The Sentinella, Costa West Edition. June/July 2010

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June / July 2010 Nº21

BE SEEN … i n R i v i e r a D e l S o l , C a l a h o n d a , C a b o p i n o , Elvir i a , Rosario, M arb el l a, P u e r to B a n u s , N u ev a A n d a l u c i a , San Pedro, G u a d a l m i n a , B e n av i s t a, Cancelada, E s t e p o n a , C a s a res, S a b i n i l l a s, L a D u q u e s a , M a n i l v a , To r r e g u a d i a r o , S o t o g r a n d e , Pueblo Nuevo, La Alcaidesa , San Roque, Benahavis & Ronda.

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Marbella Marquees is based on the belief that our customers' needs are of the utmost importance. Our entire team is committed to meeting those needs. As a result, a high percentage of our business is from repeat customers and referrals.

Although specialising in marquee hire, Marbella Marquees can provide furniture for your event, catering and many other extras. Please visit the Events page on our website to view these and other options.

Although new to Marbella, we bring over 30 years of experience in the marquee industry from the UK. We would welcome the opportunity to earn your trust and deliver you the best service in the industry.

Marbella Marquees cater for all your party requirements, more popular options include marquees attached to terraces.Why not stay out of the heat this

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We are delighted to provide free quotes or an on-site visit, anywhere from Malaga to Gibraltar.

Our product range varies from the 'chill out' marquee which is ideal for birthdays, anniversaries or corporate events, to your poolside and traditional wedding marquee. We also offer both the 'chinese hat' and traditional style. Visit our website for examples.

Watch out for further details of our NEW BBQ & Big Screen World Cup Parties , Speed Dating & Champagne and Oyster Ice Bars ...

Here´s to a Fantastic Summer from the team at

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E e h t From For the first time this year, I am actually sat out in the sunshine (having carefully slapped on my spf8), writing this wee note to you all …

Sun! Sun! Sun! Long may it last ….

The tourist season is now upon us, bringing very welcome custom for local businesses, but also meaning that our favorite beaches and bars will be getting busier by the week. So, why not try somewhere different? Why not break the mould and venture somewhere new.

Explore!

Write in and let us know what you find.

But, whatever you do over the next few months, enjoy yourselves and be happy!

Once again, we have a wide range of articles in our little mag to keep you informed and entertained. Please also become a “Friend”, to help us support a great new organisation”The Foundation of Friends” (see pg 24 & 37).

And, who is going to win the 2010 FIFA World Cup? On a completely differnet note ...

On a few occasions recently, I have come across the expression “life is a roller coaster”. What does that mean to you?

Sure, it refers to a ride with ups and downs, but for me it also conjures up an image of fun and laughter … so read on & enjoy!

Here’s to a fantastic start to the Summer…

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A Taste of What´s Inside ...

Don´t forget that all the regular jokes & funnies are found in all sections of the mag ...

Home & Garden ... pg 5-9 Soaring hot water bills? Reliable contacts for all your services ...

Health & Beauty ... pg 10-19 Suncare Q&A, Summer Hair, Healthy Eating on a Budget, Permanent Make up & Dermopigmentation...

NEED to know ... pg 20-24 Travel Insurace, Costa Advice Bureau, Family Life In Spain, Know your rights, The Foundation of Friends ...

Sports & Activities ... pg 25-26 Marbella Netball Club, Casares Costa Golf lessons ...

Out & About ... pg 27-29 Ronda, Discover a Different Spain...

K ids & Teens ... pg 30-31 Fame Games Teen Page, Wordsearch ...

Animals & Pets ... pg 32-33 ADANA update, Who´s training who? ...

Entertainment ... pg 34-43 Book Review, Twin Geeks, Name that Song, Puzzle page ...

General pages ... pg 44 -47 Post It Here, The Sentinella Business Pages, Information Page ...

The Sentinella is eternally dedicated to Colin Checkley, the founder and editor of The Sentinel Magazine. May he rest in peace.

(Born: 1960 Died: 2004)

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A non-partisan joke to be enjoyed by all parties ...

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While walking down the street one day a "Member of Parliament" is tragically hit by a truck and dies.

His soul arrives in heaven and is met by St. Peter at the entrance.

'Welcome to heaven,' says St. Peter..

'Before you settle in, it seems there is a problem. We seldom see a high official around these parts, you see, so we're not sure what to do with you.'

'No problem, just let me in,' says the man.

'Well, I'd like to, but I have orders from higher up. What we'll do is have you spend one day in hell and one in heaven.

Then you can choose where to spend eternity.'

'Really, I've made up my mind. I want to be in heaven,' says the MP. 'I'm sorry, but we have our rules.'

And with that, St. Peter escorts him to the elevator and he goes down, down, down to hell. The doors open and he finds himself in the middle of a green golf course. In the distance is a clubhouse and standing in front of it are all his friends and other politicians who had worked with him.

Everyone is very happy and in evening dress. They run to greet him, shake his hand, and reminisce about the good times they had while getting rich at the expense of the people.

They play a friendly game of golf and then dine on lobster, caviar and champagne.

Also present is the devil, who really is a very friendly & nice guy who has a good time dancing and telling jokes. They are having such a good time that before he realizes it, it is time to go.

Everyone gives him a hearty farewell and waves while the elevator rises....

The elevator goes up, up, up and the door reopens on heaven where St. Peter is waiting for him.

'Now it's time to visit heaven.'

So, 24 hours pass with the MP joining a group of contented souls moving from

cloud to cloud, playing the harp and singing. They have a good time and, before he realizes it, the 24 hours have gone by and St. Peter returns.

'Well, then, you've spent a day in hell and another in heaven. Now choose your eternity.'

The MP reflects for a minute, then he answers: 'Well, I would never have said it before, I mean heaven has been delightful, but I think I would be better off in hell.' ... continued on page 6

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... So St. Peter escorts him to the elevator and he goes down, down, down to hell.

Now the doors of the elevator open and he's in the middle of a barren land covered with waste and garbage.

He sees all his friends, dressed in rags, picking up the trash and putting it in black bags as more trash falls from above.

The devil comes over to him and puts his arm around his shoulder. 'I don't understand,' stammers the MP. 'Yesterday I was here and there was a golf course and clubhouse, and we ate lobster and caviar, drank champagne, and danced and had a great time.. Now there's just a wasteland full of garbage and my friends look miserable.

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The devil looks at him, smiles and says, Visit our showroom or call to discuss your requirements

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A wife asked her husband: 'What do you like most in me, my pretty face or my sexy body?'

He looked at her from head to toe and replied: 'I like your sense of humor!'

Stress Reliever: Girl:'When we get married, I want to share all your worries, troubles and lighten your burden.'

Boy:'It's very kind of you, darling, but I don't have any worries or troubles.'

Girl:'Well that's because we aren't married yet.'

Son: 'Mum, when I was on the bus with Dad this morning, he told me to give up my seat to a lady.'

Mom:'Well, you have done the right thing..'

Son:'But mum, I was sitting on dad's lap.'

A newly married man asked his wife, 'Would you have married me if my father hadn't left me a fortune?'

'Honey,' the woman replied sweetly, 'I'd have married you, NO MATTER WHO LEFT YOU A FORTUNE!' Girl to her boyfriend: One kiss and I'll be yours forever.

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Wife 'You always carry my photo in your wallet. Why?' Hubby: 'When there is a problem, no matter how great, I look at your picture and the problem disappears.'

Wife: 'You see how miraculous and powerful I am for you?'

Hubby:'Yes! I see your picture and ask myself what other problem can there be greater than this one?'

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Soaring Hot water Bills?

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The heat pump blows out cool air so it’s possible to turn off air conditioning units thus increasing the savings on electricity.

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Just as the wife is about to serve herself, the lid of the pot rises slightly and she briefly sees two beady little eyes looking around before the lid slams back down.

He reaches for it and again the lid rises, and he sees two little eyes looking around before it slams down.

Rather perturbed, he calls the waiter over, explains what is happening, and demands an explanation.

'Please sir,' says the waiter, 'what you order?'

The husband replies, 'Chicken Surprise.'

'Good grief, did you see that?' she asks her husband.

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He hasn't, so she asks him to look in the pot.

'Ah! So sorry,' says the waiter, 'I bring you Peeking Duck!'

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A couple go for a meal at a Chinese restaurant and order the 'Chicken Surprise'.

The waiter brings the meal, served in a lidded cast iron pot.

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by Suncare Central Q: Can you please explain what the term SPF actually means and why you say that it is not advisable to use a lotion with higher than a SPF 25?

A: SPF is the Sun Protection Factor of a product. A lotion with SPF15, if applied correctly, will allow you to stay in the sun, without suffering sun damage, up to 15 times longer than if you had not used sun protection.

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Many people wrongly believe that the higher the SPF number, the better the protection.

Anything over a SPF 18 is classed as a sun block â&#x20AC;&#x201C; however as soon as you put your suntan lotion on, its effectiveness reduces over time. That is why it is important to reapply every 30-40 minutes.

Practically, SPF 15 products filter out 94 % of UVB rays while SPF 30 products filter 97%. This percentage decreases due to factors such as different types of skin, humidity, sweat and any contact with water. So, after a couple of hours, both SPF 15 and SPF 30 become ineffective and the difference between the two minimizes.

High factors especially those over a SPF 25 and those claiming to be water resistant often contain even more of the waxes and mineral oils that can promote burning especially with children.

According to the European Commission, it is very important to know that sun protection factor of 50 does not protect any better against sunburn, therefore it is better to put on protection of factor 5-25 more regularly. The European Commission has led a campaign for more honest labels for sun protection products.

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Summer hair need not be a nightmare!

Summer may bring visions of natural highlights and long windblown hair, but the reality is that summer sun and humidity can damage your hair and result in dry, split, frizzy hair and ends.

Consider some of these tips for great summer hair care: • If your hair is fine or thin, apply a ‘leave-in’ conditioner to prevent static electricity

• When you’re out in the sun, reach for a hat to cover delicate strands. If a hat won't do, use the next best thing… sun cream!

• Wash your hair less often during the summer months to allow your tresses to absorb maximum moisture Take care of your hair during the summer and you won't have to spend the rest of the year trying to repair it! Prevention is always the best plan of action for your hair.

For professional advice on how to properly care for your hair, pop into:

The Works Hair and Beauty for a FREE consultation.

Call now on 952 836 899.

The Works has a complete list of hair and beauty treatments from cutting and colouring, through to beauty treatments like facials, waxing, eyes and nails to name but a few.

They also have a dedicated masseuse to attend to those tired muscles leaving you feeling both relaxed and refreshed.

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Husbands are husbands A man was sitting reading his papers when his wife hit him on the head with a frying pan.

'What was that for?' the man asked.

The wife replied 'That was for the piece of paper with the name Jenny on it that I found in your pants pocket'.

The man then said 'When I was at the races last week Jenny was the name of the horse I bet on' The wife apologized and went on with the housework.

Three days later the man is watching TV when his wife bashes him on the head with an even bigger frying pan, knocking him unconscious.

Upon re-gaining consciousness the man asked why she had hit again.

Wife replied. 'Your horse phoned'

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• Hair needs to be treated more gently during the summer. Consider switching to a more moisturizing and overall gentle shampoo

For all your hair, beauty and massage requirements

Alternative Beauty Therapies ...

You can say the world is shallow and vain these days, what with our fake tans and breast implants, but the truth is, we've always been that way.

In fact, when you see the lengths to which people used to go to make themselves look or smell a little better, it makes Botox look downright rational.

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Carnivorous Fish Pedicure...

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After spending all week stomping through gravel pits or whatever it is people did to make ends meet before the advent of the cubicle, the feet undoubtedly suffered and became disgusting, callused stumps of pure suck.

Today there are numerous creams and power tools to help men and women alike sandblast that rubbish away and make it look like they don't have hooves, but back in the day what was everyone to do?

The answer was obviously to take a bath with a bunch of flesh eating fish.

Apparently doctor fish are the most disgusting animals in the aquarium and just really like to eat flaky, gross bits of dead skin while leaving all the meaty, bloody stuff behind.

Popular in Japan and other parts of Asia, the idea was just to sit by the pool and let them eat you down to a fine, supple layer and then you were done. This method has actually been resurrected and is now available in some highfalutin spas, where rich patrons pay for the right to not be told how absolutely disgusting it is to let fish eat your feet.

Watch this space for many more money saving beauty tips .. TEE HEE!

MARBELLA CHIROPRACTIC MOVE TO NEW PREMISES Marbella Chiropractic opened the doors to their new premises in Guadalmina recently. They are now just around the corner from their old office, on the front of the Comercial Centre.

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Tim Errington DC says "We continue to serve our community with a total package of care under one roof and I am delighted that we now have Sari Dewald onboard who is our Physio and Massage therapist.

Remember, you only value health when sickness comes.

Why suffer from pain when you can live life to its full potential?

Marbella Chiropractic can help you be as good as you can be."

To celebrate their new office opening, Marbella Chiropractic are offering a first Chiropractic consultation, analysis and treatment for only 45 euros (normal price 75 euros) throughout June.

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Trying to eat healthy on a budget, is it possible?

to avoid costly impulse buys.

MAKING YOUR OWN FOOD - Ditch the takeaways and ready meals!

EAT LESS MEAT - This is probably the easiest way to save money.

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Eating a healthy and balanced diet does not mean you always need to buy the most expensive foods. By making a few small changes to our daily lifestyles we can eat healthily whilst saving money and reducing food waste.

If you’ve been using cost as an excuse to eat junk, you can kiss that excuse goodbye! With a little organization and creativity, you can have the proverbial champagne when cooking on a beer budget. To start, here’s a quick review of basic tips of healthy eating: •Limit your intake of junk food and alcohol •Drink lots of water (at least 8 glasses a day) •Limit salty and sugary foods •Avoid eating many foods that are high in saturated fats •Make “variety” the watchword of your eating GO FROZEN OR TINNED – They tend to be cheaper and still count towards your five a day.

THE WAY YOU SHOP - Plan your shopping

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To find out more on the above and to keep you, and your purse healthy go to;http://staywellpersonalwellness.com/pa ge13.html Here you will also find some sample recipes and advice on what cupboard essentials to keep in stock.

Enjoy being healthy on a budget.

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Let’s spare a thought for Michael O’Leary, Chief Executive of Ryanair.

Arriving in a hotel in Dublin , he went to the bar and asked for a pint of Guinness.

The barman nodded and said “that will be one Euro please, Mr. O’Leary”.

Somewhat taken aback, O'Leary replied “That’s a very competitive price” and handed over his money.

“Will you be wanting a glass with your Guinness, sir?” enquired the barman.

I finally got my head together, now my body is falling apart.

Funny, I don't remember being absent minded.

If all is not lost, where is it?

It is easier to get older than it is to get wiser.

It was all so different before everything changed.

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Permanent make up is

an idea that may take some getting used to, but in fact, it is a very logical application.

Here are some of the benefits:

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• Why go through the trouble of applying eyeliner or eyebrow pencil day after day when you can have it applied only once and have it last for years, if not forever?

Not only is this a time saver, but given the price of quality cosmetics, it can also save you tons of money in the long run.

You'll never have to reapply your eyeliner or lipstick.

• Permanent makeup is also an answer to the age old question of how to look good first thing in the morning.

• Permanent makeup avoids having your makeup run while you’re swimming or watching a sad movie.

• Permanent makeup boosts your self-

esteem by gaining more confidence in your physical appearance. Imagine looking your very best all the time with hardly any effort!

• Great news for exercisers and sports enthusiasts: no more smudging or waiting until after you've hit the gym to look your best. Permanent makeup is guaranteed to be sweat and waterproof. You can look like you've just stepped out of a salon 24 hours a day.

• For some people, physical difficulties such as allergies or arthritis, prevent them from applying makeup on a daily basis. In such cases permanent makeup can be a solution.

• Permanent makeup give your eyebrows permanent shape.

Dermopigmentation is a vital part of reconstructive surgery. In these instances, tattooing is used to simulate natural pigmentation of the skin. Here are some examples of medical tattoos: • During breast reconstruction, it can be used to camouflage scars and recreate an areola (nipple), thereby enhancing one's feeling of feminization.

• Someone who has lost his or her eyebrows due to alopecia (a form of hair loss) or chemotherapy, may opt to have natural-looking permanent eyebrows or eyebrow tint tattooed on.

• Similarly, people with vitiligo, which is a lack of pigmentation in certain areas of the skin, may use tattooing to help even out the skin tone in the affected areas.

• The treatment of scars is another medical area that makes use of tattoos. Scar tissue has no color pigments. By the use of tattoo inks color can be added to scars

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Impress your neighbours with Amazing Garage Door Covers!"

A German firm called "Style Your Garage" - creates posters for garage doors that make it look as if it's actually showing the interior of your garage, and what's in it!

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Ibex has your Holidays Covered With the summer approaching many of you will be planning how to spend the holidays.

With the recent Volcanic Ash disruptions causing chaos to many people’s travel plans it’s more important than ever to ensure you are covered!

Whether you intend to visit family and friends, escape to faraway shores or indulge in a city break, make sure Travel Insurance is on your holiday shopping list!

If you are travelling this summer take note of some of these top tips which will come in handy should you need to make a claim on your Travel policy: • Take photographs of your suitcases before you travel – this will be useful to help locate them if they are lost.

• Before you travel, scan all your important documents including credit cards into

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a pen drive and keep this in a safe place separate from the originals, this will save you time in case you need to cancel all your credit cards or to obtain new passports, driving licenses etc.

• Always keep all your purchases receipts as in the case of theft or losing your luggage this will very much help the claim process.

• In case of delay or cancellation of your flight ask for a written confirmation of the exact reason, don’t accept reasons such as operational problems or commercial adjustments.

Make sure you have the cover you need and take out an Ibex Travel Insurance pol icy.

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NEED to Know...

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Are you acquainted with the facts associated with registering on the census?

There is a drive to encourage the European community to register on the census (padron)

NEED t o Kn o w . . .

Residents and those who habitually live in Spain should enlist to augment your town hall reserves and reap the benefits available. Holiday home owners and those who still are domiciled in their country of origin should check the accuracy of information given and be aware of the implications if advised to enroll.

This may well alter your residence and tax status. Take note that you cannot be registered in two countries at the same time.

The advice being given by many relevant authorities are conflicting and the local town hall often has in the past adhered to different rules and changed the regulations which has caused a lot of confusion.

The driving of non Spanish registered vehicles is not an option as once registered you are verifying your resident status. Stating that the census database is private is not sufficient when you need to use this document for taking advantage of the many offers.

Please seek advice and consider your exact status both here and in your home country before undertaking this important decision.

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Residency and yet another change in the Law

and told that their driving permissions are illegal and have been fined. If this should occur seek advice.

New arrivals to AndalucĂ­a can now obtain their residency quickly and simply. These new rules are advantageous for all applicants from the European Union. The change in the system means that the procedure to obtain the certificate has now become less complicated. One of the advantages being that you will no longer need to go through the process of registering on the census beforehand.

The only documents that will be necessary will be, your passport, photocopy of the same, a prepaid tax form and the completed application form. Non Spanish speakers will possibly need assistance with the documents.

Many residents take comfort in holding a Spanish license. Be aware that Visitors if fined should insist on a receipt.

Residents cannot be fined on the spot for any motive, be safe and carry your resident card or new version with a validpassport.

Few resident pensioners are taking advantage of the benefits provided by the Junta de AndalucĂ­a. All pensioners sixty five and over are entitled to their tarjeta sesenta cinco. This card gives the holder the right to many reductions, included are cut price glasses, hearing aid equipment, free or reduced prices into museums theatres and places of interest, free travel, and reduced hotel prices. Home nursing care is also available, as are respite homes for short stays. These allow partners and their families who take on the role as carers to recharge their batteries. You can be assured that some of these homes are like hotels. This could be a lovely way to enjoy a free holiday.

European driving licenses and their validity Contrary to the misinformation circulating within the expatriate communities.

European driving licenses which include your photograph and the community flag are totally legal in Spain. This includes residents who are driving Spanish plated cars. Several citizens have been stopped

These bills are due to those vehicles no longer in your possession because you sold or gave the car to someone else and then, did not make sure that the vehicle concerned was put into the name of the new owner.

Unlike the British system, it is totally your responsibility to change ownership. Many residents have moved homes but the authorities will send these annual bills to the address where your vehicle was registered. Meaning that when you discover this, you probably have years of this tax to repay.

This information has been provided to you by Family Life In Spain thanks to The Costa Advice Bureau.

If you would like a member of our team to give a free talk to inform members of YOUR CLUB or ASSOCIATION on any of these or other issues, or you would like advice on your own peronal situation,

Contact us on: 952 797 821 / 679 373 540 or via email: familylifeinspain@gmail.com

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The purpose of the Foundation is to

Th e F o u n d a t i o n O f F r i e n d s

extend a friendly helping hand to children in need...

Our aim is to engage the Expat & Spanish community in coming together to raise money for facilities and support to help children who for a variety of reasons find themselves in difficulty.

Our Foundation has been created by a team of like-minded Friends who wish to make a difference to the lives of those less fortunate than themselves.

Through these efforts we can, not only help others but also create a closer and deeper relationship with our Spanish Friends by working and playing together to improve the lives of our children.

If you are interested to learn more about The Foundation of Friends or to find out about becoming a Friend of The Foundation, please contact us at:

info@thefoundationoffriends.org HOW WE OPERATE: The Foundation of Friends works with local charities not only raising much needed funds but also assisting them to raise their profile within the international community here in Andalucia. Working with the founders of the charities we not only raise money but also look to offer practical solutions to assist them in their valuable work. We identify specific requirements and desires and work to help the charities realise these objectives.

OUR TRUSTEES: With specialised skills in specific areas our Trustees work together to identify charities that could benefit from an alliance with The Foundation of Friends. The Trustees joint desire is to help Children in Need here in Andalucia, Spain.

The Board of Trustees is the governing body of the charity. The Trustees work entirely on a voluntary basis receiving no renumeration or expenses.

The Trustees of The Foundation of Friends are: TONY LEE (CHAIRMAN) founded The Foun24 dation of Friends after several years of

working to raise money and awareness for AVOI (Asociación De Voluntarios De Oncologia Infantil), the volunteer association supporting children with leukaemia at Materno Infantil Hospital in Malaga. Tony and his family became aware of the valuable work carried out by AVOI when their youngest son was diagnosed with leukaemia in 2004 and received excellent treatment from the medical team at 'Materno'and wonderful support from AVOI founder Juan Carmona and his team of volunteers. Tony has lived in Spain with his wife Susie and 3 boys since 2002 when they moved here from Harrogate in Yorkshire.

MICHAEL LUDBROOK (TRUSTEE) has been a well known restauranteur here in Spain for the last ten years, establishing and operating branded names such as Pasta Caffe and Pasta Piazza.Prior to "retiring" to Spain Michael was a Director in several prestigious Leisure companiesin the UK. He has over 40 years experience in the International Catering and Entertainment Industry.In the course of his commercial career Michael has been involved in many UK Charity Activities which include The Variety Club of Great Britain (Barker), The Princes Trust and Riding for the Disabled.

Michael lives in Spain with his wife Sarah.

LEÓN FERNANDO DEL CANTO (TRUSTEE) is an International Tax Barrister qualified in England and Spain, with over twenty years of experience in most EU jurisdictions and the USA. Fernando is the Managing Partner of Konsilia, with offices in Jerez, Sotogrande, Marbella and Southampton.

He has worked with Deloitte, KPMG and Grant Thornton in the UK, USA and Spain.

Fernando serves and provides counsel to several family foundations and public charities in Spain, UK and the USA. He lives in Sotogrande with his wife Eva and two children.

At last … I have taken my first swing with a golf club … and I hit the ball!

The unbelievably unreliable weather, combined with heavy workload the past couple of months, resulted in my planned golf lessons being continually rescheduled.

(Before I go any further, I must say that we got very excited with the idea of learning to play golf here when we were shown the facilities at the Albayt Resort: a fantastic gym, spa, swimming pools & lovely drinks terrace!)

Anyway back to the task in hand…

Whatever he said, obviously was correct, as we happily performed several (maybe not so technically correct)swings that sent the ball flying off into the distance …

Gonzalo, oh ye of little faith , who said we would just be hitting air at our first attempt ???

We have agreed to make a concerted effort to get a few more practice sessions in over the next couple of weeks before continuing with our next lesson.

The ideal location, overall set up and friendliness of the two clubs definitely encourages golfers of all levels to play and, most importantly, enjoy … just what we like! ... until next time!

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It did, however, make me appreciate what a difficult start to the year the Golf industry has had. Just as the courses started to dry out, along came the rain again, then the ash, then the rain, the ash …

So, our afternoon started with Gonzalo, the Manager of Casares Costa Golf accompanying us to Albayt Resort (located just behind Stop & Buy British Supermarket in Estepona), their sister Club, where we were introduced to Miguel, our Golf Pro for the afternoon.

Miguel explained the basics of golf to us, covering grip, stance, swing etc., in enough detail for us to understand what we “should” be doing. And, I must add, so we looked good in the photographs … seems that image is pretty important in this game !

Sports & Activities

Marbella Netball Club invites all new members to come and join in the fun of playing Netball. Whether it be purely for fitness, social, or competitive matches everyone is welcome. We train every Tuesday at Laude International School, San Pedro from 8pm. All ages and abilities are free to come along and give it a try.

With only a handful of matches left to play until the end of the season both teams are currently at the top of their respective leagues in the Gibraltar Netball League. The GNL consists of 4 divisions and our club fields The Harriers in Div 1 and The Jets in Div 4.

The last weekend of June sees the MNC taking part in an International Tournament in Javea. We have entered both teams into the competition which spans over 2 days. With some strong teams entered from the UK the competition is sure to be tough.

Remember to join our Facebook Page for more updated information or call Nicky on 672 379 260.

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Some of the finest (unintentional) double-entendres ever aired on British TV and radio ...

Ted Walsh - Horse Racing Commentator 'This is really a lovely horse. I once rode her mother.'

Harry Carpenter at the Oxford-Cambridge boat race 1977 - 'Ah, isn't that nice. The wife of the Cambridge President is kissing the Cox of the Oxford crew.'

US PGA Commentator - 'One of the reasons Arnie (Arnold Palmer) is playing so well is that, before each tee shot, his wife takes out his balls and kisses them ..... Oh my god !! What have I just said??'

Mike Hallett discussing missed snooker shots on Sky Sports: 'Stephen Hendry jumps on Steve Davis's misses every chance he gets.'

Ken Brown commentating on golfer Nick Faldo and his caddie Fanny Sunneson lining-up shots at the Scottish Open: 'Some weeks Nick likes to use Fanny, other weeks he prefers to do it by himself.'

June and July are warmest months in Ronda, and a time when schools take their summer holidays, which means that Ronda suddenly becomes a lot quieter and more enjoyable for summer loving folk with an interest in history and sightseeing.

The long wet winter has also meant that spring arrived late this year, and we can expect the hills around Ronda to remain green well into July, so why not come and enjoy walking in the countryside, see flowers and birds that only exist in the Serranía.

The Grazalema Natural Park shouldn't be

missed at this time of year, pop in and see Clive and Sue, expat owners of the Grazalema tourist office to get local maps and the best advice on where to walk to see endemic orchids, the Spanish fir, or Griffon vultures soaring above the mountains.

In Ronda, our bars and taverns stay open till the wee hours with Rondeños not venturing out until after 10, for visitors wanting to truly experience the real Spain, summer nights in Ronda are the perfect opportunity.

Those same hot summer nights and the magic of Ronda inspired Bizet to write Carmen, you can feel the raw heat emanating from the streets and the rocks of Ronda's gorge, and there, picture Julia Migenes and Placido Domingo locked in a passionate embrace under an arch or in the square near the Ocho Caños.

The Serranía de Ronda is a fantastic area to visit, and from the Costa del Sol only an hour by car. A weekend stay during June and July is very affordable, with many of Ronda's hotels offering little extras to entice guests in the quiet months.

For more information about Ronda:

www.rondatoday.com

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The weather in June is looking more like spring than summer, and promises to be a once in a lifetime chance to enjoy Ronda and the Serranía during a traditionally quiet time of the year, whilst the daytime heat remains cooler than July and August.

Every July the cultural delegation of the Ronda town hall organise concerts, theatre, and live street performances, typically later in the evening in a month long event known as the 'Noches de Ronda', the nights of Ronda, so named after a famous Spanish film of the same name, and every Rondeño knows the words to the theme song as though it were their anthem.

Discover A Different Spain ...

It’s easy to forget just how large and diverse Andalucia is. Only two hours of driving and you’re in a place that looks different, where people speak with a different accent, the food is different – AND you’re still in Andalucia.

Out & About

Over the next few months I will be writing a series of articles on South West Andalucia – an area known as The Golden Triangle. What qualifies me to write these articles is that I run Camino Holidays, who specialize in bespoke and package holidays in this area, including day trips. My staff and I know everything about this lovely part of Spain and have great pride in this area – which I’d like to share with you.

Jerez de la Frontera is a town that happens to have a cathedral and the story of why it has a cathedral tells you a lot about the it’s history.

The economy of Jerez has always been based on the industries of breeding and training horses, farming and the production of sherry. There’s not much of a tourist industry here and the town remains charming and unspoilt – like most of this lovely region.

All around Jerez is Albarizas soil - ideal for sherry grapes and sherry has been produced here since Roman times. Jerez was an Arabic town from 711 till 1264 and the Moors manufactured and sold sherry, known in Britain as “sack” (Shakespeare refers to it in his plays). By the 17th century enterprising British businessmen were moving to Jerez, 28 producing and exporting sherry and

these families became the big employers in the area, with names we still recognize – Harvey, Byass, Sandeman, Garvey etc.

Their success brought a great deal of

money into the town and they decided to show their wealth was by paying for a large cathedral to be built.

Now a happy, bustling little town (with a large cathedral) full of charming little squares and narrow streets, it’s easy to see the original street plan as it was designed in the 11th century by the Almohad as you wander around soaking up the atmosphere.

Early May sees the Feria del Caballo, with parades of beautiful carriages and horses, Sevillanas dancing and sherry drinking.

In September the sherry harvest- La Vendimia, is celebrated with events including the “thousand horse parade”, the “Fiesta de la Buleria” and the ceremonial “treading of the grapes”.

Accompanied by local girls in traditional costumes and pulled by a team of horses, the first barrels of the harvest make their slow journey through the cheering streets of Jerez, before arriving at the Cathedral. After blessing the barrels on the steps the local men roll up their trousers and to the shouts of the crowd, begin the ceremonial treading of the grapes!

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Royal Ascot Ladies’ Day, Thursday 17 June 2010

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All the glamour and excitement of Royal Ascot Ladies’ Day comes to the Costa del Sol at Armstrongs Restaurant in Sabinillas.

The day starts with a champagne or cava reception with canapés followed by lunch, all the races direct from Ascot on huge screens and finally afternoon tea. During the day there will be a fashion show and various stalls including Anne Summers, clothing and jewellery. A grand prize raffle will be held for ADANA There are three packages available priced at 65€ for the Grand Stand, 85€ for the Silver Stand and 120€ for the Royal Enclosure which includes transport to and from the venue. All guests leave with goodie bags. The grander your package the more lavish your goodie bag.

For further details and reservations call 952 892 690

Can YOU give a home to one of the many beautiful dogs in care at ADANA ?

On 19 September 2010, ADANA will be holding their 20th Annual Dog Show in the Palacio de Congresos in Estepona. It will be a much bigger show to mark such an important anniversary and ADANA is inviting stall holders who would like to participate to apply for a space. ADANA also needs sponsors for the 20+ classes.

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Please contact David on 952 891 193 or vicep@adana.es

…So, who’s training who?

So you think you’ve finally managed to teach your dog a few basic commands or funny tricks?

Well, think again – and let’s just look at this from the dog’s perspective. He’s probably thinking something along the lines of, “Good! I’ve managed to train my twolegs to give me a treat every time I do something daft, like sitting on my haunches or lifting a paw … Or, even better, just by the way I hold my head and eyes!”

cases, some dogs even try to take the role of ‘leader’ upon themselves – a task for which, in a human household, they are totally ill-equipped.

Then the problems start…

Sylvia FitzSimons Canine Behaviour Consultant e-mail: psychology@barrysdogstore.net

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I have always claimed that dogs are the greatest manipulators on earth; and the more they practice this particular talent, and get results,the better they become.

How many owners have fallen prey to those pitiful, pleading eyes, and ended up sharing their dinner, their furniture and possibly, their bed - or what there is left of it once Fido has installed himself comfortably – with their dogs?

However, dogs treated in this way often show signs of excessive fear or anxiety, causing their owners (who are, after all, only human) to become perplexed, often showering ever more ‘favours’ on the dog as a result.

The truth is, most of these dogs are crying out for good leadership. They want owners who show they are in control of the situation, who will always know – and do – what is in the best interest of every member of ‘the pack’ (household).

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Tales from a Travelling Mum, by Alice Griffin ... is not

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just for new parents in need of inspiration to encourage them to travel with their brood, but it is also a travel memoir for anyone who loves faraway places or dreams of escape.

Tales From a Travelling Mum: Navigating Europe with a Babe-in-Arms, is the personal story of travels she embarked on with her young family to Norway, Greece, France and Spain during the first two years of her daughter’s life. Although essentially it is a travelogue, running throughout you will find advice related to feeding, sleeping, playing and pacifying a baby or toddler on the plane, boat, train, bus, as well as in the car.

You can expect to read about boat trips in Norway, hay-making in rural France, navigating Athens with a buggy, daily life in a small village in the Spanish mountains and a life-changing road trip; as well as stories from fellow travelling mums, both near and far. Alice’s hope is that this book will highlight the fact that travel need not stop when love and babies come along, and can be adapted to suit your dreams as well as your budget.

In the following excerpt she writes about a village in the Andalucian mountains that the family fell so in love with, it brought their open-ended European road trip to a standstill for 5 months: “Summer turned to autumn and now we had time to watch the seasons change.

The heat dispersed and the sky above the mountains was a cooler shade of blue, less piercing than it had been in the summer. Landscapes at every bend 34 were greener and vegetable patches

flourished all around the village. And the air, oh how I miss that Autumn air of Almendra, for it felt crisp on my face yet remained warm on my body. On our morning walks we would pass people daily, all busy harvesting their patches.

Peppers, aubergines, chard, courgettes, pomegranates, almonds; food was in abundance and we were lucky enough to receive much. Not a few days would pass without a knock at the door and one person or another would be stood there, arms heavy with something fresh for us, or sometimes it would be Juana from next door holding up the front of her apron cradling eggs. We watched as people went about preserving their bounty; dried figs from a neighbour, charcoaled peppers hot from the fire at the back of the bakery. We ate them like that, but soon they would be bottled by the local women who sat in circles peeling away the charred skins and chatting for hours. I realised that this is how people survive in small communities.

They may not have much material wealth, but they have food and crafting skills and share these, ensuring that nobody goes without the necessities of life.”

Tales from a Travelling Mum ~ Navigating Europe with a Babe-in-Arms, by Alice Griffin, is available on Amazon.

Find out more about the author here: www.alicegriffin.co.uk “This inspiring and evocative book just goes to show that with a spirit of adventure, a touch of humour and more than a little bit of bloody mindedness, travelling with a baby can be a rich and exciting experience. If this book doesn’t give you itchy feet and the confidence to travel with your brood then nothing will!”

Wendy Shand, Mum of three, Founder, www.totstotravel.co.uk “Wonderfully evocative and informative, Tales from a Travelling Mum is a must-read for all parents keen to satisfy their wanderlust with children in tow.”

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They had been facing each other across a pathway for a hundred years, when one day an angel came down from the sky and, with a single gesture, brought the two statues to life.

The angel tells them, 'As a reward for being so patient through a hundred blazing summers and dismal winters, you have been given life for thirty minutes to do what you've wished to do the most.'

He looks at her, she looks at him, and they go running behind the shrubbery.

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“But I will go down with this ship And I won't put my hands up in surrender” Dido - White Flag

“Her mind is Tiffany-twisted, she got the Mercedes bends She got a lot of pretty, pretty boys she calls friends”

Look at him, walkin around grabbin his you-know-what Flippin the you-know-who," "Yeah, but he's so cute though!"

“Keep your silly ways or throw them out the window The wisdom of your ways, I've been there and I know” I travel the world,And the seven seas Everybody's looking for something.

Ian Dury & The Blockheads Sex & Drugs & Rock N Roll

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After three weeks in the Garden of Eden, God came to visit Eve. 'So, how is everything going?' inquired God. 'It is all so beautiful, God,' she replied.

'The sunrises and sunsets are breathtaking, the smells, the sights, everything is wonderful, but I have just one problem.

It's these breasts you have given me. The middle one pushes the other two out and I am constantly knocking them with my arms, catching them on branches and snagging them on bushes. They're a real pain..'

And Eve went on to tell God that since many other parts of her body came in pairs, such as her limbs, eyes, ears, etc.

She felt that having only two breasts might leave her body more 'symmetrically balanced'.

'That's a fair point,' replied God, 'But it was my first shot at this, you know. I gave the animals six breasts, so I figured that you needed only half of those, but I see

that you are right. I will fix it up right away.'

And God reached down, removed the middle breast and tossed it into the bushes.

Three weeks passed and God once again visited Eve in the Garden of Eden.

'Well, Eve, how is my favorite creation?'

'Just fantastic,' she replied, 'But for one oversight. You see, all the animals are paired off. The ewe has a ram and the cow has her bull. All the animals have a mate except me. I feel so alone.'

God thought for a moment and said, 'You know, Eve, you are right. How could I have overlooked this?

You do need a mate and I will immediately create a man from a part of you.

Let's see....where did I put that useless Tit?' ... Now doesn't THAT make more sense than all that rubbish about the rib?

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Eve´s Side if the Story ...

Trio of Casares Artists Show in Estepona Painters Stephanie Aarons and Sara Williams and sculptor Sebastian Fisher are friends and fellow artists from the Casares area. Stylistically very different, all are compelled to produce art inspired by what they see and feel, whether it is a beautifully intricate pointillist design, a moody canvas textured with plaster or an organic form in heavy steel.

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Work vs Prison ... the difference?

IN PRISON: You spend the majority of your time in a 10X10 cell.

AT WORK: You spend the majority of your time in an 8X8 cubicle.

IN PRISON: You get three meals a day.

AT WORK: You get a break for one meal and you have to pay for it.

IN PRISON: You get time off for good behavior.

AT WORK: You get more work for good behavior.

IN PRISON: The guard locks and unlocks all the doors for you.

AT WORK: You must often carry a security

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IN PRISON: You can watch TV and play games.

AT WORK: You could get fired for watching TV and playing games.

IN PRISON: You get your own toilet.

AT WORK: You have to share the toilet with some people who pee on the seat.

IN PRISON: They allow your family and friends to visit.

AT WORK: You arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t even supposed to speak to your family.

IN PRISON: All expenses are paid by the taxpayers with no work required.

AT WORK: you get to pay all your expenses to go to work, and they deduct taxes from your salary to pay for prisoners.

IN PRISON: You spend most of your life inside bars wanting to get out.

AT WORK: You spend most of your time wanting to get out and go inside bars.

IN PRISON: You must deal with sadistic wardens.

AT WORK: They are called managers.

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card and open all the doors for yourself.

QUICK CROSSWORD

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Across 8. Fifty-three in Roman numerals (4) 9. Runs in neutral (5) 10. Concludes (4) 11. Do without (6) 12. A deep fissure (8) 13. In WW2, a plane on a suicidal mission (8) 15. Spreads sleeping sickness (6) 17. Unceasing (7) 19. Normally (7) 22. Marine mollusk (6) 24. Supply with water (8) 26. Gridiron or soccer (8) 28. A dark grey cloud (6) 30. City in Peru (4) 31. Small African antelope (5) 32. Wood fastener (4)

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14. Bother (5) 16. Impact sound (5) 1. Novice (4) 18. Someone who tells a story (8) 2. Faithfulness (8) 20. Debate (8) 3. Silver wattle (6) 21. A cut of meat (7) 4. A slowly moving mass of ice (7) 23. Foursome (6) 5. A fireproof material (8) 25. Having a rank smell (6) 6. Wine and dine (6) 27. MĂŠlange (4) 7. Tallies (4) 29. Pearly-shelled mussel (4)

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For HER ...

For HIM ...

Men are like Laxatives They irritate the crap out of you.

In a pub quiz the other day I lost by one point. The question was: where do women mostly have curly hair?

Apparently, it's Africa !

Men are like. Bananas The older they get, the less firm they are.

Men are like Weather Nothing can be done to change them..

Men are like Blenders You need One, but you're not quite sure why.

Men are like Chocolate Bars Sweet, smooth, & they usually head right for your hips.

Men are like Commercials You can't believe a word they say.

Men are like . Government Bonds . They take soooooooo long to mature.

Men are like .. Mascara . They usually run at the first sign of emotion.

Men are like Popcorn They satisfy you, but only for a little while.

Men are like Snowstorms You never know when they're coming, how many inches you'll get or how long it will last..

Men are like Lava Lamps Fun to look at, but not very bright.

I've heard that Apple have scrapped their plans for the new childrens iPod after realising that iTouch Kids is not a good product name.

George Clooney is to star in a new film about Gary Glitter, called "Oh, She's Eleven."

The wife told me I was no longer romantic so I booked a table for the two of us on Valentine's Night. Problem was she's rubbish at snooker!

There's a new Muslim clothing shop opened in Hartlepool but I've been banned from it after asking to look at some bomber jackets!

Jonathan Ross has been accused of shoplifting a kitchen utensil from Tesco.

Ross says it was a whisk he was prepared to take.

Thanks to David, Patrick. Sylvia & Debs for all your jokes ... keep them coming!

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Men are like Department Stores . Their clothes are always 1/2 off!

One of the other questions was to name two things commonly found in cells.

It appears that Scousers and Pikeys is not the correct answer!

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