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earlier than usual. Adios until February 2010 For us here at Mojacar Magazine, it has been a very stressful and worrying year with me being between jobs. I am happy to say though for us 2010 is looking brighter and we hope it will be for Mojacar too.
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Contents Page 2 Happy Christmas from Us! Page 4 The Cat that got the Cream Page 7 Finance News Page 9 Mojacar Fun Run Page 10 The Red Eye Flight Page 18 Rethink your business Page20 - 21 Cristmas Greetings Page 25 Hollywood’s Unresolved Enigma
Page 29 Freetime Page 32 Recipies with Sharon Page 36 - 37 Photo Gallery Page 41 Fun and Games Page43 Classifieds Page 62 Property Page 69 Stars in the Bars 2009 Page 79 WIN Don’t Miss the Fiesta NEXT
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Latest News and Events around the area
Also, the association Julie Bruce Dance makes a call to all those Academy are doing a artists would love to show on Monday 7th donate an image or December entitled" Let build something for the Me Dance For poster of these You".Entrance is free celebrations 2010. with mulled wine and mince pies to get Interested parties need everyone in the to make their work christmas spirit. The Christmas Party available at the show starts at 7.00pm Season is starting Municipal Office of and is in the Cultural soon, do you need Tourism of Mojácar, by centre Garrucha all are something special to 31 of November 2009. welcome! wear? Paws Charity DAMES IN SPAIN – Shop is putting out SALES SHOPPING the "Party Wear" from TRIP TO LORCA the 3rd of November MONDAY 4th at prices that won't JANUARY 2010 break the bank!! Shop Our annual sales trip is hours are Tues to local this year and we Saturday 10-30 till 1- Arriba Bar have Ladies have decided to go to 30,paws are also Day every other the new shopping looking for a Thursday where you centre in Lorca. There Till,Dress/Rails and are all the shops we can come and buy Shelving if you could love: C&A; cosmetics; clothes, make-up, please help it would prezzies or even have boutiques and a good be appreciated restaurant area. As it is your fortune told. local we plan to leave at Moors and Christians 10.30 am from the bus The main objective is to stop at the Centro de 2010 The association of help- small businesses Commercial Mojacar Moors and Christians of keep going and for returning around 4.30 Mojácar, have decided people to meet and pm. Please call Irene in special Meeting, Benson, Trip Organiser make new friends that the next on 950 529 399 or 627 celebrations will occur All our Christmas and 565115 and we look on 11, 12 and 13 of New Year Menus can forward to meeting on June of 2010. the day. be found on our web The cost is: Members site 9 €; Guests 14 €
The Mojacar Maidens Running Mojacar`s Big weekly quiz now at The Alveron every Monday night at 8pm, this is a 2/3 hour quiz now in its 3rd year. We support Macs Cancer Charity and to date have raised over 4000 euros. The Maidens also hold a ladies coffee (free) morning every Monday morning at 11am at El Olivo, all ladies welcome to come and join us for informal chats a great way to make new friends. Contact number Ann 660681166
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Arts and Crafts Stalls in Aid of the Almanzora Palace There is an art and craft fair being held in Almanzora Palace on Sunday the 13th December. It starts at 11.00am until 4.00pm. We are hoping to have lots of stalls there and some of them include ceramics, art, crafts, baked goods, cards, woodwork, books and a clairvoyant to name but a few. The stalls are 5.00 euros if anyone wants to reserve a space and we can be contacted on 950 064 484 or 687 569 113 (from the 5th Dec ) if you need any further information. BACK
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Let’s face it there are some great websites, forums and a whole host of other stuff promoting Mojacar, Southern Spain and Spanish stuff. Here I have gathered together some sites that I feel our readers may be interested in, some of whom I have even crossed swords with and some who I have an affiliation with. Click to Link!
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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 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 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 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
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Royal British Legion (Mojacar) .........................950 473 025 / 950 472 042
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Table Tennis Club (Garrucha) ...................................................950 472 567
Royal British Legion (Albox) .............................950 064 078 / 950 064 811
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Spanish Property - Now is REALLY the time to buy... by Mark Mountney
The Spanish property market, like others, especially around And timing is important! But not always the Mediterranean, is prone to ‘boom and bust’ due to it’s critical, especially when you are buying long reliance on overseas demand for holiday homes and investment speculation. This ‘bust’ that we have now is not term, Sure, if you were buying today to sell in a couple of the first and neither will it be the last. In the last 30 years years, the possibility of continuing low values for a number of Spain has witnessed 5 real recessions that has had a years would be a worry. But most purchasers do not buy for negative impact on property values each time albeit to the short term; that is the domain of property speculators and they won’t return to Spain for a while methinks. differing degrees. But that does not make it always a bad risk; the surprise is that property appreciation has given rise to an annualised growth of circa 5% in that same period so it is really down to ‘when’ you buy rather than ‘whether’ you buy! The market always comes back; it’s just a question of how quickly and strongly.
But long term, with property prices so low and with the amount of discounting and repossessions available, it is difficult to see why now is not the time to commit. Firstly, you have the potential of buying a property today some 30-40% less than it was a year or two ago. Secondly, mortgage rates in the Eurozone are low, circa 3% only, and that trend is not going to change for a number of years. No property should really be bought for ‘cash’ irrespective of personal circumstances as a mortgage offers significant proportion against certain risks and tax exposures that we see in Spain that, as an example, do not apply in the UK. And the concern of the Euro/Sterling exchange rate is partially overcome by borrowing in Euros.
And the demand for Spanish property will not diminish; on the contrary recent research has shown that in the UK, as an example, an increasing number of folk are determined to move to the sun and Spain remains the No. 1 attraction. Now it is a question as to when the confidence in the global economy and property markets return to prompt the continuing stream of Ex Pats, especially from the UK, Buyers today and over the next 12 months will probably be moving to better climes. viewed as the brave ones, but it is they who will show the greatest returns in the years to come.
Mark Mountney, the proprietor of Rose Financial Planning, is a specialist mortgage brokerage and Independent Financial Advisor. He is a fully qualified mortgage and financial adviser in the UK with some 10 years experience in managing his own firm. Mark was also a founder of The Association of Mortgage Intermediaries, the trade association for mortgage advisors in the UK with 28,000 members. See www.rosefp.com or call 0034 677 874 948.
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Christmas is Coming and the Goose is getting fat... By Richard Shanley Christmas is coming, the goose is getting fat, currently we have 2107 friends. These are 75% English and Keep listening to Spectrum, Number 1 for 25% Spanish. All have a strong connection with the area and approximately 60% live here permanently. We put local music and chat. events, photos and we even use Facebook for people to request songs. I strongly believe that our Facebook page is It's a couple of months since my last newsletter so I thought it equally if not more important than our website. We are time to update you with the latest goings on at the No.1 radio currently launching a free job search section on both the station in Almeria. Lot's has been happening and more much website and Facebook where employers and employees is on the cards for the Christmas period. can input details to try and help the area in these difficult times. Spectrum 92.6 FM is the largest English language radio station in Almeria with a coverage along the coast from We have also added a listen live link from our website so Carboneras to Aguilas and inland from Lubrin, to Albox, that people from outside Almeria can stream our radio feed Huercal Overa and Lorca. The largest area of any radio direct to their computer. This has been upgraded six times station on one frequency in the area due to its high position since its inception due to the ever increasing number of on the main Retevision transmitters. Spectrum FM has been listeners and we also have a live webcam from the studio. operating for seven years and prior to that for a further five This can be accessed at www.spectrumfmmojacar.net and years as Radio Europa, a Spanish Radio Station owned by is also available from all major information sites and forums the same company. in this area including costaalmeria.com, viva-almeria.com mojo18.com and almeriafreeads.com which between them have a further million hits per month. December sees the launch of our ''12 Days of Christmas'' competition running from the 9th - 24th December (12 weekdays during The Local Programme). This will be open to all and people can enter via email, phone and from the Facebook site. Each day a great prize will be given away. Listen in and make sure you have a great Christmas with Spectrum FM.
We purchased Spectrum in April of this year, and since then it has undergone a major transformation. Listener ship has increased dramatically since then due to the revamp of the station, new production facilities for advertising, new programming and a very aggressive marketing initiative.
Great prizes are on offer from our advertisers including: All inclusive Weekend for two in Benidorm - Spectrum FM A Racing Bicycle - Rock Road & Surf Adventures An hours flying lesson and sightseeing trip - Sol Aero Flyers A cast iron Garden Chimenea - Lifestyle Enclosures An HD Freesat Digibox - Europa Digital. More prizes are being added every day and a full list will be available to view with photos on our website and Facebook page .
We have Jon Gaunt with Sun Talk, an Internet based UK talk show, owned by The Sun Newspaper, the UK's largest daily newspaper, (3.8 million copies sold daily with 8 million From December 28th until January 8th 2010 we will be readers) with great content and incredible guests. This is on running our Multi Coloured Swap Shop on The Local Spectrum FM from 11am till 2pm Monday to Friday. We also Programme where listeners will be able to exchange have a direct link from The Sun's website (1 million hits per unwanted Christmas presents. Harking back to the old days day) direct to Spectrum FM Mojacar. There is a a full page when I remember the BBC television programme of the advert every day in The Sun in Spain with Spectrum FM's same name hosted by Noel Edmonds and Mike Reid. details and frequency in every day. Sun Talk has single handedly been responsible for over 50% of our increased The first six months of the new Spectrum FM have been very listenership with their groundbreaking talk show with its exciting and the next six will be even better. Thank you for incredible and up to the minute format. listening and together we will improve and make Spectrum FM even bigger and better. We also have the fastest growing Facebook site in southern Spain with 2100 people joining us in just 12 weeks. We fully HAVE A MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A PROSPEROUS expect to have 3500 friends by Christmas. We launched our NEW YEAR Facebook page the week before the Mojacar fires and Richard & The Spectrum Radio Crew BACK
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Mojacar Fun Run 2009 Another great day and successful Mojacar Fun Run. 156 runners in the full race and 35 children in a very competitive hard fought children’s race. Runners came from the UK and all across southern Spain.
The sun shone as is now expected toevery fun run day!Mel Jay provided the music as the runners came across the line at the Hotel Puntazo where their aching limbs were soothed by the masseuses from Harmony Gym. Some with beer in hand and in the glorious Mojacar sun. This was truly paradise in a parking lot.
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Congratulations to all the winners well done to all the runners and their families and friends who cheered them on. Thank you to all the stewards and helpers and sponsors. Without you we do not have a run. Look forward to seeing you all next year. Jegs Kirby Race organiser
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The Red Eye Flight By Lenox Napier Sat in the car at the airport, doing a swing past the guards every so and along so as not to get stuck in the park and queue to pay and lug the suitcases across and up the steps. It’s worse inside with huge hangers full of marble and Germans. I park on the flowerbed for a piece. They arrive. The girl looks nice. We leave with the windows down and papers blowing around and out. No air-con in this old car.
trampled to death noted the Welshman sadly as I solicitously bought him another drink. It is told that, after the shoot, they asked Sam Spiegel what was to be done with the camels and horses. He answered laconically: ‘Can ‘em!’ A machine gunner shot the whole herd. Some reward for being in an Oscar film.
My friend notices that the bar has a sign to say that This Establishment has Complaining Sheets. We order a few to take With friends staying you want to show them around and along with us for the laugh. impress. That’s right. It’s too early though. I was once in there having a drink, you know, and Dennis Hopper came in so I A man in a string vest comes through a door behind the bar. pretended I didn’t know who he was then we bought each other He’s scratching himself with a kind of reserved enthusiasm. ‘You beers and stuff, and laughed at the girls, then it turned out it boys look like you would like the coast. You ever been there?’ wasn’t him anyway. Right, come on, they’re a lot cheaper than on the coast than here It’s about an hour’s driving to get to my place. I reckon it’s going and the company is nicer. to take us a little longer. Sandwiched between a tour-bus and a cement truck, we pull off the road at the first opportunity. A few houses stand around, looking unconcerned. The car cools down over another flowerbed, this one rather tatty, as we enter a building through an enormous barn-door. We’ll have a couple of beers and tapas. I’m all knowing as the host; role-playing as a tour-guide with witty answers to all the queries. ‘…That’s right, donkeys!’ Some blond fellow watches us from the far end of the bar. He probably works down at the cowboy town film-set. A young girl with a bruised face works the beers and the customers. The blond looks like he wants to start something. The residents here have an easy way to measure themselves against each other: how long you bin living here? You have to watch their eyes when you face up for this one. It’s a kind of pissing contest where there can only be one winner. I try and avoid this, as the loser can get sore. My friends are looking at the sad range of entrails lying under the glass counter. ‘Sí, una ronda de cañas. ¡vaya!’ The little barmaid brings the specie and goes ‘t’ree beer?’ and I’m deflating like a spare tyre on a Renault. Kinda place is this anyway? ‘Thank you dear child. And where are you from?’ Rumania. Well I’ll be buggered. All these years living here, trying to blend in with the locals and to pick up a few words, and do you know, I can’t even say: I am a secret policeman, where is your sister? A Rumanian friend had been telling me about his work permit and the paperwork he’d given in. He’d prepared and written up the document himself on a sheet from a Bucharest cigarette company with fancy headed-paper and had covered it with stamps made with ceiling wax and the metal top from a Chivas Regal bottle. We need people like this in Spain. We’re into some of those beers in dark glass and feeling the kick. The blond fellow has joined us. It’s too hot to take an attitude. From the terrace you can see a piece of a wide, sandy riverbed. It was here that they shot the film Lawrence of Arabia in 1966. Well, a small piece of it. A Welshman, cashiered from the Horseguards, once told me the story of how the producer, Sam Spiegel, had obtained a thousand horses and camels to attack the papier mâché town of Aquaba on the Carboneras coast. The Welshman led the charge dressed in suitable togs but for some reason, with no saddle. One mistake and I would have been BACK
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Almerimar throughout the year – winter and spring By: John Woodhead, www.almerimartoday.com This is the second of two articles about how our town of Almerimar in the province of Almería changes throughout the year. This article covers winter and spring. The article covering summer and autumn was published in Issue 11 of the magazine (June 09). Winter in Almerimar Winter is a time when Almerimar is much less busy. It is easier to find parking spaces and the queues in supermarkets are much smaller than the summer.
So come October/November we get to meet up with old friends we have not seen for some time. Lots of them take part in the Friday golf competitions we organise every Friday throughout the year. In the summer we only have small numbers taking part but we average around 40-50 people on Fridays in the winter. Mostly we play the competition and then go back to a local bar for drinks and prize giving (everyone wins a bottle and the last place team wins some chocolates). However, every 4-6 weeks we organise a special competition where we all go out to dinner afterwards. See the As the province of Almería is one of the driest in Europe we golf.almerimartoday.com site for more information about the do not have a lot of rainfall over the winter. Climate statistics competitions that we organise in collaboration with Alan and show on average 6 days of rain a month in the worst months. Sharon from Alcor Properties. However, in the winter of 2004/2005 when we first arrived in Almerimar we had snow for the first time in over 40 years. There are not as many events taking place in the winter but there is enough going on to entertain people that want to go Luckily it has not appeared again since then. out for an evening. Some of the bars put on free gigs by local We do have the occasional storm but generally the weather bands and the culture department of the local council is pretty good. However, if can get windy from time to time. promotes events in the town of El Ejido about 15 minutes This is great for the windsurfers but not so good for the drive away (e.g. Jazz and Modern Music Festival in golfers. We have been told that it tends to be windy for 3 November, ballets, theatre etc.). days in a row and then the calm weather returns.
Spring in Almerimar
A number of the bars and restaurants take a 1 month vacation at different times during the winter. Nevertheless When spring arrives in Almerimar the winter golfer all go there are still plenty of places to go to eat and drink around back to their home countries. The exodus starts in late the marina in Almerimar. Also, some places do excellent March and the last ones tend to leave in May. Continued winter deals (e.g. 10 euros for a 3 course dinner including a drink at El Arroz every Thursday from 8-9pm in the winter and spring). Winter is a time for us to meet up with lots of golfing friends. People with property in Almerimar tend to visit the town from time to time throughout the year. However, a lot of the golfers from Northern Europe spend a lot of time in Almerimar over the winter.
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Spring is probably my favourite season in Almerimar. You can virtually guarantee that the weather will be good. So good that friends that come over visit us in April have been known to go nude sunbathing on the nudist beast that is only a short drive from Almerimar. Also, the golf course is pretty quiet so you can get a game of golf just about any time you fancy.
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In spring there is still snow showing on the Sierra Nevada mountain range that you can see from Almerimar. It is said that if you start early enough in the day you can drive to the Sierra Nevada, ski in the morning, then drive back to Almerimar to play golf in the afternoon. Easter is always a hectic time in Almerimar. Lots of visitors come here during the Easter holidays. There are lots of masses and parades at churches in the various towns in the area.
Once Easter is over the town goes quiet for a little while but come the end of spring it starts to have a bit of a buzz going on. As the local businesses all start gearing up for the summer season where they make the most of their money. Then the cycle continues…… About Almerimar If you want to know more about Almerimar why not take a look at www.almerimartoday.com and golf.almerimartoday.com. BACK
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HOW PAWS HELPS ………......…Austin’s Story Would you do this to your would give him the long term fostercare that he so “Grandfather”? deserves? The Vet has no idea of Austin’s age except that he is very old. An Elderly Boxer thrown out like rubbish. He is a very gentle guy. Abandoned left tied to a fence, very thin and VERY VERY hungry, old sores on his elbows and knees where he has obviously lain in concrete all his life; probably chained as he is enjoying the freedom of the PAWS car-park!! Just no room for him in the kennels – every kennel is full to capacity at the moment. Austin is also blind in one eye. He will probably be a permanent feature at the PAWS shelter as finding a home for Austin will not be easy; however if PAWS can give him a year or two of quality life then that’s the way its going to be. Maybe we can find people who would sponsor “Austin’s” remaining years? Or maybe there is someone out there who
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Spanish Christmas Sweets Although the classic varieties of Alicante (Hard Turron) and Jijona (Soft Turron) are still the bestsellers, you might be tempted to try something a little different like Toasted Egg Yolk Turron.
sweet in Spain which has traditionally been popular in the UK is marzipan.
The Spanish variety is not as rich and overpowering as you might think and is most often sold in festively shaped pieces Another twist on the classics are the Chocolate Turrons, called Figuritas de Mazapan - definitely worth a try. which are a firm favourite amongst sweet lovers who aren't Whichever Spanish Christmas treats take your fancy, so keen on almonds or nuts in general. The most common remember that we at The Tapas Lunch Company import the chocolate turron is made crunchy with the addition of puffed highest quality sweets direct from the manufacturers and are rice, but the chocolate/almond combination is also delicious happy to offer buying advice whenever needed...just don't and becoming popular. Away from the turrons, there are a come after us in the New Year when you hit the scales! number of Christmas favourites that can't be missed. The Tapas Lunch Company Ltd. All types of nuts, particularly almonds, peanuts and hazelnuts info@thetapaslunchcompany.co.uk are devoured at Christmas in some sugared form or other. www.thetapaslunchcompany.co.uk The most luxurious varieties use almonds: Peladillas, for c/o Eagle Express, Unit 5d Manor Way, Old Woking, example, are almonds with a crunchy sugar coating; almond Surrey, GU22 9JXT: +44 (0) 1483 90 20 98 filled sweets are almond shapes filled with a delicately sweet almond paste. Pine nuts (Piñones) are also common in sugared-coated form. Polvorones are a soft-baked biscuit-like sweet that literally crumble into dust upon being bitten into (don't be tempted to say 'Polvoron' with your mouth full). The traditional variety is plain, or perhaps flavoured with cinnamon or lemon, but chocolate-covered polvorones are also occasionally seen. Polvorones are a true delicacy and one of the most appreciated Spanish treats in the UK. Best served with a 'cafe con leche' or a nice cup of tea. Another very common
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believed that they travel through the countryside reenacting their journey to Bethlehem every year at this time. Children leave their shoes on the windowsills and fill them with straw, In Spain it is a very festive time at Christmas. On Christmas carrots, and barley or the horses of the Wise Men. Their Eve, as the stars come out, tiny oil lamps are lit in every favorite is Balthazar who rides a donkey and is the one house, and after Midnight Mass and Christmas Dinner, believed to leave the gifts. streets fill with dancers and onlookers. There is a special Christmas dance called the Jota and the words and music The Spanish Christmas is Navidad, people go to church, have been handed down for hundreds of years. They dance exchange presents, and many play on swing sets set up to the sound of guitars and castanets. especially for the occasion. Swinging at solstice time evokes an ancient desire to encourage the sun, urging it to "swing" Children think of the Three Wise Man as the gift bearers. ever higher in the sky. Tradition has it that they arrive on January 6th, the date the Wise Men gave gifts to Jesus. Shoes are filled with straw or barley for the tired camels that must carry their riders through the busy night. By morning the camel food is gone and in place of the straw or barley are presents. Shoes also may be placed on balconies on the night of the 6th January in the hope that the Wise Men will fill them with gifts. Most homes have a manger, like cathedrals and churches. These are complete with carved figures. During the weeks before Christmas, families gather around their manger to sing, whilst children play tambourines and dance.
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Dames in Spain The Dames in Spain enjoyed a demonstration by Judith Davies of how to make Christmas Decorations at very little cost at their monthly meeting on Monday 16 November. Many ideas and tips where given by
Goodman. This concert was a spectacular success and played to packed houses for each performance. The Rose Singers were born!! Janet became Musical Director, Tina the Treasurer, and Lyn the Secretary cum Librarian. From 6 members the group has grown over the last 7 years and now number 13 and as people leave they are replaced by others.
Judith and the ladies were certainly appreciative of her originality and creative ideas.
A Biography of the Rose Singers In the Autumn of 2002, Janet Rose, Tina van der Klooster, and Lyn Ferris, three friends all with musical backgrounds and a lot of experience, met together to discuss the possibility of forming a small singing group in the Mojacar area, thus filling a gap in the classical music scene of the region. So together with Nicky Black and Odile Mailhac they In 2005 the Choir were joined by Pam Peters as their planned a concert and commenced rehearsals. resident accompanist. Pam is an extremely versatile pianist and much sort after in musical circles. The singers Ruth Wood joined the group in January 2003 and in March of that year they made their ‘debut’ in the Anglican Chaplaincy in are indeed very fortunate to have her as a valued member Continued Mojacar, being accompanied by well-known musician Peter of the group.
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When Janet Rose went back to live in the U.K. the singers were left without a musical director. Luckily in September 2006 Tina and Lyn met Alison Jackson, a retired professional musician and piano teacher, who agreed to become Musical Director and Conductor. Alison brought with her a wealth of musical experience, and is very able to ‘manage’ the ladies.
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Tina “retired” from singing with the Choir in 2008, but she does still take her place on the stage and ‘stands in’ if anyone is ill or leaves. She remains the Treasurer and is now the Assistant Musical Director. The group are international with singers from Holland and Germany as well as Britain, and have an extensive repertoire performing all types of music, from secular, sacred, fun songs, folk songs, and not forgetting song from the shows. In fact each concert is carefully co-ordinated to reflect a good balance of music in order to appeal to all sections of the public. Whilst concentrating on two main concerts each year the choir is available to perform at private functions also. For enquiries please contact Lyn on 950 460 511 / 667 276 614.
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"Rethink Your Business And Start Engaging" By Steve Homer Steve Homer is a business consultant with in excess offering isn’t right, then people won’t come back, but that’s of 36 years involvement in corporate business. He’s another story in itself), adverts in a newspaper or magazine worked in the banking and finance industry, and maybe, just maybe you have a website that frankly little manufacturing, catering, market research and run his or no-one visits. Others of you will have A boards or some own corporate management training/consultancy such board advertising outside your premises to attract local business for in excess of 17 years with a client base passers-by, and one or two of the more affluent or the likes of Coutts, Citibank, Nat West, CSC Computer desperate, depending upon your take, will revert to radio. Sciences, IPC Media, and very many others. He’s Then there is the good old flier/leaflet drop. Some leaflets travelled extensively, has lived in Singapore, UAE, more glamorous than others. Some knocked up on a word document and printed and photocopied. Others placed in the France and Spain apart from the UK, has lectured hands of graphic designers and printers at an eye-watering throughout North Africa and the Middle East. Steve has cost (when you think of the return on investment!). Cast your just returned to the area following a spell in UAE as the eye back over the above list and only word and mouth CEO of a successful research agency, operating in 17 involves any engagement of any sort with your prospective countries with a full-time staff of 125 and 700 part-time. and current customer base. In the meantime, when time permits, Steve is also a professional photographer and website developer. The use of the fast growing social media marketing through a social media network such as Twitter allows you to, over time • build a ‘following’ of locally based customers • build a ‘following’ of new prospects (even in say the UK who will be visiting your resort shortly) • ‘engage’ with your very own community • reduce your marketing costs • get your message out to the community 20 times per day, if you wish, all for no extra cost • drive new visitors to your website • advertise your offerings, specials, etc • increase your turnover
If you are many of the British business owners based in Spain you’ll probably be going through a stage of reevaluating where exactly your income is going to come from to tide you through the winter months. With the continued economic depression in the UK and Spain and the reduced tourist traffic, many businesses rely on the expats who have moved to Spain for a better life. The continuous fluctuations in the £ v € and the need for cautious spending even the expats aren’t spending as much as they used to, and of course this makes predicting your income very difficult Does this Twitter and Facebook lark work? Answer: only if you put the time and effort into it! Participate, participate, indeed. and participate!
There is therefore a need for a drastic re-valuation of not only your business, but specifically how you market your Whilst it isn’t a pre-requisite, having your own ‘decent’ business. There is no overnight answer to this except the website is the start. They don’t have to be expensive, but it harder your work on it and the more you engage with your tells your audience, “I care enough about my business that I prospects and existing customers then the greater the wish to invest in promoting it!” Why would any business not rewards. This isn’t about sitting back and placing an advert wish to promote their offering to the world? I find it incredible in the local periodical to be seen by only those that bother to that this happens. glance through it week on week or month on month. This is about ‘true’ and ‘active engagement’ with your audience and Having a website however is only the start. It’s no good with your prospective audience. To what do I refer? Social having a website if no-one can find it and no-one knows it exists! Promote, promote and promote. Search Engine media marketing. Optimisation (SEO) is complex but with some study or a Oh, you’ll have heard all the hype about Facebook and helping hand then you can soon make in-roads to spreading Twitter and similar networks and the majority of you will say the word. Will you ever get Google Ranking No.1 with your “It’s for the kids, it’s not for me!” But guess what? You site? I doubt it, but that doesn’t mean to say that you cannot couldn’t be further from the truth! Twitter alone is fast develop a good and regular following. Investing in promoting becoming the biggest and most effective small business tool your website is ore important that investing in building your globally. Picture the scene; you own a bar or restaurant and site. There are plenty of free sites available for you to start you are competing with very many others in your town, some with….it just needs research and time investment on your better than yours and others not do good. The typical part. If you don’t have the expertise nor the time, then seek Continued approach to marketing your bar is word of mouth (if your professional help…it’s available. BACK
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Interestingly, over 80% of Spanish based businesses do not have websites, and those that do, over 70% score badly on search engine optimisation gradings! Companies, even in Mojacar, are having great success in utilising social media with following of between 500+ to 1500+ people. How many would you need in your restaurant or bar to improve your takings? Social media networks are also an excuse for getting a ‘gathering’ of people together and having a party and there is plenty of scope for that. Outside of Mojacar, businesses are increasing their restaurant business by 30%, increasing traffic to their website by 3,000% and establishing a loyal following of people who buy from them. Sure, it takes time and it would be more effective if the word was spread throughout your town or resort and ore people were encouraged to participate but even you, as a lone business, can make an impact on your business by ‘engaging’ with your prospects, turning them into loyal customers. I’ll leave you with two final examples. A guest house and restaurant one hour from Mojacar, 20kms from the nearest tiny hamlet, and a further 3 kms down a dirt track, is flourishing to the extent that even I (and I’ve taken 50 to 60 guests there and know the owners well!) have to book at least a week if not 2 weeks in advance. Their success? Great product and they engage with their customers. The second of my examples; a tiny village bar/restaurant in the hills just outside Mojacar. The owners request the email address of all visitors to the establishment and get their agreement to go on their email newsletter listing. Cost related to these two examples? Virtually nothing except time investment, but it works! “What have you done today to engage with our prospective customer base?”
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Merry Christmas & A Happy New Year! Merry Christmas to my To all members of the Ann, Joyce & Carol, The By the way Merry Gorgeous Wife Sharon CRA, AUAN, and AULAN , Mojacar Maidens, thanking Christmas to everyone I Lots of Love Ian xxxx for their know cab2 and Simply Mojacar & everyone continued support & Lizzie, I would like to wish Mojacar Magazine, Lenox, Happy Christmas Mum and Gerard, here's to a wishing you all a Happy you a Very Happy Christmas, Lots of Love and Dad, Lots of Love better 2010, Best wishes, Christmas. Murray xxx Button The Cantoria Residents I would like to wish merry Association, members and everyone at xmas and happy new year To Natalie, here's wishing you committee great to Phill, Sylvia and Amber Beachcomber, and your family all the best friends, great people, great for Christmas, Looking To all our friends in Bowers love from Clare food Geordie Lad forward to a great Mojacar we Wish you A xxx Christmas Day! Stefan Merry Christmas and a Christmas Ian Christmas time again? Happy and Healthy 2010 Happy Roses are Red Violets are Anita & Keith Oakes Ashworth, Susie, Jake, Merry Christmas to all my Blue, I want to spend at Mr UK Ella and Eddie love from friends Christmas especially with Julian of Hair Design Greg, Angie, Conor, Zoe, Supermarket, without you you... Stevie B I would miss my home would like to thank the PJ, Dylan Sheila and Ian cooked food! Lennie D loyalty of clients during Roger, have a super 2009 and wish everyone a Merry Christmas to Christmas, I look forward Happy Christmas. Charlie, Annie and Merry Christmas to Donald to spending it with you, Jonathan from the Steel's and Jayne, I am sure that Steph 2010 will bring you all the I wish the best Christmas xxx happiness you deserve, to Jeff and Sally Green and Thanks to Richard and A very Merry Xmas to all Lucia da Vinci and thanks Caz Jessica Shanley for a our friends in Mojacar, for the care. Geza great time working on To all of the members of especially Chris and Spectrum FM Radio from M.A.C.S. You do a fantastic Karen at Reflections From "Merry Christmas to my wonderful wife Lian & my Carmel x job, keep up the good work Keith & Melanie girls Jade, Emma & and a very Merry Carmel Mave and Bethany. Lots of love To all at 'Mojacar Christmas to you all. Bill Lily merry Christmas lots Dad/Nick" Magazine' a Very Merry and Frieda of huggs from the Christmas and a UK Katie and Chris xxxxx A very merry Christmas prosperous New Year from Love you Lemon Lounge, and a Happy New year to all at Polansky Associates have a lovely xmas and Merry Xmas Carolina and my dear friends in Spain: see you in the New Roberto and Horses at Vicki GB, Carmel, Kev, Paws-Patas would like to Year.....Alison and Gerry Desert Riders, the public and our gang!!! Sue, Lyn and all. Love thank Tabernas from Diane and from your Karaoke Queen ,volunteers, and press for Peter Chacewicz and their continued support in All I want for Christmas is Ems xxx horses, Pointerfarm the last year .Merry YOU! And a few other Racing. Merry Christmas to Cheryl Christmas to one and All. pressies love Nic xxx & Phil at the Irish Rover Julie Bruce would like to who have been mates for John and all the gang at wish all my pupils and many many years and the Beachcomber would Good Luck Shae and their families a Happy many happy memories of like to wish everyone a Happy Xmas. See you at Parata........George, Christmas and a happy Goa and Bewdley. See you happy Xmas and New La Emily, Red and Brenda new year! soon and try to get over in Year. the New Year, Debbie Lets have a great xmas with love to my hubby Ian
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Some Useful Gardening Products For Next Year BY CLODAGH AND DICK HANDSCOMBE other ways of growing vegetables on a small scale described in Part Two of ‘ Your Garden in Spain’
*Clodagh and Dick Handscombe’s books are available in the Mojacar area from Total Entertainment in Albox and Choice Entertainments in Herculavira and also by mail order by telephoning the publishers on 952.48-5838 or clicking ‘Our Books’ on www.gardeninginspain.com’. We are always on the look out for interesting new gardening products that could be of practical use to ourselves and yourselves. For that reason we visited this years edition of Iberflora Spain’s major gardening professional trade show. It’s the show case for revamped and new gardening products from both Spanish and International companies. There is also an extensive plants section.
3. Neudorff Eco garden products. We mentioned Neudorff’s ecological snail killer in an earlier article. That was on their stand but most importantly so were the other products that are now being sold into retail outlets. The products that appealed to us were as follows. • Pasta de Poda – an ecological sealant for the bare cuts when you prune large branches and trunks of trees and large shrubs to prevent fungal spores from entering the wounds and causing rot to set in. The idea of the product is not new but it is now in a handy tube with a hard plastic brush action applicator on the end so you do not need to use and throw a way a paint brush each time you do some pruning. • Fertilizante Coniferas – an ecological fertilizer to strengthen and darken the green of your aging conifer hedge. We have already applied some as there is much new growth after the autumn rains. • Repellent Spray de Perros y Gatos – a combined spray for keeping pet and feral cats and dogs of your flower beds and pots and for spraying the gate posts to deter passing dogs and inhibit the entry of cats. Unfortunately it requires a weekly treatment. • Nuevo Fertilizante Huerta y Jardín – an eco fertilizer available in 2.5 kilo plastic sacks. Very handy for fertilizing vegetables growing in containers as well as enriching potting composts when planting flowering plants in containers and a half yearly topping up. • Fertilizante Tomates – at last in Spain a genuine ecological tomato fertilizer.
This years show was rather smaller than in earlier years due to the economic conditions. As a result there was less to see but it was easier to walk round and find exhibitors with time to talk. The products we found most interesting are described in this article. Some can already be found in the more forward thinking garden centres and horticultural shops If one looks at the German catalogue of Neudorff they have and for others you will need to wait until next spring. plenty of other new products for launch in the Spanish market in the coming years – they set up as the 1. Water Butts If you don’t yet have a water butt for collecting rain water from manufacturer of ecological agricultural products in 1854. A roof have a look at the products of Graf on www.grafiberica.com. We have never seen such a collection. 4. Long spout fine spray watering can – We have been Their collection includes plastic butts disguised as Roman looking for this for a long time in Spain and we found one at columns, wine fermenting sizes earthenware jars, stone walls Continued and stone planters with plants growing on top. They are not yet available in many garden centre but we were told that you We have a selection of apartments and villas to rent in can order direct via info@grafiberica.com or 972-913767. 2. Genuine Eco Grow Bags Remember those grow bags we loved to use in England for growing a few tomato plants. Well Flora Guard are launching them in Spain and they should start to be seen in garden centres by the end of the year. Look out for their red bags specially prepared for fruit vegetables such as tomatoes peppers and aubergines and the green bags developed for the growing of leaf vegetables such as lettuces Swiss chard (acelga) and herbs. Grow bags fit in very well with the many
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Iberflora manufactured by Ebert and distributed by Decora Life Garden Products. We noted that Egbert also make a range of window boxes with built in self watering water reservoirs. 5. Potting composts – as usual many companies offered new improved mixes for potting composts. The ones you will probably find are Flora Guard, Biot and Compo. 6. Earth retaining organic mattings – if you have an earth bank that is difficult to stabilise or wish to stop the erosion of the banks of a natural pond it would be worth investigating the range of natural fibre matting manufactured by Bon Terra Iberica www.bonterraiberica.com. 7. Creatively pruned olive trees – several stands had creatively pruned olive trees for architectural purposes rather than high yields of fruit. Shapes included thin columns, low spreading and Japanese bonsai effects with wide spreading branches and occasional platforms of tightly trimmed leaves. We plan to have a go with one of our olive trees. Bougainvilleas can also be pruned in the same ways. 8. Fiskars ergonomic pruners – again Fiskars demonstrated their useful range of Secateurs long pruners and saws. Just the thing for you post Christmas winter cut back as well as your topiary efforts with an olive tree.
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Well that was it. In other years we have had a rather longer list but all the products we mention are practical and ones we would use if improving or starting a garden today. Remember our books for Christmas. The Christmas present buying season has arrived and this year cost saving presents will be much appreciated. So why not go for the books ‘Growing Healthy Vegetables in Spain’, ‘ Growing Healthy Fruit in Spain’ and ‘Your Garden in Spain’ to the recipients to live not only less expensively but also healthier in 2009.
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Witches and Indalos in Mojácar by Melanie of Almería Art Who says Mojácar is full of witches? 'Richard Rambeau' for one; Well, he reports in The Reader that "Ghosts used to be fairly regular inhabitants of Mojácar, perhaps as part of the town’s magical heritage (‘rincón de embrujo’ the corner of enchantment, ‘el aquelarre’ - the witches’ coven, and the many ‘curanderos’ or faith-healers of olden times, all scampering around waving their Indalos at each other)." The American poet Denise Duhamel in one of her books mentions Mojácar as the "city of witches" where, in the quiet dead of night, there might be a witch's ceremony somewhere." Sadly, because she was a tourist, she was never invited. However, her guidebook 'confirmed' that there were still such gatherings on "sheltered corners of mountainsides." (Which bar is that then??) The author of the website Mojacar.co.uk says that "If you read books about the village they talk about its link to witchcraft in the 15th century." I'm still following up on that one. My own website, Indaloart.com reports the oftmentioned phrase that Mojácar is a "village of witches" because of its supposed flirtation with faith-healing, spells, and magic brews over many years. Please, if anyone has any more information on this, let me know. But one thing is undisputed: Mojácar loves it's Indalo - the little Rainbow Warrior type symbol seen on countless cars, trucks and houses, and a celebrated good luck talisman . . possibly related to all those spells and witches, but equally likely to be related to ancient beliefs, God and a Saint:
representing various aspects of daily spiritual life. One of these, is Indalo-shaped and known as Rainbow Man. In Rameses II's temple at Abydos in Egypt you will find the Indalo-shaped figures of the courting priestesses of Seti. In South/Central America, the Mayan, Aztec, Tarascan and Inca races had gods and goddesses of the Rainbow. The symbol also appears in cultures in Africa, Australia and Asia. In Spain, the Indalo Rainbow Warrior is known as the Guerrero de Arco Iris . . the Warrior of the Rainbow.
I have spent much time studying this little lucky symbol / amulet and, as a Portrait Artist, decided to paint different forms of the Indalo in my work. This can be seen on my Indalo Art website. (The Indalo is reputed to be at its luckiest when given as a gift . . . Did I mention it's nearly Christmas?!)
The Indalo shape (whether it be classical like Leonardo da Vinci's Vitruvian Man, or spiritual as in the Rainbow Man or Rainbow Warrior of the ancient North American Indians, is undoubtedly a popular symbol worldwide. In Spain, the area of the world where it is most seen, it dates Opposite California Fitness back to Neolithic times: The symbol found in the caves at Vélez Blanco Friendly Family Bar has been dated around 4,500 BC and the cave was declared a National Historical Monument in 1924; it is now a site of UNESCO World Catering for Spanish and English Heritage. But it is unclear whether the origin of the word itself (Indalo) relates to 'Indal Eccius' (meaning 'Messenger of God' in ancient Iberian) Bar Snacks - Live Football or to a Saint, San Indalecio, sent by Rome to evangalise the Iberian Pop & Rock & Roll Classes, Mon & Fri, 7.30 - 10.30pm peninsular in the first century AD, who was subsequently martyred just outside Almería. The Rainbow Warrior of North America got its name Sharon: 610 005 373 Regular events every Saturday from native American Indian culture and in particular that of the Cree, Mon - Sat, 7pm - lqte Juan: 645 173 092 Hopi and Sioux tribes. It also features in sacred drawings of the Zuni Sun, 4pm - late Calle Molino 4, TURRE and the Navajo. In Hawaii, the petroglyphs are ancient rock carvings BACK
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MICKEY MOUSE COINCIDENCES BEGUILE HOLLYWOOD’S UNRESOLVED ENIGMA! Ric Polansky © If you live in Mojacar or the area surrounding it, sooner or later you’re going to hear the rumor about America’s father of fantasy, Walt Disney, sired, if not, born here in Mojacar. Depending on who tells you the tale always sets your preconceived pattern of thought on whether it’s true or not. Hollywood too suffers a similar problem in that the rags to riches story cannot be proven in favor of the Disney corporation who claim the “pure American success story” now graduated to legend and myth. Countless newspaper articles have been penned and documentaries done lately… For true researchers, sooner or later they drift to Mojacar and scout about for any known authority or person of repute who might be able to back up or lend the slightest bit of credence to one side or the other. Such a find, the truth of Disney’s birth, would be the major debunking of legendary proportions. More exciting than discovering the tomb of Ghengis Khan or Alexander the Great, well, almost. Some, like myself, listened to the almost forgotten former mayor D. Jacinto recount his tale of how dark suited FBI agents arrived in a car (long before the road existed to the village). They supposedly came here in the early 50’s seeking records from the town hall about the lad who was rumored to have been fathered by a village dandy. Where ever historians search their paths sooner or later lead them to one Tito del Amo who has troubled himself over the years to solving the riddle. “My search is a collection of coincidences that led me, well, forced me, to look into the matter more than most. You see, I grew up across the street from Disney in Beverly Hills and even have photograph’s of playing on the train he was gifted that ran the circumference of his property”.
“Many years later when my father was honored at a ceremonial opening of Disneyland I was present and was greeted by Disney himself. So I knew Walt Disney, a bit of his demeanor, what he looked like and was. It is sad that so many books have been written about him calling him the “Dark Prince of Hollywood” or trying to paint a deranged or derogatory image of him as a bad or evil character. Then when I came to Mojacar and heard the stories and I just had to look into it myself so I started doing research”. Tito and friends are coming out in January with a CD documentary about their quest in solving the puzzle. They spent more than 114 hours filming and cut it down to a 90 minute slick and informative program. It has already been nominated for many special awards. Tito came to Mojacar back in 1964. His brother had preceded him and a few of his special friends. They raved about it upon their return to Madrid and Tito just had to come. Tito is the soft spoken impresario of the beach bar complex near the Hotel Indalo; pied piper to the rich and famous throughout Spain, all round good guy and guru to the silicon bronzed beauties from L.A. to Madrid that brighten and spectacularize our beaches.
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“Last year our group did it all, went to Ellis Island, checked out educational documentaries, TV specials, feature films, or a the Chicago Disney home and place of birth according to slight peek into what the future … Disney led from the front. Disney Corp, traveled to L.A. to interview employees and Disney just didn’t give the American nation what they especially Spanish workers to get their hit on the subject. We wanted. His concept of the future helped to remind the even went to the Salvador Dali museum. Dali, as you know working class that they too could laugh and enjoy has said that Walt Disney suspected, being adopted and that themselves. Disney expanded from the motion picture “he was Spanish”(MY quotes, not Tito’s). industry to theme parks to enhance the new universal “feel good concept.” Not just the thrill of individual assimilation “What we’ve done differently, more than anyone else was but the whole family travelled together and shared the interview and obtain DNA from the sister of Isabelle, which is excitement. a good marker to be measured against the Disney DNA, when we can obtain that” points out Tito. Success fell like spring rain. He won more than 950 honours and citations world-wide, including 48 Academy Awards, 7 All the little bits and pieces are slowly fitting together, like a Emmys, 29 Oscars, and special commendations from every masterminded scheme dot by dot; coincidence by US president and many foreign heads of states … all because of “his universal good will.” coincidence. And the following is the story that I wrote 10 years While the world chuckled few were analytical enough to ask ago………………… about the man that created it all. Walt Disney was no normal person: he drank scotch heavily, smoked 70 specially rolled black cigarettes daily (died youngish at 65), washed his WALT DISNEY WAS BORN IN MOJACAR, hands thirty times an hour and spent his eighteen working hours dreaming of unusual characters from a world within himself. A talking mouse, a duck that became so famous he ALMERIA, SPAIN WITHOUT A DOUBT! learned to quack in every known language; Goofy dog´s, It´s a fact! But, so many people just Cinderella’s that came to life, charming princes´ that awoke don’t want to believe it. Of course, sleeping beauties, Lion Kings, frightful beasts and of course no one in their legalistic right mind fairies. You might say that other than his Kafkaesque habits, would say such a thing in print. It Walt Disney never grew up. His mind forever remained wouldn’t be just deformation of locked in fantasy. character, it could justifiably be noted as libellous, garnered as hearsay calumny, stamped rumour mongering and spoken of as downright tall tale telling. Walt Disney was as American as “Mother, apple pie, green backs (dollar bills) and Mickey Mouse.” A man of such immense importance and universal acclaim could only have come from the golden shores; lived the golden dream. Disney fits the American myth: a commercial Superman exuberating “truth, justice and the American way.” Those were the ideals Disney espoused; along with imagination, optimism, and self-made success. Why just say his name: WALT DISNEY and childhood images of sugar plum fairies pop into your imagination. And when they do … soon arrive talking ducks, a flying elephant called Dumbo and little dwarfs singing “Hi ho Hi Ho”. Myriads of fantasy personages that composed the litany of all that was good, true, and simple … long before time forced us to grow up.
Disney´s whimsical industry of escapism rumours persisted, spurred on by intimate friends, that Disney had an unusual past. Some suggested that this man that correlated to the American dream had an un-American background; an adopted childhood. The exact historical situation is complicated because Walt Disney himself never once denied his Hispanic origins. According to his life long friend Salvador Dali, they mutually discussed the situation on more than one occasion in private and Dali commented frequently “that Walt too was convinced of his Spanish origins”.
For generations the Disney company nurtured the world with In the states only one public document asserts that he was it´s version of environmentally correct concepts. Whether it born at 1249 Tripp Avenue in Chicago on December 5th, be nature films, distant travel logs, comical cartoons, 1901. This much we know from his legitimate daughter Diana (the other heir, Sharon Mae, was adopted). Diana Continued BACK
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Disney´s whimsical industry of escapism . Rumours persisted, spurred on by intimate friends, that Disney had an unusual past. Some suggested that this man that correlated to the American dream had an un-American background; an adopted childhood. The exact historical situation is complicated because Walt Disney himself never once denied his Hispanic origins. According to his life long friend Salvador Dali, they mutually discussed the situation on more than one occasion in private and Dali commented frequently “that Walt too was convinced of his Spanish origins”. In the states only one public document asserts that he was born at 1249 Tripp Avenue in Chicago on December 5th, 1901. This much we know from his legitimate daughter Diana (the other heir, Sharon Mae, was adopted). Diana insisted in her biography of this certain fact. However, two other biographer’s Richard Sickley and Bob Thomas contradict her both contending that when they queried Disney if he was from Mojacar “he smiled a far off nostalgic grin and would only repeat “Quien sabe?” Who knows? No one has been able to come up with an authentic birth certificate either from the Windy City or here in Mojacar where all the records were destroyed during the civil war.
The general consensus in Guazamara state she lived there in a near-by farming community of small cortijos (farm houses) in a region known as EL Guirao (ring a bell?). It would have been an authentic “caper” if Walt Disney had been born in Guazamara. The area is famed for “alcaparas”, (capers). In fact 95% of the world’s capers come from there. The mother, Isabel Zamora then later moved to Murcia, then to Valencia, and it was there that she met the captain of a ship that transported minerals to California. They left together, Isabel becoming the maid in the house of her patron, a Disney that allowed the boy to use the name. Another researcher on Disney, Ken Polson who maintained a very good Disney write-up on the web has written to me suggesting that I “beg, borrow, buy, or steal a copy of "Walt Disney - Hollywood's Dark Prince". It goes into some detail concerning the darker side of Disney. It mentions that Walt suspected he was adopted, that his father (Elias) had an affair with a Spanish woman, and then adopted the resulting child (who was supposedly born in Spain). The book mentions that even the FBI investigated this theory in Spain. I don't know the facts or details of how much truth there is to it,” Polson states.
The more recognized public American version had him growing up in Kansas on a farm, attending art school, then moving to Chicago where he studied at McKinley High and later at the Chicago Academy of Fine Arts. In 1917 with war spirit moving him he decided to enlist. The enigma then began. He could not find an authentic birth certificate. He became suspicious himself. His parents helped him forge The common street story in Mojacar is that Walt Disney´s one. real name was Jose Guirao, the son of a man by that name and a local beauty, one Isabel Zamora Asensio. Walt Disney, or better said, Jose Guirao was born in the village barrio of Espiritu Santo sometime in 1900. The father died young. As the mother had relatives in Villaricos she went there to live, met a sea captain that took the boy to Boston and sheltered him with a farming family from Kansas. Plenty of older residents keep this story alive as a matter of historical fact Un undistinguished career as an ambulance driver for the and was the one I heard initially when I arrived in 1969. Red Cross during the war was soon followed by a business “Where else could such a talent have come from but the very bankruptcy failure in the early animated cartoon business. CORNER OF ENCHANTMENT-- Mojacar” all towns folk quip He packed house and moved to the sunny climes of late in the evenings when talk of football had finally mellowed. California. Continued Don Jacinto, the former much loved and respected mayor of Mojacar frequently told a story about the late 50´s when dark suited men arrived at the then lonesome hill top village and examined the archives for traces of Disney. The detectives found little in their search but “did announce themselves as working for Disney”.
Another popular version exists which I shall refer to as the GUAZAMARA tale in which the same woman became romantically enlaced with another Mojaquero, Pedro Gonzalez Carillio, married and father of many other children. In her disgrace she left Mojacar and took up residence in nearby Guazamara (further inland from Villaricos). bars. Buy a few drinks. Let the people know that you are not a tax inspector. I was surprised. The very old folks remembered “something of the story”. Apparently there had been a recent TV documentary done by a German station on the same topic.
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In reality, nothing noteworthy about his early years was ever discovered. But, amongst the many American versions penned about the famed man all mention that Walt Disney himself was suspicious about his true parents. What few documents remain regarding the subject refer to News and Views for the friends and residents of the Hollywood purges against anti-communism and unMojácar. Non-commercial site includes Local News, American activities in the mid 50’s. US President Eisenhower sent a memo to FBI head J. Edgar Hoover, Rambeau's Blog, The Weeniewatch and other wonders. asking for a quick name check on Walt Disney and three The Entertainer Online also has some 80 useful links others, persons considered for appointment to the Advisory about Spain. Committee on the Arts, National Cultural Centre. As a result of the report, Walt was not appointed.
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For my part I like leaving this story just where it is. Confused but so many contradictory facts. Mojacar deserves to claim him just as much as anywhere else. Walt Disney belonged to the world. That unique status is confirmed by every generation of children that became enamoured with: Mickey Mouse, Pluto, Huwey, Dewey and Louie. His beloved characters still bring smiles, giggles and outright belly laughs to Japanese, Arabs, Koreans or Laplanders. II believe that Walt Disney came from Mojacar. Yes, born in the barrio of Espiritu Santo. Come over and I will show you the exact house. As all of us true life explorers say around the camp fire when such momentous yet confusing issues are discussed: “Well, If it ain´t true it aughta be.”
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his hat and raincoat soon surrendered to the elements. He looked up at the townhouse for Unfortunately many of the good folk of sometime, undid a package and put his hand Mojacar have encountered Lionel over the on the gate. Constance had moaned at last ten years and many have regretted it to Lionel for months to oil it, so our intruder pushed and shoved for well over 30 seconds MUST COOK this day. until it gave. One person in particular felt extremely wronged and from the original incident their He walked up the dark path with wet ghostly bushes blowing in his face and checked the life had certainly taken a downturn. old blunderbuss with which he intended to do As ever, Lionel had been completely away with Lionel and gave a wry smile. It had oblivious to the incident, when he had been a family hand down but from research casually driven this man off the road and onto on the internet was quite capable of killing a the beach going towards Garrucha. To make man or animal within a reasonable striking matters worse the man’s car was a spanking distance. new BMW which he had picked up from the showroom in Almeria exactly 65 minutes Cooking with Sharon before, now it was a wreck.
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The man always remembered faces and as His mission was about to begin at last and luck would have it he saw Lionel in Consum this man would be righted after he had been followed him home and then drove off to so badly wronged. Firstly the car incident, then his business went into administration consider his revenge. and his marriage ended. Now his house was A few weeks passed by. On a stormy night for sale and the bank were calling in the ever The Brightest Star in when the heavens opened the stranger stood increasing overdraft. The Sky outside Lionel's. There were torrents of rain falling, forks of lightening lit up the sky and He came round the corner of the path and Page 38 immediately fell over the wheel barrow that BACK
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had been inadvertently left there. The blunderbuss went off and all the pellets shot upwards. Next, there was a metallic rattling as the satellite dish was peppered and it was ripped away from its bolts so on falling down to earth, it landed on the stranger’s head. The force was massive. Bloodied and dazed he managed to stagger back to the road whereupon he collapsed in the gutter, which was now like a river as the deluge was increasing by the minute. The amount of water was now so much that it lifted the still and apparently lifeless body and it floated down the hill and disappeared under the road gulley and ended up on the beach.
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Neither this man or Lionel knew that Sharon, the next door neighbour had witnessed the whole event. She had got up to watch the storm as she could not sleep. She and her husband had lived next to Lionel for several years and had also fallen victim. Their garden had been flooded by Lionel’s leaking fish pond and they also had the shed burnt down after Lionel’s barbeque went up in flames and spread next door. Constance said the BBQ instructions were all in Spanish and Lionel had not translated something correctly, as per the norm. In view of all this she thought bugger him, I saw nothing and what a shame that bloke did not do the job as he had intended. But on reflection at least he could, should or wound have scared Lionel !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! She could only live in hope.
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COOKING WITH SHARON
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.
Chorizo Stuffed Dates, an exciting tapas that will leave spellbound!
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Chorizo Stuffed Dates
Spanish Christmas Cookies
I made this Spanish tapa in my international class at the Cordon Bleu. This is not only a great Spanish Christmas food recipe but they are easy to make, can be made well ahead of time, and are fast to cook so you can make a bunch of them and still have fun at your party.
Pestiños are flakey and delicate Spanish Christmas cookies from Andalucía, in southern Spain. They are very easy to make and the ingredients are probably already in your pantry – simply flour, anise seeds or flavouring, white wine and oil. Roll, cut and fry. Once fried, dip them in warm honey and enjoy!
Ingredients: 2 ounces of Spanish Chorizo sausage 12 pitted Medjool dates 6 slices of bacon 1 beaten egg 1 cup of breadcrumbs 1 cup of flour Toothpicks Vegetable oil for frying
Preparation: Peel the skin off of the chorizo sausage and slice the sausage in half. Slice the sausage halves into ¼ inch slices. Slice one side of the date lengthwise. Fit one slice of the chorizo sausage inside each date. Close the date the best you can around the sausage bit. Do this for each of the twelve dates. Cut each slice of bacon in half. Wrap the bacon around the date. Pin the bacon onto the date with a toothpick. Dust the dates with flour. Dip each date in the egg mixture and coat it with breadcrumbs. At this point, you can cover the dates with plastic wrap and store them overnight in your refrigerator. When you are ready to cook the dates, pour about 1 ½ inch of oil into a pan. Heat the oil over a medium flame until it reaches at least 350 degrees. If you do not have a deep fry thermometer, just wait until you can feel the heat coming off the oil by holding your hand over, not in, the oil. Drop one date in the oil. If it starts to fry right away, you know your oil is ready. Fry the dates three or four at a time. Let them drain on a rack that has been placed in a sheet pan. Eat while still warm
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Prep Time: 0 hour, 45 mins,Cook Time: 0 hour, 15 mins
Ingredients: 3 1/2 oz (100 ml) olive oil rind of 1 lemon 4 tsp (15 gr) anise seeds (optional) 3 1/2 oz (100 ml) white wine 2 oz (60 ml) anise liqueur 2 cups (250 gr) unbleached enriched white flour 2 cups (500 ml) (approximately) canola oil for frying 2 cups (250 gr) honey 1 Tsp water
Preparation: Cut peel off lemon. In a 8 to 10-inch pan, fry lemon peel in olive oil until it turns brown. Remove pan from heat and add anise seeds. Stir and allow oil to cool. Remove and discard lemon peel. Measure and pour the white wine and anise liqueur into a large mixing bowl. Add the cooled oil with seeds and the flour. Mix thoroughly until the dough forms a ball. (Add a few teaspoons more flour if the dough is too wet and sticky.) Cover with a kitchen towel and let sit in a warm place for 30 minutes. Generously flour a cutting board. Place dough on board and roll out to the thickness of a coin (about 1/8-inch thick). Using a pizza cutter, cut into strips about 1-inch wide and 2inches long (2.5 cm by 5 cm). Pour oil into a 10-inch frying pan and heat. When oil is hot, fry pestinos in oil until golden and drain on a paper towel. Mix honey and water in a small sauce pan and heat on low. Using a fork, dip pestinos into honey a few at a time and place on serving platter.
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RESTAURANT REVIEW salad bar including various mayo’s and salad dressings, freshly baked bread and alioli.
By Paul Matthews, The restaurant offers wines from its bodega and there are plenty of quality wines to choose from. We started with Viva restaurant can be found mussels served in a deep dishes and flavoured with a cream on the opposite side of the and herb sauce which was very tasty and was perfect for a road to the Playa in the starter, not too much but not too little. square where Harmony Gym is based. It is owned by the same proprietor as Olivios restaurant just round the corner.
Our main courses were Lamb stew cooked in a sauce which included balsamic vinegar, tomato puree, herbs and beans. Freshly cooked Mediterranean vegetables, sautéed The outlook is good and overlooks the Mediterranean with potatoes mixed with onions and olive oil. Our friends had tables both outside and inside but with the autumn we have spaghetti based in a chicken and mushroom cream sauce had here outside has been the only place to be, which they thoroughly enjoyed. temperatures of 24 degrees throughout the day have been Sweets ranged from gateau’s with cream and strawberry’s, the norm this year. caramel crème, ice creams and a good choice of cheeses served on a cheese board with fresh grapes. We all had soft drinks and coffees for all inclusive menu del dia prices. The menu del dia’s range from 9, 10 and 12 euro’s. If you are looking for a different type of menu, something a little bit special Viva is the place to head for.
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Freetime It's the end of the world according to Roland Emmerich, which at least guarantees that we go out with a bang and not a whimper. 2012 stands as the director's grand end-of-days party; his crowning act of global vandalism: here is a film that thinks nothing of pushing California into the ocean, or knocking Christ the Redeemer off his perch above Rio, or flattening the White House beneath an aircraft carrier
Films & Books WHEN it comes to writing page-turners that put a smile on your face and make you think, Marian Keyes is in a class of her own. Her last book This Charming Man dominated the bestseller lists and this one looks set to do the same. Some novelists would be hardpressed to interweave the tangled stories of eight people living in a rambling Dublin townhouse but Keyes pulls it off in inimitable style.
washed in by a tsunami. At one stage Woody Harrelson's wildeyed radio preacher rolls up to explain that "something like this The tenants of 66 Star Street are certainly a mixed bunch. The could only originate in Hollywood". And in this, as in all things, he top flat is owned by Katie, a 39-year-old music PR who worries about the size of her thighs and whether her hotshot workaholic preaches the truth. boyfriend will ever commit. Emmerich has already earned a reputation as the excitable Below her, two hardworking Poles share a flat with streetwise Cassandra of the blockbuster circuit. His speciality is the cabbie Lydia, a character who deserves a novel all to herself. cacophonous tale of doom; beefed-up B-movies which come augmented with Wagnerian special effects that all-but dwarf the On the first floor there’s Jessica, an octogenarian who lives with human inhabitants. In the past he has had the planet threatened her malevolent dog and TV gardener foster son and gives by aliens in Independence Day, munched by a monster in psychic readings . Meanwhile the ground floor is occupied by Godzilla and blanketed by ice in The Day After Tomorrow. For newlyweds Maeve and Matt. On the surface they have the nearly $200m spent on 2012, he has used an age-old (and everything going for them so why do they do random “acts of inevitably disputed) Mayan prophecy as an excuse to mount his kindness” to stave off their unhappiness? biggest, loudest demolition job to date. The novel also features a mysterious visitor who keeps watch The earth's crust is crumbling and the core is heating up like a over the inhabitants, emerging every so often to “rattle around” microwave, and the final curtain is due on 21 December 2012. their secrets. The world's elite are hastening to an escape route in a secret Himalayan mountain base. Emmerich duly gives us the Unusually for a writer in this genre Keyes isn’t afraid to tackle collapse, the panic and the rush to possible safety, in a series of hard-hitting issues. Here she highlights dementia and there are some poignant scenes as tough cookie Lydia tries to get help parallel plot-lines and then chasing them through to finish. for her mother, who has taken to wandering the streets in her The most notable of these features John Cusack as Jackson nightdress. Curtis, a failed writer and weekend father, who races to spirit his Lydia is increasingly “eaten up by corrosive rage” at the refusal family out of danger. Elsewhere, Chiwetel Ejiofor plays a of her feckless brothers and even her mother’s doctor to admit government scientist who finds himself shuttling between a what’s happening. noble US president (Danny Glover) and his cold-blooded chief of staff (Oliver Platt). This being a Roland Emmerich movie, the As always Keyes’s trademark warmth and wisdom are evident noble president finally opts to remain in Washington and go throughout. With her ability to blend comedy, high drama and down with his people. For one brief, terrifying moment one emotional depth Keyes gets better and better with every book. wonders just what will finish him off: the aircraft carrier or the tide of schmaltz. But then nobody ever looked to Emmerich for nuance or subtlety. 2012, like all good disaster movies, is big and brash and gloriously over-the-top. One watches this knowing full well how dumb and unbelievable it all is, only to find your fists clenched and your brow sweating as one gut-wrenching action set-piece follows another. This, presumably, means that we believe it in the moment and that, with 2012, Emmerich has yet another hit on his hands. If the prophecies are to be believed, however, he has just three years to spend the money it earns. Amazing effects are the films crowning glory, remember though this is only a film! BACK
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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 Religious Groups Non-denominational services, Anglican Chaplaincy 11.30am, Sundays. Victorias C of E morning servic 11am, studios, Multicentro, Mojacar Sunday, San Pascal Church, Agua Playa. Contact 950 615 033 or 950 de Enmedio, Mojacar (4km after 477 063 Hotel Indalo). Icar: Canon Hugh
Iglesia Evangelica C/Hermanos Machado, 9 Ceuvas. Spanish, translated into English. Sundays 6.30pm. Contact Carmela 950 132 792
Kingdom Hall, Jehovah’s Broad. Contact: 950 478 432 or Witnesses The Evangelical Church, Turre visit www.mojacarchurch.org Wed/Fri 7.30pm and Sun 11.00am. (www.turrechurch.com) Calle C/Olivia, 15 Vera (Opposite Lidl). Ramon y Cajal (Opp.Superturre). Aquaviva, Albox Contact 677 857 920 English speaking, Sunday English speaking Christian 11.00am for praise and worship fellowship, Residencia Escolar, with Sunday School. Parents and next to Urgencias, off Taberno toddlers, Fridays 10.00am during Road. Sundays 11am. Contact: school terms. Tel 950 092091 950 122 934
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SEE THE CAT’S GOT Roman Catholic Church Services THE CREAM Mojacar Village. Mass - Sundays Opposite garden centre, and fiestas 12.30. Tues/Thurs/Sat Garrucha/ra roundabout. English PAGE 4 7pm. Priest 950 475 017
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
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 BACK
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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
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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. 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 20082009 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 multipurpose 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.
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Hi everyone! We are "Espacio Abierto Arquitectos" an architecture studio based in a new concept of architecture placed in Almeria. We are glad to announce the possibility of prepare several projects "from rustic houses to the most actual concept you could think of! around Andalucía or the rest of peninsula. A young team made up of two experienced architects. In spite of our young age, we work hard with a very qualified team, looking for the most comfortable and artistic home for the British residents in Spain. Only with the full rigor of our job, with the love we put in each project, and the passion for our customers, we provide the best service for people who have planned to stay here in Spain, but only have an empty plot of land at the moment. Perhaps, actually is one of the best moments to make real your dreams of having your own house in Spain with most of the facilities you´ve ever dreamed... More info. "ask for an estimate without obligation" email: eaarquitectos@ymail com eaarquitectos@live com tlf- 605-060-170
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BANG & OLUFSEN 28 TV plus stand and remote control. Can be seen working. €65.00 Telephone Number: 661-956-173 PLANCHA GRILL (Like 'George Forman') - as new, used once, no offers 25euros. Tel: 667 994 562 (NR.Albox) ELECTRIC SANDWICH GRILL - as new, used once, no offers - 15euros. Tel: 667 994 562 (NR.Albox) (19/06) GARAGE DOORS - double doors with access door on one side. 258 x 255
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Bakeries
Claires Bakery ..........618 864 507 Dolce .......................950 475 178 The Pasty Shack....... 627 564 741
Bed & Breakfast Aljambra ...................950 064 332 Casa Amnarilla ..........950 459 671 Casa Los Arcos .........950 473 165
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Casa Maria ................950 398 216 Roberts Nest .............687 233 795 Auriga ......................968 414 582 The Retreat ...............619 348 261 Smarty Paints ...........660 125 457 Travellers Inn .............950 523 762 Caracola ...................950 473 157 Crown Rent a Car ......950 478 976 Mo-Car ....................950 478 307 Mojacar ...................950 478 832 Bookworms................950 473 086 Celebrations...............950 475 366 Mar Y Sol..................950 475 174 Mojacar Learning Ctre.950 615 489 Movieland .................950 475 003
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One Off Cards............627 046 789 Treasure Trove ...........950 618 812
Builders Ace Construction........950 634 432 Aridos Mojacar S.L.....950 393 003 Andalucian .................950453 493 Ben Parfitt .................950 069 419 Cantoria Cstrn............950 064 368 Dry Lining...................950 618 767 Garden Slns...............950 468 145 Grandy Building ........ 950 458 887 John Blackmore .........950 449 068
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Caracola ...................950 473 157 Crown Rent a Car ......950 478 976 Mo-Car ....................950 478 307 Mojacar ...................950 478 83
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English Food 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 Claire Stoner ..............608 928 123
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Financial Srv Anglo Spanish Fnce...686 257 481 Avalon Europe ....... ..966 799 070 Clive Sarstedt .............950 398 825 Jesse Alonso .............600 303 070 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
Estate Agents Coastal Properties...... 950 47 5235 1st Choice .................950 472 002 Gatehouse Intern.........950 473 176 Price Brown...............950 478 915 Prime Properties ........950 475289 Veritas Homes...........950 472 430 Kevinspain.................950 064 464
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The best in ladies', gents & children’s hairstyling A full range of beauty treatments & therapies Call or pop in for a coffee or a chat. We are here to advise you Avda. Guillermo Reyna 53, local 6 Huercal - Overa
Tel: 662 094 372
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California Fitness Centre EVERY MONDAY, WEDNESDAY & FRIDAY MORNINGS Circuit Training classes between 8am - 10.30am
EVERY TUESDAY & THURSDAY MORNINGS Spinning, Pilate's and stretch tone classes Between 9.30am - 12.30 noon
S.L.
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)
MOJACAR PLAYA Next to Viva & Harrys Bar Tel: 950 475 403 Mob: 687 245 485
Call California Fitness
950 618 882
Open: Mon - Fri 8am - 1pm 4.30pm - 10.30pm Sat 9am - 1pm, Sun: Closed
Turre Fitness Centre S.L, C/ Las Palmeras, 30, Turre Email: california.fitness@hotmail.es
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CAN YOU SPARE HALF AN HOUR EACH DAY? Join Sophia Wellness Centre where you are GUARANTEED to loose inches! Use our gym for the next two weeks FREE OF CHARGE and see what a difference It makes to your Summer! Tuesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays - ANYTIME! Call for an appointment
Hair & Beauty Therapy Available
TEL: 950449 451 Edif. Atalaya, Arboleas Village. Follow signs from Charter Supermarket just off the main N334 Arboleas BACK
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Sol Passion Tanning studio
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Florists & Gdn Ctrs Floresteri ..................950 344 169
Veveros Hortiflor ......950 478 985 Floresteria Lucia......950 479 496 La Glorieta ..............950 391 927
Eyelash perming and tint SPECIAL OFFER now Half price... Eyelash extension in 30 minutes only 15€ Work full time or just board of sunbathing? We have Vertical and Horizontal tanning beds plus Sun Junkie Spray Tanning No streaks, No Orange effect just natural long lasting tan all over. Phone for the date of the next Botox clinic with Linda Gibson the original Botox practitioner for the area. Linda is exclusive to Sol Passion and has over 10 years experience. Free consultations available
For more information call: 950 473 244 or 672 379 927 www.solpassion.com Gift Vouchers available
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Traditional C u ts
Iron Art Group (Vera) established for 20 years on the Costas
IS CALLING ALL MALES TO
Tel: 667 961 645 - No appointment necessary Monday to Friday: 9.30 - 6 NEAR LOS ARCOS & MOVIELAND - MOJACAR PLAYA
Uniqu e Creations Is calling all ladies to take a different view and try something new...... A new style... A new look... A new you Tel:
Mon - Fri, 9.30 - 6
667 961 645 No appointment necessary
Near Los Arcos & Movieland - Mojacar Playa
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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! Roller Fly Screens and Plisse door screens available, call for a no obligation quotation 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
The Beauty Spot AT THE EMPORIUM Ÿ Male & Female Salon Ÿ Non Surgical Clinic ŸPain Free No Needle Electrolysis Ÿ Non Surgical Face Lifting Ÿ Body Tan
Ÿ Waxing Ÿ Facials Ÿ Eyelash/brow Tinting Ÿ Manicures, etc Ÿ Retail Self Tanning, Tea Tree, Versace
FLY SCREENS INTERIOR BLINDS
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Mosquito Blinds & insect screens. Pull Down, sliding & Plisse Blinds ALL AREAS COVERED: 637 159 249 OR 627 780 394
Tony Justice Insect screens, Superior quality at affordable prices Pull down - Sliding - Plisse Full after sales service - net replacement and repair service Concertina security grills (ask about fire safe) Contact Tony: 637 159 249 email:tonyjustice@live.com
Garden Services
Funeral
Funeraria Perez.........950 478 102 24hr Casa serve .........950 466 438 Funeraria Soriano.......950 410 413 Andalucian Con Co ....628 408 197 Cedar Landscapes .....620 112 193 Eco Gardens .............950 523 215 Gardens 4 U............. 627 968 434 Garden Centre Turre.. 950 468 157 Garden Works ...........950 132 550 English Pine .............950 475 419 Greenfingers .............651 704 916 Furniture Mart ...........950 393 244 Ground Cover ............627 308 451 Homes and Beyond....950 132 458 Iron Art .....................637 259 033 Linen Store................950 475 419 Jardin Natural ............685 478 187 Mac Night .................950 468 263 Jardin Rural ..............607 472 802 Stock X Change.........950 475 937 L & M Landscapes ....671 608 503
Furniture Shop
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El Pinar
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Lady Gardner ............950 619 227 Lasting Impressions ..661 985 319 Lucainena Living ........648 143 851 Madera Mania ...........667 562 872 Magic Garden ...........680 496 899 Mediterranean Gdns . 661 577 019 Potty Fincas .............950 163 930
Golf The Full Swing ..........950 459 009 The Complete Golfer....950 472 376 Marcus Tuition ...........610 526 671 Gareth Edwards .........950 479 176 Tuition Valle De Est ....676 256 923
POTTY FINCA Hardware SERVICES Ferreteria Gonzalez......950 390 855
Ferreteria Longo ..........950 430 064 Ferreteria Lopez...........950 615 026
Professional Tree Felling, Pruning, Strimming & Hedge Cutting
Ferreteria Mojacar........950 473 111
Health and Beauty Creative Nail Bar........950 475 403 The Emporium............950 472 790
Ring John on 950 163 930 or 616 855 294
International Hair.........950 475 452 Penthouse Studio.......950 475 915 Wacky Barber ...........667 961 645 Weight Watchers........666 224 501
Glass and Windows
Hire
Cristaliria.. ................950 475 376 Baby Basics ..............950 439 331 Baby Rentals .............699 648 058
Golf Courses
Bedebel ......................661 575532
Desert Springs ..........950 467 411 Expecting a Baby .......950 436 581 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
SOLID OAK FURNITURE A Very Large Selection At Reasonable Prices Los Carasoles, Zurgena (on the main road to Albox) Tel: 950 104 272 Also at Viator
“South East Spain’s Foremost Baby Equipment Provider”
enquiries@thebabyhirecentre.com sales@thebabyhirecentre.com Tel: 649 332 134 or 615 806 126 UK - 0208 133 1644
www.thebabyhirecentre.com
Horse Riding 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
Ÿ Lessons & Trekking Ÿ Livery & Loan Ÿ All Ages & Abilities Welcome Ÿ Excellent Rates Ÿ BHS Qualified
Purias (between Aguilas & Lorca) Tel: 678 083 491
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Abbeygate Insurance..965 745 097 Arroyo Investments.....950 449 158 Asssa Insurance ........968 153 396 Axa ..........................950 478 763 Garcia & Trinidad .......950 120 340
Desert Riders.............950 066 084 Didi Arias ..................950 468 911 Sanctuary Limaria.......628 239 696 Cortijo Grande ...........950 479 176 Valle De Est Golf........676 256 923
Lloyd & White.............950 478 598 Mapfre ......................950 478 151 Mojacar Insurance.......950 615 037 NRG Insurance ..........607 478 408 SOL Y Mar.................950 120 210
Authorised Agents at
The Property Shop Pueblo Diana Local 12, Paseo del Mediterraneo 169
All Types of Insurance, Car, Pets, Boats & Mortgage Indemnities Call in for a quote Documents available in English or your preferred language!
Services:
propertyshop@telefonica.net www.thepropertyshop.com Tel: 950475241 www.thepropertyshopmojacar.co.uk
-Riding Lessons -Summer Pony Camp -Livery -Pony Club -Dressage -Overnight Stays -Trekking -Stud Services Tack & Riding Accessories Shop
El Saloon Bar & Restaurant Special Offers each and every weekend Follow A1201 Guazamara - Pulpi or A350 Huercal Overa - Pulpi, then follow the signs to the Centro Hipico, alternatively please visit our website for location maps
To make reservations call Irene (Hipica) Tel: 691 241 878 Wendy (Restaurant) Tel: 665 731 798 Email: info@centrohipico-alamanzora.com www.centrohipico-almanzora.com
Insurance Agents
Insurance for Motor, Home, Medical/Healthcare, Travel, Pet, Marine etc.
Pre-paid funeral plans - pay today’s prices, lump sum or instalments.
All policies and scedules with 24 hour Telephone Assistance. We arrange Residencias/NIE Numbers, Translation & Passport Renewals. Please give Richard or Nigel a call or pop in for more information.
For all your Insurance And Investment needs Ÿ Policies in English Ÿ English spoken INSURANCES & INVESTMENTS
Agents for Securitas Direct Alarm Systems
15% discount on household and community policies or 25% discount if you exchange your current policies to E-mail danyel@wanadoo.es www.viva-almeria.com/axa_insurance_p4333.php Tel: 950 478763 Fax: 950 615158 Mob: 609 667333
Contact Dany in the former Realtors offices, Mojacar Playa
We’re with you for ... Motor, Home, Business, Marine, Funeral Plans, Pets, Travel, Health, Community, Claims Assessing, Pensions, Savings & Investments, Inheritance Tax, Retirement Advice, and Life www.lifestyleinsurance-inspain.com
WE’RE WITH YOU FOR LIFE Tel: 950 069 312 M: 687 792 655
Phone: 950 120 210 Fax: 950 121 018 Mobile: 654 590 258 Web: www.solymarspain.com Email: info@solymarspain.com Avenida 28 de febrero, 16 Bajo, Albox-Baza Road, nr BP Garage
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Kennels & Catteries Country Kennel ...........950 473 011 Five Bone Hotel ..........930 234 556 K9 .............................950 168 015
The 5 Bone Hotel, Turre Tel: 630 234 556
Ÿ Spanish & UK Mortgages Ÿ Re-mortgages Ÿ Equity release Ÿ Life Time Loans Ÿ Pension Mortgages Ÿ NIE numbers & Bank accounts arranged
Mortgage Solutions Spain Paseo del Mediterraneo, 4 Mojacar Playa Tel/Fax: 950 472 032 Mobile: 607 702 694 UK: (0044) 1305 776311 Email:ch@msol.co.uk www.msol.co.uk
Lingerie
Motor Mechanic
PAINTER
Can Can ....................950 472 396
Albox Service Ctre......950 431 600 Berbel Oller ..............950 121 123 Taller Daydo .............950 459 116 Central Motors...........950 959 489
Interior & Exterior Painting to the highest standard
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 www.legsandcospain.com
Locksmith 24 Hour .....................666 949 213 Larry .........................667 244 022
Mobility Services Mobility Matters.........950 615 432
Specialist finishes: Stipple, Rag-Rolling etc.
Opticians Multi Opticas ............950 472 285 Optica Villazer...........950 472 783 Optica Mahis ............950 390 777
Osteopath
Calle Irlanda Mojacar
Tel: 678 997 361
ENGLISH, SPANISH, GERMAN SPOKEN
John Morgan...............666 157 942 Enreque Arias ...........950 472 974
Painter/Decorator Associated Painters....677 046 624 AJ Painting ................687 024 884 Borders Painting .........687 661 807 Eurodec .....................667 238 273 Futura Espana ............950 615 338 In and Out ..................950 619 119 JPM ..........................627 090 422 No Need to Paint ........658 087 966 Peter Dowling.............647 587 846 Phil the Painter ..........671 227 259 SOS Painting .............651 500 670
Specialising in Interior & Exterior Decorating Textured Spray Finish (Gotele) For a free quote call Chris on
Tlf: 677 535 944 Or email inandoutdecorators@hotmail.com
Peter Dowling
Mortgage Services Danniells Foc S.L. .....950 478 617 IMS ..........................968 419 650 Mark Poole ...............659 033 903 Mortgage Solutions ...950 472 032 Positiva Property .......950 617 611 Spanish Home Direct .607 554 984
I am an independent, local handyman who can do a variety of jobs, in all of which I take great pride. I am a professional painter and decorator. I am reliable and carry out a professional job to the highest of standards. I have 18 years’ experience. I have a “residencia” and I am legally registered to work here in Spain
Wall Tiling and Carpentry
Interior & Exterior General Property Maintenance
Painting And Decorating
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Pets and Vets
Coastal Properties.......950 475 235 Mojacar Holiday Srv....950 478 832 Rent Mojacar.............950 615 042 Complete Holiday Care The Property Shop ....950 475 241 RLT Properties ..........950 615 042 ..................................950 478 612 Real Services ...........950 475 779 Susanas Properties....649 759 053 Clinica Veterinaria......950 472 252 Elite Property Srv .........697 532323 Centro Veterinaria.......950 475 213 Espagna Homes .........950 466 044 should need, Air-con/Heating, Sky TV (BBC1, 2 and 3 plus EUROPA CLINICA VETERINARIA Holiday Homes ...........950 120 210 Mojacar Estates .........950 478 935 ITV 1,2,3 plus Channel 4),
Mojacar Long Term Rentals MULTICENTRO PLAYA 43 (Mojacar) TEL 950 472 262 URGENCIAS 629 099 921
Plumbers Derek Smith................950 468 041 Knowles and Abbot......950 137 197 Mojacar Plumbing........607 356 520
Pool/Spa
Sol Y Agua ................638 574 145 Pedro Suarez .............950 478 786 Real Covers ...............950 478 763
We have properties that you can rent in and around Mojacar for Winter, Summer and all year round!
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 under 10 or pets. fishing port of Garrucha. Our Email: apartment is newly built and provides everything you
anitaoakes@telefonica.net
mojacarlongtermrentals.com Apartment and beautiful sea view, Swimming pool and garden 300m to blue flag beach
Two adjacent 2 bedroom apartments in MOJACAR PLAYA. Available to rent separately or together We present two modern adjacent ‘two bed’ apartments, located in a tranquil position, situated less than a 5 minute walk from the beach, restaurants and bars. The apartments boast spectacular sea views, and are set around a private pool, shared by a small number of residents.
Piscinas Octopus We are the true Professionals for all your Swimming Pool & Spa products. Maintenance & Servicing Specialist
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
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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, Avenida Lepanto 25, Albox newly furnished and air conditioned it accommodates 5 Tel: 950 121 927 in comfort. Full bathroom, Emergency: 666 223 295 kitchen and living room with www.piscinasoctopus.com 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 Coastal Properties.......950 475 235 748468 or Complete Holiday Care lynnchristinerae@yahoo.co.uk .................................950 478 612
Property
Linnitt Properties Management and Services, S.L.L * Property Sales and Rentals * Property Maintenance and Cleaning Services * Insurances
Avda.de Almeria, no 78 (Turre) Tel: 0034 9504
‘Alcazaba apartments’ offer a unique combination of peaceful seclusion and outstanding sea-views. Its desirable location means that the apartments enjoy full sun on their terraces morning till night. A factor that, together with Mojacar’s unique all-year round sunny climate, makes it extremely attractive to those wishing to benefit from the winter sun. The complex is small in size and commands an elevated position, with only 31 apartments sharing its private pool, which makes for a more private environment within which to holiday, as opposed to a large complex with a number of apartments sharing one pool facility.
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ads@mojacarmagazine.com Lua............................950 472 224 Lykes........................950 478 736 Mediteranio................950 472 268 Mesa.........................950 472 948 Old Tavern.................950 478 958
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: gknight324@aol.com
Coastal Properties Mojacar
The Palacio................950 472 208
38 Multi Central Playa 04638 Mojacar Spain Tel: 0034 950 475 235
Res Algeria................950 615 064
email: coastalproperties@telefonica.net
Ramo Del Limon.........950 472 659
Restaurants
Restaurant Sur...........950 615 437
22 Restaurant ............950 473 058 Asador Ayerbe............950 472 951
P Holiday Rental Management P Property Management P Property Maintenance P Management of Long Term Rentals P Property Management Refurbishment & Construction http://www.coastpropmojacar.com/
Bistro Breton.............950 478 008 Bar Esencia.............. 666 710 124 Beachcomber.............950 473 099 Bengal Palace ...........950 615 181 Casa Egea ................950 472 190 Café Sol.....................662 258 822 Cowboy Cocina9.......9500 472 924 Gala’s ...................... 669 813 418 Harrys Café Bar..........950 478 439
Rusty Nail Bar............950 472 786 Pizuela.....................950 615 524 Sitio Bar....................687 265 518 Smugglers.................687 489 145 Solo .........................950 475 389 Sotovoce ...................950 475 739 Tabern Pacifica...........950 634 533 Tlk of The Town..........678 661 850 The Irish Rover...........950 472 664 Café Lala .................950 473 128 El Palacio..................950 472 846
Kimrick .....................950 475 198 La Cabana..................950 615 179
Taking a different view in rentals Telephone +34 950 473 183 Avenida del Mediterráneo, 363 - 04638 Mojacar - Almeria - Spain www.vidadesierto.com
“Rent with Confidence”
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Holiday Rentals Short and Long Term Lets Property Management We specialise in the beautiful area of Mojacar in the province of Almeria, with Europe’s sunniest climate. T: (0034) 950 615 042
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SUNDAY’s Roast Served All Day 2 Course: €11 3 Course €13.50 Vegetarian Menu
618 539 500 / 950 472
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’.
BAR ISABEL
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.
Typical Spanish Mediterranean Menu Menu del Dia
Sea Views
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
Mojacar Playa Tel: 950 475 941
Excellent Choice, Excellent Value & Excellent Taste
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syedpur Indian Cuisine Now Open Sundays
Multi-choice Menu of the Day Inc. Glass of wine or beer: Lunchtime €10 Evening, €12
6pm -12, 7 days a week Booking Recommended Call: 950 120 606 Take Away Available
Friday & Saturday evenings: Steak Dinner Special, €25 per couple 2 sirloin steaks with vegetables & potatoes Including a bottle of house wine Traditional Sunday Lunch with choice of roasts: 1-3pm, 3 courses €13.50, 2 courses €10.95 A la Carte & Lunchtime Snack Menus always available Open Tues-Sat: 12-3pm, 7pm-late & Sun:1-3pm Closed Sunday evening & all day Monday Tel: 950 478 186 or 667 701 424 Under the New management Of Sharon & Nick
Tel: 950 475 457 New Delightful Spanish & English Menu
Open lunchtimes from 11am Sundays 12.30 - 3.30 Evenings, Thurs - Sat, 7.30 - 10.30 Closed Wednesdays BACK
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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 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
KEBABS
INDIAN & Succulent Kebabs THAI CURRY Chicken Tandoori Vegi kebab Falafel & Salad
All served with basmati rice or chips
THE CHIPPY KIDS MENU Cod Gougons Roe & Chips Pukka Pies & Chips
PIZZAS Try our Kebab Pizza
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All served with a drink & ice cream, just 5 euros!
Telephone orders
647 820 991
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
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AUTHENTIC ITALIAN FOOD 22 DIFFERENT TYPES OF PASTA, BREAKFASTS, SALADS, MEAT, FISH, DESSERTS AND LOTS MORE Mojacar Neachfront Neat the Beachcomber Open 10am until late Closed Wednesdays Tel: 950 473 250
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Roofing
Van Hire
ARC Roofing .............950 618 767 AA Cargo ...................950 064 778 Jim ...........................950 069 041 Bell Removals ............687 231 423 Osprey Removals .......627 221 256 Howard ......................968 110 031 ODP Services ............608 238 775 Cuevase.....................950 523 740 Indalo Van Man ..........678 490 294
Satellite TV
Dmatch .....................950 472 947 Enti Sat ....................950 064 609 Europa Sat ................950 133 233 J & A Multi Serv .........667 292 227 Albox Service .............950 431 600 JW Air Sat ................950 475 845 Central Motors ...........950 393 776 Skystars ...................687 042 335 Crash Repairs ............950 478 934 Solo Sat ....................699 909 737 Mojacar Motors ..........950 478 335 Tel Air .......................950 393 116 Talleres Azor .............950 478 519
Vehicle Repairs
For Information
Softubs SolyAgua ..................950 139 573
on Advertising
Solar Energy
please email us
Alternia .....................950 475 876 D Match ...................950 472 947 Teletek .....................950 459 007
on mojacarmagazine@aol.com
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
or call us
+44 1442 409348
Auto Refinishing
Crash Repairs
Over 20 years' experience
Ÿ Panel Beating Ÿ Spraying Ÿ Welding Ÿ Re-Sprays
Tango Show With Belen & Tupac Every Wednesday Open from 7.30pm Show starts 8.30pm
For a FREE quotation call Jim on 650 617 595 or 950 478 934
Open: 1.30 - 4pm & 7.30 - midnight Paseo del Mediterraneo, 163 Urbanization Pueblo Diana Mojacar Playa Tel: 950 615 179 www.laparrillamojacar.com
Diagnostics Brakes Tyres
Clutches Repairs Servicing
Mojacar Village Hotel Best Indalo
La Cabana -old location
La Cabana -new location Chemist Stables
Workshop Tel: 950 431 600 Mob: 662 093 051 Matriculations/Transfers: 620 474 919 BACK
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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
Vehicle Sales
Vets Astrid .......................950 472 252 Costa Indalo .............950 475 213 Egestra Centro .........950 411 208 Europa .....................950 132 200 Veravet ....................667 304 876
CLINICA VETERINARIA MOJACAR Astrid Schroder, Veterinary Surgeon Paseo Del Mediterraneo, 313 Tel: 950 472 252 / 629 099 920 Emergencies: 629 099 920
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€ 95 Jeep Cherokee 2.5 Diesel, a/c, alloys............................................5,999€
Our stock list is constantly changing.
Call us for an up to date list and ask us about our bargain basement! Please make an appointment
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Fantastic 2 beds, 1 bath village house Possibility to convert a 3rd bedroom Walking distance to all amenities Possible to put large roof terrace Need some modernization Easy parking space outside Owner open to very near offer REDUCED:………….…49.950€
2 double beds, 2 baths apartments of 70m build Andalusian style and Mediterranean-designed It comes with wide private terraces Private parking space & communal pool and green areas With built in wardrobes, and American style kitchen Most of them with nice sea views, Communal solarium
Price now …………….100, 000€ . REF.422 - PUERTO LUBRIN
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Incredible value for a large town house 2 double bedrooms & 2 bathrooms Beautiful communal pool & garden Lounge diner with open fireplace 3 terraces & large roof solarium fantastic sea and mountain views Close to all amenities, bars & restaurants Was 189,950 now reduced by 50,000K€ NO OFFERS:…….…139.950€ REF. 406 - MOJACAR BEACH
1 year old semidetached Bungalow 2 double beds, full bath on 230m 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 COST TO OWNER OVER 169.000€ QUICK SALE:……….....99.000 €
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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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MOJACAR PLAYA
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MOJACAR PLAYA
Ref: FOC-0985-DU. Price: 189000 Eur. 103 m2 Build Size 400 mtrs. Dist. Beach. 3 Bedrooms. 1 + 1 Bathrooms. VERY NICE 3 BED DUPLEX IN SOUGHT AFTER RESIDENTIALAREA WALKING DISTANCE TO THE BEACH AND ALLAMENITIES. THIS PROPERTY HAS HAD A LOT OF IMPROVEMENTS AND NEEDS TO BE SEEN TO BE APPRECIATED.
Ref: FOC-1001-FA. Price: 425000 Eur. 230 m2 Build Size 0 mtrs. Dist. Beach. 5 Bedrooms. 3 + 0 Bathrooms. LARGE VILLA JUST ON THE EDGE OF BEDAR TOWN CENTRE. WONDERFUL SEA VIEWS. SEPARATE 2 BED SELF CONTAINED APARTMENT. LARGE SWIMMING POOL. BUILT FOR PRESENT OWNERS 11 YEARS AGO.
Ref: FOC-1004-AP. Price: 220000 Eur. 73 m2 Build Size 50 mtrs. Dist. Beach. 2 Bedrooms. 2 + 0 Bathrooms. FANTASTIC LOCATION WALKING DISTANCE TO ALL AMENITIES IN A SOUGHT AFTER COMPLEX WITH PRIVATE ROOF TERRACE WITH WONDERFUL SEA VIEWS. SOUTH FACING TERRACE OVERLOOKING POOL. UNDERGROUND PARKING SPACE.
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Ref: FOC-1005-HO. Price: 170000 Eur. 100 m2 Build Size 15000 mtrs. Dist. Beach. 3 Bedrooms. 2 + 0 Bathrooms. VILLAGE HOUSE ON CORNER PLOT IN QUIET STREET IN TURRE. HIGH CEILINGS, SPACIOUS AND BRIGHT THIS PROPERTY HAS TO BE SEEN TO BE APPRECIATED. VERY GOOD FAMILY HOME
Ref: FOC-1006-DU. Price: 179000 Eur. 70 m2 Build Size 500 mtrs. Dist. Beach. 2 Bedrooms. 1 + 1 Bathrooms. 2 BED DUPLEX IN SOUGHT AFTER RESIDENTIAL AREA CLOSE TO ALL AMENITIES WITH WONDERFUL SEA VIEWS. SOUTH FACING TERRACES. SMALL COMMUNITY.
Ref: FOC-1010-AP. Price: 90000 Eur. 90 m2 Build Size 700 mtrs. Dist. Beach. 61 m2 Build Size 1000 mtrs. Dist. Beach. 1 Bedrooms. 1 + 0 Bathrooms. SPACIOUS AND LIGHT ONE BED APARTMENT IN VERY GOOD RESIDENTIAL AREA. LOVELY VIEWS TO THE MOUNTAINS. GOOD HOLIDAY HOME OR PERMANENT LIVING FOR SINGLE PERSON.
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Veritas: f rom the Latin 'v erus' - true principle of belief . Truthf ulness. The reality
Ref. 1348 Price €85,000
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· 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 Mts 2 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
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3 bed / 3 bath detached Villa 157mts² built Very modern Incredible views Fully furnished Private garden Lockup garage
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· 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
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Email: info@sunflowerhomesalmeria.com Website: www.sunflowerhomesalmeria.com Office Tel/Fax: 0034 950460873 Mobile: 0034 600227460 Office hours: Mon to Fri 10 to 2
Puerta Rey First Floor Apartment •2 Beds / 1 Bath •Air-con/ Heating • Sat TV •Communal Pool From 250 euros pcm + bills
Two Bedroom Apartment Vera Town Furnished •Sat TV • Air-con/Heating •Garage Parking • Pool 2 Bedrooms & 2 Bathrooms 360 euros pcm + bills
Vera Duplex Near Bull Ring •3 Beds / 2 Bath •Air-Con/Heating • Sat TV • Solarium• Garage Parking From 400 euros + bills
El Calon Penthouse Apartment •2 Beds / 1 Bath • Solarium •Sat TV Air-con/Heating 280 euros pcm + bills
Two Bedroom Apartment Turre Furnished •Ground Floor • Sat TV • 2 Bedrooms • 1 Bathroom
Garrucha Penthouse Apartment Furnished •2 Bedrooms • 1 Bathroom • Garage Parking • Lift 400 euros pcm + bills
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Stars in the Bars 2009
Semi Finals
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M.A.C.S. Charity Event
Stars in the Bars 2009
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All the latest news and views from the world of Satellite Television By Richard Shanley of Europa Digital Europa Digital have a limited number of Freesat HD boxes Heroes, Far From Home and Xtra Factor - The Winner's available for only €299. Upgrade your current sat TV system Story, which will transmit on ITV2. to high definition and enhance your viewing pleasure. There Sarah Lancashire and Ian Hart have signed up for BBC is no subscription required on these boxes and both BBC One's new drama Five Daughters, it has been announced. and ITV HD can be received with many more channels The three-part serial, written by Stephen Butchard, follows expected over the coming months. You can’t even receive the Ipswich murders and subsequent police investigation in ITV HD with the Sky system. So many of us have bought HD 2006. Jaime Winstone, Eva Birthistle, Natalie Press, Juliet ready televisions over the past year but are not getting the Aubrey, Aisling Loftus, Kate Dickie, David Bradley, Lisa benefit from them because we have the old sky boxes which Millet, Ruth Negga, Kristen Wareing and Al Weaver have are in standard definition. With these new HD boxes picture also landed parts. Butchard said of the drama: "These five quality will improve beyond comprehension. If you would like young women, precious to their families, had heart, ambition a demonstration please call into the Europa Digital offices and potential; until an event or events, one wrong turn, one on the top floor of the Parque Comercial in Mojacar. chance meeting led them into the world of heroin and crack. "Their dependency on these drugs facilitated their easy Inbetweeners writer Iain Morris has confirmed that a movie exploitation and led them to the street. Our hope is that this of the show is in the works. Speaking exclusively to Europe drama provides a glimpse of the real girls their families Digital, Morris said that a script has been written, but they knew." are yet to receive funding for the project. "We've written a film script because for me, the most defining experience of Channel 4 has hired Derren Brown - The Events executive an 18-year-old boy is when you go on your first holiday with producer Justin Gorman as its new head of entertainment to your mates," he said. "That would be exciting." He added: "I replace Andrew Newman. In his role at independent don't know how films work - I've never made a film before. production firm Objective, Gorman gained notoriety for We're written a script so we're just hoping Film4 will say, producing Brown's groundbreaking series for Channel 4, 'Here's the money, here's the helicopter, now go to Tenerife including the high-profile How To Win The Lottery episode. and film it!' "I think there'll probably have to be a few more From January 2010, he will take over from Newman, who conversations before that happens!" The Inbetweeners moves in the opposite direction to take on a position at returns for its third series in 2010. Objective. Reporting to head of Channel 4 Julian Bellamy, Gorman will oversee all commissioning of entertainment ITV1 has unveiled its 2009 Christmas lineup, which includes programming across the main channel and E4. "This is a footage from Take That's recent tour and an Ant and Dec key moment for entertainment on both Channel 4 and E4. Christmas special. The Ant and Dec special will see the The freeing up of commissioning hours and cash brought Geordie presenters host a show featuring sketches, about by the decision not to recommission Big Brother performances and surprise guests - filmed in front of a live means there are a multitude of opportunities in this area," studio audience. In drama, Julia McKenzie returns as said Bellamy. "Great entertainment is a key part of Channel Marple, Poirot is back and John Hurt returns to the role of 4, and I look forward to working closely with Justin to find the Quentin Crisp in An Englishman In New York, a follow-on next generation of groundbreaking entertainment shows for from The Naked Civil Servant. Piers Morgan's Review Of the channel." In his broadcasting career, Gorman has also The Year will see the Britain's Got Talent judge reflect on worked at Hat Trick, Granada and Princess Productions, 2009, while Harry Hill offers an alternative perspective in TV and been involved with ITV1 shows Popstars, Blind Date Burp Review Of The Year. Additionally, ITV1 will broadcast and The Cube. Take That: The Circus Live, which includes footage from their Wembley performance earlier this year. Peter Fincham If you would like me to answer any questions you may have said of the schedule: "ITV1 has had a phenomenal Autumn, on satellite TV or to expand on anything I have written about with our biggest hits such as The X Factor, I'm A Celebrity..., please call me on 678 332 815 or email on Harry Hill’s TV Burp and Doc Martin attracting bigger richard@europa-digital.com I look forward to your audiences than ever. "Our Christmas schedule has the same comments and questions. Don´t forget to listen to my radio wide appeal, with big entertainment and factual specials, show every week, on Tuesday at 10am on Spectrum Radio some much anticipated new drama and comedy one-offs - (92.6fm), or you can listen online at alongside all that you’d expect from ITV1 in soaps and films www.spectrumfmmojacar.net. where you can hear the latest over the festive period." Other highlights include A Night Of news and views from the world of satellite television. BACK
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Healthcare in Spain by Sharon of SR Accountancy Health Care in Spain is both complex and complicated, and and this allows you to get state healthcare if you travel to the if you have moved permanently to Spain remember that you UK or another EU Country, but is does not substitute health will no longer be automatically covered for Health care here insurance. in Spain. There are a number of options that may be open to you E106 Healthcare provided under the E106 however remember that as a resident in Spain you will not be If you move to an EEA country to live but not work and don't able to use your E111. receive a UK benefit, you may be eligible for up to two-anda-half years of state healthcare, paid for by the UK. The E111 only allows access to heath care in a European Other Country during a visit. The different options that may be available to you include the This list is not extensive and you may be entitled to heath care here in Spain even if you do not qualify under the above following criteria including if you are a Spanish resident living in Spain E121 If you are of Pension able age, or you were receiving with no income. long term incapacity benefit in England this form will give you In order to qualify using form E121 or E106 etc they will need and your dependents the same medical cover in Spain as a to be registered within the Spanish system and S.R. Spanish national under the Spanish state/run health scheme. Accountancy is able to offer this as one of her services But remember it may not be the same as you received on the NHS as some treatment and services may have to be paid For more information please contact Sharon on 685248999 for. or by email Tarjeta Sanitaria European, which is the Spanish equivalent to the European Health Insurance Card of E111,
sharon@sraccoutancy.com
S.R. Accountancy is pleased to announce that she is able to offer a range of services including Preparation of Budgets, Cashflows, help with general accounting, renewal of Residence Cards and completion of Non Resident Tax Returns.
If you would like to know on a ongoing basis how your company is progressing then contact me CASH FLOW FORECASTS A cashflow forecast is a statement which will help you predict your cash balance/
Budgets It is just important in England as it is in Spain to know if your Many business struggle to succeed as they do not understand business is making a profit or whether it will have a negative the importance cash balance in three months time. of preparing a Cash flow forecast.. Sharon who is a qualified English Accountant believes that every Cash is a key element to every business and it is important for business regardless of where they are situated should produce every business to be able to predict a negative cash balance a profit and loss budget and a cash flow budget. before it is too late. PROFIT AND LOSS BUDGETS In this present climate it is important for every business person to know exactly how much profit their business is making and if the costs of advertising is increasing revenue like the advertising agency promised.
REMEMBER THAT PROFIT AND CASHFLOW ARE TWO DIFFERENT BEASTS If you would like to know on a monthly basis whether your company is meeting expectations by following an easy understandable spreadsheet then contact me for further information.
In Spain it is normal practice for your Spanish Accountant to produce a Profit and Loss at the end of the financial year when Or if you would like information on Renewals of Residence, Non Tax returns then please email her at sometimes it is too late for the business to act. sharon@sraccountancy.com or ring 685248999 BACK
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My memories of Christmas Past By Gail Bennett, Resident of Mojacar When I was younger school was always a busy time leading up to Christmas with lots of rehearsals and new songs for us to learn. At Infant school there would be an annual Christmas Fair in the school hall to raise money. We would have a Christmas Party when Santa would arrive with parcels for us all. There would be Christmas Lunch served in the canteen with Christmas music ringing out over the usual chatter. I can remember us being allowed to make hats to wear. At Junior School there would be a concert for the parents to attend and each class would put on a mini play of some kind. The last day of term at junior school we would be allowed to take a toy or game to play with in the classroom. The Sunday morning Church service before Christmas was always a Family Service when the Sunday School Children would attack the sacks with gusto and soon the lounge floor always put on a Nativity Play, Mary in the traditional Blue would be covered with discarded paper and opened toys as Dress that would come out every year and Joseph and the we hastily went on to the next gift. My sister always finished shepherds with their heads covered in tea towels. We would opening hers first while as I was that little bit older would always sing some Christmas carols to the delight of our take a little bit more time. proud parents, for some of whom, I might add, this was the only time of the year they would venture through the church The morning would be filled with the bustle of the Christmas door. lunch being prepared, new LP records being played on the stereo in the lounge, baths for us and the excitement of Sunday evening service that weekend was the only time my putting on our new Christmas outfits. The dining table would Family would go to an evening service as this would be our be carried into the lounge and Mum would place her own annual Carols by Candlelight. The Baptist Church we went to homemade table decoration in the centre. Dad always went had high windows along each side of the building which to collect Grandad who, as he was on his own, would always would have chunky logs placed on the sills with thick white come to ours to spend Christmas day with us. candles along each one which would be flickering in each window as we approached the building making it the We always sat down for lunch just as the Queens Speech beginning of a magical time. The following hour would be came onto the TV. After lunch Dad would make his “funny filled with the singing of Carols and listening to Bible coffees” and He and Grandad would always do the washing readings telling us all of the special story, that has called up the two of them could have their father and son chats. many to the Christian faith over the centuries, of the birth of There would always be a Film, Disney time and of course Gods own Son. After the service a time of fellowship, the what Christmas would be complete without Morecambe and distribution of Christmas cards while hot tea and mince pies Wise. were served to all. When I think back to the Christmases of my childhood I remember the joy of stretching out my toes and finding a stocking on my bed first thing on Christmas morning. Running into my parent’s room, diving onto their bed, armed with gifts for them and my younger sister. Dad would go down to light the oven to put in the sausage rolls to heat up for our breakfast. We would call down from upstairs to Mum and Dad, as they struggled to get the turkey into the oven, “Has he been!!” Downstairs in the lounge either side of the tree would be two sacks bulging with parcels left by Santa. My sister and I Continued BACK
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Christmas Day was always a family time for us. Then on date for the early church to say that Christ had been born Boxing Day we would all descend on our other Grandparents then but it the fact that we do celebrate his birth is what is house and have another “Christmas day” complete with more important. presents from our extended family. Nan loved us all to come and for many years all of us children were squeezed onto a I understand that not everybody is a believer of the blanket covered wooden plank balanced between two dining Christmas story or even Christian, however the winter chairs so that the whole family could sit at the table months for some people can be a very lonely and dark time, altogether. and this last year has bought upset and a lot of misery and worry to some, and I believe that any festival which teaches At 17 I started work, training to become a florist. That first us to be generous and kind should be welcomed and Christmas, I did not know what had hit me. The “Holly Man” enjoyed. arrived on the first Monday of December to sell large bunches of Holly to the shop. I was instructed to count the May I wish you all a Merry Christmas and a very Happy 2010. bunches into the shop just in case our “Travelling Trader”(who we only ever saw once as year and could never be contacted!) could not count them accurately. For the next few days I had to stand at my bench mossing wire wreath frames in readiness for the hundreds of holly wreaths the senior florists would put together. The wiring of the pieces of holly was a painful experience, but I might add after a few days my hands were numb and although very red and sore I did not seem to notice the sharp holly digging into my young hands as I continued to wire bunch after bunch. That first year I was allowed to assemble two holly wreaths myself which I took great pride in doing as they would be placed on my Nan’s grave. Over the years as a florist I could not possibly count the number of holly wreaths I have made. But I have certainly had some very sore hands. Now I have a family of my own, Christmas is still a very special time, maybe even more so. I love all the preparation, the decorating of the tree; although I seemed to have lost the job to my daughter in the last couple of years; Mince pie making, turkey buying, table decoration making. December is very busy in our home as my husband and son were both December babies so we have birthdays to celebrate before Christmas is upon us. This year I also have the job of remaking the Churches advent candle arrangement. Then there is a production of Grease to see, numerous musical end of term concerts and performances, and rehearsals for the Church annual Carols by Candlelight service where this year my daughter is to sing a solo, so I shall be a very proud Mum. Oh yes, I have also been invited to write a Christmas piece for a certain online Mojacar Magazine!!(But I have enjoyed doing that) Before Christianity, the pagan festival of Yuletide was celebrated from about 20th December to early January, when the sun is at its lowest point in the sky. The sacred colours of that festival were red and green,(colours now associated with Christmas) and the Yule log was ceremoniously brought to the hearth and kept burning throughout the festivities. The holly and the ivy, together with other greenery, were also brought inside to create decorations to keep evil spirits away. When Christianity was established, the church regularised the situation by decreeing 25th December as the date of Christ's birth which conveniently allowed the two celebrations to be melded together. I realise that December 25th was a "convenient” BACK
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Min and Motors An Interesting Project... A lot has been happening over the last couple of months. A new job and a new house in a new city. New schools for the kids that have been received with happiness by the youngest who is always up for a challenge and by sheer misery leading to acceptance and then indifference by my eldest who hates any sort of change, isn’t 13 a wonderful age! Where the move was concerned I happily started ringing around various hire companies to rent a large truck to do the move in but the prices they charge these days seem to be through the roof. So I sat outside drinking my morning brew looking at my old Transit wondering how many 150 mile round trips it would take in it when a large black LDV Maxus van turned into my Cul six beds so they can take the whole family and the dog with you. de sac with my Dad sitting in the driver’s seat grinning like a mad Dad wants neither of course he wants a warm van he can man. After pulling up he informs me this is his latest project and potter around the country in with a small cooker a comfy bed and also a means to move us up north to our new life. plenty of light for reading the map to choose the next stop off point. Now when you think of a van you automatically conjure up images of tradesmen, loads of tools and equipment piled high in the back and cabs full of half eaten breakfast rolls and rubbish. Of course there is always a copy of the Sun newspaper as well. Well my old man has not decided to come out of retirement and start up in the building trade and thankfully he has not lost his marbles either by buying a bloody great big van as his daily run around oh no he has decided that after owning many types of campervan it is now time to build one of his own design from scratch. Now this is not a challenge for the faint hearted, the hassle with the insurance companies alone is a nightmare then you have to pass an inspection to officially get the conversion onto the V5 registration document. So the van he chose is an extra high top, long wheel base LDV Maxus. It has a 2.5 Litre common rail diesel engine with manual gearbox and the gearstick is dashboard mounted to create as much usable space as possible. Now I make him sound like an old man which is not true as he is only in his early fifties and campervans are not only for those who are looking for ways to pass the last of their time in this mortal coil. They are as popular with the young and trendy as well as families for a fun cheap break. Now the break only becomes cheap once you have paid out a small fortune on buying a camper and by building your own you can save thousands on a purpose built van. So as Dad accumulates the many parts he needs to commence this ambitious project we will keep calling back in to see him to Isn’t it incredible how diverse vans can be? It’s amazing how check on his progress, how much hair he loses and to keep a many different types and variations there are. So why choose tab on how much money he spends. an LDV Maxus? This wasn’t a case of pick any van and get on with cutting the windows out of it and sticking a bed in. Oh no I The next time you see a van go by don’t just think of parcel am assured that it has taken weeks of careful consideration deliveries and builders, think of what it could be, where you could between makes, lengths, heights and width let alone engine be travelling and what sights you could see in it. sizes, reliability and what toys they come with. It’s a very individual choice as to what you want from your conversion. Some people like a large bathroom whilst others want at least BACK
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DON’T MISS THE FIESTA! David Baird’s new book Two of the best-known writers about Spain — Lorca “I think many people have stars in their eyes when they seek biographer Ian Gibson and historian Paul Preston — highly rural tranquillity. But it’s easy for a stranger to stumble into situations he does not understand.” praised David Baird’s book, Between Two Fires. It was a gripping and poignant account of the guerrilla A tyrannical, thundering priest is one of the book’s main movement which fought the Franco dictatorship in southern characters and David admits he is modelled on a village priest he met years ago — “He was an amazing character Spain for years after the Civil War. who would have been right at home working with the Now Baird, a Shropshire-born journalist long resident in Inquisition.” Spain, has launched his first novel. Before moving to Spain, David worked as a journalist around the world, from Canada to Hong Kong, on newspapers and magazines. His other books include Back Roads of Southern Spain, a recently updated guide, and Sunny Side Up – The 21st century hits a Spanish village. ***Don’t Miss the Fiesta! is on sale at English-language bookshops or via the Internet. It is published by Maroma Press www.maromapress.wordpress.com, email address: maroma.press@gmail.com).
Christmas Competition David had teamed up with Mojacar Magazine and 2 personally signed copies of his new novel are up for grabs. For a chance of winning a copy simply tell us the answer to the following question. In what County was David Baird born?
Send your answers to simplymojacar@aol.com The closing Inspired by real-life events, Don’t Miss The Fiesta! may well date is January 3rd 2010, Good Luck! make you think again if you have dreamed of seeking the simple life in rural Spain. It’s a chilling tale about an Englishman who finds refuge in a remote village lost in the sierras. All seems tranquil enough and he falls for a delightful local girl. But soon he discovers that under the placid surface lurk sinister secrets. He has blundered into an emotional minefield — with nasty surprises at every corner. David himself lives in a Spanish village, but — maybe for self-protection? — he denies it has anything to do with the one in his book. “The characters are all figments of the imagination and the village of Benamargo does not exist,” he insists. He does admit that the idea originated with the strange experience of some friends who bought a remote farmhouse only to find themselves embroiled in violent family feuds. BACK
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Sport in Focus games. The Dames provided a lovely ploughman’s CABRERA LAWN BOWLS rinks lunch with plenty of desserts as well as numerous stalls. The winning team took away the trophy and gifts of bottles and CLUB The OMM Mixed Tournament was held on 4/5 October, when chocolates. Prizes were presented by Dames Chairperson 96 bowlers – 24 teams - competed in the disciplines of Gail Creasey. (Ken Green / Janey Leggate / Rinks, Mixed Pairs, Triples and Singles. Again this year two Gerard Douglas / Fred Hudson). teams from the Costa Del Sol made the trip to take part in the competition, from Benalmadena and Benavista, with the four local clubs. The tournament was sponsored by Mike & Record Scoring At Forum Golf Society Event Heather Beare from OMM and our grateful thanks go to Forum Golf Society´s penultimate event of 2009, a Pairs them. Combined Joker Stableford at Alboran on 4th December saw a win for George Gibson & Richard Swaine with a The competition was won by Cabrera team, (L/R Brian score of 87 points, due in the main to a record breaking Marsh / Doreen Hall / Pat Marsh / Dave Jenkins). Second Forum stableford individual score of 52 points from the place went to Indalo team (L/R Don Kitchin / Maggi Holmes / former, and although this was helped by good scoring on his Jan Johnson / Gerald Bickers). Third place went to Indalo two "Joker" holes it was nevertheless an extremely team (L/R Ray Haynes / Mo DeBoer / Margaret Maltby / impressive 9 under his handicap, well played George ! Alan DeBoer) with Cabrera team (L/R Derek Hawkins / Mia Woods / Sandra & Peter Marriott) taking fourth place. In second place with 82 points were Frank Varey & Phil Haynes, followed by Phil Elam & John Farley (79) in third, Mike of OMM also presented the Unsung Heroes award to with Malcolm Sibbons & Roy Barker fourth and Fran Elam & the Cabrera Greenkeeper Ken Lee (unfortunately Ken was Malcolm Fenwick fifth after both pairs returned scores of 78 not there to receive the award) and the Greens team for all points. their hard work in keeping the greens in tip-top condition Nearest the pin prizes went to Mike Doyle, Pat Garrigan, (Tony Millington / Brian Marsh / Denis Stoyles / Derek Paul Douglas, Ron Odom, John Farley & Fran Elam, with the Hawkins / Cyril Heath, L/R Front Row – John Sephton / best individual scores recorded by the afore-mentioned David Schofield / Carol Lee / Trevor Young / Dave Jenkins). George Gibson (52 points), John Farley (45), Graham Minnette & Frank Varey (both 44) The following week we held the Hong Kong Pairs Upcoming events are competition competing for the Brindle Bowl, played over 3 15th December Almeria League match away to Media GS days. The two pairs through to the final to be held in March at Valle del Este 2010 are Dave Jenkins / Janey Leggate and Ian Brewster / 18th December Christmas Prize Team Texas Scramble at Derek Webb. Marina 1st January Double Par Medal at Marina 8th January Almeria League match home to Aguilon For further information see www.forumgolfsociety.webs.com, or contact Phil Elam on 666 847840 / philjelam@yahoo.co.uk
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