The Directory Axarquia February 2016 Issue 33

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THE DIRECTORY

Michelle Garner DEPOSITO LEGAL

MA 885-2013

Rob Bell Photography.

Capturing a Moment in Time. www.robbell.photography

No part of this publication, including artwork or photographs maybe used or reproduced without our prior written consent. The Directory does not in any circumstance accept responsibility for alterations to events listed, the accuracy or otherwise of any claims made by our advertisers, or information by our contributors, and specifically disclaims any liability.

ADVERTISING

AIR CONDITIONING

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ALARM SYSTEMS Helpful Tips To Prevent Burglaries

Keep any tools that can be used to break into your home, safely locked away in a garage or shed. A shovel can be a perfect tool for intruders. Be sure your garage door is locked.

Do not leave your garage door open, even you are at home.

Lawn movers, barbecues and bicycles are best stored out of sight, better if they are locked up.

Use opaque curtains on garage, basement windows and storage shed windows.

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Here in the Axarquia you can find many satisfied customers who have

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BEAUTY SALONS stopped burglary attempts with our quality systems. We provide the latest technology and equipment that fits each property and situation. We understand that no two homes or lifestyle are the same, so we provide quality security systems that fit your individual needs.

For more information or a free demonstration, contact Perfect Alarm.

Contact 608 517 661 or http://perfect-alarm.webs.com/ E-mail: info@perfect-alarm.com

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BEDS / BED LINEN

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BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION

CHIMNEY SWEEP

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CURRENCY TRANSFERS

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COMPUTER SUPPLIES

DENTISTS

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CUDECA (CANCER CARE)

DRAINS

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EMPLOYMENT

FUNERAL SERVICES

FRAMES

FURNITURE AND FURNISHINGS

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FURNITURE AND FURNISHINGS

GARDENING

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Are you tired with the maintenance of your garden or would you like to change your terrace or balcony to get a garden feel?

POOL & GARDEN SERVICES This is such a fantastic product: no watering, no mowing very little maintenance but continues to look good year after year. Child and pet friendly making your garden useable all year round. Faux grass is non slippery which is great for laying by pools and other water features.

Imagine sitting in your garden on a weekend not having turn on your lawn mower or haul bags of fertilizer to spread on your lawn?

With artificial turf, there is no need to weed, feed or water anymore.

You can incorporate artificial grass with your, all the rage, xeriscaping designs.

Do you have a rental property and want to make the balcony or terrace look great, artificial grass is the ideal solution.

Artificial grass is ideal for residential, commercial properties, sports fields, golf & putting greens, parks, playgrounds, and other recreation areas and is available in other colours.

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DIFFERENT TYPES OF SHOCK PAD / UNDERLAY DO VARY AND EFFECT THE QUALITY, PLAYABILITY & SAFETY OF A GRASSED AREA

your bar or restaurant.

Artificial grass has moved on along way since AstroTurf.

Now today’s synthetic turf resembles real grass in texture, colour and density.

We at Pool and garden services have for over 10 years worked with the same manufacturer of artificial turf.

We can talk through your requirements and find the grass styles to suit your taste.

If you would like to know more please contact Pool and Garden services on 625 911 953 covering the whole of the Costa del Sol.

HAIRDRESSERS

HEALTH FOOD SHOP

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HEATING SYSTEMS

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INSURANCE

INTERNET PROVIDERS

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INTERNET PROVIDERS

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LAWYERS (ABOGADOS)

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LEGAL MATTERS

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MECHANICS

MECHANICS

MOBILITY EQUIPMENT

PERSIANAS (ROLLER SHUTTERS)

PHOTOGRAPHY

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PLACES TO EAT AND DRINK

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The Curry House in Nerja is in the popular area of Calle Avda Mediterraneo near to Playa de Torrecilla beach.

They are open every day, where you can enjoy fabulous traditional Indian Tandoori food. You can choose from their full menu or take advantage of the special menu at only 10.95â‚Ź. They specialise in Jalfarazi and Balti dishes and a firm favourite is their ginger lamb chicken. Seating inside is comfortable with ambient Indian background music and there is plenty of outside seating on a sunny terrace.

Parking is easy with a nearby carpark.

You can also order takeaways and recieve a 10% discount. Curry House in Nerja is very popular and Rajesh and his wife Sangita who are both from Nepal have lived in the Nerja area for 11 year and they look forward to welcoming you at the Curry House.

PLACESTO TOEAT EATAND ANDDRINK DRINK PLACES

THIS MONTH´S COCKTAIL The Pink Baby Cocktail With Valentines on the 14th we thought a nice pinkie lovers cocktail would do the trick.

Small and sharp to the point of Cupids arrow.

This is enough to share with your lover for the night.

You will need.

75 ml of Pinkie Vodka 25 ml of Campari 25 ml of Pink grapefruit juice 25 ml of lime juice 25 ml of sugar syrup.

2 good scoops of crushed ice.

Very quick and easy to prepare.

Place all the ingredients in a blender and blend till smooth, pour into a chilled martini glass and top with a Maraschino cherry.

Mothering Sunday 6th March.

Treat your mother to Afternoon Tea at H20.

12€ per person.

Booking required.

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PRINTING SERVICES

PROPERTY SURVEYORS

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REAL ESTATE GUIDE 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!

COMPETA PROPERTIES S.L.

Avenida Sayalonga 24b, Competa Tel 952 516 107 Avenida Constitucion 37B, Competa Tel 952 553 589 Plz de la Constitucion 4, Bajo, Torrox Pueblo Tel 952 538 337

Website: www.competaproperties.com Competa Properties S.L. have three offices and a team of dedicated, multinational staff to help you sell, purchase, rent or maintain your property. We offer our depth of experience and the knowledge that you will always come first with us.

SERGIO FERNÁNDEZ PROPERTIES

Avda. Constitución, 24-B, 29754 Cómpeta Tel: (0034) 952 516 753 / 676 512 206 Website: www.sergiofernandezproperties.com Can’t find the perfect property? Contact us today and we will find it! Can’t sell the perfect property? Contact us and we will sell it! Everything you need for your property: buying, selling, maintaining or designing. Contact us today. A fresh new approach, years of experience!

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 Viñuela and be assured of a warm welcome! English and Spanish spoken.

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TAURUS REAL ESTATE Avda. de la Constitucion, 31. Competa Tel: 952 535 043 / 952 516 633 Website: www.taurusrealestate.com Taurus Real Estate are a friendly, high quality estate agents covering Competa and surrounding areas. An independent English estate agent with a wealth of knowledge and experience of the local areas & customs. Join us and turn your property dreams into reality.

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RADIO STATIONS

F O O R P Tel: 632 387 028

SECOND HAND STORES

SIGNS

STAIRLIFTS

SUPERMARKET

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SWIMMING POOLS / SPAS

TRAVEL AGENCY

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VIDEO

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WEBSITE DESIGN

WELLBEING

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WELLBEING Are you in need of a DETOX? Asking a person that question is almost like an accusation of being a drug addict. Addicts who want to stop abusing have to go through a DETOX, which involves stopping abruptly Cold Tur-key style, or gradually getting off of the toxic stuff.

No, I am not referring to that.

We are all ex-posed to toxins throughout life and the effect of the accumulated toxins are most noticable as we grow older. What we don´t realize is that the toxins have a lot do do with the aging process and that it is possible to impede that process. Exposure to toxicity in humans or animals can be Acute with harmful effects through a single or short-term exposure. It can be Subchronic and cause effects for more than one year but less than a lifetime or it can be Chronic toxicity that causes harmful effects over an extended period, usually upon repeated or continuous exposure, sometimes lasting for the entire life of the exposed organism. We are not referring only to drugs such as Cannabis, Alcohol or Cocaine. Throughout life we are exposed to other toxic sub-stances. We eat, breath and produce toxins that can be extremely harmful to our bodies. The World Health Organization (WHO) is well aware of the increasing risk of food related illnesses, but so far only around 800 Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals (EDC) have been isolated among many many thousands of new

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chemicals that we are exposed to. So we breath toxins from car exhausts, we eat toxins from preservatives, pesticides and food colouring. We drink tap water containing chlorine which lower sperm count and which contains led and hampers the repro-ductive capacity in women. We eat genetically modified food that disturb our intestines etc. Through shampoos and make up women are exposed daily to 160-180 different chemicals. Men are exposed to around 80 chemicals that way. Accumulating toxins throughout life we grow older and fatter, faster, and need medicine for life, that contain more toxins. YES, most of us need a DETOX now and then.

We need to rinse our kidneys by drinking a sufficient amount of water. We need to cleanse our fatty livers and get rid of the stones and or gall bladders. We need to burn off the belly fat where the body stores toxins

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it can’t handle and we need to be-come more alkaline and lower the amount of Candida yeast fungus in our intestines which is slowly killing us and preparing the foundation for cancer. How to detox then?

Start drinking the number of glasses of water which you calculate from your body weight divided by 7. Properly filtered drinking water without chlorine or heavy metals, (Obs: not Osmosis filtered water). Eat more salads and vegetables and drink vegetable smoothies that make your body more alkaline. Do the Dr Hulda Clark liver cleansing and take hot baths each week with 2 kilos of fine sea salt in it. Lower or eliminate your sugar consumption. Sugar is the most common addiction of all addictions. These are some general tips that help a lot. Do you want to know more about what you specifically need then call 722 188 811 or come and see us at Pies y Bienestar on Calle Pintada 73 in Nerja.

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FARMACIA ALFONSO MONLLOR PROTECT YOUR SKIN FROM THE SUN Anti wrinkles with " Botox " effect to rejuvenate and give elasticity to the skin Reduce redness and dark circles

Specialist Days: 4th February Hair loss Consultant 4th February Boots No. 7 specialist 18th February Sunsonne , Clean your face

Health Food Shop Talk to Farmacia Alfonso Monllor

Tel: 952 545 220

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WINDOWS & DOORS

WINDOW CLEANERS

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SPANISH CUISINE

The origin of Spanish tapa There are a few stories about the origin of Tapa but one popular one is said that the first tapa was a chunk of bread which was placed over a glass to keep the flies out of a drink.

Tapa literally means ´cover lid¨.

Now tapas is popular and available as appetizers, or snacks, in Spanish cuisine.

They may be cold (such as mixed olives and cheese) or hot (such as chopitos, which are battered, fried baby squid).

And now tapas have evolved into an entire, sophisticated cuisine.

Some typical simple tapas dishes served with bread are: Slices of Mancheo Dish of Olives Prawn Pil Pil Jamon Carne con tomate

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

USING SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING

WEB WORLD

TO GROW YOUR BUSINESS... “Are you on Facebook? Twitter? Instagram?” Ask people this question today and most people will respond “yes”. Why? Because social media, whilst a relatively new development, is now one of the leading communication tools in the world.

Accessible to billions of people and used by millions of people every day, what better way to gain exposure for your business than through social media? It allows you to reach potential customers on both a local and global level.

How can social media benefit your business?

In comparison with traditional marketing methods, social media marketing is inexpensive.

Even if you choose paid advertising, it is still relatively low cost on major platforms such as Facebook and Twitter and allows you to directly target your demographic.

These days, people take to social media to praise or complain about a product or company.

Marketing through social media allows you to respond to comments immediately and on a personal level. Social media platforms allow for you to improve trust and credibility with potential customers.

Do I really need social media marketing?

You don’t always see a tangible return on investment in social media marketing, but having multiple touchpoints can improve sales so you have to market your marketing.

Remember - website content is fire and social media is gasoline.

Call Eleanor Makin at Quantum23 to find out more about websites. See ad under Websites

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BUSINESS MATTERS

Love your Business

Sometimes, in business, we lose ourselves to the hum of working day after day. It can be hard to get excited when, what should be the joy of operating your business gets turned into just ‘another day at the office’.

Whether your numbers are up or down, your business is going through growing pains or feeling the sting of an economy that still hasn’t bounced back, it’s important to hold on to the things that influenced your decision to run your own business.

Spark the romance again Our relationship with our work can be described as rocky at best. There are so many peaks and troughs, it can be emotionally draining. However, to be not only successful, but also be fulfilled in the work we do, it is important that we keep the romance going.

•Remember how it felt the first time you made that payment for doing something you’re passionate about?

•Or what about the butterflies you felt when approaching your first clients, or your first customer walked through the door?

Seeing how far you’ve come can be a remarkable feeling. Some things have become easier, more fluid while others still seem to trip you up. Maybe you’re still not the best at handling criticism or perhaps paying business bills still makes you sweat at the end of the month.

It sounds cheesy, but focusing on the positives in your life can be a big step towards getting yourself out of a rut.

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I am in the most “giving” mood, I try to say thank you to the people around me who work to make my life easier. I have come to find that the more I say “thank you,” the more I mean it. Those people who receive a thank you are likely to pay it forward to their co-workers and the other people in their lives who may need a pat on the back.

Do you wake up in the morning with a mindset that says, “Today, I will be grateful.” Believe it or not, this is a choice that you can make. Only you can dictate how you spend your day. And why would you want to waste it feeling unsatisfied and frustrated? Talk about a poor use of energy.

Anchor yourself Sure, life as a small business owner, can get a bit crazy both in a good or bad way. But, making sure that your heart is anchored to the right things is the only way you can survive the storms that life may throw at you. What matters to you most? Who matters to you? Keep these things and especially these people close to you. Because, no matter how far off course you feel like you’ve got over the years, you will always have them to ‘pull you up & put you back on the right track’.

For help with ‘Loving Your Business´plans Email: office@imageandprofile.com Telephone – 952 516 152

Currency News Although the oil markets are reeling as a result of Iran s re-entry into the market place & it´s decision to produce 500,000 barrels a day, spare a thought for your local furniture maker as the head of Ikea announces the western world has all the home furnishings it can handle!

Sterlings recent falls are largely due to the Bank of England deciding to keep interest rates on hold. This decision is based a perceived weakening of growth expectations in the UK for the last quarter of 2015, coupled with economic data out of China, showing that growth for 2015 was ONLY 6.9%! A growth rate any western economy would love to achieve.

In China, this drop in growth has led to factories closing and unemployment rising. Despite its massive exports, China relies on its domestic market for longterm economic stability.

Legal Matters

GOOD NEWS – TAX REDUCTIONS FOR NON RESIDENT PROPERTY OWNERS We are very pleased to report a reduction in three important taxes for non-resident property owners in Spain. In moves to encourage property purchases and ownership the Spanish government has announced that from 1st January 2016 European citizens as well as those from Norway and Iceland will pay 19.50% instead of 24.75% for their non-resident property taxes.

This will apply to the period from January to December 2015 with the declaration made in 2016 and is a reduction of 5.25%.

Capital Gains tax is also to be reduced. For sales made after 1st January 2016 CGT will be 19%.

The tax in December 2014 was 21%. There is a gradual reduction implemented for sales during 2015 - from 1st January 2015 to 11th July from 21% to 20% and from 12th July 2015 to 31st December 2015 at 19.50%. If your property was sold before 1st January 2015 a calculation will be used based on the coefficients applicable to the year of purchase.

The euro strengthened on the back of rumours that the EU will continue with its quantative easing programme, but for how long can the Central European Bank keep pumping billions of extra euros into the system?.

The other important reduction is on the tax paid on the rental of property. If you rent out a property in Spain EU citizens and those from Norway and Iceland will be able to declare the rental with a reduction of 5.25% from 24.75% to 19.50%. Deductions can be made for Community Fees, IBI local rates and some other expenses.

Longer term, expect Sterling to bounce back. If you need to bring Sterling into Spain in the short-term, I think you need to bite the bullet. If not, hang-on in there!

A good number of non-resident property owners are now receiving tax demands and checks are being carried out where property is rented out.

Some property owners who have not been making tax declarations may be keen to take advantage of these reductions so it will pay to act quickly in updating your tax situation if you own Spanish property. If you need information or a review of your tax position please contact us on info@decottalaw.net If you are buying or selling property please contact us to arrange a free consultation on 952 527014.

For more information call Melanie Radford at Currencies Direct. See their advert under Currency Transfers.

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PUZZLES PAGE Codebreaker Each letter in this puzzle is represented by a number 1-26. Can you crack the code and solve the crossword? Every letter of the alphabet is used at least once. Three letters are already in place to get you started.

Down Across 1. Requested the presence of 1. Models of excellence (6) 2. Speculation (7) someone (7) 3. Impart skills or knowledge 5. Prominent (5) (5) 8. Closest (7) 4. Is afraid of (6) 9. Compete for something (3) 5. Actual (7) 10. Expressed mirth (7) 6. Corvine bird (5) 11. Scope (5) 7. Cricket team (6) 12. Started (5) 13. Had a lofty goal (7) 14. Mentally responsive (5) 15. Adult male chicken (7) 19. Inexpensive (5) 16. Weighing machine (6) 21. Imaginary creature (7) 17. Pinnacle (6) 23. Pasture (3) 18. Apprise (6) 24. Bulwark (7) 20. Efface (5) 25. Pay out (5) 22. Visual representation (5) 26. Proposition deducible from basic postulates (7)

PUZZLES PAGE

Crossword

Sudoku

The Sudoku puzzle is sponsored

by Bar H20, Burriana Beach, Nerja. The winning prize is their fabulous Tea for 2. Take your completed entry into to Bar H20 or email: hello@the-directory.es by the 16th of this month.

Winners will be notified by email.

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USEFUL INFO

Emergencies Fire Brigade: Ambulance: National Police: Guardia Civil

Sea Rescue Reporting Theft

Local Police Frigiliana: Pl. el Ingenio Frigiliana Nerja: San Miguel, Nerja Torre del Mar: Torrox: Almedina 22, Torrox

112 080 061 091 062

National Police (Torre del Mar):

952 54 20 00 Protección Civil:

900 20 22 02 902 10 21 12 952 53 31 26 952 52 15 45 952 54 92 38 952 53 98 28

952 52 48 38

Health Vélez-Málaga Hospital: 951 06 70 00 Urgencias 902 50 50 61

STREET MARKETS Monday Torrox Costa & Torrox Pueblo Tuesday Nerja Wednesday Algarrobo Costa Thursday Frigliana, Torre del Mar, VelezMalaga Saturday Competa & Caleta Sunday Nerja Car boot Sale

PUZZLE PAGE ANSWERS FROM JANUARY 2016 ISSUE 32 Crossword

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Codebreaker

Sudoku

Bowen Technique You may have heard of Bowen therapy but not really sure what it is.

Bowen therapy can be used to treat a wide range of conditions such as back, neck and shoulder pain, knee, and ankle and foot problems. Also an effective treatment for headaches, respiratory problems, ear infections, bowel problems and hormonal conditions.

Bowen therapy is non-invasive and safe for use on all people and on most conditions so it’s ideal for everyone from the very young to the very old.

Sylvia has 15 years experience of continuous practise since qualifying in 2001. If you have been suffering with pain call Sylvia to see how Bowen can help you.

Sylvia Bowyer sylviabowentech@gmail.com Rebeccah Curtis Wellbeing Centre, Torrox Costa

It´s February! The month of love!

Although it´s a very commercial event, love is life, so why not celebrate?

3 yogic tips and exercises:

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The Bowen Technique is a remedial, hands-on therapy that is applied using very gentle pressure. The practitioner uses thumbs and fingers on precise points of the body to perform Bowen’s unique sets of rolling-type moves which stimulate the bodys´ natural responses to bring about self-healing. There is no manipulation or adjustment of hard tissue and no force is used. The experience of a treatment is gentle, subtle and relaxing.

It is believed that the Bowen Technique prompts the body to reset, repair and balance itself and clients report the experience of pain relief, improvement of function and recovery of energy.

L VE 1. Mantra The word mantra can be broken down into two parts: “man”, which means mind, and “tra”, meaning to free from.

A mantra is a tool to free the mind. A mantra is meant to bring you back to simplicity, and helps you to focus on those things that inspire you and truly make you happy.

Choose a mantra for yourself, and link it to your breath. E.g. inhale love, exhale fear. You can use your mantra just quietly sitting down for a few minutes, or even better, during your yoga practice!

2. True love starts from within, from the heart. If you truly feel love, you will become kind; to others, but more important: to yourself. The heart chakra is associated with unconditional love, compassion and joy!

Supta Baddha Konasana: lie down on your mat, legs bend, and bring the soles of the feet together, allowing the knees to fall open. Place a block between the shoulder blades and release the crown of the head to the floor. Relax your arms next to the body, palms facing up. Take as much time as you like, feel the expansion, freedom and growth of an open heart chakra.

3. Try to feel love and kindness in your heart and your mind, in whatever you do.

Remember Gandhi´s wise words: “Your beliefs become your thoughts, thoughts become words, words become actions, actions become habits, habits become values, values become your destiny”

Inez Leniere – CómpetaYoga. www.competayoga.com

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WHAT´S ON

WHAT´S WHAT´S ON ON ALMIJARA BOWLS CLUB, Nerja. Resident or visiting Nerja, why not try your hand at Short Mat Bowling - the “Almijara Bowls Club at the La Raqueta Tenis, Nerja. 6 rinks to play on, tuition available. Club days on a Monday, Wednesday and Friday, to 1.30 pm. Contact David Trippas at trpps@yahoo. co.uk or 653595784 for more information.

Nerja DFAS (Part of The National Association of Decorative & Fine Arts Societies) We meet each 2nd Tuesday of the month between October & May at the Cultural Centre (Casa Cultura), Calle Granada, Nerja at 6pm. We have 8 illustrated lectures per season presented in English by experts from the UK (accredited NADFAS speakers). For November, January & March the morning after the main lecture we have a further talk in the Museo de Nerja, Plaza de Espana at 11am. For anyone interested in having fun and enjoying the Arts & Culture in all forms you will be most welcome either to join our vibrant Society or just to come along to one of our events as a visitor.nnVisit our very active website www.nerjanadfas .org or call Helen on 633 028 559 for any questions you may have and further information.

NERJA HISTORY GROUP, a group of enthusiastic amateurs who are interested in Spanish History. Every month, a talk and the following week, an excursion to a place of interest. Meetings each first Friday OctMarch, 11.30 am Cultural Centre, C/Granada, Nerja. 6€ min donation. Trip prices to be given at the meeting. Christina Sinclair, Co-ordinator Nerja History Group. Tel: 687 602 057 email: nerjahistorygroup@yahoo.com.

On Wednesday the 3th of February Cómpeta http://www.nerjahistorygroup.es/ celebrates “San Blas”. You can bring your “roscas” NERJA 41 CLUB: Nerja 41 Club continues (available at every bakery) to the Cómpeta its search for former Round Tablers. Past church at 11.00h and the priest will bless them! members of the thousands of Round Tables throughout the world who are living East On Friday the 19th of February it´s Carnaval of Malaga full time or for part of the year in Cómpeta! At the Town Hall you can find a are invited to join our local Ex Tablers Club, program of all the activities in town. known as the East of Malaga or Nerja 41 Club.

Nerja 41 Club meets twice a month on the Sunday the 28th of February the town hall first and third Thursdays. If you are an Ex will hand out the prizes “Cómpeta Compitorum”.

Tabler come and join us for lunch with our These prizes are for people who have done a lot ladies and/or a 41 Club meeting. Try our for the village of Cómpeta. Curious who will be website nerja41club.org or Alfie Fornear on awarded this year? Come to the Museo de artes 626 998 626 Email: a.fornear@hotmail.com y costumbres at 12.00H and you will find out!

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 54

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Semana Blanca school holidays from the 22nd until the 28th of February

COMPETA EMPADRONAMIENTO: Please don´t forget to register at the town hall, even if you don´t live here all year round. Visit Rosalia to inform you, Cómpeta as well as yourself will benefit from a lot of services based on how many people are registered at the town hall! If you need someone to help you translate, please visit our foreigners department every Thursday from 11:00 – 13:00 hrs.

WHAT´S ON

CLUB INTERNACIONAL DE NERJA

WHAT´S ON

Club Internacional De Nerja Calle San Juan 42. Nerja 29780.

Social and Cultural Association No 1612 Telephone during opening hours 952521 858 Opening hours Mon from 19.30 hrs Tues, Thurs and Sat 11.00 to 14.00 hrs Open Some Thursday Evenings check for details. Facebook: cidnerja Email: clubinternacionaldenerja@outlook.com “Totally run by volunteers”

February 2016 Outings and Events

4th Kapt’n’krap 60’s disco 19.30 hrs in the clubhouse €2 on the door 10th 24th Photography Club in the clubhouse 17.30 – 19.30 hrs (Small fee applies) 10th Gibraltar Day Trip €12 (€17) 11th Pimientito Spanish Guitar and Paella 19.30 hrs in the clubhouse €11 (€16) 16th Motril, Rum Factory €15 (€20) Tapas Tour supplement + €10 18th Quiz from 19.30 hrs €3 on the door 22nd Walking Tour of Nerja & Frigiliana with an official guide €10 €15) 23rd Caminito Del Rey (Kings Walk) + 3 course lunch €35 (€35) 24th Gibraltar Day Trip this will be on a non stop coach €12 (€17) 26th Sevilla 3 nights at Hotel Montecarlo includes breakfast, tourist bus ticket, guided tour of Osuna, limited places €199 (€299)

PHONEIX SOCIAL CLUB

Meet every Tuesday between 12.00 and 2.00 PM at La Vega restaurant, Torre del Mar. Call Gail on 951067723, mobile 626370695 or email phoenixsocialclub@yahoo.co.uk Catch us on the web – www.phoenixsocialclub.co.uk February 5th - Gibraltar €11pp includes drivers tip 08.30 start 8th – Chinese New Year Lunch €15pp 13th – St Valentines Dinner Dance €35pp March March 2016: 4th - Gibraltar €12pp includes drivers tip 08.30 1st Shopping Trip, El Trapiche Market, La start Canada & Iceland €10 (€15) 11th – Vist to Jete Kitty Haris sculpture Garden 3rd Thai Curry Night, fab food and fun 19.30 am and Bodega pm €25pp (incl €10 entry fee) hrs in the clubhouse €12 (€17) 18th – Trip to IKEA/Plaza Major and Guzmans 10th Cerys & Kevin talk on their Camino De Garden Centre Santiago Walk 19.30 hrs in the clubhouse FOC April 13th-14th Mini Hollywood,overnight in hotel 1st - Gibraltar €12pp includes drivers tip 08.30 Oasis Tropical with breakfast and dinner start included and Monday visit to Mojocar & Cabo 20/21/22 – Trip to Merida 4* Hotel ½ Board de Gato €123 (€148) Single occupancy + €18 €175pp includes coach fare, hotel accn, gratuities 16th Gibraltar Day Trip €12 (€17) 29th – Phoenix Sports Day!!

24th Malaga Easter Procession (Spanish Coming soon 2016 Foreign Legion) €10 (€15) June – 2 nights Trip to Carmona, Seville €145pp 30th Granada Outing €13 (€18) Oct - 6 day trip to the La Rioja region Prices in () for visitors Membership €15 per annum 55

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LUX MUNDI ECUMENCIAL CENTRE

Torre del Mar. Avda. Moscatel 1”I”, (Jardines Viña Malága/Antigua Casa de la Viña), Torre del Mar, 29740. Opening hours Monday through Friday 10.00 to 13.00 and 15.00 to 18.00. Tel.952 543 334 E-mail: luxmundi@ lux-mundi.org Web: www.lux-mundi.org

LIVE MUSIC in February

Friday 5th February Honky Tonk Cats 22:00 hrs at Bahia de Tanit, Torre del Mar

LUX MUNDI, TORRE DEL MAR COMING EVENT AND EXCURSIONS

Saturday 6th February at La Dama, Algarrobo Costa Tuesday 2nd – A Presentation Evening with Chesko González, 21:00 hrs a guitarist from the Stars by Peter CadmanTicket price 10 Vélez-Málaga, playing spanish rumbas & Euros available at the Centre. Proceeds for international popular songs

fundraising. Time 17.00h for 17.30h.

Wednesday 10th Ash Wednesday Church Tango Show 21:00 hrs at Service. 13.00h.

Bahia de Tanit, Torre del Mar Friday 12th – St Valentine Coffee Morning and Pancakes. All are welcome Ticket price 3 Friday 12th February € includes 1 drink and 3 pancakes. Proceeds Guiri 22:00 hrs to fund raising. Time 11.00h to 13.00h.

Tuesday 16th Quiz Night. Ticket price 5€ at Bahia de Tanit, Torre del Mar Proceeds to fund raising. Time 18.00h Thursday 18th Coach Excursion to Gibraltar.

Friday 19th February Ticket price 12€ Proceeds for fund raising.

Money Makers 22:00 hrs at Bahia de Tanit, Departure times Puente don Manuel (Hotel Torre del Mar Romero) 6.45am, Algarrobo (Lidl) 7.15am, Caleta 7.20am and Torre Del Mar (Bus Station) Saturday 20th February 7.30am. Depart Gibraltar 15.00h. PASSPORTS Cabaret Show at / I.D. REQUIRED. Bahia de Tanit, Torre del Mar Wednesday 24th Coach Excursion to Science Park Granada & Sacromonte Museum.

Ticket price 29€ available at the Centre, Thursday 25th February which includes transport, insurance and Guiri 14:00 hrs at entrance fees. All proceeds for fundraising.

Bahia de Tanit, Torre del Mar Departure times Viñuela (Football Pitch) 07.50, Torre del Mar (Coach Station) 08.15, Friday 26th February Caleta 08.25, Algarrobo (Lidl) 0830. Leaving Aire Flamenco at Amalia Bar & Restaurant, Granada at 17.00 APPROX.

Monday 29th February - Centre closed for “Andalucía Day” Public Holiday.

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SPORT IN FEBRUARY

SPORT IN FEBRUARY CRICKET ODI South Africa v England 3 Bloemfontein, 6th - Port Elizabeth 9 Centurion, 12th - Johannesburg 14 Cape Town INTERNATIONAL TWENTY20 SERIES South Africa v England 19 Cape Town, 21 Johannesburg FOOTBALL The Premier League have full fixtures each weekend during the month Emirates FA Cup 20th-21st Fifth round Capital One Cup 28th Final, Wembley UEFA Champions League - Round of 16 16 Paris St G v Chelsea 17 Roma v Real Madrid 23 Arsenal v Barcelona 24 Dynamo Kiev v Man City 24 PSV Eindhoven v Atl Madrid UEFA Europa League - Round of 32 18 FC Midtjylland v Man Utd 18 Fiorentina v Tottenham, Sevilla v Molde, Villarreal v Napoli, FC Augsburg v Liverpool, Marseille v Ath Bilbao, Valencia v Rapid Vienna 25 Ath Bilbao v Marseille, Liverpool v FC Augsburg, Rapid Vienna v Valencia, Man

Utd v FC Midtjylland, Molde v Sevilla, Napoli v Villarreal, Tottenham v Fiorentina GOLF 4 - 7 USPGA Tour: Waste Management Phoenix Open, TPC Scottsdale, Arizona, United States.

4 - 7 European Tour: Omega Dubai Desert Classic, Emirates GC, Dubai 11 - 14 European Tour: Tshwane Open, Pretoria CC, Waterkloof, South Africa.

11 - 14 USPGA Tour: AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, Pebble Beach, California, United States.

18- 21 USPGA Tour: Northern Trust Open, Riviera CC, California 18 - 21European Tour: Maybank Championship Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, 25 - 28 European Tour: Perth International, Lake Karrinyup CC, Perth, Australia.

25 - 28 USPGA Tour: The Honda Classic, PGA Nat(Champion), Palm Beach Gardens, Florida RUGBY UNION Six Nations 6 France v Italy, Paris, Scotland v Eng, Murrayfld 7 Ireland v Wales, Dublin 13 France v Ireland, Paris, Wales v ScoT, Cardiff 14 Italy v England, Rome 26 Wales v France, Cardiff 27 Italy v Scotland, Rome, Eng v Ireland, Tw/ham

PREMIER LEAGUE Tuesday 2nd February Stoke v Everton 16:00 Arsenal v Southampton 20:45 Swansea v Crystal Pal 16:00 Leicester v Liverpool 20:45 Tottenham v Watford 16:00 Norwich v Tottenham 20:45 Sunday 7th February Sunderland v Man City 20:45 Bournemouth v Arsenal 14:30 West Ham v Aston Villa 20:45 Chelsea v Man Utd 17:00 Crystal Pal v Brnmouth 21:00 Monday 8th February Man Utd v Stoke 21:00 Southampton v West Ham 21:00 West Brom v Swansea 21:00 Saturday 13th February Wednesday 3rd February Sunderland v Man Utd 13:45 Everton v Newcastle 20:45 Bournemouth v Stoke 16:00 Watford v Chelsea 20:45 Crystal Palace v Watford 16:00 Saturday 6th February Everton v West Brom 16:00 Man City v Leicester 13:45 Norwich v West Ham 16:00 Aston Villa v Norwich 16:00 Swansea v Southampton 16:00 Liverpool v Sunderland 16:00 Chelsea v Newcastle 18:30 Newcastle v West Brom 16:00 Sports News from Dan Sherry on behalf of OLAS, Burriana Beach, Nerja 58

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Sunday 14th February Arsenal v Leicester 13:00 Aston Villa v Liverpool 15:05 Man City v Tottenham 17:15 Saturday 27th February West Ham v Sunderland 13:45 Leicester v Norwich 16:00 Southampton v Chelsea 16:00 Stoke v Aston Villa 16:00 Watford v Bournemouth 16:00 West Brom v Crystal Pal 18:30 Sunday 28th February Liverpool v Everton 13:00 Newcastle v Man City 13:00 Man Utd v Arsenal 15:05 Tottenham v Swansea 15:05

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