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LIVE TO LOVE THE ROAD “Children must be taught how to think, not what to think.” - Margaret Mead Imagine the feeling when the dream you have, that what you wished for and longed for, worked hard, trained for and prepared truly becomes reality. Imagine that feeling.

Imagine Fatima, Hadija and Tuda, three Amazigh Nomad young sisters of the desert.

They have a dream of Sahara where they can continue living, raising their children and herding their goats and camels following in the footsteps of their ancestors.

Imagine their wish for a green Sahara.

Now meet Lahcen, the young gardener, who used to be Nomad, but now farms the land on the other side of the mountain with his family in first generation. They share the same dream even if their way of life has changed to new pastures.

Now imagine, the Vilostrada Foundation dreaming alongside these two families.

Imagine, we get the idea to ask Lahcen to plant 200 Acacia trees from seeds. They grow strong this summer. In October, Fatima, Hadija and Tuda and many more of their family and friends will plant these trees in the desert. The Acacia will bring shade, firewood, medicine and hope for the future. Together, we make Sahara green.

Imagine that feeling.

Where the horizon meets the silence, we follow a path from a time passed, on our adventure through the desert. When the sun sets, we gather around the fire, share stories like this one and each other´s company together with the moon and the stars.

Welcome to join us and share you knowledge in exchange for Nomad wisdom this October 22-29, November 5-11. We will also plant 200 Acacia trees in the Sahara.

Get in touch for more information.

Your donation of €12 helps us plant one tree. http://www.vilostradafoundation.org/#donate With the Vilostrada Foundation, we now sum up two months of adventures, stories, lessons and fruit our mutual labour in a book we call “Ki Krak: To Give, to Receive” planned to be published in December 2018.

Victoria Ahlén, digital educator and founder of the Vilostrada Foundation http://www.facebook.com/vilostradafoundation http://www.vilostradafoundation.org

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HOME & GARDEN

OUTDOOR LIVING AT HOME IN THE SUN Summer is definitely here and if you’re not cooling off in the swimming pool, you’ll probably be relaxing in the comfort of your garden or patio. Whether you are kicking back peacefully or entertaining friends and family, making the most of the great outdoors is part of life here in Spain.

Setting the scene When spending plenty of time outside, it’s key to make your outdoor spaces as comfortable and liveable as they are indoors. So you might consider ditching the hard, upright table and chairs that might currently take centre stage and opt instead for a mix of generous seats with comfortable cushions, along with attractive plants, and a stylish awning or parasol.

If you have the space, a garden sofa or armchairs and coffee table will make things even more comfortable when you’re not sitting down to a meal. Make sure these are made of resistant materials to withstand the strongest of sunshine with its colour fading rays.

In the height of summer, a ceiling fan under a fixed awning not only gives a colonial-style look, it traps the breezes, circulating the air to make temperatures more bearable during the hottest hours of the day or night. Fans are also believed to keep the mosquitos at bay so are well worth installing on both counts.

For those lovely summer evenings when your guests stay on and time stands still, stock up on candles and lanterns to create ambience and keep the party going. You might also like to fit some outdoor lighting fixtures to the house or spot light the trees or flowerbeds which can make stunning focal points at night. You could also bring a table-top lamp outside and place it on a side table for a homely feel that brings the inside out.

Clever, cost-effective transformations To update your outdoor space without spending out on new furniture, you might like to invest in a few new colourful throws and cushions to refresh your outdoor space – group cushions in threes and remember to base your designs on a main colour plus an accent. Bear in mind that it’s bright outside and your 16

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colour combinations can be more adventurous than indoors, so have fun with it!

If you’ve really had enough of your dated garden furniture, chalk-painting is a lovely, personalised way to transform it. The beauty of chalk paint is you can apply it straight onto any surface without having to sand anything. The finish is, as you might expect, lusciously chalky for that relaxed, vintage look. Finish off by gently rubbing in some wax (buy it with your chalk paint) or water-based transparent varnish for a more durable finish.

Cooking outdoors Many a Mediterranean home is blessed with covered porches and patios and for good reason: outdoor living is part of the joy of being in Spain and shade is necessary if you are to be outside in full sunshine. No one likes to be stuck inside doing all the cooking so, what with the Spanish love of food and entertaining, it goes without saying that homes here often come complete with an outdoor kitchen, including a smart built-in barbecue, perfect for those long, lazy days of summer.

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LAWYERS (ABOGADOS)

De Cotta Law - AFOs

The acronym AFO - Asimilado Fuera de ordenación – has become a talking point amongst rural property owners and buyers in many areas of Spain. This is because many regions have brought in regulations governing properties built in rural areas either without a licence from the Town Hall or built before such licences were issued.

Town Halls are now obliged to record which properties in their areas do have licences and which don´t. These rules were brought in at least in part after a series of corruption scandals which allowed people to build in rural or protected areas. It is, of course, important to protect rural areas from overbuilding.

However, this is creating a problem for owners of properties that may have been built more than 20 years ago as they now need to obtain the AFO on a property of low value where the cost of the technical work, improvement of waste treatment, payment of a tax to the Town Hall etc may cost as much as 15.000€.

Alongside this is the delay which, in some cases, means the various permissions and work cannot be completed for months. Although this appears to be a legal issue it in fact requires the work of an architect or Arquitecto Tecnico, and in some cases installation of new septic tanks, permissions from road and river authorities, and other technical modifications to the property.

The good news is that, although some way off, the regional government of Andalucia has put forward changes to the law that would speed up applications and allow Town Halls more discretion in dealing with the actual situation of older properties, which cannot be renovated until they have the AFO. Our firm works with a number of specialized professionals who can assist with obtaining the AFO. In some cases it may also be necessary to sign a Deed of New Work – obra nueva – which might be required if you have modified your property.

Call us on 952 527 014 and speak to a specialized property lawyer about your particular case, or send us an email:

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Axarquia Solicitors DIVORCE IN SPAIN BEFORE NOTARY

The new Law of Voluntary Jurisdiction allows married couples to be divorced before a Notary in Spain, without the need to go to court. The couple can sign a deed which is composed of a declaration of their willingness to divorce, and the incorporation of the divorce settlement agreement.

However, in order to proceed with a divorce in this manner, the following requirements must be met: 1. Divorce must be by mutual agreement.

2. The spouses should not have children under the age of 18, or offspring of any age with disabilities. If the couple have offspring of legal age but who are economically dependent upon them then these dependants must give their approval regarding the issues that may affect them, (such as alimony or use of the conjugal domicile), 3. The Notary must be in the same municipal as the last conjugal domicile, or in the municipal where the current residence of either of the spouses is located.

4. The intervention of a lawyer is essential.

The signing of the divorce deed with a Notary can only be done in person, all parties must be present. The act cannot be delegated to anyone else by a Power of Attorney or by any form of legal written or verbal representation. Both spouses must be present at the same time to sign the deed.

Perhaps this is due to the fact that the assistance of a solicitor is obligatory as they can offer impartial legal advice regarding the contents of the deed before it is signed. The law is designed so that both parties can consult and confer with their lawyer in person at all times during the procedure, and thus negotiate what is necessary for the terms of the divorce agreement with each other and with the guidance of a lawyer. Lawyers are also required to sign the deed as proof of their presence and legal advice.

When both spouses are foreigners: If they were married in Spain, the requirements for divorce do not vary. If they were married abroad, it would be necessary that the registration of the marriage be translated, legalized and be “apostilled�, (This is an addition to the document which certifies and legally verifies the authenticity of a document so that it is considered valid internationally). It is important to note that at least one of the spouses must be resident in the same Spanish municipal where the notary chosen for the divorce is located.

Therefore, if you intend to get a divorce, it is necessary to have an expert lawyer to advise you and manage your divorce. Marbellasolicitors Group has a team of lawyers specializing in divorces that can help and assist you with this or any other issues. Please, do not hesitate to contact us and arrange an appointment at any of our offices:By e-mail: mail@manilvasolicitors.com or by phone. 952901 225. www.manilvasolicitors.com 20

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OUT AND ABOUT

Benagalbón Pueblo and Torre de Benagalbón Like many other Axarquía towns, Benagalbón has two parts to it; Benagalbón pueblo, which is about 3 kilometres inland from the A7 motorway and Torre de Benagalbón, which is the coastal part.

A brief history In 1835 Benagalbón separated from Moclinejo and formed its own town hall.

In 1850 the village consisted of just 70 houses, all of which were said to be in a bad state of repair. This situation was made worse by an agricultural crisis in 1878 which affected much of Málaga after a plague destroyed many of the vinyards in the province. In 1948 Benagalbón town hall agreed to become part of Rincón de la Victoria and two years later it was officially recognised as a village belonging to the bigger municipality.

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away above its coastal sister, attracts artists as it’s full and I mean full, of flowers! From bright red, pink and orangey bougainvilleas to pots with all types of Mediterranean flowers planted in them. Every street, house and square is a gardener’s paradise and we saw a number of neighbours tending to their plants while we were there.

As you enter Benagalbón you immediately get

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The pueblo We’ll start with Benagalbón pueblo and the day we went there was a group of visiting British artists. It’s easy to understand why this little village, tucked

the sense that this is a popular little village.

We were also joined by a group of cyclists from Holland (I didn’t ask them how they found the mountains after the flatness of their own country!) and locals

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having coffee in one of the number of bars that straddle the main street into the heart of the village. There are also a chemist’s and a couple of well-stocked convenience stores.

Just a short way up the (not too steep) hill from the entrance is some machinery left over from the old olive presses.

It’s on the right just before you get to Plaza de la Iglesia, which when we went was covered and could offer some welcome shade in summer!

The church was closed when we were there, however I am reliably informed that it’s well worth going into if open as among other things there is a crucifix hanging from the ceiling to make it look as if Jesus is flying…I will have to go back one day to see that!

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beaches as it’s not nearly as steep as some of the other villages in the area and the streets and plazas are shady. The presence of so many plants and flowers also gives the place a refreshing feel. There are also a number of restaurants dotted around as well as an ample supply of working fountains with drinking water, so even on the hottest of days you shouldn’t go thirsty!

The Museo Municipal de Artes Populares is cute and quirky and offers an interesting insight into the village’s past. It’s closed on Mondays

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but free entry the rest of the week.

As you wind you way around the village you will see a series of ceramic tiles with explanations about the area’s past. They don’t just refer to Benagalbón, but to to the Axarquía as a whole and explain (in Spanish) the importance of figs, vinyards and fishing to the area as well as the influences left behind by the Romans, Greeks, Phoenicians and Moors.

Torre de Benagalbón Unsurprisingly the coastal part of the village gets its name from one of the area’s numerous Martello towers. The one on Benagalbón is one of the smallest along the Axarquía coast and is accessible from the N340 road.

Torre de Benagalbón is fairly big and

goes back quite a long way inland, with housing areas, both old and new on both sides of the N340. The population is around 8,500 compared with about 3,500 in the pueblo.

What makes Torre de Benagalbón stand out from its neighbours is that there is no promenade. There is an ongoing dispute between residents of the village and the regional government, the Junta de Andalucía, over whether to build one or not. While the Junta wants to build one as part of its plan to create a continual pathway between Málaga city and Nerja, the residents, who have formed an association to campaign against the project, oppose the plans, arguing that a promenade would destroy one of the last natural sand dune ecosystems in the province.

The 700-metre beach lies between Rincón de la Victoria to the west and Chilches to the east. There are a couple of beach bars (chiringuitos) and sun loungers can be hired. Lifeguards patrol the beach throughout the summer months. However, most banks, shops, restaurants and hotels can be found in neighbouring Rincón de la Victoria.

To get there either take the A7 motorway to the sign for Benagalbón and Rincón de la Victoria (to get to Torre de Benagalbón there are 2 other exists beforehand if coming from Vélez-Málaga). The buses which stop along the coast to and from Malaga and Vélez-Málaga also stop in Torre de Benagalbón and from there, there are buses which go up to the village.

Ferias and Fiestas Our Lady of the Candelaria is celebrated in Benagalbón every February, tying in with the village’s feria. This year it took place over the first weekend of February.

A culture week is also an annual event on the village and takes place between the end of April and beginning of May every year. Torre de Benagalbón’s annual feria takes place over the first weekend in August.

Both the village and the coast are good options in summer, with the beach being generally less crowded than more built up areas and the village offering plenty of shade from the summer sun!

Written by Jennie Rhodes

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PROPERTY 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!

COUNTRY PROPERTIES S.A.

Plaza Almijara 21 & Avda de Constitucion 33, COMPETA. Tel: 952 516 178 Calle Elisa Ortigosa 7, TORROX Tel: 952 539 125 Avda. de Andalucia 32b, TORRE DEL MAR Tel: 952 541 886

Website: www.countryproperties.net

Country Properties S.A. the oldest and most established real estate company since 1986 with our offices in Cómpeta, Torrox & Torre del Mar. Our efforts over 30 years to give complete satisfaction to our clients and enhance our reputation for reliability do not end once a property has been purchased.

We have a wide range of services designed to contribute to the peace of mind and tranquility of those who have decided to settle down in this lovely southern Spanish region. If you are thinking of buying, selling or renting a property; give us a call, visit our website or come and see us soon. We’re sure your visit will be worthwhile. Your multilingual Team at Country Properties

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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PROPERTY GUIDE TAURUS REAL ESTATE Avda. de la Constitucion, 31. Cómpeta Tel: 952 535 043 / 952 516 633 Website: www.taurusrealestate.com Taurus Real Estate are a friendly, high quality estate agents covering Cómpeta 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.

TORROX PROPERTY SERVICES

Tel: +34 618 226 056 Website: info@torroxpropertyservices.com Torrox Property Services provide a personal service and we pride ourselves on our

attention to detail. If you are looking to purchase a holiday or permanent home or require a long term rental or holiday let then we will ensure it is done with ease and peace of mind every step of the way. We also offer all aspects of property management services.

We have extensive knowledge of the local area and can give advice and help. Thinking of selling your property? We have buyers waiting. Low Comissions. Give us a call today.

VILLASOLUTIONS

El Cruce de Puente don Manuel, Alcaucín Tel: +34 696 522 171 Skype: villasolutions4u2002 Website: www.villasolutions.net VillaSolutions have been selling prime properties near Lake Vinuela since 2002.

Many EXCLUSIVE sole agency listings which you can only see via the No.1 Agency. We provide ALL the information a buyer requires to make the correct informed decision.

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WELLBEING

Sylvia J. Bowyer

Fully qualified Bowen Practitioner

Monday, Wednesday and Friday By appointment 625 279 286 952 115 981

Telf. 952 530 122

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CLINIC CONCEPT TORROX COSTA Hotel Iberostar, loc 5-6 Tlf. 952 531 823 Mob. 656 837 153 Email. ots.clinictorrox@gmail.com Monday - Friday 9:30 . 13:00 Booking essential Dr. Wolfgang Schmitt, Consulant Orthopaedic Surgeon Specialist in back, hand, shoulder, knee, hip, foot surgery, Ultrasound; Joint replacement; Arthritis, Gout, Rheumatics; Bone Density; Chirotherapist; Orthopaedic insoles; Shock wave treatment; Sports Medicine Specialist Dr. Elias Reyes Alcedo, Cardiologist; Internal Medicine Diabetes, Rheumatology, Rheumatolog Nephrology, ECG, Echocardiography, Color Doppler, Ultrasonography, Check ups Dr. Hedda Hohenstein, Eye Specialist Europ. Diploma Holistic Bioenergetic Medicine.

Kinesiology; Psychotheraphy; Counselling Dr. Manio von Maravic, Neurologist Parkinson and Movement Disorder, Stroke preventation, Vertigo, Dementia, EEG, EMG, Ultrasound of brain supplying arteries, nerves and muscles.

Dr. Marion Richter, Gynaecologist Check-up, Surgery, Prevention, Midwifery, Laser (Fontana) Treatment for Stress Urinary Incontinence, Vaginal Reflextionsyndrome, Ultrasound Dr. Christoph Kuhn, Dermatologist / Venereologist Dermatological check up; Surgery; Allergy testing; Cosmetic and aesthetic dermatology Dr. Erik Schulten, Urologist Urology check-up and surgery; Prevention; Ultrasound, Urinary incontinence; erectile dysfunction.

Sandra Vencenti, Physiotherapist Massage; Manual therapy; Rehabilitation; Lymphatic drainage; Electrotheraphy; Ultrasound

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Introducing Jessi Carrera-Maybury to Rebeccah Curtis Beauty & Wellness Centre.

Jessi is a Reiki Master-Teacher with over 10 years’ experience. Jessi regularly credits Reiki with saving her life, this is what she has to say about Reiki... “Following a very difficult childhood, problems with addiction, depression and anxiety and a couple of nervous breakdowns I finally found Reiki and it changed my life! I was so impressed with the results that I decided to become a Reiki Practitioner myself and so impressed with the life changing effects of Reiki on my clients that I wanted to pass this gift on by teaching and attuning others”.

What is Reiki? Reiki is a method of hands-on healing that originated in Japan at the turn

of the 20th century. It is a system of healing that works on the energy vibrations of the body to alleviate illness, soothe emotions and help us to relax. Reiki helps to heal all physical and emotional conditions from pain and injury to depression, stress and anxiety.

What happens during a reiki treatment ? A Reiki Treatment is like a hug for your soul, helping you to heal, relax and unwind. A reiki treatment is a 90 minute session. After the initial consultation I lie you down to relax, snuggled in a blanket with beautiful, gentle music and candlelight.

I gently place my hands upon your head and talk to you to help your body and mind relax, once you are relaxed and comfortable I let the Reiki do its work to relax, recharge and revitalise you. I will check your Chakras (energy centres of the body) and balance them where needed and then I work down the body administering Reiki to your physical, emotional and energy bodies. Once the treatment is complete I gently bring you back to full awareness and then we can discuss what I felt and what you experienced.

What do you need to do?

Reiki works whether you personally believe in it or not. As a client all I ask is that you come with an open mind and try to relax. I have treated both cynics and Reiki practitioners with great success. At the very least it would help you to relax and unwind and in this day and age that is a gift. I usually find that people who are not expecting much to happen are surprised at how much they feel in their bodies, how relaxed they are and how much better they feel afterwards.

Reiki is now widely used by the NHS and many private clinics in the UK and other countries to treat a wide variety of conditions from cancer care to mental health issues. Reiki is not just a leap of faith, it has also been proven by science. Controlled experiments have shown that energy IS emitted from the hands of reiki practitioners and that this energy has beneficial effects on the body and the mind. To put it into layman’s terms it’s like a retuning of your energy systems... a bit like a computer upgrade, Reiki works to clean out your system and help it to run more efficiently.

If you would like to try Reiki for the first time or are looking for a new Reiki Practitioner then please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

To celebrate the start of my collaboration with Rebeccah will be offering a very exclusive,

Receive your first Reiki Treatment at Rebeccah Curtis Beauty & Wellness Centre HALF PRICE. never to be repeated offer…..

Places are limited so please contact the Centre before 14th July to book your space.

JESSI CARRERA-MAYBURY Charmed Healing Therapies Rebeccah Curtis Beauty & Wellness Tel: 952 530 122 / 651 956 284 42 TheCentre DIRECTORY July 2018

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WINDOWS & DOORS

TWELVE MONTHS OF THE DIRECTORY Every month in The Directory magazine we visit a new town or village in the Axarquia for our Out and About feature. At the same time Rob Bell Photography also visits the village and takes a series of photographs for the front cover, article and The Directory website.

We have a FANTASTIC opportunity - Rob Bell Photography is offering a reader a chance to win a limited signed A3 size print of the front cover photograph from one of the issues in 2017. All you need to do is send an email to hello@thedirectoryaxarquia.es and answer “Which month did The Directory cover Robs home town of Torrox?” The front cover photograph is also available to purchase as a limited signed A3 print for 30€ only 5 will be printed and supplied with a certificate of authenticity.

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ISO Settings in Digital Photography

From Snap Shot to Great Shot Rob Bell Photography.

Capturing a Moment in Time. www.robbell.photography

ISO is one of three important settings on your camera that is used to take a well exposed photo. The other two are Aperture and Shutter Speed.

I regularly get questions about ISO from my photography students.

What is ISO and why is it important? What is the best setting to choose? Should I always choose the lowest one?’

In Digital Photography ISO measures the sensitivity of the image sensor.

The same principles apply as in film photography – the lower the number the less sensitive your camera is to light and the finer the grain.

Higher numbers mean your sensor becomes more sensitive to light which allows you to use your camera in darker situations. The cost of doing so is more grain (although cameras are improving all the time and today many are able to use high ISO settings and still get very useable images). An example of a situation you might want to choose a higher ISO would be photographing an indoor sporting event where the light is low and your subject is moving fast. By choosing a higher ISO you can use a faster shutter speed to freeze the movement.

100 ISO is generally accepted as a ‘normal’ or ‘standard’ ISO and will give you lovely crisp shots (with little to no noise/grain).

Situations where you might need to push ISO to higher settings include: • Indoor Sports Events – where your subject is moving fast yet you may have limited light available.

• Concerts – also low in light and often ‘no-flash’ zones • Art Galleries, Churches etc- many galleries have rules against using a flash and of course being indoors are not well lit.

• Birthday Parties – blowing out the candles in a dark room can give you a nice moody shot which would be ruined by a bright flash. Increasing the ISO can help capture the scene.

ISO is an important aspect of digital photography to have an understanding of if you want to gain more control of your digital camera. Experiment with different settings and how they impact your images today – particularly learn more about Aperture and Shutter Speed which with ISO are a part of the Exposure Triangle.

Keep shooting and photography: Rob.

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CLUBS & SOCIETIES 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.

THE ANGLICAN PARISH of Nerja & Almuñécar. Services at Iglesia de San Miguel (St Michael´s Church) every Sunday at 12 noon and at Capilla de Nuestra Señora del Carmen (Fisherman's Chapel), Almuñécar at 9.30 am (except during August in Almuñécar). There is also a short service of Holy Communion on Wednesdays at 9.30am in the Church Shop, Calle Málaga, Nerja. Priest in Charge: Fr Nigel Thomas.

Tel: Church House 952 521 339 Church Shop 952 522 460.

THE ROYAL BRITISH LEGION - NERJA BRANCH .The Branch holds lunch meetings at the Hotel Al Andalus, Maro on the 3rd Thursday of each month. Also at the Restaurant Nueva Arenas, La Herradura on the 1st Friday of each month. Non members area always welcome. Booking is essential. For further information about the branch or to book for lunch, please contact Vera on Tel 952 967 200 or Email: ozzybaldwin@ yahoo.co.uk THE COSTA CAMERA CLUB (formed in 2005). The members are of many nationalities We are of mixed ability, ranging from absolute beginners to the very experienced amateur; even the occasional professional. So, even if you are only thinking about taking up photography or are already immersed in the subject we would love to see you. We have a ‘home’ meeting on the 4th Thursday of every month at 5.30pm to 7.30pm at the Salon Social in Capistrano Village (next to the main swimming pool and just above the Cave Bar). On the 2nd Thursday each month we go out on various Photo Shoots. www.costacameraclub.com THE LODGE OF EUROPEAN FRATERNITY No52, Nerja ,meets the third Thursday of each month from October to April, excluding December. Anyone interested in joining Freemasonry or any masons visiting the area would like to visit, Please contact the secretary David White 658565511 or Sandy Shingler 646436967.

THE ARTS SOCIETY (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. 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.

Visit our very active website www.nerjanadfas .org or call Helen on 633 028 559 for any questions you may have and further information.

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NERJA 41 CLUB: Nerja 41 Club meets twice every month. On the first Thursday of the month we go out with our ladies for lunch and on the Third Thursday the men have a ‘normal’ meeting. Any ex Tablers please look at 41clubnerja.org or ring Alfie on 626998626 Nerja 41 Club Try our website nerja41club.org or Alfie Fornear on 626 998 626 Email: a.fornear@hotmail.com

NERJA HISTORY GROUP, a group of enthusiastic amateurs who are interested

in Spanish History. Meetings each first Friday Oct-April, 11.00 am Cultural Centre, C/Granada, Nerja. 6€ min donation. Christina Sinclair, Co-ordinator Nerja History Group. Tel: 687 602 057 email: nerjahistorygroup@yahoo.com. www.nerjahistorygroup.es/

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NERJA LADIES BOOK CLUB Do you enjoy reading and talking about books while

making new friends - then come and see what the Nerja Ladies Book Club is all about. For further information email nerjaladiesbookclub@yahoo.com or you can find us on Facebook. Hope to see you there !

PHOENIX 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 Web: www.phoenixsocialclub.co.uk

The Costa Animal Society (CAS) The Costa Animal Society (CAS) would like to

express our appreciation to Mark at the Punta Lara Bar and our regular quizzers for taking part in another successful season which has helped CAS raise much needed funds throughout the winter and spring. We will be taking a break during the dog days of summer but will resume these fun quizzes at the Punta Lara Bar in Nerja on the third Friday of each month starting in October. CAS Shop News - With the arrival of summer the Costa Animal Society (CAS) shop has all you need in the way of shorts, sandals, T-shirts, beachwear, best-selling books, etc, all at crazy low prices.

We are located next door to the Good Stuff Café in Nerja at No. 2 Calle Castilla Perez. Additionally, we are always eager to hear from people who are interested in becoming shop volunteers. One four hour shift once a week makes a big difference.

There are always two volunteers per shift making for a safe, relaxed, congenial environment. For more information you can ring the shop on 689 314 350.

Our opening hours are Monday to Saturday from 10.00am until 2.00pm.

Can you help CAS? - The Costa Animal Society (CAS) is always in need of more volunteer helpers in a number of areas, so if you have spare time to fill, please make contact! In particular, more fundraisers are needed to work with our team.

In addition, fosterers are always required to take short-term care of animals until a permanent home can be found. Even if you are only here for few months a year, CAS would appreciate your help.

If you could donate a little to help the animals, CAS would be most grateful.

Bank : Cajamar Account Name : Costa Animal Society Account Number : 3058 0728 03 2720100283 BIC-Swift Code : CCRIES2A

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Cold soups Most people will be familiar with gazpacho, which Spanish people and foreigners alike drink in great quantities over the summer months, but there is quite a variety of ‘cold soups’ other than gazpacho that are typical here in Andalucía.

There are variations on gazpacho, which is typically made with tomatoes, cucumber, pepper, onion and garlic. It sometimes contains bread, although not always, so it can even be drunk by celiacs - (just check the ingredients.

(Mercadona does a gluten-free version if you don’t want to make your own.) Be like Spanish households and make enough to last a few days then pop it in the fridge in recycled plastic water bottles.

Similar to gazpacho ais porra antequerana. This is typically thicker than gazpacho and normally eaten like a soup, with a spoon, whereas gazpacho is normally drunk like a smoothie. The basic ingredients are the same as gazpacho but the bread is a key ingredient. For celiacs, just use while gluten-free bread instead of the traditional ‘pan de hogaza.’ Add olive oil and a dash of white wine vinegar and garnish with chopped serrano ham or tuna and boiled egg.

Salmorejo is Córdoba’s answer to porra and the ingredients and optional garnish are essentially the same. The slight difference, if you want to be specific is the bread. For Salmorejo, purists would use ‘pan de telera cordobesa’ but any White bread would probably do!

Ajoblanco (or ajo blanco) is another cold soup, this time white in colour and is made using almonds, breadcrumbs and garlic and is often accompanied by muscatel grapes.

Finally, gazpachuelo malagueño is basically a cold soup made with potatoes and mayonnaise, with white fish (typically hake). Some people add the individual ingredients rather than just using a jar of ready-made mayo, but I am reliably informed that you can just use the stuff out of a jar instead!

Ingredients and preparation of all of these soups can easily be found in Spanish and English on the internet.

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RECIPE

SHAKSHUKA by Richard Fox

Normally I will run a million miles from anything that smacks of a new trend, fad or fashion, which while explaining a great deal about my general appearance and wardrobe, does not explain my new found obsession with Shakshuka. Five years ago, the mention of this Tunisian culinary classic would be more likely to raise eyebrows than glasses - sounding more like a dubious gambling game played furtively out of view of the authorities. The truth is, you would have struggled to find it anywhere but the most authentic of Middle Eastern and North African eateries. These days, on my regular trips back to the UK, a venture down to any aspirational neighbourhood Sunday brunch spot and I’m more likely to find the single estate Lattes accompanying this dish of just-cooked eggs nestling into the shallow recesses of a rich, smokey and delicately spiced gooey tomato base, than the a great British fry up.

Serves 3-4

METHOD

2 tbsp olive oil 1 medium onion, diced 1 red pepper, diced 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1 tsp ground cumin 1 tsp smoked paprika ½ tsp cayenne pepper 2 tbsp tomato puree 400g tin chopped tomatoes 400g cherry vine tomatoes, halved Pinch of sugar Salt and pepper to taste 6 eggs Small handful of parsley, chopped

Heat the olive oil in a cast iron skillet or heavy-based frying pan (approx 25-30cm diameter). Fry gently, without colouring for three or four minutes until starting to soften. Add the red peppers and continue to cook for a further three or four minutes. Add the garlic and dry spices and cook for another minute stirring to combine. Add the tomato puree and continue gentle frying for another couple of minutes, stirring constantly. Add the tinned tomatoes, stir well to combine and cook for ten minutes at a gently simmer. Add the halved cherry tomatoes and cook for a further ten minutes continuing at a gentle simmer until most of the liquid has disappeared, but the mixture is not too dry. Make six indentations in the mixture by pressing down with the back of a ladle or similar shaped implement. Carefully break the eggs into each recess. TIP: Break the eggs into a small cup before tipping gently into the pan. Once all the eggs are in, cover the pan with a lid or another upturned frying pan and continue to cook on a low heat until the egg white has just set and the yolks are still runny. Turn off the heat, sprinkle with the chopped parsley and serve immediately.

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

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STREET MARKETS Monday Torrox Costa & Torrox Pueblo Tuesday Nerja Wednesday Algarrobo Costa & Rincon de la Victoria Thursday Frigliana, Torre del Mar,

Velez-Malaga Saturday Competa & Caleta Sunday Nerja Car boot Sale

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Sunday 1st Sax to the Rhythm 3pm at O´Learys Irish Bar, Torrox Costa

Thursday 19th Lee Townsend 9pm at O´Learys Irish Bar, Torrox Costa Friday 20th Sarah Lucy Dole 9pm at O´Learys Irish Bar, Torrox Costa Saturday 21st Mr Aki Rocktrubadur 9pm at O´Learys Irish Bar, Torrox Costa

Every Wednesday Accoustic session with Tony Brown at Jaima Cafe Pub in Torrox Park

Sunday 22nd Sax to the Rhythm 3pm at O´Learys Irish Bar, Torrox Costa

Wednesday 4- Saturday 7th Weekend Beach Festival - Torre del Mar

Tuesday 24th Diana Ross Tribute at “Torres”, San Juan de Capistrano, Nerja 9pm

Thursday 5th Miss Fortune 9pm at O´Learys Irish Bar, Torrox Costa

Thursday 26th The Boxdrum Band 9pm at O´Learys Irish Bar, Torrox Costa

Friday 6th Mr Aki Rocktrubadur 9pm at O´Learys Irish Bar, Torrox Costa

Sunday 29th Sax to the Rhythm 3pm at O´Learys Irish Bar, Torrox Costa

Saturday 7th Jonathan and Laura. 9pm at O´Learys Irish Bar, Torrox Costa

Tuesday 31st Robbie Williams Tribute at “Torres”, San Juan de Capistrano, Nerja 9pm

Saturday 7th Green Dogs 3pm at Restaurante Venta El Cortijo, Frigiliana Sunday 8th Sax to the Rhythm 3pm at O´Learys Irish Bar, Torrox Costa Thursday 12th Rod Stewart Tribute at “Torres”, San Juan de Capistrano, Nerja 9pm Friday 13th Lee Townsend 9pm at O´Learys Irish Bar, Torrox Costa Saturday 14th Sax to the Rhythm 9pm at O´Learys Irish Bar, Torrox Costa Sunday 15th Sax to the Rhythm 3pm at O´Learys Irish Bar, Torrox Costa Tuesday 17th Cliff Richard Tribute at “Torres”, San Juan de Capistrano, Nerja 9pm 58

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AUGUST Coming up in August more great tribute artists: ‘Mr.Culture Club’ Boy George, ‘Frank, Dean and Sammy’ The Rat Pack, ‘Queen Disco’ Donna Summer ‘The King of Pop’ Michael Jackson!

Check out The Directory magazine facebook page in JULY for details on how to WIN tickets to Coast FM Gold Tribute shows at Torres, San Juan Capistrano, Nerja

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WHAT´S WHAT´SON ON AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL CLUB (AIC) www.americaninternationalclub.com Facebook page: /nerjaclub or Email: aicnerja@aol.com for more info.

The American International Club (AIC) is an international social and charitable association. The AIC welcomes international residents and visitors. We have numerous social gatherings every month! Everyone is welcome!

4th July Independence Day Celebration at El Boquetilla Restaurant in Frigiliana.

American style buffet. 7.30pm start. 25€ includes 2 drinks and tip.

Coffee meetups: Sat 14th El Puente, Calle Carretera 4, Nerja at 12. Sat 21st Plaza 45, C/ Circunvalacion 6 in Frigiliana at 12. Sat 28th Casa Ai Sienna Cafe, C/o Marquita, Puerta del Mar, Almunecar at 12.

Every Tuesday Petanque at 11.30 in the Parque Verano Azul in Nerja behind Supersol on Calle Antonio Ferrandis Chanquete.

CLUB INTERNACIONAL DE NERJA Calle San Juan 42. Nerja 29780.

Social and Cultural Association No 1612 Tel during opening hours: +34 952 521 858 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” JULY 2018 2nd & 9th Monday Night Social and Darts (9th is the last night) 3rd Fourth July Celebrations - Hot dogs, American Quiz, Cocktails and music, prize for Best America dressed”. All welcome 7th 100 Club Draw 11th Camera Club 12th Last Day in Club - Beach Party with DJ, Quiz and a prize for the most outlandish outfit. Extended opening 11 to 15.30 hours.

SEPTEMBER 2018 4th Club reopens 7th Luna Mora Festival 15€ (20€) 10, 17, 24th Monday night social and darts. 12th Camera Club 19th Gibraltar day trip 12€ (15€) Visitor prices in brackets

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 in JULY. Tel.952 543 334 E-mail: luxmundi@lux-mundi.org. Web: www.lux-mundi.org LUX MUNDI, TORRE DEL MAR JULY COMING EVENTS AND EXCURSIONS. Every Weds - Art and Craft Group. 10-1pm. Every Fri 11-1pm Espan-Glish group.Every Fri Coffee morning 11-1pm Mon 2nd Half Orange “Bring and Share” lunch 1pm. Thurs 19th coach Excursion to Gibraltar. Tickets 12€ PASSPORTS / ID required. Weds 25th Excursion to Granada for the Lorca Festival Ticket price 35€ Thurs 26th Fri 27th The centre is closed for the Torre del Mar Feria.

For further information and bookings please contact the Centre, 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 and sorry we cannot accept cards.

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three vikings from norway “Dad! What shall we do today? What shall we do? “. I looked out of the window.

It was the first day of the Easter holidays. Torrox Costa had one of its few cloudy days. It wasn´t very warm, swimming in the sea was not an option, not even for three vikings from Norway and the swimming pool was empty. “What shall we do? “ I asked myself.

A holiday with two teenage boys can be demanding. Thankfully ahead of this trip I had done my research. “Biking”, I shouted back. “Let´s go biking! “ The boys answered unison “Won´t that be tiring?”. The oldest boy was not happy.

My boys were like most teenagers. Life is Youtube and gaming. Not athletics or wildlife. I persuaded them with “it is downhill biking” I said.

Luckily I had stored the number for Axarquia Descent on my phone and my call was well received with “Of course, no problem. Just come to restaurant Molino in Comares at 11.30. We will fix it”. The day was booked!

Spirits were high. The car stereo was playing the old Queen “bicycle“ tune whilst we made our way to Comares. My boys were singing along .. I smiled. It did not sound good.

We were the first to arrive at the meeting point. The sun made its appearance through the clouds. Great we thought, we might even get a tan.

Five minutes early, Meigan arrived in his minibus and we were now 6 riders on this trip, a quick chat and drink, we went to choose our bikes. There was a good selection and the teenagers choice were some tough offroads bikes with extra suspension in the frame. I went for a simpler model. The bikes looked new, clean and in top condition.

Meigan took us through a safety procedure and made sure our equipment was comfortable for each of us.

We were ready. My boys had a smile on their face, and I hoped they would find fun in the real world away from wifi and gadgets.

Off we went and started our descent, slowly to begin with. Riding between Andalusian white houses and green olive fields. The view was amazing and my eldest even said “Dad, it is so nice”! There were white houses and green trees

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as far as your eyes could see, the beautiful Axarquia.

The first descent took approximately half an hour. Meigan, who had been following us in his minivan loaded up the bikes in readiness to go back up the mountain.

The next descent was as good. A bit shorter, not as steep. This route had more open terrain and some of the boys also tried off-road. “Boys will be boys”, I thought.

Next time, I was sure that I will do this again, I will take a friend and her daughter and they can join us. This is adventure is for everyone as we have not biked an inch uphill!

The next transfer to our 3rd starting point was a longer journey, but with Meigan saying “The best is yet to come we just need to drive for a while”.

We were really excited. We had been out for one and a half hours and still wanted more.

After our almost twenty minute journey, where we had enjoyed Irish folk music, funny stories and some local sights, we jumped on to our bikes once again . “This is the main attraction “, Meigan said. The sun was now high and a clear sky. We were at the northern part of the Axarquia region.

I looked at my phone, not to check the time, but to check the altitude.

You can get an app for everything now. We were 658 meters above the Mediterranean. The sea was not visible, but lake Viñuela showed its beauty as we stood at the border of Sierra Tejeda natural park.

We were not alone. On this fabulous day, there were hikers and other bike riders out. Sierra Tejeda natural park is a fantastic place. Green areas for picnics, BBQ´s, camping site, and plenty of marked hiking routes to la Maroma mountain, flowers, green trees and amazing views to the hillsides and valley below.

After a short ride we stopped at a picnic area. Meigan surprised us with a tapas picnic. What is a day in Spain without tapas. After hours of being in fresh air, we all felt this would be good. The boys become even more boys, and climbed onto some trees. Maybe YouTube world was forgotten.

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After a well deserved picnic break enjoying fresh fruits, nuts and traditional Andalusian tapas we were ready to start our final descent.

We enjoyed panaromic views all the way down.

It felt like paradise. I saw a signpost saying Vista bonita! I had to check it out. Meigan gave me the “thumbs up” to go off-road. Riding across stones and passing trees I biked towards the view ... It was “Wow!!! “ After ten minutes we arrived at the river of Alcazar. Here we could take a swim in the natural pools full of clean fresh water from the mountains above. None of us did this time, but “next time, definitely, next time”, I said to myself.

As we got to Alcaucin the roads got wider and changed into asphalt. The toughest of us could speed up. As we felt the wind in our hair, our hearts beated faster and adrenaline kicked in as we raced each other. As the descent ended my boys shouted “Awesome, absolutely awesome”, A wonderful day was spent in the Axarquia.

Thank you Axarquia Descent.

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3rd - England v India, 1st Twenty20, Old Trafford 6th - England v India, 2nd Twenty20, Cardiff 8th - England v India, 3rd Twenty20, Bristol 12th- England v India, 1st ODI, Trent Bridge 14th - England v India, 2nd ODI, Lords 17th - England v India, 3rd ODI, Headingley

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7th-29th - Tour de France

FORMULA ONE

1st - Austrian Grand Prix, Spielberg 8th - British Grand Prix, Silverstone 22nd - German Grand Prix, Hockenheim 29th - Hungarian Grand Prix, Budapest

National, TPC Potomac at Avenel Fm, PotomacJun 28th-1st - HNA Open de France, Le Golf National, Paris, France 5th-8th - Greenbrier Classic, The Greenbrier, White Sulphur Springs, WV 5th-8th - Irish Open, Ballyliffin GC, Co. Donegal, Republic of Ireland 12th-15th - John Deere Classic, TPC Deere Run, Silvis, IL 12th-15th - Scottish Open, Gullane GC, Gullane, East Lothian, Scotland 19th-22nd - The Open Championship, Carnoustie Golf Links, Scotland 19th-22nd - Barbasol Championship, Keene Trace Golf Club, Nicholasville, KY 26th- 29th - RBC Canadian Open, Glen Abbey Golf Club, Oakville, Ontario, Canada 26th-29th - Porsche European Open, Green Eagle Golf Courses, Hamburg,

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Jun 28th-1st - Quicken Loans

TENNIS

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