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I thought that all the kind people who came to see the Angina Monologues would like to know that we have handed over to Age Concern the sum of 650€.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank the cast – Mel Howard Coles, Dianne Kilner, Sheena Hurley, Molly Simmons, Di Drummond, all from The Voices of Almanzora. Pamela Leadley from The Luvvies and Jude Maclaughlin from A.C.T. (Almanzora Charitable Theatre.) These girls gave their time and talents willing and helped to fulfil my dream of putting on a really good entertainment show and raising lots of money for a worthwhile charity.

Those were the ones on stage but I must also thank all the people who were instrumental in getting them there. Lorraine Cundy did a sterling job as my

production manager doing all the “nitty gritty” time consuming stuff. A.C.T. were very generous in allowing us to christen their new stage and use their lighting, Billy and Louise Groves kindly transported the stage to and from storage. David Cundy acted as stage manager and with the help of Stuart Mawson and Peter Hurley (who also did the lighting), put the set together at the beginning and took it down at the end.

Thanks to Alan Turpie who was in charge of all the music for the production and gave each character their own signature tune. The wonderful Tudor frock seen in the photo was made by Jayne Lamb.

Once again the staff at La Parilla were helpful and accommodating and provided a good (hot) meal.

I asked Ed Vaughan if he would introduce the show and say a little about our aims and intentions and I´m pleased to say he agreed. The front of house staff were obviously very persuasive with the raffle tickets which all added to the grand total.

But without all the people who bought tickets all our efforts would have been in vain, so thank you very much.

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The Almanzora Group of Friends held their second annual Quiz of Quizzes at the weekend. Quizzers from pubs, clubs and societies throughout the region were invited to participate in a Champions League marathon of trivia and knowledge in aid of local charities.

The Bamber Gascoigne of Cantoria, Ian Holmes had worked tirelessly over many months to put together a great evening which was superbly supported by kind donations from many local businesses for a grand charity raffle.

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from nineteen teams and more than one hundred frazzled brains, were “Hodge Podge” representing Albox Club de Tenis; they won a cash prize and nominated MACS to receive a €400 contribution.

A draw was made for a second donation and the “Numpties”, representing the Group of Friends, asked that the remaining €160 be donated to the Philippine Disaster Fund, not exactly local, but a popular choice for a most worthy cause.

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for charity On Monday 18th November, Edward Leiper the Past Master of the Sierra Espuna Freemasons presented FORGET ME NOT with a cheque for 2500 Euros. The new Organisation Forget me not (FMN) is creating to try to tackle the problem of Respite care in the Mazarron area and the money is a good start to the funding . The donation is well received and thanks were given to Eddie and his fellow Freemasons.

Advanced planning by FMN is under way and it is hoped that by February that a regular twice a week time will be allocated in the Cultural Centre on Camposol, Mazarron where volunteer and professional carers can take some of the burden from the family, for a few hours at least.

It is hoped that an open day on February 1st will be held to encourage those affected and for those who may be interested in helping to chat and discuss the problems, thereafter as mentioned a twice a week real time

will be available. Contributions will be requested from those taking

advantage of the scheme and of course any other donations will be gratefully received. To raise further monies a programme of events is under negotiation, starting with an afternoon and evening of music and entertainment at Mariannos on April 23rd (St Georges Day) ,Craft Stalls and musical artistes are already

clamouring to be included.

The initiative of FMN includes many of the areas humanities charities and groups and clearly indicates the need for Respite care, our poll has indicted that at present there may be as many as 5% of the expat population affected by 24 hour care and nursing and

with an increasingly aging population that percentage will rise. This is a chance to really help your friends and neighbours and who knows you may yourself in need at some stage in the future.

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They took to the streets to draw attention to the need for more sustainable urban mobility for the city and especially for measures to promote the use of bicycles as transport. Activities began at 10:30 am. at Puerta de Purchena, with children’s balloon modelling and face painting, as well as repairs and adjustments if necessary to the bikes of the attendees. The Bicifestación started at 11:30 from Puerta de Purchena, passing through the Paseo de Almería, Avenida de Cabo de Gata, Avenida del Mediterráneo, Padre Méndez, Carretera de Ronda, Gregorio Marañón and Avda. Federico García Lorca before winding up in the Plaza de las Velas.Almería Alpedal wanted to thank the Policía Local de Almería for coverage of the event, as well as the collaboration of Los Mastrinkais cycling club, which oversaw the safety of children and adults. On the morning of Sunday November 10th, in the new Recinto Ferial de Almería, the 6th Biciescuela was held. With the help of volunteers from the association Almería Alpedal, young and old were taught to ride a bike, or to improve their skills, after which various recreational activities took place, such as tape races, bike skill contests, painting workshops, etc. teleprensa.es

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11 municipalities in the Province have already joined the Programa Andaluz en Defensa de la Vivienda. The Consejería de Fomento y Vivienda de la Junta de Andalucía has prevented 313 evictions in a year in the province of Almeria. ‘The Programa Andaluz en Defensa de la Vivienda has fulfilled its primary purpose: that people who come to us to prevent eviction can stay in their homes.’ Stressed the Delegada Territorial de Fomento y Vivienda, Encarna Caparrós, who said that these results show that ‘when the Government breaks neutrality and takes the side of the victims of the crisis, it is possible to make effective policies in their favour.’ Between October 8, 2012, the opening of the Oficina Provincial de Almería del Programa Andaluz en Defensa de la Vivienda, and September 30 of this year, this service has recorded 474 cases, and have intervened to prevent eviction for 77 people, 16.2 % of the total. The core of the program is the intermediary. A total of 313 people have been treated at this stage, the 66.03 % of the total, and all have had their eviction prevented. ‘These families, who come to us when they are at risk of losing their home, remain in their home. We have avoided their eviction thanks not only to our intervention, but mainly through the efforts of these families to defend their right to housing.’ she said. teleprensa.es

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Simply - a NIE number is available to anyone with financial interests in Spain, whether they are resident or not - it is required, for example, to purchase or inherit property.

A resident registration certificate is what EU citizens need if they intend to live here or have lived here for 90 days or longer. It’s a record that you have registered as resident, as required by the Spanish authorities. In most cases a NIE number will be issued at the same time as the certificate if the applicant doesn’t already have one, although in some areas they expect you to get a NIE number first

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Registration and the Residence CertificateAny EU citizen intending to stay in Spain for more than three

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Lions Clubs from around the world are mobilising and fund raising to help those people most in need following Typhoon Haiyan, that ravaged the Phillipines. Lions Club are being urged to donate funds immediately to the Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF)for onward distribution providing food, shelter, water, clothing and medical supplies.By Friday 8th November LCIF had donated 500,000 USD, (Approx 370,000 euros). This is only the start and each Lions Club will boost these figures ten fold and more in the very near future.There are over 12,000 Lion members in the Philippines and around 380 Clubs, Lions are already on the ground and although many have been affected by the outcome of Typhoon Haiyan, they are coming together to help where ever possible.You can help the Lions International Foundation by helping your local Lions Club to raise funds, details on how to submit funds are available by contacting Lions Club members or by contacting Lion Secretary Iain Bennett on [email protected]. Alternatively you can go online on www.lionsclubs.org and follow the instructions on how to donate directly.All funds donated via Lions Clubs goes directly to provide aid, no money is wasted on administration or spurious expenses.

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The Ayuntamiento de Cantoria reconsiders the suspension of the demolition of two houses and reverses its decision.

The Consejería de Medio Ambiente y Ordenación del Territorio (Ministry of Environment and Spatial Planning) gave notice to the Fiscalía de Almería (Planning Office Almería) of the resolution of the Alcalde of the Ayuntamiento de Cantoria yesterday submitted to the Consejería de Medio Ambiente y Ordenación del Territorio (Ministry of Environment and Planning) of a letter by communicates a resolution of the Mayor, Masegosa Gaspar Garcia , which resolves to revoke a decision by the Ayuntamiento City on October 16 last, which paralyzed the works of demolition of two homes that were carried out in Las Terrenas.

With this resolution, the Consistorio (City Council) reverses its decision, so the Consejería (Council) may conclude the pending demolition work and the task of clearing the debris left in the area after the blockade of the demolition.

On 21 October, the Junta de Andalucía informed the Fiscalía de Almería (Planning Office in Almería) of the decision of the Ayuntamiento de Cantoria to paralyze the demolition, in order to clear up the criminal responsibilities which could have been incurred the local

authorities and the people involved in these events.

The demolition of houses was done in execution of two administrative resolutions by the Audiencia Provincial, (Provincial Court), and ratified by the Tribunal Supremo (Supreme Court).

The Administración autonómica (Regional Administration) presented the facts to the Fiscalía to consider whether the Ayuntamiento was acting within its rights, which already conform with the law applicable to administrative decisions regarding the restoration of legal urban planning, which do not require any municipal license.

The Consejería (Department) believes that the Ayuntamiento has given full information of all the steps that have been taken by the administración autónoma (autonomous administration) that was convened at a coordination meeting prior to the execution of the works of demolition at the Delegación Territorial de la Consejería de Agricultura, Pesca y Medio Ambiente (Provincial Delegation of the Ministry of Agriculture , Fisheries and Conservation), the inspección urbanística (Inspection of urban environment) and the State security forces.

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From the 18th to 22nd November, 2013, the Jefatura Provincial de Tráfico has given notice of ditch clearing work on the N-344a, in the section between the Puente de Los Molinos and the roundabout of Los Picos.Temporary traffic lights will be in operation during lane closures. teleprensa.es

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The Concejala Delegada de Igualdad y Bienestar Social, Fina García Parra, has announced new courses for 2013 to 2014 featuring the Escuela Municipal de Gerontogimnasia and the Taller de Memoria. They will commence on Monday November 18th.These are for people from Pulpí and the surrounding districts. There is an attendance fee of 5 euros, and classes will be held in the various villages on the following days and times:Pulpí.- In the Pabellón La Legua, Tuesdays Sótano del Centro de Día, Wednesdays La Fuente.-In the Centro Social, Thursdays La Gasolinera – In the Centro Social, Mondays Pozo Higuera - In the Centro Social, Mondays El Convoy - In the Centro Social, Tuesdays San Juan de los Terreros.- In the Centro Social, Thursdays All classes are from 17:00 hours to 18:00 hoursteleprensa.es

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The judges decided that Alexis Sebastien Fleury had ‘lower culpability’ for causing the death of 62-year-old David Crane than a British driver would.

Mr Crane, of Rolvenden, Kent, was on his way home from work at 11.30pm on August 3, 2012, when his Skoda Fabia was hit head-on by Fleury’s grey Renault Laguna.

Mr Crane, a Charity fundraiser who was a carer for his disabled wife, suffered multiple injuries and died at the scene.

Fleury, 25, was acquitted by a jury at Canterbury Crown Court of causing death by dangerous driving but was convicted of causing death by careless driving in July and jailed for 18 months.

Yesterday Lord Justice Lloyd Jones, Mr Justice Irwin and Mr Justice Green, sitting at London’s Criminal Appeal Court, halved that sentence to nine months – meaning Fleury will walk free next week.

The court heard that Fleury from Orleans, central France, was driving to visit his English girlfriend, Emily Crick, in Wadhurst, East Sussex. He had travelled from France through the Eurotunnel.

Fleury performed a U-turn and was driving down the wrong side of the road, when he crashed head-on into Mr Crane’s car.

The Frenchman had been awake for 16 hours and had been driving for six and a-half

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Fleury said during his trial: ‘I missed my turning and decided to do a U-turn. I was driving for a few seconds and saw headlights just in front of me and boom.’

Mr Justice Irwin said: ‘This young man made a mistake at the end of his journey. As a Frenchman, used to driving on the right-hand side of the road, he remained on the right-hand side of the road after his U-turn. He did a U-turn in the dark in England and, for moments or minutes, forgot that he was not driving in France.

‘The culpability of a British driver in the same circumstances would have been very high indeed. For somebody from France, the culpability must be reduced.’

Fleury’s lawyers said outside court that the reduced sentence means he will be released from prison at the beginning of next week.

Mr Justice Irwin expressed his sympathy for Mr Crane’s family, saying: ‘He was a very good and loving father to two daughters, and a husband who looked after his disabled partner.

‘They are all terribly distraught about their loss. It is clear that he was a good man and his death has caused great loss and pain.’

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Every exercise has its own guidelines that you need to follow. The majority of aerobic activities — running, walking, weight lifting, and so on — recommend that you inhale through your nose and exhale through your mouth. And breathing through the nose while swimming can be downright dangerous!

In the beginning, save yogic breathing for your Yoga exercises. Down the line, when you become more skillful at it, you may want to adopt nasal breathing during all normal activities. Then, you can benefit from its calming and hygienic effects throughout the day.

Remember: Bad breathing isn’t as easy to cure as bad breath: You must retrain your body through breath awareness.


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Do dogs need clothes? While this may at first appear to be a silly question to those who would scoff at the idea of dressing a dog, there are still many dog owners who have seen their dogs shiver violently after exposure to winter temperatures but hesitate to put clothing on their dogs for fear of appearing odd. Well, have no fear. If you are concerned about your dog being cold, there is certainly no harm in putting clothing on him.

If you are still on the fence, consider this: Dogs come equipped with their own external layering system, but

some dogs have lighter layers of fur than others, and some are not genetically suited to the environments in which they find themselves transplanted. So your dog

may in fact be extremely uncomfortable with the winter temperatures — as uncomfortable as you would be if you went outside without clothing.Watch your dog for reactions to the temperature, wind, precipitation and ground conditions, and ask yourself: If

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prevent tangles, or snags on zips, and try the coat on your dog before purchasing it.

The first thing to check is whether the jacket easily fits over the head. Many coats and sweaters for dogs are designed with zips in the front or sides, so they don’t have to slip over your furry friend’s head.

While sleeves are appropriate for the front legs, they are not necessary for the hind legs.

Once it is fully on, it should fit snug and not slip a lot, but not so tight that it hinders the dog’s movements.

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A sweater or jacket can be helpful during the cold seasons, especially if your dog is reluctant to go outside to relieve himself, but also if you tend to keep your home’s internal heating system set low, depending instead on blankets and sweaters for your human occupants. (And yes, it does get cold here in Spain!)

How warm your dog is able to physically keep himself may depend on his breed, size and even age, but if he just doesn’t have a heavy hair coat, there is only so much curling up he can do to conserve heat.

Smaller, light bodied breeds, toy breeds, and breeds that naturally have very short or thin hair coats benefit from a warm dog sweater for when they need to go outside, or for just hanging around the house. A sweater can make a significant difference in your dog’s feeling of well-being.

Of course, short, thin hair is not the only prerequisite for outer clothing. Dogs that

tend to have short-cropped hair — like poodles, which may grow thick hair but which owners tend to keep short to avoid matting — should also be given a sweater to protect them from very low temperatures.

Also, older dogs with weaker immune systems and dogs with diseases that impair h a i r growth (i.e.,Cushing’s disease,

hypothyroidism) typically need an extra source for warmth, and this can be easily provided by a sweater or jacket, even indoors.What matters more than the length of the hair is whether a

dog has a single or double coat. Single-coated dogs, such as the Maltese, might have long or short hair but cannot tolerate the cold

nearly as well as double-coated breeds, such as German Shepherds.

Sick dogs, the very young and the elderly also must be protected from the cold.

Conversely, larger dogs with dense hair coats do not have a need for additional insulation, and would be very uncomfortable if they were forced to wear outer clothing,

possibly to the point of physically overheating. Their fur is already genetically designed to protect them from extreme winter temperatures. The Siberian Husky, Malamute, and Saint Bernard breeds are all excellent examples of dogs that are perfectly suited to cold temperatures, while the Chihuahua, Greyhound, and many terrier and pinscher breeds are good examples of dogs that would do well with a little extra outer insulation.

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A1164 Mojacar playa €130,000Charming ground floor apartment on a sought after front line complex. 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, private terrace. Fully furnished. superb community gardens & pool. Excellent rental potential.

Charming townhouse of 66 m2 + terrace in a small community very close to the beach & amenities. 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. Pretty communal pool, terraces . Community parking & furnished.

lv670 Mojacar playa €149,000Quality penthouse apartment of 77 m2 + terrace & roof terrace. 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. Underground parking. Pretty views over the community pools & gardens. All amenities & beaches nearby.

A1181 puerto Rey €129,950

A1182 Mojacar playa €115,000immaculate ground floor apartment of 82 m2 on a small urbanisation with superb sea views & very near to the beach. 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. Community terrace & pool. Off street parking

Dv1269 Huerta nueva €110,000Pretty detached villa of 74 m2 on 164 m2 plot. 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, allocated parking. Furnished. well maintained community gardens & pool and just a short drive to local towns, beaches a & golf.

lv658 Mojacar playa €275,000superb front line townhouse of 190 m2 + terraces less than 50 mtrs from the beach with uninterrupted sea views. 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. Beautiful community gardens & pool. integral garage.

Dv1265 cabrera €385,000Outstanding detached villa of 164 m2 on 1,500 m2 with breathtaking views. 3 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms. Private garage of 54 m2, jacuzzi, superb enclosed terraces, pool & gardens. hot & cold A/C & FCh.

lv671 palomares €95,000Quality townhouse of 90 m2 with terraces & very private roof terrace. 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, A/C. Underground parking, community pool & gardens. just a short walk to the beach & the village.

Dv1261 cortijo Grande €295,000Beautiful detached bungalow of 149 m2 on 1,617 m2 very privately situated, near to the golf course. Ample terraces, pool, garage & carport. Furnished. in 15 mins drive of local beaches.

A1178 Mojacar playa €148,000Quality 1st floor apartment of 70 m2 + 37 m2 on popular complex, with views over the community gardens and pool to the sea. 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, terrace. Furnished. Underground parking.

Dv1283 Huerta nueva €260,000 A very attractive detached quality built villa of 146 m2 on 476 m2 near to los Gallardos. 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, integral garage, pool & roof terrace. Only 10 mins drive from local beaches.

Dv1286 Agua nueva €185,000An attractive detached villa of 84 m2 on 400 m2 in walking distance of the town centre with panoramic views. 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, huge underbuild, gardens & carport. 10 mins drive from local beaches.


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• VH418 €135,000 REDUCED• 2 bed, 1 bath Coastal House• San Juan de Los Terreros• 1km to the beach• Front & rear garden• Communal pool with 6 others

• VH364 €119,950 NEGOTIABLE• ¾ bed, 2 bath Country House• Includes separate apartment• 6552m2 of flat land• 5 mins drive to Huercal Overa

• VH555 €69,995 REDUCED• 3 bed, 1 bath Village/Country House• Quality Renovation• 800m2 garden• 5 mins drive to Zurgena

• VH591 €245,000 REDUCED• Large 4 bed, 2 bath Quality Villa• 165m2 build plus conservatory• 15,160m2 of land & dog kennels• 10m x 5m swimming pool• 2 mins drive to amenities

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• VH590 €249,950 REDUCED• Large 4 bed, 4 bath Quality Villa• 165m2 build plus conservatories• 23,000m2 of land & double garage• 10m x 5m swimming pool• 2 mins drive to amenities

3 bedroom (room for more), 2 bath character, 230m2, country house renovated to a very high standard with 1,128m2 of land with

5m x 6m swimming pool and landscaped gardens. There is an attached part of the house that could be converted to make more bedrooms etc to provide an apartment. Less than 10 mins drive to

Huercal-Overa and 40 minutes to the coast.

vH437 cORtIjO lAs tOscAs €235,000

• VH576 €79,950 NEW LISTING• 2 bed, 2 bath Semi Detached Villa• Back to back style• 200m2 plot• 6m x 3m swimming pool


PROPERTy OF THE wEEkbargain Semidetached villa with 3 double bedrooms, 2 baths, plus large sun terrace with Fantastic Mountain Views, living/dining room, private drive way, a/c hot & cold, beautiful communal pool & private garden well maintained, bargain price. bank valuation of 185.000€.

REF 655 LOs gaLLaRdOs

A wonderful large family home, with 7 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, divided into main house of 4 beds, 3 bath, & independent apartment with own access of 3 beds, 2 bath, 2 lounges, 2 kitchens, private pool and sun bathing area, reduced for quick sale.

REF.659 ANTAS 189,950€

wonderful opportunity - huge property(779m2) divided into 3 houses(2 renovated and one ruin)-main house has 4 beds & 2 bathrooms,2nd house - 2 beds,2 baths,2 cloaks. Beautiful 5000m2 plot, walking distance to the village, only 20 mins to the coast.

REF.662 CARiATiZ 299,000€

A beautiful duplex in very good condition, set in a quiet residential location, only 5 mins drive to the beach at san jose. lounge/dining room with doors to terrace. 3 bedrooms,2 bathrooms,cloakroom.2 terraces, off-street parking.

REF.661 SAN jOSE 199,950€

Superb village house in excellent condition, full of rustic character and charm, light and spacious.2/3 bedrooms,2 bathrooms, large terrace, patio garden, easy parking in a great location, only 25 mins to the coast. satellite Tv, and internet.

REF.629 CARiATiZ 99,500€

A wonderful, totally renovated cortijo, full of rustic character and charm, set on a 5000m2 plot in a very tranquil location, yet only 10 mins to the beach at las Negras. 138m2 built - 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. solar power and own well.

REF.557 LAS NEgRAS 230,000€

BANK rEPOssEssiONs, apartment in immaculate condition, with 2 beds, 2 baths, with garden, 70m constructed, living/dining room, A/C hot & cold, beautiful swimming pool, private secure parking, close to amenities.

REF.617 VERA BEACH 60,000€

A beautiful villa full of light and charm, built with high quality materials and set on a wonderful plot of 5,000m2 with superb views.3 bedrooms,2 bathrooms - 135m2 built. Peaceful location but close to all amenities - 15 mins to Arboleas.

REF.604 ARBOLEAS 159,950€

Beautiful new villa with beautiful mountain views, 100m built on a 400m2

plot, 3 double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, sun terrace, space for a pool, pre-

installed A/C, reduced from 200.000€, absolute bargain.

REF.616 TURRE 129.950€

wonderful, fully renovated village house, set in a peaceful location with easy parking and lovely country views, only 20 minutes to the coast.3 bedrooms,2 bathrooms, large roof terrace and patio garden. Offers very spacious accommodation.

REF.550 CARiATiZ 99.995€

Brand new Penthouse apartment with 3 beds, 1 bath, fabulous mountain

views, kitchen, living/dining room, 80m private solarium, in the central of

Turre, walking distance to all amenities.

REF.584 TURRE 58.000€

in the heart of san juan, bright immaculate villa, of 127m2 built with private pool, 3 bedrooms, 2 bath, independent kitchen, sea and mountain views, in an excellent condition, mature garden, A/C, electric gates, drive way, A/C, Alarm, 8 years old.

REF.650 SAN jUAN 249.950€

immaculate large house, stone throw away to the beach, 3 double beds, 2 bath, 110m² south facing, spacious living/dining room, fitted kitchen, patio, Front garden, private locked Garage & Store room, swimming pool, fantastic sea view.

REF.619 MOjACAR 159,000€

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south facing GF apartment 58m²2 beds, 1 baths,

terrace 18 m²excellent location, furnished

Com. pool, parking short walk to beach

79.500€ Mojacar Playa

reF: MeaP4613

79.000€ huerta nueva

reF: MeTh5908

Corner townhouse 83m²3 beds, 2 baths,

furnished AC/h, garden & roof terrace,

com. pool, parking

Detr. house 103m² in small community

3 beds, 2 baths, terracesRoof terrace, stunning sea

viewsCom. pool and parking

219.000€Mojacar PlayarEF: MEvl2113

Detached villa 170m²plot 492m², 4 beds, 3 baths

Lovely views to sea mountainsprivate pool garage, Roof

terrace

325.000€Mojacar PlayarEF: MEvl3611

Townhouse 81m² close to seaexcellent condition, AC/h

2 beds, 2 baths, furnishedcom pool, off-street parking

129.950€Mojacar PlayarEF: METh7811

Fantastic apartment 72m²2 beds, 2 baths, furnished terrace 9m², AC/h, garage

com. pool, next to golf course

105.000€Macenas

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Front line apartment 73m²2 beds, 2 baths, AC/h

1°floor, excellent viewscom, pool, parking, furnished

129.000€Mojacar PlayarEF: MEAP4513

reformed cortijo 200m² builtplot 1200m², 15 min from

Carboneras3 beds, 1 bath main house,

Guest apartment with 1 bed, 1 bath

129.000€Los Gafares

rEF: MECT8208

super apartment 91m²2beds 2baths, south facing

large terraces 33+17m²lift, garage, store room

Communal pool, close to beach

165.000€Mojacar Playa

MEAP5213

Apartment facing Golf course3 beds, 2 baths, AC/h, furnished

150m from the sea, terracecom. pool and gardens

115.000€Marina de la Torre

rEF: MEAP5409

south facing villa 214 m²plot 378m² 3 beds, 4

baths, excellent sea views, pool, garage, centr.

heating365.000€

Mojacar PlayarEF: MEvl79005

GF apartment 66,5m²2 beds, 1 bath, store room

covered terrace, parkingcom pool, AC/h

85.000€Turre

rEF: MEAP6813

1°floor aparment 84m²3 beds, 2 baths, furnished

Com pool, AC/h, parking, ready for rentals


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2 beds, 2 baths, open views

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ReF pIn3tD01 139,950€3 bed 2.5 bath Village house in El Pinar. Communal pool, garage, storeroom, terraces and solarium with unspoilt open views to the mountains & sea ! Air-con, mosquito screens, extended kitchen and much more.

reF: Par3V09 119,950€3 bed 2 bath detached villa in Cerro Gordo. A bargain villa with private pool, garage, workshop, walled & gated 580m2 plot and covered terraces. Stood empty a while and needs slight cosmetic work. Offers invited.

ReF BlA4c04 229,950€4 bed 2 bath detached cortijo in Velez Blanco valley. Pool 10m x 5m, pool bar , huge home of 152m2 build size with a plot of 4200m2, covered fly screen terrace, mature gardens. A must view home of the highest quality.

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with us or would like a free no obligation valuation please contact us on the details below for more information.we offer a no sale no fee listing, absolutely no charges upfront and a fair low commission upon a successful sale.

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ReF Ret3v05 129,000€3 bed 2 bath detached villa in the Partaloa area. Walking distance into village, a bargain high quality finish home, 8m x 4m pool, air-con, many extras. A bargain now at this price and great views!

ReF GAl3Aj06 99,000€3 bed 2 bath penthouse apartment in Los Gallardos. Huge solarium, terrace, great views, air-con, communal pool, garage parking, communal gardens, gazebo & great views. Just reduced and great value!

ReF GAl2A05 59,500€2 bed, 1 bath apartment in Los Gallardos. 70m2 build, terrace, communal roof solarium with great village & mountain views, fully fitted kitchen central location in village. Mortgage available subject to affordability

reF arb3Vhu08 149,950€ Immaculate 3 bed 2 bath detached villa in Arboleas. Has to be viewed, with pool, long covered porch, show home interior, private aspect, 123m2 build & plot size of 907m2. A superb home and one to wow you.

reF: luc3T03 79,950€3 bed 2 bath village home in Lucainena. A well styled home that can be taken as seen with everything included subject to offer. Furniture & fittings here are a very high quality. Solarium, terraces and a walk into the village.

ReF lOB4t05 91,950€4 bed 2 bath village house in Los Lobos close to San Juan. Large private garage, huge storeroom, terraces, solarium, great views, communal pool, walking distance to amenities. Includes air-con, furniture and log burner.

ReF pAl3t01 89,000€3 bed 2 bath house in Palomares village centre close to the beach. With private garage, roof top solarium, large rear courtyard terrace, furniture and air-con. Now a bargain at this reduced price!

ReF vAl2Aj04 89,000€2 bed 2 bath penthouse apartment on Valle del Este with full private solarium, terrace, air-con, great sea views, furniture can be included subject to negotiation, parking, pool and walking distance to amenities.

reF: arb3VbV01 159,000€3 bed 2 bath detached villa in Arboleas with private pool just a 4 minute walk into the centre of the village. Great views, off road parking, high boundary walls for privacy, air-con and the option of fully furnished.


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Ref: INd/JL fantastic front line 2 bed/2 bath apt.,pool, large terrace with sea views,

garage, a/c, furnished. MOJACAR - NEW€169,950

Ref: IA/SP/302 - 1 bed/1bath apt, f/f, 50m to beach, sea views A/C, com pool, good rentalMOJACAR -REduCEd €57,950

Ref:INT/MJ - 3 bed/2bath house private gardens , garage, com pool 300m to beach

MOJACAR - NEW €189,950

Ref:VA/TL fantastic 1bed/1bath apt, A/C, com pool, parking, F/F, 300m to beach

MOJACAR - NEW €69,950

Ref: PM/TW beautiful 2 bed/ 2 bath apt in Puerto Marina, pool, large terrace, sea

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This wonderful and unique property is situated just over 1km from the beautiful village of Uleila de Campo boasting a stunning new Cortijo, wonderful mature gardens and over 700 Olive trees set in over 40,000m2 of land.

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349,000€

44,950€

OLV780 lUbrin

A fabulous village house situated at the edge

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OLV772 VillAriCOs

This truly beautiful 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom townhouse is located in the prestigious and popular development of Harbour lights in Villaricos, known for its exceptional build quality and stunning communal gardens and pool areas.

190,000€

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349,950€

This beautiful property commands one of the best locations outside bedar village, walking distance to the village with fantastic village views. The property has 3/4 bedrooms and a private pool within a lovely courtyard setting with original features throughout.

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The Spanish Property MarketWhile the Spanish property market has suffered at the hands of the global recession, this is actually good news for buyers of Spanish homes. Many sellers in Spain are accepting prices far below the asking price, meaning buyers can snap up some real bargains throughout the country.Whether you’re looking for a villa a stone’s throw from the beach, an apartment in the heart of a bustling city or a country retreat, Kyero.com is here to help you find whatever it is you’re looking for in Spain.Why Buy in SpainThere are many reasons why people may want to buy a property in Spain, especially now while property prices are low. Many people opt to buy a villa or a holiday home which can be rented out to other

holidaymakers for part of the year.These tend to be situated around the most popular tourist resorts, such as Malaga, the Balearic Islands and the ever-popular Marbella. Not all of these areas have been affected as badly as others by the recession, so anyone willing to pay a higher price for a premium tourist-friendly location will not be disappointed.Business workers may find themselves seeking a property in or around one of the major cities. The economy in Madrid, Barcelona and Valencia remains relatively strong, and those making frequent business trips to one of these cities may choose to buy a property in the area.While prices in the city itself may remain high, there are many locations around these cities which are more accessible to first-time buyers in Spain. Alternatively, there are some stunning towns in northern Spain which are dotted with beautiful farmhouses in swathes of Spanish countryside.How To Buy a Property in SpainThere are a few things to remember if you’re planning to buy a property in Spain. Firstly, you should get to grips with the full buying process. For example, signing a reservation agreement means you have a set amount of time to pay the full amount (on top of your reservation fee) before you lose the house.There are several different contract types which may or may not suit you, so be sure to decide exactly what you want from your contract in advance. There are additional fees for the administration process of buying in Spain, and many buyers run into difficulties if they attempt to alter the property without permission or if there is a dispute with the builders, so get everything agreed and signed before you allow any work to happen on your new property.

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The property itself has a built area of 74,70 mts2 distributed 1 level which is comprised of a spacious lounge/dinner, fully fitted kitchen, a larder, a family bathroom, a master bedroom and a double bedroom.The garage has a built area of 28,80 mts2

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Nothing says autumn better than the leaves of the chesnut tree as they flutter to the ground in a gently symphony of yellow through to rich tan brown.

Nothing sums up autumn better than swishing through the same leaves with boots and a stick, looking for chesnuts in their prickly green cases.

Unfortunately we can’t do that here – it is a price we pay for having year-round sunshine and very little rain!

However, chesnuts abound in the shops and market stalls, so we can still enjoy them, and enjoy them in many forms –they are a very versatile nut.

If you want to eat them straight away, you can eat them raw, but it’s best to roast them. Make a small nick in the bottom of the nut, or use a sharp pointed knife to slice either a horizontal slash or a large X along the flat side before roasting or boiling; they can potentially explode from internal pressure if not pierced! They will open up as they are cooking and it makes them much easier to peel.

The Italians like to pour over a little wine or grappa which certainly brings out the flavour!

To roast them, put them on a baking sheet in a 400-degree F. oven for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Serve hot.

To roast in a fire, take an aluminum pie plate and punch rows of holes. Make cuts in chestnuts or puncture them to release steam and place on a grill over white hot coals. If you have a chestnut roaster for the fireplace, all the better; you are a serious nut fan!

To parboil them, cover them with cold water, bring to a boil, and simmer for three minutes. Remove from heat. Scoop out a few at a time and peel off the shell and skin with a sharp knife. As they cool, they become more difficult to peel, so keep them in hot water until you are ready to peel.

Proceed with your recipe using the peeled nuts, making sure you finish cooking them completely within your recipe.

To boil and cook them completely in their skins,

simmer for 15 to 25 minutes, then peel and use, but don’t be disappointed if they fall apart as you peel them. This method is best used when you will be mashing the chestnuts or pushing them through a sieve for puree.

StorageThey will keep until Christmas. Check them

thoroughly for holes or cracks, be ruthless at this stage, eat the

ones you can’t store! Freezing

Blanch them before freezing. Add them to a large pan of boiling water, bring back up to a rolling boil for 5 minutes, drain and refresh in cold water for 3 minutes. Peel them straight away so that the skins

come off easily. To store them whole

If you want to keep them for roasting at

Christmas hang them in mesh (onion) bags.

Keep the air circulating round them in a dry environment. If they get damp, they get mouldy quite quickly.

Chestnuts work well in savoury dishes as well as sweet ones. They are often used as a substitute for potatoes or pasta due to their high starch content.

Mashed or whole braised chestnuts are good partners with sweet potatoes, carrots, mushrooms, brussels sprouts, and cabbage.

Mixing minced meat with a mixture of finely and roughly chopped chestnuts gives a variety of texture. They are excellent in a stuffing for any meat.

They are also excellent in burgers and go wonderfully well with game and stronger meats. To avoid dry burgers add ground roasted meat to the chestnuts, along with onions, herbs, meat juices and an egg to bind.

For a vegetarian treat, apples stuffed with chestnuts and rice are delicious.

Perfectly peeled chestnuts can be made into marons glace, and less perfect ones, sweet chestnut puree.

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IngredientsFor the stew• 500g braising steaks, cut into bite-sized chunks • 2 tbsp plain flour, seasoned with pepper and a little salt • 2 tbsp olive oil • 1 large onion, finely chopped • 450g carrots, cut into chunks • 2 large parsnips, cut into chunks • 1 bay leaf • 2 tbsp sundried or regular tomato paste • 300ml red wine or extra stock • 450ml vegetable stock For the topping• 225g plain flour • 3 tsp baking powder • 140g cheddar, coarsely grated • 2 tbsp olive oil • 150ml milk

Method1. Heat oven to 150C/fan 130C/gas 2. Toss the beef in seasoned flour. Heat the oil in a large flameproof casserole. Fry the beef over a high heat until browned all over – it’s easiest to do this in batches. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside. 2. Add 2 tbsp water and the onion to the pan, stir well over a medium heat, scraping up the crusty bits from the bottom of the pan. Lower the heat and fry gently for 10 mins, stirring occasionally until the onions have softened. 3. Tip in the carrots, parsnips and bay leaf, then fry for 2 mins more. Return the beef to the pan, stir in the tomato paste, wine if using, and stock, then bring to the boil. Cover and cook in the oven for 1¾-2 hrs until the meat is tender. Can be made up to 2 days ahead or frozen for up to 1 month. Defrost thoroughly in the fridge before topping and baking. Take out of the oven and increase the temperature to 190C/fan 170C/gas 5. 4. To make the topping, sieve the flour and baking powder into a bowl and add half the cheese. Mix olive oil and milk, then stir into the flour to make a soft, slightly sticky dough. Add more milk, if necessary. Spoon the dough over the meat and vegetables, sprinkle with the remaining cheese and bake for about 15 mins until golden, risen and cooked through. Recipe from Good Food magazine


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aVda aMerica, oPPoSiTe PricebuSTerS, alboX

Menu del diaMonday - wednesday5 courses €10

Thursday - Friday6 courses €12.95SaTurdaY norMal Menu

aLBOx

@950 120 718 / 634 305 [email protected]

OPEN 9AM-LATE MON-SAT 10-6 SUN

Bp garage

BAZA →← ARBOLEASAv. Lepanto

ALBOX →

••••••ample parkinG free wi-fi

for fun & entertainment love to sing or listen to others that can?

bar Menu & Snacks 9aM-4.30PM (except Sunday)home Made burgers, Jacket Potatoes,

home Made Puds & much moreall daY breakFaST from 9aM

includes free tea or coffee

coD ‘n’ cHipsFRIday & saTURday

BEER-BATTEREd COd, HOME-MAdE CHiPS,wITH MUsHy OR gaRdEN PEas

SeRved 12-9Pm

BOOkINgs advIsaBLE

now sHowinG premier leaGue footBall on larGe screen

Sat 30th NovemberOPEN MIkE NIgHTHOsTEd By TRadEwINdssEATiNG GUArENTEED FOr DiNErs BOOK yOUr TABlE NOwMeals from only 5.95€

jacks on a sunDayCHRISTMAS MENu AVAILAbLE EVERy SuNdAy

1st 8th& 15th dECEMbER from 8.95€ bOOKING AdVISAbLE

TIREd Of TuRKEy? dELICIOuS ROAST LAMb on the MENu

sunDay BreakfastsERvEd 10aM-11.30aM

CALLING ALL CHILDREN

Come visit Jacks Bar

3.30pm next Thursday

28th November and see

FATHER CHRISTMAS

Enjoy the Craft Fair 4-8pmALL WELCOME

THEN

John and the team at The beachcomber always ensure your food is beautifully cooked and is served with a smile. With fish and chips to die for plus all the traditional favourite meals you would expect, John has also added a Slimming World breakfast to the menu, which is the perfect way to enjoy a meal and not feel guilty! Here are details of some forthcoming and regular weekly events: Friday 29th November, an evening with the fantastic Ashley. Spanish Lessons, held every Monday and Tuesday mornings from 10.15am . Tai Chi every Wednesday and Thursday mornings from 10.30am. Line dancing lessons Monday afternoons from 4pm. Free Computer and electronic workshop every Saturday, 10.30am - 1pm. Telephone now to book or to find out more about any of our many events: 950 473 099.

la cena, in Albox is a fine dining experience without the expense. A beautifully decorated restaurant, run by husband and wife team Simon and Carol. At the moment they are serving a superb Menu Del Noche for only 9.95€ which includes a Caraffe of wine and you can now choose from a choice of 7 Starters, 6 Mains and 5 Desserts. Full A La Carte is also always available. Please call 950 430 930 after 5.30pm today and reserve your table, you will not be disappointed!

Mari cruz is situated in Turre high street. It has a lovely outside terrace and roomy indoor area. Specialising in grilled meats, fish all cooked on BBQ & regional dishes as well as a great variety of wine, beers, tapas and an excellent variety of freshly homemade pizzas & pastas is available to eat in or take away. There is Lounge for meetings, company dinners, small events & birthdays. Enjoy a free bottle of cava when a minimum of 4 people order a starter and main course from the A la carte menu for this week only.


cOmmunitynews

Voices of almanzora Voices of almanzora

christmas spectacular

Friday 22nd and Saturday 23rd November 8pmMatinee Sunday 24th November 3pm

Tickets 8€Available from: Albox ~ Almanzora group of Friends

Total Entertainment, Girasol and One Stop Pools (Longos)Arboleas ~ Sophias and Essential

La Alfoquia ~ Cat ServicesHuecal Overa ~ Spa

[email protected]

Museo Pedro Gilabert, Arboleas

The FundraiserThe Fundraisercharity & community Shops

Helping the disabledCancer ResearchVera Orphanage

Asprodalbaand many more

Opposite super Turre in Turre & just before the Guardia Civil in veraOpen 6 days a week... times on shop doors

Contact 664 620 288

The people’s charity, The Peoples Choice

Run totallyby volunteers

we put our hearts into helping

vERa sHOP Has NOw MOvEd TO JUsT BEFORE THE gUaRdIa CIvIL & NExT TO THE CHINEsE sHOP

Anglican Church of MojacarChristmas Fair. Friday 6 December from 10am. Levante Bar car park.Many stalls, all profits to charity. Free entry. All welcome.

Dames in Turremeet again Monday November 25th at Centre de Usos Multiples Turre 11am. Our speaker will be Jennifer Young who has a passion for Natural Soaps, how she makes them and other Natural products she has developed. For more information Telephone Secretary Pam Smith 950475418 President Lesley Barlow 950478633

open every day 12pm - lateTel: 950 634 562 • [email protected]

book the Venue: For your PriVate Parties, Weddings and birthdays etc.

idaVenueLaV CuCAdOREl

SOLID GOLD

SIXTIESWITH TOM LEE

Saturday 7th December...celebrate the music of the 1960’s

frOM 9pM

8€

Call 950 634 562o r e m a i l : l aV i D a c u c a D o r @ G m a i l . c o m

incluDes... soutHern frieD cHicken , scampi or lasaGne all serVeD witH

cHips anD peas

dOORS OPen fROm 7.30 Pmor 3 course cHristmas menu aVailaBle for 15€

Christmas Dinner & DanceAt La Parrilla Hotel & Restaurant, Main Square, Albox

14th december commencing at 7.00 p.m.(food served at 7.30)

3 course meal with some drinks (select on booking)

Starter - vegetable soup or platter seron ham & cheeses

Main - chicken fillet, pork fillet or salmon Sweet - tiramisu - coffee

Theme for the evening is ‘Black & White’Dance the night away to J & J MUSIC

MEMBErS 20 EurOS N/M 22 EurOSTICKETS AT RBL MEETINGS OR BOB COWAN ON

608049490 Or [email protected] (TICkETS CAN BE BOOkED FOr A 5 EurO DEPOSIT)

ALBOX BRANCH incorporating Baza sub-Branch

The royal British Legion caring & campaigning for the service & ex-service community

The Royal British LegionZurgena and district

Xmas Fayre Saturday 23rd November in The Renfe Building Alfoquia 11-3pm

To be opened by the mayor at 11am12pm The Cantante Singers will perform xmas carols

and songsLots of Stalls and Refreshments, Raffles etc.

Come and see Father xmas in his grotto

All Welcome Entrance Free

Glad Ragswould like to say a big thank you to everybody who attended my opening evening and day and helped to make it such a huge success. For those of you who haven´t managed to pop in and see me yet i wanted to let you know a little more about the lines i am stocking. you will find a selection of UK high Street Clothes in a wide choice of sizes and styles with something to suit every budget. i also have a large accessory section within the shop where you can buy everyday handbags, Clutch Bags, evening Bags, patterned &

plain Tights, hats, Scarfs & Gloves and a variety of costume jewellery including watches. Finally we can´t forget that Christmas is just around the corner so you will also be able to pick up the ideal Christmas gift!! Due to popular demand i will know be open until 7pm on Thursdays and Fridays.


drainage sOLutiOns

Tel: 616 531 283 or 670 088 966

• Emergency Drain Cleaning • High Pressure Water Jetting• CCTV Surveys• drainage Repairs• Location of Cesspits• Qualified Engineer• Expert Reports

eSTabliSHed 9 yeaRS in SPain

computersSTEVE HAyES INfORMATICA

pc’s, Laptops, Printers etc.

Sales & Repairs on-site callout /

tuition.ConsumablesAlbox, AlmeriaTel: 950 120 900

alternatiVe enerGy

airport serVices

air-con

BaBy Hire everything for the visiting baby Car seats,

high chairs, stair gates, cots etcTel: 950 436 581 or 666 375 688

[email protected]

Solar wind Power Solutions. over 15 years i n s t a l l a t i o n e x p e r i e n c e . Established 12 years in Spain. Call Phil for competitive prices 636 261 240 email:[email protected] www.sunergy almeria.com

DrainaGe

c a r l o S S a l i e n T e PluMbing & heating for solar pool heating, solar hot water installations and repairs. call 950 930 900 or 968 969 962, email [email protected]

MD Air-Conditioning & Refrigeration [email protected]

950 432 110 / 607 364 917

Md air-conditioning& refrigeration S.l.

City & Guilds Fully QualifiedF-Gas Certified

25 Years Sole experience in Air Conditioning & RefrigerationMd

not a jack of all traDesFor all your installation or service

requirements including our latest offers Telephone

607 364 917 or 950 432 110 email: [email protected]

[email protected]

S.L

for sale sol classifieDssol classifieDs

a i r P o r T T r a n S F e r S pick up all areas, competitive rates. For a quote please visit www. spanish estateagent.com or call 661 143 871

ADvErTisE All yOUr UNwANTED iTEMs FOr sAlE iN This sECTiONAny sInGle IteM up tO 300€ FRee OF cHARGe email: [email protected]

www.aaparking.esTel: 639 081 067

Cheapairport parkingalicante almeria murcia

NewServicing / Repairs

Cleaning of Septic Tanks▪ Emptying of septic Tanks

& Cesspits, with high pressure cleaning

▪ Small unblockages of pipes & drainage

contact: 675 838 808Pool cleaning & water Tanks

wanteD

BaBy eQuipment Hire

WILDWOOD BESpOKE JOINERY For all your carpentry requirementsFast, efficient, competitive service.

Tel: 634 328 574 [email protected]

need TranSPorT??

airport Services

Shopping Tripshospital

appointments etc

663 429 521ProFeSSional

reliableSerVice

for all yourair conditioning needs

graham & barry on

620 112 193 or 667 853 062

aVailaBle VenuesVenue @ la ViDa el cucador

Private parties birthday etc,

all events catered for

call for more information

950 634 562

in alboxPrivate partiesBirthday etc,aLL EvENTs

CaTEREd FORCall Bar for more

information: 950 120 718

Call Andy on 950 091 109 or 648 768 587Email: [email protected]

licenSed Pozo/SePTic Tank eMPTYing• Installation of new septic

tanks with certificates

• Repairs to existing pozos

• CCTV Camera Inspection

dJ waNTEdcall Brian 634 305 132

electrician

ink carTridgeSrefills or buy a compatable at great prices. We love to save you money. ICS shop inside liberty seguros insurance, Calle malaga (next to puppy rescue) or call 609 199 394Table laMP large. 15€ tel: 672 578 496head board metal. 20€ table lamp large. 15€ tel: 672 578 496S i n g l e MaTTreSS .as new. cost 160€.50€ tel: 672 578 496Pioneer car cd player. pop off front. 50€. tel: 672 578 496Three glaSS coffee table. 20€. tel: 672 578 496large canVaS pictures. 20€ each. tel: 672 578 496VaSeS wiTh large flower display. 10€. tel: 672 578 496large fan. 20€. tel: 672 578 496baThrooM uniT brown with sink and tap. 40€ tel: 672 578 496Mobile air con unit as new. 80€. tel: 672 578 496ePSon PrinTer/Scanner with 4 inks. 30€. tel: 672 578 496coMPuTer deSk. 15€. tel: 672 578 496Two large seated sofas. 3000€ new. only 8 months old. brown and beige suede and material. 500€. tel: 672 578 496 Two brand new singl beds still in wrappers €100 each, Wrought iron round table and 4 chairs with cream cushions €100, Dishwasher €25 Call 617166270 (Vera)hiS & her Bikes, Excellent Condition, €150 For Both, Almerimar, 647 921 286, 950 497 6123X radiaTorS, 1 of is oil Filled, Excellent Condition, Almerimar, 647 921 286, 950 497 612w e d g e w o o d

eQuipment Hire

Tel: 950 121 936 or902 750 190 ext 332

[email protected]

Ballroom DancinG

Mondays 3-5pmall levels welcomesingle or couples

enjoyable afternoon to meet new friends

For more info call 950 449 617

EL CuCAdOR

VidaRestaurant&VenueLa

TEa ROOM BaLLROOM daNCINg sequence with Jean & derek at

saMMy swEEPCHIMNEy swEEP sERvICE

avaILaBLE COvERINg aLL aREas

CaLL PaUL ON 619 070 839

cHimney sweep

frienDsHip

potty finca servicespotty finca services

ring John on 616 855 294 or 950 163 930

ProFeSSional Tree Felling & Pruning,

including all types of palm trees

Strimming of overgrown gardens & hedge cutting

Spanish Registered.

GarDeninG

• Block work• Balustrades • paving Driveways & paths

Call Graham & Barry now for free estimate620 112 193 or 667 853 062

lanDscape GarDeninG

The chiMneY SweeP, for a friendly professional service Call Paul on : 617 150 300 or 850 993 057.

Bone China -Insignia Pattern. White with dainty band of coral and green flowers. All in beautiful condition. 14 cups, 7 saucers, 14 T Plates, 4 small jugs, 5 sugar bowls, 5 Dinner Plates, 5 half moon salad dishes, 4 soup saucers, 5 soup bowls, 2 Pudding bowls, 2 T Pots and 1 Coffee Pot. Complete €95.00 o.n.o. Mojacar 9504726984 garden Chairs. Yellow. Very strong and cared for. €40.00

recordS, old PoSTcardS, watches, jewellery, Can collect, Call 950325235 or 636134272

carpentry

construction

installations anD supplies of: Plasterboard • Ceilings

screens • wallpaperTel: 675 986 622

[email protected]

Neil Godwin25 years

experience Full City & GuildsFully insured &

legalBoletins supplied

Tel : 687 245 569

ELECTRICIAN

Two Large Seated Sofas was £3000 new only 8 month old, brown and beige suede

and material 500€ Aguadulce Tel:672 578 496

o.n.o. Mojacar 9504726984 babY chaM glasses - Genuine €40.00 o.n.o Mojacar 950472698S c a l e X T r i c set complete in box with 2 original rally cars, over 5 mts track ,bridge and crossovers. 55euros roquetas area ,950335208 657509 371} also {new car battery 45amp suit small car 20€, roquetas area 950335208 657509371. 66 YEAR OLD MALE

looking for female for meal in and out, holidays

RING 634 344 584

carloS (SalienTe) PluMbing & heaTing services. If it involves water, we can help! www.carlossaliente.comTel: 968 969 962

HealtH & BeautyaVon coSMeTicS Tel Claire 691 987 454 [email protected]

ROuNd TO ITInternal External painting general Maintenance &

property TLC no job too small

References Available Contact 656 903 024

HanDyman

HeatinG

TYPewriTer Good condition phone 649 186 107 or email [email protected] hairdreSSer Salon chairs & other related salon equipment required, Must be in good condition Tel: 647 379 878


oPTica alboX All your optical needs, eye tests, hearing tests, contact lenses Tel: 950 121 991

no neeD for kennels or cattery

pet sitting in your own home,

Arboleas & local area.Call Vanessa 637 061 482

Vera apartment for rentsHOrt-term/HOLiday rentaL

2 BEDROOM, 2 BATHROOM, PENTHOUSE APARTMENT IN VERA PLAYA

ALL MOD CONS, BALCONY & ROOF TERRACE OFFERING FANTASTIC VIEWSCall 663 977 230 email: [email protected]

Vera playa apartment

opticians

leGal

If you wish us to print an article about a particular topic in our regular space

on pg 37, please email [email protected]

property section

insurance

T & T MeTalS For all quality metal works, including gates, railings, rejas, staircases, gazebos & chain-link fencing Tel: 950 431 738

The MeTal workS Grills, railings, gates of all types, security/sliding/roller, rejas, concertina doors etc. Tel: Keith Wood on 638 900 949

iROn/meTal works

Phil The Pick lockSMiTh 24 hours. Locked Out? Locks fitted/upgraded house safes. Arboleas & surrounding area. Special weekend rates. Tel: 697 243 181

(0034) 667 235 205 (sp)(0044) 7850 575862

PET TaxITrAvElliNG iN Air CONDiTiONED vEhiClE

DElivErED TO DOOrPETs sTAy iN PET FriENDly hOTEls.

ACCOMPANiED TrAvEl AvAilABlE

For all your plumbing

needsFully

Qualifiedheating

engineer Contact Barry

667 853 062 or graham

620 112 193

carloS SalienTe Plumbing and Heating offer machined boiler decals for gas water heaters for just €65 – aguafuerte is not the answer! Call 950 930 900 or 968 969 962, email [email protected]

b r i T i S h PlaSTerer, All work guaranteed, Tel Paul 634 327 201

plasterer

mensBarBers

pets section

PainTeR / deCORaTOR

LAST FEW GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPPIES, Price now reduced to 100€ ,Puppies have been inoculated, de-fleaed, wormed and are house trained. Excellent Personalities, parents can be seen with puppies. Evening viewing, please phone Vanessa 637 061 482honeST & reliable person with references, available for house / Pet sitting. Lived locally for 10 years. Tel: 950 163 489.

Central Heating Gas/Oil - solar Hot WaterBoiler servicing, Repairs & Replacements

Water Leaks - sewage BlockagesWater Deposit Tanks 500-8000l

pool pumps - septic TanksOsmosis systems

knowleS PluMbing

No 1 for Plumbing All TyPEs OF PlUMBiNG

TELEPHONE:950137197 / 606807797

locksmitH

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woodhouSe boarding kennelS & caTTerY

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contact paulette

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loGs

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PLEasE CONTaCT glenn & Jayne

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alBoX insurance

eST 7 YeARS

fOR ALL yOuR INSuRANCE NEEdS

Award Winning Agent

steVemens BarBer

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noVeMber oFFer

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call Stephen 636 266 641email [email protected]

Find us online atwww.findmeahome.es

facebook.com/findmeahome

specialising in rural property with characterwhether you are buying or selling

we will be delighted to hear from you

plumBinG

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Friendly Reliable Service

Fully LegalSpecial deals from

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DAvE’s TrANsPOrT

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7.5 Ton, lorry part loads,

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remoVals

De Lima’sLocal, National & international

REMOVALS & STORAGE

263 Paseo del MediterraneoMojacar Playa, Next to Sal Marina Hotel

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Quality Second hand furniture showroom

ForTnighTlY SerVice To & FroM uk Full or ParT loadS

www.delimas.biz

removals

to & from ukthermal lined & controlled ventilation ideal for pets

200€ dog100€ cats & birdsHeaVy loaDs

welcome4700kg with speed limiterFixed price quotes fully Legal operation shop &

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SaFe & Secure TranSPorTSaFe & Secure TranSPorT

call: 634 368 430call: 634 368 430

load oF SMall or big Olive logs, no roots €160 load of mixed Olive some roots €140 load of eucalyptus, no roots €160 all loads 2 tonnes Arboleas & surrounding areas Call Lee on 636 092 632, [email protected]

Painting & decoration • Machinery Labor Protection • Swimming Pools

Technical Service

Tel: 664 832 [email protected] www.kloc.es

dOg & gROOMINg PaRLORBath • Hygiene • grooming

616 857 429 [email protected] San Roque, Albox

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€140,000 649 186 107

20mins from mojacar,

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courtyard front & back & room for a pool. mountain

views.

DetatcHeD cortijo reDuceD

property section

ProPerTY To renT – Los Pedregales2 Bedroom casita.Furnished or

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available till end april 2014

300€ pcm inc. waterTel: 666 281 323

albox & Surrounding areas tel: 634 328 779

phil DeliverslogS

gravel & all building Materials

pets section cont...

pilateswith Sharon

o’lanlon every wednesday 11am - 12 all welcome all

levels atla Vida

el cucdorcall for more

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warM our MoJacar

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neeD Quality new parts for any carfor sensible prices on all parts clutches, Brakes, alternators, service kits

starter motors, Headlights

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motorinG section

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car & Van Hire

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Tel Dave: 628 607 778

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WE PROMISE TO BEAT ANY GENUINE QUOTATION For a

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younG enGlisH couple woulD like to continue liVinG in spain

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LABOURING, GARDENING, OFFICE, DRIVING ETC

Please contact Daniel or Rachael on 634 368 071

[email protected]

situations VacantswimminG pools

Pro care

PoolS

Tel: 642 370 681

email: procare

propertyservic@

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situations wanteD

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cars & vans

bought for cash

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PleaseCall Ali on

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cars urGently wanteD

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ViewpointThe cushions on our swingey garden seat had almost lost the battle against old age and exposure to sunshine, but I was determined to get another summer out of them by enclosing them in a duvet cover. Although this made them look like cushions in a duvet cover, I considered their appearance acceptable, for this year at least.Then it rained, very suddenly. I pelted out, scooped the cushions up bodily, and deposited them on top of each other on the living room floor while I rescued other vulnerable items from the outside.When I came back in, The Dog That Is Not ours was curled up comfortably, if a little precariously, on top of them. one of the very few rules we have is: No Dogs on The Furniture, so I fixed her with an eye. ‘Lucy!’ I said. She gazed back innocently. ‘It’s on the floor, therefore it’s not furniture.’ She reasoned. I had to admit, she had a

point; plus it was in a cover, so washable. And she did look so comfortable!Until the weather settled she lay in opulent luxury, snuggled amid the layers

of cushions, a canine version of the Princess who slept on the Pea.However, the sun came out, and so did the cushions; the four legged Princess lost her latest and best bed. Pete remonstrated that we should leave them for her, and buy some new ones for the swingey seat. I pointed out that 2 six foot long cushions was a ridiculous bed for a small-to-medium-sized dog, and that they were in the way in the living room. He countered that we could move the sofa. I ignored him.Then we had that trainee hurricane. It blew the cushions right out of the cover, and deposited them in among an agave. Agaves are bed-tempered plants at the best of times, and this one expressed its ire by ripping a good sized hole in the cushions and allowing the foam stuffing to fly free throughout Limaria.Wearing body armour and big gloves I retrieved the cushions, which were by now only half full of stuffing, thus much smaller. It seemed a shame to throw them away, but they were certainly not mendable. But if I shook the foam together, tucked the empty ends over, enfolded them in a blanket, and slid them into Lucy’s Bed Corner – they would fit perfectly!So now the Princess has her bed back! It’s about 3 foot long, and nearly a foot high!

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It’s that time of year again that we are reminded of the onset of winter and the need - for some of us at least - to make an appointment to get our flu jabs.

I always regard it as a bit of an imposition, not to mention a hassle, to get myself down to the clinic and stand in line for thirty minutes to receive my yearly protection against the dreaded gripe. But then I thought hang on, let’s get this into perspective.

I mean, isn’t it a wonderful thing really that we have the medicine available to protect ourselves from what is potentially a life threatening disease. And not just the flu, but a host of other conditions and ailments that through modern medical science, are now available to us.

Then I thought about the great Plague of London. Well you do don’t you.

But what was so ‘great’ about it? I mean, a lot of people developed boils and got dickie tummies and coughed a lot, and that’s

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But anyway, the Plague was a direct descendant of the Black Death that had decimated Europe, and it is estimated that 100,000 people succumbed to the disease in London alone – a quarter of the population. And no wonder that the disease developed and took hold so rapidly when you consider some of the less than hygienic practices of the residents and the complete absence of a sewage disposal system. That’s not quite true of course, because slops and human waste were disposed of by simply tossing the contents of chamber pots into the street or if they were close enough, into the River Thames. My dad used to call chamber pots Jerries – because they resembled a german helmet – or gazunders, because they gazunder the bed. But anyway . . .

The stench must have been indescribable - worse than a galley slaves’ loin cloth on water skiing day - and imagine the truly dreadful job of calling for the dead to be brought out and dumped on your cart, and taking them to the plague pits for mass burial.

But the plague was not limited to the towns and cities alone and great swathes of the countryside were also laid low by the disease, mostly contracted from the city refugees who believed that they were safer in more rural surroundings.

In my village in Suffolk there is a headstone that sits in the church porch and depicts a carved skull and crossbones, the common symbol denoting a victim of the Black Death or plague. Whether

it was an isolated case or just one surviving tip of an iceberg, nobody knows for sure as the script on the stone has been eroded away with age. Who knows, there may have been a plague pit in the village and if the pathetic appearance of my leeks were anything to go by year on year, it was probably under my vegetable garden.

And just a few miles away a large tract of agricultural and equine land between the villages of Ashley and Lidgate, was once the site of the village of Silverley. Now all that remains of the aptly named ‘lost village’, is the sad ruin of the parish church of All Saints. The village was abandoned in the 16th century and there is a school of thought that it was to escape disease, but it was certainly not of the great Plague variety because of the hundred year gap between the two events. The fact remains though, that the disappearance of the entire village from the face of the earth – apart from the ruins of the church – is still a mystery.

So called cures and potions to combat the disease were legion, and it must have been a bumper time for quacks and post medieval rip-off artists. Remedies ranged from smoking tobacco to bleeding the victims, or applying leeches - and from simple prayer to bee venom and wearing lucky charms. A certain Doctor george Thomson

Rodriquez was depressed. There are many reasons for depression, money worries, the weather, bereavement, the Tory Party, with Rodriquez however it was lack of respect. Perhaps truer to say he was loathed. When he first took over his Father’s olive mill it was a fine concern. He was rich. He was still obnoxious but the redeeming feature of money bought him respect. Sycophants queued to pay him excruciating complements. He strutted the village certain in the knowledge that money was the key to social success.

Under Rodriquez’s careful management the olive mill now employed only one third of the people it did during his Father’s time. The product is now second rate in an ever more competitive market. His employees fiddle and pilfer while the mill metaphorically burns. Even as the mill faces severe financial crisis he still sidetracks 12,000 Alquerian Raros every month to pay for his Abyssinian goat Shirling obsession. A total collapse of morale occurred when he stopped all bonuses but still paid himself 30,000 Raros each Christmas. The business is in terminal decline and Rodriquez blames all but himself. A stupid man who believes himself to be clever is a dangerous animal.

His latest attempt to take control of the Alquerian Parliament had been thwarted by Loco Paco, the village idiot. To be the village idiot in Alqueria is no mean feat in view of the stiff competition that exists. Rodriguez pined for his glory days but was

too stupid to see that he alone was responsible for their decline.

Rodriquez thought that drinking large quantities of Remitroot Rum was the answer but that only made him forget the question. He thought losing weight may improve his self esteem but his diet was in addition to and not instead of his usual intake. He became fatter. He decided to recover his fortunes by hard work, but then had the better idea of using guile.

His plan was simple, it had to be considering who instigating it. He would falsify the accounts, give the buildings a coat of paint and look for investors. The trick would then be to syphon as much cash as possible out of the firm before the investors twigged. once he had the cash he could again strut the Village receiving complements from those who consider wealth the greatest of all virtues.

Rodriquez, lacking in confidence consulted an English friend who said this syphoning was common practice and considered by some as legitimate business. In fact the British Prime Minister had said in answer to questions raised in the House that it was ‘A good deal for Britain’.

Rodriquez’s English friend introduced him to an accountant who specialised in such matters. This was none other than ‘Spreadsheet Sam’ the erstwhile chief accountant of the ‘Little Ball, Big Ball, Bigger Ball-bearing Company’.

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I just made that up. It was actually a deadtoad believe it or not.Bell Alley was a poor area on the banks of the Thames and stood in what is

Westminster today. It is one of the many areas mentioned in documents from the time and was a depressing slum of crumbling timber houses in a stifling cul-de-sac, separated only by a narrow pavement. Infection was rampant, with the locked doors of plague sufferers marked with red crosses along with the supplication: ‘Lord have mercy upon us.’

Even today a pestilence thrives in this area . . . it is called the House of Commons.


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I have a client who is wanting to download and store attachments from, and control the organisation of, their email. This client runs a business, and like all business people, to them time is precious. The suggestion that I made was to automate wherever possible.Most people reading this will have been

business people at some level and will see the absolute common sense in the suggestion, just as my client did. First, should we use a dedicated email client like Ms Outlook (which usually comes with Ms Office) or choose an alternative client? A further alternative is do what so many of us do anyway which is to leave the emails on the email service provider’s server. I can give you a number of great reasons why either of these options might be suitable, the in the final analysis, you must choose what is best for you.Assuming that you want to leave the mail on

the server and just download the attachments, How do you organise this information? As with most businesses, clients are the cornerstone! It then would make sense to allot a place where all attachments and correspondence to a particular client, should go. This means folders (or in my day – Directories). So far so simple. Now back to automation. Having this information on your computer is great but, as I love to harp on (old Yorkshire phase meaning to repeat repeatedly), you need to ensure that you have at least one backup. Here is where I share a suite of programs that

work under Ms Windows to create a backup and then monitor changes to your selected folders before making a copy. Surprisingly,

for me, it’s free and called “FreeFileSync” (No imagination needed there!). The suite comprises two 2 programs, the

first does the comparing and copying, and the second can set to work in the background synchronising with the backup device. The help pages that come with it are short and sweet because it is extremely simple to use. A synchronisation program’s task is to ensure that you have matching copies of information on 2 separate devices. Should you change a document on the backup device it will duplicate the changes to the computer. What options does this simple program offer?

It’s first option is to allow 2 way synchronisation as described above, The next option is called a “Mirror” option that will exactly mirror any changes on your computer – this also mean any deleting will be replicated on the backup device! The safest option is called “Update” which changes and files on the backup that have been changed on the computer and also add any new files to there proper place.This program has 3 ways to deal with deleted

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I know they’re a necessity for so many of us, but I’ve never been a huge fan of alarm clocks. They have this really annoying way of exploding into intrusive and noisy life at the most inappropriate times, usually when you’re sleeping soundly not bothering anyone. Unfortunately I’ve heard some bad news, alarm clocks are about to become even more alarming! In the past they’ve have woken us with manic bells, buzzers, or even the sound of tea being made. I used to have a radio alarm clock years ago and even the torture of Tony Blackburn on the Breakfast Show was preferable to the newest generation. Now they’re just downright scary!

This new alarm clock will still wake you with an unpleasantly loud noise that could penetrate deep space, but these most unwelcome of

inanimate objects also intend giving you an even more shocking start to the day. The clock will display digital readouts telling you the current state of your finances, how popular you are according to the number of Facebook friends you have and even gives you the latest on your probable life expectancy. What it doesn’t give is the life

expectancy of the irritating clock which , as far as I’m concerned, will be milliseconds after it started getting clever!

I know things are getting more high tech with ready outy stuff on them, but why not give us something useful? I would much rather have a message telling me where I’ve left my keys, saving twenty minutes frantic searching every day! Even more useful for some people would be clues as to the whereabouts of their mobile phones as we’ve found increasingly novel ways of losing them-a builder even bricked his into a false wall he’d been building! If alarm clocks gave us that sort of information then I’d be very impressed!

But, according to an Intuitive Counsellor-nope, I haven’t a clue what one is either- we don’t need know-all alarm clocks just, what she calls, our Psychic Abilities. These abilities include- as I’m sure you all know-Clairaudience. Using this skill we meditate, ask our mobile where it is, then wait for it’s answer-or the straightjacket! Alternatively, she suggests we ask our Dream Master who lives in the ceiling and brings us dreams every night, and he’ll spill the beans in a dream.

On second thoughts, maybe I’ll abandon the clock and stay in bed!

Whilst much of Europe was busy colonising the rest of the world in the 19th century, Belgium was left out and their future King, Leopold II, surmised the key to wealth and influence was to annexe foreign lands. Leopold asked Queen Isabella of Spain to sell him the Philippines to which she politely refused, he unsuccessfully tried again on her death and also tried to buy Fiji.

So in 1876 he instead set up the International Africa Society; a supposedly philanthropic body with stated aims of ending the slave trade and improving the lot of Africans. In fact it was his privately owned company with the aim of exploiting Africa’s resources. The explorer Henry Stanley of ‘Dr Livingston I presume’ fame was employed to travel to the Congo and make claim to the area by signing contracts with local chieftains. Within 8 years, 2 million square kilometres lay under King Leopold’s personal control though buying a country is not cheap so the Belgian Gov. kindly granted him a mortgage.

At the Conference of Berlin in 1884 the European countries sat down and divided up Africa like a huge birthday cake between them, King Leopold officially took ownership of the now ironically

named Congo Free State (CFS). The Belgian parliament decreed Leopold as the King of CFS who immediately passed laws decreeing all the Congolese people and land were his to do with as he pleased.

He set up the Force Publique (FP), a military white’s only force that at first tackled the slave trade but then started trading slaves to conscript them into the FP. The FP kept the locals under the firmest and most bloody hand Africa has ever known. King Leopold’s business started with ivory trading and then opportunity knocked with the invention of the inflatable rubber tyre as the Congo was full of wild rubber vines. Local men had their families held hostage until they had returned from the forest with crippling quotas of tapped rubber. If the quotas were not met then their villages would be torched and their families murdered. There were frequent uprisings with the mutineers hiding in the jungle. The FP was sent in to exterminate them with instructions to cut off the right hands of their victims as proof they had not wasted their bullets.

The soldiers mostly being slaves themselves were scared of their masters and instead cut the hands off any living locals they

met as proof they had killed their quota. So the horrific practice us westerners condemned in the Hutu/Tutsi wars from 20 years ago in Rwanda was in fact a Belgian invention. All the atrocities were hidden from the world by careful manipulation of the Worlds media.

Edmund Morel was a shipping clerk with a Liverpool firm that had a contract with the CFS, as a French speaker he was often sent to Africa where he discovered that ships travelling from Belgium only took arms, explosives and chains to CFS and returned with ivory and rubber. Morel suspected foul play so he resigned, starting work as a journalist with the aim of exposing the atrocities. His work proved pivotal as Lord Casement, the British Counsel to Congo was sent inland in 1903 to officially investigate.

Public opinion turned against Leopold and in 1908 he handed CFS to Belgium. To hide his despicable actions he ordered all paperwork be destroyed. It’s estimated that at least 10 million Africans were killed in the 30 years that made King Leopold 1.25bn Euros from his exploits, yet he never set foot in the country!

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Venue : Altorreal Golf Club / Murcia - Date : 13th Nov

I now know where the sand from Aguilons bunkers is ...on the Greens at Altorreal !!

There was so much sand on all the greens that I was expecting to see people get there towels out to sunbathe ....The course itself was in very poor condition which is a real disappointment as I have always enjoyed this course due to its tree lined layout, however I would have been better off with a bucket and spade than a set of golf clubs...

The scoring was Poor largely due to the poor quality of the course but 2 players raised their games to a higher level than the rest of us and that was Tony (official saga card holder) Redston & Maxine ( the welsh wizard ) Mayhew , I can only assume they spend more time in the bunkers than most, as good bunker play was the order of the day when putting .....

The Only person to register a 2 on their card was myself , a master class is course management on the Par 3 8th , 185mtrs ( 4 Iron ) to the apron of the green and sunk the putt from 15mtrs...so a

sleeve of top quality todo shop golf balls for me.Nearest the Pins went to Adrian ( The Captain

Sensible ) Ball - only time all day he hit a green in regulation by all accounts and Maxine ( Chica Gales) Mayhew...

Overall Winner : Tony Redstone 37 pts (English ) Div 1 Winner Tony Redston - ( My

swing is so bad, I look like a caveman killing his lunch )Runner up Paul ( Zoro ) Holley 30pts

(Welsh ) Div 2 Winner Maxine Mayhew 35pts Runner Up Arthur Davies 32 pts

NEXT GOLF DAY IS BEING HELD AT - Playa Serena On 27th Nov. For those wishing to join us on a bi weekly golf jolly and enjoy the delights of Spain’s sun drenched golf links , enjoy the banter and partake in light refreshments after then please contact us on the details shown below.

Adrian Ball Tel: 950064493 and our web site http://www.boxersgs.webs.com/

“Golf is a game in which one endeavours to control a ball with implements ill adapted for the purpose”

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