The Grapevine Magazine April 2015

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April 2015

Issue 120

Grapevine Magazine

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WANTED! Solutions 4 U has cash buyers urgently looking for: 1. Nice Apartment in Nerja, Sea Views, 1st or 2nd line to the .....Sea, 2/3 Bedrooms, Good Sized Terrace with Lots of Sun. 2. Small Apartment in Torrox Costa-El Morche 3. Property for Winter Rental, Apartment/Villa near the coast .... Must be to a high standard & have quality furniture 4. Townhouse in Competa - Terrace & Good Views Essential

Plus All Types of Legal Services – Estimates Given Solutions 4 U – easy parking right outside the office On the Torrox/Sayalonga Rd junction, ½ kilometer before Cómpeta

Editors Note...

Front Cover: Almond Blossom in Andalucia

SALES HOTLINE : 637 028 873 : grapevinesales : grapevinesales@gmail.com : www.thegrapevine.es : Grapevine Magazine Axarquia

April Weather Days with rainfall: 5 Days Avg Max Temperature: 20.7 c Hours of Sunshine : 7.6 p/day The weather data is for guidance only and is the average monthly maximum for the Costa del Sol

Easter is on its way and with plenty going on in the area it's a great time to enjoy some holiday. There is an Artwalk, Easter Egg Hunt and plenty of places to choose from for a traditional Easter Sunday Roast. In the months to follow we are Scruffs Dog Show, see page 18 and the Walk for Life, see page 44.

Back to this month and we have our “Property Feature” and we have combined it with “Property Management” as the summer season is now fast approaching. So, if you have already bought a property and need someone to manage it while you are away or have rentals, there are some great businesses to choose from in this month's magazine. If you haven't bought a property in the area yet, now seems a good time. The press is certainly more positive about Spain and signs of recovery are definitely appearing. My advice would be to buy now before the prices start to rise again!

Finally, at last month's resident's day in Competa, The Grapevine Magazine was given an award by the Town Hall in recognition of promoting the local area and providing information to the local residents for over 10 years (see page 21.) It was great to receive this award and hope to be providing the same service for many years to come. Our Face book page has more local up to date news so why not take a look and ”like it” find us by searching for Grapevine Magazine Axarquia.

Keep Reading The Editor

Inside This Month

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18 Action for Animals News Update Once again it's good news time!

No part of this publication may be used or reproduced or scanned without prior consent of The Grapevine Magazine.

The Grapevine Magazine accepts no responsibility for any alterations to events listed, claims made by our advertisers or information provided by our contributors.

DEPOSITO LEGAL: NO. MA-711-2005

44 Day for Life Fun family day held in Competa in aid of Cudeca cancer care

53 The Property Feature A selection of properties and services offered by leading local businesses in the Axarquia Region

84 Strange Fruit More Campo Cuttings with Lorraine Cavanagh

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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 Mobile: 658 847 421 persianos9@hotmail.com

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To advertise call 637 028 873

www.sunsetproperties-spain.com :sunsetproperties

Tel:(0034) 618 295 063 New this month!

” Sunset Properties is a proactive and innovative local company. We use the internet as our shop front and advertise extensively. If you would like to find out more we would be very pleased to talk to you by phone, by e-mail or to meet you for an informal chat.”

info@sunsetproperties-spain.com

Price:480,000 Euros

Stunning views!

Fax:(0034) 951 067 711

Price:199,000 Euros

New this month!

Denise Hill UK 0844 7744860 Price:177,950 Euros

Competa

Competa

Puente don Manuel

Superb south east facing 3 bed 3 bath villa (256 m²) with excellent access, stunning sun room with glass curtains, fabulous master bed, garage, pool and Jacuzzi, terraces, fantastic outdoor kitchen/bar and sea views.

Super 3 bed 2 bath village villa (191 m²) within walking distance of all amenities including large living/dining room, breakfast kitchen and tower room, self contained guest apartment, pool, terraces, roof terrace and sea views.

Beautifully presented 2 storey 3 bed 2 bath villa (131 m²) located on a popular urbanisation with easy access, spacious living accommodation, terraces, garage and attractive pool area and gardens.

ref: v1013

EPC - In process

New this month!

Price:195,000 Euros

EPC - In process

New this month!

ref: v1009 Price:225,000 Euros

ref:v1014

EPC - E

New this month!

Price: 149,000 Euros

This Month’s Special Offer!

Competa

Competa

Archez

Delightful 3 bed 1 bath country house with good access, spacious living/dining room and open plan kitchen, glazed sun room, terrace with bbq, pool, garage, bodega and sea views.

Large very spacious individual 2 storey 6 bed 4 bath country house (270 m²) of a distinctive circular design with fantastic 1st floor terrace, pool and options for use as a family home, B&B or rental business.

Spacious well established 3/4 bed 2 bath country house (148 m²) within walking distance of the village with easy access, sun room, terraces, 2 balcony terraces, garage and Jacuzzi.

EPC - In process

EPC - E

New this month!

ref: v1015 Price:298,000 Euros

Price Reduced!

ref: v1010 Price: 299,950 Euros

EPC - In process

Price Reduced!

ref: v1012 Price:65,000 Euros

Riogordo

Canillas de Albaida

Velez Malaga

Stunning south facing 4 bed 2 bath villa (134 m²) with spacious living accommodation including tower room, secluded pool area, terraces, covered terrace, superb outdoor kitchen and spectacular sea views.

Wonderfully intriguing 4 bed 2 bath country house (158 m²) with flexible living accommodation, pool, large outside kitchen, lemon grove, mature gardens and sea views.

EPC - E

ref: v1011 EPC - G

Great value nicely renovated traditional 2 bed 1 bath village house (63 m²) with good sized open plan dining kitchen/living room, 2 double bedrooms and 2 walled terraces.

EPC - G

ref: v910

“ The advertised prices include all of the sellers costs including any commissions. They do not include the buyers costs which can be between 10% and 13% of the advertised price, this includes notary and registry fees, buyers legal fees, purchase tax (8%) and any mortgage set up costs.”

ref: t912

Price reduced!

Price:185,000 Euros

Price reduced!

Price:235,000 Euros

Stunning views!

Price:375,000 Euros

Competa

Alcaucin

Competa

Attractive well established 2 bed 2 bath villa (97 m²) in a tranquil rural setting near Competa.

Spacious accommodation, great outside space and stunning mountain and countryside views make this the perfect location for anyone wanting a peaceful lifestyle or relaxing holidays. ref:v561 EPC - G

Attractive beautifully presented 3 bed 2 bath villa (125 m²) with easy access, large living/dining room, sun room, good sized kitchen, pool and outdoor kitchen/bbq area.

Fabulous 4 bed, 3 bath villa (191 m²) with incredible panoramic views close to Competa. A stunning property with spacious accommodation, secluded pool area and excellent access. Viewing highly recommended.

B&B possible!

Price:299,000 Euros

Competa 2 spacious neighbouring village houses (330 m²) with a total of 6 beds and 2 baths, garage, 2 balcony terraces, garden area, bodegas and roof terrace with sea views - excellent business potential.

EPC - E Offer considered!

ref:t991 Price:285,000 Euros

ref: v972

EPC- E

We urgently need properties in any area of the Axarquia .

Clients looking now!

Large Property!

Price: 199,000 Euros

ref: v929

EPC - E

Offers considered! Price:220,000 Euros

Canillas de Albaida Fabulous rustic style 3 bed 2 bath villa (127 m²) well maintained inside and out with easy access, pool, terraces and amazing views - a fantastic holiday home/rental property ready for immediate use.

EPC - E

Greatvalue!

Location!

Great

ref: v826 Price: 118,000 Euros Price:69,000 Euros

Velez Malaga Fabulous spacious townhouse with 4 beds, 1 bath, cloakroom/wc and a separate basement 1 bed 1 bath apartment, large living room, dining kitchen, sun room, garage, terrace and courtyard.

Competa Well established south west facing 4 bed 2 bath villa (164 m²) with easy access, sun room, covered terrace, pool area with sun terrace, laundry room and sea views.

Viñuela Great holiday home! Well established 2 bed 2 bath rustic style country house (99 m²) with 2 en suite double beds, covered terrace, garage, car port and mountain views.

EPC - E EPC - in process Walking to village!

ref:v964 Price:149,000 Euros

ref: t1000 Luxury property!

Price:425,000 Euros

ref: v945

Business potential! Price:399,000 Euros

Competa

Competa

Los Romanes

Spacious well established south facing 2 bed 2 bath villa (127 m²) in need of some updating with easy access, sun room, large living/dining room, garage, workshop, courtyard terrace and sea views.

EPC - G ref: v937

Fabulous immaculately presented 4 bed 4 bath villa (181 m²) overlooking Lake Viñuela with superb living accommodation, secluded pool area, various terraces and mature gardens.

EPC - D

EPC - in process

ref: v985

3 for the price of 1! 5 bed 3 bath villa with pool, terraces and outdoor kitchen; 3 bed 2 bath villa with cloak/wc, plunge pool and terraces plus 1 bed 1 bath wooden chalet (231 m²) all with easy access and excellent rental potential.

EPC- E ref: v934

COMPETA A very sympathetically restored 115m2 finca retaining many of the original rustic features like the impressive Andalucian fireplace, terracotta floor tiles, beamed ceilings and stable front door.On a plot of 20,000m2, 2/3 beds, 2 baths, terraces, south facing, sea views, 1.1ks from main road. EPC pending.

Price 249,950 euros ZTM4216. Exclusive

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COMPETA A well presented villa with south west facing sea views, 2 /3 beds, large terrace, 9x4m pool, guest house, car port, 3,800m2 plot, 4ks from Competa village. Furniture not included. EPC pending.

Price 269,000 euros ZTM4217

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March 2014 the builder declared eight winning tickets to the tax office worth a combined €257,000 (£185,000). According to tax inspectors, laundering money through lottery prizes is a common and fairly simple operation.

S

NEWS IN SPAIN News from around the Country

O

ne of Spain's top dolphin trainers has been found dead after a video of him allegedly abusing dolphins at Mallorca's Marineland centre was posted online. According to his employers at Marineland, José Luis Barbero was the “victim of a ferocious campaign against his honour” on social networks which went as far as to include death threats. These “orchestrated attacks” did not give Barbero “the chance to prove his innocence”, the centre said. Mr Barbero went missing last Tuesday and was found at the weekend inside his car at Palma airport. Investigators said they had found no sign of violence and are waiting for an autopsy to be completed. Mr Barbero, 59, had been offered a senior post in the United States at the Georgia Aquarium in Atlanta.

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panish businessman David Marjaliza was one of 51 people, including six mayors from the Madrid region, who were arrested last October suspected of forming a political corruption ring in which €250 million was handed out in fraudulent contracts. But despite the evidence of bid-rigging for public contracts and phony invoices handed over to local councils for non-existent work, Marjaliza claims some of his money was acquired in a legal, albeit extremely fortunate manner.

According to a report drawn up for anti-corruption prosecutors by Spain’s tax agency, the 46-yearold Madrid businessman won the lottery eight times in a 16-month period, triggering suspicions of a money-laundering ruse.

Between December 2012 and

panish parents must continue to support their children financially until they find a good job, a court has ruled.

A divorced father from Galicia became a test case when a court ordered him to pay €400 (£289) a month to support his 31-year-old daughter until she earns enough money to support herself. It was the latest in a series of rulings that have deepened the financial responsibilities of parenthood in a country where children often stay at home long after their peers in Britain or other European countries have flown the nest.

Amador López (the court has not released his real name) had been estranged from his daughter until 2005, when a judge ruled he had to support her through an undergraduate and a postgraduate degree.

When Mr López refused to pay the court-mandated €500 a month, his bank account was frozen according to Rosalía Bello, a lawyer who represents his daughter, identified asClara.When Mr López appealed in 2014, the A Coruña court again sided with his daughter, although the monthly payment was slightly reduced to its present €400

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TAJ MAHAL Traditional Indian Tandoori Restaurant

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We offer an “eat as much as you like” menu, as many starters, main courses & desserts as you want. 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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Torrox Costa (Next to Post Office) Open 12.00-16.00 / 18.00-24.00 Daily Tel: 952 534 972 / 634 051 535 10 The Grapevine

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The leading brand in Infrared Heating Redwell has investigated very early in developing efficient and energy saving heating solutions. Since more than 14 years Infrared Heaters from Redwell offer the highest quality in unique designs. Continuous research in cooperation with universities guarantee an outstanding product quality and the latest technology.

WHY Redwell速? * Special storage material inside keeps running ...times low * White panels from 250 to 1400 Watt in 17 sizes * Last Picture Heaters in enamel print - Now 30% DISCOUNT! * Long operating distance - also suitable for big ..rooms * Over 9 years experience in Spain * 90 months vendor warranty Treat yourself to energy savings, high comfort, healthy indoor environment and NO maintenance costs!

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El Mosquin Cómpeta Tel: 608 658 108 www.horseriding-andalucia.com email: caballosmosquin@hotmail.com

"Visit the stables and enjoy a coffee, a refreshment or an icecream in the shades of our terrace. “

Situated between the villages of Cómpeta and Canillas de Albaida you have the southern slopes of the spectacular mountains of Sierra Almijara to the one side and the sight all the way to the Mediterranian coast on the other side.

LOS CABALLOS DEL MOSQUIN

B

eautiful Spanish horses and stunning scenery.

That's what you want from a riding establishment.

Add to that qualified and knowledgeable instructors and your choice is perfect.

From instructional treks for the beginners, to four day trail rides for those with a real sense of adventure, Los Caballos del Mosquin can offer a package to suit any rider. Los Caballos del Mosquin pride themselves on the fantastic Spanish horses and breath taking scenery.

Los Caballos del Mosquin was founded in 1999 by Eva Maria Sigvardt, already then with more than 14 years of experience in guiding horse treks in this area and the creation and opening of the center was a natural development of her already existing riding stables.

Take a look at what they have to offer...

Web: www.horseridingandalucia.com caballosmosquin@hotmail.com Tel: +34 608 658 108

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seeing all things in the best light, all the time.

PURSUING HAPPINESS Keys to great Health.

T

he keys to great health are eating whole fresh ripe raw local plants, exercising daily, and taking time to be still or to meditate every day. Yet unequivocally the healthiest thing we all can do is to indulge in feeling happy as much and as often as we can.

At first thought this may seem excessively self centred, should anyone be happy most of the time? Well yes, seeing someone, anyone, distressed, upset, in tears is not pleasant, we want to help, we would like to change things to see them smile, to hear them laugh.

Those who have raised children will recall the immense capacity a child has for enjoyment and laughter and how their delight infected all around them with the same joy.

Indeed infection is truly the nature of happiness, giving a smile to someone costs us nothing and yet is so often a glorious gift to the recipient who will invariably return the smile and encourage them to pass that warm endorphin rush to the next person they see.

Smiling and laughing, even when forced, cause remarkable changes in our chemistry; muscles relax, breathing, heart rate and blood pressure improve and when this occurs we are into better health!.

The brain does not differentiate between the real or the imaginary so it is important to consider false, fake, phoney happiness as being valid and useful, our imagination can turn an amusing incident into a tragic situation or make a rather bad experience become a light hearted moment and the brain will accept this. It would therefore make good sense to practice

An argument with a colleague, a bicker with a neighbour, a tiff with a sibling, in the scheme of things are all so irrelevant and can always be resolved with a kindly word, a friendly smile or a generous apology as we often will be able to laugh off such incidents at a later date, thus we might as well make the moment of letting the sour feeling go sooner rather than later.

A death in the family is dreadful and we need to grieve but at some point we will recall how funny kind creative or clever our loved was and how they enriched our lives and our heart and mind will find happiness with the privilege of having known them and of enjoying the time we had with them. Furthermore we know the departed would hate to think we were sad.

Feeling miserable or grumpy and being sad helps no-one not even ourselves, it causes our health to suffer.

Making ourselves smile and feeling happy benefits many.. a win win situation all round.

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C贸mpeta

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

Mes贸n Las Gemelas Avenida Torrox, 4 C贸mpeta, M谩laga Tel: 952 516 395 651 309 684

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in the fun. Park and Ride will be available free, from the Cómpeta helipad, so no need to worry about parking.

ACTION FOR ANIMALS NEWS UPDATE Once again it's good news time!

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ittle Daisy, at just a few months old, was found abandoned in Archez.

A Spanish woman, Jesúsa, had rescued her and had been looking after her in the hope that she'd eventually be able to find someone to adopt her. Jesúsa came into our charity shop to ask if we could help. Thankfully we didn't have to look too far for Daisy's new owner, as Liz, one of our own shop volunteers, fell in love with Daisy and decided to offer her a wonderful new home.

Here they are pictured together in the shop, just before Liz scooped her up and took her home to a future life where we know she'll be completely loved and totally spoilt. What a happy ending for little Daisy!

But now we're looking for a home for Emi, who was found in

Sayalonga. Emi was born last August and is now just over 6 months old. She's going to be quite a big dog, already weighing in at 20 kilos, and she'd make a lovely pet. She is vaccinated and chipped and Action for Animals have already covered the cost of neutering. Can you offer Emi a loving home?

Our next quiz will be on April 10th at Restaurant La Vendimía in Cómpeta. It promises to be a fun evening with prizes for the winners of each round and a raffle too. We look forward to seeing you there!

SCRUFFS IS COMING! On Saturday May 9th this year we'll be hosting the annual fun dog show “Scruffs” at The Pavo Real on the Torrox-Cómpeta road. More than a dog show, it's a great day out for all the family, so please come along to support us and join

There'll be a barbecue, facepainting, a darts competition, tombola, lucky dip and lots more, including some good old fashioned fete favourites, including tin can alley and guess the weight. Your pooch can win a prize by entering any of the twelve fun categories. Will your dog win the Waggiest Tail trophy this year? Is there any dog in Cómpeta who can wag its tail faster, more furiously, more frantically than last year's winner, Debbie Lowe's crazy dog Bruno?

Come along and find out.

Our cake stall is always a great success, so we need cakes! If you can make us a cake to sell on the day we'd be extremely grateful. Or maybe some scones. Or a few biscuits.

Or...well, you get the idea. And if you'd like to sponsor a trophy, have a stall at the event or donate a raffle prize, please get in touch. There's still time!

Action for Animals Charity Shop, Avenida de la Constitución 59, Cómpeta.

Opening hours: 10.00-14.00 Monday to Friday and 10.00-13.30 Saturday Telephone 660586040 www.actionforanimals.org

Action for Animals (UK/Spain)

Plaza Almijara, Competa Closed Tuesdays

CP AUTO AIR CONDITIONING Tel: 0034 649 307 966 Email: chris@cpaircon.com

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Breakfast, Tapas & Full Menu Cana and Tapa 2 Euros Pitufo y Café 2 Euros Weekley Menu 8 Euros Sunday Menu 10 Euros

To advertise call 637 028 873

Action for Animals presents Fun Dog Show

SCRUFFS

Saturday May 9th Pavo Real, Torrox - Cómpeta road Registration 1pm - Show starts 2pm Barbecue, tombola, face-painting, raffle, lucky dip, and much more!

A fun day out for all the family!

Free park ’N’ Ride from the competa helipad to the pavo real 12 fun dog show categories, including Best Pedigree, Best Non-Pedigree, Best Fancy Dress, Prettiest Eyes, Best Rescue, Waggiest Tail, Best In Show

Action for Animals Tel: 660586040 To advertise call 637 028 873

Action for

Animals The Grapevine 19

Michael ’s Upholstery 11b Calle del Carmen Competa

Pajareria Peluqueria canina Bird Shop Canine Hair dressing Los mejores products para tu mascota The best products for your pets Repartimos a Domicilio Home Deliveries

Tel: 952 51 61 18 664 84 50 51 Mobile: 654 466 768 Avda. Canillas 7, COMPETA (MALAGA)

www.michaelsupholstery.es Tel: 952 55 34 64 For solutions to any of your upholstery problems consult Michael.

Large range of fabrics available.

Garden and terrace cushions in outdoor quality materials.

Parasol and gazebo cover repairs.

Re-upholstery of antique and modern furniture.

Free pick up and delivery on small items.

El Recreo Located next to the Town Hall in Competa

Antonio and Belen welcome you to their Bar and Restaurant

Breakfasts, Tapas, Pizza, Roscas Montaditos, Fish Dishes, Meat Dishes BBQ Meats, Ice Cream & Traditional Cocktails Inside Seating & Upstairs Restaurant Outside terrace and roof terrace Daily Specials Board Open 9am until late Kitchen open 11-4pm & 7pm-11pm Closed Tuesdays - Tel: 952 51 60 43 El Recreo Tapas•Mesón

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Family Doctor Pediatrician Psychologist English Dentist Physiotherapy Acupuncture Specialists Centro International Bloque 86

Torrox Costa (Málaga)

T. 952 530 908 clinicaeuropatorroxcosta@gmail.com WIR SPRECHEN DEUTSCH - WE SPEAK ENGLISH - ON PARLE FRANCAIS

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Mucho hecho con tu ayuda, m谩s por hacer.

Thanks to your help a lot has been done, but there麓s still a lot to do.

Jose Luis Torres Guttierrez Candidato a Alcalde de C贸mpeta en las elecciones del 24/5/2015.

Candidate for Mayor of C贸mpeta at the elections the 24th of May 2015

Competa Residents Day Awards

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Francisco Abolafio Rodriguez, Mayor of Sedella " All neighbours to me are equal" I have been on Sedella council for nearly 12 years, the last year as Mayor. I served as deputy mayor for seven years. During this time I have lived full time in the village of Sedella and was responsible for public works and maintenence of infastructure.

In recent months we have made new improvements such as a new gym, work on the cemetary, a gallery, improvements to the fountain, new village lighting, new TV antenna, a park and also a new water deposit to alleviate the water problems. This has created much needed employment in the village.

We hope to be able to do much more work.

Health and social care is very important to me.

We provide transport to hospital appointments for elderly residents.

I welcome everyone to come and see me with any problem or idea they have.

Translation to English is available.

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It is the time to decide whether to keep on living a lie or to advance as a society of the future! I value your opinion and with your support everybody wins.

Together, we will change Cómpeta.

Join the change!

A thousand thank-you’s!

Wir müssen uns jetzt entscheiden, ob wir weiterhin unter einer Illusion leben wollen, oder uns als Gesellschaft der Zukunft nach vorne bewegen. Ich bin an Ihren Plänen interessiert, und mit Ihrer Unterstützung können wir alles gewinnen.

Zusammen werden wir Cómpeta ändern.

Vereint zur Änderung!

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Restaurante El Pilón C/Laberinto 1, Cómpeta, Málaga (+34) 952 553 512

Open 5 nights a week from 7PM & Sunday lunch Closed Sunday & Tuesday evenings

Open for Sunday lunch from 1pm-3:30pm Don’t forget to make your reservation for Easter Sunday 5th April “We are a 2014 winner… and the only restaurant in Cómpeta to receive this award three years in a row!” info@restaurantelpilon.com

www.restaurantelpilon.com

Reservations Highly Recommended

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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 WHATSAPP: (+ 34) 671132563 FACEBOOK: /HotelBalconDeCompeta Website: www.hotel-competa.com

RESTAURANTE MARIA SUNDAY CARVERY: 12 & 26th April 13 TO 16 h. 3 dishes – 16€ with one drink included

SUNDAY LUNCH & TASTING MENU: 5th & 19th April. 13 TO 16h, 3 dishes 13 euros (1 drink included) or Tasting Menu 15 euros per person, 5 dishes, no drinks including in the price

SATURDAY 4th EASTER EGG HUNT From 4pm, In the Hotel Gardens, Entrance fee is only 2 euros per egg (Children under 12 years only)

SATURDAY 11th FLAMENCO WITH ROSI CAMPOS From 8pm in the Ballroom, 7 euros donation, includes 1 drink.

Event organised by the Competa Flamenco club

SATURDAY 18TH FREE SOUL BAND LIVE MUSIC Doors Open 7pm, Music starts at 8pm Advanced tickets 15 euro per person, 20 euro on the door.

(Advanced tickets available from Todo Papel, Hotel Balcon or online from Ticketea)

SUNDAY 19th APRIL PARTY PLANNING EXHIBITION From 6pm in the Hotel Bar, Free entrance and Flamenco show.

Having a party? Need balloons, cupcakes, photographs, decorations then this is the perfect exhibition!

SATURDAY 25TH APRIL BARRY MARX LIVE MUSIC From 8pm in Restaurant Maria

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We take this opportunity to inform you of the new winter opening hours:

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COOL THINGS THE CRISIS DID FOR SPAIN The economic crisis has given Spain its fair share of silver linings.

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he economic crisis has brought difficult times for many Spaniards but now the latest figures show that Spain is on the road to recovery and set for a brighter future.

Here some of the coolest things that were created out of the crisis MICROTEATRO: Austerity caused arts funding to be drastically cut across Spain but it spawned the microtheatre scene. At tiny venues across cities, audiences squeeze in to see actors perform in shows that often cost less than five euros.

It´s cheap, creative, cultural fun for the smallest of budgets.

GUERILLA PUBLISHING: Small independent publishers are flourishing in Spain while the big houses are forced to merge to survive. It means forgotten gems

and little-known writers are making more of an appearance on the shelves. A positive for anyone who loves roaming through book filled shelves.

LEARNING ENGLISH: With youth unemployment reaching a peak of 55 percent the thirst for acquiring another language has never been stronger. While bilingual learning in public schools as gone from strength to strength in Madrid, private academies are reporting more business than ever as the young seek to improve their chances at finding work both home and abroad.

PODEMOS: Without the crisis, Spain would never have had the indignados, a movement which gave birth to Spain´s newest and fastest growing political party Podemos. In only a year since it

was founded the party of political science lecturer Pablo Iglesias has broken Spain´s traditional two-party system.

REBAJAS: The time in between sales has got shorter and the bargains better meaning that if you do have money to spare, you can buy more with it.

CAR SHARING: Automobile sales are down and people are driving less which means the roads are emptier and the air cleaner. For those wanting to get from A to B without their own wheels a number of car sharing services have grown out of the crisis, which can only be good news for the environment.

URBAN ALLOTMENTS: Rows of neatly cultivated greens can now be found on what was once derelict scrubland in abandoned corners of Spanish towns.

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increasing poverty because of the crisis.

The country's murder rate in 2013 was 0.6 per 100,000 people, one of the lowest in western Europe.

There were 302 murders in the country that year, down from 364 a year earlier.

The crime rate per 100,000 people was 46.1, down from 48.0 in 2012 Police received 54,734 complaints related to sexual violence while 86,034 violent robberies were recorded, down 10.94 percent on 2012, according to Spain’s interior ministry Surviving cancer Spain's health system continues to be world-renowned and its organ donor system is generally held up to be the best in the world.

Cancer survival rates mirror this trend with the five-year survival after diagnosis for all major types of tumour on the rise, according to a study published in The Lancet.

Particularly strong improvements were seen for prostate cancer where the survival rate rose 73.7 percent from 1995 to 1999 tp 87.1 percent for 2005 to 2009.

For breast cancer, the survival rate rose from 77.8 percent to 83.7 percent in the periods in question.

Equal opportunity A total of 54.1 percent of women in Spain aged over 20 to 64 are working, compared to 64.5 percent of men, 2012 figures from Spain’s national statistics institute show.

The biggest divide is in the 55 to 64 age group where 52.4 percent of men are working and 36 percent of women are in employment.

Meanwhile 139 of Spain’s 350 MPs are women, or 39.7 percent.

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Falling fertility rates Spain’s fertility rate in 2012 was 1.32, a long way down from 2.20 notched up in 1980 but up from the 2000 figure of 1.23. Spain's first-time mums are also Europe's oldest with women putting off having their first baby until they are 32.

While this trend towards having fewer babies is in line with European trends, there have been concerns raised about Spain's ageing population with representatives from the United Nations Children’s Fund warning Spain’s ageing population could cause serious social and economic problems that could damage the pensions and healthcare systems.

Youth hardest hit by unemployment At 23.7 percent Spain's unemployment is one of the highest in Europe and consistently rates as one of Spanish citizens' chief preoccupations in the monthly polls carried out by the government research body CIS. While the figure has dropped from the 25.65 percent of mid-2014 it remains a serious problem, and for people under 25, the jobless rate is 52 percent. On top of that, there are 1.79 million families with all working-age members unemployed.

Falling wages The economic crisis has hit Spanish workers harder than their counterparts in most other countries. Average salaries have fallen by an average of 2 per cent a year since 2007, more than anywhere else in Europe except Greece.

Spain's total workforce, some 7.7 million people, are so-called 'mileuristas', earning €1,000 a month or less.

Rainbow marriages The expense of weddings and changing attitudes to traditional marriage have had an impact on post-crisis Spain. In 2000, the average rate of marriages per year per 1000 inhabitants was 5.4 but that fell to around 3.6 by 2010.

The 2013 rate was just 3.3.

There were 155,098 couples married in 2013, down 8 per cent on the previous year.

Same-sex marriages accounted for 3,102 of those, a slight fall from 2012's 3,834 figure. A total of 30,453 gay and lesbian couples have been married in Spain since it was made legal in 2005.

Life on the streets Figures on homelessness are notoriously difficult to obtain but Spain's national statistics institute reports that 22,938 people used the country's homeless hostels and shelters in 2012, the latest year for which numbers are available.

Major Spanish charity Caritas, meanwhile, estimates there are over 30,000 people living on the streets in Spain, and highlights that there were 35.908 home evictions in the country from January to July 2013.

Some 83 percent of the people evicted did not have another home, Caritas said.

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The mean average monthly salary in Spain in 2013 was just €1,324 while 34 per cent of the country's 16,682,861 employees earned the minimum wage of €645. Tax office figures show that almost half of Spain's total workforce, some 7.7 million people, are so-called

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DAY FOR LIFE SUNDAY, 26th APRIL 2015

convenient Competa location closer to the event;-

Fun family day in aid of cudeca cancer care

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re you up for a Competa Challenge for Cudeca? If so we have a choice of three challenges as part of our “Day for Life” to raise much needed funds for Cudeca Cancer Care.

To celebrate our 5th annual “Day for Life” there are two new exciting challenges, the first, a Zumba Marathon, takes place on Saturday, 11th April in Competa Sports Hall with Nicola McEvoy who promises you two hours of fun Zumba from 11am – 1pm.

The entry charge of only 5 euros per adult and 3 euros per child is all donated to Cudeca.

The second new challenge is to see who can hold the body plank for the longest amount of time whilst gaining sponsorship for every ten seconds. You can obtain a sponsor form; see details at the end of article. This will take place on Day for Life at The Alberdini at 12.30 and there will be a prize for the winner, sponsored by Inez from The Alberdini.

The third challenge is our Walk for Life, a 5km sponsored walk around the village of Competa, now in its 10th annual year. To celebrate a decade of Walk for Life, we'd like the children (and anyone else who wants too!) to dress up as Sunflowers and adults to walk in the colours of Cudeca, green and/or yellow.

There will be three separate prizes for the best dressed female, male and youngster.

Surplus Garden Produce - Jo jotom20042003@yahoo.com Raffle Prizes - Liz stewart.lizbland@hotmail.co.uk So come along and join our celebrations and although I cannot guarantee the weather, you may recall last year the walkers got absolutely drenched in a torrential downpour. I can however promise you a fun day as described above together with live music from Andy Time and Aire Flamenco, whilst at the same time helping Cudeca. It is a charitable organisation that provides palliative care to the terminally ill cancer sufferers within the province of Malaga. Cudeca receives very little public funding instead they entirely depend on initiatives for raising money to ensure they can continue to provide the 'special kind of caring' to those who need specialist palliative care.

The “Day for Life” fun begins from 12noon onwards at The Alberdini, Competa with lots of entertainment for both adults and children. There will be an opportunity to try Hoopla, Tin Can Alley, Pin the Poo and Cover the Bottle and win prizes generously sponsored by Competa local businesses. Once again, you can enter the annual Darts Tournament, kindly sponsored by Pavo Real and organised by Paul Burgin.

At lunchtime, the Alberdini will prepare and cook a “Paellagigante” for only 5euros a portion, of which 2euros is donated to Cudeca.

There will be numerous stalls for you to meander around, the ever popular home-made cake stall, handmade jewellery, home-made soaps, bargains at the Bric-a-Brac, wooden carvings, local produce and an amazing Raffle stall. If you are able to support our Cudeca stalls by donating any of the following, please contact the applicable person and they will arrange to meet you at a

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Then please call into Vendimia Bar/Restaurant, as Jose has generously agreed to donate a percentage of his takings from our walkers to Cudeca. The more you spend, the more Cudeca makes!!

As always it is free to join our walk, all I please ask is that you obtain as much sponsor money as possible or make a donation. Please contact me, Cindy Jones for a sponsor form.

Thank you Cindy Jones Cudeca Volunteer Tel 665156467 Email cindyjones19@hotmail.com Website walkspain.co.uk/walk-for-life Facebook: Competa Day for Life

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What’s On in April 17th April: 20.00h - Quiz 26th April: 11.00h: Day for life- Cudeca fundraising day 30th April: 20.30h: Alberdini Sessions .

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Check our website for more information and don´t miss out on our Bar: events on facebook: www.facebook.com/alberdinihotelrural Enjoy our beautiful terraces for a drink or a meal.

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Every day a menu of the day between 1pm and 4pm for only 10,00€

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La Gelateria opens is doors for the Summer!

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Enjoy our Artisan ice creams, frozen deserts & home baked products made daily in our kitchens in Competa. .

Taste our cafe espresso, cappucino or cafĂŠ helado.

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Mini pastries and Cakes made to order

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Just before serving brush the fillets with the baste and sprinkle with sesame seeds (better of you use roasted) and chopped coriander.

Serve with rice or a salad and the following oriental dressing.

Dressing 2tbsp rice wine vinegar 2tbsp light soy sauce 1tbsp honey 1tbsp grated fresh root ginger 1tbsp sesame oil 1-2 cloves of crushed garlic.

TERIYAKI SALMON A recipe form the “The Community Kitchen” cook book

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The best thing about it is that it's really easy to make and it can be prepared in advance.

gently under cold water and pat dry.

Handle the salmon really carefully as the dish will look and taste better. Place the salmon in a freezer bag.

Whisk together all the remaining ingredients add to the bag of salmon and leave to marinade for at least two hours in the fridge.

Preparation: 7mins Cooking Time: 16mins Serves: 4

This can be prepared in the morning and left to marinade in the fridge all day.

Marinade 4 salmon filets 2tbsp Light Soy Sauce 1tbsp Honey 1-2 garlic cloves, crushed 1 tbsp of lime juice, mirin or rice wine.

Make sure the salmon has had all the scales removed, wash it

Baste Mix 1tbp honey and 1/2tbsp dark soy sauce together line a grill with non-stick paper, place the salmon skin side down on the paper and brush with the baste.

Mix all the dressing ingredients together and leave for at least two hours. Just before serving sprinkle over your rice or salad.

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The 2015 Propert y Feature Citing improved expectations for economic growth, and improving financing conditions, BBVA forecast that 2015 will deliver more home sales “accompanied by a moderate growth in prices, and another rise in development activit y”.

The Spanish propert y market appeared to bottom out in 2014. The end of Spain’s long recession, a return to job creation, and increasing mortgage credit, have all boosted consumer confidence, which will fuel more propert y sales.

Recent data suggests Spanish house prices have finally clawed back to stabilit y after seven years of crisis, with official data showing that prices rose for the first time since 2008, on a quarterly basis at least.

New home building licences also ended 2014 in positive territor y for the first time since the bubble burst.

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Price: 65,00€ Ref: 689 Location: Competa Beds: 1 Bath: 0 Size: 40m² Pool: No Solutions 4 U

Price: 649,000€ Ref: 3763 Location: Frigiliana Beds: 3/4 Baths: 4 Size: 140m² Pool: Yes Inland-Property

Price: 105,000€ Ref: 944 Location: Cómpeta Beds: 2 Baths: 2 Size: 135m² Pool: No Sunset Properties

Price: 245,000€ Ref: T825 Location: Sayalonga Beds: 3 Bath: 2 Size: 106m² Pool: Yes Taurus Real Estate

According to a recent study carried out by leading commercial property and real estate services consultants, CBRE, 15% of European investors placed Spain as their favourite investment destination, behind only the United Kingdom, which was chosen by 1% of the investors sur veyed.

Prestige Propert y Price: 495,000€ Ref: T671 Location: Sayalonga Beds: 3 Baths: 3 Size: 235m² Pool: Yes Taurus Real Estate

Price: 645,000€ Ref: v844 Location: Comares Beds: 5 Baths: 7 Size: 607m² Pool: Yes Sunset Properties

Price: 670.000€ Ref: 665 Location: Chilches Beds: 4 Baths: 5 Size: 400m² Pool: Yes Solutions 4 U

Price: 375.000€ Ref: v929 Location: Competa Beds: 4 Baths: 3 Size: 191m² Pool: Yes Sunset Properties

Price: 345,000€ Ref: 677 Location: Alcaucin Beds: 3 Baths: 2 Size: 213m² Pool: Yes Solutions 4 U

Price: 1.2M € Ref: ZTM 4128 Location: Frigiliana Beds: 6 Baths: 5 Size: 270m² Pool: Yes Inland-Property

Price: 495,000€ Ref: C3267 Location: Canillas de Aceituno Beds: 3 Baths: 2 Size: 159m² Pool: Yes Taurus Real Estate

Spain's rapidly improving fundamentals combined with the rise of the dollar, pound and Swiss franc against the euro will continue to drive real estate investment in 2015.

Price: 795,000 € Ref: ZTM 4200 Location: Frigiliana Beds: 4 Baths: 4 Size: 217m² Pool: Yes Inland-Property

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Solutions 4 U More Than Just An Estate Agent

Office Address: El Atajo, Opp. Villa Chile, Competa Email: Info@solutions4u-competa.com Web Pages: www.solutions4u-competa.com

Tel & Fax (00 34) 952 55 38 07 Mobile: (00 34) 660 51 01 34

2-Storey Detached Villa with Swimming Pool & Garage, Los Romanes

Ref. 687

A total of 221m², 3 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms, Lounge with Dining Area, Various Terraces including Large Roof Terrace with Beautiful Views of Lake Vinuela Large Swimming Pool.

Garage with space for 2 Cars.

Price: 238,000 Euros Solutions 4 U – easy parking right outside the office On the Torrox/Sayalonga Rd junction, ½ kilometer before Cómpeta

GOING DUTCH! Sunset Properties reports

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n Holland (Belguim also) clients who want to buy a house use just one agent to do all of the legwork for them.

We think that this is a great idea, saving time and energy.

Have a read at our coordinated approach to buying houses.

Initial Steps Having decided to begin the process of buying a property abroad, most people start their search via the internet trawling through the many websites operated by lots of different estate agents. This gives prospective buyers a good idea of what's available for sale in their preferred area. The next stage is to make contact with one or more of these agents and to make arrangements to meet up and discuss your particular requirements.

Who to contact?

How to choose which of the many agents to deal with? This can be quite daunting as there are often a variety of agents all operating in the same area.

The job of an estate agent is to know his or her local community and this is the knowledge that is so valuable to buyers. However most people want to explore

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different areas before coming to a decision on where exactly they want to buy.

Contacting all agents in all of the areas you want to explore would be very time consuming. Many people only have limited time available for their property search so a more cohesive approach is a much better way of using your valuable time.

Sunset Properties Spain At Sunset Properties Spain www.sunsetproperties-spain.com we have a wide range of properties for sale across the whole of the AxarquĂ­a region and we work closely with a network of colleagues, both inland and coastal, across the area. We work mainly from the internet but we also have an office base in Torre del Mar where we publicise our properties in the offices of Asesoria AxarquĂ­a.

Coordinated approach We can offer buyers a comprehensive, individual service where we will coordinate your property search for you and act as your main point of contact. How much easier to explain your property requirements to one person rather than repeat the same things many times to a

number of different agents!

We can provide you with a tailormade selection of properties which fit your needs both from our portfolio and from those of other agents covering the same area.

In other words we'll do the legwork for you leaving you to relax and enjoy the whole experience.

Once we actually begin the property search, we will be able to pinpoint exactly what's important to you and we can communicate this to other agents on your behalf saving you from having to do this yourself. Our aim is to get to know you well and to build up a relationship with you based on trust so that you feel confident that we will find you what you are looking for.

Contact us We are here to help you and to make your property search as enjoyable and stress free as possible. If you want to make an appointment or if you just want an informal chat then please contact Denise either by phone 618 295 063 or email info@sunsetproperties-spain.com

To advertise call 637 028 873

So to get your property listed in Nottingham, London or any of our prestigious venues, or for more information on actively marketing your property, please contact Spanish Management on 666 135 516 or Got2bespain on 951 233 924 or by email officespanishmanagement@yahoo.co.uk / info@got2bespain.com

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WE have proven the success of the UK Exhibitions with our recent Exhibitions in Edinburgh, Glasgow & London!

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People that show an interest in property are invited to take advantage of our Property Inspection Trips, where we bear the cost of their accommodation & meals.

The Inspection Trips cover their transfers to and from the airport, 3 nights accommodation, breakfast and evening meals.

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We have Exhibitions booked in the UK in prestigious venues, in London, Nottingham, Manchester, Bournemouth and The Wirral, to name but a few!

Nottingham is booked for April 11th/12th so hurry and contact us.

Your property will be listed on large full colour, eye catching posters, and in a brochure for visitors to the exhibition to take away with them for perusal by their own fireside.

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Sell your property fast in 2015 by listing in one Spanish Management /Got2bespain Property Exhibitions! spanish management/got2 be spain are listing properties from all over the Spain, in their UK Exhibitions and on their website www.spanishmanagement.com / www.got2bespain.com

Then contract www.got2bespain.com or www.spanishmanagement.com to list your property in one of the UK exhibitions.

LOOKING TO SELL YOUR PROPERTY IN 2015?

House Martins Property Care and Management Services Let us look after your property whilst you are not in Spain

* Holiday change-over * Regular Cleaning * Laundry * Pool Cleaning * Gardening * Property Maintenance * 24hr Emergency call out * Security Checks

Tel: +44 (0)845 004 1041 Mob: +34 692 408 306 www.housemartins.es

H

ouse Martins is an established 'Competa' based Company and has been managing holiday home properties for our clients for a number of years. We pride ourselves on our professional and reliable service and take great satisfaction in providing the ''Personal Touch' . We recognise that your holiday home is a huge investment and it is essential that it is managed with care and attention.

RENTING YOUR PROPERTY Property Owners decide to rent out their properties for many reasons but for whatever reason, the one question most frequently asked is which type of property offers the best return in terms of rentals – and the simple answer to this is the one that is maintained to the highest specification at all times and which is furnished and equipped with every possible convenience.

To enjoy the best possible rental income from your property, it is essential that it is kept in pristine condition, 'well presented' both inside and out and in return you will be delighted to welcome back returning guest's

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WE DON'T JUST MANAGE YOUR INVESTMENT – WE CARE FOR YOUR PROPERTY Rental Services - We also provide the following !Holiday Changeovers !Laundry Service !Weekly Pool Maintenance !Meet & Greet Service !Welcome Grocery Packs !Cot & High Chair Hire !24hr Emergency Number !Key Holding Service !Supply New Bedding & Towels !Garden Maintenance !Building/Plumbing/Electrical Work !Interior/Exterior Painting !Pool Heating !Pool Covers (Solar & Winter) !Pool Rollers !Septic Tank Odour Filters

For full detailed information on our services and rates please contact Christine or Malcolm Tel: 0034 692 408 306 & 657 483 270

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TODO CASA is a service designed to help you manage your Spanish home with tailor made services to match your exact requirements

Pool maintenance .

Changeover cleans for holiday rentals .

Property security and wellbeing checks .

Promotion and marketing of your property for holiday rental .

Gardening services For more information contact Alick 628 776 226 or Debbie 610 853 929 Or visit our shop Todo Papel, Avenida de la Constitución, 31 29754, Cómpeta Tel: 952 55 37 55

T

odo Casa is an innovative service developed to look after the needs and requirements of managing your holiday home. The service is highly flexible offering a bespoke service to meet your own individual requirements. We can offer anything from a complete holiday rental service dealing with the marketing and promotion of your home for rental, dealing with changeovers, pool cleans, maintenance and repairs to a basic “wellbeing” service checking on your property periodically, providing peace of mind and security that your property is in good repair while your property is vacant.

We provide a full changeover and laundry service for your rental guests. We can also arrange the purchase of groceries to lighten the burden on either yourselves or your guests.

It is paramount that your pool is maintained to a high standard to ensure safe and problem free bathing. We will carry out full pool clean once or twice a week during the hot summer months and weekly or fortnightly during the winter months unless your pool is covered during this time. In

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this event we would visit periodically as dictated such as extreme weather conditions e.g. prolonged heavy rain to ensure the water level does not overflow, heavy winds to ensure security of the pool cover and mid-season chemical top-up.

We also offer a project management service whereby we can arrange and oversee any works you may require on your property. This is particularly useful for people who are not resident here permanently and who do not want to spend their valuable holiday time at their property arranging this themselves and living through the disruption this can cause.

All of our services are offered as a regular arrangement or as and when you might require eg if you are going on holiday for a period and you require any of our services while you are away.

No job is too small!

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As we all know we have days when it is warmer outside than inside the house, well now you can do something about that with a very efficient system.

The Sun and the warm days that we have can be used with a new hybrid solar / heat pump combination for underfloor heating or radiators, it works with the heat from the Sun and air temperature during the night, so the main advantage of this system is for 24 hours you have heat available to heat your house.

The other main advantage is it can be turned off when not required in the summer months with no worry about over heating in the solar panels.

* Works with .....heat the pool.

air ...temperatures down to -15c * No worries with solar ...panels overheating * Very quiet system

* Solar Panels do not have ...to be facing the sun

H M Heating powered by the Sun

* Works with underfloor ...water systems or ...radiators

H M Heating (Spain) Tel: +34 652970608 Email: info@hmheating.es Web: www.hmheating.es

* Very low running cost due ...to 7 times return on input

Electric from the Sun and Wind Photo Voltaic solar panels Connected or not grid connected Wind Turbine .

Pool Cover and Rollers Geobubble Pool Cover Pool Cover Roller Winter pool cover .

Pool Heating Solar Panels or Heat Pump .

Hot Water Solar Panels or Heat Pump .

HM HEATING

H

M Heating are experts in tailor made solutions to heat and cover your swimming pool, based in Spain they supply and install a complete range of efficient pool heaters as well pool covers.

Pool heaters allow you to enjoy your pool throughout the year and when fitted with a pool cover to insulate the water, the running cost is suprisingly low.

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Under Floor Heating or Radiators Our bubble covers offers an economical way to raise the water temperature and extend your swimming season.

Heat Pump Solar / Heat Pump

Safety around your pool is also our concern so take a look on our website for further information and products.

Prepare for the summer and winter with HM Heating.

Other items that H M Heating can help with are listed to the right

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Septic Tank Odour Filter

See our website for more details or visit our online shop. http://www.hmheating.es/

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find out your needs, and work with you to ensure those needs are fulfilled.

With the main holiday rental season starting, it is still not too late to get in touch and find out how we can help you this spring and summer! Or if your bookings have been a little bit slow this year, we can help get you out there and save your summer!

HONEY BEE MANAGEMENT A family run business in Competa

H

oneyBee Management is a family business based in Competa.

Ali and Dan both have their own expertise that they have brought over with them from the UK. Dan previously worked in gardening and property maintenance, whereas Ali has the most experience in marketing and graphic and web design.

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Services provided vary from one off spring-cleans to property maintenance and full or part holiday management, key holding and holiday rental marketing. They help you find the right websites for you to advertise on, offer a full web design service and offer a wide range of packages for your property management. The packages vary in price and are very competitive for the area. Ali will meet with you personally to

For more information or to meet to discuss any of our packages or to build your own custom package, please feel free to contact us for a no obligation chat or to request more information! www.honeybee-management.com info@honeybee-management.com (+34) 695521350

www.facebook.com/HoneyBeeMan agement29754

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C/Los Prados, 4.- Torre del Mar

Tel./Fax: 952 541 895 TheGrapevine Grapevine 64The www.idecocina.com 64

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BEFORE

AFTER

NEED A NEW KITCHEN? IDEOCOCINA, Torre Del Mar

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ince 1980 IDECOCINA has been engaged in designing and fitting all types of kitchens in all range of styles, including accessories and electrical appliances. They offer comprehensive service performed by their own company staff.

Raza

They provide solutions for any space issues, storage and layout and provide the most convenient and economical option for you.

They offer you solutions for your requirements and professionally advise you about any question regarding your kitchen.

TORROX

HOTEL

Hablamos Espanol

From refurbishment works to installation of kitchens, they perform everything so that your kitchen is ready from the start in perfect conditions. Your only concern is to choose what you like the most and they will do the rest (See advert opposite for contact details).

Puente Don Manuel

Five Star Dental Care You Can Trust

We Speak English

Your Pets will enjoy a wonderful holiday surrounded by nature and in modern facilities For more information call us on:952 535 417 : 686 904 792 : 616 371 034

Periana - Tel 952 53 71 25 No. 14 Calle Iglesia - 29710 1000-1330 Tueday, Thursday & Friday Canillas de Aceituno - Tel 952 51 80 71 Calle Placeta, Edf. Arboso,bajo, 29716 1000- 1330 Monday & Wednesday Caleta de Velez - Tel 952 55 03 76 Calle Colonia de Puerto, 112 By appointment For appointments and any queries please call 691700587

Alternatively email us at: info@razahotel.com or visit our website at www.razahotel.com

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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.

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

General Administration

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.

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

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

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

We speak Spanish, English, German, Finnish, French, Italian

Small house for Sale - 18,000 Euros To reform & amplify - C. Mirador, Competa 30m2 + Terrace - Tel: 657225964

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

We are pleased to announce the birth of Mishal Abdullah Masood , daughter of Masood from the Taj Mahal, Torrox Costa.

Second Hand Cars Bought & Sold Car Transfers & Paperwork

rafaelmolinasanchez@gmail.com

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Contact Marc Tel: 670 411 255 To advertise call 637 028 873

Ready for the winter?

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Eyebrow Shaping & tinting

Holistic Healing with Andy Dabeba

Crystals - laying of hands Breathing, Meditation & Affirmations

Facials

Manicures

Massage Cutting

Colouring

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Pedicures

Waxing To advertise call 637 028 873

NEW EMAIL: egocompeta@gmail.com

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The Grapevine To advertise callGrapevine 637 028 873 The 2137 The Grapevine 39 To advertise call 637 028 873

THE QUICK CROSSWORD Across 9. Anxious (7) 10. Drool (7) 11. Hearable (7) 12. Luxurious (7) 13. Brine (9) 15. Fruity-smelling compound (5) 16. A small kitchen appliance (7) 19. Wander aimlessly (7) 20. Mistake (5) 21. Becoming proficient (9) 25. Nightclub (7) 26. Walk emphatically (7) 28. Insert (7) 29. Fasten (7) Down 1. Chronicles (6) 2. Pertaining to a bride (6)

3. Newbie (slang) (4) 4. View (6) 5. Graphic symbol (8) 6. Vilify (10) 7. Disapproved (8) 8. Educator (8) 14. Rainproof (10) 16. Carved deeply into (8) 17.

Cardiopulmonar y exercises (8) 18. One who makes payment (8) 22. Personal security (6) 23. Set aflame (6) 24. Putting surfaces (6) 27. Unrestrained revelry (4)

1. What is the name of the famous hat that originated in Ecuador?

2. Which large south-east Asian country turns its flag upside down in times of war?

3. What is the well-known Malay word for "person of the forest"?

4. Which famous fictional character had a brother named Mycroft?

5. Name the two countries in the world that have a square flag. One point for each correct answer.

6. Thunder Child is a doomed Royal Navy ship in a famous novel and the title of a song on a popular 1978 album. The title of the novel and the album are the same. What is it?

7. What are 'beliebers'?

8. What is both a man's first name and the Greek root for 'cut'?

9. The name for which fruit stems from the suffering Christ endured during his crucifixion?

10. Issued in 1840, what were the names given to the first two postage stamps in the world? One point for each correct answer.

See page 82 for answers

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The Spanish Coffee Break 33 Spanish Words You Need To Know (p3) bad to think until so between during to wear always to begin he, she, they to read thing to take out to know first to walk

over, about mal (to throw pensar without hasta to say tan to work entre we, us durante also llevar goodbye siempre to eat empezar sad él, ella, ellos, ellas country leer to listen, to listen to cosa man sacar woman conocer to believe primero to find andar

sobre echar sin decir trabajar nosotros también adiós comer triste país escuchar hombre mujer creer encontrar

Sopa de Letras

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

Words you need to know Search Word mal pensar hasta tan entre durante llevar siempre empezar leer cosa sacar conocer primero andar sobre echar sin decir trabajar nosotros también adiós comer triste país escuchar hombre mujer creer encontrar

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Translation bad to think until so between during to wear always to begin to read thing to take out to know first to walk over, about (to throw without to say to work we, us also goodbye to eat sad country to listen, to listen to man woman to believe to find

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Chica Loca Chica Loca

LYN JONES HAIR STYLIST

NEW

OALIA AMMONIA FREE COLOUR Enriched with Argan oil, rich in omega 6 tocreate rich vibrant colour whilst enhancing shine yet protecting scalp and hair

PRESCRIPTIVE MONTIBELO Conditioning treatments now available

Monday to Saturday 9am - 5pm For special occasions earlier or later appointments available

OFFER FOR APRIL Conditioning semi permanent colour to add tone and sheen only 10 Euros with a cut and blow dry Chica Loca, Avenida de la Constitucion Competa, Malaga (Next door to La Boutique, Competa) Tel: 622 305 532 Email: chicalocacompeta@gmail.com For special occasions earlier or later appointments available Spanish & English spoken

ChicaSat British TV in Spain Established here in Spain over 15 years, our installer can connect you to British TV at a fraction of the coast of the competitors.

For a one off payment you can watch your favorite channels in super high definition.

Cost: To install the new satellite box and realign your old dish the price is only 200.00 Euros (Installed and fully working)

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

Level: Easy

Level: Intermediate

See page 82 for Sudoko Answers

CLINICA DENTAL Dr. Fernando G. Bajos Blindhuber

24hr Emergencies

Monday - Friday 9.am - 2pm & 4pm - 8pm Tel: 952 51 62 08 Avda Constitucion, 10 Urb Nueva Villa de Competa, Casa No.6 (Situated in the Main Car Park Area Above La Caixa Bank)

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Health & Beauty Rebeccah Curtis ITEC AROMATHERAPY REFLEXOLOGY INDIAN HEAD MASSAGE BOWEN TECHNIQUE CHIROPRACTOR BODY MASSAGE THERMOGRAPHY BREAST SCREENING

Offer for April Permanent hair removal with IPL

Pool Repairs New Pools (incl planning and architects etc) Pump Replacements Filters & Sand Changes, Salt Systems & Pure Water Systems Automatic Injection Systems, Re-grouting , Re-tilling, Heat Pumps , Pool Covers Building & Repairing Pools

Fantastic offers!!

Ladies...

Standard bikini 40€ / 20€ Forearms 40€ / 20€ Thighs 60€ / 30€

Gents...

Underarms 40€ / 20€ Shoulders 40€ / 20€ TUESDAY TO SATURDAY 10:00 TIL 15:00

11 yrs on the costa del sol Call for a free no obligation quote Tel. 646686463 To advertise call 637 028 873

Urb. Laguna Beach, Centro Comercial B, no16 Torrox Costa, 29793 Malaga TELF: 952 53 0122 Mobile: 651 956 284

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10th April from 10.30pm Remy ~ Salsa, Latin, Bachata & Bolero Dancing. .

17th April from 10.30pm DJ Fernan ~ 80's music .

24th April from 10.30pm Pedro y Rafa ~Flamenco guitarist and singer .

No need to eat first just come for the entertainment!

El Cortijo

Bar & Restaurante

Aurelia and Natalia have taken over El Cortijo (formly Cortico Paco) with 10 years of experience as chefs at a previous restaurant in Competa they are now looking forward to having their own restaurant where they will offer new flavours and new ideas.

They offer customers a relaxed atmosphere, fabulous food with spectacular views down to the coast.

Open for dinner 'a la carte' menu 6.30pm until 11.00pm Open for Sunday lunch 1pm until 4.00pm Roast Beef and Yorkshire Pudding and veg 7 euro Choice of starters and deserts available Every Friday in April Music, Dancing & Happy Hour 10.30 to 11.30pm (discounted drinks).

Avd Canillas 6, Competa, Tel: 952 553 647, Mov: 679 080 521 / 617 066 855 To advertise call 637 028 873

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Casa Paco Taberna y Restaurante www.autocoolspain.eu

New Website

Plaza Almijara, Competa

Specialist CAR aircon service and repair.

Don't wait till it stops working.

Call today.

Before & After Refurbished Headlights

Have your headlights gone opaque or yellow ?This is now an ITV FAILURE. Have them professionally re-furbished to like new.

Get your aircon and headlights done together at a special price.

Both services fully mobile Phone: 616 264 067 / 646 295 994 mike@autocoolspain.eu

Fabulous Fine Wines, Tasty Tapas and Excellent a la carte menu Tues -Sun 9am until close

Chique PROFESSIONAL WINDOW TINTING & SOLAR BLINDS

Keep out the heat but keep the view!

Enjoy the sunshine in comfort We tint: cars, mobile homes, offices, conservatories, patio doors, glass curtains, glazed balconies & yachts Infact: if its glass we’ll tint it!

Reduce:Heat, glare & expensive air con expenses For more information contact: 902 888 176 / 644 546 176

www.solarshadetinting.com To advertise call 637 028 873

s onth M s i Th ffer ty O Beau

English hair & beauty salon

Experienced stylist for colour cut and styling, we are a ...................................... Salon offering all well known brands including ammonia free tints Specialists in weddings , upstyles and professional makeup Open Monday to Saturday 10am till 6pm (half day Saturday & Tuesday )

Full manicure & pedicure for 25 euros including polish

Please call us on 680740545 or email us at chiquehairandbeauty@aol.com for an appointment chique hair and beauty nerja We are opposite the Riu Monica Hotel in Nerja

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•April 2015 Horoscopes• ARIES

20th March - 19th April

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TAURUS

ou will find that you can increase your circle of influence by a great deal as long as you're willing to take a decisive risk in how you approach every situation. Be bold and courageous in your actions.

GEMINI

ther people may want your attention, looking for advice and help with their own sob stories, when in reality you have your own matters to take care of. Attend to these

CANCER

Y

ou can accomplish a great deal when you set your mind in motion. There's a strong, warlike instinct within you that's fired up and ready to fight. Leave your worries at the doorstep,

LEO

f there is an imbalance in your relationship with someone close, it's important to take a stand now, Leo. Make sure you speak your mind with conviction.

LIBRA

ou will find that the brighter you shine, the more prosperity will come your way. Things should flow smoothly, and your mind will be clear and strong.

SAGITTARIUS

22th November - 21st December

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he fire within you is raging hot. Use this aggressive internal urge to tackle projects that require courage, strength, and a flair for the dramatic.

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B

23rd October - 21st November

D

on't take things too seriously and don't feel like you need to make sense of every detail that presents itself. Some things are best left unknown. Enjoy the diversity.

CAPRICORN

22th December - 19th January

Y

ou have more than you think you do. No one wants to be with someone who's moping and depressed. Let your internal light shine brightly.

mportant lessons about balance that come up today, Sagittarius. Make sure you're ready to handle the fire, because it will be coming at you. Egos are large.

AQUARIUS

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23rd August - 22th September

e careful how you treat others, because feelings are likely to be hurt if you're insensitive. Others may look tough, but deep down they're just as soft as you are.

SCORPIO

Y

B

eing of service to others is important, Cancer, but make sure that you're taking care of yourself, too. Turn up the heat and let yourself expand into other worlds

VIRGO

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O

PISCES

Y

ou might find yourself turning inside out in order to get your point across.

Attend to your dreams and ambitions and let your voice be heard by the crowd.

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April & Salon de Belleza May Offer Hair and Beauty Salon

Tin Tin

Mon-Fri 9.30-13.30 & 17.00-20.00 .

Sat 10.00 - 14.00

Preparate para La Semana Santa y Los Comuniones con un 20% de Descuento en Estetica.

Get Ready For Easter and the Communion's with a 20% Discount on all Beauty Treatments.

Nueva villa de C贸mpeta (Just behind Caf茅 C贸mpeta)

Tel: 952 516 416 English, Danish & Spanish

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THOMAS GANT LAW

Wills Inheritance Property Purchases Company Incorporations Taxes (both residents & non residents) Thomas Gant Law Thomas Gant L贸pez Avenida Constituci贸n, Local 6 Abogado/Lawyer 29754 C贸mpeta (M谩laga) Tlf: 0034 952 51 69 61 The Grapevine advertise call 637 028 873 The Grapevine 63 The Grapevine ToTo advertise call 637 028 873 info@gantlaw.eu 2458 To advertise call 637 028 873 To advertise call 637 028 873 The Grapevine To advertise call 637 028 873 12 The Grapevine www.restaurantelpilon.com The Grapevine 41 To62 advertise call 637 028 873

En Cómpeta desde 1990 ofreciendo soluciones In Cómpeta from 1990 offering solutions

Fontaneria Avda. de Torrox, 35 29754 Cómpeta (Málaga) 952 55 33 69 - 689 544 777

fontaneriaroman@hotmail.es www.fontaneriaroman.es

Román

La empresa de fontanería más antigua de la zona, en constante renovación para ofrecerle un servicio de calidad y sin sorpresas The longest established plumbing company in the region always providing an excellent quality service without compromise

Fontanería

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As Spain’s King Felipe VI “Construcciones Schmid” embarks on a new reign, here are five unusual facts about the Spanish monarchy, which was restored in 1975:

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STRANGE FRUIT Campo Cuttings by Lorraine Cavanagh.

T

he citrus world is vast but, sadly, we don't get offered many unusual ones here. It's wonderful to have fresh oranges and lemons from trees in our gardens but it would also be delightful to have the opportunity to grow something a bit different. Do you fancy finger limes, kaffir limes and Meyer lemons? Don't know what they are? Well, read on!

Australian Finger Limes, microcitrus australasica. These are the caviar of the citrus world and I'm not exaggerating as they are also commonly called lime caviar. The fruits are elongated and bumpy, up to about 8 cm long – in fact they look rather like a gherkin. But cut them open and they are filled with tiny tangy jewels that seem to explode in the mouth. Both the peel and the pulp come in a myriad of colours and, whilst in most citrus the pulp or juice vesicles are shaped rather like a teardrop, in finger limes they are like tiny balls – a fruity caviar that bursts in your mouth.

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Cut the tip off the finger lime and squeeze it from the bottom to release the pulp. It's a great substitute for a squeeze of lime juice and looks amazing in cocktails, sorbets and fruit salads.

Or a wonderful topping to mussels or oysters.

Believed to be up to 18 million years old, finger limes are endemic to the rainforests of Queensland and New South Wales area of Australia and have always been great bush tucker, Nowadays, they fetch fancy money – if you can get hold of them.

The thorny and hardy plants are slow-growing and will form small trees ultimately to about 5m high and were once a common underplanting of the vast swathes of semi-tropical rainforest that was, sadly, largely devastated by settlers. However, this particular bush food survived and is seeing a resurgence now.

Kaffir Lime/Makrut Lime, citrus hystrix. The kaffir lime is used

predominantly for its pungent leaves - to identify a kaffir lime, look at the leaves. they are guitar shaped. The fruits are small and bumpy with very little pith and are highly acidic but the rind is also very aromatic. Both the exceptionally fragrant fruits and leaves play an essential role in Thai cooking imparting unique flavours that cannot be emulated using other citrus. Use the more mature dark green leaves in your cooking, but in moderation at first until you become addicted to that luscious flavour!

The kaffir lime tree is mildly frost hardy although its native habitat is hot and humid with monsoon rains for half of the year. We cannot duplicate those conditions here but the kaffir lime tree has shown itself to be remarkably adaptable.

Additionally, the kaffir lime trees that we buy have been grafted onto a tough rootstock which means the entire tree will adapt to our temperate climate and cooler, dryer conditions. Help it along by giving it maximum sunlight and as much protection

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from the wind as you can.

In Thailand nearly every home has its kaffir lime tree in the yard.

Apart from their amazing flavour in cooking, the fruits and leaves are used as household cleaners and insecticides. Shampoo made from Kaffir lime leaves the hair squeaky clean and the invigorating scent is said to ward off evil spirits whilst uplifting the soul! In traditional folk medicine it is said to promote gum health and is beneficial to the digestive system. A little tree that packs a powerful punch!

Improved Meyer Lemon, citrus x Meyeri. The Meyer lemon, or gourmet lemon, has long been unavailable in Spain but we have – at last – managed to source some. Born of a love affair between a lemon tree and an orange tree, the fruits are sweeter and slightly rounder than conventional lemons with a thin skin and have deeper egg-yolk colouration. Its exact history and

parentage is unknown.

The trees are small, to around 4m in height, but extremely prolific fruiters and their compact size means they are ideal for pot growth too. They look lovely, for instance, in traditional orangerie planters, barrels or pots around 50cm across. They grow well in traditional citrus growing areas and will tolerate brief freezes and even a little shade.

The tree was originally found growing in a Beijing backyard by US plant explorer, Frank Meyer, and he introduced it into the U.S. in the early 1900's. During the 1950's and 1960's almost all the trees died from citrus tristeza virus. Luckily a few were immune and were grafted onto virus-free rootstocks. It was renamed Improved Meyer Lemon and thus we know them today.

All of these rare citrus varieties are really hard to find in Spain but we're delighted to tell you that we

have them all in stock now! Try some of these wonderfully aromatic members of the citrus world.

Lorraine Cavanagh owns the specialist garden centre Viveros Florena, Competa, Malaga (garden centre, designers & landscapers) and is author of the best-selling Mediterranean Garden Plants and Citrus, The Zest of Life.

Keep checking our web page for latest news and exciting new stock arriving at the garden centre. Join our mailing list to keep in constant touch.

NEW: Shop on-line with us for unusual plants, plug plants, scented roses, coloured iris, bulbs, organic products and my books.

Winter Hours, October - May: 10 – 4, closed Sundays and Mondays.

Summer Hours, June, July & September: 9 – 2, closed Sundays & Mondays (closed for the month of August) Tel: 689928201 Web: www.viverosflorena.com Email: florenaspain@hotmail.com Also see us on Facebook – Lorraine Cavanagh's Garden Centre

NICK ATKINSON RESTORATION PROJECTS & PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

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Local News WHAT’S HAPPENING IN YOUR AREA

DAY FOR LIFE COOKERY BOOK To continue on the theme of the Day for Life anniversary celebrations they are producing a cookery book “The Community Kitchen” which contains over sixty recipes from all nationalities within our area. This will be on sale at the Zumba Marathon, Day for Life and available at Sugar and Spice, Competa.

and other cultures. The 12 invited artists, painters in different media and sculptors, will get inspired by the Spanish culture, environment and the beautiful nature of Andalusia. Participants, from many different countries are working professionally and exhibiting worldwide. Take a look at their c.v.'s and you'll be impressed.

Looking for a good quality artwork? The art is for sale during the exhibition.

Opening of the Event Sat. 25-4 at 12p.m. in the 'Salon de Actos'.

The participants will all give a short presentation about their work. To see the artists work and to meet them: Mon. - Fri. 3 - 6 p.m. The inauguration: Sat. 2-5 at 12p.m. 'Salon de Actos'.

Exhibition 2 & 3 of May 12p.m. 3 p.m. www.luzdelavida.es

carpark 11 a.m. & 2 p.m. (Wed. the tour starts at 12 Midday) Due to littleparking space in Competa best to come at Wednesday or Thursday.

For more information and the the route of the "Artwalk" www.artcompeta.com or www.facebook.com/artcompeta Maps and information are also available at the Tourist Information Centre in Competa.

ART EXHIBITIONS Exhibition 1-4 till 1-5 Galeria Luz de la Vida Thurs, Fri, Sat: Artworks by Lieuwke Loth more information: www.luzdelavida.es Exhibition 1-4 till 22-4 Town hall 'Salon de Actos' Mon-Fri 10a.m.2p.m.: Artworks by Kitty Harri, Irene Grant, Diana Worthy, Ge Berns Exhibition 1-4 till 22-4 Restaurant Paco 3rd & 4th floor, Tues-Sun: Artworks by John Barrett, Raquel Noguerol Perez

THE GALERIA LUZ DE VIDA The Galeria Luz de la Vida is organizing an International Art Symposium 'LUZ' in Competa from 25/4 to 3/5 2015! The concept of a symposium is to create an environment where artists from all over the world can meet to exchange information, techniques and ideas related to their chosen profession. The artists will work on new art pieces for a week. It will be a public event using local spaces in the village, where local people, art-lovers and tourists will be able to experience artists creating their own particular style in real time. The whole event will help improve understanding of art

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International Art Symposium 25-4 till 3-5, Sat. 25-4 welcome ceremony 12p.m. 'Salon de Actos'. 12 artists will create in public spaces & exhibit 2nd + 3rd of May 'Salon de Actos' More information: www.luzdelavida.es ARTWALK The 7th village Artwalk returns for 4 days during Semana Santa (1, 2, 4, 5 of April). The intention of this event is to offer, to all those who are interested in the world of art, an opportunity to meet with the diverse, international and multicultural artistic community of this "Pueblo blanco". Artworks of 19 artists will be shown at 12 different locations in the centre.

There will be offered guided tours daily at blue kiosk in main

Artwalk 1,2,4,5th of April 11 a.m. 7 p.m. Inauguration 1-4 at 11a.m.

'Salon de Actos' Guided tours every day. More information: www.artcompeta.com

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Local News You can always check the official website of the town hall as well, where you can find a business directory, useful phone numbers, schedules for the bus and much more! www.competa.es

THE ROOTERS Saturday 18th April Bar Cerezo Canillas de Albaida Tel: 699 933026 Saturday 25th April El Recreo afternoon 1.00-5.00pm Competa Tel: 952 516043

NEWS FROM THE TOWN HALL OF CÓMPETA Semana Santa in Cómpeta! From the 27th of March until the 5th of April it is Holy Week. Don´t miss out on the beautiful processions going round the village. A full program can be received at the Town Hall. Let us keep this beautiful tradition alive and celebrate together!

Saturday the 18th of April we celebrate: “Fiesta de la primavera”. ·Thursday the 23rd of April is “Día del libro” (world book day).

More information can be obtained at the town hall.

The Town Hall would like to thank all Cómpeteños for their patience during the work on the new carpark. The works should be finished by the end of May, offering Cómpeta a lot more parking places. ·“La voz de Cómpeta”. The town hall informs those who would like to collaborate with this newsletter (free, monthly and in Spanish and English) that they can send old or new photos and any information about activities in the village to lavozdecompeta@gmail.com Are you on Facebook and want to be informed of the latest news of the town hall in Cómpeta?

You can find us on: www.facebook.com/ayuntamiento decompeta

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THE DIXIE SWING BAND Plays every Sunday lunchtime at the Old Celler, Calle Los Huertos 33, Nerja from 2.30pm. Bookings 952 524 138.

CALLING ALL MUMS AND DADS OF CHILDREN 12 YEARS OLD OR LESS FUNCOM are again holding the Easter Egg Hunt for children at the Hotel Balcon, Competa on Saturday 4th April at 4pm.

Entrance fee is only 2 euros per egg. The children search the grounds of the hotel (or indoors if it's raining) to find a numbered foam egg. Once they have found one, they can exchange it for the real egg. We are asking our very generous sponsors to put their hands in their pockets again for this amazing event. Please donate 10 euros per egg in one of the envelopes that can be found with a committee member, Todo Papel, Sugar and Spice, Hotel Balcon and the Caritas shop (opposite the Doctors Surgery). If you are able to donate more we can include some surprises for the children too. Last year we were lucky enough to have 4 large baskets of eggs and sweets.To donate more we can include some surprises for the children too. Last year we were lucky enough to have 4 large baskets of eggs and sweets. Any excess funds will be donated to Competa Caritas.

CAS SEEKS NEW PRESIDENT After many years valuable service as President of the Costa Animal Society, Wendy Thorne has resigned the position. CAS is now seeking someone to take over this role and to lead the charity into what promises to be a challenging future.

The President will be supported by a Committee who have responsibility for the many and varied activities undertaken by CAS. Please note that this is a voluntary position.For an informal chat, please contact CAS Secretary, Diana Carter on 95 252 3985 or by email bridicarter@yahoo.co.uk.

Alternatively, CAS Treasurer Maree Vanderlaan can be contacted on 619 965 025

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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

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

Alcaucin

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Archez

Tel: 952 553 159

Canillas de Albaida.

Tel: 952 553 006

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Canillas de Aceituno, Tel: 952 518 002

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Tel: 952 732 154

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Salares

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

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Torre del Mar Tel: 952 540 471 Torrox Costa Tel: 952 538 010 Velez Malaga Tel: 952 559 100 Vinuela

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La Herradura Tel: 958 827 794 Nerja

Tel: 952 548 430

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Taxi’s Canillas de Albaida Maria Jose: 952 553 018 Cómpeta 952 553 662 Franquelo: El Mellizo: 952 516 056 Maximo: 952 516 199 Cesáreo: 952 516 205 Sayalonga Ramiro: 952 535 029 Velez Malaga 952 540 016

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

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

Bus Doctors 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

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Church of England Sundays 5.30pm Torre del Mar Lux Mundi Tel: 952 543 334 Evangelical Church Tel: 952 532 825 Fellowship of the King Tel: 958 658 439 Anglican Church of Nerja & Almunecar Tel: 952 525 406

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UK

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Airlines

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Vets Naturevets: 952 55 38 50 URG: 617 00 17 23 Nerja Clinica San Fernando (vet Expedito) 609 982 941 Torrox Village & Torrox Costa

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English Radio Stations Global Radio

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Coastline Radio

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Finca Los Pinos Tel: 619 175 649 The Hotel Balcon Tel: 952 55 3662 Alberdini Hotel Restaurant Tel: 952 51 62 94

Airconditioning / Heating

Phone: 952.539.742

Mobile: 606.423.869

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Tecnicas Tel: 952 52 95 38 Esola Systems Tel: 952 550 323 Klimacentro Tel: 952 540 786

Construction

Glass, lighting & blinds

Solar Shade Tel: 902 888 176 Nick Atkinson Tel: 658 151628 noneedtopaint.com Tel: 640 519 482

Jose Luis Persianas Tel: 952 516 397 Tejeiro Carpinteria Tel: 952 51 61 49

Hairdressers Tin Tin Hairdressers Tel: 952 516 416 E.G.O Tel: 616 022 734 Chica Loca Tel: 622 305 532 Chique Tel: 680740545

Drains Waynes Drains Tel: 657 862 628

Electricians

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

Electrician Tel 951242449

C&Gs 2381 & 2391

Mob 666707297

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Food Stores & Shops

Carpenters Tejeiro Tel: 952 516 149

Computers

printerink.es Ink Cartridges, Stationery, Printing Services & 2 euro selection at Trapiche Market & Divas Boutique Tel: 627242977 sales@printerink.es

Competa Computers Professional Computer Repairs Tel: 952 96 78 03

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Furniture Stores

Health & Beauty Centro Mar y Salud Dr. Bernadette Veeger - General Practitioner

General Practitioner Psychology Physiotherapy Osteopathy Massage Acupuncture Neurology Gynaecology Medical Thermography Dermatology Iridology Vitamin & Mineral dificiencies testing Etioscan Food allergies testing Pedicure Colontherapy Nutritional Coaching Energy Healing Gym classes Cosmetic treatments Nursing Care Paseo MarĂ­timo, El Morche/Torrox Costa, 952 532 065 / 617 913 196, www.centromarysalud.com info@centromarysalud.com

Samusalud Tel: 625029316 Dr Irene Rubi Tel: 951 25 83 91 Ian Pett Dental Care Tel: 691 700 587

Nursing & Care NURSE RGN Acute ILLNESS & ELDERLY CARE englishnurse@rocketmail.com Tel 951 242 449

Internet & Telephone Nerja Solutions Tel: 952 52 71 45 BB4S Tel: 951 239 888

Insurance Essential Cover Tel: 951 39 07 00 Black Tower Tel: 607 845 603

Leisure &Hobbies

Buggy Tours www.buggytours.net Tel: 653 635 180 Competa Hikes Tel: 619 175 649 Los Caballos del Mosquin Tel: 608658 108

Mechanics & Recovery

Kennels & Pets Raza Hotel for dogs Tel: 952 535 417

Language Schools Axareducation Tel: 655 48 59 44

Locksmiths

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Property Legal Advice Solutions 4 U Tel & Fax (00 34) 952 55 38 07

LOCKSMITH UK C&G Qualified, Callouts (24/7) and / or appointments

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Plumbers & Water Solutions

Mobile: (00 34) 660 51 01 34

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Asesoria Aljarife Tel:952 51 66 00 Asesoria Axarquia Tel:952 54 51 05 Thomas Gant Law Tel: 952 51 69 61

Property Management Fontaneria Roman Tel: 952 55 33 69

House Martins Tel: 692 40 83 06 HoneyBee Management Tel: 695 521 350

Removals UK Deliveries Tel: 951 247 240 / 608 091 660

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

Solutions 4 U Tel: 952 55 38 07 Taurus Real Estate, Tel: 952 53 50 43

Restaurants & Bars Restaurante La Plaza Tel: 952 55 48 07 El Pilon - Cómpeta Tel: 952 55 35 12 Taberna Teteria Hierbabuena Tel: 951 70 76 38 - Cómpeta Taj Majal - Torrox Costa Tel: 952 53 49 72 The Pavo Real - Cómpeta/Torrox Rd Tel: 654 86 90 83 The Balcon Hotel - - Cómpeta Tel: 952 55 36 62 El Recreo - Cómpeta Tel: 951 51 60 43 La Pergola - Torre del Mar Tel: 627 579 776 La Extremeña - Archez Tel: 686 558 362 Casa Paco - Competa Tel: 952 516 077 Alberdini Hotel Restaurant Competa Tel: 952 51 62 94 El Pino Restaurant - Torrox Tel: 952 968 106 Perico’s - Competa Tel: 952 553 739 Casa Paco - Competa Tel:952 516 077 Cortico Paco - Competa Tel:952 553 647

The Business Directory Continued Satellite Services Nerja Solutions Tel: 952 527 145 Total Satellite Installations Tel: 629 556 266 Sky Digital Tel: 952 464 378

Swimming Pool Heating

Vets Naturevets - Competa Tel: 952 553 850

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

Windows & Doors

Spa’s & Saunas

Solicitors

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

Official Manufacturer

Delprado Solicitors Tel: 95 252 72 74

Cars Bought & Sold Cars Wanted Tel: 657 919 965 Second Hand Cars Tel: 670 411 255

Solar

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

Solar Sundays Tel: 648 025 901

Mobility

Upholstery Michael’s Upholstery Tel: 952 55 34 64

Plants VetiverSpain Tel: 692 288 657

Villa Care

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

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STAIR-LIFTS Tel: 95 296 7015 / Mob: 635 445 279

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

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HoneyBee Management Tel: 695 521 350

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APRIL 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 at the Capillia de san jose calle linares 7 velez Malaga. website is www. stgeorgemalaga.org. and at Competa in the Parish Church at 5.30 p.m.

All are welcome. Contact number 952 219 396.

LAKE VINUELA SOCIAL CLUB We meet on the 1st THURSDAY of the month from 12noon until approx. 2.30pm followed by lunch at Bar Atila, Puente Don Manuel to enjoy social activities and meet like minded friends. We regularly have a quiz, open the box, bingo and a guest speaker. For further details please contact 676772693 or email lake.vinuela@yahoo.co.uk

Monday 13th – Quiz Night. Ticket price 5 Euros available at the Centre. Proceeds to fundraising.

Time 18.00h for 18.30h.

Thursday 16th - Coach excursion to Gibraltar.

Departure times Puente don Manuel (Hotel Romero) 6.45h,Algarrobo (Lidl) 7.15h, Caleta 7.20h and Torre Del Mar (Bus Station) 7.30h. Depart Gibraltar 15.00h. PASSPORTS REQUIRED. Wednesday 29th – Coach excursion to La Cala de Mijas market, Butterfly Park and Stupa Benelmadena. Ticket price 22 Euros, available at the Centre, all proceeds for fundraising.

Departure Times, Viñuela (Football Pitch) 8.20h, Algarrobo (Lidl) 8.50h, Caleta 8.55h, Torre del Mar (Coach Station) 9.00h.

Thursday 30th – FASHION SHOW FOR SPRING AND SUMMER. Ticket price 4 Euros available at the Centre, all proceeds to fund raising. Time 15.30h for 16.00h.

in November

For further information and bookings please contact the Centre, Torre del Mar Tel.952 543 334 E-mail: luxmundi@lux-mundi.org .Please note you are unable to make bookings through the web.

EL PUENTE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP We meet at El Puente Christian Fellowship premises situated underneath Maroma Inmobiliaria, El Cruce de Puente don Manual, Phone 952 115 220 or 952 518 185 LUX MUNDI El Puente Christian Fellowship Worship - 11am.

DAILY ACTIVITIES IN THE CENTRE. Bible Study Thursday 5-7pm Tuesday through Thursday Spanish courses.

Midweek activities: Monday – Support Group. Half Orange (Widows/Widowers/Singles) Group. German Coffee. Pilates - Monday 1pm - 2pm Bridge Club Tuesday 2pm -6pm.

Tuesday –“Espan-Glish” (exchange conversation Pilates - Wednesday 1.30 - 2.30pm group), English for children. Wednesday – Bible study, Art & Craft Group. Thursday – Prayer Group. Charity Shop/Books open Wednesday, Friday & Saturday 10-1.30pm Bible Study. “Espan- Glish” (exchange conversation group). Friday – Spanish conversation, Coffee Morning Refreshments with a TRAPICHE SOCIAL CLUB Boutique, Bric-a-brac, preserves books and cards The Trapiche Social Club meets every Wednesday for sale. Library and Tourist Reference Library. at 12 noon until 2pm at the Trapiche Restaurant, 11.00am – 13.00pm. just off the A356 Velez-Malaga to La Vinuela. The first Wednesday in the month is our regular lunch LUX MUNDI, TORRE DEL MAR APRIL COMING meeting, we enjoy a 3 course lunch with wine, EVENTS AND EXCURSIONS. casera and water for just €8.50.

Wednesday 1st – The Centre is only open in the morning. Time 10.00h to 13.00h.

Thursday 2nd – Centre closed.

Friday 3rd – Ecumenical Prayer in English, “One Hour before the Cross”, at the Centre. Time 14.00h.

Saturday 4th – Ecumenical Easter Vigil in English.

At the Centre. Time 18.30h.

Sunday 5th – Easter communion. Anglican Church IERE at the Centre. Time 11.00h.

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LOS ROMANES ROYAL BRITISH LEGION We now meet on a Monday from 12-2.00 pm in the Garden Restaurant, La Vinuela.Information can be obtained from our website www.RBLLosromanes.org.uk or Margaret Branch Sec. 951066079

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EPC rating D

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