The Directory Magazine May 2018 Issue 60

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May 2018 / Issue 60

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

Out and about this month in

SAYALONGA

674 511 909 Torrox Costa, Avenida el Faro.

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Website: www.thedirectoryaxarquia.es Contributors: Thank you to all the contributors this month, helping to make The Directory an interesting read.

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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

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ANIMAL RESCUE

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LIVE TO LOVE THE ROAD THE TANMIRT EXPEDITION 2018

Could organic farming be a solution to make Sahara green again and fuel sustainable development?

Desertification, we identified as one of the great problems for the Sahara region.

Another challenge is diversifying the food people eat. In February, we invited organic farming expert Helena Rundqvist to join us in Tagounite, Morocco.

Together, we kickstarted three organic garden areas: one far out in the desert, one with a traditional farmer trying to inspire him to grow organic instead of using chemical fertilizers, and several where Nomad school children cultivated in mini green-houses (5L plastic bottles).

The goal for this pilot is to turn sand into soil and grow food.

I share the Vilostrada Foundation vision and happiness to support these last Nomads living in the Sahara so that they can stay where they want to be. They have lived their life in the same traditions for thousands of years. We need to respect their rights and choices to continue the life they have chosen.”

Helena Rundqvist shares: “I humbly accepted the challenge to get the people here to choose a change, to motivate them, awake curiosity to try something new… I realize again how little you really need to survive. The community among people, all that we have in common, even if you do not have a lot, it´s wonderful to be a part of. I always felt welcome, well received and seen by everyone I met with honesty, respect and courtesy. To only be who I am, face to face, touches my heart deep within.

We already know that our first growing organic gardens succeeded and hold the seeds for future greener Sahara.

We invite you to join us in the Sahara, do research, share knowledge and to hold workshops to continue our project #OrganicTanmirt.

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.

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

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BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION

CANCER CARE

CLEANING SERVICES

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DENTISTS

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

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…why so many villages in the Axarquía celebrate San Isidro on or around 15th May? San Isidro el Labrador, (Isidore the Farm Labourer, or Isidore the Farmer in English) was a a Spanish farmworker known for his piety toward the poor and animals. He was born in 1070 and died on May 15th 1130 and is the Catholic patron saint of farmers.

The saint’s day is particularly big in many villages in the Axarquía because of the area’s close links with agriculture and farming.

In Nerja events traditionally start with a party at the caves at around 8pm on 14th May and continue on the following day, with Mass at the church followed by a Romería (pilgrimage), during which a statue of the saint will is carried by ox-drawn cart up to the caves.

In Periana a 12-hour procession takes place, during which 40 tonnes of wheat are thrown, which is the village’s way of paying respect to San Isidro. The procession is normally followed by music, dancing and a chance to try the local gastronomy, including olive oil.

The village of Trapiche also celebrates San Isidro and the feria is held in honour of its patron saint. Fireworks, paella, music and a floral offering typically form part of the event.

In other parts of Malaga province, San Isidro is also celebrated in the towns and villages of Alhaurín el Grande, Trapiche, Ardales, Villanueva del Trabuco and Estepona.

This year San Isidro falls on a Tuesday. For information on when celebrations will take place in different towns visit town hall websites (www.nerja.es / www. periana.es / www.velezmalaga.es for Trapiche) Note: the Spanish word ‘labrador’ means someone who works the land, not a worker in general, which is either ‘obrero’ or ‘trabajador’.

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HOME & GARDEN

HOW TO CHOOSE YOUR NEW KITCHEN? Getting a stylish new kitchen can be so exciting. But with all those sleek lines, gently sliding drawers, smart splash-backs and appliances, how do you go about choosing the kitchen that’s ideal for you? Here are a few things to consider…

Which style?

Contemporary

Think stylish, simple and sleek: think glass splash-backs, frameless cabinets plus a distinct absence of handles and mouldings. The look is cool and often slightly industrial, with a focus on hard-wearing kitchen worktops in concrete, granite, silestone or stainless steel.

Universal Make the most of both worlds for a timeless finish. Universal kitchens often combine tongue and groove wooden wall cabinets with glass fronted cabinets, all in contrasting colours, finished off with cuttingedge stainless-steel cooker hoods.

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white with wood accents but can also incorporate decorative wall tiles, elaborate mouldings, rustic, ‘antique’ finishes and lovely Vintage-style sinks. Just decide how modern or Vintage you want to go…

A word of warning when choosing your kitchen surfaces: Children and gorgeous gloss, stainless-steel or glass finishes don’t really go – unless you like constantly cleaning up sticky fingerprints. Also, if your kitchen is light and south-facing, you’ll see the slightest hint of stains across it each time the sun shines in.

works best. Ambient lighting from the ceiling (recessed low-voltage tungsten is a favourite) diffuses light throughout the room, making the ceiling feel higher and edges softer, while track lights can focus on areas where you want more light.

You could also consider task lighting for directional lights above the kitchen sink; pendant lights over a counter top; and under-cabinet lighting for a warm and subtle addition to your ambient lights.

How much will your kitchen cost?

Like most things, an expensive kitchen is probably going to withstand the test of time.

But kitchen costs can get eye-wateringly high, especially once you’ve added appliances and installation to the price tag of the kitchen itself.

How important is lighting?

As with the rest of the house, the right lighting in your kitchen greatly influences how it looks and if you plan to spend a lot of time in your kitchen, it’s important to get it right.

If you’re on a tight budget, these tips might help: •

If you can’t afford expensive kitchen worktops like solid wood, granite, marble or glass, there are plenty of

Well-chosen lighting can make rooms seem more spacious and airy and a good kitchen lighting specialist will be able to advise you, while also making the most of natural light.

If you have the space, a combination of lighting often

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great look-alikes in PVC or laminate to choose from.

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Choose laminated not lacquered cabinets if you are looking for a modern, higloss finish. Both materials look the same but they vary drastically in price.

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Buy the best that you can possibly afford. An inexpensive oven & hob can often to be a false economy, as can kitchen worktops because they are used so often that they need to be durable.

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What will you really need? It’s easy to be dazzled by stylish new features when browsing the showrooms, but try to stay focused or you won’t be able to prioritise pm the things you’ll really use. Which specific appliances can you do without and which will make your life so much easier in the kitchen? You might delay buying that giant American-style fridge with ice maker or that fancy new coffee machine until a later date.

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Choose the right units. Open shelving is less expensive than cupboards with doors. Meanwhile, straight units are less pricey than corner carousel-style ones.

Also, one large cupboard is likely to cost less and hold more than several wall units – do ask your kitchen suppliers to bear your budget in mind at design stage.

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HEATING SYSTEMS

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INTERNET PROVIDERS

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LAWYERS (ABOGADOS)

De Cotta Law

CONSULTATIONS WITH ENGLISH-SPEAKING LAWYERS At De Cotta Law we believe that the preliminary legal consultation with an Englishspeaking lawyer is the most important moment in building the framework for success with your legal matter.

Here are some examples of consultations where the outcome has been of benefit.

Clients who bought property during the 1990s found that their property was not correctly registered at the land registry. By studying the paperwork and documentation at a consultation, we were able to advise on the procedure and legal work required to register the property correctly. We worked with local surveyors to register the property so that it could be marketed and sold without any retentions on the sale price.

A client who visited us for a family consultation had been told she could not recover child maintenance from an absent father in the UK. We were able to advise on the Spanish procedure to obtain a court order that could be enforced against property and in some cases against salary in the UK. In Spanish courts you cannot act on your own behalf even in family and child matters, so it is best to speak to lawyers with experience who can advise on the possible outcomes of claims. Equally, a successful consultation can result in a less costly negotiated settlement and restrict your legal fees and court charges.

It is also advisable to check your Spanish form wills. The new European Regulation on Succession came into force some time ago and can affect you and your beneficiaries. To be sure that your heirs are protected, bring copies of your existing wills and we can advise you.

If you would like to be added to our free newsletter list to be kept up to date with legal changes and issues, please email us on info@decottalaw.net. For a consultation with one of our specialist lawyers, all of whom can advise in English, please contact us by email, or call us on 952 931 781.

✓ Child Abduction and Family Law ✓ Co-habitation rights ✓ Succession and Wills ✓ European Enforcement Orders ✓ Litigation – Property – Debts

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INSURANCE

MECHANICS

MECHANICS

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MOBILITY EQUIPMENT

PLACES TO EAT AND DRINK

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EL Zoco de Nerja is a commercial centre right next to the

Sports Centre. Recently new businesses have opened and you can enjoy great places to eat and drink. There have been some refurbishments to the centre and more businesses are in the pipeline to open. There is plenty of parking so take a visit and try some of these new restaurants and cafes who are receiving great reviews.

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OUT AND ABOUT

Photos supplied by Rob Bell Photography

out and about in SAYALONGA On the road up to Cómpeta from Algarrobo, you could almost be forgiven for driving straight past Sayalonga without realising it was there. The road takes you through the very outskirts of the village, but what lies beneath, tucked away to the left of the A7206, is another Axarquían (have I just coined that word??!) gem. The journey isn’t quite as dizzying as the one right up to Cómpeta and the road definitely gets windier north of Sayalonga, so if you’re not a good traveller but want to take in some of the area, then this is the village for you! It also makes a great pit stop on the way to or from Cómpeta.

One of the first places to visit, which is in fact visible from the A7206, is the round cemetery. Built in the 19th Century, the Sayalonga cemetery is one of Malaga province’s most compact and iconic. It is still unknown why the cemetery was built in this shape, but it is typical of much of the whitewashed architecture in the area.

On close inspection you will see that some of the tombstones say ‘R.I.P’ instead of D.E.P (Descansa En Paz which means Rest in Peace in Spanish). RIP also means Requiescat In Pace (RIP in Latin) which some people choose instead of D.E.P. As you make your way further down into the village you will spot a series of tiles on the walls which explain (in Spanish) the history and geography of the area, from Moorish times through to the Reconquista and more recently.

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Sayalonga claims to have the Axarquía’s narrowest street - Callejon de la Alcuza -which measures just 56 centimetres wide at its narrowest point and is off the central Calle Cristo. A little further on, heading towards the town hall building, look out for the water fountain with the frog perched on the tap!

Another fountain worth mentioning is ‘Fuente del Cid’ where legend has it El Cid actually drank from when he passed through the village…. presumably on his way to or from Granada…another interesting fact about the fountain is that the oil which comes from the olive trees near the fountain is used in the candles that are burned on Día de Nuestra Señora del Rosario on 7th October every year.

Sayalonga is home to the Museo Morisco, which boasts a fascinating series of rooms containing books, work by the artists Adolfo Córdoba, examples of Moorish culture, Archaelogical remains found in the village and even has a room dedicated to the níspero, including winning paintings of the annual competition associated with Día del Níspero (see below). The museum is open every day from 10am until 2pm and entrance is free.

Of course, Sayalonga has the usual share of fiestas and ferias, but the most important is undoubtedly Día del Níspero . The event always takes place on the first Sunday in May and this year it falls on the 6th. Agriculture, gastronomy and folklore combine to pay homage to the small, orange fruit which is grown locally. There is local and flamenco dancing and music, as well as the opportunity to sample the níspero. The festival has been celebrated in Sayalonga for over 80 years and is recognised by the Junta de Andalucía as a fiesta of national tourist interest. Sayalonga’s Feria takes place in mid-July and this year will be around 13th, 14th and 15th . Corumbela, which belongs to Sayalonga administratively, celebrates its feria at the end of June.

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SAYALONGA can be found on Plaza Constitución, in front of the town hall. There is also a variety of restaurants and bars dotted around the spacious plaza. Casa Mari, on the main road, is busy at weekends and serves up good, homemade Spanish food and tapas, as I discovered on my way back from the art walk in Cómpeta over the Easter weekend.

There is a large foreign population, especially Brits, Dutch, Germans, French and Scandinavians, who live mainly in the ‘campo’ surrounding Sayalonga and Corumbela. They have formed the group ‘Amigos de Sayalonga’ and are planning to hold a residents’ day in August. For further information about the association visit: www.amigos-de-sayalonga.ch. The information is in Spanish, English and German.

There are plenty of hiking routes around Sayalonga and Corumbela and a booklet with details can be found in the town hall. Information on the routes is given in Spanish, English, German and French.

For further information on Sayalonga visit: www.sayalonga.es Written by Jennie Rhodes

Local business Vetiver Spain are based in Sayalonga and have a fantastic solution for controlling erosion - see their advert on the next page and details on how to contact them to find out more.

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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

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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RADIO STATIONS

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REMOVALS

SPAS/SWIMMING POOLS

STAIRLIFTS

SUPERMARKET

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WELLBEING

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WELLBEING

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CLINIC CONCEPT TORROX COSTA

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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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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.

Comares

Acebuchal

Árchez

Torrox

Rincon

Macharaviaya

Benajarafe

Frigiliana

Vélez-Málaga

Periana

Nerja

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From Snap Shot to Great Shot

5 Tips to Take Your Landscape Photography from Good to Great Part 1 Landscape photography is one of the most favoured genres of photography. In this three-part article I will give some tips to improve your landscapes. To become really good at landscape photography, you need to spend hours trying to master it. Most photographers are not able to dedicate that amount of time, so it becomes frustrating. Many photographers end up being disappointed with their images, but there are few things that you can do to make sure you get better results, in a short space of time.

1. Foreground interest This is a common tip, but one that makes a lot of sense. Having a subject in the foreground, anchors the image. It tells the viewer where to look first and once they have looked at that, their eye will explore the rest of the image.

You can place your foreground subject anywhere in the lower third of your image, but it might be a good idea to put it more to the left side of the frame.

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on the time of day and subject you are shooting. If you are shooting a forest, your scene might be predominantly green, if you are doing a seascape, there may be lots of blue because of the colour of the water.

Be aware of the colour in your scene and work with the opposite colours on the visual colour wheel. As an example, there are three primary colours that your camera sees, they are: Red, Green and Blue. The additive colours (opposite colours) are Cyan, Magenta and Yellow. To be clear, Cyan is the opposite colour to Red, Magenta is the opposite to Green and Yellow is the opposite to blue. These opposing colours can work well in a scene, particularly yellow and blue.

Look at the colours in your scene and decide what you want to emphasize. To make sure you have great colours to work with, you will want to shoot during the golden hours and emphasize the warm colours.

Part 2 next month so stay focused, cheers Rob. Rob Bell Photography.

Capturing a Moment in Time. www.robbell.photography

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USEFUL INFO

Emergencies Fire Brigade: Ambulance: National Police: Guardia Civil

Sea Rescue Reporting Theft

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

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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

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 54

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PUZZLE PAGE ANSWERS FROM APRIL 2018 ISSUE 59 Sudoku

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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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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

TEX MEX Mexican Buffet Saturday, May 26 7.30 pm at Potters Bar Edif. Miami, c/ maria de Waard, Nerja with entertainment

by Barry Marx

Tickets €20 include half a bottle of wine per person

PLEASE BOOK EARLY with Diana 679 71 46 12 or Cathy on 685 43 57 67 ALL PROCEEDS TO THE COSTA ANIMAL SOCIETY (CAS)

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WHAT´S WHAT´SON ON LUX MUNDI ECUMENCIAL CENTRE

LUX MUNDI, TORRE DEL MAR APRIL 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 – Art & Craft Group. Time 14.00 to 17.00 at the Centre. Every Fri – Coffee Morning. Time 11.00 to 13.00. Tues May 1st The Centre will be closed for a Public Holiday.

Fri 4th Spring Bazaar. Time 11.00 to 13.00.

Mon 7th Half Orange “Bring and Share” Lunch, Time 13.00. Tues 8th & 22nd Photography Group. From “Good Shot” to “Great Shot”, why not come and learn the art of photography with Bob Bell Photography. Open to all, Don´t forget to bring your camera. Time 16.00. Weds 9th Quiz Night. Prize for the winning team! Ticket price 6€ available at the Centre. Time 18.00pm Tues 15th - Talk by the British Consul.

Time 14.30. Thurs 17th Coach Excursion to Gibraltar. Ticket price 12€ available at the Centre. Proceeds for fund raising. PASSPORTS / I.D. REQUIRED. Mon 21st Art Appreciation Group. In May we are looking at “Dance at the Moulin de la Galette” by Renoir. Refreshments available to purchase. Donation of 2€. Time 10.30. Thurs 24th – Coach Excursion to Tarifa (Cadiz). There will be free time for sightseeing, lunch or maybe take a boat trip to see the Dolphins and white Whales. You will depart Tarifa at 16.30. Ticket price 25€ Proceeds for fundraising.

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

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” MAY 2018 1st CLOSED FOR NATIONAL HOLIDAY 5th 100 Club Draw 6th-8th 2 nights visit to Cordoba coinciding with the patios 7th Social night at the Club 9th Camera Club at the Club 14th & 15th Closed for San Isidro 17th Quiz night 21st Social night at the Club 22nd Tapas Tour 24th Malaga Walking Tour (with Carmen) 24th Malaga Return bus only 27th Ronda Romantica 28th Social night at the Club 30th Gibraltar

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

The Costa Animal Society (CAS) present their next charity fund raiser quiz on May 18 at 7.30pm. Come and join the regular quizzers for a fun night of trivial pursuit with Quiz Hostess Laura. Food and drinks are available at the bar and advanced booking is recommended by calling Mark on 635 369 673.

Costa Animal Society (CAS) invites all amigos to a Tex-Mex fiesta on Saturday May 26. At Potters Bar just off Calle Andalucia in Nerja, across the road from Hotel Villa Flamenca.

The festivities kick off at 7.30pm.

Tickets are €20 which includes a Mexican food buffet plus one half a bottle of wine per person. Musical entertainment will be provided by Barry Marx.

Please book in advance with Diana 679 714 612 or Cathy on 658 435 767.

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WHAT´S WHAT´SON ON

at a Glance

MAY Every Tuesday Yo Jive Modern Jive dancing in El Morche, Torrox Costa 7.30pm

Saturday 5th Fundraiser Event at El Varadero Boatyard Bar in Nerja Sunday 6th Maika at El Varadero Boatyard Bar in Nerja 3-6pm Sunday 13th Flashtime at El Varadero Boatyard Bar in Nerja 3-6pm Friday 18th May CAS Fundraising Quiz at Punta Lara Bar, Nerja 7.30pm Saturday 19th May The Royal Wedding and FA Cup Final showing at OLAS Bar, Burriana Beach, Nerja. Cafe Bar Estrella, Torrox Costa Sunday 20th Flying Dolphins at El Varadero Boatyard Bar in Nerja 3-6pm Saturday 26th Mexican Buffet at Potters Bar, Nerja for CAS Tickets 20€ 7.30pm Sunday 27th Proyecto Mandarina at El Varadero Boatyard Bar in Nerja 3-6pm

JUNE Saturday 2th Mentally Ska´d at the

Opening party of Restaurante El Venta Cortijo 12 noon

JULY Wednesday 4- Saturday 7th

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RECIPE

Introducing Richard Fox Richard Fox is an award winning writer, cook book author and chef presenter, having won a prestigious British Guild award for food and beer writing. He is also an official ambassador for the Love Food Hate Waste campaign.

He was resident chef presenter on BBC1 Regional Look North. He was a regular chef on BBC 2´s Food Poker and has appeared on UKTV Food, Saturday Cooks on ITV, The Good Food Show on BBC Radio 4, to name but a few.

Richard’s expertise in the world of food and drink, as well as his talents as an exuberant and entertaining demonstration chef and public speaker has made him a favourite personality for hosting and demonstrating at gourmet events around the world. He is also a consummate presenter and compere with interview credits including Jamie Oliver, Heston Blumenthal and Hugh Fernley-Whittingstall, to name but a few.

As well as being a beer and barbecue expert, renowned for cooking with beer as well as creating gourmet beer and food matches. Richard’s other great passion is that of reducing food waste and creating delicious meals in minutes for next-to-nothing.

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Hate Waste campaign. He has also worked in Australia as an ambassador for Oz Harvest, promoting their cause in redistribution of potentially waste food to charitable organisations.

His cook book on the subject, entitled ‘How to be an Everyday Kitchen Magician’ was published by Green Books in 2012. He is currently working on his third book. www.richardfox.tv

foodbyfoxy @Foxyrichard /richardfoxcooks Foxys BBQ Kitchen

Foxy´s Best Ever Burgers Makes 2 x 200g burgers

Ingredients:

For the patties: 400g minced chuck steak 2 tbsp very finely chopped shallot (about 1 large shallot) 1 tsp tomato ketchup ½ tsp Worcester sauce Large pinch smoked paprika 1 tsp quality sea salt (Maldon) ½ tsp coarse ground pepper Oil for brushing Thin slices of cheese of your choice.

For the mayo: 2 tbsp good quality mayonnaise 1 tsp roast garlic puree, (whole bulb, loosely wrapped in foil and roasted in the oven for be 45 minutes.)

2 Brioche bread buns, cut in half 1 beef tomato, cut in slices 4 leaves little gem lettuce Combine all the pattie ingredients in a bowl and mix until thoroughly combined.

Form the mix into two patties. To cook the patties, lightly oil and place over a direct heat on a pre-heated barbecue. When dark brown and well bar marked (about 3 minutes), turn and repeat. Place the sliced cheese on top. Move the burgers to an indirect heat if necessary to cook according to your preference and close the lid of the barbecue.

To make the garlic mayonnaise, cut the garlic in half through the equator and squeeze a tsp of the garlic puree out into the mayonnaise. Mix well.

To serve, lightly toast the cut sides of the bread buns on the barbecue and then spread on a layer of the garlic mayonnaise. Add a couple of slices of the tomato, the little gem and finally the cheese-topped burger. Enjoy!

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SPORT IN MAY SPORT IN MAY

CRICKET 24th-28th England v Pakistan 1st Test, Lords FOOTBALL UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE 1st - Real Madrid v Bayern Munich (Semi Final, Second leg) 20:45 2nd - Roma v Liverpool (Semi Final, Second leg) 20:45 26th - Final - NSC Olimpiyskiy, Kiev EUROPA LEAGUE 3rd - Atletico Madrid v Arsenal (Semi Final, Second leg) 21:05 3rd - Red Bull Salzburg v Marseilles (Semi Final, Second leg) 21:05 16th - Final - Stade de Lyon, Lyon

GOLF 3rd-6th - Wells Fargo Championship, Charlotte, NC 10th-13th- The Players Championship, Florida 10th-13th- Rocco Forte Open - Sicily, Italy 17th-20th - AT&T Byron Nelson, Dallas, TX 17th-20th - Belgian Knockout, Belgium 24th-27th - DEAN & DELUCA Invitational, CCC, TX 24th-27th - BMW PGA Champ, Wentworth Club, UK 31st-3rd June - Memorial Tournament, Dublin 31st-3rd June - Italian Open. TBA SNOOKER 21st Apr-7th - World Championships, Sheffield TENNIS 28th-10th June - French Open, Paris

FORMULA ONE 13th - Spanish Grand Prix, Barcelona 27th - Monaco Grand Prix, Monte Carlo

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PREMIER LEAGUE Friday 4th May Bton and Hove v Man Utd 21:00 Saturday 5th May Stoke City v Crystal Palace 13:30 Arsenal v Burnley 16:00 Bournemouth v Swansea City 16:00 Leicester City v West Ham 16:00 Watford v Newcastle United 16:00 West Brom v Tottenham 16:00 Everton v Southampton 17:30 Sunday 6th May Man v Huddersfield Town 14:30 Chelsea v Liverpool 17:30 Tuesday 8th May Swansea City v Southampton 20:45

Leicester City v Arsenal 20:45 Manchester City v Brighton and Hove Albion 21:00 Tottenham Hotspur v Newcastle United 21:00 Thursday 10th May West Ham v Man United 20:45 Sunday 13th May Burnley v Bournemouth 16:00 Crystal Palace v West Bromwich Albion 16:00 Huddersfield Town v Arsenal 16:00 Liverpool v Bton and Hove 16:00 Man Utd v Watford 16:00 Newcastle United v Chelsea 16:00 Southampton v Manchester City 16:00 Swansea City v Stoke City 16:00 Tottenham Hotspur v Leicester City 16:00 West Ham United v Everton 16:00

Wednesday 9th May Chelsea v Huddersfield 20:45 Sports News from Dan Sherry on behalf of OLAS, Burriana Beach, Nerja 62 The DIRECTORY May 2018

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