residential respite facilities.

J o h n S h a k e s h e ff a n d G r a h a m S p e a k e are photographed recently making the presentation to three of the beneficiaries of Aprona at the Bowls Club ground.

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motoring

Bike to the future

YAMAHA BIKES: The new YZ65 will be available from May.

YAMAHA’S range of winning YZ race bikes has been one of the most dominant forces in motocross competition for five decades.

Since the brand won its first MX World Championship back in 1973, Yamaha YZs have claimed victory in every major international category. By racing and winning at the highest level, the company has gained extensive experience in dirt bike design, enabling Yamaha’s engineers to develop a groundbreaking engine and chassis technologies for the YZ models.

Yamaha has long believed in making off-road riding accessible to riders of every age, from pre-school upwards.

In fact the company was one of the first manufacturers to develop purpose-built motocross and leisure models for the youth market.

Today Yamaha offers one of the most comprehensive lines of offroad motorcycles that are designed for everyone, from complete beginners through to experienced professionals.

The 2018 launch of the all-new

YZ65, sees one of the most exciting and technologically advanced youth race bikes seen for many years.

Featuring an all-new engine and chassis, and benefiting from YZ450F-inspired styling, the YZ65 reaffirms Yamaha’s total commitment to the youth motocross scene.

By starting out with some of the best equipment, YZ65 riders will be able to achieve their real potential on the racetrack.

Also, with Yamaha’s bLU cRU rider support programme, riders can kick-start their careers and progress through the ranks to reach the pinnacle of motocross racing.

The YZ65 is driven by a newly designed 65cc liquid-cooled powerplant that benefits from a race-developed crankcase reed valve system, ensuring instant throttle response across the entire powerband.

Its exhaust port is equipped with a mechanical Yamaha Power Valve System (YPVS) that gives a smooth power delivery, and helps

to optimise torque output for stronger performance at low to mid rpm.

A slick-shifting six-speed transmission gives the YZ65 rider the ability to perform to the maximum on different circuits.

This is one of the most durable and reliable models in the category, boasting a high-capacity, but compact radiator, with optimised hose routing to deliver maximum cooling efficiency, even in the toughest racing conditions.

Light and stable handling is ensured by an all-new double cradle frame with a detachable aluminium subframe, and lightweight aluminium swingarm.

The monocross rear suspension system prevents bottoming out on the roughest circuits, enabling the rider to maintain full control.

Overall, the YZ65 is designed to be the complete package that delivers race winning engine performance with agile handling and class-leading durability.

The Yamaha YZ65 will be available at Yamaha dealers starting in May 2018.

M. DOMENECH

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