Euro Weekly News - Costa del Sol 15 - 21 April 2021 Issue 1867

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The people’s paper ISSUE NO. 1867

15 - 21 April 2021

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MALAGA Local Police have participated in a new blood donation campaign.

A total of 92 officers lined up to donate their blood, in a very satisfactory campaign, with 86 of them providing an effective result, including nice officers who were giving blood for the first time, while six failed to donate an effective supply, for various medical reasons.

MIJAS DONKEYS: Esperanza with her foal, Luz.

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Vaccination centre

THE Fuengirola Council has an‐ nounced that it will shortly open its Peace Palace as a vac‐ cination centre which will cater for those patients who

would normally be seen at the Oeste and Los Boliches health centres. Subject to receipt of vaccines, six staff will carry out inoculations.

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Cancer screening charities back THERE was a tremendous turnout at the Miraflores Golf Club on Easter Saturday where members took part in a charity event which raised €9,500.

The money will be used by the local charities Positively Pink and Positively Blue and founder, Lorraine Palmer would like to personally thank the Golf captains at the Club from 2019/2020, Alan Watts and Noreen Bramley for their generous help.

With the organisational skills of Sarah Shelton and the generosity of the Club members, who supported the many different events throughout the period, an amazing €9,500 was raised and presented to Positively Pink and Blue on the day Every single penny of this will

be used to screen people within local communities and Positively Blue is currently offering free PSA Blood test for Prostate screening at Clinica Campanario clinic in Calahonda with vouchers available from Jan Jones on 616 507 629.

Positively Pink will shortly announce details of 2021 Breast Screening Programme at Clinica Radiologica in Fuengirola.

After the problems of 2020, it is a pleasure to be able to advise that the charities are operating again and with their involvement, screening may help avoid a Cancer Covid Crisis especially as some recent reports have suggested an increase in cases of both Prostate and Breast Cancer, whilst testing in some areas is not as accessible as it has been in the past.

Lux Mundi THE Lux Mundi Ecumenical Centre is at Calle Nueva No 3, Fuen‐ girola, 29640. Their opening hours are Monday to Friday 10.00 to 13.00, but it would help if you telephoned first to make an appoint‐ ment. They would like to assure you that they are complying with all the Covid regulations to make your visits to their centres as safe as possible. They do ask that when you visit the centre, you wear your mask at all times and maintain social distance where and whenever. For further information please contact the Centre on 952 474 840 , email luxmundif@gmail.com.

The boutique will be open in the Lux Mundi Centre, Calle Nue‐ va No 7. The opening hours are Tuesday to Friday 10.00 to 13.00. This is no longer open on a Saturday morning. Tel. 952 474 840. E‐mail luxmundif@gmail.com. They are ready to start receiv‐ ing donations. Please follow the necessary disinfection procedures to place them in the shop. They would appreciate it if you could bring items to them in bags that you do not need to be returned, during the normal opening hours of the Centre.

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WELL DONE: Presentation of the cheque for €9,500.

Local Theatre THE Lagunas Theatre is located in Mijas Costa, and presents music, dance, theatre and events. The venue was opened to much fanfare in March 2007 and occupies an area of 3,000 m² and seats 640 people, distributed between the stalls, the boxes and the circle.

Among the performances that were scheduled and had to be cancelled were the Fran Perea concert that has been moved to May 22, as well as humour-oriented works with ‘8 Andalucian surnames’ and local works by Teatro Mijas. “José Tejada will also attend for another year with his ‘Mind Hacker’ show, as well as the work of Manolo Medina ‘Tanto monta monta tanto, and the monologues of La Cochera, in what will be a very varied programme,” said the councillor.

Anyone interested in joining the programme that will run until June 16 can visit the Mijas City Council website at the entrance of the Las Lagunas Theatre itself.

Diabetes coffee morning THE next coffee morning organised by La Cala Lions Diabetic Support Group will be held at Bar Tuta, La Cala on Monday April 19 from 11am.

As well as the HBA1c test, their team of nurses from Angels Nursing will hold a mini clinic where they will check blood pressure, oxygen capacity, eye and feet tests and simple kidney function.

If you would like the kidney function PH etc, please bring a small bottle with your urine sample (these can be purchased from the chemists) and to find out more, contact Anne Bowles by sending an email to annedia betics@gmail.com.

FLAMENCO: Is to receive funding from the Junta.

AFTER everything that has happened over the past year, we all need a chance to start feeling good again, and what better way than by helping others?

If you want to make a difference and put a smile on the face of those who need it most, read on.

On Saturday, April 24 an event which has already got hun‐ dreds of people, families and companies involved will take place in Puerto Banus harbour at the Muelle de Honor from midday until 6pm.

This is a great chance to make a difference to our local com‐ munity, as all profits will go to Caritas, Debra and Fundatul.

Caritas is known as the helping hand of the Church ‐ reach‐ ing out to the poor, vulnerable and excluded, regardless of race or religion, to build a better community.

Debra is a charity that supports individuals and their fami‐ lies affected by Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB) a rare skin disorder which causes the skin to be very fragile and painful to touch.

Fundatul is an organisation based in San Pedro Alcantara which helps disabled people to find proper employment.

There will be all sorts of items for sale to raise funds for charity, including fashion, accessories, decoration, food and sport and health goods. There will also be an area where you can buy food and drink so you can keep your energy up while browsing.

If want to help, make a donation or join in, contact: marbel lacharitymarket@attipyk.com.

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NIBS EXTRA Kissing point TO celebrate International Kissing Day on April 13, the Torremolinos Council took to the streets and created various ‘kissing points’ around the municipality where couples (from the same bubble) could have their photographs taken, which they could then upload onto a special Council website.

First Aid AS part of an ongoing scheme organised by the Marbella Council and the Red Cross, 25 young people aged between 14 and 30 attended a number of free courses which qualified them to be recognised as first aiders able to assist in the event of an emergency.

Malaga Carril 30 BICYCLE riders and those using electric scooters and bikes on the roads in Malaga City are reminded that the maximum speed limit on any of the 70 kilometres of bike lanes is 30 kph and by visiting https://bit.ly/3dVWXF7 it is possible to review all of the routes through the Malaga Carril 30 post.

Recycling ANXIOUS to ensure that the concept of recycling is foremost in the minds of children of all ages and aware that schools do generate a lot of recyclable waste, Mijas Council is placing community recycling bins in 80 educational establishments throughout the municipality.

Tech work ALTHOUGH Benalmadena will continue to rely on tourism for much of its employment and income, the council has been targeting companies who specialise in innovation and teleworking and has now attracted Swedish multinational Transcom to set up in the town creating 250 new jobs.

Prompt payer THE average time for councils in Spain to pay suppliers is 47.9 days, but Estepona Council, having paid €9,312,093 during the first quarter of 2021 has announced that its payments are now made within 10 days which gives a boost to the local economy.

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Volunteers Needed

F R O M the Volunteers Department, the Cudeca Foundation would like to inform you that the Estepona Playa shop will be moved to a bigger and better location. The new shop is situated at Calle Adolfo Suarez Figueroa, 3 (corner with Calle Terraza).

In order to be able to arrange shifts, Cudeca is asking for new volunteers with this Volunteers needed at the Estepona Playa shop campaign.

Cudeca is also counting on the community to help spread the word and publicise this campaign, so

POSTER: Help us to continue caring.

please see the poster in the photo with the hope that publication of this will help us to continue caring.

The Cudeca shops are run by volunteers, and are the main source of income for the Foundation. All the profits generated in Cudeca’s charity shops go to the care of people with cancer and other advanced illnesses.

Cudeca’s care is completely free of charge.

Anyone interested, please contact the Volunteering Department by email: voluntariado@cudeca.org or call 671 048 304.

New Gibraltar route THERE is another new destination for Gibraltar travellers as British Airways is to introduce twice weekly summer flights to London City airport.

The service will be operated by BA CityFlyer on Mondays and Fridays and will complement the current Gibraltar to Heathrow flights offered by parent company British Airways.

Initial one‐way fares are £43 and went on sale on April 8 for flights starting on June 25 of this year and if bookings are made now, then the BA flexible poli‐ cy will apply whereby no change fee is imposed or a voucher is offered for bookings made for travel before April 2022.

The route will be operated by BA CityFlyer’s Brazilian Embraer E190 aircraft which seats up to 98 people in two rows of two.

Free Insurance

ANDALUCIA will provide non‐ resident international travellers with free insurance with Covid‐ 19 coverage up to December 31.

Spanish tourist officials have voiced their concerns about how the UK’s ‘traffic light’ sys‐ tem will impact the summer season. The concerns follow Jet2’s decision to suspend all flights and holidays until June 23.

Andalucia’s tourism website states that the following will be covered by the insurer: ‘Medi‐ cal and surgical expenses and fees, pharmaceutical expenses related to convalescence from Covid and hospitalisation ex‐ penses,’ in a bid to promote the return of safe tourism.

Mr Marin added: “The inter‐ national travel insurance offers travellers up to €4,000 of cover on medical expenses, sanitary repatriation and extension of stay in the case of a Covid‐19 infection, providing visitors with the confidence that they are safeguarded during their trip.”

NEW ROUTE: For BA CityFlyer Embraer E190.

El Corte Ingles cuts THE restructuring of El Corte Ingles Costa del Sol could affect 460 jobs in Mijas alone.

The management of El Corte Ingles commu‐ nicated to its staff on Wednesday, April 7, its intention to restructure the Mijas store in a plan that will result in a “significant reduction in personnel and commercial square metres,” according to Spanish daily La Opinion de Mala‐ ga. The store was inaugurated back in 2006 and the plan to downsize may affect up to 460

of its workforce in the Costa del Sol town.

Experts and union leaders say the rise of on‐ line sales accelerated by the pandemic, with customers being inundated with special online offers, has been one of the reasons to let em‐ ployees go. The company is also having diffi‐ culty connecting to the under 30s market and has not been able to expand beyond Portugal, leaving it more exposed to the ups and downs of the national economy.

Musical Performances Leading out MARBELLA musical performances are set to take place in the Teatro Cuidad.

According to Marbella Council: “The second edition of the ‘Can‐ tos Velados’ will bring together on the stage of the Teatro Ciudad de Marbella the musicians Javier Alvarez, Tulsa and La Bien Queri‐ da.”

They added the performances would take place “on Thursday April 15, Friday April 16 and Saturday 17 April, respectively, at 8pm, in an event where artists will share songs and readings with the po‐ et Alejandro Simon Partal.”

The performances will start today, Thursday, with Javier Alvarez, eclectic and unclassifiable singer‐songwriter from Madrid who 25 years ago began sweeping the sales lists.

On Friday, April 16, it will be Tulsa, while on Saturday, April 17, there will be a performance of La Bien Querida.

The council said: “Tickets will be by invitation until capacity is reached and can be picked up, free of charge, at the box office of the Teatro Ciudad de Marbella, with a maximum of two per per‐ son.”

ANDALUCIA is leading Spain in the creation of new businesses as Febru‐ ary saw an increase of 14 per cent in registrations across the region.

This has been put down to the framework of trust generated by the Junta de Andalucia. The Presi‐ dent, Juanma Moreno, has fostered such a stable environment for com‐ panies to settle in the community that the number of commercial companies incorporated in Andalu‐ cia in February was 1,458, repre‐ senting an increase of 14.2 per cent compared to the same period last year. These figures were confirmed by the National Institute of Statistics (INE) and published on Wednesday, April 14.

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Photography Contest ON Monday April 12, the mayor of Medio Environ‐ ment, Arancha López, an‐ nounced that Mijas Coun‐ cil will hold a photography contest for the flowering spring that will focus on the unique trees in the town, to attract visitors.

The contest has four prizes, three are chosen by a jury and one will be judged according to the most ‘Likes’ obtained on the photo on the Facebook page of the Mijas Depart‐ ment of the Environment.

The mayor has stressed that the new initiative will be active through the month of April and aims to showcase these specimens for the value of tourist vis‐ its that relate to nature.

Each participant can submit up to three images to environment@mijas.es, and will be published on the municipal website. Im‐ ages cannot exceed 5MB and must be in JPG format, photograph retouching is also allowed.

The last day for delivery will be April 30.

Trapped horse ON Sunday April 11, a call to the emergency services on 112 alerted them to the fact that a horse had fallen into a ditch in Benahavis and become stuck.

The animal fell into the ditch at Sendero Acequia del Río Guadalmina and got its legs trapped underneath a metal walkway which meant it could not escape.

Officers from Marbella and San Pedro fire brigades attended and were face with a difficult situation due to the angle at which the mare was trapped and her state of anxiety.

The officers decided the safest way was to hoist the animal by means of slings and two trailers. Before the rescue was started the owner was contacted as well as a veterinarian.

After around three hours, the mare, known as Dona was rescued safely.

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Expatriate sends Covid-19 vaccination proposal to the British Embassy MANY UK passport holders who are resident in Spain are anxious to obtain information about when they are likely to receive their Covid-19 vaccination.

They have seen the situation in the UK speed up dramatically, whilst the Spanish health system, whilst doing its best, is much slower, due to the fact that it cannot obtain large supplies of vaccine quickly even though its population is about two thirds of the UK. The more people who can receive the vaccine, the quicker the country will open up and be able to return to some semblance of normality with the option to regenerate the tourism industry which accounted for 12.4 per cent of Gross Domestic Product in 2019 and earned the country €154.48 billion according to the Institute of National Statistics (INE).

One person in the Costa del Sol who has roots in Gibraltar considered the situation and saw the UK Government was using the RAF to deliver vaccine to the Rock to allow the Health Authorities there to quickly and efficiently vaccinate the adult population who are considered British subjects.

She therefore wondered whether there would be an

opportunity to suggest that Britain should consider using the Gibraltar facilities to invite British passport holders in Costa del Sol and Cadiz Province to be inoculated there. To this end therefore, she contacted the British Embassy in Madrid by telephone and explained her idea and was asked to confirm this via email which she has done and currently awaits a response following a second email.

Clearly, it’s not an easy solution as it would require the involvement of both the British and Gibraltar Governments with vaccines being flown by the RAF and whilst the prevention of movement across provinces could delay matters, it could also be something that the British Embassy could raise with the Junta de Andalucia.

There are permitted reasons to allow individuals to cross provinces, one of which includes medical matters.

When discussing the concept with friends and other contacts, there were two negative threads, being that the Spanish population might be upset that the British were ‘jumping the queue’ although her response was that all of her Spanish friends have commented that they would be delighted as it frees up more vaccine for

A rare event Stocks of the Pfizer vaccine are safely stored in Gibraltar.

Spaniards.

Also, there was a suggestion that it was unfair on those who didn’t live near to Gibraltar as they would not benefit and to some extent this is true but once again, the more people who are vaccinated outside of Spain, the more vaccine will be available for those inside.

Britain has on numerous occasions said that it considers the welfare of all British passport holders, resident across Europe, as being of major importance, not just because of Brexit but because it has an obligation to protect their wellbeing.

This may be a small way in which it can assist just a few people, but this is an opportunity for both the UK and Gibraltar to show its solidarity with British expatriates in the south of Spain.

Skating Champs

Gold medal cadet category Ainara Cabello.

THE National first Trophy of Alhaurín de la Torre was held from the April 1 to April 4, at the Blas Infante de Alhaurin De la Torre pavilion.

Almost 100 skaters from 15 clubs participated from all over Spain, from areas such as Madrid, Basque Country, Balearic Islands, Murcia, Valladolid, Barcelona. They were judged by a panel of international judges, selected by the national committee.

The Alhaurín de la Torre Skating club won the following medals: Bronze medal in infant category, Ainhoa Caravaca Gold medal cadet category, Ainara Cabello Bronze medal Junior category, Marina Mestanza Silver medal senior category, Nuria Villalba Due to the current pandemic situation, travelling authorisations were issued in order to celebrate the competition.

The closing ceremony of the championship was made

by Don Joaquín Villanova (mayor of Alhaurín De la Torre) and Maria Del Mar Martinez (Sports’ Council).

It is a competition of national prestige that will be held from now on every year at Easter.

DONKEY sanctuary, Donkey Dreamland in Mijas, has today an‐ nounced one of their donkeys gave birth to twins ‐ something that is extremely rare.

In late September, Donkey Dreamland sanctuary, Mijas, res‐ cued a donkey that was named Es‐ peranza (or Hope, in English) who was being kept in a field sur‐ rounded by un‐castrated males, so it is no surprise Esperanza fell pregnant!

At 7.30am on Monday, April 11, Esperanza began to give birth, as‐ sisted by the sanctuary’s founder Amaya. It soon came to light that this was no ordinary birth, and Es‐ peranza was having twins.

Out of around 40 million don‐ keys in the world, it’s estimated that only around 1.5 per cent of all donkey births are twins, so this was an extremely rare event. Sad‐ ly, only around 10 per cent sur‐ vive.

Unfortunately, one of the twins who was lovingly named Angel did not survive. The miracle is that the other twin managed to pull through, baby Luz. The surviv‐ ing donkey is currently in hospital and being looked after by six dedi‐ cated vets who are doing their ut‐ most to help him survive. He is re‐ ceiving oxygen through a mask, milk through a tube and blood through a transfusion from Esper‐ anza to help raise his oxygen lev‐ els.

Although this rare event comes with sadness, it is also a miracle for baby Luz to have survived and Donkey Dreamland is now looking to members of the public for help.

Although the total cost for the care of baby Luz is unknown as yet, over two days the treatment has already cost €2,000 (£1,731.17).

The sanctuary is looking to raise as much money as possible for Es‐ peranza and the baby foal to live a happy life and for Esperanza to not have to come to terms with losing two of her foals.

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Age Concern Raffle THE Age Concern Easter Raffle was held at 12 noon on Wednesday March 30.

We were joined by an eager number of ticket holders out‐ side our shop in Los Boliches.

During the previous four weeks fundraising volunteers had been diligently selling raf‐ fle tickets.

Our shop was also inundat‐ ed with customers buying tick‐ ets in addition to their normal purchases.

The support we received from local businesses and the community was overwhelm‐ ing. Even in these difficult times everyone dug deep and came together to support our older residents.

All in all we received an in‐ credible number of quality raf‐ fle prizes.

Our heartfelt thanks to all of you. Together you have made a real difference to peoples’ lives The amazing news is that we surpassed our most opti‐ mistic hopes and raised €1,095.

All donations will be ploughed back into supporting clients throughout our region At Age Concern all our vol‐ unteers give their time and tal‐ ent freely.

This ensures that all dona‐ tions are used for the benefit of the communities we serve.

Would you like to be part of our thriving community in Fuengirola, Mijas and Benal‐

madena?

Whether it be client, volun‐ teer or supporter please call our Helpline on 652 537 615.

All conversations are confi‐ dential and without obligation.

So for more information please get in touch or leave a message 24/7.

To join us as a client and ac‐ cess all Age Concern benefits is absolutely free.

Estepona FLoral Art Club demo FOLLOWING the success of our March Zoom demonstration our April one will also be online - this time via YouTube on Tuesday April 20 starting at 2.30pm.

We are delighted that this will be given by Nina Tucknott a talented NAFAS Area Demonstrator.

Anyone is welcome to attend. Please contact esteponafloralartclub@hotmail.com for joining instructions.

New Salary Measures FROM Wednesday, April 14 all companies in Spain will be legally required to keep comprehensive records of the salaries of their workers, a measure which the government hopes will help to close the large pay gap that exists be‐ tween men and women in this country, which currently stands at 22 per cent, according to Spanish daily Levante.

According to the Central Business Directory (DIRCE), the new regulations will impact some 1.5 million companies throughout Spain, although the latest data available from the National Statistics Institute shows that roughly 900,000 of these businesses have only one or two employees on their books.

According to the UGT deputy secretary general, Cristina Cristina Antoñanzas, has acknowledged that the difference in

salaries between women and men is currently “very high” and she is confident that the new systems “are going to put on the table that in many companies, there is inequality.”

Furthermore, workers will now have the right to access these records and can take up any issues with their union represen‐ tatives. Any unjustified inequalities can lead to fines of up to €187,000 for the companies.

Last month, a report released by the Adecco Group Insti‐ tute found that the average salary in Andalucia has fallen by 1.6 per cent year on year, which represents half the national average in Spain. A worker on the Costa del Sol can now ex‐ pect to earn an average of €1,475 per month, which is the fifth lowest monthly pay in the entire country, according to the Adecco analysis.

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Covid Hoax A NEW Covid vaccination hoax in Fuengirola and Mijas is being spread via social media.

Mijas Comunicacion has reported a new hoax being spread via social media networks claiming to be from the health centres in Fuengirola and Mijas containing false information that people born between 1956 and 1958 can telephone to request a vaccination appointment using the AstraZeneca vaccine.

It also says that those born between 1942 and 1944 can request an appointment to be vaccinated with the Moderna or Pfizer vaccine.

This information is false and, for now, the only people who can and should telephone to be vaccinated are those over 80 years of age or older and have not yet received the vaccine.

People who are not in this age group should refrain from requesting a vaccination appointment, as it may interfere with the operation of health centres in such a critical and overloaded time.

The health authorities are currently continuing to study the possibility of increasing the priority rank for other age groups, however, this has not yet been established.

Appointments must be made by calling the health centres of Las Lagunas (626 565 482) or La Cala and Mijas Pueblo (669 745 505).

You can call between 8am and 8pm on Monday to Friday.

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New book entitled ‘The Lady of the House’ features Almeria-based DJ Emma Keen Keen who now lives near Albox has been involved in the music industry in one role or the other and has been a radio presenter, bar and nightclub DJ, voiceover artist, events and roadshow host and record company tour manager, but

Vaccination Schedule JUST a day after Spanish President Pedro Sanchez an‐ nounced his ambitious vaccination schedule to the country, the European Commission threw cold water on his plans on Thursday, April 8, claiming that at this moment in time, they are not sure how many doses of the jab will be available in the third quarter. Mr Sanchez told the nation that they could expect some 87 million vaccines to arrive in Spain be‐ tween April and September, but EU bosses have revealed that this is by no means guaranteed.

Mr Sánchez pointed out: “This means receiving 3.5 times more doses than in the first trimester.” When the 87 million doses arrive, Mr Sánchez promised that “any compatriot who wishes can be vaccinated in this period.”

In his public address, Mr Sanchez boasted that Spain “has vaccination coverage of one dose in over 80s of 70.1 per cent,” while the average in the rest of Europe is 60 per cent.

However, other data refutes the Prime Minister’s claim, with countries such as Serbia, Hungary and Chile having al‐ ready surpassed Spain’s vaccination rate for the first dose.

her true love is playing music.

She broke into the house scene in a big way when she spent seven years in Mallorca before returning to the UK to work on a special project, but the thought of the Spanish lifestyle kept reoccurring and four years ago, she and her husband decided to return.

This time rather than Mallorca they chose a small village near Albox for the peace and serenity, but Emma was amazed at the amount of DJ work that she found and very quickly was kept busy not just at weekends.

When she first started there was the need to transport cases full of vinyl records and turntables so her repertoire had to be fairly narrow and this was when she really concentrated on dance and house music.

Now however, due to incredible advances in technology, she can cater for many different tastes and if a venue wants pop, rock, hits or Latin

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THE ‘House’ music scene unlike many others, is very democratic and has no real barriers for female participants and this is underscored in a new book in which a host of different, influential women are interviewed.

For four decades, Emma

Almeria-based DJ Emma Keen. music, then that is no problem and rather than start playing from a set list, she judges the reaction of the audience and chooses each track to suit.

The lockdown hit her badly but she is now hosting two shows on the community based and expanding Almeria Radio which she can record at home but due to the ‘tech wizards’ who run the station, it is possible for direct interaction with listeners.

As the State of Alarm begins to unwind, she is looking for-

ward to getting back on to the road and has a wide range of potential venues, from beach bars in Mojacar to clubs around the area and her favourite, a little bar in the middle of nowhere which she used to appear at weekly with an audience that ranged from 18 to 80.

Turning to the book, Emma is flattered and amazed that she will appear alongside such female giants as Candi Staton, Barbara Tucker, Kym Sims and Kym Mazelle, but as one the earliest female house DJs,

there is no doubt that her inclusion is only right.

‘The Lady of the House’ is authored by Ian Snowball and Laila McKenzie, both accomplished journalists in the music field in their own rights and has a foreword by international DJ Carl Cox (one of Emma’s alltime heroes).

The book will be a limitededition, luxury hardback, coffee-table style book, only available through Kickstarter and available to pre-order up until May 6.

The authors of the book will donate £1 from the sale of every book to the Night Time Industries Association’s (NTIA) Savenightlife CIC and will be used to ensure that access to equal rights and protection for all women within the industry remains high on the agenda.

Emma told EWN “I can’t wait to get back to live shows.

It’s not work, when you love what you are doing and can feel the positive reaction of your audience.”

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Petrol price rise

PRICES: Have hit expats, businesses and tourists.

EXPATS in Spain are feeling the pinch after it emerged the price of petrol has risen by more than €10 for an average tank since last April.

According to new figures, while the price of petrol has stayed steady over the past week, costs have risen by nearly 20 per cent in Spain since the same week last year, leaving the average tank of petrol costing more than €10 more.

The figures also showed that in the last month, the price of petrol has gone up by 1.86 per cent, compared to the 0.94 per cent that the price of diesel has in‐ creased.

The price hike has hit expats, business owners and tourists alike.

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How Foreign Holidays Traffic Light System Will Work THE British Government’s Global Travel Taskforce hopes to resume international travel from May 17 at the earliest, and they have suggested using a traffic light system that will categorise countries based on their Covid-19 risk levels.

It may be a few weeks yet before we know the exact date when trips abroad can take place, and which countries will be subject to the most relaxed measures.

Here is how the foreign holidays traffic light system will reportedly operate: Green countries • People arriving in the UK from ‘green list’ countries will need to take a pre-departure test in that country • On or before the second day after arriving in the UK, they will need to take a PCR test • They will not need to quarantine on their return unless they receive a positive test • Test packages must be booked and paid for before travelling from a list of government-

approved providers Amber countries • People arriving from ‘amber list’ countries will have to quarantine for 10 days at home • They will have to take a predeparture test, then a PCR test on days two and eight • There will be an option for ‘test to release’ in which they can end self-isolation early if they test negative on day five by purchasing an extra PCR test • Test packages must be booked and paid for before travelling from a list of government-approved providers Red countries • Arrivals from ‘red list’ countries will have to quarantine for 10 days in a specific quarantine hotel • They will have to take a predeparture test, then PCR tests on day two and day eight • Passengers must book and agree to pay for a quarantine package before departing for the UK Green watchlist • This will identify countries

most at risk of moving from green to amber so travellers have some warning • However, the government ‘will not hesitate to act immediately should the data show that countries risk ratings have changed’ How the list will be decided • Countries in each category will be kept under review and the government will respond to data, focusing on variants of concern • Vaccination and infection rates, the prevalence of variants, a country’s genomic sequencing capacity and access to reliable scientific evidence will be considered • The restrictions will be formally reviewed on June 28 to see whether the measures could be relaxed, followed by reviews ‘no later than July 31 and October 1’ Passenger locator forms • The form - where arrivals must fill in their travel details, UK address, passport details, Covid test booking reference numbers and quarantine hotel invoice (if needed) - will be digitised ‘by autumn 2021’

Stricter rules for airlines breaching consumer rights • The Civil Aviation Authority will be given additional enforcement power to act on airlines that have breached consumer rights • A Covid-19 charter will be introduced from May 17, setting out what is required of passengers and what their rights will be What the government is still looking into • Ministers will work with the travel industry and private test providers to see how costs can be reduced ‘while ensuring travel is as safe as possible’ • This could include cheaper tests when returning home and they are looking into whether predeparture tests can be provided • A digital travel certification system is still being looked at and the Department for Transport is considering how Covid passports could help for countries using them • Work also continues to develop a system to facilitate travel certification for inbound travellers

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Sun Exposure news ANOTHER reason to LOVE SPAIN! Read on to find out why a stroll along one of Spain’s beautiful beaches may be better for you than you thought.

Sunlight causes the skin to release nitric oxide, which can reduce the ability of the coronavirus to replicate, according to a study from the University of Edinburgh.

The research, which was published recently in the British Journal of Dermatology, found increased exposure to the sun’s rays - specifically UVA light was associated with reduced deaths from the virus. Researchers compared all recorded deaths from Covid-19 in the US from January to April 2020 with UV levels for 2,474 counties for the same time period.

The reduction in risk of death from Covid-19 could not be explained by higher levels of vitamin D, experts said - it was more likely to be as a result of the sun’s UV rays.

What is UVC? UVC, a relatively obscure

SUNLIGHT: Reducing deaths from Covid. part of the spectrum consists of a shorter, more energetic wavelength of light. It is particularly good at destroying genetic material - whether in humans or viral particles. Luckily, most of us are unlikely to have ever encountered any. That’s because it’s filtered out by ozone in the atmosphere long before it reaches our fragile skin.

Or that was the case, at least, until scientists discovered that they could harness UVC to kill microorganisms. Since the finding in 1878, artificially produced UVC has become a staple method of sterilisation - one used in hospitals, aeroplanes, offices, and factories every day.

Crucially, it’s also fundamental

to the process of sanitising drinking water; some parasites are resistant to chemical disinfectants such as chlorine, so it provides a failsafe.

Doesn’t sunlight create vitamin D also?

As regards a lack of Vitamin D in our body, studies show very negative data. To begin with, lacking it exposes us even more to different types of infections that would decrease considerably if the levels of this vitamin were correct. There are already studies, carried out in 2007, that agree with those of the present and affirm that it produces protective effects against acute respiratory infections.

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Flights Cancelled again BRITONS in Spain are voicing concerns after budget airline Jet2 announced it was cancelling flights and holidays until June 23.

The airline said it was suspending flights until the end of June following Boris Johnson’s announcement over international travel plans, leaving some Britons in Spain voicing concern over trips being cancelled.

According to the news, Jet2’s chief executive, Steve Heapy, says his company wants to offer holidays but it needs “more clarity” from the government to achieve this.

He explained that those who have already got trips booked will be given a refund.

He said: “Where customers yet to travel are affected by any programme changes, we will automatically cancel their booking with a full refund, and our team of travel experts will be in touch to help them to book their summer getaway for later in the year.”

Speaking to the Euro Weekly News, owners of the Cuevas de Helena hotel in Benamaurel, Granada, said: “It is sad news but it does at least give clarity. We really feel for customers who had booked and had to cancel last year as well.

“We have had one family cancel this morning after the Jet 2 announcement they were due to come in 2020 then rebooked for June 2021.

“We are now wondering whether other airlines will do the same.”

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JET2: The airline wants to have more clarity.

The owners added: “People want to see their families too, it’s not just about tourism.

“We would love for people to be able to fly from the UK so when Jet2 announced that it was sad news.”

Jet2’s chief executive explained why the airline was cancelling flights until June 23. He said: “After several weeks exploring how to restart international travel, with substantial assistance and input from the industry, the framework lacks any rigorous detail about how to get international travel going again. In fact, the framework is virtually the same as six months ago.

“Following the publication of the framework today, we still do not know when we can start to fly, where we can fly to and the availability and cost of testing. Rather than answering questions, the framework leaves everyone asking more.

“We know how much our customers want

to get away to enjoy their well-deserved holidays. We have seen buoyant confidence levels from UK holidaymakers, as well as strong demand for our ATOL protected package holidays and leisure flights.

“We are trying to run a business so that we can take customers away, but we need the government to provide us with clarity to achieve this.”

The budget airline offers flights from the UK to destinations across Spain, including Malaga, Alicante, Mallorca, Almeria and Barcelona, leaving some Britons in Spain concerned that trips booked by family, friends and tourists will be delayed.

Reacting to Jet2’s announcement, one Facebook user said: “Let’s hope the last half of the year is all go.”

Customers with holidays booked to Spain also took to Jet2’s Facebook page to react to the news.

RIGHT TO VOTE: But it could cause problems.

AS reported in London Loves Business this week, the British Government is planning on allowing more British expats the right to vote in UK elections, however, leading tax advisory Blick Rothenberg warns that this could come with a ‘sting in the tail.’

The government confirmed in March’s budget that British expats living abroad and who are not residents in the UK for tax purposes would be entitled to vote on an ‘indefinite basis’ in future UK elections.

This is in contrast to the rule in 2002 when only non‐ residents who had lived overseas for 15 years or less still had the right to vote.

A tax director at the firm, Robert Salter, said: “British expats overseas should consider carefully whether they wish to take advantage of this extended franchise be‐ cause it could cause problems in the future and mean that they are liable for UK taxes and in particular inheri‐ tance tax.

Food Prices Soaring FOOD prices are going up around the world and for many this could not come at a worse time as jobs for many people have been affected by the ongoing pandemic.

Many have had to turn to food banks in order to survive already and as costs rise, more and more

people could be pushed into food poverty.

Expats and Spaniards alike in Spain have seen costs rise recently and it was reported in January that Spain’s core inflation rate had risen by 0.6 per cent in comparison to the previous year, as

price rises in food, gas and electricity had a knock-on effect.

Companies all over Europe and the US and Canada have come under increasing pressure as the global pandemic has disrupted supply chains, and transport and packaging costs have increased.

According to reports suppliers are running out of ways to absorb cost increases, and these could be passed on more in the future.

Some price increases may not be immediately apparent to consumers though, as it is predicted that supermarkets will reduce the number of special deals and multi-buy offers available.

As the number of Coronavirus cases starts to increase after the Easter break, one factor that could dramatically affect food prices is the potential for local border closures. One concerned expat told EWN how during the pandemic and local border closures they had been forced to spend more as their local town did not have a large supermarket.

In February it was reported that during the pandemic supermarkets had seen their takings increase by an extra € 3.1 billion.

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THE Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries, and Sustainable Development is offering an initiative involving aid to farmers and ranchers in Andalucia, who have suffered as a result of the pandemic, amongst them, the sectors of

Horse Breeders and Vineyards.

To date, the Ministry of Agriculture has already paid more than €31 million in aid to requests from the sectors including cut flower and ornamental plant handling centres,

Cheap Flights AC CO R D I N G to the press, flight website Skyscanner has announced that prices are up to 51 per cent cheaper than last year, which is good news for Brits in Spain who are missing their families.

S kyscanner also announced its top 10 most searched destinations, which included L ondon, Manchester, Dubai, Edinburgh, and Portugal. While Spain did not make the top 10, Skyscanner Consumer Rights Expert said the lack of clarity “is keeping prices low for short-haul travel as capacity is not yet filled.”

He added: “As the rules around travel from the UK become clearer, and airlines react by allocating planes to routes to serve demand, we expect to see attractive pricing being used by providers to compete for bookings. “ C ompetition between airlines and travel providers almost always benefits the traveller with better pricing and more choice.”

O ne B rit told the E uro Weekly News: “It has been so hard for people like myself whose families live in the UK.”

meat-oriented beef, and other-oriented, sheep and goat, Iberian pigs, as well as winegrowing, wine cellars, drying rooms for hams, shoulders, and sausages.

In the horse breeding farms, Covid-19 has caused a significant decrease in income, with losses during 2020 estimated at around €24 million, mainly due to the decrease in the sale of weaned foals and other types of products, and also as a result of the stoppage of activities such as equestrian shows, popular celebrations in which the horses take part

and equine sports activities.

At the start of the pandemic, when the 2020 harvest began, the wineries found their tanks full, so they reduced the growing production of new grapes to produce new wines, which meant that the winegrowers had been awarded contracts with a grape price similar to that of previous years, but by reducing volumes, had less income and a surplus of grapes.

Millions of kilos of grapes have gone to waste by not being crushed and turned into wine generating millions in losses for the sector.

GRAPE SURPLUS: Millions of kilos have gone to waste.

to dispense NEW SERVICE: Has already been tested out.

IN what could be great news for many outpatients, Andalu‐ cian pharmacies are set to dispense hospital drugs. It is hoped that this new move will improve accessibility for both expats and Spaniards alike, as some people will be able to avoid hospital visits to pick up medicines.

An agreement has been signed by the Andalucian Health Service (SAS) and the Andalucian Council of Official Associa‐ tions of Pharmacists (CACOF) which will enable pharmacies to dispense outpatient medicines which would normally on‐ ly be able to be picked up at a hospital pharmacy.

A pilot is set to be carried out during 2021, which will al‐ low certain patients who have been prescribed medicines which would normally be dispensed by a hospital, to be picked up at an Andalucian pharmacy instead.

This will only apply to certain hospitals to begin with though and prior authorisation will be needed from the hos‐ pital’s pharmacy service.

Numerous patients have already tested out the service and found it to be extremely useful.

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Soho Market Marbella, one woman’s response to lockdown FOR more than 12 years, Lara Gonzalez Navarro ran a very successful events company from her base in San Pedro de Alcantara and then the pan‐ demic struck.

Whereas before, she had been kept busy with over 100 functions for weddings, commu‐

nions, New Year’s Eve parties and corporate events, she sud‐ denly found herself with a book full of cancellations.

To make matters worse, the family that owned the building which she rented decided to sell it and she had to move all of her equipment out at fairly

short notice.

As a single parent with two children, she needed an income and had a brainwave as she was walking around the parade of shops in Guadalmina where she saw that a large prominent prop‐ erty was available for rent.

She had already seen that a number of smaller shops in Mar‐ bella Old Town had closed be‐ cause of the lack of business and realised that there were a num‐ ber of people in similar situations to her who had stock available but no outlet.

Lara created a business plan and decided that if she was able to obtain the property and then rent out spaces to retailers there was an opportunity to create a successful business.

It was a risk, but one which she decided was worth taking and thus Soho Market Marbella was born with its opening taking place in December of last year, just in time for the Christmas rush.

The concept behind the mar‐

SOHO MARKET: Has a very positive, friendly feeling. ket is to offer visitors a selection of different and often unique products with each unit stocking products which do not compete with each other.

Interestingly, of the 14 busi‐ nesses now situated in the mar‐ ket, all are owned and operated by women who offer a range of products and services which in‐ clude, coffee and snacks, flow‐ ers, clothes, cards, organic cot‐ ton t‐shirts, jewellery, a beauty

salon and a small, intimate restaurant.

There is a very positive, friend‐ ly feeling when you enter the store, there are regulars, who come for breakfast almost every day and those working there are equally happy to chat in both En‐ glish and Spanish.

There is plenty of seating on the terrace as well as inside and there is a huge amount of free car parking and not only will

there be a barber’s shop there shortly, there’s even a free games arcade to keep the older children occupied.

Current opening hours for the Soho Market Marbella are 9.30am to 10.30pm, seven days a week which gives an idea of how committed all of those in‐ volved with the project are to keep it buzzing and serving the local community.

For Lara it was a brave ven‐ ture, but she has a very en‐ trepreneurial skill which told her that if she attracted a wide range of experienced sellers, then they would have their own clientele who would gravitate to the mar‐ ket and would then in all proba‐ bility become regular customers.

For the stall holders, they have a one fee to pay which includes all overheads, so they know ex‐ actly where they stand and for Lara who now employs seven full time staff, the gamble has worked although she still hopes to resurrect her events business as well.

Enjoy a visit to Soho Market Marbella, Centro Comercial Guadalmina Tel: 952 73 88 75 / 619 613 321 • https://sohomarketmarbella.com and Instagram

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Nobu’s innovative Corporate Chef captures the essence of spring at Nobu Marbella THIS April Nobu Marbella are joined by Chef Hervé Courtot Nobu Corporate Chef. Chef Courtot has had an extensive and dynamic culinary career and has been working with the Nobu brand since 2008. He is known for his involvement in creating dishes that are explored through global food trends.

Courtot’s international experience varies from France, Belgium and the United Arab Emirates, as well as assisting with various Nobu openings including Moscow, Russia. He is constantly innovating and exploring global food trends. He is also very involved with his team, developing and mentoring his multicultural staff.

This Saturday April 15, join Chef Eleni and Courtot and influencer Eugenia Osborn at 15hr for a live Nobu cooking Instagram. Don’t forget to tag @nobumarbella and #NobuMarbellaCookWithUs in your creation to be in with the chance of winning a Nobu at home sushi kit.

Head over to the restaurant to indulge in Courtot’s creativity and don’t forget to check out the new look following an extension and refurb. The restaurant is open every day from 18.00 - 22.30.

To book: Nobu Restaurant: +34 952 778 686 or email: dine-marbella@nobuhotels.com

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Start brushing up your cocktail skills with Nero Premium Vodka YOU know the best when you taste it and we know you choose Nero Premium Vodka every time.

Nero is the world’s first true sipping vodka, but with summer fast approaching, start practising your cock‐ tail‐making skills and take note of these three simple Breeze Cocktails made with Nero Premium Vodka, which one would you choose?

We give you the ingredients and the basics; but watch the amazing skills of world champion flair bar‐ tender Tom Dyer here (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vyukdsOQzn8), and see how it’s done! Just grab the tall glasses and get pouring.

Grab the tall glasses and get pouring.

Sea Breeze 2 shots of Nero Premium Vodka 1 1/2 shots Cranberry juice 1 1/2 shots Grapefruit Juice Lime wedge and dehydrated grapefruit slice Method: Pour vodka over ice, add cranberry juice, grapefruit juice floated on top, garnish with lime wedge and grapefruit slice and add straw. Simple, but sexy!

Taste: Dry, bitter, delicious!

Bay Breeze 2 shots Nero Premium Vodka 1 1/2 shots Cranberry juice 1 1/2 shots Pineapple Juice Lime wedge and dehydrated pineapple slice Method: Pour vodka in shaker, add cranberry juice and same amount of previously shaken pineap‐ ple juice. Add ice and shake briefly. Pour over ice, garnish with dehydrated pineapple, squeeze in some lime juice and add straw. Fun and frothy!

Taste: Slightly sweet yet sour, yummy!

Summer Breeze 1 1/2 shots Nero Premium Vodka 1/2 St Germain Elderflower Liqueur 1 1/2 shots Cranberry juice 1 1/2 shots Cloudy Apple Juice Apple Fan garnish Method: Pour vodka in shaker, add St Germain liqueur, add cranberry juice then apple juice. Add ice and shake briefly. Pour over ice, squeeze in some lime, garnish with apple and add straw. Absolutely astonishing!

Taste: Sweet and flowery, so summery!

Cool classics These are three classic cool cocktails which sometimes get mixed up, but now you have no ex‐ cuse, grab your Nero Premium Vodka and make them like a pro to entertain your friends and family.

They will have a hard time choosing a favourite cocktail, but once they try Nero Premium Vodka

they will never look back. #seabreeze #vod‐ kacockails #simplevodka‐ cocktails #pureexcellence Family first Nero Drinks Company Ltd is a 100 per cent pri‐ vately owned family company based in the UK which has become a firm favourite on the Costa del Sol and is present at the most luxurious events in Marbella and beyond.

It is the brainchild of the current CEO Nicola Morrissey, who began as a bar owner and worked her way up through the hospitality industry over more than 15 years. She has surrounded herself with handpicked, trusted partners to complement both her work and her knowledge, including her husband John Morrissey, who fulfils the role of Brand Ambassador, providing trustworthy promo‐ tion and visibility.

Super smooth Nero Vodka is a super‐smooth, premium vodka distilled from potatoes. A hint of sweetness from potato starch makes it ideal to sip on the rocks.

Nero uses nothing but British potatoes to pro‐ duce the premium vodka with a smooth velvety taste and slightly creamy texture. With fewer calo‐ ries than a glass of wine or gin, it is also gluten free and contains no artificial sugar or flavourings. Its distinctive character resembles hints of vanilla with fragrant tones of citrus. Nero suggests some deli‐ cious cocktails of their own which are well worth a try!

Not only that, there are also several Nero‐based signature canapés which are equally delicious; Nero marinated salmon tartar, a Nero Mule grilled chicken skewer and a Prawn cocktail with a bloody Nero sauce. At some events there have even been Nero Burgers, which have been an instant hit.

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Blood Clot Expert UNIVERSITY of Reading blood clot expert, Professor Simon Clarke, has claimed that having the AstraZeneca jab is no riskier than pregnancy, the contraceptive pill, or going on a long‐haul flight, saying that in his estimation, it was not rational to refuse the vaccine, as there was a ‘vanishingly rare risk’ of a blood clot occurring.

Mr Clarke told the press, “I don’t think it would be a rational decision because the risk of thrombosis is vanishingly small. Also, I’m not quite sure you can even de‐ termine yet from the vaccine what the risk is when the sample sizes are so far very small.”

A spokesperson for the MHRA says that up to March 31, out of around 20 million first doses of the Astra Zeneca jab given across the UK, it had received 79 reports of blood clots, accompanied by low blood platelet count, and a total of 19 people have died out of those 79, although it has not been established what the cause was in ev‐ ery case.

Of the 19 who died, three were under the age of 30, and the figures suggest that the risk of a rare blood clot in people after receiving the vaccine, is the equivalent to four out of every million.

ERTE continues

IN a very welcome move, the third vice president and Minister of Labour and Social Economy, Yolan‐ da Diaz has announced that the temporary em‐ ployment regulation files (ERTE) will continue after May 31 “in a formula similar to the current one.”

Back on January 19, the Executive Committee of the Spanish Confederation of Business Organisa‐ tions (CEOE) unanimously approved an extension of the scheme until the end of May. More than 3.5 million employees in Spain were

placed on the ERTE furlough scheme when the coronavirus pandemic hit, and Ms Diaz has praised companies for their solidarity and refusal to give up through such difficult times. In other positive news for those in receipt of an ERTE payment, Spain’s Ministry of Finance announced that, in the coming days, a new regulation will be finalised that will allow people affected to split their person‐ al income tax payments over a period of six months without accruing additional interest.

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Covid sniffer dog AFTER months of training, the German Shepherd ‘Roco’ responds by sitting down when he smells Covid-19 on samples used in training.

Trained by the Spanish Army’s canine unit, Roco has been sniffing out the killer virus for the past month with a 90 per cent efficiency in negative samples and 75 per cent in positive samples. Thanks to him, a project which was going to be shelved has been reactivated.

Colonel María Isabel de Martín, head of the Defence Military Canine Centre, said Roco “detects the positives and discriminates the negatives perfectly,” and, as a result of Roco’s success, revealed she had put her own working dog in the programme seven months ago though with no results so far.

She explained that viruses themselves do not smell, but according to several studies the disease produces a molecule that could be the one that is detected by the dogs.

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Duke Of Edinburgh’s Funeral BUCKINGHAM PALACE announced on Saturday April 10 that the Duke of Ed i n b u r g h ’ s c e r e m o n i a l royal funeral will take place at 3pm, on Satur‐ day, April 17, at Windsor Castle, in St George’s Chapel, with a minute’s national silence being ob‐ served as it begins.

This final farewell to Prince Philip, who passed away on Friday April 9, aged 99, is guaranteed to be like no other royal fu‐ neral the country has ever seen, as the Queen and other members of the roy‐ al family attend all wear‐ ing face masks, and having to social distance, while following the coronavirus guidelines.

The funeral will be tele‐ vised, and will take place entirely within the grounds of Windsor Cas‐ tle, but all public ele‐ ments have been can‐ celled, said a Palace spokesman, with it also said that Prince Philip had asked for a low‐key funer‐

al.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson gave his recom‐ mendation regarding na‐ tional mourning, to the Queen, which was accept‐ ed, with a period of mourning to run from Fri‐ day April 9, up to and in‐ cluding the day of Prince Philip’s funeral, but, true to form, according to a se‐ nior royal official, the Queen said engagements will continue appropriate to the circumstances.

A senior Palace official said that a specially modi‐ fied Land Rover that the Duke helped to design will transport the coffin from Windsor Castle to the chapel, with the Prince of Wales and senior royals following behind it, on foot, but within the coro‐ navirus restrictions.

Only 30 mourners are allowed to attend, which gives the Palace another headache, over who will be invited, but it is ex‐ pected to be Philip’s chil‐ dren, grandchildren, and

close family, with a Palace spokesman saying that the Duchess of Sussex has been advised by her doc‐ tor not to travel, after Meghan had apparently tried to travel, but did not receive the medical clear‐ ance to board a plane.

WINDSOR CASTLE: The funeral will be held at St George’s Chapel.

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2nd Mysterious Monolith LOCALS have been shocked after a mysterious monolith appeared in Catalonia in the town of Aiguamúr‐ cia, north of Tarragona on Saturday April 10. The town is not used to this attention, as they have a population of less than 1,000 people and the sleepy town is best known for its 12th century Santes Creus monastery.

It was only last year that mono‐ liths mysteriously started to appear in the Utah desert and around the world.

The new Catalonian monolith is said to be around three metres tall and even has Egyptian hieroglyphics engraved on it. Mayor Dolors Palma spoke of the monolith and explained that, “Unlike the others, this one is engraved with Egyptian hieroglyph‐ ics which we have been told mean ‘the game has begun’.”

In March a mystery monolith turned up on a beach in Girona, on the Costa Brava. The metal mono‐ lith, more than two metres tall, and similar to the one which appeared back in November 2020 in the Utah desert and several others since then, was spotted on Sa Conca beach in the town of Castell‐Platja d’Aro, on Tuesday, March 30.

Insulin by Mouth A TEAM of international scientists including Spanish scientists has developed a breakthrough new method of insulin administration. In what could change the lives of many diabetes patients, scientists have developed a method of delivering in-

sulin by mouth and without needles. The study has only just been published in the Chemical Science journal.

It is hoped that this new research will lead to needle-free treatment for humans in the future. Speaking of the study and

Travelling with Pets BRITS in Spain have been reporting confusion over which pet passports they now need to use to travel with their dogs and cats between the UK and Spain.

Expats have been reporting that they are confused over which passports are now needed to allow pets to travel with their owners between the UK and Spain.

After the British Embassy in Madrid issued advice on its Facebook page over UK and EU pet passports, and which were now valid, a number of users still reported confusion over the issue. The embassy said: “Pet passports issued in Spain or another EU member state continue to be valid for travel to Great Britain and the EU. “If you have a UK pet passport you will need to update your documentation.”

this new technology, Cristina Sáez explained that, “Compared to the two FDA-approved technologies, our system is biocompatible, highly stable in the stomach, cost-effective, specific and glucose-sensitive, representing a step forward in the future of oral insulin delivery and a new avenue towards the treatment of type 1.”

Many diabetes patients have to suffer from regular insulin injections in order to regulate and control the level of glucose in the blood and insulin injection treatment is not kind on the body as it has certain side effects. It is hoped that in the future oral treatments will improve the quality of life of diabetes patients according to La Vanguardia.

In this new research scientists have focused on nanoparticle insulin delivery that is able to control blood sugar levels for around 10 hours. The trial though has not progressed to human testing yet. The team of scientists was led by New York University.

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Raised Concerns STEP BACKWARDS: Russia not moving forwards.

BRITISH expats living in Spain have raised concerns over the giant step backwards that Russia has taken toward their LGBTQ+ citizens. Whilst Spain continues to show its progressive nature towards LGBTQ rights, including the recent proposals to issue fines of up to €150,000 to anyone found promoting gay conversion therapy, Russia seems be going backwards in time.

Spain’s Ministry of Equality has recently drafted a law which is considered a move towards “real and effective equality.” The new law would see hefty fines given out to those who provide and promote gay conversion therapy.

Conversion therapy is defined as ‘the practice of aversion, conversion or counter-conditioning methods, programmes and therapies,’ in the draft law.

One expat living in Spain told E W N how they have found Spain to be “inclusive and welcoming wherever in Spain they have visited.” The reader went on to tell EWN how Russia’s new laws are a “giant step backwards” and that this risks members of Russia’s LGBTI community “fearing for their lives” and seeking to leave the country out of fear.

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Olivia’s in La Cala de Mijas looking to the future with confidence IT was only in 2015 that TV celebrity and restaurateur Elliott Wright opened Olivia’s in La Cala de Mijas but since then it has be‐ come an icon of cool on the Costa del Sol. Committed to his restaurant, Elliott has kept it open all during the pandemic, except when required to close under the State of Alarm, but with the lack of tourists who make up a percentage of the business, he has had a chance to consider the future.

No‐one knows when the airlines will be operating again at full strength and in the meantime, there is still a vast untapped local market who could and should be enjoying all that Olivia’s has to offer.

Since opening, it has welcomed people from all over the world, but the majority of customers have been from the UK and Ire‐ land and have tended to enjoy a good night out with some top music.

Elliott recognises that not everyone wants that and has therefore decided to follow a slightly different path and to that end has engaged a completely new team of experts who have many years of experience in gourmet food, fine wines and corporate marketing so that Olivia’s will be looking to appeal to a wider audience.

There is a new Executive Chef, Ryan Mur‐ phy who has not only worked in Michelin Star restaurants in New York but was also Head Chef at the Savoy in London when it reopened so his pedigree is second to none.

Ryan says that he wants to move the menu to a new fresh look with a Mediter‐ ranean style using both French and Spanish inspirations to offer a number of healthy op‐ tions with less, pepper, salt and sugar.

In order to attract new customers and to please regulars, the restaurant will be offer‐ ing special set lunch menus with two courses priced at €18.95 and three courses at €23.95.

On Friday afternoons, there will be a tapas wind down with a free tapa with your first drink and a wide selection of tapas trays at very special prices, so when you take into ac‐ count that Happy Hour runs from 5pm to 7pm, it’s a great opportunity to see in the weekend.

The new Director of Operations, Stefan Guicheteau arrives from France via the UK having a huge wealth of experience in all as‐ pects of catering, having helped launch NOBU in London as well as opening many of their European outlets.

Stefan has a great knowledge of caviar and wine and whilst creating a new wine list, based strongly on Spanish wines, he will also be including a range at different prices from around the world as well as a selection of

NEW TEAM: Ryan Murphy, Michelle Ross and Stefan Guicheteau.

One of the delicious new wine pairing dishes.

great sherries which he believes are still un‐ dervalued.

You use many of your senses to enjoy both food and drink, so it is logical to intro‐ duce the Olivia’s pairing menu which he will create to highlight the way in which a partic‐ ular wine can heighten the enjoyment of food.

Completing the new team is Michelle Ross who has a long experience of corporate mar‐ keting with such companies as Nike Europe and Sony which she will be bringing to Olivia’s as Director of Marketing and Sales.

This is a change encouraged by evolution rather than revolution, so weekends will still see plenty of music, but weekdays will be a little more restrained but with a promise of quality food, great service and sensible prices every day.

Elliott will still bring his immeasurable charm to the operation and once the team are happy with the innovations, then his next project will be to open Olivia’s in Ali‐ cante.

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New Salary Measures FROM Wednesday, April 14 all companies in Spain will be legally required to keep comprehensive records of the salaries of their work‐ ers, a measure which the

government hopes will help to close the large pay gap that exists between men and women in this country, which currently stands at 22 per cent, according to Span‐

Predicting Breast Cancer A BREAKTHROUGH study of thousands of women in Spain has reportedly developed a model that is capable of predicting a person’s chances of getting breast cancer some 20 years in advance.

The research team from the Hospital del Mar in Barcelona announced on Thursday, April 8, that their new system can ac‐ curately predict the risks of a woman developing breast cancer at two year intervals over a period of 20 years. The findings, which were published in the Plos One journal, are a vast im‐ provement on previous models, which could predict cancer occurring over a 10‐year period.

The study, which looked at data from almost 122,000 wom‐ en between the ages of 50 and 69, found four main factors in determining the risk of developing breast cancer. Researchers determined that the biggest factor was a previous history of the disease within her family, followed by the person’s age, history of benign breast diseases and breast calcifications.

“At the same time, women with lower risk could go even longer between screenings,” said researcher Dr Marta Roman.

ish daily Levante. According to the Central Business Di‐ rectory (DIRCE), the new regulations will impact some 1.5 million companies throughout Spain, although the latest data available from the National Statistics Institute shows that roughly 900,000 of these businesses have only one or two em‐ ployees on their books.

According to the UGT deputy secretary general, Cristina Cristina Antoñan‐ zas, has acknowledged that the difference in salaries between women and men is currently “very high” and she is confident that the new systems “are going to put on the table that in many companies, there is inequality.”

Furthermore, workers will now have the right to ac‐ cess these records and can take up any issues with their union representatives.

Any unjustified inequalities can lead to fines of up to €187,000 for the compa‐ nies.

Cheaper Mortgages THE experts say mortgage rates this year will drop, making them cheaper.

According to the experts, fixed rate mortgages will gain ground on variable ones and will fall to 1 per

cent on average in the middle of the year.

The news comes after a ruling by the E uropean Union to require Spain to include the value of ‘bad bank’ liabilities still out-

standing from the previous financial crisis has increased Spain’s debt position.

M uch of the reason for this huge debt is the fact that the S panish G overnment, like so many others, has had to increase spending by way of assistance to individuals and businesses due to the ongoing pandemic as well as the significant drop in revenue caused by lockdown and lack of tourists.

As so many building companies and lending banks had become bankrupt from 2008 onwards, the Spanish Government in association with major banks created SAREB (known as the ‘bad bank’) to take control of properties and debts.

Whilst it has reduced the €50 billion of negative assets it took over since being created, it still holds huge amounts of debt and as such, the EU believed it appropriate to consider it an organisation owned by the government.

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Wearing masks in cars MASKS: Do not have to be worn in a private vehicle.

Climate Change Law THE Congress of Deputies has approved for the first time in Spain a new Law on Climate Change and Energy Transition on Thursday, April 8 as a means of reiterating its commitment to combating global warming. One of the major assurances Spain has given internationally with this new regulation is to achieve climatic neutrality by 2050, thus almost eliminating its use of fossil fuels. In order to meet this ambitious target, the Spanish government has set various goals along the way, such as ensuring that by 2030, 74 per cent of the electricity used in this country will come from renewable sources. In addition, by 2030 Spain has committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 23 per cent compared with 1990.

This will be periodically reviewed, with the government hopeful that the targets can even be increased; the first review is scheduled for 2023, according to Spanish press. The law, which has remained in the pipeline for almost a decade much to the consternation of environmentalists, was finally passed with the vast majority of political parties in support of the measures. Only Vox opposed it. The regulations will now be out to the Senate, and if approved, which they are widely expected to be, could be implemented by May.

THE DGT has come forward to clarify the rules on wearing masks in cars, after rumours circulating that not doing so could result in a fine.

We have previously reported on this subject, but the General Directorate of Traffic has now come forward to clarify that these rumours are incorrect and that not wearing a mask in a vehicle is not a punishable act.

The D G T has shared a statement on their social networks explaining that ‘the use of the mask is a matter of public health’ and a sanitary measure, which the DGT does not have any rights to enforce. For this reason, its nonuse ‘is not a traffic offence’ so it is not punishable by a fine or losing points on your driver’s licence.

It is, however, mandatory to wear a mask on public transport and when taking a taxi and will incur a €100 fine for not complying, as outlined on the website of the Presidency of the Government.

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Cybersecurity Warning CYBERSECURITY experts are urging people to create harder‐ to‐crack passwords after new re‐ search found 15 per cent of British people use their pet’s name as a log‐in. Tech sites in Spain have also warned resi‐ dents NOT to use town, city and region names like Marbella, Malaga and Mijas, as an exam‐ ple, because hackers are well aware of their usage and it makes it much easier to crack someone’s password.

The top of the list of common‐ ly used passwords was 123456, appearing more than 23 million times. The second‐most popular string, 123456789, was not much harder to crack, while oth‐ ers in the top five included ‘qw‐ erty’, ‘password’ and 1111111.

The most common name to be used in passwords was Ash‐ ley, followed by Michael, Daniel, Jessica and Charlie. When it comes to Premier League foot‐ ball teams in guessable pass‐ words, Liverpool are ‘champi‐ ons’ with Chelsea second.

It is important to remember that the same cybersecurity warning applies to family names

and birthdays, all of which can also often be gleaned from so‐ cial media. Make a list of your passwords and keep them safe.

Also change your passwords as often as you can.

PET NAMES: Popular for log-in passwords.

In favour of digital passports NINE out of 10 Spaniards said in a survey that they would use digital health passports to travel, while seven in 10 said that they would store their health data digitally if it meant less interaction with people and quicker passage through airports.

The survey was commissioned by the travel booking group Amadeus and highlighted Spanish participants’ willingness to use digital health technology following the Covid pandemic, as well as collecting information on their concerns about how, when and with whom the personal information will be shared.

More than 35 per cent of participants were concerned about their health information being hacked and lack of transparency or control over where the information would be shared.

As the travel industry looks for ways to get flights running again and with the upcoming summer dependent on tourism in many places, there is an increasing call for sharing traveller health data and making mobility more flexible.

The European Union hopes to have its own ‘Digital Green Pass’ ready in time for summer and IATA, a global airline body, hopes to roll out a similar Covid-19 pass this coming spring.

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CCORDING to the World Health Organisation, health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being.

We can follow many paths to achieve this well-being but here in Spain, we have it just a little bit easier than most. Just think, what could be better? We have an amazing climate, which invites you to get out and enjoy the fresh air, whether it’s walking along the seafront watching the waves break on the shores of the Spanish coastline, or admiring the wonders of inland life, strolling through the mountains surrounded by trees, flowers and natural beauty.

Either way, the sunshine, the fresh air, the beauty of our surroundings, all contribute to our well-being, filling us with energy, blowing away our worries and stress and making everything life throws at us, just that little bit easier to handle, while contributing to keeping in shape.

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If you need to relax and chill-out, get a bite to eat, there is almost no end to the options available to us, but sometimes you need go no further than the amazing, world-envied Mediterranean diet: delicious fresh vegetables, locally sourced, and seasoned with our amazing olive oil and tasty herbs; fish and seafood caught from the Mediterranean Sea and brought straight to our table.

The premise of the Mediterranean Diet is based on fresh and health food, but that’s not all, a big part of it is about sharing and enjoying it with those dearest to us.

FEEL GOOD: Chill-out and relax with friends and family.

You will notice that, when they can, the locals do not rush their

mealtimes, it’s not just that eating is a necessity, it’s a time to feel good,

sitting, chatting, laughing, relaxing, chilling-out with friends and family.

If you think about it, there are few things that can make us feel better than that. And of course, a good meal in good company can be made even more ideal with a good wine.

Whether you’re enjoying a few bottles with friends at your favourite restaurant, or sipping it on your terrace while you watch the sun go down, wine has proven benefits for your health and helps you to relax and wind down. Luckily, we are surrounded by some of the best, and if you want, you can even visit the vineyards where the wine is made. All in all, we can’t deny, that when it comes to maintaining our health on all levels, we are a step ahead of the rest, we have the ideal environment, it’s just up to us to take steps on the right path to a healthy life, and in this supplement, we want to point you in the right direction.

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This groundbreaking patented watersoluble CBD powder has a particle size of 89.11 micrometres. The way it is produced, by encapsulating the CBD into the carrier, gives it its versatility and adaptation possibilities. This means that you have a 100 per cent natural, non-genetically modified CBD product with up to five times bioavailability.

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The effects of the Aloe Vera for skincare pandemic on your skin THE coronavirus pandemic has changed our lives and its effects on our health are significant, not only psychologically, but also physically, including making skin look dull, old or puffy.

This can be put down to the lack of sunshine or using masks, but also, more surprisingly, to the lack of social interaction which in turn reduces the production of oxytocin, known as the happiness hormone.

This hormone, according to a study by www.nivea.es, travels to cells in the body, including skin cells, and improves its appearance. Oxytocin contributes to daily wellness by reducing stress, bringing down blood pressure, regenerating muscle, increasing affectivity and strengthening social ties. The recipients of oxytocin are in the skin and this means that hugs and physical contact with loved ones is directly related with a higher level of oxytocin in the blood. It can also reduce swelling and skin sensitivity.

In Spain, due to the pandemic, human contact has fallen by 71 per cent and we are producing less oxytocin, which in turn has an effect on our health and wellness.

Lack of oxytocin can cause skin ailments such as eczema and psoriasis, as cells are more vulnerable to inflammation. The pandemic has affected people

with sensitive skin and has also made skin look older because of the lack of oxytocin.

Using masks has made acne worse for many people due to the constant friction which causes irritation and prevents the skin from breathing properly, with sweat and humidity from breathing accumulating and causing the problem.

Both contributing factors, masks and lack of oxytocin, cause dead cells to build up and obstruct pores, making the skin duller and tired looking.

Now is the time to find an ideal skincare routine and take care of your skin to get it looking at its best again.

ALOE VERA is one of the most famous plants used in the world of cosmetics, because it is a great ally for the skin and for health in general.

It is a plant full of enzymes, amino acids and antioxidants that throughout history has been used for thousands of treatments.

The properties of aloe vera have been known for centuries, in fact, it is believed that it was included in

Reap the benefits of avocados WE live in a lovely warm climate, which has also become home to one of nature’s healthiest fruits: the avocado.

Avocados are rich in nutrients and a great source of vitamins: C, E, K, and B-6, as well as magnesium, and potassium, they also have beta-carotene and omega-3 fatty acids.

The beneficial fats help to keep you full and calm your appetite.

Avocados contribute to healthy skin, better heart condition and sight, good bone health, lowering the risk of depression, improve digestion, help to detox and have numerous other benefits. Enjoy them in salads, smoothies, shakes or on toast and begin to reap the benefits.

the beauty rituals of Egyptian queens such as Cleopatra or Nefertiti.

In Ancient Egypt, it was called ‘the plant of immortality’ and other later cultures have continued to use it and given it their own names.

For the Sumerians it was a ‘magical virtue,’ for the Templars ‘the elixir of Jerusalem’ and for the Arabs ‘the eternal fountain of youth.’

Even Christopher Columbus carried pots with aloe vera on his ships to heal the wounds of the crew.

In 1970 a pharmacist named Bill Coats managed to stabilise the gel extracted from the leaf, added vitamin C, vitamin E and sorbitol, and began to market and popularise it.

Spain has been producing aloe vera for years, first in the Canary Islands but little

by little it has spread elsewhere, such as Andalucia and Levante.

Although there are 250 varieties of aloe vera, only two have medicinal properties: Aloe barbadensis miller and Aloe arborescensis.

The main properties of aloe vera that make it popular in skincare products are: skin hydration, thanks to its 99 per cent water content; elasticity, helping to lessen wrinkles and expression lines; healing damaged tissue without leaving scars; antioxidant and can also be used to calm sunburn; anti-inflammatory, helps with skin ailments and insect bites and stings; antibacterial and antiseptic properties, make it good for acne; and finally, it is used as a corrector to do away with skin blemishes and stretch marks.

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Travelling to Spain for eye surgery treatment ATARACT surgery is one of the most common procedures performed worldwide. Sooner or later, everyone is affected by cataracts and will need surgery. However, the waiting list for the operation can be anything from a few months to five years, especially in countries with a public healthcare service.

Obviously, a long delay impacts on a person’s quality of life. They may feel socially isolated and unable to enjoy a range of activities to the full. This is especially true for older patients, because visual impairment can have a more drastic effect on their daily lives.

What are cataract symptoms?

A cataract causes the lens to become cloudy. The patient will have loss of vision leading to trouble with reading, driving and seeing in the dark, as well as a need to use brighter lights. Some people simply adjust to these symptoms and it is only after they have surgery that they realise what they have been missing due to visual impairment.

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Virtual challenges THE coronavirus pandemic brought about new ways to do all sorts of things, and one was taking part in marathons and walking challenges.

Virtual challenges made an entrance on the worldwide scene before the pandemic, but became increasingly popular during lockdown for many reasons, including the fact that they could be done on treadmills, exercise bikes or in private pools; they gave marathon fans somewhere to focus their energy when many events were cancelled; some of them can include postcards and photos of your virtual visits.

There are many companies providing a variety of events for all ages, just Google ‘Virtual Challenges’ and find one that suits you.

SOL EYES: Enjoy a week’s holiday while having your eyesight fixed.

Sol Eyes is a cataract specialist The clinic is specialised in cataract and presbyopia operations, where the original lens is replaced with an artificial lens.

Whilst the procedure is identical in both cases, in the cataract operation the original lens will be replaced with a monofocal lens

Powerful CINNAMON is a spice used in many dishes and beverages, but it also has medicinal properties which have made it popular for thousands of years.

Modern science has confirmed what people have known for centuries regarding the health benefits of cinnamon.

• Cinnamon is made from the bark of trees and can easily be found nowadays. There are two main types: Ceylon (or true) cinnamon or Cassia cinnamon which is more common. It can be used in sticks or powder form.

It contains cinnamaldehyde, thought to be responsible for most of its health benefits.

• Full of antioxidants to protect the body from oxidative damage caused by free radicals.

• It has anti-inflammatory properties, and can help the body fight infections and repair tissue damage.

• Linked to reducing heart disease, brings down blood pressure and in people with diabetes, it has been shown to have beneficial effects on blood markers, reduces cholesterol levels and stabilises good cholesterol.

• Can improve sensitivity to insulin, which is essential for transporting blood sugar from your bloodstream to your cells.

that cures the cataract for good, but it does not correct possible refractions. By contrast, with the Presbyopia surgery, the original lens is replaced by a multifocal lens that not only removes the cataract for good, but also corrects the vision, because a multifocal intraocular lens allows you to see close-up and distance

alike. The latter procedure is also referred to as the Age-Related Long sightedness operation.

Why travel to the Sol Eyes clinic?

We treat a significant number of visitors who travel to Spain for eye surgery. They come here because the procedure is less expensive than in their home country. Recovery is also fast, so they can enjoy a week’s holiday while having their eyesight fixed.

Furthermore, Sol Eyes follows the Scandinavian attention to quality in every aspect of our service: from customer service to examinations, the operation itself and the after care in our state-ofthe-art premises, everything is done to the highest standard while still managing to keep prices lower than in northern European countries.

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cinnamon • Lowers blood sugar levels and has a powerful anti-diabetic effect.

• It can be beneficial in neurodegenerative diseases characterised by the progressive loss of the structure or function of brain cells. They include Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease.

• Could protect against cancer, by reducing the growth of cancer cells and as it appears to be toxic to cancer cells, causes cell death.

• Helps to fight bacterial and fungal

infections and has also been proven to effectively treat respiratory tract infections, as well as inhibiting the growth of certain bacteria. It may also prevent tooth decay and reduce bad breath.

• Cinnamon may help fight the HIV virus as it can help to boost the immune system.

All in all, it is no surprise that so many people add cinnamon to their diets.

Healthy Snacking Options DIETING is hard, and being successful in your diet can depend a lot on your daily routine.

If you’re sitting at a computer all day, especially working from home, it can be easy to start snacking between meals.

Here are a few options to make this habit healthier: Nuts: very filling, they can also help to reduce the risk of heart disease and depression.

Guacamole, hummus or cream cheese: they can be enjoyed with health crudités such as red pepper, carrot, celery, cucumber, etc.

Greek yoghurt: a great source of calcium, add berries to make it tastier.

Apples: high in fibre, they can be eaten on their own or with peanut butter.

Cottage cheese: full of protein and filling, it’s great to eat with health flat breads or crackers.

Dark chocolate: can help blood pressure and heart disease.

Cherry tomatoes: full of vitamin C.

Get out of here!

NOW that certain restrictions have been lifted and we can get outside for longer it’s important to take in the sunshine (in moderation) and fresh air.

Getting outside has proven benefits for your health, both mental and physical. Going for walks can help you to keep fit, while the Vitamin D from sunlight will help to keep your skin, nervous system, bones and circulation in optimal condition, as well as being important for your body clock to remain regulated.

Meanwhile, getting out in the open, going for a walk in the countryside, the mountains or by the sea can reduce stress levels, works as an anti-depressant and helps to regulate serotonin levels, which directly affect appetite and sleeping patterns.

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Oxygen therapy MANY athletes now know the benefits of oxygen therapy for their health, as it can not only improve performance but is also used to help the body recover sooner from injuries.

The proven benefits make it well worth thinking about.

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy Hyperbaric oxygen therapy is a treatment used to speed up healing in which you enter a special chamber to breathe in pure oxygen in higher than average air pressure levels. The aim of it is to fill the blood with enough oxygen to repair tissues and restore normal function.

It can be used in carbon monoxide poison-

OXYGEN THERAPY: The benefits make it well worth thinking about. ing, burns, gangrene, stubborn wounds, sudden deafness, skin grafts, brain injury, vision loss, anaemia and infection.

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Have a pint for health HAVING a beer is a bit of a guilty pleasure and can help you to wind down after a long day. Don’t feel guilty about it anymore, in moderation, beer can be part of a healthy diet. It can contribute to your daily intake of nutrients as it contains protein and B vitamins, as well as antioxidants, fibre and prebiotics which can help with the good bacteria in the gut. A study in the European Association for the Study of Diabetes concluded that it can help lower the risk of diabetes, as well as contributing to preventing osteoporosis by strengthening bones.

There is also research to suggest that it can help to prevent cardiovascular disease and boost brain power as well as making it less likely to develop Alzheimer’s and dementia in those who consume moderate amounts.

Some studies have shown that even ageing can be biologically reversed by hyperbaric oxygen therapy by acting upon two key areas of the body thought responsible for frailty and deteriorating health in old age.

It can also be used in treating mental health conditions or cognitive or memory problems.

Hyperbaric oxygen greatly improves the body’s self-healing powers, and athletes speak of its benefits for enhancing their physical performance, improving their mental clarity, better sleep patterns, less inflammation and soreness after exercise and higher energy levels.

Normobaric oxygen therapy Normobaric oxygen therapy is somewhat different, but is also used to treat a wide variety of ailments, including cluster headaches and migraines or in treating ischemic strokes.

While Hyperbaric oxygen therapy is the therapeutic administration of 100 per cent oxygen at environmental pressures greater than one atmosphere, normobaric oxygen therapy is administered at one atmosphere.

Keeping healthy All of the benefits of oxygen therapy treatments contribute to well-being, both mental and physical, of those who use them, making them recommendable not only for treating ailments and injuries, but also to maintain a healthy lifestyle.

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A NEW study has attempted to discover how much peanut protein is needed to cause an allergic reaction in people who do not have a severe allergy The study, by Dr Lynne Haber, senior toxicologist at the University of Cincinnati School of Medicine, published in the journal Food and Chemical Toxicology, showed the ‘trigger dose,’ that is the amount of peanut protein that causes a reaction in a percentage of peanutsensitive patients.

Some 481 patients were given increasingly large doses of peanut protein, in a controlled manner, until they had an allergic reaction.

The trigger dose in 1 per cent of patients was 0.052 milligrams of peanut protein, about the weight of a single grain of salt.

The dose that caused the reaction in 5 per cent of the patients was 0.49 milligrams, the equivalent to the weight of a grain of sugar.

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Normobaric chambers Interview with Natalie Coles (NC), representative of Normobarico, as seen on Malaga 24h in an interview with Abraham Gomez (AG).

AG> Normobarico as a company appears in a moment, when we are all increasingly worried about our health and we are looking for alternative ways to increase our quality of life. The product you offer is a normobaric chamber. What exactly is it?

NC> A normobaric chamber is a cabin in which we create the perfect conditions for the recovery and regeneration of the human body. You sit in a chamber for two hours and without doing anything in particular you regain your health. You come out of it younger, slimmer and more good looking.

AG> How could it be, how exactly does a normobaric chamber work?

NC> In a word: stem cells.

These are primary cells that can multiply and transform into specialized cells, thus creating new tissues. In the human body they restore and replace damaged cells. They are a fountain of health and beauty. Unfortunately, with the passage of time or due to diseases the human body regenerates its tissues more slowly.

However, if we provide it with oxygen and hydrogen under conditions of higher than normal pressure, it is possible to stimulate the production of stem cells so that they rapidly multiply and act in the regeneration and rejuvenation of the human body. This is the question we are asking ourselves right now: have we found the elixir of youth?

AG> Well yes, it sounds very good but we know of hyperbaric chambers that, according to our knowledge, are also beneficial for our health. What advantages does this normobaric chamber have over a hyperbaric chamber?

NC> Although the hyperbaric chamber is something good and well-known - and it also focuses on the oxygenation of the body it uses a pressure considerably higher than the normobaric chamber, which stipulates a

NATALIE COLES: Explains the health benefits of a normobaric chamber in her radio interview. mandatory supervision by a medical specialist. When using the normobaric chamber, we do not need specialist supervision, which provides greater ease of use and does not entail any risk.

Another difference is that we also provide increased levels of hydrogen, which acts as a very powerful natural antioxidant, as well as carbon dioxide, which helps the human body absorb oxygen much easier.

AG> And how exactly do you use a normobaric chamber?

NC> It is ridiculously easy to use. Basically you spend two hours of your life in a fairly large and very comfortable cabin. It is equipped with a bathroom, a large TV screen with Netflix, wifi, water and a coffee machine. During these two hours you can take a nap, read, catch up on news or emails, chat with your friends and family… You can even hold events or spend the entire night with your loved ones. The smallest chamber houses 4 people and the largest can house up to 19 people.

AG> Do you think that at a time of a pandemic it is advisable to get into a room with 18 other people?

NC> Certainly it is something that we already have contemplated and that is why normobaric chambers are always used together with another product that we offer which is the air decontaminator. Unlike an air purifier, like the one you can buy in any appliance store, a decontaminator is a very powerful machine that not only filters the air, but literally eradicates viruses, bacteria and fungi with plasma and UV lighty with an efficiency of almost 100%.

Speaking of the pandemic - let us not forget that oxygen therapy is something we need now more than ever! First, because it strengthens the immune system and second, because it accelerates regeneration after infection.

And right now there are many people with damaged lungs due to the coronavirus. A normobaric chamber, right now, is a fantastic solution!.

AG> If I wanted to try it, where should I go?

NC> At this moment there are 40 normobaric chambers in Europe. Well ... the truth is that there are many more, but I’d call them “home-made”, because they do not have the certificates that we have. We are working

hard so that the first chamber arrives in Spain as soon as possible.

We have high hopes that it will arrive in June, but it is difficult to promise an exact date due to the number of orders the factory has.

We have decided to start with advertising to promote knowledge, so that the people who need a normobaric chamber hear us and are the first to try it once it is here on Costa del Sol..

AG> And is it possible to know which specific diseases can be treated with a NC? NC> The list is very long! We are receiving amazing testimonials from users, ensuring that even after just a single session you can already notice the results in the well-being of the body and mind.

Normobaria aids in the fight against chronic diseases and disorders, such as multiple sclerosis, asthma, diabetes, rheumatism, heart and brain diseases, allergies, dermatological diseases, migraines, vascular dementia, Lyme disease, depression, autism, Asperger's syndrome ... among many others. It accelerates regeneration after chemotherapy, strokes, heart attacks and surgery, reduces traumatic and surgical scars and much more. In general, it is widely used in the

beauty sector because it increases the production of collagen and elastin that firms the skin, strengthens nails and hair. It is also widely used among athletes, because it supports recovery from excessive training or injuries and even works as a natural doping.

It is virtually impossible to give a complete list of applications.

You have to think the other way round, you have to first ask yourself what stem cells do. And what they do is - create new tissues and help regeneration. So the question should actually be: what diseases or disorders does the normobaric chamber NOT help treat?

AG> It sounds amazing indeed. Who is this product aimed at?

NC> It is mainly intended for professionals in the wellness, health and beauty sector such as hotels, spas, sports clubs, clinics, hospitals, etc. Although since it is so incredibly easy to use, individuals who want to improve their health, can also purchase a chamber and install it even in their garden.

It is also important to mention two things: first, that each chamber is fully customisable, and second - or in fact THE most important thing - is that our product is the only normobaric chamber in the world that has received the necessary certificates from the EU, as well as the German TUV which is the most difficult to obtain. This provides complete peace of mind for both the user and the investor. Also, for the same reason - the peace of mind - we calibrate our chambers every 6 months.

AG> It is clear that there are lots of benefits in a normobaric chamber.. Where should I go for more detailed information or to purchase one?

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AMAZING RESULTS VER the last few years, CBD oil has helped many people with chronic conditions to a better life. The number can be counted in millions and new uses for the oil are constantly being discovered. The diseases range from cancer to Crohn’s, epilepsy to arthritis and joint problems. One of the strengths of the oil is that it is completely natural and without additives.

One simply uses extracts of the hemp plant and that is it. No artificial chemistry, no side effects and no addiction.

This means that more and more people are starting to take the oil due to the amazing results it produces.

One of the pioneers in CBD oil and hemp products in general is located in San Pedro de Alcantara.

The business Body n Soul is owned

by Rita and Kim Gabrielsen and sells high quality organic oils. Some

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of the oils they make themselves from scratch so the expertise is great in this area. Hemp has become a way of life, so to speak.

The business was started four years ago with the desire to manufacture and sell high grade oil but for a price people can afford. We succeeded and today, our oil is exported to several countries in Europe and a larger factory near Malaga is underway so that more oil and more products can be produced.

All the oils traded are full spectrum, based on the best organic materials and certified by independent laboratories to ensure continuous quality assurance. This also applies to the hemp oil and coconut oil used as the base oil for the CBD. All raw materials used in production are quality-assured and eco-stamped with the EU’s green certificate. Although the quality is high, the prices are more than fair.

Here you get real value for money.

In addition to CBD oil, we sell CBD buds of own production and products from Dr Smoke. All are good supplements to CBD oil.

We are very happy to advise on the use of CBD products and help find the product that is most optimal for you.

Not everything is made from hemp. Good Aloe Vera products, organic wine and delicious high quality Spanish olive oils are also on sale.

Olive oil in particular is a bestseller as it can be difficult to find good quality oil in the home country of olive oil.

We ship all over Europe.

As we want to expand our business, we are looking for partners around Europe with whom we can start a collaboration and thus bring our oils to a larger crowd.

Come by the store and let’s talk about it or contact us via email.

We’re open every day from 10am to 8pm

Body n Soul: Av. Lopez de Mena 24, 29670 San Pedro de Alcantara https://bodynsoul.es • email: info@bodynsoul.es

Selenium to live longer SELENIUM, the life-extending nutrient in red meat, fish, or whole grains, as well as some vegetables, is believed to protect against obesity and improve health.

A study published in the scientific journal eLife shows that this nutrient provides metabolic benefits and that its deficiency can increase the risk of coronary heart disease and some types of cancer.

Tests by the Orentreich Foundation for the Advancement of Cold Spring Science in New York showed that selenium provides health benefits for mice including protecting them from weight gain and could help prevent age-related diseases. Further studies should also show benefits in humans.

Selenium is present in many foods, although its content varies from one to another. It is found mainly in foods rich in protein, such as walnuts, meat, eggs, fish and cereals.

CBD: Come by the store and see what we have to offer.

Positive aromas AROMAS can have a positive effect on the way we feel, and how we use and combine them can cause different sensations.

There are many ways in which you can fill your home with a pleasant aroma; they include candles, incense sticks and cones, oil burners, diffuser sticks and the increasingly popular aroma diffusers.

Aroma diffusers are filled with water and your favourite essential oils and they use pressurised air to diffuse a mist of oil into the environment. They come in many shapes and sizes, and there are some which can be plugged in and have relaxing lighting to accompany the aroma mist. The effect itself is relaxing and inspiring, and said to be better than burning incense or oils because no smoke is produced. However, if incense or oils are burned in a wellventilated room and in safe conditions, there is no reason why it should harmful or dangerous.

Diffusers should also be used in moderation and not for long periods of time in small, enclosed spaces.

Which aroma you use, depends on your tastes, but there are also said to be certain benefits associated to

different aromas, here are just a few: Lavender: Has calming properties to help with emotional stress. It is used in treating depression, headaches and migraines.

Lemon: Can help with concentration and clarity, and help to calm you if you are feeling angry or anxious.

Rosemary: Improves memory retention and reduces exhaustion, headaches and fatigue.

Jasmine: Also used to calm the nerves and has uplifting properties

AROMAS: The effect is relaxing and inspiring.

to boost confidence, optimism and energy levels.

Peppermint: It invigorates the mind, helps you to think more clearly and improves concentration as well as energy levels.

Cinnamon: Reduces mental fatigue and helps to improve concentration.

Geranium: Can help relieve stress.

Bergamot: Good for anxiety.

Chamomile: For calm and relaxation.

Citrus scents: orange and grapefruit are energising and uplifting, can help us feel more optimistic and in control.

Vanilla: Soothing and nurturing.

Coffee: Increases the attention span.

EMERGENCY NUMBERS THESE are the numbers to call in case of an emergency: If you have an emergency of ANY kind, call 112 Medical emergency, call 061

Fire department, call 080 National Police, call 091 Local Police, call 092 Guardia Civil, call 062 Toxicology: 915 620 420 Violence against women: 016

Healthier sweets ARE you craving some sweets or want to give your kids the healthiest options? Read on, we think you’ll be surprised.

Healthy: Choose peanuts, for protein and fibre - such as peanut M&Ms, Snickers, Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups Sugar-free gum, mints and boiled sweets Liquorice Unhealthy: Steer away from Smarties, which have no nutritional value; Gummy Bears and Jelly Beans, which are basically just sugar. If you do enjoy them, go for the sugar free varieties.

Where possible, choose dried fruits as a sweet snack instead, such as cranberries, raisins, banana, apricots, apple, pear, pineapple.

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What are Veneers?

The smile of our future VENEERS are thin pieces of tough, tooth coloured porcelain that are created in a dental laboratory. They are bonded onto the surface of the teeth to create an attractive, seamless appearance.

Veneers are made to correct a number of dental issues, including cracks, discolouration, misalignment and gaps between teeth.

They are often used as alternatives to crowns and considered an ideal solution for many dental conditions because they dont require a major procedure.

Veneers are a good treatment option to consider if you are suffering from a chipped or broken tooth, if you have one or more teeth coloured different from the rest.

They can also be used to close small gaps, when braces or aligners are not suitable. If one tooth is slightly out of position, a veneer can sometimes be fitted to bring it into the line with the others.

Dental porcelain veneers can be used as part of a smile makeover.

What is the processs?

1. Digital smile planning.

The smile makeover starts at our consultation, where we find out what patients don’t like about their teeth and what type of smile is required. With a digital smile design we get the required tooth shapes and colour the patient wishes.

2. 3D preview.

When the patient is ready to proceed with treatment the next

step is to create a 3D preview model, so we can check for aesthetics and function.

3. Trial smile.

The patient will book two main treatment appoinments. At the first appoinment the teeth are prepared. This process involves trimming back a thin layer from the front surface and biting edge to make space for the veneers.

Impressions are taken and temporary veneers are made using a template with the 3d preview model.

This gives our patient an opportunity to trial the planned smile design in their own mouths before the veneers are made. So we can reproduce the changes in the final veneers.

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Strengthen your immune system DID you know that there are foods that strengthen your immune system and others which can weaken it?

Having a strong immune system is very important for your health so you are not as vulnerable to infections or viruses, so it is essential to eat foods which strengthen it.

Eating a varied, balanced diet, full of vitamins and minerals and steering away from ultraprocessed foods will help to keep your immune system strong.

Vitamin C, found in kiwis, strawberries, grapefruit, broccoli, peach, cauliflower, tomato and parsley, among many other foods, is very important, as is zinc, an antioxidant and anti inflammatory which can be found in red meats, legumes, nuts, and cheese.

Iron can help to prevent anaemia and is present in eggs, prawns, spinach, lentils or beans, among others.

Stick with natural, fresh foods for a strong and healthy immune system.

VENEERS: Are a good treatment option for a smile makeover.

New food trends IN the past year, our lives have been changed drastically, including our eating habits, but for the coming year, the aim is to get back on track, boost our immunity and keep healthy.

Here are just some of the names we will be hearing this year on the health food scene: Kelp Kelp has been used in oriental cooking for thousands of years and made its way into the world’s kitchen more recently, mainly in dried form. Now, we are likely to see more fresh kelp in dishes, as it

contains minerals such as calcium and B vitamins.

Postbiotics Reports suggest that one of the names we’ll be hearing more from now on is postbiotics. These are the end product of the fermentation carried out in the gut by probiotics and are believed to have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant benefits and could help to protect the immune system.

They will be used in supplements and food products and are present in products such as kefir and sauerkraut.

Microgreens These are the ‘baby versions’ of plants like carrots and broccoli and the variety is now increasing, including radishes, beets, celery, peas, spinach and cabbages, all of them full of nutrients, in fact, it has been suggested that they have 40 times more than the traditional mature variety.

Mustard and cress have been popular for decades in many countries, but they are trending now, so watch out for more of them in salads and smoothies as well as sandwiches.

TRENDING: Mustard and cress.

Do you suffer from any of these?

Here are some symptoms to watch out for if you suspect the following ailments.

If you are suffering from these, see a doctor: Ailment Blood pressure Diabetes Cholesterol

Symptoms Headaches Shortness of breath Increased hunger / thirst Increased urination Nausea Shortness of breath

Nose bleeds Extreme fatigue Extreme fatigue

Chest pain Blurred vision Chest pain

A book before bed READING before you go to sleep at night has many benefits and is much better for you than flicking through social media, so say goodbye to the screen and dive into a good book.

One of the main benefits is that it allows you to take your mind off other things and relax, which in turn reduces stress.

It also allows you to take in new information, which boosts your brain, improving spelling and vocabulary even if you are reading fiction and fantasy. At the same time, it broadens your mind, giving you different perspectives and makes you more creative.

It doesn’t matter what you read, as long as you like it, it will help you to relax and to sleep better.

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Healing in paradise HE Villa Paradiso rehabilitation centre is based in the hills of Mijas on the Costa del Sol. Located near Marbella, Villa Paradiso Rehab Spain is located in a beautiful private villa overlooking both the sea and the mountains, in an area of amazing beauty where you can unwind and let the healing powers of nature contribute to your recovery.

With its relaxing and serene atmosphere, including a swimming pool, different seating areas in the garden and other inviting amenities, Villa Paradiso is the ideal place to seek help for any kind of addiction, dual diagnosis and especially for mental health issues, such as depression, anxiety and burnouts.

At Villa Paradiso Rehab Spain help is made available to those who need it by delivering personal, centered, solution-focused

programmes for anyone who comes to them. These include medical detoxing, individually designed programmes, recovery planning, trauma workshops, etc. This is all brought together by their experienced treatment team and inhouse psychiatrist.

Villa Paradiso is only open to five clients at one time. This means that they can dedicate the special attention and extra time to all of their clients as and when they need it.

Each programme is individually written with the client’s input, so that they can agree on the best way of working and understand the full process of recovery.

Villa Paradiso gives their clients 12 months recovery support, including a free online recovery meeting every week and weekly males only or females only recovery groups.

They have helped many clients throughout the world, as addic-

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REHAB CENTRE: Located in a beautiful private villa. tion does not know of geography and neither do they, which is why they offer worldwide cover-

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Villa Paradiso has a multi-functional team with over 15 years

experience in addictions and a psychiatrist with many years of experience with different types of obsessive and compulsive behaviour.

The helpline at Villa Paradiso Rehab Spain is manned 24/7, 365 days a year. There is also a live chat available 24/7 which is manned by lead therapist Matthew Idle.

This means that when in need, you can contact Villa Paradiso any time of the day or night and get immediate help and support.

You can also contact them by email which goes directly to the admissions team who will provide you with the required information.

The Rehab centre is open all year round and will take admissions at any time as their programmes are not continuous, but instead they are all personally designed to suit the needs of each client.

For more information, here are their contact details. Visit our website www.villaparadisospain.com International : +34 689 806 769 (also WhatsApp) Email: info@villaparadisospain.com Social media: Facebook: VillaParadisoRehab - IG:@villaparadisospainrehab • Twitter: @vprehabspain

Better cancer treatment NEW guidance from the World Health Organisation (WHO) and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) on the procurement of radiotherapy equipment could improve access to life-saving cancer treatment.

The publication aims to ensure that equipment is appropriate to each country and to the health facility contexts, as well as making sure that treatment is delivered safely, that quality of the treatment is maintained, and that services are sustainable.

More than 50 per cent of patients with cancer require radiotherapy and is frequently used to treat breast, cervical, colorectal, and lung cancer.

However, one-third of countries still do not have radiotherapy available, out of which 28 are in Africa, said May Abdel-Wahab, Director of the IAEA’s Division of Human Health.

Radiotherapy is just one element in the management of cancer, others include diagnostic imaging, laboratory testing, pathology, surgery, systemic treatment and palliative care.

Holistic therapy HOLISTIC THERAPY views an individual as a whole person instead of just focusing on an illness or psychological issue.

It also aims to address the needs of the mind, body and spirit, as all the parts of a being.

Self-perception Holistic therapy assumes that a person’s self-perception is not in a single area of their being but is rather a whole entity made of the interaction between the brain, the body and the feelings or emotions of the spirit. The aim of the therapy is to make the person aware of these connections so that they have a better understanding of themselves.

Once individuals have self-acceptance, they can work on issues which are troubling them such as depression, anxiety, or addictions of all kinds.

Working on the body Treatments and therapies used by holistic therapists include: Breathing and relaxation, Yoga, Tai chi, Massage Reiki, Reflexology All of the above promote the connection between the body and the

mind and influence the energy fields of the human body which affect physical and mental health.

Finding balance The theory behind the holistic approach is to find balance between all the different aspects of a person. So while methods to treat an ailment are found, a holistic therapist would focus on the emotional aspects it presents, their attitude towards it, how it affects their life and relationships.

Treatment Physical treatment can include acupuncture, massage, Tai Chi, breathing techniques, exercise and natural therapy. Rather than targeting individual symptoms, a holistic therapist will take into account physical, emotional, mental, spiritual and social well-being.

When can it help?

Holistic therapy can help with matters in all of these areas: Physical: pain, illness, fatigue, addictions... Emotional: anger, sadness, worry... Mental: depression, anxiety, stress...

Spiritual: feeling empty, lost, incomplete... Social: social anxiety, relationships, self-confidence...

Minimising effect of stress SAYING that the way to keep stress related skin problems at bay is to avoid stress is not very helpful, as no-one wants to be stressed, but there are ways to minimise the problem.

• Don’t neglect your daily skin care routine, even if you’re tired.

• Get exercise, it’s good for your health, both mental and physical, even if it’s just a quick walk around the block.

• Get plenty of sleep, don’t work into the night, set limits to how long you work.

• Take time to do something that makes you feel good. From yoga and meditation, to reading a book, taking a relaxing bath, playing a game on your phone or colouring some mandalas, whatever lets you wind down, take some time to do it.

• Seek help; medical, therapy or just support from a friend, but make sure you talk to someone.

• The skin problems themselves may add to your stress if you are worried about the way you look, do what needs to be done to cure them and feel better about yourself.

Red wine for the heart RESEARCHERS have long been studying the possible health benefits of red wine, and most agree moderate consumption is good for you.

Even in medieval times, monks believed they would live longer thanks to their regular wine drinking, and this may be true, as science indicates it has benefits for cardiovascular health. Spain is one of the best places to test the theory, as there is a wide variety of local wines available at all different prices to suit your budget.

The health benefits of red wine may come from its antioxidant, antiinflammatory, and fat-regulating effects. Antioxidants reduce oxidative stress which is linked to many diseases, including cancer and heart disease.

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Hyperbaric Medicine YPERBARIC oxygen therapy (hyper-major, bar-pressure unit) is a treatment in which patients breathe pure oxygen at higher pressure. For this they enter a chamber that doubles or triples the pressure at sea level.

This type of treatment is especially indicated for wound healing in general, for postoperative recovery, support for plastic and reconstructive surgery, anti-ageing, strokes, burns, autism, stress, tiredness and fatigue, helping, to improve the quality of life in general.

Also to mention the advantages of undergoing treatments with Hyperbaric Oxygenation for athletes as it not only helps prevention and healing of injuries, but contributes to improving physical performance.

For more information about Clínica Médica Hiperbárica of Estepona, you can visit the following address on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch? v=a4B5MabdRRM Likewise, the hyperbaric chambers of the Estepona Hyperbaric Medical Clinic are made of totally transparent material, have direct communication with healthcare assistants and meet the maximum technical and sanitary guarantee

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HYPERBARIC CHAMBER: Beneficial for multiple ailments. conditions required, in addition to the greater exclusivity of the market as it is single-seater. This fact also allows greater time flexibility for patients and exhaustive compliance with all anti-Covid-19 measures.

The Estepona HMCE Hyperbaric Medical Clinic has been offering treatments based on the application of hyperbaric oxygen inside pressurised chambers for more than six years.

Through this system, oxygen is converted into medicine, being beneficial for multiple ailments as

well as preventing many other diseases.

HMCE is a modern Hyperbaric Medicine centre located on the Estepona promenade where treatments are carried out in a totally personalised way following the indications offered by the clinic's head doctor and scrupulously respecting all Covid-19 protocols.

The patient is introduced into a state-of-the-art hyperbaric chamber where he receives his treatment, the protocol and duration of which will depend on the objective to be pursued.

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SCIENTIFIC research aimed at curing diseases has been betting on increasingly personalised and individualised treatments for many years.

Everything is leading to treating each person according to their characteristics and based on how the disease is affecting them.

In this sense, hyperbaric medicine has a lot to say in individualised and personalised health treatments and, above all, in the prevention of a multitude of diseases and in the general improvement of the human body.

Hyperbaric oxygen achieves a comprehensive stimulation of the body by making blood circulation reach places where, for various reasons or diseases, it normally does not reach.

This causes a general improvement that is already scientifically proven in multiple ailments and pathologies: scarring, cerebral palsy, fibromyalgia, diabetic foot, ulcers and wounds, trauma, among others.

Recently, an investigation by Israeli scientists has managed to discover that a certain hyperbaric therapy is capable of reversing human ageing.

That shortening increases the risk of mutations in the future, which can often lead to age-related diseases, such as certain types of cancer.

In medical universities, hyperbaric therapy is still somewhat unknown, but gradually and thanks to the concerns of the patients themselves and citizens in general, hyperbaric oxygen is being imposed for the treatment of general wellbeing. This already occurs among patients who attend the HMCE Hyperbaric Medical Clinic in Estepona on a daily basis.

Recently, the director of the centre, Sady Alexandra Licintuña, made statements motivated by the Israeli discovery, where she stated “of the thousands of patients who have passed through our facilities in these years, 70 per cent have done it to receive prevention treatments and improvement of general well-being.

“In some foreign countries, hyperbaric medicine treatments are well known and in demand.

“Many of our patients take the opportunity to spend a few days off on our wonderful Costa del Sol and in the process undergo their annual hyperbaric therapy treatment to stay young and in good health.”

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Green tea for health GREEN tea, native to China and India, has been consumed for its health benefits for centuries globally, and has now gained popularity throughout the world.

Tea is brewed from the dried leaves of a bush called Camellia sinensis and the type of tea depends on the level of oxidation.

Green tea is made from unoxidised leaves and is hardly processed, meaning it contains beneficial ingredients.

It was traditionally used to control bleeding and heal wounds, aid digestion, improve heart and mental health, and regulate body temperature, but recent studies suggest it could help with a variety of needs from weight loss to Alzheimer’s disease, so get sipping!

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COFFEE, consumed by millions around the world, plays an important role in our society.

Many people feel that they simply can’t live without it and it is present in everything from friendly gatherings to important business meetings.

Some feel that they can’t start their morning without it and will include more than one caffeine boost to get them through the day.

Of all its many variations, can you guess which is the best for productivity?

Experts at BrewSmartly.com conducted a study investigating with 4,250 volunteers to find out just that.

They asked participants to complete short tasks before consumption of a specific coffee type and after.

The one that increased productivity the most was the espresso, resulting in an 80 per cent increase, with participants completing an average of five of 10 tasks before the shot was drunk and nine of 10 tasks after.

In second place was a regular sized cup of black coffee, increasing productivity by 75 per cent; and in third place came iced coffee with 67 per cent.

Surprisingly, decaf came fifth, with a 50 per cent productivity increase, comparable with espresso macchiato

and latte.

Meanwhile, coming at the bottom of the table were the frappuccino, with just a 14 per cent increase and participants even saying that it was too heavy to concentrate and made them feel like napping afterwards, BrewSmartly.com reported.

Second from the bottom came Irish coffee, with a 17 per cent increase in the tasks completed after consuming it, but considering it contains Irish whiskey it’s not surprising and the

whipped that cream topping with nutmeg make it tasty, but it does not increase productivity.

Also with just 17 per cent was the cappuccino, and in third place, the café au lait with 25 per cent, this is dark coffee with hot milk. Its close relative, the flat white, which is an espresso with hot milk, did much better with an increase of 33 per cent.

So, now you know what you should be drinking if you want to have a more productive day.

Visiting your dentist YOUR smile is such an important part of who you are, you should be proud to show it off.

Having a healthy mouth and smile is important not just to your appearance and confidence, but also for your wellness.

To ensure the best oral hygiene and care, you should ideally visit your dentist every six months at least.

What are the benefits of getting regular checkups?

• Prevent plaque, cavities, tartar and tooth decay • Prevent gum disease • Check for oral cancer and other health issues with x-rays and other techniques • Reverse bad habits • Get advice Your dentist can give you advice on how to best look after your mouth between checkups. Good practices include regularly brushing your teeth (at least twice a day) with toothpaste that contains fluoride and flossing daily. Use mouthwash for a more thorough oral health routine as it helps to control plaque bacteria and keep your breath fresh.

Stress can take its toll ARE you aware of the effects that stress can have on your skin?

It’s not just a matter of your skin looking tired, if you don’t take care of your mental well-being, your skin will suffer.

When you’re stressed, one of the most common skin problems is dull and dehydrated skin. If you are not getting enough sleep, not eating properly and not drinking enough (or drinking the wrong things), you will probably notice that your skin starts to lose its glow and can become dry.

The good news is that if the cause of stress is temporary, the skin problem will be too. Up your intake of vegetables, drink plenty of water and get more sleep and you should see your skin look better again.

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ANY people who move abroad are concerned about what will happen if they get ill and can’t understand the language.

Here’s where Golden Leaves International comes in.

Expats in Spain give glowing reports about Golden Leaves, a closeknit family run business that started over a century ago in South London.

The company now has a vast network across Europe but still offers a personal service to clients, making the move overseas less daunting and breaking down any language barriers.

Their team of experts is on hand to help you with everything that you need, including health insurance.

Golden Leaves has teamed up with Spanish private health insurance provider SALUS, offering affordable, fully comprehensive policies which can be used for residency and visa applications.

They provide a 24-hour, English-

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Psoriasis This causes thickening of the skin with red patches and white scales. Outbreaks are worsened by worry and stress, treat with creams.

Workout at your leisure WITH gyms closed, movement restricted and sports facilities unavailable during the pandemic, the whole fitness scene disappeared.

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Here is some useful Spanish vocabulary I feel ill - Me siento enfermo I have a headache - Me duele la cabeza I have a pain in my stomach - Me duele la barriga My chest feels tight - Siento una opresión en el pecho I have a fever - Tengo fiebre I feel dizzy - Me siento mareado My back hurts - Me duele la espalda My joints are aching - Me duelen las articulaciones I’m diabetic - Soy diabetic He had a heart attack - Ha sufrido un infarto I am short of breath - Me falta el aliento I have diarrhoea - Tengo diarrea I have a cough - Tengo tos I have a cold - Estoy resfriado / resfriada I have a sore throat - Me duele la garganta I've got a pain in my neck - Me duele el cuello I have a toothache - Me duele la muela My skin itches - Tengo picores My eyes are dry - Tengo los ojos secos I have chills - Tengo escalofríos

you exercise correctly and avoid injury.

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All trainers agree on one thing: that with the more sedentary lifestyle and poor eating habits, it is important to keep fit in other ways, not only physically, but also mentally, to keep the stress of confinement and uncertain times at bay. The healing practice of Reiki has also kept up with the times and Reiki masters are now trained to send their healing powers to their clients wherever they may be.

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THE Danish food minister Rasmus Prehn has announced that the government will invest Kr40 million (€5.38 million) to establish the Innovation Centre for Organic Agriculture which will focus on research and collecting data to allow the country to double organic production by 2030.

THE French parliament is deeply divided over a new proposal to legalise euthanasia with the government allowing a free vote and the right wing vowing to oppose with amendments to try to ‘talk it out.’ If passed, France will join Belgium, Luxembourg, Netherlands and Spain.

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A PETITION to stop the deportation of a 13-year-old Syrian boy to Armenia has received 150,000 signatures.

His mother legally obtained an Armenian passport for him so he could leave Syria, but Dutch authorities have decided he could live with distant relations in Armenia.

EVERY six years, the Species Data Bank reviews possible additions for the Norwegian Red List of Species. It is now believed that due to either infection or intensive fish farming the status of wild salmon and wild reindeer should be upgraded to ‘near threatened.’

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NOTHING to do with Covid-19 as 88 swans spent 142 days in quarantine after being plucked from the canals in Bruges, where they were a popular sight. This was because of an outbreak of bird flu, but now they have been returned to their normal habitat.

IN 2020 a Finnish Agency ordered face masks from a local company and made an advance payment of €2.6 million, but the initial batch when tested was discovered to be inappropriate for medical use and a court has ruled that the money should be refunded.

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SOON after the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic, the German Government announced the creation of a voluntary militia which would see young people trained over one year to help cope with any disaster. Now the first 325 volunteers including 52 women have been enrolled.

STEEL company SSAB and Swedish state-owned LKAB are building an underground facility to store hydrogen near Luleå, in northern Sweden. Costing in excess of €25 million, the 100-cubic-metre cavern will be built approximately 30 metres below ground and should be open by 2022.

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FINANCE BUSINESS EXTRA Angola support DURING his recent visit to Angola, Spanish President Pedro Sánchez gave a pledge to give financial support worth €250 million to help Angola’s business sector to increase exports in the agricultural and industrial areas to try to reduce the country’s dependence on oil.

Covid loans A REPORT in the Daily Mail revealed that British banks are writing to business customers advising that they expect repayment of Covid-19 loans made during 2020. There is fear that many will be unable to repay the loans which could lead to more bankruptcy.

Lower forecast BASED on the fact that the fresh pandemic regulations affected the Spanish economy negatively in the first quarter of 2021, the Minister for the Economy, Nadia Calvino has announced that the 2021 forecast of growth has been reduced from 7.2 per cent to 6.5 per cent.

Vauxhall decision AFTER the British Government announced that it was banning the sale of cars with internal combustion engines by 2030, Stellantis, owner of Vauxhall decided not to invest in production of a new model and is looking to the government to support the production of an electric version.

Wooing Middle East AFTER President Sánchez spent some days in Africa to discuss migrants, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Arancha Gonzalez Laya has been touring the Baltic States and then the Middle East.

Spain needs investment and business and the still oil rich Arab States, especially Saudi Arabia, have been good customers for many years so this is an important undertaking by the Minister.

Her itinerary has included a formal visit to Kuwait, where no senior minister has been for many years as well as Iraq.

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is the amount that Spanish construction giant ACS is prepared to pay Atlantia for its Italian subsidiary, toll road manager Autostrade.

Boost to the environment MORRISONS has pledged to be the first supermarket to be completely supplied by ‘net zero’ carbon British farms by 2030, five years ahead of the market.

Over the next nine years, the supermarket chain has said that it will work with its 3,000 farmers and grow‐ ers to produce affordable net zero carbon meat, fruit and vegetables.

Morrisons expects that the first products to reach net zero carbon status will

be eggs as early as 2022, followed by lamb, fruit, vegetables, pork and beef in the years to follow.

UK agriculture currently accounts for 10 per cent of all UK greenhouse gas emis‐ sions, with new research revealing that two‐thirds of people consider the envi‐ ronmental impact of the food they eat.

The National Farmers Union has asked farmers to work towards a 2040 net zero goal, and other super‐

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markets are working to‐ wards 2035.

As it is British farming’s biggest supermarket cus‐ tomer, Morrisons is unique‐ ly placed to reach this goal five years ahead of indus‐ try.

In addition, it has con‐ firmed that it will remove all plastic carrier bags from its stores over the next year and will switch from offer‐ ing plastic ‘bags for life’ to a paper alternative, saying the move will make it the

first UK supermarket to stop using plastic carrier bags completely.

It will take around a year to implement this particular change, so once movement between provinces here in Spain is again allowed, British visitors to its very successful store in Gibraltar can expect to see a number of changes to help the envi‐ ronment, but remember, there is currently a ban on taking dairy and meat prod‐ ucts back into Spain.

Funerals in the Covid era

Who is responsible?

We purchased a two‐bedroom ground floor apartment in Spain in 2005. We asked our solicitor to check that everything was in order and were told everything was okay. Soon afterwards the owners of the property above us informed us that one bedroom and the kitchen of our apartment were built in part of their garden.

Our solicitor said that everything would be okay and no action was required. Our neigh‐ bours have gone to court to demolish the kitchen and bedroom, which were built by the previous owner. The solicitor does not seem interested in contacting the previous owner so all the expense is coming to us. We would be most grateful if you could advise us on the law as to who is responsi‐ ble for this sorry mess.

P L (Costa Blanca) First, the previous owner and builder YOU AND THE LAW of the illegal IN SPAIN kitchen and bed‐ room, is responsible. Then, the Community is responsi‐ ble for not blocking the original work, done with no per‐ mit. Then, your solicitor has not served you well if he did not observe a difference in the seller’s title deed, show‐ ing one bedroom only, and your purchase contract, showing two bedrooms.

DAVID SEARL

Send your questions for David Searl through lawyers Ubeda-Retana and Associates in Fuengirola at Ask@lawtaxspain.com, or call 952 667 090.

BRITISH online fashion re‐ tailer Asos has announced its intention to raise £500 million (€550 million) via the placing of unsecured guaranteed convertible bonds.

The cash injection which will be raised through its wholly owned subsidiary Cornwall Jersey will be

Arrangements have to be different.

FUNERALS during the Covid‐ 19 pandemic have had to be arranged differently and this has been a concern for ex‐ pats in Spain and throughout the world.

The number of people al‐ lowed at funerals and memorial services has been limited and social distancing should be observed among those who attend. It is advis‐ able to check in your area for the latest guidelines.

It is important that anyone attending funerals remem‐ ber that the use of masks is mandatory and to keep their

hands clean with gel provid‐ ed on the premises.

Do not remain in commu‐ nal areas for too long.

A popular option used dur‐ ing the coronavirus pandem‐ ic has been virtual funerals, allowing loved ones to be present with no danger.

If the deceased had a fu‐ neral plan in place, then the funeral directors will ensure that all of the correct mea‐ sures are observed, both re‐ garding attendance and the procedures which need to be in place to prepare the body for burial or cremation.

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Business booms for ASOS used to fund Asos’ global expansion strategy, as well as refinancing its ac‐ quisition of Topshop in February 2021.

Issued at par, the bonds due 2026 are set to be convertible into prefer‐

ence shares, which will then be exchanged for or‐ dinary shares in the com‐ pany.

The move follows the announcement on Thurs‐ day April 8 that Asos’ pre‐ tax profits had surged 253

per cent to £106.4 million (€117 million) in the half‐ y e a r e n d e d Fe b r u a r y 2 8 2021.

Speaking on the finan‐ cial results, Nick Beighton, CEO at the company, said that the group is “delight‐

New vehicle subsidies A REPORT by Reuters says that the Spanish Govern‐ ment has approved a plan to make available a total of €800 million through to 2023 to encourage electric car sales.

Private purchasers would be able to claim subsidies of up to €7,000 to allow them to purchase an electric vehi‐ cle, whilst councils in what are recognised as small towns as well as companies equipping new fleets of taxis, may be able to claim even larger amounts.

This extra encouragement follows an earlier announce‐ ment that the government intends to promote nation‐ wide production of electric cars as well as car batteries.

Plus Ultra controversy THE decision to ‘bail out’ Venezuelan airline Plus Ul‐ tra with a €53 million life‐ line by the Spanish Govern‐ ment continues to make shockwaves in parliament.

With just four aircraft and routes to Spain, Venezuela, Ecuador and Pe‐ ru, the airline represents less than one half of 1 per cent of flights to and from Madrid.

It was always known that junior partner in the Span‐ ish Government Podemos had links with the govern‐ ment of Venezuela and af‐ ter the Vox Party de‐ nounced the decision, now the heavier hitting Partido Popular (PP) has demanded an enquiry. ed with our exceptional” performance during the period.

Aimed primarily at young adults, the compa‐ ny does offer the possibili‐ ty to order online in En‐ glish via its Spanish website (in English and Spanish) with the ability to pay in euros.

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Exhibition visitors are highly qualified workers

Some of the keynote speakers.

THE Spanish Ministry of the Interior has agreed that all registered participants at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona may enter Spain despite current health restrictions.

This means that ex‐ hibitors, attendees or spon‐ sors from outside of the Eu‐ ropean Union will be able to fly to Barcelona from such countries as China, the UK and USA without fear of be‐ ing turned away at the air‐ port.

Currently, regulations prevent entry to Spain for anyone from a country out‐ side the EU due to the pan‐ demic, except in the case of highly qualified workers.

Therefore, in accordance with this rule, international organisers GSMA (Global System for Mobile Commu‐ nications) and the Ministry

of the Interior have come to an agreement that identi‐ fies all those attending the MWC within this category so that they can attend the congress.

Clearly the Spanish Gov‐ ernment is well aware of the international prestige that this exhibition brings to the country and is anxious to ensure that after last year’s cancellation, the Congress goes ahead be‐ tween June 28 and July 1 this year.

To some extent, they may be fighting a losing battle as a number of the tech giants such as Google and Intel have decided to cancel, joining Ericsson, Facebook, Google, Intel, Nokia, Oracle and Sony have already an‐ nounced that they have withdrawn.

To try to combat this, the

Co-op profits up THE Co-op Group in the UK has announced that it will repay £15.5 million (€17 million) of the Covid relief it received from the government’s furlough scheme.

It has had a good 2020 with a rise in turnover to £11.5 billion (€12.7 billion) and profits after tax and provisions also up at £77 million (€85 million) although that is only a tiny percentage against turnover.

The Co-op will not however return business rates support as it considered that this was given in “good faith” to help support its services including funerals and did not ever expect to have to pay it back.

show has now gone hybrid with the option of a virtual visit with direct contact with industry leaders which many may consider safer and more attractive this year.

BUSINESS EXTRA Debt resolved THE Villar Mir group has repaid almost all of the €68 million it owed to Santander with a series of different payments and according to Expansion.com, in order to raise the funds, the Villar Mir family had to sell some of the works of art they owned.

Sterling worries REPORTEDLY due to fears about the safety of the AstraZeneca vaccine, the sale of which is generating a large amount of income for Britain, the value of the pound has taken a knock against both the dollar and the euro on international currency markets.

Another victim AN upmarket victim of the pandemic is the Barcelona based El Barri hospitality group which was a joint venture between chef Albert Adrià and the Iglesias brothers who have now placed the group which owned five restaurants into voluntary bankruptcy.

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Hope of course springs eternal

LEAPY LEE SAYS IT OTHERS THINK IT MILLIONS of words have of course been written about the Duke of Edinburgh and his sad passing, but as an unashamed and staunch royalist I feel it perfectly reasonable to put in my own three penneth.

Of all the Royals the Duke has always been a favourite of mine. He was obviously a man of integrity with very strong principles, but although I think this sometimes made him something of a feared disciplinarian, particularly among his male offsprings, he always appeared to be fair minded and caring.

Despite the almost treasonably incorrect, Crown series, the vast majority of us have no idea what goes on behind ‘Buck House’ doors, but in the reports we actually have been a party to over the years, I concede he may have erred a bit when a young man’s fantasy succumbs to philandering!

However in public he never brought the Royal family into disrepute, he certainly didn’t ‘rebel’ against the tradition and heritage he married into (unlike others I could mention!).

PRINCE PHILIP: A favourite of mine.

Despite protocol asserting he always stand a pace or two behind the Queen, which I’m sure he hated, he was always there in support ‐ reiterating the old, slightly amended adage that behind every successful Queen stands a strong man! He was obviously the backbone of the whole family and hopefully his strength, dedication and leadership, will have been passed on to his decedents (hope of course springs eternal!).

Not suffering fools or sycophants gladly he often came out with remarks that could be somewhat scathing! I particularly like the one where he was asked after arriving at an airport how his flight had been? ‘Have you ever flown?’ he asked the irritating toady.

‘Why yyes’ replied the man. ‘’Well it was like that’ snapped the Duke.

Bit hurtful, but pretty typical I would have thought. My absolute favourite of course was the well‐chronicled reply he gave when asked a question about his daughter Princess Anne. ‘If it doesn’t fart and eat hay, she’s not interested’ he retorted.

Prince Philip was a complex and truly

exceptional man, who will be sadly missed by millions, but most of all by his dear wife of 73 years. Let our thoughts be with the Queen in these sad times of great loss.

Couldn’t let this piece go by without a mention of the despicable duo Winge and Minge. I don’t think you have to study rocket science to realise who sanctioned the cold and arrogant ‘tribute’ to the Duke they posted on social media. I’m sure by the time you read this it will have been announced that megalomaniac Megan’s doctors have recommended she doesn’t travel at this time. The fact that even later into her last pregnancy, she actually travelled over 11,000 miles to attend her LA baby shower will not of course go unnoticed by the general public.

Just how stupid does this arrogant woman think we all actually are? As for Harry ‐ well he’s just about as far removed from his Grandfather’s legacy as a Grandson could possibly be. Thank the Lord he’s only sixth in line!

Keep the faith Love Leapy leapylee2002@gmail.com

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WELL, DID YOU FALL FOR ANY OF THEM TOO? at midnight. Some rather bizarre require‐ ments were listed as desirable, including an ability to write ‘in mumbo‐jumbo.’

Those past decades must have been the last days of innocence. What was stated in the papers was generally taken to be gospel.

Nobody was looking for the spoof article.

Truth, after all, was sacred. In subsequent years, readers have become too canny to be taken in easily, and front‐page spoofs are of‐ ten all too blindingly obvious. Although this year’s had the advantage that recent political news is almost too bizarre to accept as gen‐ uine.

Take, for instance, all the fake news stories during Donald Trump’s term in office which read more like April Fool’s jokes. Or ‘alterna‐ tive facts’ as his spin doctors spun them. I mean, stories like he’s still refusing to accept the election result. No, hang on, that is true!

NORA JOHNSON BREAKING VIEWS Nora is the author of popular psychological suspense and crime thrillers and a freelance journalist.

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HOW did you spend Thursday April 1st this year? Did you have another think about a few things? For starters, what about that trip to Cornwall this summer in view of the compulsory Cornish language tests you’ll face in booths on the Tamar Bridge and the A30?

Or that ‘exclusive’ picture of Prince Harry and Meghan apparently saying their vows in front of the Archbishop of Canterbury ‐ dressed as Elvis?

Or HM the Queen appearing to address Oprah Winfrey on a computer screen for the ‘unbelievable moment’ when Her Majesty promised to “tell one’s truth”?

For decades, April Fool’s Day has given ev‐ eryone a great excuse to have a bit of fun. Or, I should say, for centuries ‐ one of the first references to springtime hoaxes is in Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales, when a vain cock is tricked by a fox in the Nun’s Tale.

APRIL FOOL’S DAY: How did you spend the time this year?

In more modern times, perhaps most memorable is the BBC’s classic 1957 Swiss ‘Spaghetti Harvest’ story. The three‐minute report resulted in masses of calls from view‐

ers wanting to buy spaghetti bushes.

Then in 1986 there were some fake job ad‐ vertisements connected to the abolition of the GLC, which had disappeared on March 31

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I don’t understand Bitcoin MIKE SENKER IN MY OPINION Views of a Grumpy Old Man I’V E never really understood Bitcoin.

How can something you can’t see, feel or know where it comes from be worth so much real money now? And, to be honest, I’m quite happy with my ignorance. I know one Bitcoin is now ‘worth’ about €50k. I t seems to me that the people earning the most are the cybercriminals.

There’s only 21 million Bitcoin in circulation and some of those have been lost forever because people have forgotten or lost their passwords which makes theirs worthless. But here’s the scenario that makes them the most dangerous.

Imagine going to your car, and finding that you are unable to unlock the doors or start the engine. Then you notice a message on your ‘phone. It’s a ransom note indicating that your car has been locked down and taken hostage. You are required to send Bitcoin to an unknown address if you want to release your car.

Sound crazy? It shouldn’t. According to

security experts this scenario is not an impossible situation.

Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies are fuelling a wave of ransomware attacks to the tune of $1.4 billion in the U S .

Hackers encrypt the victim’s data and then require the victim to pay a fee in Bitcoin or certain other cryptocurrencies to obtain the decryption key needed to release the data.

M ost ransomware attacks start as phishing emails. Hackers bombard hospitals, big corporations, universities and even cities. The University of California San Francisco paid hackers $1.14 million in Bitcoin after a ransomware attack.

T hat’s a shed load of dosh and the thieves got away with it and it’s only going to get worse.

I read that one hospital client received ransom notes from two distinct ransom crews that had infiltrated the hospital’s computer systems. The hackers had auctioned off access to the hospital twice! The criminals were in-fighting over who would get paid first! Guess what - most of it is coming from Russia and China, there’s a surprise!

I’d love to know if anyone ‘real’ has earned fortunes out of cryptocurrencies.

Email: mikesenker@gmail.com

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Toxic cocktail awaits retirement WE are all living longer, but the quality of that life is not as good, as unhealthy lifestyles now mean today’s youth can expect to spend their retirement in poor health.

Obesity, lack of exercise and smoking are cited as the main problems leading to what experts are calling a ‘toxic cocktail’ of back pain, diabetes and dementia.

With women expected to live to an average age of 83 and men until 79, people can expect to spend those last two decades suffering from poor health.

RETIREMENT: Rather than being a fun and frivolous time, can actually be just as stressful as working.

Public Health England said a report found only 57 per cent of English adults carry out the recommended 150 minutes of weekly exercise and 29 per cent do less than half an hour. Two in every three adults are now also overweight or obese.

A report has also shown that retirement, rather than being a fun and frivolous time, can actually be just as stressful as working, particularly for those leaving lower-paid positions as they struggle with the pressure of making ends meet on their pension.

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THE ‘hurricane’ of emotions - high , low or both - and the after effects can be very daunting to consider.

However, I would have to say the ‘storms’ in your mind can be weathered and the sun does shine many days.

What I’ve learned so far… Know the storms are coming. This is the reality, you can’t avoid them, its going to happen… so make preparations for it. Have safety plans and people who can help you in your time of need. Remember that storms will pass. They can be scary and ugly and cause some damage. But they do end. Try to find the eye of the storm while you’re in it. Use your friends or loved ones to help you find that place. It’s the place you can sit and recognise what is happening to you.

Some people find it

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‘cleanup phase’ to get back on your feet.

Think about the cleanup after a storm… houses need repairs… your body and mind also need TLC after things settle.Enjoy the sunshine. When it comes, take it in and appreciate your stability. Get things done or rest, or both, whatever works for you.

Be proud of your strength!

Make the most of the lessons. I believe each storm holds a lesson to be learned about yourself, your illness, your supports. Store those lessons to help you be even more prepared for the next storm.

I’ve just come out of the eye of a mixedmood storm. It’s whipped around me, sucked me in and spat me back out. But I am in ONE piece.

I might have bipolar, but I won’t let it have me.

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GO LOCAL

THE EUROWEEKLY NEWS is urging its readers to support local businesses in the com‐ munity by going local through the lockdown and for your all your shopping this year, in‐ stead of feeding online giants and superstores.

During this lockdown, we challenge you to rediscover your local high streets, mar‐ kets, butchers, greengrocers and all of the wonderfully quirky independent business‐ es in your area.

Due to the Covid‐19 pan‐ demic, you may have to sup‐ port many local businesses by ordering online and making use of any click and collect ser‐ vices they can operate if you are unable to get out due to health reasons or lockdown restrictions.

The joy of shopping local means that independent busi‐ nesses can help support the local community.

Although it may be a euro or two cheaper elsewhere or online, consider where your money is actually going.

By shopping at an indepen‐ dent store you’re putting food on a local family’s table, and there is no better time than now to give back to your com‐ munity by making a small ges‐ ture and shopping in this way.

Many local stores support local charities, support and sponsor local sports teams and in many cases the small independent stores are actual‐ ly much more than just a small high street shop, they’re a family’s legacy, often passed down through numerous gen‐ erations and support not just the current owner but the generation before.

For those stores which are

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new, that extra couple of eu‐ ros spent there are supporting someone’s dream and ambi‐ tion, and also the courage it took them to step out alone, which is no easy task. It takes quite a large chunk of money to set up an independent

store and compete with the multinational and chains.

So be sure to pre‐order your meat from a local butcher and get your spuds from a local greengrocer, let us revive that community spirit and get to know our neighbours again.

You could also consider pur‐ chasing gift vouchers from lo‐ cal businesses to help them over the coming weeks, think‐ ing outside the box can often lead to some fantastic ideas.

Why not buy a meal for two, an hour’s tattoo time at a local studio, a hair cut at a local sa‐ lon or an online study course for someone looking to change their career path.

As people are struggling

with finances thinking about what friends and family may actually need is important too.

Whilst it’s nice to give a glam‐ ourous gift perhaps pre‐paying a family member’s phone bill for the month would actually be a better gift. Helping peo‐ ple alleviate stress and worry , give the gift of peace of mind through these difficult times.

Choosing to spend your money locally will really make a difference in the recovery of the local economy. When we buy local, our money stays local, and it strengthens the local economy in two ways.

First, buying local keeps mon‐ ey circulating within the local economy.

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BUY LOCAL: By shopping locally, independent businesses can help support the local community.

Studies have shown that lo‐ cal businesses recirculate a greater share of every euro as they create locally owned sup‐ ply chains and invest in their employees.

Data shows that local retail‐ ers return 52 per cent of their revenue back into the local economy, compared to just 14 per cent for national chain re‐ tailers.

Money circulating through the local economy benefits ev‐ eryone who is a part of each transaction. For example, let’s look at a local farmer growing produce.

First, they sell to a local

restaurant, which in turn pre‐ pares the fresh produce and sells it to local customers. The farmer pays its local employ‐ ees and the restaurant uses revenue from sales to buy supplies from a neighbour‐ hood hardware store.

This example illustrates how the recirculation of money in the local economy leads to a

stronger financial foundation for our neighbours and com‐ munities.

Buying local also fuels new employment and job opportu‐ nities for people within our community.

Studies show, locally owned businesses employ more peo‐ ple per unit of sales and retain more employees over time.

A fantastic example of how to support your local commu‐ nity is with a Charity Gift cer‐ tificate, why not donate to your loved one’s favourite cause.

Just remember to follow the latest government ad‐ vice and any guidance busi‐ nesses have to keep every‐ one safe.

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BY NICOLE KING I HAVE two special Lucys in my life, one of whom I call ‘Book Lucy’; be‐ cause she loves books.

She is one of the most ‘read’ people I’ve ever come across, perhaps the up‐ side of having time off due to health issues; always that yang as they say.

Her positive attitude and love of life make for a delightful personality and her passion to explore the world, as unveiled through others’ eyes in their manuscripts, a treat to be shared.

Hence, now and then Lucy will pop up in Marbella Now TV with some re‐ views on books she’s been reading.

In MN302 this past Tuesday she covered three completely different genres. Lucy says she loves a good horror story as much as a girlie book or historical novel, also indulging in a little writing herself, as I understand it.

We’ll have to delve further into that at a later date!

For the moment let’s take a look at the books Lucy has chosen for this week’s show. Firstly, Moonlight Mur‐ ders by Anthony Horowitz. The size of the thing took me by surprise and the

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guest on my show via Zoom during lockdown and will be back again for next week’s show #MN303, but this time in the studio, so you may want to watch that also.

Radically different yet again is Lucy’s third choice; originally written in Russian: Death and The Penguin by Andrey Kurkov. It would seem that Lucy struck up quite a relationship with one of the main characters, Misha ‐ the Penguin ‐ and is now look‐ ing to adopt one for herself. She refers to this book as ‘different’ and very convincing.

I love Lucy’s take on what she reads and the variety of topics, which I’m sure you will also thoroughly enjoy, ei‐ ther just by hearing Lucy talk about them or then actually reading them for yourself too. If you’re an author, let us know, as Lucy would be happy to read and review it for the show.

I personally never know what to choose when it comes to picking up a book, which is why it’s so nice to have friends that can guide me. Lately I’m quite happy just with their synopsis; my own personalised mix of ‘cliff notes and audiobook.’

I know however that many of you will value the tips as to what could be your next good read, so I hope Lucy’s picks appeal.

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Since we started out in 1995,

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CAR SERVICES MOBILE MECHANIC will come to your home or work.

Servicing, repairs, ITVs & diagnostics. Call Mick on 617 553 072 (291019) ENGLISH bodyshop, fully equipped, Mijas Costa. No Job Too Small. 952 667 074 (291474)

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CLASSIFIEDS MUSIC ENHANCE YOUR SPECIAL DAY WITH THE BEAUTIFUL SOUNDS OF LIVE SPANISH GUITAR PLAYED BY DAVID CHRISTIANCLARK. ECLECTIC REPERTOIRE. RECOMMENDED BY TOP WEDDING-PLANNERS AND AGENTS. SEE HIM ON GOOGLE & FACEBOOK. PARTY BAND AVAILABLE ALSO. CALL 00 350 540 367 29

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ALL CARS / Commercials wanted, runners or non-runners.

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IMPORT / TRANSFER CARS transferred, history checks, Imports and Embargo problems. Change of use and lost papers. Change your car to Spanish plates, simple efficient service. Cars bought and sold.

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PASSPORT RENWALS UK & IRISH Passport renewals including photo’s. Complete Service. Cath’s Cards. 952 885 759. www.cathscards.es (291992)

PEST CONTROL 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 (289652)

PET CHARITY 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) ADANA THE ANIMAL SHELTER IN ESTEPONA. We always need volunteers to walk and socialise with our dogs and help with cleaning. We also need good homes for our animals that you can see on www.adana.es. Kennels open every day 10-1.30, Camino de Casares, near Parque de los Pedregales, Estepona. (5 minutes from the Poligono) For more information call 952 113 467, available from 10.00am until 14.00pm.

ANIMEX Foundation offers free will upgrading when leaving something for abandoned animals. Contact animexfounda tion@gmail.com or call 692 166 434 now for this absolutely free service (288287)

CLASSIFIEDS ARCH - The Andalucian Rescue Centre for Horses, registered charity 8448, is open to visitors every Sunday from 9 am until 2pm. Working closely with the Spanish authorities, we rescue, rehabilitate and rehome abused and abandoned horses and donkeys. Come and meet our current rescues, learn about our work and how you may be able to help. Run solely by a small team of dedicated volunteers, the Centre is located between Alhaurin el Grande and Coin in Comm. de Viña Borrego behind Venta Miralmonte. For more information and directions see our website www.horserescuespain.org, our Facebook page Centro Andalusi de Rescate de Caballos or tel.

610 845 491 or 656 935 613 SEPE the horse and donkey charity is open to the public at weekends from 10.00 to 5.00.

Volunteers are much needed in all departments and are welcome at any time. For our riding for the disabled classes, we are also in need of extra helpers. We are nationally registered by the Spanish Ministry of the Interior (164640) but only with your support can we give the equine a voice. If you can just commit to 2 or 3 euros a month it will really help make a difference. You can find us at Lauro Golf Equestrian Centre, Alqueria, Alhaurin de la Torre. Tel. 608 258 950 info@sepeonline.net www.sepeonline.net (93321) 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-animals.org or please phone Sandy on 952 385 923 or

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MAN & VAN, 20€ ph. Removals, Rubbish & House Clearances.

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Toyota Camry causes surprise!

ROAD TEST

by Mark Slack IT’S one of those cars that many will know but few consider and it’s one of those cars that has re‐ liability at its core. Well it’s a Toyota! The Camry is a very stylish looking car and during my time several people stopped to express surprise that it was a Toyota. Most

thought it looked too up‐ market and expensive!

While not selling in anything like high num‐ bers here, unlike in the US where it is hugely popular, the Camry is a car that deserves greater appreciation. It may not carry a premium badge but it looks and feels very premium and there’s a solidity that almost wouldn’t be amiss in a German badged saloon,

plus there’s that enviable reputation for reliability.

Priced from €37,991 (£32,260) there are two versions and both utilise the same 2.5‐litre four‐ cylinder petrol electric hybrid with CVT automat‐ ic transmission. Standard fare is good with leather upholstery, adaptive cruise control, electrically adjustable and heated seats, dual zone air con‐ ditioning, auto lights with high beam assist, auto

wipers, powered and heated door mirrors, Bluetooth and navigation all included on the lead‐ in model.

On the road the 2.5‐ litre engine is a smooth performer and although as with every CVT there’s a rise in revs under hard acceleration, the Camry does things with little fuss or audible intrusion.

It doesn’t handle as well as a premium sporting sa‐ loon, but then you would‐ n’t expect it to, nonethe‐ less it acquits itself remarkably well. Decent

mpg, hybrid tech to charge the battery and a comfortable interior all go to make the Camry a sensible choice and a nice place to be on any jour‐ ney.

The Camry costs rough‐ ly the same as an entry level BMW 3‐Series sa‐ loon and you get better kit, more space and ar‐ guably more exclusivity given how few Camrys are likely to be sold. One of the downsides is you’ll have higher depreciation, and the Camry won’t im‐ press those who value

badge above all else.

What this means in prac‐ tice is that the Camry doesn’t have the premi‐ um pedigree we Brits love in our cars.

However, those who dismiss the Camry as a posh Uber are missing the point, not least Mercedes Benz are taxis all over the world and still produce high end premium cars.

The Camry has a style that belies its lack of pre‐ mium badging and I would happily have one in the garage as my daily driver.

Facts at a Glance Model: Toyota Camry Excel Engine: 2.5-litre, 4-cylinder petrol electric hybrid Gears: CVT automatic Performance: 0-100 kph (62 mph) 8.3 secs Maximum Speed Petrol 178 kph (111 mph) Economy: Petrol 5.3 l/100km (53.3 mpg) WLTP Emissions: 120 g/km WLTP Model tested was UK-specification and equipment levels and prices may vary in other markets.

A smooth performer.

Climate neutral electricity VOLVO CARS’ manufacturing plant in Daqing, China is now powered by 100 per cent climate neutral electricity following in the footsteps of the company’s other large Chinese manufacturing plant in Chengdu, which reached the same milestone last year.

With the addition of Daqing, Volvo Cars’ global manufacturing network is now powered by close to 90 per cent climate neutral electricity, an important step to‐ wards the company’s goal of making its manufacturing opera‐ tions climate neutral by 2025.

Going forward, the Daqing plant in Heilongjiang province will be powered by electricity gener‐ ated from biomass (83 per cent) and wind power (17 per cent), which is estimated to bring down the plant’s annual CO2 emissions by around 34,000 tonnes.

More specifically, the biomass power plants that supply the Daqing site are using locally and sustainably‐sourced agricultural and forestry residues.

“For us at Volvo Cars, sustain‐ ability is as important as safety,” said Javier Varela, Senior Vice‐ President for Industrial Opera‐ tions and Quality.

“To achieve our ambitious cli‐

mate targets, tackling emissions from our manufacturing network is crucial and I am very pleased that Daqing is now powered by 100 per cent climate neutral elec‐ tricity.”

Apart from the Daqing mile‐ stone, Volvo Cars has also made further progress in emission re‐ duction around its China plants.

It has been in close contact with its local suppliers in recent months, encouraging them to fol‐ low suit and switch to 100 per cent climate neutral power. The response thus far has been ‘very positive.’

For Volvo Cars to achieve its target of climate neutral manu‐ facturing operations by 2025, it needs access to climate neutral electricity and heating.

Achieving this target requires Volvo Cars to find local partners in government and business that support development of sustain‐ able alternatives.

“We can only achieve our cli‐ mate action targets by working together with our suppliers,” said Varela. “We are encouraged by the support we have received so far in China and aim to be a benchmark of sustainability for its manufacturing industry.”

IN the 28th edition of the Best Cars award, readers have vot‐ ed the CUPRA Formentor as their SUV of choice due to its ‘attractive aesthetics; its excel‐ lent dynamic behaviour; its val‐ ue for money, with full stan‐ dard equipment; its cutting‐edge technology in terms of active and passive safety, as well as connectivity; and a range of high‐perfor‐ mance and highly efficient en‐ gines.’

The award was granted by the Motorpress Ibérica pub‐ lishing group, following votes from readers of its main ti‐ tles: Highway, Automobile, Current Car, MQC, Classic Motor and Business Car. Collecting the award, Víctor Sarasola, Commercial Director of CUPRA Spain, said: “We are very proud that the CUPRA Formentor has been chosen ‘Best compact SUV’ by the readers.

“The award has gone to a model designed, developed and manufactured in our country, and with with which we have made a qualitative leap at brand level.

“The CUPRA Formentor is a vehicle that helps to understand CUPRA’s future strategy, and

Best compact SUV which we expect to represent 50 per cent of the brand’s global sales this year.”

The CUPRA Formentor is the first vehicle designed and devel‐ oped specifically for the CUPRA brand, and is manufactured at the company’s plant in Mar‐ torell, Barcelona.

“Undoubtedly, this model opens the door to new cus‐ tomers looking for exclusivity, design, innovation and a dynam‐ ic and captivating driving experi‐ ence,” said the manufacturer in a statement.

“In addition, it also highlights the fully connected user experi‐ ence it offers. On the one hand, it implements the most ad‐ vanced safety systems, with on‐ line functions; and on the other, a high level of connectivity inside and outside the vehicle, thanks to the CUPRA Connect app, which allows to control and manage certain functions even with remote access from the smartphone.”

The CUPRA Formentor is cur‐ rently available with two trim levels ‐ Formentor and Formen‐ tor VZ ‐ in gasoline, plug‐in hy‐

brid and diesel.

As for the former, the 1.5 TSI 150 hp engines are offered, both with manual and automatic DSG, 2.0 TSI 190 hp DSG 4Drive, 2.0 TSI 245 hp DSG and 2.0 TSI 310 hp DSG 4Drive.

It is available with two plug‐in

hybrid versions and Zero label with the 1.4 e‐Hybrid engine, 204 and 245 hp.

There is also a diesel option 2.0 TDI 150 hp, with manual transmission and front‐wheel drive, or automatic DSG and 4Drive traction.

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ANOTHER week and anoth‐ er nearer ‘normality’ with the ending of the State of Alarm on May 9. Hopefully it will benefit us all.

Calahonda WFC are the busiest club at this stage of the season having ar‐ ranged to play two friend‐ ly matches in the coming weeks. On Wednesday April 22, k.o. 10am, they play the return ‘Seniors’ match against Benalmade‐ na ‘Senior’.

The men from the Pueblo sure to be looking

for revenge after losing 3‐0 on their home ground. At some stage in the game the Calahonda team will all be over 70. This is not to make it easier for Be‐ nalmadena but shows the varied age of the Greens squad.

Two weeks later on April 28 Calahonda take on local rivals the Walking Dead at the Finca Naundrup. Al‐ though only a friendly, this should be an interesting game since they are ‘neighbours’ but have nev‐

er played against each oth‐ er.

The latest from Walking Fo o t b a l l A s s o c i a t i o n o f Iberia is that the Viñuela and Benalmadena Ladies teams look to set to re‐ sume where they left off in ‘Della’s’ tournament in Be‐ nalmadena the evening be‐ fore lockdown.

The more experienced Viñuela team took the honours that night but Be‐ nalmadena will be all out to reverse the result. Both teams are expected to con‐ firm this week.

The not so good news is that Della is not keeping well at all and the MND becoming progressively worse. All at Walking Foot‐ ball send their Best Wishes to Della and her family and urge her to be strong and keep up the fight.

Fo r t h e e n d o f S e a s o n Tournament to be held on Sunday May 30, although

it was to be discussed at the League Management Committee meeting on Tuesday April 13, it has been decided to wait a few more weeks before deciding the format to al‐ low clubs to see how many players return from the UK and abroad after lockdown is terminated.

Finally after last week’s sad news that our Referee Brian Simmons had passed away as a result of Covid and a stroke, it’s pleasing to say that Howard ‘Dash‐ er’ Conrad (75)who was very seriously ill with Covid back in mid Febru‐ ary, then surprised every‐ one by recovering quickly and walking out of hospi‐ tal two weeks later, made a welcome return to play at last Thursday’s Calahon‐ da session and acquitted himself well.

Good to have you back Howie...

Medal Gained A SPANISH Olympic athlete has finally gained her rightful bronze medal after doping allegations from the London Olympics were upheld. As many expats and Spaniards alike may remember, the Olympic Games were over‐ shadowed for Russia, with dop‐ ing allegations.

Spain’s Ruth Beitia, from Cantabria, has now been named as the only Spanish athlete ever to have won two Olympic medals. She has now gained her rightful second Olympic medal after Russia’s Svetlana Shkoli‐ na’s suspension was upheld.

The Spanish athlete had origi‐ nally finished fourth behind Shkolina at the Olympics in Lon‐ don, but the Russian athlete was suspended for suspected dop‐ ing. In total 11 Russian athletes who appeared at the London Olympics were suspended due to doping suspicions.

The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has now upheld the Russian athlete’s suspension and the Spanish athlete has been confirmed as bronze

RUTH BEITIA: Has now won 2 Olympic medals. medallist. The Olympic high jump champion must be delight‐ ed after having waited so long for the final decision.

The Russian athlete saw her disqualification period altered to cover dates between July 16, 2012 up until December 31 2014. This means that her Olympic bronze medal that she obtained in London in 2012 has been annulled.

The Spanish high jumper, has since retired from the sport, but is now considered the only Spanish athlete to hold multiple Olympic medals.