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California dreaming TEAM GB Special Olympians are training in Torremolinos for LA event By Steve Walsh A GROUP of Special Olympians preparing for a massive event in front of US
President Barack Obama have been training on the Costa del Sol. The 2015 Special Olympics World Summer Games open on July 25, in Los
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Surprise visitor WITNESSES reported spotting a two metre shark just off the beach in Fuengirola centre on Tuesday (May 26). As it showed no sign of injuries or bad health, those who said they had seen the small
shortfin mako shark (a breed that eats fish) decided it had probably been pushed closer to the shore than usual by recent storms out at sea. The Guardia Civil said they had not been informed of the visit.
Time for the fair
ALHAURIN EL GRANDE’s annual fair began yesterday afternoon (Wednesday 27) and will be running until Sunday 31. Today, Thursday 28, is Seniors Day, with a traditional lunch held at 1.30pm at the municipal caseta, and as of 10.30pm there will be plenty of partying and music. The Feria de Dia (daytime fair) begins on Friday 29, with thousands of locals and visitors expected on the streets of the town.
Hopeful estimates ALMOST 16,000 jobs could be created this summer on the Costa del Sol according to a study by Adecco Human Resources consulting group. Work contracts are expected
to increase by 14 per cent compared to last year, with Malaga Province expected to see 15,764 new jobs created mainly in the tourism and catering sectors.
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Back in time for fun at Alhaurin de la Torre MEDIEVAL VILLA weekend with lots of events for the children flickr by Foxspain Fotografia
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By Eleanor Hawkins ALHAURIN DE LA TORRE is holding its third Medieval Villa weekend from tomorrow, Friday May 29, to Sunday with activities planned for all the family.
65,000 people are expected to visit the three day medieval event Organised by the council’s Tourism and Festivities departments in collaboration with Malaga Provincial Council, Costa del Sol Tourism and local company Complejo Jose Luis el Segoviano, the event is particularly aimed at children with more than 80 shows involving air, fire and water planned. More than 80 craftsmen and women from all over the country will be setting up stands with surprises and activities starting at 5pm tomorrow, Friday 29, and from 11am to 11pm on Saturday and Sunday. Organisers hope to attract 65,000 visitors.
MEDIEVAL FESTIVAL: Activities are planned.
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THE festival is considered one of the most important religious events of the year
OF the 250 jobless people who took part in Mijas’s Proyecto Escalera training courses, 38 found work within six months, the council announced.
Time to tango Music and dance TANGO Malaga 2015 festival at the Cervantes and Echegaray theatres will be bringing tango music and dancing to the city from June 15 to 20 with Susana Rinaldi starring on day one.
OAP experts Up with the times A GROUP of Fuengirola seniors are learning how to keep up with the times and use their mobiles like pros at a Social Services training course running until June 25.
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PROCESSION: Devotees carry the statue of the virgin through the streets of Almonte in Huelva.
By Steve Walsh EVERY spring hundreds of thousands of devotees converge at a shrine in Huelva to pay homage to the Virgin del Rocio, which for many people is Andalucia’s most famous pilgrimage of the year. On May 25, the beautiful town of Almonte in Huelva saw the Virgin of El Rocio carried through the streets by pilgrims during a procession that encompasses the values, memory, and the shrine of El Rocio. Children are held aloft and carried by the crowds so that they may touch the idol as it passes. La Blanca Paloma (The White Dove), as the effigy is affectionately known, will give pro-
€50,000 is the amount Spain’s representative at the Eurovision Song Contest Edurne’s wardrobe is estimated to have been worth, with the dress she wore valued at €15,000. Luckily the dress was donated by the designer so taxpayers didn’t have to fork out for it.
tection to those infants who touch it. At least 700 pilgrims set off from Malaga City at the weekend, and were gradually followed by many brotherhoods from along the coast in their journey and date with the Virgin del Rocio. Tourists witnessed sights such as horses, oxen and people dressed in flamenco costumes parading the streets and clambering onto floats pulled by tractors to set off on their trips. The event is actually considered by Catholic Spaniards from all over the region (and further afield) who attend to pay their respects to the virgin, as one of the most important religious events of the year.
VILLARROYA in La Rioja beat its own record to get the local elections out of the way as they were over after just two minutes. The mayor said the nine residents eligible to vote do their best to be the first in Spain to close the urns, and while four years ago they managed to do so at 9.07am, this year it was 9.02am.
Quote of the Week I’m grateful for the trust six million people placed in us, but the results are obviously not as good as we would have liked them to be,” said PM and PP leader Mariano Rajoy after the May 24 local elections, when the party did well but lost the majorities it held four years ago.
Visits and spending are on the up ANDALUCIA in general, and the Costa del Sol in particular, have had the best January to April tourism-wise for the last seven years. “We hadn’t seen figures this good since 2008,” said Elias
Bendodo, President of Costa del Sol Tourism board, as figures for the first quarter of 2015 were announced. Hotel occupancy, airport passengers and tourism-related employment all had good re-
sults in the four-month period, with hotels in Malaga Province receiving 1.2 million tourists, 2.6 per cent more than the same period in 2014. On a regional level, 2.1 million tourists from abroad (6.8
per cent more) are reported to have been to Andalucia during the first quarter of this year, and in April 15.4 per cent of all foreign tourists visiting Spain chose the region. An extra bonus is that
tourists from abroad have also been spending more in Andalucia so far this year, with a 7.8 per cent increase reported by the Ministry of Industry, Energy and Tourism’s Tourist Spending Survey (EGATUR).
Guetta back a year on TOP French DJ David Guetta will be performing at San Pedro municipal stadium on August 1, exactly one year after he filled the house in Marbella.
Beach plan Breakwaters proposed THE coastal authorities are considering options to stop San Pedro beaches getting washed away in the winter, one of which would be to build six breakwaters between the Guadalmina and Guadaiza rivers.
Fire control Work continues THE outskirts of Alhaurin de la Torre are being cleared of brush and more firebreaks created to help keep fires under control.
Jail break Good behaviour JAILED singer Isabel Pantoja may be allowed her first four-day temporary release as she proving to be a model prisoner.
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the swimming gold. Euro Weekly News (EWN) caught up with the team on Monday during their training sessions in Torremolinos, where head coach Yvonne Anderson was putting them through their paces. “We flew in from the UK yesterday and started training straight away,” she said. “We are using the Olympic outdoor pool here to help acclimatise the team to conditions similar to Los Angeles.” President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle will open the games, which will feature competitions in aquatics, gymnastics, track and field, basketball, football and many other summer sports involving 7,000 athletes with intellectual disabilities from around the world.
TRAINING HARD: Swimmers are using the Olympic pool in Torremolinos. One hundred and seventy nine competitors from the UK will be flying the flag across the pond this year, and the four national champions are thrilled to be representing Great Britain. “It’s a once in a
lifetime opportunity for them,” Christine Taylor said. Christine is 37-year-old Jonathan’s mother and has a holiday home in Calahonda. “The chance to represent your country at Olympic level is
something every athlete aspires to, these guys are so excited,” she said. Yvonne told us: “Each of the team are the best in the UK at their independent events.”
A&E doctors heed strike call MORE than 40 per cent of Carlos Haya Hospital’s Accident and Emergency (A&E) doctors have taken part in an indefinite strike this week. They are calling for an end to staff short-
ages, reduced contracts and the impossibility to balance work and family life due to conditions in the unit. One of the things unions are demanding is for 10 empty posts to be filled.
The CSIF union declared that the doctors each deal with an estimated 4,000 patients per year, double the number treated in other provinces such as Sevilla, Cordoba and Granada.
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Small-time dealers held THREE people were arrested during a Guardia Civil operation on Avenida de Andalucia, Las Lagunas, suspected of small-scale drug dealing following complaints from local residents.
Fatal blast POLICE investigations are under way to investigate the cause of a gas explosion in a ninth floor flat in Malaga City which killed a 73-year-old man and injured two other people.
A7 crash FOUR women were injured in a car crash on the A7 motorway in Torremolinos early on Sunday morning, and firefighters had to rescue one who was trapped in the vehicle.
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Hunt for London criminal ‘enforcer’ heads to Spain METROPOLITAN Police are looking for Patrick Adams in connection with a shooting By Dilip Kuner POLICE are hunting a member of a notorious London crime family thought to have fled to Spain after a shooting.
Police say that Patrick Adams and his wife Constance moved abroad after the victim was shot in the chest as he sat in his car in Islington in 2013. Scotland Yard has said it is looking for
Adams in connection with the case which it is investigating as attempted murder. Adams, 59, and Constance, 54, have been named by police in an unusual
Malaga man jailed for phone scam A MAN has been jailed for nearly 18 months and fined €2,160. He scammed victims into buying mobile phones for €500 online and then posed as a delivery man. But the packages contained juice cartons and he ran away before the recipients had time to open them.
SCAMMED: Instead of iPhones, packages contained fruit juice.
move. It is unusual because members of the family usually successfully stay at arm’s length from crimes allegedly set up by them. Adams has been described in the past as being the ‘enforcer’ in the Clerkenwell crime syndicate once dubbed ‘worse than the Krays’ by law enforcement authorities. In a statement Scotland Yard said: “It is believed that Patrick Adams and his wife, Constance, fled the country soon after the shooting. It is possible that they are living in Holland or Spain.” Detective Inspector Glenn Butler, from the Met’s Trident and Area Crime Command, said: “I am appealing for anyone with information about where the pair are now living to contact us as a matter of urgency.” Anyone with information is asked to ring UK police on 0208 3580 711 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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Future plan A NEW association, the CET (Circle of Torremolinos Entrepreneurs), has been launched in Torremolinos for businesspeople. Leader Adolfo Trigueros said it aims to fight for the future and give a good example for the next generation.
Green patrol MALAGA City’s Local Police force has received two new electric motorbikes for greener patrolling in the city centre.
Stripy test ABOUT 1,900 primary schoolchildren in San Roque took part in the 10th edition of the Zebra Crossings drawing competition, which aimed to teach the children about road safety, traffic problems and the highway code.
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Parties set for pacts after some surprises at the polls POLITICIANS will be busy making agreements over the next few days By Eleanor Hawkins NEW parties threw the cat among the pigeons in a number of Costa del Sol towns after Sunday’s local elections. Although the conservative Partido Popular (PP) was the most voted-for party with 35.3 per cent of the votes, it lost its absolute majority in many towns meaning pacts will have to be made before the new council groups are created on June 13. Malaga City will still be governed by the PP, with 13 seats, followed by PSOE with nine. The PP lost its absolute majority in Torremolinos for the first time in 20 years, losing six seats and almost 5,000 votes if compared with the 2011 elections. Two independent parties, Vecinos por Benalmadena and Alternative por Benalmadena, have gained representation on the town council and could potentially deny investiture to acting Mayor Paloma Garcia Galvez by forming an alliance with the PSOE candidate Victor Navas. In Mijas, the PP also lost its majority despite being the most voted party with 11
EMOTIONAL: Fuengirola Mayor Ana Mula, one of the lucky few who kept their majorities, embraces a supporter. councillors and 2,767 fewer votes than in 2011. A four-way pact could bring about a change at Marbella Council, as the PP has lost its majority and Acting Mayor Angeles Muñoz position’s could be threatened by a
coalition by PSOE, Opcion Sampedreña, Costa del Sol Si Pueda and Izquierda Unida. Estepona, Fuengirola, Antequera and Alhaurin de la Torre were the only towns where the PP kept its absolute majority.
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A tribute to fallen colleagues NATIONAL Police officers in Malaga held a memorial ceremony for the 19 officers who have died in service in the province. The ceremony marked the first anniversary of the death of Officer Francisco Diaz Jimenez, who died after being stabbed by a suspect. Provincial Chief of Police Pedro Garijo spoke of the “anonymous heroes who gave their lives to defend freedom,” listing the names of all officers who have died while on duty since 1922. Local and government representatives attended the solemn event, during which Malaga City Mayor Francisco de la Torre and the government delegate for Malaga, Jorge Hernandez Mollar, placed a wreath in memory of the deceased officers at the memorial to Francisco Diaz.
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Water refunds announced RESIDENTS in the western Costa del Sol are due money back By Eleanor Hawkins
CERCANIAS: Getting a boost in funds.
Train improvements THE government is going to spend more than €6.4 million on improving Malaga’s Cercanias local rail service. Of the funds from Fomento (the Public Works and Development Ministry), a large chunk will be
spent on improving access to stations, especially in Torremolinos and Los Boliches, while the rest will be spent on improving energy efficiency on trains and in stations and improving customer services.
WESTERN Costa del Sol residents are due to get some money back as refunds of improvements levies on water bills have been announced. Mancomunidad de Municipios (commonwealth of municipalities) leader Margarita del Cid has said that the management committee has agreed to pay back €9.8 million charged in improvement levies since the Junta de Andalucia regional government refuses to allow Acosol water company to spend the money. The levy on water bills for Costa del Sol residents was due to be charged until December 2015 following orders from the regional government, Del Cid
€9.8 million are to be returned to bill payers declared, saying that although the Junta knew how much was charged each year and what it was used for, “it never said a word until Acosol revealed an ambitious investment plan.” The head of the commonwealth complained that when the current board took over, it found a €29 million ‘hole’ which she blamed on bad management of the investment fees. “The Junta didn’t do anything about that, yet now it tells us we’ve charged too much and forbids us from spending
the money on improvements,” Del Cid declared. “If the Andalucian government thinks it has made too much money from this surcharge, we will not hold onto citizens’ money a minute longer,” the commonwealth head stated, explaining that after authorisation from the Junta the money, which Acosol holds in a separate account, will be paid directly back to bill payers, who will each receive a refund of 7.4 cents per cubic metre. Regardless of the Junta’s refusal to allow Acosol to use these funds, Del Cid promised that improvement work already announced would still be carried out and paid for by Acosol.
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get the TripAdvisor seal of approval WE have known for a long time that the two Jacks restaurants in Puerto Banus and Benalmadena’s Puerto Marina are the top choices around for a special American-diner experience. Now this has been confirmed with them being awarded the TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence 2015. It is quite some achievement as it only takes a few disgruntled customers to wreck a restaurant’s rankings on the internet review site. But there is no danger of that at Jacks as the professional and caring staff have been carefully selected to ensure the perfect dining experience. It is part of the Jacks’ ethos to bring great value and top quality American food to the Costa, all served with a smile and American efficiency. Whether it’s the All American breakfast lunch or dinner, there is something for everyone, whatever the time of the day, from 10am until midnight. They also feature freshCARING: Staff ly-squeezed juices and smoothies with are particularly some imaginative combinations. attentive to Both have stunning views over Puerto children. Banus and Puerto Marina respectively to make it the perfect family day out. Jacks restaurants have always been Part of sauce) an Israeli breakfast platter somewhere to take the family with a great Jacks’ ethos (you’ll have to see it for yourself!) as value children’s menu at just €6.95. But is to bring well as a full English breakfast and more than that, the staff genuinely love kids great value and top much more? And their regularly updated main meals menu offers a and go that extra mile to make sure the quality American food widely variety of dishes to suit every younger members of the family are looked to the Costa taste. Star of the show are the Angus after and kept happy with balloons, colourburgers, which from personal experiing sheets and crayons. This commitment ence are outstanding. And for those with certain food inshows, with customers regularly giving fantastic feedback tolerances they also have gluten-free buns. not just through the restaurants’ own customer comment The list goes on – far too long to list here – but some of cards, but also on sites like TripAdvisor and Facebook, the highlights include their famous steaks, their flamepraising the treatment of the children. grilled Piri Piri chicken, a great selection of imaginative Of course, there’s a lot more to Jacks than the chilsalads and stone-baked pizzas. And don’t forget their dren’s meals. Both restaurants show sports action live on sticky American puddings, a personal favourite being the big screen TVs and are the perfect spots to watch the Brownie Sundae events and relax. The owners of Jacks know what they are doing, and it Their new breakfast menu is something out of the ordishows. They are part of the Metro Group, which includes nary – where else in Spain can you get a selection of the Mumtaz, Ciao Italian restaurant, Alberts in Cabopino, Bagels, Egg Florentine (a muffin topped with spinach, Gaucho Grill and Metro Ristorante Italian. two poached eggs and Hollandaise
MOUTHWATERING: An extensive tempting menu.
close the deal To complete your American dining experiemce – or just your day out in the port – Jacks is the only vendor of Ben & Jerrys famous ice cream in Puerto Banus. Every year they take part in Ben & Jerry’s free cone day. In Benalmadena they have four Ben & Jerry’s flavours to cool you down.
ALL-AMERICAN: An authentic diner experience.
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Busy bees WORK to fit automatic glass doors at the town hall entrance, reinforce gym mirrors and replace flooring in the dance hall is finished and now workers will build a wall around the football pitch, Monda Council has announced.
Jason Derulo wows crowd at Marbella club
Play stopped THE playground at Parque del Ejido in San Roque has had to be closed as vandals have destroyed the facilities.
By Wendy Ann Cowham AWARD-WINNING singer Jason Derulo performed to a packed Aqwa Mist nightclub last Saturday, May 23. A best-selling artist with more than 45 million singles sold worldwide and more than 1.8 billion views on YouTube, Derulo has 10 years of platinum singles under his belt including Whatcha Say, In My Head, Ridin’ Solo, Don’t Wanna Go Home and It Girl, which he performed at the La Sala, Puerto Banus venue. Jason thanked the team at La Sala for their hospitality and said he was very pleased
with this stay in Marbella and proud to have so many fans there. Aqwa Mist’s managing partner Phil Savage commented: “He was extremely friendly and easy to deal with and the way he interacted and partied afterwards with the crowd was just incredible.”
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John Terry dines out at La Sala
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Match off A REFEREE had to cancel a football match in Malaga and call the police when a fight broke out over a foul. Two men were arrested and another ended up in hospital.
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CHELSEA captain John Terry has been spotted relaxing in Marbella on a mid-week break with his wife, Toni Poole. Chelsea already have the English Premiership title in the bag, hence a little me-time for Terry, who had dinner in Puerto Banus’s swanky La Sala restaurant two nights running last week, on May 19 and 20. The La Sala staff were hardly likely to be star-struck, as they are well used to looking after holidaying footballers. A spokesperson told Euro Weekly News that in recent years they’ve hosted Chelsea’s Ashley Cole, former Birmingham captain Stephen Carr, Arsenal’s young star Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, Harry Redknapp and Dwight Yorke, amongst many other figures from the sport, not to mention celebs including Kym Marsh, Sir Alan Sugar, Jamie Oliver and the cast of TOWIE.
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Bus stop back in place THE Marbella-bound bus stop in La Cala de Mijas is back in its usual place, the council has announced. Although the stop had to be moved 600 metres further up the road, while work was done on the Avenida Mare Nostrum and A7 motorway access, to ensure passenger safety, now the project is complete, and the stop has been returned to its usual place, Transport Councillor,Jose Antonio Sanchez PeĂąa revealed.
HIGH RIDE: The wheel has capacity for 1,000 people per hour.
Big wheel looking likely GREEN light given verbally but technical report needed By Eleanor Hawkins PLANS to install a big wheel at Malaga City port are closer to becoming a reality as the State Air Safety Agency (Aesa) does not seem to disapprove. Aesa has initially said it sees no great problems with the height of the wheel (70 metres) at the central location, although so far the green light has only been given verbally and a technical report is needed to back it up.
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metres tall, the big wheel will dwarf nearby buildings
While a 65-metre-high wheel set up in the fairground has in the past caused problems with the air authorities, this was due to the fact that the fairground is closer to the airport and could have interfered with aircraft under special circumstances. In theory, now it is down to the coun-
cil’s town planning department to approve the project, although as the area is part of the historical centre the cultural department might also have to agree to it. As written approval is expected to take at least a couple of months, and then the wheel would have to be set up, this means it is unlikely to be working until at least the middle of August. With 42 cabins lit in different colours, the Princess model wheel has capacity for 1,000 people to ride it per hour.
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Exclusive London restaurant opens in Puente Romano Puente Romano Beach Resort Marbella expands its gastronomical offer with the addition of UNI, one of the reference restaurants in London, which opened its doors at Easter. UNI takes its name from the Japanese word for sea urchin, a Japanese delicacy. It is a restaurant of Peruvian and Japanese fusion cuisine, Nikkei. UNI has been recently selected as one of the top 10 new 2014 restaurants in London by The Daily Telegraph. Distinguished guests from British society, royal families and famous actors have already had the opportunity of enjoying its unique cuisine, including Prime Minister David Cameron, who frequently dines at UNI. Located in the gastronomical area of the resort known as Plaza Village, and designed by the famous Marbellabased French interior designer, Jean Pierre Martel, UNI offers a new gastronomic journey. Butterfish, tuna and
salmon Tiraditos prevail on the new menu, along with the naked lobster ceviche, the Wagyu beef Tataki with caviar and the black cod miso with anticucho sauce. The extensive Sake menu which complements Japanese cuisine to perfection is accompanied by the careful selection of Pisco Sours, a Peruvian brandy which best enhances the Peruvian cuisine. After dinner, you can always enjoy one of the magnificent cocktails from our new menu. The opening of UNI at Puente Romano Beach Resort Marbella offers a new and delicious gastronomical adventure that will not cease to amaze.
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Prisoner arrested for violence to wife MAN was on temporary release from jail By Eleanor Hawkins A MAN who went to visit his wife while on temporary release from jail allegedly held a knife to her throat while threatening her has been arrested in Malaga City. The 49-year-old reportedly
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went to the bar where his wife worked and started to shout at
Early detection unit is in town A MOBILE unit for breast cancer screening will be in Alhaurin de la Torre until July 15. The unit will be screening w ome n a ge d be tw e e n 50 a nd 69 a s pa rt of the Andalucian Health Service’s Early Detection programme.
Those registered with the local health centre can expect an appoi nt m ent through the post for a mammogram, and are asked to call 689 046 726, 951 917 102 or 951 031 395 Monday t o Fr i day f r om 9am t o 2pm if they do not receive them.
her, causing clients to leave. The woman later reported he was violent and tried to rape her then threw her to the ground, held an 11cm knife to her throat and threatened to kill her. Police officers called to the scene found the man hiding behind a bus-shelter.
4 jailed for man’s death A MALAGA Provincial Court has jailed four men from construction companies for 15 months each for the death of a worker on a building site in 2004. The men were found guilty of manslaughter and offences against workers’ safety rights.
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Women who make their mark
Jacquelyne Phillips, MBE, President of MABS
Esther Dierkes, owner of The Ritz Albir
Do you know a Euro Woman? THE world is changing, and for the better. A new breed of inspirational women has been making its mark in a huge variety of fields, whether in business or the voluntary sector. Not only are these women having a huge impact on the communities they live in, but they are proving to be the trail-blazers for the next generation of women. They are pushing the boundaries forward and smashing the glass ceilings that still exist in too many fields. Over the coming months the Euro Weekly News (EWN) will be featuring interviews with extraordinary and inspirational women of all nationalities who have adopted Spain as their new home. All of these women have achieved something outstanding in their lives. It could be as a businesswoman, or maybe by inspiring and being behind a charitable organisation, as many have done. Some are well known, others are relatively low profile, preferring to keep out of the limelight, but they all have one thing in common. They have all risen to a challenge, usually more than one, and made a significant contribution to the community. To build up a thriving business is a challenge, but to arrive in a foreign country, learn a new language and still succeed in your field is twice as hard and is something to appreciate and to celebrate. Can women have it all? That is the question we are
asking those who have made their dream a reality. We are not just concentrating on women who have succeeded in business but also on those who have excelled at anything they have put their mind to. These are women who have overcome challenges. Women who have the EWN’s mantra of ‘WE WILL!’. In this series, these women will be featured throughout the EWN's six editions but that is just a
The series is designed to recognise women from any walk of life who have made a mark taster. It is our intention to bring out a book at Christmas to showcase these inspirational stories. It will go on sale and all the proceeds will go to a charity nominated by the ladies. The list of possible causes is endless - breast cancer support, women’s refuges, assistance for mental health issues - so long as it is a bona fida charity then our aim will have been achieved. This is not something simply for the rich and famous, it is a series designed to recognise women from any walk of life who have made a mark. So if you know of a woman - no matter where in Spain they live
- that deserves recognition, someone who has fought against the odds to triumph in their chosen field then drop us a line at eurowomen@euroweeklynews.com. Please give full contact details and tell us why you feel they should be featured. We are looking for women from the Costa del Sol to Mallorca, Almeria to the Costa Blanca. Some of the names which have already agreed to take part in this exciting project are: Maria Isabel Fernandez Utges Manley - wife of Simon Manley, the British Ambassador in Madrid who features in this issue. Pamela Dawson Tasker, awarded the British Empire Medal for services to charitable work to the British community in Spain in last year’s Birthday Honours List; Esther Dierkes, owner of The Ritz Albir; Jan McDowell-Edmondson, CEO of Telitec Communications SL; Lucy Grande of the Make A Smile charity that helps support the children of EMAUS; Eva Naranjo, Martial Arts triple world champion, and MABS President, Jacquelyne Phillips, MBE, All of these ladies are strong, successful achievers who have set the benchmark in their chosen careers and motivated others in a compelling and exceptional way.
Jan McDowell-Edmondson, Telitec CEO
The Euro Weekly News feels privileged to meet them - we know you will, too.
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There’s something about Maria Isabel A SWISS education, British professional career and a healthy splash of Spanish passion combine to make Maria Isabel Fernandez Utges Manley (known as Maria Isabel Manley) perhaps the definition of the modern Euro Woman. Born in Catalonia, educated in Lausanne and the US, partner in a top London law firm, mother to three beautiful girls, she is also wife to the UK’s Ambassador to Spain and Andorra – a full-on job in itself. She is a remarkable and dynamic woman whose passion for life - her children, her husband and her career - has seen her reach the heights. When speaking to her not only does that passion shine through, but so does her self-confidence and real desire to help people. She said: “I truly believe that women can have it all. The question is how do you get the ‘all’ and what the ‘all’ means. Women have to make some difficult decisions but to have a family and an exciting job you love is possible. I have done it. I know many people who have done it. You just have to believe in what you want and be passionate about it.” Maria Isabel has worked hard to get where she is. No easy task to be a mother and wife as well as hold down a career. In her calm, collected way, she smiled and said: “The most important thing is I am a mum of three lovely girls. I am a full-time lawyer, have a fascinating job and am the wife of Simon Manley, the UK Ambassador to Spain and Andorra, so yes it is a threeway job. “I never thought it would a problem to be a mum and have a professional career, it was something to aim for, so that was not too hard for me. I was particularly lucky to have a husband like Simon who supported me all the way through, from the first day I had to drop off my daughter in tears at the crèche. He took over and was the one taking and picking up the children because I couldn’t cope with the idea!” As if it wasn’t hard enough having her dual role as a working mother, a third was thrust upon her when Simon took up his first post as Head of Mission, as the new UK Ambassador to Spain and Andorra. But Maria Isabel had no ob-
TRIPLE ROLE: Partner in a top London law firm, mother to three girls and wife of UK Ambassador to Spain, Simon Manley.
The definition of a true Euro Woman By Michel Euesden Managing Director EWN jections. “It was something he really wanted. I thought it was now my turn and my role to support him. I do not regret it and I love it.” She is in a slightly odd position for a woman who is the de facto head of the expat female population in Spain, as in many ways she is coming home. She said:
Her message is simple: whatever your goal, the only thing stopping you - is you “Spain is my place of birth, it is where my roots are the strongest. My husband used to say I have a Spanish temper, which means I am passionate. I think it is a good quality to have.” And passion is something she feels women need if they want to have a family and a career. Speaking with conviction, she said: “Women need to believe in their capacity, whether they want to become a lawyer, hairdresser or a nurse. If it is something someone is really passionate about then
Fact file Name: Maria Isabel Fernandez Utges Manley Profession: Partner Bristows LLP legal firm. Wife of British Ambassador to Spain and Andorra Family: Three daughters From: Barcelona Now living: London/Madrid via Lausanne Book or TV? No time! Strength: Passion Irritants: Unfairness and injustice Role model: “My mother. She was an amazing mum. She was a working mum who loved her job. She gave me all the strength to pursue what I wanted to be, and encouraged and supported me.”
they will find a way to make it work for them and their family.” Maria Isabel believed that for this to happen there needs to be some support available, whether from a husband and family or from the government, and added: “There has to be some support around you to reassure you that your children are in good hands whilst you are working, so affordable childcare is a necessity. “It is important to have scholarships, apprenticeships and state support; there are many things that can happen to help women have it all. But without the hunger for success they are not going to get you anywhere, you need the passion within yourself. If women have that then we, meaning society, need to give them the chance and the opportunity to pursue a professional life.” Maria Isabel leaves you with a feeling that anything and everything is achievable if you want it enough. You have to make sacrifices, but to achieve your goals and ambitions they are worth it, and Maria Isabel is living proof of this. Her determination oozes out of every pore, making you feel that you are the most important person in her life. She is truly amazing and will make an impact upon anyone she ever meets.
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Estepona’s healthy tourism results THE town is establishing a positive trend
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Surprise in a plant pot DORIENNE CARMEL, a British woman with a holiday home in Riviera del Sol, Mijas Costa, is looking after four baby kestrels which have hatched in a flowerpot on her terrace.
Cinema for all ALBENIZ Cinema in Malaga is the first in the city to have adapted its installations for the disabled. Screenings are prepared for blind and deaf people by adding audio descriptions and subtitles.
ORCHID GARDEN: Attracting more visitors than expected.
By Maria Jose Fernandez MORE than 100,000 people have visited Estepona’s Orchid and Botanical Gardens since they were opened in March. The council had predicted that this number would be reached a year after the park opened, which goes to show the
great results produced by the facilities in barely two months. The park has 200 square metres of vertical gardens, 8,000 different species of plants and had a total cost of €2.3 million. Meanwhile, the Teatro Auditorio Felipe VI has also attracted 10,000 attendees to different plays and shows. The facilities
Judge lets petrol protestor go free A MAN who threatened to set fire to himself in Las Lagunas to prevent roadworks has been let off by a judge. Lazaro Gutierrez spilled petrol on the pavement then locked himself in his car with a can of petrol and a lighter in protest against works due to start on the Las Lagunas street where he lived. When machines and workers turned up on February 15 they found the street filled with parked cars and Gutierrez with his can of petrol. Although he was charged, a Fuengirola judge has found him innocent, arguing that the officer pressing charges was not even near him and the one who had given an order had reported no resistance at all from Gutierrez, who was arrested on the day but later released.
have a budget of €5.7 million. Estepona is currently establishing a positive trend in terms of tourism and hotel occupancy, with great figures last year as the town registered the best September in the past decade with 70 per cent occupancy. In July, there were 24 per cent more visitors than the same month of 2013, reaching a total of 27,000 people. In addition, August marked the best results for Estepona in the past six years, when more than 33,000 people visited the town.
Fly away AS OF June 29, daily flights will be run between Malaga-Costa del Sol airport and New York through a joint venture by Delta, Air France KLM and Alitalia.
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Cruise tourism plan MALAGA’S port director wants to maintain activity over winter months By Eleanor Hawkins THE heads of Malaga and Santa Cruz de Tenerife port authorities are working together to draw up a cruise package to offer companies with one of the two ports as its base. The two directors, Paulino Plata from Malaga and Pedro Rodriguez from Tenerife, are analysing data to produce a complete package to meet the new demands of passengers. It will include collaboration from UK and German airports to allow baggage to go straight from check-in desks to cabins. “We’ve started a project which we want to use to maintain cruise activity over the winter months, making the most of the good climate in the area,” Plata said. “We want to make use of Malaga’s strategic location, which companies can use as a base to establish cruises in the
STRATEGY: Port authorities are working to attract more cruise operators. Mediterranean or the Atlantic. “At present, Atlantic routes are long and many leave from UK ports. Therefore, we think new routes that will al-
low passengers to visit the Canary Islands and ports including Cadiz, Lisbon and Madeira could be attractive,” he explained.
The two directors hope to have the proposal ready as soon as possible to present it to the cruise companies before they close their 2017 itineraries.
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Malaga venue for Elton John concert MALAGA City is the only place in Andalucia Elton John will be performing this summer as part of the Elton John and his Band Tour. The British singer, pianist and composer will be giving a concert at the Martin Carpena sports stadium in Malaga on July 15 at 9.30pm. Only 8,000 tickets will be available.
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GRAN SENDA: a different way of discovering the province.
Hostel network for Gran Senda hikers PROVINCIAL council plans to increase inland tourism By Eleanor Hawkins A NETWORK of lodgings and accommodation is being created along the Gran Senda (Great Path) that covers 650 kilometres of Malaga Province, to encourage tourism. Elias Bendodo, head of the Malaga Provincial Council, explained that it was hoped the network would boost rural, active and nature tourism by providing a network of establishments that meet certain requirements including WiFi connection, bicycle parking, individual and group rooms and affordable prices.
Green track THE final project for a Via Verde (Green Track) in the Guadalhorce Valley has been presented in Coin. The track, with a €1.4 million budget, will initially cover five kilometres between Rio Fahala in Alhaurin el Grande and Coin, following the rails of a disused railway line from Coin to Malaga City, and has been officially approved by the Spanish Railways Federation.
650 kilometres of paths, tracks and lanes make up the Gran Senda’s circular route through Malaga Province
Establishments in Villanueva del Rosario, Villanueva de Algaidas, Cuevas Bajas and Ronda had already signed up to join, Bendodo said. The aim of the project is to increase income from the Gran Senda, a circular, 35-stage route crossing all areas of the province on paths, tracks and lanes, and create more jobs. Since it was opened, 1.25
million hikers have completed the route, which crosses a number of nature parks and reserves and, combined with the Caminito del Rey (King’s Walkway) in El Chorro and the Senda Litoral coastal path, forms the Gran Desafio (Great Challenge) pushed by the provincial council as an international active tourism product. “We’re building a new tourist attraction that will bring in new visitors and encourage those that come to the coasts in search of sun, sand and golf to venture inland and spread income all over the province. It’s a well thought out strategy,” Bendodo concluded.
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New office provides advice to expatriates RETIREMENT planning, tax and investment adviser Fry Group, which employs 150 staff in nine offices around the world, has opened an office in Marbella. Led by highly-qualified adviser Mark Davies, who has been working with expatriates for 19 years, the Marbella office will provide a local base for clients to visit to discuss financial matters including retirement income planning, investment and estate planning. Mark said: “The Fry Group has a long history of helping clients in Spain. We enjoy meeting clients face-to-face as client relationships are at the heart of the service we provide, and offering an easily accessible location is very important. We look forward to welcoming visitors to Spain over the coming weeks and months.” For further information visit www.thefrygroup.co.uk.
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ACE needs builders, electricians, etc, and anyo By Wendy Ann Cowham ACE, the registered animal refuge in Mijas, which has been threatened with closure, has brought out the big guns in its fight against the local council as the Belgian Ambassador steps in with his support. After an inspection of the 52 kennels on April 29, owner Tom Van de Broek was told that €50,000 worth of improvements would have to be made within four weeks to comply with new laws. Speaking to Euro Weekly News (EWN), Tom said: “They are crazy! We have been working for 15 years and have homed over 17,000 animals. Four weeks isn’t enough time.” To date, Tom and volunteers have been working hard to try and complete most of the work. He has had support from local businesses such as the staff at
HARD AT WORK: Volunteers Biddy Mulligans Bar in La Cala. They are still desperate for help within the workforce, so EWN is making an appeal to anyone who may be in a position to help. ACE needs support
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pull out all the stops. from builders, electricians, painters and anyone who has free time to show that the refuge is making a huge effort to keep it from closure. There is an online petition to
help in the fight; currently it has more than 1,100 signatures, and if you wish to sign, please go to: http://firmas.pacma.es/no-alcierre-del-refugio-ace-charity-enmijas
40 years of making music CELEBRATING 40 years of music making, the choir and orchestra of Collegium Musicum Costa del Sol held an excellent spring concert at Iglesia de la Encarnacion in Marbella. Joined by the Camerata Singers of Sotogrande and InCantus from Gibraltar, the Collegium offered a memorable performance to an almost full house. The evening began with the presentation to Director of Music Annamaria Philipps of an award for her untiring support of Concordia charity from its president HRH MÂŞLuisa of Prussia, Countess of SchĂśnburg. The society is always looking for new instrumentalists and singers to join. For more information contact the secretary at: secretaria@colmus.org.
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Meeting the King ESTEPONA pupil won the annual competition By Eleanor Hawkins ELENA APPENDINO, a fourth year primary pupil from San Jose school in Estepona, will have the chance to meet King Felipe of Spain. The young girl is the winner for Andalucia of the 34th edition of What is a King for You? competition, organised every year by the FIES Spanish Institutional Foundation. A total of 2,532 pupils from 214 schools in Andalucia took
2,532 schoolchildren from 214 schools in Andalucia entered the competition to meet the king part in this year’s edition of the competition, which was sponsored by Orange Foundation with collaboration from the Junta de Andalucia regional government’s Education board. Elena will be one of 21 winners from across Spain who
will, accompanied by their teachers, meet the king at a private audience and show him their work. The competition, Orange Foundation explained, gives children the chance to put their creativity to work and express what the monarchy means to them. The young Estepona schoolgirl’s entry consisted of a portrait of King Felipe made with coloured beads and a letter about him.
Fuengirola centre renovations improve image and services WORK under way to renovate Calles Chile and Peru in Fuengirola centre is nearing completion, the council has announced. On a visit to the site, Work and Infrastructure councillor Jose Sanchez explained that there were very few streets in the town left to be renovated, and that both aesthetics and services (telecommu-
nications, drainage, lighting, water) were being renewed as part of the project. An alleyway between the two streets is also undergoing work, and all are expected to be ready within the next week or so. The councillor said Calles Garcia Verdugo and Huesca were also being resurfaced and would be finished next week.
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Lifeguards on beaches for bathing season PLAN started during Easter
BEACH PLAN: Was put in place early to practice for the summer season. By Eleanor Hawkins CIVIL Protection volunteers will be manning the lifeguard posts on Manilva beaches this summer. Local Mayor Diego Urieta shared the news, stressing that the decision was down to the fact that the group is highly qualified for the work and always carries out its functions in a professional and responsible manner. The mayor explained that the volunteer group would be employed to cover the lifeguard service, as it did over the Easter period, and an official announcement on the matter
Mijas pets meet again PARQUE de Andalucia in Las Lagunas is the scene of the ninth Mijas Pets Meet this Sunday, May 31. Starting at 10am, petlovers and their pets are invited to attend the meet which this month will be focusing on the importance of adopting pets and how to help them adapt to their new families. Animal-related businesses and charities will be attending the event, and exhibitions will be given on pet training and how to improve relationships with pets.
would be released before the bathing season begins on June 15. This year, Manilva’s 2015 beaches plan was approved months in advance and put into practice in March to cater for Easter visitors.
Measures included in the beaches plan, which starts early partly due to the fact the area is considered a nature reserve and therefore needs more care, were putting 100 new bins in place and starting a daily rubbish collection service.
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A night with the stars under the stars in aid of children with cancer By Wendy Ann Cowham
CLASS ACTS: Far left: Helena Paul; Left: Mel Williams; Right: Zoe Louise
EVERY year Sandro Morelli (pictured above), owner of Villa Tiberio, hosts a star-studded event to raise money for Children with Cancer UK. It is a cause that has been very close to his heart for many years. Around 3,600 children and young people are diagnosed with cancer every year in the UK: 1,600 children and 2,000 teenagers and young adults. The types of cancer affecting children are quite different from the cancers that affect teenagers and young adults. The charity funds essential research into the causes, prevention and treatment of childhood cancer, and welfare projects to provide better care for children with cancer and their families. The charity relies entirely on donations to continue its work and this is why Sandro Morelli and the staff at Villa Tiberio are so passionate about their Special Summer Party. They have invested their time and energy into offering everyone a spectacular evening, a chance to rub shoulders with celebrities, eat fine food and drink exceptional wine, all in aid of ChilDine in dren with Cancer UK. stunning and considered the pioneer of entertainMC for the evening will be Simon Greenall, surround- ment on the Costa del Sol. At the age of who voices meerkat Aleksandr Orlov in the popuings and be en- 14, Mel toured Europe with his very lar comparethemarket.com TV adverts. Before tertained by some of own Skiffle group. He became a great that he was known for playing Michael the the best artists in friend of his 50s’ idol Lonnie DoneGeordie in I’m Alan Partridge with Steve Coogan. the world, all for a gan who lived on the coast, and sang This summer he will be playing Sid James in the worthy cause at his memorial concert in the Albert Hall alongside names such as Van MorMissing Hancocks at the Edinburgh Festival. rison, Roger Daltry, and Joe Cocker. His solo show Professional singer-songwriter Helena Paul will be performing. She is is hilarious and at times moving, but with his unique well known in the UK, Germany, Italy and Spain and travels from counblend of music and nostalgia it is at all times extremely try to country for live performances, studio recordings, songwriting sesentertaining. sions and also to give vocal coaching. Many other stars will be performing: Sarah Lark who was She has sung and recorded alongside many stars including Wet Wet a finalist on I’d Do Anything for BBC1; Claire Huckle who Wet, Peter Gabriel, Phil Collins, Jocelyn Brown, Kym Mazelle… and starred in Without Motive; Cassie Compton, an X Factor fimany more famous recording stars in Germany. nalist and Amy Lennox, who starred in Legally Blond. Other With her amazing three and half octave range and wonderful warm well-known artists resident in Spain will also be performing, vocal quality, she tends to specialise in Jazz and Soul but she writes and including the very talented Zoe Louise, to complete a fabulous performs varying styles of music ranging from Soul and Reggae to Pop, evening under the stars. Blues and R&B. To date, this event has raised almost £250,000 for Children with Guests at the charity dinner are in for an evening of top-quality enterCancer UK. This is an amazing achievement and the charity is tainment set in the most spectacular surroundings. There will also be a hugely grateful for Sandro’s continued support. fantastic showcase performed by Mel Williams, a legend on the coast
For further information, please contact the events team on +44 (0)20 7404 0808 or email: events@childrenwithcancer.org.uk • Villa Tiberio Carretera N-340, Km 178.5, 29602 Marbella, Málaga • Call: 952 77 17 99 • www.villatiberio.com
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Discover science of the sea at Sealife SCIENCE week is on in Benalmadena until May 31 By Eleanor Hawkins SCIENCE week is running at Sealife in Benalmadena until Sunday, May 31, offering educational activities and workshops to reveal the secrets of science to visitors. Games and experiments will be held on the way round the aquarium to allow the visitors to discover some of the marvels of science
and the way they are applied to the marine world. A group of instructors will be interacting with the public to help them discover the joys of the subject firsthand. The importance of conserving coral reefs will be one of the things visitors will learn about, with the chance to make a chemical reef to take home.
Algae and jellyfish forces cleaning work THE Playa de Poniente in La Linea has been inundated by a massive arrival of algae and jellyfish that has forced the council to launch emergency cleaning work. Coasts councillor, Agustin
Caro, explained that the water’s temperature and strong winds registered during the past days and weeks might be to blame for the sudden surge of these plants and animals. It is not the first time that
the government has been forced to clean beaches urgently. This time last year, the Santa Barbara beach in La Linea was also overwhelmed by thousands of jellyfish due to strong winds.
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Johnny G JOHNNY G is performing a tribute to Elvis Presley, Buddy Holly, Bill Haley, Paul Anka and other 50s and 60s stars this evening, May 28, at 8.15pm at Da Bruno Mijas Costa. To book call 952 460 724.
Oscar night BIRDMAN will be showing at Marbella International Film Festival and H10 Andalucia Plaza hotel’s Oscar Night on June 4. Buffet dinner at 7.30pm followed by the film at 9pm, tickets €20. Reservations: 952 811 047 or joanne.f7@gmail.com.
Fun walk SOTOSOL walk and fun run starts at 9.30am from Sotogrande International School this Saturday, May 30. Voluntary donations will go to Helping Children with Cancer charity.
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CHARITY WALK: The Butterfly Walk will take place in Alhaurin el Grande on June 5.
Walk to help survivors of domestic violence AMUSUVIG help victims of domestic violence to get back on their feet By Wendy Ann Cowham COFFEE Break for Women Inland began in 2013 as a Facebook page where women could connect and get to know each other. It quickly became a group that met monthly to network, support each other and of course relax and chat. In January the founding members of another association, AMUSUVIG (Asocia-
cion de Mujeres Supervivientes de la Violencia de Genero) who were themselves survivors of domestic violence, came to the Coffee Break for Women Inland (CBFWI) to tell about their work in Malaga. CBFWI heard that AMUSUVIG help women to get temporary accommodation, food and other essential items to get them back on their feet. They also accompany the women to official offices where they
need to make reports and an application for an injunction against their abuser. In order to raise awareness of AMUSUVIG, the Caminata De Mariposa or Butterfly Walk will take place in Alhaurin El Grande on June 5 starting at the feria ground. Come with friends and bring the family! The idea is to wear white with purple accessories, head band, pin on butterflies, tutus, whatever rocks your boat!!!
Facebook page: Coffee Break for Women Inland / Facebook Event page: Caminata De Mariposa Registered charity Amusuvig. CIF: G - 93248508 / Asociation de Mujeres Supervivientes de la Violencia de Genero
FUENGIROLA’S municipal music school is offering courses for the summer, including violin, saxophone, flute, flamenco guitar, singing and dancing for both adults and children. “The school year is coming to an end and the summer is a great time to try playing a new instrument,” Culture councillor Rodrigo Romero said. Those interested in the courses have until June 30 to sign up on the first floor of the Casa de la Cultura between 5pm and 7pm. Prices range from €45 to €85 depending on the class chosen.
Spring show BONSAI Friends Association is holding a spring show at the Casa de la Cultura in Arroyo de la Miel until this Saturday, May 30.
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WORK BEGINS: Pavements are being created around the borders.
New park in progress PROVIDING a leisure area for local residents By Eleanor Hawkins WORK has started to create a new 3,500 square metre park in Villafranco del Guadalhorce. The Parque de los Fundadores is being created on grounds by Carmen Arevalo school to provide a new leisure area for local residents that will honour the first
3,500 the number of square metres of the new park being created inhabitants of the area. “At the moment work is concentrating on creating pavements around the borders
of the future park, so locals need to make sure they use the opposite side of the road for safety reasons, and the pedestrian crossing will be closed for a few days,” warned Villafranco councillor Diego Navas. Workers are also preparing electrical and water supply to the area, after which work on the park itself will begin.
Fashion show a success FOTA’S annual fashion show at La Farola was declared a great success, with 60 people attending. Fashions were supplied by Pomedoro and excellently modelled by six FOTA (Friends of the Theatre) members: Gwen, Jenny, Monica, Gaynor, Pat and Phil. The raffle was continued in aid of Cudeca and raised more than €200 on the day, bringing the total up to more than €1,000 so far.
This raffle will continue until the night of the reunion weekend concert at the Mijas auditorium where a draw will be held for 17 donated prizes, the star being a television courtesy of Michel of Euro Weekly News. Those who have not booked for the reunion weekend to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the theatre opening in 1985 are advised to do so asap. A buffet planned for Friday
June 12 is fully booked already, tickets are selling fast for the concert on Saturday 13 and a lunch on the Sunday is also almost sold out. More than 900 copies of a commemorative programme have already been sold. For details of booking call at FOTA information desk open at the Salon Varietes Theatre in Fuengirola on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 11.30am until 1.15pm.
Globe-trotting at speed! IN 1890 ‘trotting the globe’ in a mere 80 days was quite a feat and that was rather speedy! These days you can hop on a jumbo jet, down a gin and tonic and snooze away the journey, but back then you had to clamber on a real jumbo, down a few marauding bandits and keep a firm hand on the tiller of your wind-powered sledge! Well, that is what Phileas Fogg had to do
- as well as rescuing a young Indian princess from death! See how he does it in ‘Around the World in 80 Days,’ the latest musical running at the Salon Varietes until May 31. Nightly 8pm, Sunday 7pm. Call at the Box office: 952 474 542 or book your tickets via the internet: www.salonvarietestheatre.com
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Boulevard receives an important award REFLECTS the work done to make San Pedro a more pleasant place to live in and visit
SAN PEDRO BOULEVARD: Includes gardens, ponds, bike paths and playgrounds. By Eleanor Hawkins THE recently completed San Pedro Alcantara Boulevard has received an important Alhambra Prize from the Spanish Public Parks and Gardens Association. The 55,000-square-metre boulevard includes gardens, ponds, bike paths, an amphitheatre for concerts, playgrounds
55,000 square metres of ground are covered by the prize-winning boulevard and a 300 metre long, 150-tonne metallic bridge to connect the two sides of the town.
A plea for help THE Malaga Animal and Plant Protection Society has sent out a plea for help to feed the 900 dogs currently housed at the charity’s La Virreina refuge. Donations of dog food were gratefully received at the Carrefour in Malaga City’s La Rosaleda shopping centre at the weekend, and a fundraising event is planned at the refuge, at Camino de las Erizas 4, Malaga, for Sunday May 31. Charity leader, Carmen Manzano said she was confident people would help out as they have done in the past, when the refuge has needed to send out an SOS and explained that all donations will be gratefully accepted as the refuge, which was built for 300 abandoned animals, is currently caring for more than three times that amount, and is struggling to keep up. “The dogs and cats need to be strong to avoid falling ill, and they need feeding to stay strong,” Manzano said. The charity leader said children’s activities, stands selling clothes, jewellery and crafts and a vegetarian paella are just some of the things planned for the day. “It’s a chance to raise awareness and allow people to see how the animals are cared for and what the charities in the province do,” Manzano explained.
Six children’s games areas and playgrounds cover a total of 3,200 square metres and include adapted equipment for the disabled. Councillor Eloy Ortega explained that the award was the most important received by the town for public spaces and reflected the council’s work to make San Pedro a more pleasant place to live in and visit.
Time running out for summer applications FUENGIROLA Council will be accepting applications for summer school places and grants until May 30. Education councillor, Carmen Diaz, wished to remind parents that time was running out to apply for places, and financial help for the Municipal Summer School, which will be held in July and August at three local schools. Last year 250 children attended the summer schools, and 113 families were given grants to help cover the costs. Those wishing to apply can collect forms from the town hall and Social Services offices. Provisional lists of those awarded places and grants will
be published on June 5, on the announcement boards at the Social Services building on Calle Blanca Paloma and at the town hall. From June 5 to 14, payment and queries can be made, and on June 22, the final list will be presented. The summer schools will be held at El Tejar, Santa Amalia and Valdecrin from July 1 to August 31 from 9am to 2pm. To join, children must be registered in Fuengirola, under the age of 12, have been to school during the 2013/2014 academic year or due to start school this September, as long as they are out of nappies. The price is €121.70 per child, per month.
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Costa Tropical trumpets big jazz festival to be held in July FAMOUS artists will be in Almuñecar for this important festival
HONOURED: Brazilian pianist singer and songwriter Eliane Elias.
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THE 18TH edition of the Costa Tropical’s International Jazz Festival will be held in Almuñecar between July 18 and 23. This year’s event will be focusing on the contribution of women to the jazz genre. The event was announced by Culture councillor Jose Torrente together with Institutional Relations councillor Maria del Mar Medina, who also said that the festival would honour the Brazilian pianist, singer and songwriter Eliane Elias with the Almuñecar City Medal. She will be the first woman to receive the prestigious title. Elias will present her latest album entitled Made in Brazil (Blue Note) in the town on July 18. The event is being organised by Granada Provincial Council and Almuñecar Council, at a total cost of €160,000. “We can be proud of the event Jazz en la Costa as it is one of the most important jazz festivals in the south of Europe,” said Medina. Tickets and further information can be found at www.jazzgranada.es.
THREE people sustained injuries after being involved in an accident between a bike and a motorbike on the main Escorca road. Two of them are a 55-year-old woman and a 49-year-old man from Germany.
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MURCIA’S Cathedral museum is opening the tower to visitors at night every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday during the summer. Entry costs €6.
LA NUCIA Sports Centre is to host the 4th Female Football Alexandra Fernandez Campus from June 29 to July 3, accepting players from age six upward. Places may be reserved via www.campusruby23.com.
THREE minors, aged 15 and 16 years old, were caught by Local Police in Velez-Malaga after reportedly breaking the rear-view mirrors of up to 30 vehicles, which ware parked in the town centre on Thursday (May 21).
AN Adra businessman was accused of selling work contracts to three African immigrants hoping to legalise their situation. They paid him €2,300 before police investigations revealed that the company did not exist.
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ALMUÑECAR Council has improved several dangerous stretches around the Rio Seco road. Plans included the widening of roads and fitting a more efficient sewage system.
EACH place in underground car parks promoted by municipally-run Emisa in Almeria City cost €5,035 more than the Spanish average. Geological conditions did not justify this, critics claimed.
Crime students
Benidorm WiFi LEVANTE Beach in Benidorm is launching its ‘SmartWiFi’ project this summer, a pilot project providing free WiFi in exchange for user information useful to the city’s tourism industry.
Cocaine in cocoa
A DOZEN students from the Department of Criminal Justice at the University of Texas San Antonio (USA) visited the Commissioner of the National Police in Elche as part of an agreement with the University Miguel Hernandez.
NATIONAL Police and the tax authorities seized 160 kilograms of cocaine hidden in a shipment of cocoa in the port of Valencia on Saturday May 23.
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A MOUNTAIN biking tour across the Sierra Espuña takes place on June 9 and 16 and July 2. For details contact La Mariposa Hotel on 968 631 008.
TONI HERREROS, Gandia’s much-loved athletics coach, has passed away at the age of 58. An evening funeral Mass was held in the church of Sant Josep de Gandia.
Cycle path SANTA POLA’S bicycle lane of Avenida Santiago Bernabeu to Varadero has been completed in compliance with all security measures. Mile markers have also been added for runners.
Teulada Ballet THERE will be a festival of ballet in Teulada on Friday May 29. More than 100 students between the ages of three and 18 will perform.
TWO men were arrested in Palma for allegedly changing an abandoned restaurant into a marihuana greenhouse. Fifty plants were seized and the men have been charged with a crime against public health.
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THE death of a 61-year-old woman killed last month after being hit by a van in Mazarron has been attributed to the same Moroccan man being held in prison in connection with the death of a woman in Totana.
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Servants’ tribute THE Council of Motril honoured 14 civil servants who are about to retire on the occasion of the Saint Rita festivities. The event took place at the Casa Condesa de Torre Isabel with the delivery of commemorative plaques.
Victim tribute FORMER Head of Nerja’s Museum, Ana Maria Marquez, who was murdered by her partner in 2014, was remembered during an event last week with a book dedication on the occasion of International Museum Day.
Pretty town FRIGILIANA now boasts the official sign of inclusion in the select group of the ‘Most Beautiful Towns in Spain,’ bestowed by the association of the same name. The post was placed at the entrance roundabout to the town.
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All heart ALMERIA resident Ana Maria Roque Martinez received the 600th heart transplant performed at Cordoba’s Reina Sofia Hospital last January. She now has a heart “like a Ferrari,” she said.
Fiestas figures A ‘ROSQUILERO’ and ‘carreterillo’ sculpted in marble are depicted on the new roundabout at the entrance to Olula del Rio. The traditional fiestas personages were created by the artist Andres Garcia Ibañez.
Stay awake ALMERIA CITY is preparing for its fourth ‘Noche en blanco’ on June 5 with 70 cultural activities including music in museums and central streets as well as dramatised conducted tours.
New supermarkets GERMAN supermarket chain Aldi last week opened six new stores in Palmanova, Magaluf, Marratxi and Palma. The business now has a total of 7,000 square-metres of commercial surface in Mallorca.
Rain havoc THE rain registered in Palma last week caused long tailbacks in the area of Inca and Llevant motorways, which reached the new access of El Molinar.
Active tourism MALLORCA has been chosen by online site Trivago amongst the 10 best places in Spain to practise active tourism. Factors considered included the variety of activities offered as well as the quality of accommodation.
Baby names MARIA and Marc were the most common names chosen by Balearic parents, according to the data released by the National Statistics Institute that analysed names of the 10,530 babies born in 2013.
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Knocked out FINLAND: Punk band PKN, the first Eurovision act with learning difficulties, has been knocked out in the semi finals. The rockers vowed that this setback would not stop them following their dreams.
Passport scam SWEDEN: A Malmo court has jailed a former Migration Board worker and his accomplice for three years for accepting bribes in exchange for resident permits and passports for asylum seekers.
Helsinki losses FINLAND: Helsinki estimates it loses €60 million a year due to the shadow economy. The Tax Administration detected unusual movements in over 20 per cent of the business audits it completed.
Benefit fighters DENMARK: Jihadists are claiming unemployment benefits whilst fighting in Syria. The Danish Security and Intelligence Service said there had been 32 instances amounting to around €51,000 in payments.
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Hatton arrests in London A SUBSTANTIAL amount of valuables have been recovered NINE people, including three pensioners have been arrested in London and Kent over the multimillion pound heist at a Hatton Garden safe deposit company. Police have recovered a substantial amount of valuable property including diamonds.
Trinity closures TRINITY Leeds, the popular shopping centre, has seen many retail outlets close due to financial difficulties. Land Securities, the owners, said it offered lower rents to assist those in trouble.
Vegas footballers BOURNEMOUTH footballers who won the championship have been enjoying a well deserved break in Las Vegas. Owner Max Denim gave the players £300,000 to reward them for their outstanding season.
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BRITISH PRESS Pick a face for £20 The British public will for the first time be able to help decide which historic figure - in this case a creative one - appears on the next version of the country’s £20 note, according to Bank of England Governor Mark Carney.
Residents reported hearing five gunshots in quick succession. Police suspect a gangland connection.
Brave mum A GLASGOW mother has given birth a year after she was diagnosed with an aneurysm. Jade Cameron gave birth in the same hospital, a year to the day after her life saving operation.
Vicious attack A LIVERPOOL teenager needed 27 stitches after being slashed in the face. The 18-yearold was walking with his girlfriend when he suffered the unprovoked attack by seven teenagers.
BANK OF ENGLAND: Governor Mark Carney.
Manchester murder A MURDER enquiry has been launched after a man’s body was found beside his car in Urmston Manchester.
24-hour music in Amsterdam CLUBS must be in areas where the noise will not affect residents
Safety force DARTH VADER is being used in a campaign to alert people to wear cycle helmets. Dorothee Bar, junior transport minister said: “Wearing a helmet is part of safe cycling,” at the launch in Berlin.
Fourth cup FRANKFURT women’s football team has won their fourth champions league cup. The team had already won the championship four times before. Their striker, Celia Sasic was the top scorer.
Welcome news A MAN who left €44,000 at a Hamburg train station was overjoyed when police traced him and returned his money. It was returned to him on his 92nd birthday.
Royal tour PRINCESS MARY of Denmark has begun a tour of Germany dressed in a 70s jumpsuit. She and Prince Frederik are promoting Danish Living to strengthen trade between Germany and Denmark.
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TWO biker gangs started a fight at the Holy Ghost hospital in Longreich after visiting members at the hospital. Around 40 people were involved and police arrested three gang members.
NORWAY: Norwegian author, Karl Ove Knausgaard, has condemned Norway for its plans to open up the Arctic for oil exploration. Campaigners are suing the government saying it will worsen climate change.
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DENMARK: The country could be one of the first to abolish cash transactions. It is aimed at protecting the banks from collapse if a run on the currency starts capital flight.
AMSTERDAM music clubs will be allowed to open 24 hours a day after Mayor Eberhard van der Laan approved new legislation. Permitted clubs must be in areas where noise pollution will not affect residents.
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NORWAY: The Norwegian Academy of Sciences and Letters has awarded the Abel Prize for 2015 to American mathematicians John F Nash and Louis Nirenberg. HM King Harald gave the award.
MORE than 29 men are being prosecuted for having sex with a 16year-old prostitute in Valkenburg, Limburg. Two suspects have committed suicide and the Public Prosecutor said the investigation was still ongoing.
DUTCH PRESS Four year scam A ROTTERDAM court sentenced a man accused of running a welfare benefits scam to four years. The scheme involved Bulgarian men in the Netherlands who claimed benefits they were not permitted to receive.
No deal AFC AJAX is not allowing their goalkeeper, Jasper Cillessen to be sold to Manchester United. Ajax Director Marc Overmars said he was not for sale, not even for €25 million.
Narcotics chemicals POLICE seized 50,000 litres of chemicals and tens of thousands of Euros at locations in Roosendaal and Oudenbosch. They said the chemicals would have been used in the synthesis of narcotics.
Sweet theft A ROBBER in Dortmund entered a sweet shop armed with a gun and demanded money. When faced with the owner wielding lollipops he fled. He was later arrested.
Hesse shooting A PENSIONER was shot by police in Hesse when he refused to be admitted to a secure unit. After threatening the police with a firearm he was fatally shot outside his home.
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BRIDGE is expected to completed by 2018
KERCH STRAIT: Work on bridge has started. A BRIDGE that will link Crimea to Krasnodar through the Kerch strait is under construction. It is expected to be finished in 2018.
Chechen fugitive A CHECHEN law enforcement officer, Ruslan Geremeyev, who was implicated in the murder of Boris Nemtsov has fled the country. Moscow prosecutors suspect he is in Turkey or Dubai.
Network fines RUSSIA’S media watchdog has threatened Google, Twitter and Facebook with fines unless the companies ban media deemed to be extremist. Alexander Zharov, head of Roskomnadzor, accused the companies of lawless actions.
Plant discovery AN INQUEST has revealed that a rare Chinese plant was found in the stomach of wealthy Russian businessman Alexander Perepilichny who died suddenly in London three years ago.
Free coffee A COFFEE shop in Murmansk has defied all expectations and is thriving. New York Coffee offers free drinks and a welcoming ambience. Customers pay only for the time they stay there.
World cup THE WORLD CUP 2018 stadiums in Nizhniy Novgorod and Kaliningrad will be ready ahead of schedule, a Russian minister claimed. Following the World Cup the stadiums will be transformed into multicultural centres.
Mountain opera A RUSSIAN conductor is shunning the limelight and recording Mozart operas in Perm in the Ural mountains. Teodor Currentzis has been known to perform for over 14 hours at a time.
Gas line GAZPROM, the Russian energy company intends to lay over 50km of gas pipes in Siberia over the next two years. It is part of the Siberian-China gas pipeline.
Total production FRENCH company Total has started gas production at its Termokarstovoye plant in Siberia. It is part of Total’s collaboration with Russian company Novatek. It is the fourth project for the companies. COFFEE: Offered free.
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Pay is less than minimum wage By Jason Bailey THE MINIMUM wage in Spain is €9,034 per year, or €646 per month. However, it is clear that many workers are receiving far less than the legal minimum. Security staff who look after the Pompidou Centre in Malaga only earn €3.95 an hour which translates to €467 per month. The average wage in Malaga has dropped by 6 per cent be-
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€646 is the minimum wage per month in Spain tween 2008 and 2013 and it is in part due to contracts offered to new employees.
Traditionally new contracts would offer the potential employee a better pay grade than those already employed, thereby attracting them to the position with better remuneration. In the harsh days of economic uncertainty, coupled with the Spanish social security system, which pays out pro rata to contributions paid in, new em-
IT would be wonderful to enjoy success without seeing envy in the eyes of those around you. Marilyn Monroe
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Jobs at IKEA in Alfafar IKEA management has reported that it has opened the selection process to recruit 120 people to join the workforce at its Alfafar store in Valencia. SELF-EMPLOYED: The Spanish system is complicated.
Is it right for you? SELF-EMPLOYMENT in Spain is a most taxing affair. The Spanish system is complicated and has tiers of taxation depending on the period of time you are autonomo. The irony is that dealing with Spanish self-employment bureaucracy is sometimes the only way for workers in Spain to make a living wage. Unlike Britain, where the self-employed can deliver their tax returns online it is highly advisable to employ a gestor to finalise your yearly accounts.
The incremental rise in payments towards the social security costs, €50 for the first six months and then an increase in payments every six months, along with standard income tax and IVA (VAT), where applicable, seems to be a system designed to deter people from entering the system. With Spain on the brink of a financial recovery maybe it is time that they adjusted the system to encourage rather than discourage people to pay into the system.
Heavy fines SIX people who took part in a peaceful demonstration against a new gagging law within the ‘Public Safety Act’ on February 19 have each been fined between €300 and €6,000.
Payback time SPAIN is to pay back €2.5 billion in bailout loans which it received from the European Union in 2012 to prop up the country’s banks. The money will be handed back to the Europe an U nion in J uly ac cording to the Economy Ministry.
Property bargains to be had BANKIA is selling off its entire portfolio of residential and commercial properties. Many of these were acquired through foreclosures, others were purchased when the property market was considered to be worth speculation. Bankia wishes to sell as one complete package, but on the advice of Credit Suisse
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will probably have to divide the portfolio into manageable units. Either way it will mean that there should be a glut of properties on the market, with many priced for a quick sale. This will strengthen the Spanish property market which grew from €4.9 billion in 2013 to €17.8 billion in 2014.
ployees can find themselves being paid 30 per cent less than those already in the same positions. The situation has been made worse by the different types of contracts offered. Short-term positions, self-employed contracts with no security and employment offered by companies who subcontract the jobs from main companies do create employment but at what cost?
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Spanish rich getting richer IN a report entitled ‘Why less inequality benefits everyone,’ the OECD (Organisation for Economic Cooperation Development) states: “The gap between the rich and the poor in Spain is at its widest since data collation began 30 years ago.” For Spain, the broad contrasts in well-being between rich and poor were exacerbated by the economic crisis due to tax adjustments and welfare cuts. The hardest years of the crisis are acknowledged as 2007 -2011.
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Sterling on the bounce again STERLING appears to have entered a somewhat bumpy trading range against the Euro and currently offers 14 per cent more purchasing power than a year ago, this gain increasing to 23 per cent compared to two summers ago. With this extra purchasing power and as Spain starts to see green recovery shoots, the numbers of British retirees choosing Spain is likely to increase. When making the big move buying a property is often the priority, while tax and financial planning considerations often take a back seat. While in some cases this may not matter, in the vast majority of cases tax and financial planning before leaving the UK can add significantly to your long-term financial security. Failure to plan, on the other hand, may well reduce your long-term standard of living. Even when financial planning is prioritised, the conundrum many face is finding an adviser in the UK who is well versed in identifying tax planning opportunities before the move and is able to integrate them into a plan which will minimise tax on arrival in Spain. The second aspect is identifying a firm who will continue to provide ongoing advice and support in Spain to
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support to clients in Spain for many years and having opened an office on the Costa del Sol now provide an enhanced capacity in Spain. When seeking financial planning advice, ideally before you move, it is important to understand that most advisers in Spain operate to a very different standard compared to UK advisers. In the UK advisers are required to be fully transparent in all dealings and commission is no longer taken when arranging financial products. In Spain commission paid by insurance companies for products sold is still the primary source of financial adviser remuneration, with investor protection and disclosure rights being generally weaker. No specialist financial advisers active in Spain have advised expatriates for as long as The Fry Group. Our long history of providing quality advice continues with our guarantee of UK advisory and disclosure standards being applied to all clients dealing in Spain. Why not find out what makes us refreshingly different? If you would like further information contact Mark Davies mark.davies@thefrygroup.co.uk or telephone 952 768 450.
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Dare yourself to spend money only on the essentials. This is where steely willpower comes in.
Jane Plunkett A look at finance for females jane.plunkett@euroweeklynews.com
FORGET ‘Operation Bikini’, how about going on a spending diet this summer? Aren’t you just envious of those people that manage to save money every month? They tuck some money away and sit back and watch it build up into a nice little nest egg. What a nice and secure feeling that must be to have a financial cushion to fall onto if times get hard. Saving is a challenging task, but it is something that everyone should be aiming to do. Half-hearted efforts are never enough and we always fail to save anything. So in order to
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get saving - it is time to get brutal! How about putting away half your income? Living on half your salary is not impossible, but yes, it is a daunting thought. But it can be accomplished with a lot of willpower, determination and some major sacrifices. Apart from anything else, it’s just plain smart to save half of your income. Even if you can’t save half, you should aim to get as close to it as possible. A rainy day due to un-
employment, illness, car problems or legal issues, could be just around the corner. And living on half your income prepares you to live on less while saving more for that rainy day. To get started, think of the next 30 days as a study of your spending patterns. Take note of necessary purchases and bills and any flippant or impulsive buys. This will give you insight into exactly where your money goes. Then the challenge! Dare yourself to spend money only on the essentials. This is where steely willpower comes in. Can you limit yourself to only the essentials? Or will daily treats, lunches out or pretty clothes get the better of your intentions? Think of it like a challenge. It’ll be extremely tough at first, but if you manage to stick with it, then your bank account will thank you.
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‘The Way Insurance Should Be’ is the motto at Abbeygate and their high standards of customer care forms the basis of a great business. The company has a clear vision on what is required to maintain its clients’ expectations and continue to grow. But more importantly every member of the Abbeygate team understands that the customer comes first. Abbeygate offer the expat community in Spain top quality service, not only in their preferred language but in a fashion that they are used to. Abbeygate clients have said “that being able to arrange their Insurance policies in English is fantastic. What we really liked is that we are speaking to expats who fully understand our needs and concerns.” It is easy to see why that is well received. Managing Director Peter Sheppard said: “Our unique selling points are, our exclusive products, but in truth the real difference we offer is our staff, who not only understand the needs of the expat, but also care to give a friendly professional service. All members of our staff are expatriates themselves, they know the problems people have and understand our customers, whatever the circumstances may be.” He went on to say: “My greatest asset is our staff.” In dealing with Abbeygate you can be sure that you are dealing with a professional company that has, for a long time, taken its responsibilities to customers very seriously. Even before the days of compulsory regulation to protect general insurance customers, Abbeygate signed up to the customer protection standards that were offered through being voluntary members of both the General Insurance Standards Council (GISC) and the Insurance Brokers Registration Council (IBRC). Abbeygate are not only famous for their friendly efficient service but also renowned for being very competitive. On average they save their clients a massive 120 Euros compared to the standard rate of competitors. Moreover at your renewal date you can expect a similarly competitive quote. Abbeygate clients say “my last insurer quoted me a lot then kept calling me reducing their price. In the end I agreed, but was horrified at renewal when I was quoted really high again, almost double. But at Abbeygate I know I don’t need to shop around every year, they always get me a great deal first time of asking. I feel much happier with Abbeygate.”
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The Abbeygate team The Abbeygate team has been carefully assembled to give the best possible service. All of the staff take part in a registered training programme which can lead to professional qualifications. Training is an integral part of our general business practice, with continual professional
development programmes and group training on product or industry developments. Abbeygate is committed to high standards of friendly advice. Managing Director Peter Sheppard said: “The people we employ genuinely care about our clients. They want to help people in what can be stressful times.”
Originally set up in Herefordshire in 1982 Abbeygate has grown steadily through the years and now has a presence throughout Europe. The company opened in Spain security, but small enough to react in 2003 with an office in to outside forces like the Sotogrande. Since then, economy.” it has continued An Using the same expanding, until it opportunity to business model and now has 55,000 philosophy, customers in this grow rather Abbeygate opened an country. than an office in Cyprus in Abbeygate is the excuse to fail 2006 and Portugal in leading, and biggest, 2010. independent insurance Then in 2013 the company brokers for expats in Spain. opened its flagship European Managing Director Peter headquarters in Estepona, Sheppard said: “We are big Malaga. enough to offer a top service and
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Now Abbeygate is looking to expand in the Costa Blanca area. Peter said: “We want to repeat on the Costa Blanca what we have achieved in Portugal and Cyprus. We are looking for bigger and more highly visible premises.” Their Iberian Head Office near Estepona, occupying their own building of some 1,100 square metres, is the centre of excellence where expert staff ensure their clients get the best service. He added: “Through the recession we have employed more people each year. Everyone at Abbeygate has tried harder in the tougher times, seeing it as an opportunity to grow rather than an excuse to fail.”
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By Jo Harvie
GROWING OPTIMISM: Property agents in Spain more confident than a year ago. sterling as the main reason for their brighter outlook, while 26 per cent of the native agents put their increased
confidence down to their own harder marketing and advertising efforts. The four provinces where Kyero
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Home sales register a rise but prices fall in March YEAR-ON YEAR comparison shows ‘stabilisation’ THE Spanish property market continues along its bumpy recovery route, as new figures from the General Council of Notaries say home sales leapt an encouraging 12.3 per cent in March, compared to the numbers for March 2014. But at the same time, house prices dropped by 7.5 per cent. The increase in the number of sales is driven by the secondhand home market. The number of flats sold increased by
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Survey finds brighter outlook amongst agents THERE’S a growing optimism amongst property agents in Spain, according to a new survey by portal, Kyero. Their Spanish Property Market Confidence Index for the first quarter of 2015 found 71 per cent of agents reporting they felt more confident about the sector than they did a year ago. The survey did, however, pick up a divide in outlook between Englishspeaking and Spanish agents, with the English speakers more likely to feel more confident. They were also much more likely than the Spanish speakers to report increasing property prices. Thirty per cent of the Englishspeaking estate agents gave stronger
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11.3 per cent in overall this March, but broken down the figures show a 19.8 per cent rise in sales of second-hand flats, while the rate of sales of newly built flats crashed by 32.6 per cent. Prices fell across the board, in both resale and new build sectors, and for both flats and houses. The average sale price per square metre for flats dropped 6.1 per cent, a 3.7 per cent fall for second-hand flats
and a 14.6 per cent drop for new flats. The average cost per square metre of a house fell by just over 10 per cent. The number of transactions involving other types of property, more than a third of which is accounted for by plots of land, rose by 6.4 per cent yearon-year, and also saw a substantial increase in prices, of 24.4 per cent. Overall, the notaries said the mixed bag of figures indicated “a stabilisation of
the Spanish real estate market.” The notaries’ figures for the number of sales appear more optimistic than the 2.1 per cent increase in March sales recently reported by Spain’s national statistics body (INE). But the two bodies draw their figures from different sources – notaries recording the number of sales signed that month, while INE counts the sales registered, which can occur months after a sale is agreed and notarised.
SPANISH construction company Fomento de Construcciones y Contratas (FCC) has posted a profit for the first three months of 2015, its first quarter in the black for two years. The company, which has projects in building, cement production, water and waste management all over the world, recorded a total consolidated revenue of €1.48 billion in Quarter One of 2015, not much greater than the €1.44 billion for the same period in 2014. However, this year that’s translated into a €6.2 million net income, as opposed to a €31 million loss last year.
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Maximising interior living space with glass systems INCREASING your internal living area will increase the value of your property John Graham The property expert IN previous articles, I have talked to you about upgrading your windows to increase the value of your home, reduce energy bills and reduce your carbon footprint. This week we continue with this theme and talk about increasing the value of your home by maximising your interior living space with glass systems. As I have mentioned in my previous articles, the value of your home’s interior square metre space is more valuable than your exterior square metres such as balconies and terraces. By converting your balcony and
LET IN THE LIGHT: Glass systems increase interior value. terraces into interior living space you will immediately increase the value of your home. In addition, you will also save on your energy bills, reduce your carbon footprint and enjoy the comfort of the extra interior living
space all year round. Glazed-in balconies have been around for many years but most of the modern glass systems available today are superior in quality and design. I arrange many installations for
my clients and there are several glass systems and types of glass you can choose from, including frameless glass screens and partition styles, sound-proofing glass, self-cleaning glass and heat resistant glass, etc. You should ask for a written guarantee on the system and on the installation. You could also upgrade your balcony and terrace balustrades by replacing traditional metal or concrete balustrades with a modern glass balustrade system. This will increase the amount of natural light coming into your room, improve the views from your room and give your home a modern look. If your terrace or balcony does not have a roof you can also fit a retractable or fixed glass roof.
Before carrying out any installation of glass systems to your apartment or town house, apply for written permission from the community president/administrator. Also check that your design conforms to the community’s standard design and only start work after you have received permission in writing. If you have followed my tip, you can sit back and enjoy your extra interior space knowing you have increased the value of your home and also reduced your carbon footprint. For further information regarding glass systems which I approve, please contact me for advice. John Graham FGIS 020 32 900 983/+34 657 337 477 gk.ipad@me.com
Want to live in a convent? INVESTORS from abroad show the most interest By Eleanor Hawkins CONVENTS, churches, monasteries, manor houses, castles, palaces and Galician country houses can all be found in a distinguished niche of the Spanish property market. Investors from abroad show the most interest in these jewels, which have seen an unusual increase in demand over the last four years. Although in the past Britons and the Swiss were the people that tended to look for this type of property, Spanish businessowners are now joining in the hunt for something special, Elvira Fafian from webaldeas abandonadas.com specialist agency has explained. Yet the unique property market is still dominated by
17th century churches can also be found on the market buyers from abroad, especially from Russia and Eastern Europe, who are currently on the lookout for something special near the sea. “Over the last few months we’ve seen more interest from British, French, Swiss, Austrian and German buyers,” said Tom Maidment from Lucas Fox Costa Brava agency. “Yet they all have one thing in common: they’re looking for a unique piece of property with a story. The price is not at the top of the priority list, location and history come first,” Fafian added.
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Castillo de Castilnovo, a piece of history for the taking.
The good news for buyers is that recent financial circumstances mean more of these properties are coming onto the market than before as owners find they need money or want rid of places they’ve inherited. Although the amount of
time they stay on the market can vary, some buildings have been sold in just one day. Anything from classic 17th century churches to historical castles can be found on the market, with prices ranging from as little as €20,000 for a two-house hamlet in Asturias
up to €40 million for an entire village on a 40-hectare plot of land. Stunning buildings recently seen on the market include: Santo Domingo Church in Huete, a gothic-Elizabethan church designed by a monk which was seen for sale at €600,000; Trinidad Convent in Cuellar, a converted 16th century convent in the
Segovia area which boasts the founders’ tombstones and amazing ceilings, for €1,200,000; a converted rectory in Girona currently used as a country hotel, complete with a romantic shrine and castle remains for just €3.5 million; or a 5,457-squaremetre castle in Castilnovo, Segovia, which once belonged to the Spanish Catholic Monarchs Ferdinand and Isabel, for €15 million.
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Irish get it right on gay marriage Cordon Press
THE majority have accepted their gay community as complete equals in every respect LEAPY LEE SAYS IT
OTHERS THINK IT I FOR one was delighted by the Irish vote to sanction gay marriage. Having married two Irish ladies, I have been deeply involved with Irish traditions since falling in love with the colleen, who later became my first wife, when I was just 15. My first visit to the ‘auld country’ was back in 1955. At that time, any suggestion of gay marriage would have resulted in deportation or an escort to the local lunatic asylum. Catholicism ruled the country in a grip of steel. No one missed Mass on a Sunday morning or, in some areas, on any other morning. The priests were all powerful and virtually untouchable. Of course, we now know that the fact that they were unable to marry didn’t disturb many of them at all. The priesthood attracted gay men in droves. Unfortunately, it also attracted paedophiles and we all know the later scandals and revelations that emerged with the widespread child abuse practices,
RESOUNDING VICTORY: 62.06 per cent voted in favour. In 1955 any suggestion of gay marriage would have resulted in deportation or an escort to the local lunatic asylum
which ultimately brought an apology from the Pope himself. The local populace were shaken to the core and indeed disbelieving, when all this scandal came to light, but in true Irish tradition have soldiered on and, despite of (or perhaps be-
cause of) their deep religious beliefs, have now accepted their gay community as complete equals in every respect. Well, all power to ye and may your minds continue to be as broad as your very capable shoulders. Despite all this, however, I must confess I still find myself a little uncomfortable with same-sex couples having children. I know, I know, what sort of hypocrisy is that? It’s just that I have experienced a number of gay friends who have brought up children. Irrespective of the love they have undoubtedly felt for their offspring, because of the sheer nature of the situation, many of the children have become confused, attempted suicide or turned to drugs. I’m just not sure same-sex parents give children the strongest of starts in life. I’d be interested in your views, but please don’t hit me with the children of gay millionaires, I’m talking about the ordinary family who live down the street. Those who don’t have the opportunity to substitute Mum and Dad with a life of privilege. I await the slings and arrows. Keep the faith, Love Leapy, Leapylee2002@gmail.com www.leapylee.co.uk
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EU plan for migrant quotas hits rocks: another doomed quick fix? Nora Johnson
Breaking Views Nora is the author of popular psychological suspense and crime thrillers and a freelance journalist. To comment on any of the issues raised in her column, go to www.euroweeklynews.com/3.0.15/nora-johnson
WITH net migration to the UK at its highest level in a decade, an EU plan to spread migrants throughout the continent using a quota system for their resettlement appears near to collapse with its rejection by numerous EU countries. And my response to this latest doomed quick fix dreamed up by the EU? Well, it’s a word that rhymes with “bucket”! Love her or loathe her, British Home Secretary Theresa May rightly opposed the scheme. Everything should be done, she said, to rescue those at risk at sea, but taking them to a European port, thereby creating a ‘pull-factor,’ would certainly encourage many more to attempt the trip, thereby benefiting those who ruthlessly exploit them for financial gain. I find myself split between compas-
RISK AT SEA: Migration at highest level in a decade.
The only lasting solution is to bring stability to those countries through economic development and conflict resolution.
sion for these individuals and the conclusion that a combination of rumour, internet and the media about the EU’s ready largesse, open borders and helpful rescue crews are fuelling this escalating migration to Europe and making it irresistibly attractive to thousands of people. If the message being sent back was that migrants paying to enter Europe
illegally are wasting their time and money, both the demand and the business of the people-smugglers meeting it would evaporate. We need to separate those truly escaping from danger from those escaping poverty. The only lasting solution is to bring stability to these countries through economic development and conflict resolution but, in the late great Buddy
Holly’s immortal words, ‘That’ll be the day.’ People in overcrowded, poorly-maintained boats simply don’t have time to wait for things to be fixed. The future is free for us to imagine and invent. The problem which is facing us today is how to find work for the unemployed, reduce state deficits, pay for benefits and, in the UK, get the NHS off life support. Otherwise, the future is bright. Or is it? What about the killings in Iraq, Libya, Syria and so on seemingly without end? What about Iran, ISIS and Russia? What about all these unskilled refugees seeking a new life in Europe? How are we supposed to cope with all these challenges when youth unemployment in Europe - 50.7 per cent here in Spain, second only to Greece at 51.2 per cent - is already at breaking point? The future could be bright but at the moment it is not. Nora Johnson’s thrillers ‘Landscape of Lies,’ ‘Retribution,’ ‘Soul Stealer,’ ‘The De Clerambault Code’ (www.nora-johnson.com) available from Amazon in paperback/eBook (€0.89; £0.79) and iBookstore. Profits to Cudeca.
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Working up nostalgic steam Colin Bird A weekly look Each week, Colin brings his slightly off-the-wall view of the world to the pages of EWN in his own irreverent style.
AS summer begins to unfold, it triggers a memory of those wonderful boyhood holidays many years ago. There’s something about a steam train journey that sparks the imagination and, if you are over 50 like me yes, I know it’s hard to believe - the very thought brings childhood memories flooding back. With modern high-speed trains, the romance has largely gone from this mode of transport but even so, travelling through countryside that would normally remain hidden to the motorist, is still a pleasant experience. It’s even more pleasant in Spain if you happen to be of a certain age, and qualified to purchase a railway Gold Card which entitles the holder to a substantial discount on all rail travel. For €6 a year, the holder can enjoy unlimited rail travel at 40 per cent discount midweek and 25 per cent at weekends. Our first such trip, was to Madrid and Toledo a few years ago when we purchased two first class tickets and such was the experience, we resolved that any travel involving more than
STEAM TRAIN: A journey that sparks the imagination.
three hours in the car, would thereafter be made by train. Low cost, great comfort and meals and drinks included you can’t wack it. And on a subsequent trip to Barcelona, two of us had to be poured off the train at Alicante station. I mean, how can you say no to a friendly steward who constantly asks if the señors would care for more brandy? It would be extremely rude - and silly, as it was all included in the price. But it’s a funny thing about the days of steam. Trains were noisy iron monsters wreathed in swirling smoke and steam, accompanied by the acrid smell of scorched grease that permeated the air at railway stations. And yet the fascination with steam locomotives is something that leaves us reminiscing about curly edged buffet sandwiches and station hoardings advertising Andrews Liver Salts and Pears Soap. Then there were those photographs on the walls of carriages, depicting exotic locations like Whitby and the Isle of Man - names that we southern kids had only glimpsed in story books. It was the dream of many a schoolboy to be a train driver one day. Devon was our annual holiday destination, and I was always disappointed if my father elected to book bus tickets. It’s a pity, but nostalgia seems increasingly to be a thing of the past.
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Mike Walsh Mike, based in Mediterranean Spain, is an international journalist, author and professional writer.
USING online media I get 9/10 for identifying an American by his take on global affairs. He thinks he has an opinion. No, he echoes the opinions of his mainstream media. The US with 1,000 bases worldwide and currently involved in several conflicts is considered peaceful; Russia said to be the threat to world peace. My acquaintance watches only BBC and ITV. Americans are influenced by 2,600 newspapers and magazines, 10,500 radio and television broadcasters and 2,400 publishers; all owned by just six corporations compromised and connected to the Washington DC political elite. Recently, 10,000 news articles and 2.5 million social me-
DAILY PAPERS: Are losing their readers. dia messages bull-horned the same word pro-Obama narrative: There was no journalist source; it was merely an opinion of Mark Arabo, an Obama intimate. Polls reveal that 77 per cent of Americans no longer trust corporate news. Fox News was found to be telling the
Polls reveal that 77 per cent of Americans no longer trust corporate news.
truth only 18 per cent of the time. Corporate EU media is linked to its US counterparts. Western mainstream media has lost its relevance. Uniquely, the EWN increases readership by publishing politically incorrect opinion. Corporate media has forfeited readership trust. Germany’s
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PEOPLE: Want change.
A new future IN the aftermath of the elections on Sunday, Spain’s two major parties are coming to terms with the fact that people want change. The huge amount of local power that the conservative Popular Party won at the previous elections was seriously eroded at Sunday’s regional and municipal elections, however the socialist PSOE was unable to take advantage due to the immense support for Ciudadanos and Podemos. Therefore, over the coming weeks we are going to see pacts and coalitions being formed, deals and handshakes being done between old adversaries that have been thrust together in order to stay in power. Or at least that’s how it will seem to them. In reality, and as they will come to learn, this point in history saw the turning! Progress is a journey not a destination, where change will take time and patience. But change from a political culture that has seen four decades of the old guard’s refusal to give any ground on government policies, to one of transparent cooperation and integration of parties and their young ideas, will not happen overnight. However, it can only mean that the country will shortly be moving forward to a brighter, more transparent, integrated future.
flagship Der Spiegel now has 15 per cent fewer readers. The Daily Mail lost 25 per cent of its readership since 2010 whilst other mastheads declined by as much as 50 per cent. The emergence of foreign more relevant and trusted media is likely to aggravate mainstream media losses further. Thomas Sowell, American economist and political philosopher: “If people in the media cannot decide whether they are in the business of reporting news or manufacturing propaganda, it is all the more important that the public understand the difference and choose their news sources accordingly.” Is there a solution to a worrying phenomena that turns people against people and naNow we tion against nation? Yes, study want to both sides of everything, read hear your news. foreign media no matter how uncomfortable it makes YOUR PAPER - YOUR VOICE you. Winning weapons in - YOUR OPINION the next war will be inforwww.euroweeklynews.com mation and education.
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Social media has taken over in America to such an extreme that to get my own kids to look back a week in their history is a miracle, let alone 100 years. Steven Spielberg
in history 1907: The first Isle of Man TT race is held. 1913: The opening performance of Stravinsky’s modernist Rite of Spring ballet, now considered highly influential, was too much for its Paris audience which booed and jeered until the premiere was abandoned. 1927: The Model T Ford ceases production, the last one completed on the assembly line being number 15,007,003. 1941: A German air force raid on Dublin, despite Ireland’s neutrality in the Second World War, kills 38 people. 1953: Edmund Hillary and Sherpa Tenzing Norgay conquer Everest, becoming the first people to reach the summit of the world’s highest mountain. 1953: Queen Elizabeth II takes her coronation oath and is crowned at Westminster Abbey. The BBC cover the event live on TV. 1957: Playwrite Arthur Miller, husband of Marilyn Monroe, is convicted of contempt for refusing to reveal names of alleged ‘communist’ writers to an American congress committee. 1959: Two monkeys, Able and Baker, become the first creatures to survive a space flight, having been strapped into the nose-cone of a rocket fired 300 miles into the sky. 1961: Amnesty International is born when the Observer newspaper publishes ‘The Forgotten Prisoners’ by lawyer Peter Benenson on its front page. 1974: The Heimlich manoeuvre, the emergency response for someone choking on an object, is first published in the journal Emergency Response. 1979: Rhodesia officially ends its 90-year-old apartheid system of white-only government, and changes its name to ZimbabweRhodesia.
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I dropped out of college my junior year to do Saturday night live, and I didn’t even consult my parents. They were very supportive because they had no choice. Julia Louis-Dreyfus
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If teachers taught, why didn't preachers praught? And if a vegetarian eats vegetables, what does a humanitarian eat?
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Big Hero 6 Directed by Don Hall and Chris Williams, with voices by Scott Adsit, Ryan Potter, Daniel Henney, Damon Wayans Jnr, Genesis Rodriguez. Baymax is perhaps Disney’s most adorable character ever, a chunky, inflatable robot whose only purpose is humans’ medical care, in a nearfuture city called San Fransokyo. A tragedy means child prodigy Hiro turns to Baymax and a group of technology whizz kids for help on his quest to uncover the truth.
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Unscramble the name of a famous Roman author, naturalist and natural philosopher (three words): I HELP TENDERLY
John and Tony were in the bar, pondering over Tony’s problems. “Andrea and I want to get married,” said Tony, “but we can’t find anywhere to live.” “Why don’t you live with Andrea’s parents?” suggested John. “We can’t do that,” said Tony, “they’re living with their parents!”
Unscramble the name of a famous American singer, songwriter, record producer and occasional actress: A CREAMY HAIR
Hexagram
The purpose of the Hexagram puzzle is to place the 19 six-letter words into the 19 cells. The letters at the edges of interlocking cells MUST BE THE SAME. The letters in the words must be written CLOCKWISE. The word in cell 10 (THRONE) and one letter in four other cells are given as clues.
BRIDLE
LETTER
BRUISE
LISTEN
CLOAKS
LUNGED
CLOCKS
REARED
DEDUCT
SHEETS
DESIRE
STICKS
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STRIDE
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LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION 1 Reduce, 2 Guests, 3 Feared, 4 Treaty, 5 Rested, 6 Regard, 7 Starry, 8 Seared, 9 Treats, 10 Assert, 11 Wanted, 12 Tender, 13 Tilted, 14 Ladies, 15 Titter, 16 Dinner, 17 Prints, 18 Detail, 19 Stacks 31 May, Pablo Alboran, Singer
10-Star Quiz THE RUSSIANS HAVE A WORD FOR IT 1. In Russia and some other republics in the former USSR, what is/was the Duma? 2. In Russia, what name is given to the traditional, highly decorated urn used to boil water for tea? 3. Meaning ‘grandmother’ in Russian, what name is given to a headscarf folded diagonally and tied under the chin? 4. The name of which Russian daily newspaper, founded in 1912 and, from 1918 to 1991, the official organ of the Soviet Communist party, means ‘truth’? 5. What is the more usual name for the large greyhound-type dog sometimes called the Russian wolfhound? 6. What is the principal root-vegetable ingredient of the Russian soup called borsch? 7. What name is given to the large areas of flat unforested grasslands of Siberia? 8. What Russian name, meaning ‘set of three’, is given to a vehicle drawn by three horses abreast? 9. Which city in south-western Russia on the delta of the Volga River, has given its name to a type of fine lambskin? 10. Which Russian musical instrument of the lute family has a triangular body and three strings? 1. LOWER HOUSE OF THE FEDERAL ASSEMBLY/National PARLIAMENT, 2. SAMOVAR, 3. BABUSHKA, 4. PRAVDA, 5. BORZOI, 6. BEETROOT, 7. STEPPES, 8. TROIKA, 9. ASTRAKHAN, 10. BALALAIKA
Spanish Grammy Awardnominated singer of ‘El Beso,’ ‘Perdóname,’ and ‘Solamente Tú.’ Learned classical and flamenco guitar at a young age, he began playing at local restaurants where he was nicknamed El Blanco Moreno, The White Moreno. His debut single, ‘Solamente Tú,’ hit No: 1 on the Spanish charts its very first week of release.
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28 May, Kylie Minogue, Singer, 47 Grammy Award-winning pop star and actress who released the biggest Australian hit of the decade, ‘The Loco-Motion.’ She had a comeback in the 2000s with the No:1 single ‘Can’t Get You Out of My Head.’ She acted in several Australian soap operas as a child and gained recognition from her role in Neighbours. 29 May, LaToya Jackson, Singer, 59 Born Yvonne Jackson, the famous sister of Michael Jackson, rose to fame in the 1980s and returned in 2004 with the hits ‘Just Wanna Dance’ and ‘Free the World.” She wanted to become a lawyer and focus on business law, but pursued a career in show business like her siblings. 30 May, Steven Gerrard, Footballer, 35 Midfielder who became captain of the Liverpool Premier League club leading the team to multiple FA Cups, League Cups, Community Shields and Super Cups; named captain of the English national team in 2012. He was recruited by the Liverpool youth system as a nine-year-old, and signed with Liverpool on November 5, 1997. 1 June, Morgan Freeman, Actor, 78 Actor, director, and narrator who won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in the Clint Eastwood film Million Dollar Baby in 2005. He has also appeared in such films as The Shawshank Redemption, Glory, Bruce Almighty, The Dark Knight Trilogy, The Sum of All Fears and Dolphin Tale. 2 June, Stacy Keach, Actor, 74 Actor who starred in multiple television and film productions including the roles of Ben on the series Titus and Warden Henry Pope on FOX’s Prison Break. He is perhaps best known as Mike Hammer across multiple shows featuring the character such as Mike Hammer: Private Eye. 3 June, Suzi Quatro, Singer, 65 Leather-clad hard rock singer and bass guitarist who played with The Pleasure Seekers and Cradle. Her single ‘Stumblin’ In’ charted at No: 4 on U.S. charts. She was inspired by Elvis after his third and final performance on the Ed Sullivan Show.
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YOUR STARS CANCER (June 22 - July 23) The changes affecting you for the past few weeks continue but you are now getting better at managing their direction. Someone wanting you to take a logical action should not be allowed to push you forward. When to act will be clear to you. LEO (July 24 - August 23) Someone who has been unhelpful in the past suddenly steps forward. Could you have been wrong about them? Probably not. Keep a clear mind when with them. Saturn influences you to be more organised before a bout of indecision strikes. VIRGO (August 24 - September 23) The influence of Venus and Jupiter brings you the influence and status that you deserve. It's not that you haven't worked towards it but now you start to see the benefits. There is an urge to improve your appearance and surroundings to fit in with the 'new you'. LIBRA (September 24 - October 23) During the past few weeks you may have gained a different perspective on life. Your need for a close attachment and harmony in your life should not be underestimated or denied in the name of practicality. SCORPIO (October 24 - November 22) To be truly happy you need to build on your
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Energy levels go up and down and you seek to ration yours by not going all-out physically. It is still possible to be quite dynamic while planning. Indeed, your clear vision impresses a colleague. If you are due for promotion then some good news is likely. Blow your own trumpet rather than wait for others to do it for you. partnerships. Keep these in balance and everything else will fall into place. Life has taught you some rather harsh lessons recently. The upshot of that is you now feel more in control and more secure. SAGITTARIUS (November 23 - December 21) There is an all-consuming need to see some reward for all your efforts. There will be those who will tell you that you need to push harder for success. Perhaps you need to be with more like-minded people. Certainly being with the wrong colleagues can bring your spirits down. CAPRICORN (December 22 - January 20) When needed you are sure to be positive this week. On a project, 'striking while the iron is hot' springs to mind. There is much fun to hand but it must be 'work first' at the moment. Some opportunities do not come twice and you need to be aware of them when they present themselves. Spend some quality time with your loved ones.
AQUARIUS (January 21 - February 19) You are in a romantic mood but something is missing from the picture. Its not that you’re feeling the need to have more than one string to your bow, it is more that you are tired of using the same old arrows. So, what is out there to fire your imagination? Something really new will not miss the mark with you. PISCES (February 20 - March 20) This is a brilliant week for money and business. Mars is influencing you to be more up-front and practical in your approach. You may feel changes coming on that you would rather deny. Burying your head in the sand is not an option. Take the bull by the horns and you could be surprised at your success. ARIES (March 21 - April 20) You will see the lighter side of life this week when you discover that someone is holding a torch for you. You are flattered and vaguely interested. Your combination of intelligence and humour make you a delightful companion. TAURUS (April 21 - May 21) There is much to be tackled this week, but you are wary of making full-on decisions. Taking things one step at a time is the best policy because it gives you space to consider the options. There is a restlessness about you that is hard to pinpoint. Perhaps you are feeling positive but have to hold fire because of others.
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 B) and there must be AT LEAST ONE NINE LETTER WORD. Plurals, vulgarities or proper nouns are not allowed.
TARGET: Average: 10 Good: 13 Very good: 18 Excellent: 22
LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION agar alga gait gala gall gaol gill gilt girl giro girt goal goat grit grot raga toga trig agora algal argal argot gator gloat goral grail grill griot groat largo logia taiga argali latigo gorilla otalgia ALLIGATOR
SOUND OF THE WEEK The Pitch Perfect 2 soundtrack Artist: Various Released: May, 15. By Universal Music The Pitch Perfect 2 soundtrack sings out at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 albums chart, as the set debuts atop the list. The album, which was released on May 12 through Universal Music Enterprises, moved 107,000 units in the week ending May 17, according to Nielsen Music.
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Cryptic
Across: 1 Saturate, 5 Cart, 9 Air base, 10 Earls, 11 Exams, 12 Emulate, 13 Sweets, 15 Depths, 18 Resorts, 20 Scent, 22 Adage, 23 Traders, 24 Sees, 25 Realists.
Across 1 Miss the French boat (4) 3 Sleet cut from icebergs, for example (8) 9 Yes, sort out levels (7) 10 Romanian without Ron causes hysteria (5) 11 Additional non-speaking role (5) 12 One who has to sample various treats (6) 14 Endless oriental holiday in spring (6) 16 Cancel permit to be in the Scottish river (6) 19 Mark makes beer, I hear (6) 21 Runner defeated in close race (5) 24 A poem about baby's first home (5) 25 Bo backed part of a play that's indecent (7) 26 Designing a dress, it is a catastrophe (8) 27 Reportedly spent thoughtlessly, feeling gloomy (4) Down 1 Paid attention to the dense lit characters (8) 2 Look for Tonto's Mount (5) 4 Some adders at zoo are phoney (6) 5 Clocks what ‘X’ stands for (5)
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Down: 1 Stare, 2 Terrace, 3 Rears, 4 Themes, 6 Aorta, 7 Testers, 8 Refuse, 13 Surpass, 14 Turret, 16 Theseus, 17 Tsetse, 19 Stage, 20 Snail, 21 Tasks.
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6 Some academic once denied a grant (7) 7 Hit friend's back (4) 8 To threaten people takes an expert (6) 13 Dog with no tail - get back! (8) 15 Dangerous boat incorporating Her
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Majesty's unpaid debt (7) 17 Silent builders sign up (6) 18 Far-off sort of meteor (6) 20 Thoughts about Sadie (5) 22 A short period of enchantment (5) 23 Ring for the musicians (4)
Each number in the Code Breaker grid represents a different letter of the alphabet. In this week’s puzzle, 7 represents L and 11 represents Z, so fill in L every time the figure 7 appears and Z every time the figure 11 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.
Across 1 Consecrated (6) 3 Most up-to-date (6) 8 Extreme greed for material wealth (7) 10 Soiled or discoloured appearance (5) 11 Expenses (5) 12 Daybreak (7) 13 Building occupied by a community of monks or nuns (5) 15 Military trainee (5) 20 White ant (7) 22 Shin bone (5) 24 Visual representation (5) 25 Odd (7) 26 Unattached (6) 27 Not being in a specified place (6)
Down 1 By no means plentiful (6) 2 Coarse, boorish (5) 4 Malicious burning to destroy property (5) 5 Deliberately vague or ambiguous (7) 6 Soft, delicate, fragile (6) 7 Dirty and disorderly (5) 9 Important topic or problem for debate or discussion (5) 14 Advantageous purchase (7) 16 Make different (5) 17 Philosophical study of moral values and rules (6) 18 Thick, closely-spaced, compact (5) 19 Express grief verbally (6) 21 Nonpareil (5) 23 Any act of immoderate indulgence (5)
English - Spanish The clues are mixed, some clues are in Spanish and some are in English.
1 Hasty, 4 Happy, 9 Private, 10 Arena, 11 Teeth, 12 Utensil, 14 Easy, 16 Squab, 18 Puppy, 21 Leek, 24 Chamber, 26 Upset, 28 Petal, 29 Steward, 30 Brief, 31 Defer. Down: 2 Arise, 3 Trachea, 5 Aware, 6 Press-up, 7 Venus, 8 Eagle, 9 Pity, 13 Type, 15 Able, 17 Quarter, 19 Ukulele, 20 Scope, 22 Erase, 23 Stud. 25 Bulge, 27 Stale.
ENGLISHSPANISH Across: 1 South-east, 7 Isles, 9 Agria, 10 Edad, 11 Noveno, 13 Suave, 14 Aisle, 15 Corazones. Down: 2 Test, 3 Enamorado, 4 Streets, 5 Disease, 6 Cajones, 8 Llamado, 12 Ceja.
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Across 1 To feel (touch) (5) 4 Arches (5) 7/5 Huevera (3,3) 8 Always (7) 9 To pray (say prayers) (4) 10 Bandeja (para servir, en nevera) (4) 14 Capitán (7) 16 Wave (in sea, lake) (3) 17 Opaque (5) 18 Pala (para cavar) (5)
Down 1 Dedos del pie (4) 2 Puro (5) 3 Cold (infection) (9) 4 Olives (9) 5 See 7 Across 6 Semilla (4) 11 Now (at this time, immediately) (5) 12 Eight (4) 13 Coffee (4) 15 Guisante (3)
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Sixty-two songs have won the Eurovision Song Contest since its debut in 1956. See your favourites below. 1. Euphoria The most downloaded Eurovision winner is: Loreen, Sweden’s 2012 entry. The song performed by Swedish recording artist and songwriter Loreen, was released as the third single from her debut studio album Heal (2012). The song was written by Thomas G, Peter Boström, and produced by SeventyEight. The song won the competition with a total of 372 points, and stayed on the number one spot in the Swedish charts for six weeks, being certified nine times Platinum, and selling 360,000 copies. 2. Waterloo Written and performed by ABBA in 1974, the winning entry went to Sweden. The single became their first No. 1 hit in several countries, and reached the US Top 10, went on to sell nearly six million copies making it one of the best-selling singles of all time. "Waterloo’ is the quintessential Eurovision song, according to Dr Harry Witchel, music expert at the University of Bristol. At the 50th anniversary celebration of the Eurovision Song Contest in 2005, it was chosen as the best song in the competition’s history. 3. Fairytale In 2009, Alexander Rybak took Norway’s entry to the winner’s podium. The song was written and composed by the Norwegian violinist/singer Alexander Rybak, and was the first single from Rybak’s debut album Fairytales. Performed in Moscow, Russia, Alex’s song won with 387 points. 4. Satellite Sung by Lena, the German entry won the 2010 contest held in Norway. The song written by Julie Frost, was chosen via televoting during the national Eurovision pre-selection show, becoming Germany’s fastest selling digital
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release ever. It debuted at number one in the German singles chart and has since been certified double platinum. 5. Making Your Mind Up Bucks Fizz performed the UK’s winning entry in 1981. The famous skirt-ripping UK Number-one single was released in March 1981, and was Bucks Fizz’s debut single, (The group having been formed just two months earlier.) From 2004 to 2007 the BBC used the name Making Your Mind Up for their Eurovision selection show in honour of the song. 6. Only Teardrops Emmelie de Forest had a winning performance for Denmark in 2013 with Only Teardrops. The song was written by Lise Cabble, Julia Fabrin Jakobsen and Thomas Stengaard. Held in Malmo, Sweden, and after just qualifying for a spot, The song competed in the final against 25 other songs, and finished in first place with 281 points. 7. Hard Rock Hallelujah. Performed by Lordi, it was the 2006 winning entry from Finland. The song by the Finnish hard rock band Lordi, ‘Hard
Rock Hallelujah’ was released as a single in 2006, reaching the number one spot in Finland and also peaking in the UK Top 40 at number 25. It won the contest with 292 points, and was voted as the most popular Finnish Eurovision entry in the 40 years. 8. Hold Me Now Johnny Logan wrote, sang, and won with Ireland’s 1987 entry, Hold Me Now. The song composed and performed by himself became the winner of the Song Contest he previously won with ‘What’s Another Year?’ in 1980, and would go on to write the winner of the 1992 Contest ‘Why Me?’ for Linda Martin. 9. Puppet on a String. Performed by Sandie Shaw, it was also a UK entry but in 1967. It was her 13th UK single release, where the song was a UK Singles Chart number one hit on April 27 1967, staying at the top for a total of three weeks. 10. Save All Your Kisses For Me Sung by The Brotherhood of Man, it was the UK entry in 1976. The lyrics and music were written by Tony Hiller, Lee Sheriden, and Martin Lee, the latter two being members of the band. The song became a worldwide hit, reaching No.1 in many countries, including the UK, where it became the biggest-selling song of the year.
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Play on Words GRAVITY SPIBRED
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: 32 Good: 41 Very good: 59 Excellent: 72
SCORING: 4 letters: 1 point • 5 letters: 2 points 6 letters: 3 points • 7 letters: 4 points 8 or more letters: 11 points
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LOREEN: Sang Euphoria in 2012.
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Telefonica woes are enough to try anyone’s patience HAVING returned from an extended winter vacation, we regrettably found that our excellent telecoms provider, of seven years, had been taken over by Spain’s second-worst provider, even though they are the cheapest, and instantly contacted them to cancel our contract. After various emails demanding extortionate cancellation fees, which were later withdrawn, it was agreed to terminate at the end of the month. In fact, we lost the internet before the month-end. Still no internet after three weeks, our new provider could do nothing as they were waiting for Telefonica to switch the connection; what age do we live in? It will come as no surprise that unlike any other European country which can configure your telephone connection remotely, Spain still has to send out Pedro and his donkey to flick a switch in your local exchange. Now the rub: at the end of three weeks we received a bill from Telefonica for €64 for line rental, which will be repeated again in July. Telefonica have changed the rules again. If you switch between telecom suppliers, you MUST use Telefonica’s more expensive line rental for six months, before they will release it to the new supplier. Surely this is in violation of EU rules, and free choice? At least part of Telefonica works; it took only 48 hours to grab the illicit line rental charges from my bank account, and in the end nearly four weeks to reconnect me. Beware, Spanish companies don’t like competition, and will frustrate anyone else who offers better service, instead of improving their own customer service. Name supplied, Els Poblets (Alicante)
Animal lovers? I WAS delighted to read on the EWN website that Mallorca is working towards becoming a bullfighting-free area, with cross-party support for a ban, excepting the PP.
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over, and for all those expats who voted, congratulations, whether your favoured candidate got in or not. If you didn’t vote, well you have no right to complain at whatever the council gets up to. If you take the time to vote the politicians might take the time to listen. Democracy has been a hard-won right in many countries. We should all exercise our right to vote so the sacrifices of many of our forbears were not in vain. Joan Evans, Mijas (Malaga)
Ugly roundabout
RONDA is a beautiful town to visit, but sometimes it is worth taking a walk round it to see sights like this. Andy Steele, Marbella (Malaga)
I hope other parts of Spain can follow their example. Tourists and expats have their part to play too; I’m embarrassed by the British people who claim to come from a land of animal lovers but queue up to see the slaughter in the bullring, just because it’s a ‘tradition’. It’s time to boycott this cruel practice. But then again, with foxhunting back on the political agenda at home, maybe we have no right to criticise. Anne Marie McKenna (Malaga)
Bleeding hearts I REALLY don’t see the problem with bullfights. These animals live a pampered existence and certainly would not be bred other than for fighting. When it comes down to it the only people to make a decision on whether bullfighting is allowed in Spain should be the Spanish, not
bleeding-hearted expatriates with nothing better to do than run down their adopted country. Anthony Cronin (by email)
Over the top? I DON’T often pay much attention to Leapy Lee’s contributions but his ‘sour grapes’ attack (Issue 1559) on those who protested at the election result could not go without comment. Firstly, I have to ask: on what basis did he conclude that the only people to be angry about the outcome were ‘lefties’? Given that the Tories managed to scrape in on a mere 37 per cent vote and, taking into account those who did not vote, 75 per cent of the country did not want the Tory style of government, should he be surprised that there was anger at our broken, useless system of so-called democracy? A mere 900 votes in marginal
seats determined the election outcome and, had they been cast against the Tories, they would have lost. So there is understandable anger, and the 25 per cent of turkeys who voted for Christmas are, in my opinion, completely stupid, because now they must also bite the bullet of another five years of the most disgusting reptiles ever to have slithered across the British political landscape. Finally, yes, the world is run by capitalists, and the inhumanity of the market and madness of consumer economics is driving us to extinction. So to suggest that capitalism and, by inference Tory dogma, is somehow virtuous is to raise stupidity to an art form. David Britten, La Alfoquia (Almeria)
Don’t complain THE Spanish local elections are
I AM writing to you in hope that something can be done about the ugliest roundabout in the whole of the Costa del Sol. The roundabout in question is the one that was constructed above the ‘disco tunnel’ that passes through San Pedro, Alcantara. Considering that the Costa has some of the most beautifully-decorated roundabouts, this one is an absolute eyesore and a very bad image for the surrounding area. All the local businesses and residents hate it! The tunnel underneath is no more than an off-putting (and dangerous, I may add) stroboscope of light when drivers go through. Please may we have a lovely entrance to our otherwise lovely San Pedro! Anita Lloyd, San Pedro de Alcantara (Malaga) Editor’s note: Spain does indeed have some ‘interesting’ roundabouts. Do you have a favourite, or an especially despised one?
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THE Equality Rights Group (ERG) have launched a drive of awareness for their ‘One Civil Marriage Law for All’ campaign. They have approached both the GSLP-Liberals and the GSD, to place an equal marriage law in their manifesto commitments for the upcoming elections. A ‘One marriage law for all without bias for gender or sexual orientation.’
THE Department of Employment and the Income Tax Office, in conjunction with the Information Technology & Logistics Department, has announced that all employment and income tax related forms will be able to be completed online once the new ID cards are introduced.
THE Government of Gibraltar is delighted with news from the British PM, Rt Hon David Cameron MP, that Gibraltar will be included in the franchise for the European Union Referendum. The chief Minister said: “David Cameron has been true to his word to Gibraltar, as a British part of the EU, our voice will be heard as part of the franchise for this democracy exercise.”
Governor leaving THE Governor Sir James Dutton, announced on Tuesday he is leaving before the end of his term of duty. He expects to leave Gibraltar late September. The news was revealed by the Governor and the Chief Minister Fabian Picardo, at the Convent, where Sir James said, “Liz and I have thoroughly enjoyed our time in Gibraltar. We have especially loved its people, all of whom have been so warm, welcoming and friendly. “It has been a pleasure to be a part of such a truly remarkable, progressive and talented community. I have also enjoyed a genuinely close and productive relationship with the Chief
Suspicious submarine speculation is all wrong GOVERNMENT denied there was anything of concern about its presence By Steve Walsh
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Minister and believe we have made a good team in promoting Gibraltar. Our decision has been made for purely personal and professional reasons.”
‘STORM in a teacup,’ seemed to be the message coming from the government and the MOD after last week’s visit to Gibraltar by HMS Ambush. The cautionary actions of the Captain of the Port were apparently jumped upon by the Spanish local press seeing an opportunity for a ‘nuclear reactor danger’ story, as the port issued a statement to mariners informing them of a 200m exclusion zone around
HMS AMBUSH: Visited Gibraltar last week.
the submarine while ‘hazardous material’ was handled. The Environmental Safety Group, echoing that some members of the public were concerned by the speculative reports in the Spanish media, started asking questions. The ESG said it would like to know what exactly these dangerous materials are, pointing to reports in the Spanish press that radioactive materials could be involved. The story from Spanish Diariosur, said, “The spokesman of VerdemarEcologistas en Accion in the Campo de Gibraltar, Antonio Munoz, criticised yesterday the ‘total lack of information on what type of hazardous materials’ are being moved and it requires ‘control’ by the Spanish authorities because of the ‘enormous risks’ that this operation entails for the
population in the area. Refering to submarines as “authentic floating bombs” that are an “enormous risk,” he continued in saying, he had called the Nuclear Safety Council to investigate the area with Geiger counters, and that he had alerted other authorities including the Government of Spain and the Junta de Andalucía. The Government said, “There is nothing of concern about the presence or activity of nuclear submarine HMS Ambush in Gibraltar. “The Spanish press is wrong on this subject as it usually is about matters related to Gibraltar,” adding that the UK does not need to seek anyone’s permission to bring Royal Navy vessels into the British parts of the Bay of Gibraltar. The MOD put the event into perspective when it said it, “does not comment on submarine activity.”
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Classic cars on Spanish roads EWN features some common driving questions, the answers to which are kindly provided by the Guardia Civil in Torrevieja, Costa Blanca, who set up the N332 website and Facebook page to help break down barriers. THERE are numerous classic car owners and associations in Spain and many regularly ask about the laws that refer specifically to this type of vehicle and what provisions drivers must make when on Spanish roads. The Royal Decree 1247/1995 deals with the rules for historic vehicles or classic cars, under article 10. First and foremost, unless rules are specifically in place for this type of vehicle, then classic cars are governed by the same laws and rules as normal vehicles, including the requirement of liability insurance.
Those vehicles that, on account of their age or constructive characteristics, do not have lights or indicators, are not allowed to travel between sunset and sunrise or in circumstances requiring their use. Classic and historic cars that are not able to exceed a speed of 40km per hour, should drive on the hard shoulder if practical and sufficient, or as close as possible to the right outside edge of the road. Cars that are not able to reach at least 60km per hour are not permitted to go on the motorway.
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Do we have to read Article 28? I read in your recent article on the new double taxation agreement between Spain and the UK that the new requirement to declare civil service and military pensions is not applicable until next year. However, my tax advisor assures me Have your tax advisor read Article 28. 1. II, and at the very end of the new UK-Spain tax t re a t y, h e w i l l fin d that it says various parts of the treaty will be applied to the ‘fiscal periods’ following the enactment of the treaty. Th e Ta x Tre a t y w a s signed in 2013, and was published in the Spanish Official State Bulletin on May, 2014, to go directly into effect. So now the treaty is in effect. However, when we ap-
that, for the first time, I must declare my military pension in this year’s return, and that the agreement is in force immediately. Your comment would be welcome as I am now confused. B M (By email)
David Searl You and the Law in Spain
The Spanish tax year is the natural year, which means the treaty is applied from January 1, 2015 to taxpayers resident in Spain.
ply the next ‘fiscal period’ for U K c om panie s and residents, this means Apr il of 2015 be c aus e the U K tax y e ar r uns from April to April. The Spanish tax year, however, is the natural y e ar, w hic h m e ans the tre aty is applie d from January 1, 2015, to taxpayers resident in Spain. This in turn means that the treaty is applied to the tax de c lar ation made in May-June 2016, for the tax year 2015. I hope this makes it clear.
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I BELIEVE that everything happens for a reason Erica Russell Watson:
think they are insignificant. We will have to keep an eye on them though. Breast cancer has a tendency to spread to the lungs, brain, bones and liver.
My journey – and I’m driving IN August of last year I was diagnosed with breast cancer which had spread to the lymphatic system. My life changed and things went into over drive. For the last nine months or so I have had two operations, chemotherapy and countless scans and tests. It is a journey that you have to take step by step but towards the end your body starts to tell you enough is enough. You hope it has all been worthwhile. Well two days ago I sat in front of my oncologist and awaited the latest verdict on my health after all the treatment. The news was good. I have been given the all clear as my blood test results were very good and the scan revealed that there is no cancer in my breast. So far so good. There is a little cause for caution though. I have three nodules in my lungs. They are not sure exactly what these are but seem to
I have to stay out of the sun, but I intend to swim in the evenings when the sun isn’t so fierce, as I have to be sensible.
I left the hospital having being booked in for a mammogram in August, can’t forget about the health of my other breast! I have started a five year course of hormone tablets called Tamoxifeno and I am booked in for another CAT scan and blood tests in six months, ahead of my next check-up. I have also just had confirmation that I will start radiotherapy at the beginning of June so everything seems to be moving in the right direction. Providing everything goes well with the
radiotherapy I will then meet with my surgeon to book a date for breast reconstruction which will involve two more operations. As I keep saying, step by step. The one thing I know for sure is that there will come a day when this all ends. This summer will be a little difficult as I have to stay out of the sun! A bit complicated in Spain but I certainly won’t be requiring any more radiation so I will have to be sensible. I still intend to swim but in the evenings when the sun isn’t so fierce. I bought a normal swimming costume and had a little pocket inserted into it to accommodate my aqua breast! The mastectomy swimwear is extremely expensive so I thought it was a better option. All in all I am feeling brighter. It is hard to keep your energy levels up and a permanent smile on your face but you just have to accept that you are human and that you will have better days than others. I believe everything happens for a reason in life and as I come out the other side of this maelstrom I think that something interesting, challenging and exciting is waiting for me. Hope springs eternal.
CHILDREN: At greater risk of obesity in later life. CHILDREN who get bullied are at greater risk of obesity, strokes and heart attacks later on in life. Researchers say that if bullying among the young was eliminated it could reduce the number of overweight men and women by around 12 per cent. They made the claim following their study at King’s College London, where they analysed 7,102 cases of children born in 1958 whose parents were asked whether they had been bullied between the ages of seven and 11. Women were found more likely to put on weight after childhood bullying than men. Some 26 per cent of women
who had been bullied in childhood were obese at the age of 45, compared to 19 per cent of those who had never been picked on at school. Some 25 per cent of male bullying victims were obese, compared to 23.6 per cent who were not. Obesity was measured in two ways, by body mass index and by hip to waist ratio. Researchers also measured two ‘bio-markers’ of heart disease and found 20 per cent of those who had been bullied showed a greater risk of disease. Around one in five children are thought to suffer bullying at school.
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HEEL PAIN: Don’t ignore, get it treated sooner rather than later.
Achilles Tendon is largest tendon in the body THE largest tendon in the body but also the most frequently ruptured, the Achilles Tendon connects the calf muscle to the heel bone. Symptoms: • Pain and stiffness in the tendon in the morning or after resting. • Pain at the back of the heel, worse with activity. • Severe pain after exercise. • Swelling and thickening of the tendon. Men, over 30, who exercise are the most likely to have Achilles Tendon issues. What are the causes? Although it can be a specific injury, more commonly the pain is the result of repeated stress to the tendon as you move, jump, run and walk. If your foot rolls inwards as you walk it twists the tendon where it joins the heel bone and creates additional pressure. This causes teeny, tiny microtears in the ropelike strands of the tendon, eventually causing pain. Achilles Tendonitis can occur in two different ways, in younger, active people it can often cause a lump or thickness in the middle of the tendon. In less active people it is often associated with heel spurs and plantar fasciitis. What to do? Prevention is better than cure! • Warm up and THEN stretch before exercise. • Make sure your trainers have a good heel cushion • Get a proper gait analysis to reduce
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By Estelle Mitchell www.thebodyworksclinic.com the tension on the tendon • Rest and use an ice pack if there is any swelling Don’t ignore the pain - a little problem requires less treatment than a big problem. If you are getting pain in the heel now get it treated before it becomes a big, expensive problem. Tendons have a poor blood supply so they are VERY slow to heal, they can take two to three months to settle and it might be longer before you can exercise, so early intervention is very important. If you do have a ‘big’ problem then Magnetic Resonance Therapy (MRT) increases the blood supply to the area so is the most effective treatment for this condition. It is also highly recommended after any surgery to the area to ensure a complete recovery. Avoid cortisone injections at all costs these cause the ropelike fibres in the tendons to break down and ‘fray,’ making a rupture much more likely. For more information about treating and preventing Achilles Tendonitis please check out our blog www.TheBodyworksClinic.com or call us on 952 883 151.
A RECENT course at the Quiron Hospital, Marbella, in conjunction with World Hypertension Day highlighted some important facts for us to bear in mind. Primarily, hypertension is more prevalent in men than women, except after menopause said Dr. Anna Medvedeva. Her advice is to decrease the consumption of salt and caloric foods, and increase the intake of potassium and calcium. Dr. Medvedeva, head of the Primary Care Unit in Marbella, also advises key points that should be taken on board for the prevention and early detection of this disease, and other cardiovascular risk factors. “One of the biggest dangers is that blood pressure is a silent disease, that is, you can already be suffering from high blood pressure and show
“If you feel you may have high blood pressure, speak to a doctor,” she suggests.
HYPERTENSION: Is a silent disease. no symptoms.” According to medical data, hypertension is the main risk factor leading to cardiovascular disease. “More than 1,000 million people worldwide suffer with hypertension,” said Dr. Medvedeva. “It is the warning sign of an increased cardiovascular risk, and could lead to problems such as renal failure, brain haemorrhage or stroke, heart problems or angina, and dementia.
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Five things you didn’t know about hand dryers, so read below and learn IN 1993 the first jet hand dryers were introduced, pushing water off the hands instead of evaporating it By Debbie Fletcher LET’S face it, you probably haven’t sat down and thought long and hard about a hand dryer. That said, you’ll encounter these devices in many places you visit such as public toilets and leisure centres, so it’s well-worth knowing one or two facts about these appliances. Here are five facts: Hand dryers can spread germs If you thought popping your hands under a dryer for a few seconds was more hygienic than wiping them on a paper towel or using one of those awkward cloth towel dispensers - think again. In a recent study, 27 times more germs were found in the air around jet-air dryers than around paper towel dispensers meaning that you could be coming into contact with all kinds of nasty bugs, so it’s well worth keeping a hand sanitizer from the likes of Brosch Direct nearby. Professor Mark Wilcox, of the University of Leeds’ School of Medicine, who led the study, said: “Next time you dry your hands in a public toilet using an electric dryer, you may be spreading bacteria without knowing it. You may also be splattered with bugs from other people’s hands. These findings are important for understanding the ways in which bacteria spread, with the potential to transmit illness and disease.” Jet air dryers blast out more bacteria Jet air dryers are hard to miss. They’re incredibly noisy and promise to dry your hands in seconds making them seem like a practical and easy hand-drying solution. The only problem is, a study of hand dryer hygiene also revealed that
HAND DRYERS: Not so hygienic.
five times more bacteria were found around jet-air dryers than warm air dryers. The bacteria also lingers around these devices for a long time, with germs still detected in the air 15 minutes after they had finished washing their hands. Hand dryers have become more eco-friendly Conventional hand dryers used to have insufficient motors and insufficient energy-heating elements which meant they took a long time to dry hands and used a lot of energy in the process. Many of the hand dryers in use today are more powerful and energy-efficient than their predecessors thanks to high speed motors producing high velocity air flow. This saves energy by up to 80 per cent and reduces drying to eight-10 seconds. Dyson have global accreditations Dyson hand dryers have global accreditations. The Dyson Airblade hand dryers are the only models certified hygienic by the independent public health specialists NSF. It uses a HEPA filter to eliminate 99.97 per cent of all bacteria in the air making the air blown onto the hands cleaner than any air in the rest of the room. It’s also the only hand dryer approved for food environments by HACCP.
So there you have it, five facts to help you feel more enlightened about the world of hand hygiene and dryers!
Hand dryers were invented in 20th century The earliest hand dryer was patented in 1921 by R.B. Hibbard, D. J. Watrous and J.G. Bassett for the Airdry Corporation of Groton New York, but was popularised in 1948 by George Clemens, a talented inventor from Chicago. It wasn’t until 1993 when the first jet hand dryers were introduced, pushing water off the hands instead of evaporating it.
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GCHQ in Cheltenham has just launched a recruitment campaign to attract at least 80 employees
SNOOPING POWERS: Fast-track legislation could lead to a total ban on encrypted communications in the UK.
By Barrie Nathan SINCE my article in Issue nº 1552 last month evoking the deciphering breakthrough of the great Alan Turing, I was pleasantly surprised at the interest shown by so many Euro Weekly News readers. I decided to go a little further ino the matter. The question is how important is the need to break codes in messaging? It is vital in the fight against terrorism, and in tackling organised crime.The controversy surrounding secure communication systems has come to the fore once again with British Home Secretary Theresa May stating her intentions to resurrect plans to update the laws on Data Security giving Law Enforcement bodies in the UK more powers to intercept encrypted communications in the interests of National Security. Although previous attempts to increase “snooping powers” have been thwarted by protests from the opposition (and the previous Lib-Dem coalition partners!) as well as the usual left-wing outcry, the new parliamentary majority could see fast-track legislation leading to a total ban on encrypted communications in the UK as promised by David
Cameron after the Charlie Ebdo shootings in Paris. Withholding passwords from the law enforcers is punishable by six months to five years imprisonment hence the transcriptions of encrypted communications will soon appear in UK trials as in other (democratic) countries. GCHQ in Cheltenham has just launched a
Withholding passwords from the law enforcers is punishable by six months to five years imprisonment recruitment campaign to attract at least 80 new employees to become CNOS ‘Computer Network Operations Specialists’ whose remit will be Cyber Security (detection and prevention of any risks to “critical national infrastructure”) and Cyber Intelligence (the creation of software to access and intercept communications to verify identities and location of terrorists and criminals). The deadline
for job applications is June 8, 2015. Since PGP (Pretty Good Privacy) was launched in the early 90s by Phil Zimmermann to become the favoured encryption tool for the various security services (and the essence of the Blackberry messaging systems), it constitutes the major challenge for all decyphering teams of every government security service, GCHQ and NSA included. The first breakthrough (to be acknowledged) was the Indian government’s victory after a two-year battle with Blackberry to gain access to the encryption keys in order to allow the installation of servers in Mumbai: Blackberry finally conceded to India’s demands in 2012. India’s achievement was soon repeated in the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia and only the naive will believe that “the five eyes” (America, UK, Australia, New Zealand and Canada) remain blindfolded to this technology. It is widely accepted that these nations have had this access for a very long time. These five powers have been purchasing Blackberries for their secret services and security agencies ever since they were invented and these countries constitute the biggest buying clients that Blackberry has.
Although BB maintain that they have never allowed any of the government agencies to access their encryption codes it is generally accepted that they have made the deciphering tools available in order to bolster sales and ensure continuity of availability to these big buyers with the condition in place that the same big buyers continue to deny having the wherewithall to decrypt these BB communications. In 2008, one in every five of the world’s mobile phones was a BlackBerry but in the first quarter of 2015 their global market share in handsets had dropped to under 1 per cent. Although Spain will lag behind as usual they will not miss out on this opportunity to use decrypted communications as evidence: Spain’s crime-fighters will gather the Blackberry’s identification number from any suspicious character they encounter with one and they will store the Blackberry’s details along with the suspect’s details on a database so that even years later there might still be an ominous knock on the door as all the ‘persons of interest’ identified in the decrypted communications will have their collars felt and be asked a few questions. Walls have ears! But they cannot decrypt!
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Thwarted godfather charade Summing it all up
Cassandra Nash A weekly look - and not entirely impartial reaction to the Spanish political scene
MARIANO RAJOY must disappoint Jose Maria Aznar. The former president, emulating American presidents, declined to stand for a third term in 2004. Contenders to succeed him included vilified former vice-president and Economy minister, Rodrigo Rato, recently drummed out of the PP ranks for moneylaundering and dodgy accounting. Rato was overlooked and Mariano Rajoy anointed but he upset Aznar’s plans by losing the March 2004 elections. Every political pie would have had godfather Aznar’s finger in it had he won then, but once Rajoy finally closed the Moncloa door behind him in 2011 he was his own man, not Aznar’s.
MADRID City Hall spent around €500,000 digging up the crypt where Don Quijote’s creator Miguel de Cervantes is almost certainly buried, hoping to find identifiable remains.
Yet the Association for the Recuperation of Historic Memory which hopes to locate bodies tossed into unmarked roadside graves during the Civil War has to rely on a $100,000 US award to keep going. Something in this situation doesn’t add up - and it’s not the arithmetic.
Spain is so parsimonious with handouts that immigrants will soon move on to where the grass is greener.
Jose Maria Aznar.
To keep hardcore PP voters happy Aznar was administered in measured doses during the recent election campaign but contact was scant between both men. No doubt Rajoy will
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be able to savour some Aznar-less months until the November general election when the entire charade must start again.
Second thoughts UKIP only fell apart after a General Election because even anti-everything Britons thought twice before decamping to the waste land of populism. And next November that could happen here with UKIP’s mirror-image, anti-matter counterpart, Podemos.
Just passing through SPAIN has been asked to accept thousands of the asylum seekers who cross the Mediterranean to find better lives. The government has pointed out that although the Spanish economy is improving, the country, services and labour market are in no fit state to accept so many. Probably this is not the problem it seems: Spain is so parsimonious with handouts that the immigrants will soon move on to where the grass is greener and benefits more plentiful.
Charitable volunteering to help Spaniards speak By Dick Handscombe PROBABLY more than a million Spaniards are attempting to achieve a good level of understanding of the English language in order to obtain employment. Many of these are graduates and the main barrier to obtaining a good job is their ability to use the language conversationally face to face and on the telephone. Unfortunately, most traditional programmes of language training include insufficient in-depth practice in listening and speaking, but there is an effective alternative. It is called Vaughan Town and the organisers are constantly searching for volunteer Englishspeakers to make the experience possible. By chance I came across the programme a couple of years ago and have now volunteered three times and will do more. It has been a great way to give something practical back to Spain which has given me a great place to retire to. In the ones I attended from Sunday to Friday, 15 to 25 Spaniards aged from mid-20s to mid-50s were joined by the same number of Anglo volunteers with a wide range of accents from the UK,
ANGLO VOLUNTEERS: Came from a variety of countries including the UK, USA, Australia and South Africa.
If you wish to give something back to Spain, a Vaughan Town week is very worthwhile.
USA, Canada, the Caribbean Islands, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, etc, as well as expats living in Spain. The Spaniards already had a moderate intermediate level of understanding of English grammar, vocabulary and speaking the language, but lacked the confidence
and sufficient practice to speak it spontaneously and well. However, during the week they made tremendous progress for they had to practise speaking for some 75 to 80 hours with the Anglo Volunteers from breakfast to getting on for midnight. The discussions were on a one to
one basis, one with each Anglo to get used to a wide range of accents, individual telephone calls, or in group work including telephone conference calls. Mixed groups of Anglos and Spaniards also rehearsed entertainment sessions that were presented each evening. Throughout these activities the Spaniards were stimulated and coached by the English-speaking volunteers including myself. To achieve a total immersion experience neither Spaniards nor Anglos were allowed to speak a word of Spanish during the week including on the bus to and from the hotel venue and Madrid. The Spanish learned fast and achieved a good return for their financial investment. All we Anglo volunteers enjoyed giving something to Spain and making new friends in Spain and from further afield. The Anglo volunteers weren’t paid but transport from Madrid and full board for the week was free. If you like talking to new people and wish to give something back to Spain, especially something that will have a direct impact on the ability of Spaniards to gain and retain employment, a Vaughan Town week can be a great experience.
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By Wendy Ann Cowham
ASPARAGUS (espárrago in Spanish) is native to the Mediterranean area, h a s b e e n c u l t i v a te d h ere since ancient times and is considered a culinary delicacy. In ancient times, asparagus was renowned as an aphrodisiac. Regardless of its powers to put you in the m o o d , t h i s s u cc u len t, savoury vegetable contains a stimulating blend of nutrients, making this member of the lily family a fantastic food for your health. Although it is available yearround in many parts of the world, the pea k m o n t h s t o p u rch as e it here in Spain are March to May. Restaurants offer many asparagus dishes as the Spanish love to eat it as a delicacy grilled with salt or used in many different kinds of dishes i n c l u d i n g sa l a d s , s o u p , omelettes and other egg dishes. It is a p e r f e c t a p p e t i ze r w h e n w rappe d i n Se r r a n o h am o r in variations of tapas with alioli, or as a side dish.
ASPARAGUS: The Spanish love to eat it as a delicacy grilled with salt. It is beneficial to eat in summer as it is high in vitamin K and folate, and well-balanced to provide
lots of antioxidant nutrients which makes it great for the skin. “When eating asparagus you are
taking in vitamin C, beta-carotene, vitamin E, and the
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What is Fino sherry? FINO should be drunk basically By Wendy Ann Cowham
FINO is a Spanish word which in English means refined. It is also the name of the driest and palest traditional varieties of Sherry. What is particularly special about Fino is the strain of yeast used which is known as Flor. This Flor floats on the top of the wine acting as a protective blanket and thus shields it from excessive oxidation. It was a mystery to wine makers for many years, just what this yellowy foam was that sat on the top, and then around the 19th century it became apparent that it aided the wines to develop much lighter and fresher. There was more headroom in the barrels but the exposure to air was compressed with the Flor. The hotter summers cause Fino from Jerez to develop a thinner layer of Flor which produces a stronger flavour through more exposure to air.
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FINEST FINOS: At their very best as they are Protected Designation of Origin.
The cooler climate that you get in El Puerto de Santa Maria which is nearer the sea results in a thicker layer of Flor which causes a more acidic and delicate flavour than those
from Jerez. Fino should be drank basically, the sweeter the sooner, as when the bottle is opened exposure to the air can cause them to lose their flavour within hours.
The driest and palest variety of Fino is Montilla-Moriles fortified wine which is best drunk relatively young. The grapes used in Jerez are from the Palimino variety as opposed to other varieties used which are the Pedro Ximenez grapes. The Palimino grape produces white table wines such as Manzanilla besides the heavier Finos, and the Pedro Ximenez or Moscatel grapes are sometimes blended with Paloma based sherries. Sweetened Fino is called Pale Cream Sherry. In Andalucia you can sample some of the finest Finos at their very best as they are Protected Designation of Origin, which means they have to comply to all regulations and standards in the making.
THE avocado tree is firstly native to Mexico although the Mediterranean climate is perfect for avocado growing in the summer months. Commercially valuable, they ripen quickly after harvesting and the trees are partially self-pollinating. The avocado is actually classed as a large berry bearing a seed. They are high in fibre, which is essential in a good diet, and it’s also great for controlling your appetite - so if you are watching your weight, head for the avocado dishes, they will keep you full for longer! The fat content in an avocado is good for you too, as they contain good fats as opposed to saturated fats. Avocado fats are monounsaturated, and this type of fat is good for anyone who suffers from a high cholesterol level as monounsaturated fat helps to lower it. Vitamins that you can find in an avocado are B vitamins along with vitamin K and vitamin E. B vita-
AVOCADO: Is classed as a large berry bearing a seed. mins help your body’s metabolism and its maintenance of a healthy skin tone, while vitamin K plays a fundamental role in making sure that your bones grow properly. This delicious fruit is easily available to enjoy in many dishes, so why not include them in your top 10 goodness foods this summer.
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Delicious cold summer soup NATIVE Spanish swear by gazpacho as a great hangover cure to get you back on your feet
GAZPACHO: For many it is a favourite and an acquired taste. By Wendy Ann Cowham
THERE are various theories on how gazpacho, the delicious, cold, summer soup, evolved. Some say it was born in the Arab countries where olive oil, garlic and bread was used to make it, but one thing is for sure, it is now one of Andalucia’s most consumed dishes. Native Spanish swear by it as a great hangover cure as it oozes all the correct properties to get you back on your feet. Most recipes include stale bread, tomato, cucumber, bell peppers, onion and garlic, all blended together and then chilled. Gazpacho is classified by colour, the
Most recipes are made from stale bread, tomato, cucumber, bell peppers, onion and garlic.
most common being a tomato base which is red, some replace the tomato with nuts which are classed as white, and the ones that contain more spices are classed as green. There are many variations, including a particularly interesting version from
the town of Rota in the province of Cadiz. The ingredients have always been similar to the standard red gazpacho, but during periods of drought, the locals did not have sufficient water to make it. They adjusted their measurements and the result was a thicker consistency, which is now called arranque roteño, a perfect dip with bread. If you normally shy away from gazpacho, it is worth a try, especially in summer, as for many it has become a favourite and an acquired taste. With the presence of a hangover, you just might come round to the Andalucian cure!
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Choose your Cruz CRUZCAMPO is the biggest-selling beer in Spain, and one of the top-selling brands in Europe. The name comes from the place where the first factory was built which was on a cross in a field, hence La Cruz del Campo, and which is still there today next to the brewery in Sevilla. Cruzcampo was founded in 1904 by two brothers who were from the Osborne family famed for their sherry production. The beer is now brewed everywhere in Spain and in other countries, and the logo is of the figure of Gambrinus (a Flemish beer brewing Duke) who is a legendary creator of beer. Cruzcampo makes several different types of beer: Pilsner lager (4.8 per cent), Light (2.4), Shandy (0.9), Cruzcampo Gran Reserva (6.4) and Sin (0.9). The malty Gran Reserva is a new addition gaining in popularity. The bottled beers are sold in quintos or bottelins (20 cl.) and medias or tercios (33 cl.), as well as litre bottles. Awards have been won by the Cruzcampo Gran Reserva as the world’s Best Bock 2009. The signage for Cruzcampo is displayed almost everywhere in Spain supporting most bars and restaurants with their wares, so why not sample a few, but choose carefully!
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Argentinian cuisine is a new experience in dining CANTO DEL AGUA serving up some of the finest ham By Wendy Ann Cowham
CANTO DEL AGUA is a newly opened restaurant in the heart of Fuengirola which offers a refreshing new experience in dining out. This restaurant chain is rapidly catching on as Canto del Agua has been attracting a following to their restaurant already established in Torremolinos. Manuel welcomes locals and holidaymakers to sample some of the finest ham which he serves up in Canto de Agua in Fuengirola. Not only is the restaurant itself light and airy with uplifting and bright decor, but the food on the menu reflects the MANUEL: Happy to serve you. same enthusiasm. Starters are creative with a different twist including Sirloin to experiment with a varied selection, Toast with Mustard Mayonnaise or mini then see what is displayed daily on the Chicken Skewers with Peanut Sauce. ‘Oferta del Dia’ where you can pick up The main courses offer Argentinian a fantastic lunch plus drink at a good cuisine, the favourite being Angus Beef value for money price. along with other meats specially cooked The children will be kept happy as on a hot stone including Tenderloin and well with a few favourites that are Sirloin Steak. ever popular with younger dinFish lovers can enjoy Salmon on ers. The chic restaurant spills skewers or Gambas prepared on a hot out onto a large terrace stone or there are Chicken, Curry or where you can watch the Pasta dishes to outside world go choose from. If you want Open daily from 11am until late. You will find Canto del Agua on the street between El Cid Hostel and the RENFE train station in Fuengirola.
by, ideal for the long summer days ahead. Tel: 952 386 274.
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Life’s a beach - do you enjoy a visit? IT’S that time of year when the Blue Flag beach quality awards are handed out. Does Spain do enough to keep its beaches in tip-top condition? Which is your favourite beach and why? TONY and Michel Johnstone, owners of Ace of Shades, both agreed on this. They said: “We think that the quality of the beaches has been improved a lot by the Spanish authorities. It is the tourist season when it can get out of hand with litter, but generally it is a lot better now. “Our favourite beach is one where we can take our dog, Lollypop. It is extremely well kept, even more so than human ones. It is the one near the Beatrix Palace Hotel, Mijas Costa. If we are relaxing on a Sunday and just want to sunbathe, La Cala is very nice; it is our favourite at the moment.”
When we spoke to Sonia Vancolard of LUSH Hair & Beauty, La
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Cala de Mijas, she was happy with the bathing areas in the area. She said ¨The beaches in this area are good. I do swim in the sea and the water seems clean. I usually go to the beach at Elviria. There are
facilities, toilets, bars, and sunbeds, although the sunbeds do not have cushions on and they are more expensive to rent the further you get towards Marbella. The beaches are a lot better now in most areas, and with the boardwalk that has been built and continu-
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ing right down the coast, it is great for walking. “On the whole I think this coastline is fairly good,” she said. This opinion was echoed by Lesley Freeman of CFS Sofas, Mijas Costa. She remarked: “I think our beaches here are definitely a lot better now. Only last week I was swimming in the sea and the water was lovely. I also love to walk on the beach; I have walked from Benalmadena to Torremolinos with my shoes off and strolling along the edge of the sea is so beautiful. My favourite beach is in Carihuela. It is such a beautiful spot, and I also love Marbella and Puerto Banus, where I sometimes lunch on a Sunday.”
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ONE of the worst things to happen whilst on holiday is to lose or have stolen your passport. Last year, 27,000 Britons reported their passports missing while they were abroad. That figure suggests a worrying level of complacency about a document that is, after all, the ultimate ‘proof’ that you are who say you are. Having your cash, smartphone or other valuables stolen is distressing. But losing your passport can be far more of an ordeal. It’s not just the cost, but your precious holiday time, ruined travel plans and the stress involved that make it such a traumatic experience. And that is to say nothing of what criminals may be getting up to in your name. Targeted passport theft is on the rise, as organised crim-
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“In the end we had no choice but to give up and go home.” It goes without saying, but all insurers expect you to take ‘reasonable care’ of your valuables. Leaving your passport around the hotel room is asking for trouble (and we don’t recommend tucking it under the mattress either!) If you don’t have access to a safety deposit box, keep your passport discreet and close, preferably in a waist belt. And do resist the temptation to go for a splash in the briny with an eye half-cocked on your valuables. We advise people to keep a copy of the photo page of your passport when travelling. No one is immune to passport stings, but if you do get stung, it could help speed up the process of replacing your passport. Stay safe, and enjoy your travels. For an instant quote and to arrange cover securely online, enabling you to print your policy documents immediately, by visiting www.globelink..co.uk - the leading Travel Insurer for people living in EU countries. Or you can telephone Globelink on 00 44 1353 699082 or their Spanish links line on 966 265 000 or 951 242 434.
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TRAINING classes undoubtedly contribute to better-behaved dogs. One great advantage of classes is that they accustom the puppy or young dog to meeting other dogs, and owners get an opportunity to meet people with a common interests and sometimes common problems. Many people are regarded as experts (even dog trainers) when they have trained a dog of one breed to a
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TRAINING MATTERS: Few dog owners understand canine instincts.
INTELLIGENCE is not an important factor in a dog’s make up. Fact: Nearly all problem dogs are very intelligent. Fact: Few dog owners understand canine instincts and their importance in the man/dog relationship. Dogs and indeed all animals learn by association of ideas; animals do not reason at all, they simply react to what is happening and do not think about what has happened or is about to happen. It is believed that they do sometimes work out a problem for themselves. All training should be based on the assumption that the dog does not reason and that he learns by association of ideas. If you do not have time to exercise your dog, then you should not keep a dog.
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Patio gardens provide many with an outdoor living space SOME ingredients for successful patio gardens are collections of flowering plants in containers planted in the centre or in one or more corners. Popular trees include palms, cordylines, rubber trees, figs, olives, jacaranda, citrus, judas and trained galan de noche. Climbers over wires and beams are also used including roses, grapevines, bignonias and passion flowers. However, if your patio becomes an oven in July or August a motorised awning may be essential to provide shade.
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• The long tradition FOR more than two millennia patio gardens have been popular in Spain and other Mediterranean countries and continue to be so today, because for many persons living in the historic centres of towns and villages, patio gardens are the only outdoor living space they have. True patios are roofless inner living spaces in the centre of traditional style Spanish and Spanish-American houses. However, although not everyone will have the real thing the design ideas that follow can be used to create patio style terraces, courtyards and yards in any size and location of property. Some ingredients for suc-
Ferns, spider plants, bread plants, bamboos and bonsais of various types are best placed in shady corners not reached by the high midday sun.
TRUE PATIOS: Roofless inner living spaces in the centre of Spanish houses. cessful patio gardens: • A clear vision and purpose
- My choice is to develop patios as an intimate centre of family life.
• Shade - Natural shade being better than canvas sails or awnings. Trees are typically
• Colourful and perfumed walls – Using a combination of trailing plants such as petunias and geraniums in window boxes and climbers such as jasmine, passion flower, honey-
Flora and fauna from Chelsea MORE than an annual event THE Chelsea Flower Show is more than an annual event, it’s an institution. Renowned the world over for its beautiful displays and immaculate horticulture exhibitions, it sees the rich and famous swapping tips with the knowledgeable general public on a level field, all trying to bleed the latest advice from the experts. What many people fail to realise is that the Royal Horticultural Society is actually a charity run by volunteers and contributions. From their world-class flower shows and grassroots schools campaign, to their groundbreaking green-roof research and community outreach programmes, sharing the best in gardening is at the heart of everything the RHS does. Relying on donations and membership to support their charitable activities, they strive to enrich everyone’s life through plants and make the UK a greener, more beautiful place. They are driven by a sheer love of plants, and the be-
lief that gardeners make the world a better place. This year at the Flower Show was no exception. Formally known as the Great Spring Show, the garden show is held for five days in May. Typically, one of the highlights is the avant-garde gardens designed by leading names with a Floral Marquee as the centrepiece. This year, the Queen was joined by the Duke of Edinburgh, the Prince of Wales and Prince Harry. She congratulated Harry on his work for an African charity as she toured a garden designed for it. Prince Harry, who has just returned from New Zealand, said parts of the garden were “exactly like Africa.” The royals toured a garden created for Sentebale, the charity co-founded by Prince Harry which helps vulnerable children in the south African country of Lesotho.
suckle, clematis, plumbago, roses and bougainvillaeas in containers or planted directly in the ground. Plants can be supplemented by displaying plates, plaques and memorabilia. • Cool evergreen plants – In shady corners not reached even by the high midday sun beaming down into deep patios. Plants often are ferns, aspidistras, spider plants, pothos, mother-in-law’s tongue, bread plants, spathiphyllum, succulents, bamboos and bonsais of various types. • Collections of flowering plants in containers – Bulbs such as clivias, cyclamens, amaryllis, freesias, irises, lilies, talbagias and agapanthas. • Containers for growing a small collection of herbs, fruit and vegetables – Provided there is sufficient light. See Growing Healthy Vegetables in Spain and Apartment Gardening Mediterranean Style. • Soft music – Light music of your choice for relaxing. The sound of water - for instance fountains in the centre of ponds, or stand alone. These days there are also numerous types of small water features available. • Small pets - Small birds, fish and terrapins are possible. • Comfortable and stylish furniture – Chosen to match the style of the overall patio design. Iron, wood, wicker, bamboo, plastic are all possible. Perhaps swing seats and sky chairs. Screens and large plants can create private corners. • Interesting artifacts - My first choice would be a collection of ceramic pots or agricultural implements. • Subtle lighting - Perhaps a mix of spots, wall lights and standard lamps designed for external use. Hope these ideas and observations help readers design and construct somewhere very special for the family and friends. (c) Dick Handscombe www.gardenspain.com May 2015
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REESTRENO new 2nd handshop! Toys, puzzles, books, clothes, tableware, decorations and much more. Come and have a look in Avda. San Lorenzo, Edf. La Viña 2, Estepona. Mon to Fri 10am3pm or let us know what you are looking for: www.reestreno.org or 717 708 085 (237391) OLD laptops wanted, call 640 171 444 (238039) ANTIQUE roof tiles. Approx 5,000 at 0.25 euros all or nothing. Call Bob 697 844 029 (237331)
CARAVANS PARKING, STORAGE & SALES. Caravans - Motorhomes - Boats - Cars and Vans etc. Short / long term Safe & secure, drop off & collections. Excellent rates, discount for long term, 5 mins from Fuengirola. Established 25 years. www.eu rodog.es / info@eurodog.es 679 786 669 / 606 101 807 (230268)
CAR HIRE CAR HIRE long & short term, no extras www.acecarhire. co. Tel 634 029 878 (239566)
DO IT RIGHT BUILDERS. Specialising in all types of building work & maintenance. 608 317 090 (233518)
BATHOLOGIST. Specialist in repairing chipped baths or refurbishing old/worn baths. No mess or disruption. 678 808 837 (229862)
PUERTO BANUS - Moorings wanted to buy. 00324 7381 5789 (226296)
LADIES FASHION SHOP to let, low rent, same location 18 years, fully stocked, due to retirement. 626 481 805 (236116)
SWIFT MULTISERVICES. All aspects of building works undertaken with over 30 years’ experience. Professional, trustworthy & reliable. Call 674 845 852 (229932)
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PIZZERIA & takeaway near Diana Park hotel, corner terrace. Direct owner, established 27 years. Owner retiring. Lease €29,000 - Rent €1,300. Tel: 617 383 856 (239691)
GENERAL BUILDER. Tiling, plastering, painting, electrician, plumber, carpentry. Reasonable prices. 635 913 885 (References available) (239679)
ACE OF SHADES - All colours available. Urbanisations catered for, electric and manual operation, also recover service available, largest selection of colours and designs on the coast. Tel: 951 273 254 / 671 732 204 / info@aceof shades.es (101730)
BLINDS, awnings, mosquito screens, curtains, vast choice. All areas covered. Coast and inland. 655 825 931 (231472)
BUSINESS Opportunity/Business for Sale. Pringle Vending Machine Route. Set up NET €18K yearly. GREAT PART TIME CASH INCOME SELL €19,500. 619 343 633 (236255)
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CD collection large or small. TC will buy them all. Telephone 652 072 600 (239612) SUPERPOOL EST. 1985. Pool tables, boxing and mini-vending machines on profit share, also new/second hand domestic tables and accessories. Tel 629 530 233 www.superpoolspain.co m (239523) WANTED all furniture and household items. Best prices. 697 511 071 (236100) DECLUTTER, cash paid for small/medium furniture, antiques, furs, brass, copper and other ornaments. Tel: Howard 608 121 817 (239724) SECOND hand shop buy & sell. Tim’s established 1992. Atalaya (San Pedro). Tuesday-Friday 10.30am7.00pm. Saturday 10.30am2.00pm. Sunday & Monday closed. 666 903 499 (232097) INSTANT CASH paid for antiques, house/shop & commercial clearances. 678 320 233 / 722 306 194 (236024)
CARPENTER cabinet maker, Irish. Available for all types of property maintenance, plumbing, painting, electrical, kitchens and bathrooms renovated etc, 30 years experience, very reliable. Tel: 952 441 955 / 677 087 575 (224853)
CHIMNEY SERVICES APEX CHIMNEY SERVICES, professional chimney sweeping and smoke testing. NACS Qualified. Clean and efficient Tel: Bob 696 320 202 (230701)
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CARPET & UPHOLSTERY PROFESSIONALLY CLEANED 20 YEARS EXPERIENCE WET OR DRY CLEAN, HONEST,RELIABLE SERVICE. PLEASE CALL 678 808 837 / 952 669 701 (229862)
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COMPUTERS LAPTOP HELP LINE. Notebooks, netbooks and tablets repaired, software updates, Internet and email problems solved. Refurbished laptops for sale. Web page designed and maintained. 952 564 274 / 677 702 501 (220138) COMPUTER PROBLEMS SOLVED. Error messages fixed, viruses removed. Repairs and upgrades available. Laptops in English. Kindle, iPad & Android help. One-to-one training. Also, low cost, reliable internet TV solutions, even for slow connections. Experienced, reliable service. Paul 630 652 338 / 952 493 859 (236047) C O M P U T E R help. Patient teacher. PC sales, set up, repairs, problem solving, internet TV boxes. Kindle, ipads, internet, email. 30 years experience. 19 years on the coast. Friendly and reliable. Dave 952 664 713 (237257)
CURTAINS CURTAINS, BLINDS, UPHOLSTERY, a complete service. www.marbellacurtaindesign.com. Mary 675 813 348 (236247)
ELECTRICIANS WE assess your electrics & make you savings. All types of electrics, authorised and qualified electricians for houses and business premises. Certificates, bulletins, LEDs, sockets, light fittings, etc. Call Frank 669 009 821 (235441)
U P H O L S T E R Y and steam cleaning sofas, carpets etc… JA Cleaning Services 626 357 955 (231262)
CONEJO Cleaning and Property Management. Over 20 years caring for properties on the coast. Rentals, regular and oneoff cleans. Legally registered company. Wendy 635 630 370 / 952 964 407 / www.conejocleaning.com (231487)
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DOG TRAINING METS dog training club, Fuengirola. Glyn 605 121 831 / Jeff 692 832 250 (234354)
DOMESTIC APP REPAIRS DOMESTIC Appliance repairs - washing machines, fridges, cookers, ovens, water heaters, gas / electric, professionally repaired. Christian 608 337 497 (228695) WASHING machines, dishwashers, fridge-freezers, ovens, boilers repaired. All work guaranteed. Melec Costa. 952 493 426 / 627 120 352 (233556)
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ENERGY CERTIFICATES MY ENERGY CERTIFICATE. Now legally required for ALL properties for sale or rent. Call +34 627 805 581 / info@myenergycertifi cate.com (233540)
FENCING SERVICES CHAIN LINK FENCE erectors, general builders, all types of welding fabrication. Tel: 655 218 466 (232098)
FLOOR POLISHING MARBLE FLOOR (2.50€/m2) WHY PAY MORE .WE CLEAN, CRYSTALLISE, SEAL THEN POLISH YOUR MARBLE TO HIGH GLOSS, NON SLIP. PROFESSIONAL GUARANTEED, FAST SERVICE. 25 YEARS EXPERIENCE. ALSO REPAIRS DAMAGES TO MARBLE, CLEAN AND SEAL TERRACOTTA TERRACES, COVERS ALL COSTA DEL SOL. TEL: 671 244 683 (233739) T1 MARBLE FLOORS polished. Fast service. Reliable, family run. TERRACOTTA CLEANED and sealed. Wooden floors treated. No job too small. Family run. Cleansol 10am - 10pm 7 days all areas. 952 930 861 / 607 610 578 Discount Code: EWN 1 CLEAN (206437)
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TONY’S MARBLE RESTORATION SERVICE. Marble and terrazo floors, professionally refurbished, quotations without obligation. +34 620 726 875 (231484)
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ELECTRIC GATE/GARAGE DOOR automation repaired. Free, no obligation quotation. Call Colin - 636 394 641 (233592)
FURNITURE OF THE WORLD. Shop specialising in unique furniture & antiques. Coin (opposite Mercadona). 952 450 156 / 690 882 898 (222071) WANTED Good quality second hand furniture. Call Tony 633 921 239 or tony.bell1@tesco.net (234309)
GARDENING PROFESSIONAL garden services from Fuengirola to Estepona. All aspects of gardening and full maintenance and landscaping, free quotes, competitive prices. Contact Andrew 600 259 981 Andrew@gar den-professionals.com GARDENER for private homes, communities, tree pruning, pool maintenance, garden design. Specialist in water systems. Tel: 666 953 892 www.jardin-garden.es ARBOLISTA Tree surgery, No. 1 for trees and palms, on the Costa since 1998. 600 260 534 - 952 117 486 Kit Hogg C.G.Arb www.spaintree.com (228788) GARDEN and pool maintenance. 10 euros per hour, monthly maintenance available from 120 euros. Tools and products included. RICARDO 637 160 129 (221496) TREE SURGEONS. No tree too tall, removal of dead palm trees and limbs, eco gardening, mulch and manure, fertilizer, palm pruning. 686 948 552 / 631 181 971. Facebook: Andres Jardinero Malaga (230359)
HEALTH & BEAUTY SAYAN MASSAGE. Your best traditional & tantric massage for ladies and gentlemen. 952 586 339 - 608 977 260 www.masajessayan.es (225679)
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REINA Sport & Health. Experienced professional physiotherapy, osteopathy, Oxygen Pain Therapy. Professional, Sport massage. Personal trainer. Calahonda-Riviera. Home visits, hotel. 618 515 487 (233633) ITEC diploma courses in holistic massage, sport massage, reflexology, aromatherapy, SPA and beauty therapy. Now available intensive holistic massage course with online support, www.naturaclass.net / 951 311 216 (237449) SKIN specialist NHS registered. Treats all kinds of skin problems. Consultion 70 euros. Dr Eva. Fuengirola/Calahonda 664 747 267 (239703)
BEAUTY TREATMENTS BOTOX AND FILLERS From €95. Covers the Costa del Sol and inland. 609 347 086. (231368)
GENERAL SERVICES MAN with small van for all your needs, English/Spanish speaking translations, waiting in offices for you etc, based in Marbella (all the coast) 678 817 145 (228675) ALMOST ANYTHING. Tiling, plumbing & painting. Marbella to Fuengirola. Speak to Gareth 690 841 188 (237407)
GLASS CURTAINS GLASS CURTAIN repairs, specialist in replacement of discoloured plastic strips that act as a seal between the glass panels. Call Julian 655 825 931 (228777)
GOLF GOLF LEISURE BREAK IS NOW: Orange Tree Golf Society at Santa Maria Golf every Monday from 11.00. Please contact Edmond 627 668 192, edmond.doose man@gmail.com or Frank 600 322 319 (237337)
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CHIROPODISTS www.chiropodistcostadel sol.com (238003)
DENTISTS NHS registered dentist in Fuengirola. Specialising in Zircon crowns, bridges etc. Free check up! www.nhclini cas.com 689 887 019 (221497)
HAIRDRESSERS HAIR PIECE Consultant, Robert James. Malaga/Marbella. robertjameshairinfo @gmail.com 619 464 776 (231345)
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MASSAGE SPECIAL FEMALE massages for discerning ladies by qualified female masseuse. Cosy private apartment in Nueva Andalucia for your relaxing therapeutic massage. 656 350 401 (234375) PROFESSIONAL SPORTS MASSAGE, 14 years experience. 1 hour €40, 1.5 hours €55, Elviria. Wendy 952 852 330 or 634 310 821. Mobile service +€10 (229641)
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WANTED all furniture and quality household items. Cash paid, same day collection. Best prices, please call 697 511 071 (229862)
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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 (229854) T1 COSTALOCKS 24HR LOCKSMITHS. 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE, CALL DAREN 952 660 233 / 667 668 673 WWW.COSTALOCKS.COM (237493) T2
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HOLA CREDITO. Instant short term loans against your valuables. Quick, easy and always discreet. Tel 900 123 457 www.holacredito .com (229670) LOANS AVAILABLE on all types of paintings, jewellery, watches, silver etc. Any condition. Immediate cash settlement. For more information call into Anthony’s Antiques & Jewellers shops extensive premises at C/Ramon y Cajal 40, Fuengirola. Mobile 609 529 633. Tel: 952 588 795 (SE) (201522) DOBLE SOLUCION. We offer long term solutions for your immediate debt problems using your Spanish property or BOAT as guarantee. Call 691 179 445 or 952 961 952 doblesolucion2020 @gmail.com (238013)
BRAND NEW WILLERBY Siena 32m² home sited within a stylish gated community, 45 minutes from Malaga airport £19,995 Freephone: 0044 1782 90 80 70 (85143) WILLERBY COTTAGE 28x10 sited in ‘La Serrana Hills’ of Pizarra, site open all year round, swimming pool, only £13,495. Want to view? Freephone: 0044 1782 90 80 70 (85143)
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WOODY´S LOS BOLICHES. Greeting Cards, mail to and from the UK. Worldwide courier and Passport renewals. All adverts taken forthe Euro Weekly Newsdisplay or classified. Open 9.00-2.00PM (Monday to Friday). Special hours apply August and Xmas. One street behind the Confortel, just off Plaza San Rafael, Los Boliches, on C/Poeta Salvador Rueda 93. Tel: 952 471 877 SECOND hand shop buy & sell. Tim’s established 1992. Atalaya (Las Golondrinas 57A). New opening hours: Tuesday-Friday 10.30am7.00pm. Saturday 10.30am2.00pm. Sunday & Monday closed. 666 903 499 / ange lasmarbella@gmail.com (236049)
MOBILE HOMES WE BUY, Sell, Store, Remove all types of mobile homes. We pay CASH and cover all of Spain. More details call Suzi Caley 616 250 727 / 951 063 059 or email suzica ley@gmail.com (228718) WANT TO RELOCATE? We can transport your home and install on to a 12 month park from £4,995. Annual site fees from €3,000 Freephone: 0044 1782 90 80 70 (85143)
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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. Large scooters from 800 euros. Medium scooters from 600 euros and small boot scooters from 400 euros. Rentals from 55 euros weekly. New mobility scooter batteries supplied and fitted. Mobility scooters bought for cash. www.mobilityscootersdi rectspain.com / email in fo@mobilityscootersdi rectspain.com Tel 609 581 139 (230368) MOBILITY scooters, wheelchairs, nursing beds, rise´n´recline chairs and a large range of daily living aids for sale or hire. NEW: tailor-made Orthotics and high quality shoes, FinnComfort, START-RITE, Birkenstock. Visit our large showroom in Los Boliches. For the best price and advice call SENIORWORLD / PODOMEDISAN. Tel: 9 5 2 663 131 or 670 964 181. (236115)
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@aceofshades.es (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 (228778)
MOTORING
CAR SERVICES MECHANIC workshop & mobile. All work undertaken. ITVs done. Reasonable rates. Prompt, reliable services 24/7. 620 020 232, 951 165 090 (228797) 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: transmatic2005@yahoo.c om. www.transmatic.es (237254)
FOR SALE SELLING YOUR SPANISH CAR? PHONE Bill Brady for the best cash price. 952 838 842 / 608 950 221 billbrady cars.com (228675) www.euroweeklynews.com
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MOTORING
CONVERTIBLE diesel Audi A4 2.5 TDI. 2003, 6 speed g/box from private owner and serviced by Safa main VW dealer, bereavement forces sale, metallic blue/tan leather, great value at only 8,995€. 952 838 842 / 608 950 221 billbradycars.com (228675) CONVERTIBLE Mercedes 240 CLK. Automatic 2003. From private owner bought from main dealer Marbella and only 48’000Klm (30’000 Mls) Just been serviced and new ITV (MOT) metallic black, black soft top cream leather a lovely looking car look at this bargain only 10’995€. 952 838 842 / 608 950 221 billbradycars.com (228675) VW TIGUAN automatic / diesel 2.0 TDI. 2009 Mdl. from private owner sensors/parking front and back/lights/wipers, dog guard rail and parallel parking metallic silver black leather a very scarce jeep for only 17’995€. 952 838 842 / 608 950 221 billbrady cars.com (228675) DIESEL Ford Focus 1.8 TDCI Ghia 2007 from private owner, full service history from Ford Fuengirola and new ITV (MOT) and service sensors/parking/lights/wiper s and Sony sound system, metallic silver grey cloth trim, only 5,995€. 952 838 842 / 608 950 221 billbrady cars.com (228675) 4x4 DIESEL Suzuki Grand Vitari 1.9 SWB. 2012 Mdl. One private owner, full service history from Suzuki, parking sensors, save a fortune at only 13,995€. 952 838 842 / 608 950 221 billbradycars.com (222367) 2006 AUTOMATIC diesel, Golf, 2ltr TDI, with all extras, in silver, excellent condition throughout, 6,995€ 672 550 037 cdscars@mail.com (239599)
FOR SALE 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 bill bradycars.com (228675)
MOTORING
1991 MERCEDES 500SL, metallic blue/cream leather, stunning example, Spanish LHD, 63,000km, 9,750€ 672 550 337 cdscars@mail.com (239599) 2006 NISSAN MICRA 1.2, 5 door, in excellent condition throughout, 2 owners from new, only 3,750€ 672 550 037 cdscars@mail.com (239599) www.euroweeklynews.com
www.euroweeklynews.com 2010 RIGHT hand drive, Ford Focus on Spanish plates, 1.8 Zetec, all extras, 1 owner, with only 29,000 miles, in black, very nice car, only 5,995€ 672 550 037 cdscars@mail.com (239599)
MECHANICS
2003 MITSUBISHI SHOGUN 2.8, long wheel base, 7 seater, all extras, alloys, air con etc, one owner from new, 4,995€ 672 550 037 cdscars@mail.com (239599)
MOBILE MECHANIC will come to your home or work. Servicing, repairs, ITVs & diagnostics. Call Mick on 617 553 072 (237461)
2003 LANDROVER Discovery TD5 automatic, 7 seater, only 60,000km from new, twin sun roofs, alloys, climate control, very clean jeep, 7,995€ 672 550 037 cdscars@mail.com (239599) RETURNING TO UK? We have a large selection of UK plated, RHD cars, legal and ready to go! 672 550 037 cdscars@mail.com (239599) 2014 NEW MODEL Renault Megane Grand Tourer, diesel, 6 speed, every extra, in pearlescent white, this car is as new, bereavement forces sale, cost 23,000€, now, 13,995€. 672 550 037 cdscars@mail.com (239599)
MECHANIC workshop & mobile. All work undertaken. ITVs done. Reasonable rates. Prompt, reliable services 24/7. 620 020 232, 951 165 090 (228797)
BRITISH MECHANIC WORKSHOP . Repair, service & ITV to all makes of cars, vans and 4 x 4s. Call Steve 951 914 025 or 605 407 369. Poligono Las Perales, Mijas Costa. britme chanicspain@gmail.com (217674) THE MOBILE MECHANIC, full workshop facilities, full auto electrics, air con, grua services, automatic gear gas repair, clutch discounts. Mijas Costa. Call Richard 678 717 798 (236097)
2004 RENAULT Grande Espace, 7 seater, 2.2 diesel, 6 speed, metallic blue, VGC, new ITV, 7,995€. 672 550 037 cdscars@mail.com (239599) TOYOTA AYGO Sports, 5 door, 2008, only 23,800km from new, just serviced, 60mpg, Dr owner, 4,750€. Tel 952 882 118 (238041)
INSURANCE ABBEYGATE INSURANCE. No automatic annual increase on our Motor Insurance, renewal policies. Call 952 893 380 (68259) 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. (200726)
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MUSIC DAVID C CLARKE, guitarist, vocalist, pianist, ex-Cunard. Specialising in popular Spanish guitar. Available solo or combo. Parties/weddings/class restaurants, dinner dances. Huge repertoire. Details 00350 540 367 29 (234401) A/Z KARAOKE. Everything you need. All languages and updates. 664 540 154 (239609) SPECIALIST Wedding DJ, fully mobile, superb lighting show. Sophisticated professional with 20 years’ experience. We won’t let you down! Call now on 635 980 210 (222139)
PAINTERS/DECORATOR
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COCKROACHES, Wasps, Ants, Rats, Termites, Fleas, Bedbugs, Palm weevil, All Pest Problems. Call LOCAL PEST-PLAGUICOSTA, the British Company you can trust. Registered with Malaga Sanitary Department. Tel 952 449 591 or 684 217 181. Best price Guarantee, open 24/7 (239559) T1 COCKROACHES, ANTS, insects, fleas, mice, rats, wasps, termite specialists. Fumigations, bars, restaurants, houses, etc. Sanitary department officially registered certificates. Guarantee. Serving the coast since 1985. Only legal English owned pest control company on the coast. If you want the best then phone N.P.S. Nigel 606 008 940 (237402)
PETS
2002 MITSUBISHI Shogun 3.2 DiD, 7 seater, automatic, leather, climate control, excellent condition throughout, 7,995€. 672 550 037 cdscars@mail.com (239599) RENAULT Megane Coupe cabrio Auto 1.9 turbo diesel all extras metal gold 110,000 kms, glass folding roof, one lady owner from new 8750 euro 607 334 610 or 637 333 800
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SAM, Simply the Best on the Coast, 35 years experience, 18 years Mijas. Forget the rest, have the best, you’re worth it! Call Sam 952 666 025 / 629 546 128 (233736) CARS AND VANS, ANY REGISTRATION, INSTANT CASH, FINANCE/EMBARGO UK OR SPANISH 693 028 325 WANTED. CARS & JEEPS & camper vans for cash. All makes, LHD, any condition. 693 357 000 (231485) CARS, VANS UK OR SPANISH BOUGHT FOR CASH. FREE COLLECTION IN SPAIN AND UK. PLEASE CALL 678 808 837 OR 952 669 701 CAR, VANS BOUGHT WITH OR WITHOUT PAPERS. CASH WAITING 678 808 837 (229862) CDS CARS established 12 years on the coast, we will buy your car stress free, with an instant cash decision, all paperwork taken care of with our on site gestoria, 30 cars in stock 672 550 037 / cdscars@mail.com (239599) WANTED CARS AND VANS, FREE COLLECTION, SAME DAY 693 028 325 (229862) CDS CARS established 12 years on the coast, we will buy your car stress free, with an instant cash decision, all paperwork taken care of with our on site gestoria, 30 cars in stock 672 550 037 / www.costacarsspain.com (222389)
HUSBAND & WIFE TEAM. Painting/Interior design. Free estimates. Graham 607 923 486 (232110) PROFESSIONAL female decorator for all your decorating needs. For free advice and quotes, English 639 928 090, Spanish/Swedish/German 618 055 563 (236046)
PERGOLAS & DECKING PERGOLAS, Decking and Thatched Gazebos. Best quality and prices. Installations. For free quotation call 686 322 328 (224383)
PEST CONTROL
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 (93398)
CHARITIES 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 Marjorie 952 79 74 05 or 636 934 146 (93319)
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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-charity.org where you can view all the dogs in our care. (93320)
At SOS Animal Refuge we have dogs, young and old looking for homes. Some of our dogs have been with us for some time and would love to find a cosy spot to curl up in and a knee on which to rest their heads. If you have room in your heart and home we would love to hear from you. We do not put our dogs to sleep - no matter how old, they are safe with us. For day to day needs and to pay for veterinary care, we much appreciate the support we receive. We desperately need items to sell on our market stall to help raise funds and are happy to come and collect. So if you are having a clear-out, please contact us on 605 227 155. If you would like to know more about re-homing, please call 653 257 875. Visit our website www.sos-ani mals.org or please phone Sandy on 952 385 923 or 666 814 056 if you would like to make a donation or help in any way. (93317)
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@sepeon line.net www.sepeonline.net (93321)
PUBLIC NOTICES
ARCH - THE ANDALUCIAN RESCUE CENTRE FOR HORSES WELCOMES VISITORS AND VOLUNTEERS TO THEIR STABLES ON SATURDAYS FROM 10 - 12 OR BY APPOINTMENT. COME AND HELP OUT, OR SPONSOR OR ADOPT ONE OF OUR HORSES, DONKEYS OR MULES. WE ALWAYS NEED HELP WITH FUND RAISING TO LOOK AFTER
THE ABANDONED AND ABUSED ANIMALS. OUR AIM IS TO RESCUE, REHABILITATE AND REHOME. WE ARE A SMALL FRIENDLY TEAM - WHY NOT JOIN US. FIND US IN ALHAURIN EL GRANDE, BEHIND THE VENTA MIRALMONTE ON THE ROAD FROM ALHAURIN TO COIN, (A404), URB.VIÑA BORREGO, FOLLOW THE YELLOW SIGNS. CHARITY REGISTERED WITH THE JUNTA DE ANDALUCIA NO 8448. WWW.HORSERESCUES P A I N . O R G INFO@HORSERESCUES PAIN.ORG ARCHRES CUE@YAHOO.CO.UK TEL:635798219 OR 656935613 OR 620175828. NEW: ARCH CHARITY SHOP NOW OPEN IN ALHAURIN, NEXT TO MONEY CHANGE SHOP, AVENIDA GERALD BRENAN (93322)
KENNELS
28 May - 3 June 2015 / Costa del Sol www.poshpetsspain.com Boutique Dog & Cat Hotel and much more … Facebook page: POSH PETS SPAIN. Tel: 952 597 035 (224385) LAGUNA KENNELS AND CATTERY. Your pets lovingly cared for by English mother and daughter. Near Coin. lagunakennels@hotmail.com. Tel 952 112 021 / 606 838 983 (238121)
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PET SERVICES TERRAVET Veterinary Clinic, complete veterinary service, emergencies, house calls, dog and cat grooming. San Pedro Alcantara. Tel 951 500 175. Emergencies 663 363 626 / www.terravet.es (237316)
PET TRANSPORT
CAT AND DOG WORLD KENNELS AND CATTERY, superb licensed facilities, viewing welcome. Tel: 952 112 978 / 630 197 435. www.cat-anddog-world.com (223161) 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.petcarespain.com. Find us on Facebook at Petcare Spain (239721) 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 (224322)
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PET-COURIERS.COM – If you love your pet try us first – we are the best. Door to door service throughout Europe. Specialised vehicles – bespoke service. Full legal service including documentation if required. For further information call or e-mail us: Tel: (0034) 651 033 670 or (0034) 637 066 227. Email: info@pet-couriers.com or www.pet-couriers.com (231443) ACCOMPANY your pets to their new home. Fully licensed pet transport service. Denise www.petchauffeur.eu 952 197 187 / 696 233 848 info@petchauffeur.eu (236248)
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PET TRANSPORTATION by road. Fully DEFRA / OCA / TRACES compliant. Complete service by professional licensed kennels. 630 197 435 www.cat-and-dog-world.com (226428) www.euroweeklynews.com
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THE DOG MOVER. Licensed transporters. Two handlers, so never alone. 680 781 699 / 0044 (0) 7875 947230. www.the dogmover.com (228731)
PLUMBING
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES PRO VENT. Kitchens, Bedrooms, Bathrooms, Windows, Glass Curtains creatively designed and expertly fitted. Visit our showroom in La Cala or call 639 727 188 for a free quotation. From inspiration to installation www.joebayley .com (228773)
LOS BOLICHES studio. 100 metres from beach. Fully fitted, new wall beds, pool/parking, sea views. €110,000. 655 774 112. English/Spanish. No agents. (238027)
WWW.INMOANDALUZ. COM is always looking for realistically priced inland properties to sell to our interested buyers. Tel 952 491 609 / 685 514 835 (220102) WWW.INMOANDALUZ.CO M. Bargain inland properties for all budgets, fincas, village homes, apartments and villas. Legal building plots. 952 491 609 / 685 514 835 (220102)
MARBELLA, MARQUES DE ATALAYA spacious and luxury 3 bedroom and 3 bathroom apartment (150m2) with stunning sea and mountain views. Price 475,000 euros. Tel 671 174 408 (238193)
PLUMBER for all your plumbing. Water heaters, bathrooms, tiling. Benalmadena based, travel no problem. Construction work. Glen 669 073 773 (233727)
CALAHONDA, Mijas Costa. Studio in urbanisation Medina del Zoco, ground floor with private garden, pool, next to shopping centre. €55,000. 626 248 132 (237500)
CITY AND GUILDS, QUALIFIED PLUMBER. All areas covered. Adrian 677 063 272 (239602)
BENALMADENA, refurbished studio, sea and mountain views. 48,000€. Tlf 952 964 407 (239564)
30 YEARS ON THE COAST. I cover all aspects of plumbing & general maintenance. Graham - 607 923 486 (232110)
PARCEL of land, Colmenar, 46,000m2. Can be used for hotel/leisure or 10/12 timber houses for rental. Ideal area for all outdoor activities, paragliding, cycling, pony trekking, camping etc. Fantastic views. 95,000 euros. Tel 618 449 518 (238156)
REMOVALS & STORAGE
TORREMOLINOS CENTRE nice 2 bed apartment, garage, terrace, 110,000 euros. 637 870 028 (237364)
LICENSED front line restaurant in Estepona Port for sale or lease directly from the owner. Impeccable condition, fully furnished and equipped, recently renovated. 80 covers. Lease 70,000 euros. The rent is 1,950€ month. Sale 350,000€. 616 470 493 / 609 575 224 (233730)
PROPERTY FOR SALE
PLUMBING. Leak detection & blocked drains. Tel 952 568 414 / 661 910 772 / drain spain.com (224404)
www.euroweeklynews.com MARBELLA, BANUS, 1 bedroom, sunny, equipped, gardens, pool, parking. Rent/sale. bravoelezovic @gmail.com / 637 439 222 (237312) NEAR BENALMADENA PUEBLO. One bedroom apartment below villa. Terrace, garden, parking space etc. For retired couple. Tel 605 978 203 owner (238011) M O N T E D U Q U E S A apartment to rent. 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, kitchen, lounge diner, TV and WiFi. Either short term €363 per week or long term €550 pcm. 661 233 837 (237496)
PROPERTY WANTED
REMOVALS/STORAGE
NATIONAL / INTERNATIONAL EUROPA SPECIALIST. Combitrans Movers. 952 775 300 www.combitrans.es (237464)
PROPERTY TO LET LONG TERM RENTALS. Super prices, no commission. Apartments, townhouses, villas, fincas, shops, offices, bars, restaurants, warehouses, industrial estates. Coast & inland. Tlf 679 111 522 (223676) STORE your complete household contents or your car for €21 per week+ IVA. Secure, dry, clean, shipping containers. 24 hour access. Coin/AEG area. 647 647 637 (237474) www.euroweeklynews.com
APARTSOL Properties SL. We require more properties for long term rental. At present we have over 100 apartments and houses rented out, and we need more. We offer a full management service, including representation with community and town hall issues. Trust the professionals! Call 952 441 388 / 617 498 163 (237338)
USA SPECIALIST Combitrans Movers. 952 775 300 www.combitrans.es (237464) STORAGE SPECIALIST. Combitrans Movers. 952 775 300 www.combitrans.es (237464) LOCAL and INTERNATIONAL SPECIALIST. Combitrans Movers. 952 775 300 www.combitrans.es (237464)
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CLASSIFIEDS 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@yahoo.co.uk (237438) JDS EURO TRANSPORT. Email: jdstransport@out look.com / 0034 637 066 114 / 0044 7884 908929 BRITONS REMOVALS. Regular service Spain - UK. Competitive Rates. Insurance cover. TLF 618 984 570 (238152) 15 CUBIC metre van returning to the UK 5th June. Space available each way. Tel. 639 928 090 (236237) 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 (93139) UK - SPAIN - Anywhere Europe! Masses of experience. New clean vehicles. Insured with Royal Sun Alliance. Genuinely CARING service. FULL and / Part moves. ONLINE QUOTES!! www.bm ceuropean.com Tel: UK 08456 443 784 / ES 634 344 787 FIND US ON FACEBOOK! (239719)
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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.moving matters.eu (232076)
STORAGE. Secure Clean Dry Warehousing, collection and delivery available. Guaranteed best rates. Focus Transport 952 816 582 / move@freinternational.com (224878)
HIGH top van going from Spain to UK and return. Good rates. Reliable service. Call Graham 620 353 594 for details. vgcasacolor@ gmail.com (228789) LARGE van going from UK to Spain beginning of June, lowest prices. Tel 722 306 194 (238012) INTERNATIONAL and European Removals. Expert removals worldwide. www.universalremovals.com. Tel: 951 247 834 / +44 (0)203 128 7007 (231488)
MAN AND VAN MAN AND VAN. Removals, clearances. Experienced and 100% reliable. €20 per hr. Paul 622 020 856 (220139) MANVAN REMOVALS €20 / hour, 3 vans available. House clearances. Storage from €10 / week. Tel David 696 810 618 (208088) 2 M E N , Van €30 hour. Always on time 651 081 610 (233572) THE VAN MAN. Cheap and cheerful. €20 per hour. 677 251 025 (230382)
STORAGE R E M O V A L B O X E S Large, med, wardrobe, bubble wrap, tape, collect or delivered. Local and international removals also undertaken. 952 239 110 / 632 702 306 (44093) FIRST MONTH €1. Packing materials. Self storage Marbella. 952 811 311 (229188)
ROLLER SHUTTERS ROLLER shutter repairs, 7 days a week, conversion from manual to motorised, new installations. All areas covered. Coast and inland. 655 825 931 (231472) ACE OF SHADES - PERSIANA (security shutter) electric and manual, various colours available including wood effect, we also offer a repair service. Make your home more secure! Tel: 951 273 254 / 671 732 204 / info@aceofshades.es (101730)
SERVICES
CARPENTRY CARPENTER cabinet maker, Irish. Property maintenance, plumbing, painting, electrical, kitchens. Bathrooms renovated etc. 30 years experience. Very reliable. 677 087 575 (224853)
FURNITURE FRENCH POLISHING REPAIRS, restoration etc. restore your valuable furniture to its former glory. Tel 647 579 519 / 952 119 190 (224373)
WINDOW COIN WINDOWS Aluminium windows, Doors, PVC Blinds, Mosquito screens, Canopies, Glass Factory, shower screens etc. All at village prices. Spanish owned business. English 646 066 351 (238121)
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SEWING ALL STYLES Curtains, upholstery, soft furnishings and bean bags made to measure. Sensible prices. Also repairs / alterations. All areas. Call 672 800 887 or email judein spain@hotmail.com (231463)
SIGNS & DESIGNS GET YOUR BUSINESS NOTICED with new Signs. LED, Neon, Illuminated, Banners, Vehicles, A-Boards, Printed/Embroidered Workwear www.signstudiospain.com 952 796 299 / 639 133 135 (218606) SHOP signs, vehicle signs, banners, window signs, 952 930 547, 603 464 582, www.signdsign1.com (229351)
SITUATIONS VACANT WANTED. Girls aged between 25 and 35, preferably English speaking for Fuengirola’s busiest adult relax apartment. (See Fuengirola Port’s advert in adult section for further details.) If interested please phone 663 645 432. Discretion guaranteed. Excellent money paid daily. A la recherche d´un emploi stable et un super revenu? Commerciaux Français : envoyez votre CV ou un numéro de contact à info@onlinem.com (239672) DISTRIBUTION MANAGER required. An urgent vacancy due to expansion. Must have own transport, English and Spanish preferred, but not essential, logistics, be computer literate, must have local knowledge of the areas and be smart and presentable. This is a full time position. Applications by email with full CV should be sent to recruitment@eu roweek lynews.com.
LOOKING for a new career? Become a crane operator, Europe wide with earnings of up to £2,000 per week. If interested, call 0044 7411 449378 (238026) Dynamisch team is op zoek naar vlotte televerkopers. Hoge verdiensten mogelijk voor doorzetters. Voor inlichtingen 609.479.223 (239618) EXPERIENCED bar staff required, must have fluent English. Benalmadena Costa. Send CV and recent photo to shanemunro1@gmail.com (237486) WORK from home part or full time, job opportunity. Improve your health and make money at the same time. I’m looking for a self-motivated person! Email Jason Fry: ja sonleefry@me.com (223748) EXPERIENCED, Fast, Professional, BAR STAFF & COOKS needed for very busy Bar/Restaurant in La Cala. Fluent English essential. CVs to RecruitmentLaCala @gmail.com (238014) SUNCARE Advisors for the Costa Del Sol: Suncare Central’s Advisory Team who’ve been giving tanning and sun safety advice to holiday makers all over Spain are looking for enthusiastic people to join their team working from Calahonda to Torremolinos. We need positive people motivated by success, professional, outgoing and dedicated! Customer service and sales experience useful but not essential as full training will be given. Excellent working conditions with contract and great earnings. All ages welcome and car preferred. Have fun in the sun and send your CV and recent photo to Coral at cgonzalez@suncar ecentral. com (237335)
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www.sell4lessspain.com require commission based sales people to sell our property marketing services. With prices from just €199 we save homeowners €1,000’s in agents’ commissions making this an easy sale! Clients pay on sign up - we pay you as soon as payment received. If you think you can sell this service email us for more information. You could make €1,000’s every week! contact @sell4lesss pain.com (238115)
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SOLAR LOWEST PRICES IN SPAIN. www.solarmegas tore.es (236041) SOLAR POWER SYSTEMS: off-grid, inverters, batteries, panels, fault-finding, health checks. Qualified and registered installer. Solar hot water from 1,695€ installed. info@ecobuildingandalucia. com 650 236 203 (237412)
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NEEDED manager for relax villa in Mijas Costa. Responsible & available to work at different hours. English & Spanish is indispensable. For further information call 666 662 945 (238231) SUMMER WORK EXPERIENCE OPPORTUNITY. Volunteer position (expenses paid) for English speaking student aged 16 or over to gain practical skills in digital marketing. Please email CEO lyndabrettle@aim. com by end of June. www.samaritansinspain.com PERSON required for part-time work. Good with maths, would suit retired or semi-retired person (teacher, accountant etc). Must be a permanent resident. TORREMOLINOS - 626 745 289 (238017) PR STAFF wanted for Bar 28 in Puerto Banus. Special offers on drinks all summer. Please contact Vanita 667 770 788 / 952 897 574 (237339) MATURE male kennel assistant, La Cala de Mijas. Part time, flexible 5 day week. 610 752 350 (238038)
SOFT FURNISHINGS C U R T A I N S , blinds, cushions and much more. Free estimates and home visits. Tel 657 369 343 or rosan nacarmella@hotmail.com (231370)
STORAGE STORAGE - Large warehouses containers. Dry and secure €50 per month. Professional packing and removal service. www.dfeuropeanre movals.co.uk. Tel David 696 810 618 (236042) STORAGE in Coin (La Trocha). New 6m containers, 35m3 @ €21.50pw + IVA. Secure, watertight and drive right up to your unit. Tel 603 243 654 / www.lockitstorage.co.uk (230500)
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Lotus Evora 400 confirmed in the UK at £72,000 (€100, 000) NEW MODEL is the fastest and most powerful Lotus yet
Countdown to cleaner cars THE motoring industry is preparing for changes to its emission requirements with the strictest ever European vehicle emissions regulation Euro-6. From 1 September 2015, all new car models sold in the EU must meet this low emissions standard.
Top Gear trio JEREMY Clarkson the 55year-old ex-presenter of Top Gear was reunited with his former co-hosts Richard Hammond and James May during their May Live tour at the Odyssey Arena in Belfast last Friday.
By Steve Walsh LOTUS has confirmed pricing for the new Evora 400. The heavily revised 2015 Evora will start from £72,000 (€100,000) in the UK, confirming a move upmarket for the flagship Lotus model. It’s a sizeable jump compared with the outgoing Evora, which until recently started from around £55,000 (€77,000) and the supercharged Evora S from £62,000 (€87,000).
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Holders Arsenal meet Aston Villa in the FA Cup Final on Saturday Tony Matthews International Sports A former football player and the world’s most prolific author of football books (more than 100 published), Tony is also the sports reporter for Spectrum Radio and lives in the Cabrera mountains. Costa de Almeria
FIFA HEADQUARTERS: Swiss police raided the premises in Zurich.
Two pronged assault on FIFA officials By Steve Walsh THE Swiss police on Wednesday raided the headquarters of FIFA in Zurich, seizing documents in a probe linked to fraud in the awarding of the 2018 and 2020 World Cups, the Swiss attorneygeneral’s office said. Simultaneously, the US Department of Justice headed the shock dawn arrests of six top football officials in Zurich, only two days before its presi-
dent Sepp Blatter seeks re-election as head of football’s world governing body. The American Department of Justice announced the unsealing of a 47-count indictment in a federal court, that detailed charges against 14 people for racketeering, wire fraud and money laundering conspiracy. They include FIFA officials accused of taking bribes totalling more than US$150 million (€138m)
FOR YOUR DIARY ON Saturday, the holders Arsenal meet Aston Villa in the FA Cup final at Wembley (6.30pm kick-off Spanish time). Between them the Gunners (18) and the Villans (10) have appeared in 28 previous finals and the last time they met in the competition was in 2012 when Arsenal won 3-2. The two clubs have never opposed each other in a major Cup final before, and the last time Villa won the trophy was in 1957. Also on Saturday, Falkirk play Inverness Caledonian Thistle in the Scottish Cup final and the 111th Copa Del Rey final will see treble-chasing Barcelona take on Athletic Bilbao.
This weekend, Messrs Rossi, Lorenzo and Marquez ride in the Italian MotoGP in Mugello... the French Open Grand Slam tennis tournament continues at Roland Garros...the second EnglandNew Zealand cricket Test starts at Leeds and Pakistan play Zimbabwe in a ODI tomorrow... there are eight games in the NatWest T20 Blast competition on Saturday... the FIFA U/20 World Cup gets under way, as do the World Triathlon and European Rowing championships... on Saturday, Bath, who thrashed Leicester 47-10 in their semifinal, play Saracens (29-24 victors over Northampton) in Rugby Union’s Aviva Premiership final and Munster take on Glasgow (Ireland v Scotland) in the Guinness Pro12 final... and then on Sunday afternoon, England play the Barbarians at Twickenham. There’s plenty to please everyone here! FOOTBALL ROUND-UP Last Sunday, Hull City
(Tigers) (0-0 v Manchester United) were relegated from the Premiership; Newcastle (2-0 winners v West Ham) stayed up. There were last day wins also for Arsenal (4-1 v WBA); Chelsea (3-1 v Sunderland), Manchester City (2-0 v Southampton), Stoke (6-1 v Liverpool), Crystal Palace (10 v Swansea), Leicester (5-1 v QPR), Spurs (1-0 at Everton), and Burnley (1-0 at Villa Park). Stoke’s Peter Crouch scored his 47th PL headed goal (a record) and Steven Gerrard scored in his last game for Liverpool. West Ham sacked manager Sam Allardyce (after losing at St James’ Park). Rangers play Motherwell to decide who will be in the SPL next season. La Liga champions Barcelona ended the season with a 2-2 draw with Deportivo La Coruna, while runner’sup Real Madrid whipped Getafe 7-3.
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Benavista club wish them well FRIDAY May 22 is a date Sandy Guthrie will remember in the future. He and Elaine got married in Gibraltar. All of his bowling friends at Benavista wished him and his wife, every happiness in their new life together. Sandy is a well known bowler on the Costa Del Sol circuit and I’m sure his many friends and fellow bowlers at other clubs wish them both well for the future. Elaine came into our lives when she worked for an insurance firm which sponsored events at the club. A lovely lady who will no doubt keep Sandy in check! However it will be some time before the boys forgive you, Sandy, for not allowing them a stag night!
JUST MARRIED: Sandy Guthrie with his wife Elaine after their wedding.
Getting up and down, basic and putt chip Jordan Gibb (European Challenge Tour Player)
TOUR PERSPECTIVE Your weekly guide to better golf
OVER the next few weeks I will provide you with a guide to common and specialist shots around the green. While nothing can replace one to one instruction, the advice I will offer can help you gain some understanding of what we are looking to achieve with the wedges. For those of you who watch professional golf regularly, you will notice how often the guys on tour get up and down to save par and how easy they make it look. Compare that to the amount of times you have been just off the green in two and walked to the next tee
frustrated at having to write a six on the scorecard. Most of the shots we face around the green are fairly straightforward. While most golfers salivate over Mickelson flop shots to tight pins, the reality is that most amateurs can save a lot of shots by getting up and down in the simple situations. Imagine an everyday scenario where you have missed the green just short and the pin is cut in the middle of the green. You have around four yards of fairway and fringe and 15 yards of green to work with. There the natural temptation to putt it and if the fringe is short and smooth then I would not try and dissuade you. For those not confident with wedges, they may try and use a 7 iron. This is not going to help you improve or save shots in the long run. To be effective around the
greens, you must use your wedges. In the scenario I described, we would use the basic chip or putt chip which you can use for most of your shots around the green. Using a pitching wedge, sand wedge or lob wedge, we address the ball standing much closer than normal. This will help you stand taller and hold your hands higher at address. You may notice that the heel of the club is slightly off the ground but this is not a problem. This set up position enables the club to swing on a straighter path with little effort. With your hands pushed forward towards the target and your weight on your left side (right side for left-handed golfers) you have created a perfect position to move the club back and through with very little wrist action. Jordan, www.jordangibbgolf.com
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Cristiano Ronaldo scored his eighth hat-trick of the season for Real to finish with a total of 61 goals - three more than Lionel Messi.
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Isaac takes to the ring for his third pro-bout
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ISAAC CHAMBERLAIN: Fought 28 fights as an amateur and lost just two.
GOING to be a great fight against a fighter who will come to win By Dilip Kuner TONIGHT, Thursday, Marbella boxing f a n s wi l l h a v e th e ir eyes on Isaac Chamberlain as he take s t o t h e r i n g f o r h is third pro-bout. He is fighting in the Matchroom show ‘Young Guns’ at York Hall. The show is topped by the 1 0 - r o u n d e r b e tw e e n Erich Ochieng and unbeaten Tamuka Mucha. Risin g t a l e n t s f r o m th e Matchroom camp including Chamberlain will also be in action a n d Oh a r a D av ies , Ricky Boylan, Tyler Goodjohn, Ben Hall, Charlie Edwards, many of whom have all had successful camps at MGM Marbella.
It p ro mis e s to b e a good n ig h t a n d Ch amb erla in is ready, he is fighting Martyn Grainger, a former International Master cruiserweight champion and Prizefighter quarter finalist.
10 the number of rounds between Erich Ochieng and Tamuka Mucha which will take place at the show
C h a mb erla in h a s be e n putting in the hard work with only two days break following
his last fight in April. He is serious about being the best and determined to do what it takes to get there. “I have pushed myself nonstop and I feel like I’ve gone up a le ve l me nta lly a nd physically. It’s going to be a gre a t fight against a fighter who w ill c ome to w in,” s a id Chamberlain. “I am taking this one fight at a time and learning along the way, there is always room for improvement and I am always working on being a perfectionist.” Chamberlain turned professional after 28 fights as an a ma te ur, of w hic h he los t just two.
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