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Editors Note... When writing this editors note it does seem really early to be talking about Christmas especially when it is so warm and the sun is shining bright. However, we are now into the month of November there are signs of Christmas decorations about and many shops have already started putting their Christmas stock out. It seems that gone are those days when Spain didn't get into the swing of things until mid December. For me, I like Christmas, the decorations, pretty lights so I am all for it starting early! It also gets me into gear with starting my shopping earlier thus avoiding the mad panic a few days before Christmas day. In fact, that is what this edition is all about. Front Cover: Malaga Port at Night
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This month's magazine is to help start you thinking about Christmas where to buy presents, book your Christmas Lunch or New Year Eve Party. Pages 55 to 58 are dedicated to Christmas but also many adverts show what they are offering over the Christmas period. This month there has been some sad news as a couple of well known figures in the village of Competa have passed away. Our thoughts are with their families and we are so very sorry for their loss as we knew both characters and we feel especially for their other halves at their time of deep sadness. Enjoy and keep reading The Editor
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24 World's Biggest Coffee Morning Attended by more than one hundred and thirty people in Competa!
40 Spanish Cava Wine A better alternative to champagne?
53 The Christmas Feature Looking for some Christmas inspiration? 6 Pages of Christmas offerings from local businesses.
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84 Be Comfy with Comfrey! More Campo Cuttings with Lorraine Cavanagh
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Archez
Fabulous two storey 4 bed 2 bath villa (191 m²) in a peaceful countryside location with large living room, separate dining room, superb master bedroom, pool, terraces, roof terraces, workshop and gardens.
Superb stylish 1st floor 2 bed 1 bath apartment (76 m²) with balcony terrace with sea views, parking space in underground garage, on-street parking, golf course and communal pool.
Superb 3 bed 2 bath village villa (242 m²) within walking distance of Archez and Canillas de Albaida with excellent access, off road parking, huge garage, spacious accommodation, 2 terraces and mature gardens.
ref: v947
EPC - G
New this month!
Price:185,000 Euros
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ref: t971 Price: 195,000 Euros
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EPC - F
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Torrox
Sedella
Competa
Well established south facing 3 bed 2 bath + WC villa (118 m²) with loft space (42 m²) ideal for conversion into additional accommodation and covered terrace with breathtaking sea views.
Beautiful immaculately presented 2 bed 2 bath village villa (99 m²) with excellent access, off road parking, fabulous kitchen, large living room, 2 double en suite bedrooms, 2 covered terraces, pool and mature gardens.
Large very spacious individual 2 storey 6 bed 4 bath country house (270 m²) of a distinctive circular design with fantastic 1st floor terrace, above ground pool and options for use as a family home, B&B or rental business.
EPC - E
EPC - D
ref: v994
Offers considered! Price:249,000 Euros
360° views!
ref: v854 Price: 375,000 Euros
EPC - E
New this month!
ref: v968 Price:185,000 Euros
Competa Large centrally located 5 bed 3 bath village house (150 m²) with plenty of accommodation ideal for B&B/rental including 4 reception rooms, sun room and roof terrace with sea views.
Canillas de Albaida
Competa
Super brand new modern 3 bed 2 bath (138 m²) villa nearing completion with good access, covered terrace, pool, plenty of land and breathtaking sea, mountain and countryside views.
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.
EPC - In process
ref: v846
EPC - E
EPC - In process
ref: v929
“ 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: t993
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Price:149,000 Euros
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Competa
Competa
Competa
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.
Beautiful south facing rustic style 3 bed 2 bath villa (112 m²) with excellent access, spacious open plan living/dining room/kitchen, workshop and ample outside space including large pool, covered terraces and mature gardens.
EPC - G
Great property!
ref:v937 Price:199,000 Euros
Sensible offers considered! Delightful modern 3 bed 2 bath villa (128 m²) with large open plan living/dining room/kitchen, part-glazed sun room, secluded pool area and mature gardens.
EPC - E
ref:v986
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ref: v885
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Arenas
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Price: 199,000 Euros
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Competa Very attractive modern rustic style 3 bed 2 bath villa (102.99 m²) with good access, spacious living accommodation, superb master bedroom, covered terrace, pool area and stunning views.
EPC - G
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ref: v796 Price:220,000 Price:69,000 Euros
Sayalonga
Competa
Competa
A property with ‘wow factor’ - stunning designer 3 bed 3 bath villa (223 m²) with fabulous master suite, quality kitchen, huge covered terrace, large pool, Jacuzzi, garage, gardens and incredible sea views. ref:v810 EPC - G
Charming beautifully renovated rustic style 2 bed 2 bath country house (104 m²) offering privacy and tranquility with open plan living/dining room and kitchen, covered terrace and pool area.
EPC - E
A delightful villa (160 m²) just a few minutes’ drive from Competa. It has 3/4 bedrooms and 2 baths but also a self contained 1 bedroom guest apartment. Fabulous views, lovely gardens surrounded by trees and a jacuzzi too. EPC - G ref: v407
Offers considered! Price:275,000 Euros
Newly renovated!
Sedella Superb modern 3 bed 3 bath villa
Velez Malaga
(143 m²) in a stunning rural location with easy access, open plan accommodation, huge sun terrace, covered terrace, pool area, garage, gardens and wonderful open mountain and countryside views. ref: v761 EPC - E
Stylishly renovated 2 bed 1 bath village house (83 m²) with open plan living room/kitchen, roof terrace and part-covered terrace with fabulous far reaching views.
EPC - D
ref: v982 Price:124,950 Euros
Great property!
Price:249,000 Euros
Competa
ref: t909
Beautifully presented and well maintained 3/4 bed 2 bath villa (130 m²) in a peaceful location with good access and stunning open views close to Competa and Torrox. With lots of terrace space, attractive pool area, fantastic roof terrace with outside kitchen and lovely gardens.
EPC- E
ref: v900
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Spanish woman has been forced to confess to cheating on her husbandto-be on her hen night with a dwarf stripper after she gave birth to a baby with dwarfism. Her husband believed the baby was his and that it had been conceived during the honeymoon but his wife confessed to the infidelity after he repeatedly questioned doctors as to how the baby could have been born with dwarfism.The woman has not been named, but according to local reports she felt compelled to tell her husband after questions were raised by friends who had accompanied her on the hen night, which took place at the beginning of the year.
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n attempted murderer who regularly published photos of himself “living the high life” while on the run has finally been caught after police managed to trace his whereabouts, using a picture of a sunset he posted on
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ionel Messi is to face court trial for alleged tax evasion after a Spanish court rejected the Barcelona forward's appeal against his prosecution. Messi and his father have been accused of defrauding the Spanish state of more than €4 million (£3.13m) between 2007 and 2009. Spain's public prosecutor argued in June that Messi's father Jorge was responsible for the family's finances and not the four-times World Player of the Year. A court in Barcelona decided, however, Messi could have known about and approved the creation of a web of shell companies that were allegedly used to evade taxes due on income from image rights. The appeal against that decision has been rejected, according to court documents published on Friday. They have denied wrongdoing.
Facebook. Scott Kelly, 33, spent seven years in prison for stabbing a pub drinker but fled last October after he was released on probation. Rather than keeping a low profile, he often posted snaps on social networking sites, including pictures of himself enjoying a skiing holiday and others showing him relaxing in bars and restaurants with friends. He was careful to evade detection by making sure there were no landmarks in the background, but his fun ground to a halt after he uploaded a stunning photo of a sunset. Detectives were able to glean vital clues from the beach in the foreground such as a palm-tree lined promenade and distinctive architecture, which allowed them to identify it as Alicante. Spanish police spotted Mr Kelly driving around Costa Blanca last month and arrested him.
robably the idea of covering the more than 180 kilometres between Nerja and Manilva in just one day by bicycle or on foot is only for real sports enthusiasts, but it will become a possibility within five years thanks to the ‘Senda Litoral’, or Coastal Path. This project will join up the whole coast of Malaga by using existing seafront promenades and adding new paths as a means of connection. However, it will not be necessary to wait five years to be able to enjoy this new way of travelling along the coast, according to Elías Bendodo, the president of the provincial government. The fact that each stretch will be brought into use as soon as it is completed is one of the strong points of this project, which has a budget of 30 million euros and will become the coastal version of the Great Trail of Malaga, which runs through the inland region. Some of the opening dates for the different stretches have already been announced.
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ACTION FOR ANIMALS NEEDS YOUR HELP! A plea from Action for animals Our final plea for help is one we're making in advance. Last week these two tiny newborn kittens were brought into our charity shop by a kind lady who had rescued them from the rubbish bins in which they had callously been discarded. They're currently being hand-reared by Sandiey, one of our Action for Animals volunteers, who is bottle-feeding them every few hours. Thanks to Sandiey they've been given another chance. In a few weeks' time, we're hoping they'll be strong enough to move on to their new owners. Will you be the person to give these little ones the love they deserve after such a poor start in life?
our charity shop to collect a voucher for pet sterilisation. It's that simple. It's heartbreaking to find animals thrown into the rubbish bins and there's absolutely no reason for this to happen. Action for Animals always offers financial assistance for sterilisation to pet owners who cannot afford to have their pet spayed or neutered. So please spread the word and help us to stop this cruelty.
The two kittens – one tabby female and a ginger male – have been fostered up until now by Carly Mathews and are now old enough to be rehomed.
As always, Action for Animals can help with costs should you decide to adopt any of the animals mentioned in this article.
Opening hours: 10.00-14.00 Monday to Friday and 10.0013.30 Saturday
They're absolutely adorable, running around playing together, and they even get on well with dogs. Can you give one of them (or both of them!) a loving home?
And finally, I'd like to ask you all to spread the word to your friends and neighbours. If you know they have an un-neutered animal, please tell them about our work. Ask them to call into
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his month's Action for Animals page is once again dedicated to finding homes for the animals pictured here, all currently in the Cómpeta area and desperate for new owners. The three German Shepherd type puppies were found on the track between the Torrox road and Acebuchal, next to Finca Los Pinos, where they are currently being fostered by Sarah and David Mills. They are all female, now around 7 weeks old and ready to go to new owners. Can you offer one of them a permanent home?
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Thank you for your continued and much valued support! Action for Animals Charity Shop, Avenida de la Constitución 59, Cómpeta.
Telephone 660586040 www.actionforanimals.org Follow us on Facebook: Action for Animals (UK/Spain) Action for Animals (UK/Spain)
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5. The Royal Tapestry Factory at Madrid makes intricate, expensive and gorgeous tapestries which are usually based on cartoons by Goya and his brother-in-law Francisco Bayeu. Goya's originals have been displayed at the prestigious Prado. 6. If you have never visited a real flea market, consider the El Rastro which is open on Sundays for a great first-time experience with its array of odd objects right from junk to rare findings and paintings. 7. Madrid celebrates a Carnavale full of fun and frolic, weeks before Lent. Highlights of the Carnavale is the Shrove Tuesday and Ash Wednesday when men in mourning bury a cardboard effigy of a sardine in a mock coffin by the riverside in remembrance of a tragic event that took place in the 18th century.
10 FACTS ABOUT MADRID Some unknown facts about this city.
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adrid has been officially declared as one of the "greenest" cities in Europe. However, greenery is not its only pride. There are a lot of interesting facts about the multi-cultural, second to none Madrid. Some of the unknown facts about this beautiful city are: 1. Madrid's official symbol of the bear on its hind legs eating berries from the madroño tree is a metaphor for Madrid's growth and represents possession and ownership of wood which is necessary for constructing buildings. 2. Madrid's Safari Park has a
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huge range of over 500 animals along with the aviary and reptile house. The most interesting event is the lion taming show which takes place on a daily basis. 3. Madrileños are often called "Gatos" (cats) not because of their late sleeping habits similar to cats, but because of the historical legend where during the Arabic invasion, an adept soldier climbed the outer walls with the agility of a cat; after which, his family assumed the name of Gato. 4. Madrid has a wonderful openair pool, the Aquasur, with five giant slides and is a favourite hotspot visited mostly by kids and youngsters in the summers.
8. The Bullfighting Museum (Museo Taurino) gives visitors an insight into the art - its history and changing trends in dressing style. What few people know is that it also displays the costume worn by Manolete who was gored to death at a young age in Linares's bullring. 9. Spain's answer to Disneyworld is the Warner Brothers Movie World at Madrid which is open for six months in summer and has five themed parts namely Old West Territory, Hollywood, DC Super Heroes, Cartoon Village, and Warner Bros. Studios. 10. The famed Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía, Spain's modern art museum which is home to Picasso's masterpiece 'Guernica' and pays tribute to great artists of 20thcentury Spain had once been named as "the ugliest building in Spain" by Catalan architect Oriol Bohigas. Written by: Orson Johnson
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La Esquina de Miguel
Typical Spanish dishes, Breakfast,tapas & meals Free Tapa with every drink on Saturdays We have traditional battered fish & chips, mushy peas & tartar sauce
Quiet terrace Plaza Axarquia, C贸mpeta Tel: 952 51 67 54
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THE PLAZA RESTAURANT CANILLAS DE ALBAIDA The Plaza restaurant is set in a beautiful example of an andalucian village square. featuring a roof terrace with spectacular views and seating for 60 plus in the square .
We have put together a new a la carte menu featuring local produce and it's already receiving great reviews Live music nights and BBQ's Snack lunch menu with dishes from 4 euros. Sunday Roast Beef plus a la carte La plaza is well worth a visit or re-visit! Open 6 days 12pm-4pm & 6pm -11pm Closed Wednesdays Tel: 952 55 48 07 Mob: 609 167 127
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Christmas dinner, â‚Ź35 pp, with a bottle of wine for each couple. For bookings and more info please contact us on 609167127 or info.posadalaplaza@gmail.com
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WEIRD AND WONDERFUL Strange News from Around the World
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obin Hoods” who watch over motorists' cars in New Hampshire, US are a lifeline to some, but a nuisance to the town's authorities. The town's supreme court will now try to settle an ongoing dispute between parking attendants and the sixstrong liberatarian group. Footage shows instances where the group pump money into parking metres and print out new stubs for soon-to-be-expiring tickets. Last year, the Robin Hoods estimate, motorists saved $80,000 (£50,000) in fines because their activists got to the meters first.
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amily heirlooms belonging to Agatha Christie have fetched almost £50,000 at auction - after being discovered by a fan of the crime writer. The jewellery, which was initially valued around £10,000, was sold at auction in a Bonhams Jewellery sale in Knightsbridge, central London, on Wednesday. It was uncovered when Jennifer Grant, a fan of the Miss Marple novelist, bought an old trunk containing a strongbox for £100
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during a 2006 sale of the contents of her home, Greenway, near Brixham in Devon. Mrs Grant left the strongbox locked and bolted for four years but then asked builders working on her home to use a crowbar to open it to see what was inside. To her amazement, Mrs Grant saw a purse of gold coins, a diamond brooch and a three-stone diamond ring - described as heirlooms in Christie's autobiography.The ring, originally estimated at up to £5,000 sold for £21,875 at auction, while the brooch, estimated to fetch up to £8,000, reached £27,500. Carole Gordon, head of jewellery at Bonhams Knightsbridge, said the story of the jewellery's discovery was "wonderful". "We are very pleased to have been able to offer these two fine pieces, coming as they do not only with an illustrious provenance but with such a wonderful story of discovery by the vendor," she said. "The astonishing prices achieved today are just the icing on the cake".
man who gambled his home to build his own £300,000 private toll road to bypass road works has welcomed his 100,000th vehicle. Mike Watts, who was exasperated by the hour-long detour caused by road works, is charging £2 a time to use his bypass made from chippings and avoid the closed section of the A431 between Bath and Bristol.The Kelston road was shut in February following a landslip and officials say it will not be repaired until the end of the year. Mr Watts, 62, who lives on the Bristol side of the landslip, opened his toll road – which is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week – on 1 August after coming up with the idea in his local pub.Mr Watts asked his friend John Dinham if he would rent him the field until Christmas and hired three workmen to help build the road in just ten days. The 365 metre long road cost £150,000 to build, and another £150,000 to maintain including manning the toll booth. It is the first privately run toll road to be built since cars became a familiar sight on British roads more than 100 years ago. Mr Watts initially feared losing his home if he did not recoup the cash by Christmas, but has already raised two-thirds of the amount.
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ondon cyclists could have a new means of navigating the city, if plans to construct a floating cycleway along the Thames come to pass. A proposal from the River Cycleway Consortium Ltd (an organisation founded by the architect David Nixon and entrepreneur Anna Hill), the seven-mile “Thames Deckway” path would stretch along the south bank of the river from Battersea to Canary Wharf. Cyclists would save an estimated 30 minutes on their journey if they were to travel from one end of the route to another, versus the time it would take to travel between the two destinations when cycling on public roads.
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TAJ MAHAL Traditional Indian Tandoori Restaurant
9.95€
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ALBARINO WINE A relatively new Spanish Wine
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lbariño wine hails from the Rias Baixas region in Galicia in the northwest of Spain, just above Portugal. This region produces some of the most exceptional white wines of today, and it is lush and verdant. Albariño wine Albariño is often likened to Riesling for its minerally qualities, and many wine experts argue that the two are in fact the same grapes, with the theory being that Riesling was brought to the area by German monks who were at the time establishing monasteries. The regulatory council of Rias Baixas disagrees with this theory however, insisting that the grape is indigenous to Spain. The wine is also similar to Viognier due to its aromatic qualities of peach and apricot. Albariño is relatively new in terms of Spanish wine, having taken off in the late eighties. It became a very fashionable wine to drink in Madrid at the time and was
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expensive until further vineyards were opened and prices were reduced. It's still not cheap, and is unlikely to ever be cheap, due to the ripening challenges faced in the region. Pairing with food The climate of Galicia is damp and cool compared with the rest of Spain and this means that there are difficulties to be faced in terms of getting the grapes to ripen. This does however allow the wine to hold a delicious acidity, which means it goes very well as an accompaniment to fish and seafood. Pair the wine with Antipasto, smoked fish or shellfish, backed goats cheese, chicken pate, Bouillabaisse, fish stew in general and brie and camembert. These foods are widely accepted as good pairings but are by no means exhaustive. Don't be afraid to make up your own rules either; drinking this wine with food is for your own enjoyment and so do
not be put off by wine snobs who look down on making unconventional wine/food pairings! Good wine is also very enjoyable when drunk by itself. Characteristics This wine is a pale white with hints of green in it. It is mediumbodied and has a peachy aroma with a firm freshness. Albariño is best drunk very cold and while it is still young. Other uses The grape is often used in Portugal, where it is known as Alvarinho, as an ingredient in Vinho Verde, for which the Portuguese blend it with the Loureiro grape. Some good quality bottles of Vinho Verde have been produced in the last few years, and they boast a bright acidity and zesty grapefruity character. Written by: Dominic Donaldson
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Restaurante El Pilón C/Laberinto 1, Cómpeta, Málaga (+34) 952 553 512
Open 5 nights a week from 7PM Closed Sundays & Tuesdays Open for Sunday lunch From 1pm-3:30pm “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 If you have a special occasion, we can help. Special menu, cake, entertainment. 18 The Grapevine
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www.michaelsupholstery.es Tel: 952 55 34 64 For solutions to any of your upholstery problems consult Michael. Large range of fabrics available.
Los mejores products para tu mascota The best products for your pets
Garden and terrace cushions in outdoor quality materials.
Repartimos a Domicilio Home Deliveries
Parasol and gazebo cover repairs.
Tel: 952 51 61 18 664 84 50 51 Mobile: 654 466 768
Re-upholstery of antique and modern furniture. Free pick up and delivery on small items.
Avda. Canillas 7, COMPETA (MALAGA)
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
Family Doctor Pediatrician Psychologist English Dentist Physiotherapy Acupuncture Specialists
Open 9am until late Kitchen open 11-4pm & 7pm-11pm Closed Tuesdays - Tel: 952 51 60 43 Inside Seating & Upstairs Restaurant El Recreo Tapas•Mesón Outside terrace and roof terrace We will be open over the Christmas Period. Daily Specials Board
Call in for more details for our new years Eve Dinner.
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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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INMOBILIARIA TU RINCON DEL SOL ESTATE AGENTS Avd. de Torrox, 46 29754 CÓMPETA (Málaga) Tel: 952 51 63 58 Mov: 628 06 97 03
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www.turincondelsol.com info@turincondelsol.com We speak your language
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Two bedroom country house with the most spectacular views as far as Torremolinos and over to Africa. 3700m2 plot
Situated between Torrox and Frigiliana this property has a 16.000m2 plot with over 400 mango and avocado trees.
Huge townhouse in a very pretty plaza in the village. Large garage ideal to convert to commercial premises. Four bedrooms and three bathrooms.
135.000€
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Cosy townhouse in this historic village. Ideal as a holiday home or rental property with a good rental history. Two bedrooms.
A traditional townhouse near to parking and the centre of the village. In need of a little work to bring up to modern standards. This property also has a room with separate access ideal for a small business.
91.000€
105.000€ - Recently reduced
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A traditional old finca set in beautiful countryside. In need of reform but has the potential to become a lovely home. With four rooms and a storage room.Large terrace. Water is connected
56.000€
Wrought Iron & Aluminum Metal Work
Carpinteria Metalica y de Aluminio .
Felipe Arrebola Lopez .
Avd de Torrox, 46 29754, CÓMPETA (MÁLAGA) TEL: 952 51 63 58 Movil: 608 656 746
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WORLD'S BIGGEST COFFEE MORNING In aid of Cudeca
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he wonderful community of Competa and its surrounding villages once again, gave tremendous support for the fundraising at the World's Biggest Coffee Morning. This was held on 26th September and over one hundred and thirty people came along to El Pilon Restaurant, Competa to enjoy tea, coffee or Bucks Fizz together with an amazing selection of over thirty delicious home-made cakes. Liz had a terrific tombola table,
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probably one of the largest to date with a display of over ninety donated prizes. All this together with two games of “Guess the Coffee Beans in the Jar” and “How many 100s and 1000s on the cake?” raised at the time of going to press, 1613 euros to be shared equally between MacMillan Cancer Support, UK and Cudeca Cancer Care, Spain. A fantastic achievement, thank you to everyone for your kindness and support by either baking a cake, volunteering to help me on the day, donating a prize or
coming along to the event. This enables MacMillan Cancer Support ensure that no-one faces cancer alone and Cudeca Cancer Care to continue with their special kind of caring by adding life to days. Thank you. Cindy Jones, Cudeca Volunteer, Competa.
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We create impressive property sales particulars then strategically target the buyers & get results! To advertise call 637 028 873
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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
SAT 1ST NOVEMBER HALLOWEEN NIGHT for all the family, starting at 6pm in AXAREDUCACIÓN and at 8pm come and see our "Terror Corridor" Dinner 10€ adult, 6€ child (2 course menu + 1 drink) .
SUN 2ND NOVEMBER SUNDAY CARVERY 1-4pm 3 courses - 15€ - 1 drink included .
WED 5TH NOVEMBER BONFIRE NIGHT starting at 8pm FIREWORK DISPLAY Admission fee: Adults: 10 euros Children: 7 euros “Food & treats will be served!" .
FRI 7TH NOVEMBER WINE PAIRING WITH VELETA WINE CELLAR From 8pm in Restaurante Maria 5 wines from Granada with 5 dishes Please reserve your place .
SUN 9TH NOVEMBER SUNDAY CARVERY 1-4pm 3 courses - 15€ - 1 drink included
Reserve now for : CHRISTMAS LUNCH or CHRISTMAS DINNER with Traditional 3 course meal (Turkey and all the trimmings) .
Also reservations for NEW YEAR'S EVE with 4 course meal & NEW YEAR'S CARVERY
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
SAT 15TH NOVEMBER FLAMENCO SHOW with "La Pena Flamenca Virginia Gamez Competa". Singer Luis Perdiguero with dancers & guitarist. Collaboration 7€pp, includes 1 drink .
DISCO FEVER
SUN 16TH NOVEMBER
December 13th - 7.30PM
SUNDAY CARVERY 1-4pm 3 courses - 15€ - 1 drink included
Time for those treasured outfits to emerge from the wardrobe, get your 70's/80's gear ready for our Disco.
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MON 17TH NOVEMBER WINE PAIRING from 8pm in Restaurante Maria. Somellier Juanjo Sanchez. 5 wines with 5 dishes. Please reserve your table in advance
Finger food will be included in the ticket price. Antonio will be our DJ Christmas sing along & Santa's grotto Action for Animals, Competa and AECC Cancer Research, Malaga will benefit from the evening
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FRI 21ST NOVEMBER PIE NIGHT, from 8pm in our Restaurante Maria 3 courses - 15€ - 1 drink included .
SAT 29TH NOVEMBER DAVE PARKER, Live Music in our Restaurante from 8.30pm .
SUN 30TH NOVEMBER SUNDAY CARVERY 1-4pm 3 courses - 15€ - 1 drink included
Every Monday LINE DANCING from 2pm, 2hours 4€pp Bowls every Thurs from 2.30pm 4€pp
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many more. Several mosques remain, from the colossal structure of 1,000 columns in Córdoba to an intimate building on a hillside at Almonaster la Real in Huelva province. While the magnificent Alhambra palace of Granada is the Moors' most impressive architectural legacy, the humble flat-roofed dwellings on the southern slopes of the Sierra Nevada are a direct inheritance from the Berbers of North Africa. When Córdoba was a flourishing city 1,000 years ago, it spawned a series of notable intellects: philosophers Maimonides and Averroës, jurist and historian Ibn Hazm, Abdulcasis, author of the first illustrated book on surgery.
FROM BANANAS TO FLAMENCO The Moorish Legacy
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ords like alcohol, cotton, elixir, nadir, zenith, almanac, zero, jasmine, saffron and coffee have nothing special in common - except their origin. They all have their roots in Arabic and their arrival in our vocabulary date back to the time of the Moors, those invaders who stormed across the Mediterranean 13 centuries ago to lay siege to Europe. The Moors - a term that includes Arabs and Berbers - left an indelible mark on southern Spain in particular. Travel through the region of Andalusia today and you will come across traces of their influence wherever you go. Spanish words like alcázar, alguacil, arroz, aduana, alcalde, naranja and azúcar are a part of
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that legacy. But so too are architecture, irrigation systems, customs. The Moors brought to the Spanish peninsula (and over time to the rest of Europe) new crops such as bananas, almonds, apricots, peaches, aubergines and cucumbers. They also imported the Arabian steed and a new view of Aristotle, astronomy and medicine. Cordoba Mosque Across Andalusia you will find place names inherited from the era of the caliphs, along with crumbling fortresses, horseshoe arches and brilliant ceramics. Minarets survive, converted into church towers when the mosques were torn down. Seville's 94metre-high Giralda is the most striking example but there are
And then there was the extraordinary ninth-century musician and trend-setter, Ziryab. Born in Baghdad in 789, he was known as Ziryab (Blackbird) because of his dark complexion and fine voice. The songs he composed were said to have been "dictated by the angels". He changed eating habits in Córdoba, ordaining that courses were no longer served haphazardly but in strict order, fruit and nuts coming last. And he introduced the fifth string to the Arab lute, contributing to its development into the six-string guitar. Arab music strongly influenced flamenco and the cries of "Olé!" at a bullfight are almost certainly related to the "wa-Allah!" the Moors yelled during poetry recitals. The Arabs also introduced paper to Europe and Arabic numerals, which replaced the clumsy Roman system. The next time you add up your shopping list imagine doing so in Roman numerals scratched on dried sheepskin. Written by: David Baird
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TODO PAPEL CHRISTMAS – ALL UNDER ONE ROOF! Boxed and Individual Christmas cards now available. Exclusive! Cómpeta and Maroma scene Christmas cards
10% on all Christmas card sales donated to CUDECA
2015 diaries and calendars, wrapping paper and much more... BACK FOR XMAS – YOU CAN POST ALL OF YOUR XMAS CARDS AND PARCELS THROUGH US Todo Papel in conjunction with OFFEX Easimail offer a fast, efficient and often CHEAPER POSTAL AND PARCEL SERVICE to the UK and WORLDWIDE
If you live in the campo you know what a nightmare it can be receiving items from couriers . For ease of delivery you can have any item delivered direct to the shop for a nominal handling fee. You do not have to be a PO Box holder.
www.todo-todo.co.uk Avenida de la Constitución 31, 29754, Cómpeta, Málaga, España The Grapevine To 028on 873637 028 873 Toadvertise advertisecall call637 Helen
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Academia Axareducaciรณn Centro de cultura, educaciรณn y diversiรณn
.October saw the return of all of our classes and start of some new groups Join us for Spanish lessons, Pilates, Meditation, Salsa classes and much more.... Yoga / Biodance, Interactive English for Children, Workshops, and our infamous HALLOWEEN PARTY, in collaboration with Hotel Balcon de Cรณmpeta.
Spansk kurser for danskerer. Please contact us for more information:
Axareducaciรณn C/San Antonio, 73 Telephone: 952 516 732 info@axareducacion.com
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Have you lost BBC1,2,3,4 ITV, Channel 4, BBC New & BBC Radio? Then have it back through INTELSAT SATELLITE To move your own dish and supply a new digibox .
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“Lost BBC & ITV?” IPTV is the answer. No dish required Just an Internet connection (1.5MB minimum) 19 Top UK channels 7 day Catch Up TV This is the NEXT GENERATION of TV All this for just 17.99€ per month + installation Please call for more details 1.3mtr DISH FIT ONLY 280€ Realignments & Relocations from 40€ New Sky+HD Boxes 260€ Humax Freesat Recordable HD Boxes .
If we lose all the BBC and ITV channels these are the Digi Boxes for ON DEMAND TV
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however, year to year the average temperature of the region can change drastically. Predicting when to harvest the grapes every year is quite difficult, adding more work to maintain the high quality. Therefore add an extra bump in the price. Champagne makers also hand pick the grapes and grade every single grape in quality. Add in the regal prestige of Champagne (for example the first bottle of Cristal was made specially for the Czar of Russia in the late 1600's and never became publicly retailed until the early 1900's) and Cava never had a chance to compete prestige-wise after it was first made. Poor Cava never had a chance it seems.
SPANISH CAVA WINE - A BETTER ALTERNATIVE TO CHAMPAGNE? Definitely cheaper but better?
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ava Wine was developed in the 1860's after a wine maker, Josep Raventos, discovered this sparkling wine in the Champagne region of France. He loved the crispness and the dry yeasty taste displayed by the sparkling wines and wanted to create his own in Spain in the same method as the French used. The Spanish sparkling wine he eventually created he called "Champรกn," Spanish for "Champagne" which would become the name for these Spanish sparkling wines until the European wine makers union forced the Spanish wine-makers to change their name. They eventually did so to "Cava," the Spanish word for cellar, which was usually where the Cavas were stored. In essence, these Cava wines are
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not that much different compared to French champagne. Why is Cava wine then so much cheaper than champagne generally? For one, French champagne is way more popular. Ever heard of Dom Perignon? Cristal? Exactly. Basic economics of supply and demand mandate that Champagne can be priced higher due to increased demand. Add in the many dollars (or Euros) thrown in for the marketing of champagne to maintain the association of Champagne with glamour and the price can be bumped up even higher. The more money put in to get the wines sold, the more they can charge. Another reason perhaps? The climate of the Champagne region in France where the grapes are grown is generally colder
Until this current economic downturn. Cava was flying under the radar for quite a long time. People were even buying it in the States without even knowing it was not Champagne but, Cava. If you have ever bought "champagne" from Freixenet or Cordoniu then you really bought Cava. Some people even consider Cava to be better than Champagne which is really no surprise. The warmer and more consistent climates that produce Cava can actually make the grapes more ripe, therefore better for wine production. The grapes are even handpicked and graded in the same fashion as the French yet the cost is drastically lower. To put this all together, there is a strong potential that for a much lower price Cava wine could be a better buy than actually buying French Champage, and even American "champagne." The method of production, the hand-picking and quality grading of the grapes, and the Cava wine-making regions themselves can lead to a much better sparkling wine than what people expect. Written by: Jake Niemenen
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Having Erosion Problems? We have a GREEN solution We are suppliers of a unique grass called Vetiver, (Chrysopogon Zizaioides) It is used for stopping erosion and the grass has a huge vertical root system and grows to about 1 meter with roots 3-4 meters deep. The plants are 1 euro each. This grass needs no special soil, fertilizer, or care. To plant a slip (one stalk) you just make a small hole, and put the slip in. Nothing labour intensive. The plants are planted approximately 30cm apart, so the cost for 30 linear meters is 100 euro, a very cost effective way of stopping erosion. The Vetiver Grass can handle a great deal of water, or no water at all once established. The roots grow 3-4 meters deep in one year and the roots have the strength of 1.6 mil steel To view many interesting links about Vetiver Grass, it’s uses, youtube demonstrations and much more, please visit our website.
www.vetiverspain.com If you have further questions or would like to purchase some plants please contact us on the below number VetiverSpain - Sayalonga, Spain Contact David: (00 34) 692 288 657 email: info@vetiverspain.com
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Pavo Real Bar and Restaurant Open 6 days a week (incl. Kitchen) 12.00pm until late (Closed Wednesdays) TEL: 654 869 083
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Spit Roast Chickens 7.50 euro (Thur, Fri, Sat & Sun) call to order
Traditional Sunday Lunch Roast Chicken, Beef & Lamb with all the trimmings 1 course 9 euro, 2 courses 10 euro or 3 courses 11 euro Xmas Eve-Open House Party all are welcome. News Year Eve Party-Reserve you ticket now
2x 50"TV's so can show different matches at the same time
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Five Star Dental Care You Can Trust 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
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Taberna - Teteria Hierbabuena Taberna - Restaurant Teteria Hierbabuena Specialising in Moroccan Food& typical Spanish dishes Hot/Cold Tapas & Raciones Fish & Chips All Day Every Friday .
Indian Night with Indian Chef Every Thursday Evening (reserve a table to avoid disappointment) .
New Winter Opening Hours: Tue - Sunday 11am - Close Kitchen Open all day 11am-11pm
Full English Breakfasts always available .
We can cater for any type of special celebration e.g birthdays, communions etc
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Reservations call 951 70 76 38 Avenida de la Constitucion, 35, C贸mpeta www.tabernateteriahierbabuena.com To advertise call 637 028 873
Restaurant: Varied a la carte menu with honest food and a lot of vegetarian options. Every day a menu of the day between 1pm and 4pm for only 10,00€
Hotel:
Alberdini
A different place that will not leave you indifferent! “Steak on a hot stone @ Alberdini" High quality meat
rooms from 40,00€ a night with breakfast included
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Check our website for more information Enjoy our beautiful and don´t miss out on our terraces for a drink events on facebook: or a meal. www.facebook.com/alberdinihotelrural
The original trademark hot stone
Hotel Restaurante Alberdini Something to Pago La Lomilla 85 - Cómpeta The only place celebrate? 952516294 in Cómpeta info@alberdini.com www.alberdini.com Alberdini takes the time to sit with you and make Open 7 days a week. Kitchen open from 1pm-4pm and from 7-11pm you a quotation!
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Paul’s Problem Page Most asked questionsQ: my sky box is not working? A: check 501 sky news Q: but I have no BBC and no ITV! A: These channels from UK have moved to a new satellite and are no longer available in Andulucia via your system
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IPTV via the internet in your home- includes main sky channels, catch up and extra movie channels each month 180€ installed only pay 30€ per month only pay when required unlike sky
Q: I dont have or want internet? then go for the dish system which is installed complete for 250€ this includes BBC, ITV, Channel 4 this system is user friendly and no more to pay. We do not move your sky dish -therefore you keep some channels and may still use a sky card if you or friends want to. NB. It is possible to add SKY package for 4€ per week Q: I have neighbours that could be interested A: Not a problem-we are setting up systems for clients at no cost to the community Happy to call and check everything out and supply a quote No obligation
For more info contact maggie 952464378 paul 657081492 or email info@skydigital.es 16 years on the coast supplying all TV needs to all nationalities including Danish, German, French & Russian Distance no object
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Tel: 657 081 492 / 952 464 378 www.skydigital.es
Sales - advice - tecnical contact Paul Anderson (senior engineer) or email: paul@skydigital.es All parts supplied online or installed, come with a 2 year warranty.
SKY cards and latest HD receivers Tooway internet All areas covered
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Do you want to work from home? Self-employed proof readers Working from home, proof readers will be selfemployed and have very high standard of Spanish and English language comprehension skills. Previous experience of proof reading is preferred rather than essential, but excellent spelling and grammar skills are critical. Those appointed will need internet access, but will be able to choose hours of work to suit their own lifestyle. Work is available 24 hours a day. Market Force Europe is the world's leading customer intelligence company that provides its clients with insights and feedback from their customers. This research helps these organisations make real improvements to the service they offer customers. Mystery shopper experiences go to clients in high quality reports and it's vital that these are accurate; contain no mis-spellings or contradictions, grammatical errors or offensive commentary. This ensures that Market Force Europe and their clients can be confident that reports have been researched, written and proof-read by a dedicated team.
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Market Force Europe pays for each report read and the fee varies according the length of the questionnaire that shoppers submit. As a result, readers can choose the hours they work and therefore the amount they can earn. It should be noted that any specific quantities of work cannot be guaranteed and as self-employed; readers are responsible for declaring their income to the Inspector of Taxes and paying their own income tax and National Insurance. Anyone interested should email euapplication@marketforce.com in the first instance, detailing why this opportunity appeals, why they consider themselves suitable and include a CV. Suitable candidates will be invited to Market Force Europe offices in Milton Keynes to learn more about the company and its values. It will allow the company to get to know candidates and to ensure that its standards are met by way of some short tests. Subsequent training sessions take place in the Milton Keynes offices.
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Market Force Europe is recruiting self-employed proof readers and mystery shopping researchers Become a mystery shopper No such thing as a free lunch? Well there is now!... It may sound too good to be true but Market Force Europe mystery shopper can get paid to do just that! From shopping to eating and drinking out, free memberships to heath clubs and even free nights in romantic hotels away from the kids, mystery shopping is a great way to earn extra cash quickly and easily. Market Force Europe uses members of the public to conduct the mystery visits, it requires no formal training and the whole system runs online so it's easy to select only jobs of interest. It's different from other jobs because many mystery visits can be incorporated into a normal day. It's also a fantastic opportunity to give feedback to retailers so they can improve their customer service. It's very flexible and a mystery shopper might decide to take a trip into the local shopping centre once the children have been dropped at
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school and visit one of Market Force Europe's' client's shops or cafĂŠs. They could share a light lunch with friends at a variety of restaurants or even plan a night out with a partner and will receive reimbursement towards the purchases! Market Force Europe has many airport assignments currently available airside and landside. If you use Malaga airport then this is a great opportunity for you to have a coffee or a drink on us whilst waiting for your flight or waiting to collect family or friends. All Market Force Europe mystery shopping assignments are completed online following a simple step-by-step questionnaire. Reports are submitted in separate stages, so if there's an interruption, the file can be saved and completed later. Anyone interested in becoming a Market Force Europe Mystery Shopper, should visit es.marketforce.com register for free, and start shopping!
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Grapevine advertising Find us on the top floor of the Q8 Garage Competa. Enter the Q8 Forecourt And take the slip road up by the Side of the car wash.
advertise here from only 10 Euros p/month
Electricians Fully qualified All work undertaken Free Estimates
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Fruteria Jara
Local produce of the area
Lots of changing special offers Also Fresh Herbs & Ambient Products Delivery Service to Restaurants Fruteria Jara, Avenida de la Constitución Local 3, Competa
Mon - Fri: 8.30-2.30 & 5.00-8.30
Sat: 8.30-2.30
Sun: 10.00-2.00
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such as Merchant Gourmet chestnut puree, English Provender cranberry sauce, Luxury mincemeat with brandy and port and handmade Christmas cakes. We also have an excellent range of boxed chocolates, sweets and biscuits which make ideal gifts not only family and friends but also for your
ARE YOU FEELING CHRISTMASSY YET? Sugar and Spice in Competa are ready!
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or a refreshing and alternative Christmas shopping experience away from the commercialism and crowds of the Shopping Centres, Sugar and Spice is the place to head for. The shop celebrates its 10th Christmas this year and is offering its usual supply of stylish surprises. If individual fashions, original gifts, stylish furniture and home wares, quirky trinkets and delicious seasonal goods are your cup of tea, or glass of mulled wine even, it is the perfect place to begin getting into the Christmas mood. We are packed with winter giftware offering stylish and unique ideas & festive inspiration for the perfect Christmas. Our fun family gifts include a selection of fun plaques & mugs for everyone. The golfer, musician, darts player and the “Grumpy Old Git” of the house. For the afore mentioned we also have (if the cap fits) “Bah Humbug” Christmas hats. For those friends and family members deserving something a little bit special we have amazing gifts & accessories that will add beautiful scents, styles and fun to your festivities. It wouldn’t be Christmas without the Secret Santa and of course the Christmas stocking. We
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have a fabulous array of original, quirky, practical and fun stocking fillers priced at 3€, 2€ and unbelievably even 1€. You’ll be amazed at what’s on offer, there is something for everyone and in the run up to Christmas we have a special 5€ Multi-buy offer. Buy 6 x 1€, 3x 2€ or 2 x 3€ for 5€. Our Christmas decorations and wreaths, range from fabulous glitz and sparkle to a beautiful natural Nordic inspired range. As well as all the Christmas staples like mince pies and mulled wine we’ve got your favourite festive chocolates and puddings and a fantastic spread of party nibbles such as 30 Onion Bhaji for 3.65€, 30 Vegetable Samosas for 3.45€ , special stuffings, meats and all the trimmings. So whether you are planning a lazy Christmas or a gastronomic feast we’ve got it all; why not give your Christmas a gourmet makeover and try something a bit special to inject some inspirational spark into your family's tried and tested festive classics? We have every herb and spice you will need; from Mixed Spice for your cake to Star Anise and cinnamon sticks for your mulled wine and special treats
Spanish friends and neighbours. Plus, this year we will feature the best in international foods to gift. Including our "Sabores de España” range which includes condiments including everybody's favourite Gambas Pil Pil they come with easy to follow instructions in English and Spanish & are easy to post. We also have a wide range of sauces and exotic pastes such as Bhut Jolokia sauce made from the world's hottest chilli pepper, so definitely one for those who like it hot! On Saturday 6th of December we will be hosting a family fun morning as part of the Competa. Christmas fair. The ladies from Cudeca will be joining us to sell the beautiful cakes and savouries, Christmas cards and calendars. There will be such activities as Shoot the Santa, Spin the Snowflake and more, with lots of prizes to be won. Bring along a piece of firewood (for dimensions see our website www.sugarandspice.es/ christmas/ ) and for a small donation to Cudeca leave with something totally unique Our Christmas Food Order list will be available to either download or collect from November 11th. During the run up to Christmas we will regularly update our website with new arrivals, best sellers and the just too good to be missed www.sugarandspice.es/christmas/
Or to really keep your finger on the pulse follow us on Facebook.
www.facebook.com/sugarandspice.competa
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LA GELATERIA - FULL OF SURPRISES THIS CHRISTMAS
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uone Feste! La Gelateria this Christmas is full of surprises!
Enjoy your homemade ice cream, desserts and baked goods made in our bakery every day. Sip an espresso coffee, cappuccino or a cup of hot chocolate while
choosing one of our gourmet products as a gift for your loved ones. We also have a Selection of wines and sweet classic Italian Panettone and Pandoro, gift baskets, custom cakes.
We are situated on n 2 -Avenida de Constitucion, C贸mpeta next door to Jara and opposite La Boutique de Competa. Follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/heladeriacom peta
Christmas Day we offer our traditional roast turkey with all the trimmings and good home made Christmas pudding. Our full menu will also be available, opening at 1pm. Lots of cocktails will be served to get you in the festive mood.
EL PILON FOR CHRISTMAS LUNCH
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ilon will be offering our traditional seasonal fayre so take a break from the kitchen over Christmas and let us take the strain for you!
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Christmas Eve we will offer our fabulous buffet, eat a much as you like. Jonny unplugged will entertain us and will finish with Christmas carols. We open 1pm on that day.
New Years Eve will bring our famous set price dinner and will include the essential grapes, cava and silly hats to see in 2015 DJ Tom will be providing music so dust of the glad rags and boogie to the small hours. Booking in advance is advisable as we hate to turn people away.
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event in December. Probably there will be a fair held on the weekend before Christmas however there will be more information in the December edition of the Grapevine. But keep in mind that you could find some nice and original gifts at this art and crafts fair!
GALERIA LUZ DE LA VIDA he winter is coming! Hopefully we'll be as lucky as last year with the sun and warm weather in December.
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Lieuwke is offering a creative workshop. For more information you can check the website: www.luzdelavida.es or the Facebookpage: galerialuzdelavida
In November in the gallery Luz de la Vida you will be inspired by looking at new paintings and drawings of Lieuwke Loth. The title of this exhibition is 'Dreams'. On Saturday evening of the 8th November there will be live music in the gallery and on Saturday 15th November at 3.00pm
The demonstration of working artists on Saturday 11th October, called 'Talents in Competa', was a success. It was a day which artists could meet each other and the audience could see how objects were made and created. The artists are planning a new ind
The art-life in Competa is reviving with all the (international) artists who are enthusiastic about showing their art in this nice, diverse and animated village. And since April of this year Competa has had a place where art is shown every month: Galeria Luz de la Vida. You're welcome to visit the gallery for those that haven’t yet. But also for those who have visited the gallery already, please keep in mind the exhibitions do change regularly, so please come again. It is a great place to find some nice art for your home either for hanging on the wall or for the garden. It’s a wonderful place to find that special gift. For further information on workshops for groups you can get into contact with Lieuwke Loth. See advert on page 47
CAMPO CHRISTMAS DISCO!
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aaahh, those were the days! Fantastic music and we discoed the nights away. CAMPO invites you to step back in time and reminisce with the fab sounds of the 70's and 80's. Remember Queen, Fleetwood Mac, Abba, Alice Cooper, The Beach Boys, The Bee Gees and many, many more. The venue is The Hotel Balcon on Saturday, December 13th, doors open at 7.30pm. Background music will play until 9pm when the brilliant but crazy Deejay Werzel goes into action until around 1am. You will not rest for the remainder
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of the evening if he has his way. Food will be served from 7.30pm and the menu will be a choice of Chicken and Chips, Pie and Chips, Mushroom Tortilla and Chips or Scampi and Chips. The food price is included in your ticket along with a large bottle of water for 4 to share. If you would like to wear 70's or 80's attire to add to the fun please do. There will be prizes for the best dressed female, male and youngster. There will be a Tombola and we would welcome great prizes as a donation please. Contact Liz Bland on 633 679 701 or email
stewart.lizbland@hotmail.co.uk John Dunsford has very kindly offered to be our photographer for the evening and will take your photo, in his photo booth, for a charity donation. Photos will be published on the internet by John. Tickets will be just 10 euros, available from Todo Papel, Action for Animals and The Hotel Balcon, all in Competa. Action for Animals together with AECC Malaga ( Cancer Research) will both benefit from the evenings event. See our facebook page or contact us for more information at competa.campo@yahoo.es
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CHRISTMAS AT THE BALCON HOTEL
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he Hotel Balcon is a fabulous place to spend the Christmas period.
You can book for Christmas Lunch or News Year Eve Dinner or make a night or even a week by staying in one of their lovely rooms which have far reaching
views down to the coast. It is a place to relax, to enjoy mountain walks and it's also a great place to celebrate an important event such as Christmas.
events throughout both November and December. This includes their sumptuous Sunday Carvery and delightful wine tasting evenings. Take a look at their advert on pages 26 and 27. They look forward to seeing you soon
The Hotel is hosting a number of
TREAT YOURSELF AT SAMUSALUD
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amusalud is a great place to have a relaxing therapy before the rush of Christmas. You could also book a treatment for a loved one or simply purchase some of the lovely smelling creams, lotions and potions! In preparation for Christmas they are offering the following on treatments.
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Bring a friend for a massage, reiki, reflexology or aromatherapy sessions and you will receive 30% discount on your next session. 25 % discount on Biomagnetism sessions and If you bring a friend there is a 10% on your next session.
You have no excuse to try and see the results! Pop in have a look around you will be amazed at what they have in stock. If you have a special ailment they will probably have just the thing for you from vegan and gluten free food to customized diets, facial care and podologia. See advert on page 69
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cheese boards, pepper mills and many more special gift ideas!
LA BOUTIQUE DE COMPETA
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s Christmas comes just once a year, it is surprising how difficult it can be to find the perfect gift for our nearest and dearest. However help is at hand at La Boutique, a mini department store located in the village of Competa. With three floors full of original gift ideas there really is something for everyone! The first floor gift shop is the perfect place to start the hunt for that illusive special gift. Selling giftware from bags and purses, scrapbooks and diaries, furniture and pictures to makeup bags and jewellery boxes it really is hard to choose! And our dedicated 'Man Section' stocks a whole range of macho inspired gifts to please even the trickiest men in your life!
The kitchen floor is also a great option for more practical gifts or even to get your own kitchen prepared for all that festive cooking! We sell kitchen items both big and small from well known suppliers such as Smeg, Delonghi and Bosch. So whether you feel like treating yourself to a brand new cooker in time for Christmas, or you just need a new peeler to prepare your spuds, you can find what you need here! With Christmas in mind we have expanded our baking section where we stock all you need for the perfect Yuletide bake off. With food colourings and dyes, flavoured chocolate, sugarcraft decorations, silicone bakeware, moulds for cakes and even traditional Christmas cake decorations, you are sure to be inspired! And for budding cooks, we have in stock culinary gift sets,
On our last floor there is even more to see! With a baby section selling everything from clothes to prams and toys, you will be able to find something for the little ones in your life. And for loved ones both big and small, in our lingerie section there are many more gift ideas.....who doesn't love snuggling in at Christmas time in new pijamas, slippers or dressing gown? We also stock beautiful lingerie sets and a range of Playtex bras in English sizes!!!!! Apart from all of the above, don't forget that we also have our home section where you can find all types of bedding, cushions, curtains and more. And if you feel like giving the gift of the perfect nights sleep this Christmas, come and visit our bed and mattress showroom today! So, as you can see, there are many reasons to come and visit us at La Boutique in Competa. We will be delighted to show you round and hopefully help you plan your own perfect Christmas………..and best of all we gift wrap for free! See advert on page 22 thats not all we stock a range of handmade silver jewelery made by native American Indians starting from 4€.
EGO HAIR AND BEAUTY
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his Christmas is only round the corner and at e.g.o. hair & beauty and we have all you need to look fantastic from top to toe quite literally for all the festive fun! We have new shellac colours for your nails the original two week manicure and an exciting new range of colours for your hair from
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Abril et Nature. Also available are eyebrow shaping/tinting, eyelash tinting, pedicures and waxing, all of which will make you feel and look fantastic. For those looking for Christmas gifts we have e.g.o. vouchers for you to purchase, as well as all types of hairdressing accessories, we have a totally natural range of lotions and creams made by Janet Botanics all at reasonable prices. And if
Our therapists are on hand throughout the festive period so if you fancy buying someone a massage, a Bowen treatment with Sylvia or even dermal fillers with Sophie let us know and we can arrange an appointment. Sophie is also offering Botox treatments at very reasonable prices. So if any of the above appeals to you then book early for Christmas to avoid disappointment. Please see our advert for our Christmas opening times. See advert on page 83
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I would like to say from myself, sergio and all the staff at Casona a big thank-you to all of our clients
La CÓMPETA
We are not saying goodbye, we are saying “we will see you soon”. .
We look forward to seeing you again in our next venture. We will keep you informed. .
A thousand thank-you’s
Sergio 58 The Grapevine
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THOMAS GANT LAW
Wills Inheritance Property Purchases Company Incorporations Taxes (both residents & non residents) Thomas Gant Law Avenida Constituci贸n, Local 6 29754 C贸mpeta (M谩laga) Tlf: 0034 952 51 69 61 info@gantlaw.eu 2412The TheGrapevine Grapevine The Grapevine To62 advertise call 637 028 873
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ROASTED CHILLI FRITTATA The best frittata ever?
INGREDIENTS 4–8 chillies, a mixture of green, red and yellow 1 red or green pepper , optional 1 tbsp red wine vinegar olive oil 6 sprigs flat-leaf parsley, leaves picked, stalks finely chopped 1 knob of butter 5 large free-range eggs 1 handful of grated Parmesan 1 clove of garlic, finely chopped 100g goat's cheese, or 100g feta salad leaves, to serve METHOD This frittata is a meal in itself. You can make it with a mixture of chillies and a pepper or try it with double the chillies. Serve it up with ham, prosciutto or bacon for a damn fine breakfast that will set you up for the day. Preheat your oven to full whack. Prick each of your chillies and the pepper (if you're only using 4
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chillies, you'll need the pepper to bulk up the filling) with a small, sharp knife, then blacken over a gas flame, in a dry griddle pan or under a grill. Once they're nicely charred, pop them in a bowl and cover with cling film. After 10 minutes, remove the skin, stalks and seeds, then delicately tear lengthways into thin strips. Put these strips back in the bowl and add the red wine vinegar, a lug of olive oil and the parsley stalks. Heat a lug of olive oil and some butter in a small ovenproof frying pan, then add half of your marinated chillies and the chopped garlic. Meanwhile, beat the eggs in a bowl with some grated Parmesan and a good pinch of salt and pepper. Put a few of your parsley leaves to one side,
then finely chop the rest and add them to the eggs. Pour the eggs into the pan then crumble in half of the goat's cheese or feta. Move the pan a bit to spread everything around. When the egg is just starting to set, crumble over most of the remaining goat's cheese, then pop the frittata in a hot oven for 5 minutes or until it doubles in size. Some people cook their frittatas all the way through, while others prefer them only just done. Once it's out of the oven, delicately drape the rest of your chilli over the top, crumble over the last few bits of goat's cheese or feta, then drizzle over a little of the chilli marinade. Sprinkle with the reserved parsley and serve with something fresh and lovely, like a rocket, lemon and Parmesan salad.
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www.restaurantelpilon.com
CAMPO CHRISTMAS DISCO Featuring un poco loco Deejay Worzel December 13th at Hotel Balcon, Competa 70's and 80's music Fancy Dress optional Meal included in ticket price of just €10 per head Tickets from Todo Papel Action for Animals Hotel Balcon in Competa
Doors open 7.30pm Prizes for best 70's or 80's dress Disco from 9pm until 1am Tombola Photo booth courtesy of John Dunsford
Action for Animals, Competa and AECC Malaga (Cancer Research) will both benefit from the evening's event SPONSORED BY TAURUS REAL ESTATE 62 The Grapevine
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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)
We speak Spanish, English, German, Finnish, French, Italian
www.aljarife.com ASESORÍA ALJARIFE C/ San Antonio, 8 - 1º 29754 CÓMPETA Málaga Teléfono:(34) 952 51 66 00 Fax: (34) 952 51 67 29
GESTORÍA LÓPEZ NAVAS C/Ros Alférez 4 Bajo C 29740 TORRE DEL MAR Málaga Teléfono: (34) 952 54 25 04 Fax: (34) 952 54 17 47
Asesoria Axarquia Our office has offered comprehensive help and advice to our foreign clients in the Axarquia area for more than 15 years Our experience is based on: Land Registry: • Registration of properties • Corrections/Update of properties • Plot measurements and ownership exchanges
Deeds: • Purchase and sale contracts • Property new building declarations • Inheritances • Wills
Taxes: • Non resident tax (for foreigners with properties in Spain) • Resident taxes (for foreigners with residency in Spain)
Property Management: • Advice in Community issues • Administration of incomes and expenses • AGMS
We speak Spanish, English, German, Italian & French
Avd. Andalucía 65-A 29740 Torre del Mar Málaga Tel. 952 54 51 05 info@asesoriaaxarquia.es To advertise call 637 028 873
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C/Los Prados, 4.- Torre del Mar
Tel./Fax: 952 541 895 www.idecocina.com 64 The Grapevine
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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.
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).
TORROX
HOTEL
Hablamos Espanol
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 Alternatively email us at: info@razahotel.com or visit our website at www.razahotel.com
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su publicidad aqui
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Potage De Hinojo Pollo al Vino de Competa Pierna al Horno de Cordero Comidas Caseras
PERICO Plaza Almijara no4, Cómpeta, Malaga Tel 952 553 739 / 952 516 043
Book now for New Years Eve! Large selection of Tapas dishes
Café
Restaurante
Bar
Enjoy, coffee, drinks and snacks and fabulous home cooked cuisine on the large terrace, in the bar or in our delightful restaurant.
Café Bar
“El Despacho De Fernan” C/Rampa. Edif. Ayunatamiento, No.1 Competa, Malaga Tel: 952 553 518
Behind the Town hall
Open Mon - Sat (Closed Sundays) 9.00am till late - Drinks, Snacks & Full Menu
www.barfernan.es 66 The Grapevine
info@barfernan.es To advertise call 637 028 873
Ready for the winter?
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HERBALIST & HEALTH CARE STORE
Samusalud Avenida de la Constitucion n.43, 29754 Competa - Malaga Tel: 952 516 601 Movil: 650 901 941 Monday to Saturday 9:00-14:00 & 17:00-20:30
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FOOD: Ecological, Gluten Free, Vegan and Baby MASSAGE REFLEXOLOGY AROMATHERAPY HERBAL BACH FLOWERS REIKI MAGNET THERAPY
DIETICIAN (customized diets) NATURALISTA PSYCHOLOGY IRIDOLOGY PHOTODEPILATION PODOLOGIA FACIAL CARE CUSTOM DIETS
(Therapies by appointment)
Complete Health Care for all the Family
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THE QUICK CROSSWORD Across
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1. Inhabitant of an island (8) 6. Breathe convulsively (4) 8. Lunatic (6) 9. Burial cloth (6) 10. Swiftness (5) 11. Sentimental songs (7) 13. Threefold (6) 15. Cold and damp (6) 17. Unlawful liquor (7) 19. Corpulent (5) 22. One who enjoys inflicting pain (6) 23. Person who wields an axe (6) 24. Tooth (4) 25. Large deer (8)
2. Flee (7) 3. Spring up (5) 4. Pack of cards (4) 5. Investigate (8) 6. Ape (7) 7. Noise (5) 12. Runaway (8) 14. Necking (7) 16. Communication (7) 18. City in Nebraska (5) 20. Baked dough (5) 21. Worn by women in India (4)
1. John Spilsbury is credited with putting together which baffling invention in the 1760s? 2. A plot element in a film is often called which one of the following? a. Macbeth b. Macduff c. MacGuffin d. Macleod 3. The old name for which island country stems from the Latin word for beautiful? 4. Which sport legend was given the nickname Le Crocodil? 5. On the Voyager 1 spacecraft there is a golden record with greetings in different languages and a collection of various Earth sounds. There is also a 90 minute recording of music from many cultures. Which two composers appear the most on this record? 6. Which politician is the co-author of the book Judo: History, Theory, Practice? 7. What are the signature songs for each of the following characters? a. Kermit the Frog b. The Cookie Monster 8. In Japan, what is a Gaijin?
9. The following words are from which songs with the word 'world' in the song title? a. It's the only thing that there's just too little of b. But it wouldn't be nothing without a woman or a girl c. That's great, it starts with an earthquake d. Jeremiah was a bullfrog e. Don't know much about the French I took f. Well gidy up gidy up and get away g. Birds sing out of tune and rain clouds hide the moon h. Other eyes see the stars up in the skies, but for me they shine in your eyes 10. Fabulated Marshmellows, Protozoic Spliff, and Netherworldy Mugwumps are all examples of a two word search query that returns exactly one hit in google. What are these queries called?
See page 82 for answers
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Your preferences From the village to the country side, a day trip to Granada, to the hospital, the airport or shopping in Málaga, traveling with Taxi Silvia is a pleasure.
taxiSILVIA déjate llevar SILVIA CRISTINA RODRIGUEZ TORRES CALLE ESTACIÓN 3 CANILLAS DE ALBAIDA T: +34 952 553 180 / 652 635 500 silviarotorres@hotmail.com
Prices With Taxi Silvia there are no unpleasant surprises about the price, we work with fixed rates for several journeys like to the airport or between the village and the country side. Before we drive off the price has been agreed upon.
José Luis PERSIANAS
SUPPLY & FITTING Venetian blinds, canopies, fly-screens, beaded curtains. Aluminium & PVC Windows, doors, Sun lounges, extensions, Security doors Shower screens & curtains Lamps, lampshades, wall lights, strip lighting-wide range Picture/poster/photo frames & framing service. Laminating Glass (clear, tinted, textured) cut to size Avda. La Constitucion 2, Competa Tel: 952 516 397 / 952 553 450 Mobile: 658 847 421
Do you want a perfect green lawn ??? Ever thought about Artificial Grass ? It is the perfect solution; green, lean and clean!
Axarverde.com
For a free and no obligation quote Call: 619 317 211
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CHIMNEY SWEEP FOR A PORFESSIONAL CHIMNEY SWEEPING& MAINTENANCE SERVICE CALL CHIMNEY CARE
BE SAFE
BE SAFE, HAVE YOUR CHIMNEY INSPECTED & CLEANED BEFORE YOU USE YOUR FIRE THIS WINTER
TEL: KEITH 607 441 959 or RUSS 654 184 242
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The Spanish Coffee Break The Supermarket
carrito código de barras escáner estante pescado Bolsa Caja canasta Carne Aves charcutería compra mapa fruta panadería
verdura Trolley Bebida Bar Code congelados Scanner ascensor Shelf cliente Fish devolucion Bag salida register / Till probador Basket dependiente Meat comida para animales Poultry conservas Deli las ofertas Shopping los artículos de aseo map los platos preparados fruit los productos de limpieza Bakery
Vegetables Drink Frozen Food Elevator / Lift Client Return Exit changing room shop assistant Pet food canned food items on sale toiletries prepared food cleaning supplies
Sopa de Letras
Search & Learn with the very first “Sopa de Letras” in the Axarquia! Transportation Search Word
carrito escáner estante pescado Bolsa Caja canasta Carne Aves charcutería compra mapa fruta panadería verdura Bebida congelados ascensor cliente devolucion salida probador dependiente conservas ofertas
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Translation
Trolley Scanner Shelf Fish Bag register / Till Basket Meat Poultry Deli Shopping map fruit Bakery Vegetables Drink Frozen Food Elevator / Lift Client Return Exit changing room shop assistant canned food Offers
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Chica Loca Chica Loca
Lyn Jones Hair Stylist
Chica Loca welcomes you to the exciting new hairdressing salon in Competa. With many years experience, Lyn Jones specialises in precision cutting and creative colour.
RED ALERT AT CHICA LOCA! Stand out from the crowd and dare to be different Colour Topping Introduce yourself to colour. Eight to ten foils adding interest and subtle change when having Cut/Blow. Call into the salon for more details
Chica Loca
Monday to Saturday 9am - 3pm For special occasions earlier or later appointments available
Avenida de la Constitucion 53 Competa - Malaga Tel: 622 305 532 Email: chicalocacompeta@gmail.com 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)
Call us now on 696 34 67 15 for a free assessment (Competa, Malaga) To advertise call 637 028 873
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Sudoku Challenge A true Sudoku Master can complete the puzzles below in less than fifteen minutes!
Level: Easy
Level: Intermediate
Autumn - Winter in La Gelateria Italian Coffee, Expresso & Cappuccino Traditional Italian Desserts Pastries & Frozen Desserts New gourmet products and your favourite Artisan Gelato made daily in our kitchens in Competa Constitution Avenue S / n Local 2 Competa www.facebook.com / heladeriacompeta lagelateriacompeta@gmail.com Open Monday-Friday 9.00am - 3.30pm & 5.00pm - 10pm Saturday & Sunday 9.00am -11pm 74 The Grapevine
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Vouchers available for that PERFECT CHRISTMAS GIFT!! Start your LASER treatments NOW and through the winter months for a NEW You in springtime.
Rebeccah Curtis ITEC Urb. Laguna Beach, Centro Comercial B, no16 Torrox Costa, 29793 Malaga TELF: 952 53 0122 Mobile: 651 956 284 TUESDAY TO SATURDAY 10:00 TIL 15:00
NEW-PERMANENT HAIR REMOVAL! Rid yourself of undesirable body hair with Pulsed Light Therapy. Latest generation state-of-the-art technology with in built cooling system (-4') ...minimalises discomfort. Free consultation to discuss your problem areas and formulate a personalised treatment plan and quote.
NOVEMBER OFFER: 50% OFF 1st SESSION !!! To advertise call 637 028 873
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Grapevine Bargain Ads Photo adverts only 15 Euro for two month Text adverts (max 30 words) free Payment in advance only- ads must be received by 17th of the month 500cc 4X4 Buggy with various options The price is 5900 euro new Tel 653 635 180
1998 DISCOVERY MK1 FOR SALE. 4 litre petrol, auto, good running order. Current ITV. 1250 euros including transfer fee. Competa 952 516 632 /609 744 371
STUDIO - COMPETA Studio for Sale with Chimea and air con.
Near the Plaza Only 27,000 euro Tel 657 22 59 63
FLAMENCO GUITAR, Manuel Rodriguez FF, excellent condition. Price in Spain new €1,500, will accept €650, Canillas/Competa area. Call Mitch on 616 891473 or email mitchbanjo@hotmail.com
YAMAHA LL-11E ELECTRO ACOUSTIC GUITAR lovely guitar in good condition for year: €425 inc case. Canillas/Competa area Call Mitch on 616 891473 or email mitchbanjo@hotmail.com
6 x New Self Assembly White Kitchen Units from Albalat in Nerja. Base units 1x90, 1x45, 2x40cms Wall unit 1 x 60cms Sealed 1 x corner base unwrapped. 50,00€. Canillas de Albaida 691 94 43 94
GAS-COOKER, 4 FLAMES space for a bottle, for in- + outside, 90 x 1,55 cm, good condition, 65,00€ Tel.: 625 85 91 88
CHILDREN'S WATER SLIDE Use dry or wet with hose attachment for poolside. As new. Packs flat. 65 euros. (0044)(0)7808739995. Leather sofas for sale, all very good condition, third of new price: 2 x 3 seater sofas €400 each 1 x 2 seater sofa €300 Flamenco Guitar, Manuel Rodriguez FF, excellent condition. Price new €1,500, will accept €750 Call Mitch on 616 891473 or mitchbanjo@hotmail.com
Air Purifier Please call into our shop in for more bargains Action for Animals Avenida de la Constitucion 59 Competa 29754 (Malaga) only 100,00€
Mothercare Travel Cot & Playpen Complete with carry holder on wheels Only used once 75,00€ Tel: 952 03 03 96 Mob: 680 60 86 99 Sedella
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•November 2014 Horoscopes• ARIES
20th March - 19th April
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TAURUS
GEMINI
CANCER
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t could be that you're trying to communicate with someone regarding love and romance and it simply isn't working. You're apt to feel like you need a translator in order to get your message across
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VIRGO
22th November - 21st December
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emember that love is a two-way street. Don't just do things the way you'd like to do them. It's crucial that you consider your partner's thoughts and feelings every step of the way.
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23rd October - 21st November
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CAPRICORN
22th December - 19th January
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ppreciate the good things you have today, Capricorn. Don't let another day go by without really paying homage to the people who've helped you grow along the way.
estriction and discipline might not be your forte, Sagittarius, but realize that this may be exactly the type of thing that you need the most. Try not to expend your energy in too many directions.
AQUARIUS
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ou will find that aspects of your life that may have felt disconnected in the past are finally slipping into place. Have faith that all your planning and organizing is finally going to pay off.
ou might need to put on the brakes this month when it comes to love and romance, Libra. Don't think that this means you have to break off any sort relationship but be realistic about it.
SAGITTARIUS
23rd August - 22th September
t's critical that you not try to gain the love and appreciation of another by controlling their decisions, Virgo. It's time to let the people around you set their own rules and boundaries.
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his is a fantastic time for you for love and romance, Cancer, even if there's a bit of coolness between you and the person you care about. It's possible that there needs to be an element of distance
ake sure that you aren't telling someone lies just because you know that that is what he or she wants to hear. A true friend is someone who is honest at all times,
LIBRA
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omantic relationships may not exactly be going as well as you'd like, Taurus, but don't get discouraged. Hang in there and you will find that things eventually come around your way.
onsider taking a more conservative approach to your actions today, Aries, as well as to the way you dress. Others may be rather put off by something that comes across as too flashy.
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here are terrific opportunities for you to strengthen the bonds you have with the people you care about the most. Solidify your relationship with soft romantic words and actions.
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premium on boys — does not bother this remote mountain community on the Sichuan-Yunnan border. The sign on the road towards Lugu Lake, home to the Mosuo ethnic minority, reads: 'Welcome to the Kingdom of Women'. Girls rule from birth, becoming heirs to family fortunes and later going out to work for the clan. Boys stay at home, living with Mum indefinitely, and leave only on invitation to visit local matriarchs in what are known as 'walking marriages'.
eet an alien, become a millionaire, get hitched, do nothing... Whatever it is, there's an ideal spot for it. Be a Vegetarian... Ghent, Belgium Peta, the animal-rights group, ruffled feathers last summer when it announced that the best place in Britain to be a vegan is Glasgow. Those who know the vibrant Scottish metropolis more traditionally associated with lipidic excess were less surprised, but for an even greater meat-free nirvana, go to Ghent. This tiny Belgian city has more than a dozen vegetarian restaurants, by some measure the highest number per capita anywhere. Moreover, Thursday is a veggie day, when many other restaurants, as well as schools and offices, serve food that's fresh but not flesh. Meet an alien.. Chile Forget Area 51. In a remote region of central Chile, you are more likely to bump into an alien than anywhere else on the planet. Such has been the number of UFO sightings around San Clemente that in 2008 it opened a 19-mile alien trail which weaves between plateaux used as landing pads. Signs offer details of close encounters of the third kind. A word of warning: encounters of the fourth kind — alien abductions — will not be covered by most travel insurers. Be a woman... Lugu Lake, China China's tragic girl shortage — under a one-child society that puts a
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Have a beer... Ypres, Belgium Booze and religion rarely feature on the same page but for the monks of the Middle Ages, beer formed an important route to self-sufficiency. Ten recognised Trappist breweries have survived centuries of revolution and war. The best? Westvleteren Brewery, inside an abbey in Vleteren near Ypres. Monks here produce three beers, including a habitshakingly strong ale, which frequently tops rankings of the best in the world. But you'll have to travel — sales are made weekly at the doors of the monastery to individual buyers after reservation. Get married... Shanghai, China Pity the singles of Shanghai, whose parents often resort in desperation to posting lonely-hearts ads for their children at People's Park. For a fee, placards are posted not online, but on lines tied between trees. It works like internet dating — if you let your mother manage your profile. Yet in a city where it's all too easy to be lonely, the weekly love market has produced countless auspicious
Be gay... Spain A rainbow ribbon is drawing together the world's more enlightened nations as dozens, including the UK, plus several states in America, pass equal marriage laws. Even so, some countries are more equal than others. A Pew Research Centre survey asked people in 39 nations the simple question: should society accept homosexuality? Spain topped the list with a score of 88 per cent (Britain scored 76 per cent, America 60 per cent). Gay couples have equal rights at every level of society, while Spanish LGBT culture has become an important export. See the Northern Lights... Hurtigruten, Norway There is nowhere better suited to turning slack jaws to the heavens as shape-shifting drapes of jade luminescence shimmer against the indigo sky than the upper decks of Norway's Hurtigruten. These peculiar ships chug up and down the coast, serving as cargo vessels, waterbuses and nononsense cruise liners. When the captain alerts passengers to signs of Aurora over the ship's tannoy, those who emerge blinking from their cabins rarely regret the disturbance. Rise above the stars... Hollywood Hills, Los Angeles, USA Celebrity sightings are as easy to come by in Hollywood as wellformed pecs or hybrid pastries. To rise above it all, head north for the world's greatest urban hike. The Wisdom Tree trail rises over the city's giant sign to offer clear air and clearer views from under the shade of the tree itself. Evidence of remoteness just beyond the city limits include a smaller sign with details of the nearest source of rattlesnake anti-venom: 1.8 miles away, in Burbank. Start a start-up... Tel Aviv, Israel Herzliya, a silicon suburb of Tel Aviv, has helped the city become a
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global centre for innovation. Israel is abuzz with talent in software development and tech know-how. Its 'start-up nation' tag has helped to fuel the rise of companies such as WiShi, Wix and Yo — the one-word social network app. Israel now has more than 60 firms on Nasdaq, leaving it second only to China among foreign nations on the hitech US stock exchange. Staff perk? Lunch-hour surfing off Hilton Beach. Be single... Berlin, Germany Germany is home to more solo habitations than any other country in Europe — about 37 per cent of households, making Berlin, where the figure rises above 50 per cent, the capital of self-sufficient living. The city is not known for its fluid dating scene, but now a vintage shop in Neukölln hosts monthly 'tongue-tied' events in which 20 singletons engage in silent speed dating. Sometimes words are not enough. Snap a selfie... Makati, the Philippines If there were a map of #selfie obsession, it would centre on a hitherto unheralded city within a city. The phone-toting residents of Makati in Manila, the financial centre of the Philippines, are to blame for posting the highest number of hashtagged selfies per capita to Instagram (the forum of choice for auto-photography). According to analysis by Time magazine, there are 258 selfietakers per 100,000 people, more than in New York or Miami, which came second and third in the rankings. Manchester was the highest placed British city in seventh place, ahead of a rather surprisingly modest London, down in 93rd place. Study abroad... At sea Broadening one's horizons is as essential to the student experience as skipped lectures and watching daytime TV. What better place to do that than at sea, where the horizons change weekly? The Semester at Sea project, run by the University of Virginia, takes young minds on a
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100-day journey of discovery, dropping anchor at 11 countries on the way. Become a millionaire... Colombia Tear up your lottery ticket, ditch your bonds and abandon your dreams of entrepreneurial triumph. Shop around instead for a deal on flights and you could travel from London to the rarefied climes of Bogotá for £1,000 and keep enough change to become an instant millionaire. At the time of writing, £312 is all you need to buy a cool million Colombian pesos. Don't spend it all at once. Avoid the sun... Prince Rupert, British Columbia, Canada There is a place in the northern reaches of British Columbia where the clouds part so infrequently that sufferers from sun allergies have been drawn to resettle here. Prince Rupert lies just 30 miles south of the Alaskan border. Home to First Nations communities, leaping salmon, orcas and giant bears, it's also the wettest place in Canada — and an unlikely burgeoning tourist destination. Get naked... Croatia As visitors to Croatia's coast soon discover, its famous beaches, including Zlatni Rat, are a big draw for naturists. Package holidays for the immodest abound, sending beach bums to nudist resorts and even cruises clad in nothing more than carefully applied SPF30. Littleknown fact: long before Bradley Cooper became huge in Hollywood he presented the odd travelogue for American television. Google his name with 'Croatia' and 'nudist' for a most revealing look at the country (and the actor). Do nothing... Ngapali Beach, Burma It would be perverse to travel as far as Burma, a country that had for so long been off-limits to the ethical tourist, with the intention to do very little, but an itinerary that winds up on Ngapali Beach offers a littleknown reward to those who have explored the transforming Southeast Asian country. Secluded
by mountains on Burma's west coast, the deep strip of white sand joins the azure waters of the Bay of Bengal with a resort that is at its busiest when the daily catch comes in. Like the rest of Burma, it remains relatively off-radar — enjoy it now, as it is likely to become a more popular destination as resorts crop up. Hitch a ride... New Zealand Anyone who has stood at the exit of a motorway service station, as drivers ignore your cardboard plea for a lift, knows just how dispiriting hitchhiking can be. But when it's good, there is no more enriching (nor cheaper) way to get a sense of a place and its people. Where best to thumb it? Ben Bachelder spent years after he graduated from university in California hitching in 35 countries and six continents including Antarctica. His tip: New Zealand, where hitch rate is high and drivers are friendly to a fault. Retire abroad... Malta Retiring types can migrate towards the not-so-bright lights of the south coast... or keep going for a couple of thousand miles to Malta. The Mediterranean island just south of Sicily topped an assessment of the pensioner-friendly prospects of 20 countries, taking into account house prices, food and healthcare costs, crime and tax. Plus it offers 3,100 hours of sunshine a year and an average temperature of 19°C. Lovely. Write a Pulitzer-prize winning novel... Yaddo, USA Most writers toil at their desks in small rented flats, peering hopelessly into the anticipatory glare of a decrepit MacBook. A retreat is an afternoon in a coffee shop. But, given the choice and (even less likely) the funds, there are places better filled with inspiration and promise. Yaddo is a country pile for creatives in Saratoga Springs, New York, where John Cheever and Saul Bellow are among 70 writers and composers to have stayed before winning a Pulitzer prize.
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Handing over my I.D. at the post office, the clerk blurts out, "You've worn a bit since this photo was taken." "You're dead right love!" I replied. "I had it taken just before I joined your bloody queue.�
My wife said if I took one more picture of her she'd leave me. That's when I snapped.
It was my son's birthday yesterday. I said to him last night, "Blow out the candles and make a wish." Me and my mates were busy robbing this CD store when the cops turned up. Dave grabbed all the pop CDs and ran off. Steve grabbed the rock CDs and also ran off. Dan grabbed the Jazz and followed suit. I was forced to take the rap.
Jesus walks into a bar with his disciples. "Thirteen glasses of water, please," Jesus said to the barman, winking at the others.
Sudoko Answers from Page 74
My new girlfriend's car got a flat tyre as we were on our way to see my parents, so I called them up and said, "Sorry Mum, I'm going to be late, my girlfriend's got a puncture."
He said, "I wish you got me a cake."
"Oh John!" she sighed. "I thought you had a real one this time."
Our goldfish died last night after my kids accidentally fed him small pieces of polystyrene. I'm still trying to flush it down the toilet now.
I was making fun of a fat girl today when she broke down in tears. "I'd do anything to be thin!" she cried. Apparently anything but eat less and exercise.
It's 10 years since Lionel Messi made his debut. In that time he's earned an estimated 80 Million Euros which, after tax, equates to 80 Million Euros
Pub Quiz Answers from Page 70 1. Jigsaw puzzle 2. c. MacGuffin 3. Formosa 4. Rene Lacoste 5. Bach and Beethoven 6. Vladimir Putin 7. Two answers a. Bein Green and b. C is for cookie 8. A foreigner. Gaijin means 'outside person'.
b. It's a man's man's man's world (James Brown) c. It's the end of the world as we know it (REM) d. Joy to the world (Three Dog Night) e. Wonderful world (Sam Cooke) f. Rockin all over the world (John Fogerty, Status Quo) g. A world without love (Peter and Gordon) h. You're my world (Cilla Black)
9. Eight answers a. What the world needs now is love sweet love (David and Bacharach)
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BE COMFY WITH COMFREY! Campo Cuttings by Lorraine Cavanagh.
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omfrey is a magical plant! It nurtures plants, animals, insects and humans alike and is remarkably disease-free itself. It makes wonderful compost, fertiliser and mulch. Things don´t get much better than that! Every gardener should have a comfrey patch and especially if you are organic. Comfrey is one of the best investments for a healthy and
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productive garden. Most people reach for a quick fix when their plants are ailing but quick-release fertilisers will only promote lots of lush sappy growth - a banquet table to aphids and a breeding ground for fungal disease. Far better to slow feed your plants; maybe they won´t be quite so big and lush but they will be healthy, strong and softly glowing with health. In fact, we could all do with some of that!
Symphytum officinale, or Comfrey, is a perennial plant with deep roots that go way beyond the reach of most plants so they can find nutrients and minerals in the subsoil that other plants cannot. Its large hairy leaves also contain more proteins than any other plant, 22%. Comfrey leaves are extremely rich in nitrogen and potassium with a reasonable amount of phosphorus too. Found naturally fringing
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riverbanks and other damp areas, it will also grow on drier ground. The piercing roots, up to 4m long, will survive most conditions.
goats will all gorge on it. And bees, that so much need our help at the moment, will nuzzle into the drooping lilac-blue flower-heads.
There are three basic ways to use this super-plant. Try a clump at the side of your compost heap; it will mop up excess nutrients that leak out from the compost and you can then recycle some of the leaves back into the compost. The cut leaves break down very quickly, transferring their nutrients back into the compost heap and encouraging speedy decomposition. There´s a delicious simplicity in this, no complications, no additions, just Mother Nature doing what she does best – or perhaps it just appeals to my simple mind!
But comfrey can do far more; it is a traditional medicine for humans too. Its other name is knitbone. Its powerful healing properties help the body to repair damaged tissue and bones by stimulating cell division, effectively repairing quicker, and reducing inflammation. There has been some controversy over comfrey because it does contain poisonous substances (as do many plant-based medicines) that can be toxic to the liver when ingested. Thus, in many countries, it has been banned for oral use but it is still recommended for external (short-term) use as a poultice or ointment for wounds, broken bones, muscle strains and fractures. As with all medicines, continued or long-term usage is not advisable. So, after hearing of all these benefits, I´m sure you´re wanting to get planting. Plan carefully - it is important to select a suitable site. Comfrey is an exceedingly tough perennial plant. It has very deep penetrating roots – though not wide-spreading - and a new plant can sprout from a tiny section of root so, if you ever want to get rid of it (though I can´t think why) then you could have a tough time. In a wetter climate than ours, it can become very prolific – some might even say weed-like – but our drier conditions act as a perfect control. Severing the roots can cause it to spread, so don´t cultivate around your comfrey patch and it will stay contained. Belonging to the same family as borage, the hairy leaves are irritating to some, so always wear gloves when handling.
The second method is to spread the leaves as mulch. Like other mulches, it slows down evaporation, keeps soil moist and helps suppress weed growth. Because the leaves rot down so quickly they give a boost to shallow rooting plants and especially heavy feeders like tomatoes, roses and fruit trees. Deep rooting comfrey does not threaten shallower rooting fruit trees, for instance, but will provide a very rich potassium feed. As a surprise bonus, the wilting leaves are irresistible to slimy predators so they can be used as bait to keep slugs and snails away from valuable plants like hostas and soft crops such as lettuce. Thirdly, use comfrey leaves to make a liquid fertiliser – comfrey tea. To do this, fill a container with leaves and top it up with water. Stir now and again. After 2 to 3 weeks the green-brown sludge smells vile but that is a sure indication that the proteins are breaking down and the brew is ready for use! Strain it and use the liquid, diluted 1:10 – either foliar spray or water directly into the roots. The left-over slurry at the bottom of the container works wonders on the compost heap. Smelly but powerful stuff! Most animals love comfrey – chickens, ducks, sheep, cattle and
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Plant in partial shade and give an occasional deep watering during hot weather. Leave it to establish during its first year. In the second plant or make root cuttings. year, harvesting starts when the plant is 0.50m high or starting to
develop flowers. Simply cut down the stems to 10cm above ground level. Give the plant a good soaking and it will soon regenerate. Thereafter you should get four harvests per year, amounting to some 2kg of leaves per plant. That´s a lot of leaves! If you want to increase your comfrey crop, lift and divide the original plant or make root cuttings. I believe we are the only Garden Centre in Iberia stocking comfrey plants. We have small plug plants which can easily be posted out too. See our web page for details. P.S.. Because we´ve been so struck by the devastation caused by the fire we´ve decided at the Garden Centre to help you all we can. So, for those of you who suffered with the recent Cómpeta/ Torrox fire, we are offering through September, October and November 2014, a 20% reduction on all trees, shrubs and plants to help you re-stock your gardens. Just on planting time and just when you need it most! Also see us on Facebook – Lorraine Cavanagh owns the specialist garden centre Viveros Florena, Competa, Malaga (garden centre, designers & landscapers) and is author of the bestselling 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, rare tomato seeds, organic products and my books. Winter Hours, October - May: 10 – 4, losed Sundays and Mondays. Summer Hours, June, July & September: 9 – 2, closed Sundays & Mondays (closed for the month of August) Tel: 689928201 Web page: www.viverosflorena.com Email: florenaspain@hotmail.comLorraine Cavanagh's Garden Centre
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Local News WHAT’S HAPPENING IN YOUR AREA
ART EXHIBITION Local artist Margaret Riordan has two art exhibitions until march 2015 at Bar Choto Playa on the n340 at Peñoncillo Beach, Torrox costa, (not tues). (next to ruta 34 motorcycles shop) and in Restaurante Sevillano – El Rincón, Calle gGoria, Nerja. Margaret is self-taught artist (retired secretary) and was born in Bristol, England, she hasbeen painting and drawing all my life. She has entered many competitions with success at local and national level and over 300 of her works have been sold throughout the UK, Europe and North America.
TORROX QUALITY AWARDS Two Torrox beaches have been awarded the Q for Quality standard. The Spanish Tourism Quality Institute (ICTE) awarded the Q for Quality to Playa Ferrara and Playa El Morche in Torrox. The thorough work carried out by the council with the counsel of AMACVA, Spanish acronym for
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the Enviroment and Quality of Life Association in Axarquia, has allowed the town to pass the audits conducted by ICTE before awarding the Q for Quality. Councillor Ramirez appreciated the work done by the municipal services and said they work every day, all year round, so that local beaches look their best. This is not the first time that the quality of Torrox beaches has been recognised. In fact, Playa Ferrara and Playa El Morche had already been awarded the SICTED quality tourism certificate given by the State Tourism Office and the Spanish Federation of Municipalities and Provinces.
FUNDS FOR AXARQUIA The Central Government is to allocate more than €26 million to the Axarquia. According to figures from the General State Budget (PGE), recently made public by the Ministry of the Treasury and Public Administrations, the Axarquia is to be allocated more than €26 million in 2015. The funds are to be invested in a series of projects and programes. The allocation of PGE funds takes into account that tourism is one of the driving forces of the economy in western and eastern Costa del Sol, so €12.5 million is to be used to improve Malaga beaches, said Medina. “Let us not forget the great potential of the Axarquia coast, from Rincon de la Victoria,
Velez-Malaga and Nerja to Algarrobo and Torrox beaches,” he added.
THE MOUNTAINS OF NERJA The book “The Mountains of Nerja” written by Jim Ryan was launched on Friday, 3rd October at the Cultural Centre in Nerja. The author, Jim Ryan; the Tourism Councellor, Bernardo Pozuelo; and Comunication and Fundrainsing Manager, Rocío Torres attended to the presentation. The author´s royalties from the book will go to Cudeca Hospice, which will help to continue to provide “adding life to days” through our “special kind of caring” – palliative care to advanced cancer patients and their families throughout the province of Malaga. DRUG RAID The national Police have confiscated a large amount of drugs and weapons in a raid on a farm in Velez Malaga. Officers seized 8,900 marijuana plants, an automatic rifle, two handguns and ammunition in a greenhouse on the farm in Velez Malaga.The anti-drug operation resulted in the arrest of two suspects, a 42-year-old man and a 35-year-old woman, according to a police statement.
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Local News ALL SET FOR SCRUFFS NERJA! Coats are being groomed and paws are being polished in preparation for one of the year's major fund raising events for the Costa Animal Society. The annual fun dog show Scruffs Nerja will be held on the town's market site at Almijara II on Saturday, November 8.
of course, the best fancy dress. Importantly, there will also be classes for the best rescue dog and the best rescue bitch, reflecting the work of the animal charity organization. The afternoon will end with the presentation of trophies for the best pedigree and non-pedigree in the show, and for the best rescue dog or bitch. Registration will begin at 12 noon, while judging starts at 1.00pm. Finding loving new homes for stray and abandoned animals is a huge part of the work of CAS so, during the interval, there will be a chance to meet some of the dogs presently in the care of various local animal charities, all of which are seeking new owners.
Presented once again in collaboration with the Foreign Residents Department at Nerja Town Hall, the event is always a great attraction as dogs of all ages, sizes and breeds enter the parade ring to vie for the trophies on offer. As well as the competitive classes, there will be demonstration of obedience and ability by the Dog Academy, plus stalls to browse in a friendly, family atmosphere. Dogs can be entered in one or more of the 12 classes to be judged this year. These include the best pedigree and nonpedigree puppies under one year, the best pedigree and on-pedigree bitch over a year, and the best pedigree and non-pedigree dog more than 12 months old. And this year, there's a new class for the best veteran dog or bitch aged ten years or more. The fun classes will include the best obedience or trick displayed, the dog with the waggiest tail and,
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Every year, Scruffs Nerja raises funds which are essential to CAS's animal welfare and educational efforts so please support what is always a thoroughly enjoyable afternoon. If the weather is unkind and the event is rained off, it will be postponed to the following Saturday, November 15. COMPETA CHRISTMAS MARKET Saturday 6th of December from 9am – 2pm visitors are welcomed once again to the Cómpeta Christmas Fair & Market. Nestled in the heart of this pretty pueblo blanco it is perfect way to get into the Christmas spirit. Santa will be in town along with the world’s tallest elf handing out festive drinks and snacks at Sugar and Spice. There will also be a host of stalls, family-friendly attractions & festive music.For more information and a map check out www.sugarandspice.es/christmas
COMPETA TOWN HALL NEWS FIN DE SEMANA CULTURAL PARA JOVENES From the 21st until the 23rd of November Cómpeta organizes an exciting weekend for all our youngsters! There will be a lot of activities, workshops, concerts, expositions and theatre. More info you can find at the Town Hall. MUSEUM OF ART AND CUSTOMS AND MUSEUM OF SACRED ART The history of a village is its main treasure, its costums, its products, its people… Visit our museum, talk about it, between us we can make it a living element of our village! Open Tuesday to Sunday from 10h – 15h. Entrance free - Closed on Mondays ·FOREIGNERS DEPARTMENT The foreigners department is open to all foreigners in Cómpeta. Feel free to drop in every Thursday morning from 11 am till 1pm, or make an appointment at reception with Mercedes. We can help you with information in 5 different languages.
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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
Tel: 952 510 002
Archez
Tel: 952 553 159
Canillas de Albaida. Tel: 952 553 006
Salares
Tel: 952 508 906
Canillas de Aceituno, Tel: 952 518 002
Sayalonga
Tel : 952 552 404
Cómpeta,
Sedella
Tel: 952 508 858
Tel: 952 516 006 952 516 025
Nerja
Tel: 952 523 131
Periana
Tel: 952 536 016
Rio Gordo
Tel: 952 732 154
Sayalonga
Tel: 952 535 021
Salares
Tel: 952 508 903
Sedella
Tel: 952 508 839
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
Tourist Information Cómpeta Tel: 952 553 685 Nerja Tel: 952 521 531 Sayalonga Tel: 952 535 206 Torre del MarTel: 952 541 104
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Torre del Mar Tel: 952 540 471 Torrox Costa Tel: 952 538 010 Velez Malaga Tel: 952 559 100 Vinuela
Tel: 952 519 002
Frigiliana
Tel: 952 533 122
La Herradura Tel: 958 827 794 Nerja
Tel: 952 548 430
Torrox Pueblo Tel: 952 538 200
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
Frigiliana Malaga Motril
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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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Accommodation
Finca el Cerrillo Canillas de Albaida, Malaga Tel: 952 03 04 44 email: info@hotelfinca.com www.hotelfinca.com
The Hotel Balcon Tel: 952 55 3662 Alberdini Hotel Restaurant Tel: 952 51 62 94
Construction Solar Shade Tel: 902 888 176 Glo y Pat Tel: 952 51 61 49
Hairdressers Drains Waynes Drains Tel: 657 862 628
Airconditioning / Heating
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Mobile: 606.423.869
www.redwell.com infrared panels for inside, low cost, healthy - Stops mould and damp
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Electricians Roger 648 025 901 Mike 606 246 902 Answerphone: 952 553 282
Infrared Heating Outside for patios bars, smoking areas - low running cost
Food Stores & Shops Tel: 952 96 78 03 www.malagaclima.com
Tecnicas Tel: 952 52 95 38 Esola Systems Tel: 952 550 323
Carpenters Tejeiro Tel: 952 516 149
Computers
Fruteria Jara Ave de la Constitucion 31 La Gelateria facebook/heladeriacompeta
Furniture Stores La Boutique de Competa 952 553 331
printerink.es Ink Cartridges & Stationery Tel: 627242977 sales@printerink.es
Competa Computers Professional Computer Repairs Tel: 952 96 78 03
Tel: 951 067 722 / 617 979 364
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Glass, lighting & blinds Jose Luis Persianas Tel: 952 516 397
Tin Tin Hairdressers Tel: 952 516 416 E.G.O Tel: 616 022 734 Chica Loca Tel: 622 305 532
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
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Cruce de Periana, Puente Don Manuel
Beauty Treatments Pedicures - Manicures - Facials Hopi Ear Candles - Acrylic & Gel Nail Extensions - Eyelash Perming Aromatherapy Massage - Reiki - Waxing
Qualified Sports & Remedial Therapist Unisex Hairdressers
Gift Stores Marco Polo - Competa c/Jose Antonio 3, Competa
Advanced Cosmetic Procedures & Electrolysis Removal of Moles, Thread veins, Milia, Skin tags, Blood spots, Warts, Verrucas and Age spots
For all enquires please call: 693 740 575
Internet & Telephone Nerja Solutions Tel: 952 52 71 45 www.mimifi.com Tel: 693 777 065
Insurance Essential Cover Tel: 951 39 07 00
Kennels & Pets
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Buggy Tours www.buggytours.net Tel: 653 635 180
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Wagtails Boarding kennels for cats and dogs www.wagtails.es Tel: Val 655 579 792 or Richard 645 659 935
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Language Schools Axareducation Tel: 655 48 59 44
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Solutions 4 U Tel: 952 55 38 07 Taurus Real Estate, Tel: 952 53 50 43 Creative Property Marketing Tel: 951 40 02 28 Tu Rincon del Sol Tel: 952 51 63 58 Competa Properties Tel: 952 51 61 07
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La Casona - Cómpeta Tel: 952 55 37 01 Restaurante La Plaza Tel: 952 55 48 07 El Pilon - Cómpeta Tel: 952 55 35 12 Bar Fernans - Cómpeta Tel: 952 55 37 92 Taberna Teteria Hierbabuena Tel: 951 70 76 38 - Cómpeta Museo del vino - Cómpeta Tel: 952 55 3314 Taj Majal - Torrox Costa Tel: 952 53 49 72 The Pavo Real - Cómpeta/Torrox Rd Tel: 654 86 90 83 Cantueso - Periana Tel: 699 94 62 13 The Balcon Hotel - - Cómpeta Tel: 952 55 36 62 Moreno’s Puente don Manuel El Recreo - Cómpeta Tel: 951 51 60 43
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Vets CLINICA VETERINARIA CÓMPETA Clinic 952 553 360 URG 657 582 225 LA CALETA Clinic 952 551 010 URG 657 582 225 PUENTE DON MANUEL Clinic 951 167 666 URG 657 582 225
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November CHURCH SERVICES Alhama de Granada, St. Barnabas I.E.R.E (Anglican). Service in English at 11.30 first and third Sundays of the month now at La Joya Roman Catholic Church, Plaza Alfonso X11. contact Priest 95 203 0461 or Warden 95 252 0921. Torre del Mar( Lux Mundi Centre). St. Barnabas I.E.R.E, Spanish Episcopal service in English at 11 o'clock, first and third Sunday Morning Prayer, second and forth Sundays Holy Communion. Contact Rector 95 203 0461 or Wardens 25 251 0921 and 95 251 0056. St Barnabas IERE (Anglican). English services 11 a.m. Sundays at Iglesia Evangelica, Torre del Mar, opposite the bus station. Tel.952030461 (priest) or 618640132 (churchwarden) "Church of England" services 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 LUX MUNDI DAILY ACTIVITIES IN THE CENTRE Tuesday through Thursday Spanish courses. Monday – Support Group, Wi-Fi Connection available. Half Orange (Widows/Widowers/Singles) Group. German Coffee. Tuesday –“Espan-Glish” (exchange conversation group), English for children. Wednesday – Wi-Fi Connection available, Bible study, Art Group. Thursday – Prayer Group. Bible Study. “Espan- Glish” (exchange conversation group). Friday – Spanish conversation, Coffee Morning Refreshments with a Boutique, Bric-a-brac, preserves books and cards for sale. Library and Tourist Reference Library. 11.00am – 13.00pm. Mobility Equipment Available: Wheelchairs, crutches, walkers and other mobility aid available on loan.
COMING EVENTS & EXCURSIONS Thursday 13th – Autumn Fashion Show. Please come and join friends at the Lux Mundi, Time 15.30 for 16.00h. Ticket price 4 Euros available at the Centre. All proceeds to fund raising. Thursday 20th – Coach Excursion to Gibaltar. Ticket price 11 Euros, profits for fund raising. Departure times Puente don Manuel (Hotel Ramero) 6.45am,Algarrobo (Lidle) 7.15am, Caleta 7.20am and Torre Del Mar (Bus Station) 7.30am, PASSPORTS REQUIRED. Monday 24th – Danish Church Talk. Monday 24th - Coach Excursion to Ronda and the Bodega Sangre de Ronda /Museum of Wine Departure Times Hotel Romero 9.00h, Algarroba (Lidle) 9.30h, Caleta 9.40h, Torre del Mar (Bus Station) 9.45h. Depart Ronda 17.00h arriving Torre del Mar approx. 16.30h. Ticket price including coach, insurance and guided tour 30 Euros proceeds to fund raising. For further information and bookings please contact the Centre, Torre del Mar Tel.952 543 334 E-mail: luxmundi@lux-mundi.org .Please note you are unable to make bookings through the web site.
in November
FELLOWSHIP OF THE KING We meet at Fellowship of the King premises situated underneath Maroma Inmobillaria, El Cruce de Puente don Manuel. Phone 952 115 220 or 952 518 185 Fellowship of the King Sunday Worship - 11am. Bible Study Thursday 5-7pm Midweek activities: Pilates - Tuesday midday - 1pm. Bridge Club Tuesday 2.15 - 6pm. Charity shop/Books open Wednesday, Friday & Saturday 10 - 1.30pm. TRAPICHE SOCIAL CLUB The Trapiche Social Club meets every Wednesday at 12 noon until 2pm at the Trapiche Restaurant, just off the A356 Velez-Malaga to La Vinuela. The first Wednesday in the month is our regular lunch meeting, we enjoy a 3 course lunch with wine, casera and water for just €8.50. 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.RBL-Losromanes.org.uk or Margaret Branch Sec. 951066079
CHURCH SERVICES Saturday- Danish Church on the 8th and 29th of November. Time 13.00h. Saturday – Roman Catholic Mass in English 18.00h. LOCAL MARKETS Sunday- St. Barnabas Church .IERE: Anglican Every Tuesday Trapiche Farmers Market 10-2 Service. Time 11.00h.
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69,500 euro
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189,000 euro