The Directory Axarquia April 2014 Issue 11

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April 2014 / Issue 11

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An A-Z of Businesses in your area and more!

A- Z of Businesses Places to Eat and Drink Real Estate Guide Advertisers Offers Inside Music Scene with Chicago Jim Nerja Residents Day Kids Zone Sports News

Dear Readers and Supporters, As we moving into the start of the season now, we look forward to Semana Santa and all the celebrations around that.

We are hoping that this year will continue to pick up on visitors and spending, and signs show from local Estate Agents that holiday bookings are already up from the this time last year - with the weather being so bad across many parts of Europe and the strong currency exchange rate - it looks like it is going to be good for all of us.

We welcome again new advertisers and supporters, and say a big thank you to the loyal ones who are still with us. To monitor how well The Directory is going we are planning some online surveys this is to gage how well we deliver our promises and to see what our readers and supporters want - so watch this space!

A big event that many of you will know about is the Nerja Residents Day held on Sunday April 27th 2014, or in case of bad weather, it will be on the following Sunday, May 4th. It takes place at the Plaza Espana which is above the Balcon parking and near to the Nerja Town Hall.

The Directory will also be there! So come and say hi and enjoy the music, food and drinks and the entertainment on the main stage. The fun starts at 12 noon.

Enjoy the features and articles this month, and remember it is so easy to have just a small ad in The Directory, to feature your phone number so people can easily find you!

CONTENTS A-Z Business Directory & Articles 18-23 Place to Eat & Drink 21 Cocktail of the Month 24-25 Real Estate Guide 31

Herb of the Month

34-36 Nerja 33 Kids Zone 37

Suduko

38-39 Music Scene & Gig Guide 40-41 What´s On 42

Sport

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Contributors: Thank you to all the contributors this month, helping to make The Directory an interesting read. the directory

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ALARM SYSTEMS

ACCOUNTANTS

ACUPUNCTURE

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AIR CONDITIONING

ANIMAL RESCUE

Action for Animals The Charity Shop Opening hours: Monday - Friday 10-2 Saturday 10-1.30

We always need your unwanted goods!

Telephone : 660 586 040 Avenida de la Constitucion 59, Competa, Malaga

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AWNINGS

BEAUTY SALONS

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BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION PATIOS: The outdoor patio of your home provides comfort and extends the floor space of all gardens. Whilst adding to the aesthetics of your garden, patios also create ambience and add value to any property.

There are many aspects to patio design and one should carefully decide in advance how to arrange the patio and its additional features. Consideration should be given to the positioning of elements such as the barbeque, lighting, seating and dining areas, the pergola and raised or sunken flowerbeds, for example.

The materials used in the patio should mirror or compliment the materials used in the home.

Continuity from interior to exterior spaces can be achieved with material links such as: bricks; pavers; concrete; stone, etc.

At LT Construction, we encourage you to view the patio as an adjustable element of your garden that demands a creative approach. We can help you design a patio space that is divided up intelligently - using various elements such as raised beds, sunken beds and planting, etc - so that you can escape the traditional blandness of the flat and generic patio that is commonly built.

If you are looking for a fresh approach and feel that your old patio requires a little inspiration, we are the people to help.

Visit our website at www.ltconstruction.es to see examples of patio design or contact Lee Talbot on 695324586 for your free consultation.

Lee Talbot Construction All building needs catered for, including: Retaining walls Patios and Driveways Swimming pool leaks and repairs Water deposits and Pumps Septic tanks Planning applications processed Call today for your free consultation Lee Talbot 659324586 info@ltconstruction.es www.ltconstruction.es 8

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CAR HIRE

Great car hire deals Rent a Car Caleta offer a large fleet of cars for rent. All our cars are checked and have the necessary insurance. Our fleet consists of a variety of manufacturers such as Chevrolet, Seat, Renault, Ford, etc.

24 Hour Service Airport transfers up to 9 people Vehicles can be collect from the airport Fully comprehensive insurance without excess Unlimited Mileage Automatic Vehicles available

Fun Scooter Buggy Bicycle Hire

We also have disabled access vehicles MEDIUM

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CABINET MAKER

CARE SUPPORT WORKER Experienced Male Care Support Worker NVQ Qualified in Care & Promoting Independence. Providing care, support & assistance in your own home.

Tel: 695 087 430 Email: sunny.shep@hotmail.com

CHIROPODIST

CLOTHES SHOPS

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COMPUTER SUPPLIES

DRAINS

DENTIST

HAIRDRESSERS

ELECTRICIAN

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Monroe’s II Donna

Professional Hairdressing • Peluquería Profesional

Schwarzkopf PROFESSIONAL

L’ORÉAL PARiS

Tel: (0034) 952 52 2518 Web: www.monroes.eu

E-mail: donna@monroes.eu

Calle Jaén 7, Nerja, Málaga.

FREE Wi-Fi access on our outside terrace

HEALTH FOOD SHOP

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HEATING & ENERGY SOLUTIONS

Made To Measure For Your Home Wood Burning Fireplaces Pellet Burning Fireplaces Gas Fireplaces Solar Energy Products Central Heating

SOLAR PANELS FREE ENERGY GRANTS AVAILABLE FROM JUNTA DE ANDALUCIA

SPECIAL OFFER 300 LIT & INSTALLED 1.950€ + IVA

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Barbeques ASK FOR A FREE ESTIMATE

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CHIMENEAS TEHISU S.L.

Polígono Industrial La Pañoleta, Vélez-Málaga Tel/Fax: 952 500 779 tehisu@yahoo.es Web: chimeneastehisu.com The DIRECTORY In print, online, social media and on the move ... we´ve got it covered!

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INTERNET SERVICES

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INSURANCE

LEGAL SERVICES

Calle de Jaén 4, Edif Canario Bajo 3,Nerja Tel: 952 528 226 Email: info@marrelosolutions.com Web: www.marrelosolutions.com SEE OUR MAIN ADVERT ON THE BACK COVER

JEWELLERY MECHANICS

MARKETING

MOTORBIKES

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NIGHTCLUBS

PHOTOGRAPHY

For all your photography needs.

Weddings, Portraits, Pets, Commercial for products and promotional material kristyphotographynerja

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THIS MONTHS COCKTAIL The Last Straw

To help the Nerja Residents Day go with a bang try this tasty little number. A blend of Irish Cream and the orange of Cointreau. You will need for each guest.

25 ml Bailey’s Irish cream 25 ml Cointreau 15 ml creme de cassis 50 ml double cream Orange zest

Cocktail Shaker Strainer 3 to 4 ice cubes Martini glass.

Place the ice and all the ingredients into a shaker, give it a vigorous shake and strain into your chilled martini glass.

Zest an orange over the glass to add that extra bit.

Ever been stuck for an idea while a group of you are on holiday, or a party idea, try an H2O cocktail training afternoon, where we will show you how to make your

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REAL ESTATE GUIDE

REAL ESTATE GUIDE

Step by step guide for buying a property in Spain

Choose the right area: Pinpoint the area that is right for you. Do lots of research - consider climate, proximity to an airport, distance from the nearest beach, local amenities, what’s important to you.

Choose between coast, village and countryside: Coastal properties are generally more expensive than those inland. In a town/village, you can take part in village life and be close to local amenities.

In the countryside you can enjoy the peace, tranquillity, scenery and views.

Choose the right kind of property: Modern villa, older style country house, townhouse or apartment.

Consider your priorities – outside space, views, swimming pool, walking distance from amenities.

Requirements for buying a property in Spain: You must have an NIE number (foreigner’s identification number) and a Spanish bank account. NIE numbers are obtained from the local police station (Comisaría de Policia).

Starting the buying process: Before you sign anything or pay any money you must take advice from a legal adviser - either a lawyer or an asesoria/gestor (conveyancer).

Purchase contract: The purchase contract will usually be prepared by your legal adviser. Before signing, be certain you have chosen the right property - the contract is binding with penalty clauses if either party rescinds the contract.

Holding deposit: The buyer pays a holding deposit to remove the property from the market so their legal adviser can ensure that the documentation for the property is correct.

10% deposit: When both parties have agreed the purchase contract, a deposit of 10% of the purchase price (less the holding deposit) is paid by the buyer. This is a non-refundable payment and only reimbursed if a specific clause in the contract is not fulfilled.

Searches: Your legal adviser will carry out searches and obtain a Nota Simple - a document confirming that the seller is the registered owner of the property and that all taxes have been paid.

If there are any outstanding issues, an amount of money will be retained from the seller to cover any unpaid expenses.

Completion: The completion date is agreed between the buyer and the seller and takes place at the office of the Notary. Once the title deed has been signed by both parties, you will be handed the keys to your new home and a copy of the title deed (escritura).

Expenses: You need to budget for between 10% and 11% of the purchase price of the property to cover taxes and expenses.

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SUNSET PROPERTIES SPAIN

Tel: 618 295 063 / 951 067 711 Website: www.sunsetproperties-spain.com At Sunset Properties Spain we offer a friendly, reliable, professional and proactive service covering the whole of the Axarquía region. Our website is easy to use and always up to date and our property descriptions are comprehensive. Our ethos is all about customer service, for sellers as well as buyers. If you market your property with us we won’t forget you after the first few months!

BLUEWATER VILLAS

Calle Gomez 5, Balcon de Europa, 29780 Nerja.

Tel: 952 52 73 62 / Mob: 651 33 85 45 Website: www.bluewatervillas.com Bluewater Villas would be delighted to offer your property for sale, offering 2.5% for sole agency. We also offer holiday and long term rental properties. Please pop in and see how we can assist with your requirements. You can find us on the Balcon de Europa in Nerja.

MARRELOS REAL ESTATE

Calle Jaen 4, 29780 Nerja.

Tel: 952 528 226 Website: www.marrelosrealestate.com Marrelos Real Estate have 25 years experience selling property in Nerja and the surrounding area. With in house legal representation, Marrelos Real Estate is the right agent in the right place! We need your property NOW! clients arriving to buy this spring.

SPANISH MANAGEMENT

Calle Pizzaras 40 Vinuela (next to the Farmacia) Tel: (0034) 666 135 516 or (0034)650 702 258 Website: www.spanishmanagement.com

Spanish Management is a friendly, focused business with many years experience, offering a complete property service of sales/rentals(always over 200 properties on the books!) and personalised management services. In partnership with a building and plumbing company who will be delighted to quote you for any job, big or small. Visit the offices in Vinuela and be assured of a warm welcome! English and Spanish spoken.

SUNSET-ANDALUCIA Sunset-Andalucia

Tel: 619 377 474 / 686 722 349 Website: www.sunset-andalucia.com Email: info@sunset-andalucia.com

Your property finder for Rentals Coast or inland. Sales -We will find your dream home!

Vacations, short or long term stays. Paperwork - all kinds, translations, funeral arrangements, assistance with appointments, visits at the doctors office/hospital. Any problem you might have-big or small-let usonline, solve itsocial for you.

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BOWEN TESTIMONIAL: For almost a year I had experienced numbness, pins and needles in my hand and fingers, and extreme pain in my upper forearm on the left hand side of my body.

As well as having had a long term problem with a lower back vertebrae which appeared to be causing left hip and leg pain.

Prior to having Bowen technique with Sylvia I had consulted an osteopath and although delivered in a professional manner I found the experience invasive and painful.

Sylvia at our first meeting explained the Bowen method and her enthusiasm and commitment gave me confidence and a feeling of being included in structuring the programme for my treatment.

After 10 sessions the problem with my left arm had been brought under control to a point where I experienced only 5% of my original symptoms. The relief was incredible.

From my experience the ability to relax increases the benefit of the Bowen method treatment and in addition to addressing particular problems; sessions have always resulted in a general feeling of well-being.

Sylvia has excellent communication skills and discreet and professional attitude.

Kathleen in Competa Since qualifying as a full member of the Bowen Academy and as a full member of the British Association in 2001 I have given more than 6,000 sessions of this incredible technique. I have received many testimonials and recommendations and have extensive experience with many incredible results.

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Supergrains what are they?

Supergrains have a very high nutrient content so incorporating them as part of your weekly diet will give your immune system a good boost to help ward off illnesses. So go on and try them, Enjoy!

Bulgur wheat- is simple wheat in its whole form.

This makes bulgur extremely beneficial to the digestive system and can help avoid constipation, diverticular disease, heart disease, and cancer.

It is a natural whole grain food in that no chemicals or additives are used in processing the product. Many of the wheat’s naturally occurring vitamins and minerals permeate the kernel during cooking thus maintaining more nutritive content than other forms of processed wheat products. It is high in fiber and carbohydrate and low in fat is rich in vitamin B vitamins, iron, phosphorus and manganese. It goes well with foliate producing vegetables such as spinach, asparagus, broccoli and Brussels’ sprouts. It is also listed as a suggested daily food item on the Mediterranean Diet Pyramid

Quinoa - the protein in quinoa is considered a complete protein due to the presence of all eight essential amino acids, richer in protein than other major cereals and grains. It has high-fibre content and, being gluten-free, can be enjoyed by celiac’s. It is low in fat and when compared to rice or wheat, is higher in calcium, phosphorous, iron and B-vitamins.

Before cooking, the seeds must be rinsed to remove their bitter resin-like coating, which is called saponin. In South America the saponin which is removed from the quinoa is used as detergent for washing clothes and as an antiseptic to promote healing of skin injuries.

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Millet - is a grain that is often associated as only bird food, however it is very suitable

for human consumption. It has a whole host of nutritional benefits. Eating millet can help if you suffer from asthma, migraines or thyroid problems. Millet is small, round in shape, and can be white, grey, yellow, or red, it has a mildly sweet, nut-like flavour. It is nearly 15 percent protein, and is rich in fiber, B-complex vitamins such as niacin, thiamine, and riboflavin, the essential amino acid methionine, lecithin, and contains some vitamin E. It is also high in minerals such as iron, magnesium, phosphorus, and potassium. It is also rich in phytochemicals, including phytic acid which lowers cholesterol and phytate which is associated with a lower risk of cancer.

I recently made millet seed cakes as part of my tapas lunch. Within minutes of putting them on the table they were all gone, yes they were eaten!

And nobody started trilling like a budgie!

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HERB OF THE MONTH MACA – LEPIDIUM MEYENII: Normally we talk about a herb; this month I have chosen a medical plant which is actually a tuber, a root.

Maca (Lepidium meyenii) is a South American root plant consumed as a food and is for medicinal purposes. Maca is also known as “Peruvian ginseng” (despite the fact that it is not a member of the ginseng family), because it is used as a folk remedy to increase stamina, energy and sexual function.

Maca is a great tonic against fatigue for either women or men, without making nervous (like sometimes guarana or ginseng do), at any age. Maca is an adaptogen, which means that it raises the body’s response to defend itself against disease both physically and emotionally.

For women is Maca a great support in times of PMS and also menopause symptoms like hot flushes, balancing hormone levels and increasing energy. Studies showed that Maca helps reduce anxiety and depression, as well as improves sexual function.

Maca has a positive effect on sexual dysfunction or sexual desire in healthy women and men. Studies showed that treatments with maca helped to increase semen volume, sperm count and mobility.

Maca is available in form of root powder; you can mix into juices, (vegetal) milk or water. And also in capsules, either powder or in more concentrated form as an extract. Certainly a very convenient form to intake a higher dose easily.

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MIND, BODY & SOUL This month I’m going to look at relationships and how we can deal with them, whether it is a boss, co-worker, an employee, friend, lover spouse or a child.

Relationships are mirrors of ourselves. What we attract always mirrors either qualities we have or beliefs we have about relationships. The things you don’t like about these people are either what you yourself do or would not do, or what you believe.

Take time to reflect on your primary relationships or a relationship you most want to heal. Often we treat those we love most, the worst. They don’t deserve that from you and you don’t deserve that from them. Consider learning the skills to talk about those things that make your relationship less than what it could be. What’s it worth to you to have truly loving relationships in your life?

How would life be different if you felt loving and loved, and truly appreciate others and are appreciated by them?

Look for a moment at someone in your life who bothers you. Describe three things about this person that you don’t like, things that you want him or her to change. Now, look deeply inside of you and ask yourself ‘where am I like that, and when do I do the same things?

Close your eyes and give yourself the time to do this, then ask yourself if you ARE WILLING TO CHANGE? When you remove these patterns, habits, and beliefs from your thinking and behavior, either the other person will change or he or she will leave your life.

The only way to change others is to change yourself. Change your patterns, and you will find that “they” are different too. Blame is useless and gives away your power and without power, we cannot make changes.

If we want to attract love it comes when we least expect it. Hunting for love never brings the right partner, it only creates longing and unhappiness. Don’t rush to find love and it will happen when you feel ready. Don’t just settle just to have someone…make a list of qualities you would like. It’s important to love & accept yourself before you are ready for love.

What might be keeping love away? Could it be criticism? Feelings of unworthiness or a belief that you are unlovable. Start by loving and accepting yourself and be ready for love when it arrives!!

“All my relationships are harmonious” You can find more information on my website www.meiglynn.wordpress.com or me on Facebook www.facebook.com/MeiFlynn . area and more!

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KIDS ZONE Children, get your felt tip pens out and colour in the image. Take your coloured picture along to the Wonky Donkey shop in Nerja and receive a free gift.

Calle Los Huertos 9, Nerja.

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Why Nerja?

Nerja is a town which has much to offer its residents and visitors. Superbly located by the sea with gorgeous beaches, surrounded by white washed pueblos and only a one hour drive from Granada for skiing at the Sierra Nevada region.

The climate is good all year round, protected by Sierra de Almijara Mountains behind and its beaches nestled within coves.

Nerja offers an excellent choice of accommodation from hotels, apartments, private villas, townhouses, hostels and even camping - so from the family beach holiday to nightlife at Plaza Tutti Frutti. Sports include diving, abseiling, windsurfing, snorkelling and other outdoor activities such as tennis, horse riding walking, mountain climbing, bike riding due to the many surrounding natural parks and wildlife.

Top tourist spots include the town itself with the Balcon de Europa, plenty of varied shopping through countless cobbled lanes, lots of entertainment from flamenco and modern live music and good restaurants to dine in town and fresh fish barbequed on the beaches.

Nearly every month of the year you will find a fiesta - full of culture, music and life which you just have to join in - all of which of course are free.

Nerja boasts many fiestas but some of the ‘big’ ones are the Carnival (February) Semana Santa (Easter - week long celebrations), San Isidro (May), San Juan (June), ‘Festival of Music and Dance’ (June), Feria (October) and finally New Years Eve. But there is rarely a month goes by without at least one fiesta in the town or nearby area.

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The Nerja museum (Museo de Nerja) is in the heart of the town near to the Balcon at Plaza Espana above the main underground parking.

The museum was opened quite recently in December 2011.

The museum traces the history of Nerja from the cave dwellers of Palaeolithic times to the tourist boom years of the 1960´s. It is an initiative developed and managed by the Nerja Caves Foundation.

The Nerja Caves: Apart from visiting this spectacular place for the sheer beauty of the caves themselves, there are also many events held here.

La Cueva de Nerja, are located just outside Nerja near to Maro and is one of the largest caves of Andalusia.

On June 12th, 1960 they opened with the first public ‘Festival of Music and Dance’, where the Ballet “Le tour de Paris” accompanied by the Málaga Symphony Orchestra. Since that time, the cave room where this show first took place is known as Sala del Ballet (Ballet Room). This room is where they still hold yearly musical spectaculars and it has fantastic acoustics which have to be experienced.

In the middle of May the San Isidro fiesta parades from Nerja and ends at the caves with a huge party. Expect music, traditional flamenco costumes, horses, floats and a lot of people!

See www.cuevadenerja.es for full details of guided tours and prices for combined museum and cave entry tickets.

You could spend your two week’s holiday lying on a beach, or by a pool or exploring the town and nearby areas and still find you needed more time.

So, why Nerja? Why not?

Author Jane Phillips

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PUZZLES DIFFICULTY: MEDIUM

recipe BY tINA Clams de Cadiz Serves 4 250 gm Clams soaked x3 in water 2 Slices serrano ham (chopped) 1 cup of Sweet Sherry 1 chopped Onion 1 chopped Parsley 1 chopped Garlic Oil Bay Leaf Cook onions, garlic in oil. Slowly boil until soft and bay leaf.

DIFFICULTY: HARD

Add ham and clams and sherry and coof for 3 minutes.

Steam to open Clams with lid on for 10 minutes Sprinkle with parsley

SOLUTIONS FROM MARCH ISSUE 10 Tina is happy to help with your cooking dilemmas and is also available for parties etc . She does cooking for holidaymakers and clients. Recently donating a meal cooked in your own home to a local charity. Call Tina on 666 135 516 or Email officespanishmanagement@yahoo. co.uk

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GIG GUIDE & MUSIC

MUSIC SCENE Chicago Jim and his Celtic fusion band ‘The Stolen Gnomes’

The Stolen Gnomes 5 piece Celtic Fusion Band Acoustic Roots, Soul and Celtic a truly international band with - Jim from America - vocals, acoustic guitar.

Mick from the UK - mandolin, electric guitar, banjo. Luz from Spain - violin.

Stefan from Sweden -accordion, bass guitar. Andy from Scotland drums, percussion Jim from America was groovin’ to his Daddy’s soulful 8-track collection from day one. He comes from Chicago but, unable to pass the Organized Crime Aptitude Test (and re-test), he turned to music.

Mick from England - His influences are diverse, he was a member of a funky world music band who’s video was featured on MTV, since then he has played in traditional Irish and Ceilidh bands and before moving to Spain was a member of ‘The Dead Rabbits’ the official Pogues tribute band and with them gigged with original members of the Pogues Spider Stacy and Andrew Ranken.

Stefan from Sweden has played in different groups in Scandinavia and worked as musician in Disney world, Florida. Together with a group in Norway won the Norwegian championships for accordion summer 2013 in two categories.

Luz Prado from Spain studied music and music therapy at The Conservatorio Superior de Música de Málaga she plays many styles from Classical violin to Celtic Fiddle! She also plays with the Malaga based Tango outfit Proyecto Tamgú.

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gig guide See the band Chicago Jim & The Stolen Gnomes 5 piece Celtic Fusion Band Every Sunday 8.30pm Pógs old Irish rock bar Calle Lamo de Espinosa (behind hotel PYR) in Fuengirola.

Fri 11th April Chicago Jim and Mandolin Mick (duo) bar Long play 10pm Benalmadena pueblo.

April 30th - 4th May The Irish casita at The International Feria de los Pueblos Fuengirola. free festival, 5 days of International food, music and dance held in different casitas on the feria ground, with each one representing a different country. More info see the website: www.fipfuengirola.com/fip14.htm Contact Details: www.reverbnation.com/stolengnomes Band bookings: Email Mick at mickdraycott@hotmail.co.uk

EVERY MONDAY LIVE MUSIC at El Greco, (from 1pm) Torrox Costa

EVERY TUESDAY JAM SESSION at Jimmys Music Bar, Torrox Costa

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EVERY FRIDAY LIVE MUSIC at El Greco (from 7pm), Torrox Costa

GIG LIVE MUSIC from 1pm at Craigs Torrox Costa GUID FRIDAY 18th APRIL E LIVE MUSIC at Moreno´s 9.30pm in Puente don Manuel ALTERNATE SUNDAYS

FRIDAY 25th APRIL

Alegria Concert at Moreno´s 8pm in Puente don Manuel For more info on the Live Music Venues, please see main adverts under the A-Z section Places to East & Drink Would you like your bar/restaurant featured in The Directory Gig Guide. Call 675 091 982 to find out how.

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what´s WHAT´S on ON TREE PLANTING PROJECT. The main activity of the PAZ Association is the awareness of the importance of nature in our lives, teaching values ​​ - through tree planting with informative workshops and motivation - as well as the development of the region. To find out more: Call 640 31 31 77 email: info@paz-park.com or visit website: www.paz-park.com

TOGS (Torrox Golf Society) Would you like a game of friendly but competitive golf every Sunday morning? TOGS (possibly the friendliest Society on the Costa) play every Sunday morning at Baviera and welcome new members, whether residents, frequent visitors or holiday makers. Our Society is made up of both male and female,various nationalities, and mixed abilities. For more information: Tel: 625 936 814 or Email our Captain George Clay torroxgolfsociety@gmail.com CRC: Clothing Recycling Club: every Friday 12 til 1pm Paco’s Bar Puente Don Manuel on the iron bridge. FREE exchange of clothing, whatever is left goes to a different charity every week.

Now in its second year. “Saving money, Saving the environment, helping Charities.”

The American International Club is a social club serving from Almunecar to Torrox with a philanthropic focus raising funds for Spanish charities. Every year a significant donation is given to a local Spanish organization/s as a way of saying “thank you” to our host country. Last year the membership donated thousands of Euros, to a variety of Spanish ONG Charity Organizations. The club hosts monthly outings, bowling, walks, dinners, travel and informal coffee meetings. At “Resident’s Day” in Nerja later in the month, they will be generating charity funds by selling coffee, cake, sangria and hand-made crafts Even with all this work, our motto is: “If it isn’t fun, we don’t do it” www.americaninternationalclub.com 40

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41Club Nerja: Our Club welcomes former Round Tablers from around the world living in Andalucía east of the city of Málaga . We meet twice a every month except July and August. On the first Thursday of the month we have our MUNCH BUNCH where we visit different restaurants at lunch time with our ladies to sample the Menu del Día and on the third Thursday of the month is our “normal” 41 meeting.

Contact: Ragnar Sandsten.

Tel: 633 963 191 Email Address: 41@41clubnerja.org Website: www.41clubnerja.org Dynamic Perceptions Forthcoming Workshops held at Balcon de Europa Nerja Hawaiian Huna 9-11 May Gain Emotional Freedom 23-25th May The Retreat 26 - 30th May Call Marion on 711 771 972 for more information

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Venue: Restaurante Natural&mente, Baviera Golf Club, Caleta de Velez.

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l Registration & Coffee: 9.00 am l Breakfast & Meeting: 9.30am-11.30am l Cost: €10.00 per person Price includes: tea/coffee/juice & Breakfast

BY RESERVATION ONLY - BOOK YOUR PLACE TODAY Email: breakfastclubspain@gmail.com

The Nerja Town Hall Foreigners Department celebrates Residents Day on Sunday 27th April. Residents Day is dedicated to all foreigners, locals and tourists so they can come and have a nice time visiting the stands and enjoying the musical performances. It will take place at the square Plaza de España (behind the Town Hall) from 12:00h to 19:00h. Stands will be open until 17:00h. There will be plenty of participating stands with different foreign associations and clubs of Nerja and several Spanish groups related to the foreign community. Also there will be 8 bars serving typical food and drinks from their country. There will be a stage with live music during all day from 12h to 19h.

Dancing, singing, musicians, exhibitions will be offered by the different clubs. In case of rain or strong wind, this event will be moved to the following Sunday, 4th May.

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SPORT IN APRIL

SPORT IN APRIL F1 GRAND PRIX

FOOTBALL Champions League

Qtr Finals 1st Leg Tues 1st /Weds 2nd Qtr Finals 2nd Leg Tues 8th / Weds 9th Semi Final Draw 11th Semi Final 1st Leg Tues 22nd/Weds 23rd Semi final 2nd Leg Tues 29th/Weds 30th Europa Cup Qtr Finals 1st Leg 3rd 2nd Leg Thurs 10th Semi Final Draw Fri 11th Semi Final 1st Leg 24th 2nd Leg 1st May

4-6th Bahrain Sakhir, 18-20th Chinese Shanghai MOTO GP 13th USA Moto GP 27th Argentina Moto GP GOLF 10th -13th The U.S. Masters Augusta

FA CUP Semi Finals at Wembley Saturday 12th / Sunday 13th

PREMIER LEAGUE

PREMIER LEAGUE Saturday 5th April Man City v Southampton 13:45 Aston Villa v Fulham 16:00 Cardiff v Crystal Palace 16:00 Hull v Swansea 16:00 Newcastle v Man Utd 16:00 Norwich v West Brom 16:00 Chelsea v Stoke 18:30 Sunday 6th April Everton v Arsenal 14:30 West Ham v Liverpool 17:00

Monday 21st April Man City v West Brom 21:00 Saturday 26th April Southampton v Everton 13:45 Fulham v Hull 16:00 Stoke v Tottenham 16:00 Wednesday 16th April Swansea v Aston Villa 16:00 Everton v Crystal Palace 20:45 West Brom v West Ham 16:00 Man City v Sunderland 20:45 Man Utd v Norwich 18:30 Tuesday 15th April Arsenal v West Ham 20.45

Saturday 19th April Sunday 27th April Tottenham v Fulham 13:45 Sunderland v Cardiff 13:00 Aston Villa v Southampton 16:00 Liverpool v Chelsea 15:00 Monday 7th April Cardiff v Stoke 16:00 Crystal Palace v Man City 17:00 Tottenham v Sunderland 21:00 Newcastle v Swansea 16:00 West Ham v Crystal Palace 16:00 Monday 28th April Saturday 12th April Hull v Arsenal 18:30 Arsenal v Newcastle 21:00 Crystal Palace v Aston Villa 16:00 Fulham v Norwich 16:00 Sunday 20th April Southampton v Cardiff 16:00 Norwich v Liverpool 13:00 Stoke v Newcastle 16:00 Chelsea v Sunderland 15:05 Sunderland v Everton 16:00 Everton v Man Utd 17:00 West Brom v Tottenham 16:00 Sunday 13th April Liverpool v Man City 14:30 Swansea v Chelsea 17:00

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