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Dear Readers and Supporters, What a year! As we celebrate the first twelve issues of The Directory...a big thank you to you all! We cannot thank you enough for all the positive support that has been received over the last year.

Last month we had a warm reception at The Nerja Residents Day where we got to meet lots of our readers, introduce the magazine to new supporters and make lots of new contacts too. It was a fabulously hot and sunny day and feedback was very positive.

This month we have San Juan to enjoy on the 23rd, and really, for many, it is traditionally the first day on the beach (if you are Spanish) and the start of the Summer Season proper.

We again welcome yet more new advertisers and supporters (many more Spanish businesses which is encouraging), and say “salut” to the loyal ones who have been with us from the very first edition last June.

A bold change of look to the front covers as we go into our second year.

We have continuing plans moving forward to improve and increase distribution and marketing behind the scenes. We promise to withhold our pledge to you to keep the directory easy to use, more impactful and more focussed on the fabulous area we are living in.

Raise a glass to the next twelve months!

CONTENTS A-Z Business Directory & Articles 17-27 Place to Eat & Drink 24-25 World Cup 2014 Planner 29-31 Real Estate Guide 37 Herb of the Month 41 Kids Zone 42-43 Music Scene & Gig Guide 44-45 What´s On and more ... !

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

Michelle Garner

DEPOSITO LEGAL

MA 885-2013

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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 specificialy disclaims any liability.

Last month we had a warm reception at The Nerja Residents Day where we got to meet lots of our readers, introduce the magazine to new supporters and make lots of new contacts too.

Many generous prizes were donated for our raffle by some of our advertisers: Tea for Two at Bar H20 at Burriana Beach, Nerja. Hair and Beauty treatments at Rebeccah Curtis Wellbeing Centre in Torrox Costa, Bluewater Hair Salon and Donna Monroe´s Hair Salon in Nerja. Louises Beauty and Boutique and Rumours Photo from jptnews Hair Salon in Puente don Manuel. A session at the Acupuncture Clinic in Nerja. Sunday Roast dinner for 2 at Bar 19, Paella for 2 at Jimmys in Torrox Costa, Breakfast for 2 at OLAS, Starters for 2 at Mascot for the Day Kohinoor in Torrox Costa and at Polka Dot Nerja takeaway menu of the day for 2. Discount on a Candy cart hire from Bluewater Villas in Nerja. Discount on purchases at Rincon Natural in Nerja. Gift voucher at Wonky Donkey in Nerja, discount at Talleres Simon in Velez-Malaga, discount at Secrets Lenceria in Nerja and a bottle of liquor from Morenos in Puente don Manuel. Tickets for 2 at a Yo Jive evening and T-shirts from Lord Drake Kustoms in Velez Malaga.

Thank you to everyone who came to talk to us, and take part in the day with us. it was fabulously hot and sunny day and the feedback was very positive.

La Magica de San Juan in Nerja. San Juan (Saint John) is celebrated throughout mainland Spain and its surrounding islands on the night of the June 23rd (the summer solstice) and is one of Spain’s most a magical nights.

San Juan celebrations include light, fire & water - with lots of friends & families with BBQs and camps on every beach. Bonfires and large juas (dolls) stuffed with paper are made on the run up to San Juan, and then lit and left to burn in honour of the light of the summer.

At midnight everyone enters the sea to wash their faces and feet three times in order to be granted three wishes and to ensure happiness for the next twelve months.

The Spanish believe that the fire purifies and the water refreshes and rejuvenates.

You must celebrate San Juan by seeing the sun rise, so this means you must stay on the beach and party all night!Chose any beach along our Coast and you will find a party - it is one of the best celebrations of the whole year - it is not too late to book a visit if you are not going to be here - don’t miss it!

Author Jane Phillips

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ACCOUNTANTS

ALARM SYSTEMS

ACUPUNCTURE

AIR CONDITIONING

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ANIMAL RESCUE

AWNINGS

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BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION STONE DRIVEWAYS: Stone driveways are possibly the most attractive of all

the driveway finishes. The finished look is quite outstanding and as the driveway ages it blends into the surrounds like no other surface.

The preparation work is dependent on the volume and weight of traffic but normally they are laid on a concrete base. The run off for rain as well as gullies and drainage need to be planed prior to the base being laid. Stone sourced locally can be cheaper but most building suppliers will stock a variety of different types that will satisfy most tastes.

It is important that the stone used is hard and sufficiently durable to withstand heavy traffic (too often substandard stone is used that quickly wears away). The edging and gullies can be made to look very attractive through the use of clever ‘bordering’ techniques which can help bring out the colors of the stonework and enhance the general finish of the driveway.

This is a unique way of dressing your drive and will becomes more beautiful as the stone ages.

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 The DIRECTORY

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

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CABINET MAKER

CANCER CARE (CUDECA)

CHIROPODIST

CLOTHES SHOPS

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COMPUTER SUPPLIES

DENTIST

DANCE CLASSES

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DRAINS

GARDEN CENTRE

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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HOME FURNISHINGS

INSURANCE

INTERNET SERVICES

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LEGAL SERVICES

MECHANICS

Calle de JaĂŠn 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

MARKETING

MECHANICS

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PLACES TO EAT AND DRINK

MUSIC VENUES/NIGHTCLUBS

PLACES TO EAT AND DRINK

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THIS MONTHS COCKTAIL The Strawberry and Basil Caipiroska

With The World Cup and Wimbledon here this month try out this little number.

You will need for each guest.

Cut the tops off the strawberries 2 oz Absolut Vodka then cut into quarters.

2-3 strawberries half a lime Cut up the half of lime and use 4 7-9 basil leaves (lime basil works great too) pieces.

2 tsp brown (or white) sugar Toss the strawberries, lime, basil splash of Sprite leaves, and sugar into a rocks glass Rocks Glass and muddle.

Crushed ice.

Muddle Stick Fill glass to the top with crushed ice Tall spoon Pour 2 oz of Vodka into the glass.

Stir vigorously with a long bar spoon Top with a splash of Sprite.

Garnish with a lime, basil sprig, or strawberry leaf

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JIMMYS Music Bar is easy to find on the Paseo Maritimo. They have snack foods, baguettes, Paella and are ready for the World cup with 3 TV screens showing the games. Enjoy discounts on match menu food when the games are on. As well as the football they have Jam Sessions each week and Friday and Saturday night is Karaoke and Saturday there is a disco as well. Its a great place to relax, drink and enjoy the view. See advert for more info.

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SPORT IN JUNE ATHLETICS

27th - 29th British Athletics Championship

GOLF

12th-15th US Open from Pinehurst

CRICKET

In additional to all the league fixtures 3rd England v Sri Lanka Royal London One day International 5th day 12th England v Sri Lanka 1st Test at Lords 20th England v Sri Lanka 2nd Test in Leeds

HORSE RACING

FOOTBALL

1st Mugello, Italy 15th Barcelona Catalunya 28th Assen, Netherlands

Englands Pre World Cup Games from Miami 4th Ecuador v England 7th Honduras v England WORLD CUP see centre page planner for full details: 13th Spain v Netherlands 14th England v Italy 18th Spain v Chile 19h Uruguay v England 23rd Australia v Spain 24th Costa Rica v England

FORMULA 1

6th Ladies Day, Epsom 7th The Derby, Epsom 17-21st Royal Ascot (ladies day 19th)

MOTO GP

RUGBY LEAGUE

Full league fixtures

RUGBY UNION

7 June New Zealand vs England, Auckland 14th New Zealand vs England, Dunedin 21st New Zealand vs England, Hamilton

TENNIS 23rd - 6th July All England Lawn Tennis Championships, Wimbledon

6/7th Qualifying 8th Race Montreal, Canaada 20/21st Qualifying 22nd Austrian Red Bull Sports News supplied by OLAS, Burriana Beach, Nerja.

Olas will show as many games as available . See OLAS main advert under Food and Drink in for more information.

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REAL ESTATE GUIDE Information and advice relating to the documentation for your property It is essential, particularly if you want to sell your property, that any issues relating to your Escritura, Catastro, IBI and utility bills are resolved as soon as possible.

The Escritura (Title Deed) states who owns the property and gives a description of the property. Unfortunately this can often found to be incorrect, even if you used the services of a lawyer when you bought your property!

If you have added anything such as a pool, bedroom, dining room or bathroom, or you have built a storage room or garage, your Escritura must be updated to include these.

This is a straightforward process if you have the necessary building licences for the work.

If you do not and the pool, room or building has been in situ for more than 6 years then it is possible to update your Escritura using a certificate of antiquity which requires: •

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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).

The Catastro is a comprehensive register of all land and real estate in Spain and information held in the Catastro can sometimes be found to be inaccurate!

The Catastro can easily be amended by having a topographic survey of your land undertaken where a surveyor will accurately plot the boundaries of your land using GPS technology, draw up comprehensive plans of your plot and your property and submit them to the Catastro office for the relevant changes to be made.

Other Documents It is vital that your IBI and utility bills are also correct!

IBI (Council Tax) The IBI bill must be in your name (and not that of the previous owner). If this is not the case, and even if you have been paying the bill directly from your bank for a number of years; the bill itself must be in your name so that it can then be changed to that of the new owner.

Electricity Similarly, the electricity bill also needs to be in your name to ensure an uncomplicated transfer of the contract to the owners.

Energy Performance Certificates Since 1 June 2013, all property owners who have a property either for sale or for long term rent need to obtain an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) for their property. See next month’s article for further advice and information.

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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. You can find us on the Balcon de Europa in Nerja.

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.

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!

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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

Tel: 619 377 474 / 686 722 349 Website: www.sunset-andalucia.com Sunset-Andalucia 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.

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RADIO STATION

SECOND HAND STORE SPANISH LESSONS

SWIMMING POOLS

TAX SPECIALISTS

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VETERINARY CLINIC

WELLBEING

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WELLBEING Water We are coming into summer and the hottest time of the year, hydration is very very important to us in the heat.

It is so easy to become dehydrated without realising, we lose water through our skin, urinating and via respiration. Many people think that if they drink soft drinks, tea, coffee and alcohol that they are taking in sufficient water. But this is not the case all these types of drinks actually help to dehydrate us, what we need to consume is pure water.

Water is the essence of life without it we cannot live. The human body is approximately two-thirds water and goes down fast without it! Water is something that we take for granted. But how many of us really understand how essential water is or what happens to our body if it doesn’t receive pure water every day, free of chemicals and pollutants?

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The adhesive that bonds your cells, when you get enough water fluid retention decreases, and gland and hormone functions improve.

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Your brain tissue is 75% water. Messages from your brain to everywhere else in your body are transported on “waterways.”

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It lubricates and flushes wastes and toxins from all cells, cleanses the internal organs and helps eliminate toxins from the bloodstream.

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Drinking enough water is critical to keep your skin soft and supple, your brain sharp and your elimination systems regular.

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It regulates your body temperature, maintains your equilibrium and helps the liver break down and release more fat.

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It carries every nutrient, mineral, vitamin, protein, hormone and chemical messenger in your body to its destination.

Proteins and enzymes, the basis for your body’s healing capacity, function efficiently only when you have enough water.

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a diet that’s high in salt increase this requirement. An average would be 2 litres of water daily, yes I realise this can be a tall order. But if you take the consumption in small amounts throughout the day it is amazing how quickly you actually can consume the 2 litres of water, and this is also a good way to ingest and utilise the water for our bodies.

So please take note and drink plenty of good quality water remember your body needs it!

The Right Lifestyle

Email: jeanlaguita@hotmail.com 966 716 375 mobile 619 978 890 skype laguita2000

I would like to say a very big thank you to Jean who has for the last year been writing for The Directory. Jean is about to embark on travelling in her motorhome with her partner Terry and their dogs. So sadly for The Directory will not be able to write the articles anymore. So I hope like me you have enjoyed her Wellbeing articles and join me in wishing her bon voyage and safe and happy adventure.

HERB OF THE MONTH BLACK CURRANT: The fruits, leaves and buds of the black

currant have multiple effects in treating and preventing various diseases. Because it contains vitamin C, the black currant is used in treating cardiovascular diseases, preventing cardiac insufficiency and vascular accidents, it increases the resistance of fragile sanguine capillaries, reduces arterial hypertension. Also, it intensifies weak peripheral circulation caused by menopause, cleans the blood of toxins, wastes and cholesterol.

The black currant diet is useful against rheumatism, arthritis and gout. The plant stimulates digestion, stimulates the functioning of the liver, pancreas, spleen and kidneys.

Containing tannin, vitamin C, potassium salts, and essential oil, the black currant is a good diuretic, anti-sclerotic, pectoral, sudorific, stomachic, anti-diuretic, anti-colic, anti-stringent, hypotensive, and anti-rheumatic. Its leaves have a great diuretic capacity; they have anti-rheumatic effects, favouring the elimination of uric acids.

Black currant is recommended as a systemic anti-inflammatory agent with actions similar to those of natural cortisone, in cutaneous, acute and chronic allergies, bronchial asthma, and allergic rhinitis.

A fantastic medical plant for the springtime: for detoxing the body and helping against hay fewer!

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MIND, BODY & SOUL This month I’m going to look at success and what it means to you.

How many times has something not gone as me planned so we see it as ‘failure’?

Every experience we have is a lesson to be learnt and if mistakes happen then look at the lesson to be learnt. We’ve all hear the saying “If at first you don’t success try, try again” There’s no point beating ourselves up and trying the old way again, look at your error and try a different way and this will keep happening until you learn to do it correctly.

Do you believe you deserve success or maybe you don’t recognize your successes?

When we learn something new set little achievable goals and praise yourself as you go along. Tell yourself you can do it instead of feeling inadequate and thinking thoughts maybe you can’t do it. Don’t set your standard at such a high level that you won’t be able to achieve it. Maybe you have felt a “failure” in the past but now’s the time to change the thought pattern in your subconscious mind and plant the seeds of “success”. Think of what you would like to achieve in your personal life or work and make a list of achievable goals and visualize how you will feel when you get there…close your eyes and imagine the excitement you’ll feel to know you achieved what you set out to do as you tell yourself “I can do it” Here are some affirmations you can use for success: Golden Opportunities are everywhere for me Everything I touch is a success There are plenty of customers for my services Repeat these affirmations on a daily basis and allow the ideas to fill your consciousness. Don’t worry “how” things will happen but trust that the Universe is taking care of it and everything will happen in the right time and place.

You deserve to be a success in every area of your life.

You can find more information on my website www.meiflynn.wordpress.com or follow me on Facebook on www.facebook.com/MeiFlynn .

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PUZZLES DIFFICULTY: MEDIUM

recipe BY tINA Green Thai Prawn Curry Paste:

2 handfulls Coriander 2 Large Tsps Puree Lemon Grass 1oz Fresh Ginger cut into strips 2 large Garlic Cloves Rind of 1/2 lemon Water 2/3 Chillies deseeded& chopped 1/2 large onion chopped small 1/2 large courgette chopped 1cm cubes 6 cherry tomatoes halved Oil 200ml coconut milk 400gm raw prawns peeled.

4 for decoration leave whole Chopped mint and basil

DIFFICULTY: HARD

Make paste, put all into a blender add enough water to make into a paste.

Oil in pan and cook/soften onions and courgette. Remove from pan, add small amount of oil and paste, cook off water and add tomatores, coconut milk and onions / courgettes, cook for 1 minute until bubbling, season add prawns cook, until pink.

Serve with lemon rind & sprinkle with basil & mint. 2 Whole prawns for decoration. Serves 2.

SOLUTIONS FROM MAY ISSUE 12 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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BUSINESS MARKETING TIPS 10 Things to remember when placing a print ad Placing an ad seems simple and it really is not that difficult, but there are things to keep in mind for it to be effective. Below you will find a list of 10 tips. The full article with explanation can be read at the Dots ‘n Ink Marketing & Media Blog: http://bit.ly/10adtips 1.

Determine your goal 2.

Determine your target audience 3.

Determine your budget 4.

Determine the media to best reach your target audience with

the budget you have 5.

Determine your message 6.

Ask a specialist to design and make your ad 7.

Make sure all the info that needs to be in the ad, is in the ad 8.

Check the proof 5 times, put it away and check it again 9. When you are happy send it to the publisher that is running

your ad 10.

Evaluate the results Among the people commenting on the blog post before the end of June we will raffle off a free Ad Consult.

This means that we will take a look at one of your ads and offer suggestions for improvement.

Read the blog and comment on it here: http://bit.ly/10adtips.

by Pepita Bos

Pepita Bos from Dots ‘n Ink Marketing & Media (www.dotsnink.com) is a Marketing & Branding Strategist with 24 years of experience with companies big and small.

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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. See main advert under CLOTHING.

Bar Captain Competition Cup Defending Dribblers Goalkeepers International Kick

Misconduct Offside Olympic Passing Penalty Physical Players Popular

Referee Score Shootout Skill Sport Strikers Tackling Win World

Doctor, Doctor, I feel like a spoon!

Well sit and don´t stir!

Knock Knock Who´s there?

Ada Ada who?

Ada burger for lunch !

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GIG GUIDE & MUSIC

MUSIC SCENE Andy Time. Andy Time has been an

established guitar vocalist on the Costa for around 7 years entertaining all ages with his unique mixes from 60’s to 90’s, pop ballads and rock ‘n roll with some present day popular material. He performs regularly at the Nerja Club Hotel and has done weddings at the Balcon Hotel and memorable private parties in the area. Andy supports local charities, Cudeca, Costa Animal Society and the Donkey Sanctuary in Nerja.

Andy started his career as a school boy and established his own band “Allergy” in the 70’s which was well known around the Birmingham circuit. Later leaving the band to pursue his own solo career.

Andy is a true professional, a versatile performer with the talent to get the “party started and get the dancers on the floor”.

You can contact him via email sparkinspain@rocketmail.com or Tel 951 242 449

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gig guide Mel´s Music Monthly

Hi there and welcome to the June music page which has had a very good reaction based on the comments received last month. As I said in May it would always be great to get feedback from the readers and any ideas on aspects of the page, just email your thoughts.

As many of you know, we are lucky to be blessed with a wide selection of singers, bands and music styles. Added to that we also have some guys playing in the area, who have made their mark in the record business over the decades, and we have the luck to see them in their later careers.Craig Newhouse for example who used to play with Peter Noone of Herman´s Hermits. Paul Lockey, was once was involved in a Band with Robert Plant of Led Zeppeln fame. Vic Faulkner, who has recently returned from touring in Germany.

Alf Bowman, used to to be in a Band called Hello!!!. Seen around the town at some venues is Tracey Lamb, who is at present recording her new album with her old heavy metal band..Rock Goddess. Renowned local drummer Rune Engen, played with some of the best Norwegian heavy Metal bands and has been always in demand. The band Guiri, have amongst them suberb ex pro muscians. Even the writer had an interesting 6 months with Screaming Lord Sutch (too many years ago).

Why I am mentioning all this as with this array of experience in the music community It makes it even more important to get to the Venues and hear the varied selection of tastes available. Scirrocos in Puente don Manuel has re opened and Rio´s Dance Club in Nerja is re-opening in June, see below for whats going on this month.

Finally, I know on behalf of many people living in the area, that we were all saddened

by Donnie Macdonald´s death in early May, and our feelings go out to his family and close friends. He was a super guitarist, and his talent and humour will be greatly missed.

EVERY TUESDAY

SATURDAYS at Sciroccos 7 June Silver Fox

GIG 28 June The Flying Dolphins FRIDAYS at Morenos G U I DinEPuente don Manuel 8pm 6th June - The ZIMMERZ

JAM SESSION at Jimmys Music Bar, 14 June Maika Lavera and the Grajos Torrox Costa 21 June Billy Preacher

20th June - Chicago Jim Trio in Puente don Manuel 9.30pm

ALTERNATE SUNDAYS

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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 44

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LUX MUNDI ECUMENCIAL CENTRE Daily Events in the Centre: Monday through Thursday Spanish courses.

Monday: Computer Tuition & Wi-Fi connection available, please bring your own computer. Half Orange (Widows/Widowers/ Singles) Group. German Coffee. Tuesday: “Espan-Glish”. Wednesday: Computer Tuition & Wi-Fi Connection available, please bring your own computer. Art Group.

Thursday: Prayer Group. Bible Study. “EspanGlish”. Friday: Spanish Conversation. Wi-Fi connection available, please bring your own computer. Coffee Morning Refreshments with a Boutique, Bric-a-brac, preserves books and cards for sale. Library and Tourist Reference Library. 11.00am – 13.00pm. Dance Class.

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

JUNE COMING EVENTS AND EXCURSIONS CÓRDOBA BY NIGHT´ EXCURSION Wednesday 4th. Ticket price 25 Euros, includes transport, insurance, entrance tickets and audio guide, all profits for fund raising. Departure times Algarrobo 13.45h (Lidl), Caleta 13.50h, Torre del Mar (Bus station) 14.00h, Viñuela (Football stadium) 14.30h. Depart Córdoba 23.30h arrive back 1.30h approx.

COACH EXCURSION TO GIBRALTAR Thursday 19th. Ticket price 11 Euros, profits for fund raising. Departure times Algarrobo (Lidl) 6.45am, Caleta 6.50am and Torre Del Mar (Bus Station) 7.00am, PASSPORTS REQUIRED. ALL DAILY CLASSES FINISH Friday 20th. TO BE CONFIRMED.

Lux Mundi Ecumencial Centre, Avda. Moscatel 1”I”, (Jardines Viña Malága/Antigua Casa de la Viña), Torre del Mar, 29740. Tel: 952 543 334 E-mail: luxmundi@lux-mundi.org. Web: www.lux-mundi.org Please note you are unable to make bookings through the web site.

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WHAT´S ON 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 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 Oct-March, 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/ 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. “Saving money, Saving the environment, helping Charities.”

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