The Directory Magazine March 2018 Issue 58

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March 2018 / Issue 58

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DIRECTORY

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

Out and about this month in

RIOGORDO 674 511 909 Torrox Costa, Avenida el Faro.

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Out and About articles written by Jennie Rhodes Front cover photograph by Rob Bell Photography.

Capturing a Moment in Time. www.robbell.photography Tina Andlaw - Compelling Copy compellingcopy.co.uk No part of this publication, including artwork or photographs maybe used or reproduced without our prior written consent. The Directory does not in any circumstance accept responsibility for alterations to events listed, the accuracy or otherwise of any claims made by our advertisers, or information by our contributors, and specifically disclaims any liability.

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AIR CONDITIONING

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AIR CONDITIONING

ALARM SYSTEMS

ANTIQUES

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ANIMAL RESCUE

AWNINGS

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BEDS / BED LINEN

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BRITISH FOOD STORE

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BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION

CLEANING SERVICES

COMPUTER SUPPLIES

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Currency News

Currency outlook: Brexit, Italian election in focus Euro EUR/GBP: Holding firm at £0.88 EUR/USD: Up from $1.22 to $1.24

Speculation that the European Central Bank (ECB) will remain dovish on the subject of monetary policy for the foreseeable future has countered the impact of a run of positive Eurozone data over the last few weeks.

That being said, the euro is still standing firm against rivals like the pound and US dollar.

Italy will be taking to the polls in March and most experts expect the election to result in a coalition government, with Silvio Berlusconi’s conservative alliance projected to take the biggest share of votes. The impact this would have on the euro largely depends on which parties Berlusconi allies himself with. If Berlusconi opts for Matteo Salvini, the euro would be pressured lower thanks to his opposition to the single currency and preference for returning to the lira.

Pound GBP/EUR: Down from €1.14 to €1.12 GBP/USD: Up from $1.38 to $1.40 After getting off to a fairly positive start to the year, the pound failed to sustain its initial momentum and has reversed gains against a number of the majors. Demand for the pound eased on concerns that government fissures will have a negative impact on Brexit negotiations.

Investors were also concerned as EU Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier intimated that the UK achieving a transitional deal after Brexit should not be taken for granted.

Brexit worries prevented the pound from deriving much benefit from the Bank of England (BoE) indicating that rates could rise sooner than currently forecast at its first policy gathering of 2018.

Any Brexit related news is liable to be the driving force behind pound exchange rate movement over the next few weeks. UK data will also be of interest, as any reports which reduce the chances of the BoE increasing interest rates in 2018 will put the pound under pressure.

US Dollar USD/GBP: Down from £0.72 to £0.71 USD/EUR: Down from €0.81 to €0.80 The Federal Reserve increased interest rates in December 2017, but the move had been so long expected that it failed to boost the US dollar. In fact, USD exchange rates actually softened as the Fed implied that interest rates would only be raised a further three times in 2018 rather than the four times hoped for.

The US dollar remained on soft form for much of January, although the currency has since recovered from its worst levels against the pound.

The Fed is forecast to increase borrowing costs at its March gathering, and if it indicates that a further three adjustments could be made over the rest of the year we could see the US dollar jump.

At Currencies Direct we’re here to talk currency whenever you need us, so get in touch if you want to know more about the latest news or how it could impact your currency transfers. Since 1996 we’ve helped more than 150,000 customers with their currency transfers, just pop into your local Currencies Direct branch or give us a call to find out more.

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CURRENCY TRANSFERS

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DATING / MEET NEW PEOPLE

DENTISTS

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DRAINS

FASHION (CLOTHING)

FUNERAL SERVICES

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FLORIST

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LIVE TO LOVE THE ROAD THE TANMIRT EXPEDITION 2018

“It is more fun to give than to receive. If you are already happy, give something instead of asking for more.” - Lucas Ahlén, 13 years.

The sun rises over the tiny settlement of Nomad tents. We slept in the school tent during a windy night. This is no ordinary day. It is Real Nomad’s/Lucas’s 13th birthday. We turn to the snoring blue sleeping bag among us and sing “Happy Birthday”.

Shortly after, we hear children laughing outside. We welcome the ten school children that will enjoy the day with us. We load our big white camel, the Land Rover, with kids on the roof and we all sing. We drive slowly with our precious cargo to each Nomad family to invite them for a couscous feast for lunch. The Berber people call this Sadakha. The mother of Mustafa and Mbark, Aicha, offers to come help us prepare the food for more than 70 people.

“My birthday, and instead of gifts, I

dedicated to sharing with others because I have all that I need”, Lucas says.

“We shared so many smiles and games and made new friends”, says Maj Ahlén (aged 9).

We tried a scout game called the knot.

All children in a circle, eyes closed, hands forward and you walk into the circle to find an empty hand, creating a big tangle. Then it is time for the group to once more find the solution to be one big circle again.

Now, try this with no mutual language, smiles and laughter are guaranteed. After two rounds, we succeeded.

This is one of many stories from the Tanmirt Expedition with a mission to “Ki Krak” (which from Berber translates to give and to receive), share knowledge and kickstart enterprises and education.

We welcome you to support and learn more about Lucas’ and Maj’s journey in search for Nomad wisdom.

This fall we will have a book ready!

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

GARDEN CENTRE

HAIRDRESSING

HEATING SYSTEMS

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HOME & GARDEN

Patio & garden awnings: tips and ideas Mediterranean life is all about sitting outside on the patio and soaking up the sunshine just about all year round. But from springtime, the sun can get too hot which is when awnings come in so handy.

Did you know that a good awning can decrease outdoor temperatures on your patio by as much as 10 to 20 degrees centigrade? If you’re yearning for an awning, here are a few buying tips to help you pick the right one:

Retractable or stationary?

Retractable: The good thing about retractable awnings is you can pull them in or out as and when you want the sun. They are ideal for relatively large areas, like balconies, patios or terraces, especially if you are often outside relaxing or entertaining. They also add value to your home by creating a versatile and attractive extension to your living area.

Retractable awnings have a double advantage: during summer, they keep your house interior from over-heating. It is estimated that when the sun passes freely through your windows, your air conditioner takes on 20 per cent more work. Meanwhile, during winter months, southfacing retracted awnings let the sun in, creating a wonderfully natural source of heat that takes some of the edge off your heating bills.

First you need to choose between three types of retractable awnings: manual, electric and automatic.

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A manual retractable awning is the most economical and if you don’t mind turning the crank handle to roll the awning in and out, this can be a great option, let alone good exercise for your biceps!

Electric versions retract and roll out the awning at the simple push a button.

Automatic awnings do all the thinking for you! They often feature a sensor that unrolls the blind outwards when the sun comes out and retracts it when the sun sets or disappears.

Stationary/fixed: This is a permanent installation that you might want on your entire patio or simply in front of an entrance or window. With a fixed awning in place, you won’t have to pull down a blind and be in cool darkness whenever the weather gets hot. However, it can make the interior of your home quite dark and cool during winter months.

To a fixed awning or pergola, you can add decorative features or an electric ceiling fan to circulate air and cool you down a little more, even on summer evenings.

What style?

Colour – Do you want your awning to blend in with your home’s facade or make a statement as a colourful focal point?

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HOME IMPROVEMENT STORE

INSURANCE

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Consider the setting and the architectural style of your home. Traditional homes might call for neutrals, forest green or navy. Stripes work well for colonial or cottage-style homes, while plain black, white, beige or grey can work very well outside contemporary homes. You might also want to incorporate your exterior colours and style with those of the adjoining room interior. Don’t forget that if you choose light colours, they will reflect the direct sunlight and keep your outside area cooler than darker colours.

Patterns - Pick patterns that are in proportion with the size of your house and your awning small stripes can look “busy” on a large expanse of fabric, while wide stripes can overwhelm a small awning. It’s a good idea to keep the design simple and the fabric plain if your home has a lot of angled rooflines or architectural features.

Edging - Scalloped or notched end valences can work well with more traditional and cottage-style homes, while straight lined edging gives a more modern look.

Materials - Choosing the right awning material is also important.

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Cotton is often coated with a layer of acrylic paint to make the awning more waterproof Vinyl is completely waterproof and usually used in cool climates when there’s a high risk of rain Polyester is popular due to its durability and longevity

Cassettes - The cassette is the casing that holds the awning when it retracts. As the name implies, half (or semi) cassette awnings have a ‘half’ cassette sitting on top of the roll of fabric, protecting it from dirt and rain; however, the edging or valance does not retract into the cassette.

Full cassettes enclose the entire awning, including the roller, fabric, and arms when retracted, so they provide the highest level of weather protection. As everything is completely closed away when retracted, the parts are well shielded from wind, dirt and heavy rainfall.

Open awnings without any cassette may not be protected but they have the advantage of a generous roof overhang and, in a sheltered garden, they may still be adequately protected from bad weather.

Fitted or gazebo? A gazebo can be an ideal, slightly quirky option if you don’t want to go to the lengths of having a fixed awning with its cassette attached to the façade of your home. They are reasonably easy to erect and you can fix them to the ground firmly as semi-permanent fixtures, perhaps in an open area a few metres away from your house.

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INTERNET PROVIDERS

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Axarquia Solicitors

WHAT TO DO IF YOUR TENANT DOES NOT PAY THE RENT?

If you have a rented out a property and your tenant stops paying the rent then you have a problem. What can you do in this case? It is one thing when the rental payment is delayed for a few days but quite another when the tenant stops paying for more than a month.

The Urban Leasing Law (LAU) mentions several reasons why the owner / landlord can request the termination of the lease contract and, therefore, the eviction.

Eviction is a special process through which the landlord asks the court to declare the termination of the contract due to non-payment of rent, and requests that the rented property be returned. In addition, in the same process, you can claim payment of the rent that is owed.

But before initiating the process of eviction, you must first write to or telephone the tenant to ask for payment of the overdue amounts and if the tenant does not respond, a formal written communication would have to be made by Buro fax, notifying the tenant that the debt must be paid within a term of thirty days and also communicating the intention to initiate legal actions in case of non-payment. If the tenant still does not pay, there is no choice but to go to court.

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1. The return of the property (resolution of the contract).

2. The return of the property together with the payment of the debts.

3. Claim exclusively the debt generated without claiming the return of the property, either because you do not want to terminate the contract, or because the tenant has already returned the keys and it is only necessary to claim the debt.

The most common measure taken is the request to terminate the contract and to claim the debts in the same process.

Evictions are resolved in a verbal court hearing. If the tenant opposes the claim, a trial would be held and the process would end in a sentence. In other cases, the process will end with a Decree that finalises the eviction process, and which would include the presumed income until the return of ownership of the property occurs. After the Decree the launch must be executed, that is, if the tenant has not left until then, the process of the vacation of the property must be instigated so that the landlord can recover it. After this the sentence to recuperate the monies owed can be carried out by seizing assets from the tenant sentenced to pay the debts owed.

Therefore, it is important to have an expert lawyer to advise and manage your claim.

Marbella Solicitors Group has a team of specialised lawyers who can help and assist you with this and other topics.

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LAWYERS (ABOGADOS)

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Revision of Local Taxes IBI Reduced in Marbella; Increased in Nerja All property owners in Spain have to pay taxes – Impuesto de bienes inmuebles – IBI –to their local Town Hall. These taxes or local rates are revised from time to time. They are based on the catastral or rateable value which is fixed by each Town Hall. The central government uses these values when providing public funds and setting tax levels. In some areas there has not been a revision for more than 15 years, although technically each Town Hall should revise them at least every 10 years.

The good news is that in areas where the values were revised upwards during the last property boom, a reduction is now being made. For example, the last revision in Benalmádena was in 2006 and this is being reduced by 4%. Marbella is reducing their catastral values by a substantial 9%, even though the last revision came after the last financial crisis.

At the same time some Town Halls have increased the values, however. For example, Nerja sees a 3% rise, taking into consideration the last valuation was in 2003. Also Benahavis sees a rise of 5%, which is not surprising as the last revision was as long ago as 1996! In all, 26 areas have reduced the values this year. ✓

The importance of this for property owners is that these values are used ✓ when calculating the fiscal or tax values of properties, and therefore ✓ affect Income Tax, Wealth tax, and ✓ Succession and Inheritance taxes.

Contact us if you need to know more about your tax obligations in Spain – telephone 952 931 781 or email info@decottalaw.net.

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LAWYERS (ABOGADOS)

MOBILITY EQUIPMENT

MECHANICS

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MECHANICS

PLACES TO EAT AND DRINK

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Ajoblanco is an authentic Vélez-Málaga dish eaten during Semana Santa (Holy or Easter week) and can quite easily be found in shops in and around the town at this time of year.

Quite often it is homemade (casero) and some people call it ajocolorado or ajoporro. It’s a simple recipe made with salted cod (bacalao), garlic (ajo) extra virgin olive oil, bread and paprika.

Its origins are believed to be at least 200 years old and was the food given to the men – horquilleros - who carried the ‘tronos’ (giant floats with the statues of Jesus and Our Ladies) through the streets of Vélez-Málaga. They were given ajoblanco after the processions, which last for many hours, as a way of thanking them for their efforts. Incidentally the horquilleros used to get paid to participate…now they have to pay…how times change!

To make ajobacalao the salt must be removed from the cod by putting the fish in a bowl of water and keeping it in the fridge for three days.

The water should be changed each day to get rid of the salt. The cod should then be poached and the water used to soak the bread. Crush the garlic and mix it with the paprika and a squeeze of lemon. Finally add the soaked bread and cooked cod and mix thoroughly adding the olive oil and the rest of the water until you get a thick, smooth paste. The final result should be a pale orange smooth spread to be eaten with bread. Some people like to add a chilli to give it a little kick!

Happy Easter!

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OUT AND ABOUT

out and about in RIOGORDO Riogordo is full of passion this month as residents are rehearsing for its evocative annual representation of ‘El Paso’ (known as The Passion Play in English). The outdoor performance, which follows the life of Jesus Christ until his death, is performed on Easter Friday and Saturday. This year’s dates are Friday 30th and Saturday 31st March and the play will start at 4.30pm.

Riogordo’s passion play, which has been performed annually for over 65 years, is recognised by both the Junta de Andalucía and nationally as an event of tourist and cultural interest and has its own home – an outdoor stage which can be seen all year round (from outside). Tickets are on sale before the event. See www. elpasoderiogordo.es/en for further information in English. Over the years a number of foreign residents (just under 10 per cent of the town’s population is made up of foreigners – especially Brits and Belgians) have participated in the performance and one of the organisers is Leila Lawson, who along with her husband Rob, has lived in Riogordo for 16 years.

Other traditions that Riogordo is wellknown for include olive oil – there are a number of producers in the area, including the Cooperativa Agro-Olivarera, which is situated at the entrance to Riogordo just off the A356 road from Vélez-Málaga.

During the olive picking months, 6pm is rush hour around the town, with olive growers queuing up to deposit their harvest at the cooperative.

The olives are sorted depending on the type of olives for example, those that

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have fallen from the trees naturally and those that have been ‘shaken ‘ off and amazingly not one bit of the olive goes to waste. For anyone with a pellet burning stove, the chances are that the pellets contain crushed up olive stones! Organised group tours can be given of the cooperative with advanced reservation.

The main variety of olive grown in the area is the Verdial, which is native to the Axarquía and not grown anywhere else. Other varieties are also used in the local olive oil, such as hojiblanca. The olives have three stages of maturity; when the fruit is still green in October, when it is beginning to turn black, between the end of October and early November, which is considered the optimum picking time and

Photos supplied by Rob Bell Photography

when the fruit has already turned black which is later in December and into January.

The word ‘envero’, which is sometimes seen on olive oil labels, is the Spanish term to describe the stage of maturity of the olive.

La Molienda is Riogordo’s big festival paying tribute to the area’s most important product; the olive. Always over the last weekend of February, the celebration includes demonstrations of how olive oil was produced before modern technology took over.

At the town’s fascinating museum – Museo Etnográfico, a donkey is used to turn the wheel which would have milled the olives during the event. Other highlights of the festival include tours round the cooperative and an olive stone spitting competition!

They even have an official ‘olivodromo’ for this highly competitive sport (why it isn’t an Olympic event, I don’t know).

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The museum can be visited all year round and is open on Thursday mornings and Friday, Saturday and Sunday mornings and afternoons.

Admission is free and the original olive mill can be seen there along with a superb collection of other artefacts related to the traditions of olives, wine and bread.

From passion to oil to snails – yes, the other thing that Riogordo is passionate about is the humble caracol (snail in Spanish). They eat them in vast quantities, especially during – you’ve guessed it – a fiesta - Día del Caracol. It always takes place on the last Sunday in May when over 350 kilos of the molluscs, which are gathered from the countryside surrounding the town, are

cooked in different traditional ways and served up with a glass of local sweet wine.

Riogordo’s main feria takes place in August and is a tribute to the town’s patron saints, Nuestra Señora de la Gracia (15th August) and San Jacinto (17th August).

Mayor of Riogordo, Antonio Alés Montesinos, explained to us that Riogordo gets its name from Río de las Aguas Gordas, the old name given to the river now known as Río de la Cueva, which flows through the town and unlike many rivers in the Axarquía, always has water in it. It starts in Borbollón, which is where the name of the local olive oil gets its name. This explains why the countryside around Riogordo is greener than much of the rest of the area.

There are some wonderful hiking routes that can be done in and around Riogordo, taking in the river Cueva and the Tajo de Gómer mountain, which overlooks the town. For more information ask at the town hall or www.malaga.es/turismo also has suggested walking routes. Riogordo is also on the Ruta del aceite.

The best way to get to Riogordo is by taking the A356 up from VélezMálaga. It can also be accessed via the M3107 going through Triana and Benamargosa. From Malaga take the A45 and then the A356 through Casabermeja and Colmenar. The town is equidistant from Vélez-Málaga and Málaga city and takes around 30-40 minutes to get to from either place.

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.

VILLASOLUTIONS

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PROPERTY SERVICES

RADIO STATIONS

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REMOVALS

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SPAS/SWIMMING POOLS

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REAL PSYCHOLOGY

excessive zeal or lift us up out of depression.

Does this sound scientific enough?

Psychology, as a profession, is based on the assumption that there are a limited number of behaviours that can be statistically categorised in order to understand people.

The number of mental disorders grows day by day in the psychiatric Bible, the DSM, (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders). One of the latest disorders describes people that are fanatically interested in eating healthily.

There is some logic to that, but just as it is difficult for the meteorologists to accurately predict the weather, it is difficult for psychologists to predict human behaviour.

Once upon a time, before Jung, psychology was the study and practice relating to the different manifestations of the human soul. It was agreed upon that there existed a human “psyche” that had a lot to do with peoples actions. Psychiatry, which in itself is a very doubtful “science” has throughout its existence intended to find that “psyche” in order to be able to help people conform to some sort of diffuse norm.

Certain behaviours are considered to be normal and others stand out as much less accepted and are thus abnormal or belonging to mental disorders. There are many factors influencing human behaviour. Some of the most important factors are produced by the central nervous system and at times lead to very odd behaviour.

If we are supposed to follow the laws of physics we must be something material and nothing else, so the idea turns into that we must be our most valuable asset, our brain.

In traditional psychiatry, we are our brain and anything we decide has to do with the myriads of combinations of chemicals that the brain can produce in conjunction with electrical impulses.

If the chemicals are beneficial we thus fall in love with the man or girl, and if they are in disagreement some other emotions turn on. In psychology or psychiatry, we be-come victims of our own emotions. We are transformed into a more or less vegetative state where the only remedy is conversational therapy in order to hopefully change our views on ourselves and the world, or we need pills in order to lower

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We shouldn’t be impressed by the effort in making everything a mental disorder. The dividing factor is always the volume of behaviour. If you are too quiet, that is an affliction and if you are too noisy that is an affliction as well. It all goes back to whether we ourselves have something to do with our own behaviour, our own thoughts, and our own decisions or not. Obviously, we are not machines. There are mechanics that can fix broken cars but there are no mechanics that can fix minds that seem out of whack.

But what is the mind? Is it really that combination of chemicals in our brains etc.?

Regardless of where it resides, the sanest approach is that we have a mind, and as all possessions, we need to care for it well, or it can go astray even until it is noticed by people around us and the psych professions. In reality, all mental disorders can then be seen as ideas. Ideas which are good or which don’t bother anyone, or which are destructive. Those ideas cannot be managed by pills. Possibly they can be improved by conversational therapy, but only if the person in charge of the mind is present and is consciously aware of what is going on.

The only Real psychology is thus any psychology which puts you yourself in the driver’s seat and makes you more able to handle your own life.

At Pies y Bienestar we are ready to support you on corporal, mental and social health.

Visit us at the Nerja clinic, Pies y Bienestar, C/Pintada 73 Tel.: 722 221 299

WELLBEING

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From Snap Shot to Great Shot

7 Tips for Learning How to See What Your Camera Sees Part 2 Carrying on from last month’s article here is part 2.

Seeing the world through your camera’s lens has certain similarities and definite differences to looking at the world without your camera. Even with the most basic digital camera you can create photographs that you cannot naturally see with your eyes. Understanding how your camera sees differently than your eyes will help you become a more creative photographer.

4. Depth of Field Controlling how much of a photograph is in focus is another aspect of photography that your eyes do not naturally do. If your eyes are good, you will see most of what’s in your field of view in sharp focus. Using your camera to control how much of what’s in focus within your frame is a wonderful creative aspect of photography. There is a combination of factors that enables your camera to make photos in which some of your image is in sharp focus and some of it is not. These factors are your lens and its aperture setting, your camera’s sensor size, and the distance relationship between your 46

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camera, the subject and the background.

Achieving a good balance of these factors will give your photographs a quality you never naturally see. The clearly focused zone in a photograph is known as the Depth of Field.

5. Motion Blur Another photographic technique that can control the amount of blur in your photographs is the thoughtful use of shutter speed. Using a slow shutter speed and making a photograph of a moving subject can result in what’s known as motion blur.

You can control how much or how little a moving subject is blurred by controlling the length of time your shutter is open. If you leave your shutter open long enough, you can even create photographs of moving subjects so your subject is not visible in the frame. Your eyes will never see like this because a photograph is made during one instance in time. .

Pick up next month’s mag for part 3.

Rob Bell Photography.

Capturing a Moment in Time. www.robbell.photography

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PUZZLE PAGES

PUZZLES PAGE Across 1. Tackle a task with determination (6,4) 7. Horticulturist (8) 8. Wet thoroughly (4) 9. Lofty (4) 10. Green gem (7) 12. Specialist in the use of X-rays (11) 14. Bouts of illness (7) 16. Supplied with footware (4) 19. Tofu source (4) 20. Bend over (with laughter or pain?) (6,2) 21. A very long time ago (3,4,3)

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Down 1. Brute (5) 2. Cosseted (7) 3. Wild cate - text browser (4) 4. Setting for The Hound of the Baskervilles (8) 5. More judicious (5) 6. Nureyev´s forte (6) 11. Mundane (8) 12. Fixed allotment (6) 13. Breathed in (7) 15. Embarrass (5) 17. Question (5) 18. Russian parliament (4)

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BACHELOR PARTY BACHELORETTE PARTY BEST MAN BOUQUE BOUTONIERRE BRIDE BRIDESMAIDS RING BEARER CHURCH TEARS DRESSES FAMILY FLOWER GIRL THANK YOU FRIENDS CARD GARTER GROOM GROOMSMEN TOAST HONEYMOON TUXEDOS INVITATIONS LAUGHTER MAID OF HONOR PICTURE ALBUM PREACHER PRESENTS WEDDING CAKE WEDDING MARCH RECEPTION WEDDING DRESS WEDDING SHOWER REFRESHMENTS

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To be in with a chance of winning a box with 10 bags of sweets, simply find the bag of sweets image which appears on a page in this month´s issue of The Directory.

To enter send an email to thedirectory@copsinas.com stating the location of the bag and all correct entries will be entered into the draw.

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RECIPE

Vanilla cupcake bouquet • • • • • • • •

300g unsalted butter 250g natural yogurt 6 beaten eggs 2 tsp vanilla extract 250g self-raising flour 300g golden caster sugar 140g ground almond ½ tsp baking powder

METHOD

Launch step-by-step Heat oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4 and line two 12-hole muffin tins with 15 muffin cases.

Melt the butter in a small saucepan or in the microwave, then leave to cool a little. Transfer to a large jug and stir in the yoghurt, eggs and vanilla. Beat until combined.

Tip the flour, sugar, almonds, baking powder and 1/2 tsp salt into a large bowl. Stir to combine, make a well in the centre. Pour in the wet ingredients and mix until lump-free. It will be quite a runny mixture.

Spoon the mixture into the muffin cases so they are two-thirds full, using all of the mixture. Bake in the oven for 25-30 mins or until a skewer in the centre is lean. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Beat the butter with half the icing sugar, then, once smooth, add the remaining icing sugar, the milk and vanilla extract. Beat again until fluffy and smooth. Reserve two large spoonfuls of the icing for the fondant cupcakes, halve the remaining icing and put into two bowls. Use a little of the pink food colouring to turn half of the icing pink, beating the icing until it changes colour. Use the purple colouring to do the same with the other half. Set all the icing aside at room temperature and cover the surface with cling film (or keep in the fridge overnight).

Roll out 250g of the fondant icing to a £1 coin thickness. Use the 3-piece cutters to stamp out three sunflowers. You will need to use each cutter three times (see step-by-step pictures).

Scrunch pieces of foil into doughnut shapes and place in the muffin tin. Sit the flowers on top and leave to set for 30 mins. This will set the shape so the petals look more 3D. If you need more icing, roll out a little more until you have the right amount of flowers.

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For the buttercream • 300g unsalted softened butter • 600g icing sugar • 2 tbsp milk • 2 tsp vanilla extract • food colouring paste of your choice (we used pink and purple) • 500g white fondant icing

Recipe by Simon Richardson Food For Thought Outside Catering flower and put the medium-sized flower on top of it. Repeat with the smallest flower on top.

Pipe the buttercream roses and hydrangeas onto 12 of the cupcakes. Use the paintbrush to paint four stripes of pink food colouring from the bottom to the middle of a piping bag – this will create a dark pink outline for the roses.

Drop the curved 2D nozzle into the end of the bag and snip off the end so that the tip is fully exposed. Pop the bag over a jug or large glass and fold over the top (this will make it easier to pile in the buttercream). Make sure all the air is out of the piping bag when you take it

out of the jug, as this will ensure you pipe evenly. Starting in the middle of the cupcake, hold the bag directly above the cake and pipe a swirl in a clockwise motion, applying a steady pressure until you reach the edge of the cupcake. Repeat with another five cupcakes until you have six pink rose cupcakes.

Set aside.

Use the paintbrush to paint four stripes of purple food colouring from the bottom to the middle of another piping bag, to create a dark purple outline for the hydrangeas. Hold the piping bag directly above the cupcake and pipe small star shapes to cover the entire surface (see step-by-step pictures).

Next, spoon the remaining white buttercream onto the remaining three cupcakes to completely cover. This will be the ‘glue’ for the fondant flowers. Carefully place each fondant flower on top of the cupcakes.

Sit the oasis in your basket or bowl. Cut the green tissue paper into small squares, laying a lighter piece over a darker piece, and fold in half, then half again, to create the leaves. Ruffle them up a little for a more natural look. Using a small sharp knife, poke a little hole in the bottom of your cupcakes and carefully insert a lollipop stick into each one. One at a time, push the bottom of the stick into the oasis – ensuring that you push the stick, not the actual cupcake, or you may damage the icing. Arrange the flowers so the three fondant flowers are near the middle, working outwards with the rest of the cupcakes until it starts to resemble a bunch. As the fondant flowers are quite heavy, roll out some small balls of leftover fondant to push under each cupcake base as support (see step-by-step pictures).

Slot the green tissue in between each cupcake so it surrounds them. Then lay the blue tissue paper over the pink paper and sit your basket carefully on top. Use sellotape to cover the entire basket in the tissue. Once it’s covered, do the same with the cellophane, if using. Keep in a cool place until presenting. The cupcakes will keep up to 4 days in an airtight container.

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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Rincon

Macharaviaya

Benajarafe

Frigiliana

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Emergencies Fire Brigade: Ambulance: National Police: Guardia Civil

Sea Rescue Reporting Theft

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

112 080 061 091 062 900 20 22 02 902 10 21 12 952 53 31 26 952 52 15 45

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

952 54 92 38 952 53 98 28

Ecological Farmers Market held every Saturday in Vivero El Algarrobo Garden Centre on the road from Velez-Malaga to La Viñuela.

National Police (Torre del Mar):

952 54 20 00

Saturday market at Algarrobo costa next to Ottawa function room.

Protección Civil:

952 52 48 38

Health Vélez-Málaga Hospital: 951 06 70 00 Urgencias 902 50 50 61 Taxi Ranks Competa Frigiliana Nerja Torre del Mar Torrox 56

952 516 199 952 533 231 952 520 537 952 540 016 952 530 352

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PUZZLE PAGE ANSWERS FROM FEBRUARY 2018 ISSUE 57 Sudoku

Crossword

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.

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CLUBS & SOCIETIES

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.

NERJA DFAS (Part of The National Association of Decorative & Fine Arts Societies) We meet each 2nd Tuesday of the month between October & May at the Cultural Centre (Casa Cultura), Calle Granada, Nerja at 6pm. 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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CLUBS & SOCIETIES 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/

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

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USEFUL INFO WHAT´S ON

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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 only. Tel.952 543 334 E-mail: luxmundi@lux-mundi.org. Web: www.lux-mundi.org LUX MUNDI, TORRE DEL MAR MARCH COMING EVENTS AND EXCURSIONS. Every Tues 11.30 to 13.00 & Thurs 16.30 to 18.00. - Espan-Glish Group at the Centre.

Every Weds - Computer Workshop. Time 10.00 to 11.30 at the Centre. Price 4€ Every Weds – Art & Craft Group. Time 14.00 to 17.00 at the Centre. Every Fri – Coffee Morning. Time 11.00 to 13.00. Sat 3rd – The way of the Cross Ermita de Nuestra Señora de los Remedios, Vélez Málaga.

Time 11:00. Mon 5th - Half Orange “Bring and Share” Lunch. Time 13.00. Mon 5th to Sat 10th – Coach excursion to Lisbon also visiting Sintra & Cascais . Bookings at the Centre price Double room 429€ per person, Single room 499€ per person. Deposit 100 € Fundraising event. Tues 6th & 20th - Photography Group.Time 16.00. Thurs 8th – World Women´s day of Prayer. At the Centre. Time 17.00 Weds 14th - Quiz Night.

Ticket price 6 Euros available at the Centre.

Proceeds to fund raising. Time 18.00pm for 18.30pm. Thurs 15th - Coach Excursion to Gibraltar. Ticket price 12€. Proceeds for fund raising. PASSPORTS / I.D. REQUIRED. Mon 19th - Art Appreciation Group. Donation of 2 Euros. Time 10.30 at the Centre. Mon 26th thru Weds 28th- The Centre will be open to the public only in the morning. Thurs 29th & Fri 30th – The Centre will be open only for religious services. Fri 30th – Prayer an hour before the cross. Time 14.00.

For further information and bookings please contact the Centre, Torre del Mar tel 952 54 33 34 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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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” MARCH 2018 1st St David’s Day - Welsh theme evening celebrations with music and food. 3rd 100 Club Draw 5th Trevelez & Pamaneira 8th Ladies Pamper Night 9th Sentinil & Ronda - Walking Tour with guide Carmen 10th Ruta de la Pasa (Little Madrid) with guide Carmen 14th Camera Club 15th Quiz 16th Granada Walking Tour with guide Carmen 16th Granada Shopping 17th St Patricks Day celebrations in the Club 20th Tapas Tour 22nd Pimientito - Spanish/Classical Guitarist 23rd El Caminito del Rey 26th Nerja & Frigiliana Walking Tour 28th Gibraltar 28th Book Group 29th Easter Raffle 29th Club closes at close of business for Easter and re-opens 3rd April.

The Costa Animal Society (CAS) Punta Lara CAS Quiz next charitable fund raising quiz to be held on March 16 at 7:30pm. Both regular quizzers and newcomers alike are invited to test to their grey matter and join Quiz Hostess Laura for a fun evening. Food and drinks are available at the bar and advanced booking is recommended by calling Mark at 635 369 673 CAS Shop News The Costa Animal Society (CAS) Shop is located next door to the Good Stuff Café in Nerja at No. 2 Calle Castilla Perez. Our opening hours are Monday to Saturday from 10.00am until 2.00pm. *Please note: The shop will be closed Thursday 29, Friday 30 and Saturday 31 March for Easter holidays.

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WHAT´S WHAT´SON ON

at a Glance MARCH

Every Tuesday Yo Jive Modern Jive dancing in El Morche, Torrox Costa Friday 2nd Northern Soul & Motown at Blanco y Negro in Nerja from 9pm Sunday 4th Flashtime at El Varadero Boatyard Bar in Nerja 3-6pm Sunday 11th Projecto Manderina at El Varadero Boatyard Bar in Nerja 3-6pm Sunday 18th Money Makers at El Varadero Boatyard Bar in Nerja 3-6pm Sunday 25th Flying Dolphins at El Varadero Boatyard Bar in Nerja 3-6pm

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EVENT HEN AND STAGS WEDDINGS CELEBRATIONS

BIRTHDAYS WORK PARTIES PRIVATE HIRE

the best place to have your EVENT in nerja CALLE PINTADA 35 63

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Sometimes, too much information can be bad for your health. The night before our Caminito del Rey adventure, I made the mistake of reading blogs, watching youtube clips and whipping myself into a frenzy of anxiety. Sure that I was doomed to plummet to my death and take out everyone else around me with my frantic attempts to save myself, it was with much trepidation I made my way to the Caminito.

Thankfully all had been arranged by the very efficient and professional company ‘Plan A’ so collecting our tickets and making our way to the start point was seamless. At least that was one less thing to worry about.

My fellow adventurer (aka cousin/best mate) used her initiative and eavesdropped a Spanish conversation about being a ‘short way’ to the start of the path, where we were to meet at the allotted 11:00 timeslot and collect our mandatory helmets. 2kms into the ‘short cut’ she admitted she hadn’t actually seen which way the man had pointed when explaining the route……never mind, the sun was shining and we were basking in the stunning beauty of the countryside. It also gave me time to settle myself before the ‘serious’ path began.

It wasn’t long after we collected our helmets and listened (intently!!) to the safety brief, that my fear of heights kicked in in earnest. The newly appointed path which was completed in 2015 sits above the original concrete and steel path, constructed in 1901 to allow dam workers access to and from the site. Featuring also in ‘Von Ryan’s Express’ with Frank Sinatra in 1965 the actual scenes of planes crashing into the canyon walls have left cavernous holes in the wall face. The path also features in a Spanish thriller called ‘The End’, made in 2012.

The first dozen or so minutes I was fixated at putting one foot in front of the other and trying to get as close to the rock wall as humanly possible, however, it wasn’t long before the sheer beauty around me made me raise my eyes and take in my surrounds. Dozens of eagles above, lazily floating on the thermals, the sun light teasing incredible colours from the rocks and the serenity of the water below. Around every corner, another offering of a view and you begin to forget you are over 100m from the ground. The path veers and changes with some walking through a wooded area which is a nice change and with numerous places to stop, sit and breathe it all in, the walk was both relaxing and exhilarating.

The final hurdle for me was the suspension bridge. I knew it was coming. I knew it moved underfoot. I knew it could be affected by strong wind. Stupid internet. Thankfully for me, Sergio appeared. With the dashing orange helmet to identify him as a Ranger, I would not have been surprised if he was also wearing a cape. He quickly moved the couple on who were taking great delight in JUMPING up and down on the bridge to test out it’s maximum resistance and took my arm and we walked across.

With 7 final sets of stairs, we were done. Caminito terminar. I can’t recommend highly enough testing yourself on this walk. Whether you’re a tourist like myself, or a local, whether you’re scared of heights or not as fit as you’d like to be, this path is the challenge worth doing. If you’re able, share the walk with someone you love. The hugs and high fives at the end and feeling of accomplishment is too good not to share.

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SPORT IN MARCH CRICKET 3rd - NZ v Eng, 3rd ODI, Wellington 6th - NZ v Eng, 4th ODI, Dunedin 9th - NZ v Eng, 5th ODI, Christchurch 22-26th - NZ v Eng, 1st Test, Auckland 29th- 2nd April - NZ v Eng, 2nd Test, Christchurch GOLF 1st-4th - Puerto Rico Open, Coco Beach Golf Club, 1st-4th - Tshwane Open, Pretoria CC, South Africa 8th-11th - Valspar Champ, Palm Harbor, Florida 8th-11th - Indian Open, TBA, India 15th-18th - Arnold Palmer Invit, Florida 15th-18th - Philippines Golf Championship 21st-25th - WGC-Dell Match Play, Texas 29th- 1st Apr - Houston Open, Texas FOOTBALL CHAMPIONS LEAGUE 6th - Liverpool v Porto 20:45 6th - Paris Saint-Germain v Real Madrid 20:45 7th - Manchester City v Basel 20:45 7th - Tottenham Hotspur v Juventus 20:45

13th - Manchester United v Sevilla 20:45 13th - Roma v Shakhtar Donetsk 20:45 14th - Besiktas v Bayern Munich 18:00 14th - Barcelona v Chelsea 20:45 EUROPA LEAGUE 8th - Round of 16 First Legs 15th - Round of 16 Second Legs FA CUP 17th- 18th - Sixth Round FORMULA ONE 25th - Australian Grand Prix, Melbourne RUGBY UNION - SIX NATIONS 10th - Ireland v Scotland 15:15 10th - France v England 17:45 11th - Wales v Italy 16:00 17th - Italy v Scotland 13:30 17th - England v Ireland 15:45 17th - Wales v France 18:00

PREMIER LEAGUE Thursday 1st March Arsenal v Man City 20:45 Saturday 3rd March Burnley v Everton 13:30 Leicester v Bournemouth 16:00 Southampton v Stoke 16:00 Swansea v West Ham 16:00 Spurs v Huddersfield 16:00 Watford v West Brom 16:00 Liverpool v Newcastle 18:30

Huddersfield v Swansea 16:00 Newcastle v Soton 16:00 West Brom v Leicester 16:00 West Ham v Burnley 16:00 Chelsea v Crystal Palace 18:30

Huddersfld v Crystal Pal 16:00 Leicester v Arsenal 16:00 Stoke v Everton 16:00 Swansea v Southampton 16:00 Liverpool v Watford 18:30

Sunday 11th March Arsenal v Watford 14:30 Bournemouth v Spurs 17:00

Sunday 18th March West Ham v Man Utd 14:30 Man City v Brighton 17:00

Sunday 4th March Brighton v Arsenal 14:30 Man City v Chelsea 17:00

Monday 12th March Stoke v Man City 21:00

Monday 5th March Crystal Palace v Man Utd 21:00

Friday 16th March Spurs v Newcastle 21:00

Saturday 10th March Man Utd v Liverpool 13:30 Everton v Brighton 16:00

Saturday 17th March Burnley v Chelsea 13:30 Brnmth v West Brom 16:00

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Sunday 31st March Crystal Pal v Liverpool 13:30 Brighton v Leicester 16:00 Man Utd v Swansea 16:00 Newcastle v Huddersfld 16:00 Watford v Bournemouth 16:00 West Brom v Burnley 16:00 West Ham v Soton 16:00

Everton v Man City 18:30

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