Euro Weekly News - Costa del Sol 23 - 29 September 2021 Issue 1890

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23 - 29 Sept 2021

Ham fisted THIS Sunday, September 26, Estepona will host the Andalucian final of the ham cutter contest ‘No home without food’, sponsored by ‘Sabor a Malaga’ and the Malaga Provincial Council. There will be eight participants representing each of the provinces and the final will take place from noon to 4pm outside the Felipe VI Auditorium with limited capacity and tickets may be obtained by calling 629 198 145.

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LARA’S APPEAL

Space tourism THE prestigious Les Roches Institute which specialises in Global Hospitality education and has campuses in Crans-Montana Switzerland, Shanghai China and Marbella hosted the Sutus Summit on the Costa del Sol. The Summit welcomed some 40 professionals from all over the world to discuss the growing interest in space and underwater tourism and the speakers shared recent developments.

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Urgent appeal for funding JOHNNY and Steffi Gracie from Miraflores are issuing an urgent appeal for funds for their daugh‐ ter, Lara, who has been given just months to receive life‐saving surgery.

The 12‐year‐old, who was born with unexpected mental and phys‐ ical disabilities, was diagnosed with a rare form of stage 3 lym‐ phoma by coincidence whilst un‐ dergoing a complicated mouth surgery at the age of five.

After having nearly lost her due to pneumonia close to the end of her chemotherapy, she defied all odds and pulled through.

However, due to her being un‐ well during chemotherapy and the

lack of proper physiotherapy dur‐ ing this difficult time, her condition deteriorated drastically, leaving her diagnosed with 93‐degree sco‐ liosis, with surgery scheduled for 2020.

The pandemic delayed Lara’s operation, however, and this year an orthopaedic surgeon said that Lara’s condition had now reached 105 degrees and gave her an 80 per cent probability of complica‐ tions from surgery and paralysis.

Her father Johnny said, “One of the side effects causes gastric re‐ flux every night while Lara is asleep, from which she could po‐ tentially choke and die.”

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another doctor, however, at the Children’s Hospital San Juan de Deu in Barcelona who has the nec‐ essary tools, knowledge and expe‐ rience to do her surgery.

The price for the operation is set to be more than €50,000 howev‐ er, and the couple’s health insur‐ ance has said it will not cover Lara’s surgery.

Johnny explained, “This leaves us with little more than one month to raise the necessary funds.”

To achieve this Johnny and Stef‐ fi set up a Go Fund Me page, which has already raised €5,670.

They are asking the public to “give a little in order to save our Lara from dying.”

To donate to Lara’s operation visit www.gofund.me/4820b1d1

Appointments in person

PATRICIA NAVARRO, Malaga government delegate, has announced that from October, face‐to‐face ap‐ pointments in health centres in the province of Malaga will be gradually resumed.

Navarro pointed out that the favourable evolution of the pandemic data in the province of Malaga has

made it possible to return to normality in primary care centres and that each district should manage this ‘new normality’ according to their own specific circum‐ stances. The delegate also mentioned that at the mo‐ ment, video calls with health staff will continue to be used, but will be slowly phased out.

Ironman champions

THE team, which was competing under the name ‘Mar‐ ca Marbella,’ was among those crowned winners at the Ironman triathlon held in Marbella on Sunday Septem‐ ber 19.

Team members Marina Castro, Ismael Rojas and Javier Diaz Carretero took part in the mixed relays.

The Ironman triathlon in Marbella saw representa‐ tives from more than 60 countries take part in the com‐ petition, which involves a 1,900‐metre swimming seg‐

ment, a 90‐kilometre cycling segment, and a 21‐kilome‐ tre run.

The cycling competition took participants to areas neighbouring Marbella. Mayor Angeles Muñoz took part in the awards ceremony and said the competition had been a success.

The winner in the men’s category was P Cometta, while L Byram won the women’s category of the triathlon.

Sala Golf takes on San Roque New LAST Saturday saw the Sala golfers taking on one of the finest new golf courses in Eu‐ rope as they took on the beautiful San Roque New in Sotogrande.

Always welcomed with a familiar face and smile, the teams were greeted by Tine and Laura at International Marbella with ice cold G&Ts and delicious home‐made sausage rolls.

International Marbella also organised a quiz for each team, which was won by Guadalminos 1 and Kabouters who were pre‐ sented with four Moscow Mule cocktails back at The Social by Sala as their prize!

The individual winner on the day was Mike Murphy, scoring an impressive 44 points with a close second be‐ ing awarded to Adam Hogg with a score of 40 points.

Guadalminos 1 came in third place in the team prizes captained by Peter Jacobson with 85 points.

The runner up was Kabouters, scoring 87 points overall, led by Mike Murphy.

The winning team on the day from the other side of the coast was the incredible Be‐ nalmadena Bandits with an impressive 95 points overall (countback), led by Wayne Burton.

Adam Ramsay took home everybody’s favourite Wooden Spoon trophy with 15 points overall!

On the 4th was the nearest to the pin on a Par 3, won by Lars Wichmann. The next

Another superb Sala Golf Day. nearest to the pin was in two shots, on the 12th Par 4, which was won by Aaron Kavanagh. Finally the Longest Drive which was set up on the 16th which was won by Jason Hall. Congratula‐ tions to all for a stellar performance.

A big thank you to all the Sala Golf spon‐ sors, ONE Residences, Vinomarket and Inter‐ national Marbella.

On behalf of all the Sala Golf organisers, golfers, and the entire Sala Group, we would also like to thank all of the emergency ser‐ vices who have been battling the wild fires on the coast recently. We offer our sincerest condolences to the family of the firefighter who tragically lost his life battling the blaze.

All proceeds from the charity auction will be going to the family of the firefighter, as a small token of our appreciation for the brav‐ ery and hard work from all those that have been working in the emergency services bat‐ tling the fire.

The next Sala Golf Event is set to take place at Los Olivos at Mijas Golf Club on October 23, for more information contact the Sala Golf Team: Harry Radcliffe harry@salagroupholdings.com 0034 679 910 637

Rodolph Combes rc@salagroupholdings.com 0034 673 441 747

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NIBS EXTRA Huge audience AS the season of Marenostrum concerts in Fuengirola comes to an end, it has been confirmed that some 90,000 people attended no less than 68 nights of entertainment put on by 109 different artists or bands, seven of which came from outside Spain.

Nazis on the Costa BENALMADENA author José Manuel Portero, has just published a new historical work ‘Nazis on the Costa del Sol’ which follows the flight of many senior Nazi figures who after the defeat of Germany managed to make their way to and settle on the Costa del Sol.

Solar power MALAGA City Council plans to quadruple its solar power production by 2023 with the subsequent savings in CO2 emissions by introducing 24 additional solar panels creating electricity in Council buildings. These will join the 44 already in operation giving a total of 68 installations.

New school AFTER years of campaigning by the council, the Junta de Andalucia has agreed to undertake a complete rebuilding of the CEIP Pablo Ruiz Picasso school in Fuengirola and has issued a tender, valued at €278,000 for the preparation of architectural plans for the new building.

Emerald visitors THE Tourism Costa del Sol office continues working to encourage visitors from around Europe and its latest venture has been to welcome a group of seven Irish travel agents from Knock, Dublin and Cork to see for themselves what Malaga Province and the city have to offer.

Bisexual Visibility THE Equality and Diversity delegation of Marbella Council joins in the commemoration of the International Day of Bisexual Visibility today, Thursday September 23, continuing with its commitment to sexual, body and gender diversity with a special podcast on Radio Televisión Marbella presented by two experts.

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Honorary Freedom of the City of Gibraltar ALTHOUGH approved by the Gibraltar Parliament in 2018, it wasn’t until Saturday September 18 that the Honorary Freedom of the City of Gibraltar was officially granted to the Royal Air Force.

Just a few days earlier many had remembered those skilled pi‐ lots and air crew who lost their lives in the Battle of Britain which started on September 15, 1940.

Many don’t realise that there is a city of Gibraltar with its own mayor which exists within the Overseas Territory and it was the mayor, Christian Santos who con‐ ferred the honour to Air Vice Mar‐ shall Richard Maddison who trav‐ elled to the Rock specially for the occasion.

SPECIAL OCCASION: Handing over of the Freedom scroll.

Following this, Chief Minister Fabian Picardo gave a short speech concerning the impor‐ tance of the RAF to Gibraltar and the decision to bestow this hon‐

our was taken unanimously on the occasion of the Centenary of Britain’s Air Force in 2018.

It was the RAF who built the runway during the Second World

Age Concern Marbella AFTER many months of little social activity, Age Concern Marbella and San Pedro hosted their first lunch of the summer at La Campana restaurant in Nueva Andalu‐ cia on Thursday September 16.

The restaurant was com‐ pletely full with supporters and clients of the charity as they welcomed new Chair‐ man Carol Woolnoth who has recently taken over from Tom Burns, although she has been involved with

Come and support ADANA! THIS is one of those classic Saturdays that you miss at your peril.

Car lovers from all over Malaga will be zooming up to Estepona for Premier’s first ever annual classic car open day Vehicle repair specialists, Premier bodyshops, have organised the open day event on Saturday September 25 from 12am–3pm ( poss later) at their workshop on Calle Juan de Herrera 23, in Estepona’s poligono industrial estate. All classic car owners are invited to bring their cars from 10am‐11am so they can be organised before the open day. Entry is free, while visitors will be able to enjoy cold beers and tuck into a special barbecue. There will be plenty of the region’s top classic cars on show, along with a raffle during the event, with prizes such as a full car machine polish and wax from Premier bodyshops to a photoshoot worth €100 and many more...

All proceeds from food, drinks and the raffle will be donated to lo‐ cal animal charity ADANA (association for the rights of abandoned animals) which was badly damaged in the recent Sierra Bermeja wildfire.

this branch since its incep‐ tion.

Although normally, these lunches are fundraisers for the charity itself, the organ‐ isers decided that they should take note of the mas‐ sive sacrifice made by fire‐ fighters when tackling the Sierra Bermeja blaze.

An auction, conducted by James Kyall who has spent his life involved in the world of art and antiques saw €120 raised which will be passed to an appropriate firefighters fund shortly.

There was a highly suc‐ cessful raffle and as some of the items were donated by Marbella Animal charity Triple A, they will receive a €50 donation whilst the re‐ maining balance of €495 raised from tickets for the lunch as well as the raffle will go to the coffers of Age Concern for its ongoing work.

Raising funds IT’S amazing how generous people can be and one lady, Lynn Fitz was so upset about the terrible fire that ravaged parts of Estepona and the Sierra Bermeja that she decided that she had to do something to help.

On Sunday September 12 she came up with the idea of raising funds for the fire‐ fighters who had given so much time (and in one case his life) to try to halt the fire as well as giving some support for those indi‐ viduals who had suffered from the confla‐ gration.

She made a few phone calls and by Monday September 20, a large group pf people gathered together to have after‐ noon tea and cava and thanks to the gen‐ erous cash and gift donations from friends and local businesses a grand total of €1,742 was raised.

With just a week to organise every‐ thing, Lynn even managed to have two musical acts with Brian Picolo singing as the guests arrived, the Phoenix Singers during tea and then a return by Brian Pi‐ colo.

To see details of all who donated prizes visit www.facebook.com/lynn.wiggens.

Curtains up for Lavazza NEXT week the Salon Varietes has the very popular Ricky Lavazza returning to the theatre for a full week‐ end of hits from September 24 to 26!

Ricky’s show centres around the most famous of West End and Broadway classics, such as Phantom of the Opera, Les Miserables, Jesus Christ Superstar alongside new songs that highlight Ricky’s excellent range! Supported by his daughter Emma Prothero, Juliet Williams and Gemma Lloyd, this show is set to wow with some of the best vocal talents on the Coast!

Box office opens Friday 11am‐2.30pm as well as 6.30pm on Friday and Saturday nights, and 6pm on Sunday before the show.

Ricky returns to the theatre.

War and continues to run the air‐ field to this day, although the ter‐ minal is managed by civilian staff.

Referring to the latest act of as‐ sistance received by Gibraltar, Pi‐ cardo said “It was thanks to the Royal Air Force, working closely with the FCDO, the MOD and the Convent in Gibraltar that we were able to deliver our robust and suc‐ cessful vaccination programme.

“I will never forget the cold and wet evening of Saturday January 9, 2021.

“The whole community waited with expectation for the RAF’s A‐ 400 aircraft to defy the weather and land our first doses of the Pfizer‐BioNTech vaccine.”

The rest, as they say, is history.

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Lux Mundi news STARTING now until Oc‐ tober 15, the Lux Mundi Boutique in Calle Nueva No 7 Fuengirola will be running its Grand One Euro Sale.

Open Tuesday to Fri‐ day from 10am to 1pm you can have great fun browsing through all of the ladies and men’s clothes, shoes and jew‐ ellery with so many bar‐ gains at just €1 per item.

Although not in the sale, there is also a fine selection of kitchen and household objects all at great prices and stock changes regularly.

They are currently ac‐ cepting donations of household goods and items of clothing and would appreciate it if you could bring them in bags that you do not need during the normal opening hours.

On Thursday October 28, there will be a Taizé Prayer session at the Parish Church of San Jose in Fuengirola start‐ ing at 8pm.

If you wish to take part in this monthly prayer for unity and for all your personal inten‐ tions send an email to luxmundif@gmail.com and please be aware that social distancing and wearing of face masks will be required.

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DIABETICS AUTUMN FAIR. With just three months until Christ‐ mas, the La Cala Lions Diabetic Support Group are holding their Autumn Bazaar on Saturday September 25 starting at 11am.

There will be a number of stalls offering crafts, gingerbread, cupcakes, hand‐painted cards, Avon cosmetics, jewellery, art, fashion and much more on the terraces outside Bar Tuta and Snack Attack in Jardines Botanico, La Cala de Mijas.

Enjoy live music and the Costa Soul Singers as well as fun things for children plus the Diabetic Support Group offering their usual glucose checks and the Alzheimer and Dementia Carer’s Support Group suggesting coping strategies for carers.

There really is something for everyone including a sponsored lunch with a quiz for just €7 thanks to Snack Attack.

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Readers’ poll

In loving memory Annemarie Philipps 1948 - 2021

Political correctness gone too far READERS have overwhelmingly during the 90s in hip‐hop cul‐ voted to say they believe politi‐ ture. cial correctness has gone too far.

TikTok user @ mr200m__ Following the news that a re‐ posted a video where he com‐ cent collection by Spanish design mented on the sweatpants and house Balenciaga had been ac‐ said: “This feels racist. This feels cused of cultural appropriation, very racist, guys. the Euro Weekly News asked its “They have woven these box‐ readers what they thought. ers inside the trousers.”

A huge 96.6 per cent told us The video has been viewed they believed we are all now too over 1.5 million times and was politically correct. captioned: “You know when Meanwhile just 3.4 per cent something feels racist @sxb‐ said they only thought political wxyy I have questions.” correctness had gone too far in Other users later agreed, with some ways. The issue saw large one saying: “Black men being numbers of readers get in touch discriminated against and deval‐ to share their thoughts, with ued for sagging pants and Balen‐ many enthusiastically agreeing ciaga is profiting off the style. that it has gone too far.

Crazy how it’s ghetto until they Ian Forrest said: “Yes 100%.” put a price on it.”

Meanwhile, Annick Mizel said: “Yes, yes, yes.”

SPANISH BRAND: Was accused Spanish brand Balenciaga of cultural appropriation. was earlier this month accused of cultural appropria‐ tion after revealing its ‘Tropme‐L’oeil’ sweat‐ pants which come com‐ plete with an exposed boxer short over the waistband, a fashion choice made famous

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RIP: Annemarie Philipps.

IT is with the deepest sorrow that we have to announce that our Conductor, Annemarie passed away on September, 19, 2021. Annemarie, originally from Bremen has been the mu‐ sical director of Collegium Mu‐ sicum since 1992 and a member since 1978.

Her vast knowledge, wonder‐ ful encouragement, infectious

laughter and competent leader‐ ship will be so sorely missed by our members and the large audi‐ ence that has faithfully followed her and the choir and orchestra through many years.

We will take great solace in the legacy of all the extraordinary mu‐ sic moments she leaves us, albeit at rehearsals, chamber music or the so many wonderful concerts

Proceedings opened against Simon THE courts of Madrid have ordered that pro‐ ceedings be opened against Fernando Simon, the director of the Centre for the Coordination of Emergencies and Health Alerts. They are in‐ vestigating if there was a crime of prevarica‐ tion for how the coronavirus pandemic was managed by him.

According to reports, a complaint was filed by the Christian Lawyers Association against “Fernando Simon and against the President, Pedro Sanchez, the ministers Irene Montero, Margarita Robles and Fernando Grande‐Mar‐ laska and against the former Vice‐Presidents of the Executive Carmen Calvo and Pablo Igle‐ sias and the former ministers Jose Luis Abalos

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and Salvador Illa.” The judge has made the de‐ cision to only open proceedings against Simon though because “the procedural situation of the persons with immunity at the time when the complaint was filed in the Supreme Court was already resolved by the Supreme Court.”

The Spanish Association of Christian Lawyers had decided to initiate criminal pro‐ ceedings against the Spanish Government due to how they handled the coronavirus pandemic. The organisation believes that the government did not take the pandemic seri‐ ously enough as it did not take sufficient measures despite being informed of how lethal the virus is.

More than 36 million US adults cannot read above a third grade level.

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we gave under her direction.

A memorial service to cele‐ brate her life will be held later on in the year.

Post-Brexit Gibraltar THE UK’s Brexit intentions were made public five years ago and this also sig‐ nalled Gibraltar’s wish to leave the European Union (EU).

However, after all this time, the region is still wait‐ ing for an international treaty that will ensure shared prosperity on both sides of the border. Spain’s new Foreign Minister, José Manuel Albares, said that he considers the matter “a priority,” but there is still no proof of when the negotia‐ tion of that long‐awaited agreement will begin.

Numerous delays mean that Gibrexit is now stuck in technical talks between the 27 other countries that make up the bloc.

Drone yacht deliveries HOME food deliveries are commonplace nowadays with just a few taps on an app needed to place your order. But what happens if you are sailing off the coast of Ibiza in a beautiful yacht and you suddenly get hungry?

This summer, the solu‐ tion arrived in the form of DroneToYacht, a company that uses electric drones to deliver food to vessels moored a few miles off the coast. The app was built by the Spanish company Ae‐ rocamaras and has already caused a sensation in the Mediterranean.

The drones travel at a maximum speed of 32

Drones deliver food. knots and are equipped with a 20‐metre reel to lower the food to the hun‐ gry customers. Multiple hospitality outlets have signed up to the platform giving plenty of choice.

The firm is already consid‐ ering expanding its opera‐ tion to other places in Spain, and also the Caribbean.

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Volcano erupts THE island of La Palma in the Canary Is‐ lands suffered a volcanic eruption on Sun‐ day September 19 which has impacted life in the region.

Seismic activity began on September 14, followed by an earthquake measuring 4.2 on the Richter scale five days later. Au‐ thorities put an evacuation plan in place in anticipation of the eruption of the island’s Cumbre Vieja volcano.

The volcano erupted on September 19 causing lava to flow out of open fissures, with more appearing throughout the day.

Work began to evacuate more people in‐ cluding tourists and to gather data on the ground to manage the situation.

The area was put on red alert and Presi‐ dent Pedro Sanchez cancelled a planned trip to New York to fly to the island.

On September 20, the lava moved into highly populated areas and around 10,000 people were evacuated. Citizens were also advised to stay away from the El Paso area.

A new fissure opened on the north side of the volcano on September 21, prompt‐ ing more emergency measures. Images re‐ leased showed houses engulfed in lava.

The volcano emitted thousands of tons of sulphur dioxide and locals were warned of

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LAVA: Involcan worker measuring temperature. the risk of acid rain.

Measuring the poisonous gas will be key to predicting when the eruption might end.

On September 21, the lava approached the sea, increasing the risk of toxic gases and explosions. Authorities have estab‐ lished an exclusion zone in the area manned by security forces on land and sea.

The Canary Islands’ government swiftly prepared a draft law to enable homes to be urgently rebuilt on the island.

This Cumbre Vieja volcano is one of the most active volcanoes on the archipelago, and has been responsible for two of the last three eruptions, in 1949 and 1971.

Mexico celebrates

ON September 16, Mexico celebrated the anniversary of the country’s independence from Spain, and honoured its pre‐Hispanic culture. For the second year in a row, the cel‐ ebrations were held without citizens.

Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador also led a minute’s silence in memory of the victims of the coronavirus pandemic. Mexico has lost almost 270,000 people to the pandemic and has recorded 3.5 million infections. Cadets from the mili‐ tary college handed over the Mexican flag as Lopez Obrador took to the central balcony at the National Palace. He then began the celebrations of the 211th anniversary of the beginning of Mexico’s Independence.

According to the National Geographic: “On September 16, Mexicans around the globe will celebrate the anniversary of the country’s independence from Spain. The day is marked by a national holiday in Mexico, a re‐enactment of a historic moment from the revolution’s leader, and an array of performances from fireworks to dance rou‐ tines.” Lopez Obrador said: “Long live the cultures of pre‐Hispanic Mexico.”

Supporting the LGBTI SPAIN’S central government con‐ demned crimes against the LGBTI com‐ munity at a protest by far‐right activists in Madrid on Saturday, September 18.

The Minister for Equality, Irene Mon‐ tero, announced she will report a series of hate crimes against LGBTI people at the protest in Chueca to prosecutors.

She said: “We will inform the Public Prosecutor’s Office of the LGBTI and racist hatred. In addition, we are urgently pro‐ cessing the Trans and LGBTI Rights Act, which allows for the protection of rights.”

Minister of Rights and Agenda 2030, Ione Belarra, added: “We will do every‐ thing in our power to combat hatred

against the LGBTI community and racism.

We will take these facts to the Prosecu‐ tor’s Office and we will expedite the pro‐ cessing of the LGBTI and Trans Rights Act.” A group of far‐right activists marched through Madrid’s Chueca neighbourhood on Saturday shouting “out of our neigh‐ bourhoods” and “out of Madrid.” The march was convened by the Madrid Se‐ guro neighbourhood association to posi‐ tion itself against the government’s Trans Rights laws. The protest set off in Plaza de Chueca, a meeting point for the LGBTI community. Marchers also reportedly condemned immigrants.

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Netflix fight SPAIN is fighting back against Netflix and the rise of video streaming. The number of stores that pro‐ vide actual physical copies of movies in Spain runs on‐ ly into the hundreds, but the stores are fighting back against the digital era.

According to industry fig‐ ures there are now only around 300 video stores left in Spain as the majority of people these days turn to Amazon Prime and Net‐ flix to easily watch movies in their own home.

Some people are wary of digital platforms, and be‐ lieve that they control what people can see. Marcia Se‐ buro, owner of a store in Madrid commented that: “You are forced to see what the company wants you to see, you don’t have any au‐ tonomy. They start boxing you in, they narrow down your tastes. I have 50,000 titles here [in Ficciones], neither Netflix or HBO to‐ gether have as many as my catalogue.”

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Proof of status call

THE governments of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland have called on their UK coun‐ terparts to offer some form of physical proof of settled or pre‐settled status to EU citi‐ zens.

According to the Scottish Government, “Currently, EU cit‐ izens who have secured settled

or pre‐settled status have no way of proving with physical documentation that they have the right to reside in the UK, po‐ tentially causing problems for their employment and access to services.”

Scottish, Welsh and Northern Ireland ministers have written a joint letter in which they have

Energy losses ENERGY suppliers Iberdrola and Endesa lost €4.9 billion of market capital‐ isation in the space of two days after the Spanish government announced measures to control electricity prices in Spain.

The government approved a package of measures to lower electricity bills for consumers. This hit both Endesa and Iberdrola hard and their shares fell by 3.3 per cent and 2.4 per cent respectively on Wednesday, September 15. The Council of Ministers on Tuesday September 14 ap‐ proved a royal decree which limited electricity prices with a temporary re‐ duction of the excess remuneration that electricity providers receive, amongst other measures.

Investment bank Goldman Sachs questioned the move stating: “These measures appear to go against the current energy market design, and look like a step towards partial regulation of energy bills. As seen in 2013, this could be in breach of the EU Energy Directive.”

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voiced their concern over the lack of a physical form of proof.

The letter was sent to Kevin Foster, UK Minister for Future Borders and Immigration and it has been signed by Minister for Europe Jenny Gilruth, Wales’ Minister for Social Justice Jane Hutt, Northern Ireland First Minister Paul Givan and deputy First Minister Michelle O’Neill.

They believe a physical docu‐ ment, in addition to the existing digital proof, would give EU citi‐ zens additional security and re‐ assurance. They also believe that it would help prevent dis‐ crimination and help out em‐ ployers too.

The letter said: “We all have an obligation under the Euro‐ pean Union (Withdrawal Agree‐ ment) Act 2020 to ensure that EU citizens are treated fairly.”

Adding, “All other groups are given physical proof. It cannot be right to deny EU citizens the reassurance that is offered to other migrant groups.”

There are more trees on Earth than there are stars in the Milky Way. Today, there are around three trillion trees and 400 billion stars.

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Spanish sport investment PRESIDENT Pedro Sanchez has announced that the upcoming investment in Spanish sport will be “historic” and will exceed previous levels by 40 per cent.

Speaking to Olympians and Paralympians at a ceremony in Madrid, Sanchez said they are “the best representatives our country could have.”

Their results “confirm not only the strengths of our sport as a world power in many disciplines, but also give us good reason to believe that Span‐ ish Olympic sport is on the verge of a new cycle of success and expansion,” he said.

“Tokyo 2020 was the start of a new era in pub‐ lic policies to support Olympic and Paralympic sport in our country, with the largest budget ever allocated after Barcelona 92.”

“Between 2019 and 2023 we are going to dedicate €1 billion to sport, almost 40 per cent more than in the period 2015‐2018. We are able to make this commitment because we are the only European country that has made THROUGHOUT history, pan‐ demics have been a key driver of human population change, thanks to mortality and declining fertility rates. A new study shows Covid‐19 is no exception.

The research (Early Assessment of the Relationship Between the Covid‐19 Pandemic and Births in High‐Income Countries) reported that births declined by 8.4 per cent in Spain and by 7.1 per cent

Investment will exceed previous levels. sport one of the levers of economic recovery,” he added.

Sanchez also praised the sporting representa‐ tives as a “living expression of the richness and di‐ versity of our country, and an example of being welcoming and of integration. A living example of the value of sport in the face of discrimination, in‐ tolerance and extremism.”

The next Olympic and Paralympic Games will be held in Paris in 2024.

Covid birthrate decline in the United States.

In their research, Sanders and his co‐authors reported on the re‐ lationship between the Covid‐19 pandemic and births for 22 high‐ income countries. They found particularly strong declines in southern Europe: Italy (‐9.1 per cent), Spain (‐8.4 per cent) and

Portugal (‐6.6 per cent), while Denmark, Finland, Germany, and The Netherlands saw no decline at all.

Of the results, the authors wrote: “When compared to the large fall in southern Europe, the relative stability of [crude birth rates] in northern Europe points

THE Education at a Glance 2021 report, presented on September 16 by the Organisation for Eco‐ nomic Cooperation and Develop‐ ment (OCDE), revealed that 19.9 per cent of Spanish youths are nei‐ ther in work nor education.

Italy took first place with a high‐ er share of young people who nei‐ ther work nor study at 24.8 per cent, while Greece, with 19.3 per cent, was third. According to edu‐ cation and employment experts, the coronavirus pandemic may explain why Spain has fallen be‐ hind other European countries, such as Germany, Norway and Sweden, where the percentage of NEETs is far less, standing at an av‐ erage of 10 per cent.

“The pandemic destroyed many of the jobs that young people can easily access without needing train‐ to the role of policies in support of families and employment in re‐ ducing any impact on births.”

Author Seth Sanders said: “The bottom line is that there was a lot of variation across countries in the decline. We don’t address why, but we think a lot of it has to do with the degree of economic dis‐ ruption, coupled with the degree of social support in the absence of employment.”

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Youth not working

Many Spanish youths are neither in work nor education. ing, particularly in the services sec‐ tor,” said Nacho Sequeira, the managing director of Fundación Ex‐ it (Exit Foundation), an organisation dedicated to helping vulnerable youngsters join the workforce.

“The labour market is polarised.

There are highly trained people in sectors such as technology, while those in more difficult situations

are condemned to temporary work and constantly losing their job. This has intensified with the pandemic,” he added.

Many youngsters were also forced to work from home. Prob‐ lems with internet access in some rural areas of the country had a detrimental effect on their educa‐ tion.

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DREAM comes true. A family have been reunited with their long lost cat who had been missing for a staggering 10 years.

Luckily 12‐year‐old cat Forbes was spotted in Aberdeen, looking in need of some TLC and medical treatment. He was discovered only two miles from his family home, which he had gone missing from a decade ago.

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Hitting pockets HOUSEHOLDS across Spain are already feeling the unprece‐ dented rise in electricity prices.

Both private customers and businesses are being hit hard. In August average electricity bills grew by over 30 per cent com‐ pared to those seen in the same month in 2020. Many people have seen other prices increase too, not just their electricity bill.

High energy prices are the main reason that inflation has also increased. This is true all across the European continent.

In August, general consumer prices grew by over 3 per cent compared to those a year earli‐ er. Reportedly, 38 per cent of this increase is due to the rise in electricity prices.

According to estimates, most households in Spain spend about 3.6 per cent of their bud‐ get paying for electricity. Many common expenses are linked to the consumer price index (CPI).

This includes rent, pensions, some salaries, road tolls and other municipal charges such as public parking. This means high electricity prices affect other ar‐ eas of daily life in Spain.

Afghan refugee donation

THE Minister for Foreign Affairs Jose Manuel Albares, has an‐ nounced that Spain will con‐ tribute €20 million in humanitar‐ ian assistance to the Afghan crisis, of which at least €7 million will be delivered this year.

Albares, who made the an‐ nouncement during his speech at the Afghanistan Humanitari‐ an Aid Conference held by videoconference from Geneva, said Spain is committed to the Afghan people and the need to provide urgent aid “to avoid the drama of a humanitarian crisis of major proportions.”

The minister also praised the efforts of those assisting the many displaced people and vic‐ tims in the Afghan crisis and, in particular, those who have lost their lives in this effort. “It is es‐ sential to ensure that humani‐ tarian actors can carry out their work in safety and security,” he said.

“We are not going to turn our backs on this crisis. Spain will continue to work so that the many years invested in creating

€20 million given in aid. a better future for the country have not been in vain,” he added.

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Madrid student party

AROUND 25,000 students gathered at Madrid University on Friday, September 17, to celebrate the start of the aca‐ demic year with a botellón (bottle party). Police said with‐ out a prepared operation, dis‐ solving the crowd was “an al‐ most impossible task.”

Instead, officers limited themselves to checking that there were no incidents and guarded the entrances and ex‐ its to the subway. Images of the night party soon flooded social media, attracting thou‐ sands more to the event. Sub‐ way platforms were also full of young people.

AN ex‐hacker took to TikTok to reveal the tricks to find hidden cameras in Airbnb apart‐ ments. The accommodation platform is the most popular way to rent flats or rooms as a cheaper alternative to hotels. However, there may be a sinister risk when using this type of service.

Thousands of complaints have come to light from customers who discovered cameras installed in the homes. In most cases, they were small cameras, hidden in order to record

BOTTLE PARTY: Around 25,000 students attended.

There were no major inci‐ dents and police never entered the premises. However, an am‐ bulance entered to treat some‐ one in an alcoholic coma in front of the Law School. The size of the crowds meant it

took the vehicle 10 minutes to advance just over 20 metres to reach the student.

The first revellers arrived at the facilities around 11pm at night and the last ones left the campus at 7am.

Airbnb camera trick the guests covertly. Marcus Hutchins, a British hacker who works as a cybersecurity re‐ searcher, has revealed through his TikTok ac‐ count (@malwaretech), how to detect these devices. The trick is to shine a bright light on any technological product that is in a suspi‐ cious position or oriented towards a specific place. A blue reflection is an indication where a

camera is hidden. It is easier to discover the cameras with the lights off. The video earned more than 20 million views, with Hutchins confirming that “you are going to want to check any suspicious device or hole that is in front of the shower, the dressing room or the bed.” He advises checking locations such as fire alarms, plugs and alarm clocks.

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Readers’ poll

Expats rejoice over dropped PCR tests

PCR TESTS: Will no longer be necessary for travel to the UK. EXPATS in Spain have told the Euro Weekly News they are happy with the UK govern‐ ment’s announcement that vaccinated travellers will no longer require PCR tests to trav‐ el back to England from Octo‐ ber 4.

The EWN asked readers whether they thought the move was a good idea while Covid rates continue to rise, and the overwhelming majority, 93.3 per cent, said they do, with only 6.7 per cent saying testing should still be required.

One reader, Melissa Baker, said: “Yaaay. Time to move on.

Be cautious, be sensible and we

will all be ok. Let’s get travel moving again.”

Paul Hannant shared her views, saying: “As a homeowner in Spain and the UK, I’m delight‐ ed to no longer be getting ripped off by already, extremely wealthy pharmaceutical compa‐ nies.”

Meanwhile, Colin Carter also expressed concern over the price of tests, saying: “This PCR test has been a cash cow for many companies and pharma‐ cies here in Spain and the UK. “If you are fully vaccinated I cannot see a problem.”

However, some readers said that they felt travellers should

Maximum coin allowance

MANY people like to use up the spare change accumu‐ lated in their wallets or purses. Yet few realise that busi‐ nesses can refuse to take more than 50 coins and banks can apply a fee for having to use technical or human re‐ sources to count large numbers of loose change.

Article 11 of EU Regulation number 2169/2015 states that “no party shall be obliged to accept more than 50 coins in a single payment.” Banks in Spain sometimes use this clause as a reason to not accept payments at the window.

However, they can provide the service, particularly to businesses that usually end up with a large amount of coins. But they must provide a receipt stating the amount, indicate that the payment is subject to count‐ ing and apply a commission fee.

“The collection of this commission does not deviate from good banking practices, as long as it is duly in‐ formed of its existence and of the way to calculate its amount,” emphasised the Bank of Spain.

still be tested, while others criti‐ cised travellers who did not think about the safety of others.

Stella Scott said: “It wouldn’t be so bad if people still would wear their masks properly. Espe‐ cially when instructed to do so in certain places like airlines and airports. I’ve just flown over to Spain and there were people on the plane laughing because they didn’t have their masks on and coming through the airport.”

The issue of PCR tests for trav‐ ellers had caused controversy earlier this year, with the costs of tests leaving some expats in Spain unable to visit their family and friends in the UK.

IS bride claim

SHAMIMA BEGUM allegedly told friends in private she would never betray any of the Brits she knows who joined IS. The 22‐year‐ old jihadi bride claimed this week she no longer posed any threat to the country and could be an asset in the fight against terror‐ ism. She also claimed Boris Johnson and his government didn’t know what they were do‐ ing.

However, it has since been alleged by a source that she has sworn not to reveal the identities of any other Brits who also left the UK and joined the ranks of IS. The source de‐ scribed this as a red line for Begum. However, she has talked about helping to de‐radicalise children and stop them from following in her footsteps.

Begum told Good Morning Britain she was “dumb” for running away from her home in Bethnal Green in East London when she was just 15 years old to join IS in Syria.

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French store expands

Minimum wage agreement

ON September 16, the Span‐ ish government and trade unions agreed to raise the minimum wage (SMI) by €15 a month. This raise is in the middle of the range that is recommended by experts, NEW STORES: Spain will have lower prices.

FRENCH company Hubside.

Store is set to expand in Spain, and they could save you mon‐ ey when you need a mobile phone or other device. This year, the chain hopes to ex‐ pand its presence to 30 stores.

By the end of 2023, that num‐ ber will rise to 100 sites across the country.

Hubside.Store is part of the French group Indexia. They are reinforcing their commitment to Spain by opening shops in “the main capitals of the na‐ tional market,” according to general manager Jean Pierre Galera. The store’s unique busi‐ ness model aims to sell and rent both new and recondi‐ tioned electronic devices.

The store believes in respon‐ sible consumerism. They also fight against planned obsoles‐ cence of electrical goods. The chain firmly believes in the re‐ conditioned market. Galera boasted: “We have a disruptive and innovative business model, we are the only retailer that of‐ fers new and reconditioned de‐ vices.”

They offer keen prices de‐ signed to turn customers away from the Internet. A statement said: “In order to achieve these objectives, the company will be opening new stores in several shopping centres in Madrid, and five new stores in the cities of Vigo, Sevilla, Vitoria, Oviedo and Zaragoza.”

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which is €12 to €19.

This increase will not have the backing of business or‐ ganisations who have reject‐ ed the increase, claiming that the Spanish economy could be damaged in these

Madrid chef honoured AVANT-GARDE Chef Dabiz Munoz of DiverXo in Madrid has won The Best Chef Top100 Award.

The awards, sponsored by Perlage, placed Chef Bjorn Frantzen of Frantzen in Stockholm in second. He also took the award for The Best Chef voted by Chefs. Andoni Luis Aduriz of Mugaritz in San Sebastian took a huge jump from his previous 45th position on last year’s list to third place. The Best Chef Sci‐ ence Award powered by LSG Group went to Joan Roca from Cat‐ alonia.

According to the organisers the award is a “distinction for the chef who is outstanding in relation to research, experimental techniques and transformation.” The Top 100 list included 13 Spanish chefs.

Munoz said the awards list will “help restaurants, but also the people of the country.” He added, “What comes to me, comes to Madrid, which to me is one of the most exciting cities in the world today for gastronomy.”

According to DiverXo’s website the restaurant provides diners with, “A journey through the hedonistic, greedy and creative world of Dabiz Munoz, avant‐garde cuisine in which everything is possible.” Menus start at €250 per person with pairing options beginning at €150.

early stages of recovery from the health pandemic.

However, the unions are positive about the agree‐ ment, saying the increase “takes place in a context of economic difficulty, of in‐ crease of the consumer price index and of the dis‐ proportionate increase of electricity, which totally and absolutely justify the in‐ crease.” They will also de‐ mand the minimum wage will be set at €1,000 per month next year.

Second Deputy Prime Minister, Yolanda Díaz,

asked the employers to “re‐ turn to the path of reunion.”

Díaz also criticised the atti‐ tude of the Employers’ As‐ sociation during the negoti‐ ations: “They entered asking for zero and came out ask‐ ing for zero ‐ that is not ne‐ gotiating.”

Experts recommended an increase of between €12 and €19 to start with to reach 60 per cent of the av‐ erage net salary. To get to this number, they have tak‐ en the average net salary of a full‐time worker from the most recent data available.

and finally...

GUARDIAN angel. The family of three‐year‐old Anthony ‘AJ’ Elfalak believe that he was kept safe by a Guardian Angel and the power of prayer after he went missing from the family home and spent three days in the Australian bush, escaping with only scratches, nappy rash and ant bites despite his ordeal.

A NSW Police helicopter recorded footage of the rescue and the devout Coptic Orthodox Christian family believe that when the boy was discovered an angel could be seen sitting on the rocks be‐ side him.

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Ryanair policy returns ONE of Ryanair’s most hated policies is set to return.

The ongoing coronavirus pan‐ demic has hit international trav‐ el hard. Due to the uncertainty, Ryanair brought in a customer‐ friendly policy which gave cus‐ tomers the ability to change

their departure date for free.

This zero‐fee policy is set to be scrapped at the end of Septem‐ ber.

EU travel has rebounded and the return to normality means Ryanair will bring back fees for all customers who want to

change their flight date. Passen‐ gers who book their flights be‐ fore September 30 and fly be‐ fore December 31, will not have to pay the fees. However, those who need to change their de‐ parture date beyond the 24‐ hour grace period, will be hit with fees. Fees will begin at €35.

Fees could also occur if the new flight is more expensive than the original, with the cus‐ tomer expected to pay the dif‐ ference.

Readers’ poll

Readers split over mandatory vaccines

A RECENT Euro Weekly News poll over whether health workers should be forced to have the Covid vaccine has split reader opinions, with some arguing in de‐ fence of human rights and others putting the needs of vulnerable patients first. The poll asking whether the jab should be

Food alert THE Regional Ministry of Health and Families has re‐ ported that Listeria monocy‐ togenes has been detected in a batch of fresh goat’s and cow’s milk cheese from the company Quesos Los Vázquez SL. The batch was distributed in Sevilla, Cadiz and Huelva.

According to the company from Castilleja del Campo (Sevilla) listeria was detected in a 250‐gram package of the

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cheese with an expiry date of 07.10.21. They have launched the protocol for the with‐ drawal of the product, and they have notified their cus‐ tomers.

Anyone who has con‐ sumed this product and has presented symptoms com‐ patible with listeriosis such as vomiting, diarrhoea or fever, should head to their health centre.

mandatory for health workers, saw a narrow majority of 59.5 per cent of EWN readers saying they believe workers should be forced to have the vaccine to keep their jobs. Meanwhile, a further 40.5 per cent said they believed it was up to the individual to choose whether they had the jab.

The controversial issue of mandatory vaccines for some workers sparked a lively debate among EWN readers on Facebook following the news that France had fired 3,000 health care profes‐ sionals who refused to be vacci‐ nated. Many readers told the EWN they thought it was the re‐ sponsibility of those looking after the vulnerable to protect their pa‐ tients, with one man, Kenneth Carslund, saying: “If they want to work in that area yes. They are there to heal and protect. Not to in the worst case kill.”

Another reader, Denice Carter, argued that other vaccines are al‐ ready mandatory for health work‐

Vaccine for health workers. ers.

She said: “I had to have the flu jab when working for the NHS, so yes you should. That’s what your job is all about, looking after oth‐ ers.”

However, others took to Face‐ book to slam the decision of some countries to enforce vaccines, say‐ ing it failed workers’ human rights.

Mark Hatchett said: “No, they shouldn’t have to, it’s their person‐ al choice to take it or not, same as every citizen’s choice.”

Countries including the UK, Italy and France have all made vaccines mandatory for some health work‐ ers.

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Benidorm selfie tragedy A WOMAN who fell after taking a selfie from an iconic Benidorm tourist spot has died in hospital.

The 26-year-old Ukrainian woman was left in a critical condition on Tuesday, September 14 after she fell from the Castle Viewpoint also known as the Balcony of the M editerranean. A ccording to health authorities, she was taking a selfie when she fell.

The woman was rescued from the water and evacuated to the General Hospital in Alicante after suffering from various traumas and symptoms of drowning.

The woman went with a friend to the viewpoint which is one of most visited and photographed points in the Valencia region. She was taking a selfie on a railing and trying to get a shot of the beach in the background when she fell around 20

The Balcony of the Mediterranean. metres down the cliff into the sea.

Lifeguards rushed to rescue the injured woman and manoeuvred her to some nearby rocks. They performed advanced cardiopulmonary resuscitation manoeuvres before transferring her to hospital.

Unfortunately, she passed away on Friday September 17.

www.euroweeklynews.com EXPERTS belonging to the vaccines committee, which is attached to the Ministry of health, are debating whether people who were vaccinated with the Janssen vaccine should be given a second dose. According to data from the Ministry of health, nearly two million people across Spain have so far received the Janssen vaccine.

According to reports, it has not yet been confirmed whether the

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Janssen second dose debate has resulted in a formal proposal which would go before the Public Health Commission for further consultation.

It appears that the reason for the discussions on the booster vaccinations for Janssen come down to the fact that there has been an increasing number of outbreaks in prisons.

At the last meeting of the vaccines committee it was discussed how contagions were increasing among prison inmates. This has been reported by both the autonomous communities and the prisons themselves. Prisoners are one of the groups in Spain that were injected with the single dose Janssen jab.

Compulsory Covid pass in Italy ITALY is set to be the first European country to require all workers to have a Covid pass. The controversial move would reportedly mean that only unemployed people and pensioners will be exempt from having a ‘green pass’.

If the move goes ahead Italy will be the first country in Europe to make coronavirus health passes mandatory for all staff. So far, a draft proposal has been presented by the Italian government but it is expected that from the start of October workers in both the public and private sectors will need to be able to show a digital vaccine certificate.

The government hope that the potential move would mean that

more people would get vaccinated and that this will see the infection rate fall.

The government is worried that Covid cases could soar over the winter.

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FIRST authorised drug. The Ministry of Health has approved the use in Spain of the first drug made exclusively based on cannabidiol (CBD) ‐ one of the components of the cannabis plant ‐ after two years of clinical trials involving 714 people, and it is already used to treat patients suffering from two forms of epilepsy. This new product ‐ ‘Epidyolex’ ‐ was presented on Tuesday, September 14, at a press conference held by the GW Pharma‐ ceuticals laboratory, a world leader in cannabinoid‐based drugs and now part of Jazz Pharmaceuticals, but the first drug this company has market‐ ed in Spain. Together with clobazam, the drug can be used for the treat‐ ment of seizures associated with Lennox‐Gastault syndrome (LGS), and Dravet syndrome (DS), and will be dispensed in a hospital pharmacy.

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Coastal clean-up day ON Saturday September 18, envi‐ ronmental charity Mi Moana, with the support of Diving with Nic, Specsavers Ópticas Fuengirola and the Fuengirola Town Hall, brought together a team of more than 150

people to collect rubbish and stop it damaging the ocean and marine wildlife.

The volunteers met at Fuengiro‐ la’s Pier T on International Coastal Clean‐Up Day, and during just a few

hours, collected 90kg of rubbish from the ocean and 110kg from the beach.

The Environmental Department from the town hall, Ecoembes, the Instituto de Oceanografía, Gestagua, Red Cross, and Hotel Illu‐ nion joined forces for this event, alongside Mi Moana and their sponsors, in order to educate peo‐ ple about environmental topics, as well as collect as much rubbish as possible. Rosanna Bergquist from Specsavers Ópticas Fuengirola at‐ tended the event as part of the store’s environmentally friendly bag swap campaign. They gave away 60 reusable bags to Mi Moana volun‐ teers, encouraging them to make the switch from plastic bags.

She commented, “As sponsors of Mi Moana it was a pleasure to at‐ tend this great event. It was so well organised, with all participants re‐ ceiving gloves and buckets to pick up as much rubbish as possible ‐ I look forward to attending more. It’s incredible how much waste and rubbish there is lying in plain sight when you start looking.”

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CLEAN-UP DAY: The volunteers collected 200kg of rubbish. campaign is continuing in store until the end of September. In order to take part, simply bring five used plastic bags into Specsavers Ópticas on Avda Ramon y Cajal 6 in Fuen‐ girola before the end of the month and they will be exchanged for a high‐quality fabric shopping bag.

The plastic bags will then be recy‐ cled to ensure they do not go into landfill. Environmental association Mi Moana has been created to pro‐ tect the ocean. They have commit‐ ted to organise one beach and un‐ derwater clean‐up per month and

educate the next generation, help‐ ing them reduce their impact on their environment. Their next event will take place on Saturday October 16 on Royal Beach Calahonda and will be a fun, pirate themed event, perfect for all the family.

Mi Moana’s co‐founder Nikky Wegloop explains why the work they are doing is so important, “It’s vital that we make changes to pro‐ tect our planet. During our events we don’t simply pick up litter, but al‐ so educate the volunteers to help them change their attitude towards

waste and our planet. We’re so proud of all our volunteers, and our divers from Diving with Nic who are identifying the problems with waste in our oceans and getting out there to solve them.

“Our educational programme is being released soon, to increase un‐ derstanding about the big, big prob‐ lem our society is facing and how quickly we need to take action.”

Find out more about Mi Moana by visiting www.mimoana.org. Vis‐ it www.specsavers.es to find your nearest Specsavers Ópticas store.

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Turtle flies south

AER LINGUS flew a 25kg endangered turtle that washed ashore in County Donegal back to Gran Canaria on September 15. It is hoped the creature will thrive in the warm Canary waters.

The loggerhead sea turtle, lovingly named Julius Caesar or JC because of his fighting spirit, was discovered by a local family on a Donegal beach in 2019, when he was only nine months old.

According to the World Wildlife Fund, Loggerhead sea turtles are “the living representatives of a

Turtle had a fighting spirit. group of reptiles that have existed on Earth and travelled our seas for the last 100 million years.”

JC had been recovering in the Exploris Aquarium, in Co Down.

They think he ended up in Ireland

ELON MUSK’S SpaceX launched the first-ever amateur space crew into orbit on Wednesday, September 15.

The four intrepid travellers blasted off in the Dragon capsule from the Kennedy Space Centre in Florida. The flight marks a milestone for the space tourism market by the company, as the first in history with no professional astronauts on board.

The rocket will spend three days orbiting the Earth at an altitude of 357 miles, 100 miles higher than the International Space Station. Aboard the rocket is billionaire Jared Isaacman, 38,

after being “caught in the wrong current and swept along the Gulf Stream.

He was suffering from hypothermia, stunned by the cold water, and weighed just a few hundred grams.”

He now weighs 25kg, and could reach 100kg by the time he is fully grown.

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French health workers FRANCE suspended around 3,000 health workers for failing to get a Covid jab before the September 15 deadline. France’s health minister Olivier Veran announced the news on Thursday, September 16. Speaking to RTL radio he said: “Yesterday, some 3,000 sus‐ pensions were served on staff in health and social care facilities who had not yet entered into a vaccination course.”

The minister also highlighted: “The con‐ tinuity of care and the security of care and quality of care were assured yesterday in all hospitals and medico‐social facilities.”

He did explain, however, that some services such as coronary angiogram and MRI services were affected negatively

for a few hours.

The health sector has nearly three million employees and the health minister ex‐ plained that of the 3,000 suspensions, “a large number” are “only temporary.” Ac‐ cording to the minister most of the suspen‐ sions affect support staff, but there are a “few white coats” that have been suspend‐ ed too.

Some people have chosen to resign over the mandatory coronavirus vaccines. Veran said: “A few dozen resignations have been recorded in the country.”

President Emmanuel Macron made coro‐ navirus vaccines compulsory for healthcare workers back in July.

Amateur astronauts Mallorca cooking show

who invested an undisclosed sum in the trip. He made his fortune from a payment-processing company he founded aged 16.

The 29-year-old childhood cancer survivor, Hayley Arceneux, was also on board. The hospital research worker also became America’s youngest person to go to space.

They were joined by contestant winners Chris Sembroski, 42, who works as a data engineer, and Sian Proctor, 51, a

community college teacher. Sian Proctor is SpaceX’s first black female spacecraft pilot and only the fourth black female astronaut to go into space.

Proctor said: “There have been three black female astronauts that have made it to space and knowing that I’m going to be the fourth means I have this opportunity to not only accomplish my dream, but also inspire, and inspire the next generation of women and girls of colour.”

A DUTCH TV cooking show called ‘The Heart of the Mediterranean’ has filmed several seg‐ ments in Mallorca.

Filming began in September in different areas across the island including Mercat del Olivar and the Fornet de la Soca. Local products are showcased as part of the show. Palma City councillor and president of the Palma Film Office, Rodrigo Romero explained: “This type of programme publi‐ cises the culture and local products of Mal‐ lorca, and attracts cultural tourism interest‐

ed in culture and of higher quality.”

The series, produced by Backbone Market‐ ing, contains a total of 12 chapters dedicated to local products from Mallorca, highlighting its culinary wealth. In each episode, traditional Mallorcan recipes are fused with local produce and Dutch cuisine. In addition, the series is linked to the publication of a book that will col‐ lect these recipes. This series will be broadcast on the main television network in the Nether‐ lands and even more on other communica‐ tion channels.

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MARKS & SPENCER blamed Brexit supply woes for its upcoming French store closures. T he company announced they will close 11 of its French stores by the end of the year.

M anaging director of M & S I nternational, P aul Friston, commented that: “The lengthy and complex export processes now in place following the UK’s exit from the E uropean U nion are significantly constraining the supply of fresh and

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SUPPLY WOES: Following the UK’s exit from the EU. chilled product from the UK into Europe and continuing

Harry and Meghan influence TIME magazine named Harry and Meghan among the 100 most influential people. The list includes 54 women and 46 men.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex made the list along with US President Joe Biden, US Vice President Kamala Harris and former US president Donald Trump. The list is made up of people from across society and also includes Olympic gymnast Simone Biles, and singers Britney Spears and Billie Eilish.

Speaking about the list, Time magazine editor-in-chief Edward Felsenthal said that all the people included were “extraordinary leaders from around the world working to build a better future.” Felsenthal also said that these people “in a year of crisis have leaped into the fray.”

Chef Jose Andres who founded the World Kitchen charity believes that Harry and Meghan are full of compassion. He said: “In a world where everyone has an opinion about people they don’t know, the Duke and Duchess have compassion for people they don’t know.” He added, “They don’t just opine, they run towards the struggle.”

to impact product availability for customers and the performance of our business in France.”

The nine stores based at railway stations and airports in France in partnership with Lagardere Travel Retail are expected to continue trading as normal. The M&S website in France will not be affected.

Friston added: “The supply chain complexities in place following the UK’s exit from the European Union, now make it near impossible for us to serve fresh and chilled products to customers to the high standards they expect, resulting in an ongoing impact to the performance of our business.”

ITV, STV, Sky, and Channel 4 have joined forces to promote the Daily Mile and transform children’s health. The cam‐ paign comes as part of a £10 million com‐ mitment from broadcasters to improve the physical and mental health of chil‐ dren.

The initiative is effective at getting chil‐ dren back into fitness after school clo‐ sures caused by the coronavirus. Accord‐ ing to ITV: “The Daily Mile is inclusive and accessible to all. It encourages children to run, jog, wheel or walk at their own pace outdoors for 15 minutes every day, and improves concentration and attainment in class.”

Annabel Barratt, ITV’s Senior Manager of Social Purpose explained how the pro‐ gramme boosts children’s mental well‐be‐ ing: “We’re incredibly proud of the suc‐ cess of our partnership with the Daily

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TV unity Mile so far. After the last school year was so difficult, ITV wants to use our platform and reach to encourage more healthy choices, and we’re so pleased Sky and Channel 4 are on board too.”

The Daily Mile was founded by Elaine Wyllie MBE who said: “Thank you to ITV, STV, Sky and Channel 4. Their help to raise awareness is so important. It’s been brilliant to see children returning to school and back to The Daily Mile. They are all having fun together outdoors and staying fit in a way that comes naturally to them. This has never been as impor‐ tant as it is now,” said Elaine.

Elton John cancels dates SIR ELTON JOHN has post‐ poned the remaining UK and European dates of his 2021 Farewell Yellow Brick Road Tour. The singer said the deci‐ sion was taken “with great sad‐ ness and a heavy heart.” The dates are set to be resched‐ uled.

The 74‐year‐old explained on Twitter: “At the end of my sum‐

mer break I fell awkwardly on a hard surface and have been in considerable pain and discom‐ fort in my hip ever since.” He added, “Despite intensive physio and specialist treatment, the pain has continued to get worse and is leading to increas‐ ing difficulties moving. I have been advised to have an opera‐ tion as soon as possible.”

Sir Elton will still play at the Global Citizen charity event in late September as he does not want “to let the charity down.”

He continued, “Being just five songs it’s a very different physi‐ cal undertaking to the demands of playing for close to three hours every night on tour and travelling overnight between countries.”

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Former doctor arrested Catalan future discussed THE Guardia Civil arrested former doctor Noelia de Mingo for stabbing two women in Madrid. She was previously convicted of killing three people at the Foundation in Madrid in 2003.

De Mingo was working as a doctor at the Madrid Foundation in 2003 when she suf‐ fered from a psychotic breakdown and killed three people. The latest incident occurred on Monday, September 20. She was arrested for assaulting two women in the Madrid town of El Molar. The former doctor had lived in the town since she was released from psychiatric care.

The attacker headed into a supermarket on Avenida de España and stabbed one of the cashiers before escaping the confusion. She then headed to a nearby pharmacy and

Woman had a breakdown. stabbed another woman with a knife. She is now being held by the Guardia Civil at their command post in El Molar.

Emergency services rushed to the scene to stabilise the women before taking them to nearby facilities. A 46‐year‐old woman is said to be in a serious condition after being trans‐ ferred by helicopter to the Hospital 12 de Oc‐ tubre. The second victim was taken to La Paz.

AUTHORITIES met in Spain on September 14 to discuss the future of Catalonia. Not much progress was made other than an agreement to hold regular meetings for as long as it takes to reach a conclusion.

Relations between Barcelona and Madrid have been tense since Catalan sep‐ aratists attempted a unilater‐ al break in October 2017.

However, authorities on both sides believe the meeting is a step forward as there has been no other dialogue since February 2020.

Thousands line the streets

THOUSANDS of people gathered in Barcelona to protest against the expansion of the El Prat airport, on Sunday, Septem‐ ber 19, demanding a more sustainable economic model that is not based on in‐ tensive growth.

The protest, brought together environ‐ mental organisations, social movements, all of whom are opposed to all kinds of

new infrastructures in Catalonia. Police cal‐ culated an attendance of 10,000 people, a figure that the organisers raised to 90,000.

The motto of the protest is Extensions, no. Fighting for the climate, health and life.

The protest was called long before the stoppage of the El Prat expansion was de‐ cided due to lack of political consensus and has been maintained to make clear the op‐

position of these organisations to any oth‐ er project for the growth of this infrastruc‐ ture. The high point of the campaign for the protesters against the expansion was the invitation to the Vice President of the Government and Minister Yolanda Díaz to visit La Ricarda, an area of high environ‐ mental value that would be most affected by the planned expansion.

Spanish President Pedro Sánchez (PSOE) and Pere Aragonès of the Catalan Re‐ publican Left (ERC) both ad‐ mitted that they have very different views on the sub‐ ject of independence. How‐ ever, they agreed it was im‐ portant to keep dialogue and communication channels open.

The differences were evi‐ dent at the news conference after the meeting. Aragonès is pushing for full amnesty for those who were tried and convicted for their part in the secession attempt in 2017.

Nine of those involved were pardoned this year by the Sánchez government. He also defends a new referendum for residents after opinion sur‐ veys have shown almost an even split over the issue.

“Catalan society cannot go through any more cleavages and fractures,” said Sánchez about a new referendum.

“Images are important from a political viewpoint,” he added.

Aragonès agreed on the importance of “showcasing the value of the negotiation and creating trust.”

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RARE albino pond turtle. A resident of the Catalonian city of Tarragona reported the discovery in Terra Alta of a very small white turtle hatchling, which subsequently turned out that the creature was in fact an albino leprous turtle, one of the native semiaquatic tortoise species of the Iberian Penin‐ sula, yet lacking any skin pigmentation in both the eyes and the skin, a condition which is extremely rare, but sometimes it happens, thanks to genetic mutations, and is in danger of extinction in this country.

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IN the wake of the recent wildfires that raged through Sierra Bermeja (Estepona) for six days, killing a firefighter and burning close to 10,000 hectares, speculation is mounting as to the ‘who, how or where’ of the source of the blaze.

If you ask any Spaniard as to what the most likely cause of forest fires is, they will subconscious‐ ly point in one direction: real estate speculation.

This false belief has been so deeply ingrained in the mentality of the population that the 2003 Government decided to act, in particular to dis‐ courage arsonists from actually believing, in case they too fell for the tale, that one thing (wildfires) led to the other (buildable land for new houses, apartments…).

So, on November 21, 2003, they passed a new Mountains Act and included the following provi‐ sion: Article 50: The autonomous communities must guarantee the conditions for the restoration of the

burned forest lands, and it is prohibited: a) The change in forest use for at least 30 years. b) Any activity incompatible with the regenera‐ tion of the vegetation cover, during the period de‐ termined by the regional legislation.

The interesting aspect of this provision is that, ir‐ respective of the above ban, most of the forest land where wildfires had occurred, would have never been eligible for construction, for many rea‐ sons: it was distant from populated areas and had difficult access but, more crucially, was not includ‐ ed ‐ and would have never been included ‐ in mu‐ nicipal planning initiatives, because most were publicly owned. Still, the conservative government of Jose María Aznar in 2003 thought that banning real estate development on land that had suffered bushfires, for 30 years, would fix the problem; but statistic says something different and although the number of burnt hectares has been reduced sig‐ nificantly, there’s not been a notable decrease since the worst years (1976‐1994).

The thing is that fires have rarely been caused by owners of the affected land, save for the occa‐ sional accident (barbecues, use of machinery, cigarette butts...) and much to the regret of the un‐ willing perpetrator, and therefore we should look deeper, deep into arsonists’ deranged minds and their perturbed psychological characteristics, iden‐ tifying and controlling them, just as dangerous rapists or child molesters are.

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Amazon anniversary

AMAZON SPAIN is celebrating its 10th anniversary. The com‐ pany has invested a staggering €6,800 million in Spain since it set up operation Sunshine a decade ago.

Ruth Diaz and her team launched Amazon into the country, at a point in time when online shopping was not all that popular. She said: “At

Ten years in Spain.

Vets training offer THE College of Veterinarians in Almeria is offering extra training to professionals working with animals.

This training will take place from September 25 until May 2022, and the initial sessions will be taught online. In the last session, at‐ tendees can take part in person at the headquarters of the Official College of Veterinarians in Almeria, where they will be hosting a party for those who attended the training.

The director of Zooclinic, Jaume Roig Sastre, will be the speaker responsible for the training. He is qualified as an advisor and evalua‐ tor in the procedures of accreditation of professional competencies through work experience and non‐formal training.

The sessions will run until May 7 with the delivery of accredita‐ tions and a party at the College headquarters.

Registrations to attend the course can be made until September 23, with discounts for members. For more information, contact 950 250 666.

Amazon we always think big, but 10 years ago we couldn’t imagine what we would achieve.”

Diaz is now vice president of Amazon Fashion Europe. Be‐ fore joining Amazon Spain she worked in international general management for 18 years. She made the decision to opt for Amazon in Spain to join a small team that was doing something new and exciting.

She explained: “It was a nice project. It had the codename Sunshine. We started with a small but motivated team.” She added, “Spain had a very low penetration in e‐commerce, there was little on offer and we wanted to do something big.”

When Amazon started in Spain it only had a small work‐ force and no head offices. The company has now grown to be one of the top 15 employers in Spain. It is expected by the end of 2021 that Amazon will have a staggering 15,000 permanent employees. Amazon now has over 30 centres in Spain and has invested millions of euros over the last 10 years.

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DANISH gardeners are being advised by experts not to get upset if they spot mole hills this autumn as they are beneficial to the garden, eating pests and as insular creatures will fight off other moles whilst hills can be flattened.

AFFRONTED by a Russian Government law requiring that French Champagne exported to that country should have the added message ‘sparkling wine’ on its labels, the Interprofessional Champagne Wines Committee asked its members to boycott Russia in July, but has now reversed that decision.

THE NETHERLANDS Wrong man THE Dutch government has acknowledged that it wrongly gave information to Spanish police leading to the arrest of former pilot Julio Poch, who then spent eight years in an Argentine jail after allegedly being involved in Junta death flights. He will be compensated with €600,000.

BELGIUM Buy a Fresher THE Rector of Antwerp University is seeking a ban on the auction of first year students (freshers) who when purchased have to spend up to a week undertaking several tasks for his or her ‘master or mistress’ as the rules are not clear on what tasks are set.

GERMANY Hunger strike A group of young climate activists who call themselves the ‘last generation’ are camped outside the Reichstag in Berlin on hunger strike which they say they will keep up until the three main candidates to replace Angela Merkel come to speak to them.

NORWAY Embassy squatters ACCORDING to a Taliban spokesman, the fact that there are some 60 odd members of that group living in the Norwegian Embassy in Kabul, is because they are doing so to protect the abandoned Embassy from theft and it remains the sovereign property of the Norwegian Government.

FINLAND Too Green Party THE Finnish Green Party has lost more than 50 members in days after the party voted in favour of an initiative calling for the legalisation of cannabis in Finland by a very close 183 votes to 181, according to a report by news group Uutissuomalainen.

SWEDEN Heterosexual ban A GAY priest in Sweden has taken a stance against the option given to priests to refuse to marry same sex couples as a matter of conscience, so to highlight what he considers to be an absurd rule, he has now declined to marry heterosexual couples.

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Hunting Falsified prescriptions banned

THE hunting of wolves is now banned across Spain with new regulations that came into force on Wednesday, September 22.

As of Tuesday, September 21, the Iberian wolf (Canis lupus) was included in the List of Species under Special Protection Regime. This means that from Wednesday the hunting of the species across Spain is now banned, according to the or‐ der of the Ministry for Ecological Transition.

The decision to protect the species is said to have been a close one, but wolves have now been added to the (LESPRE) list and the Spanish Catalogue of Endangered Species. The Associa‐ tion for the Conservation and Study of the Iberi‐ an Wolf (ASCEL) had requested that wolves in Spain be considered as vulnerable.

Previously the hunting of wolves had been al‐ lowed to the north of the river Duero. To the south, the hunting of wolves was forbidden as they were already in the LESPRE list. This was due to the fact that the number of wolves in the north was said to be favourable. It is expected the autonomous communities of Galicia, Asturias, Cantabria and Castilla y Leon will appeal the deci‐ sion. The areas are home to 95 per cent of the wolf population in Spain.

OFFICERS from the National Police have arrested a 69-year-old who was formally employed at a health centre in Gijion, as the alleged perpetrator of crimes against public health and fraud.

The man is believed to have fraudulently purchased medicines using 1,263 false prescriptions, worth a staggering €45,800.

The man is a resident of Gijon’s Pumarin neighbourhood, and he had bought medicines from multiple pharmacies in the area. Police are also investigating the possibility that he had been selling medicines abroad via the Internet.

The issue first came to light in April after a complaint was filed by an official of the Health Services of the Principality of Asturias. The official had detected that synthetic opiates of a potent variety were being purchased using forged prescriptions.

During the investigation officers discovered that over 1,200 prescriptions had been stamped using a stamp which had previously been stolen from a Gijon

MEDICINES: Were bought from multiple pharmacies. health centre.

It turns out that the man had been using various identities when making purchases, which made it all the more difficult to identify him.

The man had also been assigning the prescriptions to various patients who belonged to the health centre where the stamp was stolen from.

Police set about monitoring the various pharmacies where the purchases had been made from. They eventually were able

to locate a potential suspect, who had been caught on CCTV. Police identified him as a former employee of the health centre. The man had worked with the health centre until 2010 when he had obtained the medical stamp. He had also accessed confidential patient data.

When police searched the man’s house they discovered medical prescriptions and private data too.

They also discovered drugs at the property.

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Young scientists SPANISH youngster, Carla Caro Villano‐ va has won €7,000 for her work on a support vector machine on D‐Wave’s quantum annealer. Among the many research topics were quantum comput‐ ing, innovative solar cells and a statisti‐ cal investigation into gender stereotyp‐ ing in five to seven year olds. The second and third prizes were granted to projects from Bulgaria, Czechia, Ireland, Italy, Poland, Slovakia, Switzerland, Turkey, Belarus, and Canada.

Mariya Gabriel, Commissioner for In‐ novation, Research, Culture, Education and Youth, said, “Congratulations to all winners of this year’s contest on their outstanding achievement. The last year has shown us the importance of excel‐ lent research and innovation in over‐ coming crises that affect all of us. This competition celebrates a new genera‐ tion of talents whose discoveries and innovations will be essential to shape the future we want to live in. I’m really proud of our youth’s exceptional work.”

The EU Contest for Young Scientists was set up by the European Commis‐ sion in 1989 to encourage cooperation and exchange between young scientists and to give them the opportunity to be guided by some of Europe’s most prominent researchers.

GO LOCAL SPENDING LOCALLY: Will make a difference to the local economy.

FINANCE BUSINESS EXTRA Mind the Gap LAST July, US fashion group Gap indicated that it intended to pull out of the UK market completely, but this is now to change as it has signed a deal with UK retailer Next to be represented online, with some concessions also going in store.

Digital technology SWISS company Wisekey which develops technology following principles based on the understanding that technology shall serve people and not people serve technology has teamed up with Gibraltar and La Linea to create the La Linea / Gibraltar 4th Industrial Revolution Centre of Excellence which was promoted in the USA.

Taking off AIRLINE bosses are furious with the management of Heathrow Airport as it appears that they intend to increase the charge per passenger this year, for long haul almost doubling from £38.33 to £67.86 (according to the Telegraph) in an attempt to recoup pandemic losses.

Power play A NEW Basque startup company Arrecife Systems has discovered a way of creating electricity by imitating the action of reefs which break down the power of waves and in this case, by using turbines they can harness the power of water (even in shallow rivers) to extract power.

Turned down A FATHER and son business based in Bristol, Revolutionworks were initially disappointed when their invention that made a push bike an electric bike by adding a lightweight motor was turned down in July on Dragon’s Den UK. One of the reasons was because they refused to outsource production to China as they wanted to continue to produce the motor in England and whilst the investment was not forthcoming, they have been encouraged by the publicity they received.

An added benefit was the number of customers who have said that they are happy to buy British.

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is the amount that a collector paid to purchase at STAT OF auction a vintage unopened copy of a Super Mario €1.69 million Bros computer game.

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Empty shelves in UK for Xmas IT rather looks like Scrooge could ruin Britain’s Christmas as disputes between major supermarket groups and unions could lead to strikes and empty shelves.

The news is full of the fact that there are insufficient HGV drivers in Britain at the moment due supposedly to a combination of the pan‐ demic and Brexit.

This of course means that lorry drivers are in a position to make themselves heard and this is what is happening

with Tesco drivers and ware‐ house staff.

According to their union, Unite, workers at four Tesco distribution centres have re‐ jected a below inflation pay offer and if their members vote for strike action, Tesco’s shelves will quickly become empty this winter, potential‐ ly affecting the Christmas pe‐ riod.

Unite general secretary Sharon Graham said: “Tesco’s staff have kept working throughout the pan‐

LEGALLY SPEAKING Can lawyer retain funds?

Two months ago a friend sold her house. The es‐ tate agency accepted the initial €6,000 deposit (which they are holding on to) and four weeks later her lawyer accepted the 10 per cent deposit minus €6,000.

This was a non‐refundable deposit.

Her lawyer is refusing to pay this deposit into her ac‐ count saying that the deposits are part of the full pur‐ chase price and will be paid to her, minus fees and costs, on the signing of the escritura. This causes problems for my friend as she needs to put down a deposit to buy an‐ other house, but cannot do so as her lawyer is holding on to the deposit for her house. What is the legal situation?

Can a lawyer legally hold onto a deposit? If not, can my friend insist that the deposit is paid over to her before the signing of the escritura?

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It depends on the YOU AND THE LAW terms of the agree‐ IN SPAIN ment signed with the lawyer. Has she granted Power of Attorney to the lawyer? Does her con‐ tract specify that the lawyer is the depositario of the funds? If she has not done this, then she has the right to claim her funds back.

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

SPAIN’S employment continues to rise as economy improves according to Social Security Minister Jose Luis Escriva.

He expanded on the employment situation on Thursday, September 16, as he confirmed that he expected to see a further 80,000 jobs created in September, following on from the 76,000 created in August.

During his speech, he pointed out

demic and that alone surely means they deserve a de‐ cent pay rise. Instead, they are being offered what is, in effect, a pay cut.

“Tesco’s shareholders will be well rewarded out of Tesco’s £3 billion pound profits. Unite is preparing for industrial action now to make sure the workers get their share as well.”

The union argues that Tesco’s ‘full and final pay of‐ fer’ of a 2.5 per cent pay in‐ crease (which workers have

rejected) is actually a pay cut as currently inflation is run‐ ning at 4.8 per cent in the UK. This ballot follows the threat of a strike at delivery group Yodel, after 250 of its couriers voted for industrial action over pay and condi‐ tions, which could affect de‐ liveries for Marks & Spencer, Aldi and Very from Yodel’s three depots in England and Scotland, whilst industrial ac‐ tion is being considered by other groups as well.

In good hands

Qatar and Spain QATAR is a major investor in Spain said Spanish Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares Bueno during a recent visit to the Middle East country and met with its Deputy Prime Minister.

The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohamed bin Abdulrahman al‐ Thani said that Spain was one of Qatar’s important partners in the investment and commerce fields.

He confirmed that he agreed with the Spanish minister to en‐ hance that partnership and praised the vision of the Spanish government regarding economic transformation in Spain, saying that Qatar looks forward to being part of that transformation and a supporter of it.

For his part, the Spanish foreign minister stressed his country’s pride in the strong relations with Qatar, noting that Qatar is one of the most influential investors in Spain.

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Pre‐planning and pre‐paying at today’s prices ensures that your preferences are respected, and the funeral fees in your plan are guar‐ anteed to be paid, no matter how prices rise in the future.

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Rise in employment that 540,000 jobs have been created since May of this year and praised the government for the work that it had done to accelerate the economic re‐ covery following the onset of the Covid‐19 pandemic.

In addition, some 300,000 workers

who were supported by the ERTE (fur‐ lough) had also returned to work and the number being supported by the State continued to drop significantly.

Much of the reason for the latest spurt of workers returning to their jobs was thanks to the resurgence of

THE Spanish President raised the matter of electricity prices at the EUMED9 meet‐ ing held in Athens and at‐ tended by leaders of all Eu‐ ropean Union countries with borders to the Mediter‐ ranean.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen joined Pedro Sánchez and eight other EU leaders on Friday September 17 for the EUMED 9 Summit.

In his speech, he made it clear that in his opinion, the matter of electricity price rises should be considered a European Union rather than country by country problem and that the EU member states should look to solve the problem on a European level. travel and tourism, not just visitors ar‐ riving from abroad, but also because of the number of Spaniards who had decided to take their holidays within the country.

The larger the number of people who do return to work, the smaller the financial burden on the tax payer as he estimated that the cost of sup‐ port due to the pandemic was in the region of €40 billion.

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S summer comes to a close and the evenings draw in, many people are switching sunfilled days at the beach and long nights out for the comfort and warmth of their own homes.

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Whether it’s an apartment, villa, balcony or garden, a few quick improvements can transform a space from homely to luxury, and homeowners are now taking advantage of increased time to make those changes.

The pandemic has also seen investment in home improvements increase by around 5 per cent, and now friends and families are meeting again and social events are back on the table, many are choosing to host from their homes, making it a must to get spaces look-

INDOOR SPACE: Comfort is high on the agenda. ing their best.

In fact, the ability to socialise from home has been driving spending in consumers’ homes and gardens choices, with owners increasingly adapting spaces to become more open plan, freeing them up to be used by multiple groups at the same time, and increasing the space available for entertaining.

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Wardrobe clear out

EVERY so often it is a good idea to have a complete clear-out of your wardrobe and organise it. We can’t promise it will last that way, but it’s the intention that counts!

First of all, take everything out and clean the inside. Then, take a good look at your clothes and put back in the Organise your clothing. wardrobe the items that you use frequently. Also keep what you can use next season.

Anything you don’t use, or haven’t used, you probably won’t be using in future. If it has no sentimental value, you can give it away, donate it or even sell it on certain apps if it is still in new or good condition.

At the top of the wardrobe, place the items you won’t be using during that season, such as jumpers in summer or shorts in winter. At the bottom, keep shoes, where possible in their boxes, showing what is inside. The rest can be put on hangers, in drawers or on shelves, depending on the size of the wardrobe.

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MANTELPIECE: Can be the focal point of your room.

THE fire and mantelpiece can be the focal point of your room, and while many people decide to keep things simple and leave it bare, if you do want to make a feature of it, here are some ideas.

You can use a large mirror or an attractive painting as the main feature above the mantelpiece, and then from there, choose some items to complement them, such as antiques, candles, flowers, photos or a clock. The main thing is to find items which complement each other

and add to the feeling which you want for the room. Do not use too many different items as this will only make it look cluttered and gather dust. Try to also keep the items balanced in size, number and shape.

You may also want to put the television above the fireplace, but make sure that it is placed at a good height to prevent neck pains and that the size is appropriate. There will also be other items such as speakers, DVD players and game consoles to consider.

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THE so-called lucky bamboo plant is popular as a housewarming gift.

It looks pretty and with simple care can last a long time, decorating any part of your home.

It can be kept in either potting soil or water. If you choose soil, make sure it is always slightly damp; if you choose water, make sure the roots are always completely covered, they can survive nicely in fish bowls. Changing the water regularly will prevent the plant from getting diseased, using purified water or rain water is ideal. If you change the bowl, clean it only with water, avoid soap. Use only minimal fertiliser if you have planted it in soil.

It is a plant which doesn’t require much light and will grow well in the shade. Avoid placing it in direct sunlight.

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WOULD you like to make your home more environmentally friendly?

You can start by using solar panels and solar energy for different appliances, which will help you to save money as well as being better for the environment. Make sure it is well insulated and collect rainwater for use.

Put plants in your home, not only will they give it a calmer appearance, they will help to purify the air by absorbing chemicals.

Use natural light where possible

with windows and skylights.

Turn the tap off when you’re brushing your teeth and only use the water you need. Use an ecological toilet with recycled water from the sink and shower.

Shower instead of bathing and use a filter on your kitchen tap to prevent using bottled water.

Use fluorescent and energy saving light bulbs, and unplug electrical equipment when it isn’t being used.

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Space under the stairs THE space beneath the stairs is often an area which is not used to the best advantage.

With a little clever planning you can place drawers, cupboards, shelves, desks, dog kennels and even bathrooms beneath the stairs.

The steps themselves can be turned into drawers meaning that the space can be used to save space in other rooms. It can also be an ideal place for hanging bikes or other sports equipment.

It can be ideal to store towels and bedding, as well as toys and games, umbrellas, hang coats, make a library, keep wines, place a fish tank or space for a pet reptile.

It is a small area which is easy to decorate and can house a sofa or reading nook.

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Advertising Feature IFE will never be the same anymore after the changes which were caused by politicians (Brexit) and this virus which keeps limiting us in our day by day life as expats on the Costa del Sol. A poorly redacted and worse executed exit treaty has had the consequence that Brits are considered to be ‘third country persons’. This means that as far as official paper work (such as residencies, health care, driving licences) is concerned, you will be treated the same as somebody from eg Singapore, USA or Zimbabwe.

You will in theory not need a visa to travel from the UK to Europe for short stays (meaning up to 90 days in a 180 day period).

But you will need something called ETIAS. To become a resident however has become far more complicated and changing your driving licence takes forever and a day. All of this is changing on a weekly basis and in reality we can only advise you to get updated professional information if you have a specific need for any administrative procedure.

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It is to be expected that with time new treaties will be developed and agreed upon and the likelihood that in a few years things will be back to business as usual is quite high. And although everything has become more complicated it is still possible to solve all of these problems. It is all about knowing how to go about it.

It is also worthwhile to check your situation as far as your tax obligations are concerned. All governments are in a desperate need of money and this applies equally to HM Revenue and Customs Service as to the Spanish Hacienda.

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A modern real estate agency. avoiding problems before they arise. Too often we see huge tax bills which could have been avoided. Spanish Hacienda can go back up to five years and will not hesitate to do so.

All of these changes also have had an effect on the real estate market: on top of the already very complicated legal situation just about all rural properties were in, UK buyers will have to be careful with the repercussion of Brexit.

Whilst the legal difficulties are on their way to being resolved, as you can read elsewhere in this paper, they will have to look into a new set

of problems. They might find themselves in a situation where the use of their new property might be limited or would have major tax consequences. Once again getting the right professional advice will be absolutely necessary.

There has been a dramatic shift in the market since the beginning of last year. Where traditionally the majority of buyers were British, we noticed a surprising and very important increase in Spanish buyers (because of Covid) and for various reasons the French, Belgian and Dutch market had impressive growth

figures. At the same time a lot of British owners, fed up with the Brexit complications decided to sell. This in turn resulted in that choosing the right real estate agent has become quite important: the traditional real estate agents concentrating on the British market have been doing a lot poorer than the ones who were already aiming at different segments of buyers.

Multilingual staff and publicity aimed at the growth markets have to be taken into account.

It is indeed all about adapting to the times we are living in, and we cannot insist enough on getting the right professionals to advise you. Companies such as ours which have one branch (todoserv) where up-to-date advice comes free and who handle all legal paper work in Spain, combined with the other branch which is a very active and modern real estate agency (Spanish Sun Properties) are doing very well and grow at an impressive pace.

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Miniature Zen garden A MINIATURE Zen garden is something ideal to have in your home and helps to alleviate stress and relax.

The aim of it is to take a pause from life for a moment and evoke feelings of peace and tranquillity.

It is usually made up of just natural elements such as sand and stones, and is excellent if you don’t have the space for a large garden. It can be placed on a desk or table and is a gentle reminder for us to take a break from work when needed and just chill out.

The sand represents water, the rocks are for earth, and the little rake can be used to make patterns in the sand. They can also include plants and candles.

ZEN GARDEN: Can be placed on a desk or table.

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OMERCIAL ESTELLER is located in Alcanar (Tarragona), the first town in Catalonia entering from the south. With 14,000m2 of floor space and 1,000m2 of indoor exhibition and more than 400 units on display including fireplaces, cookers, barbecues and ovens, making us one of the leading fireplace exhibitions in Europe. That is why some customers come from cities as far away as Alicante, Madrid, Tarragona, Lleida, Barcelona and Gerona.

Comercial Esteller is a company founded more than 45 years ago, specialised in the field of fireplaces, cookers, barbecues and ovens.

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OUTSIDE LIVING: You can take full advantage of the summer nights.

COOKING outside is a pleasure, and if you have the space, it’s a great idea to make a barbecue so that you can take full advantage of the summer nights.

You can find models which work with either coal or gas. If you choose coal, depending on the space you have, you can build one or you can buy a mobile barbecue, whichever is easiest for you. Gas is faster and not so messy, but coal is more traditional and there are new models on the market with new cooking systems and which are much easier to clean. They have a lid and a made from top quality materials.

If you only have a small area or balcony, there are small models to choose from, or even table-top barbecues.

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With anything from dinosaurs and superheroes to butterflies and inspirational quotes, the vinyl decals you choose for your rooms are entirely up to you.

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Have a bodega at home IT is quite common in Spain to have a home wine cellar or bodega if you are keen on wines.

This is the ideal place to store your wines properly until you decide to share them with family and friends.

It is important to know that only wines made for maturing should be stored, as young wines, if kept, may not be in optimal condition when you eventually come to taste them.

The walls of a wine cellar should be made of brick and can be whitewashed. A cellar is the ideal place for a ‘bodega’ but in any case, it should be a cool and dark part of the house. The floor should be made of stone if possible and there should be no drafts, although the area should have good ventilation. The ideal

temperature is between 8ºC and 18ºC all year, preferable a steady 12ºC. Humidifiers and thermostats can be

used to control the temperature. It should also be protected from noises, vibration and strong smells.

Home renovation musts

BEFORE you undergo renovations in your home, there are some things that you must take into account.

Make sure that you choose a reputable company who listen to your needs and take your budget into account. Don’t work with companies that keep you waiting around or don’t get back to you when promised.

Take into account the design of what you already have in your home and plan to keep, you will want the new part to match the rest of the house even if the aim is to make it more practical and modern.

Take the needs of all the people who are going to live in the house into account, even your children have the right to propose their ideas, likes and dislikes. There may be something that you hadn’t thought of that you can actually incorporate into the design of your new home.

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Graffiti on indoor walls GRAFFITI on indoor walls graffiti is usually on exterior walls; but when used inside, it can give a contemporary and energetic feel to a room. Depending on the look you want to create, you can graffiti an entire room, a single wall, or a small section.

The feeling it transmits will depend entirely on the style and the colours you use.

Prepare the room to protect surfaces and furniture.

Tape the edges of the graffiti area with wide painter’s tape and use several layers.

Use spray paint to create a coloured base for your graffiti design. Sketch the design on the wall using a pencil after the base coat dries.

Draw a very basic outline that will serve as a guide for the large features of your graffiti. Use spray paint to complete the design.

S t a r t with the main structure of the image and add details as you go. Feel free to experiment and cover mistakes; extra layers will add texture to the room.

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Hydrogel beads YOU may have seen gel beads used for plants and wondered if they are worthwhile. They look very pretty, especially in a glass vase or bowl and can make a centrepiece of flowers appear even more attractive.

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WITH a little bit of imagination, bookshelf? you can make some attracDo you have any old suittive furniture and items for cases or travelling decoration from recycled chests around the objects. house? You can turn Fruit crates can be varthem into chairs quite nished and joined togetheasily. A pile of old er to make a nice coffee magazines on a woodtable or a set of shelves, en base and a cushion while pallets can have all on top can easily make sorts of uses, such as bases a stool to sit on. And while for beds, tables, sofas, etc. it’s a little more difficult, you Ever thought of another can use glass bottles to make a Easy to change. use for an old wooden ladvariety of things. Join corks toder? How about hanging it gether to make a door curtain on its side on the wall and using it as a and remember your favourite wines.

Choosing a carpet IF you are choosing a carpet for your home, go for quality, because this means you won’t have to change it so often.

There are endless designs of rugs and carpets nowadays, with geometric drawings, stripes, polka dots, varied colours, different sizes and formats, which can be used alone or

even layered throughout the room.

If the carpet is going to be in an area which gets a lot of use, then they will need more frequent cleaning. Different types of carpets, which can be acrylic, wool, nylon, polypropylene and polyester have their advantages and disadvantages.

Nylon carpet is very durable, strong and relatively cheap, but prone to static electricity. However, it is easy to clean.

The colour of the carpet will enhance the whole feeling of the room, making it warm, minimalist, fresh, romantic, contemporary or rustic air, depending on the style.

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AIRWAY LAWYERS are based in Marbella on the Costa del Sol where senior partner, Diego Echavarria has been practising since 2001.

The company deals mainly with British expats buying and selling properties in the Malaga Province. In 2016, the company identified a clause in many mortgages of British clients which added illegal interest charges. Since then, they have specialised in claims against the banks who have sold products with what is known as a ‘floor clause’ (claúsula suelo).

The clause was inserted into variable-rate mortgages sold by Spanish banks between 2001- 2013 and affects the interest rate. For most Spanish variable rate mortgages, the interest rate is linked to the Euro Interbank Offered Rate (Euribor). If the rate increases, then the interest on the mortgage also increases. Likewise, if Euribor decreases, then interest payments fall.

However, the insertion of the floor clause means that mortgage holders do not fully benefit from the fall in the Euribor rate as there will be a minimum rate of interest payable on the mortgage. The level of the floor depends on the bank providing the

Diego Echavarria. mortgage and when the mortgage was taken out. But it is typically set at 3 to 4 per cent.

These clauses were deemed illegal by Spanish and European courts.

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WE all love the long, warm summer evenings and sitting out on the terrace, but let’s face it, we could live without the mosquitoes keeping us company.

Luckily there are plants which help to deal with the problem, here are some: Citronella (Cymbopogon citratus) is the best known plant for repelling flies and mosquitoes and it has an unmistakable lemon smell.

Lemon geranium

Lovely smelling.

(Pelargonium crispum) also has a strong lemon smell and pretty flowers of mauve, white or pink. Calendula, with its yellow and orange tones, are also attractive and keep mosquitoes away.

Lemon basil (Ocimum basilicum) and lemon thyme (Thymus citriodoru) are aromatic herbs which can keep

away mosquitoes and be used in cooking.

Lavender, mint, laurel, Melissa and rosemary are all popular plants in gardens and have lovely smells, but as well as that, they can help to keep the mozzies at bay.

Again, they can also be used in cooking and infusions. Mint is also antiseptic, so it is used to clean and relieve bites.

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Through the bars Muebles Gavira, HAVE you ever wondered why there are iron bars on the windows of most houses in Spain?

The ‘rejas’ which are obviously a useful deterrent to prevent intruders from entering your home have been used for centuries and, more than just a security device, many also

have decorative purposes.

They were often used on the windows of churches to prevent relics from being stolen as well as making them more ornate.

Another use for them has been courting. In the old days, when a man was courting a woman, he would be allowed to talk to

her from outside the window, through the ‘rejas’ but not inside her home.

There would also be a chaperone present in the same room as the woman to make sure no funny business was going on.

Many references to this can be found in Spanish literature.

Getting a garden shed HAVING a garden shed is always useful, especially if you enjoy taking care of your garden and have a lot of tools that need to be kept safe and tidy.

There are different types of sheds, made from wood, PVC, metal and other materials.

The ideal thing is for them to have a window and space inside for you to move around and work, as well as store logs, bikes and other items. You can store tools, machinery, seeds and all sorts of other things in a shed, so that they can be easily accessed when you need them in the garden. If large enough, it is also an ideal place to carry out repairs, pot up plants and work

A useful space. on small DIY projects. All types need a little maintenance, so choosing one is a matter of personal taste.

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The phrase ‘feeling at home’ crosses decades, generations and borders because in the end, it is what we all want. Open the doors of our home and feel that time stands still to give us the stillness and the atmosphere that makes us feel happy and in balance.

From the wide range to choose from, we take a look at one of the decorative styles that transmits the greatest joy, the boho chic. And we do it with one of the main specialists in the sector, Muebles Gavira. This Casares-based company has 65 years of experience behind it. Between Sotogrande and Estepona, at Muebles Gavira you will find an experienced and qualified team who studies the needs of each client and advise in the best way possible to the satisfaction of their clients.

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We have tracked and worked with an ever changing and increasingly diverse market, to bring you the best Internet and Energy options.

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IN Feng Suhi, the bathroom and toilet are governed by the Water element, associated with wealth, prosperity, career and a good flow of energy.

Feng Shui indicates the following: Do not put a bathroom in front of the kitchen or near the front door. Under the stairs is a bad place too for health and financial prospects.

Feng Shui prefers neutral colours such as beige, ochre and pastel colours for a feeling of well-being.

The toilet lid and door must always be closed and the bathroom regularly aerated.

Neutral or pastel colours best.

Use points of light that are independent and can be regulated.

Add some plants in the bathroom to reduce humidity, and make the atmosphere more relaxed with candles and natural aromas. Keep the bathroom clean and tidy.

Include a wood element in the bathroom in order to balance the water element.

Home made compost COMPOSTING is a cheap and easy way to get rid of kitchen and garden refuse which can be transformed into fertiliser.

The resulting compost, made with leaves, grass cuttings and kitchen refuse will be rich in nutrients and free of chemicals. You can buy containers in which to make compost, made of wood or plastic, but you can simply make a hole in the ground to place them in, or just make a pile directly on the ground in a dry and shady area near water.

Use coffee grains too; they are rich in nitrogen and very healthy for plants. Other items which can be included are natural fibres, ashes, hair, egg shells, wood, tea bags and paper or cardboard.

The whole thing should be turned at least every two days and within one to three months you should have lovely rich compost.

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ONE of the trends for interior decorating for 2021/2022 are the socalled ‘shocking’ colours.

They are obviously to used with care, but they will give personality and vibrancy to any room. They include colours such as fuchsia, lime green, bright yellow, orange and intense turquoise. These can be used ideally for certain features within the room, such as furniture, drapes, cushions, etc and contrast with the other more conservative colours which are used.

If the size of the room will allow it, then you could paint one wall in a ‘shocking’ colour to add character.

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The materials used in the so-called Andalucian style are varied, but generally natural fibres such as cotton and linen with stripes or floral prints in vibrant colours.

Handmade furniture is very popular, especially made from wood and iron, combined with esparto grass. Old farming utensils are often used for decoration, and lamps are generally made from wrought iron. Other decorative items include plates, baskets, candle holders, benches, mirrors and of course, numerous potted plants, especially geraniums and petunias for colour, and bushes like jasmine for fragrance.

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Urban gardens URBAN vegetable gardens are becoming increasingly popular in cities and can be created on patios, terraces or balconies. This way, you can grow your own produce to use in the kitchen, from the simple herbs to the more adventurous trees and bushes with fruit and vegetables. They are also a great way to save money, eat more healthily and are therapeutic.

If you have little space, try growing things like lettuce, spinach, carrots, cabbage, radishes, cherry tomatoes, herbs, peppers, fruit, etc.

You can also grow vertically and put

different plants in pots on shelves.

You can make your own miniature greenhouses or buy readymade ones which will easily fit into any available space you have, even if it’s just on a balcony. Small plant pots will look pretty, but larger areas of earth are more practical and better for your plants’ roots.

GARDENING: Growing your own produce is a great way to save money.

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Solar energy in your home Quality furniture at sensible prices USING solar panels in your home can hugely reduce your energy bills and it will be much easier to control how much you use each month as it is easy to determine the energy your system produces.

They are easy to install and there are no moving parts, and they are also easy to maintain, so much so that generally nothing needs to be done. Despite this, they will last you more than 25 years, so your investment will be worthwhile.

You may also be able to get grants from the government to help you to invest in solar panels, so find out if this is something which is available in your area.

Solar energy is one of the cleanest renewable energies available and solar panels can be found to suit all types and sizes of homes.

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ABRIDECO DECORATION is a family-run furniture business established in 1987 in Calahonda and offers an incredible range of product, backed up by impeccable service.

They stock a range of different styles, traditional, contemporary and modern and invite potential customers to visit to discuss their needs.

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Where to put the TV

WHERE to put a TV in your home can be a problem. It is something which will be used frequently, so correct placement is important for our health.

Lighting, distance and size should all be taken into account, as it is not good to be too close to the TV. Having a large TV too close can be just as bad as having a small one which is too far away. It should be at eye level, especially in the living room, with soft lighting and on a safe surface where it can’t be knocked over. If it’s hung on the wall, make sure it is done properly.

While in other rooms, you have more choice regarding the angle at which you place the TV, in the bedroom, the ideal place is directly at the end of the bed to avoid pains in the neck.

made packages, ideal for those looking to rent out their property, short or long term or for those who are moving to a new address and simply need to renew everything.

The great advantage of these packages is that all you have to do is say what you want, hand over the key and the rest, including delivery, assembly and installation will be taken care of for you.

The company is proud to boast that you will always find a unique and individual experience when you deal with Mabrideco Decoration as their staff are extremely dedicated and experienced in design and furniture trends, thus able to offer personal attention and advice.

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At home wellness with Qualitypool & Spa SL UALITYPOOL & SPA have been offering the best in at home spas and wellness for more than 20 years.

Located on Mijas Costa, the company specialises in spas, EPS pools, saunas and all the products associated with them.

For those looking to upgrade their home, find a new place for wellness, or even a pool area to practise sport, Qualitypool & Spa offers everything you need to create an at home spa experience.

Providing high quality customer service, Qualitypool & Spa offer a personalised service to clients, getting them the product they want for their home.

Their staff has a long history in the spa industry, with more than 20 years’ experience, and their range of pools includes ceramic, fibreglass, thermos, and EP pools.

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Adding to your pool IT’S great just to have a pool in Spain so that you can take a dip whenever the heat gets too much, but have you thought about things you can add to make it even better.

There are companies offering borders and decorative tiles for pools to make them even more attractive.

Apart from that, think about making a path to the pool, to avoid burning your feet, Jazz up your pool. showers and footbaths for before you get in, diving boards if

the pool is deep enough, waterfalls, spa fitments, slides, games, sun beds, gazebos and umbrellas.

There are some lovely handrails to help you out of the pool, which will add to its charm and make it more accessible, as well as fences to surround the pool so that it is safe for children and pets. And to keep it clean, let’s not forget pool cleaners, filters and chlorine dispensers.

Wardrobe clear out EVERY so often it is a good idea to have a complete clear out of your wardrobe and organise it. We can’t promise it will last that way, but it’s the intention that counts!

First of all, take everything out and clean the inside. Then, take a good look at your clothes and put back in the wardrobe the items that you use frequently. Also keep what you can use next season.

Anything you don’t use, or haven’t used, you probably won’t be using in future. If it

has no sentimental value, you can give it away, donate it or even sell it on certain Apps if it is still in new or good condition.

At the top of the wardrobe, place the items you won’t be using during that season, such as jumpers in summer or shorts in winter. At the bottom, keep shoes, where possible in their boxes, showing what is inside. The rest can be put on hangers, in drawers or on shelves, depending on the size of the wardrobe.

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Cleaning silver and gold IF you have silver items in your home, you will notice that they lose their shine and go a dark colour over time.

To restore frames, ornaments and other items to their former glory, mix water with bicarbonate and dip a cloth in it. Rub the items with the solution and then rub off with a clean, dry cloth. You can also use equal parts of vinegar and ammonia in which you dip the silver and then rub with a dry cloth.

Meanwhile, if you want to clean gold, although it doesn’t get quite so dirty, a good way is to put some detergent in a bowl with warm water, dip the item in it, brush with a toothbrush and then rinse with warm water. Alternatively, use toothpaste and a toothbrush, then rinse and rub with a soft, dry cloth. Bicarbonate, as described above for silver, also works to clean gold.

Restore your silver items.

Whitewashed villages ONE of the main attractions of Andalucia continues to be its whitewashed villages, but have you ever wondered why they look like this?

The tradition of painting houses white dates back to Roman times, but it became especially popular in the 18th and 19th century when the authorities recommended using lime-based whitewash to prevent diseases and epidemics from spreading.

‘Cal’ has been associated ever since with cleanliness and it was the norm when someone died to repaint their room with the bright white paint, as well as painting over graves in November. It is also used to keep the houses cool, as it reflects the sun rather than absorbing it.

Nowadays, although other colours have crept onto the landscape of Andalucia, the region still receives visitors who wish to admire the famous ‘pueblos blancos’ (white towns).

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Use your appliances efficiently USING your electric appliances efficiently can help you to save money.

Did you know that the refrigerator uses almost 14 per cent of all the electricity in your home, so if you have an extra fridge that you don’t use very often, you can save a lot by unplugging it.

Driers are the next energy guzzlers, so hanging out the washing to dry might be time consuming, but it can save you money.

When possible, use the washing machine on a cold cycle because a large

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We have professionals with extensive and proven experience in the sectors in which we work, as well as a specific department of luxury homes throughout the geography, b o t h i n t h e p e n i n s u l a a n d t h e i slands, although our radius of action is mainly Madrid, Barcelona, Malaga and Costa del Sol. We advise our clients and investors in the analysis and execution of investment operations as well as in the management and development of real estate and hotel

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Choose the most energy efficient appliances. amount of energy is used to heat the water.

Make sure that you use the washing machine only when you have a full load, the same as the dishwasher.

When you are replacing electric appliances in your home, make sure that you choose the most energy efficient type. They may cost a little more but they will save you money over time.

Renovate your bathroom

IF you feel that the time has come to renovate your bathroom, here are some tips to do so in the most effective way.

By renewing the floor, you can choose non-slip tiles which are easier to keep clean and can contrast nicely with the colour of the wall tiles.

Renew the sink unit, this will completely change the style of your bathroom and you can use it as an opportunity to add storage space.

Choose a mirror which can combine with the furniture you have chosen. A mirror can make the room seem more light and spacious. Use furniture with or without wheels, in a variety of materials, such as wood, steel, glass, synthetic materials and natural fibres.

Shelves can be used for storage too, but don’t use too many to avoid clutter. Use lighting uniformly so that there are no dark areas.

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ATA LAWYERS is an established legal firm that specialises in property conveyancing, real estate and tax law for overseas clients.

Based in Calahonda, on the Costa del Sol, the founder, Victor Mata, is devoted to protecting his clients’ legal interests in combination with effective tax and financial planning.

MATA Lawyers’ philosophy is based on a multilingual and multicultural approach, through a dedicated team composed of English, Spanish and German speakers; respond-

Founder, Victor Mata. ing to our clients’ specific legal needs whether they relate to Spanish or international law issues.

MATA Lawyers mainly covers the Costa del Sol, but also acts on behalf of clients throughout Spain

and say that their reward is their reputation and loyal clients who have come to recognise the high quality representation that results from our dedication.

The law firm was established in Calahonda in 2004 following seven years working in the city of London and also deals with Inheritance Law (wills, probate).

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Open from 9am to 3pm, they can also hold meetings with clients in the afternoons

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B A T H R O O M S are the place with the highest water consumption in the home, accounting for up to 28 per cent of water use.

Showers use 16 to 20 per cent of the water in the average home. You can replace a shower head quickly and inexpensively, reducing water use by up to 70 per cent.

Taps account for 15 to 18 per cent of indoor water use, and if you are installing new taps in the bathroom, look for 0.5 to 1 gpm models. Non-contact taps can be used in homes and prevent water from running when it is not needed.

The replacement of an old toilet with a new ecological toilet can also save us water and money.

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used water is on a cycle and goes to the toilet, eliminating the use of fresh water in the toilet bowl.

Using solar energy SOLAR ENERGY can have many uses and in the home it can be seen in many appliances regardless of whether or not you have solar panels installed.

One of the most frequent uses is for solar powered lights in the garden. They are ideal for marking pathways or decorating gardens and terraces and are easy to use, as long as the small panel receives sunlight to recharge the batteries. You can also find fountains and little waterfalls which are also powered by solar energy and make an attractive feature.

Solar water heaters can save you between 50 and 80 per cent of the cost of heating water and can be easily installed on a roof or terrace.

Another option is using solar ovens, which isn’t quite so popular yet, but can be used in moderate to high temperatures to heat food by using direct sun light.

Solar saves you money.

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VIRTUAL SESSION: President Sánchez explained Spain’s strategy.

THE World Economic Forum in Geneva hosted a ‘Country Strategy Dialogue on Spain with President Pedro Sánchez’ for its partners on Tuesday September 14.

It was chaired by Børge Brende, President of the Fo‐ rum and the session gave CEOs from around the world an opportunity to hear di‐ rectly from Sánchez on the factors behind Spain’s re‐ silience to the economic shocks of the pandemic and its post‐Covid‐19 recovery strategy.

In the virtual session, Sánchez explained his gov‐ ernment’s policy priorities and answered questions from CEOs on promoting in‐ novation, a digital economy, a green transition and social justice in Spain, and on im‐ proving the enabling envi‐ ronment for long‐term in‐ vestors.

“After deploying unprece‐ dented economic, financial

and social measures to pro‐ tect our economies, Spain is experiencing strong recov‐ ery. We want to build the economy of the future, and to do it in an inclusive way, leaving no one behind.

“We want to attract top talent and quality, innova‐ tion‐centric investments. In summary, we want to trans‐ form the Spanish economy and we want to do it togeth‐ er with the private sector,” he said.

“The world economy is again growing. Spain is on track to be one of the fastest‐growing economies among G20 countries.

“With Spain being among the key stakeholders in the European Union recovery fund, President Sánchez and his government have provid‐ ed important leadership on how to use the current mo‐ mentum for a truly transfor‐ mative agenda, for Spain, but also for Europe,” com‐

M&S succumbs to Brexit THE latest casualty in the Brexit fall out has been Marks and Spencer which has operated food stores in France for decades.

It has however announced that due to difficulty in supplying its franchisee’s 11 shops in that country with fresh and chilled foods that it has no option other than to pull out of the arrangement.

It will however continue to supply nine stores at French travel hubs in railway and metro stations and may increase its range of frozen items, similar to the arrangements it now has in the Czech Republic.

mented Brende.

More than 80 partners of the World Economic Forum from around the world par‐ ticipated in the virtual ses‐ sion.

BUSINESS EXTRA Vectura sale DESPITE protests from health groups, Philip Morris International, manufacturer of Marlboro cigarettes appears to have won its battle to take over British inhaler firm Vectura at a cost of £1 billion (€1.13 billion). Needing 50 per cent approval of shareholders it has reportedly gained three quarters.

Inditex up A HUGE jump in sales by Zara (up from €5.5 billion to €8.5 billion) has helped Spanish clothing and home furnishing retailer Inditex to report a 49 per cent sales jump to €11.94 billion in the first half of the year ending July 31, 2021, when compared to 2020 results.

Robot deliveries THE Co-op Group in the UK has announced that it has entered into a partnership with Amazon Prime, enabling customers to shop online with a promise of same-day delivery.

In addition, it will be extending its trial of using robot machines to make deliveries.

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A powerful machine LEAPY LEE SAYS IT OTHERS THINK IT WITHOUT question the news media is the most powerful propaganda machine on the planet. This is why, in any coup or takeover operation, the first places the insurgents or rebels make for are the offices of the newspapers or TV and radio outlets.

Once this is achieved they can deliver their messages and rhetoric to all and sundry.

Although the social media can often give us a broader spectrum of events, the main media is nevertheless still the world’s most influential outlet. Quite often however, it is not what they do report that is the most revealing of their intentions, but what they actually decide to omit.

How often have you said to yourself, whatever happened to ‘so and so’? Or how did that story of what’s his/her name finally pan out? It’s actually quite simple. The censorship of exclusion can often be the most powerful disinformation of all. Did you notice how quickly the assassination of the Saudi journalist Jamal

Khashoggi ultimately disappeared from the front pages? There was no way the Saudi Royal family would be brought down or threatened by the untimely demise of some relatively small time dissident. You can bet some form of high diplomatic influence was brought to bear and the media instructed to play it all down until it was conveniently forgotten, which they duly did. Some weeks ago London’s Mayor Khan announced that he was working on a scheme to purchase council houses to accommodate Afghan refugees.

With indigenous locals and UK veterans sleeping rough and others on long council waiting lists, this statement obviously caused such an indignant outcry with the general public, the leftie media haven’t breathed a word about it since. I also refer you to the glaring lack of publicity on Khan’s ‘houses for Muslims only’ project which is presumably still under way, but has been extremely conspicuous by its absence in any of the major media outlets.

Reports of the efforts to reinstate the young toe‐rag Shamima Begum have also been somewhat sparse over the last few months.

Once again, this is because the public’s reaction would be so hostile it could jeopardise the

whole leftie operation, which you can bet is still under full ‘woke’ throttle with her ethnic legal teams earning fortunes from tax payer’s money in the process. Donald Trump’s achievements while in power (and there were many) were consistently absent from the popular pages.

Were you also aware that with the breaking up of the Arctic ice sheets, methane, a greenhouse gas which is far more harmful than carbon monoxide, is being released into the atmosphere at an alarming rate and could result in temperature changes of four to six degrees centigrade in just TWO decades? This would not only be an utter disaster for the planet, but make cutting CO2 emissions an utter waste of time. Better to not publish that. After all, what would all the Thunderberg ’wokers’ do then?

Protest for God to retilt the Planet? Not to mention endangering the billions about to be earned by the electric car manufacturers.

Keep the faith Love Leapy leapylee2002@gmail.com expatradioscotland Mon and Fri. 1pm till 4.

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FEATURE

Travel

Elche: a city of variety

PALM GROVE: The city boasts a Unesco World Heritage Site.

ELCHE - and its predecessor, La Alcudia, was settled by the Greeks, Carthaginians, Romans, Byzantines, Goths and Moors. So it is safe to say that the city has some history.

But the city offers far more than museums - in fact, part of its appeal is its variety.

The coastal location provides it the obligatory beach attraction but there are cultural options aplenty for those looking for a more sophisticated experience.

Perhaps the most notable is the Basilica of Santa Maria - an impressive, Arabic-looking

structure well worth a visit. Another must for architecture is the Torre de la Calahorra.

If greenery is your thing then the Palm Grove of Elche should be right up your garden path, having been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2000.

Twinned with six towns - including Toulouse in France Elche is within striking distance of Alicante, for those who want the allure of one of Spain’s largest cities. But Elche should be easily big enough for all travel needs and boasts a number of top restaurants and hotels.

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FEATURE

The woman beyond

TONI C. EASTWOOD OBE, MBA

#TheWomanBeyond IN a lifetime searching for the secrets to success, researching the world’s most EX‐ TRA‐Ordinary people, great leaders, transformational thinkers, ancient wis‐ dom, modern science and positive psy‐ chology ‐ believe me, I’ve researched it all!

Driven by my personal demons to over‐ come the adversity of a bullied childhood and a lack of confidence. And a determina‐ tion to understand and combine my an‐ guish and wisdom into a model for suc‐ cess. I aim to help women achieve their biggest most audacious goals in life and business.

I know what got ‐ and still gets ‐ in the way of becoming my best self.

“Nobody’s perfect, I certainly won’t be the first, but why is it as women, particularly, we feel we need to be?”

I rarely meet a woman who doesn’t suf‐

fer some level of self‐doubt, thinking she has to be successful in every aspect of her life. I believe it’s this thinking that sets us up for failure ‐ striving for perfection, try‐ ing to please everyone except ourselves.

“Not good enoughness” ‐ that’s our ene‐ my.

I’m sooooo excited to share this amazing platform and welcome you to the inaugural #TheWoman‐ Beyond column, my aim to share simple tips and hacks to help you change your thinking ‐ to change your life.

This week is about, self‐actualisation: Abraham Maslow’s (the positive psycholo‐ gy grandfather) powerful wisdom. He studied the greatest people of his genera‐ tion, like Eleanor Roosevelt and Albert Ein‐ stein and tells us about the importance of realising our potential. In fact, he said: “What one CAN be, one MUST be.”

Our need to self‐actualise is as impor‐ tant as our need to breathe. It’s like soul oxygen. As humans, we have an innate drive to reach the next goal, to want more, to achieve our dreams.

As women we often leave these on the back burner, putting others, family and loved ones, before ourselves. In the gap between what we’re capable of being and what we’re actually being is where stress lives, I’ve heard so many women say “there’s more to life than this.”

So, STOP, for a moment, answer this: What must YOU be? Really, think about that… What MUST you be?

It’s easy to allow all the reasons why we can’t BE what we’d love to be, block us.

The gap becomes a chasm! I’ve heard my‐ self and so many other women say, “I don’t have a choice.” In any moment, we ALWAYS have choice. We can step forward into growth or we can step back into safe‐ ty. It’s like plus one or minus one.

How we feel at the end of the day is

largely determined by these tiny CHOICES, how often do we let minus moments trick‐ le into our lives? If you’re like me, the an‐ swer is too many! Think about the alterna‐ tive, how about sprinkling our days, with loads of +1s? I PROMISE you’re going to feel more alive and radiant.

Aggregate and compound these tiny choices and the power is infinite.

What do YOU want?

Powerfully, the man himself (Maslow) said: “If you deliberately plan on being less than you are capable of being, then I warn you that you’ll be unhappy for the rest of your life.”

Stay focussed, keep positive and choose to +1 in every moment.

Love, Hugs, High Fives and Fist Bumps Toni x To read more articles from our columnists and to have your say in the comments go to www.euroweeklynews.com

Please do get in touch if you have any questions. Follow me, chat and share your thoughts and network with other fabulous women in my Visionary Women Facebook Group.

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Hello Euro Weekly, I wanted to make people aware of the dangers of walking on the beach with your dogs. Last week I was on an Estepona beach enjoying a sea front walk with my dogs.

Within five minutes one of my dogs swallowed a fish hook. I had to rush him to the vet where he had an x-ray and an op several hours later. This cost me 800€!!!

Everywhere you see signs that we have to pick up our dog poo otherwise we get fines of 750€.

Why can’t there be signs for fishermen too, to pick up their fish hooks.

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CH4 Black Friday Dear Ed I am disappointed and disgusted to see Channel 4 devote a whole day of programmes to black people only (Black Friday). Can you imagine the uproar there would be if we had a white people only programmes day (White Wednesday). The only way we will stop racism is integra-

NOTHING IS SIMPLE THERE has been some confusion concerning the UK Government decision to scrap the Amber travel list from October 4 and remove some countries from the Red list as this applies to England only.

Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales make their own decisions through their devolved parliaments and at the moment none have indicated that they intend to follow suit completely, although in the past both Northern Ireland and Wales have tended to.

Scotland however is almost certain to keep greater travel restrictions until the New Year according

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tion not by separating them.

Interested to hear your thoughts and other readers’.

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Expats slam political correctness As an American descended from slaves - a BLACK WOMAN, I’m here to tell you this IS NOT POLITICAL CORRECTNESS to point out how European Fashion likes to steal American Black Culture.

White people get all exasperated about racism because they have to face what their ancestors did or benefited from. In the US, black men are stopped and harassed daily for their clothing choices.

People all over the world like American Black Culture, but don’t like American Black people.

If any people on this planet have the right to be exasperated it is American Blacks. Europeans, in particular Western Europeans, need to learn how the wealth of their nations was built on the back of West African Slavery.

FYI: rock, rap, country music, electronic music, r&b, all came from American Blacks. You’re welcome for the great musical genres that are celebrated the world over!

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to reports from the Scottish Parliament.

For English holidaymakers travelling to Spain, they will no longer need to take a PCR test before they return provided that they have received both vaccinations and the good news is that if you are visiting England but are resident in Spain you will be treated in exactly the same way.

With effect from a date to be confirmed in the latter part of October, England will also replace the need to take a day two PCR test with a cheaper lateral flow test, reducing the cost of tests on

arrival into England.

All of this is being introduced in time for parents and children in England to consider holidaying abroad for half-term which means a potential additional boost to the earnings of the Spanish hospitality industry which has to be positive news.

Things do change rapidly but anything that allows those with families overseas to spend less money to get to see them is to be welcomed as is the possible unexpected increase in trade for hotels, restaurants and shops in Spain’s holiday destinations in October.

COVID TEST: Now not necessary if you are fully vaccinated.

Lloyd Maidment All I know is children spread it. Two of our friends, both double jabbed have been fine for months, as soon as their grandchildren visited they both fell ill, one is now suffering with long term Covid.

I think an antigen test to board a plane is very important to protect those around you. Both my wife and I look great and you wouldn’t think we have underlying illnesses, we do. I agree we can’t be locked in forever, but a more uniform approach between all countries would be better.

Ann McConnell As Covid can allegedly still be spread by the vaccinated, the whole thing is a pantomime anyway.

Paul Hannant As a homeowner in Spain and the UK, I’m delighted to no longer be getting ripped off by already, extremely wealthy pharmaceutical companies...

Colin Carter This PCR test has been a cash cow for many companies and pharmacies here in Spain and the UK. If you are fully vaccinated I cannot see a problem. We cannot be kept locked up forever.

Denise Haslam Yessssssss I’m happppppppy.

Linda Mary McCoy Great news - long awaited.

Kate Elizabeth Schofield Yes. It’s time to live our lives.

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LOST IN TRANSLATION: A LANGUAGE IN ITS OWN WORLD than two hours due to government cuts rather than the total incompetence of those in ‘command’.

And as for ‘community’ ‐ a group of people whom leftie politicians wrongly believe share the same beliefs, aspirations and vulnerabili‐ ty ‐ one such is a ‘trans(gender) activist’ ac‐ quaintance. When he/she bangs on about how absolutely everything is transphobic, I describe it as ‘transplaining’.

Add to all this those oft‐repeated phrases like: ‘just saying’, ‘must‐have’ and, ugh, ‘stay‐ cation’. Which brings me on to Vajazzle.

Oops! Maybe need to go and look that one up? Just saying...

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

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TRENDY new words have got themselves in‐ to the latest updates of the Oxford English Dictionary to show that the OED is down with the kids and dead with it. Words like ‘deadname’ (addressing a transgender per‐ son by a former name); ‘glitter bomb’ (a shower of glitter thrown over someone, of‐ ten as a prank or as part of a political protest); ‘tap‐to‐pay’ (using contactless technology); ‘unmute’ (think: Zooming!) and ‘herd mentality’ (thinking like, err, sheep).

Others to make the grade include ‘social distance’, ‘gender pay gap’, ‘me‐too’ and ‘es‐ sential worker’.

But a new study has shown that they don’t stay very long in our vocabulary. They disap‐ pear very fast. Good! Here are some more recent words and phrases that hopefully also fall by the wayside very soon: ‘Right’ and ‘like’ which are used these days

NEW WORDS: Now appear in the latest versions of the Oxford English Dictionary. as nearly every other word by teenagers and youngsters. Not forgetting ‘well good’, ‘cool’ and ‘no way’. How about dropping ‘survivor’ when the word is intended to convey some‐ one who has outlived a life‐threatening situ‐ ation? I’d also add ‘victim’. I mean, who isn’t a ‘survivor’ or ‘victim’ now?

How about ‘austerity’? The reason given by chief constables and council executives

for doing nothing useful but continuing to devote all available resources to meet gen‐ der/diversity targets. You could also include ‘pothole’: a wheel‐smashing black hole in the road deliberately left untended to remind citizens of austerity.

Also ‘government cuts’ as in the Manch‐ ester Fire Brigade held back from helping those in the bombed out Arena for more

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The whole world is going crazy!

MIKE SENKER IN MY OPINION Views of a Grumpy Old Man WELL what a time to be grumpy - the whole world is going to hell in a hand basket! You have the crazy situation in Afghanistan where the USA and UK, after 20 years, decided that Afghans can manage without them only to realise two days after making the announcement the Taliban took over and proved what a waste of time the whole training of an Afghan army was. Time will tell how bad it’s going to get, but my guess is it’s going to be a total disaster especially for the women.

Then there’s the food shortage. It comes to something when Nando’s is the headline story on News at Ten. WHAT is going on? KFC, Greggs, Maccy D’s all running out of food along with Iceland and other supermarkets in the same boat (most likely the Titanic by the sounds of it). I don’t really understand it but it’s all to do with CO2 and the fact that there has been a global rise in the price of gas.

Supermarkets and food firms say the gas price rise has caused a shortage of carbon dioxide which is threatening UK supplies of

meat and fresh produce, as well as fizzy drinks. It follows the shutting down of two large fertiliser plants in Teesside and Cheshire - which produce CO2 as a by-product - with the owners citing the increase in gas prices.

The UK Government blames the rise on the pandemic lockdowns and a reopening of the economy. Well they would wouldn’t they? Never able to take the blame for anything as usual. Of course, the ridiculous price of gas is affecting the public as well but have no fear Boris Johnson sought to reassure consumers the price increases were only “temporary” as the world economy picked up after the Covid pandemic. So that’s that sorted.

I wouldn’t believe that idiot if he told me... well anything really! Oh and this is the comparison he made so we idiots could understand: “It’s like everybody going to put the kettle on at the end of a TV programme, you’re seeing huge stresses on the world supply systems.” Thanks Boris - you plank!

So let’s see what happens next. All I know is that if the price hikes in power is the same as it has been here, there are going to be serious problems with people being unable to pay bills, never mind trying to get a bucket of chicken.

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Getting to the root of it Dealing with burnout FACIAL hair care is not exclusive to men. Unruly eyebrows, and fuzzy top lip or chin are just some of the issues every woman has to deal with, and are the least pleasant of all treatments.

But there are ways to make it easier by choosing the right method of removal for your pref‐ erences, hair type and require‐ ments.

Most females are familiar with plucking and own a pair of tweezers.

This technique is better for small, indi‐ vidual areas such as brows but it’s impor‐ tant to be diligent about cleaning them.

Leading dermatologists recom‐ mend using warm soap and water after every use and storing them in a dry place.

Another common method of hair removal is waxing. Using ei‐ ther soft wax which is pulled off with cloth strips, or hard wax that hardens and is pulled off on its own, or pre‐packed strips, this technique can be used on the up‐ per lip, cheeks, chin and eyebrows.

But it can cause irritation if the

METHODS: Plucking with tweezers and shaving are easy homes methods WAXING: Great for removing hair from any part of the face. skin is sensitive to products used. If not done properly, waxing can re‐ sult in incomplete extraction of the hair follicle and breakage of the hair shaft, which may become in‐ flamed. If the hair follicle becomes trapped under the skin it can result in ingrown hairs.

It’s a myth that shaving makes the hair grow coarser and more densely. It may feel pricklier be‐ cause it’s been cut, but it isn’t any thicker.

But it is recommended to take precautions for a smoother finish.

Shaving in or straight after a shower softens the skin, which is particularly helpful if the hair is coarse or thick. A two‐blade razor is preferable as is using a pre‐shave oil to prevent razor burn and a hy‐ drating moisturiser afterwards to sooth the skin.

Middle Eastern and Asian coun‐ tries swear by threading which in‐ volves using a thin, doubled cotton thread pulled taut to roll over tar‐ geted areas, pulling out hairs. Like tweezers, it works well on smaller areas, but is not as labour inten‐ sive. Many salons offer this method and waxing.

WE all know the feeling. Work, family commitments, bills, social functions and travel start to pile up, leaving it easy to feel we have too little time to just relax.

That’s why one yoghurt compa‐ ny, Kaiku, is sharing tips on juggling all of one’s life’s responsibilities, freeing up more time to spend on the things we enjoy most.

The manufacturer, which has just launched its new lactose‐free product, MIX, claims multitasking is the answer for those with too lit‐ tle time on their hands.

Kaiku, whose new product comes with an in‐built spoon and is designed to be eaten on the go, says we should take advantage of small moments, whether it’s while waiting in traffic or on public trans‐ port, to check on our to‐do lists, planning our week’s shopping or evening meals.

The company also suggests planning ahead and taking healthy snacks such as yoghurt with us when we travel, preventing the need to stop for a prolonged meal when we’re short of time or mak‐ ing the wrong food choices.

Spain’s social scene can also see us dashing from work to an event

RELAX: Take a break from a busy schedule. with little time in between to change.

The company suggests a good way to change our look without ef‐ fort is to invest in versatile clothes which can transition from an office outfit to a night‐time event: a colourful blazer, a printed dress or experimenting with accessories and shoes can transform a look completely.

The company explains the most important way to manage our time when we have competing re‐ sponsibilities is to maintain a posi‐ tive attitude. Kaiku explains leaving too little time for ourselves can be damaging and that it is important to be aware that there will be days

when we are less productive than others.

Finally, it advises, “to maintain a positive attitude, there is nothing like celebrating fulfilled goals and taking a break. Attitude is every‐ thing.”

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New name, same band Benalfest returns Time to THEY used to be called Devils in the Sky when they were first formed several years ago, but as they have matured this heavy rock band have changed their name to DITS. Coming from San Pedro Alcantara they are five girls aged 18 and their 12‐year‐old drum‐ mer Sergio who has been with the band since they were formed in 2017, which is two CDs ago.

He is still too young to play at night in some of the Costa del Sol rock clubs but there will be a special performance at noon on Saturday October 2 when the band ap‐ pear at the Cochera Cabaret in Malaga City.

It’s a show aimed at the family, with tick‐ ets costing €5 for children and €10 for adults

DITS: Live on stage in 2019. or there is a special deal at €20 for two adults and two children, but be aware that it is likely to be pretty noisy but very profes‐ sional as they have performed nearly 50 gigs, often at open‐air festivals.

BENALFEST, the music festival of Benalmadena, returns on October 15 and 16 with some top Spanish acts, having been postponed in 2020.

Topping the bill will be Amaral, who for their current tour Salto a Color revert to an acoustic format with their band which not only con‐ sists of new songs but also includes some of their top hits from the past.

The opening day, on October 15, will feature Ladilla Rusa, the viral group that has sold out at many venues in Spain and they promise to be really visual and exciting.

Also appearing on the opening night is the currently very popular rock band Arde Bogotá from Mur‐

cia who make a stop in Benalmade‐ na as part of their summer tour with their latest album La Noche.

Friday is completed by two Malaga‐based bands, Scandinavia and Ziryab.

Supporting Amaral the following night are Jack Bisonte, another of the most prominent emerging groups in recent months as well as Bauer, a band currently touring Spain now live music is allowed.

Tickets for the event at Los Nadales fairground in Benalmade‐ na may be purchased at www.en tradasatualcance.com and cost €15 for the opening night, €28 for the second night or €38 for both nights plus in all cases a €2.20 booking fee.

Charity night Echoes of greatness

THERE will be a very pleasant charity evening to support Lauro Dog Rescue charity from 6.30pm on Saturday September 25 at the Lauro Bowls Club in Alhaurín de la Torre.

Situated in the grounds of Lauro Golf Resort, the event promises to be great fun with entertainment from Carter and Toalzer, as well as The Phoenix Singers and entry costs €12 per person and includes a ploughman’s platter.

Reservations must be made in advance by phone or WhatsApp 633 495 214 or 673 405 666 with an email option to ja.richard son@hotmail.com.

THEY may not make music like they used to, but you can still hear the music that gripped the world at Teatro Las Lagu‐ nas on the Mijas Costa on two Saturdays in October.

First up on October 9 will be Echoes of the Beatles, who as you would expect perform many of the Fab

Four’s top numbers.

On the following Saturday, Paul Maxwel (Mr Piano) brings his much‐applauded Elton John Experience to Las Lagu‐ nas in what has already

proved to be a great show.

Tickets for both events cost €15 in advance via usual book‐ ing agencies or €20 on the night via usual booking agen‐ cies.

Flamenco festival THE traditional Torremolinos Flamenco Festival closes the summer programme in the mu‐ nicipality.

Having been postponed due to the pandemic in 2020, the festival will take place on Satur‐ day, September 25 in the bull‐ ring from 9.30pm with tickets costing €15 at https://bclever app.com/ or on the day at the bullring box office.

The council which is sponsor‐ ing the event commented that despite the lifting of the restric‐ tions for shows decreed by the Junta de Andalucia, it will limit capacity and maintain all securi‐ ty measures.

This evening will feature a number of great young flamen‐ co figures who are emerging as musicians to be enjoyed and recognised.

shine

PETROL heads or simply lovers of interesting cars may be tempted to visit the Gentlemen Driving Club’s first Time to Shine event at Golf Torreque‐ brada in Benalmadena on Sunday September 26.

This is a car show and popular contest where the guests are the judges and they will be invited to walk around the outdoor showroom and enjoy hy‐ per cars, vintage classics, and sports cars in the beautiful setting of the golf course.

After enjoying the se‐ lection of great motors, you can cast your vote for best in each category and best in show then enjoy a great lunch at the Club‐ house as lunch with drinks included costs €40 per person.

The event starts at 11am and the Concourse cars will be on display for guests to enjoy.

Voting starts at 11.30am with three cate‐ gories: Hypercars, classic cars (pre‐1980), and sports cars with the win‐ ners announced at 1pm and lunch will be served at 1.30pm.

To take part either with your car or as a guest, reg‐ ister at www.gentlemen driving.com.

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THIS charitable platform, established origi‐ nally to support entertainers and entertain‐ ment venues badly hit by the closures and restrictions brought on by Covid‐19, now al‐ so helps raise funds for a different registered local charity each month.

This week the group passed the milestone of 1,000 members, spurred on by the promise of a €200 donation to Age Concern by the owners of the Euro Weekly News once that target was reached. It’s an important mile‐ stone because it improves the coverage and effectiveness of the group, hopefully leading to significant donations in the future.

Underpinning all of this activity is a really strong social element. Members and friends have a great time at whichever of the months’ events they choose to attend. A number of people live alone and so these events provide what for many is a welcome link to the social scene.

Following the first four months during which over €8,000 was raised for various local chari‐ ties, the group is now on course to raise in ex‐ cess of €4,000 for Age Concern (Fuengirola, Mi‐ jas and Benalmadena). Of this amount, over

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SIMPLY SURVIVING GROUP GROWS Zipline at Sunview Park, Alhaurin de la Torre. €2,000 was raised in a single evening during a dinner last week at Restaurante El Golf in Mijas Costa. A fashion show, and wine sampling were rounded off by the fabulous talents of singer Alexander Avery. A special thank you to finan‐ cial advisors Blevins Franks for their generous donation and of course to all the 100 Simply Surviving supporters who came along to make the evening so special.

More funds for Age Concern will be raised tomorrow (Friday) when five Simply Surviving Group members will hurl themselves from a

A full house at Restaurante El Golf.

mountain along Andalucia’s longest zipline at speeds of up to 100 kmph!! Given that their combined ages average over 70 you can see why sponsorships are pouring in!!

Mijas Walking Tours offer cultural and his‐ torical tours of Mijas village in return for a suggested minimum donation of just €5, all of which goes to the prevailing charity of the month. A monthly Lunch Club and occasional Breakfast Club endeavour to support food venues still recovering from the financial ef‐ fects of the pandemic.

The nominated charity until October 24 is SEARCH, an equine charity based on the out‐ skirts of Coin and managed by English woman Sue Barnes.

This charity takes in abused horses and aims to rehome them. There are 10 horses at the moment enjoying lots of paddock space and caring rehabilitation.

Sadly, Sue’s husband Alan passed away in June, but in spite of many difficulties she is determined to carry on the work they started together.

More information about this worthy chari‐ ty can be found on www.serch.es.

If you would like to learn more about Simply Surviving Group and their planned events, please go to their Facebook page of the same name or contact either: Val Williams on 951 313 257 or Alan Boardman on 610 522 605.

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FAN OF NEEDLES: Should animal owners vaccinate their pets?

THERE’S reportedly a growing community of people who believe it’s dangerous to vaccinate your pets.

The advocates behind the cam‐ paign claim that immunising do‐ mestic animals can cause various diseases and disorders ‐ including autism ‐ that could shorten your pet’s life.

While the alleged risks of vacci‐ nating children have been broad‐ cast for many years now, the sup‐ posed danger vaccines pose to animals is a relatively new talking point.

The website www.doglisten er.co.uk alleges an American veteri‐ nary paper revealed around 22,000 cats develop cancer at the point of vaccination every year in the USA. Immunisation also reportedly causes thyroid disease, arthritis and parvovirus, according to various an‐ ti‐vaccine protestors.

Others claim that pets are being over‐vaccinated, as most injections are designed to last for at least sev‐ en years, and many fear smaller an‐ imals are subjected to injections that are stronger than they need.

However, immunologists claim large and small dogs require the same dosage.

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Some words of wisdom

MARBELLA MOMENTS

BY NICOLE KING ONE of the topics at this year’s United Nationalities of Marbella summit on November 18 is our mental health.

The people around us can make all the difference to how we feel and if they don’t make us feel good, we need to let them go; as actor Anthony Hopkins explains: “Let go of people who are not ready to love you. This is the hardest thing you will have to do in your life and it will also be the most important thing.

Stop having difficult conversations with people who don’t want to change.

Stop showing up to people who have no interest in your presence. I know your instinct is to do whatever you can to gain the appreciation of those around you, but it is an impulse that robs your time, energy, mental and physical health.

When you start fighting for a life with joy, interest, and commitment, not everyone will be ready to follow you to that place. That does not mean

that you have to change who you are, it means that you must let go of people who are not ready to accom‐ pany you. If you are exclud‐ ed, insulted, forgotten or ig‐ nored by the people to whom you give your time, you are not doing yourself a favour by continuing to of‐ fer your energy and your life to them. The truth is that you are not for every‐ one and not everyone is for you.

This is what makes it so special when you meet people with whom you have reciprocated friend‐ ship or love. You will know how precious it is because you have experienced what it is not. There are billions of people on this planet and many of them you will find at your level

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of interest and commit‐ ment. Maybe if you stop showing up, they won’t look for you. Maybe if you stop trying, the relationship will end. Maybe if you stop tex‐ ting, your phone will stay dark for weeks. That does not mean that you ruined the re‐ lationship, it means that the only thing that sustained it was the energy that only you gave to maintain it. That is not love, it is attachment. It is giv‐ ing a chance to those who do not deserve it! You deserve so much more.

The most valuable thing you have in your life is your time and energy, as both are limited.

The people and things that you give your time and energy to will define your existence.

When you realise this you begin to understand why you are so anxious when you spend time

with people, activities or spaces that do not suit you and should not be near you.

You will begin to realise that the most important thing you can do for yourself, and for everyone around you, is to protect your energy more fiercely than anything else. Make your life a safe haven, where only people ‘com‐ patible’ with you are allowed. You are not responsible for saving anyone. You are not responsible for convincing them to improve. It is not your job to exist for people and give them your life! You deserve real friendships, true commitments, and complete love with healthy, prosperous people.

The decision to distance yourself with harmful people will give you the love, esteem, happiness and protec‐ tion that you deserve.”

I couldn’t have said it better myself.

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CAMPER VANS, CARAVANS, MOBILE HOMES, BOATS AND ALL PLANT, DIGGERS, DUMPERS, MOTORBIKES, CARS AND COMMERCIALS WANTED. BEST PRICE PAID, CASH TODAY, ANY REGISTRATION WITH OR WITHOUT PAPERS. PLEASE CALL 678 808 837 (290739)

CARE SERVICES CARE WORKER fully qualified been working in UK with Dementia old age & learning disabilities available from 1st October anything considered 20€ per hour call +44 7503 741 838 (293723)

CARS WANTED

so can your clients.

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CHILDREN & FAMILY BABY AND CHILD WHISPERER Lack of sleep? Unsettled baby? Challenging child behaviour? Stressful home life? Advice on all things parenting including sleep and behaviour packages. www.maat f a m i l y . c o m info@maatfamily.com +34 602 472 460 (292950)

CHIMNEY SERVICES CHIMNEY SWEEP. Clean reliable professional. All types, special price for more than one. Chris 608 337 497 (293053)

CHURCH SERVICES BENALMADENA Elim Family Fellowship. Elimfamilyfellow ship.com or call 951 912 525 or 952 446 627. (10011) CALAHONDA: Encounter Church (Elim), Family church with kids activities, Iglesia San Miguel, Sundays 4.30pm, Rev. David Hodgson, 695 115 496 (10012)

PLASTERING CAMPER VANS, CARAVANS, MOBILE HOMES, BOATS AND ALL PLANT, DIGGERS, DUMPERS, MOTORBIKES, CARS AND COMMERCIALS WANTED. BEST PRICE PAID, CASH TODAY, ANY REGISTRATION WITH OR WITHOUT PAPERS. PLEASE CALL 678 808 837 (290739)

DECORATORS RAINBOW Pinturas. English Painters & decorators.

All aspects. Interior/exterior, private residential, commercial & communities.

Spraying: door, kitchens & furniture. Light construction.

Call/WhatsApp: Daniel: 628 066 308 www.rainbowpinturas.com (292646)

CARAVANS

METALWORK

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CHARITY

ALH RENT A CAR – SHORT & LONG-TERM RENTALS FROM €9.90 A DAY. INSURANCE INCLUDED IN OUR PRICES. www. alhrentacar.com - TLF: 638 846 909 or reser vasalhrentacar@gmail .com (292446)

NEW REJAS, GATES, Carports & Fencing, repairs & alterations. Work Guaranteed.

Reliable. 17yrs on Coast. Steve the Welder. Call/WhatsApp 655 040 648 (293729)

FRANK Dr Damp, bricklaying & plastering. All work guaranteed. 689 515 558 (291557)

Starlight Cleaning Services. All types of cleaning.

Any size of property. All Areas.

Residential & Holiday Lets.

Deep Clean for Bars & Restaurants. We also do a professional Chimney Sweeping service.

682 636 451 www.starlightspain.com (292588)

ALHAURIN FURNITURE EMPORIUM Buyers & Sellers of quality furniture. Top prices paid. 697 511 071 (293079)

CAR HIRE

PRIVATE SPANISH LESSONS in the comfort of your own home. Call Michael 606 809 042 (293794)

CLASSES CALAHONDA LANGUAGE CENTRE Established 1987.

New Spanish courses, all levels, start 1st November. Maximum 5 students per group for guaranteed results. Private classes available. Enrol now.

Also Translations undertaken calahondalanguage@gmail .com Tel: 636 413 187 (293617)

FLOOR POLISHING MARBLE FLOOR (2.50€/m2) WHY PAY MORE. WE CLEAN, CRYSTALLISE, SEAL THEN POLISH YOUR MARBLE TO HIGH GLOSS, NON-SLIP. PROFESSIONAL GUARANTEED, FAST SERVICE. 25 YEARS EXPERIENCE. ALSO REPAIRS DAMAGES TO MARBLE, CLEAN AND SEAL TERRACOTTA TERRACES, COVERS ALL COSTA DEL SOL. TEL: 671 244 683 (291570) MARBLE POLISHING, CRYSTALLISING, LASTING, HIGH SHINE. REGRINDING, RESTORATION OF SALTY, DEAD FLOORS. 27YRS EXPERIENCE. RELIABLE. REFS AVAILABLE. CYRIL. 645 840 199 (293076) MARBLE FLOORS polished high shine non-slip. Fast Service Reliable, family run business.

TERRACOTTA CLEANED and sealed. No job too small. Cleansol 10am – 10pm 7 days all areas. 952 930 861 / 607 610 578 Discount code: EWN 1 CLEAN (206437)

FOR SALE/WANTED WANTED Gold, Silver, Rolex & Patek Philippe Watches Tel – 678 716 693 (288662)

FUNERALS

PRO PAINTERS. All trades.

Inside, outside. Plasterboard & coving.

Tlf 635913885 (292673) ATD DECOR. British Painter. 30 Years’ Experience.

Punctual.

Great Rates. Call for free quote.

603 132 783 (293195)

DOMESTIC APPS REP. DOMESTIC Appliance repairs - washing machines, fridges, cookers, ovens, water heaters, gas / electric, professionally repaired. Christian 608 337 497 (293053)

DRAINAGE BLOCKED DRAINS? Leak detection, CCTV survey, root removal, Tel 952 568 414 / 661 910 772 / drainspain.com (288655) CLEARFLOW– Unblocking, CCTV inspection, repair and installation. Tel: 630 200 600 / 952 885 661. w w w. d e s a t o r o s c l e a r f l o w Facebook: DesatorosClear flow (292924)

ELECTRICIANS LIT ELECTRICIANS for all your Electrical & maintenance needs, no job too small for a FREE Quote. Call Craig on 604 106 414 or Ben 679 505 761 (293499) ALL TYPES of certified Electrical work undertaken Torremolinos to Marbella & Inland Call Frank 650 561 629 (292594)

FURNITURE FURNITURE wanted, same day collection, also house clearance and removals. 697 511 071 (293079)

GARDENING PROFESSIONAL garden services from Fuengirola to Estepona. All aspects of gardening and full maintenance and landscaping, free quotes, competitive prices. Contact Andrew 600 259 981 Andrew@gardenprofessionals.com (288828)

IRRIGATION IRIS-IRRIGATION and landscapes.

TRENCHLESS NO DIG Irrigation installation, Cables, Fibre Optic, Electric & Lighting Cables. New Installations & problem-solving. Turf (supply and laying). Garden constructions. Tree surgeon. Clearing. Astro Turf (Free Quotation) 676 747 521 (292929)

CLASSIFIEDS GATE REPAIRS ELECTRIC GATE/GARAGE DOOR automation repaired. Free, no obligation quotation. Call Colin - 636 394 641 (292658)

GATES ELECTRIC GATES/Garage Doors.

Intercoms/access control systems and replacement remotes. New installs and repairs. For all your electric gate and garage door requirements call us on 605 356 469/952 786 178. The Garage Door Co & 2 Way Gates. tgdc@hotmail.co.uk www.2waygates.com (290738) ELECTRIC gate installations, repairs, servicing & refurbishment. High speed gate systems, intercoms & accessories. For free estimates & expert advice, please contact Darren on 856 140 022, Whatsapp +447521 141 008 or visit www.mar bella-gates.com (292595)

GLASS CURTAINS GLASS CURTAIN repairs, specialist in replacement of discoloured plastic strips that act as a seal between the glass panels. Call Julian 655 825 931 (292490)

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Call / Whatsapp 622 825 153 (293839)

HEATING FIRES: Electric, Gas, Wood Burning Stoves.

Top Quality.

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HOME IMPROVEMENTS VINYL WRAP VINYL SOLUTIONS WHY REPLACE WHEN YOU CAN RENOVATE? Modern adhesive vinyl coverings in hundreds of styles and designs can renovate a tired kitchen, bathroom, wall panels, bedroom wardrobes, fridge doors.

Turn a tired looking wood designed kitchen into a modern solid colour or metallic look without painting or replacing. Work carried out on site with 10 year warranties Contact Ian 644 546 176 for design brochure and samples.

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GOLF FOR SALE If you can read it, FULL set of irons never used, plus ping putter. Offers for the lot. 625 908 687 (293391)

GUTTERING GUTTERING: Top Quality. 952 663 141 / 670 409 759 info@enviro carespain.com www.en virocarespain.com (292294)

HEALTH & BEAUTY BEAUTY TREATMENTS BOTOX & fillers from €95.

Skinny Jab & Fat reducing injections. Cover Coast & Inland. www.beautifulmarbel la.es 609 347 086 (291538)

CHIROPRACTOR FUENGIROLA, Myofascial Release. J Schaegen, Specialised in treating neck, back & extremity disorders, 30 years in Practice. 652 291 224 www.bodywork.es (291527)

MASSAGE: SUSAN Physiotherapist massage stretcher massage antistress decontracture, specials from 25€ private – Benalmádena - tel. 602 640 859 (293858)

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INSURANCE

HOT TUBS & SPAS

23 - 29 September 2021 KARAOKE

HOT TUBS new used, bought, sold, hired. Also move & repairs. Used good Hot Tubs for sale. 691 973 131 / +44 7836 379122 (292436)

KARAOKE To Buy or Update Your Songs in ALL Languages. 664 540 154 (293700)

HOUSE CLEARANCES

LOCKSMITH emergency / appointment. Doors opened without damage, locks changed, patio doors and windows secured, 24 hour honest, fast and reliable service. Call Paul 657 466 803 (288129)

ALHAURIN FURNITURE EMPORIUM furniture wanted, same day collection, also house clearance and removals.

697 511 071 (293079)

INSURANCE EU INSURANCE DIRECT. Best prices, best service, best cover for all your Insurance needs. TEL 951 080 118 or 952 830 843 (282687) MOTOR INSURANCE. For the most competitive quotes in English call Linea Directa on 902 123 309, you could save as much as 30% and you can transfer your existing no claims bonus. Call Linea Directa on 902 123 309 for motor insurance with a human voice in English from Monday to Friday 9am to 6pm and save money now! (200726) STAY SAFE! Abbeygate Insurance Call 971 277 455 For your security www.abbey gateinsure.com (291234) LSM INSURANCE. No fat singing blokes or trumpeting telephones, just professional service at the best prices for all your insurance needs including car, household, commercial, life, health and travel. Tel 952 578008 or www.lsmin surance.biz for a quotation (293388)

LOCKSMITHS

ENGLISH 24/7 LOCKSMITHS AND SECURITY COMPANY, FREE HOME SECURITY SURVEY. 636 770 865 / 952 660 233 WWW.SECURITYOF SPAIN.COM CONTACT DAREN

MISCELLANEOUS GOLD & SILVER Bought & Sold, Rolex & Patek Philippe Watches Tel – 678 716 693 (288662)

MOBILITY SENIORWORLD (est.2008) – MOBILITY scooters, wheelchairs, stairlifts, nursing beds, rise ‘n’ recline chairs & a large range of daily living aids for sale or hire, for a better life.

Visit our showroom in Los Boliches - or call on 952 663 131 or 670 964 181 for advice & best prices (292598)

MOSQUITO SCREENS ACE OF SHADES – Don’t let the bugs get you!

Available in enrollable, slider and pleated. Large choice of colours including wood effect. Tel: 951 273 254 / 671 732 204 / info@aceofshades.design (101730) MOSQUITO Screens for windows, doors and a high-quality sliding patio door screen. All finishes available. Quick service.

All areas covered. Call Julian 655 825 931 (292490) MOSQUITO screens, sliding, pulldown, pleated, colours call Mosquito Nick 647 072 861 www.mosquitonick.ws (293466)

MOTORING FOR SALE – SELLING YOUR SPANISH CAR? PHONE Bill Brady for the best cash price. Stay safe and phone Bill on 952 838 842 / 608 950 221 billbrady cars.com

LAWYERS

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

DIESEL Mini Countryman ALL-4 2018 Bought and serviced by BMW Only 31’000 Klm ( 19’000 Mls. ) 6 Speed G/ Box, Bluetooth, all round sensors cruise control and lots more great saving at only 19’995€ 952 838 842 / 608 950 221 billbradycars .com AUTOMATIC Petrol Skoda Yeti 2014 One private owner 19’000 Klm ( 12’000 Mls ) Polar white black leather a fantastic duel purpose car with lots of extras and its only 12’995€ 952 838 842 / 608950221 billbradycars.com TOYOTA PRIUS SELF CHARGING HYBRID 5 DOOR HATCHBACK EXECUTIVE MODEL AUTOMATIC Air-Con, Power Steering, All round Electric Windows, keyless entry, 2Keys, sat-nav, blue-tooth, CD player, Black, full beige leather interior, Multi-function steering wheel, Rear parking sensor with camera, Rear privacy glass, full Toyota service history, ITV Jan 2022, Privately owned from new, Superb Condition, 6,500€. CONTACT: 601 633 166 (293748) WE ARE currently the market leader in our country in the sale of direct car, motorbike, home and company fleet insurance. Since we started out in 1995, our philosophy has always been to offer an excellent service with the best prices in the market. For the most competitive quotes in English, call Linea Directa on 902 123 309. (200726)

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

Servicing, repairs, ITVs & diagnostics. Call Mick on 617 553 072 (292503) ENGLISH bodyshop, fully equipped, Mijas Costa. No Job Too Small. 952 667 074 (292645)

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WANTED ALL CARS / Commercials wanted, runners or non-runners. Cash. Buyer collects.

Transfer included. 605 109 796 (292427) WANTED, wanted, wanted!!

All cars, all years, all models… from exotic to classic.

Spanish, English, Dutch plated. Call us on 951 977 329 or 606 647 597. (293494) CAMPER VANS, CARAVANS, MOBILE HOMES, BOATS AND ALL PLANT, DIGGERS, DUMPERS, MOTORBIKES, CARS AND COMMERCIALS WANTED. BEST PRICE PAID, CASH TODAY, ANY REGISTRATION WITH OR WITHOUT PAPERS. PLEASE CALL 678 808 837 (290739) CARS, Vans, Bikes wanted.

Any Reg, Anything Considered Call or WhatsApp 687 049 592 (293608) CAR, VANS BOUGHT WITH/WITHOUT PAPERS. CASH WAITING 678 808 837 (290739) CARS, VANS UK OR SPANISH BOUGHT FOR CASH. FREE COLLECTION IN SPAIN/UK. PLEASE CALL 678 808 837 OR 952 669 701 (290739) CARS, VANS, ANY REGISTRATION, INSTANT CASH, FINANCE/EMBARGO UK OR SPANISH 685 524 921 (290739) WANTED CARS AND VANS, FREE COLLECTION, SAME DAY 685 524 921 (290739) PHONE me first or last!! I pay more!! Cars/caravans/motorbikes or commercial 660 366 033 (293800)

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. Please call 678 808 837 Or email carsinspain@ live.co.uk (290739)

MUSIC ENHANCE YOUR SPECIAL DAY WITH THE BEAUTIFUL SOUNDS OF LIVE SPANISH GUITAR PLAYED BY DAVID CHRISTIAN-CLARK. ECLECTIC REPERTOIRE. RECOMMENDED BY TOP WEDDING-PLANNERS AND AGENTS. SEE HIM ON GOOGLE & FACEBOOK. PARTY BAND AVAILABLE ALSO. CALL 00 350 540 367 29 (293731)

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NAUTICAL INTERNATIONAL SKIPPER LICENCE: Courses held in English and starts soon.

RYA VHF and Radar Courses.

626 245 098 (293730)

PASSPORT RENEWALS 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)

PETS KENNELS CAT & DOG World Kennels and Cattery. 952 112 978 / 630 197 435. www.catand dogworld.com (293607)

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-chari ty.org where you can view all the dogs in our care. (93320) ADANA THE ANIMAL SHELTER IN ESTEPONA. We always need volunteers to walk and socialise with our dogs and help with cleaning. We also need good homes for our animals that you can see on www.adana.es. Kennels open every day 10-1.30, Camino de Casares, near Parque de los Pedregales, Estepona. (5 minutes from the Poligono) For more information call 952 113 467, available from 10.00am until 14.00pm. (93319) ANIMEX Foundation offers free will upgrading when leaving something for abandoned animals. Contact animexfoun dation@gmail.com or call 692 166 434 now for this absolutely free service (288287) ARCH - The Andalucian Rescue Centre for Horses, registered charity 8448, closed to visitors from Sunday 18th July until Sunday 5th September.

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 (93322) 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@sepeon line.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 666 814 056 if you would like to make a donation or help in any way. (93317)

PLUMBING. Leak detection & blocked drains. Tel 952 568 414 / 661 910 772 / drainspain.com (288655)

POOLS

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PROPERTY MAINTENANCE PROFESSIONAL SVS MALAGA EXPAT CONSULTING - Paperwork Assistance, (NIE, Residencia, Driving Licence Renewal, Car Transfer, Doctor Registrations, Translation, Property Rental Licence and more), Relocation Advice. Outstanding service at competitive rates. Call Irina Saltmarsh 687 733 743 www.malaga expat.com (292641)

PROPERTY

STARLIGHT PROPERTY. All Areas. Residential & Holiday Lets. 689 819 592 w w w. s t a r l i g h t - s p a i n . c o m (292588)

PROPERTY TO LET LONG TERM RENTALS AVAILABLE and also wanted. Super prices.

Apartments, townhouses, villas, fincas, shops, offices, bars, restaurants.

Coast & inland. Tlf 679 111 522 (293109) WWW.INTERMARBE LLA.COM Costa del Sol Property Long Term Rentals All areas / All budgets / All types. Spain +34 951 708 422 UK +44 208 144 5008.

Email info@intermarbella .com (291563) MIJAS countryside townhouse. 2 bedrooms 2 bathrooms.

Spectacular sea views. Storage, pool and Parking. 800€. To see photos. www.bit.ly/MIJAS. Tlf. 627 642 642 (292529)

REMOVALS/STORAGE

MOVEIT-storeit.com Tel David 696 810 618 (289131)

NATIONAL / INTERNATIONAL

JDS EURO TRANSPORT & REMOVALS - Regular trips throughout Europe.

Contact Julian 00 44 7884 908 929/00 34 637 066 114 See Facebook Page for recommendations (293747) MOVEIT-storeit.com Tel David 696 810 618 (289131)

STORAGE STORAGE lowest price guaranteed. Packaging materials Self-Storage Mar bella 952 811 311 (292300) MOVEIT-storeit.com Tel David 696 810 618 (289131)

ROLLER SHUTTERS ACE OF SHADES - PERSIANA (security shutter) electric and manual, various colours available including wood effect, we also offer a repair service.

Make your home more secure! Tel: 951 273 254 / 671 732 204 / in fo@aceofshades.design (101730)

SERVICES PROPERTY WANTED

FURNITURE

SELLING UP?? Why not give us a call an let us give you an honest and realistic valuation of your property.

List with us and let us take the stress out of selling your home. No sale no fee!! English agent on the ball with clients waiting. Please call 685 524 921. (290739)

FRENCH POLISHING REPAIRS, restoration etc. restore your valuable furniture to its former glory. Tel 647 579 519 / 952 499 944 (285318)

WE have many clients actively looking for villas, townhouses & apartments from Torremolinos to Calahonda. Call Joe 626 864 683 (293698) WWW.INTERMARBE LLA.COM Costa del Sol Property Sales & Long term rentals wanted. All areas / All budgets / All types. Spain +34 951 708 422. UK +44 208 144 5008.

Email info@intermarbella.com (291563)

PET SITTING

MAN AND VAN MAN & VAN, 20€ ph. Removals, Rubbish & House Clearances. Paul 634 112 677 (289055) 2 MEN, Van €30 p hour.

House Clearances & Storage.

651 081 610 (293603)

SITUATIONS VACANT

PROFESSIONAL LOCAL REMOVALS AT AFFORDABLE RATES. 1/2 DAY FROM €90. FULL DAY FROM €175. WE ALSO PROVIDE A FORTNIGHTLY DOOR TO DOOR SERVICE TO UK AND EUROPE (INCL SCOTLAND).

WORLDWIDE SHIPPING TO USA, AUSTRALIA, ETC AND FULL STORAGE FACILITIES. TEL (0034) 952 578 507 OR (0034) 637 892 278 / EMAIL gary moveit@ yahoo.co.uk (293196)

ROLLER shutter repairs, 7 days a week, conversion from manual to motorised, new installations. All areas covered.

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PLUMBING

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Please WhatsApp or message Rosh for more info. +34 635 386 888 (293497) DISTRIBUTION DRIVERS wanted for Costa del Sol and Costa Tropical. One day per week.

Must be legal to work in Spain, have own transport, know the areas and be reliable. Please send CV with covering letter to Martyn by e m a i l mab021262@gmail.com (292475) WE are looking for an experienced glass curtain installer. Immediate Start.

Good Remuneration. Send CV to info@gtsglass.com.

952 479 754 (293791) FULL TIME house cleaner needed in Mijas, with vehicle, experience, good ironing skills, and able to speak a little English. TELF 676 98 47 27. (293769) D U E to an increase in business we are looking for the following positions – Experienced Cook to work 4 days per week (20 hours) – Experienced Waiter / Waitress (40 hours). These positions, located in Miraflores/Riviera, will initially be for four months. If you want to be considered for these positions then please email info@msvil lage.es detailing your work history and experience.

Applicants must have NIE, Social Security number and Residencia to be employed by the company.

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WINDOW TINTING

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TRANSLATORS OFFICIAL TRANSLATIONS All Languages.

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UPHOLSTERY

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Skoda Superb iV - automotive acreage!

ROAD TEST

by Mark Slack IT may come as a surprise to many who have cast doubt on Skoda cars over the years that the Czech manufacturer keeps company with the likes of Peugeot and Mer‐ cedes Benz as one of the oldest car manufacturers in the world. Founded in 1895 as Laurin & Klement, now their top‐line models, they are part of VAG and produce a plethora of models from eco to equipment laden SU‐ Vs. The Superb has been a feature of the Skoda range for some years and in its lat‐ est guise has taken on even better eco credentials with plug‐in hybrid versions. They are badged iV and use the 1.4 TSi petrol engine com‐ bined with a 85kw electric motor and plug‐in charging.

With a potential pure elec‐ tric range of 37 miles it’s enough for a commute, and offers three drive modes ‐ e‐

Facts at a Glance Model: Skoda Superb iV SE-L Hatchback (Plug-in Hybrid) Engine: 1.4 TSI 218 PS petrol with 84 kw battery Gears: DSG 6-speed automatic Price: €44,321/£37,790 Performance: 0-100 kph (62 mph) 7.7 seconds/Maximum Speed 225 kph (140 mph) Economy: Pure electric range 59 km / 37 miles - 1.1 l/100km/256 mpg Weighted combined Emissions: 40 g/km - WLTP Model tested was UK-specification and equipment levels and prices may vary in other markets. mode, Sport and Hybrid. You can choose pure electric, hy‐ brid where the car decides or sport where both combus‐ tion and electric power com‐ bine.

In electric, or sport, it pro‐ duces very decent accelera‐

tion with the benchmark 62 mph arriving in 7.7 seconds, which for a large car like the Superb is impressive. Mated to the six‐speed DSG auto‐ matic transmission it’s a re‐ laxing and comfortable drive.

There’s space aplenty for

SKODA SUPERB: Really does live up to its name. all and rear occupants are particularly well catered for with enough legroom for even the tallest person to stretch out. The acreage con‐ tinues in the boot where you could carry enough supplies for a veritable army.

As with all plug‐in hybrids a home charger is an essen‐ tial to make the most of the electric side of the Superb, not to mention being easier and more practical. For those who feel range anxiety pre‐

vents moving to a pure elec‐ tric car the hybrids offer a very sensible alternative with a combustion engine to increase practicality.

Priced from €44,321 /

£37,790 the Superb iV range is offered in hatch and estate form and comes with an im‐ pressive basic standard equipment list that in‐ cludes adaptive LED head lights, privacy glass, heated front seats, leather, power driver’s seat, naviga‐ tion, climate, keyless entry and start and electric heated, ad‐ justable and folding door mirrors.

If you need a spacious car, a very spacious car, with all the toys, eco credentials and one which you could drive for hours and emerge fresh and relaxed, then the Superb really does live up to its name. Obvious play on words but it has to be done!

and finally...

SMARTER CITIES. Spain is in the process of building smarter cities with an increase in the use of electric bikes and scoot‐ ers as a form of transport by people in large cities.

The new Renault 5 will be on sale in 2024 G I L L ES L E B O R G N E, Re‐ nault’s vice president of engineering, has con‐ firmed to Auto Express, that the company’s new R‐5 will enter produc‐ tion in 2024, and that its price will be between €20,000 and €25,000, “but it should still be profitable.

That is the challenge,” meaning this model will be around 33 per cent cheaper than a Renault Zoe. This new Renault 5 will be a retro but elec‐ tric design model, that w i l l c o e x i s t , a m o n g o t h‐ ers like the Twingo, and the recently launched Renault Megane E‐Tech, which uses the CMF‐EV platform, while the elec‐ tric Renault 5 will use the CMF‐BEV platform, specific for small cars, and will be released with it.

Like the new electric Megane, the Renault 5

will be manufactured at the Douai plant in northern France, becom‐ ing another of the brand’s ‘Made in Elec‐ tricity’ models.

Some media had spec‐ ulated that its battery would be LiFePO4 chem‐ istry, but the decision was made finally to use NCM cells, that is, the most conventional in the production of elec‐ tric cars today, and would be manufactured in Douai by AESC, having 40 kWh of capacity.

Renault says there will be another model using a battery of a larger ca‐ pacity of 52 kWh, which would reach up to 400 kms of autonomy, and will be the most expen‐ sive version of the Re‐ nault 5.

It is likely that the Re‐ nault 5 with the 40 kWh battery will lack the possibility of carrying out fast charges, so it

will probably only use alternating current, however, it is probable that ‐ as happens in the Megane with the 60 kWh battery ‐ the 52 kWh Re‐ nault 5 battery would incorporate direct cur‐ rent recharging.

Renault’s purpose is to have a model in its range to rival the Fiat 500e, Honda, and Mini Cooper SE, among oth‐ ers, and there is appar‐ ently another elec‐ troretro model in the pipeline, the electric Re‐ nault 4.

RENAULT 5: The new vehicle will be a retro, but electric design model.

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Walking football... and they’re off and running A CONTRADICTION? Yes, but al‐ low me some poetic licence when referring to the HIDRO‐ MASTER South of Spain Walking Football League.

The action continued on Thursday September 16 with WFS Calahonda making the trip to Viñuela play the B team. Two days later, Malaga’s A and B teams hosted Nerja’s equiva‐

lents, their first competitive ac‐ tion.

Calahonda only had one sub‐ stitute and an average team age of 66. Viñuela also struggled to field a full B team and used two A team players, as rules allow, and two of their Ladies team, Nikki and Sarah. They were the first Ladies in league history to play in a competitive match.

RESULTS B LEAGUE:

FRIENDLIES:

ASTON VIÑUELA B 5 ‐ 3 WFS. CALAHONDA MALAGA A 2 ‐ 2 NERJA NOMADS A MALAGA B 7 ‐ 0 NERJA NOMADS B MALAGA C 1 ‐ 6 WALKING DEAD A MALAGA C 2 ‐ 2 WALKING DEAD B

The visitors lost a key player af‐ ter two minutes and were 3‐0 down after 10 minutes. They

fought back to 4‐3 through Sey‐ mour and Emsley. But it was the home team who clinched the fi‐

nal goal to win 5‐3.

Malaga A got off to the best start to the season with a 2‐1 win over a gritty Nerja thanks to a dis‐ puted last‐minute goal. The Nerja B team did not fare so well, going down 7‐0. Pedrin and Pablo scored hat‐tricks for Malaga with Stephens adding the other. Ref‐ eree James Owen was excellent in controlling both matches.

Malaga C were in action on September 16 facing the Walking Dead A and B teams as the senior teams had league matches on the Saturday. The first game fin‐ ished 2‐2 but Malaga C went down 6‐1 to the Walking Dead A team. Both teams were happy to blood some of their pool players, giving them vital game experi‐ ence.

The Walking Dead are training well with all round improvement in their game, which is showing in their A team’s unbeaten run.

Benahavis have yet to play as the local council refused to make their pitch playable. The club are in talks with Marbella Council about using the facility at San Pe‐ dro.