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Your views Dear Editor I am an animal lover and live near the Kimrick It’s all about YOU... So restaurant and bar. I have noticed in the last get in touch with your year an enormous increase in the amount of views, suggestions, stray cats that seem to have chosen the area pictures and videos. for an increase in their population. To share your views by They have now started to swarm around the EMAIL and LETTER: pools late evening defecating and leaving an email appalling mess the following day.
about us and other stuff! Newspaper publishing. No paper costs, no distribution costs and the world literally is your oyster. Mr S Wilson, Mojacar Dear Editor: Ready for another busy season (hopefully) in Mojácar.
The next few weeks will be like that scene from Jaws where the holidaymakes flock into Or write to the Editor at 18 I appeal to all of you cat owners to ensure that Kingfisher Drive, Hemel Amity with their towels and sun tanning lotion. you have your cats neutered to ensure that Hempstead, Hertfordshire, they do not spoil this area of Mojácar and it’s England tranquil beauty. Ms Stuart - Mojacar editor@mojacarmagazine.com
Dear Sir Can you help? I have spent four times my holidays in Mojácar and its surroundings and I absolutely love it. This year I plan to stay there for August and September. If anyone needs physical work in August to September, like kitchen assistance or gardening, can you please ask them to contact me via your goodself? I need some change from office job. Mr G Hermann - Hungary Dear Ed I read with interest a letter to the Editor of the reader.es sent himself regarding their claimed 11,000 distribution... The owner of the Reader is trying to justify his distribution and makes reference to Petter Finn who runs The Advertiser.
The restaurants will be filled in the evenings I suspect that both publications have major and the coastal road will be as slow as a snail distribution problems as it is very difficult to at mid day. rely or individuals and it is too easy for these individuals to ‘dump’ papers rather than The graffiti experts will return and the prices will become inflated.... Oh Man Mojácar is a deliver. Not trying to blow Mojácar Magazines horn great place to be! Jason Knuckey surely this is the way forward for magazine &
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Contents Page 2 Your Views Page 5 Almerimar throughout the year Page 6 Special Places by Melanie Page 11 Boxers Golf Society Page 12 Insuring your Home Page13 A Quick Guide to Wine Page 18 Gardening in Spain Page 20 The End of the World
Page 24 Personal Profile John Beachcomber Page 27 European Elections Page 29 Freetime Page 31 Recipies with Sharon Page 35 Restaurant Review Page 36 Photo Gallery Page 38 Competition Page 55 Min and Motors
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Almerimar throughout the year By: John Woodhead, www.almerimartoday.com This is the first of two articles about how our town of Almerimar in the province of Almeria changes throughout the year. This article covers summer and autumn. The next article will cover winter and spring. Summer in Almerimar Summer is when a lot of the businesses here hope to make the bulk of their money. Mid-July to the end of August is the liveliest time. With UK school holidays combined with the Spanish approach of using August as a month for holidays boosting the numbers that visit Almerimar. Almerimar is very busy with lots of bars and restaurants staying open late. If you are staying in the marina area you will probably have to stay up late as there is lots of music and general background noise. If you prefer a quieter time you could perhaps stay in a place 10-15 minutes walk from the marina (like where we live). That way you can take advantage of ´the buzz´ but still have the occasional early night if you like that sort of thing.
euros for the rest of the year. A great thing for us is that the course is quite empty in the summer so we can play when we like and not be held up on the course. Autumn in Almerimar
Come September life in Almerimar gets a little quieter. During the summer months the local council organise lots of There are not so many tourists around and everyone seems events to keep people entertained. These typically include a a little more relaxed. medieval market, organised sports events, kids shows with magicians, clowns and face painting etc. plus free music The marina fills up with boats where people plan to stay here events in the town and at the castle at Guardias Viejas for the winter. Until recently Almerimar was viewed as one of (about 10-15 minutes drive from Almerimar). Some of these the cheapest places to birth a boat over the winter so the events are quite small and informal but some, like the 2 day marina was full of boats. However, we have been told that prices have risen quite a bit recently so we may not see this Bolero festival last year, are quite large events. influx of people this year. June 23rd is the festival of San Juan and we have great fun with barbecues and bonfires on the beach plus people jumping into the sea at midnight. Another fun day is the festival of the Virgen del Carmen which takes place in July. A statue is paraded around the marina and taken out to sea.
Many of the properties in Almerimar are owned by people who spend the summer months in Northern Europe and part of the autumn, winter and spring in Almerimar. Many of these are golfers who have retired and want to take advantage of the great climate that Almeria can offer. So autumn is the time when we meet up with friends we have not seen for a while. About Almerimar If you want to know more about Almerimar why not take a look at www.almerimartoday.com.
From June to September is the low season on the golf course. The ´walk on´ price of a green fee drops to around 46 euros compared to the high season price of around 67
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A special place: The salas of Cuevas del Almanzora Almeria Art, and Portrait Artist at Hotel Valle del Este, Vera in Spain Did you know that one of the most active art centres in the eastern Almería region is in the small town of Cuevas del Almanzora, just a short drive from Mojácar? Here, you will find a constantly changing display of artistic works by local and regional artists as well as some more permanent exhibitions. It is well worth the 20 or so minute drive from Mojácar because Cuevas itself is also a bit of a jewel hidden in the dust-bowl of the 'territorio Argánios' - an area that in ancient times was a centre of wealth from the mouth of the old Almanzora river at nearby Villaricos for a 100 or more miles inland to places like Baza and beyond.
all is peace and tranquillity. The occasional person crosses the large square between the outer gates and the inner buildings (past the more modern amphitheatre which has hosted many a spectacular event) but, in general, you can have the place to yourself to enjoy at your leisure (and at no cost).
[3 - 30th June'09: "A glimpse of Spain", an exhibition of paintings by myself and fellow local artist, Marlyn Anderson at the Castillo de Cuevas.]
It grew in importance thanks to the extraction of minerals and metals like copper and silver from the numerous mines in the area and, after many years of decline, is now undergoing a revival, growing from around 1,800 inhabitants barely ten years ago to its current level of around 13,000 people (including 2,700 'extanjeros'). This growth has been helped by the obvious care, management and marketing of the town which is most noticeable in the attention it pays to the arts the Town Hall being clearly aware of how this can help to bring tourists (both national and international) to the area, and so further fund the town's renaissance. Of particular note is the castillo (or castle) at the top of the western end of the town along with its associated museums and cultural 'salas'. It originated as a fortress palace in the 16th century and includes the Torre del Homenaje (keep), the Marquis Palace, and the Casa de la Tercia. The Marquis Palace is a two-storey mansion built as a symbol of the military might of the Marquis of Vélez and at present is the Museum of Contemporary Painting and Sculpture. The Tercia, built in 1773 as a granary, now houses the Cuevas Archaeology Museum on the ground floor and the Archive and Municipal Library above. On market days (Tuesdays and Thursdays) the Plaza de la Libertad outside the castle gates buzzes with the activities of a vibrant market town. But inside,
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SPAIN – FINANCIAL TROUBLE SHOOTING in 2009
by Mark Mountney
Spain is not the UK, and that applies to most elements of So here are the areas to look at with the view to life, whether it is financial or otherwise! reducing costs and/or increasing income! A rather obvious statement you might say, but then you may be surprised at how many folk make assumptions and act without 1) Existing Mortgages – Payments high or hurting? any research into the mechanisms of financial life here, and then All Spanish mortgages work on a periodic rate review basis, and wonder why things go pear-shaped. those borrowers who have found themselves in the unfortunate Whether your involvement in Spain is comprehensive (you have position of having a high rate at the last review are probably moved here as a permanent resident) or partial (perhaps owning hurting and wondering what they can do to reduce the monthly a holiday or investment home), we have seen developments over cost. For those who receive their income in Sterling £ this has the last year or so that would have likely impacted your wallet been exacerbated by the demise of the Sterling against the Euro. hard! But what to do to ease the pain, if that is possible? Whilst not all things are, or can ever be, under your control, certain elements to your financial make up are, and it is these key elements that we need to focus on. Any improvement can remove or, at least, ease the position you are in and, not least, the anguish and stress that invariably come with financial pressures! There’s an old saying that says ‘sometimes you cannot see the wood for the trees’. Translated into financial terms today it can be interpreted as the stress of dealing with everyday worries needs to be stepped back from. You can do but you certainly need to think differently than perhaps you have ever done before. Or get someone to help you!
Firstly, the good news! Come the next review date, with bank lending rates having fallen in recent months, you should see a much lower payment. At least, the majority will! It’s a question of what to do until then. The bad news though, is that the cost of going into arrears is punitive and the consequence not positive. The lender may not pass the full benefit of reduced rates on if this were so due to the penalty clauses within the mortgage contract. Understand though that lenders here are under a great deal of pressure viz the number of mortgages in arrears and repossessions. They will not want more and that fact, ironic as it may seem, is your strength. They will not want more! So, if you are finding it hard to maintain mortgage payments, talk to the lender (this is critical) with the view of achieving i) a ‘window’ of reduced payments (to the next review date preferably), and ii) a switch to ‘Interest Only’ (thus delaying capital repayments). It may even apply that iii) extending the term of the mortgage may help but be aware that this could involve legal costs in changing the contractual terms. Also iv) if the basis of the interest calculation is using the IRPH index this is not good news for the foreseeable future as the rate reductions we have seen will not be passed on quickly enough to you. Look to switch to the Euribor index where rate reductions have washed through already. 2) Bank Assurances Be mindful that banks in Spain have, historically, made certain protection policies mandatory alongside mortgage provision. This cannot be enforced any longer and therefore it may offer a saving to fing an open market equivalent if the policy is required, either by you or the bank. You need to be aware of what it is you are actually paying for and whether this is truly needed. For example, you may have alternative Life Assurance in place which is sufficient for your own protection purposes, so an extra policy may be superfluous. Alternatively, Buildings Insurance will be required by the lender but the probability is that you get it cheaper! The bank will still require their name added as a beneficiary, of course! But the savings to elect for an alternative policy could be a sizeable chunk … annually! 3) Savings gone – Eaten away due to reduced income? There are many reasons why a mortgage should always, always be taken when buying a property and this crisis has driven that
Continued Mojacar Magazine June to July 2009
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fact home to many albeit too late! A mortgage is tremendously £/Euro exchange rate, many folk lucky enough to have capital to tax efficient but, above all else today, it would have ensured that fall back onto are still struggling as their income has been you had savings and investments to use as a back up; ‘rainy day’ decimated. Along with their pension income! money if you like! But, staying away from the highly volatile Stock Markets, returns So many Brits buy for cash and then rue the day, and we are at can still be earned in excess of 7% per annum if not more and that point now! But there is no harm in reversing that move i.e. yet these investment are low risk. Surprising I know but a fact! you are sat on bricks and mortar with significant value which you cannot use … unless you take a mortgage to some degree. That So, if your income has been pummelled of late, it’s time to take a will restore your liquidity … and sanity and remove the stress of fresh look at where your money is placed! life today! 5) ‘Paid Up’ UK Pension funds So many folk are even considering selling up and moving back home! But why, when a simple mortgage can provide sufficient Many such funds are often of a low value due to the owner’s funds to get through this recession. If you decide in a few years relatively short period of employment with the provider. still to sell, at least you stand a chance of getting fair value for the For some holders it may be possible to encash these in full and, property! Today you are likely to have to give it away! especially where you have broken UK Tax Residency, an added And neither will your end beneficiaries (children) expect you to flexibility can certainly be made available to allow you to access scrimp and save to pass the property whole to them on your part or all of the value, perhaps immediately. demise. They will certainly expect you to use the equity so that you can enjoy your life in Spain. After all, wasn’t that why you Time to revisit your pension arrangements? bought here? Mark Mountney, the proprietor of Rose Financial Planning, If you haven’t considered this before – to release some cash is a specialist mortgage brokerage and Independent Financial Advisor. He is a fully qualified mortgage and from your home in Spain – perhaps now is the time to do so! financial adviser in the UK with some 10 years experience in 4) Deposit rates through the floor and investment markets managing his own firm. Mark was also a founder of The down … along with your income? Association of Mortgage Intermediaries, the trade association for mortgage advisors in the UK with 28,000 With the average bank deposit rate earning as little as 2% these days, and then taxed, coupled with the demise of the Sterling members. See www.rosefp.com or call 0034 677 874 948.
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The Spanish Post Office Correos
(Sociedad Estatal de Correos y Telégrafos) is the national Correos updates by email. Click on ‘Other Services’ from the menu bar postal service of Spain. It employs over 65,000 people who handle over and select ‘personal Email Address’ 5.5 billion pieces of mail each year making it one of the largest postal services in the world. Here are a few phrases which may be useful at your Correos:
At your local Correos you can transfer and receive money, top up your
Cuanto cuesta mandar este paquete? How much does it cost to mobile, purchase mobile and land lines, pay your utility bills, rent a P.O send this package? Box, purchase an Internet domain, and even personalise genuine Correos stamps using your images. This service is called ‘TuSello’ and Quiero mandar una carta a la Inglaterra I want to send a letter to may be of interest to businesses who wish to make their commercial England deliveries exclusive by using their company logo and brand image. Queiro mandar la carta por avion I want to send the letter via airmail Necesito cuatro estampillas a Europa I need four stamps to Europe Cuanto llegara? When will it arrive?
During the Middle Ages the post belonged to the crown and a long period of history followed where messengers, royal couriersand runners were used. In later years the administration of the service was contracted to individuals.
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In 1506 Philip I bestowed the postal monopoly on Francisco Tassis who organised the system. From the 18th century, Philip V decreed the Correos to be a state service available to all citizens. The service developed through detailed regulations and from 1755 charges were standardised, home deliveries began and post offices and boxes introduced.
In June 2001 the company
became a Public Limited Company. Today the Correos has over 12,800 vehicles used for the transport and distribution of deliveries which cover more than 340,000 Km every day.
T heir website www.correos.es registers over 750,000 users daily and is packed with useful information and available in English. At your fingertips is information on a wide of services including sending parcels, documents an excellent customer services section and even information on stamp collecting for any enthusiasts out there! A useful tool is their cost calculator that enables you to input a weight and destination to your package or letter to enable you to calculate the cost of postage.
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Introducing..... The Boxers Golf Society
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Introducing the Boxers Golf Society to those golfers new to the area. We are a legally Spanish registered golf society based in the Albox area. We have a very healthy membership, and our aim is to provide a friendly, competitive game of golf with the odd fun game thrown in for good measure. We play at a variety of venues, and have increased this to 9 different courses this year. We run coaches to venues in excess of one hours travel.
expensive venues, but over the year, we hope to achieve a break-even situation.. In this way we offer our members the opportunity to budget for their golf ad to play some of the courses that they may otherwise not be able to play..
be a little damp, but it soon turned into a great day for golf. What the course lacks in length is more than compensated for by devilish greens. With very tricky undulations and down slopes. Three of our members even managed to put out off bounds, there aren't many courses you All matches are played with a free draw, can do that on!! The results for the day so members get to meet other members, were as follows: so this enable members to arrange other games among themselves, and with a 1st Tony Harwin and Pam Partridge with Boxers membership card offering 40 pts. 2nd (ocb) Malcolm Nicholls and approximately 40% discount at most of the Mike Doyle with 38 pts. 3rd Eddie Vaughn courses we play at. and Jim Bridge also with 38 pts.. 4th George Gibson and John Kinch with 36 We aim to play once every two weeks,with The highlight of the year is our captain’s pts and 5th was Peter Tappsel and Peter a fun game every third game.This year day, held in September. With 30 prizes up Stokes with 34 pts. have been able to keep the cost of each for grabs on the day. game down to 35 euros including 4 euros for prizes at each match. Boxers Golf Society Please do not forget that raffle tickets for We have 2 or 3 divisions, dependent on turn out with prizes for the first 3 in each division plus nearest the pins, prizes for any 2's and an overall winner. This gives a minimum of 12 prizes on the day. The 35 euro match fee means that some venues subsidise some of the more
Macenas Beach Match Report On 20th April 26 members and guests of the Boxers Golf Society played two ball better ball match at Macenas Beach. With rain greeting the first couple of groups for the first two holes, we thought the day may
the Boxers shirt, signed by 15 of the top European tour golfers. Including Darren Clarke, Padraig Harrington, Lee Westwood, Ian Poulter and Justin Rose. will be on sale now at the Word in Albox, or contact Simon Ellis on 607 675318 for further details .
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Clubs and Societies in Mojacar and the Surrounding Area Acclevante (Classic Car Club) .........................629 529 656 / 968 419 256 Albox Computer Club ..................................................................950 064 311 Alcoholics Anonymous ................................................................617 878 207
Municipal backing for renewable energy Renewable energy has municipal backing in Albox. The local authority has agreed to sign up to the “Mayors’ Pact”, which comes under the European Union Energy Efficient Plan of Action: Realize the Potential”. The European Commission initiative aimed at addressing climate change is aimed at mayors and politicians across the EU.
Almanzora Group of Friends (Albox) .........................................627 800 350 Almanzora Valley Gardening Club ............................................950 634 488 Almeria Link Solus Friendship Club ...............950 478 899 / 950 617 558 APSA Animal Welfare (Almanzora Area) ..................................600 219 420 Bettis Gardening Club .................................................................950 398 162 Boxers Golf Society (Albox) .........................................................666 847 840 Club Taurino de Mojacar ...................................950 475 261 / 630 740 520
“With this pact the mayors are supporting the European Commission’s decision to launch and finance a technical support and promotional structure, including the application of evaluation and monitoring instruments, to facilitate the sharing of technical knowledge among distinct territories and tools to facilitate the copy and multiplication of successful measures.”
Cortijo Grande Golf Club .............................................................950 475 509 Dames in Turre ...................................................950 478 633 / 950 468 010 The Devine Life Society ..............................................................950 469 122 Duplicate Bridge Club (Mojacar) ...............................................950 615 433 Elderberries Lunch Club .............................................................950 477 063 Forum Golf Society .......................................................................666 847 840 Indalo Bowling Club .....................................................................950 472 227 Indalo Players Theatre Group ...........................950 133 655 / 666 133 217
The Mayors’ Pact includes five main commitments: putting into practice a sustainable energy plan of action, carrying out a report at least every two years to evaluate the plan, organizing an “Energy Day” or “Mayors’ Pact Day”, keeping the media informed about the plan of action, and assisting with and participating in the annual EU Europe for Sustainable Energy conference.
Marina Golf Members Club .............................627 / 353 281 / 666 119 765 Mojacar Angling Club (M.A.C) .....................................................950 473 099 Mojacar Area Cancer Support Group MACS ............................607 598 470 Mojacar Taekwon-do Club ................................950 069 030 / 670 381 839 Mojacar Indalo Hash House Harriers ...........950 466 239 / 666 027 742 P.A.W.S. Animal Welfare (Coast) .....................678 490 208 / 678 490 235 Mojacar Walking Group ...............................................................950 397 601 Royal British Legion (Albox) .............................950 064 078 / 950 064 811 Royal British Legion (Mojacar) .........................950 473 025 / 950 472 042 Table Tennis Club (Garrucha) ...................................................950 472 567
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Driving your foreign plated car in Spain
General information on Driving in Spain You may also matriculate your foreign car on Spanish plates, If you are intending to bring your own car to drive through Spain you are perfectly able to without bothering to stop at customs. You must have with you, your passport, current driving licence, valid insurance and vehicle registration document.
you shall do it within 2 months from the time of entry. You should present all original documents as it is a complicated procedure. The auto insurance you need is the coverage by your insurance company in your country of origin, extended to cover travel in Spain.
According to Traffic Regulations, it is mandatory that you keep the following equipment in your vehicle: * Set of bulbs and tools necessary to replace them. * Two red warning triangles officially approved by the Internal Ministry (Ministerio de Interior). * Spare tyre and tools necessary to replace it. You may be fined if you do not carry these. Be noticed that children aged under 12 must travel in the back seats of cars unless the front seat is fitted with an approved child seat.
About licences for driving in Spain
Minimum age for driving in Spain is 18. You may bring into Spain your EU registered car without further formality but you may not use it in Spain for more than 6 months in a calendar year. If you spend more than 6 months in any year in Spain, you will be considered resident and consequently you must obtain full national plates and pay the special vehicle registration tax (impuesto municipal sobre circulaci贸n de veh铆culos).
All EU driving licenses are recognized in Spain. If you are European Union citizen, you may drive in Spain until your license expires, then you must apply for a Spanish driving license and prove your residency in Spain (showing your NIE no. and registration of your property with the local Town Hall would be enough). If you are from outside the EU and wish to drive throughout the Spanish territory for long periods, then your driving license shall be translated by an official translator. You can also drive on an international license. After 1 year, you must obtain a Spanish driving license as you cannot continue driving under your license duly translated, nor under an international permit. You should then apply for a Spanish driving license for which you shall need to proof your residency in Spain. Once you get your Spanish driving license, your foreign license is returned to the issuing office of your home country. Lloyd & Whyte International Ltd is authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority in the UK.
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A Quick Guide
To Wine Learning the way on how to taste wines is quite a straightforward lesson that will deepen your overall appreciation for both the wine and for the wine maker themselves. Look, smell and taste are the connecting resources with your basic senses that will distinguish between a good wine and a very bad wine, in no time at all you will be able to taste wines like the pros do in no time at all! How difficult is it? Well the answer to this question is it isn’t, it will take you around fifteen minutes to get down to the basics.
Reds will often have berry, woody and or a bell pepper taste. White wines will often have apple, floral or citrus flavours associated with them. 7. Initial Taste - This is your first impression of the wine’s components and flavours. 8. Finish - The wine’s finish is how long the flavour lasts after it is swallowed. Did the wines taste last several seconds? Was it lightbodied (like water) or full-bodied (like the consistency of milk)? 9. After you have taken the time to taste your wine, you might record some of your impressions. Did you like the wine overall? Does it taste better with cheese, bread or a heavy meal? Will you buy it again? If so, jot the wine’s name, producer and year down for future reference.
1. LOOK. Pour a glass of wine into a suitable wine glass. Then hold the glass up to the light. What colour is it? Look beyond red, white or blush. If it’s a red wine is the colour maroon, purple, ruby, garnet, red or even brownish. If it’s a white wine is it clear, straw-like, golden, light green, pale yellow or Things To Remember brown in appearance? 1. Don’t overfill your glass. There is a reason 2. Still Looking. Move on to the wine’s clarity. why you are often served wine in large Is the wine clear, cloudy, transparent or glasses when they only fill it by about a third. opaque? Tilt your glass a bit, give it a little swirl - look again, you are looking at colour, 2. Tilt the glass against a white or light clarity, brilliance, and is there sediment, bits surface to take a look at the colour. of cork or any other floating bits? An older red wine will be more translucent than 3. Swirl the wine around, to release the younger red wines. flavour but be careful that you don’t spill it on your clothes, most professionals will swirl 3. SMELL. Our sense of smell is critical in the glass in their hand, but this can be properly analysing a glass of wine. To get a difficult for beginners. Instead, you can place good impression of your wine’s aroma, the glass on a table and move it (the glass, gently swirl your glass (this will enhance the not the table) in a circular motion. The table wine’s natural aromas) and then take a quick gives you more control. whiff to gain that all important first impression. 5. Smell the wine. You often hear people testing wine making unpleasant snorting 4. Still Smelling. Now stick your nose down noises when sniffing their wine. This is into the glass and take a deep inhale through because the smell receptors are at the very your nose. What are your second top of your nose, to get a real smell of the impressions? Do you smell oak, berry, wine, it is important to sniff hard. flowers, vanilla or citrus? A wine’s aroma is an excellent indicator of its quality and 6. Drink! Take a little wine into your mouth unique characteristics. Gently swirl the wine and appreciate the taste of the wine. There around the glass and let the aromas mix and are two methods of getting the most out of mingle, and then sniff again. the taste of your wine. Many wine drinkers swish the wine around their mouth, like 5. TASTE. Finally, take a taste. Start with a mouthwash. But for many others, this gives small sip and let it roll around your tongue. far too much of a taste of alcohol and not There are three stages of taste: enough taste of the actual wine. The other way is to suck air into your mouth. As the air 6. Taste - After gathering your initial passes over the wine, you get a stronger impression of the wine and its taste, allow a sense of the flavour. Be careful though, as it small breath of air in through your lips and is easy for the wine to go down the wrong allow the wine to mingle with the air this is way! Notice the aftertaste of the wine. Some known as (swirling). This will allow you to linger for a long time, others don’t. taste the flavours more fully (even if you look or sound a bit funny). What do you taste? 7. ENJOY!
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A CASE HERITAGE Rachael James takes a look at luxury luggage through the ages
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The British nation is a people who have been on the move since even further back than when Henry VIII was on the throne. Back then, the royal court took to the road multiple times a year to take occupancy of the various royal residences around the country. Furthermore, in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries it was a custom for visits to displaced friends and family, as well as the annual fashionable visits to ‘town’ (London, that is) and to Bath, to span over a period of weeks, even months. Meaning that a significant majority of one’s possessions would have to be transported either with the travelling party, or having been sent on ahead in anticipation of arrival. Luggage, in those times, despite not yet being graced with that name, came almost entirely in the form of the trunk. Indeed, how many times in a BBC period drama have you seen various trunks being loaded to and from a horse-drawn coach? I rest my case. (Pun half intended.) The word ‘luggage’, by the way, arose in the realm of boat travel, through the act of ‘lugging’ baggage to the ship’s hold as undertaken by servants of the wealthy. Like eighteenth and nineteenth-
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century travel, the sheer length of the journey meant that the amount of luggage taken on such voyages was large, to say the least. Stackable luggage was a useful concept in instances like these, with varying sizes of the same case being produced in order that they might be loaded one on top of the other to save space. The sheer weight of all the baggage, then, would have been staggering, with the cases being made of the highest quality of heavy duty, reinforced leather. Luggage, however, has since evolved into a more lightweight affair with the advent of air travel, with strict baggage restrictions having to be enforced to ensure fuel consumption is maintained at a manageable level.
and a retractable handle there to bring them into the twenty-first century. The result of such little change is a range of the most refined-looking traditional luggage ever to be produced in the UK.
Aspinal of London, meanwhile, have built upon their traditional selection of luggage with the inclusion of the St Tropez range, a stylish and chic series of hand-luggage bags (from £460). Whilst it retains the classic shape of their older-looking pieces such as the Grand Tourer Travel Bag (from £315), the crocodile-style leather gives it a very contemporary and stylish look that would look at home in any first-class lounge. Whilst available in three other colours, it is the purple St Tropez Throughout the last 150 years, one Cabin Bag that is exceptionally name has dominated the luggage stunning, and is guaranteed to be a market: Louis Vuitton. This is no head-turner. surprise, considering that when the company started back in 1854, it was www.louisvuitton.com initially a trunk manufacturer, and from www.swaineadeney.com.uk the very beginning their goods bore the www.aspinaloflondon.com hallmark ‘L’ and ‘V’ initials that have today become the epitome of luxury luggage. Today, a piece of Louis Vuitton luggage will cost you upwards of £500; a modest price to pay for such quality as theirs, surely. If you’re wishing to invest in something a bit more vintage, Louis Vuitton still carry their classic Alzer series, a range of stackable hard-sided cases that have become “the emblem” of Louis Vuitton. Also carrying the torch for classic vintage-feel luggage is Swaine Adeney, whose pieces have barely changed since they first started producing them many moons ago, with only the addition of a set of wheels here Alzer, Louis Vuitton
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Do You Remember?
Art Exhibition at the Castillo in Cuevas del Almanzora. Melanie & Marlyn The inauguration is at 12 midday next Wed 3rd June and we'd love to see you there if you can make it. The exhibition runs until 30th June. 3rd -14th June Tues - Sat 10.00 - 13.30, and 17.00 - 20.00. Sun 10 - 13.30. Closed Mons. From 15th June Summer hours 10.00 - 14.00, closed Sun and Mon.
long time residents will remember EL TOLEDO from electrodomesticos Toledo shown here celebrating his birthday with local bankers and friends from piscinas meditterananea Garrucha Marina has a new slipway but it now has to be paid for, no surprise there eh? The small one in Villaricus is free to at the SINALOA RESTAURANT IN GARRUCHA use and so may the bigger one be but some Capitanos have been charged a small fee sometimes, whether this is a back pocket job I don’t know.
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Serrano Ham - How's it made? Well.... Swines and Spanish Serrano ham have been and still are one of the most characteristic elements of Spain, a basic representative of Spanish culture and present, most of the times, in our dish and plates. The reason for this success may be the fact that humans make the most of this animal (the snout, the ears, the feet‌). For a long while, eating pork was considered a sign of nobility and honour and everything connected with its sacrifice and preparation was very distinguishing. There are different swine species: the white, the Iberian, or some mixed species used to obtain different products.
growing large quantities of swines (and of spanish serrano hams). The Iberians were also trading olive oil, wine and, of course, serrano ham and cold cut meat. These activities were yielding enough returns. The pig was something so valuable that during the age of Augustus and Agripa some ham-shaped Roman coins were created. Some pig images were also discovered on consular medals which were used as military sign of some legion - Celtic and Pre-romanic Gaelic ones. The pork is an essential part of the human diets. Ever since ancient times pigs have been playing an essential part in the alimentation of humans During Roman times, the pig slaughter was performed by the cook or "coquus" (who used to be a prestigious slave), but then they specialized the proces; finally, some very specialized cooks, named "vicarius supra cenas", were in charge with the slaughter. The serrano ham was the part of the pig that most valued these cooks, and it was consumed only by the high class of society. But they did not only eat serrano ham; they also consumed some other parts of the swine, cold cut meat or salted pork meat, such as loins, heads, chops and pork fat.
The Romans elaborated and produced serrano hams for ages. In many works and books they talk about the serrano ham and the ways to elaborate it - one can see they were following more or less the same stages people use today. Hams were also produced in the ancient Tarraco (Tarragona), in Conesa was The pig has always been living close to the human being ever discovered a fossilized serrano ham which was of about 2000 since the beginnings, satisfying each and every need the years. humans had. This way it became something quite essential for anyone´s pantry. During the Celtic ages, the pig was a fundamental element for living, considering it as being Once the Roman era had finished, the Visigothic ages came, indispensable for their alimentation. with the Mediaeval era. The monastries and the convents were the places where the gastronomy was widely preserved, the The salting and curing knowledge of spanish serrano ham and monks were looking after the vegetable gardens and each year other parts of the pig, which are used nowadays, were they used to raise a pig. This way there were always aliments in acquired in ancient times, when humans looked for ways for their pantries, either for the clergy or for the travellers passing by, well conserving the meat. These types of elaboration are still or for the people living in the monastery. used today, but they are also continuously improved, with the scope of obtaining a better final product (for example, in ancient days people used to salt the entire animal, not parts of During the 12th and 13th centuries, Spain was advancing it). towards the South, which allowed the livestock to move towards the Southern areas, where it would have more meadows and Spanish serrano ham salting process. woods for its feeding, so there could be detected a small growth. The country-persons could raise swines more and more Ages ago, people used to salt the entire animal every day, although in a more limited way. Little by little, the pig slaughters and the serrano hams productions within villages was In Spain one can find geographical zones where the serrano something more common. ham tradition is much more profound, such as in Teruel province, which is one of the most significant. This province is The Tapas Lunch Company Ltd. the first to achieve the Designation of Origin - DO info@thetapaslunchcompany.co.uk "Denominacion de Origen" for the serrano ham: "Jamón de www.thetapaslunchcompany.co.uk Teruel" Designation of Origin. c/o Eagle Express, Unit 5d Manor Way, Old Woking, Surrey, Even before the arrival of the Romans at the Iberian Peninsula, GU22 9JX T: +44 (0) 1483 90 20 98 the population living on the peninsula had already been
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Rose time in Spain By Clodagh and Dick Handscombe that the root balls are kept constantly damp especially during dry spells that can be for three months or more. We also feed our roses with a liquid comfrey feed every month during the flowering season. Unfortunately the humid conditions in Spain can result in aphid and fungal attacks. Therefore spray regularly with a fungicide and insecticide. As explained in our book, ‘Your Garden in Spain – From planning to planting and maintenance’ we spray with a propolis, neem and garlic cocktail. We also plant one or two garlic segments under Clodagh and Dick Handscombe are practical each plant in the late autumn. gardeners who have gardened in Spain for twenty five years. They have written a number of books to share Source of roses their ideas and experiences with you. The titles of their Most garden centres in Spain stock a few varieties but if you latest trilogy are titled ‘Your Garden in Spain- From want something special - especially red flowered perfumed planning to planting and maintenance’, ‘Growing varieties - it is best to order in advance. Several UK Healthy Fruit in Spain’ and ‘Growing Healthy growers including Cants and David Austin are happy to supply by mail order from the UK. Also David Austin do have Vegetables in Spain’. a base in Spain. Both these companies sell a wide range of historic as well as modern varieties the most popular The history of roses in Spain There is evidence that roses were first brought to Spain by varieties sell out fast so again place orders early. the conquering Moors from north Africa a millennium ago and there is no better reminder of this than the large number of roses grown within the Generalife and Alhambra gardens in Granada. When we visited there last week they were at their best . Historically the number of varieties bred in Spain was limited and in recent decades imported varieties have become popular. Nowadays many public gardens and street garden strips even in Mojacar utilise roses for a spring show before subtropical plants come into full bloom.
A good alternative is to ask friends who have good plants for cuttings at any time of the year. Some of the best of our collection were obtained by volunteering to prune bushes for elderly friends in exchange for cuttings. Cuttings take easily in Spain if you take 40 to 50 centimetre cuttings and bury 80 percent in the ground. The success rate will be enhanced if you slit the end of the cutting and squeeze one or two sweet corn seeds into the slit before planting. A useful tip we obtained from Spanish neighbours.
Uses of roses in Spanish gardens Climbing/rambling roses derived from the original wild roses can look great when covering gazebos walls and fences or trained up the bare lower trunks of pine trees..
Alternative plants. Naturally roses are one of the our hundred plants described and illustrated in Part Four of our popular book ‘Your Garden in Spain – From planning to planting and maintenance’. The book will soon pay for itself even during your next visit to a Formal bush and standard roses are used in formal gardens garden centre or when planting your next batch of plants or especially inland. However they don’t really fit in well with the ensuring you care correctly for the trees and shrubs you subtropical style gardens of most villas which are nowadays planted a few weeks ago. well stocked with vivid coloured bougainvilleas, lantanas and hibiscus etc.. *Clodagh and Dick Handscombe’s books are available in the Mojaca area from Total Entertainment in Albox and Indeed we use lantanas where we might have used roses in a flower garden in England but have a sizeable rose bed for Choice Entertainments in Herculavira and also by mail cutting alongside our vegetable plot where gaps between order by telephoning the publishers on 952.48-58-38 or clicking ‘Our Books’ on www.gardeninginspain.com’. flowerings don’t really matter. Care of roses in Spain The Mediterranean climate ensures a long growing and flowering season from Easter to Christmas so it is essential that roses are planted in a rich soil, mulched each year with well rotted horse sheep or goat manure plus some seaweed, pruned hard in January after enjoying roses at Christmas, deadheaded as soon as each flush of flowers is over and Page 18
If you are absentee gardeners living in the UK for most of the year the books are available from The Royal Horticultural Society Bookshop at Wisley on 0845-260-4505 and Orca Books on 01202-665-432 as well as high street bookshops and Amazon etc..
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At first there was a slight vibration. Then the earth shook violently. It was five a.m. exactly. Old building timbers groaned at first then snapped. From the ground on up the ancient buildings started to shake then disintegrated into adobe Within dust. brick
moments the antiquated narrow streets were full of rubble. No one could escape. No help could get in. The once ancient Italian town of La A’quila was, and then wasn’t. Across the world in separate continents volcanic gases are spewing out in sites as far apart as Alaska, the Philippines and the Greek islands. Sounds bad, well there are more factors to consider. Global warming is causing some glaciers in the Himalayas to retreat so quickly that if the present rate continues they may be gone by the year 2035. More than 2 billion people, a third of the world’s population, will be without portable water. Bad, well with the rising seas places like Holland won’t be, Venice will become the largest underwater city to visit and the teeming populations of Bangladesh will be living in canoes. Recent articles in the Washington Post’s science section describe in detail how the birds, bees, bats and other species that pollinate North American plant life are losing their populations and no one knows why. Scientist are in a frenzy. This study is more than noticeable crop regression— it could be dangerously close to agriculture extinction in North America. Oil prices finally under control? Not at all. While the western world is cutting back and going electric third world nations that wish to claw themselves into second world productive status are buying up entire countries: Thailand, Somalia, and the Sudan. And it’s not just oil, some countries like, Angola, Nigeria, and the Congo are selling off their entire natural resources. Last week’s TIME magazine dissected Burma into a patch work quilt of it’s natural heritage being cut up and distributed between super powers. For China to continue it’s meteoritic rise to full super power status it must fuel the antiquated double stroke engines of technologies past. India isn’t far behind in the race to keep their masses content. While analysing and reinventing the Western world’s purposeful cut back on emissions the East’s economic growth will nullify the good work. Back in 2003 China
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consumed 79 million barrels of oil a day, but by 2005 that had gone up to 85 million barrels per day and the trend continues up and up just like smoke. Lots of economical pundits have noted years ago “in 2005, for the first time since 1933 the savings rate in America became negative”. Worse yet, consumer credit, a percentage of personal income, jumped by as much as 30% since the 90’s and has sky rocketed since—that is until the CRASH. The people in which we had trusted, had gifted our hard earned cash squandered it in satanical pyramid Ponzie schemes of never ending pay-backs. I note with pleasure what Willis Harman, co-founder of the World Business Academy remarked years ago: “The dominant institution in any society needs to take responsibility for the whole, as the church did in the days of the Holy Roman Empire”. But making large sums of money seemed to be the bankers creed: sheer greed! The pollution of our seas will cause “the death of 1/3 of the coral reefs in the world and the death of 10,000 other species a year will surely effect the system that supports human life” complains John L. Petersen, anthropologist, futurologist and writer concerned with the death of our planet. Swine flu has arrived with a dreadful vengeance. It starts generally as a human influenza transmitted to pigs and then converted back again as a deadly viruses reinvented and genetically modified for those in close association with the animals. But from humans it can be shared through simply being near one infected and he sneezes. Highly contagious and deadly we face a possible epidemic of pandemic proportions. Terrorism abounds. Piracy has returned to the high seas threatening to drive up oil prices again, lots of human hostages are still being held as are ships for ransom. Pakistan is losing the war not just on the border with Afghanistan but throughout it’s own country as the fanatical Muslim insurgents now march to take their country’s own capital. Fearful of the Iranians obtaining nuclear weapons? Pakistan already has the bomb and an arsenal of them just
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waiting for the faithful do gooders of the Taliban fanaticism which is one world age cycle of 5,125.36 years. Whoops! The secret is out; if you have a “start” you are going to get an to take control. ending too! Therefore on the Mayan long count calendar the No, I won’t write any more. But ask yourself, have times ever Tzolkin day of 4 Ahau the world as “they know it” ends, been any worse? Famine, pestilences, rumors of war, succinctly and abruptly. The date is Dec 21, 2012. volcanoes, and Apocalyptic revelations. Does anyone else For numerologists, ironically hear the thundering hooves of the four horsemen of the enough, the book of Apocalypse? Has anyone else read the book of Revelations in the Bible is Revelations? Are we in the last days? The end days? The composed of the same last and final “cheers”? mystical numeric codes of 7, 13, 14, and 144,000 just like Historically there have been previous “end days”, plenty of the Mayans. them; prophecies that came to naught. Yet, never has there been such conflagrations and so many bad omens. As if Soothsayers have bolted man now resides underneath a dark cloud threatening his from their closets; species, his sciences, his livelihood, his living style, and futurologists abound and a utilizing his mistreatment of his own historical resources to lot of pure crap is written pollute himself and his neighbours. daily about this newly discovered end date. What is A lot has been written in the past concerning the end date. truly bothersome is that some of them are true scholars and John Lamb Lash notes using have been warning of this date years before it was “the Hindu Yugas calendar life fashionable. An important essay by John Major Jenkins began at 3102 BC to mark alerted the world “The Mayan calendar embodies a the death of Krishna and comprehensive cosmic vision, a grand needed theory of begin the new age of Kali time, spirit, matter, and consciousness”. Yuga (the age of ignorance Those long forgotten and degeneration) that we (indigenous) Americans now live in. His calculations wished to align themselves point the end is near-ish and with the far larger universe that troublesome fact has started other historians and they saw out there, into the savants thinking: who else has written about these coming back and beyond; the night days? They didn’t have to search far. Hippies grassed out skies held the answer. They and thriving along the barren coasts and as of yet to be sought to live as part of the discovered Caribbean beaches, in what has now become whole. Jenkins adds “their known as the Mayan Riviera, Cancun, held the secret: the erudite shamans were often mystifying Mayans. That star gazing calculating culture (they known as Nik wak’ inel (those were the first to use the zero) denominating the planets, their who gaze into the cosmic center). According to them, paths and therefore predicting the future. the center of time and space This enigmatic civilization would be revealed when their actually knew their starting big calendar cycle came to date of the present world we an end—December 21, live in: August 11th 3114 BC 2012”. (humm, frighteningly close to Ironically enough these learned astronomers had even the Hindus). They too resolved that during the earth’s slick and rhythmic rotations it mentioned of other “worlds contained a “wobble” yet would return to a precise alignment before” but they too had been with the galactic center of the universe (dead center in the destroyed. The Mayans middle of the Milky Way) every twenty-six thousand years. initiated a calendar of their own after having calculated When will this event happen? Well, according to the Mayans the earth’s passage around that started posting Stella (large rock information stones) our sun phenomenally concerning this issue some 2000 years ago and wrote about accurately to our present it in their codices (books): the December solstice in the year atomic timing. 2012 aligns with the Mayan cross exactly in the galactic center of the entire universe that special day. Their “long count” calendar in which one day = 1 kin. 20 days = 1 uinal; 360 days = 1 tun; 7.200 days = 1katun, 19.7 Thanks Ric for another informative an interesting article. years. 144,000 days = 1 baktun, 394.26 years. 13 baktuns = 1,872,000 days Continued
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Much information about this fateful day can be gleaned from the Internet and it is very thought provoking and potentially disturbing. There is so much more to this planet than we are aware of, governments know more than they let on and this subject would not enter in peoples minds but what if it is true, should we be told, what would be the consequences if we were? Would we really want to know? Later on this year the do do will really hit the fan when Columbia pictures release the film 2012, I suspect then there will be a greater interest on this 2012 subject! For a sneak preview click the trailer below
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How did you discover your passion for fishing? That was when I was growing up and spending most of my primary school holidays in Yorkshire with my mother's family. Many members of the family were sea fishermen, some commercially on the trawlers and others had careers in the merchant and royal navy up to Captain. I was always This month we have an interview with going to be someone who moved abroad and lived by the Beachcomber John from The Beachcomber, or is sea I think.
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John Beachcomber
it John Beachcomber from the Beachcomber?
I often went out on Redcar's fishing boats and spent low tides catching Crabs and collecting Mussels on the Scar (Rocks). Netting Shrimps was another past time I enjoyed, especially taking them home to my Aunt Emily. She was an expert cook and would boil them and we would eat them together, fresh and hot. It was her that gave me my love of food and started me off as a hobby chef.
Name John Beachcomber Where are you from originally? South London born. Where do you live now Mojacar Playa How long have you been in Spain 25 Years with the first 20 in Ibiza.
Emily's husband, my Uncle Johnnie was a semi professional beachcomber (Yeah really) and he taught me to fish from the beach as well as from the boat. I remember his long cane beach casting rods, hanging from the ceiling of his garage and the big wooden sea reels, called "Scarborough's". God I wish I had them now, just to touch and look at. He also showed me how to earn pocket money from collecting sea coal and where to find holidaymaker's lost coins and Rolexes! Much of my coarse fishing was learned with my friend Clive who lived next door to my Nan in Redcar and we would disappear before first light and not come back until just before dark which 8 year olds couldn't do safely now. We would fish for Trout in the river around the hills near Marske.
We never thought of taking food or drink as we would scrump our lunch and drink water from a stream or horse Who shares your house My wife Maggie and Lulu the Chihuahua. (8 weeks old as I trough. Often we would pull potatoes from a farmer's field, dig a hole, put them in and build a fire on top. Hey presto a write.) couple of hours later we went back for our jacket potatoes. Sometimes on our way fishing, while dawn was What to you do for a living Ha Ha, I'm supposed to be retired, how do you think I get approaching we would dodge the bull and pick field mushrooms to add to our potatoes. Oh happy times. away fishing so much. Tell us about the Beachcomber The Beachcomber Bar/Restaurant on Mojacar Playa is my son's business although the amount of time I spend there when not fishing you could be forgiven for thinking otherwise. I do however help him with menus and recipes and offer advice as dads do. I think he might call it "Sticking my nose in his business". More recently I have been getting a little more involved and it could be classed as work but the biggest difference is I don’t get any wages!
On holidays visiting my father's relatives in Scotland I would spend most of my time either on the sea loch feathering for mackerel or the fresh water loch close by, fishing for perch and pike. Loch's Long and Lomond bring back some wonderful memories. None more so though than when I was in the Scottish mountains (Driven by my cousin in his Austin 8) hanging over a rock on a fast running stream with a heavy line and big treble hook to foul hook what I think were Sea Trout, can't remember for sure but they did taste good.
Me and Matt (Aka Minty) built the Beachcomber and opened it nearly three years ago, from day one it was a success and still is. There will always be hiccups in business but that's life and you can't please all the people all the time. I'm not going to blow its trumpet, it stands up for itself.
As a teenager in London I fished mainly the parks, such as Tooting Beck and Clapham Common. I even had a trout out of the pond right in front of the House of Commons one night, real poaching that was. In 1965 I caught an 18lb 1oz Carp from Clapham Common. I used a 10' float rod with a
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minute size 18 hook and 1.1lb (One point one pound) hook length line. Wow, that was some fight that lasted about 40 minutes and when I netted it, I turned round to find about a dozen booted and suited gents that had stopped their cars on the way to work. I also used to fish a few competitive matches on the river's Lee and Mole and fished a secret lake in the hills of Boxhill.
What are the basic differences between freshwater, saltwater and fly fishing? Reasonably easy, easy and bloody hard to master in that order. Which do you prefer (of the above)? Sea fishing from a boat I think nowadays although coarse fishing was my first love and still would be if I didn’t have to drive 6.5 hours to hook a decent fish.
I fished with some of Britain's best anglers, Steve Gardner and Kenny Collins when I joined Carshalton and Sutton Angling Club. I did many a Sunday tube journey to Ockenden in Essex to fish for wily Crucian Carp. I fished many matches on the Thames but couldn't compete with the likes of Ray Mumford, because I just couldn't get on with a pole! and anyway 16lbs of Bleak just doesn't rock my boat. I then realised the benefits of being with women and that was it for a few years.
Is fishing very popular in Spain ? Yes but different in that the Spanish fish more for the table and most have yet to learn anything about conservation. You only have to look on the fish counter at Mercadona to see tiny fish basically no good for anything other than making a stock, Moralla I think they are called. Some of these species, if put back would grow to be big fish that would not only be worthwhile for the table but may reproduce and that is why the What do you love Mediterranean is about fishing? devoid of fish to I'm a hunter what it once was. gatherer by nature Spanish trawler and love being out men and the in the country. I love authorities to pit my wits obviously don't against the wiliest care as neither do of fish. I'm not a anything about loner though and what I believe is enjoy the company unlawful sized fish of others and so being landed and prefer to fish sold in the shops. socially and get This is not so much great pleasure from the case now helping others to around the British get what they want coastline. Brit's are from fishing. more sporting and many practice What´s your greatest angling achievement? catch and release or at least only take what they can eat at I've had many personal bests including a 200lb Ragged one sitting. Spaniards are shocked and shake their heads Toothed Shark, 130lb Sail Fish, 60lb to 70lb Copper when they see us Brits putting fish back after unhooking. Steenbras, 147lb Catfish and my 39lb Common Carp. I have to say a personal best is, a personal thing, and mine The new influx of Eastern Europeans are not helping conservation of fish in Spanish rivers and lakes as they is the 18lber from Clapham Common Pond. take everything they catch and I can only point you to the Can anyone fish and what basic equipment to you fact that in their own countries many have nothing much left to catch, they have eaten them all. That will happen here if need? Yes just about anyone can fish and a Lookie Lookie rod the Spanish government don't not only limit numbers of fish and reel is a start. A few hooks, a couple of weights and a taken but enforce it. I'm sure they won't till it's too late, if few bits and pieces and you are there. Then when you get then. I'm sorry if I appear pessimistic about the Spanish the bug you can spend the other £5000.00 needed to do authorities but most of us know what they are like. Except the job properly! Only joking. (Don't forget you need a that is, those still wearing their rose tinted glasses. Best I license in Spain to fish, one each for boat, beach and stop or I'll start talking about things like, who was last in the queue when brains were dished out! coarse.) Who do you admire most? What tips would you give a new angler? It would depend what sort of fishing they wanted to take up My wife Maggie for letting but just get out there and enjoy yourself and remember "A much. bad day's fishing is better than a good day at work"
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Another Problem Solved Simply Moving to a foreign country is not as easy as it seems. Its My experience spans many areas and many years. I have hard when you dont speak the language and even harder if worked most of my life in Barcelona interpreting at the you find yourself in a stressful situation or an emergency. Convention Centre, for the Barcelona Football Club and for the BBC during the year it took to set up and during the This I know first hand because I have lived in Spain for 30 broadcasting of the the 1992 Olympic Games. years and when I came over at the tender age of 18 I had no clue! Through making a lot of mistakes and just getting “out After Barcelona I moved to Tarragona and worked for two there” and trying to speak Spanish I finally became fluent and years in San Juan de Reus State Hospital for an independant realised there was a great need for Spanish speaking aid. Medical Company and that experience has led me to specialise in medical visits. There is a large community of British people living in this area that have spent years saving for the time when they can In this day and age there is rising crime, it can happen to retire, have a little holiday home, or start up their dream anyone so it is so important to be able to call someone to business in a sunny climate by the sea. There are so many accompany you to the Police Station and look after you from hidden pitfalls and that is what prompted me to begin my the moment the crime takes place. It is a daunting experience translating and interpreting business Simply Solved. without the added problem of not understanding the language.
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European Elections - Expat Candidates Lenox Napier
The candidate in the upcoming European elections for the CDL, the Centro Democratico Liberal party, is Sean O'Curneen Cañas, half Irish and half Spanish. Fourth on the list, i.e. in a high enough position to make a difference, is Jacqueline Cotterill, a British long time resident of Spain and currently deputy-mayor of Parcent (Alicante). Jacqueline also works closely with the AUN, the anti property abuse association which helped instigate the ‘Auken Report’ in Brussels which heavily criticised Spain for its urban corruption, ‘illegal homes’ and ‘land grab’ issues.
similar vein. To do this, we must support Europe and her democratic system. How to Vote
To vote in the European elections of June 7th, non-Spanishborn readers would need to be one of the 276,000 Europeans resident in this country who have intimated their interest in voting by signing a form when they were put on the padrón, or by having subsequently asked for one. Voting by post is difficult (you have to be somewhere in Spain), so those of us who vote will have been notified – at least in The CDL is the Spanish arm of the Alliance of Liberals and theory – as to where to go. Democrats for Europe (ALDE), which is the Union’s third largest political force, with 100 MEPs, 9 of the 27 EU When you vote in Spain, you do so by choosing a party list (a Commissioners, 5 Prime Ministers, more than 800 elected ‘papeleta’) from behind the curtain and, without marking it in National MP’s and thousands of Regional and Local any way, putting it in the voter’s envelope and taking it to the councillors. You can see Sean’s English-language webpage desk to put in the ballot box. You will need proper identification – your ‘Residents Card’ or the famous green at www.seanocurneen.com . A4 ‘Residence Certificate’ issued by the immigration police The CDL is a liberal centre party, and is where Europe together with your passport.
needs to be to best represent all of us. It’s neither to the right like the PP (which supports 'land grab' and is immersed in a major corruption scandal at the present time), nor ‘left’ like the PSOE (which likes to knock down British owned houses and has taken away our 'residents cards'). It's a party with a couple of 'Northern Europeans' in it who would understand our concerns living here in Spain and our second-class status generally. Perhaps even do something about it.
There are of course several other alternatives to the main groups, from the Marxist Leninists, the Huntin’ Fishin’ and Shootin’ Party and the Young Fascists to the Legalise Marijuana Party and even the fascinating ‘Citizens for Blank Votes’ (who leave their envelope empty) and the ‘Overwhelmed and annoyed Citizens Party’ (Ciudadanos Agobiados y Cabreados’) who are principally annoyed at the justice system in Spain. Not to mention overwhelmed.
The BBC were in Mojácar recently to record for Radio 4 some impressions regarding the European elections. I was one of those interviewed by them. They appeared to want me to say that the European Parliament was a waste of time, but I rather think the opposite. We don’t have any warm (and fuzzy) alternative any longer. The British embassy won’t represent anything beyond British exports and sporting heroes. The consulate is good for a new passport, but little else. The Spanish authorities, in their various forms, certainly don’t put us in front of any queue so it’s only a strong European authority that is capable, perhaps, of protecting us.
The recent Auken Report, which culminated in a vote against so-called ‘illegal homes’, the ‘land grab’ and other urban ills in Spain, sent a strong message to the Valencian and Andalucian town halls, regional governments and their many corner-cutting promoters. We need more messages in a
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Spain, and indeed Europe, uses ‘proportional representation’ in politics so smaller parties do have a chance to get into the parliament and this is useful as minority concerns can then be aired in a public way. This reporter, like several major grass-roots associations (including the AUN and the Andalucian pressure group A3V), supports the CDL and notes that neither the Conservatives Abroad nor their rivals the International Labour Party, concerned no doubt by issues of corruption and the endemic lack of support over European residents’ rights in Spain, openly recommend their associate parties in Spain in the European Elections.
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Air-conditioning - Make the right choice for you... By: Martin Allen, M.D. Air Conditioning Over the years working in Mojacar for a large and varied client base I have heard and come across a few common misconceptions about air conditioning units and the cost effectiveness as to their use in cooling or heating applications. Having passed and gained my qualifications via a good old fashioned apprenticeship over 21 yrs ago and only ever working in the Air conditioning and refrigeration industry for a total of 23 years with 5 and half of those years gained here in Spain, I hope that the following information may provide you with some guidance in the purchase of your airconditioning/heat-pump units. The most important choice you will have to make before your purchase for me is that are the units going to be your primary source of heating as well as cooling?
The radiator would have been running for possibly 2hrs or more to heat the room to the same temperature. The above highlights to me just how costly not having the correct information can prove to be as the air-conditioning unit fitted was a standard heat-pump. Within the air conditioning market there are available inverter air con/heat-pumps that can save you up to 30% on your running costs over a standard air con/ heat-pump. Imagine the savings that can be made on electricity bills. To prove the point I live with my wife and 3 young children in a 4 bed villa in the campo. We have the washing machine, tumble drier (when raining) and cooker in constant use every day. Our only form of heating is the inverter air conditioning/heat-pump systems that we have installed and our electricity bill from October to March was 612.98€. We do not use logs or gas bottles for heating and I am quite happy to show anyone my bills from endesa as proof. I wish my phone bill was as cheap!!!
This winter has, for many been longer and colder then normal and many have paid the price in the form of high electricity bills or gas bottle/wood consumption. Now due to the new tariff imposed upon high KW consumption on each household it has become imperative for many that the correct choice is made before any purchase of air-conditioning or indeed any You get what you pay for in this world and energy efficiency does not come cheap but the initial extra costs are soon reelectrical item is purchased. couped within a short period of time given that a good Heat-pump technology which is incorporated within the vast professionally installed system should last for 10 years in a majority of the air-conditioning units sold here has evolved domestic environment. over the last 15 years or so to become one of the most energy I would always recommend that whoever you use to install your efficient forms of cooling/heating that you could use. ac/heating systems that you always ask and discuss the pros I recently visited a client who required a routine maintenance and cons of the different systems available and not just plump carried out on his air-con units when the subject of high for the cheapest option.. It may cost you more in the long run. electricity bills came up. My client (2 people) who lived in a 3 bed villa had just recently paid over 300€ for his electricity bill MD Air Conditioning for the last 2 months. After questioning it came to light that he had been using an oil filled electrical 2.5kw radiator to heat the bedroom and in the lounge the same again but also in conjunction with the log fire. I asked the question why did you not use your air-con heatpumps to heat the rooms and the reply was " my friend said they cost to much to use". This is not the first time I have had this said to me. With this I conducted a simple experiment for the client and attached an amp clamp meter to the oil filled radiator power lead and switched it on. A reading of 12amps (a term of measurement for power consumption) was shown. Next the same meter was attached to the power lead of the bedroom ac unit and a reading of 3.2 amps was taken. Not only did the air conditioning unit consume nearly 3/4 less power then the oil filled radiator but as it was a forced air system and did not rely on convection currents, it heated the bedroom to its required temperature after 15 mins running.
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What’s on, Eating out
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And more... W elcome to Freetime our new look leisure section. This new section is designed to
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Lionel and Constance- a short Story by EL Nico Firstly for those expecting to hear about Lionel’s exploits at a well-known Almeria hospital, apologies but the magazine’s solicitors are still sorting out a protracted legal battle. Recently the happy couple took up an invite to go over to Archie Lyon’s place in Mojacar. Now Lionel always liked Archie but could not understand why he called his children Dandy and Lennie. However he thought they were better names compared to what so-called celebrities call their offspring these days. On arriving, the customary gin and tonics were taken out to the pool area where Lionel spotted a new springboard. Evidently, Archie had imported this from somewhere in California and it was made of special steel and had tremendous spring. Luckily, Lionel had brought along his trunks for a swim, so was quickly in the pool and ready to test the aforementioned board. On walking out on it Archie was most precise about the need to avoid putting too much spring into the dive. Now, as usual for Lionel this is where it all went dramatically wrong. Very close by some other people were about to be inadvertently involved in a major incident. Anyway, he started jumping up and down and suddenly felt the reflex action of the board and in no time at all was shooting upwards at a great rate of knots. Luckily he had quite a well-padded posterior, which cushioned the blow as he landed back on the board. At once the momentum sent him back up but his trunks caught the side and were ripped off in one fowl go. The speed he was now travelling at was impressive. Archie and Con could not believe their eyes as Lionel shot over the wall
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and landed on the roof of a police car parked in the street.
Drag Me to Hell
At this very moment the two policeman were having a relaxing coffee in the bar opposite when suddenly they heard a radio MUST COOK call that two assailants had stolen a car from Garrucha and were heading their way.
In no time at all they had sprinted across the road avoiding seeing Lionel on the roof and drove off in pursuit of the stolen car. At this stage the siren woke up poor Lionel and in no time at all he came to his senses. Here he was on the car roof hanging onto the flashing lights and shooting along the road towards the roundabout at Parc Commercial. Reality had also set in, as he was fully aware that he was naked and people were watching the pursuit and more Cooking with so him. To make matters worse some of Page 31 the crowd were using cameras or their mobiles to capture perhaps the picture of MUST READ their lives.
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Both cars raced along overtaking anything in front making the whole scene completely chaotic. The stolen car now mounted the curb near the roundabout and hit the wall and two of its wheels were wrenched off. The Police car braked sharply coming to an abrupt halt. The officers were out in a flash with their guns raised. During these moments the sudden braking had sent Lionel once again skywards and through some rather sharp bushes and onto the grass area opposite the Parc Commercial.
The Royle Family My Our Lionel quickly came to his senses and Arse:The Best Bits due to his modesty, sprinted across the (Paperback)by Caroline road and onto the beach area. Initially he Aherne (Author), Craig Cash (Author)
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felt some relief, but this was ended abruptly, who comes round the corner but about 60 people who were conducting a dress rehearsal for the forthcoming Moors and Christians event. In an instant he darted behind some rocks and salvation was there in the shape of a T-shirt and what looked like some other clothing obviously left there when someone had gone off for a swim. Within a minute he immerged from the rocks in the T-shirt that had printed on it “W I Groupie of the year” and a purple thong which hardly covered his buttocks or any other parts!! On coming round the side of the bar one of his neighbours appeared and was somewhat taken aback by Lionel’s new appearance. Quickly our man said he can give a perfectly logical explanation but could his friend drop him off down the road.
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On arriving back at Archie’s, Con is far from amused with Lionel’s new attire and everyone is asking where he had disappeared to? Eventually after a few stiff G and Ts Con takes Lionel home and the ever sweet couple turn in early. Lionel sleeps in next day and is somewhat puzzled when he sees Con lugging loads of papers out of the back of the estate car. She explains non too pleased, that when she picked up a free paper whilst out having a coffee, there on the front page was her husband naked astride a police car with a lovely pair of white buttocks on national display. In the meantime she had been everywhere trying to find as many of the free papers as possible. As luck would have it the post arrives and there is an invitation for Lionel to attend in Nottingham a reunion of the bank that he first worked for on leaving school. Con was very quick to book the ticket for him on the Internet and the flight would take off next morning at 8.30am. Taking Lionel out of the equation for a few days thought Con was out of sight and out of mind. Oddly enough there are so many people in and around Mojácar that will never forget any of Lionel’s numerous exploits over the years.
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COOKING WITH SHARON
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I was born in Watford, Hertfordshire. I attended Westfield School for Girls where I took a keen interest in Domestic Science. My interest in food has expanded and I like to cook different and interesting foods. I enjoy hosting dinner parties where my culinary skills are put to the test.
Sea Bass in Salt
Patatas Bravas
"A great fish dish full of flavour"
"A great tasty starter or even a snack"
Roast Lamb
"Everyone’s favourite but with a Spanish twist"
Rice Pudding
"A classic desert featured on many menus"
Want to Write The Recipe Of The Month In the next edition we are looking to feature recipes supplied by our readers. If you have something that you are particularly proud of feel free to submit it along with a couple of photos to sharon@mojacarmagazine.com
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Freetime Sea Bass in Salt
COOKING WITH SHARON Roast Lamb
Ingredients (Serves 4)
For 4 – 6 people
1 x 1.25kg (31b) bass or bream, scaled, gutted and washed
1.5 kg (3 ½ lb) leg of lamb 2 tablespoons of olive oil Salt Freshly ground black pepper 1 teaspoon fresh thyme 2 cloves of garlic finely sliced 1 wineglass of dry white wine 300 ml (½ pint) of water 2 tablespoons of wine vinegar Juice of 1 lemon
2.75kg (61b) coarse sea salt Melted butter and wedges of lemon, to serve
Preparation Put a layer of salt in a big, deep casserole up to a depth of 3cm (I'/, inches) and lay the fish on its back on top. Cover completely with the rest of the
Potatoes (the quantity just depends on how much you want to cook with the lamb) 1 or 2 large onions 4 or 5 whole garlic cloves (or add less if you don't want such a strong garlic flavour in the onions and potatoes)
salt. Bake in a very hot preheated oven, 220'C/425'F (gas mark 7), for about 35 minutes. When you remove the casserole from the oven knock the bottom of it to loosen the salt block. Then carefully knock the salt from around the fish. Serve at once with the hot melted butter and lemon wedges. If you want to add extra flavour simply add a combination of butter, tarragon, parsley, garlic, salt and pepper into the belly of the fish and close the opening before cooking. This method of preventing the flavours of the fish from escaping could be used for cooking many other fish and meat dishes.
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Preparation: Rub the lamb with half of the olive oil, season it with salt and pepper and rub the thyme over the surface of the lamb. Let the lamb sit for an hour to absorb the flavours. Peel and cut the potatoes into slices about 1cm thick and place on the bottom of a roasting tin. Slice the onions and mix them with the potatoes and peel the garlic but leave the cloves whole and add to the potatoes and onions. Put the white wine, water, vinegar and lemon juice into a pan and bring to the boil. Next make some slits in the leg of lamb and put some slices of garlic into them and then rub the lamb with the rest of the olive oil. Place the lamb on top of the potatoes, onions and garlic and pour about half of the liquid over the meat. Place in a preheated oven at 230ºC/450ºF (gas mark 8) for 15 minutes. Then turn the heat down to 190ºC/375ºF (gas mark 5) and continue to roast it. Baste with the remaining liquid from time to time. If the potatoes soak up too much of the liquid you can make more.
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For cooking time allow 15 minutes per 450g (1lb) if you like your lamb pink and 25 minutes per 450g if you like it well done in the manner that the Spanish like it! Traditionally in Spain this would be served along with the potato that is cooked with it but you might choose to serve it with some roast potatoes and vegetables of your choice.
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COOKING WITH SHARON Patatas Bravas
Rice Pudding
Patatas Bravas ingredients:
For 4-6 people
(for approximately 6 tapas portions) 1½kg of peeled potatoes Olive oil to fry the potatoes in
About 2 Litres of Milk 160g of Short Grain Rice 1 Cinnamon Stick 1 Lemon (grate the rind) 350g of Caster Sugar Ground Cinnamon
for the bravas sauce: 1 onion finely chopped 1 clove of garlic also finely chopped 6 ripe tomatoes chopped about 600g 1 teaspoon of sugar (optional) 3 dried chillis 1 or 2 teaspoon of hot paprika - depends on how spicy you like your food 1 level soup spoon of plain flour approx. 200ml of water 1 teaspoon of sherry vinegar or wine vinegar salt freshly ground black pepper Preparation: Peel the potatoes, chop them into smallish chunks and boil them for about 5-10 minutes in salt water. Then leave them to cool. For the bravas sauce fry the onion, garlic and the dried chillis gently in some olive oil until the onions turn transparent - this should take about 10 minutes. Then remove from the heat, add the paprika and stir this in. Add the chopped tomatoes and the sugar, return the mix to the heat and simmer gently for about 5 minutes. The sugar is added to take any bitterness out of the tomatoes - this is optional as, like Gerry, you may find it too sweet with the sugar. Mix the flour with some water and then stir this into the sauce, add the 200 ml of water and leave to simmer for about 15 minutes to reduce the sauce. Now you should blend the mix either in a food blender or using a hand held blender. Once you've done this pass the mix through a sieve to remove the tomato skin and seeds. You should then end up with a nice thick bravas sauce. You may want to cut your potatoes a bit smaller into bite sized chunks if you left them a bit big when boiling. You can either deep fry them as I do or shallow fry them until they turn a lovely golden colour. Serve them on a couple of plates with plenty of the bravas sauce on them. The sauce is probably better hot but it can also be served cold.
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Personally I'm not much of a fan of desserts after meals (a coffee and brandy is fine) so Spanish eateries suit me as the desserts on offer are often limited to a piece of fruit or a pre-packed flan or similar. Obviously the better the quality of restaurant you attend the better the sweet tray is likely to be. When I first came to Spain I assumed that rice pudding only came in tins and had to be heated before serving! One day after a particularly good MenĂş del dĂa I was delighted to see 'Arroz con Leche' as the sweet option. Realising that it was a cold dish surprised me at first but it was delicious and the cinnamon that was sprinkled on it really added to it nicely. Since then it's probably been my favourite 'postre' in Spain. Here's a very simple recipe for the dish.
Preparation In a large saucepan add the rice, milk, cinnamon stick and grated lemon rind. Under a low to medium heat allow the contents of the pan to simmer gently until the rice is well cooked and the milk has halved in volume. This usually takes around 45 minutes. Be sure to work on a very gentle heat so that there's no danger of burning the milk which can easily destroy the dish. Now add the caster sugar and continue cooking for about 10 minutes when the sugar should have fully dissolved and the liquid thickened. Next you must remove the pan from the heat and allow it to cool to room temperature. Once at the required temperature place the contents of the pan in an airtight container and put it in the fridge until it's cold. This usually takes around 3 hours but I prefer to refrigerate it overnight with a view to serve it the following day. Before serving remove the cinnamon stick and place the rice pudding in individual bowls lightly sprinkled at the last minute with the ground cinnamon.
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Freetime Drag Me to Hell slots neatly between Sam Raimi’s two triumphant franchises, combining the energy, shocks and sick laughs of The Evil Dead movies with the slicker, populist thrills of his Spider-Man adventures. The result is one of the most unashamedly fun mainstream horror flicks of recent memory. Alison Lohman is ridiculously appealing as Christine, an ambitious loan agent competing for a promotion with a smarmy co-worker (Reggie Lee). In the hope of impressing her boss (David Paymer), Christine turns down the desperate appeals of an old gypsy lady (Lorna Raver), who begs for the bank not to repossess her home. In revenge, the woman places an ancient curse on Christine. It’s not long before our hapless heroine is being subjected to a wild succession of terrors, including being tossed around her room by an unseen spirit, blood spurting from her nose and eyes appearing in her pudding. And unless she can somehow appease the evil spirit, far worse is to come... Raimi proves that he hasn't lost the ability to pull off first-rate frights in the 29 years since the first Evil Dead movie, and there are some fantastically scary sequences here, from the old woman’s face suddenly emerging from shadows to a tense, unpredictable séance sequence. But this is actually a far funnier movie than you’d guess from the trailers, and Raimi sprinkles the colourful action with gallons of goo and slapstick fights that recall Ash's frenetic battles with the undead.
Films & Books Caroline Aherne, Craig Cash and Henry Normal Granada. 2001. Pbk. 143 pages. £9.99. The Royle family live to watch TV and make jokes about bodily functions (farting mainly). They are sink estate, working class, couch potatoes who are at the opposite end of the social scale to The Royal Family (God bless 'em!). Here we get the best bits of dialogue from the first three series. The series cover the marriage of Denise Royle to Dave Best, her subsequent pregnancy and the consequences of having an heir to the Royle throne. Although nothing much seems to happen in each episode, as you might expect since most of the action takes place as they sit around watching telly, the dialogue is sharp and funny. Its creators would say it reflects the real viewing situation, where the family lives through and in front of that little electronic box; on a more negative note you can see it as taking the piss out of the majority of its own viewers! The later reaction is mainly avoided because the acting and script is so good that you enter their lives and see them as people rather than as loud mouthed stereotypes.
As this book shows it is so well observed and miles away from the majority of refined middle-class 'semi-detached' sitcoms. The Royle family revels in being common; when their teenage son Anthony takes up with a 'posh' girl he tells them that on Christmas Day they will play parlour games at her home. Denise asks "Is their telly broke?" Whilst the Dad in his usual manner comments, "Parlour games my arse. Ey, tell you what you'd be good at, that's if they play it - hunt As you’d expect from Raimi, the editing and camerawork the giro." crackle with energy (including the occasional trademark crashzoom), and the action barely pauses for breath. But the key to This collection of best bits of script combined with plenty of Drag Me to Hell’s success is its attention to character. Christine colour pictures provides an excellent taster for those has plenty of unusual character detail that is cleverly introduced unfamiliar with the Royle's and a reminder for fans of why it without the need for laboured exposition: for instance, we learn, that this former farm girl used to have a weight problem following is so watchable. Even in the scariest moments, the emphasis is very much on keeping a smile on the audience’s face: in terms of horror movies, this is the polar opposite of something like Martyrs. The lack of extreme violence, along with the slick visuals and high production values, means this is a movie that possesses broad mainstream appeal, but it does it without resorting to the bland, watered down scares of the majority of PG-13 chillers of recent years.
her father’s death, and the shock of what’s happening drives her to tubs of ice-cream. Even the minor characters are unusually well-developed, with a likeable Justin Long in the role of Christine’s rich but supportive boyfriend, and Dileep Rao brooding magnificently as the intense medium who takes American Express. If anyone had written Raimi off as something of a spent creative (if not commercial) force after the disappointing Spider-Man 3, Drag Me to Hell reasserts his ability to make classical narrative pictures with style, wit and verve. It's a blast from start to finish, and we demand a sequel immediately. Page 34
Dad Royle would say, "watchable my arse, who wants to read a book about a damn telly programme? You watch it on telly, not read it, what's the use? It's like having a shite and then reading about it, one is real the other's just stupid words on paper. Chuck the book away and watch the bloody programme why don't you?" I say buy it and don't listen to him, he doesn't know his arse from his elbow.
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My 10 month old grandson was catered for with a high chair and devoured one of the children’s specials cut up into smaller pieces, no cutlery needed!!! and at 3.50 euros it was good value for money. Our party ordered southern fried chicken burger with salad and chips, beer battered fish with chips and mushy peas, Cajon chicken wraps and meat & Potato pie, chips and peas. The girls finished with banana By Paul Matthews, split topped with chocolate sauce and a white chocolate covered magnum. Starters are from 3 euro’s and main The Beachcomber Bar is probably the best known and courses are nearly all 7.50 euro’s. The Beachcomber offers popular restaurant and café bar on the playa amongst the a range of breakfasts at various prices. Brits who live and holiday in Mojacar. Its location is second The Beachcomber is very clean and the service is good. As said earlier the menu is extensive and the bar area has Sky Sports for people with football dependency syndrome. The
Beachcomber Bar, Restaurant & Café
to none, facing the Mediterranean and with a relatively new canopied terrace area, is ideal for dining in the sun. bar is a good place to go for people who live or visit the The menu at the Beachcomber is far too extensive to Mojácar area and it’s seen by a lot of ex pats as a place to mention and it probably caters for every type of person. We find out how to do things, hence John and Matt have assisted happened to go for a late lunch and to our surprise a lot of people on various web sites. The Beachcomber is value for money and the portions are more than generous, go there to chill out with a cold drink, or dine with confidence.
‘Beachcomber John’ was on duty and not out fishing for a change! The Beachcomber always has people sat on the terrace, it’s a very rare occasion that there are few there. This is testimony to its popularity amongst visitors and people who live in the Mojacar area.
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WHATS ON & CLUBS AND SOCIETIES
If you have a club or society that you wish to advertise in Mojacar Magazine please email us details and we will add it Free of Charge Email details to: freetime@mojacarmagazine.com Oasis Christian fellowship Non-denominational services, 11.30am, Sundays. Victorias studios, Multicentro, Mojacar Playa. Contact 950 615 033 or 950 477 063 The Evangelical Church, Turre (www.turrechurch.com) Calle Ramon y Cajal (Opp.Superturre). English speaking, Sunday 11.00am for praise and worship with Sunday School. Parents and toddlers, Fridays 10.00am during school terms. Tel 950 092091 Roman Catholic Mojacar Village. Mass - Sundays and fiestas 12.30. Tues/Thurs/Sat 7pm. Priest 950 475 017
Religious Groups
Iglesia Evangelica C/Hermanos Machado, 9 Ceuvas. Anglican Chaplaincy Spanish, translated into English. C of E morning servic 11am, Sundays 6.30pm. Contact Carmela Sunday, San Pascal Church, Agua 950 132 792 de Enmedio, Mojacar (4km after Hotel Indalo). Icar: Canon Hugh Kingdom Hall, Jehovah’s Broad. Contact: 950 478 432 or Witnesses Wed/Fri 7.30pm and Sun 11.00am. visit www.mojacarchurch.org C/Olivia, 15 Vera (Opposite Lidl). Contact 677 857 920 Aquaviva, Albox English speaking Christian fellowship, Residencia Escolar, FORUM GOLF SOCIETY next to Urgencias, off Taberno July 3rd Marina Road. Sundays 11am. Contact: individual Stableford €28 950 122 934
Upcoming Events
Church Services Opposite garden centre, Garrucha/ra roundabout. English services Sundays 11am.
Health/Sports & Activities Mojacar Indalo Hash House Harriers - a family running group. HHH is a worldwide X country running club with over 2000 groups around the world. Meeting every 2nd & 4th Sunday of the month, For more information contact Steve 950 466 239 / 666 027 742 / skad7@hotmail.com ALBOX SCUBA DIVING CLUB -Meet every Wednesday at 8pm at the Travellers Inn in the conference room. INDALO Lawn Bowling CLUB Los Gallardos. Visitors are always welcome. Contact Dorene 950 472 227 WALK & WEIGH , Puerto Lumbreras . Interested in losing a few pounds? Join us on Tuesdays at 10.30. For Further information call 968 436 458 or 619 453 283 New fitness class - The Sunburn Arms - Piedra Ararilla Nr Partaloa. Thursdays at 3.00pm. Fully qualified Instructor. Beginners upwards. Bring own mat or towel. From Albox, 1km past ITV station, turn right then 1km on left Call 950 064 084 Mojacar Angling Club (MAC) Meet every wed for coarse fishing, sea fishing by boat by arrangement and organised beach fishing meetings are to be arranged in front of the Beachcomber Bar. Further information call John at the Beachcomber Beach Bar 950 473 099 Amigos de los coches clasicos del levante, classic car club. The club meetings are held on the first Thursday of every month at 3 p.m. in our club house in Aguilas. More information www.a-c-c.es, tel 629 529 656, 968 419 256 email: acclevante@hotmail.com FORUM GOLF SOCIETY plays organised friendly events every 2 weeks at local courses. Contact Phil Elam on 666 847840 / philjelam@yahoo.co.uk, or see www.arboleas.co.uk/forum ALBOX COMPUTER CLUB will still be holding their weekly meetings each Friday 4pm - 6.30pm at Kats Kitchen, Albox. Everyone welcome to come along see our web site www.alboxcc.com
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(Closing Date 27th June) July 17th Alboran Team Irish Fourball €35 (Closing Date 11th July)
Help Groups A.A. Alcoholics Anonymous Mojacar area. Meetings Tues & Fri 6.00pm. Contact 617 878 207
Animal Rescue PAWS-Patas Animal welfare. Shop in arcade by Santander bank, Mojacar Playa. Tues/Wed/Fri/Sat, 10.30-1.30pm. For info or help contact 678 490 216 or 678 490 235
Classes, Talks & Workshops Paint Your Own Pottery Every Mon, Sat Classes for children and adults alike at The Old Tavern, Mojácar playa from 11:00. Contact Debbie. Tel: 662 443 095. Ceroc, Jive and Latin Every Tue Dance workshops at Kimricks bar and restaurant, 21:15 every Tuesday. Contact Tracey. Tel: 687 251 799. Shokotan Karate Every Wed Classes for all levels at the Kimrick Bar, Mojácar Playa, every Wednesday at 20:30 and Saturdays at 11:00. Contact Roger. Tel: 617 987 254. Taekwon-do Club Every Mon, Wed, Sat Classes for all abilities, from age 4 upwards. Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays. Harmony Gym, Mojácar Playa. Tel: 670 381 839 / 950 475 403. Ballroom and Latin Dance Classes Every Tue, Thu Former professional competitor/teacher Steve Ashley will be giving beginners lessons commencing 19:30-22:00 at the Kimrick Bar in Mojacar Playa. Session €5. Tel: 637 546 559. Ballroom and Latin Dance Classes Every Mon Former professional competitor and teacher Steve Ashley leads this dance workshop for beginners every Monday at Bar Rosaleda, 19:30-22:00. €5 per session. Tel: 637 546 559.
Community & Social Events Alcoholics Anonymous Every Tue, Fri The Alcoholics Anonymous group of Mojacar meets every Tuesday and Friday in the Artesan Centre Fuente at 18:00. Tel: 950 828 523. British Legion Mojacar Every Thu The British Legion's members meet on Thursdays from 11:00 onwards in Kimrick Restaurant. Tel: 950 472 594. Dames in Spain Every Mon The Mojacar branch of Dames in Spain meets at Kimricks on the third Monday of the month. Meetings begin at 11:00. Guests are welcome. Contact Joyce. Tel: 950 472 862.
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WHAT’S ON Markets and Craft Fairs Monday
Antas Nerja Huercal-Overa
Tuesday
Albox Almeria Cuevas Del Almanzora Los Gallardos
Wednesday Bedar El Ejido Lubrin Mojacar Pulpi Velez Blanco Thursday
Carboneras Cuevas Del Almanzora Lorca Olula Del Rio Roquettes De Mar Sorbas
Friday
Chirivel Garrucha Puerto Lumbreras Turre Zurgena
Saturday
Aguilas Arboleas Velez Rubio Vera
Sunday
Almeria Fines Oria San Juan De Los
Terreros Vicar Villaricos
If you have an event that you wish to advertise in Mojacar Magazine please email us details and we will add it Free of Charge ads@mojacarmagazine.com Pensioners' Day Every Wed Day for pensioners with homemade specials served at Arriba Café Bar. Tel: 950 615 591. Line Dancing Every Mon Beginners and intermediate dancing at the Kimrick (on road opposite Red Cross Building) Mojacar beach, 20:00-22:30. Tickets €3. Contact Pamela Tel: 950 398 076. Sewing Circle Every Wed The club for sewing enthusiasts meets at Bella Vista from 10:30 every Wednesday. Contact Brenda or Sylvia. Tel: 950 390 426 / 950 472 967. Weightwatchers Every Thu Weekly Thursday meetings commencing 10:30 at the Truffi Bar, Mojacar Playa. Contact Kate. Tel: 666 224 501. Royal British Legion Every day New members always welcome. It is not necessary to have served in the armed forces to join. Regular social meetings with refreshments first Thursday of every month excluding July and August. Bella Vista restaurant, Mojacar Playa. Secretary Tel: 950 473 174. Dames in Spain Every Mon Meetings the third Monday of every month. Guest speakers, trips and days out as well as fund raising occasions. Membership for 2008-2009 of €12 now due. Join in the informal meeting at at Kimricks Bar Mojacar Playa at 11:00. Contact: Joyce Coleman Tel: 950 472 862. Singles Night Every Thu Over 21`s at Kimricks Bar, 20:00. Tel: 950 475 198. Mojacar Community Library Every Mon, Wed, Fri Open Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 11:00 to 13:00. Located in the Artisan multi-purpose centre, lower level next to Tercero Edad Bar/Cafe(senior citizen centre). Annual household contribution €12 and €10 for Seniors
Dance Performances Flamenco Every Sun, Sat Traditional flamenco shows at Bar Restaurante Salomente, next to the Paws shop, every weekend. Annual Rare Soul Weekender From: Friday, September 18, 2009 To: Sunday, September 20, 2009 Enjoy three nights of rare soul music and dancing. Tickets €35. Friday night 21:00 meet and greet at the Continental Hotel. See website for full itinerary and booking information. Contact Dave. Tel: 950 591 874.
Events & Festivals Funky Monkey's Kids' Cinema Every Fri
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Kids' films are shown every Friday night on the 6x8 ft screen at Paseo del Mediterraneo 8 from 21:00. There are also board games, Play Station and Monkey Buzz 20:00-00:00. Bookings essential. Tel: 697 264 179. Karaoke Karaoke Every Sat Sean and karaoke at Shenanigans Irish Bar and Cocina, 21:00. Tel: 667 236 881. Kids' Events Boogie Beebies Every Fri Dance classes for boys and girls aged 5 and under at Funky Monkeys on Mojácar Playa, 15:00-16:00 every Friday. €5 per class. Contact Annie for more information. Tel: 697 264 179. Dance Classes Every Fri Dance classes for boys and girls aged 6 and over with a qualified dance teacher at Funky Monkeys on Mojácar Playa. Boys class from 16:30-18:30. Girls class from 18:30-20:30. €10 per class. Contact Annie for more information. Tel: 697 264 179. Saturday Morning Kids Club Every Sat Organised fun and games with different creative activities every week, including T-shirt designing, make and paint your own pottery and jewellery, at Funky Monkeys on Mojacar Playa near to the Irish Rover. Open 11:00-14:00. Contact Annie. Tel: 697 264 179. Storytelling Sessions Every Wed Story time sessions with a selection of old and new favourites read by a qualified English teacher. Sessions include reading and writing activities and games. At Funky Monkeys on Mojácar Playa, 18:00-19:30. Reservation advised. €6 per session. Contact Annie for more information. Tel: 697 264 179. Kids Club Every Tue, Wed, Thu Supervised play, games and activities for kids aged up to 12 yrs every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday afternoon from 14:30-18:00. Reservation advised. €4 per hour. At Funky Monkeys on Mojácar Playa. Contact Annie for more information. Tel: 697 264 179. Dance Workshops Every Mon Singing, acting and dancing workshops for ages 6 and over at Funky Monkeys on Mojácar Playa. Every Monday 18:00-20:30. €15 per class. Contact Annie for more information. Tel: 697 264 179. Pottery Painting Every Wed Childrens pottery painting every Sunday at the Old Tavern, Mojacar Playa commencing 11:00. Contact Debbie. Tel: 662 443 095. Fun Football Every Sun Every Sunday morning at the Marina Playa Hotel
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The Words are Albaricoque Anona Banano Caimito Ciruela Coco DFurazno Fresa Granada Granadilla Guayaba Higo Jocote Lima Limon Mamey Mandarina Mango Manzana Melon Membrillo Mora Naranja Nispero Pera Pina Platano Sandia Tamarindo Toronja Uva Zapote
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Caracola ...................950 473 157 Crown Rent a Car ......950 478 976 Mo-Car ....................950 478 307 Mojacar ...................950 478 832 Solvi Car ...................950 478 151 Almericar ..................950 234 966 Rucar .......................950 333 104 Tropicar ....................950 334 400 Andacar ...................950 468 003
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Guardian Angels Property Management Service is owned and run by Derrick and Carol Towlson and family who now live full time in San Juan de los Terreros and offer a comprehensive property management service tailored to suit your requirements TEL:950 466 396 or 950 466 239 or mobile 600 470 778 and 663 641 044
Computer & IT VELEZ RUBIO
ALBOX
MOJACAR
Ciber Max.................649 516 903 Compleo Personal IT Centre.......................950 393 689
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From beginners to Advanced Individuals or small groups Internet & E-mail Word Processing
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CYG..........................950 133 908 Digitek Mojacar...........950 472 191 DMM Web Design.......697 317 665 Enigma Design (Web Design) ....+44 1442 409348 Info Venus 2000 .........950 475 712 Mi PC........................950 633 015 Neosystems...............950 121 035 Premier Tech ...........950 064 2156
DVD & Video
Enigma Design and Marketing Limited We offer a full Web Design Service and FREE advice. Hosting, HTML, Metatags, and more call +44 1442 409348
For a free consultation
Movieland...................950 475 003 Real Entertainment.....950 449 635 The Word................. .950 479 438 Total Entertainment.....950 615 596
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Databases Spreadsheets Video calling & Skype & much more
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Home Users & Small Businesses Computer Repairs
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Networks
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Plaza Vulcano, No13 Urb. Puerta de Vera, Vera (Next to Intermarche car park, facing the inside courtyard)
First Call Computer Solutions Setting up networks Anti virus protection Lost or damaged data restoration Computer teaching
Highly Qualified Professional Service Tel: 628 251 399 or 618 539 500
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Currency
Dentist
Currencies Direct ........950 478 914 Clinical Dental............950 478 534 Nadal Perez ..............950 479 444 Money Corp ...............692 413 814 Valero Martinez..........950 132 047 Money Exg ................950 324 243 Global Currency .........950 133 697
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Electricians
Williams Electrical Based in Turre Established Since 1998 & Fully Legal All Electrical work undertaken, AntiSurge Protection, A/C Supply& Installation, Re-Wire, Ceiling Fans, Bathroom
Email: info@sunflowerhomes-almeria.com Website: www.sunflowerhomes-almeria.com Office Tel/Fax: 0034 950460873 Mobile: 0034
Tel: 607 505 Email: Electro Torres ............950 472 898 Mark Cooke ...............637 974 662 Mick Groom ..............667 039 805 Suckling Elect ...........661 642 993
Price Brown...............950 478 915 Prime Properties Local .................................950 475289 Veritas Homes...........950 472 430
Wayne Powell............607 150 095 Knowles & Abt ...........650 137 208 Why not advertise your business on Mojacar Magazine email is on mojacarmagazine@aol.com for details...
English Food
Kevinspain.................950 064 464 Mojacar Estates..........950478 935 Mojacar Homes..........950 478 834
Coastal Properties Mojacar
New One Stop ...........950 473 040 Polansky & Associates .................................950 478 915
38 Multi Central Playa 04638 Mojacar Spain Tel: 0034 950 475 235 email:
Holiday Rental Management Property Management Property Maintenance Management of Long Term Rentals Property Management Refurbishment & Construction http://www.coastpropmojacar.com/
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www.englishshoppingdirect.c Beer Emporium.........950 472 622 Mr UK .....................950 475 850 UK Shopping.............950 473 224
Entertainers Brendan O Dee.......... 950 069 264 Captain Sunshine .........950618034 Clive Sarstedt .............950 398 825 Keith Night .................950 069 248 Mattis DJ ...................950 391 660 Molles Munecas..........950 133 806 Tom Lee ....................950 462 059 New Life ....................667 044 173
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Professionally Qualified Estate Agents
Estate Agents
Over 20 years of service, Integrity & Sound Advice Excellent Range of New & Resale Apartments, Townhouses, Villas & Exclusive
Coastal Properties...... 950 47 5235 1st Choice .................950 472 002 Gatehouse Intern.........950 473 176 Remax / Keyfinder.......950 473 074
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Excursions
Florists & Gdn Ctrs
Mojacar Quad Treks...678 006 460 4 X 4 Tours ...............950 292 092
Floresteri ..................950 344 169 Veveros Hortiflor ........950 478 985 Floresteria Lucia.........................950 479 496 La Glorieta ................950 391 927
Financial Anglo Spanish Finance 686 257 481 Avalon Europe ....... ..966 799 070 Blevins Franks .........965 705 502 Danniells Fox ...........950 478 617 Mortgage Solutions ..950 472 032 CIMM ......................950 398 078 Offshore Investments.950 064 695
- TONE Mortgages Financial Services Tax and Accountancy Tel: 950 478 617 Fax: 950 475 029 Local 89, Parque Comercial, 04638 Mojacar, Almeria
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The No Sweat workout, call us now for your FREE trial
Open Mon - Fri, 8am to 5pm Saturday, 9am - 1pm Level 2, Parque Comercial, Mojacar Tel: 664 550 661 (Wheelchair & lift access available)
Specialist Mortgage Brokers, Regulated Independent Financial Advisors and Tax Accountancy Servive Providers in Spain
Fitness
Iron Art Group (Vera) established for 20 years on the Costas
MOJACAR PLAYA Next to Viva & Harrys Bar Tel.: 950 475 403
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Fly Screens
Garden/patio furniture at wholesale prices. Gates, rejas, railings, gazebos, all your ironwork made to any size, design, colour etc and all powdercoated. El Real Industrial Estate, Antas Mon-Fr 10am-5pm Sat 10am-1pm
Tel 637 259 033 Mister Screen............637 159 249 We Fit.......................950 475 419
Lifestyle Enclosures Europe S.L.
Don't be beaten by the bugs! Next day service for window and door fly screens Lifestyle Enclosures Europe S.L. C/El Garcel 11, Pol. Ind. El Real, Antas 04628 Tel: 950 459 060 Mobile: 649 482 677 www.lifestyle-enclosures.com
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Ferreteria Lopez...........950 615 026 Ferreteria Mojacar........950 473 111
Mojacar Landscap2.....627 864 092 Albi Servico................950 478 708 Eden Landscapes.......950 634 463 Viveros Hortiflor...........950 478 985 Creative Nail Bar........950 475 403 Floristeria Lucia..........950 479 496 The Emporium............950 472 790 International Hair.........950 475 452
Health and
Glass and
Parque Commercial Mojacar Legs and Co based in Mojacar Playa, in the Costa Almeria, Spain are now able to provide all your UK High St Branded Lingerie, Swim wear and clothing here in Spain
Penthouse Studio.......950 475 915
Cristaliria.. ................950 475 376 Wacky Barber ...........667 961 645
Golf Courses
Weight Watcher..........666 224 501
Hire Shops
Desert Springs ..........950 467 411 Marina Golf ...............950 133 235 Mojacar Hire ..............950 475 003 Cortijo Grande ...........950 479 176 Valle De Est Golf.......676 256 923 Hire Shop ..................687 845 993
Funeral Funeraria Perez.........950 478 102 Funeraria Soriano.......950 410 413
Golf
The Full Swing ..........950 459 009 The Complete Golfer....950 472 376 Marcus Tuition ...........610 526 671 Gareth Edwards .........950 479 176 English Pine .............950 475 419 Tuition Valle De Est ....676 256 923 Furniture Mart ...........950 393 244 Homes and Beyond....950 132 458 Linen Store................950 475 419 Mac Night .................950 468 263 Ferreteria Gonzalez......950 390 855 Stock X Change.........950 475 937 Ferreteria Longo ..........950 430 064
Horse Riding
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Furniture
Hardware
ces
El Pinar SOLID OAK FURNITURE A Very Large Selection Los Carasoles, Zurgena (on the main road to
Lessons & Trekking Livery & Loan All Ages & Abilities Welcome Excellent Rates BHS Qualified Partaloa Near Albox
www.rancholuz.bravehost.com
Contact Erica 678 838 547
Desert Riders..............950 066 084 Didi Arias ..................950 468 911 Sanctuary Limaria.......628 239 696 Cortijo Grande ...........950 479 176 24 Hour .....................666 949 213 Valle De Est Golf........676 256 923 Larry .........................667 244 022
Locksmith
Mobility
Insurance
Abbeygate Insurance..965 745 097 Mobility Matters.........950 615 432 Knight Insurance.........950 121 943 Lloyd & White.............950 478 598 Mojacar Insurance.......950 615 037
Mortgage
Rose Financial ..........950 478 617
Kennels &
Motor
ENGLISH BEDS & MATTRESSES BEST SELECTION IN AREA - VALUE FOR MONEY English Luxury Pillows Bedding - Mirrors Soft Furnishings Comfortable Quality Furniture Furniture Packages Linen Packages Garden Furniture
Purias (between Aguilas & Lorca) Tel: 678 083 491
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Country Kennel ...........950 473 011 Five Bone Hotel ..........930 234 556 K9 .............................950 168 015 Albox Service Ctre......950 431 600 Berbel Oller ..............950 121 123 Taller Daydo .............950 459 116 Central Motors...........950 959 489
Opticians Multi Opticas ............950 472 285
The 5 Bone Hotel, Turre Optica Villazer...........950 472 783 Tel: 630 234 556 Optica Mahis ............950 390 777
Osteopath
Lingerie
John Morgan...............666 157 942 Can Can ....................950 472 396
Enreque Arias ...........950 472 974
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Pets and Vets
Associated Painters....677 046 624 Clinica Veterinaria......950 472 252 Peter Dowling.............647 587 846 Centro Veterinaria.......950 475 213 EUROPA CLINICA VETERINARIA
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Property Coastal Properties.......950 475 235 Complete Holiday Care .................................950 478 612
Mojacar Long Term Rentals MULTICENTRO PLAYA 43 (Mojacar) TEL 950 472 262 URGENCIAS 629 099 921
Plumbers
We have properties that you can rent in and around Mojacar for Winter, Summer and all year round!
Derek Smith................950 468 041 mojacarlongtermrentals.com Knowles and Abbot......950 137 197 Mojacar Plumbing........607 356 520 Coastal Properties.......950 475 235 Complete Holiday Care ..................................950 478 612 Elite Property Srv .........697 532323 Sol Y Agua ................638 574 145 Espagna Homes .........950 466 044 Pedro Suarez .............950 478 786 Holiday Homes ...........950 120 210 Real Covers ...............950 478 763 Mojacar Estates .........950 478 935
Pool/Spa
We have a selection of apartments and villas to rent in the beautiful seaside resort of Mojacar. Ranging from 1 bed roomed apartments to 7 bedroom villa’s with private swimming pools we can arrange any kind of accommodation for you
Simply email us at mojacardreams@aol.com
and let us know what you are looking for, we will do the rest
For Over 7 years supplying Highest Quality Construction, re-tiling & Maintenance, Jucuzzis, Patios & Multi Jet Plunge Pools tropicanapoolsantas@hotmail.com For a free consultation and quotation Call 950 069 288 / 610 346 725 or 661 508 776 Mojacar Holiday Service ................................950 478 832 The Property Shop ................................950 475 241 Real Services ...........950 475 779 I am an independent, local handyman who can do a variety of Rent Mojacar.............950 615 042 jobs, in all of which I take great pride. I am a professional painter RLT Properties ..........950 615 042 and decorator. I am reliable and carry out a professional job to Susanas Properties....649 759 053 the highest of standards. I have 18 years’ experience. I have a “residencia” and I am legally registered to work here in Spain
Peter Dowling
Wall Tiling and Carpentry
Interior & Exterior General Property Maintenance
Painting And Decorating
Please call for a friendly service and a FREE no Mobile: 6475 878 46 Verahandyman@hotmail.com
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Apdo de corres 323 04620 Vera, Almeria
This is a lovely apartment Situated in Turre. A Typical Spanish village, only 5 min by car to the Resort and Beaches of Mojacar and the fishing port of Garrucha. Our apartment is newly built and provides everything you should need, Air-con/Heating, Sky TV (BBC1, 2 and 3 plus ITV 1,2,3 plus Channel 4), stereo, DVD, microwave, washing machine, fridge, iron, etc. Two Bedrooms, 1 dbl, 1 Twin, nicely furnished lounge/dining area. Mountain views from balcony on Lounge and double bedroom. Sprb restaurants and bars within walking distance.No
children under 10 or pets.
Email: anitaoakes@telefonica.net
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* Property Sales and Rentals * Property Maintenance and Cleaning Services * Insurances * Building Services
Avda.de Almeria, no 78 (Turre) Tel: 0034 9504 79054
Email: lynnchristinerae@yahoo.co.uk
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These newly built and furnished apartments which are just a 5 minute walk from the beach, bars and restaurants. Our apartments all have 2 bedrooms sleeping up to 4/5, bathroom, kitchen and lounge diner with large balconies overlooking the 3 swimming pools 3 toddler pools landscaped gardens, tennis court, fantastic sea views. The kitchen is fully equipped. All apartments have a TV, dvd player, radio/cd player ,SKY tv and safes. Email:
APARTMENT COMPRISES large bright livingroom dining room with satellite TV (BBC etc) DVD, with french doors leading to the Sunroom with wicker furniture. Comfortably cool as it does not
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38 Multi Central Playa 04638 Mojacar Spain Tel: 0034 950 475 235 email:
Apartment and beautiful sea view, Swimming pool and garden
A well appointed, privately owned, modern 2 bedroom apartment within walking distance of unspoilt sandy beaches with superb swimming pool. With 2 bedrooms, a double with queen size bed, and a triple with single and double beds, newly furnished and air conditioned it accommodates 5 in comfort. Full bathroom, kitchen and living room with satellite TV and UK channels, the garage parking is on the same level as the apartment, and there are lifts to all floors. Contact Lynn on +44(0)1609 748468 or
Coastal Properties Mojacar
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have glass. The back door leads the Courtyard which has another dining table and barbecue for al fresco dining. This is a wonderful feature , so safe for children to play in. Fully equipped kitchen, dishwasher, large fridge freezer,washing machine , microwave, cooker, toaster,,juicer etc. Three bedrooms, Master with double bed and is en suite,a twin bedded room and the special typical Mojacar style "caveroom" so popular with 'kids'of all ages!! this has two built in beds. Name: Iverna Hynes Mobile: +353 86 2603861
Holiday Rental Management Property Management Property Maintenance Management of Long Term Rentals Property Management Refurbishment & Construction
Taking a different view in rentals Telephone +34 950 473 183 Avenida del Mediterráneo, 363 - 04638 Mojacar - Almeria - Spain www.vidadesierto.com
Linnitt Properties Management and Services, S.L.L
Lykes........................950 478 736 Mediteranio................950 472 268
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Mesa.........................950 472 948 Old Tavern.................950 478 958
Restaurants
The Palacio................950 472 208
22 Restaurant ............950 473 058 Ramo Del Limon.........950 472 659 Asador Ayerbe............950 472 951 Res Algeria................950 615 064 Bistro Breton.............950 478 008 Restaurant Sur...........950 615 437 Bar Esencia.............. 666 710 124 Rusty Nail Bar............950 472 786 Beachcomber.............950 473 099
Pizuela.....................950 615 524
Bengal Palace ...........950 615 181 Sitio Bar....................687 265 518 Casa Egea ................950 472 190 Smugglers.................687 489 145 Café Sol.....................662 258 822 Solo .........................950 475 389 Cowboy Cocina9.......9500 472 924 Sotovoce ...................950 475 739 Gala’s ...................... 669 813 418 Tabern Pacifica...........950 634 533 Harrys Café Bar..........950 478 439 Tlk of The Town..........678 661 850 Kimrick .....................950 475 198 The Irish Rover...........950 472 664 La Cabana..................950 615 179 Café Lala .................950 473 128 Lua............................950 472 224 El Palacio..................950 472 846
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Fast Foods, Cooked by ba Qualified Chef at affordable prices Open 7 days from 12pm to very late eat in or takeaway Find us next to Price Brown on the beach Choose from our delicious varied menu, check for daily specials!
BURGERS
KEBABS
Choose from our tasty range of burgers served with chips and a choice of side order. Mojacar Southern Fried Pizza Burger Greek Burger Cowboy Burger Minty Lamb Burger
Succulent Kebabs Chicken Tandoori Vegi kebab Falafel & Salad
INDIAN & THAI CURRY All served with basmati rice or chips
THE CHIPPY KIDS MENU Cod Gougons Roe & Chips Pukka Pies & Chips
PIZZAS Try our Kebab Pizza
All served with a drink & ice cream, just 5 euros!
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B ar E sencial Live Music see the board
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“the only real pub in town” Table Football All sports showing Coming soon... The largest selection of Vodka in Mojacar Open all week until late, except Mondays Parties Catered for Cal 667 805 880 email Nici237@yahoo.co.uk
Downstairs on the seafront below Crown Rent a Car
www.beachcomber.viva-almeria.com Menu of the Day & Night Choice of 7 starters Main Courses
es Cours able Avail rately se p a
Only
11€
3 Course Multi Choice
Vegetable stir fry with Pineapple & Sweet Chilli Sauce with Rice or Chips Southern Fried Chicken Breast & Coleslaw with Chips or Salad Pork Steak with Peas & Chips or Mash or New Potatoes & Gravy (Yorkshire Pudding - extra 1€) Liver & Bacon, Mash or Chips, Fried Onions & Gravy (Mushy Peas, Peas or Baked Beans - extra 1€) 3 x Sausages (or battered) Chips or Mash, Baked Beans or Peas & Gravy Freshly Battered Fish & Chips (Mushy Peas or Baked Beans - extra 1€) Chef’s Salad of the Day (Vegetarian or not so) In addition to this w e also have a full m enu including
Choice Of 6 Desserts
Chicken Curry, Mixed Grill, Steaks, Wraps, Sandw iches, Burgers, Breakfasts, Salads, Jacket Potatoes & so m uch m ore!
3 Course Sunday Lunch - Only 12.00€
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SUNDAY’s Roast Served All Day 2 Course: €11 3 Course €13.50 Vegetarian Menu
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Open 7 until late Closed on Tuesdays
Mojacar Playa, Next to Mojacar Homes Tel:950 472 944 There are some great bars and restaurants in Mojacar all which offer great value for money and a wide variety of food. There are times though when you want to ‘Grab and Go’. Here at Super Polo we offer a fantastic alternative. We have a wide range of pre prepared meals that offer great value for money and tongue tingling tastes. On offer we have for example: Spaghetti, Lasagna, Fish Salad, Tuna Salad, Roast Lamb, Roast Chicken, a wide variety of Fish, Roasted Vegetables, Paella, Curry’s,and a delectable choice of puddings. We also offer a variety of tasty set meals. All you need in most cases is to microwave or oven cook. In addition to this we offer vouchers that enable you to earn great gifts.
Super Pollo
BAR ISABEL
A Typical Spanish Mediterranean Menu Menu del Dia Sea Views
Excellent Choice, Excellent Value & Excellent Taste
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Over 20 years' experience
Panel Beating Spraying Welding Re-Sprays
6pm -12, 7 days a week Booking Recommended Call: 950 120 606 Take Away Available
For a FREE quotation call Jim on 650 617 595 or 950 478 934 Get Your Business Noticed im Mojacar Magazine, the areas only on line magazine..... to advertise email us today at ads@mojacarmagazine.com
Vehicle Sales
06 Renault Megan Scenic 1.9 Dci, a/c, cd, low km’s........................18,999€ 05 Ford Galaxy Tdi, 130bhp, metallic blue, cd, a/c............................16,999€ 04 Hyudai Santa Fe in blue, a/c, 4 x 4................................................14’999€ 06 Peugeot 307 sw 1.6Hdi Est, black, a/c, cd...................................13,999€ 07 Peugeot 207, in silver, a/c, cd, low km’s.......................................12’999€ 05 Citroen C4 1.6 Vtr automatic, Cd, a/c, metallic blue...................12’999€ 04 Saab 9-5, 2.0 Turbo, a/c, cd, leather, met. merlot..........................9,999€ 03 Nissan Primera 2.2Di Visia, hatchback, cd, silver........................9,999€ 04 Renault Laguna 1.9 Dci Express, a/c, cd,......................................9,999€ 03 Ford Focus Estate Tddi 1.8, a/c, Metallic Silver...........................8,999€ 03 Citroen C3 1.4 Hdi, a/c, cd, white...................................................8,999€ 03 Citroen C5 2.0sx Hdi Est, cd, a/c, metallic silver..........................8,999€ 04 Seat Ibiza1.9 Sdi Stella, a/c, metallic silver...................................8,999€ 07 Ford Ka 1.4, a/c, cd, low km’s, metallic grey..................................8,999€ 03 Ford Focus 1.8 Tdci Estate, a/c, red..............................................8,999€ 98 Chrysler Voyager 2.4 LX, automatic, metallic grey.......................7,999€ 03 Ford Focus Est 1.8 Tddi, air con in blue........................................7,999€ 05 Fiat Punto Activa, a/c, cd, metallic silver, low km’s........................7,999€ 03 Opel Astra 1.7Dti Est. a/c, cd, white...............................................7,999€ 01 Opel Vectra 2.0 Tdi Elegance Est, a/c, cd.....................................6,999€
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Roofing
Solicitors Alonso & Haro ...........950 392 208 Angelas Morale...........950 478 984 Casas Almeria ...........950 134 434 Davies Solicitor...........950 472 775 Ruiz Orozco ..............950 390 282 Saugar Aboga........... 950 615 038
Call us for an up to date list and ask us about our bargain basement!
Vehicle
ARC Roofing .............950 618 767 Jim ...........................950 069 041 Albox Service .............950 431 600 Central Motors ...........950 393 776 Crash Repairs ............950 478 934 Mojacar Motors ..........950 478 335 Cuevase.....................950 523 740 Talleres Azor .............950 478 519 Dmatch .....................950 472 947 Enti Sat ....................950 064 609 Europa Sat ................950 133 233 J & A Multi Serv .........667 292 227 Clutches JW Air Sat ................950 475 845 Diagnostics Brakes Tyres Skystars ...................687 042 335 Solo Sat ....................699 909 737 Tel Air .......................950 393 116
Satellite TV
Albox Service Centre Repairs Servicing
Softubs
Vets
SolyAgua ..................950 139 573
Solar Energy Alternia .....................950 475 876 D Match ...................950 472 947 Teletek .....................950 459 007
Albox Centre ............950 431 600 Almeria Engines........950 069 213 Autocorner ...............950 069 198 Coastal Cars ............950 459 136 Mojacar Motors......... 950 472 056 Nissan .....................950 430 856 Premier Autos ...........666 160 692 Taller Daydo .............950 459 116 Talleres A..................950 478 519
Workshop Tel: 950 431 600 Mob: 662 093 051 Matriculations/Transfers: 620 474 919
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Astrid .......................950 472 252 Costa Indalo .............950 475 213 Egestra Centro .........950 411 208 Europa .....................950 132 200 Veravet ....................667 304 876
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CLINICA VETERINARIA MOJACAR Astrid Schroder, Veterinary Surgeon Paseo Del Mediterraneo, 313 Tel: 950 472 252 / 629 099 920 Emergencies: 629 099 920
Please make an appointment
Jobseekers
HOUSE TRAINED MALE in his 50's needs work of some description just to get me out of the house!! Please I will consider anything. Even cleaning! As I do most of this at home anyway as my wife is out to work. Mojacar /Turre areas. I have refs. Please call 625 245 771.
Water Casa Rusticas ...........950 469 620 Piscinas Octopu ........950 121 927 SolyaAgua ................950 139 573 Pele Tek ...................950 459 007 Water Solutions .........950 615 200
MALE 20 YEARS EXPERIENCE AS CHEF, looking for work, would do bar work, willing to try anything else. Please call QUALIFIED CHEF looking Mike on 677830074 for work in the Antas , Albox area 20 years experience good all rounder. Tel 663375342
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A Classic Ride Now my article for this edition is based solely on my search for a “new” motorbike. Now when I say new I of course mean new to me and not costing more than £700 in total. That price bracket is dictated by the price I got selling my old bike and the fact that with 4 kids there is unfortunately more important things (according to the wife) to spend our limited budget on. This price restriction could be easily solved by putting the kids on Ebay with a special offer of buy one get one free but apparently is not allowed either! I am very open to what type of bike to buy. It could be another super fast sports, a laid back Enduro type cruiser or a real Harley type chop and the choice really is endless. I have spent hours trawling through the internet and reading bike magazines so much so that my wife has declared that if I do not buy one very very quickly I will be reading divorce papers as, and I quote, “I’m already a bike widow so I may as well be by myself” Hmmm that could be a quick way to get rid of the kids but I have a sneaky suspicion that I wouldn’t be any better off financially if I go down this road So has this spurred me onto a quick decision and a new bike? Nope. I have ridden over a dozen bikes in the last week and the problem is that in this price range there always seems to be an array of little issues with the bikes that could quickly turn into big issues. I again find myself being pulled back to a reliable make and model of bike that I know well. Parts are cheap and they are real fun to ride. They produce around 90bhp which is fantastic for a bike that goes back 20 years. They still have a fantastic styling and most important of all they have a great arse. The acceleration is fantastic and it’s built the way a real bike should be, you can feel the weight and the cornering is superb! And here it is....
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It’s a Suzuki GSX 600 F. I love these bikes, so much so I have owned 3 of them. The one pictured was mine. I sold it because I fancied something different but now I think this was a mistake. Now don’t get me wrong there are plenty of these superb modern classics around but I seem to be in the rare position where I have sold a bike in really good condition and now cannot find anything else of the same age that is anywhere near it. You do have to be careful when buying a classic so take your time and do your research including how much it will be to insure. Make sure parts are still readily available and cheap to buy. Take into consideration the condition of the tyres as these are not cheap to replace and always try to get one with a full MOT. Don’t worry too much about tax as this is normally quite cheap. So I am bikeless, close to divorce and not allowed to sell the kids. The only decent bike in a cheap bracket I can find is the same as the one I have just sold. There’s a space in the shed that needs filling with a toy and will it be done soon?....probably not because there are still loads of bikes to look at out there and I really fancy something bigger!!!! How much does a decent solicitor cost these days?
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GREAT PRICE - 1 bed apartment in Vera Playa - Naturist Beach Bargain - only 89,950 euros for this 1 Bedroom Apartment on the ground floor of a very well kept and gated community within 100m of the beach in Vera Playa - Naturist Beach. The Apartment comprises of hall, living/dining room, independent kitchen, double bedroom and terrace. This property is being offered for sale at a reduced price and we expect it to sell very fast so an early viewing is highly recommended to avoid disappointment.
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New One Stop
Tel: 950 473 040 Fax: 950 472 412
www.newonestop.com Paseo del Mediterraneo 1 33, Mojacar Playa, 01 638, Almeria
· Light and airy ground floor Apartment · 2 double bedrooms, 1 complete bathroom · Terrace with beautiful sea views · Small style complex with a communal pool · Private parking next to the property · 1 minute walk to all amenities · Price before reduction 150.000€ · PRICE NOW:…….…106.000€
· Bar/Restaurant for sale or rental · Ground floor lounge 60m · Top floor terrace of 60m · 2 X Bathrooms & a store room · Fully fitted, newly decorated · In a quiet busy tourist area · RENTAL PRICE: …. 900 €
· Luxury golfing apartment · 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom · Terrace and private solarium 50M · Fully furnished, fully A/C (hot&cold) · Communal pool and garden · 50 meters to blue flag beach · Excellent investment opportunity · PRICE: ………... 129.950 €
REF. 101– MOJACAR BEACH
REF. 367 – MOJACAR
REF. 379 -MOJACAR
· Light and airy large 90m Apartment · 2 double beds, 1 complete bath · 50m terrace with mountain views · complex with a communal pool · parking next to the property · Disable access for wheel chair ready · 2 minute walk to all amenities · Quiet residential area of Mojacar · REDUCED NOW:…...117.000€
· 1 year old detached Bungalow in urcal · 2 double beds, full bath on 250m Plot · Bedrooms comes with Fitted wardrobes · Good size lounge/diner with open kitchen · Full A/C Hot and cold installed all house · walking distance to all amenities · Private roof solarium & 8X4 pool · Full legal document ready for inspection REF. 412–URCAL · COST TO OWNER OVER
· 2 beds, 1 bath luxury Golfing apartment · Large complete fitted & equipped kitchen · Large front terrace of 30m² · Pre-installation of A/C all property · 2 Communal pools & garden. · Large external patio · Easy parking & close to amenities · BARGAIN:…………99.950€
. REF.307–MOJACAR BEACH
REF. 417-MOJACAR BEACH
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Polansky & Assoc. Est. 1969 The very first, and most recognized real estate developer, property consulting agency, and land developer; in Mojacar.
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PRICES LIKE 5 YEARS AGO! Yes it's true, Just look at these incredible buys Garrucha Apartment
Mojacar-Bella No:1
Price 135.000 Euros O.N.O. This apartment has three large bedrooms, two bathrooms, large salon, kitchen installation includes both gas and electric appliances with a nice brand new granite worktop. Located close to both public schools, shops, church, and everything you need. Its location is VERY secure and safe as the Guardia Civil police station is at the base of the hill. Outside parking also available. Central heating and AC just recently installed. Only 4 blocks away from the playa - walking distance to the beach.
Price - 105.000 Euros - including IVA, Notario and Registration 2 gigantic Bedrooms and large Salon 2 Bathrooms Fully Furnished
CHIQUI APARTMENT 343 meters from the Sea Spacious rooms-completely furnished - fully fitted Kitchen Price-115.000 Euros - 75% Mortgages Including-IVA, Registration and Notario
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Price: 360.000 €
Price: 149.950 €
An outstanding property situated centrally in the picturesque Spanish village of Bedar.The property consists of 5 large bedrooms four of which are en-suite, the master bedroom is 51 sqms (the size of an apartment) and has an en-suite and leads onto a terrace with glorious views of the mountains, sea and coastline, There are two huge lounges on both floors, fully fitted kitchen/diner with white goods, huge storage room, carport, three terraces with great panoramic views.There is also the chance to buy additional land adjacent to the property if required.
Wonderful townhouse on Valle del Este Golf course. 2 bedrooms 2 bathrooms, fully fitted kitchen with all the white goods, lounge-diner, roof terrace, private terrace, garden and private parking, Communal garden and swimming pool. This spacious property is pre-installed for air conditioning and benefits from satellite tv. It is set in a wonderful location on the golf course. Priced to sell
Price: 146.500 €
Price: 265.000 €
Well presented Villa set elevated on a private plot of 615 sqms in the ever popular Los Higerales.The property has two double bedrooms, 2 bath rooms, one of which is en-suite, fully fitted kitchen with white goods, good size L-shaped lounge-diner with fireplace and French doors to a large outside terrace with spectacular views of the surrounding countryside.There is plenty of space for a pool, garage etc, and the property also benefits from Air-conditioning, ADSL, Sat T.V and fly screens.
Beautiful restored large Cortijo of 188 m2 on a 15.000 m2 plot with a lot more possibilities. Outbuildings for conversion, would be the golden opportunity for a B&B 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, fully fitted Spanish kitchen, lounge with fireplace, dining room, terrace and splash pool. This property is located in the mountains of CARBONERAS with mountain and sea views to die for. Only 10 min. away from the lovely beach of Carboneras and all amenities. At this price the property must be seen It represents a real bargain
Price: 199.950 €
Price: 490.000 €
Second reduction for early sale. This lovely detached villa has three double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, fully fitted kitchen with all the white goods, good size lounge-diner with fireplace, terrace, roof terrace, carport, mature garden and swimming pool, all within a 900sqm plot with stunning views of the country side.
Just on the market a detached luxury villa designed in co operation with the areas leading architect and built just 5 years ago by a top local builder. The villa is located in a prominent position in the desirable and sought after village of El Pinar. With exceptional views, the property consists of private master suite with two further bedrooms in a guest wing, private pool and detached garage. The property is centrally heated and has aircon.
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Ref. 1348 Price €85,000
Ref. 1350 Price: €115,000
Ref: 1209 Price €139,950
· Frontline Development, Mojácar Playa
· Heart of Turre Village
· 1 bed / 1 bath Penthouse Apartment · South facing · Fully furnished · Completely refurbished · Air conditioned · Sea views · Terrace · Unbeatable asking price
· 3 bed / 2 bath 1st floor apartment · 101 Mts2 built area · Fully furnished · Ideal for full time living · Walking distance to all amenities Mountain views from communal roof terrace
· Marina de la Torre, Mojácar Playa · 2 bed / 1 bath Apartment · Stunning seaviews · Underground parking · Fully furnished · Communal swimming pool · An absolute bargain
Ref. 1119 Price: €135,000
Ref. 1343 Price: €159,500
Ref. 1332 Price: €160,000
· Altos del Cantal - Mojácar Playa
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· 2 bed / 2 east facing Townhouse · Private underground Lockup garage · Great Sea views from solarium · Private Garden · Air Conditioned · Communal Swimming Pool and Gardens · Walking distance to sea and amenities
· 2 bed / 1 bath large apartment · Literally steps from the beach · Communal pool · 86 Mts² built area · Air conditioned · Off street parking · Fantastic seaviews
· 3 bed / 2 bath top floor apartment · 132 Mts² built area · Walking distance to all amenities, beach bars etc. · Off street parking · A few steps to the beach · Spacious accommodation
CONTACT DETAILS By Phone (Spain) 0034 950 47 24 30 / 0034 950 47 51 93 or By Phone (In The UK) 0044 (0) 151 544 0268 / 0044 (0) 208 180 3240 By Email info@veritashomes.co.uk By Fax 0034 950 47 25 12 Paseo del Mediterraneo, 261 - Estrella del Cantal 5-A-1 04638 - Mojacar - Almeria - Spain
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MOJACAR PLAYA
MOJACAR PLAYA
MIZALO CAMPO
APARTMENT Ref: FOC-0939-AP. Price: 179950 Eur. 64 m2 Build Size 250 mtrs. Dist. Beach. 2 Bedrooms. 2 + 0 Bathrooms.
Ref: FOC-0945-VI. Price: 399000 Eur. Ref: FOC-0951-VI. Price: 299000 Eur. 110 m2 Build Size 0 mtrs. Dist. Beach. 130 m2 Build Size 0 mtrs. Dist. Beach. 3 Bedrooms. 2 + 0 Bathrooms. 4 Bedrooms. 2 + 0 Bathrooms. LOVELY APARTMENT WITH MAGNIFICENT THIS VILLA HAS BEEN RECENTLY UPDATED TO BEAUTIFUL VILLA SET IN 22,000 M2 OF A HIGH STANDARD. IT IS ON A LARGE PLOT AMAZING COUNTRYSIDE. LARGE PRIVATE SEA VIEWS YET ONLY 5 MINUTES WALK TO WITH MATURE GARDEN, POOL, STORAGE POOL. DOUBLE GARAGE, NEWLY BUILT 35 M2 THE BEACH AND ALL AMENITIES. SOUTH ROOM. 5 MINUTES WALK TO THE BEACH AND ALMACEN. BUILT TO A VERY HIGH QUALITY. FACING LARGE TERRACE, SPACIOUS AND ALL AMENITIES. NEEDS TO BE SEEN TO BE APPRECIATED. LIGHT INSIDE.
MOJACAR PLAYA
LA HULGA CAMPO
MOJACAR PLAYA
Ref: FOC-0965-AP. Price: 100000 Eur. 58 m2 Build Size 100 mtrs. Dist. Beach. 2 Bedrooms. 1 + 0 Bathrooms. BARGAIN 2 BED APARTMENT. LARGE SOUTH FACING TERRACE. VERY CLOSE TO THE BEACH AND ALL AMENITIES. EXCELLENT INVESTMENT PROPERTY.
Ref: FOC-0966-VI. Price: 275000 Eur. 100 m2 Build Size 33000 mtrs. Dist. Beach. 3 Bedrooms. 2 + 0 Bathrooms. TRADITIONAL CORTIJO IN A VERY SERENE VILLAGE ONLY 5 MINUTES FROM THE MOTORWAY AND 25 MINUTES FROM MOJACAR BEACH. LAND WITH ALMOND, LEMON AND ORANGE TREES
Ref: FOC-0971-AP. Price: 159500 Eur. 85 m2 Build Size 20 mtrs. Dist. Beach. 2 Bedrooms. 1 + 0 Bathrooms. EXCLUSIVE POSITION ON THE BEACH SIDE OF THE ROAD WITH WONDERFUL SEA VIEWS. MODERNISED WITH A SPACIOUS LOUNGE WITH LOG BURNER. SMALL COMMUNITY.
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Apartment For Sale in Mojacar Ref no: MEAP26807
Apartment For Sale in Turre - Ref no: MEAP20507
3rd floor apartment of 101m² well situated in a front line urbanization in Mojacar Beach, close to local amenities. The property is comprised of 3 bedrooms, bathroom, cloakroom, a spacious lounge-diner, modern fitted kitchen, utility room and a wide covered terrace. Furnished. Communal Pool.
Large top floor apartment situated on the main street in Turre. Comprising: 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, loungediner, newly fitted kitchen with all the white goods and terrace. Communal roof terrace. Sold furnished. Small community of only 4 apartments. Views towards the mountains.
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Ref: mh08 Mojacar Playa - Marina Golf II 2 Bedrooms Sleeps 4 Communal Pool, Disabled Access , Entry Phone Long Let Considered, Near Beach On Golf Course, Satellite, Terrace/Balcony, TV, Underground Parking Washing Machine round floor apartment overlooking the golf course of Marina de la Torre. The property comprises: 2 bedrooms, 1 complete bathroom, 1 shower room, fully equipped kitchen, lounge and two terraces. Underground parking space. Communal swimming pool and
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Ref: mh05 Mojacar Playa, Miramar de Marina Golf 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms Sleeps 4 Air-Conditioned Communal Pool , Dishwasher, Near Beach, Near Golf, Satellite Sea Views Solarium, Terrace/Balcony TV, Underground Parking Washing Machine A brand new top floor apartment, with 2 bedrooms & 2 bathrooms (one en-suite), fully fitted kitchen, inc washing machine, dishwasher, fridge/freezer & microwave. Lounge, terrace overlooking swimming pool, spiral staircase to roof top solar
mh18 Mojacar Playa 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathrooms Sleeps 4
mh23 Mojacar playa 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathrooms Sleeps 4
Communal Pool, Entry Phone, Long Let Considered, Near Beach Near Golf, Satellite, Sea Views Terrace/Balcony, TV Washing Machine A 2 bedroom 1 bathroom apartment in a new complex with UK satellite TV with lovely views from the terrace. Community pool and parking. only 10 minutes drive to Marina de la Torre golf course, another 3 courses within approx 20 minutes drive. Short walk to beach, supermarket, bars and restaurants
Air-Conditioned, Communal Pool, Dishwasher , ong Let Considered, Near Beach, Near Golf Satellite Sea Views, Solarium Terrace/Balcony , TV Underground Parking, Washing Mcne Top floor apartment overlooking golf course and with panoramic sea views.The property comprises: 2bedrooms, a complete bathroom, utility room, lounge with TV & video, fully fitted kitchen, terrace and sun terrace on the top. Air con and central heating. Communal pool.
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4 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms
Air-Conditioned, BBQ, Dishw asher, Garden, HiFi / Radio Near Beach Near Golf Private Pool Sea View s Solarium Terrace/Balcony TV Washing Machine Very Spacious Traditional Detached Villa situated close to all amenities accommodating 8 people, the property has 3 double bedrooms w ith air conditioning, fully equipped kitchen, dining room, 1 full bathroom, circular lounge w ith direct access to private terraces of large pool and garden area, access to large roof terrace, also there is a self contained 1 bedroom apartment w ith full bathroom and air conditioning
Accommodation for 8
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2 Beds 1 Bathroom
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Air-Conditioned Communal Pool HiFi / Radio Near Beach Near Golf Satellite Smokers Terrace/Balcony TV Washing Machine
Communal Pool Dishwasher HiFi / Radio Near Beach Near Golf Satellite Sea View Smokers Terrace/Balcony TV Washing Machine
APR09 – Detached Villa – 3 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, Swimming Pool, Covered Terrace, Satellite TV, Air Conditioning, Long Term Rental €650 per month plus bills, No Pets, No Smoking
APR22 – Apartment – 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom, Communal Swimming Pool, Secure Underground Parking, Close to Beach, €350 per month plus bills, No Pets, No Smoking, No Children
APR12 – Detached Villa – 3 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, Swimming Pool, Satellite TV, Air Conditioning, Long Term Rental €800 plus bills, Holiday Rental €450 per week, No Pets, No Smoking
APR14 – Detached Villa – 4 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, 1 Cloakroom, Swimming Pool, Satellite TV, Long Term Rental €750 plus bills, No Smoking, No Pets
APR27 – Villa – 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom, Communal Swimming Pool, Roof Terrace, Close to Beach and Amenities, €350 per week, No Pets, No Smoking.
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Air-Conditioned Communal Pool Garage Garden HiFi / Radio Near Beach Near Golf Sea View s Terrace/Balcony TV Underground Parking Washing Machine Beautiful first floor apartment offering 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms,fully fitted kitchen, large lounge/ diner leading directly to the very large terrace w ith superb sea view s. Communal pool w ith lush gardens. only 50 m to the beach and close to all amenities, the property boasts air conditioning and private underground parking
APR01 – Apartment – 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, Roof Terrace, Communal Swimming Pool, Desert Springs, €400 per week, No Smoking, No Pets, No Children Under 12
2 Beds 1 Bathroom
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Air-Conditioned Communal Pool
HiFi / Radio
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Two Bedroom Apartment San Juan de Los Terreros Furnished • Sat TV •Garage Parking 2 Bedrooms & 1 Bathroom 400 euros pcm + bills
Valle del Este - Vera Furnished Apartment or Duplex •2 & 3 Beds • Air-con/ Heating • Pool• Sat TV• Garden •Communal Pool • Secure Parking
Two Bedroom Apartment Vera Town Furnished •Sat TV • Air-con/Heating •Garage Parking • Pool 2 Bedrooms & 2 Bathrooms 420 euros pcm + bills
Two Bedroom Apartment Turre Furnished •Ground Floor • Sat TV • 2 Bedrooms • 1 Bathroom
Detached Park Home Oria Furnished •Air-con/ Heating • Sat TV • Large Enclosed Plot • 2 Bedrooms • 1 Bathroom 285 euros pcm + bills
Garrucha Penthouse Apartment Furnished •2 Bedrooms • 1 Bathroom • Garage Parking • Lift 400 euros pcm + bills
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RESIDENCIA CERTIFICATES/FROZEN BANK ACCOUNTS From 28 March 2007, Royal Decree 240/07 requires that all EU citizens planning to reside in Spain for more than three months register in person at the Oficina de Extranjeros in their province of residence, w here they w ill be issued w ith a Residence Certificate. Many EU citizens are still overlooking this and are unaw are of the fact that if you plan to stay in Spain for more than 3 months and have not applied for a Residencia Certificate, you are staying here unlaw fully, the penalties for w hich can be considerable. Your non-resident bank account may also be frozen unless you register. We offer a full documentation service for obtaining your Residencia Certificate. This includes making an appointment for you and advising you accordingly, completing all the necessary paperw ork and copying of all necessary documentation, paying the fees and certifying the forms at the bank, providing you w ith the completed document package and complex driving instructions to the Oficina de Extranjeros w here you w ill have to present yourself to collect the certificate.
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Apartment in Alfoquia 375 € PCM 2 bed, 2 bath apartment with a communal pool, in Alfoquia. A lovely 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom apartment in
Apartment in Mojacar 350600 € A fantastic holiday home, in a prime location on Mojacar beach. 2 double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. Everything you need for a holiday in the sun. Less than a minutes walk from the golden sandy Apartment in Mojacar 350600 € This is a brand new apartment in what is considered to be one of the most exclusive resorts on the Med, set among lush palm trees, while so close to Duplex in Valle De Este 475 € PCM A superb duplex for long term rent on the elite Valle De Este Golf and Leisure Complex! 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom. A superb duplex for long term rent on the elite Valle De Este Golf and Leisure Complex! 2
Villa in Mojacar 1600 € PCM A truly special villa, oozing with luxury, in one of Mojacars most sought after areas. Relax in the soft tub/jacuzzi with a glass of sangria while soaking in the panoramic views of the ocean and mountains. Private pool. A fantastic villa in the perfect location.
Apartment in Vera Playa 575 € PCM A real piece of quality living in Vera Playa on the Al Andaluz Hill complex. 2 Bed 2 Bath A real piece of quality in Vera Playa! 2 Bed 2 Bath apartment in the exclusive urbanisation of Al Andaluz
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All the latest news and views from the world of Satellite Television By Richard Shanley of Europa Digital Big news in the world of satellite television. Sky are currently changing all of their viewing cards. It is the first time they have done so in over 5 years. This started at the beginning of this month and is expected to take 3 to 4 months to complete. If you have a Sky card ordered on a UK address tell whoever is there to watch out for post arriving from Sky and to send it on immediately. The cards will be preactivated to your box so only need inserting and all will work as before. You may then destroy your old card. If however you have a viewing card that was supplied to you and you don’t know the address it was ordered on then you have a problem. Get in touch with whoever supplied you the card and see what they say. Unfortunately a lot of businesses are not operating any more and you will struggle. The only option (as long as you have had your card over 12 months) is to cancel your payments and reorder a new viewing card from Sky on an address in the UK. We can do this for you via our UK office. If you have any questions or need any help please call us on 950 133 233 and we shall do our utmost to assist you.
respectively in its next two outings. The show is currently facing an Ofcom investigation following claims that it promoted transphobia in a recent episode.
The way in which the UK watches television is changing, with figures from Sky showing the rise of time-shift TV as the nation moves to PVRs and video on demand. Nearly one in five people on Sky view time-shifted content through their Sky+ boxes, making it the most popular 'channel' on the platform. Europa Digital has got its hands on the latest statistics from Sky, and they show an increasing shift away from 'linear' television – viewing programmes live as they are broadcast. More people watch their own personal 'channel' – made up of the content they have recorded and the Sky Anytime VOD content – more than any of the traditional channels, with 18 per cent watching time-shifted content. This has caused a major change in the way that Sky looks at viewing figures. Previously 'overnights' gave a view of what the most popular shows were, but Sky now tracks data 'well beyond' the traditional windows, with Sky+ and VOD increasing aggregate audiences for the shows. Sky gives the example of popular US import Lost, which saw as many people (roughly 500,000) watch it through Sky+ as watched the original broadcast on a Sunday evening. On top of that, another half million people watched the show We now have the new Freesat Plus HD PVR’s in stock. This through repeats, recordings of repeats, interactively through is basically a machine that allows you to record onto hard disc the red button or through Sky's online Sky Player VOD service. (just like Sky Plus), receive HD channels inc. BBC, ITV & Channel 4 but all without the need to pay a monthly Steve Jones and Fern Britton have reportedly signed up for an subscription. Please call in to the Europa Digital offices to see updated version of BBC quiz show Telly Addicts. According to this system in operation. We are on the top floor of the The Sun, T4's Jones will host the quiz, while Britton will appear Commercial Centre in Puerto Rey just up from the as a team captain. A second team captain has not been Bouganvillas roundabout, 200 metres before the Hotel confirmed. Jones and Britton apparently impressed BBC Mexico. bosses when they both appeared on Let's Dance For Comic A prequel to Only Fools And Horses is reportedly being penned by the sitcom's original writer. John Sullivan told The Mail On Sunday that the new series will focus on Del Boy's mysterious dad Freddy Robdal. Nicholas Lyndhurst, who played Rodney in the original, is apparently lined up to play Freddy The Frog, a gangster from Peckham. Although the BBC is yet to give the prequel a final go-ahead, Sullivan said: "Nick and I are both on board the train, if you like, waiting to arrive at the station." The original sitcom first aired in 1981 and had a regular slot until 1996 when characters Del Boy and Rodney became millionaires after finding an antique watch. Moving Wallpaper star Ben Miller has not been told whether the show will return next year. The actor confirmed that he is keen to reprise his role as hapless TV producer Jonathan Pope for a third series of the ITV1 comedy. Speaking to the Daily Star Sunday, Miller explained: "I would love it as it's such fun to play, but who knows? It's all about budgets and we hope to be back next year." Wallpaper dropped to an audience low of 1.4m last month in a head-to-head battle with Comic Relief. The programme was then seen by 1.82m and 1.88m
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Relief. "Steve was really great on Let's Dance and bosses spotted his chemistry with Fern backstage so they're both thrilled with their new roles," said a source. "We haven't signed up the second captain yet but we're looking for someone funny. There are a few names being bandied around and viewers won't be disappointed." The new show will apparently begin shooting in the summer. Myleene Klass would be an "excellent" replacement for Fern Britton on This Morning, Richard Madeley has reportedly claimed. The 52-year-old, who hosted the show with wife Judy Finnigan for 13 years, said that the former Hear'Say singer would shine on the ITV1 daytime programme. Britton announced last month that she was quitting the show at the end of its current series after a ten-year stint. "I've worked with Myleene Klass when Judy had a week off to have some work done on her eyes and she was very good, extremely good and she'd be excellent although she is very thinly spread at the moment," Madeley told The Daily Telegraph. "[She does] so many things so that might have an impact." Madeley added that Melanie Sykes, 38, who has also been linked to the role, would be a good alternative as she is "very switched on".
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Chris Moyles has been nominated for a radio award just days after he was warned about his on-air behaviour. The Radio One DJ has been named in the breakfast show category at the Sony Radio Academy Awards. Last week, Moyles was deemed to have breached broadcasting guidelines by mocking Will Young in a high-pitched, effeminate voice. Ofcom said that listeners could reasonably have thought the piece was "promoting and condoning certain negative stereotypes based on sexual orientation" as Young is gay. The regulator ruled that Moyles's show also breached its code last October by letting Russell Brand make a lewd joke about Andrew Sachs's granddaughter on air following the Manuelgate scandal. Moyles's show is up against Nicky Campbell and Shelagh Fogarty for Radio 5 Live Breakfast; Radio Clyde's Bowie at Breakfast; Shaun Keaveny on BBC 6 Music; and Kiss 100's Breakfast with Rickie, Melvin & Charlie.
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BBC sports presenter Clare Balding has apologised for joking about jockey Liam Treadwell's teeth after his Grand National win on Saturday. The BBC received 1,477 complaints about Balding's remarks, made in an interview after the race. Speaking to Treadwell, she said: "Give us a big grin to the camera." When he did not open his lips, she added: "No, no, let's see your teeth. He hasn't got the best teeth in the world, but you can afford to go and get them done now if you like." The jockey, 23, responded: "Well I could do, but I ain't complaining. It might be bringing on bad luck if I do that, though." A spokesperson for the BBC said: "Clare Balding had no intention whatsoever of upsetting or embarrassing Liam Treadwell, but she fully accepts that she should not have raised the subject with him at that time. "The BBC and Clare apologise for any offence caused. Clare has also apologised directly to Liam Treadwell." A seven-figure sum is being spent on the rebrand of Paramount Comedy to Comedy Central, it was announced today. Activity across TV, print, outdoor and online will feature American comedy stars, including Sarah Silverman and Kenny from South Park, making mischief with British landmarks such as London's Gherkin and Centre Point towers. "Comedy Central offers viewers the biggest and best selection of comedy programming and the rebrand campaign has been designed to communicate this fact to loyal fans and potential viewers alike," said Jill Offman, Comedy Central's managing director. "Karamarama’s creative executions perfectly convey that we are the only modern comedy channel in the UK. We love our new look and the whole Comedy Central team looks forward to taking the channel to new levels of success over the coming year." Paramount Comedy hasl become Comedy Central, with Paramount Comedy 2 rebranded to Comedy Central Extra.
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Interesting Stuff you may not know! Okey Dokey, as a friend of mine once used to say, here is another list of interesting stuff that you may not know!
and finally on this subject...
If you yelled for 8 years,7 months and 6 days you would have produced enough sound energy to heat one cup of coffee. If you passed wind consistently for 6 years and 9 months, enough gas is produced to create the energy of an atomic bomb. The human heart creates enough pressure when it pumps out to the body to squirt blood 30 feet. A pig’s orgasm lasts 30 minutes. (In my next life I want to be a pig..LOL) A cockroach will live nine days without its head before it starves to death. Banging your head against a wall uses 150 calories an hour. (Do not try this at home .. maybe at work) The male praying mantis cannot copulate while its head is attached to its body. The female initiates sex by ripping the male’s head off. The flea can jump 350 times its body length. It’s like a human jumping the length of a football field. The catfish has over 27,000 taste buds. Some lions mate over 50 times a day. (I still want to be a pig in my next life…) Butterflies taste with their feet. The strongest muscle in the body is the tongue. Right-handed people live, on average, nine years longer than left-handed people do. Elephants are the only animal that cannot jump. A cat’s urine glows under a blacklight. An ostrich’s eye is bigger than its brain. Starfish have no brains. Polar bears are left-handed. Humans and dolphins are the only species that have sex for pleasure.
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An introduction to the
MOJACAR MOTORCYCLE TOURING CLUB
By C S Pegram With it's excellent roads In case you're wondering - the club takes its name from the and wonderful weather it town in southern Spain. A regular destination for the club's is no suprise that large founder and his travelling companions for many years. numbers of motorcyclists visit the The club's membership averages around 100, a good coasts of Southern percentage of which are active event participants. Spain but it is a suprise Our 'Indalo Man' logo comes from Mojacar, and is a that there is a club representation of a man holding a rainbow ! carrying the name of If you visit Mojacar, you will see it displayed outside many homes as a talisman for good weather. Also regarded as a Mojacar, here is the symbol of welcome. story of it's birth and where it is today.. A Club for Touring Motorcyclists founded by the late Ken The Mojacar MTC was founded in October-1988 by the late Craven. It all started not too long after the Second World War Ken Craven with the aim of promoting and enjoying when Ken Craven, maker of the famous Craven Panniers motorcycle touring using those "roads less travelled". and his wife Mollie began to organize their ‘Partitours’ which were Continental adventure tours for groups of motorcyclists. Ken’s strong preference was for uncrowded roads and good scenery, meaning that main roads and large towns were avoided like the plague. The Partitours were very successful and continued for many years.
The route continued the Partitour tradition, seeking out minor roads and mountainous terrain to provide the most exiting and enjoyable riding experience possible. In the early years almost everyone camped, but with growing affluence and the wide availability of cheap Hostel accommodation in parts of Spain unknown to Costa-del-Concrete tourists, the emphasis has steadily changed. Nowadays the majority stay in Hotels and only a dedicated few camp nearby when sites are available. In 1988 Ken had been saying for several years that he was conscious of a fair load of anno domini and that his health was not as robust as it had been. He thought that it would be a good idea to form the large group of regular participants into a club so that some of the organizational burden should be shifted to an elected committee. The Mojacar Motorcycle Touring Club was duly founded in October 1988 and although its nature has remained very
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much the same, it has since travelled to a variety of destinations. The Iberian Peninsular is probably the most popular venue but the club has attempted to visit countries other than Spain and Portugal on alternate years. The Rally is usually held in June and starts with a ferry crossing on a Friday night. The choice of ferry is left to individual members and a rough route is planned from the coast to the first nights stop. The small groups from each ferry, rendezvous en route or at the first night stop. As a rough guide, a rally to Spain will take two days through France on mainly D roads, which is hard riding but a wonderful start if the weather is kind.
From the inception of the Mojacar Rally, two weekend reunions have always been held in Lyme Regis on the first weekends of May and October. This tradition continues, May providing an opportunity to sort out final arrangements for the Rally and October, which includes the AGM, marking the end of the Club year, both are major social gatherings for the Club. In recent years the Spring reunion has included a run on the Sunday through the beautiful Devon and Dorset countryside and on occasions further field. Club activities have also increased to include monthly camping/hotel weekends plus a week in September, all organized by individual members to take advantage of their knowledge of their own areas of the country
Mojácar Area Cancer Support Once over the Pyrenees the daily mileages drop considerably from a little over 300 to generally around 200. This allows for leisurely pottering, exploration, refreshment breaks and even siestas if reasonably brief. Most plan to arrive at the night stops at about 6 or 7pm to allow for freshening up before the evening meal. On recent rallies "Rest Days" have been introduced in the middle of the trip so that people can carry out running repairs, explore or just laze. We try to choose an interesting final destination, allowing at least three days there for relaxation before setting off home. En route we ride in small groups of usually three or four for companionship and mutual assistance in the event of mishaps. For the return trip participants are left to select their own route depending on their preferences. Some choose to head back to the Channel Ports without delay whereas others prefer a leisurely trip taking the opportunity for excursions on the way. Whatever your preferences, it should always be possible to find likeminded companions to team up with.
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Confused? Worried? Afraid? MACS is an informal, friendly group of cancer patients and survivors in the Mojácar area, providing support to each other and to others needing help or advice. We have pooled our own experience and can offer: Help with interpreting/translation Advice on the Spanish medical system Moral and emotional support for both patients and carers MACS is a registered charity working with similar organizations elsewhere in Spain. We can help lighten the load. You can contact us at:
General enquiries 607 598 470 10 am – 4 pm elaine@avired.com www.macscancersupport.com
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Sport in Focus News from Cabrera Lawn Bowls Club March 2009 A quieter month with quite a few members returning to the UK ready for their summer bowling season. The Open Mountain Challenge Mixed Triples competition, sponsored by Los Pastores Restaurant, was held on 6/7 April with 42 teams taking part from all 4 local clubs. Despite a cloud burst flooding the green with hailstones just prior to the quarter finals, the competition finished on time with Martin & Josie Gee from La Mata and Tony Ashworth from CLBC, being a very deserving winning team.
Forum Golf Society Forum Golf Society's third visit of the year to Valle del Este on May 8th saw a course in good condition yield some very good scores, with nearly 20 players returning stableford totals of 30 points or better, with 34 points needed to make the top ten ! Phil Elam's 39 points was just enough to secure first place, one better than Derek Manning (38), and 2 ahead of Mike Duckham & George Gibson, who each scored 37 points. Countback was also needed to decide fifth place, which went to Dave Jeffreys (36 points), ahead of Malcolm Fenwick & Clive Filkins .Nearest the pin prizes were won by George Gibson & Roy Barker, with nearest the pin in two being claimed by Richard Swaine & Dave Keymer. July 3rd
July 17th
Marina
Individual Stableford €28 (Closing Date 27th June) Alboran
Team Irish Fourball
€35 (Closing Date 11th July) July 31st
Marina
Pairs Betterball Strokeplay €28 (Closing Date 25th July)
Mountain Challenge PAWS held their Open Day at Cabrera on 18 April, with 42 bowlers mainly from Cabrera taking part in a fun format. The winning team on the day, by a convincing margin, was Janey Leggate, Jean Whearty and Jean Andrews – well done ladies. We made 625€ on the day for PAWS.
Booking/ payment for events can be done at any event, or between 10.30 & 11.30am on any of the closing dates listed above at Rumores Café Bar / Restaurant in Avenida Lepanto, Albox, opposite Octopus Piscina
For further information on the Forum Golf Society come and see us between 10.30 & 11.30 on the Saturday morning Another fun format day was held on St George’s Day when before any of the above events at Rumores Cafe Bar in Albox, or contact Phil Elam on 666 847840 or we all sported England’s colours of red and white. philjelam@yahoo.co.uk. Alternatively, have a look at our new website, www.forumgolfsociety.webs.com
St George’s Day
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Another year, another Mojacar Taekwon-Do Blackbelt success Club All that hard work and still smiling. Matthew Candlin Only one student from the Club travelled to Scotland being presented with his blackbelt from his Instructor to compete in their National championships this year Michael Williams following his successful visit to and, what a performance! Scotland to sit his grading examination. Although the turnout was a little disappointing Matthew flew to Edinburgh on Friday, returning on compared to previous years, given the current Sunday after completing a 3-hour seminar and 4-hour difficult financial climate, with around 40% of the grading test on Saturday, officiated by the President members attending the standard of those who did of GTF Scotland Mr. Allan Cunningham V Degree, compete was still very high. assisted by other Scottish senior blackbelt instructors. Olivia Taylor returned home having been crowned Fifteen other students from various Scottish clubs triple Scottish National champion, winning Gold in also attended, from which eight were selected to sit the sparring, patterns and specialist technique events. Several Scottish black belts commended her their grading. for this outstanding achievement and for her For Matthew, it was the culmination of 5 ½ years of technical competence. hard work, dedication and perseverance at an age when pressures of schoolwork and examinations are Olivia’s instructor, Michael Williams, praised her determination, effort and work rate shown also felt. throughout the day, confirming that he believed the Many congratulations Matthew, from all fellow students awards were a just reward for her efforts. at the Mojacar Taekwon-Do club on your well deserved success. You are a credit to the Club.
For further information on Taekwon-do training in this area with the Global Taekwon-do Federation, please call the Harmony gym on 950 475403 or Michael on 670 381839, alternatively please visit www.tkd-andalucia.com. Mojacar Magazine June to July 2009
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