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Dear Readers and Supporters, We are out of the madness of the summer months now, and we are thinking towards the upcoming winter ferias already! September is a fabulous month, the weather is still gorgeous, you can park your car once again with ease and the supermarkets are calmer (hasn’t it been busy this year).

The visitors for this month tend to be the ones without the kids - they have all gone back to school. Some of our visitors and holiday makers are returning after the summer madness to relax and enjoy the area, and they have much to choose from!

We welcome yet more new advertisers and supporters and the Facebook & Twitter followers continue to grow and be a valid tool reaching a larger network of people researching the area.

This month’s bold and snazzy cover is a green and yellow so we continue to stand out amongst the others and remain original, ‘easy-to-spot’ and an easy to use directory!

Dare I say it as we approach the run up to Christmas, call to find out about our winter advertising packages to make sure you reach maximum exposure for your business during this period.

Enjoy this edition - and email us anything you want to promote and we can use facebook as well as the Directory.

Big thanks as always

CONTENTS A-Z Business Directory & Articles 18-25 Place to Eat & Drink 22

Cocktail of the Month

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Recipe

38-39 Puzzle Page 40-41 Music Scene & Gig Guide 46

Sports News

What´s On and more ... !

Contributors:

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

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ACCOUNTANTS

ACUPUNCTURE

ACTIVITIES

ALARM SYSTEMS

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ANIMAL RESCUE

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AWNINGS

BEAUTY SALONS

BED & BREAKFAST ACCOMMODATION

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BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION Building permits (licencias) are necessary before any construction begins on your home and/or garden - with even smallest additions requiring licencias. Completing projects that have not been approved by the Town Hall result in problems in the future - especially when it comes to selling a home which, if found to contain building works that have not been approved, can be declared illegal to sell. In Spain, there are 2 different forms of permits for building involving many stages: Minor Works Permit - for walls, terraces, and barbecue areas.

These can be obtained at the Town Hall. Ask for a licencia de obra menor. You will need to provide a summary of the construction you plan to have completed and an estimate of the final costs, so that the Town Hall can calculate the taxes. Usually the tax is upwards of 6% of the total building cost.

Major Works Permit - for new buildings, demolitions, or remodeling. For this form of permit, you must have a written account from an architect who is registered with the Spanish Architecture College. A builder should be involved at the outset and must also approve the plans.

Our understanding of the way things work with the town halls, along with the trustworthy relations that we’ve built up with the planning departments over the years, puts us in a position where we can successfully achieve planning approval for even the most complex of projects. Let LT Construction be your first choice in guiding you through this complex and often challenging process.

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 The DIRECTORY

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CANCER CARE (CUDECA)

CHIROPODIST

DENTIST

DRAINS

COMPUTER SUPPLIES

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DRESSMAKER

HAIRDRESSERS

ELECTRICIAN

EVENTS (PARTIES / WEDDINGS)

GARDEN CENTRE

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HOME FURNISHINGS

HEALTH FOOD SHOP

HOTELS

HOTELS

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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

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MARKETING

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MUSIC VENUES/NIGHTCLUBS

PHOTOGRAPHY

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PLACES TO EAT AND DRINK

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Well September is here, the school holidays are over, and mad as it has been at OLAS it has been fun seeing old and new faces alike with an increase in all aspects of business for the 5th year on the trot.

Sadly after lots of consideration we have decided to return to the UK early in 2015 so our son Taylor can attend senior school & Amber our youngest daughter can attend college.

We will be from this month be looking to sell the Bar lease on to new owners hopefully keeping it something similar to as it is now, as it has and will I am sure, continue to be succesful for the right people. If you have an interest in the Bar call in to see Dean & Jill who will pass on the info required.

Georgia will stay here with her partner Kristian running The Rio Dance Club, “somewhere to dance the night away for the over 25s“ keeping our family interest in Nerja.

For the time being we will run the bar as normal so get down and say hello to the OLAS Team it will be great to see you. There is loads of sport throughout the month and we will as always show whatever is on through our 5 HD screens with a choice of 4 different programmes at once.

The Pool team will also start the season towards the end of the month so come and join a great team if you fancy a Thursday nights entertainment at OLAS & all through the winter in some of the Nerja bars.

Thanks all the best Dean Jill & all.

Malaga Football Club see page 46 Sports News for more information.

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THIS MONTHS COCKTAIL Lavender Collins Cocktail

This month we are making a simple cocktail for all you gin lovers.

You will need 50ml Gin (Bombay Sapphire works well) 25ml Lemon juice freshly squeezed 15ml Lavender syrup Soda water to top up.

Place the first three ingredients into your cocktail shaker with 3 or 4 cubes of ice. With the lid on shake until your tin is very cold. Strain this into a collins glass (or any tall glass you have that will accommodate the ingredients with 2 or 3 ice cubes. Finally top up with your soda water and garnish with lemon rind.

The lavender syrup is easy to make up and you can keep it in the fridge.

250ml water 65g sugar 1 tbl spoon dried lavender flowers.

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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!

BLUEWATER VILLAS

Calle Granada 49, 29780 Nerja.

Tel: 952 52 73 62 / Mob: 651 33 85 45 Website: www.bluewatergroup.es 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.

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.

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.

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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 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 us solve it for you. Danish, Spanish, English spoken.

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.

VILLASOLUTIONS El Cruce de Puente don Manuel, Alcaucín Tel: +34 696 522 171 +44 (020) 3289 8626 Website: www.villasolutions.net Villasolutions has been selling property on the Costa del Sol in Spain since 2002.

They have villas and apartments to suit all budgets and the experience to help you buy or sell without any hassle.

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REAL ESTATE GUIDE Escritura The Escritura, or Title Deed, for your property states who owns the property and gives a description of the property.

Problems with Escrituras: Often the description of a property in the Escritura is incorrect even if you used the services of a lawyer when you bought your house.

Reasons for Problems with Escrituras: The description of your property in your Escritura may be inaccurate because: • • • •

Your lawyer did not check the real situation of the property at the time of purchase.

You did not realise that the information in the Escritura was incorrect.

Since purchasing your property, you have added a swimming pool.

Since purchasing your property, you have built additional accommodation such as a bedroom, dining room or bathroom, or you have built a storage room or a garage.

How to Update your Escritura: If you have the necessary building licences for any work that you have undertaken then the updating of your Escritura will be straightforward. However, if you do not have the required permissions, then the procedure is entirely different.

If the pool, room or building has been in situ for more than 6 years then it is possible to update your Escritura using a certificado de antigüedad - a certificate of antiquity.

The process of updating your Escritura involves the services of an architect and an Asesoría, a visit to the Town Hall (if applicable) and a trip to the office of the Notary and requires: • An architect to visit your property, re-measure your house or measure the pool or building, produce a plan and have that plan certified officially.

• An Asesoría to produce the documentation required by the Notary and Land Registry.

• A certificate from the Town Hall (for living accommodation only).

• A visit to the office of the Notary for the update to be registered.

This whole process can take some considerable time so it is advisable to have your Escritura updated without delay so as not to hinder the sale of your property.

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RADIO STATION

SECOND HAND STORES

SUPERMARKETS

T-SHIRTS (PERSONALISED)

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SWIMMING POOLS

TELEVISION

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VETERINARY CLINIC

VIDEO WELLBEING

WEDDINGS (EVENTS / PARTIES)

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NERJA BODAS & EVENTS This enchanting Victorian Candy Cart comes with glass jars filled with yummy sweets to cater for your guests.

If you fancy something that little bit different for your special occasion, then why not try our unique traditional Victorian sweet cart, it will be filled with enough delicious sweets to treat all your guests no matter what their age.

Engagement Party, Anniversary Party, Wedding, Christening, Childrens Birthday Parties, Baby Showers, Christmas Parties, Hen/Stag parties, Fancy Dress Parties ....

Whatever the occasion......

Dressed to impress both you and your guests to suit your occasion.

Childrens Candy Cart We also have a childs candy cart which we provide with plastic jars and coloured buckets. Choose the colours of the ribbons & decorations etc to coordinate with the colours of the event.

All jars are beautifully labelled and come with serving equipment & candy bags.

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HOW TO START BEING MORE SUCCESSFUL

Your Success Beliefs

In part 1 of this series we explored your ‘Success Attitude’. Now we will explore ‘Success Beliefs’.

PART 2

Everyone has a belief system that affects how we behave in the external world. Your belief system also affects how you behave inside your own mind!

Whenever you think about something your beliefs related to that subject will influence your thinking. Take ‘health’; what do you believe about health? Now think about ‘success’; what do you believe about the subject of ‘success’?

Your beliefs come from various sources: • Your own experiences • Indoctrination i.e. repeated messages especially from people you trust or care about • Evidence you trust (yours or others) Actually, many of your beliefs are either false or are not your beliefs but beliefs that have been given to you. These latter usually come from indoctrination.

Some of our beliefs are clear but for the majority of them we are totally unaware! Negative beliefs we aren’t connected to, the ones working in the darkness of your mind, usually sabotage your success.

Fortunately, beliefs can and do change! For example, if children believe in a ‘Father Christmas’, at a certain age they may decide this isn’t true – this will change the belief into disbelief.

So what are your ‘Success Beliefs’? What do you believe and disbelieve about ‘success’?

Exercise - Find your success beliefs: 1. Ask yourself “What do I believe about success?” And now listen to your thoughts!

2. What do you believe about you?

3. What do you believe about your skills and capabilities?

4. Write down the positive responses you sense starting “I believe…”.

5. Write down the negative responses you sense starting “I do not believe…”.

If you have been truly honest, you may have identified beliefs that are actually working against your success.

Next time we will explore the concept of imagination and its role in your success.

I am always interested in your views so let me know how this article has affected your thinking.

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Food Cravings This month I’m going to look at the ways we can combat stress through nutrition especially with our busy lifestyles.

Eat Regularly Listen to your hunger cues. Don’t let your body get to the point where you could at everything in sight. Eating on a regular basis keeps blood sugar levels more stable which could prevent food craving and overeating.

Eat balanced meals Different types of food offer different nutrients. Include at least three food groups at each meal and make sure one of them is protein.

Eat your fats Learn to love fat and not all fats are bad for you. The body cannot release the bad fats without having the good fats. Walnuts, flaxseeds and fish oils all contain Omega 3 fatty acids and they can help improve brain function and decrease feelings of depression and anxiety that sometimes come from prolonged stress.

Drink more water This is probably the most important thing you can do to combat stress. Drink water all day every day. Stress can cause the body to be dehydrated and this can lead to headaches, feelings of dizziness and fatigue.

Avoid sugar Reaching for a quick sugar fix such as a bar of chocolate is one of the worse things you can do when you’re stressed. The high levels of sugar in these snacks combined to the high blood sugar levels from being stressed can make the problem worse and make the cravings even stronger. It can also increase risk for Type 2 Diabetes.

Don’t use food as a cure for stress It doesn’t work! The strong food cravings are most likely due to the imbalance of hormones from the stress response, instead try having a cup of tea, going for walk or doing some deep breathing. If you really do need to eat something then keep some healthy snacks on standby…crunchy foods are good like nuts, celery or carrots and can have the same effect as punching a boxing bag!

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Quaintly Spanish Hi there!

I’m Liz, writer, dog lover, beer brewer and cheese enthusiast. I am thrilled I’m getting to write this column!

My husband, my little dog Madoff and I moved to the Montes de Malaga about 5 years ago after spending a few years freezing our toes off in the Alpujarras. I’m a writer & translator as well as running the local micro brewery up in Comares called La Cabra Azul (‘the blue goat’), part of lovely Table Mountain Restaurant.

“Do you sprinkle”

recipe BY tINA Simple Fresh Cooked Fish

In Spain there are many choices of fresh fish but many people are confused as to how to cook them.

This is a very simple recipe which can be done in the oven, microwave or BBQ. with any whole fish.

Take a whole fish and remove innards (or get the shop to), sprinkle with salt and pepper, wrap in wet newspaper, probably 3 sheets thick.

I’ve been brewing for years and even met my husband (though obviously at the time he was just a tall handsome stranger clutching a nice cold La Chouffe) in a specialist Belgian beer cafe.

Microwave.....place in microwave for approx 5 mins rest for 2 and then another 5 depends on size of the fish.

The brewery has only been up and running for a few months, but it’s been one helluva ride! For one thing, it’s impossible to keep up with demand, as we sell out pretty much every week. Another thing was trying to find out the exact rules regarding brewing in Spain: nobody seemed to know! ‘Try the ayuntamiento’ said my gestor. ‘Try a gestor’ said the nice lady at the ayuntamiento. When I told her my gestor didn’t know either she told me to ask a lawyer.

‘Come by and pay me 100 euros’ said the lawyer, proceeding to ignore me ever since. S o, on a whim, I tried a different gestor, who did know!

I’ve decided to find it quaintly Spanish... Being a ‘girl-brewer’ in a world filled with, mostly bearded, brewing blokes has been... Interesting.

Once we start talking different hops, kegs and yeast preferences (‘do you sprinkle?’) we’re fine.

More on brewing, dogs and life as an expat in my next column!

BBQ ... wrap the paper wrapped fish in foil taking care that no paper is showing and put on a foil tray, when BBQ is hot put fish on top and turn after approx 8 mins for another 8. If the BBQ has a lid then just close the lid for 15 mins.

Oven.... place on a baking tray and put in over 180 degs for approx 15 mins.

Remove all wrappings, the skin will come off with the paper and leave only the cooked flesh which will peel off the bones with ease. Serve...simple.

Find out more about Tina is happy to help with your cooking dilemmas the brewery: drop and is also available for parties etc . She does by or check out our cooking for holidaymakers and clients. Recently Facebook page donating a meal cooked in your own home to a https://www.facebook. local charity. Call Tina on 666 135 516 or com/CabrazulComares Email officespanishmanagement@yahoo. co.uk Salud! Liz Luyben 37 The DIRECTORY In print, online, social media and on the move ... we´ve got it covered!

KIDS ZONE Jokes by Mia and Ellie Age 10 & 9

PUZZLES

What do you find at the end of something?

The letter G h Why did the cat sleep wit a fan on? Because he . wanted to be a cool cat

Knock Knock Who’s there?

Tyrone!

Tyrone who?

Tyrone shoelaces !

Doctor, Doctor I feel like a dog!

Sit Why didn’t the skeleton go to the party? He had no body to go with.

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Acrobat Big top Clown Daredevil Elephant Highwire Juggler Lions Magic Monkeys Peanuts Ringmaster Strongman Tightrope Trapeze

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PUZZLE PAGE ACROSS 1. Untitled 4. Reproductive organ 7. Circus performer 8. Of past times 9. Provided with personnel 12. Thought of 15. Physically demanding 17. Rasping 18. Egg shapes 21. Fatigued 22. Singer, Buddy ...

23. Absorbed (water) DOWN 1. Utmost 2. Climb 3. Adds soundtrack 4. Upon 5. Enduring 6. Tired reflex 10. Finger or toe 11. Giggle 13. Relied 14. Sun umbrella 16. Underground hollow 18. Solemn vow 19. Move to & fro 20. Money rolls

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GIG GUIDE & MUSIC

MUSIC SCENE This month featured artist is Paul Lockey, starting back in 1965 playing in his first group which was The Shooting Stars, made up of local Birmingham musicians.

They played Motown and blues. Paul played guitar and shared the vocals.

Moving on to his first professional band was playing with Robert Plant and the Band of Joy. Included in the band at this time was John Bonham on the Pops. In 1972 Paul recorded one album with drums and Robert the band Possessed as Plant on lead vocals. guest guitarist/vocalist Paul played bass and this has recently been with harmony vocals released on Rise Above and they recorded Records in both CD and four tracks at Regent vinyl format. In 1973 he Sound in London, two joined country rock band of which surfaced on Bronco. and they recorded Robert Plant’s double one album Smoking Mixture and one album 66 to Timbuktu. In 1968 Paul single The Traveller. Paul played formed his own band called Mad Dog, guitar and sang lead vocals. They and later they became American blues also also did John Peel sessions at man Jimmy Witherspoon’s backing the BBC as well as extensive tours of band in the UK. the UK and Europe. In 1975 Paul demoed songs with Vangelis at his In 1970 Paul joined The Foundations studio in London and in 1976 he as bass player which involved reformed the Band of Joy to do some recording, radio and TV appearances charity gigs but they never did them including the much missed Top of because of a family tragedy of Robert Plant. Nevertheless, they ploughed on without Robert and John to record two albums for poly gram records, Band of Joy and 24K. The keyboard player went on to form T’Pau and had a hit with China in your hand.

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gig guide lead guitarist with an Italian, Greek, British band called Vana. They recorded and gigged in Athens at Lyccabettos.

In 1982 Paulo embarked on a teaching career and started performing solo gigs. In 2002 he came to Nerja for the first time and moved here in 2010.

You can see him play reguarly at El Varadero on Playazo beach every Saturday 3-6pm where he hosts the open mic/jam session. You can also hear him on local radio 87.8fm every Tuesday between 1 and 3pm.

Contact Paul on 693 052 135 and patlockey@yahoo.co.uk if you want to book him for your wedding, event or private party.

GIG GUIDE MONDAYS: LIVE MUSIC at PizPaz, Torrox Costa THURSDAYS: at Rios Dance Club, Nerja 4th Georgie T 11th Flying Dolphins 18th & 25th Alan Miles

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FRIDAYS: at Rio Dance Club Nerja Morenos in Puente don Manuel & Hotel La Viñuela 5th The Flying Dolphins at Rios, Nerja 12th The Zimmerz at Morenos Puente don Manuel 12th Jazz nights at Hotel La Viñuela 19th The Flying Dolphins at Rios, Nerja 26th Craig Newhouse at Morenos, Puente don Manuel 26th The Flying Dolphins at Rios, Nerja SATURDAYS LIVE MUSIC at Las Mayorales. near Periana SUNDAYS at Rios Dance Club Nerja 7th, 14th & 28th The Keys 21st Georgie T

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WHAT´S ON

what´s WHAT´S on ON 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

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

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 42

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LUX MUNDI ECUMENCIAL CENTRE

Mobility Equipment Available: Wheelchairs, crutches, walkers & other mobility aid available on loan.

CHURCH SERVICES

Saturday Catholic Mass. 18.00h summer.

Sunday Anglican Church of St. Barnabas (IERE).

11.00h. Morning Prayer

DAILY EVENTS IN THE CENTRE

Tuesday 16th- Spanish Groups re-start please come to the Centre to see the full schedule and register Wednesday 17th- Art Group re-starts.

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SEPTEMBER EVENTS & EXCURSIONS

Friday 5th - Carratraca “Bewitched Andalucia” excursion. Ticket price 15 Euros. Profits raised for charity. Departure times Algarrobo (Lidle) 18.45h, Caleta 18.50h, Torre del Mar (Bus Station) 19.00h. Friday 12th 11 until 16:00 hrs- Grand Charity Extravaganza. Lots of stalls with items for sale. You may sit in the beautiful garden and enjoy a homemade cake, tapas and drinks that will be on sale. Try your luck in the Grand Raffle. Live music at 12:00 by Mr. Gram Russell, playing his guitar and singing ballads and blues. At 13.30 there will be a display of Flamenco dancing, 15.00h the Grand Raffle will be drawn. Friends are asked to please bring 1 kilo of non perishable food, which will later be distributed to the Caritas Food Bank, Torre del Mar. Please come and support Lux Mundi and all profits will enable them to continue their charitable work. Thursday 18th – Coach Excursion to Gibraltar. Ticket price 11 Euros, profits for fund raising. Departure times Puente don Manuel (Hotel Ramero) 6.45am,Algarrobo (Lidle) 7.15am, Caleta 7.20am and Torre Del Mar (Bus Station) 7.30am, PASSPORTS REQUIRED. Thursday 25th – Quiz Night. It is a light hearted evening which includes supper and one drink, bar also available, raffle and a Prize for the winning team. Time 18.00h for 18.30h. Ticket price 5 Euros.

Monday 29th – Centre Closed for “San Miguel” Festival.

For further information and bookings please contact Lux Mundi Ecumencial Centre, Avda Msocatel 1 -”I” (Jardines Viña Malaga / Antigua Casa de La Viña), Torre del Mar Tel.952 543 334 E-mail: luxmundi@lux-mundi.org .Please note you are unable to make bookings through the web site.

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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, Coordinator Nerja History Group. Tel: 687 602 057 email: nerjahistorygroup@yahoo.com http://www.nerjahistorygroup.es/

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

Enrique Iglesias in concert Sex and Love Tour 2014.

Thursday 13 November at the Palau Sant Jordi in Barcelona Saturday 15 at the Palacio de Deportes in Madrid.

Kyle Minogue Kiss Me Once Tour Madrid on 13th October Palacio de Deportes.

In Barcelona on 14th October Palau Sant Jordi.

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BUSINESS MARKETING

bUSINESS MARKETING TIPS What is Search Engine Optimisation?

SEO involves a series of techniques which result in a higher ranking website, an increased online presence, increased targeted visitors and, ultimately, increased leads and sales.

On Page optimisation refers to changes made ON your website which will result in better functionality and rankings. This includes title tags, meta descriptions, alt tags, header tags, as well as more technical issues like ensuring your site has a site map, robots txt and is connected to Google Analytics & Webmaster Tools.

Now comes the really important bit…..CONTENT.

In years gone by SEO was essentially about meta tags and linkbuilding. Whilst these do still play a role, quality content is now your most powerful tool. So, what is meant by quality content? Each page of your site needs to contain well written, grammatically correct, original and insightful content. BE the expert in your industry…share your knowledge and you will be rewarded. If you have an e-commerce site, regularly update your products. Ensure your site has a news/blog page, and update frequently.

SEO has in the past been centred around two things.

1. To get to page 1 on Google 2. To increase visitor numbers to your site Thankfully, things have moved on from this rather simplistic view. Being on page 1 makes no difference if people click off of your website after a few seconds. Success is now measured on conversions. It’s better to have a great website on page 2 which has targeted visitors than a below par website on page 1 which offers no real value to the searcher.

The same is true with visitor numbers. High visitor numbers are meaningless if they don’t result in sales. SEO should be about targeting the right people through news, blogs and social media.

Targeted audiences will be more likely to lead to sales. Fewer visitors perhaps, but the right visitors.

Another important area of SEO is linkbuilding (the process of getting other websites to feature a link to your site), although this has also undergone a radical transformation in recent years.

Linkbuilding or linkbait nowadays is a more creative pursuit. It’s about making your content so good that people WANT to link to it. If you can be seen to be the authority, the company with its finger on the pulse, your content will be shared.

The final part of off page SEO is social media, which is a whole subject matter in itself, and one we will cover in next month’s edition of The Directory.

So, as you can see, SEO is a little bit of everything (far more than can be explained in this page alone), each part needing particular care and attention. It’s time consuming work but, if done properly, can potentially send your business through the stratosphere!

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SPORT IN SEPTEMBER

SPORT IN SEPTEMBER CRICKET 2nd England v India ODI 4th 5th England V india ODI 5th 7th 20/20 England v India GOLF 26th - 28th The Ryder Cup from Gleneagles FOOTBALL 3rd World Cup Final Germany V Argentina European Championship Qualifiers 7th Georgia v Rep Ireland Germany v Scotland Hungaray v Nth Ireland 8th Switzerland v England 9th Andora v Wales The Champions League Match 1 starts 16th /17th The Europa Cup starts 18th FORMULA 1 Italian GP 5th -6th with race day 7th Singapore GP 19th -20th Race Day 21st MOTO GP 14th San Marino 28th Singapore RUGBY UNION 6th New Zealand v Argentina Australia v South Africa 13th New Zealand v South Africa Australia v Argentina 27th South Africa v Australia

PREMIER LEAGUE Saturday 13th September Arsenal v Man City 13:45 Chelsea v Swansea 16:00 Crystal Palace v Burnley 16:00 Southampton v Newcastle 16:00 Stoke v Leicester 16:00 Sunderland v Tottenham 16:00 West Brom v Everton 16:00 Liverpool v Aston Villa 18:30 Sunday 14th September Man Utd v QPR 17:00 Monday 15th September Hull v West Ham 21:00 Saturday 20th September QPR v Stoke 13:45 Aston Villa v Arsenal 16:00 Burnley v Sunderland 16:00 Newcastle v Hull 16:00 Swansea v Southampton 16:00 Tottenham v West Brom 16:00 West Ham v Liverpool 18:30 Sunday 21st September Leicester v Man Utd 14:30 Everton v Crystal Palace 17:00 Man City v Chelsea 17:00 Saturday 27th September Liverpool v Everton 13:45 Chelsea v Aston Villa 16:00 Crystal Palace v Leicester 16:00 Hull v Man City 16:00 Man Utd v West Ham 16:00 Southampton v QPR 16:00 Sunderland v Swansea 16:00 Arsenal v Tottenham 18:30

Málaga Club de Fútbol. OLAS Bar, are organising a coach for Malaga home games with club price tickets for 3 areas of the Stadium A, B, C grade tickets with return coach to OLAS Bar. There can be some pick up along the N340 Autovia, you would need to contact Dean for more info. Prices start from 40€ to 70€.

If you want to tickets and to join the coach you must notify Dean at OLAS Bar on 666 118 602 by midday the Sunday 28th September day before each game. So come and enjoy some Le Liga West Brom v Burnley 17:00 with a great crowd. Malaga v Levante play the second home league game on Sat 13th of September, kick off is Monday 29th September at 10pm. The next home game is the 24th a Wednesday Stoke v Newcastle 21:00 night game against Barcelona. Tickets for this come at a premium. This year we have secured a number of tickets Sports News supplied by OLAS, Burriana Beach, Nerja at 70€ including transport up to 135€ for seats behind the away dugout these will sell out so first come first served. We will have a large bus for this and will leave at OLAS, Beach, at 7pm 1am to the Bar. A-Z of businesses in your area and more!

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