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PUBLISHER’S LETTER

Cover Photo: ‘La Mirada del Esfuerzo’ (The face of effort) by Julio Abad julioabad.com

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ctober is a month that holds great importance for the team at SOCIETY MARBELLA. We understand the need to help to create awareness for Breast Cancer charities and endeavour to offer patients, friends and families a little guidance and support in any way we can. This month we had the privilege of interviewing breast cancer sufferer, Olivia Newton-John who has dedicated the past twenty years of her life to raising awareness and much needed funds for breast cancer charities around the world as well as opening a cancer and wellness centre in her hometown of Melbourne, Australia. We hope Olivia’s encouraging words will bring hope and reassurance to women along the Costa de Sol who are dealing with this cowardly disease.

In addition, our ‘Think Pink,’ special also contains advice from an array of leading professionals on everything from healing to reconstructive surgery.

In loving memory Reed Harkness McGeorge 1941 - 2012

Society Marbella published by and produced by:

Another issue close to everyone’s hearts this month is the devastating fires that last month spread through Marbella. In honour of the firemen who put their lives at risk to help residents on the coast we decided to feature this most poignant of images taken

by Julio Abad on our cover. SOCIETY MARBELLA would also like to take a moment to thank all those who assisted during this difficult time and offer our condolences to the families who suffered as a result of this devastating event.

On a lighter note, we are proud to introduce Sala Group’s latest addition to its burgeoning portfolio of venues ‘El Rincón de La Sala’ in San Pedro de Alcántara. Despite their busy schedule, SOCIETY MARBELLA managed to grab a moment of Head Chef, Manolo and General Manager, Miguel’s time to discuss this exciting new chapter in Sala Groups amazing success story.

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CONTENTS

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Wired

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Innovative technology and gadgets

The Beauty Barometer

Top Ten

Society Marbella’s verdict on this month’s music, movies, books and games

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Top treatments and beauty products

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Feel-good Factor Health and beauty news from along the coast

Who’s in...Who’s out The glitterati of Marbella

A List Antics

All the gossip and glamour straight from Hollywood

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Torque Talk

On the road with the most elite cars

18 City Guide

78 Seeing Red

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Padre Peter delve into Spanish ‘Corridas’

Chic happens

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SOCIETY MARBELLA’s fashion picks for October

A visit to the world’s most romantic city

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20 Marbella Makeover

The face of beauty

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Keep it real

Flying a Legend

Sit back and relax.

Exceptional Measures

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Nordea Bank’s Jesper Hertz talks us through America’s financial situation

Ian Kuah reports on flying the P-51D Mustang

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Costa Cusine

An insight into the coast’s finest eateries

Little Black Book Comprehensive directory of local businesses

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108 Costa Calendar

What’s on? When? Where?

Breast Cancer Special In honour of breast cancer awareness month we bring you an interview with Olivia Newton-John plus much more...

Photo by julioabad.com

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Marbella on Fire

Giles Brown Society’s roving reporter, shares his fire experience.

110 Society Pinboard 113 Kidz Corner Back to school!

A round up of the month’s events

Each month Society Marbella brings you our

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snippets from the world of entertainment.

THE BIG WEDDING

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The Big Wedding features an all-star cast including Diane Keaton, Robert De Niro, Susan Sarandon, Robin Williams, Katherine Heigl, Amanda Seyfried and Topher Grace. To the amusement of their adult children and friends, long divorced couple Don and Ellie Griffin are once again forced to play happy families for the sake of their adopted son’s wedding after his ultra conservative biological mother unexpectedly decides to fly halfway across the world to attend.

With all of the wedding guests looking on, the Griffins are hilariously forced to confront their past, present and future, and hopefully avoid killing each other in the process.

RELEASE ME BY BARBRA STREISAND

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This month sees Barbra Streisand release her latest album, an 11-track recording, compiling of previously unreleased material from 1963 to the present. Highlights include ‘Didn’t We’ written by Jimmy Webb and recorded in 1970 for an unreleased album project titled The Singer; ‘Willow Weep For Me,’ an unreleased track recorded in 1967 for ‘Simply Streisand,’ arranged by Ray Ellis; Randy Newman’s ‘I Think It’s Going Rain Today,’ with Streisand on vocals and Newman on piano from the 1971 Stoney End sessions, and an unreleased studio version of “With One More Look At You” from A Star Is Born. Talking of the album, Streisand announced, “The thing I’m happiest about is that I still have great affection for all these songs. They appealed to me at the time… and still do.

Listening now, I actually think to myself, ‘the girl wasn’t half bad.’”

THE PAPERBOY

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Based on the novel by Pete Dexter and starring Matthew McConaughey, Zac Efron, David Oyelowo, Nicole Kidman and John Cusack, The Paperboy tells the story of Ward Jansen, a reporter for The Miami Times who hires his brother Jack, a recent college dropout, to drive him and his writing partner, Yardley Acheman, as they investigate a case in a small Florida town.

Charlotte Bless, a strange, beautiful woman who writes to prisoners on death row and falls in love with them, has convinced Ward and Yardley that Hillary Van Wetter was wrongly convicted of killing a sheriff who stomped Wetter’s handcuffed cousin to death. As the investigation unravels, it becomes clear to the brothers that there’s more to the story than they first believed, and they soon realize they’re on a journey filled with betrayal.

Nº4 ORIGIN OF LOVE BY MIKA

Origin of Love is the third studio album from singer, Mika; the star has previously sold over eight million records and achieved Gold or Platinum certifications in 32 countries worldwide across his previous two albums Life in Cartoon Motion and The Boy Who Knew Too Much. “This collective and open attitude was at the heart of The Origin of Love. It’s an album about crazy love songs and tolerance. It was recorded in Miami and London but mostly in frYars’ north London bedroom studio,” recalled the talented songster.

Nº5 007 LEGENDS FOR XBOX 360

To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the legendary James Bond, Eurocom have created 007 legends, the most diverse bond gaming experience ever created. Gamers and Bond aficionados alike will become James Bond, reliving the world-famous spy’s most iconic and intense undercover missions from throughout the entire bond film franchise including this year’s highly anticipated new installment Skyfall. Each mission features multiple levels, your favourite state-of-the-art spy gadgets and weapons, and iconic vehicles like the Aston Martin and classic characters.

The suave Daniel Craig plays Bond, and Carey Lowell and Toby Stephens are both back in their roles as Agent Pam Bouvier from License to Kill and Gustav Graves from Die Another Day.

TOP TEN

What to see, what to watch and what not to miss!

TWO ELEVEN BY BRANDY

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Nº8 ALEX CROSS

As a lover of James Patterson, the office of SOCIETY MARBELLA is particularly excited by this upcoming release. Alex Cross follows the homicide detective/psychologist, from the worldwide best-selling novels by James Patterson, as he meets his match in a serial killer. The two face-off in a highstakes game of cat and mouse, but when the mission gets personal, Cross is pushed to the edge of his moral and psychological limits in this taut and exciting action thriller.

Nº7 RED BY TAYLOR SWIFT

After writing her last album, Speak Now, entirely by herself, Taylor Swift decided to collaborate with several artists, producers, and songwriters she had always wanted to work with for her most recent release, Red. “For the last two years, I’ve been working on an album called Red,” Taylor explains. “I called it Red because of the tumultuous, crazy adventures in love and loss that it chronicles. In my mind, when you experience love that’s fast paced and out of control and mixes infatuation, jealousy, frustration, miscommunication, and all of those lovely emotions… in retrospect, it all looks red.”

Multi-platinum selling, Grammy Awardwinning, singer, songwriter and superstar actress, Brandy, releases her latest album this month. Described by Rolling Stone magazine as Brandy’s “most realized: romantically shaky, vocally sharp and musically sound, thanks to an honours corral of producers and songwriters,” the album features a collaboration with award-winning singer, Chris Brown.

Ranked as one of the best-selling female artists in American music history, Brandy has sold more than 40 million albums worldwide, while receiving a plethora of awards, including a Grammy, an American Music Award, two Soul Train Music Awards, two NAACP Image Awards, three Billboard Awards, four MTV Awards, six Soul Train Lady of Soul Awards, two Nickelodeon Kid’s Choice Awards and three BMI Awards.

PITCH PERFECT

Drifting past the various cliques after arriving at college, Beca pays more attention to the jams pumping in her headphones than the people she passes on her way to class. However, all that changes the moment she stumbles into the one place where every misfit has a voice, the campus a cappella group. Although the competition amongst the singers proves surprisingly fierce, there’s just one aspect of the group Beca can’t wrap her head around; all of the songs they perform are at least a decade old. Convinced that they can do better by adding some contemporary tunes into the mix, Beca whips up an exciting new set list that will set the group apart and leave their rivals in the dust.

Nº9 TAKEN 2

A year after the events in Paris, retired CIA operative Bryan Mills returns with his impressive set of skills in new release, Taken 2, to save his family after they are taken hostage in Istanbul by the father of the kidnapper Mills killed while rescuing his daughter. Liam Neeson and Maggie Grace return for the second installment of this action packed adventure.

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Society Marbella brings you all the gossip and glamour straight from Hollywood

It seems Katie Holmes is moving forward with her life following her divorce from Tom Cruise, and no, we don’t mean with a new man. Instead, the star is focusing all her energy on her new fashion line, Holmes and Yang. Katie and her partner, longtime stylist Jeanne Yang, debuted their spring 2013 Holmes and Yang collection during New York’s Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week. Katie described the line as “very simple, with very classic lines. We use a lot of silks and leathers and suedes. This year, we’re excited because we’ve incorporated a lot of new trims. It’s basically pieces that have evolved from basics, but not too far.” She then added “they’re just nice, well-made luxury items that highlight the woman wearing them.”

We will no doubt be seeing Katie’s A List pals dressed in Holmes and Yang in the not too distant future!

The 50 Shades of Grey obsession has now turned towards the movie adaptation, and everyone is talking about who will be taking on the roles of Christian Grey and Anastasia Steele. Currently, the frontrunners are The Notebook star, Ryan Gosling and Harry Potter’s Emma Watson.

Recently Ryan Seacrest decided to share Emma’s apparent crush on Gosling tweeting, “@ EmWatson told me she’d be far more interested in playing Anastasia in 50 Shades of Grey if Ryan Gosling plays Christian. #mugglelove.” Poor Emma!

That’s not going to make anything awkward!

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Well we didn’t see this one coming! Actors Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds hadn’t even publically confirmed their relationship, let alone an engagement, prior to their September 9 nuptials at the Boone Hall Plantation in Charlston.

Even key members of the wedding team, including the cake baker, had no knowledge of her famous clients, “For us, we were simply working for a client like we always do,” explained a representative for Maggie Austin Cake. “We are surprised and delighted that we were able to work with them.” It appears the couple went to great lengths to keep their special day under wraps; nearly everyone involved was asked to sign non-disclosure agreements, and cell phones were confiscated from guests, before being returned after the event. Wouldn’t it just be easier to tell the world you are a couple!

If they are hooking up or breaking up, we know about it!

HEIDI KLUM

MARTIN KRISTEN Rumours of the German supermodel and her bodyguard dating have been circulating for a while and the Project Runway host finally admitted there is something between the pair. “I trust him with my children’s life,” she said. “He’s a great man and recently, we just got to know each other from a completely different side.”

The time has finally come. Last month Britney Spears made her X Factor USA debut alongside Simon Cowell, L.A Reid and fellow newbie, Demi Lovato. Mr. Cowell has announced that the Baby One More Time singer is a surprisingly mean judge. What happened to that sweet girl who sung her heart out dressed in a school uniform and pigtails? So what was Britney’s response to the accusation? “I used constructive criticism. I learned from the best,” the pop star announced, referring to her co-star. What do you say to that Simon!

There are certain things as a royal you should not do, one of them being topless sunbathing.

However, it seems the Duchess of Cambridge didn’t get the memo! Recently, French magazine Closer published topless photos of the Duchess on a recent romantic getaway.

According to a report from St James’ palace, legal proceedings for a breach of privacy are taking place in France. “Their Royal Highnesses had every expectation of privacy in the remote house. It is unthinkable that anyone should take such photographs, let alone publish them. The incident is reminiscent of the worst excesses of the press and paparazzi during the life of Diana, Princess of Wales, and all the more upsetting to the Duke and Duchess for being so.” However the Editor of Closer expressed an alternative view, “These photos are not in the least shocking,” Laurence Pieau announced. “They show a young woman sunbathing topless, like the millions of women you see on beaches… It is a young couple that has just been married. They are in love. They are beautiful. She is the princess of the 21st century.” Maybe so, but we can’t imagine the young royal is particularly impressed with her chest being splashed across the pages of the gossip filled publication.

EVA LONGORIA

MARK SANCHEZ

Following her visit to Marbella, Eva Longoria was spotted holding hands with the NFL star on a night out in New York City. Earlier this year, the Desperate Housewives star had announced the pair were just friends, but has now decided to share their relationship with the world and confirmed their status as a couple.

RYAN LOCHTE

OLIVIA CULPO

After his Olympic win, it appears Ryan Lochte is looking for another gold… in the romance department. The champion swimmer has been spotted with Miss USA, Olivia Culpo. “She is beautiful. I love hanging out with her,” announced the Olympian. “She has a great sense of humour. She makes me laugh. She’s just a good girl to hang out with.” Although nothing has yet been confirmed, we are sure that we will see these two winners loved up in no time!

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nown as one of the most romantic cities in the world, Paris exudes charm, passion and elegance; it is also home to more familiar landmarks than any other famed municipality. The iconic structures of the Eiffel Tower, the Arc de Triomphe, Notre Dame Cathedral and the Champs Elysees have become more famous than the city itself, and it is unheard of to step foot in the French capital and not make a trip to these wondrous landmarks. The Eiffel Tower, a global icon in France, is named after its engineer designer, Gustave Eiffel, and is one of the most visited paid monuments to date. There is the option to walk the Eiffel tower to sample the breathtaking views or alternatively there are two restaurants within the building if you prefer to dine amidst the stars. Altitude 95 is located on the first floor and sits 95m above sea level. The second, Jules Verne, is a one star Michelin restaurant situated on the second floor offering exquisite gastronomic cuisine.

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Embellished with gothic touches and a masterpiece of French architecture, the Cathedral de Notre Dame is another must see. Some of the most notable features of the cathedral are the two 69 metre towers situated at the west front. It is also worth taking a walk around to the South Tower to witness the cathedral’s most famous bell, ‘Emmanuel.’ The bell weighs 13 metric tons (over 28,000 pounds) and its clapper alone weighs 500 kilograms; Emmanuel is also Notre-Dame’s oldest bell, having been recast in 1631. A visit to the Arc de Triomphe offers you not only the opportunity to gaze at this architectural wonder, but also the chance to capture a remarkable image of the beautiful Champs Elysees. Although the grueling climb of 280 steps may have you panting and sweating, the museum, gift shop and most importantly the amazing, panoramic view of the city is more than worth it.

Paris is one of the fashion capitals of the world and the home to couture, every fashionista’s dream. The Avenue

Montaigne, known as the Rodeo Drive

of Paris, is a good place to start, boasting everything from Chanel to Dior and Azzaro. Continue down the Champs Elysees where you will find the trendy Zara, Sephora and the Louis Vuitton flagship store. If you are on the look out for up-and-coming designers, The Marais is the place to be, with young design talent fighting for the best spot to showcase their collections. If you prefer everything under one roof, two of Paris’ most famous department stores, Printemps and Galeries Lafayette, stock a range of designer brand names and luxury fashions; they can be found next door to each other in the 9th arrondissement.

L’Hotel in the heart of Saint Germain Des Pres has welcomed a host of celebrities over the years (it was the heart of Parisian society during the sixties) and provided the location for some memorable events including the death of Oscar Wilde, who was, at the time, a resident of the hotel. This small boutique hotel, oozing quintessential French charm, features just twenty bedrooms each individually designed (by designer Jacques Garcia) with their own distinc-

tive character. The hotel is also home to the renowned one star Michelin restaurant Le Restaurant, showcasing a classically seasonal French menu with a modern, creative touch. Steps away from the Champs Elysees, you will find The Four Seasons George V Hotel, dripping in opulence, glamour and history. This majestic creation has been described as “having redefined customer service,” and boasts the finest hotel spa in Paris. Built in 1928, the hotel contains 245 exquisitely designed guest rooms, all with unique architectural details and many featuring private terraces overlooking the city. If you prefer a trendy, stylish residence,

head to the W Paris Opera Hotel; this super hip hotel is the first in France from the trendy W chain and offers guests access to its infamous Whatever! Whenever! service. A 24 hour gym located on the top floor and the hotel’s signature restaurant Arola, run by Spanish head chef Sergi Arola (whose Madrid restaurant boasts two Michelin stars,) are two of the hotel’s most notable amenities.

If you wish to step away from the city’s ‘Old World’ charm and prefer a more contemporary surrounding, this is the place for you.

Budding epicureans will adore the dazzling dining room at Le Meurice Hotel in the city center; chef Yannick Alleno’s

creative cuisine is second to none. Phillipe Starck’s designer décor, old school, friendly service and views overlooking the Tuileries Gardens complete the experience.

History, culture and romance encompass this breathtaking city and you will soon discover that Paris is enchanting throughout; a true representation of Je ne sais quoi!

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Like always, Helen arrived at Ocean Clinic at 8.30am and was prepared for surgery. After a consultation with Dr Kai Kaye, and some hilarious dot-to-dotesque etchings to her face, Helen was quietly sedated.

Dr. Kaye chooses to perform all his major face surgeries under sedation because the face isn’t completely relaxed; it retains its natural shape throughout the surgery, and allows him to check the natural mimics of the face. If given the full anesthetic dosage, the muscles are completely slack and flaccid, meaning there appears to be more excess skin to be stretched, and when the patient wakes up and the muscles tighten to the normal face silhouette, they are left with what’s known as the ‘wind tunnel’ look that is seen so often. Throughout the surgery, Helen was asked to move her face in different positions so Dr. Kaye could detect how the final results would look; she was asked to open and close her mouth and move her eyes to see the face in motion, but Helen doesn’t remember a thing.

Differing to her body surgery, the anesthetist administers a smaller dose of intravenous anesthesia. This weaker dose doesn’t knock you out completely, but transports you to a so-called ‘twilight’ state.

With this method, the patient is left with a more natural, youthful result, and as the dose of anesthesia is less, the recovery is more rapid. Two hours after

e all like to think we don’t judge a book by its cover, but it’s fair to say that the face is the most noticeable feature and often what we decipher people by. So expressive, the smallest movement can reveal our deepest feelings and it is often the initial factor we notice about a person. Helen’s facial surgeries have been the most anticipated aspect about the Marbella Makeover process. After surgery, will Helen still look like Helen? Are people going to recognise her? How will it change the way she lives her life? All these questions are about to be answered.

“Sometimes the patients even hold conversations with me… now I know all your deepest darkest secrets Helen!”

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the surgery, the patient is typically back to normal.

The morning began with Helen’s eyelid lift.

More than any other facial feature, the eyes have a tremendous impact on your overall appearance. Unfortunately however, your eyes are often the first area to show signs of ageing.

This is due to the skin around your eyes possessing half the thickness than that on the rest of your face.

It also has fewer oil glands, a weaker internal support, and is exercised more than any other feature on the body. Helen’s blepharoplasty consisted of making a small incision along the natural crease of her eyelid, separating the skin from the underlying muscle and fatty tissue and removing the excess skin and fat.

Following this, Kaye completed a facelift. One of the most popular facial rejuvenation procedures, Helen’s face was lifted, 100g of fat was removed from around the neck and face, and the muscular plane was tightened. It is very important to not only carry out a skin lift, but to lift the facial muscles also, so a small incision was

made along the hair line, from the temple, around the ear lobe and to the back of the ear. With meticulous attention to tightening and repositioning of the muscle and the skin, in addition to sculpting and repositioning facial fat, Dr. Kaye created a rested, youthful, long-lasting naturallooking result. Many patients look as many as five to ten years younger and, best of all, instead of looking lifted, patients simply look refreshed, rested and healthy.

Once this was completed, Dr Kaye tended to her nose. It wasn’t a comprehensive rhinoplasty, but he wanted to soften up her prominent feature. He worked on the hump, Helen’s most self-conscious facial characteristic, by removing cartilage and bone. He also carried out some work on the tip of her nose, making it smaller and more pointed by extracting surplus cartilage. This created a more refined look, softening her face. Even though recovery is very minimal, a rhinoplasty needs the longest amount of time to settle into its final shape.

On average, it can take up to a year for the ultimate result to take form, where the nose will shrink slowly over this time period.

From the operation, there is a mass

build up of scar tissue under the skin, and as there is no fat on the nose, every minor three-millimeter change in fibrosis is visible, so the nose needs time to retract. Helen’s nose will look amazing in two months time, but her final result will be fully visible next year.

Facial plastic surgery has a long lasting effect of around ten years. Even after that time span, Helen will still retain a more youthful appearance than before her surgery; it is suggested that once a year she return for minor follow ups, including botox and fillers.

“Evidently, when we carry out facial surgery, we don’t want to completely alter your appearance, we still want you to look like you, just a more youthful and radiant you,” explains Dr Kaye.

So with the invasive surgery complete, and non-invasive techniques to be carried out annually, Helen’s life has definitely changed. She couldn’t wait to show off her new look, that ten days after surgery, she attended a friend’s wedding! We’d love to show you how Helen looks now, but you’ll just have to wait two more months for the final unveiling. oceanclinic.net

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Breast Cancer Awareness Month Photo by Michelle Day

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CELEBRITY SPOTLIGHT This month we turn the spotlight on breast cancer thriver Olivia NewtonJohn

Olivia Newton-John In honour of breast cancer awareness month, SOCIETY MARBELLA, caught up with famed actress, and breast cancer survivor, Olivia Newton-John in an EXCLUSIVE interview to learn about her battle with the disease and how it has changed her life.

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Photo by Michelle Day

Hi Olivia. Firstly, thank you so much for taking the time to talk to us particularly about something so personal. Let’s start from the beginning, when and how did you first discover you had breast cancer?

Back in 1992 I wasn’t feeling right and I knew something was wrong. I have always had lumps so I went to get checked out and, I don’t say this to scare women but, after my mammogram was negative and a needle biopsy was negative, I still felt there was something wrong. So, my doctor agreed and we did a surgical biopsy and that is how they found my breast cancer. We need to trust our instincts and be sure to perform monthly breast self-examinations so that we know our bodies and what changes take place.

What was your initial reaction to the diagnosis?

Of course I was shocked but, I know it will sound odd but, I found humor was the only way to deal with. I would make really bad jokes but, I think it was my way of coping.

Of course there was nothing funny about the diagnosis but, it was my way of initially dealing with the news.

When your daughter’s best friend died from a rare form of cancer you became the National Spokesperson for the Colette Chuda Environmental Fund, and stayed within that role for ten years, why did you choose to publically support this particular charity?

Colette’s parents, Nancy and Jim have been dear friends of mine for years and that was a very difficult time for all of us. Of course when they started the organization (which is now called Healthy Child Health World - www.HealthyChild.org) I was there to support them 100% as I truly believed, and still do, in their mission.

Chloe, your daughter, was very young when you received the news, how did she cope with everything?

It was of course a very difficult time for her.

When I received my diagnosis I decided to not tell her so that she wouldn’t worry. I managed to get through all of my treatment without her knowing but, while we were in Australia after I finished, a friend at school said to her “I read your mum has cancer.” Chloe came home and asked me and I will never forget her response when I told her I didn’t want her to worry.

She said - “mum you should have told me, I could have taken care of you.”

What treatment did you undergo and how did you cope with it?

I had a modified radical mastectomy and chemotherapy. I also did lots of adjunctive therapies from yoga to meditation to acupuncture to help heal my body, mind and spirit. This was key to my cancer journey and the inspiration behind the Wellness Centre at my hospital, the Olivia NewtonJohn Cancer and Wellness Centre in my hometown of Melbourne, Australia.

How did your family and friends support help you during this period of your life?

My friends and family were a tremendous support during my treatment. I was very lucky to have such wonderful support. I always tell women, or anyone going through cancer today, that they should assign the job of telling your friends how you are doing to someone close to you - a husband, wife, brother, sister, mother or father. That way you can spend the time focusing on getting well and not talking about your illness.

How has breast cancer changed your life?

Well, if hadn’t been diagnosed my path in life might have been very different. I have spent the last twenty years helping other women by telling my story and hopefully it has helped them a bit during their own journey. I’ve also been able to lend my name and efforts to the ten year process of fundraising and building my hospital which, I am happy to say finally opened on June 22, 2012 - almost twenty years to the day of my own diagnosis. Being a breast cancer ‘thriver’ has also taught me to not sweat the small stuff but, focus on the important things in life - family and loved ones.

How does it feel knowing you are such an inspiration and support for millions of women all over the world?

It is truly an honor. I am just happy that my voice can help reach so many people and, that my own story - that I had breast cancer twenty years ago - when the treatments were not as good as today - and, show them, “I’m still here!”

Can you tell us a bit more about the Olivia Newton-John Cancer and Wellness Centre?

Well, like I said, after nearly ten years of raising funds and building, the Centre opened its doors in June of this year. That moment I walked through the doors of the finished building for the first time is something I will never forget. The ONJCWC is located at the Austin Hospital in my hometown of Melbourne, Australia and will deliver a comprehensive range of cancer services, all under one roof. It includes purpose built facilities for cancer treatment, education, training and will deliver international research programs of all types of cancers. A dedicated Wellness Centre will provide complimentary therapies that will work alongside the latest medical treatment - to help heal the whole person - body, mind and spirit. (www.OliviaAppeal.com) In 2008 you completed a charity walk to raise money for the production of your centre, what was that like?

That is an experience I will never forget and it took nearly three years to organize. It was very much like the cancer journey - every day was different and we didn’t know what was ahead of us but, when we got to

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“I had breast cancer twenty years ago, when the treatments were not as good as today, and...

I’m still here!” the end of the day it was such an amazing feeling of accomplishment. I was joined by wonderful friends, celebrities and fellow cancer thrivers during the three week walk (over 142 miles) and, to this day I share a bond with everyone who walked with me.

We raised $2 million dollars for my hospital with that event.

In addition to your cancer centre you also own a retreat and spa in Australia, what made you decide to open a resort like this?

I started the Gaia Retreat and Spa (www.GaiaRetreat.com) after my mother died. My dear friend of mine, Gregg Cave, and I were looking for land and we fell in love with the property at Byron Bay because it was so beautiful and peaceful and the culture there is really healing for the soul. We have organic gardens and some of the best food and healers in Australia. It’s really a wonderful place - I love going there to clear my mind. It’s a place where you don’t have to do anything if you don’t want to or, you go to the spa or yoga classes.

What do you think women should be doing to ensure their optimum breast health?

I am firm believer that early detection is key to survival - for all cancers! I found my own breast cancer during a self-exam and it is extremely important for women to perform regular self exams and of course, see their doctors annually for their mammograms. I am proud to say I have helped to create a breast self-examination device called the Liv Aid (www.Liv.com) and it helps enhance your touch by making changes in your breasts more noticeable during your self-exams.

Finally, if you could share what you have learnt from your experience with our readers what would your tell them?

I have learned so much it is hard to answer that but, I would say, if you are diagnosed with breast cancer (or any illness), be sure to take a moment each day to do something that you enjoy, just for yourself - whether that is talking a walk in the garden, taking a bubble bath or just sitting enjoying your favorite music.

This time is very important to healing.

Olivia’s new cookbook is available to purchase now from Lyons Press in stores or Amazon.com.

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WIRED LauraJane Bruce takes a look at the coolest gadgets on the market

To coincide with Breast Cancer Awareness month, we decided to bring you a selection of the coolest pink gadgets. Think hues of rose, cherry and fluorescent; these gizmos will ensure you’re at the forefront of technology and this years hottest trends.

duet with wet wet wet Embrace your bathrooms advantageous acoustics and sing your heart out with this fabulous pink microphone shower radio. Acknowledging the fact that many of us break into song while taking a shower, this cool radio has been designed to look like a microphone so you can really get into the act. It features easy-to-use controls so you’re not fumbling about with soap in your eyes, and of course it is completely water resistant. joythestore.com

easy reading Slim and lightweight, the new Reader PRS-T2 from Sony makes digital reading as natural and immersive as viewing the printed page, whether you’re travelling or relaxing at home. Even if you are outside in bright sunshine, you can experience the crisp, clear view of text with super-high contrast and no screen glare. With its latest power management capabilities, Sony enables you to read for up to two months from a single battery charge, double the battery life of the previous Reader model, and plenty of power for lengthy business trips, holidays or extended spells away from home. sony.co.uk

an eye for detail View the world from a different perspective and create some dramatic shots.

This fisheye camera captures 170 degrees of your field of vision. Dressed in luscious pink and metallic grey, this compact camera will take you on a wild sugary ride to the fun world of fisheye photography, giving you an exciting and unique circular image on each print. lomography.com

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The ideal kitchen radio, Evoke Mio will look and sound great in any room, whether contemporary or traditional. Based on the multi award-winning and iconic Evoke-1S, Evoke Mio delivers rich, balanced audio and is packed with features including digital and FM radio and an input for an iPod/ MP3 player. The radio can also be taken out-and-about thanks to the E1 ChargePAK, which gives the user up to 24 hours of portable listening between charges. Other features include an OLED (Organic LED) display, which is crystal-clear from any angle and has both manual and automatic brightness controls; pause and control of scrolling text; an alarm, a kitchen timer and 30 presets. pure.com

a camera for every need This super-slim compact has an 8x optical zoom tucked into its metal body and delivers top-quality images, even in low light conditions, thanks to its 12.1MP CMOS sensor and snazzy processor. Designed for the point-and-shoot crowd, it’s very easy to use and also shoots 720p HD video. The IXUS 230 HS boasts a wide field of view and great zoom ratio, giving users the flexibility to shoot photographs with wide scenes or simply zooming in on subjects to capture more details. The camera automatically selects the optimum image stabilizer for all situations, allowing users to capture crystal-clear, picture-perfect moments, with either photographs or video. Why not inject a little more fun and energy into every photograph with the Creative Filter feature, consisting of eight special effects including fisheye, and colour accent, which retains one colour and changes all others to monochrome. Now you can really personalise your pics. canon.co.uk

roll away your stress Despite looking like something you might see a Teletubby boiling for breakfast, this colourful spheroid is actually an incredibly funky portable massager/stressbuster that uses a combination of single frequency vibration and heat to gently massage away the stresses, strains, aches and pains of daily life. Perfect for the lower back, forearms, shoulders and anywhere else you can reach, the heated egg’s innovative shape allows easy grip and positioning whilst its vibrating nodules let you target the areas where you need it most. firebox.com

drilling through the competition To help raise funds for Breast Cancer, Makita are launching a new limited edition drill, with a pledge to donate £5 to breast cancer care for every pink drill sold. The drill is a pink version of the DF330D Li-ion, 10.8v drill driver, complete with one 1.3Ah Li-ion battery, fast charger, drill bit set and bag, which is popular with professional construction workers and, with its small and compact size, ideal for DIYers who want to get busy around the home. tooled-up.com

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THE BEAUTY BAROMETER Need an excuse to go shopping? The following beauty brands are devoted to defeating breast cancer though education and medical research; a great way to give a little something back.

“When you feel good about yourself there’s no limit to what you can do – and that’s pretty powerful.”

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The perfect time to try the NEW Perfectionist CP+R Wrinkle-Lifting Serum and support Breast Cancer Awareness with a new Pink Ribbon Keychain and charm. The charm is the 2012 Pink Ribbon with a touch of blue to represent that approximately 1% of all breast cancer cases are men.

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Inspired by the work of The Breast Cancer Research Foundation, Smashbox has created a limited-edition pink shade of Be Legendary Lipstick and named it ‘Inspiration’.

The ultra-luxe formula glides on for show-stopping, saturated colour every time.

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An incredibly rich moisturising therapy to soothe dry hands and leave them noticeably softer and smoother.

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Wheatgrass is known to be advantageous to cancer patients.

Wheatgrass taken in the form of juice or raw is shown to regress cancer cells growth. It has the ability to enhance the immune system, and get you rid off the toxins and waste products.

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Researchers at St. George’s Hospital in London found that breast tissues produce their own cancerfighting compound (calcitriol) that destroys breast cancer tumors. In order to make calcitriol, tissues in the breast need Vitamin D, and the best way to this is to expose your skin to natural sunlight.

Bumble and Bumble Spray de Mode Hairspray A multi-dimensional styling tool offering flexible hold, workability and exceptional memory. This hairspray can also handle heat and repeated brushing, on supermodels and non-supermodels alike.

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In honour of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Bobbi Brown Cosmetics continues to empower women and provide them with the necessary tools to go from pretty to pretty powerful. This year Bobbi Brown is offering a limited edition set featuring a Pink Peony Illuminating Bronzer and Mini Face Blender Brush.

Back to Nature Opt for organic/hormone free meat and dairy products because other types can contain residue of estrogenic hormones that have been linked to breast cancer.

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Feeling Wh le Again

As Breast Cancer Awareness Month is upon us SOCIETY MARBELLA thought it was time to talk to one of the coast’s leading plastic surgeon’s Kai Kaye from Ocean Clinic about the process of reconstructive surgery, a procedure that often takes place during or after a mastectomy.

What exactly does breast reconstruction involve?

Breast Reconstruction involves the recreation of the 3-dimensional breast shape after a mastectomy (removal of the breast) due to br east cancer. This reconstruction can either be done at the same moment of the mastectomy (immediate reconstruction) or at a later date (delayed reconstruction).

Often it includes the recreation of a natural-looking areola and nipple.

What are the questions women need to ask themselves before opting for breast reconstruction?

Women need to ask themselves seriously if they are ready to undergo the long and sometimes painful process of breast reconstruction. Breast reconstruction is a large undertaking that usually takes multiple operations. Sometimes these follow-up surgeries are spread out over weeks or months. If an implant is used, the individual runs the same risks and complications as those who use them for breast enlargement but has higher rates of capsular contracture (hardening of the scar tissue around the implant) and revisional surgeries. In the case of autologous (microsurgical) breast reconstruction, women need to find a specialized center, which is performing this kind of procedure on a regular basis, because it is a highly specialized procedure and if it is done by surgeons with a high number of cases the complication rate is significantly lower.

What are the general criteria for choosing either immediate or delayed breast reconstruction?

The primary part of any breast reconstruction procedure can often be carried out at the same time as the mastectomy. In the case of patients with significant medical comorbidities like diabetes, obesity, high blood pressure or in the case of strong smokers the surgeon may choose to perform delayed reconstruction to decrease the risk of complications. Patients expected to receive additional radiotherapy as part of their adjuvant treatment are also commonly considered for delayed autologous reconstruction due to significantly higher complication rates with tissue expanderimplant techniques in those patients.

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What are the choices in breast cancer surgery and reconstruction?

Patients need to ask themselves if they want to have a breast reconstruction with their own body tissue (so called autologous reconstruction) or with prosthetic implants.

In the case of autologous breast reconstruction, the plastic surgeon reconstructs the breast using tissue from other parts of the body (e.g. from the back, the abdomen, the gluteal area). The advantage of this method is that there is no foreign body in the breast and the results can be very natural; disadvantage is that the patient faces a long operation, which leaves scars in other areas and can be prone to complications. In the case of a reconstruction with implants the new breast skin envelope is formed by the used of so called tissue expanders which are then changed for permanent silicone or saline implants. The advance is a shorter operation time and no new scars, the disadvantage is the time needed for expansion (in the case of total mastectomy) and the possible long-term complications associated with implants (e.g. encapsulation).

What are the options for nipple reconstruction?

The reconstruction of the nippleareola complex is usually delayed until after the breast shape reconstruction is completed so that the positioning can be planned precisely. The Plastic Surgeon can choose between different techniques of reconstructing the nipple-areolar complex, including: * Nipple-Sharing-Technique: if one of both breasts has not been reconstructed and the nipple and areolar are sufficiently large, tissue may be harvested and transplanted to recreate a natural nippleareolar complex on the reconstructed side. * Local Flaps Technique: a nipple can be created by raising a small skinsubcutaneous tissue flap in the target area and producing a raised mound of skin. To create an areola, skin can be removed around the new nipple and then replaced with a skin graft from the outer/inner labia to achieve better colour and texture match. The nipple and areolar region may then be tattooed to produce a realistic colour match with the other breast.

Dr. Kai Kaye

Av. Ramon y Cajal, 7 Marbella Tel. 951 775 518 / 670 770 455 info@oceanclinic.net oceanclinic.net

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THERMAL IMAGING

Over 800 peer-reviewed studies with over 300,000 women as study participants have demonstrated the efficacy of Thermal Breast Screening. Studies have shown that breast thermography can detect the first potential signs of a cancer up to 10 years before any other procedure.

It is: Pain Free,100% Safe, No Contact, No Radiation, Non Invasive.

Photo courtesy of Great Lengths.

Breast cancer is now the most common cancer in the UK. In the UK in 2006, over 45,500 women were diagnosed with breast cancer, around 125 women a day.

Breast cancer is the leading cause of death for women aged 34 – 54.

Breast cancer has increased by more than 50% over the last 25 years.

Worldwide, more than 1,000,000 women are diagnosed with breast cancer every year.

The question needs to be asked again, should we continue to concentrate on procedures that can only detect an existing lump, or should we be focusing on screening methods that can warn us of a pending problem, far in advance of a lump developing?

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There are no contra-indications for Thermal Imaging making it safe for pregnant women and those with implants. Equally, it is as efficient for those under the age of 50 whose breast tissue is often too dense for the more traditional detection methods.

How Does it Work

We are aware that the body produces heat and an injury i.e. a swollen ankle or knee equals more heat.

Diseased cells, e.g. cancer, usually produce much more heat in their earliest stages of development (before a tumour forms) by: * Stimulating new blood vessels to help them grow. * Re-opening unused blood vessels maintaining those blood vessels already in use.

EXTEND YOURSELF If you’ve ever wondered how some of the world’s most glamorous stars manage to continually change their style – their secret to great looking hair is now revealed. A-listers including Jennifer Lopez, Christina Aguilera and Jennifer Aniston all wear hair extensions.

Hair extensions specialist, Zoe Woods of Wood Salon is known for creating the most natural looking styles with undetectable results. “Whatever the current hair trends, extensions give you the versatility to transform your image and create the hairstyle of your dreams,” she says. “From fringes and texture to lengthening, volume and colour choice, creative styling with hair extensions has no bounds.”

The salon uses Great Lengths hair extensions, which are made from the world’s finest human hair, allowing you to style them as you would your own locks. “In the consultation we take into account the skin tone of our clients as the colour needs to complement this,” Zoe explains. “With hair extensions, you can add flashes of colour into your hair without the commitment of dyes and there is also the added benefit of being able to add a variety of blended and complementing shades.”

This new blood vessel formation is called Malignant Angiogenesis.

With more blood flow, there is more heat. Thermal Imaging examines these “hot spots” which can be the earliest warning signs of potential cancerous activity.

This activity has been shown to begin years before a tumour or a lump forms and before any warning signs can be given by other screening methods.

What Can Be Done

At best and if caught early enough, simple life style changes may halt and reverse any abnormality and at worst and again if caught early enough, you will have choices in what to do.

There is no comparison or competition between Thermal Imaging and the traditional mammogram, both “looking” for different things but surely, screening that is 100% safe and can “see” abnormalities at their earliest stages rather than lump detection is where we should be focusing?

Every abnormality is not necessarily cancer but every cancer starts as an abnormality.

Why wait?

For more information, contact The Bodyworks Health Clinic on + 34 952 883 151 or visit www.TheBodyworksClinic.com

Wood Salon is an ‘elegant’ hairdresser and will not create fake looks. “I can do edgy but even then it is tasteful. We had one client who opted for purple and orange. The secret is all about the cut. You cannot just put them in; you have to know how to cut them correctly.”

Extensions are a fantastic option for getting past that dreaded ‘in between stage’. For example, if you are growing out a shorter style, a few extensions can give you an instant bob.

Victoria Beckham is a great example of this, when she opted for an asymmetrical style while waiting for her hair to grow.

“I will be honest with you, it does take maintenance. When you see images of celebrities with bald patches, it is because they have left their extensions in for too long. If you are not going to look after them properly I would rather not do it. By following the easy, but regular care programme and using the correct products, they can last up to four months.”

What are you waiting for? You can gain the hair you’ve always dreamed of and feel beautiful in an instant.

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The Mind, Body and Spirit Festival was created to educate and empower, whilst giving visitors access to natural and alternative health care information and products.

& Gratitude Art’s mini Workshop.

Under one roof you will find over 50 inspiring exhibitors from international mediums, healers, psychics, aura photography, tarot jewelry to nutrition therapists, health food & masseuses.

Raindrop Therapy & the Benefits of Raw Food by Michelle Jullian.

This unique event allows you to enjoy exciting new experiences, to enhance, uplift and enrich your life. The talks and demonstrations are all hosted by inspirational teachers and well-being experts, thus making them some of the most popular attractions. There are 18 motivating speakers this year, focusing on subjects such as spiritual mediumship, healing, nutrition, psychic and self development.

Mark Bajerski offering an Abundance & Cleansing Ritual.

Learn Numerology with Tricia Frances.

Learn how to connect with your animals with Inge, the animal communicator.

You can also enjoy a relaxing massage with Grant Foster, have a free spinal check with Dr Mark Lane, try reflexology with Carol Stone, benefit from a psychic reading, plus enjoy health food to nourish the body.

There is something for everyone searching for a happier, healthier, more rewarding and fulfilling lifestyle.

This year’s lineup includes: International mediums Jennifer Mackenzie, David Ratcliffe, Feterston, Mark Bajerski, Paula Wratten plus many more, on hand to bring you messages from loved ones that have passed on.

Sat 27th & Sun 28th October 2012 at The H10 Andalucía Plaza Hotel in Nueva Andalucía, Malaga, from 11am to 8pm.

Dr Mark Lane talks about spinal Health

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The Power of Gratitude at Dr Susan Phoenix

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David Ratcliffe-Feterston has been an International Psychic Medium and Healer for over fifteen years.

David currently demonstrates and teaches psychic development and all aspects of healing throughout the U.K, Spain and Europe.

He has built a worldwide reputation for the quality, accuracy and depth of his psychic readings and effectiveness of his healing.

David is now working throughout the Costa del Sol since opening the Healing Studio earlier this year.

David is available for a one to one reading via the telephone or at his healing studio ten minutes from Marbella.

It is there that people come from all over the world for healing and to seek answers from the spirit world and contact departed loved ones through David’s mediumistic readings and witness “That Love, like life, never dies.” Many people feel wonderfully uplifted and experience the healing love of contact with the spirit world.

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Clinical and Sports Massage can help a variety of conditions such as backache, headache, stress and tension. This type of massage therapy is used by all sorts of people, from professional athletes through to office workers and housewives. Due to our lifestyles and professions we all experience aches, pains and injuries that affect our jobs and enjoyment of life.

Most of these problems can be eliminated by preventative treatment, which means you can carry on training or working and not take time off from either activity.

For those who cannot travel David can schedule private telephone readings, or why not organise a special psychic experience with David and four of your friends in the comfort of your own home.

Experienced International Sports Massage Therapist and Lecturer, Grant Foster, offers Sports Massage Therapy treatments in the comfort of your own home, throughout the Costa del Sol. In all types of massage, the therapist has specific aims in mind, and in sport we focus on the individual needs of the athlete. With the ever-growing number of people taking part in sporting activities, combined with the increasing competitiveness and intensity of physical exercise, the demand for sports massage is also increasing and becoming more and more recognised as a skill which may aid recovery and enhance performance Grant’s wealth of knowledge and understanding in this subject area, will ensure the treatment you receive is first class.

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ACCORDING TO LINEA DIRECTA, THREE OUT OF FOUR ACCIDENTS RESULTING IN INJURY OR DEATH ARE CAUSED BY DRIVER ERROR Whenever we find ourselves in a difficult or dangerous situation when we are driving we only have a fraction of a second to take a decision and carry it out correctly.

Consequently, when drivers take the wrong decision, the number of accidents resulting in death or injury is tripled, as figures show that 73% of accidents are caused by drivers making a bad decision, compared to 27% in which they acted correctly.

This is the main conclusion of the study ‘Decision-making when driving’ in which 174,000 accidents resulting in injury or death have been analysed. This means that in the last four years, nearly 130,000 accidents resulting in injury or death could have been avoided

if the drivers involved had been able to assess the dangers on the road correctly.

The most common errors are due to drivers being distracted, joining roads incorrectly, turning badly, illegally overtaking and not maintaining a safe distance between the vehicle in front. As for types of road, Línea Directa’s report confirms that conventional roads are the most dangerous, due to the fact that 76% of accidents take place on them. On dual carriageways and motorways, the most common types of accident caused by driver error are rear-end collisions and vehicle crashes, mainly due to sudden braking and the switching of lanes.

DRIVER PROFILE Men aged between 18 and 24 who have held a driving licence for less than two years and the over 65s are those most likely to be involved in accidents due to driver error. The former because they have a lower perception of risk and the latter because they have lost certain skills. On the other hand, women aged between 35 and 64, who have held a driving licence for 15 years or more are those who take the best decisions.

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fter a month of exhaustive reforms, Marbella Carpets has reopened its beautifully renovated showroom. Still in keeping with the modern décor we’ve come to know and love, owner and managing director Jeff Meurs acknowledged it was imperative to update the store but also identified the importance of continuing with the recognised flair affiliated with the company. All I can say is…WOW! It’s fair to say that the pieces Jeff has offered in Marbella Carpets over the past years were of the upmost beauty and elegance, but it seems as though he has taken one step further in ensuring Marbella has the greatest and most exclusive selection of carpets right at our fingertips. Jeff is so proud of his collection, not only because Marbella Carpets has been described by many of his valued customers as the most beautiful carpet shop in Europe, but also due to the personal time he has invested in producing many of the carpets in the store.

“I create my own designs using the finest materials and original and thought provoking ideas. We use all organic materials as there are many different kinds of natural silks, pure pashmina wool and inventive provisions such as bamboo and nettle silk, which allows our weavers to experiment with different textures and contrasting colours,” informed Jeff. “It also means that our carpets are truly unique and because I am producing them, it also allows me to keep our prices lower.” Jeff’s adoration for his creations is contagious; noticeably when he walks me through the showroom highlighting his greatest designs. After working in the carpet industry for over 35 years, it’s a pleasure to see his passion is as strong as ever.

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The new store is light and airy, with soft hues of cream and silver/grey running throughout. The new LED lights highlight the carpets in a subtle way, allowing all to be shown in their most natural setting and appear as they would in your own home. The expansive space has also accommodated new offices, where the staff can offer all types of advice, giving you the time to decide exactly what you need, with coffee and champagne on hand. It’s fair to say the store is closer to a boutique gallery than a carpet shop.

discover a unique collection of carpets created by some of the world’s most famous master weavers.

Fashioned using the softest silk available, these are among the most selected in the world. So much so that the majority are exclusive to Spain, some to Europe. It is quite incredible that

There are four different sections to the Marbella Carpets store, each with individual panache and promise. The first is the Persian Treasures; here you will

They are exhibited draped nonchalantly in a nestled cove of the store, and also hang proudly throughout in the form of carpets and curtains.

some of the most famous and celebrated master weavers have chosen Marbella Carpets as their sole source to display their masterpieces.

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The majority of this gorgeous furniture was found in monasteries, many of which were destroyed by the Chinese during the Cultural Revolution, but Jeff has managed to source directly a selection which is now displayed proudly in his store. The designs are simply breathtaking, using exotic colours and figures that mirror many of the carpets in store.

Marbella Carpets offer everything from small rugs for apartments and town houses to expansive carpets for villas. Whatever you are looking for, Jeff can and will accomodate. The handicraft is often likened to that of boutique antiques, fine art or classical music. The attention to detail in each piece is flawless; a huge amount of time, effort and skill goes into creating each masterpiece. Along with these spectacular carpets, Jeff has introduced a new line of dĂŠcor for the home; furniture.

Within the fine Persian Treasures segment, Marbella Carpets now offer antique furniture. Directly im-

ported from Tibet, these 18th Century pieces are a marvel, stunningly and intricately designed. Tibetans used very little

furniture in their homes and these pieces have always been fairly rare, unless

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Marbella Carpets’ selection spans over a vast range to suit all budgets, from simple designs to iconic and elaborate pieces.

Some start at €500, while others are sold at €350,000, so there truly is something for everyone. As aforementioned, carpets such as these are true investment pieces, likened more to contemporary paintings and art.

“As the world modernised, I recognised that carpets needed to follow suit, so researched and developed a Contemporary section within the showroom, dedicated to new carpets using antique colours and designs, which look fantastic in modern spaces” Jeff

“Many of the carpets in this division boast handmade designs, and I am proud to have a close affiliation with many of my manufacturers. As you can see explains.

from these images, this is Marbella Carpets’ own production of contemporary carpets. These are my own designs using the finest materials such as bamboo silk and New Zealand wool”.

These images were taken in Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal, famed for its culture, art and carpet weaving.

As you can see, it’s very intricate and elaborate work for these weavers, all aged over 16 years old, painstakingly taking around five months to produce a single six square-meter carpet.

These particular carpets began taking shape at the beginning of May and will arrive in store towards the end of this month, why not

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KEEP IT REAL The final section is the Fashion area, with all new designs styled with antique finishes. Many of these carpets are exclusively sold here in Marbella Carpets; no other store in Spain will have them in their collection. Many of the most celebrated designers appear in the Fashion section, including names such as Guy Laroche, Claudio Amati and Ishomi. These fashion carpets are often handmade in India and Vietnam, and consist of natural colours and ethnic motifs, inspired by the most recent movements in fashion. The well-balanced designs will complement the most diverse of interiors, thus creating an outstanding architectural interaction in starkly different conditions.

From November 15, Marbella Carpets is hosting an exhibition of framed carpets that wouldn’t look out of place in any art gallery in London or Paris. Half of the designs are figurative,

using animals and people and the other, three-dimensional architectural. This collection of exclusive picturesque carpets will be on display until the end of the year; instead of decorating your floors with these stunning rugs, why not adorn your walls and wow your houseguests?

Whether you are looking for a fine Persian rug to liven up your entrance, contemporary carpets to completely redecorate your house, or a one-of-akind statement fashion piece for your wall, Marbella Carpets have a carpet to suit. This gallery of creativity is a sight to behold and there truly is something for everyone.

Marbella Carpets Edificio Casablanca, Bulevar Principle Alfonso von Hohenlohe, 29602 Marbella Tel. 952 773 765 www.marbellacarpets.com

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hen it comes to re-designing your living room, seating should always be one of your top priorities. Not only does it provide you will functional furnishings, it can also create a focal point of the room. When choosing a sofa, function and aesthetics require equal consideration. Nowadays, living rooms have a variety of uses; they are a place for families to come together, a space to entertain and of course, an area for you to relax. In addition to the traditional sofa, why not bring even more variety into your living room arrangement by adding creative, impromptu seating like poufs, ottomans and pillows to the mix? Depending on the size of your living space, multifunctioning seating arrangements can offer you additional room where needed; an oversized ottoman in the center of your seating area can double up as a coffee table or provide extra seating. These small yet practical touches will enable to you get the most out of your living space.

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59th Street Sofa by Conran This brightly coloured funky chair will brighten up your living space with its bold stripy design. Upholstered in retro pink, yellow and blue fabric with covered button detailing, the 1960’s style legs complete the look of this fabulous modern chair. artisanti.com

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The Thunderbird sofa is an absolute must-have; a beautiful combination of energy and poise. rume.co.uk

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This beautiful and curvaceous sofa was designed for rume by Richard. P. Baker. Contemporary yet timeless, the outside arc continues across the entire perimeter of the piece. The vivacious yellow tone will ensure this beauty takes centre stage in your living room. rume.co.uk

Change up your living space with this practical solution; by keeping your sofa neutral you gain the opportunity to add bright elements creating your ideal atmosphere. tesco.com

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The Tassestone Bath is a curved oval shaped bath created using a stoneeffect material. Cianstone is BC Designs’ own stone effect material which has the look of natural stone but is durable, stain and scratch resistant, and unlike natural stone, has excellent water temperature retaining properties. The bath has a flecked finish and a solid colour throughout; ideal for adding a contemporary touch to your bathroom.

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Elizabeth Hurley Tobago Bedlinen Intricate pattern and subtle colour fuse perfectly to create this sophisticated printed bed linen. Shades of pebble combine to add depth, creating a sense of distant shores. Printed on soft cotton and with beautifully adorned accessories, Tobago will add elegance and style to your bedroom.

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This cute resin oil painted chicken has a colourful design that’s perfect for a farmhouse kitchen look.

The chubby style of this chicken ornament adds to its charm and looks great on its own or with other family members available from the collection.

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Karrison Woodpecker Clock £83.50

Create a stunning addition to any feature wall with this designer brown bird clock. This Karlsson Woodpecker Clock uses a tree design for the face and features a yellow woodpecker that gently rocks back and forth every second. The numbers are worked into the tree and are wonderfully complemented by the silver hands and yellow woodpecker. Ideal for kitchens, living rooms and bedrooms.

Perfect for celebrating new arrivals, christenings, birthdays and anniversaries, have a date or name engraved into a natural stone pebble.

Available in grey or white, there is also the option for engraving on the reverse if required.

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Personalise this bespoke quotation print with anything you like; a line from a song, a funny family saying or family motto, the best saying your little one or old one came out with, or any quote that is special to you. Each print is individually created and emailed as a PDF proof for approval before printing. A print is then created on archival enhanced matte paper and posted to you unframed, wrapped in tissue paper in a protective cardboard tube. Or if you’d prefer, you can have it custom framed in a black wooden frame by local framers using FSC approved wood.

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With a modern twist on an ordinary photo frame, this Fotoboard combines a fully functional memo whiteboard on one side with a photo frame on the other. Made from sleek white wood, this multi functional frame would make a great gift for a loved one or become a quirky new addition to your own bedside table.

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EXCEPTIONAL MEASURES Whereas eurozone governments have signally failed to deal with the region’s debt crisis, the ECB has actively addressed it. After earlier implementing measures such as long-term refinancing operations for cash-strapped banks and providing ample liquidity in the financial markets, the ECB now has a mechanism that has more potential to ease the crisis than any previous attempt.

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n September 6, ECB chief Mario Draghi detailed a new plan to address the debt crisis by buying the bonds of financially threatened eurozone states subject to their commitment to reforms. The plan involves needy countries formally requesting financial aid from the European Financial Stability Facility, which would then purchase the bonds of those countries directly from the issuers concerned, i.e. in the ‘primary’ market, which the ECB is currently not allowed to do. The ECB would then buy those countries’ bonds in the ‘secondary market from private and institutional investors and ‘sterilise’ the overall impact on the money supply by draining equal amounts of the sums involved from the financial system.

Jesper Hertz Chief Representative of Nordea Bank in Spain 14/09/2012

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BUT ENOUGH IS ENOUGH

Only the Bundesbank is overtly critical of Draghi’s crisis solution and has questioned its legitimacy, as the ECB’s core mandate is simply to contain inflation. However, the ECB has argued that “exceptional” measures are required in the current environment, and that Article 18 of its own statutes permits it to perform OMT operations, justifying its claim that it remains within its mandate in doing so.

debt crisis, and its credibility in the marketplace has been underpinned by this latest initiative. Although OMTs will not help the regional economy, and may even worsen prospects in the short-tomedium term, depending on the nature of the reforms to be enacted, they are clearly a step in the right direction, but one that can only be effective if politicians respond swiftly, as time is a luxury that the eurozone can no longer afford.

For now, the ECB continues to play a pivotal role in addressing the eurozone

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The plan foresees unlimited amounts of ‘outright monetary transactions’ (OMTs), the ECB euphemism for these purchases, which will be concentrated, in each case, on government securities of up to three years’ maturity. Such bonds will be ranked pari passu, i.e. they will not enjoy seniority over similar obligations. Supervision of the supplicant countries’ progress on reforms will be conducted with the assistance of the IMF to ensure that those countries continue to comply with the conditions attached to the OMTs.

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The aspect of conditionality is not new.

Greece, Ireland and Portugal are already subject to reform regimes prescribed by the ‘troika’ of the EU, ECB and IMF. Spain and Italy in particular have hitherto resisted calls to have reforms imposed upon them from outside, insisting that they are already doing enough to restore financial stability in their respective countries. However, such efforts have so far enjoyed only moderate success.

While Draghi’s initiative can be seen as superficially encouraging Spain and Italy to ‘join the club’, the ECB is actually signalling to those countries that no further financial assistance will be forthcoming unless they agree to whatever conditions are attached. And while the instigation of OMTs depends on countries actually requesting them, those countries realistically have little choice but to eventually comply. The ECB is therefore presenting them not so much with a take-it-orleave-it offer, but rather a take-it-orleave (the eurozone) ultimatum.

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MARBELLA ON FIRE AUGUST 25TH - 26TH 2012

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Giles Brown Society’s roving reporter, who was the correspondent for the BBC during the recent Marbella fires, shares his fire experience.

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hey were the worst fires to hit the Costa del Sol in living memory. After two nights of terror, more than 8000 hectares of countryside had been destroyed, with the blaze being tackled by more than 1100 firefighters as well as 28 helicopters and planes, some being called in from Sevilla and Granada. Six different municipalities Coin, Alhaurin el Grande, Mondo, Mijas, Ojen and Marbella were affected, and over 200 houses were either gutted or seriously damaged. Elias Bendod, president of Malaga City Council commented “This is without doubt the worst fire we’ve ever had in Málaga”.

scenes as firefighting planes scooped up water from just off the beaches of Marbella and the reservoir at Istan. Smaller planes and helicopters were in action by the motorway tunnel at Calahonda, where the fires had leapt up the road.

There was alarm in Marbella when a fresh outbreak of fire threatened the Sierra Blanca area, but the quick actions of the emergency services helped keep the blaze under control.

The fires started near Coin and quickly spread south and west, aided by the strong winds, high temperatures and the driest winter for 70 years. As the fire started in the late afternoon, darkness fell before fire fighting planes were able to be put into effect. Unable to fly at night, it was left to firefighters on the ground to try and cope with the inferno. Conditions were perfect for a wildfire, meeting what experts called the ‘three 30s’ - temperatures above 30 degrees Celsius, winds of 30 kilometres an hour and humidity below 30 percent.

Despite the huge amount of damage to the countryside, however, there was only one fatality, a 78-year-old German resident of La Mairena, who returned to his wooden house after being told to evacuate by the authorities. Five people also suffered burns, the most serious being a German couple who again returned to their homes after being told to evacuate.

The fires quickly spread to the south and west forcing the evacuation of several areas. Over 4000 people in Ojen were told to leave and took shelter overnight as the Marbella – Ojen road was closed.

Wildlife was also affected, with livestock, horses and even foxes and wild boar fleeing down the road. As the evening wore on, and the flames – some up to 30 m high in some places – and smoke were easily seen from as far away as Sotogrande, many residents took to social media to find what was going on. While areas such as Altos de Marbella and El Rosario were evacuated, breathless reports that the Costa del Sol Hospital was being evacuated proved untrue.

At first light the next morning the firefighting resumed in earnest, with dramatic

As the smoke began to clear, the true scale of the devastation became apparent with small fires still smoldering across the charred landscape.

There were also several lucky escapes, with one young mother and her children escaping from the fires near Ojen by hiding in a cave overnight. Silvan Pittin ran from her house as the flames approached, clambering down a rock face and into a small cave with her children. “I knew we were going to die” she said “but we promised ourselves that if we got out of this alive we have to let people know that no one came to rescue us”.

Enrique Iglesias’s father has been left “devastated” after his Spanish estate was devastated by fire. Julio Iglesias’ Marbella property in Ojen, Las Cuatro Lunas, was ravaged by the fires which reached his home, destroying part of his grounds and taking the life of the family’s beloved dog, Chaplin. The Spanish singer/songwriter, and father to Enrique, is still coming to terms with what happened and can’t believe his dream

home - where he married his wife, Dutch model Miranda Rijnsburger - has been damaged so badly. He told HELLO! magazine: “News of the fire was some of the worst in my life. This home was and is - the realisation of my dreams. I am devastated.” Miranda and their five children were not home during the fire but Julio kept in contact with those in the area at the time. Julio, 68, has just released a book about the Las Cuatro Lunas estate - which includes images of happier times for him and Miranda.He added: “Life has given me a lot of opportunities, and I can rebuild what has been destroyed.”

With the fires officially extinguished on the Sunday, there was a huge response from the local community. A website sosandalucia.com was overwhelmed by the response and generosity. Donations of clothes, bottles of water and food, as well as pet food, flooded in and the organisation had to release an announcement that they had no further space to store items. In addition Marbella Town Hall had to publish its own message stating that “The needs of those evacuated are covered. Sheets, towels and blankets are not needed.

Thank you all the same”. There were also fundraising events held along the coast, including Fire Aid at The Hotel Puente Romano and Pet Aid at Regina’s Restaurant.

British Ambassador Giles Paxman expressed his admiration and gratitude for the way in which the authorities had dealt with the fire, adding many Brits living in Málaga province had “reason to be grateful for the assistance provided”.

Despite the devastation, environmental experts are confident that the affected area will regenerate naturally. Most of the countryside was covered with pine trees, cork oaks, home oaks and scrubland and this type of Mediterranean woodland has a high capacity of regeneration after a fire.

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Six different municipalities, Coin, Alhaurin el Grande, Mondo, Mijas, Ojen and Marbella were affected, over 200 houses were either gutted or seriously damaged; more than 8000 hectares of countryside destroyed...

“This is without doubt the worst fire we’ve ever had in Málaga”.

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‘FIRE AID’ CHARITY GALA AT PUENTE ROMANO Photos by Robert Garley

Last month a Fire Aid Concert was held at Hotel Puente Romano, Marbella in order to raise money for those who lost their homes and possessions in the devastating fires that swept the area. This event was organised by a group of volunteers led by Nick Holland-Morgan and took the form of an international variety show, featuring singers, dancers and musical groups.

All proceeds were donated to Cruz Roja / Red Cross.

Apart from helping those who were most affected by the disaster, the Fire Aid Concert was also intended to thank the firemen who worked so tirelessly to put out the fires, risking their lives in the process. Some of these local heroes were present at the event along with other members of the community.

Donations are still being gratefully accepted. Please send direct to the Red Cross bank account UNICAJA: 2103 1001 50 0030002823 stating reference of “Llamamiento FIRE AID CONCERT”

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NEW ADDRESS FOR COAST’S BEST KNOWN CURRENCY EXCHANGE More than 300 guests helped celebrate the opening of international payment and currency specialists HiFX’s Spanish office in Centro Plaza. Guest were treated to live music and entertainment whilst Cafe Yanx provided some delightful appetisers plus a fitting Cocktail called “The HiFX” which ensured the conversation flowed til the early hours!

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HAPPY ANNIVERSARY Photos by Robert Garley Last month, FM Consulting celebrated their 22nd Anniversary at ‘Cortijo del Mar’, one of the most exclusive resorts on the coast. Boasting 250 apartments and situated between Estepona and Marbella, only 10 minutes from Puerto Banús, Cortijo del Mar is famed for its elegant architecture inspired by traditional Andalucian haciendas. Guests included personalities from Málaga Town Hall, Latvia’s Ambassador, Sr. Janis Eichmanis and Estepona’s Mayor Mr. José Mª Garcia Urbano. Also joining the celebration was some of the coast’s most prestigious real estate professionals, lawyers, agents and FM collaborators including Fausto Martinez, FM Consulting’s founder, and his wife, Angela Schouten. Lepanto Catering provided an assortment of delectable canapés which were quickly devoured by all in attendance.

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SUITE RE-OPENS FOR ANOTHER AMAZING WINTER Photos by Robert Garley It may be the end of another great summer in Marbella but us locals have definitely got something to celebrate... the re-opening of Suite’s great winter venue. Guests enjoyed a fantastic Japanese dinner in Namazake,and delicious Grey Goose cocktails in Plaza Romana, before moving inside to Suite to party till the early hours! Go see for yourselves!

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Motoring author, racing driver and photo-journalist Ian Kuah reports on the LOTUS EXIGE S

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ith purposeful good looks, low weight, impressive power and fine handling, the new Lotus Exige S talks the talk. And as I found out during a day on both road and track, it also walks the walk. It is one of the most truly resolved and satisfying sportscars I have ever driven.

If asked to compare the overall balance and character of the Exige S with any other car on the planet, I would say that it feels like a smaller and less powerful Noble M600.

I hope Lotus do not take this the wrong way as this analogy is actually meant as a huge compliment, since the Noble is one of the fastest and best supercars money can buy.

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TORQUE TALK What sets the M600 apart from other supercars is its very analogue driving experience that shies away from the electronic nanny insulated feel that has become endemic in today’s cars of all types.

That the little Lotus feels similarly analogue in the way that it responds to driver inputs is a huge plus. And the fact that it also delivers a big smile whether being driven at normal speeds on a country road or when thrashed around a racetrack within an inch of its life is another.

Certainly on narrow British country roads, the diminutive size of the Lotus compared with almost any other rapid two-seater this side of a Caterham R500, makes it that much easier to place when faced with oncoming traffic.

The overall achievement is that much more impressive when you learn that the basic Exige S costs just £50,000, barely a quarter of the price tag attached to the Noble. Yet, accepting that its outright speed is ratcheted down a couple of notches, it delivers over 90 percent of the same seat of the pants feel and driver satisfaction.

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Good ride quality and a suspension that ‘breathes’ as you drive down the road has always been a Lotus trademark.

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Other than in outright top speed, on real world roads, those couple of notches put it on the same page as a Porsche GT3 RS or Ferrari Italia. After all any car that can blast to 60mph in 3.8 sec, pass 100mph in 8.5 sec, and touch 170mph is a serious player.

At 1,175kg, the new Exige S is a whopping 240kg heavier than its predecessor and needs a longer wheelbase to accomodate the supercharged V6 it shares with the larger 2+2 Evora S. But with 350hp and 400Nm of torque on tap, there is more than enough grunt to put its performance on a completely different plane.

The 70mm longer wheelbase with its 28 and 38mm wider front and rear tracks brings another advantage; even better handling and more progressive oversteer when you finally unhinge the massive grip of the fat rear tyres.

Good ride quality and a suspension that ‘breathes’ as you drive down the road has always been a Lotus trademark. In this case, the ultimate finesse of the Exige S’s ride quality on public roads and its ability on track is down to how you specify the suspension and tyres.

The revised suspension includes a raft of changes like new wishbones at the front with Evora inspired bushings, along with more negative camber and less castor angle. The rear end features a new subframe and rear suspension with forged aluminium uprights and lower wishbones, 15 percent more antisquat geometry, and an anti-roll bar.

This new set up comes in two flavours.

The base spring and damper set up is more road biased, and comes paired with the latest Pirelli P Zero Corsa (LS) rubber in 205/45ZR17 and 265/35ZR18 sizes, specifically developed by Lotus and Pirelli for this car. These are wrapped around 7.5J x 17 and 9.5J x 18-inch lightweight forged alloys.

This set-up strikes the fine balance between comfort and outright grip that most enthusiasts could happily live with. But if you are a dedicated trackday junkie, then you should tick the box for the optional Race Pack, which has a 15 percent stiffer suspension set-up designed to make full use of the latest Pirelli P Zero Trofeo dedicated trackday rubber.

My press car was fitted with the Race Pack, but because of the inclement weather, it had been fitted with the

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forward thrust instantly, and with the gusto I would have expected most powerful cars to achieve one gear ratio lower. This once again underlines the benefit of pairing high torque with low mass.

This level of flexibility takes a lot of the stress out of a long journey, and B-road passing manoeuvres you would normally expect to be achieved in third gear are easily performed in fourth.

Drop a cog in the close ratio six-speed manual gearbox, and the level of performance on tap goes from rapid to seriously fast. Best of all, the chas-

sis has the grip and handling finesse to let you use it all, as I discovered on the test track, where the cars exquisite balance and progressive and exploitable handling really shone through.

Corsa tyres, which naturally work better in wet conditions. An interesting mix and match as it turned out.

While Lotus can make a four-cylinder engine like the old Rover K-Series and the current Toyota unit sound good enough to keep enthusiasts happy, they do their best work with the supercharged Toyota sourced 3.5 litre V6.

From the hard-core enthusiasts point of view, its soundtrack stops short of being intoxicating as it does not have as fruity a sonic signature as the highly regarded VW Golf R32 V6 motor for instance. But the fact that it is perched behind your head helps immensely, and the slight supercharger whine on top of the multi-cylinder induction and exhaust noise has its own attraction.

The Harrop/Eaton supercharged motor develops a bundle of torque at low revs. In combination with the cars relatively low kerb weight, this makes for sensational performance.

Even in a high gear at low crankshaft speeds, the response from the supercharged 3.5-litre V6 motor is both instant and palpable. One of my torture tests is to trickle a car through a village at 30mph in third or even fourth gear, and then accelerate firmly away once I reach the speed derestriction sign.

Even in fourth gear, with the rev counter needle indicating around 1,500rpm, the engine answered my call for

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Typical of Norfolk in the late spring, it rained very hard in the first half of the morning, before gradually easing off. At that point, I decided that track testing the car in these sodden conditions might actually thrown up some interesting revelations in themselves, especially as trackday tyres like the Pirelli P Zero Corsa (LS) rubber fitted to the Exige S have come on a long way in recent years.

I clearly remember the dalliances with the scenery that some unlucky journalists and owners alike had the misfortune to experience with the first generation Michelin Pilot Sport Cup tyres fitted to the E46 BMW M3 CSL. In the intervening years however, road legal trackday tyres have become

pretty much as grippy as normal high performance tyres on wet roads, within the limitations of their limited tread depths ability to clear away water.

As with any tyre, standing water equals aquaplaning, and as I learned in race school at Snetterton back in the mid1980s, the quickest line in the wet is the driest line, which is often not the ideal racing line!

Thus, I found myself taking a different line through a couple of the familiar bends on the Hethel track to avoid

the Elise S, which I drove briefly afterwards.

DPM is the acronym for Lotus’s Dynamic Performance Management system. Developed jointly with Bosch, this is arguably the most sophisticated system of its type on any production road car today. It has four modes, all con-

trolled via a rotary knob on the lower dashboard to the left of the steering column.

The Touring mode, which also has understeer recognition, keeps a pretty tight leash on slip at either end of the car, and is perfect for slippery conditions or when you hand the keys to an inexperienced driver. I booted the car hard into a tight corner on the wet track and could not make it shift off line even with my throttle foot flat on the floor.

big puddles on the apexes, all the time marvelling at the purchase these Corsa tyres could generate on the wet tarmac.

No surface is perfect however, and visible patches of standing water required a slight throttle lift to avoid wheelspin under a normally full bore run in fourth down the main straight.

Ultimately, the wet track proved to be a very good test for both the effect and effectiveness of the sophisticated new DPM on the Exige S, and indeed

In Sport mode, understeer recognition is removed, throttle response is noticeably sharper, and the system allows more slip under provocation so you can have more fun while still under the protective net of the electronics.

Race mode was even better in this respect. And here is the clever part.

The system works on the principle that a car is cornering fastest just before it begins to lose mechanical grip.

Taking sensor reading in milliseconds, the computer learns how much grip is available as you go round the track and meters the power exactly, balancing torque against the ESP and EDL

to optimise traction just at the threshold of slip. Lotus say that a profession racing driver cannot do any better. A Launch mode is also included in the Race setting.

The new Exige S has a slightly quicker rack with a 17.25:1 ratio, unassisted as before. With the larger, stickier rubber, it does require some muscle at low speeds, but lightens up on the move.

The steering communicates really well, but its weight does eventually become telling when you lean on the cars cornering ability for long periods on track.

It is not an issue in normal road driving, other than when manoeuvring in tight spots.

It was only later when I drove the revised Elise S under the same conditions that I realised how much heavier the steering on the Exige S is in comparison. That, and a gear selector that feels a big vague in the three-four plane are the only negative traits in this cars dynamic make up.

Within its remit, the steering is perfect in its turn-in feel and balance with the chassis turn-in rate. It feels very natural at speed, and thanks to the longer front wishbones and greater space in the wheel housings, maximum steering angle has been increased from 32 to 35 degrees. If you enjoy drifting, this gives you a bit more leeway before you reach the steering lock stops!

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During my last few laps on a slowly drying track, I concentrated on perfecting drifts around and out of the 180-degree right-hander at the bottom of the track. It was huge fun and so easy. The chassis engineers at Lotus really rock!

It can be frustrating when a cars sport setting defaults to its basic mode when you switch off the engine. The Lotus system has been programmed in such

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a way that while it will not start in the Off mode for safety reasons, if Sport or Race mode were the last settings at shut down, the system will retain that setting until you decide otherwise.

The only downside is that top speed will be limited to 145mph because of the detachable roof panel, but then this car was never designed to be an autobahn stormer.

The brakes are also impressive. Using 350mm and 332mm vented discs clamped by four-pot calipers, they have terrific pedal feel and work tirelessly lap after lap.

The new Exige S is the fastest and most accomplished road car that Lotus has ever made. It is so good in some respects that it has the measure of cars costing twice (Porsche GT3 RS) or even up to four times as much (Noble M600) in terms of smiles per mile.

The Exige S Roadster with a removable roof panel will come on stream soon for those who enjoy al fresco driving.

This 10kg lighter open version will go just as hard through the gears and likely be almost as fast on track.

Many owners of the original Exige actually do use their cars everyday, and they will be both surprised and delighted by the new Exige S. As a showcase of the world-class talent employed by this magical little sportscar company from Norfolk, England, it truly has no peers.

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By Padre Peter

The author, a Worker-Priest, is a Maître Conseil en Gastronomie Française, and holds the Palmes Culinaires and Mâitrise Escoffier of the Conseil Culinaire de Grande Bretagne. He is a former Maître de Table de la Chaîne des Rôtisseurs, a member of the Craft Guild of Chefs of Great Britain, and was for many years National Secretary of the Association Culinaire Française de Grande Bretagne. In 1978 he was a Runner-up in the “Chef of the Year” competition at Hotelympia. He holds the Silver Medal of the Cookery and Food Association.

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s I am told”, wrote William Lithgow in 1622, “the Pope hath sent divers Bulls against this sport of Bulling, yet it will not be left, the Nation hath taken such an habitual delight in it”. I am sure that no pun was intended! But opinion has always been divided. Casanova regarded the Corrida as “most barbarous and likely to have a bad effect on national morals”, whilst Disraeli commented that “the sight is magnificent”. He must have witnessed something like the Corrida held in Málaga in 1840 where

“The same combatants held the ring for three days, during which twenty four bulls were killed and ninety six horses left dead upon the sand” (Since 1928 the horses have been afforded some protection with the quilted ‘peto’, much to Ernest Hemingway’s disgust).

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One can look at a Corrida in a number of differing ways. The great Spanish philosopher José Ortega y Gasset once commented: “Since 1740, the Corrida has occupied a prominent position in Spanish life… in fact, as I have established with careful research, that Spanish history since 1650 at least, cannot be understood without reference to it.” (Looked at quite dispassionately, Spanish history since the death of Philip II is one of decline and decadence, which rather supports Casanova’s contention!) The Spanish flag itself, which may be said to represent blood and sand, parallels the point that Ortega y Gasset was making. Equally, the fires of the Auto de Fe also point to such a manifestation deep in the Spanish psyche. And one has only to enter a Spanish church, or study the work of an artist like ‘El Greco’ (an adopted Spaniard almost more Spanish than the Spanish!), to appreciate the sanguinary nature of Spanish wor-

ship. ‘The Blood of the Lamb’, or of the martyrs, is not too far removed from

The Corrida is the focus of an emotional fire which blood alone can extinguish. Such blood has flowed

the blood of the bull.

freely throughout Spanish history (pace Ortega y Gasset) where often life has been held to be cheap, infused with what William Clark (a Cambridge don, 1848) described as “a kind of savage joy indicative of the wild beast within” but which in Britain “we bridle with texts of religion and cram with scraps of morality”.

It may be that the “savage joy” and “emotional fire” which once characterised so much of Spain is at last beginning to be bridled by ‘modern’ influences (although there is a view that the Corrida has only managed to survive by reason of morbid touristic interest). One can no longer attend a Corrida in Barcelona, where the magnificent Plaza de Toros has become a tacky shopping mall. This is, in many ways, a sad end to an arguably magnificent tradition. Men (and the occasional woman) have engaged with bulls since time immemorial. Cavemen depicted bulls on the walls of their caves, and Minoan youths and maidens leapt over their horns in honour of the deities, and to secure fertility. Julius Caesar speared bulls, and centuries later the great Don Rodrigo Diaz de Vivar, el Cid Campeador, was still doing so. It was probably during the reign of John II of Trastamara (1406-1454) that the corrida began to develop.Noblemen fought bulls on horseback (as does the modern rejoneador) as a preparation for war. The Moors were skilful horsemen who regularly practised their manoeuvres with bulls from the Sierra de Ronda. By the time of the Catholic Monarchs the custom was well established. Queen Isabel did not approve of it. As she wrote to her Confessor in 1493: “I was

determined never to attend a Corrida…to prohibit the fights is not within my sole power”.

She was not alone in her dislike. Philip V (the first of the Borbon line, which still occupies the throne today), forbade his court to frequent the bullring. The populace as a whole, however, were loathe to give up the spectacle, and as a result the former attendants and servants began to face the bulls on foot, armed only with a large felt hat (castoreño, still surviving in the garb of the picador) and sword (estoque).

It was the first matador about whom we know any detail, Francisco Romero of Ronda (c 1700 – 1770), who introduced the ‘muleta’, originally as a piece of white cloth. Now it is a small cape, generally red, folded over a stick about fifty centimetres long, behind which the estoque is hidden. As the bull charges, the muleta is moved to divert the animal’s head, so that the ‘arrancando’ (death thrust) can be delivered cleanly. More rarely, where the matador approaches the bull for the kill, the ‘volapié’ takes place, with the estoque thrust into the bull’s

Nowadays, it is normal for six bulls to be killed by three matadors (the term ‘tore-

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ador’ is French; the Spanish equivalent is ‘torero’). When the bull first emerges from the ‘toril’, the matador executes a series of ‘veronicas’ with his cape (named after Saint Veronica, the woman who wiped Christ’s face on his way to the crucifixion!). The ‘picadors’, on horseback, then weaken the bull with lance thrusts, which are followed by the ‘banderilleros’, working on foot, who place their banderillas in the bull’s shoulders in order to lower its head for the eventual kill. Whilst this weakens the bull, it also makes it warier; and it as the matador begins what is called the ‘faena’ (the last act of the bullfight) that most gorings occur. A basic muleta pass is the ‘trincherazo’, with one knee on the ground. Another dangerous manoeuvre is the ‘manoletina’ (invented by Manolete, 19171947) where the muleta is held behind the body. At the kill the blade must go between the shoulder blades into the aorta region. This is known as ‘the moment of truth’, and is the climax to a spectacle which can only evoke widely differing reactions from all those who witness it.

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FLYING A LEGEND THE P-51D MUSTANG

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Motoring author, racing driver and photo-journalist Ian Kuah reports on flying the P-51D Mustang.

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have always said there is flying, and there is flying. With all due respect to airline pilots, flying a commercial aircraft is like driving a bus. You have to be as silky smooth as possible to avoid spilling your passenger’s tea, and making them airsick.

Just as I like tearing up the tarmac on race tracks in cars with a power-toweight ratio better than 300bhp/ton, I appreciate small and nimble aircraft that I can fling all over the sky.

Planes with a better than one-to-one thrust ratio that can climb straight up on their tails are seriously interesting for power junkies like me, but you have to be young and prepared to wear a uniform for many years to fly one of these!

The first plane I ever flew was the BAC Strikemaster jet trainer, during my national service days in the late 1970s. However, ever since my teens, I have had a love affair with the North American P-51 Mustang, the plane that took the allied fight to the heart of Germany during WW2.

Born out of a requirement to replace the P-40 Warhawk for the RAF on the lendlease scheme, the P-51A Apache (USAAF) or Mustang Mk.1 (RAF) was brilliant at low level, but its naturally aspirated Allison engine was underpowered and lacked sufficient high altitude performance.

However, within months, the test installation of a Rolls-Royce Merlin engine

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While the Hurricane and Spitfire won the Battle of Britain, these legendary fighters were home defense interceptors, with barely the range to make it to France, mix it with the Germans and hop back across the Channel. They had the same range problem as their German Messerschmitt and Focke-Wulf rivals.

With its thicker, yet more aerodynamically efficient NACA-designed laminar flow wing, and its wing and fuselage fuel capacity bolstered by external drop tanks, the P-51 Mustang had the range to escort the US Army Air Force B-17 and B-24 heavy bombers all the way to Berlin, engage the Luftwaffe, and return home.

In fact some of the all-white bomber crews so revered these outstanding pilots that they specifically requested the Tuskegee squadrons as their escort, knowing full well that they stood the best chance of coming back alive if attacked by the Luftwaffe.

The hitting power of the Mustang’s six .50 calibre (12.7mm) Browning M2 machine guns was very potent against ground targets as well as aircraft. Late in the war, as the Luftwaffe was thinned out, Mustangs armed with two 500lb bombs or 10 HVAR un-guided rockets, roamed France and Germany at low level, strafing targets

Despite strong initial prejudice in an age when the US armed forces practised racial segregation, the Tuskegee Airmen carried out their duties so well that almost no American bombers were lost when the distinctive ‘Red-Tail Angels’ flew escort duty.

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Its powerful engine and well-mannered behaviour even earned it the nickname, ‘Cadillac of the skies,’ with some USAAF pilots.

example of form follows function.

Flying a P-51 Mustang is a dream that most aviation enthusiasts will never realise, and one that I harboured from my teens. Then a few years ago, I came across a magazine article on an operation called Stallion 51, based in Kissimmee Municipal Airport, near Orlando, Florida.

With its excellent climb, turn and dive capabilities, the P-51D was a match for the best Luftwaffe piston-engined fighters in a dogfight. Only the Me262 jet fighter that arrived in 1944 could decisively outrun the P-51 and other allied piston-engine fighters. However, the USAAF pilots made up for this speed deficit by altering their tactics to catch the German jets during their vulnerable take-off and landing phase.

The Mustang is also the plane associated with The Tuskegee Airmen, (1995 movie starring Laurence Fishburne) of the 332nd Fighter Group, America’s first African American squadron.

The P-51D looks right from every angle, and its crisp, no nonsense lines, are a perfect

Admirers also love the spine tingling soundtrack of the Rolls-Royce Merlin engine, which it shares with the Spitfire and Hurricane. The harmonics of this 27-litre V12 engine are simply nicer than any other from this era, and far more evocative than any jet.

The two-stage-two-speed supercharger on the Packard (built under licence in the US) Merlin V-1650-7 engine gave the later P-51D (Mustang Mk. IV, RAF) of 1943 a top speed of 437mph at 25,000 ft, and a service ceiling of 41,900 ft.

The P-51 Mustang was the mount of many famous pilots, including Major General (Retired) Chuck Yeager. Initially famous as the first pilot in his Group to become an ace in a day by shooting down five enemy aircraft in one sortie, Yeager gained worldwide fame in 1947 as the test pilot who broke the sound barrier in the rocketpowered Bell X-1. This is documented in the movie, The Right Stuff.

Performance and outstanding battle record notwithstanding, I have always loved the P-51, and the teardrop-shaped bubble canopied ‘D’ model in particular, because it is such a beautiful, well-proportioned aircraft.

Established in 1987, Stallion 51 is the brainchild of veteran pilot and entrepreneur, Lee Lauderback, who has over 7,000 hours on Mustangs.

He and the other instructors at Stallion 51 are certified to train pilots on this aircraft type, all the way from first flight to advanced aerobatics.

of opportunity like trains and armoured vehicles. In the Pacific theatre of operations, these guns easily shredded the lightly armoured Japanese fighters.

One of the longest serving military aircraft on record, 16,766 Mustangs were built, and the type continued to fly with some foreign air forces in South America and Indonesia in close support and counter insurgency roles into the late 1970s. In fact, the Dominican Republic operated Mustangs as late as 1984.

Many Mustangs are in civilian use today, owned and flown by collectors and enthusiasts, albeit mainly in the USA. The type is well represented at the Reno air races and at air displays where warbirds are present.

Approximately 287 Mustangs remain, with 154 in flying condition, and a good plane is currently worth over one million US Dollars.

They also cater for aircraft enthusiasts like me who have always dreamed of flying a Mustang, and you can book, one, two or as many hours as you like. Stallion 51 also buys and sells warbirds, and has the facilities to maintain other similar aircraft as well as their own.

Given the number of wealthy hobby pilots who have acquired warbirds like the Mustang for recreational flying over the years, it is vital that they receive the best possible training, both for safety reasons and to get the maximum enjoyment out of these wonderful aircraft.

In automobile terms, it is like buying a Ferrari or any other supercar, and taking professional instruction to learn how to safely get the best out of it. So far, Stallion 51 has trained dozens of P-51 owners to a high standard of flight competence.

When I took my flight in 2009, Stallion 51 had a pair of two-seat, dual-control P-51D Mustangs, Crazy Horse and Crazy

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Horse 2, both painted in the colour scheme of the 48th Fighter Squadron, 352nd Fighter Group, US 8th Air Force in 1944.

They recently extended their fleet with a third TP-51, ‘Little Witch’, a P-51D originally built for the Royal Canadian Air Force in 1950. Restored to new condition in the colours of the 353rd Fighter Group, 352nd Fighter Squadron, this latest addition means that Stallion 51 now operates three of the 16 dual control Mustangs in the world.

My flight was scheduled for 0900 hours, and when I arrived at 0830hrs, I was told that Crazy Horse was still airborne on her first flight of the day. Someone was obviously keen.

Standing on the balcony outside the office, I soon heard the familiar sound of a Rolls-Royce Merlin engine, and saw my ride touch down on the nearby runway and taxi over to the hangar.

I was introduced to my instructor, Steve Larmore, and the crew chief, Greg Wise, and gave Crazy Horse an anticipatory look before accompanying Steve to the briefing room for my pre-flight briefing.

Here, the instructor and client discuss past flying experience and what you would like to do during the allotted time.

Steve explained the possible manoeuvres we could do using a model P-51, and told me that the aircraft was fitted with three video cameras. You get an HD videotape, a certificate, and photos to take away as a record of your flight.

After the obligatory walk around that every pilot does to visually check the aircraft for signs of damage or anything that was not right, we climbed up into the cockpit. As I had not flown a Mustang before, the complex starting procedure was down to Steve, but once underway, I was allotted the task of taxiing from dispersal to the main runway.

Like almost all the fighters of this era, the P-51 is a tail-dragger, so you need to weave left and right to see around the raised nose when taxiing, which is done at engine idling speed to avoid overheating the brakes. When the plane is on the ground, and the stock aft of neutral, the tail wheel is connected to the rudder controls, giving six degrees of steering.

Weaving is thus a foot and eye task.

Once lined up on the runway, Steve did the final checks and opened the throttle. It is recommended that 61 inches of

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Mercury and 3,000rpm be reached at takeoff speed, holding the tail down as long as possible to avoid torque steering.

A sure way to crash a Mustang on takeoff is applying too much throttle at low airspeed, and bringing the tail up too soon without adequate rudder compensation.

If you are used to the long run that heavy commercial aircraft require to reach take-off speed, you will be amazed at how fast the relatively light and powerful Mustang leaps into the air when it reaches about 95mph. In fact, one of Lee Lauderback’s signature airshow manoeuvres is to lift off the runway, retract the landing gear and barrel roll as he is climbing out.

As with all planes, the initial climb rate seems very rapid after rotation, but slows noticeably as your horizon expands.

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degree uninterrupted visibility, and you quickly realise why current jet fighters like the F-16 Fighting Falcon and the Eurofighter Typhoon have them too. It really helps improve your situational awareness, when you are scanning the skies for hostiles.

Once we reached 5,000 feet, Steve handed the stick over to me, and asked me to perform some basic turn and climb manoeuvres to get used to the feel and response of the controls.

One of the salient points of the Mustang’s aerodynamic configuration is that once trimmed properly, it flies with a very slight nose down attitude. You can just detect it in flight, but it makes a significant and positive contribution to forward visibility over the ‘51s long snout.

The controls are medium weighted in normal flying, but as they are not pow-

ered, they require more muscle input as speed and g-forces build up. To hold the Mustang steady, you always need some rearward input on the control yoke to keep the aircraft straight and level, so you find yourself using both hands, or switching from one hand to the other every ten minutes or so to avoid arm muscle stress.

I did a barrel roll in quarters, and then a complete 360-degree roll in one bite, using the horizon for orientation. Something a bit more challenging was a climb for more altitude, then cutting back on the throttle and pulling the nose up gently to induce a stall.

The onset of a stall telegraphs a clear warning in the form of buffeting and shaking through the stick. Pulling up gently until the onset of this shaking delivers no perils, and the duration of this warning is quite substantial. You just have

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to push the stick forward and open the throttle for a perfect recovery.

The P-51 has a reputation in some quarters for stalling suddenly and dropping a wing. While there is lots of warning when you pull up progressively, I can see how that would be possible if you pulled up aggressively, ignoring the warnings from the airframe.

After seeing the flight controller in Top Gun spill coffee over himself when Maverick did a low pass in his F-14 Tomcat, the naughty streak in me has always wanted to buzz a tower.

I had the luxury of time, and no kill hungry enemy pilot on my tail, and it is easy to understand how a green pilot in a first combat situation, pumped up with adrenalin, could ignore the warning signs until the aircraft departed controlled flight.

Steve cleared the manoeuvre with the tower so that I could fly down the runway before pulling up and turning 180 degrees to set the plane up for its final approach. As I had no experience of landing the type, Steve gave me precise instructions on how to line the plane up, set the flaps to 10 degrees and lower the landing gear.

After that, we tried a figure eight and a few more manoeuvres, including a break, before flying around the area sightseeing until it was time to turn around and head for home.

The P-51 has a gentle glide path when you have the right airspeed, flaps and trim dialled in. In this case, we were coming in at around 120mph at a steady rate of descent.

The main landing gear kissed the runway gently and we were down. Then it was just a matter of gently throttling back to settle the rear wheel. Taxiing back to dispersal was the reverse of our taxi out, once again weaving to see past the nose.

Despite the earplugs and bone dome helmet, the silence was shattering as the propeller came to a stop, and the mighty Merlin engine was once again at rest.

I am one of many pilots to have willingly gone backwards in time from a military jet to a propeller driven aircraft to fulfil a dream. My decades old dream of flying a P-51 Mustang had finally been realised, and the reality exceeded all my expectations. I’d do it again in a heartbeat. stallion51.com

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his month SOCIETY MARBELLA is proud to introduce El Rincón de La Sala, the latest addition to the coast’s runaway success story that is Sala Group. Following the group’s amazing achievements over the past three years with La Sala Restaurant, Sala Beach and super nightclub, Aqwa Mist; this thriving group decided it was time to introduce an additional dining experience for its customers slightly further

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along the coast in San Pedro de Alcántara. Although La Sala Restaurant’s loyal customers will recognise elements of the popular hotspot within the new venue, El Rincón de La Sala aims to provide a more traditionally Spanish ambiance and menu with local specialities such as Cartucho de Gambas Blancas Cocidas, (traditional white shrimp served in a cone), Rabo de Toro con Zanahorias, (oxtail) and Pescado del día a la sal

con Patatas a lo Pobre, (fish of the day baked in salt served with traditional Spanish potatoes.)

To enhance Sala Group’s burgeoning reputation for excellent, innovative cuisine at realistic prices, head chef Manuel de la Chica Malpica and restaurant manager Miguel Angel Mena Castillo spared SOCIETY MARBELLA a minute or two of their valuable time to share with us their vision and aspirations.

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MIGUEL ANGEL MENA CASTILLO, GENERAL MANAGER Where did you study?

I studied at the Pablo Ruiz Picasso School in San Pedro de Alcantara.

What is your background in the hospitality industry prior to El Rincón de La Sala?

I started working in a bar when I was 14 and I have been working in the hospitality industry ever since. For eleven years I worked in Semon Delicatessen and Restaurant as the restaurant manager, when I arrived in 1987, I was working as a waiter and I worked my way up to the managerial role. I was involved in everything from ordering catering equipment to selling products and running the restaurant. Following that I worked in Gorki’s

Restaurant for four years as the manager before moving to El Rincón de La Sala.

What have you learnt from your previous restaurant roles?

I have good memories of all the places I have previously worked as they taught me what I know today and life lessons that I can use in all my future positions.

Where does your inspiration come from?

I get my inspiration from my personal and professional life, because both go together but in particular, my family, especially my wife, as she is the one who guides me.

Why do you think El Rincón de La Sala in San Pedro will be different from other restaurants?

La Sala itself is different to everything else around. Not only is the food exceptional, but the ambience is like no other. There are not many places where you can have dinner, move to the bar for drinks and enjoy live music without stepping foot out of the door. It has everything!

What do you think El Rincón de La Sala will add to the Sala Group?

I think it will add a new option for locals in the San Pedro area; we needed something this end of the coast that offers the La Sala experience.

MANUEL DE LA CHICA MALPICA - HEAD CHEF Where did you study?

I studied at the Instituto Rio Verde and then moved onto Escuela Bellamar.

Can you tell us a little bit about your career prior to El Rincón de La Sala?

From 2004 I worked in the kitchen in the Puente Romano Hotel, I then moved onto a small selection of restaurants in Marbella, offering me the ability to learn different styles of cuisines and techniques. My next stop was Albert & Simon in San Pedro de Alcantara where I worked for six years before moving onto Dani Garcia´s La Moraga group.

Have you been involved in producing the menu at El Rincón de La Sala?

Yes, luckily I have had the opportunity to be involved right from the beginning; I worked with the Executive Sala

Group team to design the entire menu.

What has been the highlight of your career so far?

I think it would have to be working with chefs such as Dani Garcia and Alberto from Alberto & Simon, they both taught me so much and made me the chef I am today.

What would you say is your signature dish?

I have a passion for international creative food, if I had to specify, I would say marinated tuna tataki with ginger, sesame, soya and an oriental salad.

What can we expect from the El Rincón de La Sala Menu?

Customers can expect an innovative menu with an array of Spanish specialties; I plan to change the menu on a

regular basis so our customers have the opportunity to try an abundance of dishes.

Who inspires you?

My family inspires me; my wife and my children are a wonderful support.

How would you describe El Rincón de La Sala?

It’s going to be a cosmopolitan restaurant, bringing international clients to San Pedro whilst also catering for the local Spanish clientele who are looking for a superb all-round experience.

How would you describe your style of cooking?

I would describe my cooking as creative with an emphasis on quality, that is the most important aspect for me, if the product is good it ensures success.

Same La Sala vibe with an added twist of Spanish tradition and flavours

El Rincón de La Sala. Calle Marques del Duero, San Pedro Tel. 951 506 249 lasalasanpedro.com

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ROOM with a VIEW

By Heather Sadtler - Photos by Ruth Jones

ne of the best words you can use to describe a restaurant, particularly on the Costa del Sol, is consistent. At Garum, consistency encapsulates everything about this small but perfectly formed beachfront restaurant. Located in the heart of Marbella’s paseo, it is the perfect location to watch the world pass by while enjoying a first class menu.

and intimate evening meals looking out to sea. Families are welcome and the menu includes a childrens section with pasta, fish and chips and Mickey Mouse beef burger and chips.

The name Garum derives from an ancient Roman recipe for an especially flavoursome fish sauce, and the philosophy of the restaurant is very much focused on flavour. The seasonal menu offers dining flexibility – breakfast, tapas, snacks, a set lunch menu or full a la carte. Mostly Modern European in style, there are also a few Asian and Scandinavian touches to keep diners on their toes.

The menu has clearly been designed with a lot of thought; it is long and varied and combines some original ideas with some perennial crowdpleasers.

sample. Staff were attentive but noninvasive and the restaurant impressively full for a mid-week evening.

The interior is an appealing fusion of Oriental blacks and reds and modern design – and works well for comfortable lunchtime dining

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Everything about our experience here was extremely satisfactory – we were excellently looked after by the friendly and efficient owner who had selected an array of exceptional dishes for us to

To start with, we tried the smoked duck breast with green asparagus, lingonberries and mango chilli gazpacho.

The gazpacho was fabulous: a subtly balanced combination of spicy sweetness,; it complemented the duck perfectly without extinguishing its flavour.

The risotto that followed was outstanding, A dish that can often disappoint particularly in terms of texture and seasoning, this one had it just right. Perfectly marinaded prawns with a base of sun dried tomatoes and aubergine, it didn’t glue or overwhelm the palate and was a really enjoyably light alternative starter.

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Main course followed and for the carnivores, a well cooked rack of lamb with a delicious pistachio and green olive crust, this was well proportioned and the meat flavour not too strong.

The highlight for us was the sea bass with a stunning goats cheese sauce – this is a dish often highlighted in Garum’s Trip Advisor reviews. Accompanied by raw beetroot, this surprising but beautifully fresh addition was a nod to the owner’s Scandinavian roots.

Time for another test of consistency, cubes of carrot cake with oat chips and orange mousse. This classic dish worked its magic with the savoury crunch of the oats balancing the sweetness of the cake. The mousse’s

velvety texture transformed this dish from a tea time snack into a quality dessert befitting the standard of the rest of the menu.

Finally, a bit of sugary decadence, and once again we were not disappointed, the pralines of foie gras with ginger and white chocolate, cranberries and Grand Marnier provided a climactic end to a wholly satisfying meal.

The restaurant also offers party menus, outside catering and take away – a myriad of options to enjoy the consistent Garum experience.

Garum Paseo Marítimo de Benabola, Marbella Tel. 952 858 858 garummarbella.com

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Gold Medal Gastronomy

By Heather Sadtler - Photos by Robert Garley

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ucked away in a private house over an art gallery in the Marbella’s beautiful Old Town, this little gem of a restaurant is a really exciting discovery. Located on the first floor above the Van Gastel gallery, and offering only twenty covers, this exclusive space offers creative Mediterranean cuisine as its best.

We started with a stunning snapper with saffron – a subtly flavoured dish with beautiful texture and taste. While saffron is usually a spice more known for the yellow colour it brings to its dishes, in actual fact its smoky aroma is the perfect companion to the more delicate white fishes such as snapper and sea bass.

The eponymous owner and chef Paco Jimenez has a CV as long as his apron strings, with over forty years of experience in the kitchen industry and has worked in France, the USA and South America, bringing a touch of all these cuisines to his eclectic menu. His accolades are also impressive, he won a gold medal at the World Gastronomic meeting in Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia and is a member of the Asociacion Gastronomica de las Americas.

The seafood salad was next and such an Andalucian staple was lifted from the commonplace by the amazing level of presentation, which was omnipresent throughout all the dishes that Paco produced. The colours and detailed garnishes on all the dishes were visually exquisite, each dish another work of art similar to its canvas counterparts in the downstairs gallery.

A hugely welcoming establishment, the chef offers his diners real passion and belief in what he does with a constantly changing seasonal menu.

There is an open fire for the winter months and a private dining room for special events and parties. We were seated on the small but perfectly formed balcony overlooking the iconic Orange Square.

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For main course, we tried a beautiful portion of rack of lamb, accompanied by a tied parcel of vegetables and a sweet marmalade sauce with the name of this magazine lavishly signed across the dish in a statement of personalized attention.

This served to highlight the true unique selling point of this restaurant; with only 20 covers, you can afford to dedicate a serious amount of detailed

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consideration to each of your dishes in way that is impossible in mass production, and this really shows at Paco Jimemez.

The other main course of rosemary rabbit confit was produced with an equal level of visual devotion, with the confited meat turning out as tender as the style of cooking suggests.

We finished with a beautiful chocolate cake with fresh berries, a richly layered delight, not too dry and perfectly accompanied with fresh strawberries, raspberries and a light dusting of icing sugar. The icing on the cake for an intimate and truly stunning meal.

Paco Jimenez Arte Culinario Plaza de los Naranjos 11 T. 952 77 36 10 | 627 625 952

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xtremely proud of its Andalucian roots, this restaurant, in the heart of Elviria’s Alanda Resort, showcases the wines and the ingredients of the region in the most innovative of ways. Head chef Jonathan Carmona, born and bred in Málaga, has sourced some surprising ingredients to create a variety of impressive dishes.

We were lucky enough to preview a combination of dishes from both the tapas and gastronomic menus, designed for the upcoming autumn sea-

By Heather Sadtler - Photos by Ruth Jones son. We were very well looked after by the articulate and attentive maître D´ Veronica who highlighted the importance of regional produce and the chef’s passion for all things Andaluz.

To start, we were served an inventive selection of bite-sized smoked appetisers: sea bream with a coconut cream, salmon with tomato marmalade and tea-infused tuna with kiwi cream. This imaginative initiation was a palate awakening explosion of smoky sweetness and served with a well chosen sweet Malaga wine.

The restaurant has a popular tapas menu perfect for the post-work crowd and offers an appealing selection of light bites. We were offered a selection, starting with a loin of free range of wild hare with sweet chilli sauce and fried caramelised banana – a tender white meat that was delicately cooked with another surprising sug-

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COSTA CUISINE To finish, a heady combination of chocolate textures: sponge, mousse, flan and a chocolate rum toast – a stunning combination of sweet delights and the perfect end to this impressive gastronomic journey. With live flamenco and Spanish guitar shows from Thursdays to Sundays each week, this is an authentic Andalucian experience not to be missed.

ary touch that worked really well and complemented the savoury meat to perfection.

Ctra. de Cádiz Km. 192 Elviria Tel. 952 768 150 restaurante@alandaclubmarbella.com

We then tried the selection of fruit and vegetable tempura lightly seasoned with poppy seeds, which were lightly battered and not too heavy. This was followed by a carpaccio of venison with Boletus mushrooms and a sweet vinaigrette, another locally sourced free range meat and cooked beautifully tender.

From the main menu, we tried a stunning risotto with red and black caviar and flakes of salmon – this was a highlight, a tightly packed tower of creamy flavor with the saltiness of the caviar balancing well with the aromatic strength of the salmon.

We were pleasantly surprised by the main course of antelope fillet – similar to venison, and a light and tasty alternative to beef, this delicate meat was cooked to perfection and served with a delicious Malaga wine praline.

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Banks NORDEA BANK Tel. 952 816 925 nordeaprivatebanking.com

Bars AQWA MIST Location: Beneath La Sala Tel. 951 506 248 aqwamistbanus.com ALI WINEHOUSE WINE AND DELI Location: C.C Le Village, Ctra. de Istan Tel. 952 763 595 EL JARDIN Location: Aloha Gardens, Nueva Andalucia Tel. 952 815 363 PANGEA Location: Roof Terrace, Edif. Club Del Mar, Puerto Banus Tel. 952 908 336 pangea-club.com SUITE Location: Hotel Puente Romano Tel. 630 962 852 suiteclubs.com

TRIBECA 12 Location: C.C Le Village, Ctra. de Istan

Beauty Salons and Hairdressers ADVANCED HAIR STUDIO Location: Avenida Manolete 20, Centro Romano Local 4, Nueva Andalucia Tel. 952 905 035 advancedhairstudios.es ARIA MEDICAL GROUP Location: Centro Peninsula 8, Camojan Tel. 952 895 088 ariamedicalgroup.com BEAUTY BY SOPHIE AT SPIRIT HAIRDRESSING Location: Nueva Andalucia Tel. 952 811 319 BOUTEE HAIR AND BEAUTY Location: Avenida del Prado, Plaza de Aloha, Nueva Andalucia Tel. 952 816 031 CENTRO CHINESE ACUPUNCTURE Location: Centro Comercial Casablanca, Office 3, Crta de Cadiz Tel. 952 900 626 acupuncture-marbella.com

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Entertainment

Golf Courses

AVENTURA AMAZONIA Location: Avda. Valeriano Rodriguez Tel. 952 835 505 aventura-amazonia.com

ALOHA GOLF CLUB Location: Apdo. 141, Urb. Aloha Golf, Nueva Andalucia Tel. 952 812 388 clubdegolfaloha.com

ESTUDIO61 Location: Calle Notario Luis Oliver 9 Tel. 672 296 074 estudio61.com FUNDACION PICASSO Location: Plaza de la Merced, 15 Malaga Tel. 951 926 060 fundacionpicasso.es

ATALAYA GOLF CLUB Location: Avda. de las Golondrinas, Estepona Tel. 952 882 812 atalaya-park.es CALANOVA GOLF CLUB Location: Urb. Calanova Golf Club Tel. 951 170 194 calanovagolfclub.com EL CHAPARRAL GOLF CLUB Location: Urbanizacion El Chaparral, N-340 KM 203, Mijas Costa Tel. 952 587 773 golfelchaparral.com

SPARKLES Location: Avenida Ramรณn y Cajal 7, 29600 Marbella Tel. 952 775 815 worldofsparkles.com

PALACIO DE CONGRESOS MARBELLA Location: Calle Jose Melia 2 Tel. 952 828 244 marbellacongresos.com

THE EDIT Location: Sala Beach

PEDRO SANCHEZ RIDING Location: Ctra. de Ronda Tel. 952 788 189

FINCA CORTESIN GOLF CLUB Location: Carretera de Casares s/n, Casares Tel. 952 937 883 fincacortesin.com

TWIST BOUTIQUE Location: Centro Comercial La Colonia, San Pedro de Alcantara

SALON VARIETES THEATRE Location: C/ Emanicipacion, s/n Fuengirola Tel. 952 474 542 salonvarietestheatre.com

FLAMINGOS GOLF CLUB Location: Ctra de Cadiz KM 166 Tel. 952 889 157 flamingosgolf.com

Car dealerships

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LAURO GOLF 27 Location: Carretera de Malaga a Coin A-404, Alhaurin de la Torre Tel. 952 412 767 laurogolf.com

F1 IMMO CAR GALLERY Location: Calle Pablo Ruiz Picasso s/n, Edif. Ferroman, San Pedro de Alcantara Tel. 952 799 260 F1cargallery.com

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GLOW WELLNESS & FITNESS Location: Avenida Playas del Duque s/n Nueva Andalucia Tel. 952 811 875 playasdelduque.com

MESSEG DESIGN Location: C/Aluminio 6, Poligono Industrial La Hermita Tel. 952 857 439 messegdesign.com

LOS NARANJOS GOLF CLUB Location: Plaza Cibeles, Nueva Andalucia Tel. 952 815 206 losnaranjos.com

QI SPORT Location: Inside Urb. La Alzambra, Puerto Banus Tel. 952 907 090 qi-sport.com

ROCHE BOBOIS Location: C.C Torre Real, Ctra Cadiz, KM 185 Tel. 952 777 858 roche-bobois.com

MARBELLA GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB Location: Ctra de Cadiz, N-340 KM 188 Tel. 952 830 500 marbellagolf.com

NCT Location: Urb. Monte Paraiso Golf Tel. 952 866 843 nctmarbella.com

Pets

MONTE PARAISO Location: C/ Camino de Camojan s/n, Sierra Blanca Tel. 952 822 781 monteparaisogolf.com

MGM Gym Location: Avenida de Manolete 10, Nueva Andalucia Tel. 952 817 219 mgm.com.es

SANTA MARIA GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB Location: Urb. Elviria, Ctra. Cadiz-Malaga, KM 192, Elviria Tel. 952 831 036 santamariagolfclub.com

Interior Design Houses AMBIENCE DESIGN Location: Ctra. Ronda, La Cancela De La Quinta, Edificio 3 Local 3.2b Tel. 952 788 691 ambiencehomedesign.com

SANTANA GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB Location: Ctra la Cala – Entrerrios, Mijas Costa Tel. 902 517 700 santanagolf.com

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VALDERRAMA GOLF CLUB Location: Avenida de los Cortijos, San Roque Tel. 956 791 200 valderrama.com

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Gyms and Tennis Clubs DYNAMIC TRAINING CENTRE Location: Ctra de Istan, Centro Comercial Le Village Tel. 952 775 021 dynamicmarbella.com

G VEGA CERAMIC Location: Polígono La Campana Nva Andalucía Tel. 952 816 848 ceramic-gvega.com INDIA EXOTICA Location: Calle Fragua 43, Marbella Tel. 952 778 500 indiaexotica.com

ADANA Location: Camino Padre Cura, Urb. Huerta Nueva, 14 Tel. 952 113 467 adana.es CLÍNICA VETERINARIA ZARPAS Y BIGOTES Location: Urb. Marbella Real, 13 Tel. 952 857 863/ 659 069 000 zarpasybigotes.com FAMA Location: Camino de Campanallas Tel. 620 354 885 famaspain.com POINTER VETERINARY CLINIC Location: Nueva Andalucía and Estepona Tel. 952 906 626 / 952 804 165 pointerclinic.com TRIPLE A Location: Ojen Road, up from La Canada Tel. 952 771 586 aaahelps.com

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Holiday Resort

QUAY PROPERTY GROUP Location: Mellior Vasari La Alzambra Local 3-1, Puerto Banus Tel. 951 319 728 quaypropertygroup.com

Real Estate Offices CORTIJO DEL MAR Location: Ctra N-340 Salida C.C Diana, Calle Alqueria, Estepona Tel. 952 904 035 cortijodelmar.com

SCHILO Location: Ctra. de Casares Tel. 952 937 800 fincacortesin.com Gourmet, Asian-fusion cuisine created by worldclass chef Schilo Van Corvorden at the Finca Cortesin Hotel and Golf Resort. Superb service, elegant setting and an excellent wine list.

BENAHAVIS Indian

DIANA MORALES PROPERTIES Location: Avenida del Castillo 4, 1 Planta, 3 Tel. 952 765 138 dmproperties.com

MASALA Location: C. Com, El Pilar, Local 2 Tel. 900 525 801 masalamarbella.com Classic and exciting Indian dishes in an effervescent setting.

DOLAN ESTATES Location: La Carolina, 8 Marbella Tel. 952 764 884 dolanestates.es

International

NORDICA RENTALS Location: Avenida del Prado s/n, Locales 5 y 6, Supermanzana G, Nueva Andalucía Tel. 952 811 552 nordicarentals.com VANTAGE PROPERTY Location: Urb. Fuente Aloha, Local 5, Avda. Del Prado, Nueva Andalucia Tel. 952 908 415 vpmarbella.com

LA CASITA Location: La Heredia Tel. 952 788 033 Restaurant and tapas bar. A unique dining experience. Modern classics with a twist of fine dining in the stunning village of La Heredia. Live kitchen cams, private dining areas and a beautiful terrace.

Italian

CASARES

LA FIORENTINA Centro Comercial El Pilar, Local 11 (opposite the Crowne Plaza) Estepona Tel. 952 885 765 lafiorentina.com.es Authentic Italian cuisine in welcoming surroundings.

International

SAN PEDRO

Restaurants

Spanish EL RINCON DE LA SALA Location: Calle Marques del Duero, San Pedro Tel. 951 506 249 lasalasanpedro.com The first of a hybrid venue for La Sala, El Rincon de La Sala takes the irrevocable values of La Sala, including terraces and prime location, then overlays a more Spanish style of cuisine and atmosphere.

Italian BORA BORA BEACH CLUB Location: Urb. Linda Vista Baja, Calle Las Gitanillas, San Pedro Tel. 952 789 100 Specialising in Italian fusion and seafood specialties, right on the beach. Dine, drink and relax by the pool. Excellent party venue.

PUERTO BANÚS American HARD ROCK CAFÉ Location: Calle Ramón Areces Esquina Marina Banús Tel. 952 908 024 hardrock.com Open seven days a week for both lunch and dinner, serving authentic American cuisine.

Italian ARETUSA Location: Front Line Tel. 952 812 898 The perfect setting for a romantic dinner, with classic Italian dishes.

PIZZERIA PICASSO Location: C/ Muelle Ribera Local 48 / 49

Tel. 952 813 669 pizzeriapicasso.com Extremely popular restaurant, serving classic Italian dishes. Fast service, perfect for all ages.

International EL GRAN GATSBY Location: Puerto Banus elgrangatsby.com A vanguard concept of the Mediterranean kitchen in the best spot of Puerto Banús, offering you an author’s kitchen with magnificent views over the Mediterranean sea LA SALA BANUS Location: Calle Belmonte Tel. 952 814 145 lasalabanus.com Open from 10am to midnight, seven days a week, La Sala offers eight individually styled settings to suit whatever mood you are in – for breakfast, lunch, dinner, afternoon drinks with friends, evening cocktails or private business meetings. A set lunch menu from Monday to Friday is available for 15€ for two courses, and complimentary valet parking is available from 10am.

OCEAN CLUB Location: Avda. Lola Flores Tel. 952 908 137 oceanclub.es Luxurious beachfront restaurant and beach club located in the heart of Puerto Banus, offering traditional French cuisine with a Mediterranean twist, and a selection of Asian specialties.

PRAVDA BANUS Location: Ed. Levante Loc. 4-5 Tel. 952 811 443 restaurante-pravda.com Innovative contemporary dining using only the freshest produce. Their unique style of menu, atmosphere and attention to detail has made them a renowned hot spot for discerning diners.

SALA BEACH Location: Urb. Marina Villa (beachside) Tel. 952 813 882 salabeachbanus.com Luxurious Balinese setting with an al fresco restaurant serving an appetising selection of dishes ranging from fresh seafood platters to Thai fusion cuisine, sushi, creative salads and lighter dishes.

SALT AND PEPPER CAFÉ BAR Location: C.C Cristamar, Puerto Banus Tel. 678 127 359/600 798 986 Seasoned to perfection, a healthy and wholesome café and bar with a Swedish touch, an ideal location to enjoy an al fresco lunch or light bite.

TANGO RESTAURANTE Location: Avenida de la Rivera, Puerto Banus Tel. 952 812 358 tangorestaurante.com Serving excellent Argentinean cuisine.

Its unrivalled meat dishes and imaginative menu make Tango one of the best options in Banús.

Oriental NAGA THAI Location: C.C. Cristamar Tel. 952 815 319 naga.es Wide range of exquisite and exotic dishes enjoyed in stylish surroundings.

Open daily for lunch and dinner.

Takeaway and full catering service also available.

THAI GALLERY Location: Puerta de Banus Tel. 952 818 392 thaigallery-restaurante.com Creative Thai cuisine with professional service and lively atmosphere. Open daily for dinner.

NUEVA ANDALUCIA French LA PARISIENNE Location: Centro Plaza Tel. 951 279 056 An authentic Parisian patisserie and café, serving a blend of delicious sandwiches, quiches, tartines, salads, soups and Plat du Jour. Freshly prepared daily with locally sourced produce to eat in or take away.

Indian BOLLYWOOD RESTAURANT Location: Urb. Fuente Aloha Tel. 952 906 748 Exotic blend of fantastic fragrant food, with an ambiance inspired by rich culture, all topped off with excellent service.

International EVITA BY BUENOS AIRES Location: Avda. del Prado Tel. 952 929 620 Superb Argentinean cuisine. Golf views on a beautiful terrace.

THE FRESH FOOD CAFÉ Location: Urb. Los Naranjos de Marbella Tel. 952 907 364 thefreshfoodcafe.es Fresh food, simple ingredients, always freshly prepared to order.

MAGNA CAFÉ Location: Magna Marbella Golf Tel. 952 929 587 magnacafe.com Exquisite cuisine in stunning surroundings. Bar and large terrace with breathtaking views.

NERMANS RESTAURANT AND BISTRO BAR Location: Avienda del Prado Tel. 952 815 398 nermans.com Sumptuous home cooking in a relaxed atmosphere, with attentive bilingual staff and good value for money.

STARZ MARBELLA Location: C.C. Centro Plaza Tel. 952 816 313 starzmarbella.com International food with all-day breakfast and extensive lunch menu. Open Monday to Saturday 8.30am-5pm.

Free wifi.

YANX CAFÉ Location: Centro Plaza Tel. 952 818 861 cafeyanx.com A prized location and lively atmosphere make this a great choice all-round.

Italian

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Indian TAJ MAHAL Location: C/ Jazmines 17 Local 1 Tel. 952 814 719 tajmahalmarbella.com Exotic Indian cuisine, perfect for intimate dining and takeaway.

Italian TERRAZZA DUAL Location: Marbella Mar Tel. 952 925 250 terrazzadual.com Great service and attractive surroundings. Homemade dishes. Takeaway also available.

Oriental NAMAZAKE Location: Hotel Puente Romano Tel. 630 952 852 Prime Japanese restaurant over-spilling onto the Hotel Puente Romano courtyard, adjacent to Suite.

SUKHOTHAI Location: Marbella Mar Tel. 952 770 550 sukhothai-restaurante.com Fabulous Thai cuisine with intimate surroundings and cosmopolitan décor.

TAI PAN Location: Puente Romano Tel. 952 777 893 taipan-restaurante.com

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REGINA’S Location: Near Andalucia Plaza Tel. 952 814 529 Elegant surroundings with high-quality Italian dishes ranging from traditional to creative.

Oriental SENSATIONS DELI & SUSHI Location: Av. Manolete, 20 Tel. 952 814 964 sensationsdeliandsushi.com Innovative and tantalising sushi creations at competitive prices.

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Enjoy cocktails at the Polynesian Bar before sampling oriental cuisine in beautiful surroundings.

MARBELLA International ZOZOI Location: Plaza Altamirano Tel. 952 858 868 zozoi.com Old converted house provides perfect atmosphere for cuisine with a difference.

GARUM Location: Paseo Maritimo Tel. 952 858 858 garummarbella.com Great for drinks, snacks and a la carte dining. Open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner, seven days a week.

THE ORANGE TREE Location: Orange Square Tel. 952 924 613 Creative contemporary cuisine, with an innovative new menu every six weeks. Open daily for dinner from 6.30pm till late; early evening menu available until 8pm daily.

AMAPOLA RESTAURANT Location: Calle Ortega y Gasset Tel. 952 774 650 amapolamarbella.com Quaint restaurant set in the heart of Marbella, with experimental molecular gastronomy.

International CAFÉ PUENTE Location: Hotel Puente Romano Tel. 630 962 852 puenteromano.com Conventional cuisine in stunning surroundings, with typically Spanish dishes cooked in traditional wooden ovens.

MC CAFÉ Location: Marbella Club Hotel Tel. 952 822 211 marbellaclub.com Creative and affordable fine dining open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

SMALL WORLD CAFÉ Location: C.C. Le Village Tel. 952 771 046 smallworldcafe.com Small World Café is a cool, contemporary restaurant where diners can enjoy lazy breakfasts, a quick bite for lunch or a relaxed dinner from the simple yet creative menu.

SUITE Location: Hotel Puente Romano Tel. 952 820 900 suiteclubs.com Stunning restaurant and lounge serving superb Moroccan and Mediterranean cuisine in luxurious surroundings.

VILLA TIBERIO Location: Marbella Mar Tel. 952 771 799 villatiberio.com Highly popular restaurant set within stylish surroundings; al fresco at it’s best.

NUEVA KASKADA Location: Urb. La Montua, Calle Chorreadero, Marbella Tel. 952 864 478 nuevakaskada.com Open everyday from 7pm, enjoy fresh cuisine on their vast terrace.

PACO JIMENEZ CULINARY ART RESTAURANT Location: Plaza de los Naranjos, 11 (Orange Square, 11) Marbella City Centre Tel. 952 77 36 10 / 627 625 952 EAST OF MARBELLA International BONO’S BEACH Location: Costabella beachside Tel. 952 839 236 bonosbeach.com Fine cuisine in a stunning location on one of the most beautiful beaches in Marbella.

LA DESPENSA DE ALANDA RESTAURANT Alanda Club Marbella Location: Carretera de Cadiz Km 192, Elviria.

Tel. 952 768 150 restaurante@alandaclubmarbella.com THE BEACH HOUSE Location: frontline beach Elviria Tel. 952 839 458 thebeachhousemarbella.com Idyllic location by the sea with stunning sunsets over one of the Coast’s best beaches. Open daily for lunch and dinner.

NIKKI BEACH Location: Hotel Don Carlos (beachside)

Tel. 952 836 239 nikkibeach.com/Marbella Nikki’s signature ‘global’ cuisine served in luxurious beach club surroundings either on he palm-shaded al fresco terrace, or from on the oversized beach beds.

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MIJAS COSTA International EL OCEANO BEACH HOTEL & RESTAURANT Location: Miraflores Tel. 952 587 637 El Oceano is an oasis of laid-back luxury, privately owned and operated, where guest comfort and satisfaction is paramount. The three restaurants serve up flawless food and the views are breathtaking.

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29 Full Moon Gala Dinner CHARITY EVENT El Oceano Beach Hotel

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Russia v Spain TENNIS TOURNAMENT Puente Romano Hotel puenteromano.com

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Head to the Casino Marbella this month to enjoy works of art by an array of UK, Spanish and International artists. The new Cero Arte Gallery specialising in contemporary figurative art, is home to the coast´s newest art exhibition ‘Reflections of New York.’ cero-arte.com

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Everything your need to keep the little ones entertained.

By Christie Holland

Marbella offers an excellent variety of schools for all ages; parents have an array of education opportunities for their children but sometimes the choice is the most overwhelming aspect. This month, SOCIETY MARBELLA looks at a selection of the finest international schools on the Costa del Sol.

The British School of Marbella Opened in 2010, The British School of Marbella offers the English National Curriculum for students from pre-nursery years to primary (up to age seven).

Children as young as two are cared for, enjoying the experience of learning through play and creativity. For children where English is not their first language, The British School of Marbella is an ideal learning environment for effortless assimilation of the English language. The PreNursery Unit provides a bridge between home and school, as within this group, children will learn to play and live with one another. bsm.org.es

The English International College

Located in Elviria, The EIC is a popular choice for British residents with over 500 boys and girls of many nationalities aged three to 18 years studying The English National Curriculum. 80% of the students’ first language is English, enabling students relocating from British schools an easier transition. Students sit IGCSE and GCSE examinations in Year 11, and those who qualify to enter the Sixth Form study for AS levels and A2 level examinations in preparation for university entrance at age 18. eic.edu

Mayfair International Academy Mayfair Academy offers affordable, quality education for students aged three to 18. The school’s buses, which run from Las Chapas and Sotogrande Port, allow families along the Costa del Sol to enjoy their facilities wherever they reside on the coast. To celebrate the school’s tenth anniversary, and to look forward to a bright future, the individual schools of the Primary and Secondary were united in new luxury premises just a few minutes from San Pedro. mayfairacademy.com

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Swans International School

Founded over 40 years ago, Swans is one of the oldest schools in the region and situated across two sites in Marbella town, and Sierra Blanca.

The school is home to more than 600 students representing some 30 different nationalities. Swans is accredited

by NABSS (the National Association of British Schools in Spain) and the Spanish Ministry of Education, offering the British curriculum and the statutory Spanish Primary and Secondary curriculum. In 2008, Swans became an International Baccalaureate World School and offers the IB Diploma Programme to students in the Sixth Form. More than 25% of the school staff are IB examiners, a remarkably high proportion which consolidates Swans’ growing reputation as an IB school. swansschoolinternational.es

St Anthony’s College

The oldest British school on the coast, St Anthony’s College, located in Fuengirola and close to Mijas Golf, was founded in 1968 and offers students aged three to 18 the chance to study the British National Curriculum, as well as Spanish ESO and Bachillerato. Children from the age of three are provided with a friendly and safe environment, where an experienced member of staff supported by an assistant endeavours to ensure learning is fun, making their first experience as positive as possible.

In the Foundation Stage, pupils can create, discover, investigate, practice and consolidate their developing knowledge, skills, understanding and attitudes. An intimate close-knit environment provides a family style atmosphere for children to grow and learn. stanthonyscollege.com

Aloha College

Aloha College was the first school to offer the International Baccalaureate as a compulsory option for all students.

IB diploma students are more than twice as likely to enter the UK’s top 20 universities than A Level students, and 30% more likely to obtain a first class degree. Aloha College is a nonprofit-making organisation owned by a charitable trust and administered by two Head Teachers with a Board of Governors, all of whom are parents.

Education is offered from three to 18 years, and students can study in English and Spanish offering them the opportunity to gain qualifications in both educational systems. aloha-college.com

Laude San Pedro International School

TA vibrant and thriving new school, Laude boasts over 500 students from over 40 countries. The installations and facilities for learning, sports and arts, are considered some of the best on the Costa del Sol. Constructed in 2004, it was accepted into the prestigious LAUDE Group of schools in 2007. Laude is a well-known name with a strong reputation in Spain and the UK. Although English is their primary language and language of instruction, their commitment to Spanish language and culture is particularly strong, and most of their communications and publicity is available in both languages, making it a popular choice for bilingual students. laudesanpedro.com

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HOME SWEET HOME ADANA, (Association for the Rights of Abandoned Animals) an animal charity on the Costa del Sol run entirely by volunteers, aims to provide facilities for the shelter and care of abandoned, sick and injured animals, assisting the local authorities and promoting understanding, respect and affection for animals.

Each month, SOCIETY MARBELLA will share with you a small selection of the dogs and cats housed at ADANA, looking for a new home.

D2692 JOHNNY If you are looking for a tiny puppy, look no further; Johnny’s adorable!

He is approximately two months old and is as cute as a button. He is a little livewire who will make a fantastic pet to someone.

He was brought in by the Local Police, having been found in the San Isidro area of Estepona. It looks as though he is a Chihuahua/Bodeguero cross.

D2679 MOJITO Mojito is a friendly pup of approximately eight months of age who was found in the Pedregales area of Estepona. He is a big, bouncy, playful Labrador cross pup who will make any family a wonderful pet.

Mojito was previously adopted, but was brought back to the kennels because he just couldn’t resist chasing cats, the rascal! This big baby needs some training, as he is little boisterous, but he is a very lovable character!

D1693 CARREFOUR Found outside a supermarket in Estepona back in 2008, Carrefour is still at the kennels, hoping one day someone will choose him. He is a very friendly, spritely dog who loves walks and is extremely playful. He would make a great companion for someone or would love to be part of a family.

Surely four years is long enough to wait, it must be his turn soon…

To offer Johnny, Mojito, Carrefour or any of the other dogs at ADANA a home, contact the kennels on 952 113 467 or email: adoptions@adana.es adana.es ADANA.Estepona

MAN’S BEST FRIEND FAMA’S policy is to never put a healthy dog down. This is Dexter, an eight month old, black and white mixed breed; another abandoned and unwanted dog looking for a good home.

He was found wandering the campo lost and hungry, but luckily was taken to FAMA where he has been cared for ever since. His demeanour is warm and gentle and has no issue with other dogs. He loves to play with his ball, and just seems to be grateful to have someone to love and care for him.

Dexter has been with the charity for a while now, but would certainly make someone a wonderful faithful companion. If you would like to meet Dexter in person, or find out more information about him, please contact Pat on: 620 354 885 or visit famaspain.com.

A FLYING START TO TERM

Children at the British School of Marbella got a flying start to the school year last month after a visit by some feathery friends. Birds of prey, including Gandalf the European Eagle Owl, spent the afternoon flying around the school’s playground after the youngsters studied the animals for a week. Donna Fry, Foundation Stage Co-ordinator at the school, said “It was a lovely topic for the first week. The children were fascinated with birds of prey and really excited to see them up close.” Teachers and staff were also intrigued by the animals and queued up to get their photo taken with the birds after the demonstration. Falconers Susanna Armstrong and Jorge Quirós answered questions about the birds before taking them back to their home at Finca Caballos Alkadar near Estepona.

For more information visit bsm.org.es or caballosalkadar.com.

SOCIETY PINBOARD

Latest news on the coast

NEW YORK NEW YORK

Cero Arte, a stylish gallery specialising in contemporary figurative art, unveiled an exciting new exhibition called ‘Reflections of New York’ at the Marbella Casino last month. In conjunction with the Casino Marbella, Cero Arte a new gallery located at Urb. Marbella Real, on Marbella’s Golden Mile, revealed an inspired selection of art from UK, Spanish and international artists such as Todd White, Nigel Cooke and Antonio Iannicelli, each piece subtly reflecting the essence of New York, with popular British artist and Director of Cero Arte James Blinkhorn presenting his latest New York inspired works on the opening night. The owners of Cero Arte, Cristina and Malcolm have over 20 years experience and a shared love of art and interior design. Their friendly services include home consultations and home approval, bespoke framing, delivery and picture hanging. Cero Arte already work with leading interior design companies, architects and real estate vendors supplying art to corporate and private homes. The exhibition will be open every day at the Casino Marbella until 28 November from 8pm. cero-arte.com

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SOCIETY PINBOARD R’S FOOTBALLE PARADISE

Newcastle United’s goalkeeper Tim Krul was spotted last month dining in La Sala. This is not the first time Krul has been seen enjoying the restaurant’s culinary delights; he was also seen in August on a night out with his friends. La Sala is known as a popular hangout for footballer’s and celebrities dining in Marbella, just this summer La Sala has been visited by Jamie Oliver, Kym Marsh, Harry Redknapp, Cilla Black, Alex Chamberlain, Tinie Tempah, Rafael and Sylvia Van Der Vaat and David Sullivan. lasalabanus.com

A VOYAGE FOR PICKLE TO RELISH

From now on, the glamorous superyachts at Gibraltar’s Ocean Village will have some competition on their hands in the shape of HMS Pickle. The 73ft twin-masted tall ship, an exact replica of the 1799-built original, will become a permanent fixture and tourist attraction for the marina.

To keep up to date with HMS Pickle’s arrival and all other activity at Ocean Village marina, visit: schoonerpickle.com

WANT TO BE PART OF

SHOW YOUR SUPPORT We all know the importance of charity, raising money and awareness for a good cause; all you need to do is cast your mind back a few weeks ago when the catastrophic fires savaged our coast and everyone joined forces. Another resident looking to raise money to help others is Inga Burnis, head hostess at La Sala. She is running the London Marathon next year for The Guide Dogs for the Blind. After being on the waiting list for the past two years, Inga has finally been selected as one of the participants to represent this fantastic charity. This cause is very personal to Inga as one of her grandfathers was blind, and at the age of 40, he trained a street dog that became his guide and companion for 12 years. “When the dog passed, my grandfather’s life was never the same, and he never recovered. He lived the rest of his life in depression and isolation; the guide dogs are unexplainably vital to giving people a somewhat normal life,” reminisced Inga.

To show your support for Inga and the great cause, visit: uk.virginmoneygiving.com/IngaBurnis

NO MORE CURRY FOR T BREAKFAS Talk Radio Europe has announced that Mark Curry, who has been presenting the breakfast programme for nine months, will be leaving the station. After his final broadcast last month, he featured as a guest speaker on a cruise liner for ten days, and is now exploring other work opportunities. Steve Gilmour, CEO of TRE says “Mark brought a wealth of experience and interesting interviewees to his program. He was also instrumental in bringing our live coverage from Wimbledon, which was a first in Spain for English speaking radio. His good nature and smiling face will be missed by both colleagues and listeners alike.” We all wish you luck on your next adventures Mark! talkradioeurope.com

A NEW DINING E EXPERIENC

A new gourmet concept has hit the coast; Love of Food, situated next to Casino Marbella is open for breakfast, lunch and tapas from 8.30am until 8pm. This gourmet restaurant and delicatessen serves everything from fresh, seasonal salads and stuffed red peppers to Dauphinoise potatoes and pestocrusted salmon all freshly prepared in-house.

Rustic, vintage and chic, the cosy, intimate ambiance is ideal for enjoying an early morning coffee, a three-course lunch or a selection of delicious tapas. The ´LOF´ gourmet burger is must try; fresh, mouth-watering, succulent and healthy whilst the Thai green chicken curry rivals many of the epicurean Thai restaurants on the coast. With an in-house pastry chef, Love of Food boasts an abundance of freshly prepared cakes and pastries perfect for accompanying a creamy latte or afternoon glass of vino on the quaint outdoor terrace.

Love of Food is also available for private functions, so if you are looking for somewhere to host a friendly gathering, birthday celebration or a corporate lunch, contact mark@ loveoffood.eu for more information.

Whatever the occasion, make Love of Food your treat for the day.

Love of Food Urb. Jardin Tropical, Local 3A Nueva Andalucia (next to Casino Marbella) Tel. 952 803 547 loveoffood.eu

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