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JAKS Wide Range of UK,

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Groceries & frozen foods including legs of New Zealand lamb, gammon joints, lambs liver.

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selection of electrical Goods OPENING HOURS: Mon - fri 10am - 6pm sat & sun 10am - 7pm

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Menu del dia 9.50€ served friday - wednesday

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F.A.C.E. (Fundraising in Arboleas, Caring for Everyone), were delighted to receive a Hole (whole) lot of money in one go recently when the Boxers Golf Society presented them with a cheque at the Hostel Meson in Arboleas.

A total of €360 was raised by the golfers during the course of their Annual Presentation Evening, when they held a charity raffle.

The Boxers Golf Society have been supporters of F.A.C.E. for several years and their donations have in turn helped F.A.C.E. to support other groups such as the A.E.C.C. (Asociación Española Contra El Cáncer), M.A.C.S. (Mojacar Area Cancer Support) and Albox Grupo Scout 106 del Saliente.

If you would like further information on the fundraising work that F.A.C.E. does, or you would like to join the

dedicated people who run this legally Spanish registered charity, please visit the F.A.C.E. Web Site at www. face-charity.com or telephone Adele Wrigglesworth on 667 255 094.

Richard B. Tolman Photograph attached courtesy of Kevin Wrigglesworth From Left to Right - Amanda Maunders (F.A.C.E. Secretary), Tony Hammond (President, Boxers Golf Society), Adele Wrigglesworth (F.A.C.E. President), Dave France (Treasurer, Boxers Golf Society), Jackie Simpson (F.A.C.E. Committee Member), Adrian Ball (Boxers Golf Captain for 2014) and Pauline Marshall (F.A.C.E. Vice Secretary).

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acraa, Arboleas fund raisers, will be hosting their annual “FUN DOG SHOW” at the Arboleas Town Hall Square on Sunday 25th May, book in 10.30am., show starts 11am.

Entry to show classes €2 per dog per class.

There will be the usual categories, fun agility, cutest puppy, handsomest boy,

prettiest girl, wiggliest tail etc. etc., twelve classes in all plus best of show.

All dogs welcome if accompanied by well behaved owners.

There will be various side stalls and refreshments available.

Should anyone wish to become a stall holder please contact Dawn on 629 075 824.

All profits for this popular event will go to the local animal charity “Helping Animals Almanzora”.

All dogs entered must comply to Spanish Law, ie chipped, innoculated etc.

Please come along, with or without a dog, have a fun day and support a fantastic local charity.

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forget me not SAVE TO THE MAx not just a card shop!

You will always find a smile and a warm welcome from Sue Ennis down at Forget me not which has just celebrated its second anniversary of trading under Sue’s ownership.

Forget me not is a card and gift shop with a difference! Sue strives to be different to other card shops like buying unusual cards and gifts that cannot be found anywhere else along with the more traditional. Plus it is also a “Royal Mail” post office with all the trimmings that you expect to find offering a UK & worldwide post, parcel & courier service.

Forget me not also boasts an exquisite range of silver Jewellery, bag charms exclusively made for forget me not.

Ye olde sweetie shop now stocks up to 30 ranges of all the old favourites including a new sugar free range which are so popular they are gone before they arrive!

There are the regular visitors to the paperback library always on the hunt for the latest top novels which recently have included the well known fifty shades of grey.

There are 6 new local suppliers to the shop all offering their handmade crafts & jewellery exclusively to forget me not.

Sue also offers a British passport renewal

service for expats which has recently been reduced in price thus saving a small fortune, she can do it all on your behalf at no extra cost.

Forget me not has secure mailboxes to rent to make sure you get your post & parcels safely at a very competitive price with no hidden extras i.e. people sharing.

Sue will also try and help in obtaining items on special requests like 100 heart shaped rose petal boxes needed for a Spanish wedding during the summer last year where the customer was so pleased she cried...

Its nice just have a browse in forget me not because you never know what you might find in there. Sue has great fun sourcing presents for all the family from as little as 5 Euros as she has always got the costs of postage in the back of her mind having lived in Spain herself for nearly 11 years and knows just how expensive that can get. Size does matter when it comes to having to post.

Because of the royal mail postal service Sue has added a stationery corner so customers can get their envelopes, jiffy bags, writing pads, pens & pencils, selotape & drawing pins.

Sue also has some good money saving tips when it comes to posting cards & presents so can always advise when needed.

Remember at forget me not you can.... choose it.... write it....post it....all under one roof how FABULOUS is that?

Come and have a browse you will not be disappointed Forget me not situated at Las Buganvillas, close to the big roundabout on the Road Vera- Garrucha (in-between Victors Bar & Stella’s Hairdressers) Open Mon- Sat 9.30 am – 2.30pm Tel: 663 302 740 E: forgetmenotcardsandgifts@ymail.com Or find us on Facebook

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EUROPEAN DAY CELEBRATIONS 2014

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EUROPEAN DAY is celebrated throughout the European Union on 9th May each year.

This year, European Day falls on a Friday, and whilst we shall celebrate in the main Plaza de Constitución in Torrevieja throughout the morning of Friday 9th May, other events are planned over the preceding weekend.

The Mayor of Torrevieja, Eduardo Dolon Sanchez, has pleasure in inviting you to this year’s “EUROPEAN DAY” celebrations which will take place, as usual, in the Plaza de la Constitucion, Torrevieja from 10.40h until 14.00h on FRIDAY 9th MAY. This event is, of course, open to the public in general and i would be gratefull if you would circulate this as widely as possible.

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ARE YOU READY FOR SUMMER? With temperatures already soaring, now is the time to get your home ready for summer and all those visitors who will be descending on us anytime soon! A little time spent preparing now will mean you can relax and enjoy time with your family and friends instead of rushing around at the last minute!

Washing your curtains and cushion covers will freshen them up after the winter. You could consider new voiles instead of curtains for the summer to let the light in and keep the sun out. There are some fabulous voiles available in both modern and traditional designs.

Blinds can be every bit as eye-catching as curtains and are practical, durable and cost effective. Great for keeping the sun out and protecting your furniture, they are really easy to install. Yorkshire Linen has a new range of blinds including blackouts.

Throws are also a good idea to protect your sofas and chairs from suntan lotion, sticky fingers and sweaty bodies!

BEAUTIFUL BEDROOMS Make your bedroom a haven of cool and comfort by choosing your bedding with care. The type of pillow or duvet you choose, and whether you use mattress and pillow protectors or toppers, can all make a difference to the quality of your sleep. If you´re still using your winter duvets it´s a good time to get them cleaned and stored ready for next winter.

Depending on the size of your washing machine, you could wash them yourself.

If not you will need to have them dry cleaned.

Check the prices for dry cleaning as many of our customers tell us that sometimes it´s less expensive to buy a new duvet! 4.5 tog duvets are perfect for now until the temperature really soars and all you want is a cool sheet.

Contrary to popular belief, memory foam will not make you any hotter but will make you more comfortable and therefore you will sleep better. If you´ve never tried it, join the millions who sleep so much better with a memory foam or latex pillow or topper. If you prefer hollow fibre there are some great pillows to choose from including ones with built in support or pillows made to feel soft as down. Our Cool Nights pillows are extremely popular due to their silver threads which help to regulate body temperature. Tests show up to a 21% decrease in temperature.

Feather pillows are still the first choice for many people. Whatever you prefer,

have a look at your pillows – do they need replacing? Do you have enough for your visitors? Current advice is to replace your pillow about once a year for hygiene and comfort reasons.

Warmer nights give you a great opportunity to dress your bed in lighter layers. 100% Egyptian cotton sheets will keep you cooler and more comfortable during the hot nights. You may also like to consider Egyptian cotton mattress protectors. White always looks fresh, cool and summery topped with a quilt cover, throw or bedspread and of course, cushions! Sorry guys, it´s a girl thing!

The more cushions the better!

Add a splash of colour to create an inviting and fresh space. Choose pastels for a calming effect or hot colours for a brighter Mediterranean look. There are some gorgeous quilt covers and bedspreads around now and many of them are available with co-coordinating curtains and cushions. Many of our customers find it so much easier to buy a complete look for a bedroom with everything perfectly coordinated. Others like to mix and match. Whichever you prefer there has never been more choice and temptation! Still, if we can´t treat ourselves now and again...

BRIGHT BATHROOMS Next room to check is the bathroom.

Make your bathroom feel light and bright with fresh new towels and bath mats. Try some new colours to celebrate the arrival of summer. Lime, cerise, aqua or orange are all great for this season adding a real zing to your bathroom. A new shower curtain will also help to liven up shower time. Don´t forget the anti-slip shower mats especially if you have young or elderly guests staying with you.

Lastly, new beach and pool towels are a must if yours are looking a bit tired. Make sure you have enough for all your visitors too! They never bring their own do they?

Poncho pals are a great idea if you have kids visiting as they give protection from the sun as well as looking cool!

Have a happy summer and enjoy every minute of the fabulous climate and beaches here with your family and friends.

Yorkshire Linen in Puerto de Mazarrón offer a full range of bedding, towels, curtains, soft furnishings and decorative items.

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The yucca plant is a popular indoor and outdoor plant. One problem in caring for yucca plants that indoor owners have that outdoor owners generally do not is that indoor plants can grow too tall. They need to be trimmed back. Pruning a yucca may look harsh, but it is an excellent way to not only keep your yucca plant manageable but propagate the plant.

Yucca Plant If you wish to produce more yucca plants, take the top half from pruning the yucca and use a marker A CHIMNEY OR FLUE NEEDS CLEANING on the trunk to indicate where the leaves are. After you have marked the trunk, cut off the leafy top.

ONCE A YEAR! WHY? Plant the trunk in potting soil, making sure to have • T O REDUCE THE RISK OF A CHIMNEY FIRE BY Yucca Plants – Care & Pruning the end that previously had the leaves pointing up.

REMOVING SOOT AND TAR With yucca plants, care and pruning are easy. When Check the mark on the trunk if you have forgotten • TO REMOVE A BLOCKAGE SUCH AS A BIRD NEST! your yucca plant becomes too tall for the space it is which end is which.

• TO INCREASE THE EFFICIENCY OF YOUR in, gently remove it from the pot. Determine where In a few weeks, the trunk will have rooted itself APPLIANCE (ESPECIALLY WOODBURNERS) the halfway mark is on the trunk or a point where and a few weeks following this, the trunk will start FOR PEACE OF MIND BOOK YOUR SWEEP TODAY you wish to be pruning a yucca that is above the producing new leaves. Continue caring for the yucca halfway point. Using a saw or a sharp pair of loppers, plants as they grow.

FOR A FRIENDLY, PROFESSIONAL, CLEAN, SERVICE cut the trunk in half.

Best time For Pruning A Yucca CALL PAUL ON 617150300 OR 850993057 Repot the bottom, rooted end of the trunk. Water Like most plants, the best time for pruning a yucca well and then you are done with your pruning. While is right before it goes into its growth period. This AN C C HI HI M MN N EE YY the plants are recovering, continue caring for the will be in early spring. While early spring is the ideal AA CC LL EE AN yucca plants as you normally would. In a short time, time, a yucca can be pruned anytime. Just make IS A SAF E C HI M N E Y !

IS A SAF E C HI M N E Y ! the plant will produce new leaves. It will recover sure the yucca plant gets plenty of light while it is to look as good as it recovering. did before, except that Pruning Yucca Flower Stalks it will be much shorter Though not exactly pruning, many people wonder and more appropriately about cutting off the yucca’s flower stalk after the pool sureste sl made with “Gunite” sized. blooms have faded. The flower stalk can be pruned Propagating A FREE Dolphin & Seal Mosiac Design off at any time, even before it is done blooming.

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A few weeks ago the shelter received a desperate call for help from a German lady. She had adopted CANDY from the shelter two years ago. CANDY had escaped near Barcelona from a lay-by during a car trip home to Germany. It happened during confusion, caused when the owner had her belongings stolen.

CANDY disappeared and after looking for her in the surrounding area and subsequently reporting the incident to the police, the owner had to continue her journey home.

The shelter reacted immediately to the news and begun a Facebook search. They also advised volunteers in Cataluña.

Over 1000 people became involved in the search and finally after two days a call came from a lady, saying that she had found CANDY. The lady had been walking in the woods with her dogs, about seven kilometres from the place that CANDY had disappeared from.

She put a leash on Candy and took her home. The husband and daughter of the owner, when advised of the recovery, drove down from Hamburg all the way to Cataluña. They found CANDY, safe and well with her rescuer’s dogs. Now she is back home in Germany with her delighted mistress.

They plan to come back to Almeria on holiday in the autumn.

JULIO who had recently arrived in Germany. He took advantage of an unguarded moment and headed for the nearby woods. A similar search was put into effect in Germany involving Facebook, flyers and also volunteers, who combed the woods close by.

After two days a starving JULIO was recovered by offering him food. He was taken home and he was soon asleep, wrapped up comfortably in a blanket.

Owners, please avoid these kinds of situations by having your dog chipped and registered officially. If you do lose a dog, get active on the internet and do not lose hope because dogs have been found after days of wandering around.

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Town Hall Invests More Money In Police And Municipal Services

By Martin Shortland to reach.

The council is spending up to 500,000 euros on new vehicles for the police, municipal and beach cleaning services.

The police are getting seven patrol cars, a 4 x 4 and six motorcycles to replace the current old and worn out vehicles. A lorry with a platform lift goes to the municipal services department and a shovel loader – worth 175,000 euros – goes to the beach cleaning department. The loader will be used by other departments when it is not required as much on the beaches during the winter months.

Announcing the plans at the Town Hall last week, councillor Eloisa Cabrera said, “We are aware of the need to continue improving our beaches, as they are a precious asset to the town.”

She explained that the tourism sector provided the local business community with a large percentage of its annual income, adding, “We are also conscious of the importance the beaches have to the ecosystem of this region and plan to work in other areas over the coming years to ensure we are protecting the environment in which we live.”

She also announced an increase in the number of police bicycle patrols.

The patrols were first introduced two summers ago, but because of lack of funding and manpower, were phased during the autumn and winter months.

They were brought back again two months ago, initially with just two officers, but have proved so popular and effective the decision was made to put four more policemen in the saddle. The councillor said it was an excellent way of providing a visual presence of the police to the public, especially along the beach promenade which patrol cars are unable

Although the council is rightly proud of the quality of its beaches, there are other decisive factors they have to meet in order to retain the coveted Blue Flag status, granted to the municipality over five years ago. The blue flag is the highest award given to councils for not only the quality of their beaches; walkways, disability access, toilets, water quality, rubbish collection and safety all have to reach the maximum standards.

Roquetas de Mar is one of only four municipalities in Andalucia able to boast the Blue Flag status, two councils were downgraded earlier this month when the annual awards were made. Whilst the businesses which feed off the tourist industry see the blue flag ranking as a welcome bonus to the resort, many would prefer to see a more sustained year round trade – something which doesn’t happen now.

The season is far too short – May to September – for a resort blessed with an almost perfect year round climate.

More than 50% of the tourist hotels in the urbanisation only open for that short period of time; for the rest of the year they’re closed. It’s a sad inditement of the state of affairs that surrounds, not the tourist industry, but the travel industry which is ultimately the life blood without which tourists can’t get here.

Lack of access through Almeria airport has long been a complaint levelled by tourist industry representatives, but the situation remains the same. For much of the year this lovely part of Spain is virtually inaccessible, purely because the flight operators refuse to provide a year round service.

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‘Begin by sticking a small sticky note on to the skin at the side of your eye at an almost vertical angle,’ she says. ‘Using the edge of the note as a ruler, decide where you want the tail of your flick to finish and draw in from there, working along the stickie, and in and along the lid with feathered strokes.

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Hello and welcome to CanDu Computer Bytes. We have discussed the idea of passwords, what makes a good password, what makes a memorable password and why the 2 ideas rarely mix. Today I would like to offer a freeware solution that will allow you to have a memorable password and still have these obscure entropically challenged passwords that websites seem to love.

For those of you who have just thrown your hands into the air with the cry “What is it with this man and free?”. Well I’ll tell you! Not everyone has 1000’s of €’s pension every month, and to them, open source software that allows for an optional donation, is far preferable to paying an obscene amount of money for a program that doesn’t live up to the rhetorical hyperbole used in it’s advertising spin! This is just good business and fiscal, common sense. To my shame I have been conned into buying the ‘latest and greatest’ version of this and that program and found that I had better quality from freely available sources.

The program that we are going to learn about today is called “Keepass”. What is it?

Is it safe? How does it work? What makes it worth looking at? All very good questions so let’s look at the first of them. What is it?

Keepass is a program that holds all your your passwords in a secure file that requires a single password to access it. It is available for Windows, Linux, Android PocketPC, Blackberry and all Apple based products (iPad, iPhone, OS X), basically everyone can use it.

Is it safe? Now we have hit on the most important question. YES! It uses 2 encryption (coding) methods. AES (Advanced Encryption Standard) is the only methods used and recommended by the NSA (National Security

Agency – USA) and TwoFish method.

How does it work? Unlike some password holders, everything is encrypted with your password and remains like that. Your passwords and safe information are only decoded and visible on the screen, close it down and your information is still safe and the memory used is wiped (so no ‘james bond’ like information recovery)!

What makes it worth looking at? Now this is where this program comes into its own. It comes in two (2) flavours; standard install and portable. With the first, everything (program, data and help files) are stores on the one computer. With the second, everything can be stored on the memory chip. I have taken paranoia to another level by having the program installed on every device that I use and then having the data file on a chip. No worrying about updating a number of devices just making a single backup of your password data file!

As of today, the best features that this program has to offer is the automatic ‘Filling in’ of password fields. I have, currently, 5 email addresses each having a different login name and password, a facebook account, 2 paypal accounts, an English and Spanish bank account, and dozens of logins for teamviewer (a program that allows, with your consent, me to take over your machine, anywhere in the world, and fix it) and finally a partridge in a pear tree. All this information is secure and at my fingertips whenever I need it.

This is just a brief overview of the program. For the full ‘skinny’ go to ‘www. keepass.info’ and see for yourself just what it has to offer. Good Hunting!

I’m now off to Jack’s Bar in Albox for my Friday afternoon computer clinic! If you would like a clinic nearer to you – make the suggestion using the email address under this article and we will see what can be done.

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Peaceful-NESS!

Well, there’s a claim that they’ve found the Loch Ness monster. The they in question are group of researchers who have been bobbing about on Loch Ness for some considerable time, pinging sonar here there and everywhere in an attempt to find this, allegedly, huge thing that lives there.

Now, I am as romantic as the next person and would love to find the answer to some of the World’s greatest mysteries.

It would be great to discover that the Loch Ness monster exists, that aliens are real or that some of the singers on Britain’s Got Talent are only pretending to sing badly.

But what I wonder is, if the Loch Ness monster is as big as it’s supposed to be, how come we can’t find it?

You would think, wouldn’t you that, with all the rinky dinky technology we have to hand, the problem of finding a large animal in a Scottish loch would prove much less of a challenge than, say, landing an unmanned craft on Mars or having a decent song winning the Eurovision Song Contest?

It would seem not. The Loch Ness monster manages somehow to remain obstinately invisible to everything

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Last year when expIoring the delightful old quarter of Naples, or Napoli as it prefers I stumbled across an Aladdin’s Cave filled with DVDs. Always one for a rummage I found a copy of the 1969 film version of Alice’s Restaurant. I knew a film existed but had never seen it. Sadly I still haven’t seen parts of it as the video gets stuck in too many places but at 3€ what did I expect?

The film came out just after Arlo Guthrie performed at Woodstock and it’s based on his 1967 anti-war song/tale Alice’s Restaurant, written as a protest against the Vietnam War. Voted 3rd best film of 1969, it grossed over $6 mil making it the 21st most viewed for the year. The Director Arthur Penn who’d also directed Bonnie and Clyde was nominated for an Oscar.

Arlo sings the true tale of him and a friend doing a favour for Alice one Thanksgiving; remember Alice?

Alice lived in the bell tower of an abandoned church and used to drop her rubbish from the tower into the church proper. They picked up the garbage (as they call it across the pond) and took it to the city dump. But the dump was closed so they found a little cliff off a side road which had a small pile of garbage at the bottom. Thinking one big pile was better than two little piles they dropped the garbage

we can throw at it. Perhaps if the thing is that intelligent we should be pleased that it keeps itself to itself, at the bottom of a pretty deep loch. Imagine the trouble it would cause if it decided to reveal itself and join us on the land? It may even overthrow a Kardashian or two!

The thing that keeps me interested though is, what exactly would happen if this poor thing was finally discovered? Would it be hauled to the surface and put into some sort of aquarium? I wouldn’t be recommending that!

We’ve all seen those horror films and we know exactly what would happen there don’t we? Just think King Kong and Fay Wray-for younger readers, ask your grandparents! I can just hear the “Jaws” music, can’t you? No, that’s a recipe for disaster To be perfectly honest, if the Loch Ness monster has any sense, it would stay where it was and enjoy a bit of peace and quiet. For goodness sake, even the actor Charlie Sheen-well known lover of the quiet life- has been up there sailing around the loch looking for it. Now if that’s not a reason for the thing to stay submerged, I don’t know what is.

Graham is married to Helen and has a daughter, Alice. He lives part of the year near Albox, but works in Qatar, teaching. If you wish to contact Graham regarding this article email: helenandg@yahoo.co.uk

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The next morning Police officer Obie phoned them as he had found Arlos name on an envelope at the bottom of the half ton pile of garbage. Arlo ends up with a $50 dollar fine and was told to pick up the garbage. When later he went to a US Army office to be processed and drafted to Vietnam he gets told to sit on the Group W bench because of his conviction. Jokingly Arlo recalls who he sat with all sorts of undesirables – mother rapers, father stabbers, even father rapers! All these desperate criminals ask him what he did to deserve being on the group W bench with the rest of them? He tells them ‘littering’ which doesn’t impress them and they huddle in a corner ignoring him until he says ‘and creating a nuisance!’ At this the fierce criminals allow him into their gang for the day. Next when the recruiting Sergeant asked if he has been rehabilitated, Arlo jumps around screaming ‘kill, kill, kill!’ Then he asks; ‘do I have to be moral enough to join the army, burn women, kids, houses and villages after being a litterbug?’ He is excused on psychiatric grounds!

It’s a fantastic anti Vietnam song; amusing and delighting over 19 minutes and if never heard there are many versions on YouTube with one of Arlo

performing it in the actual church from the song. In the movie Officer Obie actually plays himself as he figured it was better to make himself look a fool than an actor do it for him. Alice also plays a cameo role in the movie.

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LEGAL CORNER

WITH MICHAEL DAVIES, ABOGADO/SOLICITOR If you wish us to print an article about a particular topic, please e-mail info@daviessolicitors.com VERY IMPORTANT: A NEW DIRECTIVE FROM THE EUROPEAN UNION MAKES IT NECCESARY FOR ENGLISH PEOPLE RESIDENT IN SPAIN TO REVISE THEIR SPANISH WILLS. Q. A solicitor spoke the other day on television about the new directive 650/2012 explaining that is was essential that people retired in a country different of their country of nationality within the European Union revise their wills. What is all this about?

A. This regulation of the EU 650/2012 deals with different things, but the reason English citizens need to look at their will is that this new Regulation of the EU establishes that: When a person dies resident in one country of the European Union but national of another, the law applicable to his inheritance will be the one that he/she has established expressly in his will and not the one established by the International Norms of each country (which may be in conflict). This is good news because an English national living in Spain can establish that he/she wishes English Law to rule his/her inheritance and this will avoid any possible risk of claims from children against the spouse on the basis of the system of obligatory heirs established in Spanish law, which has always caused worry and concern in the case of children from different marriages etc.

If a person passes away after the 17th of August of 2015, unless he has said differently on his will the legislation applicable to his inheritance will be that of his country of last residence. This is very important for English people living in Spain, because under Spanish

law you cannot leave everything to your wife as 2/3 of the estate have to be left to children.

In other words if you are resident of Spain, have children and do not establish on your will that you wish English Law (your national law ) to rule your inheritance your Spouse will not be allowed to receive his/her full inheritance as it would contradict the Spanish rules of obligatory heirs which would be applicable automatically because of the new regulation.

Consequences: 1. If you have children but have made a will leaving all assets to your spouse, make sure that you have clearly stated on your will that you wish your national law (English law) to rule your inheritance. If you have not, then you need to speak to a solicitor about this new European directive and add this statement to your will.

2.If you are married and you have been concerned with possible claims by your spouses children against your estate this risk can be completely removed by your spouse stating on her/his will that it should be English law that rules the inheritance.

Conclusion: Due to the substantial changes that it introduces the directive allows up to August of 2015 for it to be in force and therefore giving all those affected (anyone national of a European Union country resident in another) time to have their wills changed accordingly.

The sooner you make sure that your will is in order the better.

Michael Davies.

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MOJACAR PLAYA - €159,950

W NE

NEW TO THE MARKET 125,000€

A larger than average 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom village house with a good size garden and great potential situated in a lovely village 5 minutes from Lubrin. Most of the work has been done and finishing the property will offer the potential buyer the opportunity to stamp their own mark on it . A great buy.

85,000€ open to offers

MOJACAR - €109,950

REDUCED

Ref. VA/TL Fantastic, 1bed, 1bath apt, a/c, pool, garage parking, large lock up unit, sunny, terrace, 300 m to beach.

Situated in the beautiful and picturesque village of Bedar, this immaculate 3 bedroom town house is located just minutes walk from all the amenities as well as the municipal pool. The property boasts 3 terraces, a wonderful bright open plan living area and lovely sea views.

Ref. PM/TW Beautiful 2 bed, 2 bath apt in Puerto Marina, pool, large terrace, garage, a/c furnished.

MOJACAR - €69,950

Ref. JP/CH Beautiful 3 bed, 2.5 bathroom, duplex, garage, terraces, pools, garden, a/c, 200 m to beach.

MOJACAR PLAYA - 179,950€

Paseo del Mediterraneo 19, Mojacar Playa, Almeria (near the Hotel Best Indalo)

Tel: 950 478 612 / 610 808 631 

info@almeriaholidays.com

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“English spoken”

Your Belgian Estate Agent for the inland area like Arboleas, Albox & surroundings.

Deborah Cubel fisher 7 years experience in this area

“on parle francais”

legal & fiscal advice for residents & non-residents, Tax Payments and refunds • Wills and Inheritance process • Purchase / Sale private contracts • Land property and Catastro registration licenses • Conveyancing / Notorial documents

• Translations / Interpreter • NIE’s, Residencia, Medical Cards....

• Vehicle registration / driving licenses • Mortgages

• T axes (local rates, rubbish collection, vehicle, tax returns for residents and non residents and refund of the capital gains tax)

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Wills €125 / each Including Notary Fee

Yearly contract €149 Including VAT 21% Arboleas Nice Villa (133m²) on plot of 624m² with 3 bedrooms, 2 bathroom and a private pool.

The price is Only 135.000€

Partaloa Nice Villa (125m²) on a plot of 1.035m² with 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms & private pool.

Price is 159.950€

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Tel: 950 090 875 – Mob: 648 505 938

• Yearlytax returns (no increase if more than one owner, or more than one property) • Legal and fiscal advice FREE throughout the year • Free assistance / advice for any visitors staying at your property • Free visit from a technician / architect to offer independent expertise on matter such as: putting in insurance claims, confirmation of the legality of an extension / building work, free estimate for any work to be carried out

If you introduce another client to us you will not be charged your next annual fee C/ del Mar, 33 - Galeria Alcana Local 11 Vera 04620 (Almeria) Tel: 950 39 06 21 Fax: 950 39 02 12 email: dcasesores@notin.net

VILLA WITH GARAGE IN MOJACAR FOR

140.000€

Priced for sell!!

A 3 bed / 2 bath Villa built on a freehold plot of 513 mts2 in La Parata, Mojacar Playa. The property was built in the 80’s so it could do with modernization of kitchen and bathrooms and the price reflects this. The rooms are a very good size though!

All in all the property has a built area of 140 mts2 excluding the garage and is distributed between living room, dining room, kitchen, hallway, family bathroom, master bedroom with ensuite bathroom and 2 further double bedrooms.

This is a very good opportunity for someone looking to grab a deal and put their own stamp on the property. The property also benefits from

a mature private garden and there is ample space for a swimming pool subject to normal planning.

This is a must see property and the low asking price makes it very attractive. For more information or to book a viewing appointment please visit our office or contact us via phone or e-mail. Ref: 1533

Paseo del Mediterraneo 197 - Mojacar - Almeria

Tel: 950 472 430 / 610 053 563

property group

www.veritashomes.co.uk info@veritashomes.co.uk

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Est 25yrs

PARTNERSHIP

ESTATE AGENTS / INMOBILiARIA / MANTENIMIENTO - MOJACAR SALES, RENTALS & PROPERTY MANAGEMENT VENTAS, ALQUILERES Y MANTENIMIENTO

299,500 €

Mojácar Playa

DV1304

An immaculate detached villa of 175m2 on 263m2 in walking distance of the beach. Magnificent sea views.

3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, A/C, large sun lounge, ample terraces + roof terrace. Pool & garage.

88,000 €

Palomares

LV671

Quality townhouse of 90m2 with terraces & very private roof terrace. 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, A/C. Underground parking, community pool & gardens.

Just a short walk to the beach & the village.

87,500 €

Mojácar Playa

A1155

230,000 €

El Pinar

DV1294

Beautifully finished & well maintained detached house of 129m2 on 400m2 with far reaching views to the sea.

3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, large basement, private pool & gardens. Part furnished. Ample terraces

85,000 €

Turre

LV632

Very spacious linked townhouse with a private garden with a total of 238m2. In walking distance of all amenities & partly furnished. 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. Only 5 minutes drive to local beaches

58,000 €

Antas

A1141

174,950 €

Agua Nueva

DV1288

Immaculate villa of 100m2 on 400m2 in walking distance of the town. 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 8 x 4 m private pool, pretty gardens, terraces & carport.

Country views. Short drive to beaches & golf courses

95,000 €

Huerta Nueva

LV609

Spacious & immaculate townhouse of 103m2 on 181m2 with roof terrace & parking bay. 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. Large community pool & gardens. 15 mins drive from the local beaches.

55,000 €

Turre

A1144

Charming ground floor apartment of 57m2 + terrace of 18 m2 on Marina de la Torre golf course. Great sea views & in walking distance of the beach. 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. Furnished.

Spacious quality 2nd floor apartment of 95m2 + 74m2 private roof terrace with fabulous views.

2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, lift access. Furnished.

Parking. In walking distance of the town centre.

An excellent south facing 2nd floor apartment of 55m2 near the centre of Turre. Nicely furnished + lift access. Nice views. 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. 10 minute drive to the nearest beaches.

64,995 €

85,000 €

53,000 €

Valle del Este

A1148

A quality 2nd floor apartment of 70m2 in a well kept community next to the golf course. 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. Garage parking & storeroom.

2 community pools. Country views.

Huerta Nueva

A1162

Immaculate ground floor apartment of 66 m2 on 180 m2 a pretty urbanisation. 2 bedrooms , 2 bathrooms, & furnished. Gas central heating & air-conditioning.

Superb community gardens & pool

Antas

A1172

Exceptional value ground floor apartment of 87m2 + private roof terrace & underground parking with lift access. 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, terrace.

Furnished. In walking distance of all amenities.

www.pricebrown.com Tel: +34 950 478 915 Fax: +34 950 478 963 sales@pricebrown.com rentals@pricebrown.com

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We are able to organise Energy Efficiency Certificates at very competitive prices. Contact us for more details All properties listed with Price Brown comply with the consumer protection act - decreto 218/2005 11 Octobre (Andalucia).

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Villa in aRBOLEAS

Villa in LOS CARASOLES

500€ monthly

95,000€

Nice detached villa with 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a big terrace, storage room, spacious plot with pool. Fully furnished.

Villa in Los Carasoles with 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, fitted kitchen, lounge-diner with fireplace, big utility room and patio. Plot size 450 square meters approximately.

FOR sale

FOR sale

VILLA IN LOS CARASOLES

Villa IN ARBOLEAS

90.000 €

75,000 € Villa in Arboleas with 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, fitted kitchen, lounge and a 30 square meter storage room. This property is on an approximately 600 square meter plot. Very nice views.

Lovely villa on a 700m2 plot for sale or rent.

Fully fitted kitchen.

3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. Very quiet area with spectacular views and just 20 minutes from the beach.

Villa Mojacar Playa

Ref 1441

one of Mojacars longest established Estate Agents Paseo Del Mediterraneo 201 Edif Guardias Viejas, Local 2a

Build Size 233m2 Dist beach 4000m Beds 4 Baths 3 Terraces 4

€399,000 Georgous property in the Parata.Fantastic sea views. Spacious & light with 4 large beds, 3 baths. Closed terrace converted in to a dining room & sea views.

Lounge, fireplace, totally reformed.

Apartment Mojacar Playa

Ref 1393 Build Size 84m² Dist beach 100m Beds 2 Baths 2 Terraces 1

€135,000 Ground floor apartment in a very sought after complex close to the beach and all amenities.

The apartment is spacious and has a storage room and underground parking.

Apartment in Mojacar

Ref 1211 Build Size 63m² Dist beach 500m Beds 2 Baths 2 Terraces 1

€125,000 Very well presented apartment only a few minutes walk away from the beach and all amentities.

Wonderful sea views spacious with south facing terrace.

URGENTLY SEEKING PROPERTIES FOR SALE AND FOR RENT. Apartment Mojacar Playa

Ref 1436

Tel: 950 478 555 Email: info@k7mojacar.com

www.k7mojacar.com

Build Size 67m² Dist beach 150m Beds 2 Baths 2 Terraces 2

€125,000 Beautiful apartment large terrace off from the lounge.Another terrace off from the master bed .Granite worktops, heaters in bathrooms. Amazing sea views, a must see apartment.

Duplex Mojacar Playa

Ref 1434 Build Size 120m² Dist beach 80m Beds 3 Baths 2 + 1 Terraces 3

€160,000 Urbanizacion Chamberi I. Triplex of 3 beds, 2 baths & WC. Space underneath of 32.20. Private garden on the front and lovely terrace with direct access to the garden of the complex.

Duplex Mojacar Playa

Ref 1172 Build Size 110m² Dist beach 300m Beds 2 Baths 2 Terraces 2

€199,000 Very nice semi detached duplex on an upmarket complex close to Hotel Continental & the beach. Conservatory added at the rear & has private south facing garden.

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Bankia Triples Real Estate Sales in First Quarter

Bankia has tripled their number of properties sold in the first quarter of the year, reaching a total of 2,200 through to the end of March, compared with just 659 sold in the same period last year, reported El Mundo.

The low number of properties sold in the first quarter of 2013 was primarily due to the entity just having completed the transfer of toxic assets to the Sareb, which began operating in late 2012, meaning the sales channels were still in their early stages.

In view of these data, the entity estimates that the housing sector is beginning to level out, leaving behind its most severe adjustment phase.

According to sources in the financial institution, after the last five years which have produced a strong adjustment, indicators are beginning to show “some slight stabilisation in demand which, together with the slowdown in the decline of developer activity, may be leading to a bottoming out and a stabilisation of activity levels”.

However, these same sources indicate that although most of the price adjustments have already been carried out, “there is still room for correction”. Thus,

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they estimate that, according to their forecasts, there will be “a small nominal adjustment in prices, of a slower manner, which will last until 2015, depending on the area”. “The key will be the impetus from foreign investment, as in the previous cycle”, they pointed out.

Bankia highlighted the fact that the rate of absorption of the stock of unsold new homes is beginning to increase, although it is more due to the decrease in the number of completed new homes entering the market than an increase in demand.

The bank’s portfolio of homes is made up of 70% apartments, 3.1% duplexes, 10.5% detached homes, 12.6% of terraced houses and 3.8% of individual family homes.

By region, 27.7% of Bankia’s residential assets are located in the region of Valencia, 21.92% are in Catalonia, 13.44% in Madrid, 8.62% in Andalusia and 3.9% in Murcia. The remaining 25% of their residential assets are distributed among the other regions.

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VERA APARTMENT FOR RENT SHORT-TERM/HOLIDAY RENTAL

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A great 1-2 Bedroom detached property situated in a small village a 5 minute drive from the pretty village of Lubrin. It has been sympathetically restored and has a lovely rear garden stocked with fruit trees accessed via a sun room with feature wooden beams and a pot belly stove. Original features abound in this very well presented Cortijo. A great buy and well worth a viewing

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Property to rent, long-term.

Must be unfurnished and have a garage or at least, secure parking. One or two bedrooms only necessary. Mojacar, Garrucha, Vera, Turre, Antas areas - or I might consider elsewhere if suitable.

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A Matter of Honour by Jeffrey Archer “The simple beauty of the golds, reds and blues left them both speechless.

Neither of them had expected the icon to be so breathtaking.”

I loved this Archer classic and felt that I was following the trials and tribulations of 007 instead of Captain Adam Scott. The story begins interestingly with the discovery that the painting of St. George and the Dragon, displayed in the Winter Palace, Leningrad for more than 50 years under heavy guard, is a fake.

The treasures inside the palace have been carbon-dated and it is now known that this painting in question was done 500 years after Rublev’s original. Nicholas IInd, The Tsar’s traditional silver crown was not attached to the back of the frame.

It was believed that the Tsar had secreted something valuable inside the icon, something so valuable that it would have guaranteed security for himself and his family.

But it was hidden away for decades, undiscovered until 1966.

The protagonist, Adam Scott has resigned his army commission after an exemplary career in distinguishing himself. He was awarded the Sword of Honour and was hopeful to join the Foreign Office. Action begins in Appleshaw, U.K. with the reading of his father’s will. A small, insignificant legacy is bequeathed to his mother, sister and Adam himself, expected but the biggest and strangest

surprise comes with an envelope stipulating that should he decide to open the envelope it must be on the condition that he will never divulge its contents to any living person.

How mysterious.

We discover that his father, Gerald had allegedly been a traitor. In his last posting he had responsibility for a number of senior ranking Nazis awaiting trial for war crimes: Hess, Doenitz, Speer and Goering. The night before Goering’s execution the Nazi officer had requested a private meeting with Gerald where he handed him an envelope hoping that this would compensate him for being held responsible for future events such as treachery. He was told it was a masterpiece and not to underestimate its value.

Sadly, Gerald didn’t open or destroy the envelope so he didn’t benefit from Goering’s gift.

The Nazi died from cyanide p o i s o n i n g immediately after this private meeting

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and naturally, Gerald was held responsible for the suicide and dishonoured. Adam inherited the apparent sins of the father, hence his resignation from the army.

Out of curiosity and with a sense of honour Adam opens the envelope hoping that his mother can benefit from the windfall. He discovers that Goering left his father the Tsar’s icon of St. George and the Dragon which is now rightfully his and thus he begins a perilous journey to Geneva to claim what is rightfully his.

In true Archer style we meet the antagonist, a ruthless Russian KGB agent, capable of betraying his own father for his own advancement, lacking in moral scruples and extremely dangerous.

He is given the commission of finding the original icon and returning it to its rightful ownersthe Russians. It’s not long before he crosses swords with Adam Scott.

Adam is soon on the run when the newspaper headlines read: Englishman sought after German girl and Swiss taxi

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driver murdered.” The Swiss police as well as English, Russian and American agents are on his tail, after his blood. Why is this icon so precious? All this espionage over a painting. Or is there more to it than meets the eye?

Adam comes to realise that there is something much more valuable hidden inside the icon that justifies espionage and murder but what is it? Why do the Americans as well as the Russians and the British want to get their hands on it? Adam comes to realise that he can’t trust anyone and he has to face his adversary, Romanov, alone.

Can he survive and more importantly, can he prove his father’s innocence in the death of Goering to restore his father’s honour posthumously?

Prove the hero?

Frank Marshall (Bourne and Indiana Jones fame) produced a movie based on Archer’s book which is worth watching. If you enjoyed this you might like to look at the sequel: Honour Among Thieves.

Publisher: Pan. ISBN: 978-14472-2639-0 REVIEW it by Carol Naylor.

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Our bespoke kitchen cabinets are manufactured and pre-assembled in our workshop using 18mm colour matched board with a solid back panel.

As well as our huge range of kitchen door colours and styles we have a huge range of worktops, solid wooden block, granite and laminate available.

As with all our products, our kitchen units can be manufactured any size. All cabinets, as well as any storage options, are purpose made to your requirements.We have no set size doors, widths or heights.

We offer a design, manufacture & installation service with an exceptional level of quality & service at a competitive price. We are able to design, manufacture & install a huge range of kitchen furniture to suit your needs, with over 700 door styles & colour combinations, we cater for every taste, traditional to modern.

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• Camels have three eyelids to protect themselves from blowing sand!

• The placement of a donkey’s eyes in its head enables it to see all four feet at all times!

• Human teeth are almost as hard as rocks!

• A mole can dig a tunnel 300 feet long in just one night!

• Ancient Egyptians slept on pillows made of stone!

• A hippo can open its mouth wide enough to fit a 4 foot tall child inside!

• A quarter has 119 grooves on its edge, a dime has one less groove!

• Hummingbirds can weigh less than a penny!!

• Until 1796, there was a state in the United States called Franklin. Today it’s known as Tennessee!

• The Earth weighs around 6,600,000,000,000,000,0 00,000 tons (5,940 billion billion metric tons)!

• A cockroach can live several weeks with its head cut off - it dies from starvation!

• Every time you lick a stamp, you’re consuming 1/10 of a calorie!

• The average person has over 1,460 dreams a year!

• It’s against the law to pawn your dentures in Las Vegas!

• One in every 4 Americans has appeared on television!

AMUSED ANNOYED ANTSY ANXIOUS CARING CONTEMPT CONTENT CONTRITE DELIGHT DESPAIR DISLIKE DOUBT EMPATHY ENVY EUPHORIA GLUM GREED GROUCHY GUILT HATRED HORROR INFATUATED JOYOUS LEERY PRIDE RAGE SAD SATISFIED SERENITY SHAME SHOCK SULKY SULLEN TERRIFIED TRANQUIL UNCERTAIN UNHAPPY WARY

logic puzzle

During the recent school sports day, four girls were competing in the 400 metres hurdles. Official figures mysteriously went missing just after the event, however, various spectators could remember the following information. Josie was never suspected though!

1. Jane won and wore red. 2. The girl wearing number 1 came third.

3. Julie beat the girl in yellow, but wasn’t wearing number 2. 4.

Only one girl finished in the same position as the number she wore, but she didn’t wear red. 5. Jackie beat the girl wearing number 3 and Josie wore yellow. 6. The girl in green wore number 2. 7. A spectator remembered one girl wore blue, but couldn’t remember anything else about her. Can you determine the positions the girls finished in, along with the numbers and colours they wore?

logic puzzle solution:

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Moods & Emotions Find and circle all of the words that are hidden in the grid. The remaining 11 letters spell an additional word.

The hidden message is The hidden word is: DISCOURAGED

1. How many faces are carved into Mount Rushmore? ..........................................................................................

2. In which decade was comedian Jim Davidson born? ..........................................................................................

3. What country does golfer Nick Price originate from? ..........................................................................................

4. In Rugby, what did Warrington add to their name in the 1990’s? ..........................................................................................

5. In which town did the IRA bomb the Conservative Party Conference in 1984? ..........................................................................................

6. Which Super Group had a hit with Innuendo? ..........................................................................................

7. What has the chemical symbol Zn? ..........................................................................................

8. Which Victorian detective did Jeremy Brett portray on television? ..........................................................................................

9. Which country does the band Clannard originate from? ..........................................................................................

10. Who played the male lead role in Citizen Kane? ..........................................................................................

11. Which part of a plant can also be referred to as the ‘tap’? ..........................................................................................

12. Which motoring Graham won the Formula 1 Drivers Championship in the 1960’s? ..........................................................................................

13. Which song has the line ‘I kept my promise, Don’t keep your distance’? ..........................................................................................

14. Which is the first book of the New Testament? ..........................................................................................

15. Which Pakistani cricketer was named in the Ian Botham and Allan Lamb libel case? ..........................................................................................

16. In which city is the Wailing Wall? ..........................................................................................

17. Which film starred Robin Williams as a genie? ..........................................................................................

18. How should you officially address the Pope? ..........................................................................................

19. What is the name of the counting machine, which consists of a frame and beads? ..........................................................................................

20. What do the initials WBC stand for? ..........................................................................................

Colour red green blue yellow

Fun Brain Teasers with Answers to Challenge your Mind

Name Wore 1 Jane 4 2 Jackie 2 3 Julie 1 4 Josie 3

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Julie wasn’t wearing 2 (clue 3) so wasn’t wearing green (clue 6), Jane was wearing red (clue 1) and Josie wore yellow (clue 5), hence Julie wore blue, leaving Jackie wearing green wearing 2 (clue 6). As Jackie wore 2, she didn’t come 3rd (clue 2), and Jane came first (clue 1), which means that Jackie must have come 2nd in order to beat the girl wearing 3 (clue 5). We now know Jane won and Jackie was 2nd, therefore Julie must have come 3rd in order to beat the girl in yellow (clue 3), leaving Josie in last place. As Jackie came second and she beat the girl wearing 3 (clue 5), the girl wearing 3 must have come 4th (therefore Josie) as the girl wearing 1 came 3rd (clue 2). Julie (who is 3rd) wore 1 (clue 2), leaving Jane wearing 4. QED.

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1) Four 2) 1950’s 3) Zimbabwe 4) Wolves 5) Brighton 6) Queen 7) Zinc 8) Sherlock Holmes 9) Ireland 10) Orson Welles 11) Roots

12) Hill 13) Don’t cry for me Argentina 14) Gospel according to Matthew 15) Imran Khan 16) Jerusalem 17) Alladin 18) Your Holyness 19) Abacus 20) World Boxing Council

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SUDOKU PUZZLE s

Sudoku is a placement puzzle. Enter the numbers 1 to 9 in each row and column of a grid, made up of 3 x 3 subgrids. The catch is that each row, column and grid must contain only one instance of each number or letter.

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San Marzano tomato pizza

San Marzano tomatoes have dense flesh and a rich, sweet flavour. They are considered by many chefs to make the best tomato sauce, but good quality plum tomatoes could be substituted

Ingredients For the pizza dough 800g/1lb 14oz ‘00’ flour 200g/7oz semolina flour 1 tsp salt 1 tbsp caster sugar 14g/½oz dried yeast 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 650ml/1 pint 2fl oz water

For the topping 2 x 400g/14oz tins San Marzano tomatoes 2 large cow’s milk mozzarella balls, grated 3 tbsp olive oil 3 tbsp peanut oil sea salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 large handful basil leaves

Preparation method 1. To make the dough, place the flours, salt, sugar and yeast into a large bowl and stir. Make a well in the centre of the flour and pour in the water, gradually mixing in the flour to form a soft dough.

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2. Tip out and knead on an oiled work surface for about 10 minutes or until the dough is smooth and elastic. Place it into a bowl, cover and leave to rise for 24 hours.

3. Preheat the oven to its highest temperature. Place a heavy baking tray or pizza stone in the oven and allow it to heat.

4. Remove the dough from the bowl and knead for a couple of minutes, then divide into four pieces. Allow to rest for five minutes, then stretch each piece over your hands to form a disc about 5mm/¼in thick.

5. Place the circles of dough onto upturned floured baking trays or a pizza peel if you have one.

6. Place the tinned tomatoes into a food processor and blend to a purée. Spoon the tomato purée thinly over the pizzas, scatter over the grated mozzarella, then drizzle over the oils. Season with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper.

7. Slide each pizza off the baking tray directly onto the heated baking tray or pizza stone in the oven and cook for 5 -10 minutes, or until golden-brown and crisp.

8. To serve, scatter the basil leaves over the pizza and drizzle with a little more peanut oil.

Le a f y s a l a d with feta & pomegranate

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300g/10½oz feta splash lemon juice 2 garlic cloves, crushed 110g/4oz flaked almonds 4 small handfuls of mixed rocket, spinach and

watercress 2 tbsp olive oil 1 tbsp sesame oil salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 pomegranates, seeds only

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Live Music Every Saturday from 20:00

Preparation method 1.Put the feta in a shallow dish, squeeze over the lemon juice and scatter over the garlic. Leave to marinate for about three hours.

2.Toast the almonds under a medium grill until lightly browned.

3.Toss together the rocket, spinach and watercress in a large salad bowl with the olive oil, sesame oil and salt and freshly ground pepper.

4.Crumble in the marinated feta, and scatter the pomegranate seeds and toasted almonds over.

Serve straightaway.

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all live sporting events on Sky sports, BT sports, bbc & itv

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6 fillet steak oz

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Served last Sunday of each month

Home cooked with all the trimmings includes a complimentary coffee & chocolate

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1. Place the chocolate into a bowl set over a pan of gently simmering water and heat, stirring occasionally, until melted.

2. Stir in almost all of the chilli. Remove from the heat and leave to cool slightly.

3. Fold the melted chocolate into the whipped cream in a large bowl, then spoon into a serving dish. Chill until needed.

4. To serve, scatter with the reserved chilli and dust with icing sugar

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A little chilli adds warmth to chocolate dishes without making them really spicy. Try making it in advance for a dinner party

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Y DA WAKES

Dave, Yvonne & Clive Welcome you to to Y Da Wake

Council Plans ‘Major Makeover’ For El Parador Town Centre

BREAKFAST MENU

New FREE LUNCH-TIME MENU to Y Da Wakes Served 12:30pm - 3:30pm EVENING MENU Tapa Menu Served 7pm - 10:30pm changed daily SNACK MENU Served 11am - 12:30pm

Served lunchtime - 10pm (late night snacks also available)

Forthcoming

Attractions

SUNDAY LUNCH Served 12:30 -4pm

All meats carved to order with home made Yorkshire Pudding & 6 fresh vegetables.

Large 6.95€ - or with dessert 9.50€

Lamb to order - price on request

Why not try our Giant Yorkshire Pudding filled with your choice of chicken, beef or pork, fresh vegetables, roast potatoes & gravy at a special price of 4€

Authentic Curry night (Tuesday), Bingo, Dave’s Thursday Pool Night, Music & Karaoke Why not come & join in the fun !!!

Roquetas De Mar Urbanisation opposite Protur Hotel, next to Suzi’s Tel: 950 33 51 80 or 634 33 99 43

opening hours: Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri & Sat from11am Sun 12noon - 7pm, (Wed closed)

Burty’s BAR Playa Serena, roquetas de mar Open 9am – 6pm (closed Tuesday)

e huge sunny terrac and spacious bar!

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Breakfast

served from 9am Mini meals served on Sunday including mini roast from 1.50€. Sunday Lunch also available – 5.95€ booking advisable

Wednesday bingo 3pm

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from 12.30pm – 5.30pm

anglican church service

3rd thursday of the month 11.30am

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every thur

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taBLE TOP SALE 25th May

CALL TO BOOK TABLE

Opposite Playa Luna Hotel between Oasis & Mar y Sol. Tel: 679 156 715

By Martin Shortland Ask most people for directions to El Parador and they would struggle; it’s one of those places that’s hard to define, location wise. You wouldn’t call it a destination town. The literal translation of the word parador means inn or gambler; the town was named after the former rather than the latter and if there are any inns there nowadays, their hard to find.

Although mistaken for a suburb of either Roquetas or Aguadulce, El Parador is a town in its own right, but one considered by residents of its more salubrious neighbours as being nothing more than an extension of their own metropolis. It’s true that defining where El Parador begins and ends is difficult; it blends seamlessly into Aguadulce and is only separated by a small gap with Roquetas.

The history of this mostly modern conurbation is short. Its rapid growth has occurred – like Roquetas and Aguadulce – in the last forty years and like its two close neighbours, planning consideration was given scant regard by the profit hungry developers who swarmed across this region for the best part of twenty years.

Their legacy is not for the feint hearted.

Acres of ill conceived, badly designed and poorly constructed apartment buildings are scattered across the landscape like a rash, on this once desolate and largely uninhabited corner of Andalucia.

Progress maybe, but at a cost. At a cost to the integrity of the people and their culture who lived here and more so to the generations that followed.

When the road between Malaga and Almeria was no more than a rough track, there was a parador – an inn – situated amongst a small community of fishing families, close to the foot of the Sierra Gador. It was the final overnight stop for travellers making for Almeria and a welcome one. The onward journey,

although relatively short in distance was arduous, as the road wound its way up through the mountains before descending on the other side to the regional capital of Almeria.

Roquetas in those days was an isolated fishing hamlet and Aguadulce was no more than a twinkle in the eye of the Great Creator. But somehow, El Parador came to be what it is today – somewhere you pass through on the way to somewhere else, without giving it a second thought.

But now the City Council of Roquetas, through its deputy mayor Eloisa Cabrera, has announced quote, “A total and comprehensive renewal of the central neighbourhood.” At a press conference last week, she outlined the council’s major plans for the town saying, “We are looking at everything from the promenades, public spaces, urban routes and shopping areas.” She said the town had been neglected for many years and it is the intention of the council to bring it into the 21st century, adding, ”All areas of this vibrant community will be addressed in our modernisation and remodelling plans.”

The council intends to offer the contract for the redesign to the winner of a competition, a scheme they have used before; most recently for the dynamic new market building in Roquetas and also for the park on the site of the old football stadium. As in the past, the competition will be judged by a panel consisting of the College of Architects in Almeria and members of the local council.

The first local fiesta of the year – San Isidro - takes place in El Parador and starts today (14th May) and runs until Sunday. For fiesta lovers, all the usual attractions will be on show, from fairground rides, food in abundance, street stalls and a live music stage in the square in front of the church.

Sanctions Against Russia Could Harm Local Export Trade

By Martin Shortland Growers Association said they were Figures released last week show a huge increase in the amount of locally grown produce exported to Russia. The data provided by the Association of Growers and Exporters shows an almost fourfold increase in trade in the last four years.

In 2009, just under 5,000 tons of fruit and vegetables worth 4.6 million euros were exported; this year the figure is expected to reach 14,500 tons with a value of 14.7 million euros.

But this news comes at a time when economic and trade sanctions are being considered by America and the UK, in response to the military action Russia has taken in the Ukraine, in order to allow Crimea to join the Russian Federation.

It’s still unclear if Europe as whole, or individual nations will fall into line with the Americans; if and when they decide to impose sanctions.

Juan Colomina, speaking for the

keeping an eye on developments, but at the moment, they ‘were not unduly concerned about the situation.’ The export market from the Almeria area is actually much larger than the report shows, but in an indirect way. The figures don’t include produce which is sold to Dutch wholesalers, who then redispatch the goods to Russia.

Although the news regarding the large increase in exports is encouraging, there is a downside to the story and that concerns transportation. The 4,000 kilometre journey by lorry takes almost a week, which for perishables like fruit and vegetables, makes it a risky business. Mr. Colomino says the Association is looking at other quicker forms of transport, which will be vital if they are to expand the market further into Russia and other Eastern European countries.

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ROQUETAS DE MAR

nOTICE bOARD Roquetas Bridge Club

meets on Monday’s at 3pm.

For more info please contact Alison Ferguson 950349749 or Sue Barlow 950 333 344

ROYAL BRITISH LEGION NOTICE FORTHCOMING ‘POPPY APPEAL’ FUND RAISING EVENTS

ROQUETAS DE MAR BRANCH 3569 Tuesday 3rd June - 3pm - Social meeting & Quiz.

Thursday 12th June - RBL Lunch at Bar Cardies for members & guests, Steak or Menu del Dia. time to be confirmed

In Memory of Archibald Mackenzie Simpson (1921-2014)

“ARCHIE”

It is sad to report that after a short illness in Torrecardenas Hospital Archie has passed away. He leaves a devoted son Brian and family in New Zealand and many friends and associates here in Spain.

After a hard life during WW2, latterly as a pilot in Burma and India, he then worked as a surveyor for McAlpine before taking over a Post Office in Glasgow. In the late 1970’s with wife Joyce he came to Roquetas and opened a restaurant which was well frequented by the stars making movies in the surrounding area of Almeria.

From a young age Goff was always an important part of his life and became a good low handicap golfer. He joined Playa Serena GC as one of the first non Spanish members and was instrumental with his Spanish Golfing friends setting up the Saturday golfing section which concluded each week in Bar Javi. He was awarded Life Membership of Playa Serena but he played very little from this time.

Following the death of his wife (Joyce) and the increasing inability to play golf he moved to A Cortijo in Santa Fe with a terrace overlooking the fertile valley facing the pueblo of Gador. He had good support of neighbour Casi and exceptional friends Roy and Irene (ex of the Fluffy Duck) together with the visits from ex golfing colleagues from Roquetas.

Always the first topic of conversation would be related to the golf course, to the very end Archie was a devoted member of Playa Serena GC a legend who will be sorely missed.

Rest in Peace Dear Friend

Tuesday 1st July - 3pm - Social meeting.

Tel: 642265776

Find us next door to Old Theos

CAR BOOT SALE EVERY SUNDAY FROM 8.00 AM 3 EUROS PER CAR (CHARITY STALLS FREE) THE SALE IS HELD IN THE BAR CARPARK. OUR FAMOUS SUNDAY CARVERY IS SERVED EVERY WEEK FROM 1.00—4.00 PM SNACK ALSO AVAILABLE FOR FURTHER DETAILS AND BOOKINGS

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New members are welcome to join the branch, so come along to any the social meetings, contact Jenny/Mike on 950328469 for further info. Meetings are held at ‘The Lodge’ on Calle Americo Vespucio, Roquetas De Mar, on the first Tuesday of each month (3pm).

Closed Sundays

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All monies raised at these events will go to the 2014 Poppy Appeal.

Open Mon/Sat 10am Till Late

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Thursday 17th July - ‘Summer Recess’ meal at Maracay Restaurant - Further details to follow.

TAPAS - SANDWICHES - SNACKS Always a Friendly Welcome

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FTG Notice

The ‘Friday Tapas Group’ meet up at 1.00pm each week (Friday) and the venues over the next few weeks are as follows:

16th May - The Boulevard, Paseo Beach Front.

23rd May - Bar Manolo’s (ex-Bar Antonio’s), opp Hotel Playa Luna 30th May - Bea’s La Paloma (old Bar Y Da Wakes) Anyone is welcome to join the happy bunch and have a laugh, exchange views and ideas. The more, the merrier and the bar owners enjoy it too!

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POKER TABLE -Seats 8 people, with trays for drinks and chips.

Brand New never used. Comes in Glass topped, Ikea metal legged its own carrying table, 105cm (41 inches) diameter bag. 60€ ovno.

Good condition Buyer to arrange collection. 40€ ono Tel: 950 479 464.

Turre. tel: 663 977 230 Tent Outwell Birdland 4. Strong high quality family tent. Used twice.

2 d/beds,1 lounge, height 2.05m (max) Large zips, organizer pockets, lamp holders, cable run, etc. Excellent condition. See it on the web. 270€ Roquetas Tel: 672 047 843 or 850 990 651

guard rails.wheels and decking 1.5 mtrs x 1.5 mtrs.

4.5 mtrs working height.

200€ o.v.n.o. tel: 636 114 409 / 950 091 872. velez rubio

Nearly new extendable table and 4 chairs for sale, Long aluminiumladders 60€ ono, White dressing table with 6 draws. 45€ C A R A V AN ono Vera. Tel: 617 AWNIN G 166 270 5.5metres C a r ava n e x c e l l e n t Porch Awning, condition 50€ Tel: Inaca Kalahari 634 321 545 280, Green, Used

EXPRESSO C O FF E E MAKER Makes two cups Orbegozo Roma.

Hardley used.

35€ ovno. Tel: 950 479 464 Turre.

B E N C H GRINDER NEW - 150w 6” Coarse and fine wheels, eye shield anti spark wheel guards, tool rest.

45€ ovno. Tel: 950 479 464 Turre.

Brass heavy duty right handed 5 lever-5 keyshigh security door HEAVY DUTY twice. 250€. Tel: lock, cost new SCAFFOLD with 617 503 985 46€ now 25€.

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Large reja 35€ BRITAX childs for Tel: 619 324 546 carseat sale.15-35kg(5Huercal-Overa 6yrs approx)only Gents Black used for visiting Suit M&S worn grandchildren.As once 40” chest, new.35€.Tel: 628 36” waist 29” I/L. 592 982. £195 new now S C UBA 85€ Tel: 950 478 E Q UI P M E N T (Mojacar area).

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Shrek’s Jacket Trustingly I entered the chemically perfumed emporium that is the Albox Tintorería and relinquished Pete’s very nice suede jacket into the care of the boss/receptionist/chief cleaning technician/ cook and bottle-washer, who stated that it would be ready in a week. Or maybe 10 days.

I gave him a fortnight, which to a Spaniard is about 10 days.

Once more I braved the unique odour that is common to all dry-cleaners, and was greeted with a merry Hola as the boss/etc scurried into the nether reaches of the shop to fetch my jacket.

Returning he proudly he held up for my inspection a faux suede sleeveless jacket which

had obviously been designed and worn by Shrek. ‘That’s not mine.’ I said. ‘Mine has sleeves.’

‘Sleeves.’ He reiterated thoughtfully. ‘I have given it to someone else.’

Horror spread across his face like spilt milk across a tiled floor, and for a moment we stood, the image of the owner of the sleeveless monstrosity parading around Albox in Pete’s good suede jacket hanging between us like the ghost of Banquo.

‘Come back next week,’ he begged, nearly bursting with earnest entreaty. ‘I will get it back.’

Oh yeah, you and whose army? I thought.

Any person who would fit the faux jacket is certainly not going to meekly hand it back with an ‘Oh, sorry.’ It’s finders keepers, losers weepers!

‘I need it by Sunday.’ I said, with no regard for his rising blood pressure, and the possibility of a nervous breakdown.

Desperately he began searching through the josbiggs@hotmail.co.uk

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rails of garments ready for collection. ‘I will find it. Give me an hour.’

I gave him an hour and a bit. On my return he was in front of the giant washing machine hopping from foot to foot as if he were a cat on a bed of nails.

He wrenched open the door, grabbed the contents in his arms, and bore them headlong to the counter. Thrusting his hands into the centre of the tangled mass as if performing abdominal surgery on a giant squid, he extracted - Pete’s jacket!

‘Ten minutes.’

He begged, as all fingers and thumbs he endeavoured to straighten out the precious garment.

I gave him 20.

On my return he was all urbane composure. With a flourish he handed me the jacket, neatly hung and bagged in plastic.

As he did so he sagely intoned ‘There are no problems which cannot be resolved, except death.’

He wasn’t thinking that just under an hour ago!

alqueria Of ball-bearings and exotic fruit John MacDonald (El Sordo) - www.caratacus.eu

Not all conflict in Alqueria is based on barrio rivalry. Take the case of Cartera Frederico, the bank manager and Dr Cortarduras the Newcomer’s GP. Both belonging to the Newcomer’s barrio, they haven’t been on speaking terms for almost three decades.

It all started some thirty years ago when the good doctor was treating Rodriquez’s wife for a case of Goooin’s disease.

This malady usually only affects ripening root vegetables, although there are obvious similarities. Dr Cortarduras had mentioned an investment opportunity, the Little Ball, Big Ball, Bigger Ball-Bearing factory of San Sebastián.

At about this time Cartera Frederico had newly arrived in Alqueria and was keen to ingratiate himself with the olive mill owner, Rodriquez.

Frederico’s career had not been spectacular, in fact he had been promoted sideways and sent to the most obscure sub-branch in Spain, Alqueria. It was hoped that here his incompetence would not be noticed and even if it was Alqueria was of little consequence. Cartera Frederico suggested an alternative stock that of the Icelandic Pomegranate and Calabashtree Plantation. Rodriquez went with the bank managers advice after all it was his territory.

If you can cast your mind back to 1985 you may recall two events of international importance which profoundly effected Rodriquez’s shareholdings. First was the infestation of Waffenstuffen’s Weevil which killed off all exotic fruit production in and close to the Arctic circle. Second, the issue of ten wheeled rocket propelled roller-skates to all front line NATO

troops causing an unprecedented demand for ball bearings of all sizes.

Rodriquez lost thousands. He moved his account to another bank and only dealt with Cartera Frederico when it involved other people’s money.

Frederico blamed the Doctor personally for the Waffenstuffen’s Weevil infestation even suggesting that the medical man had bred the insects himself. He did however withdraw his comments following the threat of legal action.

If they ever found themselves in the Bar La Golondrina at the same time the bank manager would say in an overly loud voice, “I have private medical treatment in Spain, I don’t trust these Alquerian butchers” or some similar rhetoric.

Dr Cortarduras for his part had been spiking Frederico’s Remitroot Wine with a strong laxative for years. A condition which has cost the unsuspecting bank manager a small fortune to have treated privately in Almería. Which also explains why Frederico’s condition has defied all attempts of a cure and has made the front page of several medical journals.

The depth of Alquerian discord and malcontent is certainly deep. No one is spared apart perhaps from Loco Paco, befriended by his imaginary pets, he is a threat to no one.

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Truth or Fiction, It’s a Good Yarn I am wondering about Robin Hood at the moment.

It’s just that having recently re-read ‘The Adventures of Robin Hood’ by Roger Lancelyn Green, I am confused as to just who Robin Hood really was. Where did he come from, was he really the hero that he is popularly portrayed as and indeed, did he really exist at all? I am also wondering where the heck the author’s parents dug up the name Lancelyn, but that’s another matter entirely.

It seems strange that one of our best known English heroes and one who is recognised internationally, may be a fictional character based on a mixture of obscure figures who lived in various parts of England and who were often separated by a century or two.

So I have done some digging of my own and come to the conclusion that I am even more confused than before.

But it has thrown up some interesting things that are worth mentioning here.

Take Little John.

According to the legend, or at least one version of it, his real name was John Little and that contrary to the name, he was built like a Nottingham brothel.

However I much prefer another less popular version of who John was and it’s one that appeals much more to my own bizarre imagination. In this one John is referred to as ‘little’ because he

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stood not much more than four feet tall.

It is said that they met at a crossing of one of the streams that ran through Sherwood, Robin on one side and John whatever his real name was, on the other.

The only crossing was a bridge that consisted of a single felled tree, wide enough for only one person to cross, so with neither party wishing to give way to the other, they set-to with quarter staffs which resulted in Robin taking an early and unexpected bath. Why they couldn’t have waded across in the first place and avoided the confrontation is beyond me, as it becomes clear in most versions of this event, that the water was only knee deep. But there you go, it’s the old ‘my quarter staff is bigger than yours’ man thing. Or perhaps it’s simply the aversion to water that twelfth and thirteenth century people had. But in any event it would seem that the description of John Little as a giant, was put about by Robin to avoid the humiliation of being bested by a dwarf.

Will Scarlet was so named, it is thought, because of his penchant to mince about in flamboyant red garments but if this was the case, then he would have stood out in the forest like a ham sandwich in a synagogue and been an easy target for the sheriff’s men.

More plausible is the lesser known version that he had been afflicted with some nasty disease from foraging through medieval wheely bins in the streets looking for scraps of festering food, which had left him with a permanent fiery rash.

It is telling that in many accounts, he is shunned by the other outlaws and left to take his meals alone in the camp.

Perhaps this is where the expression, ‘avoid like the plague’ originates.

Robin’s followers are always referred to as the Merry Men. This could well have been the case because from the many candidates thought to have been the model for Maid Marion, there is one who was a notorious harlot of the day around the Nottingham area – Marion de Quickie. If there had been roundabouts then, she would surely have been a familiar face to the riders of passing horses and carts. So on the assumption that as a ‘friend’ of Robin, she would also have been well known to his troop of outlaws, it follows that they would have been a merry bunch indeed having at one time or another, probably made Marion. If you see what I mean.

I can’t make up my mind about Friar Tuck. All the stories show him to have indeed been a friar and a man of God, but this is totally at odds with the fact that he spent most of his time necking strong ale, breaking the heads of Norman soldiers with a wicked looking staff that he carried, and breaking wind at the most inopportune times, such as the occasion when he was conducting a marriage ceremony for a local yeoman.

But the theory about the whole Robin Hood legend that I like the most, is that in fact the band - as his followers were called - was precisely that and the Robin Hood Band were no more than popular entertainers of their day, playing at many weddings, cock fights and executions.

Alas, after 700 years, we are never likely to know for sure.

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Marina Phoenix Golf Society

Joe Hart (Manchester City) Ben Foster (West Bromwich Albion) Fraser Forster (Celtic)

Defenders

Vital win for Almería The Andalusians took a giant step against Granada through goals from Verza and Aleix Vidal, though both teams will be fighting for survival on the final matchday.

UD Almería earned an important 0-2 victory at the Nuevo Los Cármenes Stadium against Granada CF on matchday 37 of the Liga BBVA. Francisco Rodríguez’s side now have 39 points and climb out of the relegation zone, though they will be fighting for survival on the final matchday, much like their opponents.

The early stages were very evenly matched, but it was the visiting side who took the lead on the scoreboard. Seventeen minutes in, the referee awarded a penalty after a foul by Fran Rico on Verza inside the box. It was the midfielder from Alicante himself who converted the penalty to make it 0-1, lifting his team’s hopes for survival. The rojiblancos looked for the equaliser but Fran Rico, their most dangerous player in attack, came up against an impressive Esteban Suárez who prevented the home side from scoring before the break.

After half time, Granada, knowing what was at stake, fought back but came up against well organised opponents who would not give up in their fight for survival. Brahimi and Ilori had the best chances in the second half, but they were unable to get past Esteban. In a crazy finish to the game, endto-end stuff, Almería looked for their second goal on the counter-attack, but it came through Aleix Vidal from the penalty spot.

A crucial victory that keeps Almería alive in the Liga BBVA. For more local football follow @expatgoals on Twitter or visit www.expatgoals.com

Leighton Baines (Everton) Gary Cahill (Chelsea) Phil Jagielka (Everton) Glen Johnson (Liverpool) Phil Jones (Man Utd) Luke Shaw (Southampton) Chris Smalling (Man Utd)

Midfielders

Steven Gerrard (Liverpool) - Captain Ross Barkley (Everton) Jordan Henderson (Liverpool) Adam Lallana (Southampton) Frank Lampard (Chelsea) James Milner (Manchester City) Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain (Arsenal) Raheem Sterling (Liverpool) Jack Wilshere (Arsenal)

Strikers

Rickie Lambert (Southampton) Wayne Rooney (Manchester United) Daniel Sturridge (Liverpool) Danny Welbeck (Manchester United)

The individual competition, at Marina Phoenix was keenly contested in both divisions, last Monday, with the exception of John Lally the overall winner who romped home with 40 points. Tied second on 35 points were Terry Oliver, second on countback and Jarlath Staunton. The ladies division was won by Glennys Oliver (33) followed by Linda King (31) and Isobel Jones (30).

Thursdays Team Waltz was a success for the team of Les Armfield, Margaret Budd, Glennys Oliver and Jarlath Staunton (101); followed by Malcolm Taylor, Tony McManus, John Lally and Carole Taylor (98). In third were Jim Budd, Marie McManus, Ali Mahmud and Alex Elder (97). Nearest the pin prizes went to Alex Elder (5th) and Nadie Wass on the 14th.

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Stand By

Michael Carrick (Manchester United) Andy Carroll (West Ham United) Tom Cleverley (Manchester United) Jermain Defoe (Toronto FC) Jon Flanagan (Liverpool) John Ruddy (Norwich City) John Stones (Everton)

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Suzuki SX4 S-Cross First impressions matter. In business it is that care and attention to appearance, dress and general conduct that makes a lasting impression.

The same can be applied to vehicles and that’s where Suzuki scores highly. From that first moment of opening the door and sitting in the driver’s seat I feel at home in the SX4 S-Cross. Bear in mind that I drive a lot of cars and yet Suzukis always stands out because they are all comfortable.

I test the Suzuki during the worst weather for 100 years. At one point over 100,000 homes are without power and some unfortunate residents in Somerset have been without power since Christmas. Flooding is encountered on almost every route but my Japanese friend with its raised ride height is ideal in such situations. High winds and water logged roads ensure that it is nigh on impossible to exceed 60mph.

Those gusting high winds do buffet the Suzuki but it feels confident enough. It is quite sluggish though especially on start up and so it is pleasing to find that it is equipped with a sport mode that really does liven things up. In fact it remains on this mode for most of the test because I find it gives it the oomph that I require. Interestingly it doesn’t affect fuel economy that much either with the vehicle still returning over 40mpg, which I’m quite impressed with considering it’s a 1.6-litre petrol.

When the conditions become too slippery it is easy to turn the centre mounted dial to snow and mud mode, which is also extremely useful during the test. Some of the routes that I am most familiar with have been closed due to the floods and workmen try hard to remedy the situation. All this talk of climate

change being the problem and Queen Victoria reported similar circumstances in her diary many years ago. Whatever the reason, you’re grateful to be driving the SX4 S-Cross. The raised ride height, the permanent 4WD and the powerful windscreen wipers and washers make driving in these challenging conditions enjoyable rather than a chore.

My two girls in the back quickly fall asleep and my wife Caroline finds her heated front seat comfortable. “I like the lemon fragrance to the windscreen wash,” she says, adding that sometimes it can be very overpowering requiring the windows to be wound down.

The large glass panoramic roof makes the cabin feel light and airy and on just one of the days of the test the sun actually appears bringing the glass roof really into its own. I like the fact that the front part also has a tilting sunroof function. For me the driver’s seat could offer a little more lumbar support but the black leather seats are hardwearing and easy to clean, which is ideal when my two daughters are involved.

Externally it’s a good looking vehicle with quite a striking front thanks to its bumper as you can see in the video at testdrives.biz. The black alloys are a neat touch, too. I like the power folding wing mirrors, which are always a welcome addition especially when parking on busy roadsides.

We travel in the S-Cross to the funeral of Alison Fleuret, a dear friend, who died suddenly, leaving behind her husband and two young children. It is an absolutely devastating time but the satellite navigation makes the ordeal of going to this new destination

easier and I must say that this sat nav system is the easiest one I have come across. It’s simply a matter of tapping in the postcode and pressing ‘Go’ and a female voice talks you through the route. My only complaint is that the touch screen is far too sensitive for my thick fingers! The other problem is that the system doesn’t allow you to operate it while driving. It would be handy if there was a function to allow a passenger to operate it while the vehicle is being driven. On our return home we do notice that the steamed up windows take a long time to demist and that is with the blowers on full.

If I was to buy one I would probably opt for a more conservative colour such as blue rather than the lime green of the test model.

New price: £14,999 to £23,549 Facts at a glance: 0-60mph: 12secs Top speed: 108mph Economy: 40mpg

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• Congratulations to Manchester City 2013-14 Premiership champions. They beat West Ham 2-0 to bring Chilean manager Manuel Pellegrini his first title in England.

• Liverpool, 2-1 winners over nineman Newcastle, runner’s-up ahead of Chelsea, also 2-1 victors at Cardiff. And this is the first time Jose Mourinho has finished out of the top two with any club he has managed.

• Norwich City, beaten 2-0 by Arsenal (4th) drop into the Championship with Cardiff and Fulham. Tottenham (6th) defeated Aston Villa 3-0 to qualify for the Europa League, along with Everton (5th) and FA Cup finalists Hull.

• The first F1 race in Europe this year ended in another one-two for Mercedes as Lewis Hamilton beat Nico Rosberg with Daniel Ricciardo third at Barcelona’s Catalunya circuit. Hamilton leads the driver’s championship by three points from Rosberg (100 to 97) with Spain’s Fernando Alonso third (49).

• Home favourite Rafael Nadal won his fourth Madrid Open tennis title, defeating Japan’s Kei Nishikora in the final. Maria Sharapova beat Simona Halep in the women’s final.

• Saracens, Northampton, Leicester and Harlequins all secured semi-final places in Rugby Union’s Aviv Premiership places.

• On Saturday, Arsenal meet Hull City in the FA Cup final. It will be the Gunners’ 18th final and Hull’s first.

• Some 400 miles away, Dundee United play St Johnstone in the Scottish Cup final.

• On Sunday, Cambridge United will

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meet Gateshead or Grimsby in the Conference play-off final, the winners of which will re-enter the Football League with Luton.

• The end-of-season ‘League’ play-off finals will feature Derby v QPR/Wigan (Championship), PNE/Rotherham v Leyton Orient/Peterborough (FL1) and Burton Albion/Southend v York / Fleetwood (FL2).

• Hibernian will be hoping to avoid relegation from the SPL; their Edinburgh neighbours Hearts are already down.

• Spain’s La Liga title will be decided this weekend when Atletico Madrid (top) visit Barcelona (2nd). Real Madrid (3rd) are out of the running. Granada, Real Valladolid and Osasuna are all in danger of being relegated with Real Betis.

• On Monday, England manager Roy Hodgson named his 23-man squad for the World Cup in Brazil... there was no place for Ashley Cole.

• The 2014 Italia International Tennis tournament in Rome; two Open Golf Championships, in Spain and Texas, will come to a conclusion on Sunday and England’s cricketers play Sri Lanka in T20 at The Oval on Monday.

• Cardiff City owner Vincent Tan may consider a kit u-turn, reverting back to blue shirts instead of the red strip currently worn by the Welsh club.

• St Louis Rams star Michael Sam has become the first openly gay player in NFL history and third American gay sportsman ever.

• And don’t forget my FOOTBALL/ SPORTS QUIZ on Saturday at The Loft, Mojacar Playa (ahead of the FA Cup final).

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19th Hole Golf Society. Cucador.

Thursday 8th May and Aguilon Golf Course hosted our Monthly Medal round. With good weather and no wind this looked like a good scoring formula. Our winner this month was Mark Danson who carded a nett 70, and claimed a Two on the 3rd. Harry Eels and Nick Pogson followed close behind in 2nd and 3rd places. In the Ladies medal Christine Dow claimed 1st place with a nett 77 from Beryl Aird.

Geoff(The Dress) Smith looking very fetching in his latest colourful attire was impressive only in the dress sense, Geoff, looking more like a Tequila Sunrise than a golfer played more like a Tequila Sunrise!!.

Peter Hodges had a pig of a day finding virtually every bunker on the course but made his day with two Nearest the Pins. The 19th Hole is now getting to grips with the newly configured Aguilon course and as always the condition of the course

was superb.

Results.

Men’s Monthly Medal 1st Mark Danson Nett 70 (2) 2nd Harry Eels Nett 72 (26) 3rd Nick Pogson Nett 74 (20) Ladies Monthly Medal 1st Christine Dow Nett 77 (36) Twos.

Mark Danson Hole No 3 Nearest the Pin Ron(The Rocket) Curtis Hole No 8 Peter Hodges Holes No 12 and 17 Thanks to all the members who support the 19th Hole Golf Society.

The 19th hole G/S is now arranging weekly games at various courses in the area, our home course, which we will play fortnightly, is Aguilon.

If you are interested in joining the 19th hole give the secretary a ring on 610340653. or email gs19thhole@ hotmail.co.uk

Cabrera Lawn Bowling Club

Cabrera Lawn Bowling Club hosted the Almanzara Cup Drawn Hong Kong Pairs competition which was played from Wednesday 23rd April through to the final on Saturday 26th April.

It is played on a knockout basis over 18 ends each game. The conditions were

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On behalf of the members of Cortijo Grande golf I would like to give our condolences to the Pinero family for the sad loss of Andres who was responsible for the creation of Cortijo Grande golf. This was the boss man who ran Cortijo Grande golf course for many years.

Our competition on Wednesday 7th May 014 was won by John Geaves with 36 points second with 34 Greg Ward and third with 33 John Park. Ball sweep

perfect for a thrilling competition apart from Thursday when the gusting winds played a part. However this did not detract from some wonderful bowling.

The final on the Saturday was between Peter Sands and Trevor Young verses Eric Nicholson and Ian Urquart.

Eric and Ian started the better, winning a 4 on the first end but then Peter and Trevor found their form and by the 9th end they were leading 14-9. Eric and Ian then rallied. Peter and Trevor did not score any more points and Eric and Ian were the winners of the final 22-14. It was a thrilling conclusion to a great competition and all the spectators thoroughly enjoyed some wonderful bowling from all 4 finalists.

Photo from left to right Peter Sands (winners Ian Urquart and Eric Nicholson) and Trevor Young.

winners John Rice and John Geaves.

Sunday and we had a team event which was won with a very good score of 84 points best two scores to count by David Hardy Pam Webster and Tony Stubbs.

Ball sweep winners John Geaves Tony Stubbs. Come and enjoy your golf with Cortijo Grande visitors and guests welcome MPHin dum se ad cut clumuriptea cori temus,

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The Steve Gilmore Memorial Tournament 2014

prevention of, cardiovascular health problems. Although their website is published in Spanish only, many residents will already have benefited unwittingly from the work of this highly professional charitable foundation, who support and back up the health professionals.

Following-up on the best supported golfing event in Almeria of 2013, the organisers are pleased to announce that this year’s tournament will once again be played at ALBORAN GOLF, on Saturday 21st June.

Steve was a well-known figure among the UK and Spanish golfing fraternity and his fatal heart attack at Desert Springs inspired more than 100 golfers to come together in a tournament designed to raise the profile of our sport in the Province.

Sponsorship poured in from every golf course in Almeria, plus three in Murcia, as well as local businesses, Golf Societies and individuals, producing a prize-pot worth over €5,000. Such was the success of the day that most of these sponsors have already asked to be included this year, along with some new ones.

The event brought together English and Spanish golfers and forged lasting friendships both on and off the course.

Between the divisional winners, nearest the pin winners and card draw winners, almost everyone walked away with a prize of some sort, having had an enjoyable day’s golf with food & drink at the prizegiving.

As per last year there will be a 09.00 shotgun start and entry is once again only €35 which will include the green fee, trophies for 1st,2nd,3rd in all divisions, a host of prizes (for ‘nearest the pin’ etc), AND a buffet with beer, wine & soft drinks afterwards – the best golfing deal of the year!! Entry will open on Mon 2ndJune and early booking is advised to avoid disappointment.

All players will also receive a small free information sheet (in English and Spanish) in a plastic wallet designed to fit in a golf bag on how to deal with a cardiac emergency. We are looking for a limited number of sponsors (see below), whose names/details/logos will appear on the sheet, with all proceeds going to the FEC appeal.

For more information on any topic please contact: stevegilmorememorial@gmail. com - or General inquiries & FEC leaflet sponsorship :Tony Redston 605 49 46 69 Tournament sponsorship inquiries : Paul Holley 686 87 87 89

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Winning the days competition with 40 pts was Seamus Corbett, 2nd place went to Richard Jones with 36pts and 3rd place was Tony Randall with 34pts. Nearest the pins went to Seamus Corbett, Dave Wright, Neil Bown

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New Home At Aquarium For Rescued Groupers Bravery Of Passer-by Saves experimental facility in Cadiz to see if they might be able to take the fish, he said, “It was not Man From Burning Car possible to return the fish to the wild as they had

By Martin Shortland In the next few days, a vehicle will deliver an unusual cargo of fish to the aquarium in Roquetas de Mar. The specially adapted lorry, equipped with temperature controlled water tanks, will transport the twelve fish from their home in Cadiz to their new quarters at the state of the art aquarium in the town.

The fish are ten years old and along with twelve others, have been part of a long term experimental study on the breading of grouper. Normally the large fish would have been doomed to slaughter, but an enterprising vet who’d spent many of the ten years working with the animals, came up with the idea of relocating them to an aquarium.

Enrique Hernandez, director of the aquarium explained the background to the story. He was approached by the medical director of the

spent their whole lives in captivity, treated with hormones and vitamins and other drugs.”

He added, “These are fine healthy specimens and under the right conditions, will live for at least another 10 – 20 years.” The fish have only ever been used to living in aquarium tanks, so the move to Roquetas should not be a problem for them.

They will spend the first month in quarantine in a special tank to ensure they are completely healthy and free from any parasitic infections which could be passed on to the other species.

Groupers are a deep water fish in their natural habitat and have few enemies; sharks being possibly the only one, which in time the grouper will have to get used to, as there are over a hundred varieties at the aquarium. As Enrique Hernandez pointed out, “Although we have a very large and diverse collection of sharks here, the bull shark is the only species which could cause a problem for the groupers but I’m confident they will coexist quite happily.”

The aquarium takes steps to combat the risk to other animals by controlling the water temperature; lowering the water temperature lowers the predatory animals natural instinct to hunt. There are 3,000 square metres of tanks containing over 2 million litres of water and within the next few weeks, the new residents will be on show to the public.

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By Martin Shortland A collision between two vehicles could have ended in tragedy but for the bravery of a passing pedestrian. The accident happened last Friday evening near Aguadulce, when a Peugeot being driven towards Almeria crossed the carriageway and hit a Fiat Leon. The Peugot crashed through some roadside fencing and burst into flames.

Diego Herrero was walking along the pavement with friends when the accident happened and immediately ran to the burning car to help the driver. He was unable to open the door of the car, so smashed the window and tried to pull the driver out.

The fire at the rear of the vehicle was taking hold and making it very dangerous. The driver’s seatbelt would not release, but with the help of another man who appeared at the scene, the two rescuers managed to drag the driver out of his car through the window. Although the driver was conscious at the time of his rescue, police have said his life was undoubtedly saved by the two men as he would not have been able to free himself.

He was treated at the scene for a bad head injury and cuts to his face and legs and then taken to hospital in Almeria, as were the two men who rescued him. They were both treated for the effects of smoke inhalation and one received stitches to a hand injury from the broken window. The occupants of the other car, two women and a male driver, received minor injuries and were released from hospital after treatment.

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