The Grapevine Magazine November 2011

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November 2011

Issue 79

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Ref. 647

2/3 Bedrooms Bathroom Large Lounge with Woodburner Dining Area Fitted Kitchen Separate Guest Accommodation Swimming Pool Utility Room Price: 229,000 Euros

Quality Villa, Outskirts of Cómpeta

Ref. 643

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Price: 313,950 Euros Sole Agent

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Buy With Confidence From experience we can say that many properties that are for sale have some irregularities in their paperwork, however it is our speciality to eradicate them. Whether you are selling or buying you want to do so with a sense of complete confidence. Working with an impartial Lawyer we are therefore currently updating the Title documents to a good amount of properties, so that when you buy with us you know that the property is registered correctly. We can also advise on Planning Issues which can save endless difficulties later on.

Have Peace of Mind For those who already own a property and may have concerns, we offer a FREE consultation whereby you can bring along a copy of your Title Deed and IBI (Rates) certificate and we will establish whether all your property is registered correctly. If inconsistencies are found we will explain fully what needs to be done, give you a time scale and a written estimate of the cost. Once completed you’ll see where the corrections have been made, thereafter happy that all your property is fully registered.

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Editors Note.....

This month we bring you a packed issue of what is going on in the area over the next few months from local walks, Christmas markets, Garden Clubs, Choir performances and of course some restaurants are advertising their Christmas and New Year menus. Also, in Cómpeta on the 3rd and 4th of December the CAMPO organization presents their ‘Christmas Cracker’ more information on page 44 and 45.

With so much going on you might think about buying in the area if you haven’t already. November is a great month to look at property, it's a lot cooler so more comfortable when trawling round house after house. The other option is first look thorough our property feature this month. With the help of local Estate Agents we are displaying a great variety and types of villas and houses starting on page 53. This might help you decide more what you are looking for and give you an idea of what you can get for you money.

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November Weather Days with rainfall: 6 Days Avg Max Temperature: 19.5c Hours of Sunshine : 5.76 p/day The weather data is for guidance only and is the average monthly maximum for the Costa del Sol

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Inside This Month 34 The Sagest of Plants!

Another instalmant of Campo Cuttings with Lorraine Cavanagh

38 Multicultural Night of Music

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A review of the highly successful music night held in Canillas de Albaida .

53 The Property Feature A small selection of properties presented to you from local estate agents in your area

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62 What is Classical Music?

Discovering Classical music with Tom Robinson

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Play Pens Stairgates Travel Cots Booster Seats

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Child Car Seats Mountain Bikes High Chairs Wheelchairs and much more...

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Price:250,000 euros Super Offer!

Price:150,000 Euros

ref: va6-754 New this month!

Price:350,000 Euros

Great Property!

Price:179,000 Euros

Competa

This Month’s Special Offer!

Canillas de Albaida

Los Romanes

Charming beautifully renovated rustic style 2 bed 2 bath country house with stunning views close to Canillas de Albaida and Archez. To be sold furnished, this delightful property has very easy access, pool, terrace and gardens and would make a fantastic full time/holiday home. ref: vc2--573

Superb substantial 3 bed 3 bath villa plus a self contained 1 bed 1 bath guest apartment (178m²) overlooking Lake Viñuela with lots of outside space, good rental potential and spectacular views.

ref: w1--799

A large, traditional village house (188 m² ) well over 100 years old with 7 beds in a central location with terrific sea views from the roof terraces. This property is full of character and retains much of its original beauty. A fantastic opportunity to purchase a very special property perfect for full time living or for conversion to a B & B.

ref:tc2-509 ref: tc1-674

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Great Property!

Price:225,000 Euros

Price reduced!

Price: 285,000 Euros

New this month!

Price:69,500 Euros

Cómpeta

Archez

Cómpeta Substantial modern 4 bed

Beautifully presented 2 bed 2 bath villa (92 m²) with easy access, open plan accommodation, pool, sun terrace, covered terrace, sold fully furnished and equipped ready for immediate use. ref: va1-710

2 bath villa situated in an elevated position with stunning sea views within easy reach of Competa. This attractive, well established property has excellent access, ample living accommodation over 2 floors, garage, secluded pool area and plenty of terrace space. ref: vc1-677

Renovated rustic style! Price:89,000

Euros

New this month!

Price:395,000 Euros

Charming fully modernised nicely renovated rustic style 1 bed 1 bath village house (59 m²) to be sold furnished with clever use made of the living space available and 2 good sized roof terraces with lovely views.

ref: tc1-773 Stunning Views!

Price:324,500 Euros

Cómpeta

Cómpeta

Cómpeta Stunning well established

A charming, traditional 2 bed, 2 bath village house in a central location with stunning views from the roof terrace. This property is full of character and it has been beautifully renovated to a high standard making it the perfect holiday or full time home. 100% mortgage available!

Superb stylishly renovated spacious 3 bed 2 bath village house with a versatile layout, lots of lovely features and a south facing roof terrace with stunning sea, mountain and countryside views.

Property (273m2 living space in total) consisting of a 1 bed 1 bath villa and a separate 2 bed 1 bath guest house and a huge double garage within walking distance of Competa.

An outstanding property with spectacular views, beautiful gardens and excellent rental potential.

Viewing is highly recommended!

ref: tc1-723

Superb Offer!

Price:225,000 Euros

ref: vc1-771 Business Potential! Price:349,000 Euros

ref: vc1-563

Great Value!

Price:134,950 Euros

Cómpeta

Cómpeta

Cómpeta

A rustic 4 bed, 2 bath villa (133m2) with absolutely stunning views near Competa. To be sold furnished with a fully fitted kitchen and pool, this beautiful property offers very good value for money.

A traditional and well presented rustic style 5 bed 3 bath country house (180 m²) including a separate guest house. Lots of character and great outside space including terraces, pool, garage and mature gardens.

A large village house of 216m2 with 5 beds and 2 baths, ideal for conversion into 2 separate apartments or a B & B. From the huge roof terrace there are stunning views of the sea and mountains and the large covered terrace leading from the lounge offers a great place to eat al fresco. ref:tc1-589

ref:vc1-523

ref:va1-760

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Property Sales for Cómpeta & surrounding areas

Canillas de Albaida, Townhouse (V206) 158,000€

Archez, Townhouse (T106)

A totally reformed property with plunge pool and unfinished apartment. Main house with 2 dbl beds, bathroom, kitchen/diner, sitting room, 2 roof terraces plus large shaded terrace with plunge pool. Spacious apartment to be finished by purchaser.

A sympathetically reformed townhouse with 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, fitted kitchen, dining/living room with fireplace, courtyard, large roof terrace with bbq.

Cómpeta, Villa (V100)

Cómpeta, Villa (V151)

239,000€

A spacious villa with accommodation comprising of a fully fitted kitchen, living room room with fireplace, 2 double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms with underfloor heating, aircon/heating throughout, covered and open terraces, pool, large storeroom.

Cómpeta, Villa (V237)

240,000€

Set in a peaceful location, this well maintained property has 3 en-suite bedrooms, living/dining room with fireplace, fully fitted kitchen, covered and open terraces, pool, no track.

135 ,000€

250,000€

A spacious property, originally an old Finca, with 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 living rooms, kitchen, superb outdoor areas including kitchen/BBQ, pool and terraces.

Walking distance of Competa.

Cómpeta, Villa (V186)

324,000€

An established villa with guest house. Main house has one/two bedrooms, living room, large kitchen/diner and a bathroom. Guest house has 2 bedrooms, bathroom, open plan living room with kitchen, terraces and pool. Huge garage and lovely gardens.

www.brogan-properties.eu info@brogan-properties.eu (+34) 620 914 104 (+34) 951 321 359

News in Spain ANDALUCÍA'S ILLEGAL HOMES DECREE TO

The owner, 58 year old P.N.G., moved the body off

BE APPROVED BY THE END OF THE YEAR.

his property to the roadside and now faces charges

The Andalucía government’s decree on illegal

of a public health crime in addition to the murder

properties, to allow the majority of them to remain

charge. His wife has also been arrested for

standing, is expected to be approved before the

allegedly covering up the crime. The third person

end of the year. Jose fina Cruz, regional councillor

taken into custody is a friend who was with the

for public works and housing, told the EFE news

deceased on the night it happened, who is charged

agency on Thursday that approval will come either

with attempted robbery. The deceased lived in San

in November or December, now that the period for

Pedro de Alcántara and is reported to have been

public display, which started in July, has come to

involved in previous attempted break-ins at the

an end. The decree will not mean that the illegally

property with a group of friends from the area.

built properties will ever be declared legal but,

They had been shot at before, and on one occasion

when certain conditions are met, many will be

one of the group suffered minor injuries but did

allowed to remain, as long as they are not built on

not report the incident to the police. The murder

specially protected land. EFE indicates that, for

weapon was a hunting shotgun which was found in

example, some 11,000 properties in the Axarquía

a police search of the suspect’s house. Another 10

district of Málaga province could benefit from the

firearms have also been confiscated.

new law, plus more than 11,700 in Almería

ESTEPONA CRACKS DOWN ON STREET

province. It only however affects properties which

PROSTITUTION

were built more than four years ago as the newer

Estepona Town Hall has drawn up a new by-law

properties can be still be subject to legal

which includes measures against street

proceedings for having been constructed illegally.

prostitution with a ban on offering, requesting,

The councillor said some months ago that the local

negotiating for or accepting paid sexual services in

Town Halls would be looking at each of these case

public spaces, particularly within 200 metres of

by case to study any possibility of making them

residential or commercial centres and schools.

legal.

Fines are envisaged for those who fail to comply

MOROCCAN TEENAGER FOUND DEAD ON

with the regulations. Councillor Ana Velasco told

MARBELLA ROADSIDE WAS SHOT FOR

Europa Press that the by-law is expected to be

TRYING TO STEAL MARIJUANA PLANTS

approved at the next council meeting. Assistance

The wife of the man who shot him has been

and advice will also be available from social

arrested for covering up the crime and another

services for prostitutes who work locally,

youngster is in custody for attempted robbery.

especially for those who want up to give up the

There have been two more arrests in the case of

profession. The by-law also covers other matters

the 15 year old Moroccan boy whose body was

such as the practice of youngsters drinking in the

found on the roadside between Marbella and

street, graffiti, unauthorised street peddling and

Ronda on morning. The owner of a nearby finca

the responsibility of dog owners to clear up after

was initially arrested, and it has now emerged that

their pets.

he shot the teenager dead after catching him breaking in to try and steal his marijuana plants.

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To advertise call Helen on 637 028 873

Cómpeta Properties S.L. Always at your service Avda. Sayalonga, 24B, Cómpeta (Málaga) Tel: (0034) 952 516 107 Avda. de Constitución, 37B, Cómpeta (Málaga)Tel (00 34) 952 553 589 .

www.competaproperties.com info@competaproperties.com Cómpeta: Archez:

Reduced to 66.000€ 88.000€ SoleAAgent Ref. TH369 centrally located townhouse situated in the charming mountain village of Archez with all local amenities within walking distance.

This property is in need of renovation but the low price enables one to get a foot on the overseas property ladder. This property has approx.

45m2 living space and a terrace measuring approx.

21m2.

Canillas Cómpeta: de Albaida

186.000€ 115.000€

Ref. TH337 Lovely modern property in immaculate condition situated on the edge of this beautiful village.

Wonderful views over the village and the verdant Ref. TH367 An attractive village house situated countryside close to the pretty central plaza, in one of theto lovely winding streets of this the charming village Mediterranean. and with parking close by. 3 beds, 1 bath, 90m2 living space, 30m2 split level 3/4 terrace which beds, 2 takes full advantage of the wonderful views130m of the2 baths, village and up to the verdant countryside. In need build, 2 terraces. of some updating and modernising.

Cómpeta: Torrox:

239.000€ 166.000€

Ref. AP088 A superb apartment situated on the edge of the pretty village of Torrox and just a few minutes drive or a short bus journey to the coast. Spacious living accommodation Ref. V430 Charming established villa in and large interior elevated south facing position with truly patio. 3 beds, 2 magnificent views down over the verdant baths, 85m2 living countryside to the Mediterranean and space, 38m2 patio. across the coast to Africa. 2 beds, 2 baths, Perfect lock up and 100m2 living space + terraces, 1.827m2 leave property in an Sold fully furnished.

10 plot.The Grapevine ideal location.

Cómpeta:de Albaida: Canillas

129.000€ 86.000€

Cómpeta:de Albaida : Canillas

Now reduced to179.000€ 90.000€

Ref. TH368 A fully renovated townhouse situated on the beautiful main square in the pretty village of Canillas de Albaida.

Fantastic views from the roof terrace over the village, to the mountains and down to the coast. Currently used as a souvenir previously Ref. AP080 Charming, shop fullybut reformed, as apart bar this property situated in the run upper of the property could be village with stunning views down over the used for either or pretty village and the verdant countryside could be a wonderful to the Mediterranean. On oneinlevel with 2 home the most 2 beds, 1 bath, 94m livingsought space, roof after location of the village. terrace.

Ref. F077 Ref. TH108 A An charming attractive finca 120m2 situated village in the peaceful property countryside with several within rooms fifteen allowing a minutes prospective drive purchaser of the village to utilise of Competa. the space suits 1their personal requirements.

The 2 2asbeds, bath, 80m2 living space,12.000m livingAn space includes a sittingfarmhouse room, a in plot. original old Spanish typical kitchen +that 5 additional need ofSpanish some renovation would make rooms with many possibilities. it a truly magnificent home.

Cómpeta/Torrox: Cómpeta:

Sedella: Cómpeta:

194.000€ 139.000€

Now reduced to 239.000€ 179.000€

Ref. V466 TH333Lovely A lovely brandmodern new villatownhouse situated between the villages of Cómpeta andupper Torrox, both in immaculate condition in the villages approx.and 15 minute Good part of being the village withindrive. walking access and wonderful views over the surrounding distance of all local amenities.

3 beds, countryside. 2 beds, 2 baths, 100m2 living space, 2 baths, plot, 120 swimming m2 build,pool rooftoterrace.

3.600m2 be finished. Some Additional advantage of property a large but garage. work is needed to finish this the very reasonable for this!! Must be Has to be price seencompensates to be appreciated! seen to be appreciated!!

Ref. charming newly in built villa Ref. V390 V431ASuperb property elevated situated on thewithin edge ofwalking one of the position and distance of the 2 beautiful4Natural of 190m this area and with village. beds, 4Parks baths, living 2 magnificent views up to the impressive space, 5.000m plot, swimming pool. Very Sierras and down to the Mediterranean. good access and beautiful views over the 3 beds, 2 baths, 90m2 build. Swimming pool. verdant countryside and towards the coast.

Very good rental potential due to location.

Excellent value!

Must be seen to be appreciated!

Cómpeta:

Cómpeta:

239.000€ -New to Market!

Now only 249.950€

Ref. V469 A charming established villa in an Ref. V225 F045 A Wonderful charming villa finca in situated fantastic close to elevated south facing position, on the edge of the lovelywith village Cómpeta with3wonderful location veryofgood access. beds.

2 2 one of the beautiful natural parks of Spain, views of the countryside, the white villages 3 baths. 145m build, 2942m plot. Wood and with truly magnificent views down over and the mountains.

4 beds, 3 bath, 160m2 burning fire, Central heating, Double the verdant countryside to the Mediterranean property has lots of build, 5000m2 plot.This glazing, Swimming pool, Solar system. and across to the coast of Africa. 2 beds, 2 potential duekitchen. to its sizeAlso and location.

Fully fitted availableAfor baths, 70m2 living space + terraces, 1.300m2 wonderful traditional property rent both long and short term.that must be plot. Excellent value!

To advertise call Helen on 637 028 873 seen to be appreciated.

Property of the Month

Cómpeta - 136.000€ Ref. TH371 A charming property situated on the edge of the peaceful village of Cómpeta with stunning views from the roof terrace over the village and the pretty village square and down over the verdant countryside to the Mediterranean, across to the coast of Africa This wonderful village home has been renovated with care and attention to detail by the present owners and comprises an open plan living room with balcony, a large fully fitted kitchen, a double bedroom with fitted wardrobes and a Juliet balcony and a spacious bathroom with large shower, a sitting room is located on the first floor as well as a further double bedroom and a useful storage room. The terrace is fantastic and the ideal location to relax and take in the incredible views.

Cómpeta:

Reduced to 259.000€

Ref. F075 An original old Spanish finca in need of some renovation but structurally sound. 3 / 4 beds, 1 bath, 85m2 build size, 20.000m2 plot, split level terrace.

A perfect project for those who are looking for something that they can put their own mark on. Just a few minutes drive from the village.

Cómpeta:

Reduced to 275.000€

Ref. V304 Lovely established villa situated within a few minutes drive of the village of Cómpeta, with beautiful views over the verdant countryside and up to the mountains.

3 beds, 2 baths, 150m2 living space, 5.800m2 plot. Internet connection and satellite system connected. Good access, wonderful views Cómpeta: An condition extremely combine attractiveto and and immaculate make spacious property value with excellent access. this an excellent for money property.

3 beds, 2 baths. 105m² aprox. Build. 2531m² plot. Private garage. Swimming pool. Jacuzzi.

Gas central heating. Wood burning fire.

Fantastic views.

Archez/Sayalonga:

455.000€

Ref. V454 A truly stunning property in a fabulous location with magnificent views down over the the verdant countryside to the Mediterranean, across to the coast of Africa.and up to the Sierras. Only a short drive from the pretty village of Sayalonga and about fifteen minutes from the coast. 3 beds, 2 baths, 150m2 living space + garage and workshop, 3.000m2 plot. This is a real dream home!!

In conjunction with

Cómpeta Properties S.L. Construction & Services “Care and quality combined” Avda. Sayalonga 24A, Cómpeta 29754 (Málaga)

To advertise call Helen on 637 028 873

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Weird and Wonderful from around the world!

he grand champion goat from this year's Colorado State Fair has been disqualified after testing positive for an unapproved feed additive. Margaret Weinroth, who raised Theodore the goat, will not receive its $5,500 (ÂŁ3,500) sale price and is barred from future livestock events at the fair. A second goat raised by the Weinroth family also tested positive for the additive, ractopamine.

They denied any wrongdoing and said their feed may have been tampered with. Tests carried out on Theodore's urine revealed traces of ractopamine, a muscle growth additive approved by the federal government for use by swine but not goats.

injunction was granted at London's High Court on Monday preventing it from "promoting, advertising, selling, distributing or otherwise making available to the public The Moshi Dance".

A

self-styled superhero known as Phoenix Jones has been unmasked in a Seattle court as he waits to see if he is charged with a pepper spray attack. Police say Phoenix Jones - real name Benjamin Fodor - attacked four people who had left a Seattle nightclub. As the court hearing ended, he tore off a dress shirt to reveal his black and yellow superhero costume. Prosecutors said they had not yet decided whether to file charges, but Mr Fodor vowed to continue crimefighting. The 23-yearold, who leads the Rain City Superhero Movement, said he was trying to break up a fight. The clubgoers insisted to police they were not fighting. "I will continue to patrol with my team, probably tonight," he told the Seattle Times on Thursday. "I am just like everybody else. The only difference is that I try to stop crime in my neighbourhood.�

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ady Gaga has won an injunction at London's High Court to stop animated character Lady Goo Goo from releasing a single, its makers have said.

Lady Goo Goo, a baby with a long blonde fringe from the Moshi Monsters online game - owned

by UK firm Mind Candy - released The Moshi Dance on YouTube. But Lady Gaga's injunction has stopped its full release, Mind Candy said.

Law firm Mishcon de Reya confirmed it had represented Lady Gaga but said it could not comment further. The Moshi Monsters game, aimed at six-12-year-olds, invites players to adopt "moshling" characters including Lady Goo Goo, Dustbin Beaver and Roxy. Its owners had planned to release The Moshi Dance - which features lyrics including "my stroller's pretty and my diapers are silk, I throw my toys out if I don't get my milk" and "my crazy outfits seem to shock" - on iTunes. According to Mind Candy, an

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eyonce is being accused of stealing dance moves for her new video Countdown from a famous choreographer. The pop star admitted that a 22-second sequence was inspired by Belgian dancer Anne Teresa De Keersmaker, who created the ballet Rosas Danst Rosa. However, Ms De Keersmaker said she had never been contacted for permission and called the pop video "pure plagiarism". Beyonce said the ballet was "one of many references" for the video, which also pays homage to Andy Warhol.

These articles were originally published by

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Email:- anne@fleming-properties.com

ARENAS REF: FP0722 A 160m2, luxury, 4 bedroom villa enjoying a private situation on a 2,700m2 plot, very short track, marvellous southerly views, 10 x 5m pool and solar hot water.

REDUCED TO SELL AT 250,000€ NERJA - PARADOR REF: FP0833 A three bedroom townhouse situated near the Parador hotel in a small private urbanisation with communal pool and easy walking distance to centre of Nerja and Burriana beach.

199,500€ TORRE DEL MAR - Calle Playa Marina, 2D Tel - 952547131 Mobile - 606087362 NERJA - Calle El Barrio, 11. Tel. - 952 52 41 40 Mob- 637 27 83 06

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TABERNA -Teteria HIERBABUENA Come and try our menu of traditional, Spanish and Morrocan dishes

Breakfasts Morrocan Specials Tajines A large selection of tea's & traditional Homemade cakes Great Variety of hot & cold Tapas Large selection of Tostas

New for November English Tea-time Tea & Cakes 4pm-7pm Full English Breakfast (Medium or Large) Tea or Coffee incl.

.For reservations call: Angelina: 639 263 310 or Rafa: 610 742 953

Menu del Dia Friday Evenings Special dinner followed by dancing, salsa, merenge, Cha-Cha.....

Avenida de la Constitucion, 35, C贸mpeta Kitchen open all day - Take away Food Open 7 days a week - 9.00am until close

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Country Properties S.A. In harmony with nature

Since 1986

Finding a perfect home With Country Properties S.A. since 1986 dealing in Real Estate in the Costa del Sol inland area between Rincon de la Victoria and Nerja/Málaga.

We have considerable property experience in the selling of Spanish Villas, farmhouses, town houses and holiday rentals in the whitewashed villages of la Axarquia.

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29754 Cómpeta/Malaga - Spain, Plaza Almijara, 21 29770 Torrox/Malaga - Spain, Calle Elisa Ortigosa, 7 VILLA

157M²

MODERN & COMFORT, VILLA WITH 3 BEDS & 3 BATHS, GARAGE, POOL, BIG TERRACE AREA, OUTSIDE KITCHEN, PORCH, CENTRAL HEATING, SEA VIEW, QUIET LOCATION, 20 MIN. TORROX, FLAT LAND 4271M².

REF. 5169 425.000 Euros

TORROX

TOWN HOUSE

Since 1986

TERRACED HOUSE

108M²

DELIGHTFUL TWO STORIED TERRACED HOUSE, 3 BEDS, 2 BATHS, PANORAMIC VIEWS TO THE COAST, PRIVATE GARDEN, WALKING DISTANCE TO COMPETA, EXCLUSIVE URBANIZATION, COMMUNAL POOL. PERFECT HOME.

REF. 5185 210.000 Euros

91M²

THREE STORIED TOWN HOUSE WITH 2 BEDS & 2 BATHS, WELL EQUIPPED KITCHEN,SPACIOUS LIVING SPACE, GOOD SIZED ROOF TERRACE, ROMANTIC VIEWS TO THE CHARMING VILLAGE OF TORROX, SOLD FUNRISHED.

Ref. 5190 210.000 Euros

CÓMPETA

Torrox Office

CÓMPETA

VILLA

93M²

ELEGANT VILLA WITH GOOD ACCESS, 3 BEDS, 2 BATHS, PRACTICAL LAYOUT, HEATED POOL, AMAZING VIEWS, 5 MIN. TO COMPETA, MODERN INTERIOR DECORATION, SOLD FURNISHED.

Ref. 5174 180.000 Euros

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which is all freshly cooked to order.

You do not have to move from your table as everything is served to you.

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Clínica Radiológica Rubí Dr. Irene Rubí Palomares Español-English-Français

-Breast-Unit: Mammography Breast Ultrasound Program for early detection of breast .cancer -Radiology -Ultrasound -Pediatric-Ultrasound -Arterial and venous-Ecodoppler -Orthopantomography

Pizza Delivery & Collection service (Delivery to Cómpeta village up until the Venta de Palma)

Magarita Troika Four Cheese Vegetarian Hawaiian Four Seasons Gorgonzola Sailor BBQ Rustico Choose your pizza base, normal or integral at the same price

Telephone Orders: 952 553 536

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C/Clara Campoamor nº1, bajo (next to Reñidero School) TEL/FAX: 951 25 83 91 VÉLEZ-MÁLAGA www.clinicaradiologicarubi.es

Spanish radiologist with experience in British and French hospitals Fluent Spanish English & French spoken.

Authorised to work with various Health insurance companies

Restaurante

Rústico

International Cuisine Specials Include: Duck Breast, Beef Sirloin & T-Bone Steak Open: 19.30 - 11.00 Closed Mondays Avda. De Torrox, 29, , Competa Tel: 952 55 35 36

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All makes & brands for cars, vans & 4x4 available DISCOUNT MOTORIST CENTRE YOUR BRITISH FAST FIT CENTRE

While you wait SERVICE:

No need to re-new or replace as Pro Neumaticos can now re-service you current starter motor/alternator

Tyres .

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Guaranteed BEST PRICES on the coast for all makes of tyres

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Clutches “same day fitting service available” .

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Opening times: Monday-Friday 09.00-1400 / 16.30-20.00 Closed Saturday and Sunday

USE IT OR LOSE IT! C

an you imagine no gasolinera in Cómpeta?

What a disaster that would be! Can you imagine the impact on the area?

It would affect our lives considerably when you think about it. The Ayuntamiento would have to refuel all it’s vehicles on the coast & that would have an effect on everyone in the community because the cost of running the services would obviously increase. They could not buy in bulk as it is not legal to store fuel in any great quantity outside of a licensed store.

Where would local business people refuel their vehicles?

Where would you buy your gas in the lightweight bottles?

Where would you go for a loaf of bread at 9 PM? Where would you go when you had a puncture, or if your wheelbarrow had a blowout?

If you worked in the campo & had a 50 cc motorbike, would you be able to refuel it?

Good questions that deserve a good answer. And here is that answer. Buy your petrol & diesel in Cómpeta & save our gasolinera.

You may have noticed that there is some work going on there at the moment, this is for the installation of Stage 1 vapour recovery. That is where the vapour that used to just vent off to atmosphere now has to be collected in the road tanker. This was legislated for quite some time ago dependant on the volume of fuel sold, so based on volume of sales before the crisis this work was due to commence around now anyway.

But, here is the problem, since fuel prices went crazy, sales have dropped by a huge percentage in Cómpeta gasolinera, but the authorities that control the way gas stations operate have not moved the goal posts & the work now has to be done to comply with what was law a few years ago, not on the actual situation at the moment

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and, of course, there is no financial assistance available.

The situation was in the balance for some time.

Did Antonio, the proprietor find the money to do this essential work? Or did he close down the gasolinera? After some serious consideration for the community & the future of his family, he decided to go ahead with the work & keep our gasolinera open. Thank you Antonio.

But it doesn’t end there, legislation, as we all know, has a habit of jumping up & biting us on a regular basis & gas station legislation is worse than many other types. Within a short period of time, stage 2 vapour recovery will become law & that will be even more expensive. This piece of legislation stipulates that the vapour has to be collected at the pump nozzle & returned into the main storage tank. The underground work for this is being done along with the stage 1b work, but, within the next couple of years new pumps will have to be installed & that is another major expense.

This is not propaganda, or a sob story, this is about keeping our gasolinera open, not just for Antonio & his family, but for us, the people of Cómpeta, whatever our nationality! The solution is easy!

Just buy your fuel here in the town, it generally isn’t that much more expensive than on the coast.

Buy your tyres & car batteries, they are fitted free. I have my oil & filters changed there, same price, or cheaper than at the coast. And the people that work there are friendly & extremely helpful.

John Concerned Resident of Cómpeta

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CÓMPETA TOWN HALL NEWS NOVEMBER 2011 ALL SAINTS DAY Tuesday 1st November.

ALL SOULS DAY Wednesday 2nd November.

The cemetery is well worth a visit to see the floral display.

SPECIAL BIKE EVENT Saturday and Sunday 12, 13th November.

Further details from Isidro.

GR 242 ROUTE (LEVEL 2 FOR GUIDES) Sunday 13th November Route 3.

Cómpeta to Frigiliana.

GR 242 Group at the start of their first route.

These people are training to be guides on long distance walking routes in Axarquia.

GR 242 COURSE (LEVEL 2 FOR GUIDES) Monday 14th November Course 3.

Using GPS on GR 242.

There will be a very short meeting for all those interested in the Salón de Plenos at the Town Hall on Thursday 17th November at 11:00H.

WINTER MARKETS PLAZA ALMIJARA Contact Marion Belton 952-516-144 for details.

SWIMMING POOL Now open for the Winter Season, please contact the pool and /or the Town Hall.

LOOKING FOR A JOB (BOLSA DE TRABAJO) Person required to work in the Tourist Office.

Applications to the Mayor by Tuesday 15th November 2011.

INTERCAMBIO Every Wednesday in the Centro de Ocio.

From 19:30H to 20:30H. Everybody welcome.

Please contact Ann Graham.

LOOKING FOR A JOB (BOLSA DE TRABAJO) Person required to work in the Museum of Arts and Customs. Applications to the Mayor by Tuesday 15th November 2011.

SANYSOL RESIDENTIAL CARE A unique opportunity to visit a state of the art five star residential care home in Torre Del Mar.

SPANISH CLASSES With Marta every Wednesday and Friday in the Escuela de Adultos From 16:00H to 18:00H.

BAR DAVID Plaza del Carmen - Cómpeta

Full Menu & Tapas Take-away Paella delivery service Kitchen open 1pm - 3.30pm & 7.30pm - 11pm Tripe Served Every Sunday Outside terrace and inside dinning area 30

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La Taberna de Oscar Plaza Pantale贸n Romero, 2, C贸mpeta Tel: 952 55 37 22 email: tabernadeoscar@aol.com

Small dishes, Big flavours Christmas 3 Course Set Menu (with choice of dishes) available all through December

Group bookings and parties welcome.

Please ask for more information on your personal requirements Situated just off the main square opposite the church, La Taberna de Oscar is the perfect place to relax and enjoy contemporary food Newly refurbished inside dinning Salon opening in November

Serving food from 1.00pm - 4.00pm 7.00pm - 11.00pm

Bar Open from 10.00am

Booking Recommended Closed Tuesdays

MEGABYTE ELECTRICALS

Acer Tower Blu Ray 400 Euros

Brand New Laptops, cameras and Camcorders at MEGA Bargain Prices English with Windows 7 and guarantees From Netbooks to 17� Laptops and Desktops

Sony Viao 450 Euros

Bush Camcorder 60 Euros A WIDE CHOICE OF MODELS IN STOCK NOW

Sony Cybershot W2100 80 Euros

Visit the online shop for a full range of models - or email for further information and a brochure

ONLINE SHOP: WWW.EBAY.ES search in TIENDAS for MEGABYTE Email: megabyte.electricals@gmail.com

Telephone: 677 843 174 / 663 583 427

FREE LOCAL DELIVERY

CORTIJO-PACO Great selection of Spanish wines at excellent prices High Quality Meat Dishes - T-Bone steak - Rib eye - Fillet of beef Roast Lamb - Shoulder of lamb and Leg Saturday & Sundays Only

Open over the festive period Call for more information and bookings

www.cortijopaco.es Closed Mondays Open Tues to Sun from 7pm for dinner .

Open for Lunch Saturday & Sunday 1pm - 3.30pm .

Booking recommended Private parties catered for e.g.

Hen/stag nights, weddings and birthdays.

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Campo Cuttings by Lorraine Cavanagh.

The Sagest of Plants.

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ages display an incredible diversity with around 900 species worldwide, some 500 of these originating in Texas and Arizona, Mexico, Central and South America. The remaining 400 species, or so, are spread across Europe and Asia. The more flamboyantly coloured ones tend to come from the Americas; European and Asian sages are often soft blues, lilacs and purples. Few plants have such a varied palette with both true blue and vivid scarlet, moody magentas, subtle apricots, black and rich royal purples. There are shrubs, woody perennials and annuals, most with the typical angular stems. The typical red-flowering annual has notoriety as one of the most loved/hated plants! I have to say I go on the hate list – they’re too much like lines of soldiers in dress uniform. There are so many more worth drooling over.

Salvia argentea, silver sage. This is one of my favourites; its massive downy silver leaves, crumpled and silky, are just made for stroking!

Newly emerging leaves are heavily covered in downy hairs, giving the entire plant a woolly lunar appearance. Mature leaves green up a little but, strangely enough, they change to silver again in cold dry conditions. A native of S. Europe and N.W. Africa, the hotter it gets, the more the plant seems to like it. In cool, wet climes, it is a short-lived perennial but here it can live for many years, spreading to around 1m across with individual leaves often 30cm long. In its second year of life, candelabra-like flower stalks appear in springtime from the flat rosettes of leaves. The plumes of white flowers, often tinged with soft pink or

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yellow, are prettily held over the leaves – a picture of silvery-whiteness that contrasts beautifully with other plants. If you want your plant to last better, cut the flower stalks out before they set seed. A sun-lover, drought resistant and liking alkaline soils, this is a perfect plant for Mediterranean gardeners.

Salvia leucantha, Mexican bush sage. I’m a great fan of ‘touchy feely’ plants, so this has to be another all-time favourite of mine. The arching shrub, to around 1m x 1m, bears attractive and aromatic foliage with long narrow felted leaves.

But it’s the flowers that really make this plant special. They are white but nestled in a deep velvety purple calyx, in tightly packed spikes - just right to fondle and stroke! This is another great plant for Mediterranean gardens, a real sun-lover and becoming drought-resistant with a very long flowering period. Like buddleja, it draws in butterflies from far and wide. Try it as a low hedging plant, tough and impressive. Distantly related to the culinary sage, it is a closer family member of salvia divinorum, the renowned hallucinogenic plant (described below). Salvia leucantha is a common ingredient in herbal tobaccos, though I’d guess it doesn’t have the same effects as s. divinorum – or, at least, it has no notoriety as such!

Salvia divinorum, sage of the seers, sheperdess’s herb. This salvia is a sprawling perennial native to tropical rain forests of Mexico. It thrives in warm temperatures with high humidity and dappled shade – so not perfect for our gardens here – full

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sun will soon kill this plant. It is one of the rarest shamanic plants known today and has been used for centuries by the curanderos to lead them into trance-like states with visionary insight into healing. The leaves contain the extremely potent hallucinogenic and psychedelic drug Salvinorin A. Its effects are considered unpleasant! The plants like a lot of root space and, under ideal conditions, can grow to 2m high in 6 months. The hollow square stems bend under the weight of the large leaves; where they touch the ground roots will grow and send up new plant. The flowers are white and purple, sparsely produced and viable seed is extremely rare.

Salvia farinacea, mealy sage. One of the most famous cultivars is called ‘Victoria Blue’ and so famous is it that plants are often just named Victoria. They will reach about 50cm tall and lavishly send up deep blue flower spikes. They form a wonderful carpet of blueness – a great contrast plant and equally good in pots. Water young plants initially but they will become drought tolerant once established.

Salvia greggii, autumn sage, and salvia microphylla, blackcurrant sage. It is quite difficult to differentiate between these two salvias. They are closely related and frequently hybridise, to add to the confusion! They both form bushy plants with lots of flowers in shades of white, pink, magenta, apricot, lavender, purple and scarlet. Leaves of s. greggii have smooth margins whilst those of s. microphylla are serrated and smell of blackcurrants. Both reach around 1m tall. Winter prune in stages – a full haircut can sometimes kill them.

Salvia nemorosa, meadow sage. A clump forming perennial which produces lots of violet-blue flower spikes from spring through to late autumn. Grow it in well-drained soil in full sun. It dislikes long periods of wetness, though is one of the best coldhardy sages, supporting several degrees of freezing if it is a dry cold. To 75 cm tall with a spread of 50cm, they attract butterflies and bees in hordes.

Brillantaisia ulugurica. giant sage. A classic example of how common names can confuse as this is not a true sage! It belongs to the family acanthaceae; real sages belong to the mint family, lamiaceae. A shrub/small tree of Central Africa with fabulous ribbed leaves and blue-purple hooded flowers popular with bees. Quite a rarity in the wild though, when happy, it grows rapidly forming a big impact plant. One that will certainly get everyone guessing!

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Lorraine Cavanagh has lived in Spain for 25 years; a mother, grandmother and hispanófila, her passions are plants, the environment, food and drink, and travelling within Spain. A landscape gardener and writer, she’s always happy to give advice.

Call and see her at Viveros Florena, 2km from Cómpeta down the Sayalonga Road, or 15km up from the coastal motorway – have a free coffee in their tea-rooms.

Her book Lorraine Cavanagh’s Mediterranean Garden Plants has been nicknamed ‘the bible’. The new edition at €24.90 is now generally available throughout Spain.

Viveros Florena: If you’d like to receive regular updates of what’s happening in the garden centre, new stock etc. let us have your email address or mobile number.

Hours: June, July, September, 9 – 2, closed for August.

October to May 10 – 4 Closed Sundays and Mondays Tel: 689928201

E-mail: florenaspain@hotmail.com

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Trustworthy English Garage

W

ith over 24 years experience, Simon Allen is waiting to meet your motoring needs.

In an interview with Simon, he talks about how the work shop on the poilgono La pañoleta Industrial estate, In Velez Malaga is going now that it has been open 6 months.

So Simon how is business going?

It was slow to start with but now that word is starting to spread that I am here, It is getting busier by the day. I also now have a waiting area so if your car is in just for a small job or you just wish to wait and watch me work you now can area has tea and coffee making facilites and a

small selection of soft drinks.

Now that summer has past and winter is on the way is there anything we should do?

After the heat of the summer and the cars have worked hard keeping cool it would be good to get the antifreeze checked out. Also have the brakes cleaned and checked as when the rains start they will be having to work harder it would also be advisable to get the brake fluid changed if it hasn’t been for 2 years or more, as it can become contaminated.

Getting your battery and alternator checked would be good as now it gets dark earlier you need your lights working correctly.

See advert opposite

Restaurante Albaida Canillas de Albaida

(5 minutes from Cómpeta)

Take the righthand road uphill as you enter Canillas: we’re on the right.

Menu del dia 9,50€ for 3 courses & Menu del noche 11.50€ for 3 courses both Wed to Sat

Sundays - Traditional Sunday lunch available choose from Beef or lamb with Yorkshire Puddings - Normal menu also available

New Chargrill Steak Menu Choose from beef fillet, sirloin and rump. Choices of sauces All served with homemade chips.

Prices from 10.00 Euros .

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Bookings now being taken for Xmas Day Lunch and New Years Eve Disco/Buffet

See our menus on

www.restaurantealbaida.com Vagablondes live in Nov tbc.

Sat 26th Nov - Quiz Night

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Wed-Sat Lunch 12pm -3.00pm Evening Meals 7pm-10.30pm Sunday Lunch 1pm-4pm Evening Meals 7pm -10.30pm Closed Mondays & Tuesdays

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Talleres Simon Calle de Juan Gris, VĂŠlez-MĂĄlaga To advertise call Helen on 637 028 873

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Multicultural Night of Music

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he Multicultural Night of Music held in Canillas de Albaida on Sunday October 9 as part of Canillas Culture Week was a tremendous success.

The Plaza was packed with people enjoying the very varied styles of music performed. The evening was hosted wonderfully by Inez Leniere and Roger Sparks and began with the traditional tuneful songs and percussion of El Grupo de Zambombas de Canillas de Albaida.

Acoustic Roots with Geoff Murrell on vocals and Paul Hanaway on keyboards followed with a relatively chilled set to get the ball rolling.

The very exciting percussion group, African Roots had the crowd spellbound with their enthusiasm and energy, and local vocal group, One Voice, directed by Tom Robinson worked their way through various songs in 4 part harmony in their own inimitable style.

Belgian Flamenco guitar player, Pedro Sauviller demonstrated abley that you don’t have to be Spanish to play wonderful Flamenco and young local Spanish group, Al Compás, consisting of Isabel, Marta and Rafa played and sang to a rapt audience.One of the highlights of the night had to be the Irish dancing performed by Grainnie

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McCoy followed by the ceilidh dance, The Bridge of Athlone, in which around 24 people took part, including the Mayor.

The night was rounded off with virtually everyone in the Plaza dancing to a lively last set by Acoustic Roots, Geoff Murrell and Paul Hanaway.

Then the Grand Finale....All the performes took to the stage and gave their excellent rendition of the Rolling Stones’ “You Can’t Always Get What You Want”.

You can view this on YouTube and other videos of the night by searching for “Multicultural Night of Music, Canillas de Albaida”. Take a look.

Altogether a fantastic night of music from around the World performed by many different nationalities. A heartwarming and unique experience for all involved, and an indication of the new and refreshing approach of the Mayor and Ayuntamiento of Canillas de Albaida to its expat community.

We hope to do the whole show again sometime in the future, contact can be made through this magazine.

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PROPERTY OWNERS Nowadays it’s imperative that your property documents are correct – gone are the days when it didn’t really matter!

Call: (0034) 618 295 063 (0034) 951 067 711

sunsetproperties

www.sunsetproperties-spain.com info@sunsetproperties-spain.com

“ At Sunset Properties we have a wealth of experience in selling rural and urban properties. We offer a professional, proactive service and we specialise in finding solutions for all of your property problems.” .

“ Don’t delay! Call us today to deal with all of your property issues.”

Your “escritura” is your most important document – it describes your property and states who owns it.

Is your “escritura” correct and up to date?

Equally important is the “catastro” the overall register of all land and real estate in Spain. The information held in the “catastro” is often inaccurate.

Is your property entered correctly on the “catastro”?

The two documents must match if you wish to sell or have peace of mind that your documents are correct.

Do you have other issues relating to your:l property documents l electricity/water supplies l gas contracts l utility bills l IBI (council rates) bills l and many more…

We can help - give us a call!

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The English Shop Puente don Manuel FRUIT AND VEG, SWEDE, PARSNIPS & BRUSSEL SPROUTS

FOR CHRISTMAS TURKEY CROWNS, CROWNS. LAMB ...BEEF TOPSIDE ..

PORK WITH CRACKLING..DUCK..RIB OF BEEF, PHEASANT, GAMMON JOINTS CHIPOLATAS, CRANBERRY, STUFFING QUALITY STREET, ROSES, CELEBRATIONS, ADVENT CALENDARS & SELECTION BOXES

ALL YOUR FAVOURITES CARDS, TAGS, BAGS, CRACKERS, TREE LIGHTS IT’S ALL HERE AT THE ENGLISH SHOP SO AVOID THE HEADACHE AND LET US TAKE THE STRAIN. STRAIN YEAR AFTER YEAR WE HAVE LOYAL CUSTOMERS COMING BACK. BACK IT’S SO EASY POP IN AND ORDER YOUR GOODS, PAY A DEPOSIT OR PAY EACHPay WEEK TOWARDS BILL as you goYOUR topEND ups here .

THE LONGEST RUNNING BRITISH FOOD SHOP EAST OF MALAGA A35 6

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Puen te Manu don uel

We are here

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Fonzies Bar

Opening times Mon – Friday 9.30am-7.30pm Sat 9.30-6.00pm Sun 10.00-3.00pm Tel: 952 510 961

100’s of your favourite traditional British products under one roof Puente don Manuel

PROPERTY SPECIALISTS SINCE 2001 IF YOU HAVE PROPERTY TO SELL CALL SALLY ON 626 038 851 or 952 436 781

Email: sally@axarquiaproperties.com

Sally Harrison Owner / Agent

Comares AS2526 95,000 euros

Iznate AS2032 100,000 euros

Alcaucin AS2569 329,000 euros

122m² 2 bedroom country house with garden, patio and roof terrace with fabulous views

80m² 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom village house with internal courtyard and flat roof with lovely views

143m² 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom villa with garden, pool, covered terrace and 6,542m² of flat land

Riogordo AS2555 360,000 euros

Elviria AS2577 515,000 euros

AS2556

179m² 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom villa with pool, garage/studio apartment and 25,000m² of land

260m² 5 bedroom, 3 bathroom detached house with pool, 2 garages and distant sea views

90m² 3 bed, 1 bath house with dining room, lounge, courtyard, dip pool, shower room and roof terrace.

Triana 198,000 euros

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AMPO presents - Christmas Cracker – come and let us entertain you!

“A truly amazing line up of talented performers are going to put a smile on your face, get you dancing in the aisles, laughing till your belly aches and tug at your heart strings, simply something for everyone and not to be missed” says Show Director Nina Cordoray Downes.

Ballerina Steph Elstob, is taking time out having this year just finished filming ‘Snow White and the Huntsman for Universal Pictures and Anna Karenina, to perform a number of pieces, one of which will be a contemporary dance. Her partner Sam Archer, direct from London’s West End whose credits include Oklahoma, Oliver, We Will Rock You, and Cinderella directed by world renowned Mathew Bourne and having just finished touring with Mary Poppins, will bring us some show stopping numbers.

From ballet to break dancing, Flamenco to Ertha Kitt, soloists and duos, music for all ages and a specially written sneak preview of ‘Aladdin’ by David Goodland featuring your favourite CAMPO

characters together with ‘Bloody Foreigners’, a uniquely funny look at how the Spanish see their international neighbours by Peter van de Water …… you will not want to miss this show.

Tickets are priced at just 10€ and go on sale Saturday November 1st. They can be purchased from CAMPO Partners Todo Papel, Sugar & Spice and Action for Animals. Seating is limited so to avoid disappointment, be one of the first to get yours!

All proceeds will be donated to CARITAS Cómpeta helping the poor and needy in this time of crisis.

For further information on CAMPO and all of our events please go to www.competacampo.com or email us at info.competacampo@gmail.com The CAMPO Team also wish to send their appreciation to Helen and Steve at The Grapevine for their kind donation of our website and sponsorship of this production advertisement.

Café Bar

“El Despacho De Fernan” (Behind the Townhall)

Open Monday - Saturday (Closed Sundays)

9.00am - late Drinks, Snacks & Full Menu C/Rampa. Edif. Ayunatamiento, No.1 Competa, Malaga Tel: 952 553 518

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Electrical Installations in general from small fault finding and fitting lights to complete new installations

Electromontajes Gaviana S.L 'Based at Solutions 4 U Office, just before Cómpeta on the left’

Authorized Installer - Industry & Energy Ministry Domestic Re-wiring/Upgrades to meet Current Legislation, Underfloor heating, Solar Heating, Industrial Installations, Locals, New Pylons, High & Low Tension Cables etc.

ICP's fitted from 25 Euros

Official Bulletins with the necessary documents for a legal installation.

Just call 952 55 38 07 or 660 51 01 34 'All Enquiries Welcome’

Estimates without obligation

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Helping Hands PERSONAL ASSISTANCE in the CÓMPETA AREA Experienced British Nursing Aides/Carers available to come to your home.

Post-operative, personal injury, geriatric and palliative care.

Light household duties.

Rates and hours negotiable.

YOU ARE INVITED TO CALL FOR A FREE ASSESSMENT OF YOUR NEEDS

Gillian & Claire 951 088 478 Mob. 622 605 408 Email. melbournesinspain@yahoo.es

CONSTRUCTIONS STEVE SMITH A small dedicated company living and working in the area for nine years offering the following services.

New builds, Reforms and renovations, Swimming pools, Decorative brickwork, Tiling, Plastering, All aspects of plumbing and electrical works, Kitchens a speciality (design service available), Wood work for the garden including Gazebos and decking.

Retaining walls and concrete work. Maintenance for property rentals.

All works large and small undertaken. For a free quotation or more information please call Steve

Tel: 655067466 steveconstruct@gmail.com

Translating Services Helping you with all of your English – Spanish translating challenges, including;

*Townhall-related queries *Doctor/Hospital appointments *Arranging for a builder, plumber, electrician *Sorting out your Residencia, Empadronamiento, NIE number *Setting up a bank account *Queries with Telefonica or Endesa Or if you'd like to brush up on your Spanish, perhaps a conversation class? (either one-to-one or small groups)

For a friendly, no-obligation chat call me on:661023753, or email:Joanna@quaintmere.com

Located in Cómpeta

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HOTEL BALCÓN DE CÓMPETA THE THREE STAR HOTEL IN THE BEAUTIFUL VILLAGE OF CÓMPETA C/San Antonio, 75 - Cómpeta Tel: +(34) 952 55 3662 / 3535 Fax +(34) 952 51 6780

Email: info@hotel-competa.com

new website www.hotel-competa.com

Special Accommodation offers for November and January , minimum 2 nights, contact us for more details Inmaculada Bank Holidays (2nd - 8th December) Half Board 40€ or Bed & Breakfast 32.50€ per person per night Min 3 nights / IVA Included Children and 3rd person supplements not included

Christmas Dinner 25th December.

40 euros per person, including a bottle of wine per couple, starting at 19.00h, with a special menu Advance reservations recommended. Call for more information New Year's Eve 31st December. 50 euros per person, including a bottle of wine per couple, party bag, lucky grapes, glass of cava and a special menu. Start at 20.00h Advance reservations To advertise call 637 028 873 recommended. Call for more information The Grapevine 51

For Sale - Calle Navas Moyano 36, Archez For more details call: Landline: 952 553 093-Mobile: 628 990 503 Located in the pretty village of Archez, on the outskirts of the Sierra Tejeda Natural Park, just one hour from Malaga airport and 20 minutes from the coast, this lovely four bedroomed townhouse has been tastefully renovated to give a stylish and spacious home. It is conveniently situated close to a parking area in the village, giving excellent access. The house, which is at the end of a terrace, has been fully restored with terracotta floor tiles, quality wooden doors and windows, and beamed ceilings throughout. The spacious hall, which has an area currently used as an office, leads to a large living/dining room with a feature corner fireplace and log burner. Leading off the living/dining room, the kitchen is a good size and features fitted cupboards, granite work surfaces, washing machine, oven and fridge/freezer. From the living room, a door leads to an enclosed patio, featuring a large, enclosed storage space. A single bedroom (which could also be used as an office) with an en-suite bathroom is accessed from the patio.

The first floor features two double bedrooms, one of which has a Juliette balcony overlooking the river, and an additional single bedroom. The bathroom has recently been renovated in a spa-style, featuring modern Roca fixtures and fittings and quality tiling throughout. A further flight of stairs leads to the delightful roof terrace, which features a large built-in BBQ and a seating area, covered with a sail shade, offering year-round outdoor living.

The property is fitted with an alarm system and has both landline telephone and internet connections. The property would make either an excellent permanent base or holiday home, with excellent rental potential.

Price: â‚Ź135,000 Area: Archez Type: Townhouse Built Size: 80m2 Bedrooms:4 Bathrooms: 2

Would consider offering in part-exchange, with cash balance, on a character for anyone looking to downsize and remain in the area 52finca/cortijo To advertise call The Grapevine

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the propert y feature A small selection of properties presented to you from local estate agents in this area.

Prestige Propert y

Price: 599,000€ Ref: vc1_052 Location: Cómpeta 5 beds, 5 baths Size: 350m² Heated swimming pool 10 x 6m Sunset Properties

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Rustic

Price: 136,000€ Ref: TH371 Location: Cómpeta 2 beds, 1 bath Size: 80m² Pool: No Cómpeta Properties S.L.

Bargain

Price: €159,000 Ref: V229 Location: Cómpeta 3 Beds 2 Bath Size: approx 95² Pool: Yes Brogan Properties

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Prestige Propert y Price: 450.000€ Ref: 93 Location: Benajarafe (Coast) No. of Beds: 3 Size: 200m² Pool: Yes www.myproperty-finder.com

Price: 465,000€ Ref: 205 Location: Cómpeta 3 Beds, 2 Baths + Outside Toilet Size: 146m² Pool: Yes Solutions 4 U

Price: 789,000€ Ref: T735 Location: Velez Malaga 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms Size: 207m² built 12mt x 5mt pool Taurus Real Estate

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Price: 375.000€ Ref: 1181 Location: Cómpeta No of Beds : 3 Bed 2 Bath Size: 150m² Pool: Yes Inland Properties

Price: 299.000€ Ref: TH254 Location: Canillas de Albaida Beds: 3 beds, 2 baths Size: 170m² Pool: Yes Cómpeta Properties S.L.

Price: 650,000€ Ref: V165 Location: Cómpeta Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 3 Size: approx 420m² Pool: Yes Brogan Properties

Price: 595.000€ Ref: V400 Location: Alcaucín Beds: 4 beds, 3 baths Size: 190m² Pool: Yes Cómpeta Properties S.L.

Price: 954,000€ Ref: AS2458 Location: Alcaucín No of beds 6 beds, 4 baths Size: 424m² Pool Yes Axarquia Properties S.L.

Price: 699,000€ Ref: vc1_572 Location: Cómpeta 4 beds, 2 baths Size: Over 320m² Swimming pool 10 x 5m Sunset Properties

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Rustic Price: 76,000€ Ref: 645 Location: Archez No. of Beds & Baths: 2 rooms Size: 41m² Construction Pool: No Solutions 4 U

Price: 329,950€ Ref: C3273 Archez 4 bedrooms, 1Bathroom Size: 144m² built 7mt x 4mt pool Taurus Real Estate

Price: 239,000€ Ref: AS1787 Location: Las Cuevas No of beds 3, 1 bath, Size: 185m² Pool: Yes Axarquia Properties S.L

Price: €299,000 Ref: V205 Location: Cómpeta Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 3 Size: approx 156m² Pool: Yes Brogan Properties

Price: 220.000€ Ref: 1240 Location: Sayalonga No of Beds: 2 Bed 2 Bath Size: 105m² Pool: Yes Inland Properties

Price: 369,000€ Ref: Vc2_665 Location: Canillas de Albaida 3 beds, 2 baths Size: 200m² Swimming pool 8 x 4m Sunset Properties

Price: 210,000€ Ref: V354 Location: Cómpeta/Torrox Beds: 2 beds, 2 baths Size: 100m² Pool: No Cómpeta Properties S.L.

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Price: 219,000€ Vc4_772 Location: Canillas de Aceituno 2 beds, 1 baths Size: 127m² Swimming pool 3 x 3m Sunset Properties

Price: 229.000€ Ref: 51 Location: Sayalonga No. of Beds: 2 Size: 110 m² Pool: Yes www.myproperty-finder.com

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Bargain Price: 250,000€ Ref: va6_754 Location: Arenas 4 beds, 2 baths Size: 170m² Swimming pool 10 x 6m Sunset Properties

Price: 179,000€ Ref: V390 Location: Sedella Beds: 3 beds, 2 baths Size: 90m² Pool: Yes Cómpeta Properties S.L.

Price: 157,500€ Ref: AS2091 Location: Los Romanes No of beds 3, 2 baths Size: 116m² Poo:l Yes (jacuzzi pool) Axarquia Properties S.L

Price: 225,000€ Ref: 640 Location: Canillas de Albaida Beds & Baths: 3 Beds, 2 Baths Size:169m² Construction, Pool: Yes Solutions 4 U

Price: 150,000€ Ref: ts2_780 Location: Sedella 4 beds, 2 baths Size: 120m² Sunset Properties

Price: 199.000€ Ref: 35 Location: Canillas de Albaida No. of Beds:3 Size: 115 m² Pool: Yes www.myproperty-finder.com

Price: 83,000€ Ref: Ap073 Location: Cómpeta Beds: 1 bed, 1 bath Size: 45m² Pool: No Cómpeta Properties S.L.

Price: 190,000€ Ref: C3293 Location: Competa 2 bedrooms, 1bathroom Size: 86m² built 8mt x 4mt pool Taurus Real Estate

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Price: 185.000€ Ref: 1182 Location: Competa No of Beds : 3 Bed 1 Bath Size:100m² Pool: No Inland Properties

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Orange Grove Services Let us quote for your kitchen.

What have you got to lose? .

Tel: 661 713 238 Tel: 617 839 660 lastgamesoon@hotmail.com

References & visits to past customers available

Kitchens Electrical Services “The savings we make by Plumbing not having a high street or sales staff are Carpentry shop passed on to you. I’m confident we can beat any Plastering high street quote’.

Tiling Painting and decorating Mark Sylvester

Kitchens to suit all budgets

company aims To quote, honestly, and openly.

To maintain a regular line of communication with the client.

To arrive on time all day every day.

To leave work areas clean and tidy at all times.

10% Discount to charitable & ex-military organisations Any work gained as a result of this offer, Orange Grove Services will Donate 10% of their earnings back

"the company we keep" Hotel Palacio Blanco Video Club Warner Bar Nautico 147 To advertise call 637Bar 028 873

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Veterinary Clinics are Businesses.

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few weeks ago we had another busy day in our Competa clinic. Two female street cats had been brought in to be spayed and we managed to fit the operations in between the consultations. Once wild cats get caged and brought to the vets for operation and check-up, it needs to be done as soon as possible as we try to minimize the stress for them as much as possible: minimum handling and quiet surroundings until they're asleep, and we try to get them picked up before they are fully awake to again reduce stress levels. At the same time, a client brought in a lovely big, bouncy dog roaming alone on the street. While we were trying to find a solution as to what to do with the dog, the client said something we often hear: “you vets should really do more about all these animals running in the streetsâ€?. And I think it's important we raise the question HOW? As much as we would like to help all animals, and work as hard as we can to ensure a happy result for every abandoned/lost animal we encounter, we have our limitations, which are basically time and money. The time needed to care for these animals is impossible for us to achieve whilst running the clinics, attending emergencies, studying and attending conferences to keep our knowledge up to date, this is all before we take into account our personal lives (partners, children, maintaining the home, sleep, cooking‌). Our working day rarely ends when the clinic is closed; recently we had a litter of abandoned pups which needed bottle fedding every three hours, this alone is very time consuming

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Financially, (especially in these difficult times) businesses need to be extra careful. A good amount of time and money has been spent on our clinics to have all the facilities necessary to take good care of the pets and their owners. A lot is expected of vets to take on abandoned animals without considering the cost implications .However, people must be aware that it costs us no less to treat abandoned animals as opposed to animals in an established home; expenses such as medication, anaesthesia, needles, gauze, catheters, drips, syringes, cleaning products, blankets, food, litter, time, knowledge and experience are the same either way.

What is the solution and where does the responsibility lie?

We do our best by working with local charities and offering promotions on castrations, vaccinations and microchips. We have also created a project where we go out to the schools and teach the kids to be responsible with animals; it has taken a lot of time and energy. At the end of the day, it is the pet owners that need to castrate their animals or take responsibility for any litters that may arrive. People must be aware that by picking up abandoned animals they are accepting responsibility for them, even for a short time whilst looking for a home. That responsibility cannot be then shifted on to your vet; however we try to help as much as we can by helping in the search for the right home, giving advice and treating these animals for a reduced price.

Gunila Naturvets

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DERMATOLOGY

NEUROLOGY

ACUPUNCTURE FOR: ULTRASOUND

Joint diseases Internal medicine Behaviour problems and much more…

ODONTOLOGY

CARDIOLOGY

TRAUMA

X-RAYS

Your pet's best interest is always our main priority Come to us for a honest second opinion We will do everything possible for your pet, we do not give up All specialities working with the best professionals on the coast Minimal invasive surgery in full neutering Oriental and western medicine together for the optimum results

Benajarafe N-340 Málaga-Almería 164 29790 Benajarafe Tel 952 51 32 07 URG: 617 001 723

Cómpeta Avda. de La Constitución 15 29754 Cómpeta Tel 952 55 38 50 URG: 617 001 723

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Séamus Lynch

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found Séamus to be an interesting man. Born in Dublin, he studied Zoology and Biochemistry at Dublin University. Then continued to an MSc and a PhD in the field of medicine at Birmingham University in the diagnosis and treatment of infertility. After a WHO postdoctoral fellowship to the US at the Mayo Clinic he went back to a post in the Women’s Hospital and eventually became an NHS consultant and Director of Laboratory Hormone Services for the West Midlands. He took early retirement at 50 years of age and opened up his own research laboratory manufacturing sex hormones and antibodies.

He later transferred this business to a laboratory in Kent where it continues today. He also became a freelance consultant for the International Atomic Energy Agency in South East Asia and Africa.

Séamus met his fashion designer partner David when he was completing his PhD. Before they both fully retired they started to look for a place abroad and over a 5 year period, they took 2 or 3 months a year to explore areas of Spain in a caravan. They came across Cómpeta purely by chance. They maintain that if it had not been raining so much on the coast they would never have visited the village! It was a rainy stay in Almeria that led them to Torre del Mar where it continued to rain, so they decided to go inland and explore extremely cheap and run down white village houses. They first visited Sedella – it was like Brigadoon – appearing out of the mist. The estate agent there advised them to have a look in Cómpeta. Once they saw the place, they loved it and bought a not so run down nor cheap village house on their first visit.

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They have been living part-time in Cómpeta since 2000 and it was while living in the village that Séamus joined a pottery class taught

by Moira Schepel. David actively encouraged (brow beat) him to go to the class, as he knew it was something he had always wanted to do. With David’s encouragement and the atmosphere of Moira’s studio and classes Séamus began to create. His initial work was very much inspired by his Celtic roots, with his designs incorporating Celtic motifs and symbols. Now with a bit more confidence he creates an array of objects using different styles not just in pottery but also in mosaics. Séamus is reticent to talk about and show his work. Coming to pottery late in life has meant he is still learning and his confidence is still growing.

However, his work is great and it has proved successful when displayed in the CompetaArt walkabout and the Brighton Art festival.

Despite this success, Séamus still sees his pottery and mosaics as a hobby and looking round his home it has also been a fantastic way to adorn it! He has found joining the CompetaArt group especially helpful, as he has made friends with artists and creative people from many countries, all with a common interest and love for Arts and Crafts, which has opened up a whole new world of possibilities for him.

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ASESORÍA ALJARIFE Notarial Title deeds, Wills, Catastral Corrections, etc.

General Administration Transfers of vehicles, driving licences, matriculations, etc.)

Tax declarations Creation of businesses Accounts General insurances (house, car, health, etc)

We speak Spanish, English, German, Finnish, French, Italian To advertise call Helen on 637 028 873

More than 20 years ago Asesoría Aljarife opened its’ doors to the public. Since then, hundreds of companies and individuals in the Axarquia region and from the Malaga Province have left in our hands the responsibility to advise them to get the best possible results for their businesses.

We are a group of highly qualified professionals that work for you. Economists and administrators with a wealth of experience that are at your disposal any time in order to make your life easier.

www.aljarife.com ASESORÍA ALJARIFE C/ San Antonio, 8 - 1º 29754 CÓMPETA Málaga Teléfono:(34) 952 51 66 00 Fax: (34) 952 51 67 29

GESTORÍA LÓPEZ NAVAS C/Ros Alférez 4 Bajo C 29740 TORRE DEL MAR Málaga Teléfono: (34) 952 54 25 04 Fax: (34) 952 54 17 47

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What is Classical Music?

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iscovering the different textures and styles to be found in music has become an important part of music teaching. In all music examinations, whether it be an eight year old taking grade two violin, or a student taking a degree, the candidates are required to recognize, by listening, the different periods to be found in music history. When I was teaching GCSE and A level Music, it did not help, when pupils reported that someone on Classic FM had said that Bach composed Classical music. As I had just succeeded in convincing the class that he was a Baroque composer, I would tear my hair out.

(Those who know me can see the evidence.) I don’t know of any other academic subject where both radio and TV quiz shows get it wrong.

When I was studying to be a performer, it was essential to have a grasp of the different periods of music history, because certain aspects of performing have changed through the years. Just to give one example, a Baroque Allegro was slower than in Classical times and has gradually quickened through the ages.

Most lovers of popular music are aware of the many varieties of style. It probably all began with the African slaves incorporating their natural rhythms and harmonies, into their negro spirituals. Spirituals developed into Blues, Rhythm and Blues, and Dixieland. New ways of expressing popular songs were coming from all over the world. In England Victorian ballads were pointing the way towards the rise of the crooners of the 1920’s, 30’s and 40,s. And so it went on with one form of pop growing from another ...... the big band era, modern jazz, rock and roll, reggae, rap, heavy metal ....... the list is endless and I’m certain that there is still more to come.

Now for the bee in my bonnet! Why is it that no

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one refers to the great Elvis as an exponent of heavy metal? (You’re laughing at me.) Are the members ‘Take That’ great rappers? or does ‘Madonna’ sing reggae? (you’re splitting your sides.) Fans are clued up and don’t make great goofs like that. So it really gets me hot under the collar when I hear virtually everyone use the term ‘Classical’ for any music that isn’t pop. The bee in my bonnet has just become a hornet in my Y fronts.

Just like popular music, serious music is divided into periods and styles that evolved, as each successive era developed and grew from its predecessor. Renaissance developed into Rococo which in turn became Baroque. Composers were influenced by similar developments in art and architecture. Each of these early styles had quite complex forms of composition. In fact Wagner once commented that Baroque music was knitted twine. The main composers of these early years were Byrd, Purcell, Vivaldi, Bach and Handel. I stress that they did not write Classical music.

Haydn, born in 1732, must have been well versed in Baroque writing as this era did not end until the 1750’s. He was the front runner in the development of Classical music. Mozart took up the reins and followed in his footsteps although it has to be said that some of Mozart’s later works have a strong Baroque flavour.

The term ‘Classical’ means strict. Classical music was composed to very strict rules. The harmonies had to follow given chord progressions. The form or shape of compositions had to follow one of six set patterns. Composers felt caged in. There was little freedom to express their feelings. So it was no great surprise that when Beethoven came along, (born in 1770) he was more than dissatisfied with what he had to play with. Haydn,

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his composition teacher, drummed the rules into him, but by his 3rd (‘Eroica’) symphony, the rule book had been well and truly flung out of the window and the seeds of the new Romantic period had been sown. It is said that Classical music dates from 1750 to 1830 but it was dead in the water by the turn of the century. Of course there is no cut off point to any of the changes of eras.

There were periods of overlap. Mendelssohn and Brahms are classed as a Romantic composers but there is more Classical music to be found in some of their works than in some of Beethoven’s .

Generally, Romantic music dates from 1830 to 1900. The term means freedom and composers used this freedom to bend the rules and be more expressive. Composers of this era included Brahms, Wagner, Verdi, Puccini and Tchaikovsky.

Romanticism spread its wings in a variety of directions. Tchaikovsky, Dvorak, Sibelius and Smetana incorporated their country’s folk music into their compositions and this gave birth to Nationalism. Impressionism was a musical way of expressing the merging the colours as found in the paintings of Monet and Renoir. Composers did this by merging the harmonies. Ravel,

Poulenc and Debussy were influenced by art works of this genre.

20th century music took freedom of composition to its extreme and is the furthest removed from classical music. It ignored virtually all sense of form, melody and harmony. Neo Classical music by composers such as Shostakovich and Stravinsky restored this by giving their works (still in the 20th century style) form and recognisable melodies.

If there are so many types of serious music, why is it that the one term that most people use has the shortest life span in music history? Each period of music history had its own distinct fingerprint and it is this, that today’s music student has to recognise.

So, "What's in a name? That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet."

Shakespeare was right and I must learn to stop being a one man campaign. As Shakespeare might have put it, I must suffer the stings and bites of outrageous fortune.

Tom Robinson

Nick Turner Refurbs All aspects of building work undertaken Has been working on the Costa del Sol for the past 7 years & has a full knowledge of all local building materials and regulations.

Specialising in full house refurbs including doors & windows, kitchens, bathrooms, plastering, carpentry and bricklaying.

Also construct "made to measure" deckings and pergolas, constructed from tanalised timbers.

Nick Turner Refurbs Villa Cinco Vistas Buzon 175 Loma de Archez Competa, Malaga 29754 registered and legal

Mobile: 679 113 600 Telephone: 952 553 124 nick.turner@objectpower.net

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CONSTRUCCIONES

SCHMID S.C. month school exchange in the UK prior to their move to Spain. Of course since then their English has just continued to improve through practice with their vast amount of English friends and clients.

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onstrucciones Schmid was set up 9 years ago by German brothers Florian and Jan Schmid. They are equal partners but both bring different qualities to the business which compliments each other. This has meant they have not had a serious disagreement in all the years they have worked together! Jan is happy to provide most of the customer contact whilst Florian is happy to get on with the job in hand.

Both speak fluent English, Spanish and of course German, this is a great asset to their business, allowing them a wide network of customers from all nationalities. They both live with their families and each have two children in the village of Competa. They are respected in the village for the work they do and the service they provide.

Florian and Jan arrived in Spain as children and so went into construction as soon as they left school, sometimes working together, sometimes working apart. They gained an enormous amount of experience working within different fields of construction and for different companies for example, Antonio Herrerdia, Tejauto, Paco Garcia, and Antonio Navas. Nine years ago they decided to set up on their own. Both Jan and Florian had built up a good rapport with many foreigners and with the booming construction industry the company went very quickly from strength to strength. They admit things now are a bit different with the recession; however their business is still strong. They base this on their excellent customer service and the guarantees they provide with their work. Jan stated they are a stable and credible business based in Competa with children and a mortgage, often important to know when handing over large sums of money for building work! They are happy to work long hours but also make sure they have time to relax with their family and a beer or two!

Florian and Jan are originally from Stuttgart in Germany, 21 years ago they moved to Spain with their parents. Their parents owned a scrap yard in the middle of Berlin and sold it when the Berlin wall opened and retired to Spain. They had friends in Gaucin, a village behind Estepona , so they asked if there was somewhere they could rent too. The Estate Agent office in Gaucin had a house in Competa to rent so Jan and Florians parents went to see it, loved it and Competa then became their home. Both Jan and Florian were only young when they arrived in Spain and so have picked up the language with ease over the years ease over the years. However, they explained, their excellent English came from a 10

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CONSTRUCCIONES

SCHMID S.C.

New New builds, builds, renovations, renovations, pools, pools, concrete concrete walls walls and and structures. structures.

Water deposits, deposits, septic septic tank tank installation installation & & emptying. emptying. Water Water deliveries, deliveries, mini mini digger, digger, Water deliveries, deliveries, Concrete Concrete beams beams supplied supplied and and fitted fitted for for pergolas pergolas in in wood wood effect effect (call (call to to see samples) samples) natural natural stone stone walls walls see All of of your your property property needs. needs.

All

TEL.652656066 construccionesschmid@hotmail.com www.construccionesschmid.com

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CĂ“MPETA Plaza Almijara, 6

Menu All Day & Special Restaurant Menu Inside dining area upstairs with view of the Plaza Almijara Paella every Sunday Please call in for more information Tel: 952 55 37 01 To advertise call Helen on 637 028 873

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3rd December

The markets raising money for local charities, all stall holder fees to go to the Mayor for him to distribute to deserving charities of his choice.

The markets will be held on the Plaza running along the side of the church, in Competa (If it rains, the market's will be held in the underground car park beneath the Ayuntimiento)

So no-one need miss out on some great bargains Lots of the usual stalls selling an assortment of items.

Home-made cakes, pastries, chutneys.U.K High Street Fashions – M&S, Laura Ashley, Monsoon plus many more.

Jewellery, CosmeticsPet Supplies Hand decorated mirrors and clocks Knitted and sewn items PLUS So much more……

Come and browse 10a.m – 2p.m For more information contact Marion 952516144 / 610363589 Or e-mail marion_belton@yahoo.co.uk

Acoustic Roots

Restaurante Asador

Museo del Vino - Fri 7th October - 9pm

Tlf: 952 553 314

MUSEO del VINO Calle Constitución, Cómpeta, Málaga

Live sporting events shown here

Specialist in: Home made food, Braised Meat and Roast Piglet

At the heart of the 'wine route' in Competa is the 'wine museum'. Decorated with Andalusian charm, it has recovered the warm, friendly ambience of the wine cellars with its braced arches, brick columns and seasoned wood. Along with the delicious muscatel wines, dry, sweet, young and mature, made from the Rome variety of muscatel grapes, the local gastronomy includes the best cooked meat and sausages in the district, black puddings, pork loin, chorizo sausage, which you can buy together with other typical products like honey, raising, figs, olive oil, ceramics and rugs, in the 'wine museum' ..... A charming place.

Menu del dia (3 courses) €7.50 1pm - 5pm Served Tuesday-Friday All new customers: come and introduce yourself to Pepe the owner for your free glass of local wine!

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free adhesive with all tiles purchased Excavation and Transport Building Materials Skip Service (Delivery and Collection)

Bathroom Furniture and Accessories Floor and Wall Tiles Construction Tools & Ironmongers Metal & Aluminium Carpentry Firewood Deliveries

Local natural stone for sale

CARRETERA DE TORROX KM 0.400 CĂ“MPETA TELEFONO Y FAX: 952 51 61 49 MOVIL:656 60 75 21 EMAIL:info@gloypat.com

Art, Design & Quality DESIGN & MANUFACTURING OF ORNATE IRONWORK, IRONWORK. WINDOWS & DOORS

Glass Workshop, Windows, Doors, Shower Cubicles, Glass Curtains Fly Screens, Garage Doors, Automatic Controls

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Presents New Product Line at a Lower Price About us Redwell have been located in Torrox for over six years now and we are the main distributor of Redwell® Infrared Heating Systems in Spain. We can provide many references from all along the Costa del Sol. Single rooms, apartments, houses and also villas where the whole radiator heating system has been taken out and was completely replaced by Redwell® heaters. .

The excellent quality of the products, the frequently enlarged product range, an extensive advice and our cooperation with qualified electricians secure us the satisfaction and the confidence of our clients. .

New: Additional product line Our new frameless white panels are now available in different sizes, and we can offer you more power/Watt for your money. Take the opportunity and now get a 600 Watt for the price of 350 Watt,

a 900 Watt for the price of 600 Watt and finally a 1400 Watt for the price of 900 Watt. Of course these new elements have the same approved Redwell®quality and are also partial storage heaters that keep the running time lower. .

Redwell® is healthy warmth Humans have evolved with the capacity to absorb infrared heat. Infrared heat increases the circulation in the skin, stimulates the metabolism, is very hygienic due to cleaner air and has a detoxifying effect. Rheumatoid patients respond to a lack of air circulation.

Asthmatic patients and allergy sufferers also benefit from clean air with less dust, pollen, bacteria and mould spores.

Treat yourself to energy savings, high comfort, healthy indoor environment, no dust and no maintenance costs! .

The leading brand in Infrared Heating Heat up your home in a healthy and economical way!

Infrared Design Heating System: Pictures, Mirrors, Glass, Blackboards, Columns etc.

-New additional product line of frameless white panels: More power for the money .

-All Redwell® heaters have a partial storage heater to keep running times lower

10 % discount with this advert Contact us or visit the exhibition at our shop:

above: Picture heating panel

Redwell, Dipl.-Ing. Svend Scharler, Avda. El Faro, Bl. 75, bajo 9, Torrox Costa phone: 952539742, mobile: 606423869, Email: sscharler@gmx.de

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al rer de ct u e a w uf as an es m c i e Pr th st h Be t wit c re di

José Luis

PERSIANAS SUPPLY & FITTING

Venetian blinds, canopies, fly-screens, beaded curtains.

Aluminium &PVC Windows, doors, sun lounges, extensions,

security doors Shower screens & curtains

Lamps, lampshades, wall lights, strip lighting-wide range

Picture/poster/photo frames & framing service. Laminating

Glass (clear, tinted, textured) cut to size Avda. La Constitucion 2, Competa Tel: 952 516 397 / 952 553 450 Mobile: 658 847 421 Email: persianas9@hotmail.com All major credit cards accepted

Puente Don Manuel

Five Star Dental Care You Can Trust Clinic Opening Hours Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

10.00 09.30 16.00 10.00 10.00

- 16.00hrs (by appointments) - 14.00hrs (by appointments) - 19.00hrs (by appointments) - 16.00hrs (by appointments) - 16.00hrs (by appointments)

Ongoing Special Offer!

A FREE oral health assessment in association with a full Scale and Polish for 35 Euros. This is in recognition by scientists that proper dental hygiene should reduce the risk of atherosclerosis, strokes and heart disease. Please call us to chat about this offer or any oral hygiene concerns with our hygienist Rosie or to make an appointment.

Tel: 951 139 287 / 691 700 587

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Location Ian Pett Dental Care Edif. Al Zabel, Local 7 Cruce de Periana 29713 Alcaucin Málaga Mobile (Spain) + 34 691 700 587 (Spain) + 34 951 139 287 Email ianpett@hotmail.com

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Quick Crossword Across 1. Soaked (5) 3. Rascal (5) 6. Corrosion (4) 7. Person who robs (6) 9. Pilot (5) 10. Overdue (4) 11. Advanced in years (3) 13. Smack (4) 15. Cinder (5) 18. Thin layer of wood (6) 19. Rubber overshoe (4) 20. Motor truck (5) 21. Destitute (5)

Down 1. Back of the neck (6) 2. Blowing in gusts (5) 3. Burn without flame (8) 4. Superior of a monastery (5) 5. Republic in W South America (4) 8. Prediction (8) 12. Attractive (6) 14. Person who prefers to be alone (5) 16. Alcoholic drink (5) 17. Wicked (4)

The Pub Quiz on (pg84)

1.12 2. Victor Hugo 3. Mrs Hudson 4. Prunella Scale 5. Fidelio 6. Liffey 7. Joanna Lumley 8.

Stephen Roche 9. France 10. Milton Keynes 11.

Captain Ahab 12. Paris 13. Insects 14. Spa 15.

Leonardo da Vinci 16. Goldfinger 17. Martha 18.

Hatred Of Foreigners 19. The Mikado 20. By an arrow in his heel

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OM SHANTI Yoga & Alternative Therapy Centre

Angelina Mota Parra Qualified Teacher from the Sivanda Centre

YOGA - PILATES Monday: 10.00am - Thaichi with Lorena A mixed class for men and women .

6.30pm - Yoga with Angelina

Tuesday: 6.00pm - Pilates with Analia

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Friday: 10.00am - Baby Massage with Julie

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12.00pm - 6.00pm Meditation Classes (free) with Julie Narewski

If there is demand for further classes at different times we will try and accommodate this over the coming months.

Professional Osteopath from Nerja will visit the centre regularly and also Acupuncture is available, call into the centre or ring to book an appointment or for more information.

PODIATRY

MASSAGE THERAPIES

Do you have problems with your feet?

1st Saturday of each month from 10.30

Sports and Therapeutic Chiromassage, Back massage, Facial Cranial Massage, Oriental Tecniques (7 point accupunture) Auriculotherapy, Shiatsu, Reflexology, Reiki......... and much more!

We have a Podiatrist at the centre Call or pop by the Centre to organise an appointment

Prices start from 20 euro for 30 minutes

C/ San Antonio, 62-B, Competa, Malaga Tel: 639 263 310 (Spanish) Tel: 615 911 471 (English)

email: pilatesangelina@gmail.com

www.omshantiangelina.com

If you require any further information on any of our therapies or classes please call by the centre just before or after the classes shown in the time table, this is when we are open and can have a chat or call on the above mobile telephone numbers

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The Spanish Coffee Break Building and construction Adhesive Air compressor Beam Concrete Block Boiler Brick Brush Building Building licence Carpenter Ceiling Cellar Cement Certified Concrete Concrete pump Crack Damp Discount DIY Door handel

Adhesivo Compresor de aire Viga Bloque de hormigón Caldera Ladrillo Cepillo Construcción Licencia de obra Carpintero Techo Sótano Cemento Homologado Hormigón Bomba de hormigón Grieta Vapor Descuento Bricolage Pomo de puerta

Drain pipe Dry rot Estimate Presupuesto First floor Fix Fixed price Furniture Groundwater Gutter Hammer Heating Hire In stock Invoice Iron Irrigation Ladder Land register Lawn Measurement

Desagüe Moho Presupuesto Extintor de fuego Primera planta Arreglar Precio fijo Muebles Agua subterránea Canalón Martillo Calefacción Alquiler Disponible Factura Hierro Riego Escala Catastro Césped Medición

Sopa de Letras Search & Learn with the very first “Sopa de Letras” in the Axarquia!

Building and Construction Search Word Adhesive Air compressor Beam Concrete Block Boiler Brick Brush Building Building licence Carpenter Ceiling Cellar Cement Certified Concrete Concrete pump Crack Damp Discount DIY Door handel Drain pipe Dry rot Estimate Presupuesto First floor Fix Fixed price Furniture Groundwater Gutter

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Translation Adhesivo Compresor de aire Viga Bloque de hormigón Caldera Ladrillo Cepillo Construcción Licencia de obra Carpintero Techo Sótano Cemento Homologado Hormigón Bomba de hormigón Grieta Vapor Descuento Bricolage Pomo de puerta Desagüe Moho Presupuesto Extintor de fuego Primera planta Arreglar Precio fijo Muebles Agua subterránea Canalón

To advertise call 637 028 873

Large enclosed play area Lots of country walks

THE DOG HOUSE While you are away on holiday or a weekend break, your dogs live in our house alongside our dog

Gourmet Meals if Required

La Peña

Specialising in Traditional Spanish Cuisine

November Special 2 Course Meal

“Only the best for your pal”

Pet collection & Delivery service Vet Services On Call

Bar Restaurante

Ring: Phil (mob) 649 079 321 email: philipclayton_1@msn.com Comares / Benamargosa Ex- cat & dog airlines.uk Recommended Refs Available

Choose from First Course Second Course Lamb Spiced Prawns Beef Mixed Salad Roast Chicken Onion Soup Fish Soup Pork

All served with potatoes and vegetables of the day

Avda. Paseo Turbilla, S/N Tel: 952 553 084 Árchez Málaga

Only 9.00 Euros Closed on Mondays

FOR RENT

Chimney Care Costa del Sol

FOR A PROFESSIONAL INEXPENSIVE CHIMNEY SWEEPING & MAINTENANCE SERVICE Telephone: Russ Heath 654 184 242

2 Bedroom Apartment IN CÓMPETA WIFI Available, Fully Fitted Kitchen Large Sun Terrace, Open Fire & A/C

300 Euros p/month Tel: 633 722 792 EMAIL CLPSALES@MSN.COM TELEPHONE UK 0044 (0) 1579 340624

Bar Taperia www.autocoolspain.com Before & After Refurbished Headlights

Have your headlights gone opaque/yellow?

Now the darker nights are here have them professionally cleaned and refinished.

Discoloured/Opaque lights are now a FAIL point on the ITV test Specialist CAR aircon repairs and service.

DON'T wait till it stops working call today. Have your aircon and headlights done together for a special price. Both services fully mobile.

Phone: 951 321 446 / 616 264 067 To advertise call 637 028 873

“La Cantina” tel: 658 338 166 - 645 084 526

Located in the Corner of Plaza Almijara, Cómpeta Open everyday except Sunday - 9.30am - Midnight Kitchen open all day for Churros, breakfasts, excellent “menu del Carte”, Sandwiches, Tapas, Raciones and Mexican Food

A Free tapas with every drink

In Memory of Mike Moorcroft 1942 - 2011 Fran and family want to express their deep gratitude to all those who attended the Memorial Service held on August 23rd in memory of Mike.

They are particularly touched by the donations made to their chosen charity CUDECA totalling €441.43

Thank you all for your support.

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Sudoku Challenge A true Sudoku Master can complete the puzzles below in less than fifteen minutes!

Level: Easy

Level: Intermediate

Speaking Clock After a night out, a bloke takes his date back to his house. In the corner of the living room she notices a large church bell hanging from the ceiling. She asks, "What on earth is that?

"He says "That's my speaking clock" "Speaking clock!?" She says. He says "Yes, let me show you" So he takes hold of a large claw hammer and hits the bell with all his might.

Suddenly, a voice from the upstairs apartment yells "Hey you noisy idiot, don't you know it's half past three in the morning!"

WELL-THERM

Medical Thermography

B WTECH

PREVENTION - EARLY DETECTION - MONITORING Non Invasive

Sylvia J Bowyer BTAA, ITEC The gentle form of bodywork

THE ORIGINAL BOWEN TECHNIQUE

Pain Free Radiation Free Reliable

By Appointment: Mon & Wed C贸mpeta E.G.O hair & beauty TEL: 616 022 734

Tue & Fri Torrox Rebeccah Curtis Wellbeing Centre TEL: 952 530 122

Janet Van Dam Tel: 618 989 125 (by appointment only) www.medical-thermography.org janetvandam@live.com

Clinics in El Morche, C贸mpeta, Puente Don Manuel

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Home: 952 115 981 Mob: 625 279 286

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Nerja

Sofas

...and so much more!

With 5 years trading on the Costa we are now going fully Web based so we can give a 30% REDUCTION ON PRICES

www.nerjasofas.es Over 1000 furniture products on offer from the UK LEATHER SOFAS, CLOTH SOFAS, RECLINING SOFAS, SOFABEDS, DINING FURNITURE, OCCASIONAL FURNITURE, BEDROOM FURNITURE, UK MATTRESSES NEW PATIO & GARDEN FURNITURE

UK DELIVERIES WE CAN DELIVER YOUR GOODS TO THE UK AT VERY COMPETITIVE PRICES AS WE ONLY HAVE TO COVER OUR COSTS ONE WAY. ONLY PAY FOR 1 WAY. WE GO TO THE UK EVERY 2 WEEKS Telephone 951247240 or 608091660

Telephone 951247240 or 608091660

UK DELIVERIES

Email nerjasofas@hotmail.com Web: www.nerjasofas.com

Email nerjasofas@hotmail.com Web: www.nerjasofas.com

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Grapevine Bargain Ads Photo adverts only 15 Euro per month Text adverts (max 30 words) 5 Euros for 2 months Payment in advance only- ads must be received by 17th of the month Toyota Corolla D4D

Jianshe 250cc Quad

Luna, 2 litre diesel, October 2006, 66,000K Average 58.2 mpg, Fully equipped,Full s/History, ITV until August 2012, Excellent condition

Road legal on car plates Two Seats, 2 Years ITV 4 ½ Years Old

8000 euro, ono 674768102 Jeep Wrangler

2003 Volkswagen

2.5 petrol 149,000 km Left hand drive, Spanish plates, ITV Feb 2012 Comes with waterproof canvas roof cover

Bora 1.9 TDI ST Service History, Manual, right hand drive (Spanish Plates) Powerful and 60MPG

895 Euros ovno.

Contact 630918579

Competa

Fiat Punto 2003 85,000 kms.

ITV 2012, cd, a/c, LHD, Spanish plates, 2 owners €3,750 euros ono Canillas de Albaida Tel: 606246902 Ping 3i Golf Clubs Oversize Right Handed +Callaway Big Bertha (3 wood) +Bag €220 Competa 6118 360 290 grapevinesales@gmail.com

House and Cash to Swap Looking to downsize, or move back to the UK but still maintain a bolt hole in Competa.

We may be able to help.

ED G N A H T L C X U E ES R D A A S AS HI T AS

We have a 2 bedroom 2 bathroom fully restored town house in a tranquil corner of the lower part of the village. Lounge, dining room, kitchen, large sun terrace 50% covered. A 4 storey property.

Currently on market at 99,000 euros.

We also have substantial readily available funds to facilitate purchase of 2/3 bedroom villa/finca.

Call 952 516 812 Mobiles 634 370 756 or 679 880 464 steve-weir@hotmail.com

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(Body work has faded, and there is some rust on the handlebars so this is reflected in the price) 2 x Brand New Front Tyres Rear Tyres only 6 months old 1200 Euros (no offers) Tel: Steve 618 360 290 Competa

€5500 Tel: 606 605 686 Honda CRM 125cc Road/ Off Road Motor Cycle 7,500 km from new 3 very careful ownersNew ITV Until Sept. 2013 Great Condition Spanish Plates €1,450 euro Roger From €15 Tel: 687201748 / 952553553

KEEWAY HURRICANE SCOOTER 50 good condition, low mileage. no longer wanted reason, health, full papers €320 (canillas de albaida) tel 685878506 HP DESKJET F300 ALL IN ONE PRINTER hp printer and scanner in very good condition colour and black ink new, disc €30 (canillas de albaida) tel 685878506 HIGH QUALITY WOOD BURNING STOVE FOR SALE. Up to 13 kw output.

Double front folding doors Cost new over 2k will accept 350e for details and dimensions email mewalkeruk@yahoo.com MULTIFUNCTION PRINTER Epson Stylus DX8400 model C351A plus spare cartridges Great value at just 50€ Buyer to collect Archez area Call Fran Moorcroft Tel: 625 962 695

Grapevine Bargain Ads Photo adverts only 15 Euro per month Text adverts (max 30 words) 5 Euros for 2 months Payment in advance only- ads must be received by 17th of the month CAR FOR SALE 1997 Fiat Brava 1.4 Spanish reg 138,000km. Good runner.

12 month MOT. Only 550€ o.n.o.

952 55 61 62 / 657 10 42 82 UK REG Nissan XTRAIL 2.2 DCI Sport RHD, 55 Plate, 62K Miles, SH, Taxed, MOT 8997 Euros ONO Call Andy 633 611 619 2 Sunbeds white/green in good condition.

Only 60 Euros Competa Tel: 952 037 230 Tel: 638 622 325 Salisar Chrome mixer tap, excellent condition. €20.

Tel: 622 761458 Garland ls1800 blowing/vacuum blower/vacuum for the garden dry leaves small branches, used only twice in very good condition €45 (canillas de albaida) tel 685878506 Bosch electric saw 40-17s the chain is intended for sawing of tree trunks, wooden branches , wooden beams etc cuts can be sawed with or across grains. in very good condition €50 (canillas de albaida) tel 685878506

Furnished townhouse in Sayalonga for rent. Double bedroom, sitting room, shower room, kitchen, terrace with wonderful views. 300 euros pcm plus bills.

More info call 605 598959.

Sell your items here from only Advertise Here

2.50€ p/month Call 637 028 873 for more details IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO PLACE A WANTED advertisement you can do this free of charge.

Please make sure your have sent all of your details by 15th of the Month

Wanted 4x4 Wanted LHD Spanish Plated Freelander, RAV 4, Honda, Suzuki etc. Can Part Exchange Mint 2008 Sept, LHD Fiesta TDCI, White 24k K/M. Details to Paul at pjkingcat@hotmail.com I am looking for a nanny to take care of my daughters once a week. Ideally a British young lady living in Torre del Mar. Also I need a housekeeper.

Please email for more details: irene.rubi2@gmail.com Double-bike carrier wanted for attachment to back of car.

Contact 669334665 Classic motorcycles wanted Pre 1985, any condition, any plate, working or not.

Cash paid.

Tel: 633457509" Wanted person to share cost and use of a very nice natured horse. Competa campo,has her own paddock, with nice tracks for riding, must be an animal lover and respect animals, Tel: 618828580 Four Wheel Drive wanted. Must be in excellent condition, with service history & paperwork. Spanish registered left hand drive. Under 8 years old and less than 150,000 km. Range Rover preferred.

Call UK +44 7789 612108 Trailer approx. 2.5mtrs x 1.5mtrs with drop tailgate and not too heavy.

Tel: 952 553 553

www.CheapLaptops.es

Wanted, Central heating radiators, any size! I dont mind, Its starting to get a bit nippy at night. Can pick up.

Tel:696346715 Monte Arisa' or 'Agrofisa' Water Share Wanted Water Share wanted for Frigiliana area from either private system.

Tel: 952 55 38 07 or 660 51 01 34 Small 4X4 Wanted. RAV4, X-Trail, CR-V or Suzuki Grand Vitara preferred but anything considered. LHD and Spanish plated. Any age or mileage. Please email details to Mac at mac_macd@hotmail.com

•November 2011 Horoscopes• ARIES

20th March - 19th April

M

TAURUS

GEMINI

CANCER

Y

ou will be using some restraint in the way you communicate in the matter of your shared sources of interest as there is much that you could be learning in this area.

LEO

SCORPIO

Y

22th November - 21st December

T

here is a strong possibility that your life will be involved with lots of social activities this month. There could be some confusion with some of these activities, so you should be extra careful when you communicate.

AQUARIUS

Y

our intuition could be highlighted this month as you get many sources of personal inspiration toward what you wish in life and this could cause you some tension.

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23rd October - 21st November

T

here will be many behind the scenes happenings for yo. There seems to be some confusion at your home place connected to some restrictions that you have in the way to reach your highest hopes.

ou will find yourself this month with a lot of energy and the desire to do something of an entertainment nature which has a very illusory colour and this might be causing you some mental.

SAGITTARIUS

23rd August - 22th September

here seems to be some confusion at your work area but you should be able to work things out to your advantage. You seem to worry about the way you present yourself to other co workers.

erhaps you are putting all your thought and energy into improving your surroundings. Your joint sources of income figure prominently into these plans.

LIBRA

Y

ou will be using some restraint in the way you communicate in the matter of your shared sources of interest as there is much that you could be learning in this area.

VIRGO

P

Y

ou still have many restrictions and extra responsibilities at home that you have to face with faith.

Your shared sources of income will facilitate much help with this situation.

atters concerning your area of marriage and partnerships are spotlighted for you this month. There are many activities connected to this area and happenings with your social activities.

CAPRICORN

22th December - 19th January

Y

our area of business and career undertakings is in the spotlight for you this month. There is much action in you life right now aiming toward fulfilling your desires in life.

PISCES

Y

our area of shared income and resources is in the spotlight this month. There is much positive activity happening in this area of your life in spite of you focusing on your personal limitations.

To advertise call Helen on 637 028 873

CLINICA EUROPA Medicine General Medicine Paediatrics Physiotherapy & Osteopathy Acupuncture Esthetic Medicine Special treatment for Fibromyalgia .

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English Dentist Dr Michael Mannish B.D.S (University of London) .

Harley St. Cosmetic Dentist of 25 Years

Take advantage of our FREE SECOND OPINION before starting your treatment elsewhere.

(X-rays 15 euros each)

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Competitive Prices

Tooth Whitening in 1 hr (call for more details)

New: Implant Specialist Tel: 648 203 157

Centro Internacional, Blq. 86, Torrox Costa Tel: 952 53 09 08 clinicaeuropatorroxcosta@gmail.com

Weston Kennels & Cattery

Michael ’s Upholstery

Cómpeta

Fully Licensed Kennels Over 18 Years Experience Collection Service Long stays our speciality We also have CAS Dogs & Cats looking for a home.

Tel: 951254134 Tel: 660167902 Email: terrygweston@yahoo.com We are on the Torrox-Competa road 100m from Pavo Real

A real home from home for your pets To advertise call 637 028 873

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Saturday 22nd October The opening of the new Salamandra office in C贸mpeta www.malaga-aventura.es

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Salon de Belleza Hair and Beauty Salon

Tin Tin .

Tin Tin IS the place where you can go and have a full day of beauty treatment: Perm, colouring, hi and low light, wash & set also cuts for men and children, Acrylic nails, manicure, pedicure, facials, waxing, colouring eyelashes & eyebrows, make up & massage

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Nueva villa de Cómpeta Mon-Wed -Fri (Just behind Café Cómpeta) 10.00-13.30 &

Tel: 952 516 416

17.00-20.00

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Tue & Thu 9.30 - 1.30 .

English, Danish & Spanish

Sat 10.00 - 14.00

Separate to our Main Construction Office we have a warehouse for the sale of second hand furniture, and some of this months offers are;

Office Chair 15€

Leather Recliner Sofa 250€

New Stock Every Month

Wood Cabinet 40€

:952 553 807 :660 510 134

Table & 4 Chairs 150€

:952 553 678 :690 846 376

CONSTRUCCIONES S. CHAVOS S.L Avda. Constitución 33 , 29754 Cómpeta, Málaga info@s-chavos.com or info@solutions4u-competa.com

www.s-chavos.com

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BAKED BEANS

NBA FINALS

There lived a woman who had a maddening passion for baked beans. Unfortunately, they made her pass so much gas each time.

It's Game 7 of the NBA Finals, and a man makes his way to his seat right at center court. He sits down and notices that the seat next to him is empty. He leans over and asks his neighbor if someone will be sitting there. "No" says the neighbor. "The seat is empty." "What? Who in their right mind would have a seat like this for the NBA Finals and not use it?" The neighbor says, "Well, the seat belongs to me. I was supposed to come with my wife, but she passed away. This is the first NBA Finals we haven't been to together since we got married." "Oh, I'm so sorry to hear that. That's terrible. But couldn't you find someone else, a friend or relative, or even a neighbor, to take the seat?"

The man shakes his head. "No,” he says. “They're all at the funeral.”

So when she met the man she would marry, she made the supreme sacrifice and gave up beans.

Some months after her wedding, her car broke down on the way home from work. She called her husband and told him she would be late because she had to walk home.

On her way, she stopped at a diner, and before she knew it, she had consumed three large orders of baked beans. All the way home she farted, and upon arriving home she felt sure she could control it.

Her husband seemed excited to see her and said, "Darling, I have a surprise for dinner tonight." He then blindfolded her and led her to her chair at the table.

She seated herself and as he was about to remove the blindfold from his wife, the telephone rang.

He made her promise not to touch the blindfold until he returned, then went to answer the telephone.

While her husband was out of the room she seized the opportunity, shifting her weight to one leg and letting it rip. It was loud, and smelled like a fertilizer truck running over a skunk. She shifted to the other cheek and ripped three more, which reminded her of cooked cabbage. She went on like this for another 10 minutes!

Jason Smyth -Rio Gordo

LADDER TO SUCCESS One day, Ron came upon a big, long ladder that stretched into the clouds. He'd walked this way every day and this ladder was never there before. Curious and brave, he began to climb.

Eventually, he climbed into the layer of clouds, and saw this rather large, homely woman lying there on a cloud. She spoke: “Take me now or climb the ladder to success!” Ron figured success had to be better than this, so he continued climbing. He came upon another level of clouds, and found a thinner, cuter woman than before. She also spoke: “Take me now or climb the ladder to success!” Ron saw that his luck was changing and so continued his climb. On another level of clouds, he found a rather attractive woman with not so bad of a figure. She stated, “Take me now or climb the ladder to success!” Ron really liked his advantage now!

When her husband's call ended, she fanned the air a few more times with her napkin. He removed the blindfold, and she saw 12 dinner guests seated around the table to wish her a "Happy Birthday!"

He climbed quickly and deftly, and sure enough, on the next level, he found a gorgeous, lithe, well-endowed woman lying seductively on the cloud. “Take me now or climb the ladder to success,” she huskily whispered. Ron couldn't believe his eyes, but his greed caught the best of him. He climbed to the next level, expecting someone nothing short of a goddess. Suddenly, the ladder ends, and a latch closes behind him. He looks over to see a 400 pound, 6'8” hairy biker dude with tattoos. The biker gets up and walks menacingly towards Ron. Apprehensively, Ron whispers, “Who are you?” The biker answers, “I'm Cess.”

Sarah via Facebook -

Jason Smyth -Rio Gordo

su publicidad aqui Due to personal circumstances the clinic will be closed for November.

We will re-open for December Sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.

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20Euros cada mes

Llame Helen 637 028 873 To advertise call Helen on 637 028 873

t ke r e t h Ma at y er e rit mb m a e or Compatible for all major printer brands e Ch Original ec Se ta delivery D Free Nerja to Rincon de la Victoria on all orders over 60.00€ pe 3rd n Epson, Brother and Canon compatible ink cartridges óm Example: C o

Printer ink cartridges from €5.00 each

We also stock a full range of office and home stationery supplies, blank media CD& DVD, printing paper, note pads, pens, pencils, laminating sheets, office card, plastic files & wallets

Visit us at your local markets every week, 10.00am to 1.30pm Tuesday: Los Jardines del Trapiche (nr Velez Malaga) Wednesday: Algarrobo Costa (Lidl car park) Friday: Chiringuito Antonio Puente don Manuel Sunday: La Trocha Shopping mall Coin

To order call: Lynn 636 298 538 or John 606 126 435 Email: sales@printerink.es Official Manufacturer of UPVC-WINDOWS

S.L

- UPVC-WINDOWS and DOORS - BALCONY SYSTEMS - CONSERVATORIES - GLASS CURTAINS

Ask for free consultation and estimate or come and visit our showroom.

English speaking people will advise you!

Urbanizatión La Màta

Discoteca Seventy

Juan Verdún

Plus

Lidl Vélez-Málaga

Avda, Juan Carlos I Torre del Mar

Industrialzone LA MATA, 29700 Velez-Malaga, Tel. 952 50 25 27 – Fax 952 55 85 98 Mobile: 609 88 50 96 Web: juanverdun.com E-Mail: juanverdun@juanverdun.com To advertise call 637 028 873

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1. How many pairs of ribs would the normal human have?

2. Who wrote the classic novel ?Les Miserables??

3. What was the name of Sherlock Holmes Housekeeper?

4. Which actress played the part of Sybil Fawlty in Television?s Fawlty Towers?

5. What was the title of Beethoven?s only opera?

6. Which river flows through the city of Dublin?

7. Who appeared with David McCallum in the title role of the TV series ?Sapphire and Steel??

8. Which Irishman won the Tour de France in 1987?

9. In which European country is Cro-Magnon, famous for the discovery of four Palaeolithic skeletons in 1868?

10. Which town is the administrative centre for the Open University?

11. Who was dedicated to killing Moby Dick?

12. In which city is the Sacre Coeur?

13. What does an entomologist study?

14. From which course did yesterdays Belgian Grand Prix come?

15. Who painted The last Supper?

16. Which film was the first to feature a laser gun?

17. What was George Washington?s wife?s first name?

18. What is Xenophobia?

19. Which Gilbert And Sullivan Opera is set in Japan?

20. How was Achilles killed?

See Page 70 for Answers

Los Jardines del Trapiche Every Tuesday 9.30am - 1.30pm Charity fundraising for Help for Heroes and the RBL during November.

Christmas has arrived at Trapiche with lots of different ideas for presents from our many variations of handmade and new stalls.

So join us here at our indoor/outdoor market, Coffees, teas and bacon butties etc available at the inside bar Call Anita 627877164 or Chrissie 617811030 for more information Web page www. countrymarketspain.com

(Junction 272 onto the a356, Velez Malaga Turn off at el cruce towards benamargosa and we are just before the private airport)

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Please call Juliet: 692 437 039 Deb: 622 863 255 David: 622 379 413 Rob: 619 232 025

C贸mpeta

Country Market

For all your cleaning requirements for your home, holiday rentals, cleaning during your holiday stay, pool cleans, general maintenance, repairs and gardening

Competitive rates

No Job too small

done.dusted@ymail.com

Loose Covers, Curtains & Cushion Covers Dressmaking, Alterations from zips & hems to remodelling clothes 20 Years Experience Professional Machines English & Spanish Spoken Collection & Delivery Fixed quotes given on all jobs

Seamstress & Soft Furnishings Lizzy Reilly - Tel: 952 55 35 75 Mob: 651 472 952

Electricians Fully qualified All work undertaken Free Estimates Roger 648 025 901 Mike 606 246 902 Answerphone: 952 553 282 To advertise 637 028 873

COMPETA

PC Cómpeta

SAXON S.L

´Free fitting on orders placed before the 30th September¨

Protect your home with a GSM auto dial alarm system. No landline required.

Landscape, Gardening, Visit our website for more information call Mick on: , StormorDamage,

Lanslides & Track Clearing

Tel:951 067 752 Mob:633 608 619 m.bealarmed@gmail.com

www.bealarmed.es

Tel:00 34 608 658 108 www.horseriding-andalucia.com e-mail: caballosmosquin@hotmail.com

Francisco Martín Repair and sales of IT equipment Networks maintained Web & Graphic Design Av. de la Constitución, No.31 - Bajo. C.P. 29754 Cómpeta - (Next door to Todo Papel)

competapc@gmail.com

Tel: 659 109 168

J.L Rodriguez Stone walling, patios, tiling and general building Tel: 650563872 English/Spanish speaking

Dry Olive Wood for Sale (no roots) Free Delivery Gardening Service also available

Tel: 616 302 929 Spanish Tel: 628 062 776 English, German, French & Dutch todolena@gmail.com

All Areas

All Areas

Phone Rob on 690 076 988 or 951 247 171

Cómpeta All Areas

All Areas Canillas de Albaida

€9 per hour

Be Alarmed

Sat.Co

Digital TV

FREESAT H.D High Definition T.V. for free HD Television demonstration every Saturday starting at 2pm Held at 45 Cortijos Romero, near Hotel Vinuela

TEL: 657 484 853 EMAIL: tproctor29@yahoo.com WEB: www.satcoeurope.com

To advertise call Helen on 637 028 873

mini digger with driver

Landscape, Gardening, , Storm Damage, Lanslides & Track Clearing

Tel: 662 39 83 72 / 678 23 22 53 Competa Town House for Rent

Mesón Las Gemelas Avenida Torrox, 4 Cómpeta, Málaga Tel: 952 516 395 651 309 684

CHRISTMAS FAYRE SAT 26TH NOV 12 til 5pm CHIRINGUITO ANTONIO @ PUENTE DON MANUEL Father Christmas – 1 free gift per child Live Music from Second Time Around (STaR) Mulled Wine & Mince Pies Huge variety of stalls for gifts and much more Free parking – lots of spaces !!

For more info call Karen 674526968

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3RD DECEMBER SUGAR AND SPICE, COMPETA Saturday 3rd of December Sugar and Spice will be holding a Christmas Fair. Father Christmas will be visiting with free gifts for all the kids. For the bigger kids there will be free festive drinks, food tastings and lots of special offers. So come along between 10 and 2 to eat drink and be merry, it's the perfect way to kick of the festive season.

CORAXALIA INTERNATIONAL CHOIR Saturday 5 November 2011 at 7.30 pm in the church of Ntra Sra del Rosario, Canillas de Aceituno. This is our first concert under the leadership of our new Musical Director Eusebio Pita Venegas. The repertoire will be exciting and varied. All are welcome.

Saturday 27 November 2011 at 8.00 pm - Concert and dinner at Venta Ruygar, Puente don Manuel. The evening will comprise a concert by CoraXalia followed by a three course dinner (either chicken or fish) and includes wine, all for 15€ per head. Book early to avoid disappointment! This is sure to be a popular event.

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Bookings can be made by contacting Linda Hood at coraxaliatickets@gmail.com or by telephone 650 843 332.

CoraXalia are looking for new male singers. You are welcome to come and listen to us before you make a decision. We rehearse every Thursday at 6pm in the church in Venta Baja. See the map on the 'Contact Us' page for directions.

For more information telephone Marisa on 630 520 581 or email coraxalia@gmail.com.

THE STORY OF MAX The heavy twisted chain snaked across the scorched and dusty ground ending around the neck of a large black dog called Max. He looked and was dejected and abandoned. He had started out life with a family who had to return to the UK and were unable to take him, they had arranged for him to go to another brit who said he could take him. The time came when Max’s new owner also had to go back to the UK. He made no arrangements for Max. He just left him chained up Luckily kind people fed Max and the owner of the land said he could stay there for a limited period

before he removed him. There was a frantic scramble with people trying to find someone who could give Max a home.

Although Max is a nice friendly chap he is a big dog and large dogs are much harder to find homes for than small ones. The time was getting near to when the land owner had said he would remove Max. Finally, feeling full of guilt, I contacted Diedre.. Many of you will know about ‘Dee’ as being an excellent dog clipper and also dog rescuer. I felt/feel guilty because I was asking Diedre to take in yet another dog that no one else would take. She took him in and he is now ok with his new ‘off a chain’ life.

Diedre and Bob are a couple of people who are devoting their lives to rescuing unwanted dogs. While many of us do a bit, they mop up the rest. They finance the feeding and vet care expenses almost entirely themselves. Currently they are desperately trying to create more weatherproof shelter.

While most of us can’t devote our lives to the extent Bob and Dee are prepared to, we can help financially. If each of us donate a bit we can make it possible for Bob and Dee to give so much.We are in the process of creating a folder with photos of the dogs in need of homes. This will be placed in the Naturvets clinic (just down from the main Competa car park). A collection tin will also be there. Please please if you can’t adopt a dog, give what you can.

Sue Backwell

To advertise call Helen on 637 028 873

Local News privately. I am organising a support group informal coffee morning meeting in Competa where you will be able to share concerns, good days and ask questions. Please join us – you are very welcome.

Cindy Jones 665156467 or email cindyjones19@hotmail.com for further information.

AXARQUIA GARDEN CLUB Next meeting; Tuesday 8th November ; 11.00am ; Members Garden Visit in Cómpeta Campo. A visit to a members garden is planned which will be followed by an informal discussion on our gardens at this time of year, following our long hot, dry summer. There will also be an opportunity to bulk order bulbs, plants etc via specialised garden catalogues and enjoy financial savings on postage.

Our small informal group meets on the second Tuesday of each month to share gardening information and advise, talks, garden visits and much more.

For more information, please contact Bryan Stapley 616747289 or email BryanStapley40@yahoo.co.u CUDECA CANCER CARE SUPPORT GROUP COMES TO CÓMPETA Are you a cancer sufferer or living with some-one fighting cancer? If so, Cudeca Cancer Care wishes to offer you support in your local area, maybe you are unable to visit our drop-in centre in Nerja.

This help is for you irrespective of where you are currently being treated, either through the Spanish Health System or

LOCAL GIGS The Dixie Swing Band, Sunday Roast - Every Sunday 2pm - 6 pm. The Boatyard Bar - PlayaPlayazo - Nerja Tel. 659 778 105 Accoustic Roots Friday November 4th: Museo del Vino, Competa.

To book a table call Tel : 952 553314.

Saturday November 12th: Alberdini Restaurant, Competa. To book a table call Tel: 952 516294

CAS The number of requests for help received by CAS increased dramatically during September.

In one week alone, there were 17 urgent requests to find foster homes. The help and support CAS receives from the other societies in Spain and from our Dutch and German colleagues has been outstanding. CAS's income has taken a big dip with the economic recession, yet the numbers of stray and abandoned animals continues to increase. The two main fundraisers and the treasurer are all retiring from their positions at the end of 2011 after many years of voluntary service, and CAS needs to bring in new blood to meet the challenge of increasing numbers of calls for assisting animals in need locally. If you could offer some help, please contact the outgoing treasurer, Richard Thorne, on 659 458 020.

To advertise call Helen on 637 028 873

Saturday November 19th: Coldsprings Sabar, Periana.

Tel: 659 143011 Geoff Murrell Saturday Nov 26th – Hotel Alberdini, Competa.

To book a table call Tel :952 516 294 Sunday Nov 27th – Restaurante El Pino, Torrox Park. To book a table call Tel: 952967063

Please take a close look at all the adverts this month for local gigs over the Christmas period and book early to avoid disappointment

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C NTACTS DIRECT RY Sponsored by:

Emergency Numbers Emergency Services Ambulance Fire Brigade Guardia Civil

112 061 080 062

Torrox Costa Velez Malaga Frigiliana Almunecar Motril Maro

Tel: 952 538 010 Tel: 952 541 104 Tel: 952 533 002 Tel: 958 631 125 Tel: 958 823 591 Tel: 952 529 024

Canillas de Aceituno Tel: 952 518 250 Cómpeta Calle San Antonio Tel: 951 289 791

Tel: 952 510 002

Archez

Tel: 952 553 159

Airports

Canillas de Albaida.

Tel: 952 553 006

Tel: 952 508 906

Canillas de Aceituno, Tel: 952 518 002 Cómpeta,

Tel: 952 516 006 952 516 025

Periana

Tel: 952 536 016

Rio Gordo

Tel: 952 732 154

Sayalonga

Tel: 952 535 021

Salares

Tel: 952 508 903

Sedella

Tel: 952 508 839

Sayalonga

Tel : 952 552 404 Tel: 952 508 858

Nerja

Tel: 952 523 131

Salobrena Tel: 958 829 332 Torre del Mar Tel: 952 542 396

Municipal Police Canillas de Aceituno Tel: 952 518 000 Tel: 952 518 002

Torre del Mar Tel: 952 540 471 Torrox Costa Tel: 952 538 010

Cómpeta Tel: 605 276 302 Canillas de Albaida Tel: 952 558 321

Velez Malaga Tel: 952 559 100

Nerja Tel: 952 521 545 Torrox Pueblo Tel: 952 539 828 Torrox Costa Tel: 952 538 115 Velez Malaga Tel: 952 549 238 Torre del Mar Tel: 952 965 546 Emergencies 112

La Herradura

Tourist Information Cómpeta Tel: 952 553 685 Nerja Tel: 952 521 531 Sayalonga Tel: 952 535 206 Torre del MarTel: 952 541 104

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Telephone

Alcaucin

Salares Sedella

952 533 231 952 327 950 958 600 164

General Enquires Tel: 1004 Speaking Clock Tel : 093 Line Faults Tel: 1002 Directory Enquires Tel: 025

Town Halls Doctors

Frigiliana Malaga Motril

Vinuela

Tel: 952 519 002

Frigiliana

Tel: 952 533 122 Tel: 958 827 794

Nerja

Tel: 952 548 430

Torrox Pueblo Tel: 952 538 200

Taxi Ranks & Drivers Cómpeta Franquelo: El Mellizo: Maximo: Cesáreo: Sayalonga

952 553 535 952 516 056 952 516 199 952 516 205

Ramiro: Velez Malaga Almunecar

952 535 029 952 540 016 958 630 017

Granada Airport Tel: 958 245 200 Malaga Airport Tel: 952 048 804

Bus Times L= Mon – Sat • D= Direct Nerja – Malaga 06.30L, 07.30, 08.30D, 08.55, 10.10D, 11.10, 11.55D, 12.40, 13.40, 14.55, 16.10, 17.10, 18.10D, 18.40, 19.40, 20.40, 21.15, 21.45D Malaga – Nerja 07.00, 08.15L, 09.15, 10.30, 11.00D, 11.45D, 12.30D, 13.00, 14.15, 15.15, 16.30, 17.30, 18.45, 19.30D, 20.15, 20.45D, 21.30D, 23.00 Nerja – Granada 06.30L, 09.45, 14.30, 15.45, 16.30, 19.15 Granada – Nerja 07.00, 09.00, 10.00, 13.00, 16.00, 17.30L, 20.00 Nerja – Sevilla 07.30D, 16.30, 02.00 Sevilla – Nerja 07.00, 18.00D, 24,00 Canillas de Albaida - CompetaSayalonga - Malaga Mon-Fri Departs Canillas de Albaida 7.00 - 9.30 - 15.30 For Competa add 5 minutes For Sayalonga add 20 minutes

To advertise call Helen on 637 028 873

Street Markets Monday Torrox Costa Tuesday Nerja Wednesday Algarrobo Costa, Rincon de la Victoria Thursday Velez- Malaga, Frigiliana, Torre del Mar Friday Almunecar, Frigliana, Sayalonga, La Herradura Saturday C贸mpeta, La Caleta de Velez Sunday Nerja Car Boot Sale, Sayalonga Sayolanga Municipal Market Mon- Fri 8.30am-2.30pm

Church Services C贸mpeta Catholic

Sat 8.00pm & Sun Midday

Church of England Sundays 5.30pm Torre del Mar Lux Mundi Tel: 952 543 334

Consulates

Hospitals

Austria

Tel: 952 600 267

Carlos Haya Tel: 951 290 000

Belgium

Tel: 952 399 907

Motril

Denmark

Tel: 952 448 450

Velez Malaga Tel: 951 067 000

Finland

Tel: 952 212 435

France

Tel: 952 214 888

Germany

Tel: 952 363 591

Ireland

Tel: 952 475 108

Italy

Tel: 952 306 150

Tel: 958 603 506

Vets Nerja Clinica San Fernando (vet Expedito) 609 982 941

Netherlands Tel: 913 537 500

Torrox Village & Torrox Costa

608 45 42 70

Norway

Tel: 952 210 331

La Herradura

625 233 778

Sweden

Tel: 917 020 000

UK

Tel: 952 352 300

C贸mpeta & La Caleta:

657 582 225

USA

Tel: 952 474 891

Lake Vinuela Tel 888 888 888

National Holidays

Airlines www.easyjet.com

January 1st

New Years Day

www.bmibaby.com

January 6th

Three Kings Day

www.ryanair.com

February 28th

www.thompsonfly.com

May 1st

www.flymonarch.com

August 15th Virgin de la Asuncion

www.flybe.com

Andalucia Day May Day

www.xl.com

October 12th Dia de la Hispanidad

English Radio Stations

November 1st

All Saints day

December 6th Dia de la Constitucion

Evangelical Church Tel: 952 532 825

Global Radio

96.5 FM

Wave

96.0 FM

Fellowship of the King Tel: 958 658 439

Coastline Radio

97.6 FM

December 8th Immaculate Conception

99.1 FM

December 25th Christmas Day

Anglican Church of Nerja & Almunecar Tel: 952 525 406

Radio Sol Almijara Spectrum

105.5 FM

REM FM

104.8 FM

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Accommodation

Construction

Finca el Cerrillo Canillas de Albaida, Malaga Tel: 952 03 04 44 email: info@hotelfinca.com www.hotelfinca.com

Hotel Restaurant Alberdini Tel: 952 51 62 94

Airconditioning / Heating Tel: 638 015 879 www.calor-verde.com

Phone: 952.539.742

Mobile: 606.423.869

www.redwell.es infrared panels for inside, low cost, healthy - Stops mould and damp

CALL NOW 952 967 015 Infrared Heating Outside for patios bars, smoking areas - low running cost

Malagaclima Tel: 952 96 78 03 Tecnicas Tel: 952 52 95 38

Electricians Roger 648 025 901 Mike 606 246 902 Answerphone: 952 553 282

Tejeiro Tel: 952 516 149

Electromontajes Gaviana S.L Tel: 952 55 38 07

Computers

Food Stores & Bakeries

Computer Services www.deltapc.net

Mobile : 650 870 625 Email peter@deltapc.net Build

Email

Drains Waynes Drains Tel: 657 862 628

Electricians

Carpenters

Advice

Competa Properties Construcion Tel: 952 55 34 35 Construcciones S. Chavos Tel: 952 553 807 Construcciones Schmid Tel 652 656 066 Steve Smith Construction Tel: 655 067 466 Lee Talbot Construction Tel: 659 324 586 Luis Construcciones Tel: 645 974 146 Glo y Pat Tel: 952 51 61 49 Nick Turner Refurbs Tel: 679 113 600 Orange Grove Services Tel: 661 713 238

Repair

Upgrade Antivirus

Competa Computers Tel: 617 979 364 Nerja Solutions Tel: 952527145

The English Shop Tel: 687 384 191 Ultra Marino’s Toni Opposite Post Office, Competa

hair and beauty info@egohairandbeauty.com Tel: 616 022 734

Tin Tin Hairdressers Tel: 952 516 416

Health & Beauty Clínica Radiológica Rubí Dr. Irene Rubí Palomares TEL/FAX: 951 25 83 91

www.clinicaradiologicarubi.es

Edif. Al-zabel, Local 7 Cruce de Periana 29713 Alcaucin Malaga

Tel: +34 691 700 587

Ian Pett Dental Care Puente Don Manuel

Tel: +34 95 1139 287

Centro Mar y Salud Dr. Bernadette Veeger - General Practitioner

Physiotherapy Psychology Osteopathy Obstetrics Massage Acupuncture Gynaecology Medical Thermography Urology Vitamin and Mineral Iridology dificiencies testing Food allergies testing Colontherapy Pedicure Nutritional coaching Yoga Classes Gym classes Costemetic treatments Paseo Marítimo, El Morche/Torrox Costa, 952 532 065 / 617 913 196, www.centromarysalud.com info@centromarysalud.com

The Hair & Beauty Studio

Cruce de Periana, Puente Don Manuel

Beauty Treatments Pedicures - Manicures - Facials Hopi Ear Candles - Acrylic & Gel Nail Extensions - Eyelash Perming Aromatherapy Massage - Reiki - Waxing

Qualified Sports & Remedial Therapist Unisex Hairdressers Advanced Cosmetic Procedures & Electrolysis Removal of Moles, Thread veins, Milia, Skin tags, Blood spots, Warts, Verrucas and Age spots

Ceramic Giftware

Lisa Anne Edelman

Hairdressers

For all enquires please call: 693 740 575

Furniture Stores hair and beauty info@egohairandbeauty.com Tel: 616 022 734

Handmade Ceramic Giftware Tel: (0034) 951 24 24 42 / 633 202 659

www.lisaannedelman.com

Nerja Sofas Tel: 608 091 660

Clinica Europa (English Dentist) Tel: 952 53 09 08 Physiotherapist (Competa) Tel: 679564686

Internet & Telephone

Plumbers & Water Solutions

Real Estate

Property Legal Advice

Competa Properties Tel: 952 516 107 Country Properties Tel: 952 516 178 Inland Property Tel: 952 553 498 Axarquia Properties Tel:626 038 851 www.casa-competa.com Property Direct Portal www.myproperty-finder.com Tel: 952 516 494

Tel: 951 239 888

Nerja Solutions Tel: 952527145

Kennels

Solutions 4 U

Weston Kennels Tel: 951 254 134

Tel & Fax (00 34) 952 55 38 07

Mobile: (00 34) 660 51 01 34

www.solutions4u-competa.com

Kitchens

Sunset Properties Tel: 618 295 063 Asesoria Aljarife Tel:952 516 600

IDE Cocina Tel: 952 541 895

Locksmiths

Removals

LOCKSMITH UK C&G Qualified, Callouts (24/7) and / or appointments Call Paul Tel: 664367511 – email: pcandmrogers@gmail.com

REMOVALS UK - SPAIN - UK Also Local Removals & Storage Mobile Home Sales & Transportation

www.ramseydouglas.com (00 34) 952 115 322

Leisure, Hobbie & Gifts

www.puffin.org.uk +44 800 542 8181

Competa Tel: 608 658 108

www.horseriding-andalucia.com email: caballosmosquin@hotmail.com

www.advancemoves.co.uk TELEPHONE 0034 968 654 667 OR 0034 968 655 171

Nerja Sofa’s & removals Tel: 951 247 240 / 608 091 660

Real Estate

Golf Services, Lessons, Club Hire, Repairs, Tel Chris 637441743 Tel: (+34) 620 914 104

Tel: (+34) 951 321 359

Mechanics & Recovery

The

BIG Garage

Tel: 952 528 961 Talleres Simon Tel: 609 823 137 Pro Neumaticos Tel: 952 507 144

35 Castillo alto, poligono industrial, Nerja 29780

www.b-smart.es Restaurants, Catering & Bars

REMY’S CATERING Tel: 952 553 825 email: chesrem@gmail.com

Puffin Dive Centre

Always wanted to dive? Do it this Summer!

Learn to scuba dive in your pool or ours 1 on 1 tuition Must be under 75 years old!

Tel: 686 361 003

Tel:(0034) 618 295 063 Tel:(0034) 951 067 711

Solutions 4 U Tel: 952 55 38 07 Taurus Real Estate, Tel: 952 535 043 Fleming Properties Tel: 952 547 131

Alberdini Restaurante Tel: 661 188 466 Albaida Restaurante Tel: 952 554 812 La Casona - Cómpeta Tel: 952 55 37 01 Cantueso Restaurante Tel: 699 946 213 Bar Fernans Tel: 952 553 792 Hotel Balcon Tel: 952 553 662 Taberna de Oscar Tel: 952 553 722 Taberna Teteria Hierbabuena Tel: 639 263 310 Rustico Tel: 952 553 536 Cortijo Paco Tel:952 553 647 Museo del vino Tel: 952 553 314 Taj Majal - Torrox Costa Tel: 952 534 972 Bar David Competa

The Business Directory Continued Satellite Services Nerja Solutions Tel: 952 527 145 Total Satellite Installations Tel: 629 556 266

Swimming Pool Heating

Villa Care House Martins

Tel: 638 015 879 www.calor-verde.com

Signmakers Tel: 652 970 608 info@hmheating.es www.hmheating.es

Spa’s & Saunas

tel:+44 (0)845 0041041 mob: +34 692 408 306 www.housemartins.es

Property Care and Management Services

Todo Casa Tel: 628 776 226 Country Maintenance Tel: 952 516 236

Vets CLINICA VETERINARIA

Solicitors

CÓMPETA Clinic 952 553 360 URG 657 582 225 LA CALETA Clinic 952 551 010 URG 657 582 225 PUENTE DON MANUEL Clinic 951 167 666 URG 657 582 225

Naturvets Tel: 952 55 38 50

+34 952 532 582 info@cdsolicitors.net

Delprado Solicitors Tel: 95 252 72 74

Translator Need a translator?

Tel:606 010 580 Translating Services Tel: 661 023 753

Mobility Mobility Products For Sale or Hire Tel: 95 296 7015 / Mob: 635 445 279

www.bluebadgemobility.com

Upholstery Lizzy Reilly Tel: 952 55 35 75

Website Design The Grapevine Magazine Tel: 618 360 290

Windows & Doors UPVC-WINDOWS/DOORS Tel. 952 50 25 27 E-Mail: juanverdun@juanverdun.com

Official Manufacturer

WALKERS INTERNATIONAL MOVERS LTD Local, National & International Removals Domestic, Commercial & Industrial Storage Full Loads * Par t Loads * Small Consignments

CALL TODAY FOR A FREE QUOTATION

www.walkersremovals.co.uk Established 1915

Northampton (00 44) 1604 704 030 Email: Removals@walkerpack.co.uk Head Office 33-34 Liliput Road, Brackmills, Northampton NN4 7DT

in November CHURCH SERVICES Alhama de Granada, St. Barnabas I.E.R.E (Anglican). Service in English at 11.30 first and third Sundays of the month now at La Joya Roman Catholic Church, Plaza Alfonso X11. contact Priest 95 203 0461 or Warden 95 252 0921.

Torre del Mar( Lux Mundi Centre). St. Barnabas I.E.R.E, Spanish Episcopal service in English at 11 o'clock, first and third Sunday Morning Prayer, second and forth Sundays Holy Communion.

Contact Rector 95 203 0461 or Wardens 25 251 0921 and 95 251 0056.

St Barnabas IERE (Anglican). English services 11 a.m. Sundays at Iglesia Evangelica, Torre del Mar, opposite the bus station. Tel.952030461 (priest) or 618640132 (churchwarden) "Church of England" services every Sunday in the Sanysol Chapel, Torre del Mar at 10.30 a.m., and at Competa in the Parish Church at 5.30 p.m.

All are welcome. Contact number 952 219 396.

We hope to raise for the members’ choice of Charity, which for 2010 will be AVISA, The Volunteer Interpreters Association at the Comarcal Hospital and Help4Heroes.

For bookings call Gail 951 167 400

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FELLOWSHIP OF THE KING Evangelical Church - Underneath Maroma Inmobiliaria, El Cruce de Puente don Manuel Contacts:- 952 518 185 & 952 115 220 Worship Sunday 11 am Midweek Fellowship Alternate Wednesdays 7 pm Midweek Activities PILATES Tuesday 12 - 1pm BRIDGE CLUB Tuesday 2.15 - 6pm ART GROUP Thursday 3 - 5pm CHARITY SHOP/BOOKS Friday 10 - 2pm CAMERA CLUB First Friday in Month 2.30 -5pm .

ROYAL BRITISH LEGION TORRE DEL MAR We meet every Wed between 12 - 2 pm at the La Vega Rest. next to Mercadona supermarket.

LAKE VINUELA SOCIAL CLUB All ages welcome-various activities held at the We meet every Thursday from 12 o/c until 2.30 at Weekly Meetings the Bar Atila in Puente don Manuel to enjoy social Bookings 663 658 354 (9am-5pm),Welfare activities and meet new like minded friends.

628343198,Membership 617997095 For details of events:- tel no. 636203135 Visit our web site at: www.rbl-torredelmar.org.uk 3rd & 20th General Meeting BENAJARAFE INTERNATIONAL SOCIAL CLUB 5th Charity Bonfire Night Quiz ( B.I.S.C.) We meet every monday at 2.30 pm at 10th General meeting and Bring & Buy Xmas Sale the Esperanza Cafe /resturante on the coast road 17th General meeting and Bring & Buy Xmas Sale at km 261 in Benajarafe. We are a registered 25th Sayalonga Wine trip charity raising money for Help the Hero,s and another charity t the Children’s home in Torre del LUX MUNDI TORRE DEL MAR mar. For details phone Heather on 63497956 or Tuesday 1st – Prayers for the dead 6.00pm see you Mondays at 2.30 Wednesday 2nd – Fashion Show. Ladies good APARIV ANIMAL PROTECTION SOCIETY quality nearly new clothing for sale. Cakes, drinks Will hold QUIZ NIGHTS with Prizes, Raffles and and a raffle available, 3.00pm. Tickets 3Euros.

Monday 7th – A Film Night. Supper and one drink Food Available.

11th Rincon de la Victoria, 20:00 hrs, At Los included. Time 7.00pm for 7.30pm. Tickets 5E. Morenos Restaurant Wednesday 9th – A trip to Cordoba, visiting the 16h Torrox Costa, 19:30 At Sands & C Mesquite Cathedral and Palacio de Viana.

25th Torre del Mar, 20:00 hrs at Bar Viva Departing at 8.00am.

More Information call Stephen 952 514671 Wednesday 16th -23rd November – Art Exhibition and Sale. This opens with a drinks party at 6.00pm TRAPICHE SOCIAL CLUB We meet every Wednesday between 12 Noon and on the 16th. The work is that of the artists of Lux 2.00 pm at El Trapiche Restaurant, just off the Mundi, some of who come to the art classes.

A356 at Trapiche. If you are interested in any Saturday 26th an Advent Carol Service. 6.00pm. function, please visit us at El Trapiche on Deposits required for all trips & events.

Wednesdays, or call 680 764 130.

For more information tel 952543334 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, social meeting Deposits required for all trips & events.

13 Remembrance Day Service & Lunch at El THE PHOENIX SOCIAL & WELFARE CLUB. Trapiche please book your choice of lunch Roast We meet every Tuesday between 12.30 and 2.30 pm Beef or Salmon. in the SuperSol restaurant, Torre del Mar. 25 Gibraltar Trip please book early .

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SAYALONGA: Calle Calvario s/n,

CÓMPETA: Avda. de la Constitución, 31,

Mb: (0034) 660 743 670 email: info@taurusrealestate.com

Tel: (0034) 952 516 633 .

Fax: (0034) 952 516 635

email: clara@taurusrealestate.com

CÓMPETA

ARCHEZ

ARCHEZ

Super renovated town house in Competa with huge split level roof terrace (approx. 50 m2).

Spacious open plan living area with log burner and fully fitted kitchen, 2 bedrooms and modern bathroom. Wonderful village & mountain views.

Pretty renovated village house with 2 bedrooms, lounge with log burning stove, fully fitted kitchen, 2 bathrooms. A charming home with many features and ready to move into.

Wonderful country villa in a breathtaking location. Comprising: 2 double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, fully fitted kitchen, light and airy lounge, double glazed windows, 7.5 x 3.5mt pool, car port, sold furnished. Stunning panoramic views.

Ref: C1187

96,000 euro

Ref: T607

89,000 euro

CANILLAS DE ALBAIDA

CÓMPETA

Luxury country villa with 3 double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms (master en-suite), super fully fitted kitchen, utility room, large lounge and covered terrace. Magnificent pool terrace with BBQ. Great views of Maroma & a glimpse of the sea.

Very attractive villa with 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, open plan fully fitted kitchen, L shaped lounge with wood burning stove and air-con, utility room. Large tiled pool terrace with 8mt x 4mt pool, 70m2 garage, very good access.

Ref: C3297

349,000 euro

Ref: C3158

285,000 euro

Ref: C3263

225,000 euro

CÓMPETA Exceptional villa situated in a plot of 3853m2.

2 double bedrooms, full family bathroom, generous sized living/dining room, large covered porch, established gardens with automatic irrigation, car port. Good access.

Ref: C3173

www.taurusrealestate.com

199,000 euro